Stephen P. Dodge

The Board of Aldermen agenda includes an Officer of the Year award, a consent agenda for bill approvals and surplus property disposal, and annual liquor license approvals. Old business features the second reading of a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding residential driveway paving standards. New business covers a resolution to enter a grant agreement for tennis court renovations at Watson Trail Park, a resolution regarding Road and Bridge Tax proceeds, a contract approval for Kennerly Road stormwater repairs, and an amendment to the personnel policy manual.

The Commission reviewed a request for a Planned Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to expand the drive-thru and add an awning at an existing restaurant. Additionally, the commission considered a zoning map amendment to rezone the property to a Local Commercial District. The staff report detailed site development allowances requested regarding parking setbacks, perimeter landscaping, and interior landscaping requirements.

The Public Works Committee agenda includes discussions on a traffic calming request for South Geyer Road involving the installation of speed feedback signs, a presentation on city entrance monument signs for east-west corridors, and a proposal to issue a Request for Qualifications for stormwater engineering services. Additionally, the committee will review a recommendation to award a bid for the Kennerly Road stormwater infrastructure repair to T. Hill Construction, receive updates on MoDOT improvement projects, and provide status reports on West Watson phasing and the Onyx surface treatment program.

The committee meeting agenda included a presentation by an external CPA firm regarding the 2025 city audit, as well as the review and discussion of other financial matters.

The committee reviewed the 2025 Final Budget Amendment, noting favorable adjustments in the General and Capital funds alongside unfavorable variances in the Road, Stormwater/Parks, and Prop P funds. Discussion points included carryforward expenses, sales tax performance, higher-than-expected parks revenues, personnel-related salary variances, and the impact of early equipment purchases and salt requirements. Furthermore, the committee discussed the upcoming audit schedule and potential budgetary impacts regarding the future of the Prop P sales tax.