City Council

RECORD OF THE COLINCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOI]RI August 5. 2025 The City Council convened in a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, 200 North Second S eet, St. Charles, Missouri with President of the Council Michael Galba presiding. The Honorable Mayor Daniel J. Borgmeyer and Members of the Council were present as follows: Justin Foust, Brian Gould, Bart Haberstroh, Mark Hollander, Steve Hollander, Denise Mitchell, Bill Otto, Vince Ratchford, and Mary West. Absent: None. City Clerk Kimberly Hudson was present and performed the duties of that office. File #49361 The meeting was opened with the Invocation, those present standing in a moment of silence, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATIONS/ AW S/PROCLAMATIONS Police Dep4rtment Recognition Police Chief Ray Juengst recognized the men and women of the City of Saint Charles Police Department for doing an outstanding job. They truly work for the Council and this community and do their absolute best and it is noticed by other agencies in the metro area. PUBLIC COMMENI' Amie C. A.C. "Honest Abe" Dienoff - County Public Advocate, P.O. Box 1535, O'Fallon, MO, spoke relative to traffic concems and tax abatements. Tim Kline, 4250 Huster Rd., St. Charles, MO spoke relative to wellhead protection district, water and frll dirt in the wellhead protection district. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Borgmeyer reported on the following topics: o North Main Street Extension and the C3 Project. I  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI August 5,2025 a Reports of Weeds and Overgrowth throughout the City which are the responsibility of MoDOT and they are behind on their mowing this year. a The Opioid Task Force and the Homeless Task Force are working together to supervise the budgeting of the funds received by the City in a National Opioid Class Action Settlement. a Steamboat Arabia Update ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCE LLANEOUS Council Vice President Mark Hollander reported the City Code regarding the Board of Adjustment mirrors the Missouri State Statutes, therefore the number of members, terms and number of altemates cannot be changed by this Council as suggested by the Mayor at the July 15,2025 Council meeting. The Council is reviewing and vetting applications for the vacancy on the Board of Adjustment and anticipates bringing forward an appointment to be approved by the Council at the August 19, 2025 Regular City Council meeting. Councilmember Brian Gould, on behalf of the City of St. Charles Veterans Commission, invited everyone to attend the Purple Heart Ceremony on Thursday, August 71h at 9:00 a.m. on the plaza deck at City Hall. United States Marine Charles Ray, a Lindenwood University graduate and Purple Hearl recipient will be the keynote speaker. Councilmember Denise Mitchell made the following report: First, up for final vote this evening is Bill 14000, which authorizes a License Agreement with Greater Midwest Sports Marketing (GMB) for weekend use of the Wapelhorst Ball Field Complex from 2026 through 2030. As the sponsor of this bill, I respectfully ask for your support. This is more than just a contract it's a partnership that will bring thousands of visitors to our - city. Families attending these toumaments will stay for multiple days, supporting our restaurants, local shops, gas stations, hotels, and ofcourse, our park concessions and aquatic facility. 2  RECORD OF THE COLINCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI August 5, 2025 I've personally spent many weekends traveling to GMB tournaments across the region with my sons. GMB is a professional, first-class organization, considered one of the top youth baseball toumament providers in a seven-state region. we are forfunate that they want to align with us. This partnership supports our long-term vision: showcasing our beautiful parks, boosting tourism, and generating economic benefit for our community. I encourage your support of Bill 14000. Secondly, I'd like to take some time to address recent public comments regarding parks, particularly those related to financial sustainability, capital improvements and long-term planning. As the current council Liaison to the Parks Board, it's important to me to provide clarity, context and facts on items that may not have been fully understood or widely known I . Turf In-Fields at wapelhorst. wapelhorst has always hosted toumaments and league play. However, as nearby cities invested in turffields, we risked losing teams and revenue if we didn't modemize. Rainouts mean canceled games, refunded fees and zero concession or sales tax revenue. Installing turf on the infields of the ball diamonds wasn't about luxury - it was about staying competitive. Turf reduces weather cancellations, increases toumament opportunities, extends league play and makes our facilities more athactive to residents and outside leagues. Importantly, the turf was fully funded by Parks prior to any vendor agreement for usage. It was part of a broader strategy to elevate our fields, attract premier partners and offer the very best experience for players and families. Bottom Line: installing turf infields was a strategic move to reduce cancellations, attract more visitors and ensure our facilities remain regionally competitive. 2. Rau Garden at Blanchette. Rau Garden, like other parts of our city, has been impacted by heavier rains and flash flooding. The Parks Department has already taken proactive steps including clearing culverts and improving drainage - a more permanent fix is funded in the - upcoming CIP for 2026. Like other city projects, it is scheduled appropriately and is not being overlooked. It just has to wait its tum in the queue. 3. Mueller Park There was never an intention to eliminate soccer at Mueller Park or convert those fields to turf. The decision to sell the park was not driven by a lack of funding for J  RECORD OF THE COLINCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI August 5, 2025 improvements. In fact, over the years, Parks had been approached multiple times and rejected offers to sell the property to those who wanted it for industrial use. Finally, when a private partner came forward with a proposal that would elevate the complex, retain Parks programming and host multiple toumaments per year, a decision was made with the support of Council - - to protect recreation while expanding opportunities for the community. This thoughtful decision was made with a clear focus on serving local players and families and on enhancing St. Charles' role as a destination for sports and recreation. 4. Woodlands Park. Woodlands Park was deeded to the City in 1993 well before the current - leadership was in place, all-around. Its 8.5 acres, mostly wooded, with only 2 acres maintained, and it has an annual mowing cost of about $1,500. There is no homeowners' association to coordinate a retum of land to and the park is only accessible through a narrow strip. Without broad consensus from all 61 surrounding property owners and a mechanism to fund new surveys and legal filings, the current situation is the most practical and low-cost solution. If anyone has suggestions regarding a better use of this land, please bring those ideas forward for consideration and discussion. With an annual mowing cost ofjust $1500, this is not a signihcant budget item and this should not detract focus, time and energy, on other priorities that are larger to our City. 5. Legacy Farms Park. Legacy Farms Park is moving forward, with Parks having secured firnding for its first phase of development. Like all large-scale public projects, it will be completed in stages as resources allow potentially with support from fundraising, grants, - sponsorships, or future Council allocations. This phased development model is not new - Wapelhorst Park and the Aquatic Center were built in stages. Most importantly, Webster Park was purchased outright by the Council and developed through the Capital Improvements Plan. Council leadership has supported park development before and I sincerely hope we continue that legacy. Legacy Farms will be a comerstone for growth in the North and a lasting community asset for generations. In closing, some City departments and programs Parks provide value that can't -including - always be measured on a balance sheet but, their frnancial impact is undeniable: from sales tax generated through special events and toudsm, to drawing new families and businesses here that 4  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI August 5, 2025 want to live in a vibrant, active City. Parks delivers more than just programming - it provides the foundation for a strong, connected and growing community. From sports and programming, walking trails, wellness activities, festivals, family events and gathering spaces, our parks are where life happens in our City and enjoyed by all ages. Parks operates within their means, pursues creative solutions and remains focused on long-term sustainability. Parks has a clear plan and is carrying it out with fiscal responsibility, forward financial thinking, a strong community focus and a vision for the next generation. As Council Liaison to the Parks Board, I'm proud of the work they've done and the progress made over the years. Real progress requires leadership and pa(nerships that show up and support - and engage in healthy conversations about what's not, so we can keep what's working growing. Our parks matter and are essential to making St. Charles a place where people want to live, work, play, and invest. As leaders, let's stand behind them and keep St. Charles moving forward - together. Councilmember Vince Ratchford reported as a follow up to Council Vice President Mark Hollander's comments regarding the Board of Adjustment, that in April, 2024 when a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment came about, Councilmember Denise Mitchell and Council Vice President Mark Hollander spearheaded the selection of a candidate to fill the vacancy. After vetting all of the applicants, Mr. John Morgan was appointed and served on the Board of Adjustment until June of this year, at which time he was appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission, leaving a vacant seat on the Board of Adjustment. Again, Ms. Mitchetl and Mr. Mark Hollander have agreed to spearhead the selection process and he appreciates the time they are putting into vetting the applicants for the vacant seat. Mr. Ratchford announced that Reese Garreau, a tifeguard with our Parks Department has recently eamed the Golden Guard Award. This award is bestowed by Ellis & Associates, a prominent provider of aquatic safety training and certification. The Golden Guard Award is a key component of their training programs. It indicates that a lifeguard's exceptional performance 5  RECORD OF THE COTINCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOI]RI August 5, 2025 in going above and beyond in their duties to ensure swimmer safety and uphotd the highestandards of aquatic risk management. Councilmember Justin Foust announced there will be Public Open House Meeting regarding the Cumulus Project that will provide an opportunity for the public to leam more about the proposed project. The meeting will be on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the Foundry Art Centre from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mayor Borgmeyer repo(ed in response to Councilmember Mitchell's comments, that he is pro- parks, however has concems with the Parks Department's weak revenue generating streams. He reported his criticism of the Parks Department is not their programming nor what they do, it is their revenue perspective and their revenue plan, it falls short. Councilmember Mary West inquired of Director of Administration Mr. Dobrosky if mailings were going to be sent out regarding the Public Open House Meeting next week that Councilmember Foust announced. Mr. Dobrosky reported the applicant mailed out notices as per our procedure to those within a radius of the project. The City has also included the information in our newsletter which is sent out to all of the residents and we are also sharing it our on social media. Mr. Dobrosky wanted to clarif! that this is an event hosted by the applicant, to make themselves available to the residents to answer questions regarding the project. City staff will be there to support them and will serve as backup to answer questions as well. Councilmember Bill Otto announced there will be a Public Open House Meeting regarding the North Second Street Improvements and the Main Street Extension. The meeting will be on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at City Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING Council President Michael Galba announced the Public Hearing will now be held. At the conclusion ofthe Public Hearing, the regular order ofbusiness continued. 6 RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI August 5, 2025 A Case No. LL-2025-10 Approval of a Liquor License for Darshan Patel d/b/a United Express St. Charles located at 3401 Hany S. Truman Blvd. (Ward 6) (RCA Attached) B. Case No. CU-2025-14 (Jason Taylor) An application for a Conditional Use Pemit per $400.220(C)( I )(a) for liquor sales associated with a permitted coffee shop use within the "C-2IFSC-HD/T4-NMX" General Commercial District, within the Fifth Street Corridor - Hospital District, and within the T4 - Neighborhood Mixed Use District located at 519 S. 5th Street. The subject property is located in Wud2. (RCA Attached) C. Case No. LL-2025-12 A pproval of a Liquor License lor Jason Taylor d/b/a Grounded and Free. LLC located at 519 S. Fifth Street. (Ward 2) (RCA Attached) D. Case No. CU-2025-15 (lces Plain & Fancy Darelene "Darla" Crask) An application for a Conditional Use Permit lrom $400.290(C)(2) for liquor sales associated with a permitted ice cream shop use within the "FD/FPD" Frenchtown District and within the Frenchtown Preservation District located at 824 N. 2nd Street. The subject property is located in Ward l. (RCA Altached) E. Case No. LL-2025-ll A pproval of a Liquor License for Darlene "Darla" Crask d,/b/a lces Plain & Fancy located at 824 N. 2nd Street. (Ward 1) (RCA Attached) F. Case No. CU-2025-16 (Katy Trail Development, LLC - Chris Pike) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from $400.200(CX1Xd) for a multifamily dwelling with more than eighteen ( I 8) units per acre, specifically requesting nineteen point seven (19.7) units per acre (or fourteen (14) units on a 0.71 acre lot), within the "HCD/SMPD" Historic Commercial District, within the 7  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI August 5, 2025 South Main Preservation District. The subject property is located at 1028-1038 S. Main Street and located in Ward 2. (RCA Attached) G Case No. CU-2025-10 (CRG Cumulus, LLC) An application for a Conditional Use Permit per $400.320(C) for the production/use/handling/storage of any hazardous substance including liquid petroleum products and electrical power generators/substations accessory to a planned industrial project within the "l- 1/WHP" Light Industrial District and within the Wellhead Protection District. The subject property is approximately 440 acres (more or less), generally located on the norlh and south sides of Highway 370 and between Huster Road and Harry S Truman Boulevard. The subject properties will be located in Wards 6 and 8. (RCA Attached) The applicant has requested to table this item to the August 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting. Action: Motion to table Case No. CU-2025-10 to the August 19,2025 Regulor City Council Meeting. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by DENISE MITCHELL to approve the Consent Agenda. BILL OTTO seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, and Otto. "Nay": None. Absent: None. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes and Reports 1. Council Work Session of July 8,2025 File #49367 8  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI August 5,2025 2. Street Committee Meeting of June 17,2025 File #49371 3. Regular City Council Meeting of July 1, 2025 File #49361 4. Public Hearing ofJuly 1,2025 File #49401 5. Regular City Council Meeting of July 15, 2025 File #49361 6. Street Committee Meeting of July 15, 2025 File #49371 B Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions and Committees 1. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting of June 9, 2025 File #49372 2. Frenchtown Special Business District Meeting ofJune 12.2025 File #49381 3. Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Meeting of June 10,2025 File #49373 4. Main Street Special Business District Meeting oiJune 5,2025 File #49374 5. Veterans Commission Meeting of May 12,2025 File #49386 6. Saint Charles Parks and Recreation Board Meeting ofJune 18,2025 File #49376 7. Landmarks Board Meeting ofJune 16, 2025 File #49377 C. Receipt olDirector of Administration Reports 9  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI August 5, 2025 1. FITS Report - June 2025 File #49375 D Approval of Contracts and Easements l. Amendment No. 1 with Hawkins, Inc. for the Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite for the Water Treatment Plant in the Amount of $125,000.00 for a Total Contract Amount not to Exceed $225,000.00 c22-276 2 Contract with BPR Operating LLC for the Purchase of Hydra-Tech Pump & Power Unit with Hose for Lift Station in an Amount not to Exceed $ 125,000.00 c25-227 E. Preliminary Plats Case No. SUB-2025-01 (Katy Trail Development, LLC Chris Pike) An application for a Preliminary Plat for fourteen (14) residential lots within the "HCD/SMPD" Historic Commercial District, within the South Main Preservation District. The property is 0.71 acres located at 1028-1038 S. Main and is located in Ward 2. File #49402 F. Miscellaneous 1. Report ofthe City Clerk Relative to Disposal ofVarious Records Pursuant to the Missouri Records Manual and State Records Retention Law (Engineering Department) File #49365 2 Report ofthe City Clerk Relative to Disposal of Various Records Pursuant to the Missouri Records Manual and State Records Retention Law (City Clerk's Department) l0  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOUzu August 5, 2025 File #49365 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THB T ENDA No items were removed from the Consent Agenda. RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE BILL I4OOO AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH GREATER MIDWEST SPORTS MARKETING LLC FOR THE USE OF THE WAPELHORST BALL FIELD COMPLEX FOR BASEBALL AND/OR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS DURING 2026 THROUGH2030 (SPONSOR: DENISE MITCHELL) Passed "Aye": West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, and Ratchford "Nay": None Absent: None Approved by the Honorable Mayor on August 6, 2025 and is known as Ordinance 25-066 BILLS FOR INTRODUCTION The following Council Bills were introduced. BILL I4OOI AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-154 BY AMENDING CERTAIN REVENUE, EXPENDITURE, AND FUND BALANCE ACCOI.NTS FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (BUDGET AMENDMENT #9) (SPONSOR: BART HABERSTROH) BILL I4OO2 11 RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOT]RI August 5, 2025 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE FOX HILL ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT BY PURCTIASE, DONATION OR EMINENT DOMAIN; AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY AND/OR EASEMENTS (SPONSOR. BILL OTTO) BILL 14003 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE FRENCHTOWN PEDESTRIAN ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT BY PURCHASE, DONATION OR EMINENT DOMAIN; AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY AND/OR EASEMENTS (SPONSOTR: BILL OTTO) BILL 14004 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ENTRY OF VARIOUS LICENSE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI, FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTION ADJACENT TO, ON, OR LTNDER THE KATY TRAIL STATE PARK AS PART OF CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS /SPON.SOR: MICHAEL GALBA) BILL I4OO5 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 3.53 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS LOT B AND LOT C IN RIVERPOINTE BLOCK IOO #2, ALSO KNOWN AS BEING WITHIN PHASE 1 OF THE RTVERPOINTE DEVELOPMENT, AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL BY t2  RECORD OF THE COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI August 5, 2025 SALE TO ANISSA PATEL AND ANAND PATEL, FOR THE SALE PRICE OF $4,100,000.00, WITH ESTIMATED CLOSING COSTS OF $5,000.00; AND GRANTING CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF THIS ORDINANCE (SPONSOR: VINCE RATCHFORD) ITEMS FOR COUNCIL ACTION There were no items for Council Action. At 8:48 p.m., a motion was made by MARY WEST to adjoum the Regular Council Meeting. MARK HOLLANDER seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed. Date pproved /{^- lvH Citv Clerk Michael Galba, Presiding Officer l3