Brentwood meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Brentwood board holds closed session; $840K street package, townhome plan on Aug. 17 agenda

The Brentwood Board of Aldermen met in a closed session Aug. 10 to discuss legal, personnel and contract matters, voting 8-0 to enter the session. No public decisions were made. The board's Aug. 17 agenda — minutes not yet published — included an $840,406.78 street improvement contract, a nine-unit townhome development, and a $43,839.76 retaining wall contract.

Board of Aldermen closed session

At a special meeting Aug. 10, the board unanimously approved an amended agenda and then voted 8-0 to enter a closed session to discuss legal, personnel and contractual negotiations, citing state statute. The closed session adjourned without any public substantive decisions. A second, procedural board meeting Aug. 20 had no public action items; the agenda consisted of agenda approval and a vote to enter a closed session.

Pending board action

Items on the Board of Aldermen's Aug. 17 agenda included:

• Bill No. 6620: FY 2026 Street Projects RFP with Pavement Solutions, total bid $840,406.78
• Resolution No. 1601: Contract with JE Novack for a retaining wall at 2828-2832 Manderly Drive, $43,839.76
• Bill No. 6616: Site development plan for nine townhomes at 8815 Madge Avenue (2nd reading)
• Special use permits for St. Mary Magdalen Fall Food Truck Night (Sept. 25) and Urban Chestnut pop-up events in Brentwood Park
• Bill No. 6619: Amend candidate filing dates per HB 1871 (1st reading)

Public Works Committee

At its Aug. 13 meeting, the Public Works Committee discussed and could recommend to the Board several items: proposed fee increases for building permits, planning and zoning applications, and business license late fees for the 2027 budget; a recommendation to award FY 2026 street projects to Gershenson Construction as the lowest bidder; a $43,839.76 retaining wall contract with JE Novack; and a resident's request to vacate right-of-way at 2348 Salem Road. Minutes have not yet been published.

Pension fund review

The Police and Firefighters' Pension Plan Board of Trustees met Aug. 11 to review the pension fund's financial statements as of June 30, 2026, and first-quarter investment performance reported by Asset Consulting Group. No substantive policy votes were scheduled; the reports were informational. Minutes have not yet been published.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board met Aug. 20 to consider a request to remove and replace the front porch deck and replace a guard wall with a white vinyl railing at 2514 Louis. The board also approved minutes from its June 18 meeting. Its next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17.

Coming up

• **Aug. 26 — Planning & Zoning Subcommittee:** Site development plan and conditional use permit for a mixed-use multi-family development at 8300-8330 Manchester Road.
• **Aug. 27 — Board of Adjustment:** Variance review for a rear addition at 9014 Powell Avenue; use variance for a warehouse tenant at 8273 Brentwood Industrial (Marco Technologies).

Brentwood aldermen to weigh $840K street work, townhome plan

Brentwood's recent government meetings were largely procedural, with no votes on public business. The Board of Aldermen met twice in closed session, the Police and Fire Pension Board reviewed financials, and the Public Works Committee discussed fee increases and contracts. The Board of Aldermen is scheduled to consider several significant items on Aug. 17, including an $840,406.78 street improvement contract and a nine-unit townhome development.

Recent meetings

Board of Aldermen (Aug. 6 and Aug. 10)

Both meetings were agenda-only, with votes to enter closed session. No public business items, ordinances, or resolutions were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

Police & Fire Pension Board (Aug. 11)

The board reviewed the pension fund's financial statements as of June 30, 2026, and first-quarter investment performance presented by Asset Consulting Group. The agenda included approval of minutes from May 12, 2026, and citizen comment periods. No substantive policy votes were scheduled.

Public Works Committee (Aug. 13)

The committee discussed proposed fee increases for building permits, planning and zoning applications, and business license late fees for the 2027 budget. It also discussed awarding FY 2026 street projects to Gershenson Construction, the lowest bidder, and a $43,839.76 retaining wall contract with JE Novack for Manderly Drive. A resident's request to vacate a right-of-way at 2348 Salem Road was also discussed. No votes were taken; recommendations may be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen.

Upcoming meetings

Board of Aldermen (Aug. 17)

The board will consider:

• Bill No. 6616: Site development plan for nine townhomes at 8815 Madge Avenue (2nd reading)
• Resolution No. 1601: Contract with JE Novack for retaining wall at 2828-2832 Manderly Drive, $43,839.76
• Bill No. 6620: FY 2026 Street Projects RFP with Pavement Solutions, total bid $840,406.78
• Special use permits for St. Mary Magdalen Fall Food Truck Night (Sept. 25) and Urban Chestnut pop-up events in Brentwood Park
• Bill No. 6619: Amend candidate filing dates per HB 1871 (1st reading)

Architectural Review Board (Aug. 20)

The board will review a request to replace the front porch deck and swap a guard wall for a white vinyl railing at 2514 Louis. It will also approve minutes from June 18 and hear a report from the building official.

Coming up

• Board of Aldermen: Aug. 17, Brentwood City Hall, 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd. (agenda includes street projects, townhome plan, retaining wall contract)
• Architectural Review Board: Aug. 20 (porch replacement at 2514 Louis)

Brentwood boards review storage plans, composting event; no public votes this week

Brentwood boards met over the past two weeks to discuss a proposed storage facility, a pumpkin composting partnership, and a possible dissolution of a transportation district. No final decisions were made public; all recent meetings were agenda-only with minutes not yet published.

Storage facility plans reviewed

The Planning and Zoning Commission Site Plan Sub-Committee met July 29 to review a boundary adjustment and development plans for an Extra Space Storage facility at 8071-8075 Manchester Road. The agenda listed Case #26-018 and #26-019, covering a boundary adjustment, site development plan, and conditional use permit. No vote was reported; the meeting was listed as agenda only.

Sustainability Commission weighs composting and repair fair

The Sustainability Commission met July 27 to discuss a proposed partnership with Webster Groves for a Pumpkin Smash event on November 7. Members also discussed hosting a Community Repair Fair, potentially with Perennial STL. Staff provided updates on a Sustainability Dashboard being developed with KLA and on a new anti-idling ordinance draft expected in August. Recycling events were noted: shredding on August 1 and electronics on August 8. All items were discussion items; no decisions were recorded.

Transportation district may dissolve

The Brentwood Pointe Transportation Development District board met July 30 to consider a resolution dissolving the district. The meeting was held at Brentwood City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams. The agenda listed only the dissolution resolution; no vote outcome was published.

Board of Aldermen meets in closed session

The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting August 6 with a single agenda item: a vote to enter closed session. No public business items, ordinances, or resolutions were listed. A special meeting is scheduled for August 10 at 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd. with the same procedural agenda—call to order, roll call, agenda approval, closed meeting, and adjournment—and no public discussion or decisions listed.

Pension board to review financials

The Police and Firefighters' Pension Plan Board of Trustees will meet August 11 to review the pension fund's financial statements as of June 30, 2026, and first quarter investment performance presented by Asset Consulting Group. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 12, 2026, and citizen comment periods. No substantive policy votes are scheduled; the financial and investment reports are for information only.

Coming up

• **Board of Aldermen special meeting** – August 10, 6:00 p.m. (likely), Brentwood City Hall, 2348 S. Brentwood Blvd. Agenda: closed session only.
• **Police & Fire Pension Board** – August 11, time not specified. Agenda: financial statements, investment performance, minutes approval, citizen comments.

All meeting agendas and minutes are available on the city's official website. Residents are encouraged to attend or watch for updates on these items.

Brentwood Board of Adjustment approves four variances; aldermen set to weigh park grant, liquor permits

The Brentwood Board of Adjustment approved four property variances and affirmed a staff appeal decision at its July 23 meeting, the only local body to publish official minutes in the past two weeks. Several other boards and commissions met or posted agendas, but their minutes have not yet been released, meaning those items remain proposed or discussed rather than decided.

Board of Adjustment — July 23 (Decided)

The Board of Adjustment approved variance requests at four properties and affirmed a staff decision on a fifth item, according to official minutes.

• **413 Hanley Industrial Court** — variance approved, all in favor.
• **2605 S Brentwood Boulevard** — variance approved, all in favor.
• **2735-2737 Mercantile Drive** — variance approved with conditions on use and delivery frequency, all in favor.
• **8071-8075 Manchester Road** — variance approved with a condition to eliminate impacts within a 25-foot buffer. Vote was 3-1.
• **Application 26-08** — the Board affirmed a staff decision deeming the application incomplete, all in favor.

A separate July 23 public hearing notice listed the same properties, with descriptions of proposed renovations, lot-size and setback issues, warehouse storage exceeding 30% of gross floor area, and parking encroachment into a stream bank buffer. Minutes for that notice have not been published.

Board of Aldermen — July 20 (Agenda Only)

The Board of Aldermen agenda listed several items for consideration, but minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Proposed items included:

• Appointment of Jason Lee as alternate member of the Board of Adjustment for a 5-year term.
• Formation of the Visual Identity Project Committee with seven community members.
• Four special use permits (temporary liquor licenses) for Urban Chestnut pop-up events on Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26, each carrying a $1 license fee and a $100 food-truck fee.
• Resolution No. 1595, authorizing the City Administrator to apply for up to $410,000 from the Municipal Park Grant Commission for Phase I of Mt. Calvary Park.
• Resolution No. 1596, approving a $14,500 agreement with Kim Lundgren Associates for a city sustainability dashboard.
• A proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month.

Public Safety Committee — July 22 (Agenda Only)

The committee agenda included discussion of ambulance billing changes and Pine Avenue permit parking. No minutes have been published.

Proposed items:

• Ambulance billing fee schedule update and a new "Treatment, No Transport" charge, estimated to generate $83,644 from transports and $48,636 from treatment/no-transport annually, for a combined estimate of $132,280.
• Pine Avenue permit parking: a survey of 16 residents in the eastern midblock drew 21 responses, with 20 favoring resident-only permit parking. Staff requested direction.
• Police monthly report covering crime, personnel changes, traffic enforcement, and a Home Depot theft investigation.
• Fire department report on personnel, vehicles, facilities, alarms, and performance measures.
• Public works updates on Manchester Road, a McKnight Road crosswalk pilot program, and solar streetlights.

Sustainability Commission — July 27 (Agenda Only)

The commission agenda listed discussion items only. Proposed topics included a partnership with Webster Groves for a Pumpkin Smash composting event on November 7, a potential Community Repair Fair with Perennial STL, a staff update on the sustainability dashboard with KLA, a new anti-idling ordinance draft expected in August, and recycling events on August 1 (shredding) and August 8 (electronics).

Planning & Zoning Subcommittee — July 29 (Agenda Only)

The Site Plan Sub-Committee agenda listed one item: Case #26-018 and #26-019, covering an Extra Space Storage boundary adjustment, site development plan, and conditional use permit at 8071-8075 Manchester Road. No minutes have been published.

Brentwood Pointe TDD — July 30 (Agenda Only)

The Brentwood Pointe Transportation Development District board was scheduled to consider a resolution dissolving the district. The meeting was set for Brentwood City Hall with a virtual option via Microsoft Teams. No outcome has been confirmed.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes for the agenda-only items above should watch for posted minutes on the City of Brentwood's official website.

Brentwood meeting roundup: Recent agendas lack minutes; Board of Aldermen set to vote on $410,000 park grant

Brentwood's recent committee meetings covered branding, zoning, parks fees, and a technology services agreement, but minutes have not yet been published for any of the past two weeks' sessions — so no outcomes can be confirmed from the official record. The most consequential action on the calendar is tonight's Board of Aldermen meeting, where aldermen will vote on a resolution seeking up to $410,000 for Mt. Calvary Park improvements.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no published minutes

Five public bodies met or posted agendas between July 7 and July 16. All are listed as "agenda only (minutes not yet published)," meaning the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or votes, not what was decided.

• **Communications Committee (July 7):** Discussed the Logo & Branding Project, a community survey rollout, and the project timeline.
• **Planning & Zoning Commission (July 8):** Held a public hearing and planned vote on Case #26-018 and #26-019 for Extra Space Storage at 8071-8075 Manchester Road, covering a boundary adjustment, site development plan, and conditional use permit. Also considered a request to postpone Case #26-020, Titanium Fitness at 854-856 Hanley Industrial Court, to the August 12 meeting.
• **Public Works Committee (July 9):** Reviewed proposed FY 2027 fee increases for the Brentwood Community Center, Ice Rink, Dog Park, and Park Pavilions. Also discussed a 180-day permit extension for temporary parking lots at 8615 and 8616 Manchester Road, Leotek colonial-style solar streetlights for Douglas Court and Mari Kay Court, informational updates on the Gateway Fountain and an Anti-Idling Ordinance, and household item disposal and sanitation service fee adjustments.
• **Ways & Means Committee (July 9):** Reviewed an amended intergovernmental agreement for technology services from the City of Clayton, with a proposed 9% cost decrease for the 2026/2027 agreement year. Also considered updates to the Education Benefits policy raising annual reimbursement from $3,000 to $3,500, plus monthly investment earnings through June 2026 and financial statements for May 2026.
• **Architectural Review Board (July 16):** No substantive items on the agenda.

Coming up

• **Board of Aldermen — July 20 (tonight):** Votes scheduled on the appointment of Jason Lee as alternate member of the Board of Adjustment (5-year term), formation of a seven-member Visual Identity Project Committee, four special use permits for Urban Chestnut pop-up events in Brentwood Park on Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26 (each with a $1 license fee and a $100 food-truck fee), Resolution No. 1595 authorizing application for up to $410,000 from the Municipal Park Grant Commission for Phase I of Mt. Calvary Park, and Resolution No. 1596 approving a $14,500 agreement with Kim Lundgren Associates for a city sustainability dashboard. A proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month is also on the agenda.
• **Board of Adjustment — July 23:** Public hearing notices and the board agenda list four properties facing variance and appeal requests: 413 Hanley Industrial Court (second-floor addition and renovation of a non-conforming building), 2605 S. Brentwood Blvd. (lot size, setbacks, and parking for renovations), 2709/2735-2737 Mercantile Drive (warehouse storage exceeding 30% of gross floor area, including Olive & Opal Interiors LLC expanding to 74%), and 8071-8075 Manchester Road (parking and trash enclosure encroaching into a stream bank buffer along Black Creek). An appeal of a decision by the Director of Planning and Development is also scheduled.

Brentwood boards tackle audit vote, storage project, and FY2027 park fees in busy week

Brentwood's city bodies covered a wide agenda the week of June 29 through July 9, from a final audit vote to a proposed self-storage development on Manchester Road. All five recent meetings listed below were agenda-only as of July 13 — minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes, vote tallies, or final decisions can be confirmed. What follows reflects what each body was scheduled to consider.

Board of Aldermen — FY2025 audit acceptance

The Board of Aldermen met June 29 with a single substantive item: a vote on whether to accept the completed Fiscal Year 2025 Audit and Financial Statement for the year ending December 31, 2025. The final audit was due to the State of Missouri by June 30, 2026. No minutes have been published, so the result of the vote is not yet on the record.

Planning & Zoning Commission — Extra Space Storage at Manchester Road

On July 8, the commission was set to hold a public hearing and vote on Case #26-018 and #26-019, covering a boundary adjustment, site development plan, and conditional use permit for Extra Space Storage at 8071-8075 Manchester Road. The commission was also scheduled to consider a request to postpone Case #26-020 — a conditional use permit for Titanium Fitness at 854-856 Hanley Industrial Court — to the August 12 meeting. Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting was also on the agenda. Public comments on non-agenda items were to be taken.

Public Works Committee — FY2027 park fees and streetlights

The Public Works Committee met July 9 to discuss proposed FY2027 fee increases for the Brentwood Community Center, Ice Rink, Dog Park, and Park Pavilions. The committee was also scheduled to consider a 180-day permit extension for temporary parking lots at 8615 and 8616 Manchester Road, and the proposed use of Leotek colonial-style solar streetlights for Douglas Court and Mari Kay Court. Informational updates on the Gateway Fountain and an Anti-Idling Ordinance were listed, along with discussion of household item disposal and optional sanitation service fee adjustments.

Ways & Means Committee — technology agreement and tuition policy

Also on July 9, the Ways & Means Committee was set to review an amended intergovernmental agreement for technology services from the City of Clayton, including a proposed 9% decrease in cost for the 2026/2027 agreement year. The committee was also scheduled to consider updates to the city's Education Benefits policy that would increase annual tuition reimbursement from $3,000 to $3,500. The agenda included a monthly investment earnings report through June 2026 and financial statements and revenue analysis for May 2026.

Communications Committee — branding survey

On July 7, the Communications Committee discussed the Logo & Branding Project, including rollout of a community survey and an overview of the project timeline. Old business included follow-up on previous discussions. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

• **July 16 — Architectural Review Board:** No substantive items on the agenda; only boilerplate subscription instructions are listed.
• **July 23 — Board of Adjustment (Public Hearing):** Four zoning and land-use appeals are scheduled, including a second-floor addition at 413 Hanley Industrial Court, setback and parking variances for renovations at 2605 S Brentwood Blvd, a warehouse storage request at 2709 Mercantile Drive, and a parking and trash enclosure appeal at 8071 Manchester Road involving a stream bank buffer.

Brentwood roundup: Public Works panel clears Sustainability Dashboard for Board vote; audit acceptance pending

The Brentwood Public Works Committee has approved recommendations for the Switch Together program and a Sustainability Dashboard, sending both items to the Board of Aldermen for consideration on July 20, according to a staff report shared at the June 22 Sustainability Commission meeting.

Sustainability Commission (June 22)

The commission reviewed model anti-idling ordinances from nearby cities — Clayton, Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and University City — with limits ranging from 3 to 5 minutes, as it weighs provisions for a proposed Brentwood ordinance. Members also discussed co-sponsoring a community Repair Fair with Perennial for item repair events.

Recycling event results were reported: 235 cars for shredding, 274 for electronics, and 101 for paint, with additional dates upcoming in August, November, and December.

Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so the agenda-only record does not confirm which discussion items advanced beyond review.

Communications Committee (June 25)

The committee held a special virtual meeting to review a draft community survey for the city's logo and branding project. The agenda listed only that substantive item alongside standard procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Aldermen (June 29)

The Board was scheduled to vote on whether to accept the completed Fiscal Year 2025 Audit and Financial Statement for the year ending December 31, 2025. The final audit is due to the State of Missouri by June 30, 2026. It was the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda. Because minutes have not been published, the outcome of the vote is not yet available in the record.

Coming up

• **Communications Committee — July 7:** Discussion of the Logo & Branding Project, including rollout of a community survey and an overview of the project timeline.
• **Planning & Zoning Commission — July 8:** Public hearing and vote on Case #26-018 & #26-019, covering a boundary adjustment, site development plan, and conditional use permit for Extra Space Storage at 8071-8075 Manchester Road. The commission will also consider a request to postpone Case #26-020, a conditional use permit for Titanium Fitness at 854-856 Hanley Industrial Court, to the August 12 meeting. Approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting is also listed.
• **Architectural Review Board — July 16:** No substantive items are listed on the agenda.

Note: All three recent meetings summarized above are listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. Details reflect what was scheduled or reported; confirmed outcomes will depend on the official minutes once released.

Public Works backs sustainability dashboard, board accepts audit; storage facility hearing set

What happened

The Brentwood Public Works Committee has approved the city’s participation in the Switch Together program and a new Sustainability Dashboard, sending both items to the Board of Aldermen for final consideration on July 20. The action was reported during the June 22 Sustainability Commission meeting, where members also discussed drafting an anti-idling ordinance and a community repair fair.

Audit acceptance

The Board of Aldermen met June 29 to vote on accepting the final Fiscal Year 2025 Audit and Financial Statement for the year ending December 31, 2025. The final audit, due to the State of Missouri by June 30, 2026, was the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda. Minutes from the session have not yet been published, and no vote tally is available.

Sustainability efforts

The June 22 Sustainability Commission agenda included a review of anti-idling ordinances from Clayton, Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and University City. Commissioners were tasked with selecting provisions — including 3- to 5-minute time limits — for a proposed Brentwood ordinance. The commission also considered co-sponsoring a Repair Fair with Perennial to host item repair events. Recycling event results were shared: 235 vehicles attended for shredding, 274 for electronics, and 101 for paint collection; additional events are scheduled in August, November, and December.

Communications and branding

A week earlier, the Communications Committee held a special virtual meeting June 25 to review a draft community survey for the city’s logo and branding project. Details from that session remain limited, as minutes have not been released.

Public hearing on storage project

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing July 8 on a boundary adjustment, site development plan, and conditional use permit for Extra Space Storage at 8071-8075 Manchester Road (case numbers 26-018 and 26-019). The commission will also consider a request to postpone a conditional use permit for Titanium Fitness at 854-856 Hanley Industrial Court (case 26-020) to the August 12 meeting. Public comment on non-agenda items will be accepted.

Coming up

• **July 7** – Communications Committee meeting: Follow-up on the Logo and Branding Project, rollout of the community survey, and an overview of the project timeline.
• **July 8** – Planning & Zoning Commission: Public hearing and votes on the Extra Space Storage project, and consideration of a postponement for Titanium Fitness. Monthly meeting minutes from June 10 will also be approved.
• **July 16** – Architectural Review Board: The agenda contains only boilerplate subscription instructions with no items for discussion or decision.

Meetings are open to the public. Agendas and participation details are posted on the city website.