St. Charles public meetings in 2022

Street Committee

The Street Committee will receive monthly updates on traffic service requests and 2022 street maintenance projects, then discuss several proposed traffic control changes, mostly in Ward 8. These include converting intersections to three-way or four-way stops, adjusting parking regulations, and adding a mountable island to deter semi-trucks. The committee will also consider adding no-parking signs on Scherer Parkway in Ward 4.

• Discuss three-way stop at Canal Street and Marais Temps Clair Drive (Ward 8)
• Discuss changing no-parking ordinance on Canal Street from New Town Boulevard to Meeker Street (Ward 8)
• Discuss four-way stop at Granger Boulevard and New Town Lake Drive (Ward 8)
• Discuss mountable island at Hempstead Street and New Town Drive, and curb radius change at Hempstead and Arpent Street (Ward 8)
• Discuss no-parking signs on Scherer Parkway east of Ford Lane (Ward 4)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing on 20 conditional use permit applications, including one for a tattoo establishment and many for short-term rentals in residential and historic districts. Several items are tabled to a later meeting, and one application is to be withdrawn. The council will also vote on consent agenda contracts, resolutions, and ordinances.

• Conditional use permit for tattoo establishment at 1360 S. 5th Street (CU-2022-74)
• 19 short-term rental conditional use permits across various residential and historic districts
• Contract with Harris, Dowell, Fisher & Harris for legal services up to $100,000
• Renewal contract with WEX Bank for fuel card services at $822,938
• Contract with SAK Construction for Riverside Sanitary Trunkmain Rehabilitation up to $1,547,513

The Council approved a labor agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 757 and updated several city fee schedules. A rezoning request for 1360 South 5th Street and a contract for the Droste Road Extension Study were both defeated. The Council also approved a student clinical site agreement for EMT and paramedic students.

• Approved labor agreement with IAFF Local 757 through Dec 31, 2027
• Approved $822,938 WEX Bank fuel card renewal
• Approved $129,400 BerryDunn ERP consulting contract
• Denied $149,982 Lochmueller Group Droste Road Extension Study (5-3)
• Denied rezoning of 1360 South 5th Street to C-3 Highway Business District (1-7)
• Approved rezoning of 3733 Veterans Memorial Parkway to C-2 General Business District
• Approved updates to police services, engineering, and finance department fees
• Approved Resolution R22-024 supporting the St. Charles County Gateway Bike Plan

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several conditional use permits, site plans, and a preliminary plat. Key items include a proposed 9,000-square-foot addition to Null Elementary School, a new office/retail building with drive-thru, and numerous short-term rental applications. The commission will also elect officers for 2023 and receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan Review.

• Site plan for 9,000 sq ft addition and 11 new parking spaces at Null Elementary, 435 Yale Blvd
• Preliminary plat for 2-lot subdivision in I-2/WHP district near Fountain Lakes Blvd and New Town Blvd
• Conditional use for drive-thru at new building in I-2/WHP district (tabled from Nov. 21)
• Conditional use for liquor sales at 3800-3830 Charbonneau Dr and 3442-3448 Harry S Truman Blvd
• Multiple short-term rental conditional use permits, including 556 Morgan St, 723 N 7th St, 1 Gary Ct, and others

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a work session to discuss three items: a new GIS Traveler Information Map for snow operations, the addition of a Risk Management/Safety Manager position, and an update on City Hall renovations. No formal votes are scheduled; these are informational presentations and discussions.

• New GIS Traveler Information Map for snow operations, modeled after MoDOT's system, to show road conditions and plow locations
• Discussion of adding a Risk Management/Safety Manager position (Pay Grade 63) reporting to the City Administrator
• City Hall renovations update: $200,000 total budget, construction began Oct 31, 2022, substantial completion Jan 20, 2023
• Property tax rate comparison presented: 2022 total rate 0.8312 per $100 assessed valuation

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will meet to approve minutes from September, discuss 2023 Hot Summer Nights sponsorships, and consider other event ideas. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available upon request.

• Approval of September minutes
• 2023 Hot Summer Nights sponsorships
• Other event ideas/topics for discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for January 9 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 operating budget, the 2023-2028 capital improvement plan, and a large number of conditional use permits, including many for short-term rentals. The council will also vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting updated building codes and approving contracts. Several items are requested to be tabled.

• Public hearing on 2023 operating budget (Council Bill 13592)
• Public hearing on 2023-2028 capital improvement plan (Resolution 10.A.)
• Rezoning of 1360 S 5th Street from C-2 to C-3 (Council Bill 13599)
• Contract with Aspire Construction Services for Police Department renovations: $6,264,180
• Adoption of 2021 International Building Codes (Bill 13548)

The City Council approved the 2023 operating budget and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The council also passed several ordinances updating building codes, municipal fees, and land acquisitions for water projects.

• Approved 2023 operating budget (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (8-1)
• Approved $6,264,180 contract for Police Department Addition & Renovations Phase II
• Approved adoption of 2021 International Building and Residential Codes (Unanimous)
• Approved $40,546 grant for St. Charles Transit System operation (Unanimous)
• Authorized land acquisition for Riverside Trunk Main Replacement Project (Unanimous)
• Authorized land acquisition for Restore Water Treatment Project (Unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Convention & Visitors Commission, Public Works Advisory Board, Senior Citizen Advisory Commission, and Library Board

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Monday, December 5, 2022, has been canceled because there are no agenda items to consider. The notice directs questions to the Community Development Department.

• Meeting canceled for lack of agenda items

Board of Public Works

The Public Works Advisory Board will vote on a $136,496 supplemental agreement for the Potable Water Supply Wellfield Project, accept new infrastructure for two subdivisions, and authorize property acquisition for three capital projects. The board will also approve minutes and a quarterly meeting schedule.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with 212 Environmental Consulting, LLC for $136,496 (total $404,356) for the Potable Water Supply Wellfield Project
• Acceptance of sanitary sewers, water mains, streets, and street lights for Charlestowne Landing Plats 2, 5, 6, 9, 10
• Acceptance of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, streets, and street lights for Charlestowne Meadows
• Authorization to acquire right-of-way and easements for South 5th Street Reconstruction, Restore Water Treatment, and Riverside Sanitary Trunkmain Replacement Phase 3
• Quarterly reports on Water Division, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and Sanitary System operations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on 18 applications for new short-term rentals (STRs) in residential districts, many in historic preservation districts. One application (CU-2022-84) is requested to be tabled to the December 19 meeting. The commission will make recommendations on each case.

• 18 conditional use permit applications for new short-term rentals
• Locations include 5 Paula Drive, 219-221 Tompkins St, 221 N Benton Ave, 406 Morgan St, 414 Tower Grove Pl, 552 Clark St, 602 Jackson St, 708 N 4th St, 973 N Kingshighway St, 1015 N 5th St, 710 Clark St, 714 N 4th St, 723 N 7th St, 835 McDonough St, 906 S 4th St, 918 N 4th St, 1400 N 3rd St, 1512A & B Randolph St
• Case CU-2022-84 (708 N 4th St) requested to be tabled to Dec 19 meeting
• Staff report for CU-2022-77 (5 Paula Drive) recommends denial due to proximity to another STR and non-compliance with 500-foot buffer
• Applications are under a moratorium allowing owners who owned property before Aug 1, 2022 to apply despite buffer requirement

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning, several conditional use permits, and numerous short-term rental applications. Two items (CU-2022-75 and CU-2022-76) have been requested to be tabled to the December 19 meeting. The agenda also includes a site plan for a commercial building alteration and routine administrative items.

• Rezoning of 1360 S 5th St from C-2 to C-3 (2.61 acres)
• Conditional use for drive-thru at Fountain Lakes Blvd and New Town Blvd (tabled)
• Conditional use for liquor sales at 3800-3830 Charbonneau Dr (tabled)
• Site plan for commercial building at 1550 Country Club Plaza Dr
• Multiple short-term rental conditional use permits (e.g., 10 Wagonspring Ct, 223A & B Tompkins St)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting, with old business items tabled and new business including a presentation from the Find the Light Foundation, discussion of the Helping Hands for the Holidays event, and officer nominations and elections. The meeting is open to the public.

• Presentation by Find the Light Foundation (15 min)
• Helping Hands for the Holidays event discussion
• Officer nominations and elections
• December meeting scheduling
• Old business items tabled: HRC ordinance changes, policies/procedures, MEI Index

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is considering three contract actions: a $164,889 purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks for the Police Department, a $230,000 renewal with Champ Landfill for sludge disposal, and a $240,000 amendment to legal services for Elm Point Wellfield litigation. All items are on the consent agenda.

• Purchase of 33 Panasonic FZ-55 Toughbooks and docking stations for Police Department, $164,889
• Renewal contract with Champ Landfill, LLC for landfill services, $230,000
• Amendment to contract with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP for Elm Point Wellfield litigation, $240,000 (total $276,000)

The City Council approved a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022 and a contract for police department laptops. They also authorized a task force agreement with the DEA and abdicated authority to impose certain special assessments.

• Approved $164,889 contract with CDW Government LLC for Police Department Toughbooks
• Approved $230,000 renewal contract with Champ Landfill LLC for sanitary sewer operations
• Approved $240,000 contract amendment with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP
• Passed Resolution R22-021 abdicating authority to impose special assessments on certain real property
• Passed Ordinance 22-150 (Budget Amendment #15) for fiscal year 2022
• Passed Ordinance 22-151 authorizing a task force agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and DEA
• Passed Ordinance 22-152 regarding pedestrians' rights and duties along roadways
• Appointed Michael Flandermeyer and Mike Klinghammer as delegates to the National League of Cities meeting

Street Committee

The St. Charles Street Committee is meeting to receive monthly updates on traffic service requests and 2022 street maintenance projects, and to discuss two items: a resolution supporting the St. Charles County Gateway Bike Plan and an ordinance to add 'No Truck Traffic' signs on Hempstead Street. The agenda includes no final votes; these are discussion items.

• Resolution of support for St. Charles County Gateway Bike Plan (Ward 8)
• Ordinance to add 'No Truck Traffic' signs on Hempstead Street at New Town Drive and Arpent Street (Ward 8)
• 2022 Concrete Repair Project contract with Amcon Municipal Concrete: $1,770,000
• 2022 Asphalt Mill & Overlay Project with E. Meier Contracting: $1,255,891
• Traffic service requests include stop sign requests at Saddleridge/Silvertrail and speeding concerns at Island Harbor/Sublette

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed contract with Medaware Solutions to implement a Community Paramedic Program (Mobile Integrated Health) through the Fire Department. The program would provide in-home visits to high-frequency healthcare users identified by Anthem insurance, with the city receiving $150 for initial assessments and $90 for follow-up visits. The council will also hear presentations on recruitment and retention recommendations and the development of the National Steamboat America Museum, and may enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract matters.

• Contract with Medaware Solutions for Community Paramedic Program; $150 initial visit, $90 follow-up, $30 telemedicine, $70 monthly monitoring
• Presentation on National Steamboat America Museum development
• Presentation from Retention and Recruitment Committee on recommended actions
• Closed session possible for litigation, real estate, personnel, or contract negotiations

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first seeks to reduce the required front yard setback for a detached garage at 1201 N 4th Street from 25 feet to 3.8 feet. The second seeks to increase the maximum wall-mounted sign area for a business at 1560 Veterans Memorial Parkway from 48 to 127 square feet.

• Variance to reduce front yard setback for accessory structure at 1201 N 4th Street from 25 to 3.8 feet (Case BOA-2022-19)
• Variance to increase wall-mounted sign area at 1560 Veterans Memorial Parkway from 48 to 127 square feet (Case BOA-2022-20)
• Property at 1201 N 4th Street is in Frenchtown Preservation District, zoned R-1E/FPD
• Property at 1560 Veterans Memorial Parkway is zoned C-3 Highway Business District
• Staff recommends approval for both requests

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on conditional use permits and liquor licenses for two businesses, and will vote on several bills including a local use tax for voter approval, budget amendments, and a code adoption. The consent agenda includes major contracts for a new fire house, road projects, and employee benefits. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Contract with Lawlor Corp for new Fire House #2, up to $4,633,700
• Contract with Millstone Weber for Zumbehl Road Culvert Replacement, up to $5,623,078
• Bill 13577: local use tax to be placed on April 2023 ballot
• Public hearings for liquor permits at 2234 N Third St and 221 N Main St
• Supplemental agreement for Potable Water Supply Wellfield, $136,496

The Council approved several high-value infrastructure and insurance contracts via a consent agenda. They also passed an ordinance to put a local use tax proposal on the April 4, 2023 ballot and approved a budget amendment. A proposed one-way traffic designation on West Clark Street was withdrawn.

• Approved contract for New Fire House #2 not to exceed $4,633,700.00
• Approved Zumbehl Road Culvert Replacement Project not to exceed $5,623,078.00
• Approved local use tax proposal for April 4, 2023 election (Bill 13577)
• Approved Budget Amendment #14 (Bill 13576)
• Approved adoption of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Saint Charles (Bill 13578)
• Approved $1,083,193.50 supplemental agreement with MO Highways and Transportation Commission (Bill 13580)
• Withdrew Bill 13571 regarding one-way traffic on West Clark Street
• Appointed Kory Goodson and Larry Perney to Riverpointe CID boards

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for several short-term rentals, two storage facility site plans, and a liquor/outdoor music request. The agenda includes consent items for site plan approvals and a public hearing for a conditional use permit to add tasting/sampling to an existing liquor retail use. The meeting will also set the 2023 meeting dates.

• Site plan for 2.93-acre storage addition at Elm Point Industrial Park (SP-2022-25)
• Site plan for 40,000 sq ft self-storage at Cave Spring Business Park (SP-2022-26)
• Conditional use for tasting/sampling at 2234 N 3rd St (CU-2022-27)
• Conditional use for liquor sales and outdoor music at 221 N Main St (CU-2022-35)
• Multiple short-term rental renewals and new permits in historic districts

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 20, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes old business items such as possible ordinance changes, policies and procedures, a Lions Club donation, and the Person of the Year award, all of which were previously tabled or are ongoing. New business includes a presentation on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, the 2022 Community Services Summit, and budget items purchased. Several items are tabled with no update, and the meeting is largely procedural.

• Discussion of possible HRC ordinance changes to reflect Mayor's vision (tabled, no update)
• St. Charles Lions Club donation transfer update
• CDBG presentation by Kathleen Thompson
• 2022 Community Services Summit preparation (Oct 25 at Calvary Church)
• Budget items purchased: magnet calendars, prize wheel, tent, bags; $75.12 remaining of $2,000 budget

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session with a public hearing on a liquor license application for Casa Mia Mexican Kitchen. The council will also consider final passage of several ordinances, including one to place a local use tax on the April 2023 ballot, and introduce a supplemental agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for up to $1,083,193.50. The agenda includes numerous consent items, such as receiving proposed 2023 budgets from multiple Community Improvement Districts.

• Public hearing on liquor license for Casa Mia Mexican Kitchen at 3245 Rue Royale Unit 1
• Bill 13577: Ordinance to impose a local use tax, to be submitted to voters on April 4, 2023
• Bill 13580: Supplemental agreement with MoDOT not to exceed $1,083,193.50
• Bill 13570: Issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for Digican Printing LLC project
• Bill 13575: Amendment to music regulations in Historic Downtown District

The council approved a $1,083,193.50 supplemental agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (introduced as Bill 13580) and passed several ordinances, including one authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Digican Printing LLC. A bill to establish one-way traffic on West Clark Street (Bill 13571) was tabled to November 1, 2022, after public comment. The council also adopted 2023 budgets for multiple community improvement districts and approved a liquor license for Casa Mia Mexican Kitchen.

• Approved $1,083,193.50 supplemental agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (introduced)
• Passed Bill 13570 authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for Digican Printing LLC (9-0)
• Tabled Bill 13571 (one-way traffic on West Clark Street) to November 1, 2022 (9-0)
• Passed Bill 13572 vacating a 10-foot easement at Friedens and Fairgrounds roads (9-0)
• Passed Bill 13573 approving record plat for Trinity Center Plat Two (9-0)
• Passed Bill 13575 amending music regulations in Historic Downtown District (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, and 2023 CID budgets (9-0)
• Approved liquor license for Casa Mia Mexican Kitchen at 3245 Rue Royale Unit 1

Street Committee

The Street Committee is discussing several traffic-related items, including a proposed no-parking zone on Bentwater Place, a possible one-way conversion of Hempstead Street, and recommendations for electric vehicle charging stations. They will also receive monthly updates on traffic service requests and street maintenance projects.

• No-parking zone on Bentwater Place (Ward 8)
• One-way conversion of Hempstead Street between New Town Drive and Arpent Street (Ward 8)
• EV charging station options for three new parking lots (Frenchtown and under I-70)
• 2022 street maintenance contracts: $1,770,000 concrete repair, $1,255,891 asphalt mill & overlay
• Traffic service requests include deaf child sign request at 922 S 3rd Street

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review 15 requests for Certificates of Appropriateness, covering decks, windows, fences, siding, ramps, and other exterior changes in the city's historic preservation districts. The board will also consider one sign permit application and approve the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting. All items are for discussion and decision; no public hearings are listed.

• New rear deck at 824 Lindenwood Avenue (Case C/A 2022-056)
• New windows at 912 N 2nd Street (Case C/A 2022-057)
• New egress ramp at 2019 N 3rd Street for Patterson Schools childcare center (Case C/A 2022-062)
• New 7-foot wood fence at 1140 Lindenwood Avenue (Case C/A 2022-063)
• New hanging sign for Frenchtown Studios at 1101 N 2nd Street (Permit 2022-5622)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2023 operating budget, user fees, and special event fees. 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.

• 2023 Operating Budget presentation and discussion
• User fees review and discussion
• Special event fees discussion
• Possible closed session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests for a covered barbeque structure at 1501 N 3rd Street, which was built without a permit. The board will also consider a request to increase the maximum freestanding sign area at 10 Hawks Nest Plaza and approve 2023 meeting dates. The first item was tabled from the September meeting.

• Variance to reduce front yard setback for accessory structure from 25 ft to 2 ft at 1501 N 3rd St (BOA-2022-17)
• Variance to reduce setback from main building from 10 ft to 6 ft at 1501 N 3rd St (BOA-2022-17)
• Request to increase freestanding sign area from 150 to 190 sq ft at 10 Hawks Nest Plaza (BOA-2022-18)
• Approval of 2023 meeting dates and deadlines

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the district's budget, funding requests, and various Main Street matters. The agenda includes reports from the police and CVB representative, as well as items like the Main Street America PEP Grant Program, flowers on Main Street, trash can repair, and the Great Rivers Greenway Trail. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Police report for Main Street
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program
• Flowers on Main Street
• Trash can repair
• Great Rivers Greenway Trail

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on multiple conditional use permits, mostly renewals for short-term rentals and new liquor licenses, and consider a resolution to temporarily suspend the 500-foot buffer requirement for short-term rentals in residential districts. The council will also introduce ordinances on bonds, traffic, easements, and downtown music rules.

• Resolution for 30-day moratorium on enforcement of 500-foot buffer for short-term rentals
• Public hearings on 7 short-term rental renewals (e.g., 115 N 9th St, 320 Pike St, 416 Tompkins St)
• Public hearings on liquor sales permits for businesses like Main Street Honky Tonk and Fig & Sparrow
• Contract with NFM Buyer, LLC for asphalt mix supplies up to $130,000
• Bill 13570 authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for Digican Printing LLC project

The City Council approved a 20-day moratorium on enforcing the 500-foot buffer requirement for short-term rentals in residential districts, effective through October 24, 2022. The council also held a public hearing on renewing seven existing short-term rental conditional use permits and introduced several bills, including one to establish one-way traffic on West Clark Street. A resolution supporting the moratorium passed 8-2, with Council President Ratchford and Councilmember Besselman voting no.

• Approved Resolution R22-020: 20-day moratorium on enforcing Section 400.421(B)(2) 500-foot buffer for short-term rentals, through October 24, 2022 (8-2 vote).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, and a $130,000 asphalt supply contract with NFM Buyer, LLC.
• Introduced Bill 13570 authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Digican Printing LLC project.
• Introduced Bill 13571 establishing one-way directional traffic on West Clark Street between Lindenwood Avenue and Rose Drive.
• Introduced Bill 13572 vacating a 10-foot wide easement at Friedens Road and Fairgrounds Road.
• Introduced Bill 13573 approving the record plat for Trinity Center Plat Two subdivision.
• Introduced Bill 13575 amending music regulations in the Historic Downtown District.
• Approved rescheduling July 2023 City Council meetings to July 11, 18, and 25.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to discuss alternative property tax rebate or reduction programs. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance regarding tax rates for general and special funds for the year 2022.

• Resolution directing staff to explore alternative property tax rebate or reduction programs
• Emergency Ordinance Bill 13574 establishing tax rates and levies for 2022 general and special funds

The City Council approved the 2022 tax levy for general and special funds via emergency ordinance 22-140, and passed Resolution 22-019 directing staff to explore alternative rebate or reduction programs in lieu of voluntary property tax reduction. Both measures passed unanimously with all present members voting aye.

• Approved 2022 tax levy for general and special funds (Ordinance 22-140) — unanimous
• Passed resolution to explore alternative property tax rebate or reduction programs (Resolution 22-019) — unanimous

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a work session to discuss an asphalt art program for Second Street in Frenchtown, strategies for addressing rising construction costs and prioritizing capital improvement projects, and an economic development update. A closed session may follow for legal, real estate, personnel, and negotiation matters.

• Presentation on Asphalt Art Program for Second Street in Frenchtown
• CIP discussion on strategies to address increasing construction costs
• CIP discussion on prioritizing existing projects
• CIP discussion on alternative approaches if conditions worsen
• Possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and negotiation items

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include setting the 2022 property tax rates, authorizing a sales tax exemption for the Chicken N Pickle project, and supporting a temporary moratorium on the 500-foot buffer rule for short-term rentals. The council will also consider agreements for police training, animal shelter services, and a lease with the state highway department.

• Resolution authorizing a project exemption certificate for CNP 8 Real Estate, LLC (Chicken N Pickle) for sales tax exemption on construction materials
• Resolution supporting a moratorium on the 500-foot buffer requirement for short-term rentals in residential districts until December 30, 2022
• Ordinance setting 2022 property tax rates: General .4681, Public Park .2018, Debt Service .1613, Special Business District .28
• Ordinance authorizing an Eastern Missouri Police Academy membership agreement with St. Charles County Law Enforcement Training Center
• Ordinance authorizing a lease of the city's gravel parking lot at 2500 North Main Street to Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission

The City Council voted down the 2022 tax levy ordinance (Bill 13562) on a separate vote requested by Councilmember Denise Mitchell, with 6 members opposed. A resolution to temporarily suspend the 500-foot buffer requirement for short-term rentals in residential districts also failed. The council approved several other ordinances including a police academy agreement, animal shelter contract, and stop signs in Foxborough Estates.

• Failed tax levy ordinance for 2022 (Bill 13562) 6-3
• Failed moratorium on short-term rental buffer enforcement (Resolution) 5-4
• Approved police academy membership agreement (Bill 13563) 9-0
• Approved animal shelter cooperative agreement amendment (Bill 13564) 9-0
• Approved New Town Merz NID assessment correction (Bill 13565) 9-0
• Approved lease with MoDOT for parking lot at wastewater plant (Bill 13566) 9-0
• Approved stop signs in Foxborough Estates (Bill 13567) 9-0
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for online records access (Bill 13568) 9-0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on 15 conditional use permit applications, mostly renewals for short-term rentals and new liquor sales or outdoor music permits. They will also consider a site plan for a 5,400-square-foot addition to the police station and an easement vacation. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and consent agenda items.

• Site plan for 5,400 sq ft police station addition at 1781 Zumbehl Road
• Easement vacation at Montclair (Plat Book 40, Pages 237-243)
• 7 short-term rental renewals in historic districts (e.g., 115 N 9th St, 320 Pike St, 416 Tompkins St, 803 Jefferson St, 911 Adams St, 1200 N 3rd St, 1506 N 5th St)
• Liquor sales permits for retail, restaurant, and banquet uses (e.g., 300 N Main St, 2234 N 3rd St, 49 Lawrence St, 1106 S Main St, 1117 S Main St)
• Outdoor music permits for downtown venues (e.g., 218 N Main St, 100 N Main St, 204 N Main St, 208 N Main St, 221 N Main St)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 tax levy ordinance, along with final passage of several bills including adopting the 2021 International Fire Code, a prisoner housing agreement, budget amendments, and various property and infrastructure items. The consent agenda includes contracts for City Hall renovations and police ammunition, and the council will also consider appointments and enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and introduction of ordinance setting 2022 tax levy (Council Bill 13562)
• Contract with A. Eilers Construction for City Hall renovations up to $125,319
• Contract with Gulf States Distributors for police ammunition up to $128,769
• Final passage of bill adopting 2021 International Fire Code (Bill 13503)
• Final passage of bill authorizing right-of-way acquisition for South Fifth Street reconstruction (Bill 13559)

The City Council passed eight bills on final reading, including adopting the 2021 International Fire Code, authorizing a prisoner housing agreement with St. Charles County, and accepting a land donation for the Boschert Greenway. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for City Hall renovations and police ammunition, and introduced several new bills. No items were removed from the consent agenda.

• Adopted 2021 International Fire Code (Ordinance 22-125) (unanimous)
• Authorized intergovernmental agreement for prisoner housing up to $5,000 (Ordinance 22-126) (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #12 for FY2022 (Ordinance 22-127) (unanimous)
• Accepted 0.09-acre land donation for Boschert Greenway (Ordinance 22-128) (unanimous)
• Vacated four drainage/utility easements near Hackmann and McClay roads (Ordinance 22-129) (unanimous)
• Authorized right-of-way acquisition for South Fifth Street Reconstruction (Ordinance 22-130) (unanimous)
• Accepted public improvements at Charlestowne Landing plats (Ordinance 22-131) (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to wastewater treatment contract with Woodard & Curran (Ordinance 22-132) (unanimous)

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on certificates of appropriateness for various exterior changes to properties in the city's historic preservation districts. The agenda includes consent items for window replacements, a French door, a fence, a new house, and a building addition, as well as sign permits and structure reviews for changes like railings, windows, siding, dormers, and painting. Staff recommendations are included for several items, but the board will make final decisions.

• Consent agenda: window replacements at 622 Clark St., 204 Perry St., 911 N. 2nd St., fence at 425 Clark St., new house at 927 Tompkins St., addition at 924-926 N. 2nd St.
• Sign permits: new hanging signs for Grandma's Cookies at 401 S. Main St. and Savor at 221 N. Main St.
• Structure reviews: railing replacement at 315 N. Main St. (tabled by applicant), external changes at 207 S. Main St., windows at 827 N. 2nd St., windows/siding at 708 N. 4th St., dormers at 915 Jefferson St., windows/balcony/deck at 1106 N. 2nd St., brick painting at 425 Clark St., campus improvements at 300 First Capitol (SSM property).
• Staff recommends approval for window replacements at 622 Clark St. and 204 Perry St.

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2022, to review minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear from guests. Key items include a DEI training presentation by Sonia Granados, a visit from the St. Charles Lions Club, and discussions on the remaining 2022 budget, possible ordinance changes, and homelessness. The meeting is open to the public.

• DEI training presentation by Sonia Granados of HRC Consultants
• Discussion of remaining 2022 budget ($1,265.81 as of July 1)
• Possible HRC ordinance changes tabled, no update
• 2023 meeting dates to be set
• Homelessness discussion led by Council Liaison Denise Mitchell

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on September 12, 2022, to consider two variance requests. One request seeks to increase the allowable wall-mounted sign area for a tenant space at 1920 Zumbehl Road from 55 to 74 square feet. Another request, for a property at 1501 N 3rd Street, has been tabled to the October 10 meeting. A third application was withdrawn.

• Variance to increase sign area from 55 to 74 sq ft at 1920 Zumbehl Road (Foss Swim School)
• Application BOA-2022-15 at 1560 Veterans Memorial Parkway withdrawn by applicant
• Application BOA-2022-17 at 1501 N 3rd Street tabled to October 10, 2022 meeting
• Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 200 North Second Street

City Council

The St. Charles City Council voted down a bill that would have given council members annual pay raises (Bill 13543, failed 4-5-1). They approved new ward boundaries (Bill 13546, 10-0), a prisoner-housing agreement with Bridgeton (Bill 13549, 10-0), and ended snow-plow contracts with homeowner associations (Bill 13550, 6-4). A contract for a new Fire Station No. 3 was approved on the consent agenda.

• Denied council pay raise ordinance (Bill 13543) 4-5-1
• Approved new ward boundaries (Bill 13546) 10-0
• Approved prisoner-housing agreement with Bridgeton (Bill 13549) 10-0
• Approved ending snow-plow contracts with HOAs (Bill 13550) 6-4
• Approved contract for demolition and construction of new Fire Station No. 3, $4,360,456 (consent agenda)
• Approved change order for City Hall parking structure repairs, reducing contract by $26,561.80 (consent agenda)
• Approved five-year insurance brokerage agreement, not to exceed $125,000 (consent agenda)
• Tabled adoption of 2021 International Codes (Bill 13548) to November 15, 2022

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the budget, funding requests, and various Main Street matters, including a police report, flowers, trash can repair, and a trail project. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and correspondence, as well as specific items like the Main Street America PEP Grant Program and street closures/festivals.

• Police Report for Main Street
• Budget review
• Funding Requests
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program
• Great Rivers Greenway Trail

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and site plan reviews for several development proposals, including a new fire station, an animal hospital conversion, a car dealership expansion, and a guest house conditional use. They will also consider vacating four drainage easements for the Oakleigh Park townhome development.

• New fire station at Fairgrounds Road and Friedens Road (SP-2022-19)
• Animal hospital conversion at 2665 Muegge Road (SP-2022-21)
• Car dealership expansion at 3621 Veterans Memorial Parkway (CU-2022-17, SP-2022-20)
• Guest house conditional use at 405-411 San Juan Drive (CU-2022-09, tabled from June)
• Easement vacation for Oakleigh Park Addition near McClay and Hackman Roads

City Council

The council approved a $1.26 million contract amendment for the 2022 Annual Asphalt Overlay Project and passed a resolution supporting a state ARPA funding application for a regional homeless shelter. Several ordinances were passed, including a solid waste contract renewal with Republic Services, annexation and rezoning of 0.46 acres at 109 Kunze Drive, and a one-time employee retention incentive program. Council Bill 13543 regarding councilmember compensation was held to September 6, 2022.

• Approved $1,255,891 contract amendment for 2022 Annual Asphalt Overlay Project (8-0-1 abstention)
• Passed resolution supporting ARPA funding application for regional homeless shelter (8-1)
• Approved six-year renewal of solid waste contract with Republic Services (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 0.46 acres at 109 Kunze Drive (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.46 acres at 109 Kunze Drive to R-1E (9-0)
• Approved one-time employee retention incentive program (8-1)
• Approved $48,000 annual compensation for municipal judge (9-0)
• Held councilmember compensation ordinance to September 6, 2022

Street Committee

The St. Charles Street Committee is meeting to receive updates on traffic service requests and the 2022 annual street maintenance projects, and to discuss establishing stop control at several intersections in Foxborough Subdivision, traffic calming measures (including on Muegge Road), and an update on object markers installed on Ameren utility poles as part of a systemic safety project. All items are discussions or updates; no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on stop control at several intersections in Foxborough Subdivision (Ward 6)
• Update on 2022 Annual Street Maintenance Projects
• Discussion on traffic calming, including Muegge Road (Ward 6)
• Update on object markers mounted to Ameren utility poles (Wards 1, 2, 7, 9)
• Monthly status update on traffic service requests

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for calendar years 2023 through 2028. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2023-2028
• Possible closed session on litigation (RSMo 610.021.1)
• Possible closed session on real estate purchase or sale (RSMo 610.021.2)
• Possible closed session on employee hiring, firing, or discipline (RSMo 610.021.3)
• Possible closed session on employee group negotiations (RSMo 610.021.9)

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on certificates of appropriateness for exterior changes to historic properties. The agenda includes consent items for window, fence, deck, and staircase work, plus a sign permit and several structure reviews, including two new surface parking lots proposed by the city. One application has been withdrawn.

• New surface parking lot at 1115 N. 2nd Street (City of St. Charles)
• New surface parking lot at 1300 N. 2nd Street (City of St. Charles)
• New single-family dwelling at 710 S. 2nd Street (Roy Harris)
• Window replacement at 915 Benton Avenue (Mary Oldani)
• New wall-mounted sign for Just Right Motors at 2239 N. 3rd Street (Steve Fairall)

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the district's budget, funding requests, and various Main Street initiatives. The agenda includes reports on police activity, tourism, and specific projects like the Main Street America PEP Grant and Great Rivers Greenway Trail. This is a routine business meeting with no major policy changes indicated.

• Police report for Main Street
• Budget review
• Funding requests
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program
• Great Rivers Greenway Trail

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session includes presentations on I-70 enhancements, a temporary City Hall renovation, and a state ARPA homeless shelter program. Council will also discuss feedback from the August 2 Main Street/Bar Owners meeting and a covered wagon along Boone's Lick Road. A closed session is possible for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Presentation on I-70 Enhancements
• Presentation on City Hall (Temporary) Renovation
• State ARPA Program Homeless Shelter
• Discussion of feedback from August 2 Main Street/Bar Owners meeting
• Presentation on Covered Wagon along Boone's Lick Road

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2022, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

City Council

The City Council passed an ordinance amending the code pertaining to short-term rentals and guest houses (Bill 13532) by a 7-1 vote, with Councilmember Haberstroh dissenting. The council also approved several other ordinances, including a budget amendment, land acquisition for a storm sewer project, and a cost share agreement for highway improvements. All votes were unanimous except for the short-term rental ordinance.

• Passed short-term rental ordinance (Bill 13532) 7-1
• Approved budget amendment #10 (Ordinance 22-101) unanimously
• Authorized land acquisition for Prairie Haute storm sewer project (Ordinance 22-102) unanimously
• Approved cost share agreement for Route 364/94/Muegge interchange (Ordinance 22-103) unanimously
• Approved resolution supporting federal transportation alternatives funding (Resolution 22-015) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including contract amendments and emergency purchase notice unanimously
• Approved appointments to Liquor Commission unanimously

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a rezoning upon annexation, a guest house conditional use (tabled from June), a bike rental conditional use, and a liquor sales conditional use. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezoning 0.46-acre at 109 Kunze Drive from County R1E to City R-1E upon annexation
• Conditional use for guest house at 405-411 San Juan Drive (tabled from June 27)
• Conditional use for bike rental at 603 S. Fifth Street
• Conditional use for liquor sales at 1500 Elm Street

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 21, 2022, to review minutes, hear comments from the mayor, and discuss old and new business. Key items include the 2022-2023 budget, a recap of the Pride St. Charles Festival, possible ordinance changes to align with the mayor's vision, and updates on the lending library, yearly report, and Municipal Equality Index.

• 2022 and 2023 budget discussion
• Recap of Pride St Charles Festival
• Possible HRC ordinance changes to reflect Mayor's vision
• HRC Lending Library usage update
• Municipal Equality Index discussion

City Council

The St. Charles City Council approved the consent agenda, including several contracts and reports, and separately approved adding Council Rule 50 (6-3). They also passed Bill 13528, amending the Elm Point Commons Community Improvement District cooperative agreement, and introduced several bills, including a revised short-term rental ordinance. Bill 13495 on short-term rentals was withdrawn.

• Approved consent agenda (9-0), including contracts for sewer cleaner truck, parking structure repairs, concrete replacement, sewer rehabilitation, well treatment, and legal services
• Approved addition of Council Rule 50 (6-3)
• Withdrew Bill 13495 on short-term rentals (9-0)
• Passed Bill 13528, Elm Point Commons CID amendment (9-0), approved as Ordinance 22-100
• Introduced Bill 13529, Budget Amendment #10
• Introduced Bill 13530, Prairie Haute Storm Sewer land acquisition
• Introduced Bill 13531, Route 364/94/Muegge interchange cost share agreement
• Introduced Bill 13532, short-term rental ordinance, amended to cap rentals at 0.5% of housing units

Street Committee

The Street Committee will discuss converting West Clark Street to one-way between Lindenwood Avenue and Rose Drive, and a no-parking zone modification on Truman Terrace Drive for maintenance vehicle loading. It will also receive monthly updates on traffic service requests and 2022 street maintenance projects.

• Discussion on converting West Clark Street to one-way between Lindenwood Avenue and Rose Drive (Ward 7)
• No-parking zone modification on Truman Terrace Drive from Mac Arthur Drive to 125 feet south (Ward 6)
• Concrete maintenance contract amendment: $900,000, total $1,770,000 with Amcon Municipal Concrete
• Asphalt Mill & Overlay project with E. Meier Contracting: $670,000
• Asphalt Rejuvenator project with Corrective Asphalt Materials: $37,080

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special work session to continue its discussion from July 12 about possible code changes for short-term rentals. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Continued discussion on short-term rental code changes
• Possible closed session for legal actions, real estate, personnel, and negotiations

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 buildings, including siding removal, window replacements, repainting, and structural repairs. The consent agenda contains 13 items, and the structure review section has 5 additional cases. Staff recommends approval for all items with recommendations, including the tabled 124 S. 8th Street porch restoration.

• 124 S. 8th Street: remove siding, tuck-point brick, restore porches (tabled from June, staff recommends approval)
• 230 S. Main Street: replace 14 windows at Convention & Visitors Bureau
• 300 S. 2nd Street: repaint building (Hardwood Putty color, Benjamin Moore)
• Sign permits for Bike Shop Bakery (1312 N. 2nd St.) and Good News Brewing (1121 N. 2nd St.)
• 1411 N. 2nd Street: enclose back porch; 1027 N. 3rd Street: repaint house

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session covers several topics, including a presentation on employee retention and recruitment, a discussion on compensation for elected officials, and a recommendation on how to use ARPA funds. The council will also discuss the use tax and possible code changes for short-term rentals, along with cost-saving ideas. The meeting may move into closed session for legal matters.

• Discussion on recommended use of ARPA funds
• Presentation on use tax and plan for moving forward
• Discussion of possible code changes for short-term rentals (Council Bill 13495)
• Cost savings idea: council packet deliveries
• Cost savings idea: snow removal cooperative reimbursement program

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to vote on a large batch of bills for final passage, covering zoning changes, an annexation, a stormwater improvement project, parking restrictions, and amendments to a community improvement district. The agenda also includes one bill for introduction and a public comment period.

• Bill 13512: Amends Charlestowne Crossing Villas Community Improvement District governance and assessments
• Bill 13515: Authorizes land acquisition for the 1718 Doris Walters Lane storm improvement project
• Bill 13522: Annexes 6.88 acres at 93 Kunze Drive into the city
• Bill 13526/13527: Rezones 16.69 acres on Elm Point Industrial Road to residential and approves The Boulders at Fountain Lakes development plan
• Bill 13520: Rezones 2023 North Third Street from C-3 to R-1E/EHP residential

The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved all 16 bills on final passage, covering a range of actions from amending a community improvement district to annexing land and rezoning multiple properties. All votes were 9-0 with Councilmember Mary West absent. The mayor approved all ordinances on July 14, 2022.

• Approved amended Charlestowne Crossing Villas CID terms (9-0)
• Authorized land acquisition for 1718 Doris Walters Lane storm project (9-0)
• Approved zoning code updates for liquor and music in historic downtown (9-0)
• Established parking restriction on Santa Ynez Drive (9-0)
• Added roundabout and traffic circle definitions to traffic code (9-0)
• Repealed Elmwood Residential Parking Permit District (9-0)
• Rezoned 2023 North Third Street to R-1E/EHP (9-0)
• Annexed 6.88 acres at 93 Kunze Drive and rezoned to R-1E (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on three variance requests. Two involve enlarging signs beyond city code limits, and one seeks reduced parking lot setbacks. The board will decide whether to grant these variances based on hardship criteria.

• Case BOA-2022-12: 3432 Harry S Truman Blvd — request to increase sign height from 6 to 11.5 ft, sign area from 24 to 70 sq ft, info items from 8 to 15, and reduce tenant panel size from 8 to 2.5 sq ft
• Case BOA-2022-13: Fairgrounds & Friedens Rd — request to reduce front yard buffer setback for parking from 25 to 7.34 ft and landscape area from 15 to 7.34 ft
• Case BOA-2022-14: 1095 Regency Parkway — request to increase wall signage from 80 to 242 sq ft

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the district's budget, funding requests, and various Main Street initiatives. Items include a police report, a grant program, flowers, trash can repair, billboard advertising, and a trail project. The meeting is open to the public.

• Police report for Main Street
• Budget review
• Funding requests
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program
• Great Rivers Greenway Trail

City Council

The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with St. Charles County for $2,265,891 in transportation sales tax funds for concrete slab replacement and asphalt street reconstruction. Several zoning and liquor license items were introduced or held for future meetings, with no final decisions made on those. The consent agenda, including contracts for concrete crack sealing and asphalt microsurfacing, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $2,265,891 county transportation sales tax agreement for road work (9-0)
• Approved $182,000 concrete crack seal contract with Sweetens Concrete Services (consent agenda)
• Approved $335,000 asphalt microsurfacing contract with Donelson Construction (consent agenda)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reports (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Council Bill 13516 limiting South Main Preservation District liquor uses to 4 (8-1)
• Rejected amendment to limit indoor music to 11:30 p.m. in Historic Downtown (3-6)
• Approved amendment requiring bars in Historic Downtown to close by 11:00 p.m. (6-3)
• Approved rescheduling September 13 work session to September 27 (9-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning, conditional use, and site plan applications, including a text amendment to update zoning definitions for liquor compliance and allow music in the Historic Downtown District. Two previously tabled conditional use items are on the agenda, one of which has been withdrawn. The commission will also consider several rezoning requests along Boones Lick Road and other locations.

• Text Amendment TA-2022-03: updates to Chapter 400 definitions and zoning districts for liquor ordinance compliance and to allow outdoor/indoor music in the Historic Downtown District (HDD)
• Rezoning Z-2022-06: nine tracts on Boones Lick Road and 901 Gustane Drive from C-2/O-I to R-1E Single-Family Residential
• Rezoning Z-2022-14: three tracts on Boones Lick Road (1522, 1526, 1532) from O-I to R-2 Two-Family Residential
• Rezoning Z-2022-08: 5,600 sq ft at 2023 North 3rd Street from C-3 to R-1E for a single-family residence
• Conditional Use CU-2022-09: guest house at 405-411 San Juan Drive (tabled from May 23 meeting)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and consider multiple ordinances, including a rezoning of about 26.9 acres from light to heavy industrial at the northeast corner of Harry S. Truman Boulevard and Truman Industrial Boulevard. The consent agenda includes several construction contracts totaling over $4.2 million, and the council will also vote on bills related to short-term rentals, solicitors, fire code adoption, and a budget amendment.

• Rezoning 26.905 acres at Harry S. Truman Blvd and Truman Industrial Blvd from I-1 to I-2 heavy industrial (Bill 13505)
• Contract with Ideal Landscape Construction for Crystal Springs Creek Bank Stabilization, not to exceed $1,679,979
• Contract with Aspire Construction Services for Police Department Addition & Renovations Phase 1, $1,100,500
• Intergovernmental agreement with St. Charles County for $2,265,891 in transportation sales tax funds for street work (Bill 13513)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 600 alcoholic beverages regulations (Bill 13510)

The St. Charles City Council passed Council Bill 13510, amending Chapter 600 of the city code to remove the 50% food sales requirement for restaurants and make other changes to alcohol regulations, despite opposition from residents and some councilmembers. The council also approved several contracts, including a $1.1 million police department renovation, and tabled a short-term rental ordinance and a fire code update.

• Approved Council Bill 13510 amending Chapter 600 (alcohol beverages) (6-4)
• Approved $1,679,979 contract for Crystal Springs Creek bank stabilization
• Approved $209,256.75 contract for storm water sewer improvements
• Approved $870,000 contract for annual concrete replacement
• Approved $1,100,500 contract for police department heat pump replacement
• Approved $346,995.89 engineering services contract for Plaza Way Extension
• Tabled Council Bill 13503 (International Fire Code adoption) to Sept. 6, 2022
• Held Council Bill 13495 (short-term rentals) to July 12, 2022 work session

City Council

The St. Charles City Council Street Committee will discuss several traffic-related items, including ordinances to restrict parking on roundabouts and traffic circles, establish a no-parking zone on Santa Ynez Drive west of Hackmann Road, and consider making West Clark one-way from Rose to Lindenwood. They will also receive updates on traffic service requests and the 2022 annual street maintenance projects, and discuss the systemic safety project on Elm Street and Kingshighway.

• Ordinance restricting no parking on all roundabouts and traffic circles, and amending intersection definition
• Ordinance establishing no parking on Santa Ynez Drive west of Hackmann Road (Ward 5)
• Discussion on making West Clark one-way from Rose to Lindenwood with traffic calming (Ward 7)
• Discussion on systemic safety project on Elm Street and Kingshighway (Ward 7)
• Update on 2022 annual street maintenance projects

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will review several applications for exterior changes, including new siding, porch enclosures, and a garage construction. The agenda also includes a request to demolish a single-family dwelling and a sign permit application.

• New detached garage at 1121 Hall Street
• Siding replacement at 1116 Madison Street
• Back porch enclosure at 1411 N. 2nd Street
• Foundation wall rehabilitation at 619 N. 2nd Street
• Demolition of a single-family dwelling at 710 S. 2nd Street

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting to review minutes, hear comments from the mayor, and discuss old and new business. Key items include upcoming newsletter articles, a speaking topic for Pride St Charles, the Trevor Project's 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, possible ordinance changes to reflect the mayor's vision, the Safe Schools Act, and the St. Charles Hispanic and Jewish Festivals.

• Discuss possible HRC ordinance changes to reflect Mayor's vision
• Trevor Project 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
• Safe Schools Act discussion
• Pride St Charles Festival speaking topic
• St. Charles Hispanic and Jewish Festivals

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative matters, including quarterly financial statements, proposed staffing changes in the Community Development Department, IT training for MFA implementation, and restructuring of the Legal Department. The council may also enter a closed session as permitted by state law. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Review of quarterly financial statements
• Proposed Community Development Department staffing and organizational changes
• IT training for MFA implementation
• Discussion on restructuring the Legal Department
• Possible closed session under Section 610.021 RSMo

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to consider one bill for final passage: an ordinance that would suspend the prohibition against drinking alcoholic beverages in public places during the 2022 Frenchtown Summer Unity Picnic. The meeting also includes roll call, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and citizen comments with a three-minute limit per person.

• Final passage of Bill 13511: ordinance suspending public alcohol drinking ban during 2022 Frenchtown Summer Unity Picnic

The City Council held a special session and passed Bill 13511, which suspends the prohibition against drinking alcoholic beverages in public places during the 2022 Frenchtown Summer Unity Picnic. The ordinance passed unanimously with all eight present members voting in favor; two members were absent. The meeting was brief, with no citizen comments, and adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance 22-074 suspending public drinking ban for Frenchtown Summer Unity Picnic (8-0)
• Excused absences of Councilmembers Ohmes and West (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several requests for zoning variances, including lot size reductions, setback changes, and sign increases. These items involve residential property resubdivisions, commercial building additions, and a new planned residential development.

• Case BOA-2022-05: Request to decrease lot area, width, and side yard setback at 2425 & 2427 Muegge Road
• Case BOA-2022-06: Request to decrease rear yard setback at 327 N 9th Street
• Case BOA-2022-07: Request to decrease fence setback at 2696 Kettering Court
• Case BOA-2022-08: Request to decrease setback for potential rezoning at 1156 S 6th Street
• Case BOA-2022-09: Request for building addition setbacks at 76 S. Corporate Hills Drive

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and three conditional use permits, then vote on consent agenda items including construction contracts and several ordinances. The council will also introduce new bills on topics like fire code adoption, a budget amendment, and alcohol regulations.

• Rezone 1.04 acres near 2988 Berwick Court from county to city R-1E residential (annexation)
• Rezone 26.9 acres at Truman Blvd & Truman Industrial Blvd from I-1 to I-2 heavy industrial
• Contract with Pavement Solutions for Duchesne/Hawthorn culvert replacements, $3,067,989.25
• Contract with Gershenson Construction for Floodgate #3 storm improvements, $272,136.00
• Ordinance to adopt 2021 International Fire Code

The City Council passed several ordinances, including a liquor code amendment (Bill 13510) that drew extensive public comment, with most speakers opposed. The council also approved contracts for culvert and floodgate projects, and introduced multiple bills for future consideration. Councilmember Denise Mitchell withdrew her sponsorship of Bill 13510, citing concerns that it would benefit only a few businesses.

• Passed Bill 13510, amending Chapter 600 (alcoholic beverages) (7-0)
• Approved $3,067,989.25 contract with Pavement Solutions for Duchesne and Hawthorn Culvert Replacements
• Approved $272,136.00 contract with Gershenson Construction for Floodgate #3 and Storm Improvements (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Passed Bill 13496, authorizing MOU with U.S. Postal Inspection Service for drug task force (7-0)
• Passed Bill 13497, accepting sidewalk easement at 115 Connie Drive (7-0)
• Passed Bill 13498, authorizing MOU with MicroGrants for light bulb repair vouchers (7-0)
• Passed Bill 13501, amending definitions of solicit and solicitor (7-0)
• Withdrew Bill 13499, amending Chapter 600 (alcoholic beverages) (7-0)

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss the budget, funding requests, and various Main Street projects including trash cans, flowers, and a PEP grant program. The board will also receive reports on police activity and from the CVB representative, and address street closures and festivals.

• Budget review
• Funding requests
• First State Capitol trash cans
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison alcove
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program

The Special Business District Advisory Board approved the monthly budget as submitted and the minutes from the March 3, 2022 meeting with an amendment. No funding requests were made. The board discussed various projects including the Main Street America PEP Grant, trash container replacements, and flower plantings.

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2022 meeting with amendment (7-0)
• Approved monthly budget as submitted (7-0)

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Park and Recreation Board

The City Council and Parks & Recreation Board held a joint meeting to review the New Park Master Plan 2020-2021. No formal decisions were made; discussion focused on Prop P funding, the Field House and Hub feasibility study, and next steps. It was agreed the project would be discussed at an upcoming Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) meeting or work session.

• Master Park Plan presented; no formal action taken
• Consensus to include project in upcoming CIP discussion or work session
• Councilmember Mitchell requested funding options for CIP meeting
• Motion to adjourn approved (all in favor)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special work session to continue discussing proposed amendments to Chapters 400 and 600 of the City Code, which would regulate liquor licenses, alcohol-related land uses, and indoor/outdoor music. This is a follow-up from the May 17 regular meeting, and staff is seeking further direction from the council. The agenda also includes a possible closed session, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Continued discussion on proposed changes to Chapters 400 and 600 regarding liquor licenses and alcohol-related land uses
• Proposed regulations for indoor and outdoor music with new procedures, standards, and conditions
• Possible closed session under Section 610.021 RSMo

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review engineering contracts, ordinances approved since March 2022, and performance evaluations. The meeting includes quarterly reports on water, wastewater, and sanitary system operations.

• Contract authorization for Duchesne and Hawthorn Culvert Replacements Project with Pavement Solutions, LLC for $3,067,989.25
• Fischer Grading LLC performance evaluation
• Annual update of the City’s MS4 Program
• Quarterly reports on Water Division, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and Sanitary System operations

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, two conditional use permits, and several site plans. Key items include a rezoning for a 26.9-acre industrial tract, a conditional use for a pet adoption kennel, and site plans for Trinity Products' new manufacturing buildings. Two conditional use requests are tabled to the June 27 meeting.

• Rezoning of 26.9 acres at Harry S. Truman Blvd and Truman Industrial Blvd from I-1 to I-2 Heavy Industrial (Z-2022-07)
• Conditional use for animal service establishment with kennel at 1920 Zumbehl Road (CU-2022-10)
• Site plan for 11,673 sq ft manufacturing building and outdoor storage for Trinity Products (SP-2022-14)
• Site plan for two buildings totaling 30,493 sq ft at 3251 Harry S Truman Blvd (SP-2022-15)
• Rezoning of 1.04 acres at Berwick Court from county to city R-1E (Z-2022-05)

Human Relations Commission

The commission will discuss upcoming newsletter topics, the Pride St. Charles festival, and the St. Charles Hispanic Festival. The meeting also includes a discussion on the 2022 Trevor Project National Survey regarding LGBTQ youth mental health.

• Pride St Charles Festival speaking topic
• St. Charles Hispanic Festival discussion
• Trevor Project 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth
• Safe Schools Act discussion

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda covering contracts and reports, followed by final votes on 16 ordinances. Key items include a budget amendment, a property agreement with Diode Properties, a parking restriction, easement acquisition for road improvements, annexation and rezoning of a small tract, two MoDOT funding agreements, and changes to short-term rental regulations. The council will also introduce several new ordinances, including a drug task force agreement and amendments to alcohol and solicitation codes.

• Contract with Hof Construction for new Wash Building at Public Works Facility, not to exceed $993,700
• Contract with E. Meier Contracting for 2022 Annual Asphalt Overlay, not to exceed $670,000
• Bill 13490: Authorizes easement acquisition for Zumbehl Road and Ipswich Lane intersection improvements
• Bill 13491/13492: Annexation and rezoning of 0.2-acre tract near South Old Highway 94 and Heritage Crossing
• Bill 13495: Amends short-term rental and guest house regulations

The St. Charles City Council approved the consent agenda, including contracts for a new wash building and the annual asphalt overlay, and passed several ordinances on final reading, including a budget amendment and annexation. The council voted to hold Council Bill 13495 (short-term rentals) and Council Bill 13499 (alcoholic beverages) for further discussion, and a motion to withdraw the liquor bill failed.

• Approved consent agenda including $993,700 wash building contract and $670,000 asphalt overlay (10-0, Besselman abstained on asphalt)
• Passed Budget Amendment #8 as Ordinance 22-062 (10-0)
• Passed Diode Properties performance agreement amendment as Ordinance 22-063 (10-0)
• Passed parking restriction on alley between Second and Main as Ordinance 22-064 (10-0)
• Passed easement acquisition for Zumbehl/Ipswich intersection as Ordinance 22-065 (10-0)
• Passed annexation of 0.2-acre tract near Old Highway 94 as Ordinance 22-066 (10-0)
• Passed rezoning of that tract to R-1E as Ordinance 22-067 (10-0)
• Held Council Bill 13495 (short-term rentals) to July 12 work session (6-4)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special work session to discuss proposed amendments to Chapters 600 and 400 of the City Code, which pertain to land use for alcohol-related uses and indoor/outdoor music. This item was referred from the May 10, 2022 work session. The council may also enter a closed session for matters allowed by state law.

• Discussion of proposed changes to Chapters 600 and 400 regarding alcohol-related land uses
• Discussion of proposed changes to indoor/outdoor music regulations
• Possible closed session under Section 610.021 RSMo

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including a new carport, two business signs, and multiple exterior alterations. The board will also consider a demolition request for a single-family dwelling. Staff recommends approval for most items as submitted.

• New carport at 917 S 4th Street (Case C/A 2022-020(EC))
• Freestanding sign for Boxing Therapy at 1227 N 2nd Street (Permit 2022-1618)
• Hanging sign for The Little Hills Guest House at 324 S 2nd Street (Permit 2022-2104)
• Demolition of single-family dwelling at 710 S 2nd Street (Case C/A 2022-05(D))
• New single-family dwelling at 2304 Sibley Street (Case C/A 2022-07(SP))

Historic Structure Task Force

The Historic Structure Task Force is meeting to discuss definitions of property condition, a property list, and a letter authorizing photos and access to properties. They will also consider future initiatives. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of property condition definitions
• Discussion of property list
• Letter for authorization (photos and access to property)
• Future initiatives

The Historic Structure Task Force approved the February 10, 2022 minutes (6-0) and discussed updates on the Property List Project, including the Quonset hut at 3rd and Olive Streets and the possible relocation of the log home at 2940 Kettering Drive. Members agreed to further review all 'Poor' category structures after clarifying definitions, and staff will report on which such properties are already being addressed by Code Enforcement. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from February 10, 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Discussed Quonset hut at 3rd & Olive Streets; no action taken
• Discussed possible relocation of log home at 2940 Kettering Drive; no action taken
• Agreed to review all 'Poor' category structures after clarifying definitions
• Staff to report on 'Poor' properties already in Code Enforcement system

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a work session to discuss a new liquor code and point system. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for matters permitted under state law. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of new liquor code and point system
• Possible closed session under Section 610.021 RSMo

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2022, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the district's budget, funding requests, and various Main Street initiatives. Items include the Forget Me Not Park East Madison Alcove, Main Street America PEP Grant Program, flowers, trash can repair, billboard advertising, Great Rivers Greenway Trail, Hibernian Parade, and street closures/festivals. The meeting is open to the public.

• Budget review
• Funding requests
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program
• Great Rivers Greenway Trail

The Special Business District Advisory Board approved the monthly budget, a $2,250 flower planting proposal, up to $2,999.99 for watering, and up to $2,000 for bags for a water donation program. The board also approved Keith Lester as Vice Chair. No funding requests were made.

• Approved monthly budget (5-0)
• Approved $2,250 for flower plantings on Main Street (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,999.99 for watering plantings (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for bags for water donation program (5-0)
• Approved Keith Lester as Vice Chair (5-0)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will canvass the April 5 election results, recognize retiring Ward 6 Councilmember Jerry Reese, and swear in newly elected Ward 6 Councilmember Justin Foust. The council will also hold public hearings on rezoning, conditional use permits, and short-term rental regulations, and vote on multiple ordinances including budget amendments, land purchases, and infrastructure agreements.

• Canvass of April 5, 2022 election results and oath of office for new Ward 6 Councilmember Justin Foust
• Public hearing on rezoning 0.2-acre tract near S Old Highway 94 and Heritage Crossing (Bill 13492)
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for car wash on Mexico Road near Muegge Road
• Final passage of Bill 13486: purchase of 1.2534 acres at Friedens and Fairground Roads for $450,000 plus costs
• Final passage of Bill 13484: suspending public drinking ban for 2022 events like Music on Main

The St. Charles City Council certified the April 5, 2022 election results, swore in newly elected councilmembers (including Justin Foust replacing Jerry Reese), and elected Vince Ratchford as Council President and Michael Galba as Vice President after multiple ballots. The council also passed several ordinances, including a budget amendment, alcohol suspension for events, and land purchase, and introduced bills for future action.

• Certified April 5, 2022 election results (unanimous)
• Swore in Justin Foust (Ward 6), Michael Flandermeyer (Ward 7), Michael Galba (Ward 8), Bart Haberstroh (Ward 9)
• Elected Vince Ratchford as Council President (8-2)
• Elected Michael Galba as Vice President after 5 ballots (6-2-2)
• Passed Budget Amendment #7 (Ordinance 22-058) (unanimous)
• Passed alcohol suspension for 2022 events (Ordinance 22-059) (unanimous)
• Passed Villages of Provence improvement costs (Ordinance 22-060) (unanimous)
• Passed land purchase at Friedens/Fairground for $486,000 (Ordinance 22-061) (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a 0.2-acre tract near S Old Highway 94 and a text amendment to Chapter 400 regarding Short Term Rentals and Guest Houses. The agenda includes site plan reviews for a new fire station at 2817 Elm Street and a 5,000-square-foot carwash on Mexico Road, both of which were tabled at the previous meeting. Additionally, the commission will consider a conditional use permit for a guest house at 1509 W Clark Street.

• Text Amendment TA-2022-02 to amend Chapter 400 concerning Short Term Rentals and Guest Houses
• Site Plan SP-2022-11 for a new fire station at 2817 Elm Street in Ward 10
• Rezoning Case Z-2022-04 for a 0.2-acre tract near S Old Highway 94 and Heritage Crossing
• Conditional Use CU-2022-04 for a carwash on the south side of Mexico Road (tabled previously)
• Conditional Use CU-2022-06 for a Guest House at 1509 W Clark Street (tabled previously)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 21, 2022, to discuss several items, including a proclamation for Global Love Day, a speaker invitation for Pride St. Charles, and a Spanish-language ordinance and website. The commission will also review minutes from March 17, 2022, and hear from a guest about the Creative Society. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at City Hall, 200 N. Second Street.

• Discussion of Global Love Day proclamation for May 1, 2022
• Invitation to speak at Pride St. Charles festival on June 18, 2022
• Review of Spanish Language Ordinance and website
• Guest presentation by Alvin Zamudio on Creative Society
• Discussion of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion APA Guidelines for Writing

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit and liquor license for Good News Brewing Company at 1121 N 2nd Street. The consent agenda includes contracts for mowing ($120,000) and GIS software ($296,000), plus several ordinances for final passage, including a budget amendment, a farmers market agreement, and property sales. The meeting also includes proclamations and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for liquor license at Good News Brewing, 1121 N 2nd St
• Contract with GGRK for city-wide mowing, not to exceed $120,000
• Contract with ESRI for 36-month software license, not to exceed $296,000
• Ordinance to sell 1,795 sq ft of right-of-way on Montgomery Ave to Dressing for $6,821
• Ordinance to purchase 1.2534 acres at Friedens and Fairground roads for up to $486,000

The St. Charles City Council approved a consent agenda and 12 ordinances on final passage, covering parking restrictions, budget amendments, a farmers market agreement, and property sales. The mayor's report criticized four councilmembers for not helping promote a failed internet use tax ballot measure. No substantive decisions were made on the tax itself.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts for mowing ($120,000) and GIS software ($296,000) (8-0)
• Passed ordinance establishing parking restriction on West Clark Street (8-0)
• Passed ordinance amending Villages of Provence NID assessment roll (8-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing farmers market agreement with Lions Club (8-0)
• Passed budget amendment #6 for FY2022 (8-0)
• Passed ordinance amending surplus property sale procedures (8-0)
• Passed ordinance accepting Island Harbor Road improvements (8-0)
• Passed ordinance authorizing sale of right-of-way to Dressing for $6,821 (8-0)

Street Committee

The Street Committee will receive a monthly update on traffic service requests, including several traffic calming studies. They will also discuss two proposals: establishing no parking on the east side of an alley between Second and Main Streets from Perry to Water Street, and terminating West Clark Street at Rose Drive as a dead end. Both items are in discussion stages, with staff recommendations to move forward.

• No parking on east side of alley between Second and Main Streets, Perry to Water Street (Ward 2)
• Terminate West Clark Street at Rose Drive (Ward 7) after resident petition
• Traffic calming study on 5th Street between Morgan and Randolph
• Traffic calming analysis on W Adams between Indian Trail and Elmhurst
• 8 new traffic service requests since last meeting

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on Certificates of Appropriateness for alterations to historic properties, including covered walkways, retaining walls, window replacements, a new porch, and three demolitions. Staff recommends approval for most items, with no staff reports or public hearings listed.

• Covered walkway at 222 N 4th St (C/A 2022-011)
• Retaining wall replacement at 230 S Main St (C/A 2022-012)
• Window replacements at 905 Jefferson St (C/A 2022-013)
• Demolition of garage at 803 N 5th St (C/A 2022-02)
• Demolition of commercial buildings at 1115 and 1626 N 2nd St (C/A 2022-03, 04)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a work session to review and discuss several items, including the ward boundary adjustment process and draft map, the city transit system (The Charley and Ride STC), a MoDOT I-70 update, and an update on Prop R covering fire renderings, police approach, cost estimates, and timeline. The council may also vote to enter closed session for legal matters. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Ward boundary adjustment process and draft map
• St. Charles City Transit System (The Charley and Ride STC) presentation
• MoDOT I-70 update
• Prop R update: fire renderings, police approach, cost estimates, timeline
• Possible closed session under Section 610.021 RSMo

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests: one to reduce the rear yard setback for a deck at 902 Apricot Drive, and another to reduce setbacks for rabbit and hen enclosures at 228 Morgan Street. The board will also elect officers for 2022, a item tabled from the previous meeting.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback for deck from 15 to 7 feet at 902 Apricot Drive (Case BOA-2022-03)
• Variance to reduce rabbit shelter/pen setback from 50 to 1.5 feet at 228 Morgan Street (Case BOA-2022-04)
• Variance to reduce hen run/enclosure setback from 10 to 1.5 feet at 228 Morgan Street (Case BOA-2022-04)
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2022 (tabled from March 7 meeting)

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss Main Street district operations, including a police report, budget, and funding requests. The board will also vote on a new vice chair and consider items such as the Forget Me Not Park alcove, a Main Street America grant, and street closures for festivals.

• Vote for new vice chair
• Police report for Main Street
• Budget and funding requests
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program

The Special Business District Advisory Board approved the monthly budget, a $900 tree service invoice, and up to $2,000 for flowers and $500 for basket liners for Main Street. The board also discussed maintenance responsibilities for light pole outlet covers and trash cans, and tabled the election of a Vice Chair for one month.

• Approved minutes from December 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved monthly budget as submitted (5-0)
• Approved $900 invoice for Liscombe Tree Service (5-0)
• Approved up to $2,000 for Main Street flowers (3-2)
• Approved up to $500 for basket liners (3-2)
• Tabled Vice Chair election for one month

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on 12 conditional use permits, including outdoor storage, parking lots, car washes, guest houses, an electronic billboard, a microbrewery liquor license, and a zoning amendment for residential permit parking districts. The council will also vote on several ordinances, including budget amendments, a cost-sharing agreement for water main and storm sewer improvements, and a cooperative agreement for the farmers market. Consent agenda items include contracts for street striping, police vehicles, and software licensing.

• Conditional use permit for outdoor storage expansion at 1721-1725 Ford Lane
• Conditional use permit for car wash on Mexico Road near Muegge Road
• Conditional use permit for electronic billboard at 2801 W Clay Street
• Contract with Pundmann Ford for 7 police vehicles, $266,350
• Cost-sharing agreement with Kurtz Phase 6 Dev, LLC for water main and storm sewers, $126,998

The St. Charles City Council approved the consent agenda, which included several contracts and appointments, and passed five ordinances on final passage. The consent agenda included contracts for street striping, vacuum system replacement, police vehicles, tuckpointing, water bill printing, and Microsoft licensing. The ordinances covered acceptance of public improvements, vacation of a sewer easement, budget amendment #5, repeal of administrative regulations, and a cost-sharing agreement for water main and storm sewers.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts and appointments (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22-041 accepting public improvements at Springwell Village (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22-042 vacating sanitary sewer easement (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22-043 budget amendment #5 (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22-044 repealing administrative regulations (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 22-045 cost-sharing for water main and storm sewers (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jeff Ohmes to Board of Public Works (8-0, Ohmes abstained)
• Approved multiple board/commission appointments (9-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several conditional use permits, site plans, a right-of-way vacation, a preliminary plat, and a text amendment. Items include outdoor storage expansion, a new car wash, guest houses, an electronic billboard, a liquor license, and a six-lot subdivision. One site plan was withdrawn, and one guest house request is tabled.

• Right-of-way vacation of Montgomery Avenue adjacent to 958 Lindenwood Avenue
• Conditional use and site plan for outdoor storage expansion at 1721-1725 Ford Lane (tabled from Feb. 28)
• Conditional use and site plan for a new 5,000 sq ft car wash on Mexico Road west of Muegge Road
• Conditional use for electronic billboard at 2801 W Clay Street
• Preliminary plat for Hemsath Business Park, a 6-lot subdivision at 936-942 Hemsath Road

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold its regular session, including a public hearing on a liquor license and conditional use permits, and will discuss a possible censure of Councilmember Tom Besselman. The consent agenda includes contracts for engineering and tree maintenance, and several resolutions and ordinances are scheduled for introduction.

• Public hearing on liquor license for Tango Argentina Food, LLC at 2418B West Clay
• Conditional use permit for guest house at 142 N Main Street (CBD/HDD)
• Conditional use permit for outdoor storage expansion at 1721-1725 Ford Lane (tabled to April 5)
• Engineering services contract with CDG Engineers for Hawks Nest Rehabilitation, $228,200
• Resolution supporting Proposition R (St. Charles County transportation sales tax re-authorization)

The council voted 8-1 to censure Councilmember Tom Besselman for violating Charter Sections 3.7 and 4.3(d) by communicating directly with city employees. The council also passed four resolutions, including support for a transportation sales tax reauthorization, and approved several consent agenda items. A closed session was held over Besselman's objection.

• Censured Councilmember Tom Besselman for violating Charter Sections 3.7 and 4.3(d) (8-1)
• Passed Resolution 22-010 supporting Proposition R for transportation sales tax reauthorization (9-0)
• Passed Resolution 22-011 declaring engineering surplus property for online auction (9-0)
• Passed Resolution 22-012 approving facilitation guide and 2022-2023 strategic plan (9-0)
• Passed Resolution 22-013 supporting the people of Ukraine (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $228,200 engineering contract for Hawks Nest Rehabilitation and $83,361.33 tree maintenance amendment (9-0)
• Approved appointments: Michelle Beucke to Landmarks Board and Sheila Eckstein to Senior Citizen Advisory Commission (9-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for Equip Rental & Sales outdoor storage expansion to April 5, 2022

Street Committee

The Street Committee will receive a monthly update on traffic service requests and discuss a proposal to establish no-parking zones on West Clark Street between Rose Drive and Lindenwood Avenue to improve sight lines and traffic flow. The committee may also enter a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract matters.

• Discussion of no-parking zone on West Clark Street between Rose Drive and Lindenwood Avenue (Ward 7)
• Monthly status update on traffic service requests: 4 completed, 2 on hold, 2 new
• Traffic calming study on 5th Street between Morgan and Randolph (Ward 1) with survey results
• Stop sign request at Clark St and Houston St (Ward 7) found not warranted
• No parking request on Clark St between Rose and Lindenwood (Ward 7)

Historic Structure Task Force

The Historic Structure Protection Task Force, a mayor-appointed body, is meeting to approve the minutes from its February 10th meeting, discuss a property list, and consider future initiatives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of February 10th, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of property list
• Discussion of future initiatives

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to vote on two ordinances: a budget amendment for fiscal year 2022 and a major agreement with Riverpointe Master Developer, LLC covering cost reimbursement, easements, and a purchase agreement amendment for an 18.427-acre parcel. The council will also introduce an ordinance for a first amended concept agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to relocate the Katy Trail.

• Bill 13463: Budget Amendment #4 for FY 2022, amending revenue, expenditure, and fund balance accounts
• Bill 13464: Agreement with Riverpointe Master Developer, LLC for cost reimbursement, access and infrastructure easement, and purchase agreement amendment for 18.427 acres
• Bill 13464: City to vacate seven easements (setback, utility, sewer, sidewalk, miscellaneous) on Lot A of Riverpointe Block 100, Plat Two
• Bill 13464: First amended concept agreement for Katy Trail relocation with Missouri DNR
• Bill 13465: Introduction of ordinance authorizing first amended Katy Trail relocation concept agreement

City Council

The St. Charles City Council work session includes presentations on a new employee recognition program (Spotlight Awards) and centralizing the city's Geographic Information System (GIS), plus a follow-up discussion on proposed code changes to restrict short-term rentals to limited areas. No final votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.

• Employee Spotlight Awards program with $15,000 budget for 2022, including Above and Beyond, Kudos, and Team awards
• GIS centralization presentation on consolidating geographic data systems
• Follow-up on short-term rental regulations, with staff proposing restrictions to specific districts
• Closed session possible under state law for legal or personnel matters

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on March 7, 2022, to consider a variance request from Eugene Anderson to increase an accessory structure from about 1,100 to 2,400 square feet, exceeding the zoning code's limit. The property is zoned R-1C Single-Family Residential. Staff recommends approval. The board will also elect officers for 2022.

• Variance request for accessory structure at 2337 Muegge Road (Case BOA-2022-02)
• Proposed increase from 1,100 to 2,400 square feet, exceeding principal building size
• Staff recommends approval of the variance
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for 2022

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like minutes, correspondence, and reports, as well as a vote for a new vice chair. The board will also discuss various topics related to the Main Street area, including a police report, budget, funding requests, and specific projects such as Forget Me Not Park and the Main Street America PEP Grant Program.

• Vote for new vice chair
• Police report for Main Street
• Budget and funding requests
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will vote on several ordinances, including issuing Neighborhood Improvement District bonds for the New Town Merz project, a traffic enforcement grant application, a budget amendment, and a sales tax holiday opt-in. They will also consider annexing about 2.8 acres near Hemsath Road and Arena Parkway, and approving a record plat for Charlestowne Meadows. The agenda includes routine consent items and a possible closed session.

• Bill 13447: Issue NID limited general obligation bonds for New Town Merz project
• Bill 13457: Apply for MoDOT Highway Safety traffic enforcement grant
• Bill 13458: Budget Amendment #3 for FY 2022
• Bill 13459: Opt-in for Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday April 19-25, 2022
• Bill 13462: Annex ~2.8 acres at SE corner of Hemsath Road and Arena Parkway

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several site plan applications for building modifications and expansions. The agenda also includes a request to vacate a sanitary sewer easement following the acquisition of a new alignment.

• Vacation of a 15-foot wide sanitary sewer easement at St. Charles County Commons
• Site plan for amended façade elevations at 1920 Zumbehl Road
• Site plan for parking lot expansion at 2081 Exchange Drive
• Site plan for a new playground and outdoor pavilion at 2800 Elm Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a guest house at 142 N Main Street

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session with several final-passage bills, including budget amendments, a five-year labor agreement with Operating Engineers Local 148, and multiple property annexations and rezonings. The council will also consider resolutions opposing state bills on partisan local elections and personal property tax elimination, and approve contracts for streetlight maintenance and water wellfield services.

• First renewal contract with Gerstner Electric, Inc. for streetlight and traffic signal maintenance, not to exceed $130,000
• Supplemental agreement with 212 Environmental Consulting for wellfield project, not to exceed $220,041 (total $256,088)
• Bill 13455: five-year labor agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers Local 148 through Dec 31, 2026
• Annexations and rezonings at 595 Blanche Dr, 13 Park Dr, 331 Blanche Dr, and 2.8 acres at Hemsath Rd and Arena Pkwy
• Resolution opposing Missouri bills to create partisan local elections and phase out personal property taxes

The St. Charles City Council approved a series of ordinances including a budget amendment, a five-year labor agreement with Operating Engineers Local 148, and several property annexations and rezonings. It also passed resolutions opposing state legislation on partisan local elections and personal property tax elimination. All votes were unanimous among the eight members present, with two members absent.

• Approved Budget Amendment #2 for FY2022 (Ordinance 22-019, unanimous)
• Approved 5-year labor agreement with IUOE Local 148 through 2026 (Ordinance 22-031, unanimous)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 0.33 acres at 595 Blanche Drive (Ordinances 22-024, 22-025, unanimous)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 0.2 acres at 13 Park Drive (Ordinances 22-026, 22-027, unanimous)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of 1.41 acres at 331 Blanche Drive (Ordinances 22-028, 22-029, unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing state bills for partisan local elections (Resolution 22-004, unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing state bill to phase out personal property tax (Resolution 22-005, unanimous)
• Held Council Bill 13447 on NID bonds for New Town Merz (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council's Street Committee is meeting to receive a monthly status update on traffic service requests and to discuss the current Systemic Safety Project affecting Wards 1, 2, 7, 9, and 10. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, negotiation, and contract matters. No votes or final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Monthly status update on Traffic Service Requests from Engineering Department
• Discussion of Systemic Safety Project in Wards 1, 2, 7, 9 & 10
• Possible closed session under RSMo 610.021 for litigation, real estate, personnel, negotiations, and sealed proposals

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 17, 2022, to discuss old and new business. Key items include a review of the HRC ordinance and policies, a possible proclamation for Global Love Day on May 1, 2022, and updates on the Person of the Year presentation. The commission will also consider changing its meeting date and time.

• Review of HRC ordinance and policy/procedures (30 min discussion)
• Discussion of Global Love Day May 1, 2022 proclamation request
• Update on HRC Person of the Year presentation at City Council (Feb 22)
• Possible change to meeting date/time (Council Chambers available third Thursday or Wednesday at 6 pm)
• 2022 HRC budget: $1,200 total, $1,117.81 remaining as of Feb 1

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on certificates of appropriateness for alterations to historic properties, including window replacements, a fence, a roof structure, a front entry replacement, a porch enlargement, a new house, and a garage. Staff recommends approval for all consent agenda items and structure reviews. The meeting is open to the public.

• Window replacement at 300 South Second Street (13 windows, after car damage)
• Window replacement at 1226 South Main Street (wood-clad windows)
• 4-foot metal fence at 834 Madison Street
• Attached roof structure over patio at 819 North Second Street
• New single-family house at 335 Adams Street

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session with presentations on the Convention Center, Foundry Art Centre, 2021 accomplishments and strategic plan, and a systemic safety project. The council may also enter a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract matters.

• Operations of the Convention Center presentation
• Foundry Art Centre annual update
• 2021 accomplishments and 2022/23 strategic plan development
• Systemic Safety Project presentation
• Closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract items

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Monday, February 7, 2022, has been canceled because there were no agenda items to be addressed.

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will discuss the online events calendar and upcoming scheduled events. The meeting also includes a discussion on new event ideas and available resources.

• Review of January meeting minutes
• Discussion of online events calendar
• Review of upcoming events
• Discussion of event ideas and resources

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings and consider bills to annex and rezone three small residential parcels (331 and 595 Blanche Drive, 13 Park Drive) from county to city zoning. The council will also vote on several ordinances, including a $180,000 concrete supply contract, a $392,822 engineering contract for the Second Street Reconstruction Project, and a land purchase at 216 Friedens Road for up to $205,200. The agenda includes routine items like liquor licenses, budget amendments, and a resolution selecting an underwriter for neighborhood improvement bonds.

• Public hearings and bills to annex/rezone 331 Blanche Dr (1.41 ac), 595 Blanche Dr (0.33 ac), 13 Park Dr (0.20 ac)
• Contract with Schreiter Ready Mix for concrete up to $180,000
• Engineering contract with George Butler Associates for Second Street Reconstruction up to $392,822.25
• Ordinance to purchase 1.38 acres at 216 Friedens Road for $190,000 plus costs (total up to $205,200)
• Emergency ordinance to revise local use tax ballot proposal for April 5, 2022 election

The St. Charles City Council approved a resolution selecting Stifel, Nicolaus & Company as underwriter for the New Town Merz Neighborhood Improvement District bonds, and passed several ordinances including a budget amendment, land purchase, and an emergency ordinance revising the local use tax ballot proposal. The council also approved appointments and a consent agenda with contracts for concrete and engineering services.

• Approved Resolution 22-003 selecting Stifel as underwriter for NID bonds (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-015 for CDBG program administration agreement (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-016 for FY2022 Budget Amendment #1 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-017 for purchase of 216 Friedens Road for $205,200 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-018 emergency ordinance revising use tax ballot proposal (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $180,000 concrete contract and $392,822.25 engineering contract (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Bill Willbrand to Convention & Visitors Commission (8-0)
• Re-appointed Marita Malone to Board of Adjustment (8-0)

Tourism Commission

The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission is meeting to review the December 2021 STR hotel report and the Convention Center report, along with the CVB financial update. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available upon request.

• Review of STR hotel report for December 2021
• Convention Center report for December 2021
• CVB financial report and update
• Public announcements and miscellaneous updates

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests for properties on Blanche Drive and Park Drive, and two conditional use permits for drive-thru and liquor sales at 2205 First Capitol Drive and 3803 Elm Street. They will also review site plans for a pavilion/dock at 800 Friedens Road, a drive-thru coffee shop at 2205 First Capitol Drive, a drive-thru lane at 3803 Elm Street, and an elevation amendment at 2931 Veterans Memorial Parkway. Two items were tabled from the December 20, 2021 meeting.

• Rezoning of 1.41 acres at 331 Blanche Drive from County R1E to City R-1D
• Rezoning of 0.33 acres at 595 Blanche Drive from County R1E to City R-1C
• Rezoning of 0.20 acres at 13 Park Drive from County R1E to City R-1E
• Conditional use for drive-thru at 2205 First Capitol Drive (tabled from Dec. 20)
• Conditional use for drive-thru and liquor sales at 3803 Elm Street (tabled from Dec. 20)

Human Relations Commission

The St. Charles Human Relations Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 20, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes nominating and electing officers, discussing updates, selecting the HRC Person of the Year, wrapping up 2021 staff education efforts, considering elimination of the December meeting, and developing the 2022 strategic plan action items. The minutes from the November 18 and December 16, 2021 meetings will be reviewed, though the December meeting lacked a quorum.

• Nomination and election of officers
• Discussion of HRC Person of the Year
• Wrap-up of 2021 City Staff Education Efforts
• Consideration of eliminating the December meeting
• 2022 Strategic Plan action planning (six actions)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session with public comment, presentations, and a consent agenda. Key actions include final passage of a rezoning ordinance, introduction of several bills including a budget amendment and a land purchase, and discussion of rescheduling a February meeting.

• Final passage of Bill 13437: rezoning 1.682 acres near Hawks Nest Drive and Lynnbrook Drive to R-1E residential
• Introduction of Bill 13441: purchase of 1.38 acres at 216 Friedens Road for $190,000 plus commission and closing costs, total up to $205,200
• Introduction of Bill 13440: Budget Amendment #1 for FY2022
• Introduction of Bill 13439: agreement with St. Charles County for CDBG program administration
• Resolution to declare Legal Department surplus property and authorize online auction via GovDeals

The City Council voted down a rezoning request that would have changed an approximately 1.682-acre tract south and west of Hawks Nest Drive and Lynnbrook Drive from C-2 General Business to R-IE Single-Family Residential. The council also approved the consent agenda, a surplus property resolution, and a record plat for the Zumbehl Development subdivision. Several new ordinances were introduced, including a budget amendment and a land purchase.

• Rezoning at Hawks Nest and Lynnbrook denied (3-7)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reports (10-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-002 declaring legal department property surplus and authorizing online auction (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 22-014 approving record plat for Zumbehl Development (10-0)
• Rescheduled Feb. 15 council and street committee meetings to Feb. 22 (10-0)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the near-complete revision of the city's personnel manual, possible code changes for regulating short-term rentals and guest houses, and the addition of an Assistant Director of Public Works position along with other minor changes to the 2022 salary ordinance. The meeting also includes a mayor's report and a possible closed session.

• Discussion of revised City of Saint Charles Personnel Manual
• Discussion of current regulation of short-term rentals/guest houses and possible code changes
• Discussion of Assistant Director of Public Works position and other minor changes to 2022 Salary Ordinance
• Mayor's report to City Council
• Possible closed session under Section 610.021 RSMo

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force is meeting to select roles, discuss goals and expectations, and review the 2022 events calendar. The group will also brainstorm event ideas and resources. This is an organizational meeting focused on planning, with no final decisions expected.

• Selection of custodian of record and recording secretary
• Discussion of goals and expectations for the task force
• Review of 2022 events calendar
• Brainstorming event ideas and resources
• Next meeting scheduled for February 14, 2022

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review certificates of appropriateness for exterior alterations to properties in historic preservation districts. The agenda includes four consent items (window, door, and fence replacements) and two structure review cases, plus a sign permit application. Staff recommends approval for all items as submitted.

• 402 Houston Street: replace 5 windows (C/A 2021-094)
• 1228 South Main Street: replace windows and rear doors (C/A 2021-096)
• 600 Lindenwood Avenue: install 4' wood picket fence (C/A 2021-098)
• 906 South Fourth Street: install 4' vinyl picket fence (C/A 2022-001)
• 546 First Capitol Drive: window signage for Hounds Town Pet Spa (Permit 2021-7318)

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and decide on the district's budget, funding requests, and various Main Street initiatives. Items include a police report, a CVB report, and specific projects like Forget Me Not Park, a Main Street America grant, flowers, trash can repair, and billboard advertising. The meeting is open to the public.

• Police report for Main Street
• Budget review
• Funding requests
• Forget Me Not Park – East Madison Alcove
• Main Street America PEP Grant Program

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on several liquor licenses, a rezoning, and conditional use permits. The council will also vote on bills for final passage, including a 2% local use tax for the April 2022 ballot, creation of the 1st Capitol Drive Community Improvement District, and multiple contracts and agreements.

• Bill 13432: 2% local use tax for general revenue, to be placed on April 5, 2022 ballot
• Bills 13427/13428: Create 1st Capitol Drive Community Improvement District and approve development agreement
• Public hearing: Rezone 1.682 acres near Hawks Nest Drive and Lynnbrook Drive from C-2 to R-1E
• Public hearing: Liquor license for Mario's Donuts and Café at 2786 Muegge Road
• Contract Amendment No. 4 with H Design Group for Wash Building Addition, $55,000 (total $790,908.55)

The St. Charles City Council approved placing a 2% local use tax on the April 5, 2022 ballot, along with establishing the 1st Capitol Drive Community Improvement District. Several ordinances were passed, including agreements for police services, a laydown yard, and traffic improvements. A motion to remove 'snow, ice' from the sidewalk policy failed.

• Approved placing 2% local use tax on April 5, 2022 ballot (9-0)
• Established 1st Capitol Drive Community Improvement District (9-0)
• Approved development agreement for 1st Capitol Drive CID (9-0)
• Approved $49,290.80 REJIS police communications agreement (9-0)
• Approved $1.5M Muegge Road traffic improvements amendment (9-0)
• Approved sidewalk policy ordinance; amendment to remove 'snow, ice' failed (3-6)
• Approved $7,500 donation from Angels for Animals for spay/neuter
• Approved consent agenda including $272,000 water supply contract (9-0)

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a single variance request. The applicant seeks to reduce the required setback between the main house and an accessory building from 10 feet to 6 feet at 1004 Apricot Drive. Staff recommends approval, noting the structure would meet other setbacks and building code requirements.

• Variance request to reduce accessory building setback from 10 to 6 feet (Case BOA-2021-13)
• Property at 1004 Apricot Drive, zoned R-1E Single-Family Residential
• Staff recommends approval of the variance
• Public hearing scheduled for January 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.