St. Charles public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances for final passage, including major expenditures for fire equipment and intergovernmental road projects. The agenda also includes an administrative hearing regarding a property appeal at 906 South Fourth Street.

• Lease-purchase of two 2022 Pierce Velocity Aerial Tower and one Pierce Velocity PUC Pumper fire trucks up to $5,039,275
• Contract with CVS Caremark for a self-funded pharmacy program not to exceed $1,923,000.00
• Contract with UMR/UHC for a self-funded medical insurance program estimated at $1,318,540.00
• Intergovernmental agreement for Plaza Way Extension using county tax funds up to $2,640,000.00
• Administrative hearing for an appeal regarding 906 South Fourth Street

The City Council approved a consent agenda and several ordinances, including a $5,039,275 lease-purchase for three new fire trucks, intergovernmental agreements for road projects, and budget amendments. The council also approved the Frontier Park pedestrian bridge replacement contract and reappointed three directors to the Bogey Hills Plaza CID. All votes were unanimous except the bridge contract, which passed 6-3.

• Approved $5,039,275 lease-purchase of three Pierce fire trucks (9-0)
• Approved $105,000 Frontier Park pedestrian bridge contract (6-3)
• Approved $2,640,000 Plaza Way extension agreement (9-0)
• Approved $672,000 Duchesne Drive reconstruction agreement (9-0)
• Approved $400,000 Muegge Road pavement rehabilitation agreement (9-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #19 and #20 (9-0 each)
• Approved dissolution of Public Facilities Authority (9-0)
• Reappointed John Powderly, Drew Bextermueller, Sharon Wagner to Bogey Hills Plaza CID (9-0)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will discuss changing its status to an Ad Hoc Committee. The body is also reviewing water quality standards for the Riverpointe Development and utility operations reports.

• Proposed contract with Core & Main, LP. for water supplies not to exceed $272,000.00
• Discussion on changing the Board of Public Works to an Ad Hoc Committee
• Review of Detention and Water Quality Standards for Riverpointe Development
• Monthly reports on New Town Vacuum Sanitary System, Water Division, and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
• Sanitary Projects Quarterly Update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a rezoning request for 1.682 acres at Hawks Nest Drive and Lynnbrook Drive from C-2 General Business to R-1E Single-Family Residential. Several previously tabled conditional use permits have been withdrawn or requested to be tabled again. The commission will also elect officers for 2022.

• Rezoning of 1.682 acres at Hawks Nest Dr & Lynnbrook Dr from C-2 to R-1E (Case Z-2021-12)
• Conditional use for guest house at 821 S 5th St (CU-2021-33)
• Conditional use for liquor sales at 2786 Muegge Rd (CU-2021-34)
• Withdrawn: outdoor storage at Truman Business Center (CU-2021-28, SP-2021-31)
• Tabled: drive-thru at 2205 First Capitol Dr (CU-2021-29) and 3803 Elm St (CU-2021-32)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2021, to vote on its Person of the Year, review 2021 staff education efforts, and plan 2022 strategic actions. The agenda includes discussion of eliminating the December meeting and updates on budget and city ordinances. The meeting is largely administrative and planning-focused.

• Vote on HRC Person of the Year
• Review 2021 City Staff Education Efforts
• Discuss eliminating future December meetings
• 2022 Strategic Plan action planning (six new actions)
• Budget update: 2022 allocation approximately $2,000

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including changes to the city's insurance coverage with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services for 2022, an update on Prop R improvements, and setting special event fees for non-city sponsored events in 2022. The police chief will also present a portable video surveillance system. A closed session may follow for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Discussion of changes to binding coverage with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. for insurance lines from Jan 1, 2022 to Jan 1, 2023
• Update on Prop R improvements
• Setting 2022 special event fees for non-city sponsored events
• Presentation of WANCO Diesel Portable Video Surveillance (PVS/SkyCam) system by Chief of Police

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to historic properties. Items include a facade restoration at 126 North Main Street, after-the-fact fence installations, a new garage, a new house, and other exterior alterations. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Facade restoration at 126 North Main Street (Historic Downtown District)
• After-the-fact fence installation at 1022 North Benton Street (Commons Preservation District)
• New frame garage at 302 Jefferson Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• New single-family house at 335 Adams Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• Masonry retaining wall at 730 Monroe Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2022 operating budget and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program, along with ordinances creating or amending several community improvement districts. The agenda also includes conditional use permits for a drive-thru, body piercing, and liquor sales, as well as multiple contracts and intergovernmental agreements for road projects.

• Public hearing and final passage of FY2022 operating budget (Bill 13403)
• Public hearing and resolution adopting 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 10.A)
• Ordinance to create 1st Capitol Drive Community Improvement District (Bill 13406) and related development agreement (Bill 13407)
• Contract with Pavement Solutions for Little Hills Expressway and Mel Wetter Parkway intersection improvements, not to exceed $2,544,551.10
• Ordinance authorizing lease-purchase of three Pierce fire trucks for up to $5,039,275 (Bill 13418)

The City Council adopted the FY2022 operating budget and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program, and approved a $2.54 million contract for the Little Hills Expressway and Mel Wetter Parkway intersection improvements. The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including creating the Charlestowne Crossing Villas Community Improvement District and authorizing the lease-purchase of three fire trucks. Two ordinances related to the 1st Capitol Drive Community Improvement District were withdrawn.

• Adopted FY2022 operating budget (Ordinance 21-200) (9-0)
• Adopted 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 21-039) (9-0)
• Approved $2,544,551.10 contract with Pavement Solutions for Little Hills Expressway/Mel Wetter Parkway intersection (Consent Agenda) (9-0)
• Created Charlestowne Crossing Villas Community Improvement District (Ordinance 21-198) (9-0)
• Approved development agreement for Charlestowne Crossing Villas CID (Ordinance 21-199) (9-0)
• Authorized lease-purchase of three Pierce fire trucks up to $5,039,275 (introduced, not voted)
• Withdrew 1st Capitol Drive Community Improvement District ordinances (Bills 13406 and 13407) (9-0)
• Approved appointments to boards/commissions (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding three property requests. These include a patio setback reduction, a front yard fence height increase, and pool equipment setback adjustments.

• Case No. BOA-2021-10: Decrease rear yard setback for a covered patio at 2217 Hackman Road
• Case No. BOA-2021-11: Increase front yard fence height from four to six feet at 1022 N Benton Avenue
• Case No. BOA-2021-12: Decrease side and rear yard setbacks for pool equipment at 2381 Chemin Avenue

Special Business District Board

The St. Charles Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items affecting the Main Street area, including the budget, funding requests, a snow contract, and various maintenance and promotional projects. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving reports from police and the CVB.

• Budget review
• Funding requests
• Snow contract
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to authorize construction and utility contracts. The body will also consider an ordinance to accept public streets for New Town Plat 6-T.

• Construction contract with Pavement Solutions, LLC for Little Hills Expressway and Mel Wetter Parkway Intersection Improvements not to exceed $2,544,551.10
• Ordinance accepting public streets for New Town Plat 6-T
• Renewal contract with Champ Landfill, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Operations not to exceed $230,000.00
• Amendment #2 with Mississippi Lime for Hydrated Lime in the amount of $91,400
• Contract with Mississippi Lime Company for standard hydrated lime not to exceed $732,132.50

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a site plan for a Chicken N Pickle recreation/restaurant in the Riverpointe development, conditional use permits for body piercing, liquor sales, outdoor storage, and a drive-thru, and two text amendments to the zoning code. One item, a drive-thru request at 2205 First Capitol Drive, is requested to be tabled to December 20, 2021. The agenda also includes a consent item for a preliminary plat subdivision at 1850 Zumbehl Road.

• Site plan for Chicken N Pickle (32,923 sq ft, 3 buildings) at Riverpointe Lots A & B, Ward 3
• Conditional use permit to add body piercing at 911 N 2nd Street (Frenchtown Historic District)
• Conditional use permit for liquor sales at 142 N Main Street (Burger Underground)
• Conditional use permit for outdoor storage of pipes/beams along Harry S Truman Boulevard
• Text amendments to replace Frenchtown Historic District with new FD district and to allow vehicle rental/leasing/sales as conditional use in certain districts

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2021, to elect officers for 2021 and discuss and decide on the 2022 strategic plan. The agenda includes a 50-minute strategic planning session where commissioners will review 23 action items, select top 10 actions, and decide on 2022 actions. The meeting will also include a moment of silence for State Representative Tom Hannegan and a welcome to the new Director of Community Development, Zach Tusinger.

• Officer elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Strategic planning: review of 23 action items, selection of top 10, and decision on 2022 actions
• Moment of silence for State Representative Tom Hannegan (District 065)
• Welcome to new Director of Community Development, Zach Tusinger
• Discussion on future meeting location

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding the creation and amendment of Community Improvement Districts. The agenda also includes a vote on the 2022 city budget and various municipal contracts.

• Public hearing for the establishment of Charlestowne Crossing Villas Community Improvement District
• Public hearing for the amended petition of Elm Point Commons Community Improvement District
• Approval of a $280,000.00 contract with Schulte Supply, Inc. for water meters
• Approval of a $187,156.00 contract with Navistar, Inc. for a dump truck
• Approval of a $282,170.90 contract with Vee-Jay Cement Contracting Company, Inc. for City Hall repairs

The City Council approved final passage of Ordinance 21-182, authorizing Neighborhood Improvement District Limited General Obligation Bonds for the Villages of Provence, and Ordinance 21-196, a cost reimbursement agreement with CRG Services, LLC for the Riverpointe project. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for water meters, a dump truck, and a parking structure repair project. Several new ordinances were introduced, including the 2022 city budget and amendments to community improvement districts.

• Approved final passage of Villages of Provence NID bond ordinance (9-0)
• Approved Riverpointe cost reimbursement agreement with CRG Services (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $280,000 water meter contract (9-0)
• Approved $187,156 dump truck purchase from Navistar (consent agenda)
• Approved $282,170.90 parking structure repair contract (consent agenda)
• Approved surplus equipment disposal resolution 21-038 (9-0)
• Introduced 2022 city budget ordinance (Bill 13403)
• Introduced Budget Amendment #18 (Bill 13405)

Street Committee

The Street Committee is reviewing traffic service requests and the status of 2021 street maintenance projects. Members will discuss an ordinance for stop control at Diekamp Farm Trail and a resolution for 2022 federal transportation funding.

• Proposed ordinance to establish stop control on North and Southbound Diekamp Farm Trail
• Resolution of support for 2022 Surface Transportation Program-Suballocated (STP-S) funding via EWGCOG
• Status update on 2021 Annual Street Maintenance Projects including work by M&H Concrete, Donelson Construction, Ford Asphalt, and Corrective Asphalt Materials
• Traffic service requests including traffic calming on South St and Clark St
• Election of Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including a request to relocate a front door at 906 South Fourth Street (previously tabled), replace vinyl siding at 1028 Lindenwood Avenue, and install signage for Burger Underground at 142 North Main Street. The board will also discuss staff reports and updates on subcommittees and historic preservation initiatives.

• Case C/A 2021-077(EC): Relocate front door at 906 South Fourth Street (tabled from October 18, 2021; staff recommends denial)
• Case C/A 2021-086(EC): Replace vinyl siding at 1028 Lindenwood Avenue (staff recommends approval)
• Permit 2021-6490: One hanging sign and two window signs for Burger Underground at 142 North Main Street (staff recommends approval)
• Case C/A 2021-018(SP): Construct frame garage at 302 Jefferson Street
• Case C/A 2021-084(EC) & Permit 6623: Install hanging sign and replace windows at 703 South Main Street

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2022 operating budget and the scheduling of 2022 Town Hall Ward Meetings. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of 2022 Town Hall Ward Meetings
• Presentation and discussion of the 2022 Operating Budget
• Possible closed session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a $8.3 million land purchase at 200 South River Road and various zoning changes. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for technology replacements and park facility expansions.

• Ordinance to purchase approximately 79.42 acres of land at 200 South River Road for up to $8,329,200.00
• Budget amendment #17 to fund Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility patio expansion and IT hardware/software upgrades
• Agreement with St. Charles County Department of Corrections for prisoner housing not to exceed $5,000.00
• Rezoning of approximately 37 acres for the Riverpointe Planned Development - Mixed Use District
• Issuance of Neighborhood Improvement District bonds for the Villages of Provence

The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment and several ordinances, including a $8,329,200 purchase of 79.42 acres at 2000 South River Road, contingent on acceptable Phase One Environmental Report results. The council also approved rezoning for commercial and mixed-use developments, subdivision plats, a stop sign, and right-of-way acquisition for the Plaza Way extension. All votes were unanimous except the land purchase, which passed 8-2 with Mitchell and Ratchford dissenting.

• Approved Budget Amendment #17 (Ordinance 21-180) unanimously
• Approved $5,000 intergovernmental agreement for prisoner housing (Ordinance 21-181) unanimously
• Approved NID bonds for Villages of Provence (Ordinance 21-184) unanimously
• Approved rezoning of ~29.8 acres to C-2 (Ordinance 21-183) unanimously
• Approved rezoning of ~37 acres to PD-MU and Riverpointe development plan (Ordinance 21-184) unanimously
• Approved $8,329,200 land purchase at 2000 South River Road (Ordinance 21-192) 8-2, contingent on environmental report
• Approved stop sign at Starkville and Broad streets (Ordinance 21-188) unanimously
• Approved right-of-way acquisition for Plaza Way extension (Ordinance 21-189) unanimously

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural Review Board subcommittee is meeting to begin discussion on what special projects the Landmarks Board should undertake in 2022 and beyond. The agenda includes the Pledge of Allegiance, this discussion item, and adjournment. No decisions or specific proposals are listed.

• Discussion on special projects for 2022 and beyond

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests regarding landscaping and yard setbacks. These decisions determine if property owners can deviate from standard zoning codes due to specific site hardships.

• Case No. BOA-2021-07: Request to decrease minimum landscape along a parking area perimeter from 5 feet to 0 feet at 2205 1st Capitol Drive
• Case No. BOA-2021-09: Request to decrease front yard setback for a covered porch from 20 feet to 15 feet at 335 Adams Street
• Case No. BOA-2021-09: Request to decrease minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet at 335 Adams Street

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the district's budget, funding requests, and a snow contract. The agenda also includes reports on police activity on Main Street, tourism from the CVB, and various maintenance and beautification projects. This is a routine business meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Budget review
• Funding requests
• Snow contract
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program

City Council

The City Council will review several rezoning applications, including a large-scale mixed-use development known as Riverpointe. The agenda also includes decisions on land sales, budget amendments, and new police equipment contracts.

• Rezoning of approximately 37 acres for the Riverpointe mixed-use development
• Contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for new radios not to exceed $565,046.16
• Sale of 18.427 acres in Riverpointe Phase 1 for $8,225,697.00
• Purchase of a vacant lot at 1604 N. Second Street for up to $83,000
• Purchase of approximately 79.42 acres at 2000 South River Road for up to $8,329,200.00

The council approved the sale of two Riverpointe development parcels for $8,225,697 and $3,873,082, and passed ordinances for the New Town Merz improvement district and other items. A separate vote on the Westgate 200 performance agreement passed unanimously. The police chief's plan to close Main Street during Christmas Traditions was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved sale of 18.427 acres in Riverpointe Phase 1 for $8,225,697 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 14.62 acres in Riverpointe Phase 3 for $3,873,082 (unanimous)
• Approved amended Westgate 200 performance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved New Town Merz Neighborhood Improvement District improvements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of vacant lot at 1604 N. Second St. for $83,000 (9-1, Besselman nay)
• Approved surplus equipment disposal resolution (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and reports (unanimous)
• Withdrew Council Bill 13397 on cost reimbursement for Riverpointe (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to authorize several utility-related contracts and equipment purchases. The board will also consider the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the Plaza Way Extension.

• Right-of-way and easement acquisition for Plaza Way Extension
• Mississippi Lime Company renewal contract for hydrated lime not to exceed $532,000.00
• J. Oros Environmental, Inc. renewal contract for Lime Residual Collection and Disposal not to exceed $425,000.00
• Schulte Supply, Inc. contract for Neptune Automated Meter Reader Water Meters not to exceed $280,000.00
• Navistar, Inc. contract for one 2022 International tandem-axle dump truck not to exceed $187,156.00

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including the Riverpointe mixed-use development south of I-70, and a text amendment on Kratom Products Facilities. It will also consider a preliminary plat for a subdivision at 2050 S Old Highway 94. One previously tabled rezoning (300 Water Street) has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• Rezoning of ~30 acres to C-2 and ~37 acres to PD-MU for Riverpointe (Z-2021-09, Z-2021-10)
• Rezoning of 1.3 acres from R-1E to C-2 and 28.5 acres from County A/C2 to City C-2 (Z-2021-09)
• Rezoning of 0.16 acre at 1100 S. Benton Avenue from C-2 to R-1E (Z-2021-11)
• Conditional use permit for liquor sales at 323 N Main Street (CU-2021-27)
• Text amendment to Chapter 400 to address Kratom Products Facility (TA-2021-09)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss its purpose and direction with the mayor, review a draft strategic plan, and take officer nominations. The agenda also includes updates on committees, the Transgender Day of Remembrance, and the elimination of the HRC Facebook page.

• Discussion of HRC's purpose, mission, direction and intent with Mayor
• Review of draft HRC Strategic Plan
• Officer nominations for Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer
• Update on Transgender Day of Remembrance
• Discussion of elimination of HRC Facebook page

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will consider several ordinances, including the sale of two parcels in the Riverpointe development for a combined $12,098,779, and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes public hearings, resolutions on surplus property, and multiple bills for final passage or introduction.

• Sale of 18.427 acres on South Main Street and Old South River Road for $8,225,697
• Sale of 14.62 acres on South River Road for $3,873,082
• Purchase of vacant lot at Randolph and Second Streets for up to $88,500
• Purchase of vacant lot at 1604 N. Second Street for up to $83,000
• Public hearing on New Town Merz Neighborhood Improvement District improvements

The St. Charles City Council approved several ordinances, including amendments to home occupation rules, multiple subdivision plats for Riverpointe and other developments, the purchase of a vacant lot, and the annexation and rezoning of land on Ehlmann Road. The council also withdrew a proposed ordinance on abandoned and vacant properties and introduced several new bills, including budget amendment and property sales.

• Approved Ordinance 21-161 amending home occupation rules (9-0)
• Approved Riverpointe Block 100, 200, 300 plats (Ordinances 21-162, 21-163, 21-164) (9-0)
• Approved New Town at St. Charles Phase 10B Plat Two-A (Ordinance 21-165) (9-0)
• Approved Villages of Provence Plat Five (Ordinance 21-166) (9-0)
• Approved purchase of vacant lot at Randolph & Second St for up to $88,500 (Ordinance 21-167) (9-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 0.61 acres at 3820 Ehlmann Rd (Ordinances 21-169, 21-170) (9-0)
• Withdrew Bill 13347 on abandoned and vacant property (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts and reports (9-0)

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board is holding a special meeting to continue a discussion about potential changes to which types of projects require review and approval within the six Local Historic Districts. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Continuing discussion on potential changes to project review requirements in the six Local Historic Districts

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session will discuss placing a use tax initiative on the April ballot, review sidewalk policy updates, and receive an update on the finance process assessment. They will also discuss two ordinances: one on abandoned and vacant properties and another on home occupations. A closed session may follow for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Discussion on adding use tax initiative to April ballot
• Review and discussion of sidewalk policy updates
• Update on 12/20 finance process assessment
• Council Bill 13347: ordinance on abandoned and vacant property (11 new sections)
• Council Bill 13350: ordinance amending home occupation regulations (Section 400.430)

City Council

The City Council will review liquor license applications for First Watch and Shogun Japanese Restaurant. The agenda also includes several ordinances regarding property, zoning, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Liquor license application for First Watch at 1405 Beale Street, Suite 102
• Liquor license application for Shogun Japanese Restaurant at 2057 Zumbehl Road
• Rezoning of 3820 Ehlmann Road from County R1E to City R-1D
• Agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for I-70 improvements up to $6,000,000
• Contract with Fischer Grading, LLC for Crystal Springs Creek Bank Stabilization up to $1,357,247.00

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 4, 2021, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss changing its status to an Ad Hoc Committee. The body is also reviewing construction contracts for creek stabilization and sewer rehabilitation.

• Construction contract with Fischer Grading for Crystal Springs Creek Bank Stabilization not to exceed $1,357,247.00
• Construction contract with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project not to exceed $348,455.00
• Discussion on changing the Board of Public Works to an Ad Hoc Committee
• Frenchtown MO Basin 15 Sanitary Smoke Testing Results and Private I&I Recommendations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, a conditional use permit for a drive-thru, and a site plan for storage buildings. They will also consider vacating right-of-way on Old South River Road and approving 2022 meeting dates. The agenda includes both decisions and discussion items.

• Rezoning of 0.61 acre at 3820 Ehlmann Road from County R1E to City R-1D upon annexation
• Rezoning of 1.94 acres at 300 Water Street from C-1/EHP to HCD/EHP
• Conditional use permit for drive-thru at 3761 Mexico Road (Plush Automotive Group)
• Site plan for two storage buildings at 3100 Harry S Truman Boulevard
• Vacation of right-of-way on Old South River Road

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021 property tax levy, then consider a rezoning for the Oakleigh Park development, a $6 million I-70 improvements agreement, and several other ordinances including a new abandoned property article and a Muegge Road land purchase. The agenda also includes liquor license approval for Funny Bone Comedy Club and multiple budget amendments.

• Rezoning 3.89 acres to PD-R for Oakleigh Park Addition with development agreement
• 2021 tax levy ordinance (Bill 13343)
• I-70 improvements intergovernmental agreement up to $6,000,000 (Bill 13362)
• Purchase of 0.60 acre at 2C Muegge Road for $127,500 (Bill 13345)
• New article on abandoned and vacant property (Bill 13347)

The St. Charles City Council approved the 2021 tax levy and several ordinances, including rezoning for Oakleigh Park, a land purchase, and a storm improvement project. Two ordinances were held for further discussion. The meeting also included presentations and proclamations.

• Approved 2021 tax levy (Ordinance 21-142)
• Approved rezoning for Oakleigh Park Addition (Ordinance 21-139)
• Approved purchase of 0.60 acre at 2C Muegge Road for $127,500 (Ordinance 21-144)
• Approved storm improvement project at 175 Hastings Way (Ordinance 21-146)
• Approved New Town Merz Neighborhood Improvement District (Ordinance 21-147)
• Approved Muegge Road Interchange loan agreement (Ordinance 21-150)
• Held abandoned/vacant property ordinance to Oct 12 work session
• Held home occupations ordinance to Oct 12 work session

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider a consent agenda of 11 certificate of appropriateness applications for exterior alterations to historic homes, three sign permit applications, and one structure review. The board will also discuss 2022 meeting dates and future permit review procedures.

• Consent agenda: 11 cases for windows, doors, porches, fences, and additions in historic districts
• Sign permits: JC Car Care (135 N Kingshighway), Frenchtown Studios (1101 N Second), Peth Architects (506 S Main)
• Structure review: vinyl siding replacement at 1070 Jefferson Street
• Discussion: 2022 meeting dates and deadlines; future permit review process

Special Business District Board

The St. Charles Special Business District Board holds a special meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, a police report for Main Street, and a CVB report. The board will also consider the budget, funding requests including a Main Street America PEP Grant, a snow contract, and various maintenance items like trash can repair and flowers on Main Street.

• Budget review
• Funding request: Main Street America PEP Grant Program
• Snow contract
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove
• Trash can repair

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting to review minutes, hear mayor comments, and discuss several administrative items, including dissolving the Social Media & Marketing and Administrative committees, eliminating the HRC Facebook page, prohibiting Zoom meetings, and setting 2022 meeting dates. The commission will also consider officer nominations, the Person of the Year award submission form, and a draft strategic plan.

• Dissolving Social Media & Marketing Committee and Administrative Committee
• Elimination of HRC Facebook page
• Zoom meetings prohibited
• 2022 meeting dates schedule
• Person of the Year Award submission form (deadline Oct 11)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session includes presentations and discussions on the city's new succession plan, revised criteria for the façade grant program, and a special/private event ordinance. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only. A closed session may follow for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract matters.

• Presentation on the city's new succession plan
• Discussion on revised criteria for the façade grant program
• Discussion on special/private event ordinance
• Possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract matters

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session with a single substantive item: introduction of Bill 13353, an ordinance authorizing a direct loan agreement for the Muegge Road Interchange Project. The meeting also includes roll call, invocation, and public comments with a 3-minute limit per speaker.

• Bill 13353: ordinance authorizing direct loan agreement and promissory note for Muegge Road Interchange Project
• Parties: Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation, Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, City of St. Charles
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person per agenda item

The City Council held a special meeting and introduced Bill 13353, an ordinance authorizing a direct loan agreement and promissory note with the Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Muegge Road Interchange Project. No vote was taken on the bill; it was only introduced. The meeting adjourned after the introduction.

• Introduced Bill 13353 for Muegge Road interchange loan agreement
• Adjourned special meeting at 6:05 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a request to reduce a side yard setback for a generator. The board will also review and approve the 2022 meeting dates and deadlines.

• Case No. BOA-2021-06: Request to decrease side yard setback for a generator at 1849 Basket Oak Drive from 7 feet to 5 feet, 6 inches
• Approval of 2022 Meeting Dates and Deadlines

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on a liquor license, a rezoning for a residential development, and several conditional use permits. The council will also vote on a large consent agenda that includes contracts for a roof replacement, a safety project, and a storm sewer improvement, as well as several ordinances for introduction.

• Rezoning of 3.89 acres (Parcel IDs 3-0010-3280-00-0015.1000000 and .2000000) from C-2 to R-3A and PD-R for the Oakleigh Park Addition (Bill 13340)
• Contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for Criminal Justice Center roof replacement, not to exceed $779,964.00
• Contract with Gershenson Construction for the Saint Charles Systemic Safety Project, not to exceed $677,482.21
• Change Order No. 1 with Fischer Grading, LLC for the Benton Ave to North Main Street Storm Sewer Project, $352,229.95 (total not to exceed $2,049,384.95)
• Purchase of 0.60 acre at 2C Muegge Road for $125,000 plus closing costs (total not to exceed $127,500) (Bill 13345)

The St. Charles City Council approved several items including a budget amendment, appointments to boards, and resolutions for surplus equipment disposal and bond underwriting. They also passed ordinances for budget amendment #13 and financial disclosure report changes. Several bills were introduced for future consideration, including rezoning and tax levy ordinances.

• Approved Budget Amendment #13 (Ordinance 21-136) (9-0)
• Approved financial disclosure report ordinance (Ordinance 21-137) (9-0)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus equipment and authorizing online auction (Resolution 21-031) (9-0)
• Approved resolution selecting underwriter for NID bonds (Resolution 21-032) (9-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including contracts and reports (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 12.E.2 for systemic safety project (8-0-1 abstention)
• Approved closed session minutes (9-0)

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business including the police report for Main Street, a CVB report, and visitor comments. The board will also consider the budget, funding requests such as the Main Street America PEP Grant Program, a snow contract, and various maintenance items like trash can repair and flowers on Main Street.

• Police report for Main Street
• Budget review
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program funding request
• Snow contract
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board, a subcommittee of the Historic Landmarks Preservation and Architectural Review Board, is holding a special meeting to discuss potential changes to the types of projects that require Landmarks Board review and approval within the six Local Historic Districts. The agenda includes the Pledge of Allegiance, this discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion on potential changes to project types requiring Landmarks Board review in six Local Historic Districts

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission reviewed the July 2021 STR hotel market report and the St. Charles Convention Center's monthly financial summary. The Convention Center reported gross revenue of $342,469 for July, which was behind budget, and a net loss of $211,796. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the approval of minutes and public announcements, with no specific ordinances or contracts listed for a vote.

• St. Charles Convention Center July gross revenue: $342,469
• St. Charles Convention Center July net loss: $211,796
• St. Charles Convention Center YTD gross revenue: $2,474,218
• St. Charles Convention Center YTD net loss: $645,705
• STR Report presented for St. Charles County hotel occupancy and revenue data

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss engineering and utility updates. Key items include a contract change order for storm sewer improvements and the acquisition of property for utility work.

• Change Order No. 1 with Fischer Grading LLC for Benton Avenue to North Main Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project not to exceed $352,229.95
• Authority to acquire 175 Hastings Way for storm improvements
• Authorization to use water and sewer reserve funds for operating expenses
• Monthly reports on New Town Vacuum Sanitary System, Water Division, and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 23, 2021, to consider several items, most of which were tabled from the July 26 meeting. These include revised elevations for an office/warehouse building, conditional use permits for outdoor storage and a drive-thru, and two rezoning requests for the same parcel along S Old Highway 94. The agenda also includes a site plan for a new ALDI grocery store and a text amendment regarding home occupations. One item, a conditional use for Clement Auto Centers, has been removed from the agenda.

• SP-2021-24: Revised elevations for 8,400 sq ft office/warehouse at Pralle Lane and Honey Locust Lane (tabled)
• CU-2021-16 & SP-2021-22: Outdoor storage at 3755 Huster Road (tabled)
• CU-2021-22 & SP-2021-23: Drive-thru at 1850 Zumbehl Road (tabled)
• Z-2021-05 & Z-2021-06: Rezone 3.89 acres along S Old Highway 94 from C-2 to R-3A, then to PD-R
• SP-2021-27: Site improvements for new ALDI store at 1095 Regency Parkway

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting to review committee reports and discuss new business, including proposed changes to the Person of the Year award (sending congratulatory letters to nominees and accepting nominations year-round) and a website review. The commission will also address a complaint received and review the July meeting minutes. The agenda includes no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Discussion on sending congratulatory letters to all Person of the Year award nominees
• Proposal to accept Person of the Year nominations year-round starting with 2022 award
• Website review of the redesigned HRC page
• Budget update: remaining $65.21 of $1,000 annual budget
• Complaint received to be discussed

City Council

The City Council will vote on several bills for final passage, including land annexations and a water main cost-sharing agreement. The agenda also includes reviewing new contracts for fiber optic installation and cybersecurity services.

• Cost-sharing agreement with Safstor Capitol, LLC for a water main connection not to exceed $29,093.09
• Contract with Reinhold Electric, Inc. for fiber optic cable installation not to exceed $191,486.00
• Contract with BlueAlly Technology Solutions LLC for cybersecurity services not to exceed $429,650.36
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.83 acres at 210 Red Bud Drive
• Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021

The St. Charles City Council passed all 12 bills on final passage, including a budget amendment, a development agreement for the Zumbehl Road Community Improvement District, a water main cost-sharing agreement, neighborhood improvement district improvements, right-of-way ordinance amendments, a subdivision plat, three annexations, a rezoning, and the issuance of general obligation bonds. All votes were unanimous (9-0) with Councilmember Mary West absent. The council also approved committee appointments and the consent agenda, and introduced two new bills for future consideration.

• Approved Budget Amendment #12 (Ordinance 21-125) (9-0)
• Approved Zumbehl Road Community Improvement District development agreement (Ordinance 21-126) (9-0)
• Approved water main cost-sharing agreement with Safstor Capitol, LLC up to $29,093.09 (Ordinance 21-127) (9-0)
• Approved Villages of Provence Neighborhood Improvement District improvements (Ordinance 21-128) (9-0)
• Approved right-of-way ordinance amendments (Ordinance 21-129) (9-0)
• Approved Newfoundland Place Plat 1 subdivision (Ordinance 21-130) (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 0.83-acre tract at 210 Red Bud Drive and rezoning to R-1E (Ordinances 21-131, 21-132) (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 0.17-acre and 0.13-acre tracts south of I-70 bridge (Ordinances 21-133, 21-134) (9-0)

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review several applications for exterior changes in historic districts. The consent agenda includes three certificate of appropriateness requests for window and siding replacements, a garage construction, and a porch enclosure. The board will also consider two sign permit applications and discuss future permit review procedures.

• 217 North Sixth Street: vinyl windows and siding on house, shed, and garage (Case C/A 2021-064)
• 924 Water Street: new frame garage in rear yard (Case C/A 2021-015)
• 629 South Fourth Street: enclose recessed rear porch (Case C/A 2021-065)
• 524 South Main Street: wall sign for Fat Cat Longevity (Permit 2021-4768)
• 136 South Main Street: hanging sign for Jake's On Main (Permit 2021-4885)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session on August 10, 2021, includes presentations on the Prop R fire facility improvements and the draft Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2022-2027. A closed session may follow for legal, real estate, personnel, negotiation, and contract matters.

• Presentation of plan for Prop R fire facility improvements
• Presentation and discussion of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for calendar years 2022-2027
• Possible closed session under state law for litigation, real estate, personnel, negotiations, and sealed proposals

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to consider an agreement with St. Charles County for temporary kennel services while the city animal shelter undergoes repairs. The council will also review a request to approve the record plat for Charlestowne Crossing Plat Six.

• Agreement with St. Charles County for temporary animal boarding during city shelter repairs
• Approval of Charlestowne Crossing Plat Six, a 2-lot subdivision
• Ordinance for intergovernmental kennel services (Bill 13328)
• Approval of record plat for Charlestowne Crossing (Bill 13331)

The St. Charles City Council held a special meeting and unanimously passed two ordinances. The first authorizes an intergovernmental agreement with St. Charles County for temporary kennel services. The second approves the record plat for Charlestowne Crossing Plat Six, a subdivision in the city. Both were approved by the mayor on August 11, 2021.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement for temporary kennel services with St. Charles County (unanimous)
• Approved record plat for Charlestowne Crossing Plat Six subdivision (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Advisory Board will review its budget, funding requests, and reserve fund status. The agenda includes discussions on Main Street maintenance, such as trash can repairs and flower installations, as well as promotional advertising concepts. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of Budget and Funding Requests
• Discussion of Reserve Fund
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove
• Flowers on Main Street
• Trash Can Repair

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Park and Recreation Board

The St. Charles City Council and Parks & Recreation Board are meeting jointly to receive an update on the 200 Acre Park/School Master Plan and to review and discuss the Council Rules of Procedure. The agenda contains no voting items, only discussion and updates.

• Update on the 200 Acre Park/School Master Plan
• Review and discussion of the Council Rules of Procedure

City Council

The St. Charles City Council unanimously passed three resolutions and three ordinances, including declaring a northern growth area, donating surplus police equipment, and authorizing land acquisition for the Boschertown Road Phase II project. Several bills were introduced for future consideration, including a budget amendment and a development agreement for the Zumbehl Road Community Improvement District. Public hearings were held on various conditional use permits and rezoning requests, with some items tabled.

• Declared land north of city boundary as Northern Growth Area (Resolution 21-028, unanimous)
• Declared police equipment surplus and donated to Lincoln County Sheriff and Eastern Missouri Police Academy (Resolution 21-029, unanimous)
• Declared communication tech equipment surplus and authorized online auction via GovDeals (Resolution 21-030, unanimous)
• Authorized financial assistance sub-award for fire department equipment (Ordinance 21-120, unanimous)
• Authorized land acquisition for Boschertown Road Phase II project (Ordinance 21-121, unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #11 (Ordinance 21-122, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for vacuum system replacement and SCADA optimization
• Approved closed session minutes from July 6, 2021

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 26, 2021, to consider a rezoning, several conditional use permits, and site plan applications. Items include a rezoning upon annexation, trailer sales and storage, liquor sales, outdoor storage, a drive-thru, live music, and new construction. The meeting will also approve minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting.

• Rezoning of 210 Red Bud Drive from county to city R-1E residential (0.83 acres)
• Conditional use and site plan for trailer sales/storage at Elm Point Industrial Park (tabled from June)
• Conditional use for liquor sales at 2418 B West Clay Street and 425 Clark Street
• Conditional use for outdoor storage at 3755 Huster Road (requested to table)
• Site plan for 1,155 sq ft drive-thru at 1850 Zumbehl Road

Board of Public Works

The Board will consider several contract amendments and new agreements for water and wastewater infrastructure. Items include bank stabilization projects, system optimization, and vacuum system replacements.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Intuition & Logic for Boschert Creek and Crystal Springs Creek Bank Stabilization Projects up to $40,924.00
• Amendment No. 6 to Woodard & Curran for Sanitary SCADA System Optimization up to $103,240.00
• Amendment No. 9 to Woodard & Curran Inc. for Wastewater Facilities Operations and Maintenance for $177,577.99
• Contract with Martin General Contractors, LLC for New Town Vacuum System Canister Replacement Project for $135,630.00
• Utility Permit Fee Revisions

Tourism Commission

The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission is meeting to review June 2021 tourism data, including hotel performance and convention center finances. The agenda includes approval of minutes, presentations on the STR hotel report and convention center report, and a financial update from the CVB.

• STR report: St. Charles County June occupancy 74.2%, ADR $100.21, RevPAR $74.32
• Convention Center: June gross revenue $369,897 vs $496,774 budget; net loss $48,550 vs $118,022 budget
• Convention Center YTD gross revenue $2,131,749 vs $2,640,726 budget; net loss $433,909 vs $932,564 budget
• Sales team contracted 10 definite events totaling $470,629 in estimated future revenue
• Approval of June 24, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a regular session with a public hearing on a Chuck E. Cheese liquor license, followed by votes on budget amendments, bond sales, and multiple ordinances. Most items are routine approvals, including plat approvals, public improvement acceptances, and a sidewalk funding agreement.

• Public hearing: liquor license for Chuck E. Cheese's at 2669 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Resolution authorizing sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021
• Budget Amendment #11 (Council Bill 13323)
• Ordinance approving 73 single-family homes on former school site at Charlestowne Crossing
• Ordinance authorizing $600,000 payment for 6.03 acres at 1610 Old South River Road

The St. Charles City Council approved a resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds (Series 2021) and passed 13 ordinances on final passage, including budget amendments, plat approvals, and public improvement acceptances. The council also approved a liquor license for Chuck E. Cheese's and introduced three new bills. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Councilmember Mary West absent.

• Approved Resolution 21-027 authorizing sale of general obligation bonds, Series 2021 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-107 suspending public drinking ban during MR340 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-108, Budget Amendment #10 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinances 21-109 through 21-111 for Charlestowne Landing plats 2, 9, and 10 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-112 amending Charlestowne Crossing PD-R to allow 73 single-family homes (9-0)
• Approved Ordinances 21-113 through 21-115 accepting public improvements and releasing security for Charlestowne Landing, Bristol Ridge, and Montclair Crossing (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-116 for Villages of Provence Neighborhood Improvement District assessments (9-0)
• Approved Ordinances 21-117 through 21-119 for sidewalk project, land sale, and industrial revenue bonds (9-0)

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review certificates of appropriateness for exterior changes to properties in historic districts. The consent agenda includes nine items such as window replacements, a carport, fences, and a porch rebuild. The board will also consider three after-the-fact approvals for work already done, including a balcony handrail replacement, window/door replacement, and a pergola.

• Consent agenda: 9 cases for windows, doors, fences, carport, porch (e.g., 425 Clark St., 1200 S 5th St., 1951 Elm St.)
• After-the-fact approval: 230 N Main St. handrail replacement (second request)
• After-the-fact approval: 2039 Elm St. window/door replacement and future rear deck
• After-the-fact approval: 1022 S Main St. 10'x10' pergola
• Sign permits: 3 hanging/window signs (Wedding Gallery, Fig & Sparrow, Frenchtown Tattoo Co.)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting to review committee reports and discuss new business, including a chair recommendation. The agenda includes updates from the Education, Social Media & Marketing, Partnership & Community Outreach, and Administrative committees, with discussions on training options, event participation, and budget use.

• Discussion on spending $200 education budget for commissioners to attend St. Louis Racial Equity Summit 2021 (Aug 4-6, virtual, $120 general/$20.39 activist)
• Review of training options for city employees, including Diversity Awareness Partnership ($1,900/45 or $22,900/538 employees), MU Extension ($18,500/550), Inspire e-learning (~$11/person), and Safe Zone (no cost)
• Update on plans for Equity Fair July 17th table and cancellation of August Multicultural Event
• Committee reports on outreach to Lindenwood University and new committee name/goals
• Budget report: $802.20 remaining of $1,000 annual budget

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Fischer & Frichtel Custom Homes, LLC to decrease the minimum site size requirement for a Planned Development District. The applicant seeks to reduce the required acreage from five acres to 3.84 acres for two parcels located near S Old Highway 94 and Hackman Road.

• Variance request: Decrease minimum site size for a Planned Development District from 5 acres to 3.84 acres (Case No. BOA-2021-05)
• Property location: S Old Highway 94, Ward 5 (Parcel IDs 3-0010-3280-00-0015.1000000 & 3-0010-3280-00-0015.2000000)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council meets July 6, 2021, to hold public hearings on six conditional use permits (tattoo parlor, liquor license, outdoor storage, doggy day care, guest house) and vote on numerous ordinances including budget amendments, a new community improvement district, and several development plats. The agenda also includes resolutions on strategic planning and surplus equipment, plus a consent agenda with contracts for a mobile command vehicle and City Hall chiller replacement.

• Public hearings: CU-2021-13 tattoo at 911 N 2nd St; CU-2021-14 liquor at 1560 Veterans Memorial Pkwy; CU-2021-15 outdoor storage at Truman Business Center; CU-2021-16 trailer sales (tabled); CU-2021-17 doggy day care at 546 First Capitol Dr; CU-2021-18 guest house at 557 Madison St
• Final passage: Bill 13303 — $61,800 intergovernmental agreement for 2021 asphalt maintenance
• Final passage: Bill 13302 — creating Zumbehl Road Community Improvement District
• Introduction: Bill 13319 — $600,000 for 6.03 acres at 1610 Old South River Rd
• Consent agenda: $611,675 mobile command vehicle; $420,895 chiller replacement at City Hall

The St. Charles City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including creating the Zumbehl Road Community Improvement District, adopting a 2021-2022 strategic plan, and authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for asphalt maintenance. The council also passed a budget amendment and introduced multiple bills for future consideration. One conditional use permit application was tabled, and another was withdrawn.

• Approved Resolution 21-023 acknowledging defeasance of Neighborhood Improvement District bonds for Noah's Ark project.
• Approved Resolution 21-024 adopting the 2021-2022 strategic plan and facilitation guide.
• Approved Resolution 21-025 declaring communication technology equipment surplus and authorizing online auction.
• Approved Resolution 21-026 declaring equipment surplus and authorizing resale to former councilmember Mary Ann Ohms.
• Approved Ordinance 21-100 amending court costs section.
• Approved Ordinance 21-101 creating the Zumbehl Road Community Improvement District.
• Approved Ordinance 21-102 authorizing intergovernmental agreement for asphalt maintenance up to $61,800.
• Approved Ordinance 21-103 authorizing omnibus amendment for Patriot Machine industrial revenue bonds.

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving a police report for Main Street, and hearing from a CVB representative. The board will also discuss the budget, funding requests, a park project at East Madison Alcove, flowers, trash can repair, and promotional concepts for Main Street.

• Police report for Main Street
• Budget review and funding requests
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove project
• Flowers on Main Street
• Trash can repair and Main Street promotional concepts

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including a tattoo parlor, liquor license, outdoor storage, doggy day care, and a guest house, plus site plans for building additions and a new ALDI. Two items are tabled to July 26. The meeting also includes a discussion on possible rezoning of an industrial parcel.

• Conditional use for tattoo establishment at 911 N 2nd St (CU-2021-13)
• Conditional use for liquor license at 1560 Veterans Memorial Pkwy (CU-2021-14)
• Site plan for 2,450 sq ft addition at 3850 Millstone Pkwy (SP-2021-16)
• Site plan for new ALDI at 1095 Regency Pkwy (SP-2021-21)
• Discussion on rezoning Parcel ID #6-0015-0291-00-0008.1

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss the acceptance of public utilities and streets for three developments. The board will also consider supplemental agreements for storm sewer and flood reduction projects.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Thouvenot, Wade and Moerchen, Inc. for Clark Street Storm Sewers not to exceed $25,006.00
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with M3 Engineering, Inc. for Cole Creek Flood Reduction not to exceed $8,796.00
• Acceptance of infrastructure for Charlestowne Landing Plats 1, 3, 4, 7, & 8
• Acceptance of infrastructure for Montclair Crossing Plats 1 and 2
• Acceptance of infrastructure for the Bristol Ridge Subdivision

Tourism Commission

The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission is holding its regular June meeting virtually, where it will review the May 2021 STR hotel performance report, the convention center report, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau financial update. The agenda also includes approval of the May 27 meeting minutes and public announcements.

• Approval of May 27, 2021 meeting minutes
• STR report on May 2021 hotel occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR
• Convention Center report
• CVB update and financial report
• Public announcements and miscellaneous reports

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to consider a resolution authorizing a loan application to the Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation for up to $7,752,705 to fund the city's share of the Muegge Road/Route 94/Route 364 interchange project. The loan would carry a 10-year term at 1.12% interest, with a $11,630 application fee. The project aims to improve traffic flow and safety along MO 94 and add new ramps at the interchange.

• Resolution to apply for MTFC loan up to $7,752,705 for Muegge Road Interchange project
• Loan terms: 10 years, 1.12% interest, $11,630 application fee
• Project includes new ramps and third lanes on MO 94 between MO 364 and Zumbehl Road
• Funding sources include MoDOT, Federal STP, County Road Board, and city funds
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person

The St. Charles City Council held a special meeting on June 24, 2021, and approved a resolution authorizing the submittal of a loan application to the Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation for the Muegge Road Interchange Project. The resolution passed unanimously with all seven present members voting in favor, and it was approved by the mayor on June 25, 2021, as Resolution 21-022. The meeting also included a motion to excuse the absences of three councilmembers, which passed, and no public comments were made.

• Approved Resolution 21-022 authorizing a loan application to the Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation for the Muegge Road Interchange Project
• Excused the absences of Councilmembers Bart Haberstroh, Denise Mitchell, and Bridget Ohmes
• Adjourned the special meeting at 2:05 p.m.

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on Certificates of Appropriateness for various property alterations in historic districts. The consent agenda includes 10 items such as fences, a carport, a new house, windows, decks, and a renewal. The structure review includes converting the Madison Street Alcove into a park for people with cognitive impairments, after-the-fact approval for balcony handrails, and a fence installation.

• Consent: 700 Lewis St. fence (Commons Preservation District)
• Consent: 971 N. Kingshighway St. carport (Extended Historic District)
• Consent: 2117 N. Fifth St. new house for Habitat for Humanity
• Structure: Madison Street Alcove park for cognitive impairments
• Structure: 230 N. Main St. after-the-fact balcony handrails

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss committee updates, including the preliminary 2021 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) score, Safe Zone Training debrief, and a multicultural reading event. The commission will also review and approve the May 20, 2021 minutes and hear comments from the mayor.

• Review preliminary 2021 MEI score (20 min.)
• Safe Zone Training debrief and plans (10 min.)
• Multicultural Reading Event update (5 min.)
• City training progress update (6 min.)
• Revisit meeting in person (3 min.)

City Council

The City Council approved a police services agreement with the Saint Charles R-VI School District for two school resource officers for three years, and authorized a cooperative agreement with Boone County for a police dog and training. It also passed ordinances establishing the Villages of Provence Neighborhood Improvement District and a development finance agreement for it, among other items. A resolution for a revised Facade Improvement Grant Program was withdrawn for further discussion.

• Approved police services agreement with Saint Charles R-VI School District for two school resource officers (Ordinance 21-092)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Boone County for police dog and training up to $3,600 (Ordinance 21-093)
• Established Villages of Provence Neighborhood Improvement District (Ordinance 21-094)
• Approved development finance agreement for Villages of Provence NID (Ordinance 21-095)
• Withdrew resolution on revised Facade Improvement Grant Program for further discussion
• Approved appointments to Senior Citizens Advisory Commission and Veterans Commission
• Approved surplus vehicle disposal via auction (Resolution 21-021)
• Approved 3.2% beer liquor license fee amendment (Ordinance 21-096)

Street Committee

The Street Committee will review updates on traffic service requests and 2021 street maintenance projects. Members will discuss ordinance sections regarding right-of-way permit fees and proposed parking and traffic changes on specific city streets.

• Discussion on Sections 505.160 and 505.180 regarding Right-of-Way Usage Permit and Cost Recovery Fees
• Proposed 'No Parking' on Stowe Landing and Simeon Bunker Street
• Discussion on stop signs and speeding on Sibley Street
• Pavement maintenance discussion for Elm Point Road
• Review of the City of St. Charles Traffic Calming Process

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on two variance requests. These include setback and landscaping changes for a commercial development and a fence height increase for a residential property.

• Case BOA-2021-03: Request to decrease front yard parking setback and landscape area from 10 feet to 3.5 feet at 2010 Zumbehl Road
• Case BOA-2021-04: Request to increase maximum permitted fence height for a corner lot at 723 S Main Street

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session to discuss the creation of its 2021-2022 strategic plan, as referred by Administration. The agenda also lists potential closed session items covering litigation, real estate, personnel, negotiations, and sealed proposals, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.

• Creation of the City Council 2021-2022 Strategic Plan
• Closed session possible for legal actions (RSMo 610.021.1)
• Closed session possible for real estate lease/purchase/sale (RSMo 610.021.2)
• Closed session possible for employee hiring/firing/discipline (RSMo 610.021.3)
• Closed session possible for negotiations with employee groups (RSMo 610.021.9)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to consider two items. The main item is Budget Amendment #8, which adjusts the 2021 budget to fund the Convention Center, police equipment, and a bond refunding for the Streets of St. Charles NID. The council will also introduce an ordinance to allow alcohol consumption during the Frenchtown Unity Picnic.

• Budget Amendment #8: $500,000 transfer from General Fund reserves to Tourism Fund for Convention Center operations
• Budget Amendment #8: $2,447,274.10 appropriation to refund Streets of St. Charles NID bonds
• Budget Amendment #8: $29,806.11 from unclaimed property for Mounted Police Patrol Unit equipment
• Budget Amendment #8: $500 corporate donation for K9 division equipment
• Ordinance to suspend public alcohol ban on Randolph Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, June 19, 2021, noon to 5 p.m.

The City Council approved Budget Amendment #8 for fiscal year 2021, adjusting revenue, expenditure, and fund balance accounts. The ordinance passed unanimously with all nine present members voting in favor; Councilmember Jerry Reese was absent. The council also introduced an ordinance to suspend the public drinking ban during the Frenchtown Unity Picnic, but took no final action on it.

• Approved Budget Amendment #8 (Ordinance 21-090) (9-0)
• Excused Councilmember Jerry Reese's absence (unanimous)
• Introduced Bill 13300 to suspend public drinking ban during Frenchtown Unity Picnic (no vote)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on seven conditional use permits and site plans, including storage at 3801 Huster Road, special events at Streets of St. Charles, a food truck amendment, a snow cone stand, and a drive-thru at 2010 Zumbehl Road. They will also vote on final passage of ordinances for water and sewer rate increases, a $278,500 property purchase, and several other items. The agenda includes many routine items like proclamations, surplus equipment disposal, and consent agenda approvals.

• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 3801 Huster Road, 1650 Beale Street, 800 S Duchesne Drive, 923 North 2nd Street, and 2010 Zumbehl Road
• Bill 13285: Purchase of 1800 North Third Street for $275,000 plus closing costs up to $3,500
• Bill 13288: Water and sewer rate increases effective July 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022-2025
• Bill 13287: Adds dispatch supervisor and grant writer positions, adjusts salary ranges by 2%
• Bill 13292: Police services agreement with St. Charles R-VI School District for two school resource officers (2021-2024)

The St. Charles City Council approved multiple ordinances, including establishing new water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2021, and annually through 2025. The council also approved the purchase of 1800 North Third Street for up to $278,500, with one dissenting vote, and passed a resolution declaring engineering and communication technology equipment as surplus for online auction. Several conditional use permits and site plans were heard, with one item (Charlestowne Crossing) held until the June 15 meeting.

• Approved water and sewer rate increases effective July 1, 2021 and Jan 1, 2022-2025 (Ordinance 21-087, unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1800 North Third Street for up to $278,500 (Ordinance 21-084, 9-1, Besselman dissenting)
• Approved surplus declaration and online auction of engineering equipment (Resolution 21-018, unanimous)
• Approved surplus declaration and online auction of communication technology equipment (Resolution 21-019, unanimous)
• Approved cash rent farm lease for 97.378 acres near Highway 94 North and Highway B (Ordinance 21-081, unanimous)
• Approved adding dispatch supervisor and grant writer positions, 2% salary range adjustment (Ordinance 21-086, unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Building Board of Appeals and Veterans Commission (unanimous)
• Held Charlestowne Crossing preliminary development plan amendment until June 15 meeting

Tourism Commission

The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission will hold its regular virtual meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, presentations on short-term rental (STR) and Convention Center reports, a Convention and Visitors Bureau update and financial report, public announcements, and reports from the Mayor and Council Liaison. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine updates.

• Approval of minutes
• STR Report presentation
• Convention Center Report presentation
• Convention and Visitors Bureau update/financial report
• Mayor's report and Council Liaison report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a planned development amendment for 73 single-family homes at Charlestowne Place, several conditional use permits (including vehicle storage, special events, food trucks, a snow cone stand, and a drive-thru), and site plans for storage and commercial developments. The commission will also discuss the appropriateness of I-1 Light Industrial zoning for a specific parcel. Note: The Charlestowne amendment does not require P&Z review per city code; the public hearing will be before City Council on June 1, 2021.

• PDA-2021-02: Amend Charlestowne Place for 73 single-family homes on 17.8 acres (Ward 8)
• CU-2021-04 & SP-2021-07: Vehicle/equipment storage at 3801 Huster Road (tabled from April 26)
• CU-2021-07: More than 4 special events at Streets of St. Charles, 1650 Beale Street
• CU-2021-10: Amend food truck hours at 800 S Duchesne Drive
• CU-2021-12 & SP-2021-15: Drive-thru and site plan amendment at 2010 Zumbehl Road

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to review utility division reports and authorize two infrastructure agreements. These include a water main connection and a tank maintenance project.

• Construction Contract with Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Company for Water Storage Tank Maintenance Project not to exceed $377,995.00
• Cooperative Cost Sharing Agreement with SAFStor Real Estate Company, Inc. for water main connection from Charwood Street to First Capitol Drive not to exceed $29,093.09
• Reserve at Fountainview Water Bill Appeal (tentative)
• Monthly reports for Water Division, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and New Town Vacuum Sanitary System

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting via Zoom, reviewing April minutes and discussing the 2021/2022 budget. The commission will vote on participating in the St. Charles School District's 6th Annual Family Festival and on a Pride Month proclamation request. Committee updates will cover education, social media, and outreach efforts.

• Vote on participating in the City of St. Charles School District 6th Annual Family Festival (Aug 19, 2021, 2660 Zumbehl Road)
• Vote on Pride Month Proclamation Request
• Discussion of 2021/2022 budget (remaining budget $920.20 as of May 12)
• Safe Zone Training update
• Fair housing promotion (from April minutes, 460+ households helped)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances establishing water and sewer rates effective July 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022-2025, and will consider several other items including a property purchase, budget amendments, and liquor license approvals. The agenda includes multiple bills for introduction and final passage, covering topics from farm leases to employee compensation.

• Public hearing on water/sewer rate increases (Council Bill 13288)
• Purchase of 1800 North Third Street for $275,000 plus closing costs up to $3,500
• Liquor license applications for Dollar General and Black Bear Diner
• Budget Amendment No. 7 (Council Bill 13290)
• Special election resolution for Ward 1 councilmember vacancy

The council approved a resolution calling a special election on November 2, 2021, to fill the Ward 1 council seat, and passed several ordinances including liquor control updates, animal service establishment rules, nightclub regulations, and a budget amendment. A resolution to dedicate Madison Street Park to the Parks and Recreation Board was withdrawn. Several bills were introduced for future consideration, including water and sewer rate increases and a property purchase.

• Approved resolution for Nov. 2 special election for Ward 1 (9-0)
• Withdrew resolution dedicating Madison Street Park to Parks and Recreation Board (9-0)
• Approved surplus equipment disposal via GovDeals (9-0)
• Approved compensation study schedule for unrepresented employees (9-0)
• Passed ordinance amending liquor control sections (9-0)
• Passed ordinance amending animal service establishment sections (9-0)
• Passed ordinance amending nightclub and liquor-serving establishment sections (9-0)
• Passed Budget Amendment #6 (9-0)

Street Committee

The committee is discussing a formal policy to review resident requests for stop sign removals. The body is also receiving updates on traffic service requests and 2021 street maintenance projects.

• Proposed Stop Sign Removal Policy requiring a petition of 10+ households within 300-500 feet
• Estimated $700,000 contract for 2021 Concrete Repair Project in Wards 3 & 4
• Approved $1,030,000 contract with Ford Asphalt for mill & overlay in Wards 1, 2, 5, 6, & 9
• Approved $350,000 contract with Donelson Construction for microsurfacing in Wards 2, 7, & 8
• Proposed $70,000 asphalt rejuvenator project for First Capitol Dr., West Clay St., Country Club Rd., and Droste Rd.

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for various exterior changes in historic districts, including a consent agenda of 12 items, three sign permit applications, and six structure review cases. The board will also discuss the Historic Preservation Fund and approve the April 19, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Renewal of expired Certificate of Appropriateness for rear addition at 217 North Sixth Street
• Sign permits for STC Urgent Dental (1050 South Fifth Street), The Grateful Thread (221 Franklin Street), and Rootbound (215 North Main Street)
• Demolition and new garage construction at 553 Decatur Street
• New single-family house construction at 903 North Fifth Street
• Solar panel installation at 2208 North Fifth Street

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session will hear presentations and discuss three items referred by administration: a police department restructuring request, an update on water and sewer rates, and a presentation on liquor license categories and fees. No final votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Police Department request to restructure the department
• Public Works update on water and sewer rates
• Finance Department presentation on liquor license categories and fees
• Possible closed session for litigation, real estate, personnel, negotiations, or contracts

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the district's budget, funding requests, and various Main Street initiatives. The agenda includes reports from the police and CVB, updates on the bike rack committee and East Madison Pocket Park, and discussions on flowers, trash can repair, and promotional concepts.

• Budget review
• Funding requests
• East Madison Pocket Park update
• Flowers on Main Street
• Trash can repair

City Council

The St. Charles City Council approved two major contracts removed from the consent agenda: a $1,030,000 asphalt overlay project with Ford Asphalt Co., Inc., and a $1,275,000 Bridle Spur culvert replacement with Gershenson Construction Company. The council also passed several ordinances, including a budget amendment, a sidewalk obstruction special tax bill, an 11.56-acre annexation, and a cooperative agreement with the Lions Club for a farmers market. A resolution declared a police canine surplus and transferred ownership to Officer Dan Allen. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the two contracts.

• Approved $1,030,000 asphalt overlay contract with Ford Asphalt Co., Inc. (9-0, Besselman abstained)
• Approved $1,275,000 Bridle Spur culvert replacement contract with Gershenson Construction (9-0, Besselman abstained)
• Passed Ordinance 21-072 (Budget Amendment #5) unanimously
• Passed Ordinance 21-073 (sidewalk obstruction special tax bill) unanimously
• Passed Ordinance 21-074 (annexation of 11.56 acres near South River Road) unanimously
• Passed Ordinance 21-075 (Lions Club farmers market agreement) unanimously
• Passed Resolution 21-014 (police canine surplus transfer to Officer Dan Allen) unanimously
• Approved appointments to boards/commissions and certified April 6 election results unanimously

Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee

The St. Charles Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee will review the Center's 2020 audited financials and consider approving several expenditures, including a dish machine replacement and a final capital reimbursement. They will also discuss adding speed bumps and EV charging stations at the Embassy Suites, and consider a proposal to use federal American Rescue Plan funds for Center operations.

• Review of 2020 audit with motion to approve
• Request for final capital reimbursement of $40,296.84
• Dish machine replacement bid of $79,677.76 from Boelter Foodservice Design
• Discussion of speed bumps and EV charging stations at Embassy Suites parking lot
• Proposal to use American Rescue Plan funds for Convention Center operations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider site plans, conditional use permits, and text amendments. Key items include the new Orchard Farm High School campus, a multi-family building in the Streets of St. Charles, and amendments to rules on nightclubs and animal service establishments. Two previously tabled applications for 3801 Huster Road are also on the agenda.

• Site plan for new Orchard Farm High School campus at 200 Highway B (96.9 acres)
• Site plan for 5-story multi-family building with parking garage in Streets of St. Charles (2.84 acres)
• Conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 1475 Fairgrounds Road, Suite 112-113
• Text amendment on nightclubs and establishments serving liquor (TA-2021-05)
• Preliminary plat for 194-acre subdivision at Boschertown Road and Highway B

Board of Public Works

The Board will review several infrastructure projects and utility division updates. Proposed actions include authorizing construction contracts for culvert replacement and water quality projects, as well as a new service truck purchase.

• Bridle Spur Culvert Replacement Project contract with Gershenson Construction Company up to $1,275,000.00
• Spring Mill Estates Water Quality Project contract with JTL Landscaping, LLC up to $384,860.00
• Purchase of a 2022 Kenworth T-440 service truck from WKI Operations, Inc. up to $180,663.00
• Reserve at Fountainview Water Bill Appeal

Tourism Commission

The St. Charles Tourism Commission will hold its regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, presentations on the STR and Convention Center reports, a Convention and Visitors Bureau update and financial report, and reports from the Mayor and Council Liaison.

• Approval of minutes
• STR Report presentation
• Convention Center Report presentation
• Convention and Visitors Bureau update and financial report
• Mayor's Report and Council Liaison report

The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission met virtually and approved the March 25, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting included reports on short-term rentals, the convention center, finances, and updates on local businesses and events. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved March 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a liquor license for Nacho's Fresh Mex, then consider final passage of multiple ordinances including a 96.9-acre rezoning, a land exchange with Orchard Farm School District, and budget amendments. The council will also introduce new bills including an annexation and a farmers market agreement, and discuss appointments and the Ride STC transit system.

• Public hearing: Liquor license for Nacho's Fresh Mex at 740 S. Duchesne Drive
• Bill 13265: Rezone 96.9 acres at 200 Highway B from County A to City R-1C
• Bill 13270: Sell surplus land to Steve Giancola, Inc. for $95,000
• Bill 13263/13264: Music on Main and festival alcohol suspension
• Contract with Ameren Missouri for undergrounding electric lines, estimated $1,081,670.92

The St. Charles City Council passed 11 ordinances on final reading, including a rezoning of 96.9 acres at 200 Highway B to residential, a $95,000 land sale to Steve Giancola, Inc., and Budget Amendment #4. They also introduced Budget Amendment #5 and several other bills for future consideration. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Reese absent.

• Approved land exchange with Orchard Farm School District (9-0)
• Approved Music on Main agreement with Historic Downtown Business Association (9-0)
• Approved suspension of public drinking ban for 2021 festivals (9-0)
• Rezoned 96.9 acres at 200 Highway B to R-1C residential (9-0)
• Approved $95,000 sale of surplus land to Steve Giancola, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #4 (9-0)
• Approved sidewalk easement for First Missouri State Capitol project (9-0)
• Appointed Vince Ratchford as Council Liaison to Planning and Zoning Commission (9-0)

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on certificates of appropriateness for alterations to properties in historic preservation districts. The agenda includes a consent agenda with seven items, a structure review with five items, and a staff report on the Endangered Properties List. All applications require board approval before building permits can be issued.

• In-ground pool at 1606 Watson Street (C/A 2021-021)
• Retaining wall replacement at 521 South Second Street (C/A 2021-023)
• Two gas fire pits at 903 South Main Street (Magpie's Restaurant, C/A 2021-024)
• Window replacement at 725 South Benton Street (C/A 2021-026)
• New single-family house at 1101 North Fourth Street (C/A 2021-002)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting via Zoom, covering committee updates, a fair housing presentation, and approval of the 2022 budget. The meeting is open to the public.

• Fair Housing Presentation and Discussion by Kathleen Thompson, CDBG Coordinator
• 2022 Budget Approval
• Pride St. Charles Table discussion
• Safe Zone discussion
• NAMI Walks update

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session includes presentations on the American Rescue Plan, an IT risk assessment update, and the local transit system (Ride STC and The Charlie). No votes are scheduled; the agenda is informational and procedural, with a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Presentation on American Rescue Plan
• Update on IT Risk Assessment
• Presentation of St. Charles Area Transit System for Ride STC and The Charlie
• Possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two requests from property owners to park a larger recreational vehicle on their residential lot. The requests include increasing the maximum allowed RV length and decreasing the required front yard setback.

• Case No. BOA-2021-02: Request to increase maximum RV length from 32 feet to 40 feet
• Case No. BOA-2021-02: Request to decrease front yard setback from 25 feet to 5 feet at 1340 S Wheaton Drive

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for vehicle storage at 3801 Huster Road (tabled), a withdrawn drive-thru application, a sign height amendment, and a rezoning of 96.9 acres at 200 Highway B to R-1C residential. They will also vote on final passage of several ordinances, including a $573,302 wetland credit purchase and a Katy Trail relocation agreement, and introduce bills for property exchanges, festival alcohol suspensions, and land sales.

• Rezoning of 96.9 acres at 200 Highway B to R-1C Single-Family Residential (Bill 13265)
• Purchase of wetland credits from Land Learning Foundation for $573,302 (Bill 13261)
• Agreement with MODOT for Katy Trail relocation (Bill 13260)
• Sale of surplus land to Steve Giancola, Inc. for $95,000 (Bill 13270)
• Contracts for heated storage building ($933,759) and Boschert Creek stabilization ($993,820.50)

The City Council approved the appointment of Christopher Kyle to fill the vacant Ward 1 Councilmember seat, and Mayor Daniel J. Borgmeyer administered the Oath of Office. The council also passed several ordinances, including a budget amendment, a cost reimbursement agreement with MoDOT, a Katy Trail relocation concept agreement, and the purchase of wetland credits for $573,302. Three resolutions declaring police and IT equipment as surplus property were also approved.

• Approved appointment of Christopher Kyle to fill Ward 1 Councilmember vacancy
• Passed Ordinance 21-057 (Budget Amendment #3)
• Passed Ordinance 21-058 (MoDOT traffic enforcement overtime reimbursement agreement)
• Passed Ordinance 21-059 (Katy Trail relocation concept agreement with Missouri DNR)
• Passed Ordinance 21-060 (Purchase of wetland credits for $573,302)
• Passed Resolution R21-011 (Police equipment surplus disposal by recycling)
• Passed Resolution R21-012 (Police vehicle surplus disposal via GovDeals)
• Passed Resolution R21-013 (IT equipment surplus disposal via GovDeals)

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business including the police report for Main Street, a CVB report, and visitor comments. The board will also review the budget, funding requests, and updates on the Bike Rack Committee, East Madison Pocket Park, flowers on Main Street, trash can repair, and Main Street promotional concepts.

• Police report for Main Street
• Budget review
• Funding requests
• East Madison Pocket Park update
• Trash can repair

Tourism Commission

The St. Charles Tourism Commission is holding its regular virtual meeting, primarily to receive presentations on short-term rental (STR) data and a Convention Center report, along with a Convention and Visitors Bureau update and financial report. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or public hearings listed.

• STR Report presentation
• Convention Center Report presentation
• Convention and Visitors Bureau update and financial report
• Mayor's report and Council Liaison report

The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission met virtually and unanimously approved the February 25, 2021 meeting minutes. Commissioners received reports on short-term rentals, the convention center, finances, and CVB updates. Announcements included the Dog Parade, an Art Walk moved to October 16, a new Arch Apparel shirt, and the Augusta Plein Air Festival proceeding as planned. The Mayor reported on Frenchtown activity, including a planned Farmers Market move to Second Street in 2022, and final contract negotiations for Riverpointe.

• Approved the February 25, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Heard the STR report presented by Mr. Lewin.
• Heard the Convention Center report presented by Ms. Wanner.
• Heard the financial report and CVB update presented by Mr. Krankeola.
• Noted announcements: Dog Parade, Art Walk moved to Oct 16, new Arch Apparel shirt, Streets events starting in May, Augusta Plein Air Festival on as planned.
• Noted Mayor's report: Farmers Market planned move to Second Street in 2022; final contract negotiations for Riverpointe.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. unanimously.

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is reviewing construction contracts for creek stabilization and a storage building. The board will also discuss water and sanitary sewer rate study recommendations for the City Council.

• Construction contract with Fischer Grading for Boschert Creek Bank Stabilization Project (Kingshighway and Pine) not to exceed $993,820.50
• Construction contract with LCS, LLC for Heated Storage Building Project at Public Works Facility not to exceed $933,759.00
• 2020 Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer Rate Study recommendations to Council
• Authorization to vacate right-of-way for Skinner Industrial Drive
• Authorization to vacate easements for Talbridge Lot 37C

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning a 96.9-acre tract at 200 Highway B to single-family residential and review the site plan for the new Orchard Farm High School. The commission will also consider consent items including easement and right-of-way vacations, a preliminary plat for Dry Dock Marina, and a conditional use permit for vehicle storage at 3801 Huster Road that was tabled in February. A withdrawn drive-thru application and a text amendment on building-mounted sign heights are also on the agenda.

• Rezoning of 96.9 acres at 200 Highway B to R-1C Single-Family Residential for Orchard Farm High School
• Site plan for new Orchard Farm High School campus at 200 Highway B
• Preliminary plat for 7.11-acre split at 3250 N Highway 94 (Dry Dock Marina & RV Storage)
• Conditional use permit for storage of vehicles and equipment at 3801 Huster Road (tabled from Feb. 22)
• Vacation of 6,720 sq ft easement at 1084 Pierpoint Lane and right-of-way of Skinner Industrial Drive

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting via Zoom, discussing committee updates and the 2021-2022 budget. The commission will also review and approve the February 18, 2021 minutes. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review and approval of February 18, 2021 minutes
• Committee updates from Education, Social Media, Partnership & Outreach, and Administrative committees
• Discussion of 2021-2022 budget spend
• Welcome of Mayor's invited guest Judy Sharma
• Next meeting scheduled for April 15, 2021

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for Mead Hall, LLC at 405 Droste Road, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include final passage of ordinances on home occupations, on-street parking, and vacating parts of Droste Road, plus introduction of a budget amendment, a MoDOT police overtime agreement, a Katy Trail relocation concept, and a $573,302 wetland credit purchase. The consent agenda includes a $132,676 software maintenance contract and a $25,000 legal services amendment.

• Public hearing: Liquor license for Mead Hall, LLC at 405 Droste Road
• Final passage: Ordinance vacating right-of-way on Droste Road near West Clay (504 and 506 Droste Road)
• Introduction: Budget Amendment #3 (Council Bill 13258)
• Introduction: $573,302 purchase of wetland credits from Land Learning Foundation
• Consent agenda: Contract with Tyler Technologies for $132,676.19 software maintenance

The St. Charles City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including an amendment to the home occupations code section (Ordinance 21-052) by an 8-2 vote, with Councilmembers Besselman and Mitchell voting no. The council also approved resolutions declaring equipment surplus for trade-in, a resolution supporting road project applications, and ordinances vacating right-of-way portions on Droste Road. Several bills were introduced for future consideration, including a budget amendment and a wetland credit purchase.

• Approved home occupations ordinance amendment (Ordinance 21-052) (8-2)
• Approved surplus equipment trade-in resolutions for Communication Technology and Public Works (R21-008, R21-009) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting road project applications to County Road Board (R21-010) (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance dissolving Convention Center redevelopment special allocation fund (Ordinance 21-051) (unanimous)
• Approved right-of-way vacation ordinances for portions of Droste Road (Ordinances 21-053, 21-054) (unanimous)
• Approved on-street parking ordinance amendment (Ordinance 21-055) (unanimous)
• Approved land acquisition ordinance for Duchesne Hawthorn Culvert Replacement Project (Ordinance 21-056) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, reports, and minutes (unanimous)

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on Certificates of Appropriateness for changes to historic properties, including window replacements, additions, fences, and after-the-fact approvals. The board will also consider three sign permit applications and receive a staff report on parking structures in the Frenchtown Historic Commercial District. The meeting is open to the public.

• Consent agenda: 9 cases for window replacements, retaining walls, additions, and fences
• Structure reviews: 4 cases including after-the-fact approvals for a shed and front porch
• Sign permits: 3 applications for businesses including JuJu B's and Mr. Meowski's Bakery
• Staff report on parking structures in Frenchtown Historic Commercial District
• Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The meeting scheduled for March 8, 2021, was canceled. This occurred because the applicant withdrew BOA-2021-01 and no other business remained on the agenda.

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, correspondence, and reports. Key agenda items include the 1st State Capitol improvements, a police report for Main Street, and a report from the CVB representative. The board will also consider the budget, funding requests, and various Main Street projects such as bike racks, flowers, trash can repairs, and promotional concepts.

• 1st State Capitol Improvements
• Police Report for Main Street
• Budget and Funding Requests
• Update from Bike Rack Committee
• Flowers on Main Street and Repair Trash Cans on North Main

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances for final passage, including property acquisitions and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda also includes public hearings for liquor licenses and land use permits.

• Purchase of property at 8 Le Chateaux Court for up to $282,500
• Traffic signal construction agreement at Jefferson Intermediate School for up to $125,000
• Purchase of vacant lot at 100 block of Wilkerson for up to $11,000
• Purchase of 0.60 acres near South Fifth Street and South River Road for up to $7,000
• Engineering contract for South Fifth Street Reconstruction Project up to $599,475.60

The St. Charles City Council approved multiple ordinances, including the annexation of a 195-acre tract near Missouri Highway B and Boschertown Road, and the purchase of property at 8 Le Chateaux Court for up to $282,500. A new utility billing ordinance passed 6-4 despite concerns, and several other items were approved, including a traffic signal agreement and a clinic share agreement. The council also introduced bills on home occupations and right-of-way vacations.

• Approved annexation of 195-acre tract near Highway B and Boschertown Road (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 8 Le Chateaux Court for up to $282,500 (9-1)
• Approved utility billing ordinance Section 700.175 (6-4)
• Approved traffic signal agreement with school district up to $125,000 (unanimous)
• Approved clinic share agreement with school district (unanimous)
• Approved medical services agreement with CareHere Management (unanimous)
• Approved surplus declarations for IT and Parks equipment (unanimous)
• Approved motorcycle safety program agreement (unanimous)

Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee

The St. Charles Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee will discuss the final payoff of the Certificates of Participation Series 2003/2012 bonds and the convention center's operations after the payoff. The meeting may also go into closed session for legal, bid, and confidential records discussions.

• Final payoff of Certificates of Participation Series 2003/2012 bonds
• Convention Center operations after bond payoff
• Possible closed session under RSMo. §610.021 for legal, bid, and confidential records

Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee

The St. Charles Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the final payoff of the Certificates of Participation Series 2003/2012 bonds and the convention center's operations after that payoff. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for legal, bid, and protected records discussions. This is a special meeting with a regular meeting scheduled for April 5, 2021.

• Final payoff of Certificates of Participation Series 2003/2012 bonds
• Discussion of convention center operations after bond payoff
• Possible closed session under RSMo. §610.021 for legal actions, sealed bids, and protected records
• Next regular meeting set for April 5, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at the Convention Center Board Room

Tourism Commission

The St. Charles Tourism Commission will hold its regular virtual meeting via Zoom, with public attendance permitted. The agenda includes approval of minutes, presentations on the STR (short-term rental) report and Convention Center report, a Convention and Visitors Bureau update and financial report, public announcements, and reports from the Mayor and Council Liaison. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine updates and reports.

• STR Report presentation
• Convention Center Report presentation
• Convention and Visitors Bureau update and financial report
• Mayor's report and Council Liaison report

The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission met virtually and approved the January 25, 2021 meeting minutes and the financial report, both unanimously. They also heard reports on tourism performance, convention center activity, and upcoming events, including Music on Main and Main Street in Bloom.

• Approved the January 25, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Accepted the financial report unanimously.
• Heard the STR report on tourism performance.
• Heard the Convention Center report.
• Heard updates on Missouri Tourism MMG Grant Awards and upcoming Foundry Art Centre events.
• Noted positive sales movement for youth sports.
• Heard announcements about Music on Main, Main Street in Bloom, and other community events.
• Adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

City Council

The City Council held a special work session to review ideas and strategies for class and compensation studies. The Director of Human Resources presented a two-phase plan to address salary compression issues and improve recruitment. The agenda included a potential closed session for legal actions, real estate, or employee negotiations, but no specific votes or decisions were recorded in the document.

• Presentation on 2021 compensation recommendations including a 2% adjustment for non-union positions
• Discussion of Phase II options: annual CPI adjustments vs. 3-year rotating class studies
• Reference to 2016 McGrath Group study alterations that reduced salary ranges from 40% to 30%
• Mention of 2019 management compensation study with an initial implementation cost of approximately $15,000
• Closed session provisions listed for legal actions, real estate, employee discipline, and contract negotiations

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is reviewing several infrastructure projects and equipment purchases. This includes authorizations for engineering services and the acquisition of a utility truck.

• Engineering Services Contract with Lochmueller Group for South Fifth Street Reconstruction not to exceed $700,000.00
• Engineering Services Contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for Riverside Sanitary Trunkmain Replacement not to exceed $425,500.00
• Purchase of one 2022 Ford F550 utility truck from Altec Industries, Inc. not to exceed $120,270.00
• Authority to acquire for Duchesne Drive & Hawthorn Avenue Culvert Replacements Project
• Right of Way Vacation for Droste Road

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, public hearings for conditional use permits, site plan applications, and text amendments. The agenda includes a right-of-way vacation, several site plans for additions and storage uses, and two text amendments to the city code. The meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Chambers.

• Right-of-way vacation for Droste Road (Ward 9)
• Site plan for Napoli III outdoor dining addition at 1450 Beale Street (Ward 3)
• Conditional use and site plan for portable building sales at 3735 and 3757 Harry S Truman Boulevard (Ward 6)
• Conditional use and site plan for storage of vehicles and equipment at 3801 Huster Road (Ward 8)
• Text amendments to Chapter 400, including Home Occupations and Frenchtown Great Streets Plan (TA-2021-02)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting via Zoom, focusing on finalizing 2021 goals for its four committees and receiving updates on their activities. The commission will also review the first annual report and discuss Safe Zone training. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and comments from the mayor.

• Finalize 2021 goals for Education, Social Media & Marketing, Partnership & Community Outreach, and Administrative committees
• Review first annual report and Safe Zone training discussion
• Budget report: $2,000 total, with $79.80 spent on award plaque, leaving $1,920.20
• Proposed 'Respect, Harmony & Understanding Week' events April 19-23, 2021
• Education committee to finalize recommendation letter for quarterly DEI workshops

Street Committee

The committee will review monthly status updates on traffic service requests and discuss potential traffic calming measures for Elm Street in Ward 7. The meeting also includes discussion regarding construction maintenance options for a culvert replacement at Duchesne Drive and Hawthorn Avenue.

• Monthly Status Update on Traffic Service Requests
• Traffic Calming Measures on Elm Street (Ward 7)
• Construction Maintenance of Traffic Options for Duchesne Drive & Hawthorn Avenue Culvert Replacement (Ward 7)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session with 17 bills up for final passage and 14 bills introduced. Key items include a rezoning on Three Flags Plat 2, amendments to liquor control and tattooing regulations, and multiple property purchases and intergovernmental agreements. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items, including contracts for audit, landfill, and streetlight services.

• Bill 13230: Rezone 0.67 acres at Three Flags Plat 2 from C-2 to C-3 Highway Business
• Bill 13227: Extend Zumbehl Road CID term from 30 to 40 years
• Bill 13237: Purchase 2.28 acres near South Fifth Street and South River Road for $9,000
• Bill 13241: Purchase property at 8 Le Chateaux Court for $282,500
• Bill 13248: Annex ~195 acres near Highway B and Boschertown Road

The St. Charles City Council passed 13 ordinances on final reading, including the 2021 budget amendment, a Zumbehl Road CID term extension, and multiple infrastructure agreements. A rezoning request for a 0.67-acre tract at Three Flags Plat 2 to C-3 Highway Business District failed unanimously. The council also approved several contracts and land purchases, and introduced 14 new bills for future consideration.

• Approved REJIS law enforcement services agreement up to $49,316.24 (9-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 for FY2021 (9-0)
• Extended Zumbehl Road CID term from 30 to 40 years (9-0)
• Amended liquor control code sections (9-0)
• Approved Fountain Lakes Commerce Center Plat Nine record plat (9-0)
• Rezoning to C-3 Highway Business at Three Flags Plat 2 denied (0-9)
• Amended tattoo/body piercing regulations (7-2)
• Approved purchase of 2.28 acres near S. Fifth St. & S. River Rd. for $9,000 (9-0)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session will hear a finance department process assessment and a water and sewer rates study by HDR Engineering, along with a review of 2020 accomplishments. The council will also discuss Meals on Wheels, homeless, and senior services. A closed session is possible for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Finance Department Process Assessment Report
• Water Rates and Sewer Rates Study by HDR Engineering
• 2020 Accomplishments review
• Discussion on Meals on Wheels, homeless, and senior services
• Possible closed session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and contracts

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on February 8, 2021, to consider a consent agenda of eight Certificate of Appropriateness applications for property alterations, including porch columns, a rear deck, window replacements, a retaining wall, a fence, a patio, and a ramp. The board will also review a request to demolish an accessory structure and replace roofing at 300 Water Street, and discuss a sign permit application. Staff will lead a discussion on compiling a list of endangered historic properties, as requested by the Mayor.

• Consent agenda: 8 Certificate of Appropriateness requests, including after-the-fact approvals for porch columns at 556 Morgan St. and a rear deck at 701 N. Benton St.
• Structure review: Demolition of an accessory structure and roof/gutter replacement at 300 Water St.
• Sign permit: One hanging and one window sign for Aesthetic Finesse at 215 N. Main St.
• Discussion: Compiling a list of endangered properties, with six candidate properties suggested by staff.
• Approval of January 11, 2021, meeting minutes.

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, correspondence, and reports from police and the CVB. The board will also consider the budget, funding requests, and updates on various Main Street initiatives such as bike racks, flowers, a walking tour app, trash can repairs, and promotional concepts.

• Police report for Main Street
• Budget review
• Funding requests
• Update from Bike Rack Committee
• Repair trash cans on North Main

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on a liquor license, a rezoning, and several conditional use permits, then vote on multiple ordinances including budget amendments, a sales tax holiday opt-in, and a land purchase. The agenda also includes resolutions and bills for introduction covering police services, road projects, and zoning changes.

• Liquor license for Wineology at 3767 New Town Boulevard
• Rezone 0.67 acres at Three Flags Plat 2 from C-2 to C-3
• Conditional use permits for car wash at 1850 Zumbehl Road, outdoor storage at Elm Point Industrial Park, and motor vehicle sales at 2531 W Clay Street
• Budget Amendment #2 (Council Bill 13226)
• Purchase of 2.28 acres near South Fifth Street and South River Road for $9,000

The City Council passed Bill 13221, amending the Villages of Provence preliminary development plan to allow 32 single-family detached homes instead of 180 multi-family units on 8.26 acres. The council also passed ordinances amending shipping container regulations, adopting design guidelines for shipping containers in the Frenchtown Preservation District, and approving Budget Amendment #1. Several other bills were introduced for future consideration, including a rezoning request and a liquor control ordinance.

• Approved Bill 13221: 32 single-family homes replacing 180 multi-family units at Villages of Provence (10-0)
• Approved Bill 13174: amended shipping container code sections (8-2, Besselman and Mitchell opposed)
• Approved Bill 13220: design guidelines for shipping containers in Frenchtown Preservation District (9-1, Besselman opposed)
• Approved Bill 13222: Budget Amendment #1 for FY2021 (9-1, Besselman opposed)
• Approved Bill 13223: repealed Cemetery Advisory Board section (10-0)
• Approved Bill 13224: opted into state 'Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday' (10-0)
• Approved appointments to Liquor License Appeal Board and Liquor Commission (9-0-1 and 10-0)
• Withdrew Bill 13208: liquor control ordinance with 30% food sales requirement in Historic Downtown

Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee

The St. Charles Convention Center Oversight Subcommittee will hear reports on the Embassy Suites, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and convention center operations, and will review a cash flow forecast for 2020-2021. Members will vote on approving minutes and a $31,530.99 reimbursement to Spectra for capital replacements. A closed session may be held to discuss legal matters and sealed bids.

• Reimbursement request of $31,530.99 to Spectra for 2020 capital replacements
• CARES Act reimbursement update
• SCCC cash flow forecast for 2020 and 2021
• Convention center event cancellations report
• Closed session possible for legal and contract discussions

Tourism Commission

The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission met virtually and unanimously approved the December 10, 2020 meeting minutes and the financial report. The CVB director reported that the gap between 2020 revenue and expenditures was closed with less funds than originally thought. The commission also heard updates on the Foundry's new director and upcoming exhibitions, as well as announcements about local events and city initiatives.

• Approved December 10, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board will review engineering capital improvement projects and waterworks rate recommendations. Items include storm sewer contracts, street improvements, and a lime purchase for public works.

• Perry Street Storm Sewers Project contract with Pace Construction up to $2,565,550.00
• Change Order No. 2 for Thrush – Mayer/Treadway Stormwater Improvements up to $59,861.32
• Acceptance of sewers, water mains, streets, and sidewalks for The Villages At Sandfort Farms Plats 1, 2, and 3
• Mississippi Lime Company contract for Standard Hydrated Lime up to $480,000.00
• 2020 Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer Rate Study presentation

Board of Public Works

The Board will review engineering capital improvement projects and waterworks rate recommendations. Discussion includes storm sewer construction, street improvements, and a lime purchase contract.

• Perry Street Storm Sewers Project contract with Pace Construction up to $2,565,550.00
• Change Order No. 2 for Thrush – Mayer/Treadway Stormwater Improvements up to $59,861.32
• The Villages At Sandfort Farms Plats 1, 2, and 3 infrastructure acceptance
• Mississippi Lime Company contract for Standard Hydrated Lime up to $480,000.00
• Boschert Creek Stabilization Project at Le Chateaux Court alternatives

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and site plan reviews on several development proposals, including a car wash, outdoor storage, a motor vehicle sales lot, a large office/warehouse, and a time extension for Lindenwood student housing. They will also consider a text amendment on body art regulations and elect officers for 2021.

• Time extension for 36-unit student housing at Karen and Patma Street (SP-2020-04)
• Rezone 0.67-acre at Three Flags Plat 2 from C-2 to C-3 (Z-2020-15)
• Conditional use and site plan for 5,515 sq ft car wash at 1850 Zumbehl Road (CU-2020-16, SP-2020-18)
• Conditional use and site plan for outdoor storage at Elm Point Industrial Park (CU-2021-01, SP-2020-18)
• Text amendment on tattooing, body piercing, branding, and permanent cosmetics (TA-2021-01)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting via Zoom, reviewing December minutes and receiving updates from the mayor, chair, and city liaison. The main business is developing the 2021 plan, including selecting focus topics from a survey (homelessness, mental health, fair housing, LGBTQ+, racial equity, etc.) and assigning commissioners to subcommittees. The commission will also hear reports from the Education and Social Media committees and discuss religious holiday recognition.

• Review and approval of December 17, 2020 minutes
• 2021 Plan: subcommittee assignments and focus topic selection
• Update on Planning & Zoning Ordinance changes
• Social Media report: Facebook likes increased 3% to 244
• Religious holiday recognition discussion

Street Committee

The Street Committee is reviewing traffic service requests and discussing traffic calming measures on Elm Street. The body is also evaluating a tractor trailer traffic study on N. Duchesne and a proposed no-parking ordinance for Beacon Hill.

• Discussion of no-parking ordinance for Beacon Hill
• Tractor trailer traffic study on N. Duchesne (staff recommends no action)
• Traffic calming eligibility for Elm Street between Hardin Middle School and Kingshighway
• Proposed $21,000 to $30,000 for 6 curb ramps at 2nd and Lawrence
• Proposed $20,000 for two speed tables on Bogey Estates Dr

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a $20,000,000 general obligation bond for public safety infrastructure and various street improvements. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a development change in the Villages of Provence and several utility-related contracts.

• Proposed $20,000,000 general obligation bond for public safety facilities
• Development change for 32 single-family homes in Villages of Provence
• $800,000 intergovernmental agreement for Hawks Nest Drive project
• Contract with J. Oros Environmental, Inc. for $400,000 for lime disposal
• Contract with Core & Main, LP for $225,000 for water supplies

The council approved an ordinance calling a general obligation bond election for up to $20 million for public safety facilities, and passed several other ordinances including intergovernmental agreements for road projects. A motion to extend the Bird Scooter contract failed in a tie vote. The council also introduced bills on shipping containers and the Villages of Provence development.

• Approved ordinance calling $20M GO bond election for public safety facilities (unanimous)
• Approved $800K intergovernmental agreement for Hawks Nest Drive project (unanimous)
• Approved $125K intergovernmental agreement for Zumbehl Road/Ipswich Lane intersection (unanimous)
• Approved $120K intergovernmental agreement for Droste Road Extension study (8-2, Besselman and Flandermeyer opposed)
• Approved short-term rental ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved multi-way stop sign at Third and Bayard streets (unanimous)
• Approved parking restrictions on Adams Street, Graystone Drive, and Foxglove Drive (unanimous)
• Failed to extend Bird Scooter contract through August 31, 2021 (5-5 tie)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to consider Bill 13205, which authorizes a lease purchase transaction to prepay outstanding refunding certificates of participation from 2010. The meeting includes roll call, invocation, and public comments with a 3-minute limit per speaker.

• Bill 13205: lease purchase transaction to prepay Series 2010 refunding certificates
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person per topic
• Special session called by Councilmembers Ratchford, Reese, Besselman, Ohmes, and Mitchell

City Council

The City Council work session includes presentations and updates on a potential employee health clinic partnership with the school district, MoDOT's I-70 design-build project, an April election for a no-tax-increase GO bond for police, fire, and courts facilities, and a discussion of Bird scooters. A request for funding from council directives is also on the agenda. The meeting is a work session, so items are for discussion rather than final action.

• Presentation on partnership with St. Charles School District for employee health clinic
• MoDOT design-build project on I-70 between Cave Springs and Fairgrounds Road/Convention Center Blvd
• Update on April 6, 2021 ballot measure for GO bond (no tax increase) for police, fire, and courts facilities
• Discussion of Bird scooter program
• Request for funding from Council Directives

The City Council held a special meeting and passed Bill 13205, authorizing a lease purchase transaction to prepay outstanding refunding certificates of participation from 2010. The ordinance was approved unanimously by all 10 council members present and signed by the mayor as Ordinance 21-006. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Bill 13205 authorizing lease purchase to prepay 2010 refunding certificates (10-0)

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to properties in historic districts. Items include replacing a wood fence with vinyl, installing solar panels, after-the-fact approval for a deck, and constructing a new single-family house. Staff recommends approval for all items.

• 331 Clark Street: replace wood privacy fence with 6' vinyl fence (Case C/A 2020-071(EC))
• 1920 North Second Street: install solar panels on rear roofs (Case C/A 2020-070(EC))
• 407 North Seventh Street: after-the-fact approval for rear deck (Case C/A 2020-069(EC))
• 927 Tompkins Street: construct new single-family house (Case C/A 2019-031(SP))

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approving minutes, receiving a police report for Main Street, and hearing from the CVB representative. The board will also review the budget, consider funding requests, and get updates on various Main Street initiatives such as the bike rack committee, flowers, walking tour app, trash can repairs, and promotional concepts.

• Police report for Main Street
• Budget review
• Funding requests
• Update from Bike Rack Committee
• Repair trash cans on North Main

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning and land-use items, including a proposal to replace 180 multi-family units with 32 single-family homes in the Villages of Provence subdivision. The council will also vote on final passage of ordinances, including a $7 million intergovernmental agreement for the Riverpointe project and a contract for online payment software. Introductions include a $20 million general obligation bond election for public safety facilities and several transportation funding agreements.

• Public hearing: PDA-2020-03 to amend Villages of Provence plan to allow 32 single-family homes instead of 180 multi-family units on 8.26 acres
• Final passage: Bill 13206 authorizing $7,000,000 for Riverpointe Development Project from county transportation sales tax
• Introduction: Bill 13219 calling a bond election for up to $20,000,000 for public safety facilities
• Introduction: Bill 13208 requiring 30% food sales in Historic Downtown District for liquor control
• Introduction: Bills 13212-13214 for transportation projects (Zumbehl/Ipswich $125,000, Hawks Nest $800,000, Droste Road study $120,000)

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider four requests regarding a freestanding identification sign at 2757 Plaza Way. The applicant seeks to increase the sign's height, total area, and number of information items while decreasing the required size of individual tenant panels. A separate request for 305 N Main Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Sign variance: Increase freestanding sign area from 24 to 57 square feet at 2757 Plaza Way
• Sign variance: Increase maximum sign height from 6 to 8 feet at 2757 Plaza Way
• Sign variance: Increase number of information items on sign from 8 to 20 at 2757 Plaza Way
• Sign variance: Decrease minimum tenant panel size from 8 to 1.7 square feet at 2757 Plaza Way
• Withdrawn application: Parking and lot coverage requests for 305 N Main Street