Town and Country public meetings in 2025

Parks & Trails Commission

The Parks & Trails Commission will approve the minutes from the November 17 meeting. It will wrap up reports on the Turkey Trot and Winterfest events. New business includes a letter of support for a Conway Road sidewalk, a review of the Trails Master Plan, and discussion of a possible Spring Event for 2026‑2027.

• Turkey Trot wrap‑up report
• Winterfest wrap‑up report
• Letter of support for Conway Road sidewalk
• Review of the Trails Master Plan
• Discussion of a Spring Event for 2026‑2027

The Parks & Trails Commission approved the December 17 minutes without dissent. A motion to submit a Conway Road Sidewalk Letter of Support, including commission members' names, was approved unanimously. The commission agreed to bring copies of the Trails Master Plan maps for review at the February 2, 2026 meeting. A spring garden‑party event was discussed as a developing idea.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Conway Road Sidewalk Letter of Support (unanimous)
• Decided to bring Trails Master Plan map copies for review at 2/2/26 meeting

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted the 2026 budget (Bill No. 25‑54) and an employee compensation ordinance (Bill No. 25‑55). A deer management plan was approved by a 5‑2 vote (Bill No. 25‑56). The Board also unanimously approved additional engineering design services for the Longview Farm Park parking lot resurfacing (Bill No. 25‑57) and cancelled a scheduled meeting by voice vote.

• Approved 2026 budget (Bill No. 25‑54) – unanimous 7‑0 vote
• Approved employee compensation ordinance (Bill No. 25‑55) – unanimous 7‑0 vote
• Approved deer management plan (Bill No. 25‑56) – 5‑2 vote
• Approved additional engineering design services for Longview Farm Park parking lot (Bill No. 25‑57) – unanimous 7‑0 vote
• Cancelled scheduled Board of Aldermen meeting (Resolution R13‑2025) – voice vote carried

Board of Aldermen

The Town and Country Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances, including the first reading of the 2026 city budget and its associated expenditures. It will also review contracts for actuarial services, dental and vision benefit plans, and a deer management agreement. Additional items include a conditional use permit for an outdoor game court and an engineering design supplement for the Longview Farm Park parking lot resurfacing.

• Bill No. 25-49 – Conditional Use Permit for an accessory structure (permanent outdoor game court) at 13770 Stonemont Court (2nd reading)
• Bill No. 25-50 – Contract with Danziger & Markhoff, LLP for GASB 75 actuarial services for OPEB retirees, fiscal years 2025‑2029 (2nd reading)
• Bill No. 25-51 – Renewal agreement with Delta Dental of Missouri for the city’s group dental benefit plan (2nd reading)
• Bill No. 25-54 – Ordinance approving the 2026 city budget and authorizing budgeted expenditures (1st reading)
• Bill No. 25-56 – Deer Management Plan and service agreement with While Buffalo, Inc. for professional deer management (1st reading)

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved six ordinances covering a permanent outdoor game court, actuarial services for retiree benefits, a group dental benefit plan, a voluntary vision‑care plan, and continued participation in group life, accidental death, and long‑term disability insurance for city employees. They also adopted Resolution No. R12‑2025, extending the inspection‑fee waiver incentive program for an additional year through December 31 2026. The meeting approved the minutes of the November 10 special and regular meetings by voice vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4720 for a permanent outdoor game court at 13770 Stonemont Court (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4721 authorizing actuarial services contract with Danziger & Markhoff LLP (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4722 authorizing a renewal agreement with Delta Dental for a group dental benefit plan (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4723 adopting a voluntary vision‑care benefit plan through Eyemed (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4724 continuing participation with Standard Insurance for group life, accidental death, and long‑term disability insurance (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Resolution No. R12‑2025 extending the waiver of inspection‑fee incentive program through Dec 31 2026 (voice vote carried)
• Approved the minutes of the 11/10/25 Special Meeting (voice vote)
• Approved the minutes of the 11/10/25 Regular Meeting, as amended (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review a conditional use permit for a residential driveway gate at 1377 S. Mason Road. The agenda also includes the approval of the October 15, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 minutes
• Conditional Use Permit for driveway gate at 1377 S. Mason Road

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from 10/15/25 by voice vote. A motion to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a residential driveway gate at 1377 S. Mason Road in the Estate (E) district passed with a 7‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Minutes of 10/15/25 approved unanimously (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for 1377 S. Mason Rd carried 7-1
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two zoning variance requests. The board will determine if the requested exceptions to zoning regulations are permitted for the specific properties.

• Case No. 25-10: Variance for rear yard setback at 2 Vandiver Lane to install a pavilion
• Case No. 25-11: Variance for greenspace requirements at 1109 Highland Pointe Drive to install a permanent outdoor game court

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance allowing a 10‑ft rear‑yard setback at 2 Vandiver Lane and adopted the accompanying resolution. Minutes from the October 20 meeting were approved by voice vote. The December meeting was cancelled because there were no agenda items.

• Approved 10‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for 2 Vandiver Lane (5‑aye)
• Adopted resolution for 2 Vandiver Lane variance (5‑aye)
• Approved October 20 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Cancelled December meeting (no agenda items)

Board of Aldermen

The Town and Country Board of Aldermen will review a resurfacing project for Bopp Road, a conditional use permit for an outdoor game court, and several contracts for city employee benefits and actuarial services.

• Public hearing for outdoor game court permit at 13770 Stonemont Ct.
• Ordinance for Bopp Road resurfacing and pedestrian improvements (2nd reading)
• Contract with Danziger & Markhoff for GASB 75 actuarial services
• Renewal agreement with Delta Dental for group dental benefits
• Adoption of vision care benefit plan through EyeMed

The Board of Aldermen approved Bill No. 25‑48, which became Ordinance No. 4719, authorizing the city to enter a Surface Transportation Block Grant Agreement for the BOPP road resurfacing and pedestrian improvements project. The motion passed unanimously with all eight aldermen voting aye. The Board also confirmed Alderman Schwoerer as Chairman of the Public Works Commission by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken; remaining items were read and scheduled for future consideration.

• Approved Bill No. 25‑48, creating Ordinance No. 4719 (unanimous aye vote)
• Confirmed Alderman Schwoerer as Chairman of the Public Works Commission (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of 10/27/25 by voice vote
• Read Bill No. 25‑49 (conditional use permit for game court) and continued to next meeting
• Read Bill No. 25‑50 (OPEB actuarial services) and continued to next meeting
• Read Bill No. 25‑51 (Delta Dental dental benefit renewal) and continued to next meeting
• Read Bill No. 25‑52 (voluntary vision care benefit plan) and continued to next meeting
• Read Bill No. 25‑53 (standard insurance group life and disability) and continued to next meeting

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to address a vacancy in Ward 2. The body will consider the appointment of nominee Michelle Friedman.

• Appointment of Michelle Friedman to fill aldermanic vacancy in Ward 2

The Board of Aldermen appointed Michelle Friedman to serve the unexpired term of John Steinhubl as the Ward 2 Alderman. Alderman Gerber moved the appointment, Alderman Murphy seconded, and all six present Aldermen voted aye, with no nay or abstentions. Alderman Schwoerer was absent but had previously emailed his approval of the nomination. The special meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved appointment of Michelle Friedman to fill Ward 2 Alderman vacancy (unanimous AYE)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Parks & Trails Commission

The Town and Country Parks & Trails Commission will review its budget for the upcoming year. It will also consider the Preservation Park pickleball and bike playground proposal and discuss plans for the city's 75th anniversary events. Additionally, the commission will propose dates for upcoming concerts in the parks.

• Review of Preservation Park pickleball and bike playground (MSD and CBC)
• 75th Anniversary plan items: mural dedication, drone show, t‑shirts, time capsule
• Budget review for Parks & Trails
• Proposed concert dates: April 17, May 15, June 19, September 11 or 18, rain‑out Oct 16

The commission approved the prior meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend the proposed 2026 Parks and Stormwater Budget to the Board of Aldermen. The commission also selected the concert dates for 2026, setting April 17, May 15, June 12, September 18, with October 16 as the rain‑out date.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended 2026 Parks and Stormwater Budget to Board of Aldermen (unanimously carried)
• Selected concert dates: April 17, May 15, June 12, September 18; rain‑out date October 16

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review plans for several new single-family homes and one residential addition. One item regarding an accessory structure was removed from the agenda by staff.

• New single-family house at 913 Terra Bella Dr.
• New single-family house at 12301 Wildlife Trl.
• New single-family house at 12305 Wildlife Trl.
• Residential addition at 40 Muirfield Ln.
• New single-family houses at 13743 Belcrest Ct., 11758 Westham Dr., and 12 Brookwood Rd.

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the architectural reviews and authorized building permits for several new residential projects, including 913 Terra Bella Drive, 12305 Wildlife Trail, 40 Muirfield Lane, 13743 Belcrest Court, 11758 Westham Drive, and 12 Brookwood Road. The board also voted to continue the review of 12301 Wildlife Trail to the December 1, 2025 meeting. All decisions were made by voice vote.

• Approved architectural review for 913 Terra Bella Drive (unanimous voice vote)
• Continued review of 12301 Wildlife Trail to Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved architectural review for 12305 Wildlife Trail with conditions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved architectural review for 40 Muirfield Lane (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved architectural review for 13743 Belcrest Court (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved architectural review for 11758 Westham Drive (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved architectural review for 12 Brookwood Road (unanimous voice vote)

Ways & Means Commission

The Ways & Means Commission will review and recommend approval of the city's 2026 budget. It will also consider a vendor for the OPEB audit and receive an economic update. The meeting includes routine items such as approving September 10 minutes and a call to order.

• Proposed 2026 Budget – presentation and recommendation for approval
• Vendor approval for OPEB audit
• Economic update
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025

Commission members approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting by voice vote. They recommended the proposed 2026 budget to the Board of Aldermen, which was adopted by voice vote. The commission also approved a contract with Danzinger & Markhoff for the OPEB audit, authorizing $1,650 for an interim actuarial evaluation and $3,400 for a full valuation report, again by voice vote.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended 2026 budget to Board of Aldermen (voice vote)
• Approved OPEB audit contract with Danzinger & Markhoff ($1,650 interim, $3,400 full report) (voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will hold second‑reading votes on three ordinances updating zoning, animal, and financial code sections. It will also vote on a professional services agreement with H Design Group, LLC for a public works facility. New business includes a resolution to amend the Takara Subdivision trust and a first‑reading vote on a Surface Transportation Block Grant for the Bopp Road resurfacing and pedestrian improvements project.

• Ordinance amending zoning regulations to address solar energy systems (2nd reading)
• Ordinance amending zoning and animal regulations for residential accessory structures (2nd reading)
• Ordinance amending the municipal code section on city financial payments (2nd reading)
• Ordinance authorizing a professional services agreement with H Design Group, LLC (2nd reading)
• Ordinance authorizing a Surface Transportation Block Grant for Bopp Road resurfacing and pedestrian improvements (1st reading)

The Board approved two mayoral appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Architectural Review Board. It adopted a solar‑energy ordinance (Ordinance No. 4715) and unanimously passed three other ordinances covering accessory structures, city financial payments, and a professional services agreement. A resolution amending the Takara Subdivision trust was also approved.

• Approved Natasha Hawatmeh‑Simon to Planning & Zoning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved Haley Jaworski to Architectural Review Board (voice vote)
• Adopted solar panel ordinance, Ordinance No. 4715 (6‑2 vote)
• Passed accessory‑structure ordinance, Ordinance No. 4716 (unanimous)
• Passed financial‑payments ordinance, Ordinance No. 4717 (unanimous)
• Approved professional‑services agreement ordinance, Ordinance No. 4718 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. R11‑2025 amending Takara Subdivision trust (voice vote)

Police, Fire & EMS Commission

The Police, Fire, and EMS Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 15, 2025, and receive reports from the Police Chief and West County Fire and EMS Chief. The agenda includes a presentation on the Police Department budget and the introduction of four new officers.

• Approval of July 15, 2025, minutes
• Police Chief's Report: Budget Overview
• Police Chief's Report: New Officers Jones, Tate, Waeckerle, and Pigue
• Police Chief's Report: Distinguished Service Citation to Officer Hamel
• Police Chief's Report: Civilian Service Citation to Gregory Ballard

The Police, Fire & EMS Commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting by voice vote. No other actions were formally decided during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM by unanimous voice vote, and the next commission meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2026.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 PM (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 20, 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Town & Country Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests. Sarah and Roy Vaz seek a variance to install a generator at 30 Brook Mill Lane in the Suburban Estate (SE) district. William Leinert seeks a variance to retain a driveway gate at 1377 S. Mason Road in the Estate (E) district. A motion may be made to move the meeting to closed session for certain topics.

• Variance request (Case 25-08) for generator installation at 30 Brook Mill Lane, Suburban Estate district
• Variance request (Case 25-09) for driveway gate at 1377 S. Mason Road, Estate district
• Potential motion to close the meeting under RSMO Section 610.021

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance to allow a standby generator to be installed 9.9 ft from the side property line at 30 Brook Mill Lane. The Board also unanimously approved a variance for a driveway gate at 1377 S. Mason Road to remain installed 26 ft from the street. Both variances were adopted with unanimous resolutions, and the meeting minutes were approved by voice vote before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved variance for generator at 30 Brook Mill Lane (5‑0 unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for generator variance (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved variance for driveway gate at 1377 S. Mason Road (5‑0 unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for gate variance (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 08/18/25 by voice vote (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two Conditional Use Permit applications for accessory structures in the Suburban Estate (SE) zoning district—one for a pavilion at 12575 Bickford Drive and another for a permanent outdoor game court at 13770 Stonemont Ct. A record plat request for subdividing an 8.22‑acre lot at 2100 Barrett Station Road was removed at the applicant’s request. The meeting will also address the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Conditional Use Permit for accessory structure (pavilion) at 12575 Bickford Drive, Suburban Estate (SE) Zoning District
• Conditional Use Permit for accessory structure (permanent outdoor game court) at 13770 Stonemont Ct., Suburban Estate (SE) Zoning District
• Record Plat request for subdivision of 8.22‑acre lot at 2100 Barrett Station Road (removed at applicant request)
• Discussion of 2026 Meeting Schedule

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a pavilion permit at 12575 Bickford Drive and a permanent outdoor game‑court permit at 13770 Stonemont Court, each with staff‑recommended conditions. Both recommendations passed unanimously (8‑0). The meeting also approved the prior minutes and adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of 09/17/25 by voice vote (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for pavilion at 12575 Bickford Drive (8‑0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for game court at 13770 Stonemont Ct (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Town and Country Board of Aldermen will consider several zoning code amendments. Two public hearings will address regulations for solar energy systems and for single‑family residential accessory structures. The board will also review ordinances related to a sidewalk design contract, a park bridge repair contract, and other code updates.

• Public hearing on zoning code amendments for Solar Energy Systems (multiple sections)
• Public hearing on zoning code amendments for single‑family residential accessory structures
• Ordinance authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Trekk Design Group for South Woods Mill Road Sidewalk Project (2nd reading)
• Ordinance accepting the bid and authorizing an agreement with Integra Construction Company for Longview Farm Park bridge repairs (1st reading)
• Ordinance authorizing the City Administrator to execute a professional services agreement with H Design Group, LLC for a public works facility (1st reading)

The Board passed Ordinance No. 4713, authorizing a professional services agreement with Trek Design Group for South Woods Mill Road sidewalk design, by unanimous voice vote. It also approved Ordinance No. 4714, accepting the bid and authorizing a contract with Integra Construction for Longview Farm Park bridge repairs, again unanimously. The solar‑energy zoning amendments (Bill 25‑43) and accessory‑structure zoning amendments (Bill 25‑44) received first readings and were set for second reading on October 27. A resolution was adopted to allow temporary lights for a football game at The Principia on October 24.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4713 for South Woods Mill Road sidewalk design (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4714 for Longview Farm Park bridge repairs (unanimous)
• First reading of Bill 25‑43 (solar energy zoning amendments) and continued to Oct 27
• First reading of Bill 25‑44 (accessory‑structure zoning amendments) and continued to Oct 27
• Adopted Resolution R10‑2025 for temporary lights at football game (approved)
• Approved minutes of 9/22/25 by voice vote
• Mayor announced intent to appoint two commission members at next meeting

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review five requests for new construction and additions. The board will determine if these projects comply with city architectural standards.

• Addition at 8 Bellerive Country Club Grounds
• Addition at 2241 N Ballas Rd.
• New single-family house at 12801 Dubon Ln.
• Addition at 3003 Westham Dr.
• New single-family house at 1027 Claymark Dr.

The Town and Country Architectural Review Board met on October 6, 2025 and approved all five submitted applications. Each approval was made by unanimous voice vote and the board authorized the issuance of building permits once all code and ordinance requirements are satisfied. No public comments were received on any of the projects.

• Approved 8 Bellerive Country Club Grounds addition (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2241 N. Ballas Road new residence (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 12801 Dubon Lane new residence (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 3003 Westham Drive new residence (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 1027 Claymark Drive new residence (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will conduct a second reading of Ordinance 25-41 to set the 2025 property tax levy rate for the City of Town and Country. It will hold a first reading of Ordinance 25-42 to authorize a professional services agreement with Trekk Design Group for conceptual design plans for the South Woods Mill Road sidewalk project. The Board will also consider approval of staff travel for Corporal Dustin York of the FBI’s Law Enforcement Executive Development Association. Additional items include a warrant list and a motion to move the meeting to closed session.

• Ordinance 25-41 (second reading) – annual property tax levy rate for 2025
• Ordinance 25-42 (first reading) – professional services agreement with Trekk Design Group for South Woods Mill Road sidewalk design
• Approval of staff travel for Corporal Dustin York, FBI – Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
• Warrant list
• Motion to move the meeting to closed session

The Board accepted Substitute Bill No. 25-41, making it Ordinance No. 4712 that sets the 2025 property tax levy. The motion passed unanimously with all seven present aldermen voting aye and one absent. The Board also approved a $1,705 staff travel request and a $1,326,314.35 warrant list, both by voice vote. Bill No. 25-42 was read and sent to the October 13 meeting for a second reading.

• Adopted Substitute Bill No. 25-41 as Ordinance No. 4712 (property tax levy) – AYE: Gerber, Harder, Hughes, Kinsella, Sawyer, Schwoerer, Steinhubl; NAY: none; ABSTAIN: none; ABSENT: Murphy
• Approved staff travel request for Corporal Dustin York to attend FBI conference – $1,705, voice vote
• Approved warrant list – $1,326,314.35, voice vote
• Bill No. 25-42 (professional services agreement for South Woods Mill Road sidewalk) read first time and continued to Oct 13 for second reading
• Motion to close the meeting carried unanimously – AYE: Gerber, Harder, Hughes, Kinsella, Sawyer, Schwoerer, Steinhubl; NAY: none; ABSTAIN: none; ABSENT: Murphy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat request to divide an 8.22‑acre property at 2100 Barrett Station Road into two lots within the Suburban Estate zoning district. The commission will also continue discussion of zoning code amendments affecting residential accessory structures, definitions, and permitted uses in the Suburban Estate and Suburban Low/Medium districts, carried over from the August 20 meeting.

• Preliminary plat request to split 8.22‑acre lot at 2100 Barrett Station Road into two lots (Suburban Estate zone) – public hearing
• Continued review of zoning code amendment for residential accessory structures (Sec. 205.120.D.8) and related definitions (Sec. 405.080) and permitted uses (Secs. 405.365.B, 405.465.B)
• Approval of minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the August 20 meeting. It then approved a preliminary plat to split the 8.22‑acre property at 2100 Barrett Station Road into two lots, attaching conditions A‑F and an additional condition G. The commission also recommended a zoning code amendment for residential accessory structures to the Board of Aldermen and adopted supporting findings. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 08/20/2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved preliminary plat for 2100 Barrett Station Road with conditions A‑F (8‑0)
• Added condition G requiring building‑permit plans for Lot B (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended zoning code amendment on accessory structures to Board of Aldermen (8‑0)
• Approved eight findings supporting the zoning amendment (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission will review four new proposals: a sidewalk project at South Woods Mill presented by Trekk Design Group, LLC; a 2026 pavement striping renewal contract with Americas Parking Remarking, LLC; a renewal of on‑call tree removal services with Gamma Tree Experts; and the Topping Phase 2B sidewalk project. The commission will also receive staff reports and updates.

• South Woods Mill sidewalk proposal – Trekk Design Group, LLC
• 2026 pavement striping renewal – Americas Parking Remarking, LLC
• On‑call tree removal services renewal – Gamma Tree Experts
• Topping Phase 2B sidewalk project

The Public Works Commission approved the 2026 pavement striping renewal contract and the on‑call tree removal services renewal, both unanimously. The commission also unanimously continued the South Woods Mill sidewalk proposal. Motions to continue or approve the Topping Phase 2B sidewalk both failed with a 4‑4 vote, and the minutes from the July 21 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved 2026 Pavement Striping Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved On‑Call Tree Removal Services Renewal (unanimous)
• Continued South Woods Mill Sidewalk Proposal (unanimous)
• Failed to continue Topping Phase 2B Sidewalk (4‑4)
• Failed to approve Topping Phase 2B Sidewalk (4‑4)
• Approved minutes of 7/21/2025 (unanimous)

Ways & Means Commission

The Ways & Means Commission will meet on September 10, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting and discuss a recommendation on a property tax levy. The commission will receive updates on retreat facilities, roads, sidewalks, other potential capital projects and possible funding, consider a warrant list code amendment, and get an economic update before adjourning.

• Discussion and recommendation on property tax levy
• Retreat update on facilities, roads, sidewalks, and potential capital projects
• Warrant list code amendment recommendation
• Economic update
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2025

The commission approved the May 28 minutes, then voted to recommend the property tax levy outlined in the public‑hearing notice. A motion to defer discussion of three sidewalk projects for one year was approved, and the commission adopted a warrant‑list code amendment to let staff pay bills without prior board approval. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (motion by John Wichlenski, seconded by Bob Aikin, voice vote)
• Recommended property tax levy as proposed (motion by George Tarlas, seconded by Janine Fabick, voice vote)
• Deferred discussion of Mason Road, South Woods Mill Rd, and Ballas Rd sidewalks for one year (motion by Janine Fabick, seconded by Bob Aikin, approved)
• Approved warrant‑list code amendment recommendation to the Board of Aldermen (motion by Sue Allen, seconded by Hans Fredrickson, voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by George Tarlas, seconded by John Wichlenski, unanimous approval)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved five ordinances (Nos. 4707‑4711) that amend the municipal building code, each passing with a unanimous roll‑call vote. A voice vote also approved Retail By‑The‑Drink and Sunday By‑The‑Drink liquor licenses for Full Throttle Adrenaline Park at 13901 Manchester Road. The September 8 warrant list for $574,303.77 was approved by voice vote. A public hearing was held on the upcoming 2025 property‑tax levy, but no tax rate was set at this meeting.

• Ordinance No. 4707 (Bill 25‑36) amending building code Section 500.070 – approved unanimously (AYE all eight Aldermen)
• Ordinance No. 4708 (Bill 25‑37) adopting St. Louis County electrical and plumbing codes – approved unanimously (AYE all eight Aldermen)
• Ordinance No. 4709 (Bill 25‑38) permanent open‑space modifications for Vandiver Place – approved unanimously (AYE all eight Aldermen)
• Ordinance No. 4710 (Bill 25‑39) boundary adjustment for Lots 8A/8B of Dubon Lane – approved unanimously (AYE all eight Aldermen)
• Ordinance No. 4711 (Bill 25‑40) final site‑development plan for Town and Country Crossing – approved unanimously (AYE all eight Aldermen)
• Retail By‑The‑Drink and Sunday By‑The‑Drink liquor licenses for Full Throttle Adrenaline Park (13901 Manchester Rd) – approved by voice vote
• Warrant List totaling $574,303.77 – approved by voice vote

Other

The Veterans & First Responders Task Force will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss new business. The agenda includes a construction contract and plans for a grand opening event.

• Construction Contract - Musick Construction
• Grand Opening scheduled for November 11 at 11 AM

Architectural Review Board

The board approved the minutes from 08/04/2025 unanimously. The board approved the architectural review for a new single‑family house at 12832 Topping Woods Estate Drive, adding a condition to extend the cement board siding the full length of the left elevation. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 PM by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved minutes of 08/04/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved architectural review for 12832 Topping Woods Estate Drive, with condition to extend cement board siding the full left elevation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 PM (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance No. 4705, amending the Open Meetings and Records provisions, by an 8‑0 vote. They also approved Ordinance No. 4706, updating the Code of Ethics, by an 8‑0 vote. A proposal to fund the 2025 Fall Branch Chipping Program (Bill 25‑35) was rejected 3‑5. The Board approved a $38,150 purchase order for a police vehicle and the August warrant list totaling $188,445.40.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4705 (open meetings and records) – vote 8‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 4706 (code of ethics) – vote 8‑0
• Rejected Bill No. 25‑35 (2025 Fall Branch Chipping Program) – vote 3‑5
• Approved $38,150 police vehicle purchase order – voice vote
• Approved August 25 warrant list $188,445.40 – voice vote

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider amendments to the zoning code regarding residential accessory structures. The body will also review two boundary adjustment plats and a site development plan for electric vehicle charging stations.

• Amended Final Site Development Plan for electric vehicle charging stations at 1000 Town and Country Crossing Drive
• Boundary adjustment plat for 18 Vandiver Lane
• Boundary adjustment plat for 12810 and 12800 Dubon Lane
• Zoning Code Amendments to Sections 205.120.D.8, 405.080, 405.365.B, and 405.465.B regarding residential accessory structures

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the amended final site development plan for Town and Country Crossing, adding conditions A‑G for the electric vehicle charging stations. It also approved a boundary‑adjustment plat for 18 Vandiver Lane (9‑1) and another for 12810‑12800 Dubon Lane (10‑0). The commission voted to continue the proposed zoning code amendment to the next meeting (10‑0).

• Approved amended final site development plan for Town and Country Crossing with conditions A‑G (10‑0)
• Approved boundary‑adjustment plat for 18 Vandiver Lane (9‑1)
• Approved boundary‑adjustment plat for 12810‑12800 Dubon Lane (10‑0)
• Continued zoning code amendment to next regular meeting (10‑0)
• Approved minutes of 05/21/2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the August 16 minutes. The September meeting was cancelled because no new applications were received. All three fence variance requests for 12545 Amersham Court were denied. The Board then adopted a resolution unanimously.

• Approved August 16 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Denied location variance for fence at 12545 Amersham Court (5-0)
• Denied height variance for fence at 12545 Amersham Court (5-0)
• Denied open‑area construction variance for fence at 12545 Amersham Court (5-0)
• Adopted resolution (5-0)

Parks & Trails Commission

The Parks & Trails Commission approved the August 18 meeting minutes after a motion by Stephanie Petersen and a second by Steve Korbecki. The Summer Concert Series was rescheduled: the Funky Butt Band now performs on July 25, 7‑9 PM, and the NUVO concert moved to September 19, 6‑8 PM. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Stephanie Petersen, seconded by Steve Korbecki)
• Rescheduled Funky Butt Band concert to Friday July 25, 7‑9 PM
• Rescheduled NUVO concert to Friday September 19, 6‑8 PM

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the July 28 2025 warrant list for $146,660.41 by voice vote. Mayor Rehm appointed John Skae to the at‑large Ways & Means Commission, also approved by voice vote. The resolution confirming final completion of the Stone Chase subdivision was approved. Three ordinance bills (25‑33, 25‑34, 25‑35) were read for the first time and set for a second reading on August 25.

• Approved July 28 2025 warrant list $146,660.41 (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of John Skae to Ways & Means Commission (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution R09‑2025 for Stone Chase final completion (voice vote)
• Bill 25‑33 (Open Meetings & Records) read first time, no objection
• Bill 25‑34 (Code of Ethics) read first time, no objection
• Bill 25‑35 (Gamma Tree Experts contract) read first time, no objection

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the architectural reviews and authorized building permits for a residential addition at 3 Rutherford Lane, a new single‑family house at 16 Clayton Hills Lane, and a residential addition at 14260 Cedar Springs Drive. All three approvals were made by unanimous voice vote and are contingent on meeting all applicable codes and ordinances. The board also approved the minutes from July 7, 2025 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved architectural review and authorized permit for 3 Rutherford Lane addition (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved architectural review and authorized permit for 16 Clayton Hills Lane new house (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved architectural review and authorized permit for 14260 Cedar Springs Drive addition (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of 07/07/2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting by voice vote. It then passed Bill No. 25‑32, which became Ordinance No. 4704 authorizing the City Administrator and Clerk to execute easement and maintenance agreements with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for the Longview Farm Park parking lot and sidewalk project. The July 28 warrant list for $146,660.41 was also approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 PM.

• Approved minutes of 7/14/2025 (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4704 (Bill No. 25‑32) authorizing MSD easement (unanimous AYE vote)
• Approved July 28, 2025 warrant list for $146,660.41 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen held its annual work shop retreat, presenting updates on facilities, capital improvements, streets, sidewalks, stormwater, zoning amendments, and deer management. No votes were taken and no formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Parks & Trails Commission

The Parks & Trails Commission approved the minutes from the July 20, 2024 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions were voted on; the remaining agenda items were informational updates.

• Approved July 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission approved the minutes of May 19, 2025 unanimously. It voted unanimously to recommend T.Hill Construction for the Westmoor Place stormwater project to the Board of Aldermen. It also unanimously approved the Public Works Facility Conceptual Design to be sent to the Board of Aldermen. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM after a motion.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended T.Hill Construction for Westmoor stormwater project to Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works Facility Conceptual Design to Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police, Fire & EMS Commission

The commission approved the minutes from March 25, 2025 by voice vote. Members agreed to change future commission meetings to a quarterly schedule on the third Tuesday of January, April, July, and October. The report noted that the Board of Adjustment has approved infrastructure improvements for the firehouse, municipal center, and new public works building. Planning for the FY 2026 budget will begin soon, with two budget items expected for the October meeting.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Agreed to hold quarterly PFE meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
• Noted BOA approval of firehouse, municipal center, and public works infrastructure plans
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen adopted Ordinance No. 4702, granting a conditional use permit for an accessory structure driveway gate at 11929 Clayton Road, and Ordinance No. 4703, granting a conditional use permit for outside dining for Session Taco at 1000 WoodsMill Plaza. Both ordinances passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the warrant list totaling $808,789.77 by voice vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4702 for a driveway gate at 11929 Clayton Road (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4703 for outside dining at 1000 WoodsMill Plaza (unanimous AYE)
• Approved warrant list in the amount of $808,789.77 (voice vote carried)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from June 2, 2025. It then unanimously approved the architectural reviews for 11712 Westham Drive, 13820 Clayton Road, and 2329 N. Ballas Road, authorizing building permits for each. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved minutes of 06/02/2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 11712 Westham Drive façade amendment (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 13820 Clayton Road new residence (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2329 N. Ballas Road new residence (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 4700 for the Lamp and Lantern Village Shopping Center and Ordinance No. 4701 amending the 2025 budget to fund a bulk deicing‑salt purchase. It also approved appointments to the Planning and Zoning and Ways and Means commissions, adopted a list of retail liquor licenses, and passed a resolution to terminate the Central County E911 agreement. The conditional‑use permits for a driveway gate at 11929 Clayton Road and outside dining at Session Taco were read for the first time and set for a second reading on July 14. The June 9 warrant list totaling $342,988.35 was approved.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4700 for Lamp and Lantern Village Shopping Center (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4701 amending 2025 budget for bulk deicing salt purchase (unanimous AYE)
• Appointed Mike Barry to Planning and Zoning Commission (voice vote)
• Appointed Sue Allen to Ways and Means Commission (voice vote)
• Approved listed retail liquor licenses (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution R08‑2025 to terminate Central County E911 agreement (voice vote)
• Approved June 9, 2025 warrant list totaling $342,988.35 (voice vote)
• First reading of Bill 25‑30 (driveway gate) and Bill 25‑31 (outside dining) continued to July 14

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved several ordinances and a resolution. Ordinances for a pool‑house accessory structure, a crack‑sealing contract, a concrete‑slab replacement contract, and a consultant agreement were each adopted unanimously. The city also adopted the 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional All‑Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved the June 9 warrant list for $342,988.35.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4696 for a conditional use permit for a pool house accessory structure (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4697 accepting Sweetens Sealing Services bid for the 2025 crack sealing program (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4698 accepting M&H Concrete Contractors bid for the 2025 concrete slab replacement project (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4699 authorizing a professional services agreement with Archimages for municipal center and fire‑house renovation (unanimous AYE)
• Adopted Resolution No. R07‑2025 adopting the 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional All‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (voice vote carried)
• Approved the June 9, 2025 warrant list in the amount of $342,988.35 (voice vote carried)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the addition at 20 Bellerive Country Club Grounds Drive and the new residence at 133 Hawthorne Estates Drive, authorizing building permits pending code compliance. Both approvals were passed by unanimous voice vote, with Chairman Hughes abstaining on the Hawthorne Estates decision due to a conflict of interest. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM.

• Approved addition at 20 Bellerive Country Club Grounds Dr (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved new residence at 133 Hawthorne Estates Dr (unanimous voice vote; Chairman Hughes abstained)
• Approved minutes of 05/05/2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM (unanimous voice vote)

Other

The task force approved the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting, with a motion by Skip Mange and a second by Larry Toomey. The approval was unanimous. The group also reviewed a proposed stone structure project and scheduled a field trip to Earthworks on June 12, but no vote was taken on the construction contract.

• Approved minutes from 1/29/25 (unanimous)

Ways & Means Commission

The Ways & Means Commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. The Finance Director presented the draft 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit findings. Economic and property‑tax updates were discussed, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Wichlenski, seconded by Mayor Rehm)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the minutes from May 12, 2025. Bill No. 25-18 amending liquor license provisions was passed 5‑3 and became Ordinance No. 4695. Several other bills were postponed to the June 9 meeting, and the warrant list for $142,201.16 was approved.

• Approved minutes of 5/12/2025 by voice vote
• Adopted Bill No. 25-18 amending liquor license rules, passed 5-3, became Ordinance No. 4695
• Moved Bill No. 25-24 (pool house conditional use) to June 9 meeting
• Continued Bill No. 25-25 (crack sealing program) to June 9 for second reading
• Continued Bill No. 25-26 (concrete slab replacement) to June 9 for second reading
• Continued Bill No. 25-27 (consultant services for renovations) to June 9 for second reading
• Approved warrant list totaling $142,201.16 by voice vote
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 PM by unanimous voice vote

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting and amended a paragraph, both by unanimous voice vote. It postponed the Town & Country Crossing site‑development plan to the June 18 meeting and recommended approval of the Lamp and Lantern shopping‑center plan to the Board of Aldermen. It also recommended approval of two conditional‑use permits – one for Session Taco outdoor dining with added safety conditions, and one for a residential driveway gate – each with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of 04/16/2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended minutes paragraph to note no public comments (unanimous voice vote)
• Continued Town & Country Crossing site‑development plan to June 18 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Lamp & Lantern Shopping Center site plan to Board of Aldermen (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Session Taco outdoor‑dining conditional use permit (7-0)
• Added condition I (reinforced planters/barriers) to Session Taco permit (7-0)
• Recommended approval of residential driveway gate conditional use permit (7-0)

Parks & Trails Commission

The commission met on May 20, 2025 at Drace Park. The minutes from the April 21, 2024 meeting were approved unanimously. No other actions were formally decided; the commission discussed upcoming events and projects that remain pending.

• Approved April 21, 2024 minutes – unanimous

Public Works Commission

The commission approved the minutes of 03/25/2025 by a 5‑0 vote. It unanimously recommended approval of several 2024 code revisions—including Property Maintenance, International Building, International Existing Building, International Residential, International Fire, and St. Louis County Electrical & Plumbing codes—to the Board of Aldermen. It also recommended approval of the 2025 Asphalt Pavement Program for Clayton Road, budgeted at $495,000, with construction hours set from 9 am to 3 pm.

• Approved minutes of 03/25/2025 (5‑0)
• Recommended 2024 Property Maintenance Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5‑0)
• Recommended 2024 International Building Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5‑0)
• Recommended 2024 International Existing Building Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5‑0)
• Recommended 2024 International Residential Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5‑0)
• Recommended 2024 International Fire Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5‑0)
• Recommended St. Louis County Electrical & Plumbing Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5‑0)
• Recommended 2025 Asphalt Pavement Program – NB West Contracting ($495,000) to Board of Aldermen (5‑0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board appointed Doug Sidel as Provisional Judge and named Aldermen Harder and Sawyer to the Police, Fire & EMS and Ways and Means commissions, respectively. Alderman Murphy was elected Acting President. Ordinance No. 4693 approving the Manchester Meadows Shopping Center site plan and Ordinance No. 4694 authorizing engineering services for the Carberry Place creek stabilization were both approved. The Warrant List for $208,776.89 was approved and a motion to continue the alcoholic‑beverages ordinance to the May 27 meeting passed.

• Appointed Doug Sidel as Provisional Judge (voice vote)
• Appointed Alderman Harder to Police, Fire & EMS Commission (voice vote)
• Appointed Alderman Sawyer to Ways and Means Commission (voice vote)
• Elected Alderman Murphy as Acting President (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4693 for Manchester Meadows Shopping Center (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4694 for Carberry Place creek stabilization (unanimous)
• Approved Warrant List $208,776.89 (voice vote)
• Motion to continue Bill 25-18 (alcoholic beverages) to May 27 passed (6-1)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from 04/07/2025. It then unanimously approved architectural reviews and authorized building permits for projects at 1019 Polo Downs Drive, 13200 Thornhill Drive, 12324 Ballas Lane, and 13505 Weston Park Drive, pending compliance with codes and ordinances. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM.

• Approved minutes of 04/07/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved architectural review & building permit for 1019 Polo Downs Drive solar array (unanimous)
• Approved architectural review & building permit for 13200 Thornhill Drive pool house (unanimous)
• Approved architectural review & building permit for 12324 Ballas Lane new single‑family house (unanimous)
• Approved architectural review & building permit for 13505 Weston Park Drive rear addition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:50 PM (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved three ordinances: a site‑development plan for Kirk of the Hills, a contract for the 2025 Clayton Road resurfacing project, and new overtime compensation regulations for city employees. It also adopted an amended investment policy, approved a $102,079.94 warrant list, and moved several pending bills to future meetings for further review.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4690 for Kirk of the Hills site‑development plan (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4691 accepting NB West Contracting bid for Clayton Road resurfacing (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 4692 establishing new overtime compensation regulations (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopted amended investment policy for the city (voice vote carried)
• Approved warrant list in the amount of $102,079.94 (voice vote carried)
• Continued Bill 25‑16 (solar accessory structure) to Architectural Review Board (voice vote carried)
• Continued Bill 25‑18 (alcoholic beverages code amendment) to May 12 meeting (voice vote carried)
• Continued Bill 25‑22 (Manchester Meadows shopping center site plan) to May 12 for second reading

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved both variances requested for 13004 Pingry Place, allowing a 10‑ft pool setback and a 16‑ft deck setback. It also approved the pool variance for 14318 Manderleigh Woods Drive by a 4‑1 vote, but denied the firepit patio variance for the same property by a 3‑2 vote. Resolutions for each approved variance were adopted unanimously.

• Approved 10‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for pool at 13004 Pingry Place (5‑0)
• Approved 16‑ft rear‑yard setback variance for pool deck at 13004 Pingry Place (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution for Case 25‑03 (5‑0)
• Approved pool variance at 14318 Manderleigh Woods Drive (4‑1)
• Denied firepit patio variance at 14318 Manderleigh Woods Drive (3‑2)
• Adopted Resolutions for both variances at 14318 Manderleigh Woods Drive (5‑0 each)

Parks & Trails Commission

The Parks & Trails Commission approved the April 21 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the Construction Administration Agreement for the Preservation Park Pickleball and Bike Playground, allowing work to move forward. The ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Drace Pavilion was rescheduled to May 20 at 6:30 PM, and the Town Square Tunnel mural grand opening is set for May 16. Summer concert series dates and 75th‑anniversary event ideas were announced.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Administration Agreement for Preservation Park Pickleball and Bike Playground
• Rescheduled Drace Pavilion ribbon‑cutting to May 20 at 6:30 PM
• Set Town Square Tunnel mural grand opening for May 16

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the March 19 meeting and re‑elected its officers. It voted to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory pool house at 13200 Thornhill Drive. It also recommended approval of an amended site development plan for a drop‑off canopy at 13867 Manchester Road. The commission voted to continue discussion of an electric‑vehicle charging station project to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of 03/19/2025 (6-0)
• Re‑elected Chairman Cima, Vice Chairman Bolazina, Secretary White (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for accessory structure at 13200 Thornhill Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Amended Final Site Development Plan for drop‑off canopy at 13867 Manchester Road (6-0)
• Continued item on electric‑vehicle charging stations at 1000 Town and Country Crossing Drive to next meeting (6-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved three ordinances: Bill 25-12 for the Topping Road resurfacing and pedestrian improvements, Bill 25-15 for the Preservation Park pickleball and bike playground, and Bill 25-19 for the purchase of a Dodge Durango police patrol vehicle and related budget amendment. All three measures passed with unanimous votes (AYE from Aldermen Allen, Harder, Hughes, Kinsella, Murphy, Schwoerer, Steinhubl, Wiesehan). The minutes from the March 24 meeting were approved by voice vote. Five other bills (25-16, 25-17, 25-18, 25-20) were read for the first time and scheduled for a second reading on April 28.

• Approved Bill No. 25-12 (road resurfacing and pedestrian improvements); became Ordinance No. 4687; vote unanimous (AYE all eight Aldermen)
• Approved Bill No. 25-15 (pickleball and bike playground services); became Ordinance No. 4688; vote unanimous
• Approved Bill No. 25-19 (purchase of Dodge Durango police vehicle and budget amendment); became Ordinance No. 4689; vote unanimous
• Approved minutes of 3/24/2025 by voice vote
• Declared Bill No. 25-16 (roof‑mounted solar energy system CUP) continued to April 28 meeting for second reading
• Declared Bill No. 25-17 (amended site plan for Kirk of the Hills) continued to April 28 meeting
• Declared Bill No. 25-18 (alcoholic beverages code amendment) continued to April 28 meeting
• Declared Bill No. 25-20 (NB West Contracting bid for Clayton Road resurfacing) continued to April 28 meeting

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from the March 3 meeting. It then unanimously approved permits for five projects: a rear addition at 1009 Arlington Oaks Terrace, a new single‑family house at 394 Pebble Acres Drive, an addition at 15 Roclare Lane, a new single‑family house at 13004 Pingry Place, and a non‑residential addition at 12928 Ladue Road. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved minutes of 03/03/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved rear addition at 1009 Arlington Oaks Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved new single‑family house at 394 Pebble Acres Drive (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 15 Roclare Lane (unanimous)
• Approved new single‑family house at 13004 Pingry Place (unanimous)
• Approved non‑residential addition at 12928 Ladue Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 PM (unanimous)

Police, Fire & EMS Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Commissioners voted unanimously to amend the agenda, moving the Motorola Radio Purchases item to the Police Chief Report. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:00 PM by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved minutes of 1/21/2025 (voice vote)
• Amended agenda to move "Motorola Radio Purchases" to Police Chief Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:00 PM (unanimous)

Public Works Commission

The Public Works Commission approved the prior meeting minutes (5‑0). It unanimously recommended the Board of Aldermen approve revisions to several building and fire codes for 2024. It also recommended approval of the 2025 Asphalt Pavement Program on Clayton Road, budgeted at $495,000 (5‑0).

• Approved 01/21/2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 Property Maintenance Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 International Building Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 International Existing Building Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 International Residential Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 International Fire Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5-0)
• Recommended approval of St. Louis County Electrical & Plumbing Code revisions to Board of Aldermen (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025 Asphalt Pavement Program – NB West Contracting, $495,000 (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board adopted Bill No. 25-13, amending the 2024 budget and moving funds among accounts, with a unanimous vote. It also approved Bill No. 25-14 endorsing the Clayton Road Tunnel mural project. Several purchase orders, a planning commission appointment, a liquor license, and a tribute construction resolution were approved by voice vote.

• Approved Bill No. 25-13, amending the 2024 budget and transferring appropriations (vote 8-0) – became Ordinance No. 4685
• Approved Bill No. 25-14, endorsing the Clayton Road Tunnel mural and increasing Parks & Stormwater Fund (vote 7-1) – became Ordinance No. 4686
• Approved purchase order to Motorola Solutions for 4 portable radios and 2 in‑car radios, $40,521.16 (voice vote)
• Approved purchase order to C&C Group for IT network upgrades, $88,000 (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Bill Campbell to the Planning & Zoning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved Retail Liquor By The Drink license for John Mineo’s Restaurant (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution R05‑2025 directing a construction agreement for the Military and First Responders Tribute (voice vote)
• Approved warrant list purchase orders totaling $96,081.57 (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from 02/19/2025 and rejected a motion to deem a church site plan significant. It then unanimously recommended both the church’s amended site development plan and a solar‑energy zoning amendment to the Board of Aldermen. The commission also approved related findings and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of 02/19/2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to deem AFSDP significant failed 4-2
• Recommended approval of amended site plan to Board of Aldermen (6-0)
• Recommended approval of solar energy zoning amendment to Board of Aldermen (6-0)
• Approved findings on public need and compliance (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)