Crestwood Board of Aldermen Meeting - March 26, 2025

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting on March 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Aldermanic Chambers. The meeting covered routine consent agenda approvals, reports from aldermen, a discussion on joining the St. Louis Green Cities Challenge, and the introduction of a proposed ordinance amendment. The meeting adjourned to a closed session for legal and real estate matters. Note: The agenda and transcript indicate the meeting date as March 25, 2025; the date of March 26, 2025 is used per provided instructions.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda was approved unanimously (8-0) after two readings. Items included:
  • Approval of the March 11, 2025 Board of Aldermen regular meeting minutes.
  • Approval of destruction of records as outlined by the Court Administrator, Prosecutor's Assistant, and City Clerk.
  • Ordinance approving an agreement with ClearGov, Inc. for financial budget planning software.
  • Ordinance authorizing the purchase of a 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit from Lou Fusz Dodge for $43,600.
  • Ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) for the buyout of multiple properties impacted by flooding along Sanders Drive.
  • Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Second Mile Service Series LLC d/b/a Kirkwood Fence for fence panel replacement services not to exceed $29,499.
  • Ordinance approving an agreement with Kendall, LLC for the 2025 Police Department car cover project.
  • Ordinance amending Section 14-184 to install a yield sign on Glencrest Drive at the intersection of Buxton Drive.
  • Ordinance approving a proposal with Horner & Shifrin for the Stormwater Master Plan Update.
  • Ordinance approving an agreement with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC for the 2025 asphalt street rejuvenation project.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public spoke during the public comment period.

Discussion Items

• Reports from Aldermen: Several aldermen reported on recent committee meetings and community events. Alderman Morrison highlighted the Public Safety Board meeting, noting strong resident support for traffic calming measures on Liggett Road. Alderman Personnow echoed the enthusiasm, and Alderman Kennedy invited board members to a community gathering and reported on the Parks & Recreation murder mystery event. The next Board of Aldermen meeting was announced as canceled due to lack of business.
• Green Cities Initiative (New Business): City Administrator introduced the St. Louis Green Cities Challenge, a program of the Missouri Botanical Garden that helps municipalities integrate sustainability measures. The annual fee is $400, with staff time commitment primarily from Parks and Recreation. Jacqueline Jezick, a Crestwood resident and program manager, explained that participation is voluntary with no mandates, and cities can choose goals such as native plants, benchmarking, or community composting. The registration fee can be covered by a St. Louis County recycling grant. The board expressed support for exploring the program, with no formal vote taken. Alderman Morrison noted the registration deadline is end of April.
• Introduction of Bills or Future Issues: Alderman Maybe distributed a proposed ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the city code. He requested that it be added to new business at the April meeting, where he would move to refer it to the Public Safety Committee for refinement and public input.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda passed unanimously (8-0).
• The board discussed the Green Cities Initiative but took no formal action; staff and interested aldermen will pursue membership.
• Alderman Maybe’s proposed ordinance amendment will be formally introduced at the next regular meeting (tentatively April) and referred to the Public Safety Committee.
• The board voted unanimously (8-0) to adjourn to a closed session under Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021(1) (legal) and (2) (real estate).