St. Charles public meetings in 2024
131 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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.
- Rezoning of 6.57 acres at Fountain Lakes Commerce Center #7 from A/WHP to C-2/WHP for a proposed grocery store (Bill 13935)
- Conditional use permit and liquor license for a proposed Dierbergs grocery store at Fountain Lakes Commerce Center
- Authorization to receive $4,800,000 in ARPA funding for the Boone's Lick Storm Sewer Project
- Contract with Keeley Construction for the West Adams Storm Sewer Project, amount not to exceed $1,186,920
- Supplemental agreement with JEMA for City Centre design, $2,019,710 for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,803,968
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.
- Approved rezoning of 1.89 acres at 301 Little Hills Expressway to C-3 Highway Business District (unanimous)
- Authorized issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for D3 - Fountain Lakes, LLC project (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Budget Amendment #1 (unanimous)
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with REJIS for prosecuting attorney messaging system (unanimous)
- Approved fill material agreement with Porterhouse Development, LLC for $250,000 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including contracts for storm sewer, insurance, and ARPA funding (unanimous)
- Passed resolution supporting federal funding applications to East-West Gateway Council of Governments (unanimous)
Street Committee
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.
- Discussion of a three-way stop at Elm Point Road and Shady Elm Court for the Elm Crossing subdivision (33 lots); two reported accidents on Elm Point Road in 2018 and 2019
- Proposed approval of the final Street Committee Responsibility Matrix, clarifying roles for staff, committee, and City Council
- Monthly update on 2024 Annual Street Maintenance Projects: $627,050 concrete repair (Hollow Brook, N. Sixth St., N. Ninth St.), $161,818.75 crack seal (wards 1-5), completed asphalt projects in multiple subdivisions
- Monthly update on Traffic Service Requests via GIS dashboard; 4 open requests, 2 created in November
- Discussion on updating the Residential Permit Parking District process
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Rezoning of 1521 Boones Lick Road from R-1E to O-I (Ward 2)
- Conditional use for restaurant liquor sales at 2198 First Capitol Drive (Ward 2)
- Conditional use for auto service station with convenience store and liquor at 2212 First Capitol Drive – requested to be tabled
- Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting
City Council
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.
- Presentation on the planned Senior Center/Recreation Center at the New City Center Complex
- Presentation of new core values for City of St. Charles employees
- Discussion on possible changes to council rules for citizen/public comment and public hearings
- Presentation of 2024 departmental accomplishments
- Closed session authorized for legal actions, real estate transactions, and personnel matters
Landmarks Board
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.
- Demolition of dwelling at 2107 North 3rd Street
- Construction of new multi-family dwelling at 1119-1127 South Main Street
- New projecting sign for 'La Pizza' at 340 North Main Street
- New sunroom construction at 1013 Monroe Street
- Hot tub installations at 618 and 622 North Benton Avenue
Landmarks Board
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.
- Demolition of dwelling at 2107 North 3rd Street (Case D-2024-031)
- New multi-family dwelling at 1119-1127 South Main Street (Case SP-2024-030)
- New projecting sign for La Pizza at 340 North Main Street (Sign Permit 2024-5023)
- New sunroom at 1013 Monroe Street (Case SP-2024-032)
- Hot tub installations at 618 and 622 North Benton Avenue (Consent agenda)
Special Business District Board
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.
- Police report for Main Street
- Current operating budget review
- Snow removal discussion
- Funding requests consideration
- Main Street maintenance items
City Council
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.
- Public hearing and final vote on 2025 city budget (Council Bill 13921) appropriating funds for operations
- Adoption of 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 10.A)
- Rezoning of 1.89 acres at 301 Little Hills Expressway from C-2 to C-3 Highway Business (Case Z-2024-20)
- Renaming of Hawks Nest Drive to Pundmann Parkway (Bill 13915)
- Contracts: Sibley Street sidewalk project ($1,160,271.60) and Hawks Nest Drive rehabilitation ($2,928,537.27)
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Case BOA-2024-12: request to increase wall signage area at 2115 S. Old Highway 94 from 40 sq ft to 138 sq ft (after-the-fact review)
- Staff report clarifies the building frontage allows 57 sq ft of signage, making the requested increase 81 sq ft over code
- Staff recommends a smaller variance (22 sq ft over code) contingent on removing the west-side wall sign
- Approve minutes from November 4, 2024 meeting
- Approve the Board of Adjustment schedule for 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Rezoning of 1.89 acres at 301 Little Hills Expressway from C-2 to C-3 (Ward 1)
- Conditional use for liquor sales at 2212 First Capitol Drive (tabled to Dec 16)
- Rezoning of 6.57 acres at Fountain Lakes Commerce Center from A/WHP to C-2/WHP for a retail grocery store (Ward 8)
- Conditional use and site plan for a private soccer complex with food trucks at 3801 Mueller Rd (Ward 8)
- Site plan for outdoor storage of building materials at 3801 Huster Road (Ward 7)
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Closed session regarding legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021(1))
City Council
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.
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(1) regarding legal actions or litigation
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(2) regarding leasing, purchase or sale of real estate
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(3) regarding hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(9) regarding negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(12) regarding sealed proposals or negotiated contracts
City Council
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.
- Proposed 2025 City Budget (Bill 13921)
- Rezoning of 11.15 acres at 620 North Second Street for the City Centre Complex (Bill 13913)
- Contract with Groundworks Contracting, Inc for Boone's Lick Storm Sewer Project not to exceed $3,474,425.30
- Purchase of property at 1921 Muegge Road for $375,000.00 (Bill 13904)
- Grant funding from Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission not to exceed $1,160,000.00
Street Committee
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.
- Resolution of support for five 2025 federal funding applications: First Capitol Traffic Flow ($6M), First Capitol Pedestrian Bridge ($2.5M), Boone's Lick Road reconstruction ($5M), Boone's Lick/Fairgrounds roundabout ($2.5M), and Regency/Veterans Memorial Pkwy signalization ($1.5M)
- 2024 Concrete Repair Project contract with Amcon Municipal for $627,050 covering Hollow Brook subdivision, N. Sixth St., and N. Ninth St.
- 2024 Sidewalk Mudjacking Project contract with Lift-Rite for $175,000 for pressure grouting sidewalks citywide
- Discussion of revised Street Committee Responsibilities Matrix updating roles for staff, committee, and City Council
- Monthly update on traffic service requests using GIS dashboard; 61 traffic counter locations and new requests from October noted
Landmarks Board
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.
- Demolition request for a dwelling at 1219 North 4th Street
- Request for a new fish fry shed at 431 Decatur Street
- Request for a rear building addition and exterior alterations at 305 North Main Street
- Sign permit for 'Faultline Restaurant' at 105 North Main Street
- Sign permit for 'Mostly Mushrooms' at 524 South Main Street
City Council
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.
- Presentation from the City's sign consultant on the status of the Sign Code Project
- Discussion relative to golf carts on trails
- Discussion relative to video lottery terminals (VLTs)
- Possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract items
City Council
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.
- Bill 13926: Commercial lease for approximately 6,500 square feet of office space at 625 North Main Center
- Bill 13927: Property tax offset agreement with St. Charles Properties LLC for the proposed City Centre Complex
- Acceptance of an additional $80,000.00 Missouri Division of Tourism Marketing Matching Grant
City Council
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.
- Public hearing on rezoning 11.15 acres at 620 N 2nd St for City Centre Complex
- Contract with Plattin Creek Excavating for South Fifth Street reconstruction ($4,967,274)
- Contract with Kolb Grading for Riverpointe Mass Grading Phase 1B ($5,714,325)
- Bill authorizing FBI MOU for St. Louis Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force
- Bill to purchase 1921 Muegge Road for $377,500
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Case BOA-2024-10: parking variance for 1735 S. River Road to reduce required spaces from 182 to 114
- Case BOA-2024-11: wall signage variance for 3096 Elm Point Industrial Drive to increase from 72 to 110 sq ft
- Public hearings on both variance requests
- Approval of August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
City Council
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.
- Bill 13898: Budget Amendment #8 for fiscal year 2024
- Bill 13902: Issuance, sale, and delivery of General Obligation Bonds Series 2024A and Taxable General Obligation Bonds Series 2024B
- Bill 13899: Ordinance allowing year-round outdoor decorative lighting in the South Main Preservation District
- Bill 13901: Update to the list of persons required to file financial disclosure reports
C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force
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.
- Comprehensive Plan Project update regarding public outreach survey
- City Centre Complex (C3) Project update and next steps
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Rezoning 11.15 acres at 620 N. 2nd Street for the City Centre Complex (Case Z-2024-18)
- Amendment to expand Riverpointe Development from 37 to 38 acres by adding 1550 S Main Street (Case PDA-2024-03)
- Conditional use permit for liquor sales at 204 N. Main Street restaurant (Case CU-2024-19)
- Site plan for motor vehicle storage lot at 201 Arco Drive (Case SP-2024-22)
- Conditional use permit for food trucks at 1801 N. 2nd Street (Case CU-2024-22)
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
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.
- Status update of Operable Unit 4
- Review of 5-year look back for Operable Units 1-3
- Approval of July meeting minutes
Landmarks Board
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.
- New City Hall site plan approval at 640 North 2nd Street (Frenchtown Preservation District)
- Demolition of the Boiler Room structure at 640 North 2nd Street for City Hall complex
- Demolition of dwelling at 1219 North 4th Street (Frenchtown Preservation District)
- Siding and door replacements at 808 Jefferson Street and 104 North 4th Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)
- Sign permit applications for La Pizza awning and River Glo Crystals projecting sign
Street Committee
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.
- Monthly status update on Traffic Service Requests
- Update on 2024 Annual Street Maintenance Projects
- Discussion of parking situation at 7th Street and Jackson Street (Ward 2)
- Discussion of Street Committee Responsibility Matrix
City Council
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.
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for a microbrewery patio at 745 Friedens Road (Ward 3)
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for food trucks at 2139 First Capitol Drive (Ward 2)
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for liquor sales at a bar at 1411 S. First Capitol Drive (Ward 4)
- General obligation bonds, Series 2024a and 2024b (Council Bill 13902) — amount not specified in agenda
- Contract with Schreiter Ready Mix for $170,000 for concrete supply services
City Council
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.
- 2025 Operating Budget Presentation
- Possible closed session for legal actions, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations
Board of Adjustment
The St. Charles Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.
City Council
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.
- Proclamation declaring October 14, 2024 as Sister Cities International Day
- Presentation on interior design and landscape options for the new City Hall
- Presentation on Code Enforcement & Building Divisions operations
- Presentation on new city-wide signage and beautification plan
- Discussion of Resolution R16-055 establishing a policy for Council Directives Funds
City Council
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.
- Bill 13900: omnibus amendment of documents for certificates of participation series 2017 and 2020A
- Bill 13897: acceptance of public improvements for Riverbreeze Subdivision Phase 1 and Phase 2 and release of security
Special Business District Board
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.
- Police Report for Main Street
- Current Operating Budget
- Funding Requests
- Main Street Maintenance Items
- Direction Signs
City Council
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.
- Closed session for legal actions or litigation (RSMo 610.021(1))
- Closed session for leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate (RSMo 610.021(2))
- Closed session for hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees (RSMo 610.021(3))
- Closed session for negotiation preparation with employee groups (RSMo 610.021(9))
- Closed session for sealed proposals or related contract documents (RSMo 610.021(12))
City Council
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.
- Final passage of ordinance to declare 3801 Mueller Road surplus and sell to Invesco Group, LLC for $3,000,000
- Final passage of ordinance amending Section 400.390 to allow minor bodywork in the Fifth Street Corridor/Hospital District SmartCode
- Final passage of ordinance authorizing a cooperation agreement with Riverpointe Community Improvement District and CNP8 Real Estate, LLC
- Consent approval of self-funded medical insurance contract with UMR/UHC estimated at $1,540,800 for 2025
- Introduction of ordinance accepting public improvements for Riverbreeze Subdivision Phase 1 and Phase 2
City Council
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.
- Proposed General Revenue Fund rate: $0.4266 per $100 of assessment
- Proposed Public Park Fund rate: $0.1839 per $100 of assessment
- Proposed Bond Redemption Fund rate: $0.1613 per $100 of assessment
- Special Business District tax rate: $0.28 per $100 of assessment
- Frenchtown Special Business District tax rate: $0.28 per $100 of assessment
Street Committee
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.
- Update on 2024 annual street maintenance projects
- Discussion on asphalt replacement projects
- Discussion on no-parking amendments on Sibley Street (Ward 10) and Canal Street (Ward 8)
- Discussion on creating a resident-only parking zone at Seventh Street and Tompkins (Ward 2)
- Discussion on updating the speed limit on Boschertown Road (Wards 1 & 8)
City Council
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.
- Public hearing for conditional use permit and liquor license for Fenix Bar and Grill at 2198 First Capitol Drive
- Contract with Kuesel Excavating for Frenchtown sanitary project not to exceed $894,142
- Final passage of Bill 13893 setting 2024 property tax levy
- Sale of 3801 Mueller Road surplus property to Invesco Group for $3,000,000
- Zoning code amendment to allow minor bodywork in the Fifth Street Corridor/Hospital District
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Conditional use permit (CU-2024-17) to expand used motor vehicle sales at 3624 Fairview Drive
- Site plan amendment (SP-2024-05) for vehicle sales expansion at 3621 Veterans Memorial Pkwy and 3624 Fairview Drive
- Conditional use permit (CU-2023-29) for patio addition at microbrewery at 745 Friedens Road
- Conditional use permit (CU-2024-08) for food truck retail sales at 2139 First Capitol Drive
- Preliminary plat (SUB-2024-03) for 12 lots for City Centre Complex on ACF property along riverside
C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force
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.
- Staff presentation comparing Activity Centers vs traditional land use map, including proposed eight new Activity Centers (New Town at St. Charles, North Highway 94/Highway B, North 3rd/Highway 370, McNair Park, Duchesne/Elm, Frenchtown, Riverpointe, Friedens/Zumbehl/S. Highway 94)
- Discussion of using corridors and polygons to link Activity Centers for smoother land-use transitions
- Update on City Centre Complex (C3) project and next steps
- Opportunity for public comment on agenda items
- Outreach planning for Comprehensive Plan, including mailers, online surveys, and public meetings
Special Events and Promotions 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.
- Real Champions Boxing Event planning discussion
- Hot Summer Nights season recap
- Approval of August meeting minutes
- Proposed next meeting date change to October 21
Landmarks Board
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.
- Case No. EC-2024-015: Installation of six vinyl windows at 130 McDonough Street
- Case No. EC-2024-039: New windows, siding, doors, and porch updates at 1520 Gallaher Avenue
- Sign Permit No. 2023-4470: New sign design for Addy’s Way Boutique at 608 South Main Street
- Sign Permit No. 2024-4559: Painted wall sign for Secondhand Chic Boutique at 810 North Second Street
- Structure reviews for 1111 North Benton Avenue, 720 South Main Street, 627 Jackson Street, and 912 South Main Street
City Council
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.
- Presentation on St. Charles Animal Services Division (shelter and animal control)
- Presentation of New City Centre Complex (C3)
- Discussion on St. Charles County Municipal League Legislative Task Force new initiative
- Discussion relative to request for funding from Council Directives
- Possible closed session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters
Board of Adjustment
The September 9, 2024 meeting of the Board of Adjustment has been canceled because there were no agenda items to consider.
City Council
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.
- Public hearing on liquor license for Kristopher Keck d/b/a Field Box St. Charles at 3721 Mexico Rd
- BILL 13890: Authorize intergovernmental partnership with O'Fallon for construction and operation of law enforcement training center
- BILL 13889: Authorize MOU with REJIS for facial recognition software access and acceptable use policy
- BILL 13893: Ordinance fixing and levying tax rates for general revenue and special funds for 2024
- Consent agenda: Contract with SweenCo, LLC for 2024 New Town Vacuum System Canister Replacement, not to exceed $607,500
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.
- Approved Frenchtown Special Business District election results (unanimous)
- Approved $607,500 contract with SweenCo for New Town vacuum canister replacement (consent agenda)
- Passed Resolution R24-014 re-establishing conflict of interest disclosure procedure (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 24-116 accepting 2.224-acre land donation along Hawks Nest Drive (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 24-117 vacating 3,608 sq ft right-of-way at Elm Point Drive and Walsh Court (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 24-118 vacating 10-foot utility easement at 500 Corporate Hills Drive (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 24-121 authorizing REJIS facial recognition software MOU (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 24-122 authorizing law enforcement training center partnership with O'Fallon (unanimous)
City Council
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.
- Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation
- Closed session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
- Closed session regarding employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
- Closed session regarding negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session regarding sealed proposals and negotiated contracts
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Case No. Z-2024-10: Rezoning 3.8 acres at 232 Junior Drive from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 Heavy Industrial
- Case No. CU-2024-15: Conditional Use Permit for liquor sales at 2198 First Capitol Drive
- Case No. SP-2024-14: Site plan for a drive-thru coffee shop at 1698 Country Club Plaza Drive
- Case No. SP-2024-16: Site plan for a veterinarian clinic and boarding facility at 1755 Ford Lane
- Case No. TA-2024-06: Text amendment to allow minor body work under 'Vehicle Services – Minor Maintenance/Repair'
City Council
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.
- Supplemental Agreement #3 with CMT for Main Street Extension engineering services, $78,406 (total $1,200,712.02)
- Amendment with Navigate Building Solutions for City Centre Project Phase 2, up to $1,227,485 (total $1,259,784)
- Contract with Don Brown Chevrolet for two Chevrolet Silverado 3500MD trucks, $145,762
- Bill 13890 authorizing intergovernmental partnership with O’Fallon for construction and operation of a law enforcement training center
- Bill 13889 authorizing facial recognition software access via REJIS with an acceptable use policy
City Council
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.
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(1) for legal actions or litigation
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(2) for leasing, purchase or sale of real estate
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(3) for hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(9) for negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(12) and (17) for sealed proposals and auditor communications
Landmarks Board
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.
- Demolition of approx. 90,000 sq ft masonry building at American Car & Foundry complex, 640 N 2nd St (Frenchtown Preservation District)
- New rear deck at 717 Jackson St (Extended Historic Preservation District)
- Siding replacement and paint at 615 S Main St (South Main Preservation District)
- Window replacements at 904 S Main St and 704 N 4th St
- Sign permit for two wall signs at 1425 N 2nd St for Le Velo Inn
City Council
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.
- Proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan including $3,204,000 for North Second Street Improvements (2026) and $2,230,000 for First Capitol Corridor Improvements (2027)
- Request for approximately $2,000 from Council Directives funds for a Department Directors appreciation event on September 10, 2024
- Discussion on repealing Resolution R16-055 regarding the policy for City Council Directives funds
- Proposed $950,000 for land for a Police Training Facility
- Proposed $250,000 for bank stabilization near 7 Beaver Creek
City Council
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.
- Purchase of property at 620 North Second Street for $11,500,000
- Purchase of property at 1116 North Second Street for $600,000 plus $5,000 closing costs
- Annexation of approximately 29,700 sq ft of Hemsath Road right-of-way south of Arena Parkway
- Intergovernmental MOU with Microgrants for 'Lights On!' program offering light bulb repair vouchers instead of citations
- Budget amendment #6 for fiscal year 2024
Special Events and Promotions Task Force
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.
- Approval of July meeting minutes
- Discussion of Real Champions Boxing Event planning
- Recap of Hot Summer Nights event
- Next meeting set for September 9, 2024
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Variance request for 8-foot fence height at 1620 Dale Avenue (R-1E zone)
- After-the-fact approval as fence already installed
- Staff recommends approval with conditions: survey and debris removal
- Public hearing scheduled for August 12, 2024
City Council
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.
- Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation
- Closed session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
- Closed session regarding employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
- Closed session regarding negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session regarding sealed proposals and negotiated contracts
City Council
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.
- Public hearing on liquor license for The Marquee at New Town at 3544 Galt House Drive (Ward 8)
- Final passage of ordinance to annex and rezone 0.5 acres at 2432 Muegge Road (R-1E)
- Final passage of ordinance for $280,000 tourism matching grant with Missouri Division of Tourism
- Introduction of bill to purchase 620 North Second Street for $11,500,000
- Introduction of bill to purchase 1116 North Second Street for $600,000
Special Business District Board
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.
- Current Operating Budget
- Funding Requests
- Police Report for Main Street
- Main Street Maintenance Items
- Direction Signs
City Council
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.
- Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation
- Closed session regarding leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate
- Closed session regarding employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
- Closed session regarding negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session regarding sealed proposals and negotiated contracts
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Request to reduce front yard setback on Barbour Street from 10 ft to 5 ft
- Request to reduce rear yard setback from 30 ft to 13.5 ft
- Request to reduce corner lot sight distance triangle from 30 ft to 20 ft
- Request to increase porch encroachment from 6 ft to 7 ft
- Staff recommends approval; site plan to be reviewed by Landmarks Board on July 21 if variances granted
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Case BOA-2024-06: variance to reduce rear setback from 30 ft to 20 ft for a 1,300 sq ft detached garage at 825 S. Main St.
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Case No. SP-2024-14: Site plan for a new drive-thru coffee shop at 1698 Country Club Plaza Drive
- Case No. CU-2024-10: Liquor sales permit for a restaurant at 336 S Main Street
- Case No. CU-2024-11: Liquor sales permit for a restaurant at 108 S Main Street
- Case No. CU-2024-13: Liquor sales permit for a restaurant at 3132 Elm Point Industrial Drive
- Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update – Demographic Profile for the City of Saint Charles
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
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.
- Approval of June meeting minutes
- Recap of OIG meeting
- Update on recent documents and schedule
- Update on site status documents and the one-pager
- Discussion on meeting frequency
City Council
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.
- Closed session for legal actions or litigation (RSMo 610.021(1))
- Closed session for leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate (RSMo 610.021(2))
- Closed session for hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees (RSMo 610.021(3))
- Closed session for preparation for employee group negotiations (RSMo 610.021(9))
- Closed session for sealed proposals and negotiated contracts (RSMo 610.021(12))
City Council
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.
- Liquor license approval for Sand Shot LLC (425 Clark St.)
- Conditional Use Permit for Brew Crew, LLC (1698 Country Club Plaza Dr.)
- $2M change order for Restore Water Treatment Plant project
- Zoning amendment to relocate Materials Recovery Facility to I-1 Light Industrial District
- $280K matching marketing grant for tourism
Landmarks Board
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.
- Sign permits for Insomnia Cookies (125 N Main St), STC Creperie (336 S Main St), and Falkbuilt (212 N Main St)
- Request to remove a garage and build a new one at 710 Clark Street
- Request to demolish a garage and make exterior alterations at 1219 South Main Street
- After-the-fact porch approval requests for 919 Jefferson Street and 1050 South 4th Street
- Exterior alterations including window and chimney changes at 205 North 6th Street
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Case No. BOA-2024-06: Rear yard setback reduction at 825 S. Main Street
- Replacement of a 400-square-foot structure with a 1,300-square-foot garage
City Council
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.
- Closed session regarding litigation
- Closed session regarding real estate transactions
- Closed session regarding employee hiring and discipline
- Closed session regarding negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session regarding sealed proposals
City Council
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.
- Rezoning of 1712 and 1718 N. 2nd Street (Case No. Z-2024-15)
- Sale of Walsh Court property to PCLS Enterprises, LLC for $105,000.00
- Agreement with REJIS Commission for CAD system support up to $3,315.00
- Grant agreement for $7,698.00 for a local records preservation project
- Ordinance allowing St. Charles County residents to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Text amendment to update insurance requirements in the Wellhead Protection District
- Rezoning of 2432 Muegge Road from R1E to R-1E upon annexation
- Conditional use permit for in-vehicle restaurant sales at 1698 Country Club Plaza Drive
- Amendment of liquor sales conditions for Loopers Pub at 425 Clark Street
- Rezoning of 1712 and 1718 N. 2nd Street to adjust preservation district boundaries
Street Committee
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.
- $627,050.00 contract with Amcon Municipal Concrete for repairs in Hollow Brook and on N. Sixth and N. Ninth Streets
- $289,526.08 asphalt microsurfacing project for Mamelles Hills, Village Duchesne, Meadowwood, and Marquette Hills
- $175,000.00 sidewalk mudjacking project with Lift-Rite, Inc.
- $156,365.00 asphalt parking lot resurfacing for First Capitol, Farmer’s Market, Boathouse North, and CVB lots
- Status update on three open traffic service requests
City Council
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.
- Police services agreement with Saint Charles R-VI School District for three school resource officers
- Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle rentals at 1360 S. 5th Street
- Rezoning of 102 Howard Street and six parcels on North 2nd Street
- $202,586.08 supplement for Main Street Extension engineering services
- $289,526.08 contract for the 2024 Annual Asphalt Microsurfacing Project
Landmarks Board
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.
- New in-ground pool installation at 820 Lindenwood Avenue
- Two new signs for Dirty River Records at 913 North 2nd Street
- Installation of new light fixtures at 1425 North 2nd Street
- New windows, doors, and a rear deck at 429 McDonough Street
- Exterior alterations to a carriage house at 700 North 5th Street
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
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.
- Presentation from the USEEPA Office of Inspector General
- Updates from the Water Treatment Plant
- Approval of April meeting minutes
- Follow-up on St Charles Newsletter announcements
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
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.
- Presentation from the USEPA Office of Inspector General
- Updates from the Water Treatment Plant
- Approval of April Meeting Minutes
- Follow-up on St Charles Newsletter announcements
City Council
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.
- Parkway Ordinance Presentation and Recommendations
- Technology and Innovation Personnel Request
- Changes to Titles and Grade Schedules
City Council
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.
- Moratorium on new residential short-term rental applications through June 2025 (Bill 13851)
- Contracts for rifles, ammunition, and accessories not to exceed $411,190 total
- Grant application for bulletproof vests with a city match up to $17,900 (Bill 13848)
- Police services agreement with Saint Charles R-VI School District (Bill 13857)
- Acceptance of public improvements at The Manors at Elmhaven (Bill 13835)
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Approval of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes
- Reposting of Case No. BOA-2024-06 (825 S. Main Street) for July 8, 2024
Special Events and Promotions Task Force
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.
- Approval of May minutes
- St. Charles Fare discussion
- Hot Summer Nights recap
Special Business District Board
The board will review its operating budget and various funding requests. The agenda also includes reports regarding Main Street maintenance, flowers, and police activity.
- Operating Budget
- Funding Requests
- Main Street Flowers
- Main Street Maintenance Items
- Police Report for Main Street
City Council
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.
- Public hearing regarding a prohibition on new residential short-term rentals
- Concrete repair contract with Amcon Municipal Concrete, LLC up to $627,050.00
- Purchase of three Chevrolet Silverado trucks for up to $231,552.00
- Sale of surplus properties at 1604 and 1626 North Second Street for $306,000.00
- Ordinance to annex approximately 6.5 acres near Arena Parkway
City Council
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.
- Public hearing: Z-2024-07, annexation and C-2 zoning for 6.5 acres north of Mulberry Lane between Hemsath Road and Arena Parkway (Bill 13837)
- Public hearing: Z-2024-08, rezone 14 acres near Arena Parkway and Hwy 364 to PD-MU Mixed Use (Bill 13838)
- Public hearing: CU-2024-03, conditional use permit for oil/hydraulic fluid storage at 60 MB Corporate Ct
- Consent agenda: Change Order #5 with Pavement Solutions reduces Little Hills Expressway & Mel Wetter Parkway intersection contract by $87,512.26 to $3,370,312.80
- Bills for introduction: surplus property sales to A-Y-K-E, LLC for $306,000 and $276,000 (Bills 13849, 13850)
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Rezoning 3.8 acres at 232 Junior Drive for SA Recycling expansion
- Proposed ban on new residential short-term rentals through June 2025
- Conditional use permit for motor vehicle rentals at 1360 S. 5th Street
- Installation of EV charging stations at 1360 S. 5th Street
- Rezoning six parcels on N. 2nd Street regarding Frenchtown districts
City Council
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.
- Bill 13826: Approve $2.5M federal TAP grant for North Main Street Extension (bike/pedestrian facilities)
- Bill 13831: Sell surplus properties at 1604 and 1626 North Second Street to A-Y-K-E, LLC for $306,000
- Bill 13832: Sell surplus properties at 1700 North Second, 110 Olive, 102 Howard, and Wilkinson St. parcel to A-Y-K-E, LLC for $276,000
- Bill 13833: Issue up to $5.2M in industrial revenue bonds for Omni Systems, Inc. project
- Consideration of mayoral veto of Council Bill 13807 regarding committee membership
Landmarks Board
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.
- Consent agenda: new windows at 721 Washington St, 831 Monroe St, and railing modification at 918 North 2nd St
- Sign permits for businesses including The Bookworm, Frontier Perk Cafe, Mocha Point, Under the Yellow Umbrella, and Le Velo Inn
- Structure reviews: new light fixtures at 1425 North 2nd St, removal of rear accessory structure at 825 South Main St, exterior alterations at 924 North 2nd St, new rear deck and doors at 1206 South Main St, and after-the-fact elevated platform at 221 North Main St
- Re-assignment of properties from Frenchtown Preservation District to Extended Historic Preservation District (Case No. Z-2024-14)
Special Events and Promotions Task Force
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.
- Final Hot Summer Nights planning
- Movie Night discussion
- Approval of March minutes
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
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.
- Approval of April Meeting Minutes
- Updates from the Water Treatment Plant
- Adjournment to join the USEPA Community Advisory Group meeting
City Council
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.
- Five-year Tyler Technologies ERP software contract, not to exceed $3,708,769
- Liquor license for Boba-Que Kitchen and Cocktails at 3331 Rue Royale St.
- Rezoning of 423 Jackson St. to CRD-2/FSC/HD
- Sale of surplus properties at 1604 and 1626 N. Second St. for $306,000
- Industrial revenue bonds for Omni Systems project up to $5,200,000
City Council
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.
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(1) for legal actions or litigation
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(2) for real estate lease, purchase, or sale
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(3) for employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(9) for negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(12) for sealed proposals or negotiated contracts
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Appeal of administrative decision for Case No. BOA-2024-01 at 3971 Huster Road
- Dispute over land use classification: temporary vehicle storage vs. wholesale/warehouse establishment
Special Business District Board
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.
- Police report for Main Street
- Report from CVB representative
- Operating budget discussion
- Funding requests
- Main Street flowers and maintenance items
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Rezoning 14 acres near Arena Parkway to Mixed Use Development (PD-MU)
- Expansion of Materials Recovery Facility at 232 Junior Drive
- Conditional use permit for oil and hydraulic fluid storage at 60 MB Corporate Ct
- Text amendment to update residential lighting standards
- Rezoning 2.6 acres on N Highway 94 upon annexation
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
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.
- Update on well start-up and operations
- Review of modified summary document and one-pager
- Discussion of meeting logistics with the Citizen Advisory Group and Office of Inspector General
- Approval of March meeting minutes
City Council
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.
- Contract with PCX Construction, LLC for $1,606,693.00 for Riverside Sanitary Trunkmain Replacement Phase 3
- Project includes 2,784 LF of 30-inch PVC gravity sewer, 79 LF of 8-inch sewer, 57 LF of 12-inch sewer, 64 LF of 15-inch storm sewer, 2 storm sewer inlets, and 12 sanitary manholes
- Bids received: PCX Construction $1,606,693.00, Kuesel Excavating $2,107,907.10, Unnerstall Contracting $2,290,000.00, Gershenson Construction $2,374,024.00
- Engineer's estimate was $2,981,000
- Item on consent agenda for April 16, 2024 meeting
City Council
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.
- Monthly status update on Traffic Service Requests
- Update on 2024 Annual Street Maintenance Projects
- Traffic Counting Update
Landmarks Board
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.
- Consent agenda: exhaust shroud at 105 N Main St, windows at 801 Adams St, fence at 903 N 5th St, exterior alterations at 320-322 Franklin St, deck at 1068 Madison St
- Sign permits: hanging sign at 424 S Main St (Specialty's Health Food Market), wall signs at 117 S Main St (Hot Sauce Works), window signage at 911 N 2nd St (Frenchtown Tattoo Company)
- Structure reviews: exterior alterations at 401 N 6th St, porch stairs at 920 N 3rd St, exterior alterations at 205 N 6th St, garage updates at 205 S Duchesne, paint and windows at 212 N Main St, rooftop patio at 405 First Capitol Dr
- Staff recommends approval for exhaust shroud at 105-107 N Main St, citing compliance with design guidelines
- Meeting minutes from March 18, 2024, to be approved
Special Events and Promotions Task Force
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.
- Finalizing Hot Summer Nights sponsors
- Discussion regarding Movie Night
- Approval of March minutes
City Council
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.
- Staff recommends extending the STR moratorium by one year
- 87 permitted STR units currently in the city; 104 code enforcement cases in 2023
- CDBG program: $1,963,268 disbursed in 2023, $380,131 (20%) to city admin
- CDBG funded 93 home improvements, 255 transportation participants, 1,045 inspections in 2023
- Quarterly economic development update by Mike Klinghammer
City Council
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.
- Bill 13808: Authorizes $282,000 agreement with Great Rivers Greenway for Boschert Greenway Phase I rehabilitation
- Bill 13807: Amends committee rules to require half of members have at least one year of service
- Bill 13811: Budget Amendment #3 for fiscal year 2024
- Bill 13812: Convention center management agreement assignment with St. Charles County Convention and Sports Facilities Authority
- Bill 13813: Common agreement with St. Charles County Economic Development Commission through 2026
Special Business District Board
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.
- Police Report for Main Street
- Report from CVB Representative
- Operating Budget
- Funding Requests
- Main Street Flowers and Maintenance Items
City Council
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.
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(1) for legal actions or litigation
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(2) for real estate lease, purchase, or sale
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(3) for employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(9) for employee group negotiations
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021(12) for sealed proposals or negotiated contracts
City Council
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.
- $1,415,448.00 contract with Truck Centers, Inc. for six single-axle and one tandem-axle dump trucks with salt spreaders
- $200,000.00 contract with Gerstner Electric, Inc. for streetlight and traffic signal maintenance and repair
- Dump truck purchase is a cooperative buy through State of Missouri Contract 60524CO0258
- New trucks will replace seven aging vehicles (2013-2014 models) per the city's replacement policy
- Both contracts are recommended for approval by staff and are on the consent agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- - Text amendment to update 'S.R.O' to 'Short Term Rentals' and add organic farm use language in the New Town Regulating Plan (620 acres, Ward 8)
- - Conditional use permit and site plan for an O’Reilly Automotive store at Lot 5 of Elm Point Commons #1 Subdivision on Elm Point Industrial Drive (Ward 7)
- - Rezoning upon annexation of a 0.5-acre tract near Rio Vista Dr. from county R1E to city R-1E Single-Family Residential zoning (Ward 3)
- - Rezoning of approximately 6,210 square feet at 423 Jackson Street from Office/Institution to Central Residential zoning in the Fifth Street Corridor overlay (Ward 2)
- - Rezoning upon annexation of a 6.5-acre tract north of Mulberry Lane between Hemsath Road and Arena Parkway from county R1E to city C-2 General Business District (Ward 4)
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
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.
- Report on contamination at the Ameren Substation
- Review of summary document
- Approval of February meeting minutes
Street Committee
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.
- Proposed ordinance for a handicapped parking space at 1001 S. Main
- $650,000 concrete repair project update
- $250,000 asphalt microsurfacing project update
- $215,000 asphalt HDMB project update
- Status of 4 open traffic service requests
City Council
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.
- Rezone 1.89 acres at 301 Little Hills Expressway for a marijuana dispensary (Bill 13800)
- Rezone 15,325 sq ft at 611-619 Boones Lick Road for 6 townhomes (Bill 13801)
- Annex and rezone 2.84 acres at 1901 S. Old Highway 94 (Bills 13802-13803)
- Annex and rezone 2 acres at 601 Blanche Drive (Bills 13804-13805)
- Approve $709,974 for 14 new police vehicles (Don Brown Chevrolet)
Landmarks Board
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.
- After-the-fact approval to paint dwelling and garage at 1002 Jefferson Street (Triduum 3 LLC)
- Stucco replacement at 520 North Benton Avenue (Jodi Cook)
- New rear detached garage at 139 Houston Street (Debi Richardson)
- New single-family dwellings at 1517 North 4th Street and 503 Transit Street
- Sign permits for Chuck & Lou, Juiced Wheels, Fig & Lyle's Bakery, and Pistol & Vixen's Boutique
City Council
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.
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Appeal of administrative decision for 3971 Huster Road (Case BOA-2024-01)
- Request to reclassify land use from vehicle storage to a wholesale establishment or warehouse
- Withdrawal of lot area and depth reduction request for 3761 New Town Boulevard (Case BOA-2024-03)
Special Business District Board
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.
- Operating Budget review
- Funding Requests
- Police Report for Main Street
- Main Street Flowers
- Main Street Maintenance Items
City Council
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.
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.1 for legal actions or litigation
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.2 for real estate lease, purchase, or sale
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.3 for employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.9 for negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.12 for sealed proposals or negotiated contracts
City Council
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.
- Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit CU-2023-64 for QuikTrip at 225 N. Kingshighway St. (Ward 9)
- Contract with Stryker Sales Corp. for $108,914.00 for LUCAS chest compression systems
- Contract with Armor Equipment for $952,493.91 for two new sewer trucks (Ford F450/F550)
- Final passage: Bill 13786 authorizing intergovernmental agreement for St. Charles County Next Generation 911 system
- Introduction: Bills 13791-13792 to purchase properties at 1717 and 1701 N. Second St. for $85,000 and $205,000 respectively
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Street Committee
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.
- $400,000 concrete repair project
- $300,000 asphalt microsurfacing project
- $215,000 asphalt HDMB project
- Proposed stop sign at Lewis & Clark Court and Dove Drive
- Proposed no parking zone on 2nd Street from Clark to Decatur
City Council
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.
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.1 for legal actions or litigation
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.2 for real estate lease, purchase, or sale
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.3 for employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.9 for negotiations with employee groups
- Closed session under RSMo 610.021.12 for sealed proposals or negotiated contract documents
City Council
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.
- Public hearing for conditional use permit amendment and liquor license for El Agave at 3803 Elm Street (Ward 7)
- Public hearing for QuikTrip redevelopment conditional use permit at 225 N. Kingshighway (Ward 9)
- Public hearing for boat/RV/vehicle self-storage on Walsh Court (Ward 8)
- Contract with Lift Rite Inc. for 2024 pressure grouting up to $175,000
- Contract with M. Turpin Services for FEMA concrete retaining wall at Berlekamp Drive and Shadow Wood Drive up to $108,348
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Rezoning 301 Little Hills Expressway for a proposed marijuana dispensary
- Rezoning Boones Lick Road for a 6-unit townhome development
- Conditional use permit for a wine bar at 1368 S. 5th Street
- Site plan for a car wash facility at Elm Point Commons #1
- Expansion of motor vehicle sales at Veterans Memorial Parkway
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
The task force will review the most recent 3D modeling results. Members will also hold a discussion with staff from the USEPA.
- Update and inclusion of recent 3D modeling results
- Discussion with USEPA staff
City Council
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.
- Discussion of current and future grant pursuits
- Discussion of I-70 enhancements
- Presentation of 2023 accomplishments and strategic plan update
- Development of 2024-2025 strategic plan
- Possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations
City Council
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.
- Bill 13785: Creates new Chapter 680 to regulate performers, vendors, parking, and traffic during festivals and special events.
- Bill 13783: Authorizes acquisition of land for the Duchesne Drive Reconstruction Project.
- Bill 13782: Budget Amendment #1 for fiscal year 2024, adjusting revenue, expenditure, and fund balance accounts.
- Bill 13781: 10-year parking lot lease with Ameren Missouri along Riverside Drive, annual rent not to exceed $3,556.
- Bill 13784: Reduces alternates on Building Board of Appeals, clarifies Convention and Visitors Commission voting, reduces Senior Citizen Advisory Commission members.
Landmarks Board
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.
- New front porch at 725 Monroe Street
- New windows, siding, and front awning at 222 Lawrence Street
- New parking lot, retaining wall, and stormwater system at 1219 South Main Street
- New single-family dwellings at 909 South 4th Street and 2304 Sibley Street
- Demolition and new building construction at 225 North Kingshighway
City Council
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.
- Contract with Trane US Inc for HVAC replacement at Senior Center, $136,242
- First renewal contract with Mississippi Lime Company for hydrated lime, $650,000
- Contract with TSI Global Companies for on-call utility locates 2024-2026, $480,000
- Final passage of ordinances for Boschertown Road, Friedens Road, Hemsath Road improvements using county transportation sales tax funds
- Introduction of ordinance creating Chapter 680 to regulate festivals, special events, and performers
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Variance request to increase monument sign size from 24 to 36 square feet at 1735 S. River Road
- Variance request to increase sign display items from 8 to 13 at 1735 S. River Road
- Variance request to decrease minimum tenant panel size from 8 to 1.6 square feet at 1735 S. River Road
- Request to table Case No. BOA-2024-01 (3971 Huster Road) until March 11, 2024
- Annual election of Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
Special Business District Board
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.
- Operating Budget
- Funding Requests
- Police Report for Main Street
- Main Street Flowers
- Main Street Maintenance Items
Planning and Zoning Commission
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.
- Preliminary Plat for 101 manufactured/modular home lots on 25.52 acres near Elm Point Road
- Conditional Use Permit for enclosed boat, RV, and vehicle self-storage on Walsh Court
- Site plan for a new enclosed boat, RV, and vehicle self-storage lot in the I-1 District
- Conditional Use Permit for in-vehicle sales at 3803 Elm Street
- Conditional Use Permit for automobile service station redevelopment at 225 N. Kingshighway Street
City Council
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.
- Bill 13779: ordinance authorizing lease purchase transaction for capital improvements
Landmarks Board
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.
- QuikTrip: demolish existing structures and construct new building and fueling canopy at 225 North Kingshighway (Ward 9)
- Bax Engineering/Wine Garden LLC: new parking lot and storm water system at 1219 South Main Street (Ward 2)
- Thomas Douglas: install three new doors and refashion rear patio at 716 North 3rd Street (Frenchtown District)
- John and Michelle Kozemczak: new detached garage, remove rear sunroom, reconstruct retaining wall at 200 North 4th Street (Ward 1)
- Scott Griffith: new front porch at 725 Monroe Street (consent agenda)
City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force
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.
- Discussion Regarding Operable Unit Three Report
- Discussion on Vapor Intrusion Study, Operable Unit 1
- Discussion of USEPA CAG Meeting on January 18, 2024
- Review of Summary Document
City Council
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.
- Contract with Traube Tent Company for $131,179 for structures over UV systems at wastewater treatment plants
- Conditional use permit for drive-thru at 3786 Elm Street (Taco Bell)
- Conditional use permit for craft distillery at 405 Droste Road
- Zoning code amendment (Bill 13770) to clarify multiple sections of Chapter 400
- Intergovernmental agreements for road improvements at Boschertown Road, Friedens Road, and Hemsath Road
Board of Adjustment
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.
- Case No. BOA-2023-20: Request to reduce parking lot landscaping buffers and front yard setbacks at 225 N. Kingshighway Street
- Case No. BOA-2023-21: Request for zero-foot side and front yard setbacks for a detached garage at 723 S. Main Street
- Case No. BOA-2023-22: Request to decrease building distance from residential boundary to 50 feet for an RV Storage Lot at Elm Point Industrial Park #3
- Case No. BOA-2023-23: Request to reduce swimming pool side yard setback to 1.5 feet at 710 S. 2nd Street
- Case No. BOA-2023-24: Request to decrease principal building side yard setback to 3 feet at 909 S. 4th Street
City Council
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.
- Discussion on the direction, economic development, and future of the city
- Risk management update and 2023 workers' compensation review
- Possible closed session for litigation, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations
City Council
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.
- Resolution selecting Northland Securities, Inc. as underwriter for $12,800,000 Certificates of Participation, Series 2024
- Underwriter's proposed discount: 0.390% of par amount
- Proposed true interest cost: 3.8687330%
- Bill 13779: ordinance authorizing lease purchase transaction for capital improvements
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person; speaker cards required before 6:00 p.m.
Special Events and Promotions Task Force
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.
- Hot Summer Nights sponsorship and sound
- Riverfest security and contracts
- Real Champions Boxing discussion
- Pedal the Cause discussion
- St. Louis Symphony discussion
Special Business District Board
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.
- Operating Budget review
- Funding Requests
- Main Street Police Report
- Main Street Maintenance Items
- CVB Representative report
City Council
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.
- Bill 13769: Call $85,000,000 general obligation bond election for municipal complex
- Bill 13765: Sell surplus property at 504 Droste Road and Charbo Street to Lindenwood University, LLC for $50,000
- Bill 13766: Sell surplus property at 501 Droste Road to St. Charles Partnership, LP for $325,000
- Supplemental Agreement No. 7 with 212 Environmental Consulting for $587,047 (total $1,800,599) for wellfield project
- Contract renewals: Core & Main for water supplies ($340,000) and J. Oros Environmental for lime residual services ($550,000)