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Ballwin public meetings in 2023

36 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023

Board of Alderman Special Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen scheduled special meeting for December 18, 2023

This is a special meeting of the Ballwin Board of Aldermen. The agenda consists of procedural items and the potential for a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

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Mon Dec 11, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to consider 2024 budgets and several rezoning bills

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 Budget. The meeting includes legislative items for operating and capital budgets, as well as specific rezoning requests.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Alderman Mark Stallmann and seconded by Alderman Mike Utt to move to closed session pursuant to state statute 610.021 (1) and (3). A roll call vote was taken with the following…
8 yea
Utt yea · Finley yea · Roach yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Weaver yea · Bullington yea · Siegel N yea
Wed Dec 6, 2023

Board of Alderman Special Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting on December 6

The Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to conduct routine business, including potential discussions regarding legal and personnel matters in closed session.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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5 yea
Finley yea · Roach yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Bullington yea
Mon Dec 4, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Ballwin Planning and Zoning Commission reviews zoning changes and tobacco regulations

The Commission will consider several zoning changes for The Cascades and Charleston Oaks subdivisions. The meeting also includes a petition for an auto repair facility and a text amendment regarding retail tobacco stores.

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Wed Nov 29, 2023

Board of Alderman Special Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting on November 29

The Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a potential closed session to discuss personnel matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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6 yea
Finley yea · Roach yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Weaver yea · Bullington yea
Mon Nov 27, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to consider budget reappropriation

The Board of Aldermen will meet to review legislation regarding Bill 4178 for budget reappropriation. Staff reports include updates on Ballwin Life Magazine bids, Vlasis Park playground, and a stop sign on Westrun Drive.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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5 yea
Finley yea · Roach yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Bullington yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to discuss police building disposal and budget results

The Board of Aldermen will review the results of a budget survey and recognize employees from the Ballwin Police Department. The meeting also includes a consent item regarding the disposal of the former Police Department building.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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5 yea
Finley yea · Roach yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Weaver yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023

Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee

Review of Vlasis Park playground renderings

The Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee will meet to review renderings for the Vlasis Park playground. The agenda contains no other specific items for discussion.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Board of Aldermen to consider Holloway Park deed restriction

The Board of Aldermen will meet to review legislation regarding a deed restriction for Holloway Park and discuss a sidewalk request from Public Works. The agenda also includes the approval of several sets of previous meeting minutes.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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6 yea
Finley yea · Roach yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Weaver yea · Bullington yea
Mon Oct 16, 2023

Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee

Ballwin Parks & Recreation Committee to elect chairperson and discuss Vlasis Park

The committee will hold an election for a new Chairperson and receive a report from the Parks Director. The agenda also includes an update regarding the Vlasis Park playground.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to discuss lighting standards and tobacco ordinances

The Board of Aldermen will consider Bill 4176 regarding lighting standards and review a retail tobacco stores ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations and reports on public works items such as leaf collection.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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6 yea
Finley yea · Roach yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Weaver yea · Bullington yea
Mon Oct 9, 2023

Budget Workshop

Ballwin holds budget workshop to review department expenses

The Board of Aldermen will conduct a workshop to discuss various city budget categories. Topics include personnel, shared expenses, and departmental budgets for police, public works, parks and recreation, and administration.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Ballwin Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss lighting ordinance amendment

The Commission will hold an election for Chairman and Secretary. The meeting also includes a discussion of a text amendment regarding the city's lighting ordinance.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to discuss drainage and sidewalk updates

The Board of Aldermen will meet to consider Bill 4175 regarding daylighting drainage devices. The meeting also includes reports on Claymont sidewalks, Westrun Drive stop signs, and a golf course cart path overlay.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

Budget Workshop

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to hold budget workshop

The Board of Aldermen will conduct a workshop to discuss various budget components. Topics include employee compensation, special revenue funds, and general fund revenues.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to discuss dynamic signs and liquor licenses

The Board of Aldermen will meet to consider Bill 4174 regarding dynamic signs and review several liquor license applications. The agenda also includes a presentation for a police promotion and a report on a drain pipe ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin approves new setback rules for dynamic signs

The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance reducing the minimum setback for dynamic signs at churches, schools, and non-profits in residential areas from 250 to 85 feet. The board also approved several committee appointments and a contract for golf course tee-time management. Liquor licenses for three entities were granted.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen discusses lighting and sign ordinances

The Board of Aldermen will review updates on the 2024 budget calendar and CALEA accreditation. The meeting includes discussions regarding new lighting and dynamic sign ordinances, as well as reports on new parking lots for Ballwin and Holloway.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin Board of Aldermen approves new payroll software and park lot contracts

The Board approved a $35,000 annual contract with ADP for payroll services and awarded a sealing and striping contract for New Ballwin and Holloway Park lots to McConnell & Associates Corp. The Board also referred a new lighting ordinance to the Planning & Zoning Commission and directed staff to draft a stormwater runoff ordinance.

Wed Aug 2, 2023

Ballwin Days Committee

Ballwin Days Committee discusses upcoming festival logistics

The committee is reviewing preparations for the August 18-20 festival. Discussions include vendor status, sponsorship, entertainment, and event activities such as the Ballwin Days Run and Puppy Yoga.

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Mon Jul 10, 2023

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to discuss electrical codes and roadway acceptance

The Board of Aldermen will review an audit report and consider several legislative bills. Items for discussion include changes to the electrical code, parking lot spaces, and roadway acceptance.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin Board of Aldermen approves several city ordinances and safety contracts

The Board of Aldermen approved ordinances regarding electrical codes, parking space dimensions, and roadway acceptance procedures. They also authorized a municipal parks grant for Vlasis Park and a five-year contract for FLOCK Safety cameras. A proposal for an online golf tee time booking system was tabled for further review.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

Board of Alderman Strategic Planning Session

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to hold strategic planning session

The Board of Aldermen will meet for a strategic planning session to discuss various city topics. The agenda includes discussions on facility plans, street repair budgeting, and municipal ordinances.

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Mon Jun 12, 2023

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to discuss license plate cameras and street bills

The Board of Aldermen will meet to consider several legislative items, including bills regarding Cascades Subdivision streets and license plate cameras. The agenda also includes a resolution for a Shred Event Grant and various public works consent items.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin Board of Aldermen establishes Parks and Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee

The Board approved several ordinances, including the creation of a parks advisory committee and the acceptance of streets in the Cascades subdivision. They also authorized an agreement for automatic license plate recognition cameras and approved various public works equipment purchases.

Mon Jun 12, 2023

Board of Alderman Parks and Recreation Committee

Vlasis Park Playground Discussion

The committee will discuss Vlasis Park playground, with citizen comments also scheduled.

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Mon May 22, 2023

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to consider Conflict of Interest Ordinance

The Board of Aldermen will meet to review the April 24, 2023, meeting minutes and consider a new Conflict of Interest Ordinance. The agenda also includes a consent item regarding Police Department record destruction.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin Board of Aldermen approves conflict of interest disclosure ordinance

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 23-13 to re-adopt procedures for municipal officials to disclose potential conflicts of interest. The Board also approved the destruction of Police Department records according to state retention schedules. Staff was directed to make changes to Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee legislation and research a potential lighting ordinance.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen to review health insurance and microsurfacing bids

The Board of Aldermen will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and swear in public officials. The agenda includes consent items regarding health insurance renewal and a SUE transfer for Lal Qila, as well as reviewing Public Works bids for microsurfacing.

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✓ Decided: Board approves road microsurfacing contract and health insurance renewal

The Board of Aldermen approved a road maintenance contract and a medical insurance premium increase. The meeting also included the swearing-in of several elected officials and the appointment of the Board President.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen regular meeting scheduled for April 10, 2023

The Board of Aldermen will conduct a regular meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and address consent items. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor, City Administrator, and City Attorney.

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✓ Decided: Board approves dental coverage renewal and liquor license for historical society

The Board of Aldermen approved a one-year dental coverage renewal with Delta Dental and a liquor license for the Ballwin Historical Commission's folk music series. The Board also voted to cancel the second meeting of the month for June, July, and August.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

Board of Aldermen Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting

Committee to discuss mosquito fogging

The Board of Aldermen Public Health & Safety Committee will meet to hold a discussion regarding mosquito fogging. The agenda also includes time for citizen comments.

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Wed Apr 5, 2023

Board of Aldermen Special Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen scheduled special meeting for April 5, 2023

The agenda consists of procedural items including a call to order and roll call. The Board may also vote to enter a closed session to discuss legal or operational matters.

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✓ Decided: Board of Aldermen held special meeting with closed session

The Board of Aldermen convened for a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session. No substantive public decisions or legislative actions were recorded in the open session.

Mon Mar 27, 2023

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

Ballwin Board of Aldermen discusses legislation and police vehicle purchase

The Board of Aldermen will review several legislative items including property tax rates and electrical code changes. The meeting also includes a staff report regarding the purchase of a police vehicle.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin Board of Aldermen sets real estate tax rate at 0%

The Board approved an ordinance setting the real estate tax rate at 0% for the 2023 fiscal period. They also authorized legal counsel for a data security incident and approved the purchase of a new police vehicle.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting

Recreational marijuana zoning and Manchester Road lot split up for vote

The Board of Aldermen will consider five pieces of legislation, including a Manchester Road lot split, a sidewalk easement, a CDBG agreement, recreational marijuana zoning, and closed records rules. A police station update presentation is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin Board of Aldermen approves several ordinances and public works contracts

The Board approved ordinances regarding a lot split at 14808 Manchester Road, recreational marijuana uses, and closed records. They also authorized a housing cooperation agreement and a sidewalk easement for Ballwin Road. Several public works contracts for slab work, cold milling, and crushed stone were awarded.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Board of Aldermen Parks & Recreation Committee

Parks committee to discuss inclusive playground, dog park, and police site future

The Ballwin Board of Aldermen Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss an advisory parks commission, an inclusive playground, a dog park, the future of the current police department site, and improvements to The Pointe recreation center.

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Mon Mar 6, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Commission to review lot split at Olde Towne Plaza and marijuana zoning change

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two items: a simple lot split at 14808 Manchester Rd. to create two parcels at Olde Towne Plaza, and a zoning ordinance change to align with Missouri's recreational marijuana law (Amendment 3) adopted in November 2022. The meeting will also include approval of the previous month's minutes.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of marijuana use ordinance change

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended two petitions for approval by the Board of Aldermen. One involves a lot split at Olde Towne Plaza and the other updates zoning language for medical and recreational marijuana use.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Board to consider legislation for Dunkin' restaurant

The Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and vote on legislation for a Dunkin' restaurant. Consent items include personnel manual changes, salary increases, and contracts for exercise bikes, concrete, and other supplies. Staff will also present a site design for Vlasis Park.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin approves Dunkin' restaurant with drive-thru at 14924 Manchester Road

The Board of Aldermen approved a special use exception for a Dunkin' restaurant and authorized several public works and parks contracts. The Board also approved a 3% salary increase for all full-time staff and the purchase of new exercise bikes.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Alderman Stallmann and seconded by Alderman Utt to move to closed session pursuant to Section 610.021(1) and Section 610.021 (2), to discuss legal and/or real estate matters. A…
8 yea
Utt yea · Finley yea · Roach yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Leahy yea · Bullington yea · Siegel yea
Mon Feb 13, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Board to vote on special use exception for Dunkin' restaurant

The Board of Aldermen will consider a special use exception for a Dunkin' restaurant (Item 6a) and vote on consent items including a skid steer purchase for Public Works. Staff reports cover purchases of a park maintenance truck, sprayer/spreader, police ammunition, pistols, and vehicles, plus a Public Works truck purchase. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple vehicle and equipment purchases for city departments

The Board of Aldermen approved several equipment purchases for Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and the Police Department. A proposed special use exception for a Dunkin' restaurant was tabled for further review. The board also approved the minutes from the January 23, 2023 meeting.

Mon Feb 6, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Commission to consider Dunkin' drive-through at 14924 Manchester Rd

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a special use permit for a restaurant with a drive-through facility at 14924 Manchester Road. The proposal is for a Dunkin' location that would not sell alcohol by the drink. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 5, 2022.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of Dunkin' restaurant on Manchester Rd

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a petition for a new Dunkin' restaurant with a drive-thru. The recommendation includes the addition of front yard parking. The decision will be sent to the Board of Aldermen.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Board of Aldermen to discuss labor, marijuana regulations, and equipment

The Board of Aldermen will meet to consider several legislative items including collective bargaining and marijuana-related ordinances. The agenda also includes consent items for Parks & Recreation and Public Works equipment.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin Board of Aldermen approves police contract and marijuana ordinances

The Board approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement for police sergeants and lieutenants. Two ordinances were passed to align city code with state law on recreational marijuana and restrict public smoking and consumption. The Board also approved several equipment purchases for Parks & Recreation and Public Works.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

Board to consider recreational marijuana sales tax

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider Bill 4152, which would impose a sales tax on recreational marijuana. Other items include a resolution related to Jokerst New Ballwin Rd and several consent items such as a liquor license for Siline's Restaurant and a snowplow purchase.

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✓ Decided: Ballwin approves ordinance for adult-use marijuana sales tax

The Board of Aldermen approved Ordinance No. 23-01 to levy a sales tax on adult-use (recreational) marijuana, with funds designated for public safety. The Board also approved road improvement bids and a grant application for Claymont Drive. Additionally, the City Attorney was directed to prepare legislation regarding recreational marijuana.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by Alderman Frank Fleming and seconded by Alderman Mark Stallmann for a second reading of Bill 4152, as amended, title only. Aldermen Utt, Finley, Roach, Stallmann, Fleming, Leahy…
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Utt yea · Finley yea · Stallmann yea · Fleming yea · Leahy yea · Bullington yea