Sunset Hills public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved the 2023 operations budget and a five-year capital improvements plan. Several ordinances regarding zoning and development were passed, including the rezoning of Gates Manor Subdivision. The Board also approved a grant agreement for the West Watson Road Phase 2 project.
- Approved 2023 General Revenue Fund Operations Budget (8-0)
- Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Plan (8-0)
- Approved police compensation schedule for Patrolmen and Sergeants (8-0)
- Approved rezoning of Gates Manor Subdivision to PD-RV District (5-3)
- Approved Preliminary Development Plan for Gates Manor Subdivision (6-2)
- Approved West Watson Road Phase 2 grant agreement (8-0)
- Approved engineering contract with Gateway Design Studio, LLC (unanimous)
- Denied appointment of Special Counsel (0-8)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved an escrow agreement for the Vistas at Stone Castle project, contingent on updating the cost exhibit. Several other petitions regarding zoning, lot splits, and conditional use permits were postponed.
- Approved Vistas at Stone Castle escrow agreement with condition to update exhibit one (unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed P-27-22 zoning change for 12405, 12411 & 12417 West Watson Road
- Postponed P-28-22 conditional use permit for 12405, 12411 & 12417 West Watson Road
- Postponed P-29-22 preliminary development plan for 12405, 12411 & 12417 West Watson Road
- Postponed P-30-22 conditional use permit for wireless facility at 109 Deane Court
- Postponed P-31-22 lot split at 4610 South Lindbergh Boulevard
- Postponed P-32-22 amended conditional use permit at 4610 South Lindbergh Boulevard
Public Works Committee
The committee approved the minutes from October 6, 2022. No other substantive actions were decided; the body discussed a street damage reimbursement ordinance and various sidewalk and road projects.
- Approved minutes from October 6, 2022 (unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved six variance petitions for signage at 3600 South Lindbergh Boulevard and one residential fence height variance. The board also approved the minutes from the September 22, 2022, meeting.
- Approved variance for 8-foot fence at 3714 Sunset Chase Drive (5-0)
- Approved variance for 5 wall signs on western elevation at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd (5-0)
- Approved variance for total signage increase to 1552.66 sq ft at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd (5-0)
- Approved variance for 'Ascend' wall sign size to 105.21 sq ft at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd (5-0)
- Approved variance for 'Tracker Boats & ATVs' wall sign size to 170.82 sq ft at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd (5-0)
- Approved variance for 'Tracker Boats & ATVs' wall sign size to 332.46 sq ft at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd (4-1)
- Approved variance for two signs on southern non-street facing wall at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd (5-0)
- Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved a tree removal permit for a home construction project. Three related petitions for a bank development at West Watson Road and Lindbergh Boulevard were continued to allow for plan revisions and a neighborhood meeting.
- Approved T-01-22 Tree Removal Permit for 13270 Maple Drive (Unanimous)
- Continued P-27-22 Zoning Change for 12405, 12411 & 12417 West Watson Road (Unanimous)
- Continued P-28-22 Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle oriented business (Unanimous)
- Continued P-29-22 Preliminary Development Plan for motor vehicle oriented business (Unanimous)
- Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board approved a conditional use permit for a Bass Pro Shop service center and a contract with Automated Data Systems, Inc. for server updates. They also authorized the pursuit of an ARPA Funds Match Grant for a mobile command center and approved two Planning and Zoning appointments.
- Approved Bill No. 31 granting a Conditional Use Permit for Bass Pro Shop service center (8-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 649 for server update contract with Automated Data Systems, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved authority for Chief of Police and City Administrator to pursue ARPA Funds Match Grant (Unanimous)
- Rejected Resolution No. 641 for communications audit and strategic plan contract (7-1)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Geen to Planning and Zoning at large (7-1)
- Approved reappointment of Mike Svoboda to Planning and Zoning Ward 4 (7-1)
- Approved moving $14,000 PD server fee from Prop P funds to General fund (7-1)
- Approved motion to pursue civilian salary increases at 7.5% (7-1)
Gempp Commission
The Sunset Hills Conservation Commission will meet to approve August 2022 minutes, receive updates on invasive species removal, hazardous tree removal, and trail surfacing, and discuss maintenance of the prairie, butterfly garden, and signage.
- Update on status of invasive removal
- Update on hazardous tree removal
- Update on trail surfacing
- Maintenance discussion: prairie, butterfly garden, signage
The Commission approved a plan to leave one-third of the prairies uncut during winter to support wildlife. The body also reviewed updates on invasive species removal, hazardous tree cutting, and trail surfacing.
- Approved splitting both prairies into 1/3 when cutting to provide winter wildlife habitat
- Approved August 2022 meeting minutes as amended
- Decided to use a Savanna Mix with tall grasses for the tall grass area
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting and voted to enter a closed session to discuss legal matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded in open session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter closed session pursuant to 610.21 (1) RSMo (5-0)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen met for a special session and voted to enter a closed session to discuss legal matters. No substantive decisions were made in open session.
- Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss legal matters (7-0)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Commission approved the proposed fees and charges for 2023 with changes to account for minimum wage increases. A tree removal permit for Maple Drive was also approved. The board received updates on park winterization and the upcoming Makers Market.
- Approved tree removal permit for Maple Drive (unanimous)
- Approved proposed 2023 fees/charges for community center, park, aquatics, athletics and memberships with changes (unanimous)
- Approved September 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Finance Committee
The Sunset Hills Finance Committee will consider approving the minutes from its June 21, 2022 meeting and will review the proposed 2023 budget, including fund statements, revenue and expenditure details, ARPA options, and the five-year capital plan. No other matters are listed for discussion.
- Approval of June 21, 2022 meeting minutes
- Review of 2023 budget fund statements and 2022 forecast
- Review of 2023 revenue and expenditures by type and department
- Discussion of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) options
- Review of five-year capital plan
The committee voted unanimously to recommend the 2023 budget and five-year capital plan, which includes a 3% revenue growth assumption, 5% general employee raises, an 8% step increase for police, and a $500,000 road maintenance allocation. Members also approved allocating Stieren family donation funds to affected sub-departments. The city faces a $509,000 judgment plus 9% interest and a 30% quoted increase in property/liability insurance rates.
- Approved allocation of Stieren family donation expenditures to sub-departments (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of 2023 Budget and Five Year Capital Plan (unanimous)
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the 2021 final draft audit report presented by Sikich LLC. Members will also conduct a mid-year review of the 2022 budget and discuss employee retention incentives.
- Approval of 2021 Final Draft Of Audit Report And Statements
- 2022 Mid-Year Budget Review
- Discussion of employee retention incentives
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet virtually to approve the minutes from the November 29, 2021 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to discuss 2021 budget adjustments.
- Approval of November 29, 2021, meeting minutes
- Review of 2021 budget adjustments
Gempp Commission
The commission will meet to approve the November 2021 minutes and conduct a review of the Area Plan. No other specific business or projects are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of the November 2021 Minutes
- Area Plan Review