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Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Service - September 11, 2025

Board of Aldermen Committees — Thursday, September 11, 2025
BodySt Louis, Missouri
SessionBoard of Aldermen Committees
DateThursday, September 11, 2025
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0:00

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

0:02

This is Rich Bradley, President of the Board of Public Service.

0:05

This is the regular meeting of the Board of Public Service for Tuesday, September 9th, 2025.

0:11

This is a public meeting and there are no hearings or no letings today.

0:15

So I would ask no one members of this board be allowed to speak unless recognized by myself or the secretary.

0:21

At this time, our secretary to please call the roll.

0:24

Director Days.

0:26

Here.

0:28

Present.

0:29

Director Hayes.

0:30

Present.

0:30

Director Patel.

0:32

Present.

0:33

Director Pearson.

0:34

Present.

0:35

President Bradley.

0:36

Present.

0:37

We have a quorum.

0:37

I'll call the threatening order.

0:39

From the President, recommendation that approval be given as follows.

0:43

PSA number 1301, River DePair, Improvement Federal Project Number STBG 5401 with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc.

0:55

for the maximum agreement amount of 2,395,783.44 cent.

1:02

PSA number 1303, open-ended environmental engineering services at St.

1:08

Louis Lambert International Airport with Terracon Consultant Inc.

1:12

for the maximum agreement amount of $750,000.

1:16

From the Office of Special Events, request for the following to be approved subject to certain conditions.

1:21

There are five special events to be declared as festival zones.

1:25

54th Annual St.

1:27

Louis Half Marathon and 5K will take place in Forest Park on November 9th from 7 a.m.

1:33

to noon.

1:34

Setup and teardown will begin on November 8th at 1.30 p.m.

1:38

and end on November 9th at 1 p.m.

1:41

Making strides against breast cancer will take place at Union Station and proceed north on 18th, east on Chestnut, South on 13th, West on Market, and then South on 18th, concluding back at Union Station on October 18th from 7 a.m.

1:59

to 11 a.m.

2:00

Setup and teardown will begin on October 17th at noon and end on October 18th at noon.

2:07

Prince Hall Americanism Day Parade will take place between Page and Auburn on September 14th from 2.30 p.m.

2:15

to 5 30 p.m.

2:17

Kena Plaza Fitness Classes will take place at Keena Plaza on August 3rd from 9 a.m.

2:23

to 10 a.m.

2:24

September 3rd from 6 p.m.

2:26

to 7 p.m.

2:28

September 6th from 9 a.m.

2:30

to 10 a.m.

2:31

September 10th from 6 p.m.

2:33

to 7 p.m.

2:35

And September 13th from 9 a.m.

2:37

to 10 a.m.

2:38

setup and teardown will begin on August 20th at 8 a.m.

2:42

and end on October 11th at 1030 a.m.

2:46

APA K9 Carnival will take place at Francis Park on September 27th from 10 a.m.

2:53

to 4 p.m.

2:54

Setup and teardown will begin on September 26th at 7 a.m.

2:58

and end on September 27th at 9 p.m.

3:02

From the Director of Parks Recreation and Forestry.

3:05

Recommendation that the following be approved subject to certain conditions.

3:09

Request by Gateway Pyrotechnic Productions LLC to provide a fireworks display in Forest Park at Art Hill for the St.

3:18

Louis Symphony Orchestra concert on September 17th, beginning at 8.15 p.m.

3:23

at the bottom of the Grand Basin.

3:25

Request by Starfire Corporation to provide a firework display in Forest Park at Central Park for the Great Forest Park Balloon Race event on September 19th between 9 p.m.

3:38

and 9 40 p.m.

3:39

From the Director of Public Utilities, recommendation that the board declares as emergency action for the following.

3:46

Installation for laptop mounts and cradle point devices.

3:49

The estimated cost of this work is $15,000.

3:53

From the directors of public utilities and streets, joint recommendation at the following be approved, subject to certain conditions.

4:00

Request by Truck Centers, Inc.

4:01

for public improvements at 747 East Taylor Avenue.

4:05

The proposed improvements includes phase two of the previous previously approved project under BPS 25-0680 and include installing two new sewers in the parking lots at 6360 North Broadway and 747 East Taylor.

4:23

The owner intends to petition for the vacation of East Taylor Public Right of With Broadway and Owida to control public access.

4:32

Two sliding gates with detection systems have been installed before the vacation ordinance to concrete entrances for the new parking lot on the south side of East Taylor and one wider concrete entrance on the north side of East Taylor will be constructed.

4:49

Request by MODA for public improvements at 9750 Olive Boulevard.

4:54

The project specifically includes the removal and replacement of curb ramps, new continental cross striping, crosswalk striping, and an approved right turn angle.

5:05

This location is part of a larger initiative by MODOT to enhance safety for pedestrians within the city of St.

5:12

Louis with improvements plans for over 20 locations.

5:16

Joint recommendation that three applications from ATT be approved, subject to certain conditions.

5:21

Application number 108 for 2841 Grav Boys Avenue.

5:25

Application number 11 for 8400 Virginia Avenue.

5:29

Application number 114 for 205 East Davis Street.

5:34

We have four applic four conditional uses from the Director of Public Safety.

5:50

Okay.

5:51

I was locked up.

5:53

Good afternoon, Mr.

5:54

President and members of the board.

5:56

My name is Sandra Long, Plan Examiner for the City, and I'll be representing the building commissioner at today's meeting.

6:02

For board order number 766, transmitted here with our recommendations for the following conditional use agenda applications.

6:10

Approval with conditions is recommended for four applications.

6:13

4135 South Grand, 3212 Delmar, 6055 West Floor Cent.

6:20

3145 South Grand, second floor.

6:22

I request that these recommendations be approved as submitted.

6:26

Thank you, Sandra.

6:27

Are there any questions on today's conditional uses?

6:32

Greg Hayes, I make a motion to approve the conditional uses as submitted.

6:39

Second Pearson.

6:40

Thank you, Directors.

6:41

Can you call the role, please?

6:43

Director Days.

6:46

Aye.

6:47

Director Flake?

6:49

Aye.

6:49

Director Hayes.

6:51

Aye.

6:51

Director Patel.

6:53

Aye.

6:53

Director Pearson.

6:55

Aye.

6:55

President Bradley.

6:57

Aye.

6:57

Today's conditional uses are approved.

7:00

I'd like to turn your attention to our meeting minutes from last Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025.

7:06

Are there any questions or any comments on the meeting minutes as presented?

7:12

Seeing none, I'll ask for a motion to approve, please.

7:16

So move Patel.

7:18

Second days.

7:20

Thank you, Directors.

7:21

Can you call the roll, please?

7:22

Director Days.

7:23

Aye.

7:24

Director Flake.

7:25

Aye.

7:26

Director Hayes.

7:27

Aye.

7:28

Director Patel.

7:29

Aye.

7:30

Director Pearson.

7:32

Aye.

7:32

President Bradley.

7:34

Abstain.

7:34

The minutes are approved.

7:36

Thank you.

7:37

Today's agenda.

7:38

Are there any questions or any comments on today's BPS meeting agenda items?

7:45

Seeing none, I'll ask for a motion to approve, please.

7:49

So move, Pearson.

7:53

Second flake.

7:55

Thank you, Directors.

7:56

Can you call the role, please?

7:57

Director Days.

7:58

Aye.

7:59

Director Flake.

8:00

Aye.

8:01

Director Hayes.

8:02

Aye.

8:03

Director Patel.

8:04

Aye.

8:05

Director Pearson.

8:07

Aye.

8:07

President Bradley.

8:09

Aye.

8:09

Today's agenda is approved.

8:11

Thank you.

8:11

Before you adjourn, are there any questions or any comments from any of our board directors?

8:18

Seeing no, I'll ask for a motion to adjourn, please.

8:22

So move Days.

8:25

Second Hayes.

8:26

Thank you, Directors.

8:27

All in favor, please signify by saying aye.

8:30

Aye.

8:31

Aye.

8:32

Meeting adjourned.

8:33

Thank you all.

8:33

Have a good afternoon.

8:34

Thank you.

8:35

Folks.

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Summary of Proceedings

Regular Meeting of the Board of Public Service - September 11, 2025

President Rich Bradley called the regular meeting to order. No hearings or letings were held. A quorum was present with Directors Days, Hayes, Patel, Pearson, and President Bradley. Note: The transcript states the meeting date as Tuesday, September 9, 2025, but the provided timestamp indicates September 11, 2025. This summary uses the provided date.

Consent Calendar

The following items were approved by unanimous vote (all directors voting aye) as part of the consent agenda:

  • Professional Services Agreements:
    • PSA No. 1301 with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for River Des Peres Improvement (Federal Project STBG 5401) for a maximum amount of $2,395,783.44.
    • PSA No. 1303 with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for open-ended environmental engineering services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport for a maximum amount of $750,000.
  • Special Events Declared as Festival Zones:
    • 54th Annual St. Louis Half Marathon & 5K in Forest Park on November 9, 2025 (setup Nov 8, 1:30 PM to Nov 9, 1:00 PM).
    • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Union Station on October 18, 2025 (setup Oct 17, noon to Oct 18, noon).
    • Prince Hall Americanism Day Parade between Page and Auburn on September 14, 2025 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM).
    • Kena Plaza Fitness Classes on multiple dates: August 3 (9-10 AM), September 3 (6-7 PM), September 6 (9-10 AM), September 10 (6-7 PM), September 13 (9-10 AM); setup/teardown Aug 20, 8 AM to Oct 11, 10:30 AM.
    • APA K9 Carnival at Francis Park on September 27, 2025 (10 AM to 4 PM; setup/teardown Sep 26, 7 AM to Sep 27, 9 PM).
  • Fireworks Displays:
    • Gateway Pyrotechnic Productions LLC for St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concert at Art Hill in Forest Park on September 17, 2025, beginning at 8:15 PM at the bottom of the Grand Basin.
    • Starfire Corporation for Great Forest Park Balloon Race on September 19, 2025, between 9:00 PM and 9:40 PM at Central Park in Forest Park.
  • Emergency Action: Installation of laptop mounts and cradle point devices for Public Utilities at an estimated cost of $15,000.
  • Joint Recommendations (Public Utilities & Streets):
    • Truck Centers, Inc. public improvements at 747 East Taylor Avenue (phase two of previously approved BPS 25-0680), including new sewers, parking lot improvements at 6360 North Broadway and 747 East Taylor, and installation of sliding gates pending vacation of East Taylor public right-of-way.
    • MoDOT public improvements at 9750 Olive Boulevard for pedestrian safety enhancements (curb ramps, continental crosswalk striping, right-turn angle) as part of a larger initiative covering over 20 locations.
  • ATT Applications: Three applications approved subject to conditions: No. 108 (2841 Grav Boys Ave), No. 11 (8400 Virginia Ave), and No. 114 (205 East Davis St).

Conditional Use Applications

Board Order No. 766: Approval with conditions was recommended for four applications:

  • 4135 South Grand Blvd.
  • 3212 Delmar Blvd.
  • 6055 West Florissant Ave.
  • 3145 South Grand Blvd. (second floor).

Director Sandra Long, Plan Examiner, presented the recommendations on behalf of the Building Commissioner. The board voted 6-0 to approve (Directors Days, Flake, Hayes, Patel, Pearson, and President Bradley all aye).

Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the regular meeting of September 2, 2025, were presented. After no questions or comments, a motion to approve was made by Director Patel and seconded by Director Days. The minutes were approved by a vote of 5-0-1 (President Bradley abstained; all other directors aye).

Key Outcomes

  • All consent calendar items, conditional use applications, and previous meeting minutes were approved as presented.
  • No public testimony was heard.
  • The meeting adjourned without further discussion.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This is Rich Bradley, President of the Board of Public Service. This is the regular meeting of the Board of Public Service for Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. This is a public meeting and there are no hearings or no letings today. So I would ask no one members of this board be allowed to speak unless recognized by myself or the secretary. At this time, our secretary to please call the roll. Director Days. Here. Present. Director Hayes. Present. Director Patel. Present. Director Pearson. Present. President Bradley. Present. We have a quorum. I'll call the threatening order. From the President, recommendation that approval be given as follows. PSA number 1301, River DePair, Improvement Federal Project Number STBG 5401 with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. for the maximum agreement amount of 2,395,783.44 cent. PSA number 1303, open-ended environmental engineering services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport with Terracon Consultant Inc. for the maximum agreement amount of $750,000. From the Office of Special Events, request for the following to be approved subject to certain conditions. There are five special events to be declared as festival zones. 54th Annual St. Louis Half Marathon and 5K will take place in Forest Park on November 9th from 7 a.m. to noon. Setup and teardown will begin on November 8th at 1.30 p.m. and end on November 9th at 1 p.m. Making strides against breast cancer will take place at Union Station and proceed north on 18th, east on Chestnut, South on 13th, West on Market, and then South on 18th, concluding back at Union Station on October 18th from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Setup and teardown will begin on October 17th at noon and end on October 18th at noon. Prince Hall Americanism Day Parade will take place between Page and Auburn on September 14th from 2.30 p.m. to 5 30 p.m. Kena Plaza Fitness Classes will take place at Keena Plaza on August 3rd from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. September 3rd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. September 6th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. September 10th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. And September 13th from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. setup and teardown will begin on August 20th at 8 a.m. and end on October 11th at 1030 a.m. APA K9 Carnival will take place at Francis Park on September 27th from 10 a.m.

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