David L. Tuberty

The council adopted resolutions for financial disclosure and budget appropriation transfers. A public hearing was held regarding a Special Land Use Permit for an amusement center, which was subsequently granted. Discussions included an increase in compensation for the municipal judge, the purchase of a new motorcycle for the police department, and an increase in the sewer lateral repair fee. The council also authorized an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement regarding fire and EMS services and approved an Economic Development and Tourism Loan Agreement with the St. Louis Curling Club. Additionally, several ordinances were adopted involving zoning regulations, application fee reimbursements, and court automation program participation.

The council performed several administrative actions, including the appointment of a new council member to a vacant seat and the presentation of employee service awards. A proclamation was issued to congratulate the Hazelwood School District Superintendent on receiving an award. The council approved a request for a tasting license and a temporary expansion of licensed premises for a local business. Public hearings were held to establish 2019 property tax rates and to consider the creation of a Community Improvement District for the Hazelwood POWERplex. Additionally, the council approved multiple ordinances, including granting permanent special land use permits for businesses and amending the traffic code regarding parking restrictions.

The Council meeting included reports on park maintenance and projects, the approval of a temporary caterer's permit for recurring events at Mallinckrodt, and public hearings regarding the rezoning of several city-owned properties. The Council discussed a fire district de-annexation proposal and the potential for a future contract for fire and EMS services. Additional actions included amendments to the city code regarding application fees and municipal court costs, as well as the authorization of an agreement for the implementation of a court automation program. Several appointments to city commissions were also addressed.

The council meeting addressed several municipal matters, including the recognition of employee service awards and the introduction of new police officers. The council reviewed and certified election results and administered the oath of office for the Mayor. A temporary caterer's permit was granted for an upcoming special event. Key legislative actions included the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tempore, the authorization of a contract for City Hall and Police Department kitchen remodeling, and the adoption of several ordinances related to property rezoning, policies for a local option loan fund, a contract for a pyrotechnic display, and extensions to collective bargaining agreements for various city departments.

The council meeting included the introduction of new city employees and the presentation of Distinguished Service Citations for Valor to police officers and a citizen for flood rescue efforts. Resolutions were adopted to support Celebrate Safe Communities, to adopt the 2022-2025 St. Louis Regional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and to transfer unencumbered appropriations for the 2022 fiscal year. A public hearing was held regarding the 2022 property tax rates. The council discussed various operational matters, including the cancellation of a work session, authorization of Chapter 100 industrial revenue bonds for Pivot Bio, Inc., and the approval of contracts for computer network services, fire truck acquisition, a tree removal project, and a street sealing project. Additionally, the council reviewed petitions for special land use permits and passed ordinances to install new stop signs and implement an emergency notification system.