In the minutes: Creve Coeur City Council Meeting, Flock camera (Oct 12)

REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
OCTOBER 12, 2026
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Creve Coeur was called to order by
City Council President Dr. Scott Saunders at the City Council Chamber, 300 North New
Ballas Rd, City of Creve Coeur Government Center, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 on
Monday, October 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL

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Council President Saunders led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Council Member, Ward 1 Mark Manlin
Council Member, Ward 1 Donna Spence
Council Member, Ward 2 Nicole Greer
Council Member, Ward 2 Kimberly Norwood
Council Member, Ward 3 David Hoffman
Council Member, Ward 3 Drew Newman
Council Member, Ward 4 Mara Berry
Council Member, Ward 4 Scott Saunders
Mayor Robert Hoffman was absent.

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Staff Present: City Administrator Kris Simpson, Assistant City Administrator Sharon
Stott, City Attorney Carl Lumley, Director of Community Development Jason Jaggi,
Director of Finance Joan Leary, Director of Public Works Jay Lancaster, Assistant
Director of Public Works Dione Garson, Chief of Police Jeffrey Hartman, Public
Information Officer and Management Analyst Melissa Bradford, and City Clerk Kellie
Henke.
COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC
No one requested to speak.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Norwood, Hoffman, Newman, Berry, Saunders
The vote on the motion being 8 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

REGULAR MEETING
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CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
OCTOBER 12, 2026
7:00 PM

The City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Work Session
7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting of the City Council
CONSENT AGENDA
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

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MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Norwood, Hoffman, Newman, Berry, Saunders
The vote on the motion being 8 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.

1. Approval of September 28, 2026, City Council Work Session Minutes

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2. Approval of September 28, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
BILLS PAYABLE REPORT

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For Information Only: Invoices Paid Listing 9-24-26 to 10-7-26

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

3. Bill No. 6233 — An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1315 to allow for
the sale of alcohol, prepared and canned foods, other convenience store
items and outdoor sales for the property addressed at 11077 Olive
Boulevard. Final Reading and Passage.
City Clerk read Bill No. 6233 for the final time.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Norwood, Hoffman, Newman, Berry, Saunders
The vote on the motion being 8 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. Bill No. 6233 becomes
Ordinance No. 6003.
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REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
OCTOBER 12, 2026
7:00 PM
4. Bill No. 6235 — An Ordinance amending section 405.470(A)(6)(c) of the
Zoning Ordinance, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Creve Coeur
relating to setbacks for NAICS 517210 Telecommunication Towers. Final
Reading and Passage.
City Clerk read Bill No. 6235 for the final time.

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Council Member Newman asked about the proposed tower’s height, visibility, and
distance from nearby residences. Sasha Riedisser, representing the applicant, stated
that the tower would be approximately 1,000 feet from the nearest residence, reach the
maximum permitted height of 100 feet, and improve cellular coverage for residents,
local schools, and the nearby highway corridor. She noted that existing power
transmission towers are also visible from the area. City Attorney Carl Lumley added
that nearby transmission towers are likely taller than the proposed cell tower.
Council Member Berry asked whether the improved coverage would benefit nearby
residents or only the campus. Ms. Riedisser confirmed that surrounding residents and
the highway corridor would also benefit.

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Council Member Spence asked about the tower’s design safety history and collapse
mechanism, referencing concerns previously raised by Council Member Manlin.
Jonathan Hunt, representing The Towers LLC, explained that the mechanism is entirely
mechanical and designed to cause the tower to fall inward within a controlled footprint
under extreme stress.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Norwood, Hoffman, Newman, Berry, Saunders
The vote on the motion being 8 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. Bill No. 6235 becomes
Ordinance No. 6004.
5. Bill No. 6234 — An Ordinance authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a
100-foot-tall monopole communication tower with equipment enclosure
located at 1 College Park Drive within the Missouri Baptist University
Campus. Final Reading and Passage.
City Clerk read Bill No. 6234 for the final time.

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REGULAR MEETING
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CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
OCTOBER 12, 2026
7:00 PM
In response to a question from Council Member Berry, Ms. Riedisser, clarified that this
bill formally issues the permit following approval of the zoning setback amendment
under Bill No. 6235.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

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MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Norwood, Hoffman, Newman, Berry, Saunders
The vote on the motion being 8 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried. Bill No. 6234 becomes
Ordinance No. 6005.
NEW BUSINESS

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6. Bill No. 6236 — An Ordinance for the holding of a General Election in the
City of Creve Coeur, Missouri, on the 6th day of April 2027, for the election
of a mayor from the city at large for a full three-year term and one council
member from each of the four wards, each for a two-year term, and for the
conduct of said election by the Board of Elections of St. Louis County,
Missouri, and for other matters relating and pertaining to such election.
First Reading.
City Clerk read Bill No. 6236 for the first time.
City Administrator Kris Simpson explained that this is a annual action required for
municipal elections.
7. Bill No. 6237—An Ordinance amending the adopted 2026 General Fund,
Enterprise Fund, and Sewer Lateral Fund Budgets of the City of Creve
Coeur by transferring funds within the General Fund Departments Budget
and authorizing additional appropriations to the Enterprise Fund and
Sewer Lateral Fund Budgets. First Reading.
City Clerk read Bill No. 6237 for the first time.
Finance Director Joan Leary presented the year-end budget amendment, explaining
that it is an annual action taken in preparation for the city’s end-of-year audit scheduled
for early November. The General Fund adjustments reallocate funds among
departmental line items with no net impact on the fund balance.
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REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
OCTOBER 12, 2026
7:00 PM
City Administrator Kris Simpson reviewed the Sewer Lateral Fund’s history, noting that
the annual fee was reduced from $28 to $18 in 2011 and restored to $28 in 2016 as
claims increased. Council raised the city’s reimbursement rate from 50% to 70% in
September 2023. Although claim volume has remained stable, rising construction and
labor costs have increased repair expenses. The current amendment includes an
additional $1,600 appropriation for the fund.

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Mr. Simpson stated that reimbursements are limited to $7,500 per property, with a
three-year rolling look-back period. Staff and the Finance Committee will review the
reimbursement rate and compare neighboring municipalities’ programs to determine
whether Council should consider reducing the reimbursement rate.
8. Resolution No. 1894 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Creve
Coeur, Missouri, authorizing the execution of a contract with America's
Parking Remarking, LLC, for the 2026 Roadway Striping Project for the
not-to-exceed amount of $74,999.00.

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City Clerk read Resolution No. 1894.

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Public Works Director Jay Lancaster presented the annual street marking maintenance
contract, explaining that the program maintains traffic safety markings using a durable
epoxy paint system. This year’s work includes several streets and the east parking lot
at the Creve Coeur Golf Course. He noted that the golf course parking lot striping would
be completed before December 11, while street markings would be completed in the
spring due to temperature requirements.
Council Member Spence asked about school zone crosswalk markings on Spoede. Mr.
Lancaster confirmed the markings were refreshed in April and stated that Public Works
would closely monitor school zone safety markings.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Norwood, Hoffman, Newman, Berry, Saunders
The vote on the motion being 8 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
9. Resolution No. 1895 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Creve Coeur, Missouri, authorizing the execution of a contract with Horner
& Shifrin, Inc. for engineering services related to the New Ballas Road
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CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
OCTOBER 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Improvement Project — Phase 4 for the not-to-exceed amount of
$149,966.00.
City Clerk read Resolution No. 1895.

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Public Works Director Jay Lancaster provided an overview of the project, noting that
Phase 1 is complete, Phase 2 is in right-of-way acquisition, Phase 3 is in design, and
Phase 4 is scheduled for construction in 2030. Phase 4 would include roadway
resurfacing, sidewalk improvements, traffic signal modernization, and curb repairs, with
partial funding through the MoDOT Surface Transportation Program. Mr. Lancaster noted
that Horner & Shifrin, Inc., the design consultant for previous phases, was selected from
the City’s pre-approved on-call consultant list to provide surveying, environmental
clearances, construction plans, and right-of-way exhibits for Phase 4.
RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Greer
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Norwood, Hoffman, Newman, Berry, Saunders

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The vote on the motion being 8 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
BUSINESS FROM MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

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10. Council Liaison Reports

City Administrator Kris Simpson and Public Works Director Jay Lancaster clarified that
the temporary closure at Lake School Park due to construction was extended through
October 23, with the park remaining open to residents during evening hours.
Council Member Spence reported that the Energy and Environment Committee was
developing energy-efficiency and sustainability recommendations for the proposed new
city government center.
Council Member Newman noted that some residents were unaware that Parkway
School District Proposition P would appear on the November ballot alongside the city’s
Proposition G bond measure. Council Member Newman suggested improving
communication with local school districts and taxing entities before placing municipal
measures on the ballot. Mr. Simpson explained that school district officials had not yet
shared their plans or timeline for Proposition P and reviewed the approval thresholds
for general obligation bonds, noting that the November measures require a 57%
majority, compared with a two-thirds majority for elections held on subsequent ballot
dates.
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REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
CITY OF CREVE COEUR
CITY COUNCIL
300 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD
OCTOBER 12, 2026
7:00 PM
BUSINESS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
11. Urban SDK Renewal

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Chief of Police Jeffrey Hartman and Captain John Romas presented an update on the
Police Department’s annual Urban SDK software subscription renewal. Chief Hartman
noted that he had committed to evaluating the software’s effectiveness before
recommending renewal. The platform uses anonymous vehicle data to analyze traffic
speeds, volumes, and congestion without requiring roadside equipment. He highlighted
its benefits for identifying high-speed corridors, targeting enforcement, and responding
more efficiently to resident speeding complaints. Chief Hartman also noted that the
platform could support the Planning Department in conducting traffic impact
assessments for proposed developments.

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In response to Council questions, Captain Romas explained that the data is anonymous
and aggregated, cannot be linked to individual vehicles or identities, and is collected
from vehicle systems rather than personal cell phones (see Exhibit A). He also clarified
that Urban SDK differs from Flock cameras, which capture license plate images for law
enforcement, while Urban SDK provides traffic data for traffic safety and engineering
purposes.

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ADJOURNMENT

RESULT: APPROVED (UNANIMOUS)

MOVER: Hoffman
SECONDER: Spence
AYES: Manlin, Spence, Greer, Norwood, Hoffman, Newman, Berry, Saunders
The vote on the motion being 8 ayes and 0 nays, motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Submitted by:
Dr. Robert Hoffman
Mayor

Kellie Henke
City Clerk

City of Creve Coeur

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Exhibit A