St. Charles public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning an 8.50-acre tract near Harry S Truman Blvd for a residential development. The body is also reviewing several road improvement agreements and high-value equipment contracts.

• Public hearing for Case No. Z-2025-15 to rezone 8.50 acres near Harry S Truman Blvd and Ehlmann Road to PD-R for 44 townhomes
• Contract with MacQueen Emergency for two new Fire Department apparatus not to exceed $2,781,502.00
• Contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc. for insurance coverages not to exceed $1,668,454.00
• Six separate agreements with St. Charles County for transportation sales tax funds for road projects, including Boones Lick Road and Fox Hill Road
• Proposed ordinance for taxable industrial revenue bonds for The Boulders at Southpointe project

The council voted unanimously to rezone an 8.50‑acre parcel on the west side of Harry S Truman Blvd from Residential R‑3A to Light Industrial. It also approved a second rezoning of the same parcel to Planned Development‑Residential, plus three additional zoning changes and a FY 2025 budget amendment. Several contracts and intergovernmental agreements, including a fire‑apparatus purchase and transportation‑tax fund allocations, were also approved.

• Approved rezoning of 8.50‑acre tract to Light Industrial (Bill 14033) – passed unanimous (Aye: S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh)
• Approved rezoning of same tract to Planned Development‑Residential (Bill 14034) – passed unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 0.53‑acre at 207 Reservoir Ave to Historic Commercial District (Bill 14035) – passed unanimous
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment (Bill 14036) – passed unanimous
• Approved contract with Crescent Printing Co. for city newsletter up to $127,958.04 (c25‑305) – passed as part of consent agenda
• Approved agreement with St. Charles County for $627,200 transportation‑tax funds for Boones Lick Road roundabout (c25‑301) – passed
• Approved contract with MacQueen Emergency for two new fire apparatus up to $2,781,502 (c25‑302) – passed
• Approved contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management for coverage up to $1,668,454 (c25‑298) – passed

Street Committee

The Street Committee is reviewing a resolution to apply for federal funding through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments for 2026 projects. The body will also receive a monthly status update on traffic service requests.

• Proposed $8.2 million First Capitol Traffic Flow Improvements from West Clay to Kingshighway
• Proposed $4.3 million Boone's Lick Road Reconstruction from 5th Street to Fairgrounds Road
• Proposed $2.5 million Duchesne Drive Pavement Rehabilitation from Droste Road to Sibley Street
• Proposed $1 million Missing Sidewalk Segments on Madonna Drive
• Budget impact of $63,360 for application fees

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will consider a consent agenda item requesting approval for two new decks at 1400 North 5th Street in the Extended Historic Preservation District. Staff reports will also be reviewed for a patio addition and exterior alterations at 571 First Capitol Drive, and several structure‑review applications including garage removal, new garage construction, and a new single‑family dwelling at 2205 North 5th Street. The meeting will conclude with routine items such as announcements, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Deck construction at 1400 North 5th Street (Case EC‑2025‑065)
• Patio addition and exterior alterations at 571 First Capitol Drive (Case SP‑2025‑019)
• Removal of existing garage at 1112 Madison Street (Case D‑2025‑021)
• Construction of new two‑car garage at 1112 Madison Street (Case SP‑2025‑022)
• Construction of new single‑family dwelling at 2205 North 5th Street (Case SP‑2025‑024)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council Work Session will discuss removing the current sponsor requirement for bills and resolutions, and consider adjusting the work‑session schedule to the first and third Tuesdays. Staff will present a proposed update to the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) policy and related ordinance amendments. Additional presentations will cover updates on the City Centre Complex and economic development. The meeting will also include discussions on contractor employment practices and a closed‑session for confidential matters.

• Discussion on eliminating the council sponsorship requirement for bills and resolutions
• Discussion on moving the monthly work session to the first and third Tuesdays
• Review and amendment of the FOG policy and ordinance sections 710.660‑710.740
• Presentation on the City Centre Complex (C3) update
• Presentation on the Economic Development update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for Naked Spirits LLC to expand liquor sales and add a craft distillery at 1116 N 2nd Street. Additional items include a Conditional Use for a free‑food and clothing distribution center at 901 First Capitol Drive, annexation of a 14,886‑sq‑ft industrial tract at 1753 S. River Road, and a site‑plan for a new QuikTrip service station at 3801 Harry S Truman Boulevard. The agenda also contains a preliminary plat for 34 townhomes on a 5‑acre parcel in Ward 5 and adoption of updated commission rules and the 2025 Comprehensive Plan.

• CU‑2025‑18: Naked Spirits LLC – amendment to Conditional Use Permit for liquor sales and craft distillery at 1116 N 2nd St.
• CU‑2025‑27: Reach St. Charles – Conditional Use Permit for free‑food and clothing distribution center at 901 First Capitol Drive.
• Z‑2025‑17: Bax Engineering – annexation and zoning change of 14,886 sq ft at 1753 S. River Road to City of St. Charles I‑1 Light Industrial.
• SP‑2025‑10: QuikTrip – site‑plan for new automobile service station with convenience store at 3801 Harry S Truman Boulevard.
• SUB‑2025‑04: WOCO Partners – preliminary plat for 34 attached townhomes on 5‑acre tract in Ward 5.

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2026 operating budget and a schedule of water and sewer rates through 2030. The meeting includes public hearings on several rezoning requests and liquor license applications.

• 2026 City Budget (Bill 14025)
• Water and sewer rates effective 2026-2030 (Bill 14027)
• Agreement for $2,960,000 for First Capitol and Kingshighway Roundabout Project
• Agreement for $2,000,000 for First Capitol Shared Used Path Bridge Project
• Rezoning of 8.50 acres on Harry S Truman Blvd to Planned Development-Residential (Bill 14034)

The council adopted the city’s operating budget for fiscal year 2026, authorizing treasury funds for city services. It also approved the Capital Improvement Program for 2026‑2031 and a revised grant program. Unanimous votes approved two mayoral appointments and removed a consent‑agenda item. All motions passed with no nay votes; Councilmember Denise Mitchell was absent.

• Approved appointments to Board of Appeals (Mat Barker) and Frenchtown Special Business District (Kate Manful) – unanimous, Mitchell absent
• Approved removal of Consent Agenda Item 8.8.1 (Case SUB‑2025‑03) – unanimous, Mitchell absent
• Approved Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026‑2031 (Resolution R25‑016) – unanimous, Mitchell absent
• Approved Revised Capital Improvement Grant Program and guidelines (Resolution R25‑017) – unanimous, Mitchell absent
• Approved City Budget for FY 2026 (Ordinance 25‑086) – unanimous, Mitchell absent

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Dec 1, 2025 to consider three zoning variance applications. One request seeks to raise a commercial/industrial fence at 959 Portwest Drive from 8 ft to 10 ft, which was previously tabled. A second request asks to reduce the front‑yard setback at 1753 S. River Road from 35 ft to 10 ft for parking. The third request, from WOCO Partners LLC at 2250 S. Old Hwy 94, proposes to cut the minimum lot width, depth and side‑yard setbacks and to change the zoning from R1E to R‑3A.

• Case BOA‑2025‑11: increase fence height from 8 ft to 10 ft at 959 Portwest Drive (I‑1 Light Industrial)
• Case BOA‑2025‑13: decrease front‑yard setback from 35 ft to 10 ft at 1753 S. River Road (Bax Engineering) and retain I‑1 Light Industrial zoning
• Case BOA‑2025‑12: reduce lot width to 26 ft, lot depth to 98.7 ft, side‑yard setback to 0 ft and rezone from R1E to R‑3A at 2250 S. Old Hwy 94 (WOCO Partners LLC)
• Approve the 2026 meeting schedule
• Adopt board rules and procedures

City Council

The Saint Charles City Council will vote on the 2026 operating budget ordinance (Bill 14025) and the water and sewer rates ordinance (Bill 14027). It will also approve two contracts: a supplemental agreement with SCI Engineering, Inc. for up to $354,988.31 and a $194,750 contract with S4 Water Sales and Services, LLC for Elm Point Water Treatment Plant filter rehabilitation. Additional items include a record plat ordinance for a new subdivision (Bill 14023) and other pending bills.

• Contract: Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with SCI Engineering, Inc., amount $274,988.31 (total not to exceed $354,988.31)
• Contract: $194,750.00 with S4 Water Sales and Services, LLC for Elm Point Water Treatment Plant filter rehabilitation
• Bill 14025 – Ordinance adopting the city budget for FY 2026
• Bill 14027 – Ordinance establishing water and sewer rates for 2026‑2030
• Bill 14023 – Ordinance approving the record plat for the new Town at St. Charles Plat One‑I‑1‑D subdivision

The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved several appointments to boards and commissions and cleared the consent agenda. It also passed two ordinances: one adopting the record plat for a new town subdivision and another authorizing street pavement and lighting at the Bellevaaux subdivision. Public hearings for two zoning cases were postponed until the January 6, 2026 council meeting.

• Approved appointments to six boards/commissions (motion by Mary West, seconded by Steve Hollander; ayes from Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; no nay)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (motion by Denise Mitchell, seconded by Bill Otto; ayes from Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba; no nay)
• Approved Ordinance 14023 – record plat for new town subdivision (ayes from Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; no nay)
• Approved Ordinance 14024 – street pavement and lights at Bellevaaux subdivision (ayes from Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; no nay)
• Moved public hearing for Case Z-2025-10 (annexation at 1020 Meadow Lane) to the Jan 6, 2026 regular council meeting
• Moved public hearing for Case 2-2025-12 (annexation and rezoning at Muegge Road & S. Old Highway 94) to the Jan 6, 2026 regular council meeting

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will consider several consent‑agenda applications, including window replacement at 123 North Main Street, porch decking replacement at 415 Houston Street, and repainting at 711 Monroe Street. It will also review a sign permit for a wall‑mounted sign for “Naked Tiki Distilling” at 1116 North 2nd Street and a structure request to place a shipping container at the same address. Additional items include a demolition request, new dwelling and addition proposals, and a parking‑area approval, followed by routine minutes approval.

• Consent agenda – Case EC‑2025‑062: replace six windows on the front of 123 North Main Street
• Consent agenda – Case EC‑2025‑063: replace front porch decking at 415 Houston Street
• Consent agenda – Case EC‑2025‑064: repaint the entire dwelling at 711 Monroe Street
• Sign Permit No. 2025‑5866: wall‑mounted sign for “Naked Tiki Distilling” at 1116 North 2nd Street
• Structure Review – Case SP‑2025‑017: place a shipping container structure at 1116 North 2nd Street

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2025, to discuss several rezoning requests, liquor sales permits, and a site plan. The agenda includes items to rezone land for residential and planned development uses, as well as public hearings for liquor sales at two restaurants.

• Case No. Z-2025-14: Rezoning 8.50 acres on Harry S Truman Blvd from I-1 to R-3A
• Case No. Z-2025-15: Rezoning 8.50 acres on Harry S Truman Blvd from R-3A to PD-R
• Case No. Z-2025-16: Rezoning 0.53 acres at 207 Reservoir Avenue to Historic Commercial District
• Case No. CU-2025-24: Conditional Use Permit for Liquor Sales at 1981 Zumbehl Road
• Case No. CU-2025-23: Conditional Use Permit for Liquor Sales at 321 Boone’s Lick Road

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will meet to discuss the current operating budget and funding requests. The agenda includes reports on Main Street police activity and communications, as well as maintenance items for Main Street and the Main Street Colonnade.

• Current operating budget review
• Funding requests
• Main Street maintenance items
• Main Street Colonnade discussion
• Police report for Main Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to waive utility late fees and interest for residential customers in November and December 2025. The body is also reviewing several land annexations, zoning changes, and city service contracts.

• Resolution to waive residential utility late fees and interest for Nov-Dec 2025 due to SNAP funding lapse
• Contract with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly, Inc. for Main Street Extension Project: $264,237.92
• Amendment with Shi International for Microsoft 365 Licenses: $455,655.00
• Contract with ESI for Hosted VoIP Telephone System: not to exceed $407,527.25
• Public hearing for temporary motor vehicle storage expansion at 201 Arco Drive

The council approved a resolution waiving utility late fees and suspending residential service disconnections for November and December 2025 because of the SNAP funding lapse. It also passed Ordinance 25‑080 to accept public improvements at the Oakleigh Park addition and Ordinance 25‑081 to amend the 2025 budget. Several contracts for engineering, software licenses, and a VoIP system were approved, and the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. A group of zoning and annexation cases were tabled until the December 8, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, with a public hearing set for January 6, 2026.

• Approved Resolution waiving utility late fees and suspending disconnections (unanimous ayes: S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑080 authorizing Oakleigh Park public improvements (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑081 budget amendment #10 for FY 2025 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 5 with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. ($264,237.92, total contract not to exceed $1,484,517.94)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Shilntemational for Microsoft 365 licenses ($455,655.00, total contract not to exceed $530,325.00)
• Approved contract with ESI for a five‑year Hosted VoIP system ($450,527.25)
• Adopted the consent agenda (motion by Denise Mitchell, seconded by Mary West, unanimous ayes)
• Tabled multiple zoning/annexation cases (CU‑2024‑18, 2‑2025‑10, Z‑2, Z‑2025‑12, etc.) until Dec 8 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting; public hearing moved to Jan 6 2026

City Council

The council will discuss ways the City can assist residents affected by the federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. Staff will present details of the "Fill the Truck" food drive on Main Street during Halloween and other initiatives they are developing. Council members will be asked for ideas and feedback on additional assistance measures. A closed session may follow to address legal, real‑estate, personnel and sealed‑bid matters.

• Discussion on city assistance for residents during the federal shutdown
• "Fill the Truck" food drive on Main Street during Halloween Trick‑or‑Treating
• Presentation of additional initiatives and solicitation of council ideas
• Closed session covering legal actions, real‑estate transactions, personnel matters, and sealed bids
• Roll Call and Adjournment

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a request regarding a commercial/industrial fence. The sole case on the agenda has been requested to be tabled until December 1, 2025.

• Case No. BOA-2025-11: Request to increase maximum fence height from 8 feet to 10 feet at 959 Portwest Drive

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a request to construct a 17‑by‑19‑foot lean‑to behind the garage at 1328 North 5th Street in the Frenchtown Preservation District. The board will also consider a request to replace four windows on a historic house at 815 South Main Street. Additional items include several sign permit applications and structure‑review requests for doors, solar panels, gazebos, and a new carport.

• Case EC‑2025‑058: approval of a lean‑to structure at 1328 North 5th Street (Frenchtown Preservation District)
• Case EC‑2025‑060: approval of four window replacements at 815 South Main Street (South Main Preservation District)
• Sign Permit No. 2025‑5139: wall‑mounted sign for “Clark Street Auto” at 401 Clark Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• Case EC‑2025‑048: replacement of the front door at 700 North 3rd Street (Frenchtown Preservation District)
• Case SP‑2025‑011: construction of a new carport/garage at 618 Clark Street (Commons Preservation District)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and insurance renewals, such as a $50,000 grant for fixed LPR cameras and a $2.74 million change order for the Riverpointe Phase 1B grading project. It will also take final passage of five ordinances, including Bill 14016 to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development, Bill 14017 for public improvements at Oakleigh Park, Bill 14018 to amend the 2025 budget, Bill 14019 for a service contract with Relativity, Inc. and CASTLE, and Bill 14020 for a police services agreement providing a school resource officer through June 30 2027. Public comment and a public hearing are also scheduled.

• Authorization of a $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield Grant for fixed LPR cameras (2026 grant period)
• Change Order No. 3 with Kolb Grading LLC for Riverpointe Phase 1B Mass Grading, $2,741,780 (total contract not to exceed $4,950,202.56)
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with George Butler Associates for Second Street Reconstruction, $167,457.31 (total contract not to exceed $573,885.14)
• Bill 14016: ordinance to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development project (Clement Management Services, LLC)
• Bill 14020: ordinance authorizing a police services agreement for one school resource officer through June 30 2027

The council approved a Change Order with Kolb Grading LLC for a $2,741,780 Riverpointe Phase IB mass‑grading project and a supplemental agreement with George Butler Associates for $167,457.31 on Second Street reconstruction. It also authorized a $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield grant to purchase fixed LPR cameras. The consent agenda and a motion to excuse absent member Bill Otto were both approved unanimously.

• Motion to excuse Councilmember Bill Otto – passed (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved – ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Ratchford, West, Foust; no nays; Otto absent
• Change Order No. 3 with Kolb Grading LLC for Riverpointe Phase IB mass‑grading – approved ($2,741,780)
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with George Butler Associates for Second Street Reconstruction – approved ($167,457.31)
• Renewal of Delta Dental dental insurance coverage – approved (up to $107,350)
• Authorization of $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield Grant for fixed LPR cameras – approved
• Renewal of Group Term Life and AD&D insurance with The Standard – approved (up to $52,000)

Street Committee

The Street Committee will review traffic service requests and propose several intersection and parking changes. The body is discussing converting specific intersections to all-way stops and relocating a no-parking restriction.

• Proposed conversion of Indian Hills Drive and Shawnee Drive to an all-way stop
• Proposed conversion of Palisades Drive intersections with Copperfield Court and Summer Glen Lane to all-way stops
• Proposed relocation of no-parking restriction to the north side of Bent Water Place (3241-3269)
• Installation of 5 new wayfinding signs and a center yellow stripe on Hemsath Road
• Installation of 3-foot yellow delineator posts and a new turn lane on Hackmann Road near Francis Howell North High School

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the September 15 minutes and discuss several land use applications. Items include a preliminary plat to subdivide 42.175 acres at 3601 Huster Road, annexation and zoning changes for parcels on Meadow Lane and at the southeast corner of Muegge Road and S. Old Highway 94, and a conditional use amendment for motor‑vehicle storage at 201 Arco Drive. The commission will also review site plans for 201 Arco Drive and a new mixed‑use development near Arena Parkway, and consider the draft Comprehensive Plan and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Preliminary Plat to split 42.175‑acre parcel at 3601 Huster Road into two lots (Case SUB-2025-03)
• Annexation and zoning of 0.35 acre at 1020 Meadow Lane from R1E to R‑1E (Case Z-2025-10)
• Conditional Use amendment to expand temporary motor‑vehicle storage on 3.49 acre at 201 Arco Drive (Case CU‑2024-18)
• Site Plan for new multi‑family residential development near Arena Pkwy, zoned PD‑MU (Case SP‑2025‑08)
• Annexation and rezoning of 5.0 acre at Muegge Road & S. Old Highway 94 from R‑3A to PD‑R (Case Z‑2025‑13, tabled to Nov 10)

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force will approve the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and review the draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendment, including updates to the Activity Centers map and the Goals/Action Items. Members will provide final comments for staff to incorporate before the draft is finalized for adoption by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of draft Comprehensive Plan update – Activity Centers map
• Discussion of draft Goals/Action Items for the plan
• Opportunity for task force comments before the November 3 deadline
• Adjournment of the meeting

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force met on July 14, 2025. The members approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. The group reviewed an update to the activity‑centers concept map and a draft of goals/action items, giving final comments for staff to incorporate. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

The St. Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force will approve the June 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive updates on the current extent of contamination plumes and on Operable Unit No. 4 at the Ameren Huster Road Substation. Additional updates will be provided for Operable Units 1‑3 covering the Findett‑Cadmus facilities and an off‑site plume. The meeting will also address any new business.

• Approve June 2025 meeting minutes
• Review current extent of contamination plumes
• Status update for Operable Unit No. 4 (Ameren Huster Road Substation)
• Status update for Operable Units 1‑3 (Findett‑Cadmus Facilities and offsite plume)
• Consider new business

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session with presentations on employee benefit structures and costs, the city’s Geographic Information System capabilities, water and sewer rates for 2026‑2030, and the 2026 operating budget. A closed session may be convened for confidential matters such as litigation, real‑estate transactions, personnel issues, sealed bids, and contract negotiations. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Eric File (CBIZ) on past, present, and future employee benefit structures and costs
• Presentation on the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities and Report‑A‑Concern system update
• Presentation on water and sewer rates for 2026‑2030
• Presentation of the 2026 operating budget
• Closed session topics: legal actions, real‑estate deals, personnel matters, sealed bids, and contract negotiations

City Council

The St. Charles City Council special session will consider four ordinances and one bond authorization. Items include a state transit assistance grant of $36,871.21, agreements to use county transportation sales‑tax funds for North Main Street construction, a senior‑mobility grant, and changes to the itinerant merchant code. A separate ordinance seeks approval for taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development project.

• Ordinance amending sections 640.001 and 640.160 of the Code of Ordinances for itinerant merchants and promoters (Bill 14012, sponsor Mark Hollander)
• Ordinance authorizing a state transit assistance grant of $36,871.21 from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (Bill 14013, sponsor Michael Galba)
• Ordinance authorizing agreements to use St. Charles County transportation sales‑tax funds for North Main Street construction and transfer of City Hall (Bill 14014, sponsors Michael Galba, Mark Hollander, Bill Otto, Mary West, Justin Foust, Brian Gould, Bart Haberstroh, Steve Hollander)
• Ordinance authorizing an enhanced mobility grant for seniors and individuals with disabilities, up to 80% of costs for three accessible rear‑entry minirans (Bill 14015, sponsor Michael Galba)
• Ordinance authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Clement Management Services, LLC industrial development project (Bill 14016, sponsor Justin Foust)

At a special meeting on Oct 14, 2025, the St. Charles City Council unanimously approved four ordinances covering itinerant merchant regulations, a $36,871.21 state transit assistance grant, transportation‑sales‑tax funding agreements, and an enhanced mobility grant for seniors and people with disabilities. The council also voted to table a fifth ordinance (Bill 14016) authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development project until the Oct 21 regular meeting. All votes were recorded as Ayes from every present member with no Nays, and the mayor approved the ordinances on Oct 15, 2025 (Oct 14 for Bill 14014).

• Approved Ordinance 25-076 (itinerant merchants) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Approved Ordinance 25-077 (state transit assistance grant of $36,871.21) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Approved Ordinance 25-075 (transportation‑sales‑tax funding agreements) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Approved Ordinance 25-078 (enhanced mobility grant for seniors/disabled) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Motion to excuse absent Councilmember Steve Hollander – Passed unanimously
• Motion to table Bill 14016 (industrial revenue bonds) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Motion to adjourn – Passed unanimously

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, and contract bids.

• 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 bids and proposals

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will vote on several final‑passage ordinances, including bond authorizations, a state transit assistance grant, county sales‑tax funding for road work, and a senior‑mobility grant. The council will also hear public‑hearing items such as conditional‑use permits for an animal service establishment and liquor‑license approvals. Additionally, the council will approve contracts and easements with specified dollar limits.

• Bill 14013 – ordinance authorizing a state transit assistance grant of $36,871.21
• Bill 14014 – ordinance using county transportation sales‑tax funds for North Main Street construction within the City Centre Complex
• Bill 14015 – ordinance authorizing a senior‑mobility grant covering up to 80% of costs for three accessible minivans
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with Mississippi Lime Company for $250,000 lime purchase (total contract not to exceed $900,000)
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly, Inc. for a time extension up to $986,983.56

The council approved the Consent Agenda, two liquor license applications, and three contracts. Council Bill 14011 was withdrawn. The meeting was then adjourned into a closed session and finally adjourned completely.

• Approved Consent Agenda (motion by Mark Hollander, seconded by Vince Ratchford; vote 10-0)
• Approved liquor license for Krunai Patel – Taco Spot, 1801 Zumbehl Road (Ward 6)
• Approved liquor license for Mosam Patel d/b/a Hampton Inn St. Charles, 3720 W. Clay (Ward 6)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No.2 with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly, Inc. (up to $986,983.56)
• Approved Contract Amendment No.1 with Mississippi Lime Company for $250,000 (total not to exceed $900,000)
• Approved Contract with Kerber Eck & Braeckel LLP for independent audit services (up to $226,025)
• Withdrawn Council Bill 14011 (motion by Justin Foust, seconded by Vince Ratchford; unanimous vote)
• Adjourned into closed session (vote 10-0) and then adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider requests to exceed size limits for a residential garage and height limits for business signs. The board will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Case BOA-2025-09: Request to increase residential accessory structure size from 1,119 to 1,470 square feet at 546 Madison Street
• Case BOA-2025-10: Request to increase two freestanding monument signs from 8 feet to 14 feet at 225 N. Kingshighway Street (Quik Trip Corporation)
• Case BOA-2025-08: Request for side yard setback decrease at 808 S 6th Street (withdrawn)
• Approval of the 2026 Meeting Schedule

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will meet to discuss the current operating budget and funding requests. The agenda includes reports from the police and communications departments and a discussion on Main Street maintenance and the Main Street Colonnade.

• Current Operating Budget
• Funding Requests
• Main Street Maintenance Items
• Main Street Colonnade
• Police Report for Main Street

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will review multiple applications for exterior modifications to homes and businesses within historic preservation districts. The board is deciding on permits for window replacements, signage, and structural additions.

• Case No. EC-2025-047: New L-shaped rear deck at 807 North 6th Street
• Case No. EC-2025-051: Maintenance repairs and painting at 302 Jefferson Street
• Case No. EC-2025-052: Replacement of seven windows at 524 South 6th Street
• Sign Permit No. 2025-4348: Projecting sign for Serendipity Gifts at 700 South Main Street
• Case No. EC-2025-035: Second-floor dormer construction at 1114 Lindenwood Avenue

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session consisting of a roll call and a closed session. The closed session covers legal actions, real estate, personnel matters, employee negotiations, and sealed bids.

• 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 bids and proposals

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will vote on an ordinance setting the 2025 property tax rates for the General Revenue, Public Park and Bond Redemption funds. The meeting also includes a rezoning proposal for a 12,600‑sq‑ft tract at 975 Lindenwood Avenue and approval of a contract with Excel Signs & Service LLC for historic signs and an electronic message board up to $111,535. Additional items are proclamations for ovarian cancer awareness month and DAR Constitution Week, and an ordinance to authorize industrial revenue bonds for a city industrial development project.

• Bill 14006 – Ordinance fixing 2025 tax rates: $0.4148 (General), $0.1788 (Park), $0.1613 (Bond) per $100 assessed value
• Bill 14007 – Rezoning 975 Lindenwood Avenue from R‑1E single‑family to R‑2 two‑family district (≈12,600 sq ft)
• Contract with Excel Signs & Service LLC for two historic district signs and one electronic message board, not to exceed $111,535
• Proclamations declaring September 2025 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and September 17‑23 DAR Constitution Week
• Bill 14011 – Ordinance authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development project

The council passed the 2025 general revenue tax ordinance, a rezoning of 975 Lindenwood Avenue, and an amendment to the municipal judge code. The consent agenda and several procedural motions were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance fixing 2025 tax rates (Bill 14006) – Ayes: Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; Nays: none; Absent: Mitchell
• Approved rezoning of 975 Lindenwood Avenue to single‑family residential (Bill 14007) – Ayes: Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; Nays: none; Absent: Mitchell
• Approved amendment to municipal judge duties (Bill 14010) – Ayes: Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; Nays: none; Absent: Mitchell
• Approved contract with Excel Signs & Service LLC for up to $111,535 for historic signs and an electronic message board
• Approved Consent Agenda – Ayes: Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba; Nays: none; Absent: Mitchell
• Motion to excuse absent Councilmember Denise Mitchell passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn part of the meeting to closed session passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the regular council meeting passed unanimously

Street Committee

The Street Committee will review traffic service requests and the 2025 annual street maintenance schedule. Members will also discuss potential one-way traffic designations for Riverside Drive and Adams Street.

• 2025 asphalt maintenance including curb and gutter replacement starting week of 9/22
• Discussion on making Riverside Drive one-way
• Discussion on making Adams Street one-way
• Construction update on Clark St Storm Sewer and N. 2nd St (City Hall Construction)
• S. 2nd St Reconstruction notice to proceed on October 1, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two Conditional Use Permit applications—one for an animal service establishment offering feline‑only boarding and grooming at 1023 First Capitol Drive, and another for liquor sales at an existing restaurant at 1801 Zumbehl Road. A rezoning request for 800 First Capitol Drive to allow a single‑family dwelling has been withdrawn by the applicant. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit (CU‑2025‑20) for an Animal Service Establishment (feline boarding/grooming) at 1023 First Capitol Drive, C‑2 General Business District, Ward 2
• Conditional Use Permit (CU‑2025‑21) for Liquor Sales at an existing restaurant at 1801 Zumbehl Road, C‑2 General Business District, Ward 6
• Rezoning application (Z‑2025‑09) to change 800 First Capitol Drive from C‑2/EHP to CBD/EHP for a single‑family dwelling; withdrawn by applicant
• Approval of the minutes from the August 11, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Public hearing scheduled for the above items during the September 15, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fire Department's Master Plan, including organizational restructuring and infrastructure investments. Additionally, the Saint Charles County Ambulance District will present a two-phase plan to transition patient transport services from the city's fire department.

• Presentation of Fire Department Master Plan by Deputy Chief Joe Gragnani
• Presentation by Saint Charles County Ambulance District on patient transport transition
• Update on the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Department
• Closed session regarding legal actions, real estate, and personnel records

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of a quorum.

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will review the final Hot Summer Nights concert and the upcoming Saint Charles Fair. Members will also recap the Real Champions Fight Night event and discuss locations for next year's concerts.

• Hot Summer Nights final concert on September 13
• Saint Charles Fair update for September 21
• Real Champions Fight Night recap regarding sound and event flow
• Discussion on locations for next year's Hot Summer Nights

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss Main Street operations, including a police report, communications updates, and the current operating budget. The board will also review funding requests and maintenance items for Main Street, along with the Main Street Colonnade.

• Review of Police Report for Main Street
• Discussion of Current Operating Budget
• Review of Funding Requests
• Main Street Maintenance Items
• Main Street Colonnade update

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hear public testimony and likely vote on several conditional-use permits, liquor licenses, and zoning changes. The meeting also includes routine approvals of past minutes and reports, but no major new spending or contracts are on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit for Life Couriers to handle sealed radiopharmaceutical shipments at 3891 Fountain Lakes Parkway East (Ward 8)
• Liquor license applications for Naked Spirits LLC at 1116 N 2nd Street and 755 N Main Center (Ward 1)
• Rezoning of 12,600 sq ft at 975 Lindenwood Avenue from single-family to two-family (Ward 1)
• Annexation and rezoning of 1.26-acre tract on west side of Hayford Road to light industrial (Wards 6)
• Ordinance setting 2025 tax levy for general and special revenue funds

The St. Charles City Council approved the appointment of Keith Whittemore to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Adjustment. The council also approved the Consent Agenda and voted to adjourn the regular meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved appointment of Keith Whittemore to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn regular council meeting passed (unanimous)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will convene a work session that includes a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, and personnel matters under Missouri law. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a resolution that would stop the city from accepting applications or permits for the establishment or expansion of data centers for one year. This pause is intended to allow staff to study the effects of data centers and consider changes to the Zoning Code.

• Proposed one-year moratorium on data center building permits, site plan reviews, variances, and occupancy permits

The St. Charles City Council adopted Resolution Rjl5‑014, imposing a one‑year moratorium on accepting any applications for the establishment or expansion of data centers. The resolution passed unanimously with all council members voting “Aye” and no “Nay” votes recorded. Afterward, the council voted to adjourn the special meeting.

• Approved one‑year moratorium on data center applications (unanimous)
• Resolution designated as Rjl5‑014
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting passed (unanimous)

Street Committee

The Street Committee will review current traffic calming policies and discuss the installation of temporary speed humps on Madison Street and Old Friedens Road. The body will also receive status updates on 2025 street maintenance projects and traffic service requests.

• Pavement Maintenance Project contract awarded to Ford Asphalt Co. for $1,000,000
• Concrete Joint Crack Seal contract awarded to Sweetens Sealing Services for $105,000
• Sidewalk Mudjacking contract awarded to Lift Rite, Inc. for $22,750
• Proposed temporary speed humps on Madison Street (Ward 2) and Old Friedens Road (Ward 3)
• Discussion on revising the Traffic Calming Policy, including the 10-household petition requirement

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances including the sale of surplus property and right-of-way acquisitions for road and pedestrian projects. The body will also consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025.

• Sale of 3.53 acres in Riverpointe Block 100 #2 to Anissa and Anand Patel for $4,100,000.00
• Contract amendment with Alobars, Incorporated for $75,875.00 (total not to exceed $101,327.00)
• Right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Fox Hill Road Rehabilitation Project
• Right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Frenchtown Pedestrian Accessibility Project
• Budget Amendment #9 for fiscal year 2025 revenue, expenditure, and fund balance accounts

The City Council heard extensive public comment on the proposed data center and a possible reorganization of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mayor Dan Borgrneyer noted he had voted to advance the diesel component of the data center application at the July 14, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Councilmember Justin Foust announced that the data‑center applicant withdrew its application, so no council vote occurred.

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will review 11 exterior alteration requests at its August 18, 2025 meeting, including window replacements, awning installation, dormer construction, and fence replacement. All projects are located in historic preservation districts and require approval to maintain architectural integrity.

• Case EC-2025-038: Approve 11 window replacements at 123 North Main Street (Historic Downtown District)
• Case EC-2025-039: Approve new awning at 301 First Capitol Drive (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• Case EC-2025-040: Approve dormer on rear entryway at 720 South Main Street (South Main Preservation District)
• Case EC-2025-041: Approve single window replacement at 814 North 7th Street (Commons Preservation District)
• Case EC-2025-043: Approve new vinyl fence at 218 Tompkins Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council holds a work session to review a presentation by ESCI on the 2025 Master Plan for the Fire Department. The plan outlines strategic realignment, infrastructure investments, and service delivery changes with short-, mid-, and long-term timelines. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• ESCI presentation of Fire Department Master Plan with organizational restructuring and infrastructure investments
• Presentation on Riverpointe project
• Closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters per Missouri law

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on August 11, 2025, to decide on zoning changes, conditional use permits for liquor sales, and a hazardous substance storage permit. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approving minutes and adjourning.

• Annexation and zoning change for 1.26-acre tract on Hayford Road near Elm Point Road (Case No. Z-2025-08)
• Conditional use permits for liquor sales and craft distillery at 1116 N 2nd Street and 691 N Main Street (Cases No. CU-2025-18, CU-2025-19)
• Rezoning of 12,600 sq ft at 975 Lindenwood Avenue from single-family to two-family residential (Case No. Z-2025-07)
• Conditional use permit for hazardous substance storage at 3891 Fountain Lakes Parkway East (Case No. CU-2025-17)
• Conditional use permit for multifamily housing at 1028-1038 S Main Street (Case No. CU-2025-16)

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will meet to discuss the current operating budget and funding requests. The agenda includes reports from the police, communications, and parks and recreation departments.

• Current operating budget review
• Funding requests
• Main Street maintenance items
• Main Street Colonnade discussion
• Police report for Main Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several liquor licenses and conditional use permits. The body is also considering the sale of 3.53 acres of surplus property and right-of-way acquisitions for road and pedestrian projects.

• Proposed sale of 3.53 acres of surplus property in Riverpointe for $4,100,000.00
• Liquor license and permit requests for 3401 Harry S. Truman Blvd, 519 S. 5th Street, and 824 N. 2nd Street
• Conditional use permit for a multifamily dwelling at 1028-1038 S. Main Street
• Contract amendment with Hawkins, Inc. for water treatment chemicals totaling $225,000.00
• Contract with BPR Operating LLC for a pump and power unit not to exceed $125,000.00

The St. Charles City Council approved three liquor license applications and two conditional‑use permits, and adopted Bill 14000 authorizing a license agreement with Greater Midwest Sports Marketing for weekend use of the Wapelhorst Ball Field Complex from 2026‑2030. The council also announced public open‑house meetings for the Cumulus Project and North Second Street improvements. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved liquor license for Darshan Patel d/b/a United Express St. Charles (Case LL-2025-10)
• Approved liquor license for Jason Taylor d/b/a Grounded and Free, LLC (Case LL-2025-12)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for coffee shop liquor sales (Case CU-2025-14)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for ice‑cream shop liquor sales (Case CU-2025-15)
• Adopted Bill 14000 authorizing license agreement with Greater Midwest Sports Marketing for Wapelhorst Ball Field (2026‑2030)
• Announced public open‑house meeting on Cumulus Project for Aug 14, 2025
• Announced public open‑house meeting on North Second Street Improvements for Aug 13, 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a request from Adam Friend to reduce a side yard building setback. The decision concerns a proposed attached single-car garage addition on a non-conforming lot.

• Case No. BOA-2025-08: Request to decrease minimum side yard building setback at 808 S 6th Street from 5.25 feet to 2.5 feet

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior modifications to homes in historic districts. The board is also considering a proposal for a new townhome subdivision.

• Proposal for a 14-unit townhome subdivision at 1028-1038 South Main Street
• Request for a new detached garage at 225 Tompkins Street
• Request for a second-floor dormer at 1114 Lindenwood Avenue
• Request for three solar arrays at 809 Jefferson Street
• Request for a new rear deck and exterior updates at 330 North Main Street

City Council

The City Council will consider several land annexations and rezonings, including properties on Hardwood Drive and Blanche Drive. The body is also reviewing infrastructure contracts for lighting, grading, and water main improvements.

• Agreement with Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission for Boones Lick Road and Fairgrounds Road Roundabout Project not to exceed $2,416,000.00
• Change Order No. 2 with PCX Construction for I-70 West Clay Utility Improvements Water Main Project for $1,196,676.00
• Change Order No. 2 with Kolb Grading, LLC for Riverpointe Phase 1B Mass Grading Project for $226,397.56
• Contract with Meyer Electric Company, Inc. for Bluestone Lighting Improvements not to exceed $187,642.00
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.5 acres at 5 Hardwood Drive and 15,713 square feet adjacent to 424 Blanche Drive

The council adopted several land-use ordinances, including a record plat for the Foothaint Commerce Center, annexations at 5 Hardwood Drive and near 424 Blanche Drive, and rezoning of those parcels to single-family residential districts. Additional measures approved a MODOT work‑zone reimbursement program, a commercial lease with Naked Spirits, LLC, and acceptance of public improvements at the Enclave at Foxborough. A motion to reschedule the September 16 council meeting was rejected. All approvals were passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes, with Councilmember Brian Gould absent.

• Approved record plat for Foothaint Commerce Center (Ordinance 25-058) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved annexation of ~0.5 acre at 5 Hardwood Drive (Ordinance 25-059) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved rezoning of 5 Hardwood Drive parcel to R‑IE single‑family residential (Ordinance 25-060) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved annexation of ~15,713 sq ft near 424 Blanche Drive (Ordinance 25-061) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved rezoning of the same parcel to R‑ID single‑family residential (Ordinance 25-062) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved MODOT work‑zone expense reimbursement increase of $2,500 (Ordinance 25-063) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved commercial lease with Naked Spirits, LLC for 116 N Second St (Ordinance 25-064) – Aye: all members, Nay: none; one abstention (S. Hollander) on separate vote
• Motion to reschedule September 16 council meeting to September 23 failed – Aye: 4, Nay: 5, Absent: Gould

Street Committee

The committee will review traffic service requests and updates on 2025 street maintenance. A primary discussion involves whether to implement a 3-way stop at Elm Point Road and Shady Elm Court to address safety concerns and developer costs.

• Pavement maintenance project: $845,000 budget for mill and overlay in Ferncliff, Lynnbrook, Indian Hills, and Westbury
• Concrete joint crack seal project: $190,000 budget for Wards 1, 6, and 10
• Sidewalk mudjacking: $150,000 budget
• Proposed 3-way stop at Elm Point Road and Shady Elm Court
• Developer request for $243,041.65 to install a revised entrance instead of the 3-way stop

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will meet to finalize plans for the Real Champions Boxing event. The group will also review the Hot Summer Nights event.

• Final planning for Real Champions Boxing event
• Recap of Hot Summer Nights

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several conditional use permits for liquor sales and multifamily housing. The body will also review a site plan and a previously tabled permit for a planned industrial project involving hazardous substances.

• Case No. CU-2025-10: Permit for hazardous substance handling and power generators on ~440 acres near Highway 370
• Case No. SP-2025-05: Site plan for an industrial office and warehouse data center near Highway 370
• Case No. CU-2025-16: Permit for multifamily dwelling with 19.7 units per acre at 1028-1038 S. Main Street
• Case No. CU-2025-14: Liquor sales permit for a coffee shop at 519 S. 5th Street
• Case No. CU-2025-15: Liquor sales permit for an ice cream shop at 824 N. 2nd Street

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force will meet to review updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan. The group will discuss activity centers and specific goals and action items.

• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Comprehensive Plan Activity Centers update
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan goals and action items

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force met on May 19, 2025. The members approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. The group discussed the second set of Comprehensive Plan goals and the City Centre Complex project, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review four variance requests for a proposed development of 14 attached townhomes on four vacant parcels. Staff recommends approval to align the project with South Main Preservation District Design Guidelines.

• Request to decrease front yard building setback on Barbour Street from 10 feet to 5 feet
• Request to decrease rear yard building setback from 30 feet to 13.5 feet
• Request to decrease corner lot sight distance triangle from 30 feet to 20 feet
• Request to increase maximum porch encroachment from 6 feet to 7 feet

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review proposals for updating the Façade Grant Program and creating a new Economic Development Loan Program. The body will also receive presentations on convention center parking, the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and funding for Legacy Farms Park.

• Proposal to increase annual Façade Grant funding to at least $100,000
• Proposed changes to Façade Grant limits: up to $10,000 for residential and $20,000 for commercial projects
• Proposal for a new Economic Development Loan Program for new and small businesses
• Presentation on large event parking and traffic management at the St. Charles Convention Center
• Presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for calendar years 2026-2031

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will meet to discuss current and future operating budgets. The board will also review funding requests and maintenance items for Main Street.

• Current Operating Budget
• Future Operating Budget
• Funding Requests
• Main Street Maintenance Items
• Police Report for Main Street

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, and contract bids.

• 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 bids and proposals

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits and rezoning requests. The body is also deciding on a budget amendment, new sign regulations, and several infrastructure contracts.

• Contract with Ford Asphalt Co. Inc. for 2025 Annual Asphalt Overlay Project not to exceed $1,000,000.00
• Contract with Olathe Ford Sales, Inc. for two trucks not to exceed $205,851.00
• Conditional Use Permit for liquor sales at 3541 Veterans Memorial Parkway (mini-golf, batting cages, and arcade)
• Ordinance to repeal and replace sign regulations at Article XVI of Chapter 400
• Contract with Sweetens Sealing Services, LLC for Annual Concrete Crack Seal Project 2025 not to exceed $105,636.48

The council approved a motion to adjourn into a closed session, with all members present voting aye. A second motion to adjourn the open portion of the work session also passed.

• Adjourned closed session (aye: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West; nay: none)
• Adjourned open portion of the work session (motion passed)

Rec Center Task Force

The Rec Center Task Force will meet to discuss architectural plans for the facility. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from April 7, 2025.

• Discussion of architectural plans

Street Committee

The committee is reviewing the possible adoption of the SafeAcross pedestrian safety program and receiving updates on 2025 street maintenance projects. Staff is also providing status reports on traffic service requests and a proposed access gate for the animal shelter.

• Proposed adoption of SafeAcross pedestrian safety program (estimated $17,000 first year, $4,000 annually)
• Pavement maintenance project: $845,000 budget awarded to Ford Asphalt Co Inc.
• Concrete joint crack seal project: $190,000 budget awarded to Sweetens Concrete Services
• Sidewalk mudjacking project: $150,000 budget with bid opening January 2026
• Proposed installation of a new access gate on West Randolph Street for the animal shelter

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session. The agenda consists of roll call and a closed session covering legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to repeal and replace the city's sign regulations. The body is also deciding on the annexation and rezoning of 144.25 acres of land on Ehlmann Road and Hayford Road.

• Public hearing on Council Bill 13990 to replace the Sign Code (Article XVI)
• Final passage of Bill 13986 and 13987 to annex and rezone 144.25 acres on Ehlmann Road and Hayford Road to Light Industrial
• Grant acceptance from Mid-America Arts Alliance in the amount of $8,353.00
• Resolution of support for a property tax abatement for Clement Management Services, LLC
• Proposed donation of 0.47 acres of vacant land at West Randolph Street

The St. Charles City Council accepted the 2024 Audit Report and ACFR. It adopted the 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and a property‑tax abatement resolution. The council passed an annexation ordinance adding 144.25 acres and a rezoning ordinance for the same area. It also confirmed multiple board, commission and council‑committee appointments.

• Accepted 2024 Audit Report and ACFR (unanimous aye)
• Adopted 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous aye)
• Approved property‑tax abatement for Clement Management Services (aye: 9, nay: 1)
• Passed annexation ordinance for 144.25 acres on Ehmann and Hayford Roads (unanimous aye)
• Passed rezoning ordinance for the same 144.25‑acre area (unanimous aye)
• Approved appointments to Planning & Zoning Commission, Convention & Visitors Commission, and community improvement districts (unanimous aye)
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved council‑committee appointments and liaison assignments (unanimous aye)

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board is meeting to review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. The board will consider proposals for new windows, awnings, signage, and structural additions across various historic preservation districts.

• Installation of three new signs for 'The Divine Otter Hotel' at 200 North Main Street
• Construction of a front balcony and rear porch at 924-926 North 2nd Street
• Installation of new windows at 700 South 5th Street (Sucrose Bakery Café)
• Installation of a new black awning and shutters at 205 North 5th Street
• Construction of a rear addition and exterior alterations at 727 Jackson Street

City Council

The City Council and Parks & Recreation Board will hold a joint meeting to review a development plan for a 97-acre residential recreational site. The session also includes presentations on child advocacy and visitor tracking software.

• Presentation of the 97 Acre Residential Recreational Site Development Plan
• Presentation from The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri
• Interactive presentation on Placer.ai tracking software by the Convention & Visitors Bureau

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits and two annexations. The body will also consider a text amendment to repeal and replace the city's Sign Code. One industrial project request has been tabled until July 14, 2025.

• Case No. TA-2025-05: Application to repeal and replace the Sign Code (Article XVI)
• Case No. Z-2025-06: Annexation of 0.5 acres at 5 Hardwood Dr to R-1E Single Family Residential
• Case No. Z-2025-05: Annexation of 15,730 square feet near 424 and 430 Blanche Drive to R-1D Single Family Residential
• Case No. CU-2025-07: Liquor sales permit for indoor/outdoor recreation at 3541 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Case No. CU-2025-12: Outdoor music permit for restaurant/cafe at 524 South Main Street

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will meet to discuss the current operating budget and funding requests. The agenda includes reports on Main Street police activity and communications, as well as maintenance items.

• Current Operating Budget
• Berthold Square Clock
• Funding Requests
• Main Street Maintenance Items
• Police Report for Main Street

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session. The agenda consists of roll call and a closed session covering legal actions, real estate, personnel, and contract bids.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several liquor license and conditional use permits for local businesses. The body is also deciding on a large-scale industrial rezoning and annexation project and the issuance of industrial revenue bonds.

• Rezoning and annexation of 144.25 acres on Hwy 370 between Huster Rd and Harry S Truman Blvd to Light Industrial
• Contract with L Keeley Construction Group, Inc. for Edinburgh Storm Water Improvements not to exceed $297,650.00
• Issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Southpointe Development Project
• Liquor license and conditional use applications for Upshot Coffee (816 N. Kingshighway) and Side Project Brewing (1001-1005 N. Second St.)
• Cooperative agreement with Boone County for K-9 procurement and training not to exceed $2,000.00

The council passed an ordinance authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the South Pointe Development Project (Bill 13982). It also approved a budget amendment for FY 2025 (Bill 13985), a cooperative agreement for a K‑9 unit (Bill 13984), and a contract with L. Keeley Construction for storm‑water improvements. Mayor Borgrneyer withdrew his appointment of Joshua Kortney Allen to the Parks and Recreation Board.

• Approved Bill 13982 authorizing industrial revenue bonds for South Pointe Development (vote 10‑0)
• Approved Bill 13985 budget amendment for FY 2025 (vote 10‑0)
• Approved Bill 13984 cooperative agreement for K‑9 unit, up to $2,000 (vote 10‑0)
• Approved contract with L. Keeley Construction Group for Edinburgh Storm Water Improvements Project, not to exceed $297,650
• Approved Consent Agenda (all council members voted aye)
• Mayor Borgrneyer withdrew appointment of Joshua Kortney Allen to Parks and Recreation Board
• Approved motion to receive Announcement of Council Line of Succession (vote 10‑0)
• Approved Bill 13984 (Ordinance 25‑050) authorizing the K‑9 cooperative agreement (vote 10‑0)

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

The St. Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force will meet to discuss updates on contaminant plumes and cleanup progress for Operable Units 1–4. The agenda includes methane and acetone monitoring results, a Consent Decree timeline, and a 5-year review schedule. No decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on status updates and reports.

• Methane monitoring results for Operable Unit 4
• Acetone monitoring results for Operable Unit 4
• ROD and Consent Decree timeline for Operable Unit 4
• CPAR Investigation Report for Operable Units 1–3
• 5-year review timeline for Operable Units 1–3

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

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, and sealed bids.

• 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 bids and proposals

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve multiple infrastructure contracts totaling over $9.4 million, amend zoning and traffic codes, and consider new community improvement districts. The agenda includes public hearings, resolutions, and final passage of several ordinances.

• $481,227.99 contract for hydro-excavator truck purchase and trade-in
• $5,468,100.83 contract for Clark Street storm improvements
• $3,086,549.90 contract for Second Street reconstruction project
• $121,550.71 contract to replace three storm warning sirens
• Amendment to zoning code to change maximum buildings on industrial lots (Bill 13977)

The St. Charles City Council approved four board appointments, adopted the consent agenda (including numerous contracts and reports), and passed a resolution designating the first Friday in June as National GLIN Violence Awareness Day. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes.

• Approved appointment of Scott Smith to Board of Appeals (term until May 2028) – unanimous aye
• Approved appointments of David Schreiber, Anthony Weeden and Larry Dobrosky to Plaza at Noah's Ark CID Board of Directors (terms until May 2029) – unanimous aye
• Approved Consent Agenda, encompassing minutes, reports and contract approvals – unanimous aye
• Approved contract with Coe Equipmant Inc. for a hydro‑excavator purchase (up to $481,227.99) – part of consent agenda
• Approved contract with Joe Goddard Enterprises, LLC to replace three storm‑warning sirens (up to $121,550.71) – part of consent agenda
• Approved contract with Kolb Grading, LLC for Clark Street storm improvements (up to $5,468,100.83) – part of consent agenda
• Approved contract with Gershenson Construction Company lnc. for Second Street Reconstruction (up to $3,086,549.90) – part of consent agenda
• Passed resolution designating the first Friday in June as National GLIN Violence Awareness Day – unanimous aye

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force will meet to receive an update on the City Centre Complex (C3) project and economic development. The group will also continue a discussion on goals and action items for the Comprehensive Plan update.

• City Centre Complex (C3) Project/Economic Development update
• Comprehensive Plan Update goals and action item discussion

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will consider several requests for exterior modifications to properties within historic preservation districts. Decisions include residential porch and fence updates, a commercial trash enclosure, and a business site plan.

• Case No. EC-2025-020: Front porch replacement at 130 Water Street
• Case No. EC-2025-022: Trash enclosure at 340 North Main Street
• Sign Permit No. 2025-1961: Freestanding sign for The Megan Meier Foundation at 910 Jefferson Street
• Case No. EC-2025-021: Exterior alterations and rear addition at 301-305 South Main Street
• Case No. SP-2025-004: Site plan for Side Project Brewing at 1001-1005 North 2nd Street

City Council

The City Council will receive updates on two key planning projects: the Comprehensive Plan update (on track for late summer completion) and the Sign Code Rewrite (on track for July completion, with consultant White & Smith, LLC). A Sunshine Law refresher training for council members will also be presented. The meeting may close for legal, real estate, or personnel discussions.

• Comprehensive Plan Update presentation (task force meeting monthly; completion expected late summer)
• Sign Code Rewrite update (consultant White & Smith, LLC; completion expected July)
• Sunshine Law training for council members on public meetings, closed sessions, records, and ethics
• City Centre Complex (C3) update presentation
• Possible closed session under RSMo 610.021 for litigation, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will receive updates on the Hot Summer Nights season, including sponsorships and vendor status, and an update on the St. Charles Fair. The meeting also includes approval of April minutes and discussion of other topics from members.

• Update on Hot Summer Nights sponsorships
• Vendor update for Hot Summer Nights
• St. Charles Fair update
• Approval of April meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits for liquor sales at a coffee shop, a microbrewery, and a restaurant expansion, as well as a major annexation and rezoning of 144.25 acres along Highway 370 for light industrial use. The commission will also elect a new chairperson.

• Conditional Use CU-2025-08: Upshot Coffee seeks liquor sales at 816 N Kingshighway Street in Ward 1
• Conditional Use CU-2025-09: Side Project Brewing seeks liquor sales and microbrewery use at 1001/1005 N 2nd Street in Ward 1
• Conditional Use CU-2024-13: Viet Pho seeks to amend permit for liquor sales with restaurant expansion at 3128 Elm Point Industrial Dr in Ward 7
• Rezoning Z-2025-04: Annex 144.25 acres from St. Charles County to City I-1 Light Industrial, north and south of Highway 370 between Huster Road and Harry S Truman Boulevard (Wards 6, 7, 8)
• Election of a new Chairperson

City Council

The City Council will canvass the April 8 election results, swear in two new councilmembers, and hold public hearings on a proposed Southpointe Community Improvement District, three conditional use permits, and zoning code amendments to remove residential permit parking districts and allow multiple buildings on industrial lots. The consent agenda includes contracts for police ammunition ($118,705), sanitary trunkmain improvements ($1,797,961), and Muegge Road rehabilitation ($1,653,571). Bills for final passage include a property purchase at 1718 North Second Street ($503,000), a tactical medical support MOU with St. Charles County, budget amendment #5, and a police MOU with the U.S. Marshals Service. Introduced bills cover budget amendment #6, zoning changes, department reorganization, liquor license renewal timing, residential permit parking zones, the Southpointe CID and industrial revenue bonds, and a tourism tax clarification exempting gasoline.

• Canvass of election results and swearing-in of Ward 7 (Brian Gould) and Ward 10 (Steve Hollander) Councilmembers
• Public hearings on Southpointe Community Improvement District, conditional use permits for car sales (101 Arco Drive), philanthropic meeting facility (601 S 4th Street), and thrift store (1690 Country Club Plaza Drive)
• Consent agenda contracts: police ammunition ($118,705), Riverside Sanitary Trunkmain Improvements ($1,797,961), Muegge Road rehabilitation ($1,653,571)
• Final passage: property purchase at 1718 N 2nd St ($503,000), tactical medical support MOU with St. Charles County, budget amendment #5, MOU with U.S. Marshals Service
• Introduction of bills for Southpointe CID establishment and taxable industrial revenue bonds (Series 2025), rezoning to allow multiple industrial buildings, and removal of residential permit parking district

The City Council certified the April 8, 2025 municipal election results and excused two absent members. It recessed the meeting, approved the public‑comment motion, and adopted the consent agenda. The council also passed a resolution supporting the Missouri Blue Shield Community application and authorized an intergovernmental memorandum to provide tactical emergency medical support to the St. Charles County Regional SWAT Team.

• Excused absence of Councilmembers Bill Otto and Mary West – motion passed unanimously (all in favor)
• Certified April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election results – motion passed unanimously (no nay votes, Otto and West absent)
• Recessed the meeting – motion passed unanimously (all in favor)
• Approved public‑comment motion – motion passed unanimously (all in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda – motion passed unanimously (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R25-010 supporting Missouri Blue Shield Community application – passed unanimously (no nay votes, Otto and West absent)
• Authorized intergovernmental memorandum for tactical EMS support to St. Charles County Regional SWAT Team – passed unanimously (no nay votes)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2025, to consider a variance request for 3117 Yale Boulevard. The applicant seeks to reduce the required front yard setback for a 6-foot privacy fence from 10 feet to 8 feet on a corner lot. Staff recommends approval due to topography and existing trees. The board will also approve minutes from the April 7 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance for fence setback at 3117 Yale Boulevard (10 ft to 8 ft)
• Staff recommends approval
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025
• Property zoned R-1E Single-Family Residential
• Applicant: Ross Sherman

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the current operating budget, review the police report for Main Street, and consider funding requests. The board will also receive updates from the Communications Department and City Council liaison, and discuss the Berthold Square Clock and Main Street maintenance items.

• Police report for Main Street
• Current operating budget review
• Berthold Square Clock discussion
• Funding requests
• Main Street maintenance items

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 21, 2025, to review and decide on several applications for alterations, signage, and one demolition within historic preservation districts. The agenda includes a consent agenda with five minor alteration requests, five sign permit applications, and nine structure review items, including a notable proposal to demolish a fast-food restaurant at 1901 North 2nd Street in the Frenchtown Preservation District.

• Demolition request (Case D-2025-003) for fast-food structure at 1901 N 2nd St, Frenchtown Preservation District, Ward 1
• New siding at 311 Pike St (EC-2025-011) in Extended Historic District, Ward 2
• Sign permit for Big Mo's BBQ at 1312 N 2nd St (2025-1705) in Frenchtown District, Ward 1
• After-the-fact approval for windows/doors at 701-703 Clark St (EC-2025-015) in Extended Historic District, Ward 1
• New front porch at 211 Reservoir St (EC-2025-019) in Extended Historic District, Ward 2

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 bids.

• 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 bids and proposals

City Council

The City Council will vote on final passage of multiple ordinances, including loans for street improvements on First Capitol Drive (up to $2.3M) and North Second Street (up to $3.2M), a property purchase at 1718 North Second Street for $503K, and zoning amendments for short-term rentals and riverfront districts. The consent agenda includes contracts for mowing, concrete, street design, storm sewers, water meters, and water/sewer evaluation. Bills introduced cover a tactical EMS support agreement and a police MOU with the U.S. Marshals Service.

• Bill 13962: $3,200,000 loan for roadway and sidewalk improvements on North Second Street from Clark Street to Bayard Street
• Bill 13961: $2,304,000 loan for improvements on First Capitol Drive from Kingshighway Street to Fifth Street
• Bill 13964: $503,000 purchase of property at 1718 North Second Street
• Bill 13965: Zoning amendment to regulate short-term rentals
• Bills 13970-71: Annexation and rezoning of 0.4 acres at 23 Tanglewood Drive

The St. Charles City Council approved the consent agenda and several contracts for city services. It adopted multiple ordinances, including a $2.304 million road and sidewalk improvement on First Capitol Drive and a $3.2 million project on North Second Street, and passed the FY 2025 budget amendment. Additional actions included zoning and annexation approvals and a resolution supporting the federal tax‑exempt status of municipal bonds.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved contract with BLCS, LLC for citywide mowing services up to $122,000
• Approved Ordinance 25-027 authorizing $2,304,000 road/sidewalk improvements on First Capitol Drive (9 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved Ordinance 25-028 authorizing $3,200,000 road/sidewalk improvements on North Second Street (9 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance 25-029) for FY 2025 (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Ordinance 25-032 amending the planned development district for 0.77 acre at 1119‑1127 S. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-035 annexing 0.4 acre at 23 Tanglewood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RZ5-009 supporting federal tax exemption of municipal bonds (unanimous)

Street Committee

The Street Committee is reviewing proposed City Code changes to shift the management of Residential Parking Permit Districts to the Engineering Department. The body is also receiving updates on traffic service requests and 2025 street maintenance funding.

• Proposed City Code changes to the Residential Parking Permit District process
• Pavement maintenance project: $845,000 for mill and overlay in Ferncliff, Lynnbrook, Indian Hills, and Westbury
• Concrete joint crack seal project: $190,000 for Wards 1, 6, and 10
• Sidewalk mudjacking: $150,000 to eliminate offsets and trip hazards
• Monthly status update on Traffic Service Requests

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will introduce Erica Pospisil as the new Assistant Director of Special Events. Members will discuss the Hot Summer Nights season, including the entertainment lineup, sponsorship opportunities, and beer vendors. An update on the St. Charles Fair is also on the agenda. The next meeting is scheduled for May 12.

• Introduction of Erica Pospisil as Assistant Director of Special Events
• Discussion of Hot Summer Nights season lineup
• Sponsorships for Hot Summer Nights
• Beer vendors for Hot Summer Nights
• St. Charles Fair update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two text amendments to the zoning code. The body will also review several conditional use permits and site plan applications for various businesses.

• Proposed repeal of the Residential Parking Permit District (RPPD) from the Zoning Code
• Proposed amendment to allow more than one building per lot in Industrial Zoning Districts
• Conditional use permit for a philanthropic meeting facility at 601 S 4th Street
• Conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 101 Arco Drive
• Site plan for a new office and vehicle maintenance building at 3707 Veterans Memorial Parkway Drive

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force will meet to approve minutes from March 10, then receive an update on the City Centre Complex (C3) project and economic development. They will also discuss goals and action items for the Comprehensive Plan update.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on City Centre Complex (C3) project and economic development
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan update goals and action items

Frenchtown Special Business District

The Frenchtown Special Business District Board will meet to discuss the budget and branding. The board will also receive updates from Public Works and review beautification projects.

• Budget discussion
• Beautification projects
• Branding
• Public Works update
• Meeting start time

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss three variance requests for a proposed vehicle service and office building. The board will also conduct officer elections.

• Case No. BOA-2025-04: Request to reduce parking lot landscaping perimeters adjacent to public right-of-way from 15 feet to 0 feet
• Case No. BOA-2025-04: Request to reduce parking lot landscaping perimeters not adjacent to public right-of-way from 5 feet to 0 feet
• Case No. BOA-2025-04: Request to reduce minimum front yard setback for parking from 25 feet to 6 feet
• Officer Elections

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will review the current operating budget, consider funding requests, and discuss Main Street maintenance items. They will also receive a police report, an update from the CVB representative, and reports on Berthold Square Clock and city signage. Public comments are invited during the visitors comments portion.

• Police Report for Main Street
• Current Operating Budget discussion
• Berthold Square Clock update
• City Signage Updates
• Funding Requests

City Council

This regular meeting features seven public hearings, including a conditional use permit for bamboo manufacturing, zoning code amendments for planned development districts and short-term rentals, a riverfront district amendment, two rezoning cases, and a liquor license. The consent agenda includes contracts for signalization and roadway design projects totaling over $677,000, plus GIS licensing. Bills for final passage include a stormwater land acquisition, while introduced bills authorize up to $5.5 million in state loans for street and sidewalk improvements, a budget amendment, a property purchase, and several zoning ordinances.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (CU-2025-02) for Structural Bamboo Manufacturing at 3817 Millstone Parkway (ReNuTeq)
• Public hearing on zoning code amendments for Short-Term Rentals (Bill 13965) and Planned Development-Riverfront Districts (Bill 13966)
• Public hearing for rezoning 429 McDonough Street from C-2 to CRD-2 for a two-family dwelling (Bill 13969)
• Introduction of $2,304,000 loan for First Capitol Drive improvements and $3,200,000 loan for North Second Street improvements (Bills 13961, 13962)
• Consent agenda contracts: HR Green ($159,822.85) for Friedens and Fairgrounds signalization, CDG ($132,327.69) for Muegge Road, and ESRI GIS licensing ($384,860.00)

The City Council unanimously approved several contracts, including an ESRI licensing contract for $384,860.00, a design contract for the Friedens and Fairgrounds Signalization project, and a rehabilitation contract for Muegge Road intersections. The Council also confirmed appointments to the Frenchtown Special Business District Advisory Board, the Senior Citizen Advisor Commission, and reappointed three members to the Charlestowne Crossing Villas CID board. The consent agenda, which bundled these items, was also approved.

• Approved contract with HR Green, Inc. for Friedens and Fairgrounds Signalization design (up to $ 1s9,822.8s) – unanimous
• Approved contract with CDC Engineers Architects Planners, Inc. for Muegge Road Intersections Rehabilitation (up to $132,327.69) – unanimous
• Approved ESRI Small Government Term Enterprise License for 36 months (up to $384,860.00) – unanimous
• Approved Dierbergs Market project at 370 Regional Commercial Use Overlay – unanimous
• Appointed Julius "Keith" Lutz to Frenchtown Special Business District Advisory Board – unanimous
• Appointed Bridget Alderson to Senior Citizen Advisor Commission – unanimous
• Reappointed Bev Creason, Shawn Luesse, and Jack Hanf to Charlestowne Crossing Villas CID board – unanimous
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes, reports, and contracts – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a $50,164,000 contract with Russell Construction for city hall building construction. Public hearings are scheduled for a conditional use permit for vehicle and trailer storage at 110 Fox Hill Road and a liquor license for The District Sports & Social. The council will also vote on resolutions for transportation funding applications and a strategic plan, plus final passage of ordinances including rezoning at 110 Fox Hill Road, right-of-way acquisition for Regency Parkway, trail access agreement, and alarm system fee changes.

• $50,164,000 contract with Russell Construction for City Hall building construction
• Public hearing on conditional use permit for vehicle/trailer storage at 110 Fox Hill Road
• Rezoning 0.71 acres at 110 Fox Hill Road from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 Heavy Industrial
• Ordinance authorizing right-of-way acquisition for Regency Parkway reconstruction, including eminent domain
• Ordinance amending alarm system registration and false alarm incident fees

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $50,164,000 contract with Russell Construction Co., STL, LLC for the new City Hall Complex, despite the Director of Administration reporting the contract is about $2 million over the budgeted estimate. The council also passed multiple ordinances and resolutions, including rezoning 110 Fox Hill Road to heavy industrial, authorizing right-of-way acquisitions for road projects, and approving a strategic plan. All votes were unanimous with Councilmember Mary West absent.

• Approved $50,164,000 City Hall construction contract with Russell Construction Co., STL, LLC (unanimous)
• Rezoned 0.71-acre tract at 110 Fox Hill Road from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting 2025 TIP funding applications to St. Charles County Road Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 strategic plan and facilitation guide (unanimous)
• Authorized MODOT traffic enforcement grant applications for police overtime (unanimous)
• Authorized right-of-way acquisition for Regency Parkway Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Authorized trail access license agreement connecting Boschert Greenway to Katy Trail (unanimous)
• Amended alarm system registration and false alarm fees (unanimous)

Street Committee

The Street Committee will discuss a proposal to install a temporary rubber speed hump on Madison Street (Ward 2) at a cost of about $2,000, as part of a six-month traffic-calming study from April to October 2025. City ordinance currently prohibits speed humps, so a code revision would be needed for any permanent solution. The committee will also receive a monthly status update on open traffic service requests via a GIS dashboard.

• Monthly status update on Traffic Service Requests (open requests and GIS dashboard)
• Discussion of temporary speed hump at 1017 Madison Street (Ward 2)
• Estimated cost of $2,000 plus staff time for installation and removal
• Current city ordinance section 503.4.1 prohibits speed bumps/humps
• Study period proposed: April 2025 to October 2025, with resident survey at end

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will review several applications for certificates of appropriateness, including a wall-mounted sign for a business at 901 1st Capitol Drive, new siding at 311 Pike Street, and rear door replacement at 201 Perry Street. Other items include window and door alterations, a carport, and sign permits in historic districts. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• Wall-mounted sign permit for Reach St. Charles at 901 1st Capitol Drive (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• New siding at 311 Pike Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• Replace rear doors at 201 Perry Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• New windows and doors, and chimney removal at 409 Clark Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• Construct carport at 410 Houston Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)

Frenchtown Special Business District

The Frenchtown Special Business District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the district's budget, receive updates on the City Sign Project and ACF/N 2nd Street improvements, and review the beautification project. The board will also approve minutes and hear a report from the City Council liaison. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Budget discussion
• City Sign Project update from Communications staff
• ACF/N 2nd Street update from Engineering staff
• Beautification Project review

Special Business District Board

The Frenchtown Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss the budget, receive updates from city staff on the City Sign Project and the ACF/N 2nd Street project, and review the Beautification Project. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, new business, and a report from the City Council Liaison.

• Discussion of the district budget
• Update on City Sign Project from Communications staff
• Update on ACF/N 2nd Street from Engineering staff
• Review of Beautification Project

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several rezoning requests, text amendments to the zoning code, and a conditional use permit. The meeting includes discussions on short-term rentals and updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan.

• Rezoning of 23 Tanglewood Drive to City R-1E Single-Family Residential District upon annexation
• Rezoning of 429 McDonough Street from C-2 General Business to CRD-2 Central Residential District 2 for a two-family dwelling
• Conditional Use Permit for structural bamboo manufacturing at 3817 Millstone Parkway
• Site plan for a childcare facility accessory structure at 3601 Mueller Road
• Text amendments to the Zoning Code regarding PD-RF Riverfront Districts and Short-Term Rentals

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force will hear an update on the City Centre Complex (C3) project and economic development. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and procedural items.

• Update on City Centre Complex (C3) Project/Economic Development

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss several items affecting Main Street, including a police report, updates on the Berthold Square Clock, city signage, street clean up, and funding requests. The board will also review the current operating budget and consider maintenance items. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Police Report for Main Street
• Berthold Square Clock discussion
• City Signage Updates
• Street Clean Up
• Funding Requests

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and conditional use permit for outdoor building material and vehicle storage at 110 Fox Hill Road. The body will also vote on several ordinances including budget amendments, annexations, and right-of-way acquisitions for city projects.

• Public hearing for rezoning 0.71 acres at 110 Fox Hill Road from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for vehicle and trailer storage at 110 Fox Hill Road
• Contract with Drake-Scruggs Equipment, Inc. for a Chevrolet 5500 truck not to exceed $176,748.00
• Proposed annexation of 3.45 acres at 3707 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Liquor license application for Kurt’s Kolaches at 3303-2 Rue Royale St.

The St. Charles City Council approved several ordinances on final passage, including a FY2025 budget amendment, a rezoning of 0.71 acres at 110 Fox Hill Road from light to heavy industrial, and the annexation of 3.45 acres at 3707 Veterans Memorial Parkway. The council also passed resolutions and introduced multiple bills for future consideration. All votes were unanimous except for one resolution (R25-005) which passed 9-1.

• Approved FY2025 Budget Amendment #3 (Ordinance 25-012) (10-0)
• Approved rezoning at 110 Fox Hill Road to I-2 Heavy Industrial (Ordinance 25-014) (10-0)
• Approved annexation of 3.45 acres at 3707 Veterans Memorial Parkway (Ordinance 25-017) (10-0)
• Approved parking restriction change on Third Street north of Monroe (Ordinance 25-016) (10-0)
• Approved record plat for Sandfort Spring Subdivision (Ordinance 25-014) (10-0)
• Approved acceptance of public improvements at Villages at Sandfort Farms Plat Four and Five (Ordinance 25-015) (10-0)
• Approved resolution for Clement Management Services project (R25-005) (9-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $176,748 truck purchase and county funding for First Capitol Drive (10-0)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session followed by a closed session. The closed session will cover legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel issues, labor negotiations, and sealed proposals. No other items are on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation (RSMo 610.021.1)
• Closed session discussion of leasing, purchase or sale of real estate (RSMo 610.021.2)
• Closed session discussion of hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees (RSMo 610.021.3)
• Closed session preparation for negotiations with employee groups (RSMo 610.021.9)
• Closed session review of sealed proposals and related documents (RSMo 610.021.12)

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide three zoning variance requests. Two cases involve residential properties seeking reductions in setback requirements for accessory structures, while the third requests a lot size reduction for a commercial property.

• Case No. BOA-2025-01: Request to reduce side yard setback for detached garage at 410 Houston Street from 5 feet to 0 feet (R-1E/EHP zoning)
• Case No. BOA-2025-02: Request to reduce minimum lot size from 3,750 sq ft to 3,360 sq ft at 429 McDonough Street (C-2/FSC-HD/EHP zoning)
• Case No. BOA-2025-03: Request to reduce front yard setback for accessory structure at 3601 Mueller Road from 35 feet to 0 feet (I-1 zoning)

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board Awards Subcommittee will meet to discuss nominated properties for potential awards and explore future initiatives. This is a discussion-only meeting with no votes anticipated.

• Nominated Properties Discussion
• Future Initiatives

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including contracts for police vehicles ($645,413), body cameras ($4,325,163.02), and wastewater screen repairs ($336,515). A final passage bill authorizes purchase of stream mitigation credits for Boone's Lick storm sewer project ($112,130). New bills include a budget amendment, annexation of 3.45 acres at 3707 Veterans Memorial Parkway, and revision of parking restrictions on Third Street. The mayor also seeks confirmation of multiple board appointments.

• Contract with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras and equipment up to $4,325,163.02
• Contract with Don Brown Chevrolet for 12 new police vehicles up to $645,413
• Final passage of ordinance to purchase stream mitigation credits for Boone's Lick storm sewer project up to $112,130
• Introduction of bill to annex 3.45 acres at 3707 Veterans Memorial Parkway (Clement Management Services)
• Introduction of bill to repeal parking restriction along Third Street and establish new restriction north of Monroe Street

The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for twelve new police vehicles ($645,413) and Axon body cameras and related equipment ($4,325,163.02), as well as a $336,515 contract for wastewater treatment plant screen repairs. A resolution authorizing a grant application for historic preservation conference attendance passed. A resolution for a project exemption certificate for Clement Management Services was held to the March 4 meeting. Several appointments to boards and commissions were approved.

• Approved consent agenda including police vehicle purchase ($645,413) and body camera contract ($4,325,163.02) (6-0)
• Approved contract with Andritz Separation for wastewater screen repairs ($336,515) (consent)
• Approved resolution R25-004 for historic preservation grant application (5-0)
• Held resolution for Clement Management Services project exemption to March 4 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-011 for stream and wetland mitigation credits ($112,130) (5-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (6-0)
• Excused absences of four councilmembers (unanimous)

Street Committee

The Street Committee will review a monthly update on traffic service requests, discuss proposed changes to the Residential Parking Permit District process (including shifting oversight from Community Development to Engineering), consider a resolution supporting 2025 project applications for St. Charles County Transportation Improvement Plan funding, and discuss a no-parking restriction at the intersection of 5th Street and San Juan Drive.

• Monthly status update: 5 open traffic service requests, 2 created in December 2024, 61 traffic count locations in 2024
• Proposed ordinance to amend Residential Parking Permit District process: shift responsibility to Engineering, new evaluation criteria, $10 fee for lost permits, $250 minimum fine for violations
• Resolution of support for 2025 project applications for St. Charles County Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) funding through the County Road Board
• Discussion of no-parking restriction at intersection of 5th Street and San Juan Drive

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will review applications for exterior alterations, sign permits, and two demolition requests in historic preservation districts. Items include window replacements, siding, fences, an ADA ramp, and new signs for businesses. The board will also discuss the Missouri Main Street Conference and a demolition memo.

• Demolition request for dwelling at 1115 Hall St (Case D-2025-001)
• Demolition request for dwelling at 2107 N 3rd St (Case D-2024-031)
• New signs for 1818 Bistrot (515 S Main) and Le Vie Vegan (524 S Main)
• Window, siding, and porch work at 735 Washington St (Case EC-2025-004)
• ADA egress ramp at 125 N Main St (Case EC-2025-009)

City Council

The council will discuss the status of Short Term Rentals and receive staff recommendations ahead of the June 2025 expiration of a moratorium on new residential STR permits. They will also review the city's 2024 accomplishments and begin developing the 2025-2026 strategic plan. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Discussion on Short Term Rentals: 89 permitted STR units (60 residential, 29 commercial) and moratorium expiring June 15, 2025 (Ordinance 24-085)
• Presentation of city's 2024 accomplishments and development of 2025-2026 strategic plan
• Closed session for legal actions, real estate, personnel, negotiations, and sealed proposals (RSMo 610.021)
• STR permit fees: $41,000 collected in 2023, $5,000 collected in 2024 YTD (from attached report)
• STR Good Neighbor Survey: 317 surveys distributed, 75 responses (23.6% response rate)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council is holding a special session to vote on final passage of an ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the REJIS Commission for police database subscriptions and services not to exceed $55,550.24. They will also vote on a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025 and introduce a measure to purchase stream mitigation credits for the Boone's Lick storm sewer project at a cost up to $112,130. A resolution supporting a federal grant application for one replacement Ride STC bus (total cost $108,584) will also be considered.

• Final passage of Bill 13943: REJIS police database and services contract up to $55,550.24
• Final passage of Bill 13944: FY2025 budget amendment #2
• Introduction of Bill 13945: $112,130 credit purchase agreement with Land Learning Foundation for Boone's Lick storm sewer mitigation credits
• Resolution supporting a 5310 grant application for one replacement Ride STC bus ($108,584 total, 80% federal, 20% city match)
• Citizen comments period at start of meeting

The City Council approved a resolution supporting a 5310 grant application for one replacement Ride STC bus, and passed two ordinances: an intergovernmental agreement with REJIS for police database subscriptions up to $55,550.24, and Budget Amendment #2 for FY2025. A bill authorizing a credit purchase agreement for stream and wetland mitigation credits was introduced but not voted on.

• Approved resolution supporting 5310 grant application for one replacement Ride STC bus (8-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with REJIS for police database subscriptions up to $55,550.24 (8-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 for FY2025 (8-0)
• Introduced bill for credit purchase agreement with Land Learning Foundation for Boone's Lick storm sewer project

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

The St. Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes and receive status updates on Operable Unit 4 and Operable Units 1–3. No new business items or decisions are listed beyond these updates.

• Status update on Operable Unit 4
• Status update on Operable Units 1–3
• Approval of October 2024 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a 0.71 acre tract at 110 Fox Hill Road. The body will discuss rezoning the property to Heavy Industrial for the outdoor storage of building materials and associated vehicle and trailer storage.

• Case No. Z-2025-01: Rezoning 110 Fox Hill Road from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 Heavy Industrial
• Case No. CU-2025-01: Conditional Use Permit for vehicle and trailer storage at 110 Fox Hill Road
• Case No. SP-2025-01: Site plan for outdoor storage and site improvements at 110 Fox Hill Road
• Comprehensive Plan updates for First Capitol Drive & Kingshighway Street Corridor
• Discussion on density and public outreach survey results

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force will meet to receive updates on the City Centre Complex (C3) project and the Comprehensive Plan, including corridor studies for First Capitol Drive and Kingshighway Street, a density discussion, and public survey results. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its October 28, 2024 meeting.

• Update on City Centre Complex (C3) project – next steps
• Comprehensive Plan update: First Capitol Drive & Kingshighway Street corridor
• Comprehensive Plan update: density discussion/review
• Comprehensive Plan update: public outreach/survey results
• Approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

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

• Closed session on legal actions and litigation
• Closed session on real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Closed session on employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
• Closed session on negotiations with employee groups
• Closed session on sealed proposals and negotiated contracts

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value infrastructure and service contracts, including demolition and engineering services. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit and liquor license for a business on First Capitol Drive.

• Contract with Kolb Grading, LLC for City Hall Building Demolition at 655 North Main Street not to exceed $4,482,879.00
• Agreement for $1,250,000.00 in St. Charles County Grant Funding for Katy Trail Improvements from I-70 to Adams Street
• Contract with George Butler Associates, Inc. for Riverwalk Trail Project engineering not to exceed $670,971.13
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit and liquor license for Lindenwood Quick Stop at 2212 First Capitol Drive
• Proposed ordinance for police department database subscriptions not to exceed $55,550.24

The St. Charles City Council approved a consent agenda including a $4,482,879 contract with Kolb Grading, LLC for City Hall demolition and utility relocation at 655 North Main Street, plus several other contracts and agreements. Council also passed Resolution R2025-002 establishing a fund balance policy, and approved a revised list of council liaisons. No bills received final passage; one ordinance for a REJIS law enforcement database agreement was introduced.

• Approved $4,482,879 City Hall demolition contract with Kolb Grading, LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved $1,250,000 Katy Trail improvements grant agreement with St. Charles County
• Approved $670,971.13 engineering contract with George Butler Associates for Riverwalk Trail
• Approved $101,376.65 supplemental agreement for Main Street Extension engineering
• Approved Resolution R2025-002 establishing a fund balance policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Council Liaison assignments for 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for REJIS law enforcement database subscription not to exceed $55,550.24
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, and multiple contracts (8-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed multi-family development at 1119-1127 S. Main Street. The applicant is seeking three variances to allow for increased unit density, reduced parking requirements, and higher site coverage.

• Case No. BOA-2024-13: Request to increase units per acre from 18 to 42.5 at 1119-1127 S. Main Street
• Case No. BOA-2024-13: Request to reduce parking ratio from 2.0 to 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
• Case No. BOA-2024-13: Request to increase site coverage restriction from 50% to 62%
• Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting

Landmarks Board

The board will review a consent agenda for window and door replacements at four properties, consider sign permits for two downtown businesses, and deliberate on several structure review applications, including the demolition of an abandoned car wash in the Frenchtown Preservation District. They will also discuss the March meeting date and approve December minutes.

• Demolition of abandoned car wash at 1827 North 2nd Street (Case No. D-2024-033)
• Construction of new fish fry shed at 431 Decatur Street (Case No. SP-2024-028)
• New roof structure over ramp and electric bike rack at 800 North 2nd Street (Case No. SP-2024-029)
• Exterior alterations and rear addition at 727 Jackson Street (Case No. EC-2024-028)
• New projecting and window signage for 'Little Nashville' at 142 North Main Street and 'The Midwestern' at 208 North Main Street

Street Committee

The Street Committee is reviewing a proposal to shift the management of Residential Permit Parking Districts from Community Development to the Engineering Department. The body is also reviewing 2025 street maintenance funding and proposed parking changes for Third Street.

• Proposed $845,000 for pavement maintenance projects
• Proposed $200,000 for sidewalk mudjacking
• Proposed $190,000 for concrete joint crack seal project
• Discussion on amending No Parking Ordinance to include Third Street (Ward One)
• Proposed $50 initial fee per resident for new permit parking districts

City Council

The City Council will meet to vote on a rezoning request for a property on Boones Lick Road and a resolution opposing Ameren rate increases. The body will also consider several maintenance and infrastructure contracts.

• Final passage of Bill 13941 to rezone 1521 Boones Lick Road to Office Institution District (O-I)
• Resolution opposing proposed Ameren rate increases
• Contract with Gerstner Electric, Inc. for streetlight and signal maintenance not to exceed $200,000.00
• Contract with TraMar Contracting, Inc. for street striping and painting not to exceed $200,000.00
• Supplemental Agreement with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for Main Street Extension engineering services for $101,376.65

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing Ameren's proposed rate increase and urging the Missouri Public Service Commission to deny or significantly reduce it. It also unanimously passed a bill rezoning an approximately 11,000-square-foot tract at 1521 Boones Lick Road from R-1E Single-Family Residential to O-I Office Institution District. The consent agenda was approved after removing one item (Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Main Street Extension engineering services) for separate consideration.

• Approved Resolution R15-001 opposing Ameren rate increase (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-00E rezoning 1521 Boones Lick Road to O-I (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda minus Item 8.D.2 (10-0)
• Removed Item 8.D.2 (Main Street Extension supplemental agreement) from consent agenda (10-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive presentations on three topics: the First Capitol Drive corridor and major projects update, the city's fund balance policy, and an update on the Law Enforcement Training Center. No votes or formal actions are scheduled. The council may also go into closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract negotiations.

• First Capitol Drive corridor update: road diet from four to three lanes between 5th Street and Forest Avenue, roundabout at Boone's Lick and Fairgrounds, and $6.8 million STP project and $20 million RAISE grant
• Boone's Lick Road reconstruction from 5th Street to Fairgrounds Road with new sidewalks, water mains, and sanitary sewers; estimated $6.93 million
• Presentation on the City of St. Charles Fund Balance Policy
• Update on the Law Enforcement Training Center
• Possible closed session for legal actions, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations

City Council

This is a walkthrough event, not a regular business meeting. Councilmembers are invited to tour the ACF Property (New City Centre Complex) at 620 N. Second Street, and a quorum may be present. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Walkthrough of the ACF Property (New City Centre Complex) from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on January 14, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for an existing automobile service station with a convenience store and liquor sales at 2212 First Capitol Drive. A related site plan for elevations and site improvements at the same location will also be reviewed. Additionally, a consent agenda item seeks approval of a site plan for a clubhouse addition at 800 Fox Chase Drive (Fox Hill Apartments).

• Public hearing for Case CU-2024-23: conditional use permit for in-vehicle sales and service with accessory convenience store and liquor sales at 2212 First Capitol Drive (Ward 2).
• Site plan Case SP-2024-21 for proposed elevations and site improvements to an existing convenience store with fuel at 2212 First Capitol Drive.
• Consent agenda Case SP-2024-29: site plan for a 1,250 sq ft, two-story addition (gym, community room) to the Fox Hill Apartments clubhouse at 800 Fox Chase Drive (Ward 1).
• The conditional use application was tabled from the December 16, 2024, meeting and is now scheduled for a public hearing.
• Staff recommends approval of the clubhouse addition despite not meeting 100% masonry requirement, citing good cause.

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for auto service and liquor sales, and a rezoning at 1521 Boones Lick Road. The consent agenda includes contracts for demolition of City Hall, fire department turnout gear, and lime collection. Bills for final passage include a budget amendment, a rezoning for a grocery store at Fountain Lakes, and several ordinance amendments. The council will also consider rescheduling the February 18 meeting and a board reappointment.

• Public hearings: conditional use permits for auto service with liquor at 2212 First Capitol Drive (tabled) and for restaurant liquor sales at 2198 First Capitol Drive (Capitol Bar and Grill)
• Consent agenda: contract with S. Shafer Excavating for City Hall demolition at 655 N. Main Street – up to $3,074,000
• Consent agenda: contract with J. Oros Environmental for 2025 lime residual collection – up to $550,000
• Consent agenda: contract with Sentinel Emergency Solutions for fire turnout gear – up to $541,722.39
• Bill 13935 (final passage): rezoning 6.57 acres at Fountain Lakes Commerce Center for a proposed grocery store

The St. Charles City Council approved a consent agenda including a $3,074,000 contract for City Hall demolition and utility relocation, and passed six ordinances on final reading, including a budget amendment and a rezoning for a proposed grocery store. The council also approved appointments to boards and commissions, and held public hearings open for several conditional use permits and a rezoning case.

• Approved $3,074,000 contract with S. Shafer Excavating for City Hall demolition (consent agenda)
• Approved $550,000 contract with J. Oros Environmental for lime residual services (consent agenda)
• Approved $541,722.39 contract with Sentinel Emergency Solutions for fire turnout gear (consent agenda)
• Passed Ordinance 25-001 (Budget Amendment #10) (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 25-002 rezoning 6.57 acres for grocery store (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 25-003 approving Elm Crossing plat (9-0)
• Passed Ordinance 25-004 approving New Town Plat Fifteen-A (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Ed Akers to Frenchtown Special Business District (6-2-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on January 6, 2025, to consider three variance requests for a proposed multi-family development at 1119-1127 S. Main Street. The requests seek to increase density from 18 to 42.5 units per acre, reduce parking from 2.0 to 1.5 spaces per unit, and increase site coverage from 50% to 62%. The board will also approve minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting.

• Case BOA-2024-13: Request to increase allowed units per acre from 18 to 42.5 for a 34-unit development at 1119-1127 S. Main Street
• Request to reduce parking ratio from 2.0 to 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
• Request to increase site coverage restriction from 50% to 62%
• Property is zoned PD-RF/LMPD (Planned Development – Riverfront with Landmarks Preservation District overlay) in Ward 2

Special Business District Board

The St. Charles Special Business District Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss the police report for Main Street, the current operating budget, and funding requests. The board will also hear reports from the CVB representative and the City Council liaison, and consider maintenance items for Main Street and the Berthold Square Clock.

• Police Report for Main Street
• Current Operating Budget
• Berthold Square Clock
• Funding Requests
• Main Street Maintenance Items