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Please Note: In accordance with RSMo section 610.021, the council may go into closed session during this meeting to discuss matters of litigation, legal actions, and/or communication from the City Attorney as provided under Section 610.021 (1), and/or personnel under Section 610.021 (13), and/or hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees under Section 610.021 (3), and/or real estate under Section 610.021 (2).

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Documents: Zoom Meeting Link

1. Meeting Called to Order
   1. Roll Call
   2. Pledge of Allegiance
      Documents: Pledge of Allegiance
      
      
2. Approval of Minutes
   1. Regular Meeting: August 21, 2023
      Documents: Minutes
      
      
   2. Special Meeting: August 10, 2023
      Documents: Minutes
      
      
3. Public Hearing
   1. 8640 Evans CID
      Documents: PH Notice
      
      
4. Request for Rezoning, Special Use Permits, Re-subdivision
5. Citizens Hearings
   1. Dr. Joe Davis – Ferguson-Florissant Superintendent – Airport School
   2. Emerald Capital – Downtown Development Plan
   3. Lou Chiodini – Civic Center Architect
   4. Martin Ghafoori – Bond Issuance
6. Resolutions
   1. # 3682 - A Resolution to Reimburse Such Councilperson for Expenses Specifically Incurred by them for the Month of August 2023 (City Manager)
      Documents: Resolution 3682
      
      
7. Petitions
8. Unfinished Business
   1. (HOLD) Bill #4957 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Ferguson-Florissant School District for Four Adjoining Parcels Totaling Approximately 10.403 Acres which includes 8429 Airport Road, Said Agreement is Attached hereto and Incorporated herein (City Manager)- 3rd Reading
      Documents: Bill #4957
      
      
   2. Bill #4964 – An Ordinance for the City of Berkeley, MO, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Emerald Capital According to Bid #931 – Downtown Plan (City Manager) – 2nd & 3rd Reading
      Documents: Bill #4964
      
      
   3. Bill #4965 – An Ordinance of the City of Berkeley MO Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Chiodini Architect According to Bid #935 for Renovation / Conversion of Airport Elementary School to Berkeley Community Center (City Manager) – 2nd & 3rd Reading
      Documents: Bill #4965
      
      
   4. Bill #4966 – An Ordinance Authorizing the Mayor of the City of Berkeley, MO, to Execute the Deed and Acknowledge Other Documents in order for the Real Properties to be Transferred to the City for City Development and / or Beautification (City Manager) – 2nd & 3rd Reading
      Documents: Bill #4966
      
      
   5. Bill #4967 – An Ordinance of the City of Berkeley, MO, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. for Financial Advisory Services (City Manager) – 2nd & 3rd Reading
      Documents: Bill #4967
      
      
   6. Bill # 4968 – An Ordinance Amending Certain Berkeley Police Department General Order Policy’s (City Manager) – 2nd & 3rd Reading
      Documents: Bill #4968
      
      
   7. Bill #4969 – An Ordinance Restricting the Use of Official City of Berkeley Stationery by any Member of the Council except the Mayor without prior approval of the Council as a whole (Mayor) – 2nd & 3rd Reading
      Documents: Bill #4969
      
      
   8. Bill #4970 – An Ordinance of the City of Berkeley Terminating a Contractual Agreement with the County of St. louis for the Provision of Code Enforcement Services (City Manager) – 2nd & 3rd Reading
      Documents: Bill #4970
      
      
9. New Business
   1. Appointments to Board and Commissions
   2. Discussion: Report from Economic Development Director on new business contacts and growth in the City of Berkeley. (At-Large)
10. Introduction of Bills
    1. Emergency Bill #4971 – An Ordinance Creating an Unlawful Display of a Firearm Policy (The City Council does hereby find and declare that an emergency exists which requires the immediate passage of this ordinance for the preservation of the welfare of the citizens of the City of Berkeley.) (City Manager)
       Documents: Bill #4971
       
       
    2. Emergency Bill #4972 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change order Agreement with E. Meier Contracting (The City Council does hereby find and declare that an emergency exists which requires the immediate passage of this ordinance for the preservation of the welfare of the citizens of the City of Berkeley.) (City Manager)
       Documents: Bill #4972
       
       
    3. Bill #4973 – An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code of Ordinances of the City of Berkeley; Establishing the same; Providing for the Repeal of Certain Ordinances not included therein, except as here in Expressly Provided; Providing for the Penalty for the Violation thereof; and providing when this Ordinance shall Become Effective (City Manager)
       Documents: Bill #4973
       
       
    4. Bill #4974 – An Ordinance Establishing the 8640 Evans Community Improvement District; and Authorizing Certain Actions and Documents in Connection Therewith (Mayor)
       Documents: Bill #4974
       
       
    5. Bill #4975 – An Ordinance for the City of Berkeley, Missouri, Amending Section 400.530 (B) and (C) of the Special Use Permit Code (City Manager)
       Documents: Bill #4975
       
       
    6. Bill #4976 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 400, Article XIV, Economic Development Improvement and Regulations for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program in the City of Berkeley MO (City Manager)
       Documents: Bill #4976
       
       
    7. Bill #4977 – An Ordinance for the City of Berkeley, MO, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Premier Demolition According to Bid #936 – Demolition and Abatement of 6140 N. Hanley Rd AKA the Old City Hall (Ward 4)
       Documents: Bill #4977
       
       
    8. Bill #4978 – An Ordinance Authorizing the City of Berkeley, MO, to issue its Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (8640 Evans, LLC Project) for the Purpose of Providing Funds to Pay the Costs of an Industrial Development Project in the City; Approving a Plan for the Project; and Authorizing the City to Enter into Certain Agreements and Take Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith (Mayor)
       Documents: Bill #4978
       
       
    9. Bill #4979 – An Ordinance Ordering the Levy and Fixing the Rate of Taxes to be Collected in the City of Berkeley, MO, for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024, to provide for the General Revenue; establishment and maintenance of Public Parks; and to provide for the Payment of Interest and Principal on all Outstanding Bonds of the City of Berkeley, MO (City Manager)
       Documents: Bill #4979
       
       
11. Communications
12. Reports and Recommendations from the City Manager
    1. Closed Meeting (610.021): Litigation, Real Estate, &/or Personnel
    2. Liquor License Request: Ol’Henry Food Truck – 8600 Airport Rd
       Documents: Liq Lic Request
       
       
13. Reports from the City Clerk
14. Reports from the Attorney
15. Reports from the Special Committees
16. Reports from the Standing Committees
    1. Minutes – City Plan Commission 08-09-23
       Documents: Minutes
       
       
17. Reports from the Council
18. Adjournment

    Next Scheduled Meeting: September 25, 2023 at 5pm