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Fenton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 5 weeks available.

Weeks

Week of 2026-08-24

Fenton board elects officers; aldermen to vote on zoning, budget

The Fenton Board of Adjustment made procedural decisions this week, electing new officers and approving prior minutes. No substantive zoning or variance cases were decided. The Board of Aldermen is scheduled to vote on a series of zoning changes, a budget amendment, and several contracts at its Aug. 27 meeting.

Recent meetings

Board of Adjustment (Aug. 18)

The board elected Chris Clauss as chairperson and George Phillips as vice-chairperson, both by unanimous 4-0 votes. It also approved the Jan. 20, 2026 minutes as submitted (4-0). The only other item was a presentation by the City Attorney on board duties. No zoning or variance decisions were made.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 11) — agenda only

No minutes have been published. The commission considered several petitions, including:

Board of Aldermen committee meeting (Aug. 13) — agenda only

The committee discussed, but did not vote on, a mid-year budget amendment, traffic code changes for bicycles and e-bikes, an agreement renewal with Elite Properties and Landscape Construction, a request to purchase a Can-Am vehicle, and special event requests in Fenton City Park (Quikrete, 4 Wheels 1 Purpose, Merlo Plumbing).

Upcoming meetings

Board of Aldermen (Aug. 27)

The board will hold public hearings and vote on several bills, including:

Also on the agenda are appointments to city commissions and a public hearing on drive-through services adjacent to residential districts (Case 2026-TXT-06).

Planning & Zoning Commission (Sept. 1)

The commission will elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary, and approve the Aug. 11 minutes. The only substantive item is a continued special use permit case for a drive-through at 1111 London Circle Lane (Case 2026-SUP-08), postponed to this meeting.

Coming up

Week of 2026-08-17

Fenton boards weigh budget, traffic rules, and park projects; no decisions yet

Fenton's recent government meetings produced no final decisions, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the four meetings held in the past two weeks. The most consequential item under consideration is a mid-year budget amendment, along with traffic code changes and several contracts.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen met twice in the past two weeks, on August 6 and August 13, both as committee meetings with agendas only.

At the August 6 meeting, the board discussed amendments to the Traffic Code covering bicycles, e-bikes, motorized bicycles, motorized play vehicles, and alternative motor vehicles. It also reviewed a contract renewal with Elite Properties and Landscape Construction, L.L.C. for on-call services, a request for a cell phone for the Business Resource Officer, a request for ADA Digital Accessibility Software, and the 2026-2027 holiday meeting schedule.

The August 13 meeting included a 2026 Mid-Year Budget Amendment, the same traffic code amendments, the landscaping contract renewal, a request to purchase a Can-Am vehicle, and special event requests in Fenton City Park from Quikrete, 4 Wheels 1 Purpose, and Merlo Plumbing. The agenda also noted updates from the Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee, with several items requiring motions for approval.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board met on August 3. The agenda included discussion of a mission statement for the committee, park projects for the 2027 budget (referencing a July 30, 2026 memo from Nikki Finkbiner), and planning for a Park Beautification Day on October 10, 2026.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 11 to consider several petitions:

No votes or decisions were reported for any of these items.

Coming up

The Board of Adjustment will meet on August 21, 2026, to decide on a variance request by Daniel Sneed (Wallace Design Collective) for Swing-A-Round Fun Town at 335 Skinker Drive, zoned OT-2. The request seeks to encroach on the front buffer area and setbacks for parking and existing structures. The board will also approve minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting and workshop.

All meeting minutes, when published, will be available through the city's official channels.

Week of 2026-07-20

Fenton Board to Consider Park Restroom Grant, Zoning Bills at July 23 Meeting

Fenton's Board of Aldermen will take up a packed agenda July 23, including a municipal park grant to build a restroom at Fenton City Park and several zoning and service bills. The meeting follows a busy two weeks of committee and commission discussions, though official minutes from those sessions have not yet been published.

What's on the July 23 Board of Aldermen Agenda

The Board is scheduled to discuss R-26-04, a municipal park grant for a Fenton City Park restroom. The restroom proposal also appeared on the July 6 Parks and Recreation Committee agenda as a discussion item.

Several bills are listed for consideration:

The agenda also includes a financial disclosure report for 2026.

Recent Meetings: Agendas Posted, Minutes Not Yet Available

Three public meetings were held in the past two weeks. Agendas are available, but minutes have not been published, so outcomes and any votes cannot be confirmed from the record.

Parks and Recreation Committee – July 6

Agenda items included discussion of a new restroom at Fenton City Park, a possible amendment to Chapter 220 of the municipal code covering prohibited acts and vehicles in parks, reorganization of the Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board, and planning for a fall Park Beautification Day. Committee members were also scheduled to deliver park reports on multiple parks.

Planning and Zoning Commission – July 7

The commission's agenda listed four land-use petitions: a special use permit for outdoor storage at 2130 Bowles Avenue (WinWater), a permitted use amendment for Lots 1-7 of Fenton Logistics Park at 700-890 Elmtree Way, a special use permit for a dental office at 695 Gravois Bluffs Boulevard (Aspen Dental), and a zoning code amendment to allow public parks in the IP-1 Industrial Park District.

Board of Aldermen Committee – July 9

The committee agenda included consideration of an agreement with Cochran for Fenpark Drive design engineering services, discussion and a possible motion on traffic code amendments for bicycles, e-bikes, motorized bicycles, and motorized play vehicles, consideration of additional concrete work in Fenton city parks, renewal of the Everbridge/Nixle public notification system subscription, and a liquor license request from St. Paul Catholic Church. Recommendations from this committee would go to the full Board.

Coming Up

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 6, 7, and 9 meetings should watch for published minutes, which were not available as of this report.

Week of 2026-07-13

Fenton boards weigh park upgrades, zoning changes, and Fenpark Drive design contract

Three Fenton boards met over the past week to weigh park improvements, land-use petitions, and a design contract for the Fenpark Drive Improvement Project. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so outcomes — including any votes taken — are not yet available. The following reflects what each body had on its agenda.

Board of Aldermen Committee — July 9

The Board of Aldermen Committee was scheduled to consider an agreement with Cochran for design engineering services on the Fenpark Drive Improvement Project. The committee was also set to discuss and take a possible motion on traffic code amendments covering bicycles, e-bikes, motorized bicycles, and motorized play vehicles.

Additional agenda items included consideration of additional concrete work in Fenton City parks, renewal of the Everbridge/Nixle public notification system subscription, and a liquor license request from St. Paul Catholic Church. Any recommendations from the committee would go to the full Board of Aldermen.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not known which items were approved, tabled, or continued.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 7

The Planning and Zoning Commission had four land-use items on its agenda:

No vote tallies or outcomes are available, as minutes have not been published.

Parks and Recreation Committee — July 6

The Parks and Recreation Committee, meeting jointly with the Tree Advisory Board, discussed building a new restroom at Fenton City Park. The committee also considered amending Chapter 220 of the municipal code, which covers prohibited acts and vehicles in parks.

Other agenda items included discussion of reorganizing the Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board, planning a fall Park Beautification Day, and routine reports from committee members on multiple parks.

This was a discussion-oriented agenda; no decisions are confirmed in the available record.

What this means for residents

The Fenpark Drive design contract is the item most directly tied to a future capital project — if approved, it would move the street improvement effort closer to construction. The zoning items could affect what businesses and uses are allowed at specific addresses along Bowles Avenue, Gravois Bluffs Boulevard, and Elmtree Way. Park-related discussions, including the proposed restroom and concrete work, could shape upcoming improvements at Fenton City Park.

Residents should watch for published minutes to confirm what each board actually decided.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the City of Fenton's official website for any meetings added after this report.

Week of 2026-06-29

Fenton aldermen consider bridge lease, park projects; upcoming meetings on restroom, zoning changes

The Fenton Board of Aldermen at its June 25 meeting considered a five-year lease with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Larkin Williams Road and Highway 30 bridge viaduct, along with park improvements and insurance renewals. No votes have been released because minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

Upcoming meetings this week include the Parks and Recreation Committee discussing a new restroom at Fenton City Park, and the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewing special use permits and a zoning code amendment to allow parks in industrial districts.

Recent meetings

Board of Aldermen – June 25 (regular meeting) – Aldermen considered a dozen bills, including:

The board also approved minutes from previous meetings. No decisions on the above items have been published yet.

Board of Aldermen – June 25 (special meeting) – The board considered a change order for sod installation at the Bud Weil Park Playground Project. That was the only substantive item on the agenda. The outcome is not yet recorded.

Upcoming meetings

Parks and Recreation Committee – July 6 – The committee, together with the Tree Advisory Board, will discuss building a new restroom at Fenton City Park. They will also consider amending Chapter 220 of the municipal code regarding prohibited acts and vehicles in parks, discuss reorganizing the committee, and plan a fall Park Beautification Day. Park reports from committee members on multiple parks are also on the agenda.

Planning and Zoning Commission – July 7 – The commission will review several land-use petitions:

Board of Aldermen Committee – July 9 – The committee will discuss and vote on a design engineering contract with Cochran for the Fenpark Drive Improvement Project. Other items include amendments to the traffic code for bicycles and e-bikes, additional concrete work in Fenton City parks, renewal of the Everbridge/Nixle public notification system subscription, and a liquor license request from St. Paul Catholic Church. Recommendations from this committee will go to the full Board of Aldermen.

Coming up

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