Sunset Hills public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Sunset Hills Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered. For more information, contact the Department of Planning and Public Works.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted to accept the December 2025 meeting minutes, with the motion passing unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also made and approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider approving the 2026 operations budget, reducing speed limits on Denny and South Geyer Roads, and continuing a 0.5% sales tax for storm water and parks. The meeting will also address a proposed medical spa development and a public hearing on private street maintenance.

• Second reading of 2026 operations budget
• Speed limit reduction on Denny and South Geyer Roads
• Continuation of 0.5% sales tax for parks and storm water
• Planned Development Permit for medical spa at 4400 S. Lindbergh Road
• Amendment to private street maintenance procedures

The Board of Aldermen approved the Operations Budget for fiscal year 2026 (Ordinance #2412). It also passed ordinances updating the capital improvements plan, traffic speed limits and double‑fine zones, continuing a half‑percent storm‑water sales tax, establishing police compensation schedules, and authorizing a public‑works mutual‑aid agreement. All votes were unanimous with seven yes votes and one absent alderman.

• Approved Bill No. 125 – Pay Plan amendment, Ordinance #2406 (Yes=7)
• Approved Bill No. 126 – 2026‑2030 Capital Improvements Plan, Ordinance #2407 (Yes=7)
• Approved Bill No. 127 – Speed limit change to 25 mph on Denny Rd & South Geyer Rd, Ordinance #2408 (Yes=7)
• Approved Bill No. 128 – Double‑fine zone on Denny Rd, Ordinance #2409 (Yes=7)
• Approved Bill No. 129 – Continuation of 0.5% sales tax for storm‑water and parks, Ordinance #2410 (Yes=7)
• Approved Bill No. 131 – Police patrolmen and sergeants compensation schedule, Ordinance #2411 (Yes=7)
• Approved Bill No. 132 – Operations Budget for FY 2026, Ordinance #2412 (Yes=7)
• Approved Bill No. 133 – Mutual‑aid agreement for public works emergencies, Ordinance #2413 (Yes=7)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review a request to rezone a 23.9-acre tract of land and a related minor subdivision request. The body will also discuss the acceptance of a private street for public maintenance.

• Rezoning of 23.9 acres at 13165 Maple Drive from PD-MXD Planned Development Mixed Use to R1 Residence District
• Minor subdivision request to reconfigure boundaries between two lots at 13165 Maple Drive
• Request to accept Country Club Green for public maintenance

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the November 5 minutes. It voted to recommend both the rezoning petition (P‑10‑25) and the minor subdivision petition (P‑12‑25) for the 23.9‑acre property at 13165 Maple Drive to the Board of Aldermen. The request to accept Country Club Green for public maintenance was deferred to the January meeting, and the commission adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning petition P‑10‑25 to Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
• Recommended minor subdivision petition P‑12‑25 to Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
• Deferred Country Club Green public‑maintenance request to January meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The commission approved the September 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to recommend the Park Master Plan for adoption by the Board of Aldermen was made, seconded and approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Park Master Plan to Board of Aldermen for adoption (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Sunset Hills Board of Adjustment meeting set for November 19, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. For further information, contact the Department of Planning and Public Works at 3939 South Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO or call (314)-272-2454.

Gempp Commission

The Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Commission will approve the August meeting minutes and receive updates on several ongoing conservation projects. New members, including a forester, will be introduced. The commission will discuss and set dates for the 2026 meetings on March 2, May 18, August 3, and November 16 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approval of the August meeting minutes
• Updates on maintenance projects: border of the property, storm tree cleanup, front gate area, butterfly garden, rock/trail prairie wetland, trail mulching, and tree planting
• Introduction of forester and new commission member
• Discussion of 2026 meeting dates – March 2, May 18, August 3, November 16, all at 6 p.m.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold first readings for the 2026 operations budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan. The body will also discuss updates to the city pay plan and police compensation schedules.

• Bill No. 132: 2026 Operations Budget for the General Revenue Fund
• Bill No. 126: 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan
• Bill No. 127: Reducing speed limits from 30 to 25 mph on Denny Road and South Geyer Road
• Bill No. 129: Continuing a 0.5% sales tax for Storm Water Control and Local Park Improvements
• Resolution No. 779: Contract approval for Sikich CPA LLC

The Board appointed Mark Colombo to the vacant Ward 4 Alderman seat. Aldermen voted 7‑0 to repeal Sections 2‑34 and 2‑35 of the City Code, removing the journal of minutes and videoconference provisions. Unanimous approvals were also given for a contract with Sikich CPA LLC, an updated Sunshine Law policy, and contracts with United Healthcare and Mutual of Omaha. A motion to add a 20‑year sunset to the storm‑water tax failed 5‑2.

• Appointed Mark Colombo as Ward 4 Alderman (unanimous)
• Repealed Sections 2‑34 (Journal of Minutes) and 2‑35 (Videoconferences) (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Sikich CPA LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Sunshine Law Policy (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with United Healthcare and Mutual of Omaha (unanimous)
• Motion to add 20‑year sunset to storm‑water tax failed (5‑2)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss the acceptance of Country Club Green for public maintenance. The meeting also includes reviews of a mutual aid agreement and MoDOT intersection maintenance. Project updates will be provided for the Stormwater Master Plan and W Watson STP Surface Improvement Projects.

• Acceptance of Country Club Green for public maintenance
• Mutual Aid Agreement
• MoDOT Intersection Maintenance
• Stormwater Master Plan updates
• W Watson STP Surface Improvement Project Phases 2 and 3

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It approved the acceptance of Country Club Green as a public street, requiring a $27,000 payment and a 40‑foot right‑of‑way, while excluding retaining walls and monuments. The mutual aid agreement was approved to be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 pm by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from August 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Country Club Green acceptance: convey 40‑ft right‑of‑way, $27,000 payment, exclude retaining walls/monuments (2 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved referral of Mutual Aid Agreement to Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 5:30 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Planned Development Permit for Divine, a boutique medspa, to be built on a 0.97‑acre site at 4400 South Lindbergh Boulevard. It will also consider a text amendment to Section 6.1.4 of the Unified Development Ordinance that changes the procedure for accepting private streets for public maintenance. Routine business includes approval of the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Planned Development Permit for Divine boutique medspa, 0.97‑acre at 4400 South Lindbergh Blvd
• Public hearing on the medspa development permit
• Text amendment to UDO Section 6.1.4 – street standards for private street acceptance
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a motion to recommend the P-08-25 Divine Boutique Medspa Planned Development Permit to the Board of Aldermen. The commission also approved a motion to recommend a text amendment to Section 6.1 of the Unified Development Ordinance, removing the phrases “to the extent practicable” and “as agreed,” and sending it to the Board of Aldermen. Both motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the August 6, 2025 meeting (unanimously approved)
• Recommended P-08-25 Divine Boutique Medspa Planned Development Permit to Board of Aldermen (unanimously approved)
• Recommended amendment to UDO Section 6.1 street standards, removing specific phrases, to Board of Aldermen (unanimously approved)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the 2026 budget and the 2026-2030 Capital Plan. The body will also discuss personnel pay plans and a proposed sales tax renewal for parks and stormwater.

• 2026 Budget review
• 2026-2030 Capital Plan review
• 2026 Personnel Pay Plan and Police Pay Matrix review
• Sikich CPA LLC audit engagement letter for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
• Proposed Parks/Stormwater sales tax renewal ordinance

The committee approved the July 28, 2025 minutes and unanimously recommended that the Board of Aldermen approve the proposed 2026 budget, the 2026‑2030 capital plan, and the 2026 pay plan. It also recommended approval of the 2025 audit statement of work for Sikich CPA LLC and an ordinance to place the Parks/Stormwater Sales Tax Renewal on the April 2026 ballot. Finally, the committee endorsed a change to the Investment Policy’s Section C delegation language.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Recommended Board approve 2026 Budget (all ayes)
• Recommended Board approve 2026‑2030 Capital Plan (all ayes)
• Recommended Board approve 2026 Pay Plan (all ayes)
• Recommended Board approve 2025 audit Statement of Work for Sikich CPA LLC (all ayes)
• Recommended Board place Parks/Stormwater Sales Tax Renewal on April 2026 ballot (all ayes)
• Recommended Board adopt Investment Policy language change for Section C Delegation of Authority (all ayes)

Police Advisory Board

The Police Advisory Board will approve the June 2024 meeting minutes and receive a community engagement update. Members will hold a general discussion on board business. The board will review a speed survey and a request for action concerning Denny and Geyer Road.

• Approval of June 2024 PAB minutes
• Community engagement update
• General discussion
• Denny and Geyer Road speed survey
• Denny and Geyer Road request for board action

Art Committee

The Sunset Hills Art Committee will meet on October 27, 2025 at the Sunset Hills Community Center. The agenda includes approval of the August 2025 meeting minutes and updates on two ongoing items: electrical boxes along Lindbergh Boulevard and the Makers Market. The committee may also consider any other matters deemed appropriate before adjourning.

• Approve August 2025 minutes
• Update/discussion on electrical boxes along Lindbergh
• Update on Makers Market
• Consider any other matters deemed appropriate

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider approving a surface transportation grant agreement for the West Watson Phase 3 project and a resolution to purchase two pool pumps for the aquatic facility. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Park Master Plan and a discussion on accepting private streets for public maintenance.

• Approval of West Watson Phase 3 surface transportation block grant agreement
• Resolution to purchase two aquatic facility pool pumps from Industrial Motor Repair, LLC
• Discussion on accepting private streets for public maintenance
• Discussion on speed limits for Denny Road and S. Geyer Road
• Request for temporary liquor license at Laumeier After Dark

The Board approved Bill No. 124, authorizing the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program agreement, which became Ordinance #2404 after two unanimous votes. It also approved Resolution 778 to purchase services from Industrial Motor Repair, LLC. The Board directed staff to draft a speed‑limit reduction and double‑fine ordinance for Denny Road, and authorized up to $500 for BMX to remove a concrete block, with costs above that deducted from the deposit.

• Approved Bill No. 124 (Surface Transportation Block Grant Program) – first reading passed 8‑0
• Approved Bill No. 124 – second reading passed 8‑0, becoming Ordinance #2404
• Approved Resolution 778 authorizing purchase with Industrial Motor Repair, LLC – unanimous
• Approved motion to direct staff to draft Denny Road speed‑limit reduction and double‑fine zone – unanimous
• Approved motion to assist BMX removal up to $500, deduct excess from deposit, completion by Nov 10 2025 – unanimous
• Moved amended private‑street draft ordinance to Planning & Zoning – 7 ayes, 1 nay
• Approved motion to move BMX discussion to General Discussion – unanimous
• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal matters – 8‑0

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss an ordinance amendment to UDO Section 6.1.4 and the acceptance of Country Club Green for public maintenance. The body will also receive updates on several infrastructure and signage projects.

• UDO Section 6.1.4 Ordinance Amendment
• Acceptance of Country Club Green for public maintenance
• W Watson STP Surface Improvement Project – Phase 2 and Phase 3 updates
• Stormwater Master Plan update
• City Entrance Signs and Chip Seal updates

The committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting without dissent. No substantive actions or approvals were taken; the committee only received updates on road projects, stormwater planning, and vehicle maintenance. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Adjustment

The Sunset Hills Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. Residents can obtain further information by contacting the Department of Public Works at 3939 South Lindbergh, St. Louis, Missouri, or by calling (314)-272-2454.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the August 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. Updates on the pickleball courts, tennis grant, and several park projects were presented. New business items such as the Eagle Scout project, urban forestry concerns, and the 2026 draft budget were discussed. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved August 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen and Finance Committee will hold a Budget Work Session. The meeting will include an introduction and budget overview, followed by reviews of revenue, administration and courts, public works, police and parks funding. Supporting documents such as the 2026 proposed budget, 2025 revenue forecast, capital plan, salary ranges, and expenditure reports will be examined.

• Introduction and Budget Overview
• Revenue Review using 2025 Forecast and 2026 Proposed Budget documents
• Administration and Courts Review
• Public Works Review
• Police and Parks Fund Review

The Board of Aldermen approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The session provided a 2026 budget overview and reviews of revenue, public works, police, and parks. The Board decided to reach out to MoDOT to explore reimbursement programs before allocating additional maintenance funds. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Decided to contact MoDOT about reimbursement programs before budgeting additional maintenance funds

Pool Advisory Committee

The committee approved the May 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Pat Duke and a second by Pat Fribis. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:32 pm was passed. The committee discussed reducing pool hours for August 18 onward, but no formal decision was recorded.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:32 pm (motion passed)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider Bill No. 123 to establish the 2025 annual property tax levy rate. The meeting also includes requests for special event permits and a traffic study waiver for a local business.

• Public hearing and first reading of Bill No. 123 regarding the 2025 annual rate of tax levy
• Resolution No. 777 to approve a Traffic Impact Study waiver for Divine, A Boutique Medspa
• Special event requests for Swank Movie Night (10.11.25 and 10.21.25) at 10795 Watson Road
• Requests for temporary signage, one-way traffic, and a liquor license for Laumeier After Dark (11.8.25) at 12580 Rott Road
• Appointments to the Police Advisory Board for Greg Colombo, Steven Kruse, Harry Schillinger, and Charles T. Heisler

The Board adopted Bill No. 123 establishing the annual tax levy rate for 2025, passing the motion with an 8‑yes vote. A traffic‑impact‑study waiver for Divine Boutique Medspa (Resolution No. 777) was approved unanimously. Police Advisory Board appointments were confirmed unanimously. The Board also approved adding discretionary language to the street‑acceptance section of the Unified Development Ordinance, also unanimously.

• Approved 2025 tax levy ordinance (8‑0)
• Approved Traffic Impact Study waiver for Divine Boutique Medspa (unanimous)
• Approved Police Advisory Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved addition of discretionary language to section 6.1.4 of the UDO (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items for special events and signage (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation.

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the July meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to accept the proposed changes to the 2026 Markets & Music program was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed changes to the 2026 Markets & Music events (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Art Committee

The Sunset Hills Art Committee will meet to approve July 2025 minutes and receive updates on electrical boxes in Watson Trail Park and along Lindbergh Boulevard, as well as discuss sculptures in the park. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on electrical boxes in Watson Trail Park
• Discussion on electrical boxes along Lindbergh Boulevard
• Discussion of sculptures in the park

The committee unanimously approved the July 2025 minutes. They chose a new sculpture titled W onderful Winter Wheat for the community center. The motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected new sculpture "W onderful Winter Wheat" (decision)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss a budget adjustment for 2025 and a new procedure for officials to disclose conflicts of interest. The body is also considering the termination of a license agreement for the BMX facility at 801 Gravois Road. Additionally, the board will vote on several committee and board appointments.

• Bill No. 121: Ordinance to adjust the 2025 budget
• Bill No. 120: Ordinance establishing conflict of interest disclosure procedures
• Bill No. 122: Termination Agreement for BMX Facility and Operations at 801 Gravois Road
• Temporary liquor license requests for 4 Hands Brewing (12580 Rott Road) and Chillax Tap & Co. (3915 S. Lindbergh, 12450 W. Watson, 12580 Rott Road)
• Appointments to the Police Advisory Board, Finance Committee, and Parks & Recreation Commission

The Board of Aldermen adopted three ordinances: Ordinance #2400 approving the final record plat for the 21‑lot Gates Manor subdivision, Ordinance #2401 adopting a budget adjustment to the 2025 budget, and Ordinance #2402 authorizing termination of the BMX facility lease at 801 Gravois Road. Alderman Wong was elected Board President and several term appointments were confirmed. All votes passed with seven affirmative votes and one absent member.

• Approved Ordinance #2400 for Gates Manor subdivision plat (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2401 budget adjustment to 2025 budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2402 termination of BMX facility lease at 801 Gravois Rd (7-0)
• Elected Alderman Wong as Board President (unanimous)
• Approved term appointments for Police Advisory Board and Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including temporary liquor licenses (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss the roadway network and an Ameren utility pole on Kennerly Road. The body will also receive updates on several infrastructure projects, including the Stormwater Master Plan and surface improvements on W. Watson.

• Kennerly Road Ameren utility pole discussion
• Stormwater Master Plan update
• W. Watson STP Surface Improvement Project Phase 2 update
• W. Watson STP Surface Improvement Project Phase 3 update
• City Entrance Signs and Chip Seal updates

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 5:40 pm, also unanimously. No other actions or approvals were taken during this session.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a request to consolidate multiple parcels of land. This action would create a single 162.4-acre tract at the southwest corner of South Geyer Road and South Lindbergh Boulevard.

• P-07-25: Boundary Adjustment Plat for Sunset Country Club to consolidate parcels into a 162.4-acre tract

The commission approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the Boundary Adjustment Plat (P-07-25) that consolidates multiple parcels into a single 162.4‑acre park and open‑space tract at South Geyer Road and South Lindbergh Boulevard. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Sunset Country Club Boundary Adjustment Plat (P-07-25) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Gempp Commission

The Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Commission will meet to review maintenance updates and discuss several landscaping projects. The body will focus on tree health and the renovation of the butterfly garden.

• Update on tree plantings behind the gazebo area
• Butterfly sculpture installation
• Update on storm damaged trees
• Renovation of the butterfly garden
• Discussion of the front gate planting area

The commission approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the August 4, 2025 meeting at 6:50 pm by a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 pm (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review actual revenues and expenditures for the first six months of 2025. The body will discuss forecasts for the remainder of the year and proposed budget amendments.

• Review of 6 months of actual revenues and expenditures
• Forecasting for the remainder of 2025
• Proposed budget amendments
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It then recommended that the Board of Aldermen approve the proposed 2025 mid‑year budget adjustments, also unanimously. A discussion on roadway maintenance and stormwater/parks tax occurred, but no motions were made. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Board approve 2025 mid‑year budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Art Committee

The Art Committee is meeting to review updates on electrical work and sculpture installation dates at Watson Trail Park. The body will also discuss the Makers Market.

• Electrical updates in Watson Trail Park
• Sculpture installation locations and dates
• Makers Market discussion

The committee approved the May 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the July 28 meeting at 7:20 p.m. was also unanimously approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 7:20 pm (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. After the approval, the board adjourned the meeting at 7:18 pm following a unanimous motion. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 pm (unanimous)

Pool Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the November 2024 minutes. They reported 160 children had registered for Swim and Dive. The committee decided to hold off on purchasing swim‑suit dryers. The next meeting was set for May 19 at 5 pm at the pool and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Held off on purchasing swim‑suit dryers
• Set next meeting date: May 19, 5 pm at the pool
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review several resolutions regarding equipment purchases, grant applications, and a new bank account. The meeting includes an award for Patrolman Nick Hosna and a potential closed session for personnel matters.

• Resolution 773: Grant application for renovating four tennis courts at Watson Trail Park
• Resolution 774: Approval of a purchase with Bobcat Equipment
• Resolution 775: Opening a basic checking account at First Community Credit Union
• Resolution 776: Approval of a grant from the St. Louis Coalition for Roadway Safety
• Appointment of Rena Boyer to the Sunset Hills CID Board

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved five resolutions, including a grant application for tennis court renovations, a Bobcat equipment purchase, a bank account opening, and a roadway safety grant. They also approved an appointment to the Sunset Hills CID Board. The meeting included reports from city officials and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approved Resolution 773 to apply for a Municipal Parks Grant for tennis court renovation at Watson Trail Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 774 for purchase with Bobcat Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 775 to open a checking account at First Community Credit Union (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 776 accepting a grant from St. Louis Coalition for Roadway Safety (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Rena Boyer to Sunset Hills CID Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 10 and June 24 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for personnel matters (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss and potentially approve Resolution No. 772. This resolution concerns a contract with Missouri Machinery and Engineering Co. regarding a sanitary lift station.

• Resolution No. 772: Contract with Missouri Machinery and Engineering Co. for a sanitary lift station

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen met via Zoom on June 24, 2025. The agenda was approved unanimously. The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 772, authorizing a contract with Missouri Machinery and Engineering Co. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 772 contract with Missouri Machinery and Engineering Co. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Lindbergh CID

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct annual business and approve the budget for fiscal year 2026. The board will also elect officers and address director vacancies.

• RESOLUTION 2025-01: Adoption of a Budget for FY 2026
• RESOLUTION 2025-04: Engagement of CPA firm for FY 2024 audit
• RESOLUTION 2025-03: Election of Officers
• RESOLUTION 2025-02: Nomination of Slate to fill Director Vacancy
• Introduction of new Director, Jeff Trentmann

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and first reading for a record plat regarding the Gates Manor subdivision. The body is also considering a construction contract for pickleball courts and annual liquor license renewals.

• Bill No. 119: Ordinance for a 21-lot single-family home development at Gates Manor
• Resolution No. 770: Contract with Vision Civil Construction for Watson Trail Pickleball Court Project
• Resolution No. 771: Affidavit for St. Louis County Road and Bridge Tax proceeds
• Annual liquor license renewals for the 2025-2026 license year
• Outstanding Performance Awards for four police officers

The Board adopted an ordinance (Bill No. 119) creating a 21‑lot single‑family subdivision at Gates Manor after a second reading, passing 8‑0. It also unanimously approved contracts for the Watson Trail Pickleball Court and an affidavit for Road and Bridge Tax proceeds. A motion to post CID district documents on the city website was approved unanimously. All routine items such as the agenda, minutes, consent agenda and liquor license renewals were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Bill No. 119 ordinance for Gates Manor subdivision (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 770 contract for Watson Trail Pickleball Court (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 771 affidavit for Road and Bridge Tax proceeds (unanimous)
• Approved posting of CID district documents on city website (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved annual liquor license renewals (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the Stormwater Master Plan and the Campus Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation. The body will also review grass cutting along West Watson and the Bomber's Lease.

• Stormwater Master Plan
• Campus Sanitary Lift Station Rehabilitation
• Grass Cutting Along West Watson
• Bomber's Lease
• Project updates for City Entrance Signs, W Watson STP Project - Phase 2, Chip Seal, and Ward 4 Joint Seal

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3 and April 15, 2025 meetings. The committee then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:27 pm. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Approved April 3 and April 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:27 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet virtually to review a request from Rowles Development LLC. The body is considering the approval of a Record Plat for a new residential subdivision.

• Approval of a Record Plat for Gates Manor, a 21-lot single-family home subdivision

Parks Master Plan Meetings

The Parks + Recreation Department is holding a public meeting to gather resident wants and needs for the 2025 Parks Master Plan update. This plan will guide future park services and development in Sunset Hills. The meeting is part of a broader process to address community priorities for parks and recreation.

• Open floor for resident requests for Parks + Recreation Department needs and wants

The city held a public input session on the Parks Master Plan where attendees raised maintenance, safety, facility upgrade, partnership, grant, mission statement, and regulatory concerns. No formal actions or approvals were taken. The city announced a resident survey will be released in the coming weeks, both online and on paper, to gather further input.

Art Committee

The Art Committee will discuss updates regarding electrical boxes on Lindbergh Blvd and renderings for three boxes in Watson Trail Park. The body will also review sculpture installation dates and the Makers Market.

• Review of renderings for three electrical boxes in Watson Trail Park
• Update on electrical boxes along Lindbergh Blvd
• Discussion of sculpture installation dates
• Update and discussion regarding the Makers Market

The Sunset Hills Art Committee met on May 28, 2025 and unanimously approved the March 2025 minutes. The committee received updates on electrical‑box artwork, sculpture installations, and the upcoming Makers Market. No formal votes were taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 24, 2025. The primary agenda item is a presentation by Sikich CPA LLC regarding the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit.

• Presentation of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Presentation of the 2024 Single Audit by Sikich CPA LLC

Board of Adjustment

The Sunset Hills Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Gempp Commission

The Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Commission will review notes from its March 2025 meeting, discuss maintenance updates including plantings, a butterfly sculpture installation, tree plantings, and invasive species removal, and conduct a property walk-through. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Review of plantings from April 26 work day
• Review of butterfly sculpture installation
• Review of tree plantings behind gazebo area
• Review of invasive species removal behind wetland area
• Property walk-through

The Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Commission approved the March 2025 meeting notes by unanimous vote. The commission also unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 pm. No other formal motions were recorded; the remainder of the agenda covered maintenance updates and a property walk‑through.

• Approved March 2025 meeting notes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April Parks & Recreation meeting and the March Pool Advisory meeting. The updated Aquatic Facility Weather & Attendance policy was also unanimously approved. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:42 pm by unanimous vote.

• Approved April Parks & Recreation minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March Pool Advisory minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Aquatic Facility Weather & Attendance policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 pm (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold second readings and votes on several ordinances, including rezoning a 9.5-acre site at 10200 Rahning Road from Light Industrial to General Commercial and approving a planned development and conditional use permit for a gas station and convenience store. Other items include an amended final development plan for a two-story addition and expanded parking at Friendship Village (12777 Village Circle Drive), changes to the penalty for insurance requirements, and resolutions declaring surplus property and amending the personnel policy manual.

• Second reading of Bill 115: Rezone 9.5 acres at 10200 Rahning Road from LI to GC
• Second reading of Bill 116: Planned Development Permit for 10200 Rahning Road
• Second reading of Bill 117: Conditional Use Permit for gas station and convenience store at 10200 Rahning Road
• Second reading of Bill 114: Amended Final Development Plan for two-story building addition and parking at 12777 Village Circle Drive (Friendship Village)
• Resolution 766 & 769: Declaring surplus police and public works property and authorizing sale

The Board of Aldermen adopted six ordinances (2394‑2399) covering a two‑story addition, rezoning, planned development, conditional use, and right‑of‑way dedication, each passing with eight affirmative votes. They also approved several resolutions, including surplus property sales and a traffic impact study waiver, all unanimously. All actions were recorded as passed with the indicated vote counts.

• Approved Bill No. 109 (Ordinance #2393) amending insurance penalty – Passed (8 yes)
• Approved Bill No. 114 (Ordinance #2394) amended development plan for 12777 Village Circle Drive – Passed (8 yes)
• Approved Bill No. 115 (Ordinance #2395) rezoning 9.5‑acre tract at 10200 Rahning Road – Passed (8 yes)
• Approved Bill No. 116 (Ordinance #2396) planned development permit for 10200 Rahning Road – Passed (8 yes)
• Approved Bill No. 117 (Ordinance #2397) conditional use permit for 10200 Rahning Road – Passed (8 yes)
• Approved Bill No. 118 (Ordinance #2398) dedication of right‑of‑way on Rahning Road – Passed (8 yes)
• Approved Resolution No. 766 authorizing sale of surplus property – Unanimously approved
• Approved Resolution No. 767 waiving traffic impact study for Missouri American Water – Unanimously approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The May 7, 2025, regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for May 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Parks Master Plan Meetings

The Parks and Recreation Commission and the Pool Advisory Committee met on April 30, 2025 to gather stakeholder input on the Parks Master Plan. Participants discussed maintenance, facility upgrades, and new amenities, but no formal actions or approvals were taken. Ms. Finney moved to adjourn at 8:19 pm, Ms. Yarasheski seconded, and the motion was approved unanimously.

• Adjournment motion approved unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for April 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on April 30, 2025 and heard a presentation on the Parks Master Plan. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn at 8:19 p.m., which was seconded and approved unanimously. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 p.m. (unanimous approval)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on several development requests, including a new convenience store and a building addition at 12777 Village Circle Drive. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths to new elected officials and votes on city ordinances and professional service contracts.

• Rezoning of 9.5 acres at 10200 Rahning Road from Light Industrial to General Commercial for a convenience store
• Amended Final Development Plan for a two-story building addition and parking at 12777 Village Circle Drive
• Proposed ordinance to prohibit pier construction for primary structures in residential zoning districts
• Contract for Insurance Broker Services with USI Brokerage Services
• Agreement with HR Green for Stormwater Master Plan professional services

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and consent agenda, and adopted proclamations designating April 2025 as Arbor month and May 1, 2025 as a Day of Prayer. It passed Bill No. 108 amending criminal‑mischief penalties with a 7‑0 vote, making it Ordinance #2391, and unanimously voted to continue the second reading of Bill No. 109 on insurance penalties to the May 13 meeting. The newly elected aldermen were sworn in and the new finance clerk, Amanda Mitcheler, began work this week.

• Approved agenda (unanimously)
• Approved minutes of March meetings (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Adopted proclamations: April 2025 Arbor month; May 1, 2025 Day of Prayer
• Passed Bill No.108 amending criminal mischief penalties (7‑0 vote) – becomes Ordinance #2391
• Continued second reading of Bill No.109 on insurance penalty to May 13, 2025 (unanimously)
• Administered oath of office to newly elected aldermen
• Noted new Finance Clerk Amanda Mitcheler started this week

Swim & Dive Advisory Committee

The Swim & Dive Advisory Committee will meet to review committee reports and discuss team logistics. The body intends to narrow down the selection of a mascot and team name to 3-4 options.

• Selection of 3-4 mascot/team name options

Public Works Committee

The Sunset Hills Public Works Committee will meet virtually to discuss the Stormwater Master Plan, reviewing two Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from HR Green and Lochmueller Group. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond routine call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of Stormwater Master Plan
• Review of HR Green SOQ (2025-03-31)
• Review of Lochmueller Group SOQ (2025-04-11)

The committee voted to request a scope of work and fee from HR Green for the Stormwater Master Plan, to be presented to the Board for final approval. The motion passed with three votes in favor and one against. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved request for scope and fee from HR Green for Stormwater Master Plan (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Sunset Hills Public Works Committee will meet virtually on April 3, 2025, to discuss several infrastructure items. The agenda includes a sign assessment for Robyn Road and Weber Hill Road, consideration of the Stormwater Master Plan, and updates on ongoing projects. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the committee will hear a staff memorandum and citizen comments.

• Robyn Road and Weber Hill Road sign assessment
• Stormwater Master Plan discussion
• Citywide Mapping Service update
• Highway 30/Interstate 270 Commuter Lot item
• Project updates: City Entrance Signs, W Watson STP Surface Improvement Phase 2, street striping, trench drains, Robyn Asphalt Leveling, joint seal, chip seal

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved a motion to request a scope of work and fee from HR Green for the city's Stormwater Master Plan, to be presented to the Board. Additionally, the committee unanimously approved the installation of Share the Road and Irregular Intersection signage on Robyn Road and caution signage on Weber Hill Road. The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from Feb 6 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved request for scope and fee from HR Green for Stormwater Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Share the Road and Irregular Intersection signage on Robyn Road and caution signage on Weber Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 5:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two items: a boundary adjustment plat for lots at 12207 and 12217 Sunset Terrace Drive, and a text amendment to Section 4 of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding elevation standards for pier construction in residential zoning districts. The meeting also includes approval of the March 5, 2025 minutes and other procedural matters.

• Boundary adjustment plat (P-04-25) to adjust lot lines between Lots 9 and 10 of Sunset Terrace Resubdivision at 12207 and 12217 Sunset Terrace Drive (R-2 District).
• Text amendment (P-05-25) to UDO Section 4 – Development Standards on elevation of primary structures using pier construction in residential districts.
• Related documents include Ordinance 2222 and a draft text amendment.
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025 meeting.

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a boundary‑adjustment plat for lots 9 and 10 on Sunset Terrace Drive. The commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Aldermen approve a text amendment to Section 4 of the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Boundary Adjustment Plat P‑04‑25 for Sunset Terrace Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended Unified Development Ordinance Section 4 text amendment (P‑05‑25) to Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 PM (unanimous)

Art Committee

The Art Committee will discuss creating a strategic plan, receive an update on artist boxes along Lindbergh/Gravois, and select locations for new sculptures. These items are discussions only; no final decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of creating a strategic plan for the committee
• Update on artist and electrical boxes along Lindbergh/Gravois
• Location selection for new sculptures
• Approval of February 2025 minutes

The committee unanimously approved the February 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved moving the Brother Mel sculpture to Lynstone Park and the Arston sculpture to the front of the community center. The committee expressed favor to proceed with a $2,000 electrical‑box art project after MoDOT approval. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Brother Mel sculpture to Lynstone Park (unanimous)
• Moved Arston sculpture to front of community center (unanimous)
• Committee favored proceeding with $2,000 electrical‑box art project (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 27, 2025, has been cancelled. No other business is listed.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting that includes a request to convene in closed session under Missouri law (RSMo 610.021.2) to discuss real estate matters. The meeting is virtual via Zoom. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.

• Request to meet in closed session under RSMo 610.021(2) to discuss real estate matters

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then voted 6‑0 to enter a closed session under RSMo 610.021(2) to discuss real‑estate matters. Finally, the board unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved closed‑session request to discuss real‑estate matters (6‑0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Pool Advisory Committee

The Pool Advisory Committee unanimously approved the November 2024 minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. was also unanimously approved. The committee decided to hold off on buying swim‑suit dryers.

• Approved November 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Hold off on purchasing swim‑suit dryers (decision)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances including a development plan for outdoor vehicle displays and updates to the city pay plan. The meeting also includes first readings for budget adjustments and new agreements for a BMX facility and traffic signal painting.

• Bill No. 105: Outdoor display of boats and ATVs at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd
• Bill No. 111: Budget adjustment to the 2024 Budget
• Bill No. 112: New License and Use Agreement for BMX Facility at 801 Gravois Road
• Resolution No. 762: Sale of surplus salt spreader
• Liquor license requests for Shake Shack and temporary licenses for Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair

The Board of Aldermen approved Bill No. 105, an amended final development plan allowing outdoor display of boats and ATVs on an 8.5-acre tract zoned PD-LC (C) at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd., with a 6-1 vote (Alderman Wong opposed). The board also approved several other ordinances, including a pay plan amendment, a firearm discharge ordinance, a traffic signal painting agreement, a budget adjustment, and a BMX facility license agreement. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and resolutions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Bill No. 105 (outdoor boat/ATV display at 3600 S. Lindbergh) 6-1
• Approved Bill No. 106 (Pay Plan amendment) 7-0
• Approved Bill No. 107 (Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm amendment) 7-0
• Approved Bill No. 110 (Traffic signal painting/wrapping agreement with MoDOT) 7-0
• Approved Bill No. 111 (2024 Budget adjustment) 7-0
• Approved Bill No. 112 (BMX facility license agreement) 5-2
• Approved Resolution No. 762 (declaring surplus property and authorizing sale) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda (bills, liquor licenses, car show, car cruise, outdoor storage, temporary liquor licenses) unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a series of requests from Quick Trip (Jonathan Haley) to build a new convenience store with gasoline sales on a 9.5-acre site at 10200 Rahning Road. Decisions include a zoning map amendment from Light Industrial to General Commercial, a planned development permit, a conditional use permit, and a 0.98-acre right-of-way dedication to the city. A public hearing is scheduled for the planned development permit.

• Zoning map amendment (P-16-24) to rezone 9.5 acres at 10200 Rahning Road from LI Light Industrial to GC General Commercial
• Planned development permit (P-17-24) for a convenience store with gasoline service and sales, with a public hearing
• Conditional use permit (P-18-24) for the same convenience store with gasoline
• Right-of-way dedication (P-20-24) of a 0.98-acre tract to the city for public right-of-way

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of four QuikTrip petitions for a 9.5-acre site at 10200 Rahning Road: a zoning map amendment from LI to GC, a planned development permit, a conditional use permit, and a right-of-way dedication. All but the right-of-way passed 7-1; the right-of-way was unanimous. The recommendations go to the Board of Aldermen for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of zoning map amendment P-16-24 (LI to GC) (7-1)
• Recommended approval of planned development permit P-17-24 (7-1)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit P-18-24 (7-1)
• Recommended approval of right-of-way dedication P-20-24 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Gempp Commission

The Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss site maintenance and new landscaping. The body will review a planting plan for the area behind the gazebo and a proposal from the Art Committee for a sculpture.

• Proposed planting plan for behind the gazebo and other areas
• 2025 invasive species removal
• Art Committee proposal for a sculpture at the site
• Logistics and volunteers for the April 26th event
• Maintenance update on manmade habitats and butterfly garden area

The commission discussed maintenance and planting plans but took no formal votes. They reviewed options for the butterfly garden, a proposed planting behind the gazebo, and detailed plans for an April 26 volunteer event. They also discussed a sculpture request from the Art Committee, pending further review.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only
• Discussed butterfly garden options: brush hog and rake, with or without up to 3 Roundup sprays
• Planned to remove Five Fingered Aurelia plants within two weeks
• Ordered native trees and shrubs for planting behind gazebo
• Selected site for 25th Anniversary white flowering dogwood; order planned for March 3
• Scheduled April 26 volunteer planting event, 9am-11:30am
• Discussed sculpture request from Art Committee; awaiting response on mission fit

Board of Adjustment

The February 27, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Swim & Dive Advisory Committee

The Swim & Dive Advisory Committee will review previous minutes and hear reports from city staff and committee chairs covering topics such as coaching, awards, volunteers, and apparel. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled. Note: the agenda contains a date error, but the meeting is for February 26, 2025.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• City report on board positions and schedule
• President's report and subcommittee updates (awards, social, volunteers, computers, apparel)
• Dive representative and coaches reports
• Discussion of next meeting date

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the February 2025 minutes and discussed updates on the Park Master Plan and pickleball courts, with plans to go out for bid by end of April and award in June. The board also reviewed reports on various committees, including the Art Committee's strategic goals and sculpture relocations. No formal votes were taken on substantive items beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Park Master Plan joint meeting with Pool Advisory Committee on April 30
• Reviewed pickleball court plans; anticipate bid by end of April, award in June
• Reviewed Art Committee strategic goals including sculpture rental program and electrical box project
• Noted sculpture relocations: Butterfly to Gempp, Brother Mel to Lynstone, Astron to Community Center, Drip Edge to City Hall

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special virtual meeting primarily to discuss personnel matters in a closed session, as permitted by Missouri law. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Request to meet in closed session under RSMo 610.021(3) for personnel discussions

The Board of Aldermen met in special session and unanimously approved the agenda. They then voted 8-0 to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters under RSMo 610.21(3), reconvening in open session at 6:32 p.m. and adjourning immediately after. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for personnel matters (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the final amendment to the 2024 budget. The committee will also vote on the approval of the January 27, 2025, meeting minutes.

• 2024 budget final amendment

The Finance Committee recommended approval of the final 2024 budget amendment, which is favorable overall by $1.6 million, with adjustments to the Capital Fund. The recommendation will go to the Board of Aldermen. The committee also discussed the BMX lease renewal but took no action.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Recommended final 2024 budget amendment with Capital Fund adjustments (all ayes)

Art Committee

The Art Committee will meet to approve January 2025 minutes, discuss creating a strategic plan, and review sculpture options under the Sculptures on the Move program. The committee will select a sculpture from the provided presentation.

• Approval of January 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of creating a strategic plan for the committee
• Review and selection of sculpture through Sculptures on the Move

The Art Committee approved placing the newly purchased butterfly sculpture at the Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Area, pending approval from the Conservation Commission and MDC. The committee also selected a top 20 list of sculptures for the Sculptures on the Move program and discussed strategic goals for 2025.

• Approved placing butterfly sculpture at Claire Gempp Davidson Memorial Conservation Area (unanimous)
• Selected top 20 sculptures for Sculptures on the Move program
• Approved January 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance allowing Bass Pro Shops to display boats and ATVs outdoors on an 8.5-acre site at 3600 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The consent agenda includes a request from Laumeier Sculpture Park for city sponsorship of its annual Art Fair. Multiple resolutions approve contracts for street maintenance (chip seal, asphalt leveling, striping, trench drains), a park master plan engineering contract, and a police task force agreement with Homeland Security. The board also will consider amending the city's pay plan and personnel policy, and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance for Bass Pro Shops amended final development plan at 3600 S. Lindbergh Blvd (P-19-24)
• Consent agenda includes sponsorship of Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair (May 9-11, 2025) with temporary signage and one-way traffic on Rott Road
• Resolutions approving multiple street maintenance contracts (NB West Chip Seal, Sweetens Joint Sealing, Byrne & Jones Asphalt Leveling, Jokerst Mill Overlay, Americas Parking Striping, E. Meier Trench Drain)
• Resolution approving contract with Bazan Painting Company for Lazy River and deck caulking at city facilities
• Resolution approving memorandums of understanding with Homeland Security Investigations for part-time task force officer positions

The Board of Aldermen held a first reading of Bill No. 105, which would allow outdoor display of boats and ATVs at Bass Pro Shops, but a motion to suspend rules for a second reading failed 2-5, so the bill remains in first reading. The board unanimously approved several resolutions, including contracts for street projects and a personnel policy amendment. A motion to bring BMX agreement amendments as legislation for the March meeting passed 6-1.

• Motion to suspend rules for second reading of Bill No. 105 (Bass Pro outdoor display) failed (2-5)
• Approved Resolution No. 752 amending Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 753 with Bazan Painting Company (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 754 with Cochran Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 755 with NB West Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 756 with Sweetens Sealing Service (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 757 with Byrne and Jones Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 758 with Jokerst Paving and Contracting (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to review material and project bids for 2025. The body will also receive updates on city entrance signs and multiple phases of the West Watson Improvement Project.

• Review of 2025 material and project bids
• Update on City Entrance Signs
• Update on West Watson Improvement Project - Phase 2
• Update on West Watson Improvement Project - Phase 3

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three requests from Chestnut Realty LLC regarding properties at 10910 Kennerly Road. These include an amended development plan, a zoning change, and a boundary adjustment to consolidate lots.

• Amended Final Development Plan for a 6.6-acre tract at 10910 Kennerly Road (P-01-25)
• Request to re-zone a 1.0-acre tract at 10910 Kennerly Road from PD-LC (C) to R1 district (P-02-25)
• Boundary Adjustment Plat to consolidate lots on a 7.6-acre tract at 10910 Kennerly Road (P-03-25)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review detailed revenue and expenditure reports through December 31, 2024. The body will also discuss departmental personnel needs and an audit fraud risk questionnaire from Sikich.

• Review of revenue and expenses through 12/31/2024
• Discussion of departmental personnel needs and planned changes
• Discussion of Sikich audit fraud risk questionnaire

The Finance Committee recommended the Board of Aldermen hire a Finance Clerk I for an open position, with all members voting in favor. The committee also discussed year-end accruals, budget variances, and internal controls, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended hiring Finance Clerk I (all ayes)
• Approved October 28, 2024 minutes (all ayes)

Art Committee

The Art Committee will review October 2024 meeting minutes and receive an update on MoDOT electrical boxes. New business includes introductions of potential new members and discussion of creating a strategic plan for the committee. The meeting is procedural with no major votes or financial decisions.

• Update on MoDOT electrical boxes
• Introduction of individuals interested in joining or assisting the committee
• Discussion of creating a strategic plan for the committee

Board of Adjustment

The January 23, 2025 meeting of the Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. No items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

Swim & Dive Advisory Committee

The Swim & Dive Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from several subcommittees, including city report, president's report, awards, social, volunteers, computers, apparel, dive representative, and coaches. The agenda is procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of previous minutes
• City Report on board positions and schedule
• President's Report
• Awards committee update
• Coaches Report

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a second reading and vote on Bill 100 approving the record plat for the Echelon Subdivision, a 16.6-acre tract north of Mentz Hill Road and east of Woodforest Drive. They will also consider a first reading of a hands-free driving ordinance (Bill 104) and approve multiple contracts for mowing, equipment, vehicle purchases, and declare surplus property. Reappointments to the Board of Adjustment and discussion of a flashing pedestrian sign on Robyn are also scheduled, followed by a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Second reading and vote on Bill 100 for Echelon Subdivision record plat (16.6 acres)
• First reading of Bill 104 – hands-free driving ordinance
• Approval of contract with Ideal Landscape for mowing services
• Approval of contract with Don Brown Chevrolet for staff vehicles
• Approval of purchase of one unmarked police SUV (Resolution 750)

The Board of Aldermen approved the Echelon Subdivision record plat (Ordinance #2383) and a new ordinance restricting electronic device use while driving (Ordinance #2384). They also approved several contracts and resolutions, including for landscaping, equipment, and a police SUV. A flashing pedestrian crossing sign was approved for Robyn Road despite a resident's objection.

• Approved Echelon Subdivision record plat (8-0)
• Approved ordinance restricting electronic device use while driving (8-0)
• Approved contract with Ideal Landscape (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Luby Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Don Brown Chevrolet (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Vermeer Midwest (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1 unmarked police SUV (unanimous)
• Approved one lighted and one non-lighted 'Slow Pedestrian Crossing' sign on Robyn Road (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a 7th amended final development plan for Friendship Village of Sunset Hills that adds a two-story building and expanded parking on 52.4 acres at 12777 Village Circle Drive. The commission will also review a 2nd amended plan for Bass Pro Shops to allow outdoor display of boats and ATVs at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd.

• Friendship Village 7th Amended Final Development Plan: two-story building addition and expanded parking on 52.4 acres at 12777 Village Circle Drive (zoned PD-MXD)
• Bass Pro Shops 2nd Amended Final Development Plan: outdoor display of boats and all-terrain vehicles on 8.5 acres at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd (zoned PD-LC (C))
• Approval of November 6, 2024 minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Bass Pro Shops' 2nd Amended Final Development Plan to allow year-round outdoor display of boats and ATVs at 3600 South Lindbergh Blvd. It also recommended approval of Friendship Village's 7th Amended Final Development Plan for a two-story addition and expanded parking at 12777 Village Circle Drive, with conditions limiting parking to a 24-space aisle, preserving the berm and trees, omitting the vinyl fence, and restricting the emergency gate to emergencies only. The vote was 6-1.

• Recommended approval of Bass Pro Shops outdoor display plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Friendship Village expansion with conditions (6-1)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:16 PM (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss signage for Robyn Road and Sunny Creek. The body will also receive updates on city entrance signs and two phases of the West Watson Road Improvement Project.

• Robyn Road/Sunny Creek signs
• City Entrance Signs update
• West Watson Road Improvement Project – Phase 2 update
• West Watson Road Improvement Project – Phase 3 update

The Public Works Committee approved a motion to recommend installing a flashing 'Pedestrian Crossing' sign with a child and adult figure near Sunny Creek Lane and Robyn Road. The recommendation will go to the Board of Aldermen for discussion, with possible suspension of rules to expedite. The committee also discussed project updates, including city entrance signs and West Watson Road improvements, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved minutes from September 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for flashing 'Pedestrian Crossing' sign near Sunny Creek Lane and Robyn Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:26 pm (unanimous)