Todd Barnes

The meeting included public comment regarding police presence and neighborhood preservation. The Mayor's report covered appointments to various Boards and Commissions, including the Frenchtown Special Business District Advisory Board and the Main Street Special Business District Advisory Board. The Department of Engineering presented a new interactive 'Project Update Map' to improve communication on construction projects, and the Mayor highlighted the 'Report a Pothole' program. Councilmembers reported on legislative conference attendance and a withdrawn rezoning resolution. Key actions included approving appointments, approving the Consent Agenda which covered contract approvals for hydrated lime, sodium hypochlorite, water meters, police fleet vehicles, and engineering services for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Nutrient Reduction Plan Project. The Council also discussed and subsequently approved rescheduling the June 16, 2026 meeting to June 23, 2026. The session concluded with discussions on budget amendment ordinance and an ordinance to adjust transit system fees, followed by a closed session.

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting agenda for March 9, 2026, included multiple public hearings requiring Conditional Use Permits or Rezoning approvals. Key discussions centered on Case No. Z-2026-05 for annexation and rezoning of 1408 Fischer Lane. Other public hearings included amendments to Conditional Use Permits for Bench Racers (CU-2024-22) to include liquor sales, a new Conditional Use Permit for a drive-through at Abelardo's Mexican Food (CU-2026-03), a request for liquor sales at Sushi Ai (CU-2026-05), a rezoning request (Z-2026-06) for a proposed Marijuana Facility, and a Planned Development Amendment (PDA-2026-01) for a senior housing facility. The agenda also covered two Site Plan applications.

The Regular Session of the City Council agenda included several key items. Presentations covered updated branding for Economic Development Programs and an overview of Council Bill 14061. The meeting included a period for public comments. The Public Hearing section addressed multiple applications, including Conditional Use Permits for Miami Grill (in-vehicle sales/service) and Strange Sisters LLC (liquor sales), a liquor license application for Tomes & Tonics, and several rezoning applications (Case Nos. Z-2026-01, Z-2026-02, Z-2026-03, Z-2026-04) involving annexation and zoning changes, although one rezoning application was withdrawn. A Technical Amendment (TA-2026-01) concerning Data Centers was tabled. The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes from various meetings in August, September, and February, as well as approval of contracts and reports, such as funding for the Foundry Art Centre Grant and sweeping services. Final passage bills included ordinances regarding Traffic Enforcement Grant applications and budget amendments. Bills for introduction covered an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Charles County Ambulance District and several specific zoning ordinance changes.

The City of St. Charles's Sanitary Sewer Capacity, Management, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) Plan outlines a comprehensive framework for operating and managing its sanitary sewer collection system. The plan is designed to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), investigate capacity constraints, and mitigate inflow and infiltration (I/I) by transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance. Key program elements include legal authority, financial capacity, inspection and repair programs, source control, emergency response, and long-term asset management, with a Capital Improvement Program spanning 2025 to 2030. The overarching goal is to protect public health and the environment, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide reliable sewer service to customers.

Key discussions during the meeting involved a presentation and subsequent resolution consideration for adopting the Comprehensive Plan 2002 Update 2026: "Guiding STC." Public comments were heard regarding several council bills. The Mayor presented the Rock Star Award to Helen "Mimi" Jackson in recognition of her dedication to the Lewis & Clark Boathouse Museum. A Public Hearing was held covering a Conditional Use Permit application for a community service establishment and a Liquor License application. The Consent Agenda included the approval of various previous meeting minutes and reports from Boards, Commissions, and Committees, as well as the approval of contracts, plats, and record disposal reports. Major legislative actions included the passage of ordinances concerning the Boulders at Southpointe Project development agreement and tax abatements, ordinances related to rezoning and annexation near Muegge Road and South Old Highway 94, an ordinance regarding budgeted positions and compensation, and ordinances related to traffic signal systems and easements with Porterhouse Development, LLC. Further items addressed included authorizing an intergovernmental memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and entering into a development agreement with the Riverpointe Community Improvement District. The meeting concluded with a closed session.