City Council

RECORD OF THE COLINCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI Jamary 6,2026 The City Council convened in a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall, 200 North Second Street, St. Charles, Missouri, with President of the Council Michael Galba presiding. The Honorable Mayor Daniel J. Borgrneyer and Members of the Council were present as follows: Brian Gould, Bart Haberstroh, Steve Hollander, Denise Mitchell, Bill Otto, Vince Ratchford, and Mary West. Absent: Justin Foust. City Clerk Kimberly Hudson was present and performed the duties of that office. Fllel494l7 The meeting was opened with a moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by City ofSaint Charles Leader of Tomorrow Alex Iver of Immanuel Lutheran School. A motion was made by MARK HOLLANDER to excuse the absence of Justin Foust. DENISE MITCHELL seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed. PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS/PROCLAMATI ONS Above and Beyond Employee SDotlisht Award to Police Officer Brock Benisch Director of Administration Larry Dobrosky presented Police officer Brock Benisch with the Above and Beyond Spotlight Award for his actions during a motorist assist call involving a young single mother who had run out of gas while making a time-sensitive delivery, with her three-year-old daughter in the vehicle. To ensure their safety and help her complete the delivery, Officer Benisch used his own funds to purchase gas. Mr. Dobrosky commended Officer Benisch for his compassion, professionalism, and outstanding customer service. Mr. Dobrosky further reported that Officer Benisch was also the 2025 Above and Beyond Fourth Quarter drawing winner and presented him with a "Vacation Day" certificate. PUBLIC COMMENT Amy Senter, representing Jake's on Main, spoke against restructuring the Convention and Tourism Bureau (CVB) and Bill 14042. I  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI Jan',wy 6,2026 Shaina Groaning, representing Katy Trail Collections, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Yvonne Pollock (Luedloffl, representing Faultline, spoke against restructuring the CVB and tounsm concems Shelley Parsons, representing Christmas Traditions, spoke against restructuring the CVB and in favor of Christmas Traditions Festival. Jose S. Lardizaral, spoke in favor of the Festivals produced by the CVB and the Parks. Andy Bove, represarting Bookworm on Main, spoke in favor of saving St. Charles. David Rogers, spoke relative to the Tourism Board and against restructuring the CVB. Jonathan Byers, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Hailey Panek, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Robert Jones, spoke against restructuring the CVB/Festival Leadership. Stacey Hall, representing Happy Camper Clothing, spoke against restructuring the CVB, Lydia Crespo, representing Cozy Shop, spoke against restructuring the C\rB. Tammie Stone, representing Two Simple Sisters, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Marsha Ternme, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Rachel Garrett, spoke against restnrcturing the CVB. Mark Delaney, repr€senting Fmncis Howell School District, spoke relative to Bill 14041 . Sean Keough, spoke relative to concems with large trucks on small, narrow streets in the City. Adam Grun, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Devin Dorsey, spoke against restructuring the CVB Marsha Adams, spoke against restructuring the CVB. James Enstall, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Aimee Robertson, spoke against restructuring the CVB, stating tourism is for everyone. Grayson Jostes, spoke against restructuring the C\rB. Mindy Robertson, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Luke Steffen, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Robert Palleja, representing Olivas Inc. d/b/a D'Olivas and Hot Sauce Works, spoke against restructuring the CVB. 2  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI lantary 6,2026 Emily Stoinski, spoke against restructuring the CVB. Zane Scott, spoke relative to government in general and speeding in the City. Scott Stratton-Hendenon, spoke against tax abaternents. Councilmember Bart Haberstroh left the meeting at this time. Amie C. AC "Honest Abe" Dienoff, representing as City/County Public Advocate spoke relative to the restructuring of the C\ts, Bill 14041 and Resolution 10.A. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Borgrneyer thanked everyone who spoke during Public Comments, and made the following comment: I realize that not all people will agree on all things, all of the time. The ftee expression of competing ideas is what made this country and subsequently the City great. Tonight's comments for the most part have dealt with the proposed realignment of three key City disciplines, Communications, Evants and Promotions and Tourism. At the request of the City Council, Administration was asked to research, review and evaluate these departments and share our findings. The presentation will be made appropriately first to the Council at their 6:00 p.m. Work Session on Tuesday, January l3th. To allow for maximum attendance it will be held in the Discovery Ballroom (Grand Ballroom D) at the Saint Charles Convention Center, One Convention Center Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301. The meeting, not normally broadcast, in the interest of complete transparency will be livestreamed on the City's website. The content will deal with the Administration and Mayor's review of the structure and the responsibilities of all three departments. All are invited to attend. ADDointments to Boards/Commissions/ Committees A motion was made by VINCE RATCHFORD to approve the following appointments: 3  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI Jwntary 6,2026 t Committee o The appointm ent of Matthew Johannesman, whose term expires Decemb er 2025, for another three-year term to expire, December 2028. Conventi on and Visitors Bureau Advi Commission a The appointmant of Cory King, a business owner who will represent Frenchtown, to fill the vacant position formerly held by Marsha Adams, for a term expiring May 2028. Senior Citizens Ad visory Commission r The appointment of Lester Hager, a Ward 4 resident, to fill the vacant position formerly held by Sandy Johnson, for a term expiring December 2028. . The appointmenl of David Eckhoff, a Ward 10 resident, to fill the vacant position formerly held by Michael Maurer, for a term expiring Decernber 2028. BILL OTTO seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: .,Aye,,: Galba, Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, and West. ,Nay',: None. Absent: Foust and Haberstroh. Motion passed. File lt494l8 ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS/MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Otto asked for clarification on when the Mayor's presentation for the upcoming Work Session will be made available to the Councilmembers. Councilmember Denise Mitchell read the following comment: Since our last meeting, legal and I worked together on a resolution that was set to be placed on tonight's agenda. The Clerk also reached out to see if you were interested in sponsoring it. This resolution was aimed at opposing a rezoning request in the County adjacent to my ward. The proposal sought to change a property in an all-residential area to commercial zoning, which conflicts with both our City's comprehensive plan and the County's master plan. However, at the recent County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant withdrew 4  RECORD OF THE COI.INCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI Iaruary 6.,2026 their request, making the resolution unnecessary for now. As a result, I asked the Clerk to remove it from tonight's agenda and wanted to ensure you understand why it's not listed. I will continue to monitor this issue to protect the best interests ofour residents. If the situation changes or a new resolution is required, I will have the Clerk reach out for sponsorships in the near future. Council President Michael Galba called for a five-minute recess. The City Council Meeting reconvened with the following Councilmembers present: Brian Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West and Galba. Absent: Foust and Haberstroh. C EARING Council President Michael Galba announced the Public Hearing will now be held. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the regular order ofbusiness continued. A. Case No. -2025-11. (WOCO Partners, LLC) An application to annex and establish the zoning for 1.57 acres ofan overall 6.57 acre tract ofland located at the southeast comer of Muegge Road and S. Old Highway 94, from St. Charles County "RlE" Single Family Residence to the City of St. Charles ,'C-2" General Business District. The subject property will be located in Ward 5 upon annexation. (Council Bill 14046) B. Case No. 2-202 -12. (WOCO Partners, LLC) An application to annex and establish the zoning for 5.0 acres ofan overall 6.57 acre tract ofland generally located at the southeast comer of Muegge Road and S. Old Highway 94, from St. Charles County "RlE" Single Family Residence to the City of St. Charles "R-3A" Multiple Family Residential District. The subject property will be located in Ward 5 upon annexation. (Council Bill 14047) 5 RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANT CHARLES, MISSOURI Janlury 6,2026 C Case No. CU-2025-18. (Naked Spirits, LLC - Brandon Eckardt) An application to amend a previously approved Conditional Use Permit per $400.290(C)(2) for Liquor Sales and $400.290(C)(6) Craft Distillery for an expansion of the use within the *FD/FPD" Frenchtown District within the Frenchtown Preservation District located at 1116 N 2nd Street. The subject property is located in Ward l. (RCA Attached) D. Case No. CU-2025-27. (Reach St. Charles) An application for a Conditional Use Permit per $400.220(CXl Xa) for a Community Service Establishment, specifically for a free food and clothing distribution establishment with office, within the *C-2/EHP" General Business District and within the Extended Historic Preservation District. The subject property is located at 901 First Capitol Drive. The subject property is located in Ward 2. (RCA Attached) E. Case No. CU-2025-28. (Gwen Keen - QuikTrip Corporation) An application for a Conditional Use Permit per $400.230(C)( 1)(a) for an Automobile Service Station and $a00.230(C)( I )(a) for Liquor Sales. The property is zoned C-3 Highway Business District located at 3801 Harry S Truman Boulevard. The subject property is located in Ward 6. (RCA Attached) F Case No. 2-2025-17 . (Bax Engineering) An application to annex and establish the zoning for a 14,886 square feet tract of land located at 1753 S. River Road, Iiom St. Charles County "Il" Light Industrial District to the City of St. Charles "I-1" Light lndustrial District. The subject property will be located in Ward 3 upon armexation. (Council Bill 14049) 6  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI Janury 6,2026 SENT AGENDA A motion was made by DENISE MITCHELL to approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. VINCE RATCHFORD seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": West, Galba, Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto and Ratchford. 'Nay'': None. Absent: Foust and Haberstroh. Motion passed. A. Approval of Council Minutes and Reports 1. Regular City Council Meeting of Deconber 2,2025 File *149361 2. Public Hearing of Decqnber 2,2025 File tA9419 B Receipt of Reports from Boards, Commissions and Committees I . Frenchtown Special Business District Advisory Board Meeting of October 9,2025 File #49381 2. Special Meeting of the Frenchtown Special Business District Advisory Board of Novernber 3, 2025 File #49381 J Frenchtown Special Business District Advisory Board Meeting of November 13,2025 File *149381 4 The Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Commission Meeting of October 23,2025 File ii49388 5. Landmarks Board Meeting of November 17,2025 File 1149377 6 The Housing Authority of the City of St. Charles Meeting of October 29, 2025 File #49384 7  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI January 6,2026 7. Saint Charles Parks & Recreation Board Meeting ofNovember 19,2025 File tA9376 8. Saint Charles Parks & Recreation Board Meeting ofDecernber 3,2025 Flle #49376 C. Receipt of Director of Administration Reports 1. FITS Report - Novanber 2025 Flle 114937 5 D Approval of Contracts and Easements l. Second Renewal with Champ Landfill Company, LLC for 2026 Landfrll Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $343,980.00 c23-303 2. F*st-Rene*al Contract with SweenCo, LLC for Construction Services for the New Town Vacuum System Canister Replaconent Project in an Amount Not to Exceed S1,056,500.01 c26-OO4 3 First Renewal with LRL Commercial Cleaning, Inc. for Janitorial Services at City Hall, Public Works and the Senior Center Buildings for January 1, 2026 through Decernber 31, 2026 in an Amount Not to Exceed $114,720.00 c23-033 4 First Renewal with Core & Main LP for Water Distribution Supplies for the 2026 Calendar Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000.00 c25-031 8  RECORD OF THE COI.JNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI January 6,2026 E Preliminary Plats 1. Case No. SUB -2025-03 (Tempest Properties) F1le tt49420 F. Miscellaneous ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONS ACENDA RE LUT S A RESOLUTION OPPOSING MISSOURI LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO ELIMINATE THE TRADITIONAL APRIL MI.INICIPAL ELECTION AND MOVE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION DATE fSPONSORS: BILL OTTO, MARK HOLI-4NDER, VINCE RATCHFORD, DENISE MITCHELL, JUSTIN FOUST, BRAN GOULD, MICHAEL GALBA, BART HABERSTROH AND STEYE HOLLANDER) Passed "Aye": Galba, Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford and West 'Nay'': None Absent: Foust and Habershoh Approved by the Honorable Mayor on January 7, 2026 and is known as Resolution R26001 BILLS FOR FINAL PASSAGE BILL I4O4O AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-154 BY AMENDING CERTAIN REVENUE, EXPENDITURE, AND FUND BALANCE ACCOUNTS FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 202s (BUDGET AMENDMENT #12) (SPONSOR: BART HABERSTROH) 9  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI laruary 6,2026 Passed "Aye": Galba, Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford and West 'Nay'': None Absent: Haberstroh and Foust Approved by the Honorable Mayor on January 7, 2026 and is known as Ordinance 2G001 BILL 1404I AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIry OF ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI, APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ISSUE TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BOULDERS AT SOUTHPOINTE PROJECT; APPROVING A TERMNATION AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE CITY'S TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (SOUTHPOINTE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT), SERIES 2025; AND AUTHORZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS AND TAKE CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (SPONSOR: MARY WEST) Councilmember Vince Ratchford requested a separate vote be taken on Council Bill I 4041 . A motion was made by MARY WEST to table Council Bill 14041 to the January 20, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. MICHAEL GALBA seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West and Galba. 'Nay'': None. Absent: Haberstroh and Foust. BILL 14042 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2024.159 AND ENACTING NEW 2026 BUDGETED POSITIONS, RECLASSIFYING VARIOUS BUDGETED POSITIONS, AND FURTHER REVISING JOB TITLES, PAY CRADES, SALARY RANGES, AND OTHER COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES (SPONSORS: MICHAEL GALBA AND MARK HOLLANDER) l0  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI lanury 6,2026 Councilmember Vince Ratchford requested a separate vote be taken on Council Bill 14042. A motion was made by MARK HOLLANDER to amend Exhibit A to Council Bill 14042 as follows: I . The pay ranges for the Assistant Director of Community Development/Planning Manager should be amended to state minimum: $113,747.10, maximum: $1s9,822.79 2. Senior Building Inspector should be amended to pay grade 62 and pay range minimum: $82,000.50, maximum: $l 14,800.71. VINCE RATCHFORD seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: 'Aye": M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Galba and Gould. 'Nay": None. Absent: Haberstroh and Foust. Motion passed. A motion was made by VINCE RATCHFORD to amend Exhibit A to Council Bill 14042 as follows: 1. The revision to the Assistant Director ofCVB title should be rejected, so the title remains the same. 2. The revision to the Director of CVB title should be rejected, so the title remains the same. MICHAEL GALBA seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Galba and Gould' '1"1ay'': None. Absent: Foust and Haberstroh. Motion passed. A motion was made by MICHAEL GALBA to table council Bill 14042 to the January 20,2026 Regular City Council Meeting. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Galba, Gould and M. Hollander. 'Nay'': None' Absent: Foust and Haberstroh. Motion passed. ll  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI lantary 6,2026 BILL 14043 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 710.660 THROUGH 7IO.74O OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO FATS, OILS AND GREASE IN THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM (SPONSOR: MICHAEL GALBA) Passed "Aye": Galba, Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford and West 'Nay'': None Absent: Haberstroh and Foust Approved by lhe Honorable Mayor on January 7 , 2026 and isklrtown as Ordinance 26-002 BILLt4044 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 210 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO DOGS' CATS AND OTHER ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY; AND, ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION I35.IOO, PERTAINING TO SEARCH WARRANT PROCEDURES, AND ENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 215.605, PERTAINING TO ASSAULTS ON POLICE ANIMALS (SPOI/SORS: MARK HOLLANDER AND BNAN GOULD) Passed "Aye": Galba, Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford and West 'Nay'': None Absent: Haberstroh and Foust Approved by the Honorable Mayor on January 7, 2026 and is known as ordinance 2G003 BILLS F OR INTRODU CTION The following Council Bills were Introduced: 12 RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI Jawary 6,2026 BILL 14045 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN ADJACENT CONTIGUOUS LAND INTO THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI, AND ASSIGNING THE LAND TO A DESIGNATED WARD OF THE CITY BEING PETITIONED FOR ANNEXATION BY WOCO PARTNERS LLC, APPROXIMATELY 6.57 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MUEGGE ROAD AND SOUTH OLD HIGHWAY 94 (SPONSOR: DENISE MITCHELL) BILL 14046 *C-2" AN ORDINANCE REZONING TO ST. CHARLES CITY ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FROM ST. CHARLES COLINry ZONING DISTRICT "RlE" SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT A I.57 ACRE (MORE OR LESS) TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MUEGGE ROAD AND SOUTH OLD HIGHWAY 94 (SPONSOR: DENISE MITCHELL) BILLt4047 *R-3A" AN ORDINANCE REZONING TO ST. CHARLES CITY ZONING DISTRICT MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FROM ST. CHARLES COUNTY ZONING DISTRICT "RlE" SINGLE.FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT A 5.0 ACRE (MORE OR LESS) TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MUEGGE ROAD AND SOUTH OLD HIGHWAY 94 (SPONSOR: DENISE MITCHELL) BILL 14048 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN ADJACENT CONTIGUOUS LAND INTO THE CITY OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI, AND ASSIGNING THE LAND TO A DESIGNATED WARD OF THE CITY BEING PETITIONED FOR ANNEXATION l3  RECORD OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI laruary 6,2026 BY 1735, LLC, APPROXIMATELY 14,960 SQUARE FEET OF LAND LOCATED AT 1753 SOUTH RIVER ROAD (SPONSOR: VINCE RATCHFORD) BILL 14049 AN ORDINANCE REZONING TO ST. CHARLES CIry ZONING DISTRICT'I.1" LIGHT INDUSTRI.AL DISTRICT FROM ST. CHARLES COUNTY ZONING DISTRICT "II" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT A 14,886 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 1753 SOUTH RMR ROAD (SPONSOR: VINCE RATCHFORD) BILL I4O5O AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COOPERATTVE COST SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CIry OF ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI AND PORTERHOUSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM (SPONSOR: MARY I4/EST) BILL 14051 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SIGN EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI AND PORTERHOUSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE BY THE CITY OF AN ELECTRONIC MONUMENT SIGN fSPONSOR: MARY WST) ITEMS FOR COLINCIL ACTION Board of Adjustment Reapoointrnent of Richard Alferman A motion was made by VINCE RATCHFORD to approve the reappointment of Richard Alferman to the Board of Adjustment for a five-year term ending in January 2031. MARK HOLLANDER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: t4  RECORD OF THE COLJNCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES. MISSOURI Jantary 6,2026 "Aye": Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Galba, Gould, M. Hollander and S. Hollander. "I.,lay'': None. Absent: None. Motion passed. File t149421 Discussion Relative to the Reschedulin of the Februarv 17,2026 Council Work Session and Council Street Committee A motion was made by MICFIAEL GALBA to reschedule the February 17,2026 Regular City Council Work Session Meeting and Council Street Committee Meeting due to the Missouri Municipal League (MML) Legislative Conference being held on February l'7 & 18, 2026 in Jefferson City, Missouri to February 24,2026. MARK HOLLANDER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": Otto, Ratchford, West, Galba, Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander and Mitchell. 'Nay'': None. Absent: Foust and Haberstroh. Motion passed. Filetl49422 Citv Council Review of St. Charles County Election Authority's Certifi cate oJ Insufficiency for the Amended Initiative Petiti on Submitted bv David Tod d Reineke city Attorney Holly Magdziarz provided a presentation regarding council review of the Certificate of Insufficiency issued by the St. Charles County Election Authority. Ms. Magdziarz stated that the Election Authority acknowledged it had provided inaccurate information conceming the number of accepted and rejected petition sigrratures and had not performed its customary secondary audit. As a result of this acknowledgrnent, the Election Authority offered to recount the petition signatures. Ms. Magdziarz recommended that, in the interest of faimess and accuracy, the Council allow the Election Authority to conduct the recount and then consider the revised Certificate of Insufficiency once it is issued. She further noted that the Petitioners' Committee agreed to postpone Council consideration of the certificate to allow the Election Authority to re-review the petitions, complete the secondary audit, and issue a new certificate. Councilmember Galba requested that Ms. Magdziarz share her PowerPoint presentation with the full Council and the Petitioners' Committee. l5  RECORD OF THE COI.INCIL OF THE CIry OF SAINT CHARLES, MISSOURI January 6,2026 A motion was made by MICHAEL GALBA to table the City Council Review of St. Charles County Election Authority's Certificate of Insuffrciency for the Amended Petition. MARK HOLLANDER seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": Ratchford, West, Galba, Gould, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell and Otto. '1.,1ay'': None. Absent: Foust and Habsrstroh. Motion passed. CLOSED SESSION At 10:31 p.m., MICHAEL GALBA made a motion to adjoum into closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.021.(2) and RSMo 610.021 .(12), as amended. MARK HOLLANDER seconded the Motion. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: "Aye": West, Galba, Could, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto and Ratchford. "Nay'': None. Absent: Foust and Haberstroh. Motion passed. At 10:56 p.m., a motion was made by MARY WEST to adjoum the Regular City Council Meeting. STEVE HOLLANDER seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed. te Approved *: m ly Hud ity erk Michael Galba, Presiding OfEcer 16