Ballwin public meetings in 2024
37 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 Budget. The body is scheduled to consider legislation for the 2025 Operating and Capital budgets, as well as a radio users agreement.
- Public Hearing – 2025 Budget
- Bill 5008 - 2025 Operating Budget
- Bill 5009 - 2025 Capital Budget
- Bill 5010 – St. Louis County Radio Users Agreement
- Promotion of Scott Stephens to Sergeant
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the 2025 operating budget (Bill 5008, Ordinance 24-24) and the 2025 capital improvement program budget (Bill 5009, Ordinance 24-25), both by 8-0 roll call votes. They also approved a user agreement with the St. Louis County Emergency Communications Commission for subscriber radios for public safety (Bill 5010, Ordinance 24-26). The meeting included a public hearing on the budget with no speakers, and the Board voted to cancel the December 23rd meeting.
- Approved 2025 operating budget (Bill 5008, Ordinance 24-24) (8-0)
- Approved 2025 capital improvement program budget (Bill 5009, Ordinance 24-25) (8-0)
- Approved radio user agreement with St. Louis County Emergency Communications Commission (Bill 5010, Ordinance 24-26) (8-0)
- Approved minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Cancelled December 23, 2024 Board of Aldermen meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Ballwin Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the October 7, 2024 meeting minutes, a discussion of the 2025 Capital Budget, and adjournment. The meeting also contains routine items such as call to order.
- Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of the 2025 Capital Budget
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will discuss several pieces of legislation, including a budget reappropriation and contracts for services. They will also review a staff report concerning a fence at 400 Monticello Drive. The meeting includes standard reports and citizen comments.
- Bill 5005 – Winchester Services Contracts
- Bill 5006 – Golf Course Fees
- Bill 5007 – Budget Reappropriation
- Staff Report – Administration: 400 Monticello Drive Fence
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee will tour the Pointe at Ballwin Commons, provide updates on past and upcoming park and recreation events, present the 3rd quarter report with a Q&A session, review the park map and wayfinding, and hold an open discussion for public questions.
- Pointe at Ballwin Commons tour
- Update on past and future park and recreation events
- 3rd Quarter Report with Q&A
- Park map and wayfinding discussion
- Open discussion Q&A
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will review legislation regarding business license refunds and gross receipts reporting. The meeting includes a presentation on budget survey results and staff reports on city contracts and fees.
- Bill 5003: Business License Refund Ordinance Change
- Bill 5004: Gross Receipts Reporting Ordinance Change
- 2025 Ballwin Life Magazine Printing Bid Award
- Non-Resident Greens Fee Increase
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will consider and vote on a resolution to adopt the city’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. A presentation will provide an update on the Public Works and Parks Maintenance Facility renovation. The board will consider a consent item to dispose of surplus public‑works vehicles. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes from the October 14, 2024 Board of Aldermen meeting and budget workshop.
- Resolution to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Presentation: Public Works and Parks Maintenance Facility Renovation Update
- Consent item: Public Works – Surplus Vehicles
- Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2024 Board of Aldermen meeting and budget workshop
Board of Alderman Parks & Recreation Aldermanic Committee Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Aldermanic Committee will discuss the future role of the committee relative to the Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee. The body will also discuss the addition of outdoor pickleball courts and the former police station site.
- Future role of Aldermanic Committee vs. Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee
- Outdoor pickleball courts
- Former police station site
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will discuss several items, including a resolution to seek a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a playground at the Pointe. They will also consider a geotechnical bid for public works facility renovations and temporary labor for leaf collection. Additional legislation and staff reports will be reviewed.
- Resolution – Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for Playground at the Pointe
- Bill 5002 – Mi Lupita SUE
- Administration – Geotechnical Bid Award for Public Works Facility Renovations
- Public Works – Temporary Labor for Leaf Collection
- Public Works – Ries Road Bid Award
Budget Workshop
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will hold a budget workshop to discuss the city's fiscal plan. Items on the agenda include budget considerations for personnel, shared expenses, the Police Department, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Administration. The meeting may be moved to closed session for legal, personnel, or real‑estate matters. The agenda is tentative and additional issues may be introduced during the meeting.
- Personnel budget discussion
- Shared expenses budget discussion
- Police Department budget discussion
- Public Works budget discussion
- Parks & Recreation budget discussion
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Ballwin Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a petition (SUE-24-07) requesting a special use exception for a restaurant at 100 Holloway Road. The request includes front‑yard parking, outside seating, and the sale of alcoholic beverages. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the August 5, 2024 commission meeting.
- Petition SUE-24-07: special use exception for a restaurant at 100 Holloway Road (front‑yard parking, outside seating, alcohol sales)
- Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will discuss two proposed bills: Bill 5000 revises prohibitions on commercial vehicles, and Bill 5001 revises municipal court costs. The meeting also includes a report on the Winchester contract. A vote may be taken to move part of the meeting to closed session for legal or personnel matters.
- Bill 5000 – Prohibitions on Commercial Vehicles Revision
- Bill 5001 – Municipal Court Costs Revision
- Winchester Contract Update (City Administrator’s Report)
- Potential vote to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Budget Workshop
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will hold a budget workshop to discuss employee compensation, special revenue funds, and general fund revenues. The meeting is tentative due to ongoing city business.
- Employee Compensation
- Special Revenue Funds
- General Fund Revenues
Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting
The Ballwin Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee will hear reports on recent and upcoming events, a summary of the FY 2024 budget priorities, and a second‑quarter performance review. Members will discuss new ideas and suggestions for parks and recreation programs and take a tour of The Pointe. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.
- Ballwin Days Wrap Up
- Directors Report: Upcoming Events and Activities in the 3rd & 4th Quarter
- Directors Report: FY 2024 Budget Priorities
- Director's Report: 2nd Quarter Report Summary
- Discussion: New ideas, suggestions from the Parks & Rec. Committee
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss budget reappropriation and a 2024 waste reduction grant application. The session includes the swearing in of Jim Lehmkuhl and police department promotions. The board will also review administrative items regarding liquor licensing and utility transfers.
- Bill 4199 – Budget Reappropriation
- Resolution – 2024 Waste Reduction Grant Application
- Quik Trip Liquor License
- 15230 Manchester Road (Midas) SUE Transfer
- Financial Auditing Services
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Alderman Special Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will consider appointing a new Ward 4 Alderman. The agenda is tentative, so additional issues may be added during the meeting. The board may move to a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, or real‑estate matters.
- Appointment of Ward 4 Alderman
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen unanimously appointed Jim Lehmkuhl to fill the Ward 4 seat left vacant by the passing of Alderman Ross Bullington. Lehmkuhl will serve until the April 2025 election. The appointment was made by motion and passed by unanimous voice vote.
- Appointed Jim Lehmkuhl as Ward 4 Alderman (unanimous voice vote)
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will approve the July 8, 2024 meeting minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss two pieces of legislation (4197 – Melt N’ Dip SUE and 4198 – Records Custodian Code Clarification). They will vote on several consent items, including a sick‑leave clarification, a six‑month cash financial statement, a liquor license for the Craft Beer Festival, record destruction, and an extension for the Dunkin’ Donuts SUE. The board may also move to closed session to address legal or personnel matters.
- Approve minutes of the July 8, 2024 Board of Aldermen meeting (regular and closed session)
- Legislation 4197 – Melt N’ Dip SUE
- Legislation 4198 – Records Custodian Code Clarification
- Consent item: Craft Beer Festival Liquor License
- Consent item: Dunkin’ Donuts SUE Extension
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Alderman Strategic Planning Session
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will review its Planning Directives. The board may also vote to move the meeting to a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, or real‑estate matters as allowed by Missouri law. No other agenda items are listed.
- Review of Board of Aldermen Planning Directives
- Potential vote to close the meeting for legal matters (Section 610.021(1))
- Potential vote to close the meeting for personnel matters (Section 610.021(2))
- Potential vote to close the meeting for real‑estate matters (Section 610.021(3))
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Ballwin Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 1 and consider a petition for a restaurant with front yard parking at 15575 & 15577 Manchester Road.
- Approval of July 1, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission minutes
- Petition for restaurant special use exception at 15575 & 15577 Manchester Road
Ballwin Days Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss the organization of Ballwin Days. Agenda items include scheduling, facility setup, and vendor coordination.
- Dates and hours of the event
- Ride vendor and entertainment selection
- Sponsorships and vendor applications
- Car show planning
- Shuttle services
Board of Adjustment Meeting
The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a petition regarding 107 Birchwood Drive. No other specific agenda items are listed.
- Petition 1BA24 for 107 Birchwood Drive
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will consider legislation regarding SUE for Manchester Road locations. The agenda also includes updates to the mechanical code, purchasing policy, and liquor licenses.
- Bill 4191: SUE for Dutch Bros. Coffee at 15200 Manchester Road
- Bill 4194: SUE for Jersey Mike’s at 15005 Manchester Road
- Bill 4195: Mechanical Code Ordinance Correction
- Bill 4196: Purchasing Policy Revisions
- Exterior painting of the Pointe
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a special use exception petition for a restaurant at 15005 Manchester Road. This request includes front yard parking. The commission will also review minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting.
- SUE 24-05: Petition for a restaurant with front yard parking at 15005 Manchester Road
- Approval of June 3, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission minutes
Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee will review the 2024 First Quarter Report and discuss its mission and guidance. The meeting also includes discussion regarding future park and recreation projects, programs, and operations.
- 2024 First Quarter Report
- Committee mission and guidance discussion
- Ballwin Days volunteer opportunities
- Discussion of future park and recreation projects, programs, and operations
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Ballwin Board of Aldermen will vote on three bills: a Sewer Use Extension (SUE) for Dutch Bros. Coffee at 15200 Manchester Road, the removal of parking restrictions, and the 2024 City Map Plan. The meeting also includes consent items for medical insurance and liquor license renewals, followed by a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Bill 4191: SUE for 15200 Manchester Road - Dutch Bros. Coffee
- Bill 4192: Parking Restriction Removal
- Bill 4193: 2024 City of Ballwin Map Plan
- Consent item: Medical Insurance Renewal
- Consent item: Liquor License Renewals
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Alderman Finance and Administration Committee
The Board of Alderman Finance and Administration Committee will meet to discuss city purchasing policies and the renewal of employee health insurance. The agenda also includes a period for general discussion.
- City Purchasing Policies
- Employee Health Insurance Renewal
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Ballwin Planning and Zoning Commission will review two petitions regarding a property at 15200 Manchester Road. The items include a request to divide the parcel into separate lots and a special use exception for a restaurant with a drive-thru. The commission will also approve minutes from its May meeting before adjourning. All agenda items remain tentative pending city business.
- SUB 24-01: Lot split petition at 15200 Manchester Road
- SUE 24-04: Special use exception for a restaurant with a drive-thru at 15200 Manchester Road
- Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will review the 2023 financial audit and consider Bill 4190 regarding pet daycare and boarding facilities. The agenda also includes bids for crack sealing, utility vehicles, and tennis court improvements.
- Bill 4190: Pet Daycare and Boarding Facilities Amendment
- 2023 Financial Audit presentation by Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP
- Bids for Pickleball & Tennis Court Improvements
- Public Works crack sealing bids
- Utility vehicle purchase
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider petitions for a lot split and a restaurant with a drive-thru at 15200 Manchester Road. The meeting also includes a proposed code amendment regarding pet day-care facilities and the swearing in of a new commissioner.
- Code amendment to allow “Pet Day-Care and Boarding Facility” as a Special Use Exception
- Lot split petition at 15200 Manchester Road
- Special Use Exception for a restaurant with a drive-thru at 15200 Manchester Road
- Swearing in of new Commissioner
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will review staff reports regarding Vlasis Park site work and environmental remediation for the former Police Department. The meeting also includes reports from the Mayor, City Administrator, and City Attorney.
- Vlasis Park site work report
- Environmental remediation for Former Police Department
- Approval of March 25, 2024 minutes
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Ballwin Board of Alderman will review Bill 4188 regarding a zero property tax rate and Bill 4189 concerning a CDBG agreement. The agenda also lists consent items for a Delta Dental renewal and a public works tire changer, plus staff reports on North Pointe concessions and the St. Louis County Vector Control contract. Property tax adjustments directly affect resident billing, while grant and contract approvals fund municipal services and equipment upgrades.
- Bill 4188 – Zero Property Tax Rate
- Bill 4189 – CDBG Agreement
- Administration Delta Dental Renewal
- Public Works Tire Changer and Balancer purchase
- St. Louis County Vector Control Contract
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will meet to approve minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes consent items for a liquor license and several public works bids. Staff reports will also cover various material and service bids.
- Liquor License for Servicios Internationales (AKA El Mercadito)
- Police Department ammunition purchase
- Concrete slab replacement bid
- Portland cement bid
- Bids for asphalt, concrete, and street sweeping
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen is meeting to discuss Bill 4187 regarding personnel salary ranges. The agenda also includes 2024 merit increases and an update on the Dunkin’ Donuts SUE continuation.
- Bill 4187 – Personnel Salary Ranges
- 2024 Merit Increases
- Dunkin’ Donuts SUE Continuation
- Kehrs Mill Fence report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks & Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee will discuss duties of the advisory body and various park projects. Topics include public works facility improvements, tennis court repairs, and an update on the Vlasis Park playground.
- Public Works Facility Improvements and Vlasis Park
- Tennis Court Repair and Improvements
- Vlasis Park Playground update
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a petition for a special use exception (SUE-24-02). The request involves allowing a restaurant with front yard parking at 15581 Manchester Road.
- Petition SUE-24-02 for a restaurant with front yard parking at 15581 Manchester Road
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will meet to address legislation regarding B & S Equities, LLC SUE (Scrubbles Car Wash). The meeting also includes reports on grocery sales tax and various equipment purchases.
- Legislation 4185 regarding B & S Equities, LLC SUE aka Scrubbles Car Wash
- Purchase of a fairway mower for Parks & Recreation
- Purchase of a roller for Public Works
- North Pointe Kiddie Pool resurfacing report
- Purchase of a skid hook lift for Public Works
Board of Alderman Regular Meeting
The Board of Aldermen will review administrative reports, including a semi-annual revenue/expenditure statement. The agenda includes items regarding a backhoe purchase and bids for sewer laterals.
- Backhoe purchase
- Sewer lateral bid
- New Ballwin Road lighted school crosswalk signs
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a petition for a Special Use Exception (SUE 24-01). The request involves establishing a carwash with front yard parking at 14660 Manchester Road.
- Special Use Exception SUE 24-01: Carwash with front yard parking at 14660 Manchester Road