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Crestwood Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting - October 15, 2025

Board of Aldermen & Boards — Wednesday, October 15, 2025
BodyCrestwood, Missouri
SessionBoard of Aldermen & Boards
DateWednesday, October 15, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:42

Okay, it's 7 p.m.

0:44

Call the support of all remediate order.

0:46

If you please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:48

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

0:53

And to the Republic for which it stands.

0:56

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice.

1:03

City clicked and please take roll.

1:05

Alderman Zavas.

1:07

Alderman Morrison.

1:09

Alderman Ballis.

1:13

Alder person now.

1:14

Here.

1:15

Alderman Hall.

1:17

Here.

1:17

Alderman Maybe.

1:19

Running late.

1:21

And Alderman Sebben.

1:23

I assume also running late.

1:26

And Alderwoman Jadala.

1:29

But you have five, so you have a quorum.

1:31

You may proceed.

1:32

Very good.

1:33

Under presentations, communications appointments, we have uh one item, and that is recognition of the Citizens Academy graduates.

1:39

I see that we have some distinguished guests joining us, so uh let's recognize them.

1:57

So Citizens Academy is an important program that we offer here in Cresswood.

2:01

Um Mr.

2:02

Simpson, how long do you think we've been doing this?

2:04

Since 2018.

2:06

2018?

2:07

So about seven years, and so we're probably approaching about a hundred graduates if I do my math correctly, almost.

2:14

So somewhere in there.

2:16

Um so it's an important program where uh residents can learn more about what's going on in our community.

2:21

Um so I thank the all the staff, because I know they uh put in a lot of work to prepare and actually present this uh multi-week course, but I also thank the citizens uh that actually joined the academy.

2:33

And so they have completed that, and so would like to uh provide each of them with their their diploma.

2:38

So I'll call your name and if you're here, why don't you come on up?

2:41

So Salica Coris.

2:46

I'm gonna have you all hang out here.

2:48

So nice.

3:03

Megan Gitella, alder woman.

3:08

When I was uh a freshman alderman, I did the same thing.

3:11

It was really helpful.

3:14

Uh Dan Garvey.

3:21

Margaret Henderson.

3:29

Martha.

3:31

Jack and Jezick.

3:38

Anna Lagerman.

3:46

Matt Murphy.

3:51

Roger Atwell.

3:58

Yeah.

4:00

Brainwoggy.

4:05

And Carol Zerford.

4:08

You knew you were coming right, right?

4:12

All right, let's get a group photo of squeeze in a little thing here.

4:16

Okay, I want you to show off those diplomas.

4:26

All right.

4:35

Again, congratulations and thank you all for.

4:50

Okay.

4:51

Yes, we'll track them down.

4:59

All right.

5:00

All right.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Arts And Culture███████████████15%
Voter Rights███████████11%
Public Safety█████████9%
Miscellaneous████████8%
Community Engagement██████6%
Public Engagement████4%
Public Works████4%
Transportation Safety████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Crestwood Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting - October 15, 2025

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen met on October 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Aldermanic Chambers. The meeting included recognition of Citizens Academy graduates, public comments on state ballot measures, approval of a consent agenda with several ordinances, separate consideration of two items removed from consent, and decisions on a golf cart ordinance, a dangerous buildings ordinance, canceling the November 11 meeting, and the community center logo.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously (8-0) the following routine items:
    • Minutes of September 19 special meeting and September 23 regular meeting.
    • Temporary liquor license for St. Raymond-St. Elizabeth Maronite Catholic Church fall festival (October 25).
    • Acknowledgement of special district budgets: Watson Plaza (amended FY25 & FY26), Crestwood Point (FY26), Crestwood Square (FY26), Crestwood Crossing Residential (FY26), Crestwood Crossing (FY26).
    • Ordinance amending Section 16-32 (sleeping and camping in public).
    • Ordinance authorizing purchase of two hot water heaters for Community Center from St. Louis Boiler Supply Company for $33,697.65.
    • Ordinance amending Section 16-28 (trespassing and damaging public property, increasing vandalism reward).
    • Ordinance approving agreement with CWC Roofing for Sappington House Historical Library roof replacement.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Mike Fitzgerald (Kirkwood resident) urged the Board to pass a resolution supporting two statewide ballot initiatives: Respect Missouri Voters and People, Not Politicians, which aim to combat gerrymandering and protect citizen initiative rights. He stated Missouri's democracy is in crisis due to legislative actions overriding voter decisions.
  • Janet Hannewinkle (504 Larson Lane, Crestwood) echoed support for the initiatives, emphasizing that local action matters in upholding democracy.
  • Halle Kim (1416 Fox Creek Drive, Crestwood) also endorsed the initiatives, citing the violation of voter will on reproductive rights and paid sick leave. She asked the Board to approve the resolutions.

Discussion Items

  • Golf Cart Ordinance (Section 14-142): Alderman Maybe moved to amend the ordinance to require front and rear lights only “if operated when lighted lamps are required pursuant to state law” rather than always. After discussion with Police Chief Williams (who noted enforceability only at night), the amendment passed. The ordinance then passed first and second readings (8-0).
  • Dangerous Buildings Ordinance (Section 7-187): Alderman Morrison pulled the item for clarification. Discussion centered on whether the provision requiring owner to provide “alternate housing” applied to commercial properties. Alderman Maybe proposed substituting “alternate tenancy” but withdrew the amendment after concerns it might unintentionally cover commercial leases. The city attorney noted the original intent was residential. The ordinance passed first and second readings without amendment (8-0).
  • Cancel November 11, 2025 Meeting: Aldermen moved to cancel the regular meeting falling on Veterans Day. Staff recommended cancellation, noting the October 28 and November 25 agendas are manageable. Motion passed (8-0).
  • Community Center Logo: Communications Manager AJ presented two options: Option 1 (bolder font) and Option 2 (lighter, more elegant typeface). A straw poll showed preference for Option 2 with no logo mark on the building facade. Alderman Zavist clarified the logo could be added later. A formal motion to adopt Option 2 without the logo on the building passed (8-0). Secondary logos (acorn, oak tree, kestrel) will be retained for flexible use.
  • Resolution on Ballot Initiatives: Alderperson Now proposed drafting a Board resolution supporting the Respect Missouri Voters and People, Not Politicians ballot initiatives. The motion was seconded and accepted for preparation by the next meeting.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda approved (8-0).
  • Golf Cart Ordinance amended and passed on first and second readings (8-0).
  • Dangerous Buildings Ordinance passed on first and second readings (8-0) without amendment.
  • November 11 meeting canceled (8-0).
  • Community Center Logo: Option 2 (light typeface) with no logo on building selected (8-0).
  • Resolution on ballot initiatives directed to be drafted for next meeting.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, it's 7 p.m. Call the support of all remediate order. If you please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice. City clicked and please take roll. Alderman Zavas. Alderman Morrison. Alderman Ballis. Alder person now. Here. Alderman Hall. Here. Alderman Maybe. Running late. And Alderman Sebben. I assume also running late. And Alderwoman Jadala. But you have five, so you have a quorum. You may proceed. Very good. Under presentations, communications appointments, we have uh one item, and that is recognition of the Citizens Academy graduates. I see that we have some distinguished guests joining us, so uh let's recognize them. So Citizens Academy is an important program that we offer here in Cresswood. Um Mr. Simpson, how long do you think we've been doing this? Since 2018. 2018? So about seven years, and so we're probably approaching about a hundred graduates if I do my math correctly, almost. So somewhere in there. Um so it's an important program where uh residents can learn more about what's going on in our community. Um so I thank the all the staff, because I know they uh put in a lot of work to prepare and actually present this uh multi-week course, but I also thank the citizens uh that actually joined the academy. And so they have completed that, and so would like to uh provide each of them with their their diploma. So I'll call your name and if you're here, why don't you come on up? So Salica Coris. I'm gonna have you all hang out here. So nice. Megan Gitella, alder woman. When I was uh a freshman alderman, I did the same thing. It was really helpful. Uh Dan Garvey. Margaret Henderson. Martha. Jack and Jezick. Anna Lagerman. Matt Murphy. Roger Atwell. Yeah. Brainwoggy.

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