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Crestwood Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting – October 29, 2025

Board of Aldermen & Boards — Wednesday, October 29, 2025
BodyCrestwood, Missouri
SessionBoard of Aldermen & Boards
DateWednesday, October 29, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:31

Okay, 7 p.m.

0:32

I call this uh Board of Alderman meeting for October 28, 2025 to order.

0:37

If you'd please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:39

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which to stand one nation under God and invisible with liberty and justice for all.

0:52

City Clerk, can you please take roles?

0:54

Alderman Zabas?

0:56

Alderman Morrison?

0:58

Alderman Ballas.

0:59

Here.

0:59

Alderman now.

1:00

Here.

1:01

Alderman Hall.

1:02

Here.

1:02

Alderman Maybe?

1:04

Here.

1:04

Alderman Seven?

1:05

Here.

1:06

Alderman Jadala?

1:07

Paul Eighter here.

1:08

You may continue, sir.

1:10

Very good.

1:10

First item on our agenda is a request for a motion to excuse the city administrator from tonight's board of all room meeting.

1:16

Um Mr.

1:17

Simpson is attending a ICMA conference this week.

1:20

And the charter says uh the board of Alderman shall uh the city administrator shall be here unless the board of alderman uh excuses him.

1:29

So I think it'd be appropriate that we do so.

1:31

So is there a motion to do that?

1:33

So move second.

1:35

Uh all in favor say aye.

1:37

Aye.

1:37

Any opposed say nay?

1:39

All right, very good.

1:40

Uh we have no presentations, communications, and appointments, so we're on to public hearings.

1:44

Uh tonight we have one public hearing.

1:46

Uh it's an ordinance, amending section 26-18 subsection C regarding facilities for the acceptance of clothing and donated goods within the Watson Road Overlay area.

1:57

So I'll call this public hearing to order.

2:00

Um if the city planner could maybe give us just a quick overview of what this uh text amendment is is and and what it accomplishes.

2:12

Um sure, so it's a real small amendment.

2:14

Uh just a few words to an existing uh section in the Watson Road Overlay regulations.

2:20

Um just adding some language to require that any uh donation collection uh facilities activities uh should be located within an enclosed uh permanent commercial building.

2:32

That's it's as simple as that.

2:35

All right, very good.

2:36

Uh this is a public uh hearing, so uh the public is asked or encouraged to uh comment if they have any comments on this specific topic.

2:44

Uh this isn't general public comment that'll come in a few minutes.

2:48

But if anybody has any uh comments on this item, please raise your hand and you can be addressed.

2:54

Surprisingly, seeing none.

2:55

Okay.

2:56

Um any comment from the board alderman before closing the the public hearing.

3:02

See none.

3:03

Is there a motion and a second to close the public hearing?

3:06

So move seconds.

3:07

All in favor say aye.

3:09

Aye.

3:09

Any opposed to say nay.

3:10

We can move on to the consideration of the ordinance itself.

3:13

Is there any discussion uh from the board on the ordinance?

3:21

Seven motion and second for the first reading.

3:23

All in favor say aye.

3:25

Aye.

3:25

Aye.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Transportation Safety██████████████████████████████30%
Procedural█████████████████████████████29%
Public Engagement██████████████████18%
Voter Rights█████████9%
Parks and Recreation██████6%
Pending Litigation███3%
Public Safety██2%
Historic Preservation██2%
Vacant Property Management█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Crestwood Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting – October 29, 2025

Note: The meeting agenda and transcript identify the meeting date as Tuesday, October 28, 2025, but the system-generated timestamp indicates October 29, 2025. The summary below uses the system-provided date.

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen convened on October 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Aldermanic Chambers. The meeting covered a public hearing on a zoning text amendment, public comments on multiple topics, discussion of traffic calming measures on Liggett Avenue, a resolution on voters’ rights, and approval of several consent agenda items. A closed session was held for legal advice on a tax increment financing agreement.

Consent Calendar

  • Unanimously approved (8–0):
    • Approval of October 14, 2025 Board of Aldermen regular meeting minutes.
    • Appointment of Scott Hrubes to the Board of Adjustment alternate position (term ending June 30, 2026).
    • Resolution calling for the election of Mayor on April 7, 2026.
    • Ordinance amending agreement with Bond Architects, Inc. (additional compensation not to exceed $25,000).
    • Ordinance approving Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement with other municipalities.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Public Hearing (Text Amendment): No public comments were offered. The amendment (Section 26-18(C)) requiring donation collection facilities in the Watson Road Overlay Area to be located within an enclosed permanent commercial building was passed unanimously.
  • General Public Comment:
    • Mike Fitzgerald (79 Cleveland Ave, Kirkwood) urged support for the resolution affirming voters’ rights, calling it nonpartisan and essential for democracy.
    • Matt Danue (980 Leewood, Crestwood) opposed the proposed roundabouts on Liggett Avenue, stating the temporary roundabout did not reduce speeding, encouraged reckless driving, and caused issues for large vehicles. He questioned cost and data collection.
    • Tony Easter (7472 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis; co‑founder, Respect MO Voters) spoke in favor of the voters’ rights resolution, describing the cross‑partisan effort to protect the initiative process.
    • Kayla Suter (9112 Party Spur, Crestwood) expressed support for the resolution, emphasizing the importance of the First Amendment.
    • Jerry Harris (926 Leewood Dr, Crestwood) raised concerns about the revised traffic calming plan, including crosswalk placement, parking impacts, and whether truck drivers would understand left‑turn directions.
    • Jane Condolery (1002 A Barberton, Crestwood) criticized Lux Living’s reputation and its takeover of a go‑kart business, urging the city to consider the impact on a 12‑year tenant.
    • Aaron Hahn (904 Leewood Dr, Crestwood) opposed the roundabout, citing near‑accidents and lack of consideration for Leewood Drive residents. He questioned parking loss, cost, and why a four‑way stop was not an option.
    • Chelsea Peltren (Briarton Dr, Crestwood) expressed frustration with Ward 1 aldermen, particularly Alderman Now, for not engaging with concerned residents. She criticized the police chief’s comment about teaching children not to play in traffic. She detailed safety concerns about crosswalks between parked cars and lack of public input, noting a letter from 40 homes opposing the plan.
    • Amanda Bjornsson (1001 Ferndale Ave, Crestwood) acknowledged the need for traffic calming on Liggett due to high traffic and speeding, urging the board to prioritize pedestrian safety for children and families.

Discussion Items

  • Traffic Calming on Liggett Avenue (New Business):
    • The board discussed Resolution 25‑08 (amended) adopting traffic calming measures including mini‑roundabouts at three intersections (Coffee Court, Gravina, Leewood).
    • Alderman Zavist proposed an alternative: install one mini‑roundabout at Coffee Court and a speed hump between Gravina and Leewood, eliminating two roundabouts. He moved to adopt that plan.
    • Chief Williams noted that traffic calming measures should be spaced approximately every 400 feet for effectiveness; two speed humps might be needed instead of one.
    • Alderman Maybe and others expressed concerns about making wholesale changes without engineer review. Alderman Zavist withdrew his motion and moved to postpone consideration to allow the traffic engineer (CMT) to review alternative options. The motion to postpone passed by voice vote (with audible “nay” votes).
  • Resolution Affirming Voters’ Rights (Item Removed from Consent Agenda):
    • Alderman Hall moved to postpone the resolution indefinitely, calling it redundant and arguing the board should focus on local matters. Alderman Seven seconded.
    • Alderman Maybe supported postponement, noting the city customarily does not entertain resolutions on state/national political causes, despite personally supporting the initiative process.
    • Alderman Now opposed postponement, stating the resolution simply reaffirms the Missouri Constitution and is nonpartisan; a Crestwood resident spoke in favor.
    • Roll call vote on postponement: 5–3 in favor (Aldermen Maybe, Zavist, Hall, Ballas, Morrison voted yes; Aldermen Now, Jadala, Sebben voted no). The resolution was postponed indefinitely.
  • Crestwood Plaza TIF Redevelopment Agreement (Item Removed from Consent Agenda):
    • The board briefly entered closed session (8:39 PM) for legal advice under Missouri Revised Statute 610.021(1). Upon reconvening, Alderman Maybe moved to substitute the exhibits (Appendices A and B) of the ordinance with final versions circulated to the board. The motion passed unanimously. The ordinance (approving the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement and First Supplemental Trust Indenture) then passed first and second readings by 8–0 votes.

Key Outcomes

  • Public Hearing Text Amendment: Ordinance amending Section 26-18(C) (donation collection facilities in Watson Road Overlay Area) passed unanimously (8–0) after first and second readings.
  • Traffic Calming Postponement: The board voted to postpone adoption of the amended traffic calming resolution pending further review by the traffic engineer (CMT) of alternative options. The specific motion passed by voice vote.
  • Voters’ Rights Resolution Postponed Indefinitely: The resolution affirming voters’ rights was postponed indefinitely by a 5–3 roll call vote.
  • TIF Agreement Approved: After closed session and substitution of exhibits, the ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Crestwood Plaza TIF redevelopment agreement passed unanimously (8–0) on first and second readings.
  • Closed Session: The board adjourned to closed session at approximately 8:50 PM to discuss legal matters and negotiated contracts (Section 610.021(1) and (12)).

Meeting Transcript

Okay, 7 p.m. I call this uh Board of Alderman meeting for October 28, 2025 to order. If you'd 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 to stand one nation under God and invisible with liberty and justice for all. City Clerk, can you please take roles? Alderman Zabas? Alderman Morrison? Alderman Ballas. Here. Alderman now. Here. Alderman Hall. Here. Alderman Maybe? Here. Alderman Seven? Here. Alderman Jadala? Paul Eighter here. You may continue, sir. Very good. First item on our agenda is a request for a motion to excuse the city administrator from tonight's board of all room meeting. Um Mr. Simpson is attending a ICMA conference this week. And the charter says uh the board of Alderman shall uh the city administrator shall be here unless the board of alderman uh excuses him. So I think it'd be appropriate that we do so. So is there a motion to do that? So move second. Uh all in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed say nay? All right, very good. Uh we have no presentations, communications, and appointments, so we're on to public hearings. Uh tonight we have one public hearing. Uh it's an ordinance, amending section 26-18 subsection C regarding facilities for the acceptance of clothing and donated goods within the Watson Road Overlay area. So I'll call this public hearing to order. Um if the city planner could maybe give us just a quick overview of what this uh text amendment is is and and what it accomplishes. Um sure, so it's a real small amendment. Uh just a few words to an existing uh section in the Watson Road Overlay regulations. Um just adding some language to require that any uh donation collection uh facilities activities uh should be located within an enclosed uh permanent commercial building. That's it's as simple as that. All right, very good. Uh this is a public uh hearing, so uh the public is asked or encouraged to uh comment if they have any comments on this specific topic. Uh this isn't general public comment that'll come in a few minutes. But if anybody has any uh comments on this item, please raise your hand and you can be addressed. Surprisingly, seeing none. Okay. Um any comment from the board alderman before closing the the public hearing. See none. Is there a motion and a second to close the public hearing?

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