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St. Charles public meetings in 2024

131 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

City Council

Council considers rezoning for new grocery store in Fountain Lakes

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning 6.57 acres for a proposed grocery store and on several conditional use permits and liquor licenses for businesses including Dierbergs, Sport 360, and Little Nashville. The consent agenda includes contract renewals and approvals, notably $4.8 million in ARPA funding for the Boone's Lick Storm Sewer Project and a $1.19 million contract for the West Adams Storm Sewer Project. Bills for final passage include a fill material agreement for $250,000 and a budget amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning, bonds, and budget amendments

The St. Charles City Council approved several ordinances, including a rezoning at 301 Little Hills Expressway, a taxable industrial revenue bond for the Fountain Lakes project, and budget amendments. They also passed a resolution supporting federal funding applications and approved the consent agenda with multiple contracts and agreements. No items were denied or tabled.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Street Committee

Street Committee to discuss three-way stop at Elm Point Road and Elm Crossing

The Street Committee will discuss a proposed three-way stop at Elm Point Road and the new Shady Elm Court for the Elm Crossing subdivision, which has 33 single-family lots. The committee will also consider approving an updated Street Committee Responsibility Matrix, receive monthly updates on traffic service requests and 2024 street maintenance projects (including a $627,050 concrete repair contract), and discuss updating the Residential Permit Parking District process. All items are discussions or status updates; no final votes are scheduled.

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Mon Dec 16, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Rezoning of 1521 Boones Lick Road from residential to office-institution district

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and two conditional use permits. The rezoning (Z-2024-21) would change an 11,000 sq ft parcel from single-family residential to office-institution district. One conditional use for a gas station with convenience store and liquor sales (CU-2024-23) has been requested to be tabled to January; the other (CU-2024-32) is for a restaurant liquor license. The commission will also vote to approve previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024

City Council

Presentation on planned Senior/Recreation Center at New City Center

The City Council will hear a presentation on the planned Senior Center and Recreation Center at the New City Center Complex, along with a presentation of new employee core values. They will also discuss potential changes to council rules on citizen comment and public hearings, and review the 2024 departmental accomplishments. A closed session may follow for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review demolition and new construction requests

The Landmarks Board will review several requests for exterior alterations, including hot tub installations and siding. The board will also consider a demolition request and a proposal for a new multi-family dwelling.

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Mon Dec 9, 2024

Landmarks Board

Board to consider demolition of dwelling at 2107 North 3rd Street

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2024, to decide on several applications in historic districts. Key items include a request to demolish a dwelling at 2107 North 3rd Street, approval for a new multi-family dwelling at 1119-1127 South Main Street, and a new projecting sign for La Pizza at 340 North Main Street. The consent agenda includes two hot tub installations and siding replacement. The board will also discuss a memo on administrative review of hot tubs and Main Street signage.

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Thu Dec 5, 2024

Special Business District Board

Special Business District Board to discuss operating budget, snow removal, and funding requests

The Special Business District Board will hold a regular meeting to review the current operating budget, discuss snow removal plans, consider funding requests, and hear a police report for Main Street. The board will also receive reports from the CVB representative and city council liaison, and address maintenance items and new business.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

City Council

Council to adopt 2025 budget, capital plan, and rezonings

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items including the 2025 budget appropriation (Council Bill 13921) and the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. They will also consider final passage of ordinances to rename Hawks Nest Drive to Pundmann Parkway, adjust animal service fees, authorize bonds for General Mills and Fountain Lakes projects, and designate 305 N Main Street as a blighted area for redevelopment. Additionally, they will introduce bills for a fill material agreement and industrial revenue bonds, and consider multiple contracts for street and infrastructure projects.

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Mon Dec 2, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board to decide on 138 sq ft signage variance at 2115 S. Old Highway 94

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request to increase wall signage from 40 to 138 square feet at a C-3 Highway Business District property. The signs were installed without prior approval. Staff recommends a smaller variance if the applicant removes one wall sign on the west side.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning for grocery store, soccer complex, and other land-use items

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and conditional use permits, including a proposal to rezone 6.57 acres at Fountain Lakes Commerce Center for a retail grocery store. Also up for discussion are a soccer complex with food trucks at 3801 Mueller Rd, an amendment to New Town parking regulations, and several liquor sales permits. Two conditional use items have been requested to be tabled to the December 16 meeting. The commission will also consider consent agenda items and approve previous meeting minutes.

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Mon Nov 25, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission holds special meeting for closed session

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

Council holds closed work session on legal, real estate, personnel matters

The City Council is meeting in a work session that consists entirely of a closed session. The closed session will cover legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel matters, union negotiations, sealed proposals, and confidential auditor communications. No public votes or discussions are scheduled.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider 2025 budget and City Centre Complex rezoning

The City Council is meeting to discuss the 2025 city budget and several land-use applications. The agenda includes public hearings for liquor licenses, conditional use permits, and the designation of a blighted area at 305 N Main Street.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Street Committee

Street Committee to discuss $19.25M federal funding applications for infrastructure projects

The Street Committee will discuss a resolution of support for 2025 federal funding applications through East West Gateway Council of Governments, totaling $19.25 million for five projects including traffic flow improvements, a pedestrian bridge, road reconstruction, a roundabout, and signalization. The committee will also receive updates on 2024 annual street maintenance projects, including concrete repair and sidewalk mudjacking contracts, and review a revised responsibilities matrix. Additionally, a monthly status update on traffic service requests will be provided via a GIS dashboard.

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Mon Nov 18, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review demolition request and exterior alterations

The Landmarks Board is reviewing several requests for certificates of appropriateness for exterior home modifications. The board will also consider sign permits for local businesses and a request to demolish a dwelling.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

City Council

Council to discuss video lottery terminals and golf carts on trails.

At this work session, the City Council will receive an update on the sign code project, then discuss the use of golf carts on city trails and possible regulations for video lottery terminals (VLTs). The council may also convene a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel matters, and contract negotiations.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider lease and tax agreement for American Car Foundry Complex

The City Council will hold a special session to discuss a commercial lease and a property tax offset agreement involving St. Charles Properties LLC. The body will also consider accepting additional tourism grant funding.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

City Council

Council to consider rezoning for City Centre Complex, $10.7M in contracts

The City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning matters: annexation of 467 Old Friedens Road, expansion of Riverpointe development, and rezoning 11.15 acres for the new City Centre Complex. The consent agenda includes contracts for South Fifth Street reconstruction ($4,967,274) and Riverpointe Mass Grading ($5,714,325). Bills for introduction include an intergovernmental agreement with the FBI for a child exploitation task force and the purchase of property at 1921 Muegge Road for $377,500.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board to consider reducing required parking at 1735 S. River Road from 182 to 114 spaces

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first asks to reduce required parking for a multi-tenant property at 1735 S. River Road from 182 to 114 spaces. The second seeks to increase wall signage at 3096 Elm Point Industrial Drive from 72 to 110 square feet. The board will also approve minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting.

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Wed Oct 30, 2024

City Council

City Council to consider bond issuance and budget amendment

The City Council will hold a special session to vote on the final passage of four bills. These include authorizations for municipal bonds and updates to the city budget and local ordinances.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

Task Force to discuss Comprehensive Plan and City Centre Complex updates

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force will meet to receive updates on two primary projects. The group will discuss public outreach surveys for the Comprehensive Plan and next steps for the City Centre Complex (C3) project.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning for new City Centre Complex

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning and conditional use permits, including the proposed City Centre Complex and Riverpointe expansion. The commission will also discuss the 2025 meeting schedule and a comprehensive plan update public survey. Several conditional use permits for liquor sales and temporary uses are on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

Drinking Water Task Force to review Operable Unit 4 status and 5-year look back

The St. Charles City Public Drinking Water Task Force will meet to discuss the status update of Operable Unit 4 and review a five-year look back for Operable Units 1-3. The agenda also includes approval of July meeting minutes and new business. No dollar amounts or specific proposals are detailed in the agenda.

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Mon Oct 21, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review New City Hall site plan, Boiler Room demolition

The Landmarks Board will consider several exterior alteration and demolition applications in historic preservation districts. Notable items include the New City Hall site plan and demolition of the Boiler Room at 640 North 2nd Street, as well as a dwelling demolition at 1219 North 4th Street. The board will also vote on siding and window changes, sign permits for businesses, and a dormer addition.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Street Committee

Street Committee to discuss parking at 7th and Jackson Streets

The Street Committee will receive updates on traffic service requests and the 2024 annual street maintenance projects. They will also discuss parking issues at the intersection of 7th and Jackson Streets (Ward 2) and review the committee's responsibility matrix. These are all discussion items; no final decisions are scheduled.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on issuing general obligation bonds and related tax levy

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a proposal to issue general obligation bonds (Series 2024a and 2024b) secured by a property tax levy. Other actions include amendments to the South Main Preservation District to allow year-round decorative lighting, budget amendment #8, and multiple conditional use permits for businesses such as a microbrewery patio, food trucks, and a bar with liquor sales. The consent agenda includes a $170,000 concrete supply contract and a preliminary plat for the City Centre Complex redevelopment.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

City Council

Council to review 2025 operating budget

The City Council will hold a work session, primarily featuring a presentation of the 2025 Operating Budget. Following the presentation, the council may convene a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel matters, and contract negotiations as permitted by state law.

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Mon Oct 14, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled for October 14, 2024

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

City Council

Council to discuss policy on Council Directives Funds and new City Hall design

The council will hear presentations on interior design and landscape options for the new City Hall, updates from Code Enforcement and Building divisions, and a new city-wide signage and beautification plan. A discussion is scheduled on Resolution R16-055, which would establish a policy for the use of Council Directives Funds. A closed session may follow for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024

City Council

Council to amend certificates of participation documents

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to introduce an ordinance (Bill 13900) amending documents for certificates of participation series 2017 and 2020A, and to give final passage to an ordinance (Bill 13897) accepting public improvements for Riverbreeze Subdivision Phase 1 and 2 and releasing related security.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

Special Business District Board

Special Business District Board to review operating budget and funding requests

The Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting on October 3, 2024, covering routine items including approval of minutes, a police report for Main Street, and reports from the CVB representative. Key discussions will focus on the current operating budget, funding requests, Main Street maintenance items, and direction signs.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Council enters closed session for legal, real estate, personnel matters

This is a work session of the St. Charles City Council. The primary action is to convene a closed session under multiple state exemptions to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, employee matters, negotiation preparation, and sealed proposals. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on selling 3801 Mueller Road for $3M and OK employee insurance contracts

The St. Charles City Council will hold final votes on three ordinances: selling 3801 Mueller Road to Invesco Group for $3,000,000, amending the Fifth Street Corridor/Hospital District code to allow minor auto bodywork, and authorizing a cooperation agreement with the Riverpointe Community Improvement District. The council will also introduce an ordinance accepting public improvements for Riverbreeze Subdivision and likely approve consent agenda items including employee benefit contracts totaling over $1.7 million. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024

City Council

City Council to vote on 2024 property tax rates

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a final passage vote on Council Bill 13893. This ordinance establishes the 2024 tax rates for the General Revenue, Public Park, and Bond Redemption funds, as well as Special Business Districts.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

Street Committee

Street Committee to consider speed limit change on Boschertown Road

The Street Committee will receive monthly updates on traffic service requests and 2024 street maintenance projects, and discuss several proposed ordinance changes. Items include amendments to no-parking areas on Sibley Street and Canal Street, a resident-only parking zone at Seventh and Tompkins, and an update to the speed limit on Boschertown Road.

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Tue Sep 24, 2024

City Council

Council to adopt 2024 property tax levy, approve $3M property sale

The Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit and liquor license for Fenix Bar and Grill at 2198 First Capitol Drive, and on a zoning code amendment to allow minor bodywork in the Fifth Street Corridor/Hospital District. The consent agenda includes a $894,142 sanitary project contract and acceptance of federal road improvement funds. Final passage is expected for the 2024 tax levy, budget amendment #7, and a LAGERS retirement resolution. New bills include selling city-owned land at 3801 Mueller Road for $3 million.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by MARK HOLLANDER to amend the agenda to add item 7.F, “An Ordinance Fixing and Establishing the Rate and Levying Taxes for the General Revenue Funds and for the Various Special…
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Mon Sep 23, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Planning and Zoning Commission to review preliminary plat for City Centre Complex

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for used vehicle sales expansion, a microbrewery patio addition, food trucks, and liquor sales. They will also consider site plans for those projects, a preliminary plat for the new City Centre Complex (12 lots), and a text amendment allowing year-round decorative lighting in the South Main Preservation District. Additionally, staff will discuss the Comprehensive Plan update's future land use and public outreach.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

Task Force weighs Activity Centers vs traditional land use map for comprehensive plan update

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force will discuss the Future Land Use Map, with staff recommending retention of the Activity Centers approach and adding eight new Centers. Members will also review public outreach strategies for the Comprehensive Plan and receive an update on the City Centre Complex (C3) project. The items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

Real Champions Boxing Event planning and Hot Summer Nights recap discussed by task force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will discuss planning for the Real Champions Boxing Event and recap the Hot Summer Nights season. They will also approve minutes from August and consider moving the next meeting to October 21 due to the Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament on October 14.

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Mon Sep 16, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review historic home restorations and business signs

The Landmarks Board is reviewing several requests for exterior modifications to residential properties in historic districts. The board will also consider sign permit applications for two boutiques and discuss South Main string lights.

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Tue Sep 10, 2024

City Council

City Council to review new City Centre Complex, animal services, and funding requests

The City Council will hear presentations on the St. Charles Animal Services Division (shelter and animal control) and the New City Centre Complex (C3). They will also discuss a new initiative from the St. Charles County Municipal League's Legislative Task Force and consider requests for funding from Council Directives. A closed session may be held for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment meeting canceled for lack of items

The September 9, 2024 meeting of the Board of Adjustment has been canceled because there were no agenda items to consider.

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Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on law enforcement training center partnership with O'Fallon

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for Field Box St. Charles, then consider final passage of several ordinances including a partnership with O'Fallon for a law enforcement training center, facial recognition software access, and setting the 2024 tax levy. The consent agenda includes a $607,500 contract for vacuum system canister replacement. A resolution to re-establish conflict of interest disclosure procedures is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves facial recognition MOU and law enforcement training center pact

The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including an intergovernmental agreement with REJIS for facial recognition software access (Ordinance 24-121) and a partnership with O'Fallon for a law enforcement training center (Ordinance 24-122). The council also accepted a 2.224-acre land donation along Hawks Nest Drive, vacated right-of-way and utility easements, and approved a $607,500 contract for the New Town vacuum system canister replacement. All votes were unanimous with no absent members.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

City Council

St. Charles City Council holds work session with closed session items

The City Council is holding a work session. The agenda consists of a roll call and a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate, personnel, employee negotiations, and sealed proposals.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

St. Charles Planning and Zoning to review industrial expansion and site plans

The commission will consider several site plan applications and a text amendment for vehicle services. Public hearings are scheduled for a liquor sales permit and the rezoning of a 3.8-acre tract for a materials recovery facility.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Council

Council to consider law enforcement training center partnership with O’Fallon

The City Council will hold public hearings on conditional use permits and liquor licenses for three restaurants (Saint Charles Coffee & Creperie, Frontier Perk, Viet Pho LLC) and consider a withdrawn application. The consent agenda includes a $78,406 supplemental contract for Main Street Extension engineering, a $1,227,485 amendment for the City Centre Project, and a $145,762 contract for two trucks. New ordinances include a donation of 2.224 acres along Hawks Nest Drive, vacating 3,608 sq ft of right-of-way at Elm Point Drive and Walsh Court, a facial recognition software agreement with REJIS, and a partnership with O’Fallon for a law enforcement training center.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

City Council

Council goes into closed session for legal, real estate, personnel talks

The City Council holds a work session that immediately moves into a closed session to discuss legal actions, potential real estate transactions, employee hiring/firing/discipline, union negotiations, sealed bids, and auditor communications. No public votes or decisions are expected during this meeting.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to weigh demolition of 90,000-sq-ft building at American Car & Foundry

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will consider a consent agenda of five minor exterior alterations in historic districts, a sign permit for a business, and four structure review cases. The most consequential item is a request to demolish an approximately 90,000-square-foot masonry building at 640 North 2nd Street within the Frenchtown Preservation District. Other structure reviews include siding and stair replacements, an ADA lift and deck installation, and a new carport.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024

City Council

St. Charles City Council discusses 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council is reviewing a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2025-2030, which includes projected resources of $262,387,154. The body is also discussing the use and potential repeal of the policy governing City Council Directives funds.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024

City Council

City Council to vote on $11.5M property purchase at 620 N Second St

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to vote on final passage of several ordinances. Key items include authorizing the purchase of property at 620 North Second Street for $11.5 million and another at 1116 North Second Street for $600,000, annexing right-of-way on Hemsath Road, and approving a public transit grant of $78,320.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

Task Force to discuss Real Champions Boxing Event planning and recap Hot Summer Nights

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will discuss planning for the Real Champions Boxing Event and review the Hot Summer Nights event. They will also approve July minutes and address other topics. No votes on ordinances or spending are scheduled.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board to consider fence height variance at 1620 Dale Avenue

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request to increase the maximum height of a privacy fence at 1620 Dale Avenue from 7 feet to 8 feet. The applicant has already installed the 8-foot fence and seeks after-the-fact approval. Staff recommends approval, conditional on removal of old chain-link debris and providing a survey. The board will also approve minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

City Council

St. Charles City Council holds work session with closed session items

The City Council is holding a work session. The agenda consists of a roll call and a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate, personnel, employee negotiations, sealed proposals, and auditor communications.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $11.5M property purchase, annexation, zoning changes

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for The Marquee at New Town (3544 Galt House Drive) and then consider consent agenda items including a stormwater contract amendment ($24,623) and a FEMA recovery change order ($34,872.95). Final passage is scheduled for seven bills covering zoning amendments, annexation of 0.5 acres at 2432 Muegge Road, a lot split for Old McKinley School, and a $280,000 tourism matching grant. Several new bills are introduced for first reading, notably the purchase of 620 North Second Street for $11,500,000 and the purchase of 1116 North Second Street for $600,000.

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Thu Aug 1, 2024

Special Business District Board

Special Business District Board to review current operating budget and funding requests

The Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss the current operating budget and funding requests, along with a police report for Main Street and maintenance items. The agenda includes approval of minutes, correspondence, and visitor comments. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

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Wed Jul 31, 2024

City Council

St. Charles City Council holds work session with closed session items

The City Council is holding a work session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate, personnel, employee negotiations, and sealed proposals.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board considers four variances for 14 townhomes on last vacant S Main lot

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request for four zoning variances at 1028-1038 S Main Street to allow construction of 14 attached townhomes on the last undeveloped lot in the South Main Preservation District. Staff recommends approval, citing that the project follows historic design guidelines which conflict with current zoning standards.

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Mon Jul 29, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board to vote on setback variance for distillery garage at 825 S. Main St.

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request to reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 30 to 20 feet for a new detached garage at 825 S. Main Street (St. Louis Distillery). The property is in the Historic Commercial District and South Main Preservation District. Staff recommends approval, citing similar non-conforming structures in the area.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission to review liquor permits and coffee shop site plan

The commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits for liquor sales at restaurants. The body will also consider a site plan for a new drive-thru coffee shop and discuss the city's demographic profile for the Comprehensive Plan update.

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Wed Jul 17, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

Task Force discusses updates on drinking water site status and meeting frequency

The St. Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force will meet to approve June meeting minutes, receive a recap from an OIG meeting, and hear updates on recent documents and site status. The group will also discuss future meeting frequency and handle any new business.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

City Council

City Council holds closed session on legal, real estate, personnel matters

This is a council work session primarily involving a closed session. The council will discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel matters, employee negotiations, sealed proposals, and privileged communications with auditors. No public votes or action items are scheduled.

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Tue Jul 16, 2024

City Council

City Council to vote on liquor permits, zoning changes, and $11M water plant contract

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing on liquor license applications and conditional use permits for businesses at 425 Clark Street, 1698 Country Club Plaza Drive, and 2418 West Clay Street. The council will also vote on zoning amendments, annexation requests, and a $2 million change order for the Restore Water Treatment Plant project. Additionally, they will consider a $280,000 marketing grant and various budget adjustments.

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Mon Jul 15, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review exterior alterations and sign permits

The Landmarks Board will consider several requests for exterior home repairs, porch reconstructions, and new business signage across various historic districts. The board is also reviewing 'after the fact' approvals for porches constructed without prior permission.

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Mon Jul 8, 2024

Board of Adjustment

St. Louis Distillery seeks setback variance for new garage at 825 S. Main Street

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reduce the rear yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet at 825 S. Main Street. The proposal involves replacing an existing 400-square-foot structure with a larger 1,300-square-foot detached garage. This change is intended to provide more space for customers and storage.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

St. Charles City Council scheduled for closed session discussions

This meeting is a work session consisting of roll call and scheduled closed session topics. The council will discuss matters related to litigation, real estate, and personnel. No specific projects or public contracts are listed on this agenda.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

City Council

St. Charles City Council to consider several rezonings and a $105,000 property sale

The St. Charles City Council will vote on multiple rezoning requests for properties on North Second Street and Howard Street. The agenda also includes a proposal to sell surplus property on Walsh Court to PCLS Enterprises, LLC for $105,000.00. Additionally, the council will consider agreements with Lindenwood University and the REJIS Commission.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

St. Charles Commission to review zoning changes and wellhead protection insurance updates

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several applications for rezoning and conditional use permits. Items include updating insurance requirements in the Wellhead Protection District and permitting liquor sales at various locations. The commission will also review a site plan for improvements at 3850 Millstone Parkway.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Street Committee

Updates on 2024 street maintenance projects and traffic service requests

The committee will receive updates regarding the 2024 annual street maintenance projects, including concrete repairs and asphalt work. Members will also review a status update on monthly traffic service requests and recent traffic counter usage.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

City Council

St. Charles Council to vote on police services agreement with school district

The City Council will consider a police services agreement with Saint Charles R-VI School District for three school resource officers. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for properties in Ward 1 and Ward 2, along with several infrastructure and maintenance contracts.

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Mon Jun 17, 2024

Landmarks Board

St. Charles Landmarks Board reviews property alterations and new business signage

The Landmarks Board will consider several applications for exterior changes within historic preservation districts. This includes a request for a new in-ground pool at 820 Lindenwood Avenue and new signs for Dirty River Records. Other items involve structural updates to windows, doors, and lighting fixtures.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

USEEPA Office of Inspector General presentation at Water Task Force meeting

The task force will hear a presentation from the USEPA Office of Inspector General and receive updates from the Water Treatment Plant. The agenda also includes approving April meeting minutes and discussing newsletter announcements.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

USEPA Office of Inspector General to present at Water Task Force meeting

The St. Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force will host a presentation from the USEPA Office of Inspector General. The agenda also includes updates from the Water Treatment Plant and discussion regarding newsletter announcements.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

City Council

St. Charles City Council to discuss Parkway Ordinance and personnel requests

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session on June 11, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Parkway Ordinance and recommendations. The council will also review technology and innovation personnel requests and changes to title and grade schedules.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024

City Council

St. Charles Council considers moratorium on new short-term rental applications

The City Council will consider a one-year moratorium on new residential short-term rental applications. The agenda also includes votes on police equipment contracts and a grant application for bulletproof vests. Additionally, the council will review a police services agreement with Saint Charles R-VI School District.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Setback variance request for 825 S. Main Street will be reposted for July

The Board of Adjustment meeting on June 10, 2024, includes the approval of May minutes and a notice regarding Case No. BOA-2024-06. This case involves a request to reduce a side yard setback at 825 S. Main Street. No action is required during this meeting as the item will be reposted for a public hearing on July 8, 2024.

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Mon Jun 10, 2024

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

Discussion of St. Charles Fare and Hot Summer Nights recap

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will discuss the St. Charles Fare and review the Hot Summer Nights event. The agenda also includes approval of May minutes and other member topics.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will discuss the operating budget and Main Street items.

The board will review its operating budget and various funding requests. The agenda also includes reports regarding Main Street maintenance, flowers, and police activity.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

City Council

St. Charles Council considers prohibiting new residential short-term rentals

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to prohibit new residential short-term rental applications from June 2024 through June 2025. The agenda also includes approvals for several infrastructure contracts and various land annexation ordinances. Additionally, the council will consider the sale of surplus city properties.

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Tue May 21, 2024

City Council

Council to hold public hearings on multiple annexations and rezonings

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on several annexation and rezoning requests, including a 6.5-acre tract for C-2 General Business and a 14-acre tract for PD-MU Mixed Use near Arena Parkway. It will also consider a conditional use permit for oil storage at 60 MB Corporate Ct and a zoning code amendment for residential lighting standards. The consent agenda includes contracts for road improvements and IT security, and several bills for introduction cover annexations, rezonings, and a police services agreement.

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Mon May 20, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

St. Charles considers temporary ban on new residential short-term rentals

The Commission will review several rezoning and site plan applications, including an expansion for a materials recovery facility at 232 Junior Drive. They will also consider a proposal to prohibit new residential short-term rentals for one year. Other items include vehicle rental permits and changes to historic preservation districts.

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Tue May 14, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $2.5M federal grant for North Main Street extension

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to vote on several ordinances, including a $2.5 million federal grant agreement for the North Main Street Extension project, property sales, and bond issuance. The council will also consider a mayoral veto and hold a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review window, sign, and structure changes in historic districts

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review certificates of appropriateness for exterior alterations, sign permits, and a proposed rezoning of properties from the Frenchtown to the Extended Historic Preservation District. The agenda includes consent items for window installations, several sign applications, and structure reviews for light fixtures, deck additions, and other changes.

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Mon May 13, 2024

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

Planning for Hot Summer Nights and Movie Night

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force is conducting final planning for Hot Summer Nights. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Movie Night and the approval of March minutes.

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Thu May 9, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

Water Treatment Plant updates and USEPA advisory group session

The St. Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force will hold a special meeting on May 9, 2024. The agenda includes updates from the Water Treatment Plant and an adjournment to join a meeting with the USEPA Community Advisory Group.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $3.7M software contract, liquor license, and multiple ordinances

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session covering election results, awards, a public hearing for a liquor license, and a consent agenda with contracts and reports. Final passage is scheduled for several ordinances, including a $3.7 million software agreement, a rezoning, and a special business district. The meeting also includes introduction of new bills and a closed session.

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Tue May 7, 2024

City Council

City Council work session with closed session on legal, real estate, personnel matters

The St. Charles City Council is holding a work session that consists solely of a roll call and a closed session. The closed session will discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, employee matters, negotiations with employee groups, and sealed contract proposals. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

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Mon May 6, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Appeal of land use classification for 3971 Huster Road

The Board of Adjustment will hear an appeal regarding the zoning designation for a property at 3971 Huster Road. The applicant challenges a city decision classifying the site as temporary vehicle storage, arguing it should be classified as a wholesale or warehouse establishment. City staff recommends denying the request.

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Thu May 2, 2024

Special Business District Board

St. Charles Special Business District Board meets May 2

The Special Business District Board holds its regular meeting to discuss Main Street operations, including a police report, CVB report, parks department update, operating budget, funding requests, flowers, and maintenance items. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

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Mon Apr 29, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

Rezoning of 14-acre tract near Arena Parkway to mixed-use development

The Commission will consider several rezoning and annexation requests, including a 14-acre project near Arena Parkway. The agenda also includes applications for industrial expansions at 232 Junior Drive and updates to residential lighting standards.

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Wed Apr 17, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

Task force reviews well operations and meeting logistics for April 17

The St. Charles City Public Drinking Water Task Force will meet at City Hall to approve March minutes, review a modified summary document, and discuss an update on well start-up and operations. Members will also coordinate future meeting logistics with the Citizen Advisory Group and Office of Inspector General before reviewing new business.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $1.6M contract for Riverside Sanitary Trunkmain Phase 3

The City Council is being asked to authorize a contract with PCX Construction, LLC for the Riverside Sanitary Trunkmain Replacement Phase 3, in an amount not to exceed $1,606,693.00. The project involves installing approximately 2,784 linear feet of 30-inch PVC gravity sewer and related work. Bids were received on March 28, 2024, and PCX Construction was the low bidder. The item is on the consent agenda.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

City Council

Street Committee to review traffic requests, maintenance, counting

The Street Committee of the St. Charles City Council is meeting to receive updates on traffic service requests, the 2024 annual street maintenance projects, and traffic counting. These are informational items referred by the Engineering and Public Works departments, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review 5 consent items, 3 sign permits, 6 structure changes

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior alterations to historic properties, including window replacements, a fence, a deck, and a rooftop patio. The board will also consider three sign permit applications and a staff report recommending approval for an exhaust shroud at 105 North Main Street.

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Mon Apr 15, 2024

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

Discussion of Hot Summer Nights sponsors and Movie Night

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will discuss final sponsors for Hot Summer Nights and the Movie Night program. The meeting also includes the approval of March meeting minutes.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

City Council

Council to weigh extending short-term rental moratorium

The City Council will discuss and seek direction on short-term rental (STR) policy, including whether to extend the current one-year moratorium on new residential STR permits that expires June 15, 2024. The council will also receive a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and a quarterly economic development update. No final votes are scheduled; this is a work session.

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Tue Apr 9, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $282K Boschert Greenway repair agreement

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to vote on several ordinances, including a $282,000 intergovernmental agreement with Great Rivers Greenway to repair the Boschert Greenway Phase I trail. The council will also consider appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board and other routine items.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024

Special Business District Board

Special Business District Board to review budget, police report, Main Street items

The Special Business District Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss routine business district matters. The agenda includes a police report for Main Street, a report from the CVB representative, the operating budget, funding requests, Main Street flowers, and maintenance items. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda text.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

Council work session: closed session on legal, real estate, personnel matters

The St. Charles City Council is holding a work session that consists solely of a roll call and a closed session. The closed session will discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, employee hiring/firing/discipline, labor negotiations, and sealed contract proposals. No public action or decision is listed on this agenda.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

City Council

Council to approve $1.4M for new dump trucks and $200K streetlight contract

The St. Charles City Council is deciding whether to authorize two contracts: one for $1,415,448.00 to purchase seven new dump trucks from Truck Centers, Inc., and another for $200,000.00 for streetlight and traffic signal maintenance with Gerstner Electric, Inc. Both are on the consent agenda for the April 2, 2024 regular meeting.

Mon Mar 25, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

St. Charles P&Z reviews short-term rental rules, commercial sites, and land rezonings

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will review public hearing requests for zoning changes, conditional use permits, and site plans across multiple wards. Proposals include updating short-term rental definitions in the New Town district, approving an O’Reilly Automotive store near Elm Point Industrial Drive, and rezoning residential and commercial parcels along Jackson Street, Rio Vista Drive, and Mulberry Lane. The commission will also consider a consent agenda item for a new Orchard Farm School District elementary school building at 2525 Highway B. These reviews determine land use classifications and development standards that dictate where specific businesses, housing types, and public facilities may be located in the city.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

Report on contamination discovered at the Ameren Substation

The task force will review a report regarding contamination found at the Ameren Substation. Members will also review a summary document and approve minutes from the February meeting.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Street Committee

Updates on 2024 street maintenance projects and a new handicapped parking space

The committee will discuss a proposed ordinance to add a handicapped parking space at 1001 S. Main Street. Members will also receive updates on 2024 street maintenance projects, including concrete and asphalt work. Additionally, staff will provide a status report on current traffic service requests.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

City Council

Council to weigh marijuana dispensary, townhomes, and annexations

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning and conditional use requests, including a proposed marijuana dispensary at 301 Little Hills Expressway, a 6-unit townhome development at 611-619 Boones Lick Road, and two annexations. The council will also vote on final passage of ordinances for property purchases and Riverpointe agreements, and consider consent agenda items such as contracts for street striping, engineering services, and police vehicles.

Mon Mar 18, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review painting, stucco repair, new garages and homes

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior changes to properties in historic districts. Items include painting a house and garage, replacing stucco, constructing new garages and single-family homes, and installing or repainting signs. The board will also consider after-the-fact approvals for siding, a window, and other alterations.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024

City Council

Council to discuss new software system, zoning rules, and committee changes

The St. Charles City Council work session will discuss the selection of Tyler Technologies for a new ERP system, proposed changes to Planning and Zoning Commission residency requirements, and a proposal to require committee members to have served at least one year. The agenda also includes a presentation on the city's masonry requirements for buildings.

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Mon Mar 11, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Appeal regarding land use classification for 3971 Huster Road

The Board of Adjustment will hear an appeal regarding the land use designation for 3971 Huster Road. The applicant challenges City Staff's classification of the property as temporary vehicle storage, requesting it be designated as a wholesale establishment or warehouse. City staff recommends denying the request.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

Special Business District Board

Special Business District Board to review budget, police report, Main Street items

The St. Charles Special Business District Board holds its regular meeting to discuss operating budget, funding requests, Main Street flowers and maintenance, plus a police report for Main Street. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific dollar amounts or action items listed.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Council work session: closed session on legal, real estate, personnel matters

This is a council work session with only a roll call and a closed session. The closed session covers legal actions, real estate transactions, employee hiring/firing/discipline, labor negotiations, and sealed contract proposals. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

City Council

Council to consider QuikTrip conditional use permit and $952K truck purchase

The St. Charles City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for QuikTrip to redevelop an existing gas station at 225 N. Kingshighway Street, and will vote on consent agenda items including a $108,914 contract for LUCAS chest compression devices and a $952,493.91 contract for two new sewer trucks. The council will also take final votes on several ordinances, including a 911 intergovernmental agreement, a budget amendment, and a wastewater contract extension, and introduce bills for property purchases and Riverpointe development agreements.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by MICHAEL FLANDERMEYER to remove Consent Agenda Item 8.E.1. from consideration. MICHAEL GALBA seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: “
10 yea · 1 nay
” Haberstroh yea · Hollander yea · Mitchell yea · Ohmes yea · Otto yea · Ratchford yea · West yea · Flandermeyer yea · Foust yea · Galba. “ yea · ” None nay
Tue Feb 27, 2024

Street Committee

St. Charles Street Committee reviews 2024 street maintenance and traffic ordinances

The committee is reviewing updates on 2024 street maintenance projects and monthly traffic service requests. Discussion includes proposed ordinances for a new stop sign at Lewis & Clark Court and Dove Drive, and a no-parking zone on the east side of 2nd Street.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

City Council

City Council holds closed session on legal, real estate, personnel matters

The St. Charles City Council is meeting for a work session that consists entirely of a closed session. The closed session covers legal actions, real estate transactions, employee hiring/firing/discipline, labor negotiations, and sealed contract proposals. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Feb 27, 2024

City Council

Council to hold public hearings on conditional use permits and liquor license

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on several conditional use permit applications and a liquor license, including for a restaurant at 3803 Elm Street and a QuikTrip redevelopment at 225 N. Kingshighway. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as contracts for utility locates, mudjacking, and a FEMA retaining wall, plus introduce ordinances for a county-wide 911 system and budget amendments. One conditional use permit request (CU-2023-70) is proposed to be tabled to March 19, 2024.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by MARY WEST to waive the Real Property Taxes for the St. Charles Housing Authority for the years 2019-2022 in the amount of $41,068.80, which accounts for $10,267.50 for each of…
8 yea · 1 nay
” Foust yea · Galba yea · Mitchell yea · Ohmes yea · Otto yea · Ratchford yea · West yea · Flandermeyer. “ yea · ” None nay
Mon Feb 26, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

St. Charles considers rezoning for marijuana dispensary and townhomes

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land use applications on February 26, 2024. Proposals include rezoning for a marijuana dispensary and a new six-unit townhome development. The commission will also consider permits for a wine bar and a car wash facility.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

Task Force discusses water modeling and meets with USEPA staff

The task force will review the most recent 3D modeling results. Members will also hold a discussion with staff from the USEPA.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

City Council

Council to discuss grants, I-70, and set 2024-25 strategic plan

The St. Charles City Council work session will discuss current and future grant pursuits, the status of I-70 enhancements, and receive a presentation on 2023 accomplishments and strategic plan updates. The council will also begin developing its 2024-2025 strategic plan. A closed session is possible for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on festival rules, land acquisition, budget amendment

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to vote on several ordinances, including a new chapter regulating festivals and special events, a land acquisition for the Duchesne Drive reconstruction project, and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes a parking lot lease with Ameren Missouri and changes to city boards and commissions.

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Mon Feb 12, 2024

Landmarks Board

St. Charles Landmarks Board reviews several property alterations and new constructions

The Landmarks Board will consider multiple applications for exterior changes, new residential builds, and site plan updates. Items include requests for new porches, siding, and windows, as well as a new parking lot and stormwater system for a winery.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $650K lime contract, road projects, zoning code changes

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda that includes contracts for HVAC replacement, lime purchase, utility locates, and engineering services, plus several ordinances for final passage and introduction. The most consequential items are the final passage of ordinances authorizing county transportation sales tax funds for road improvements and the introduction of a new ordinance regulating festivals and performers.

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Mon Feb 5, 2024

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment considers sign variances for 1735 S. River Road

The Board is reviewing three requests to modify monument sign regulations at a light industrial property being converted into eleven tenant spaces. Additionally, the City has requested to table a land use appeal regarding 3971 Huster Road until March.

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Thu Feb 1, 2024

Special Business District Board

Special Business District Board meets on budget, police, Main Street items

The St. Charles Special Business District Board holds its regular meeting to discuss the operating budget, funding requests, Main Street flowers and maintenance, and a police report for Main Street. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific dollar amounts or proposals listed.

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Mon Jan 29, 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission to review several land use applications

The Commission will consider various applications including a 101-lot manufactured home development and several conditional use permits. Items include requests for self-storage facilities, restaurant modifications, and an automobile service station redevelopment.

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Tue Jan 23, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on lease purchase for capital improvements

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to consider Bill 13779, which would authorize a lease purchase transaction to fund capital improvements. The agenda includes roll call, invocation, citizen comments, and the bill for final passage. No other substantive items are listed.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

Landmarks Board

Landmarks Board to review QuikTrip demolition, new building at 225 N Kingshighway

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will review several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior alterations in historic districts, including a QuikTrip proposal to demolish existing structures and build a new building and fueling canopy. Other items include new porches, a deck, a parking lot, and a detached garage. The board will also consider consent agenda item for a new front porch at 725 Monroe Street and approve meeting minutes.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

Task Force to discuss water reports and vapor intrusion study

The St. Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force will meet to discuss the Operable Unit Three Report and a Vapor Intrusion Study for Operable Unit 1. The group will also review a summary document and discuss a recent meeting with the USEPA CAG.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

City Council

Council to consider multiple conditional use permits and zoning code amendments

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including a drive-thru restaurant at 3786 Elm Street and a craft distillery at 405 Droste Road, and will consider a zoning code amendment. Two cases are tabled to February. The consent agenda includes a $131,179 contract for tent structures at wastewater plants.

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Thu Jan 11, 2024

Board of Adjustment

St. Charles Board of Adjustment to consider several zoning variance requests

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review five different cases regarding property setbacks and landscaping requirements. These requests include changes for a QuikTrip renovation, an accessory structure, and a proposed RV storage lot.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

City Council

Council to discuss city direction, economic development, and risk management

The St. Charles City Council is holding a work session to discuss the city's direction, economic development, and future, as well as a risk management update and 2023 workers' compensation review. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters. No formal votes are scheduled.

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Tue Jan 9, 2024

City Council

Council to select bond underwriter for $12.8M capital improvement financing

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to consider a resolution selecting Northland Securities, Inc. as underwriter for $12,800,000 in Certificates of Participation, Series 2024, and to introduce an ordinance authorizing a lease purchase transaction for capital improvements. The resolution accepts the underwriter's proposal and acknowledges required MSRB disclosures. The ordinance would authorize entering into the lease purchase transaction using the bond proceeds.

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Mon Jan 8, 2024

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

Task Force to discuss 2024 event planning and sponsorships

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will discuss upcoming 2024 events including Hot Summer Nights, Riverfest, and Pedal the Cause. Discussions will cover sponsorship opportunities, security, and contracts.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

Special Business District Board

Special Business District Board meets to discuss budget and maintenance

The Special Business District Board will hold a regular meeting to review the operating budget and funding requests. The board will also receive reports regarding Main Street police activity and maintenance items.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on $85M bond election for new municipal complex

The St. Charles City Council will consider several ordinances, including calling a general obligation bond election for $85 million to build a new municipal complex with city hall, senior center, and cultural areas. They will also vote on a zoning code update and approve contracts for water supply and environmental services.

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