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Council member Tocco criticized the documentation accompanying the vote, saying the description tied to the agenda \"doesn't even correspond with the TIF project list nor does it define or quantify the dollar amount involved.\" She asked the council to publish an updated TIF project list with final dollar amounts and a timetable before approving projects that implement the plan.

The discussion tied directly to the Main Circle property acquisition, an item identified in the redevelopment plan with a $24,000,000 line on the TIF project list. Resident Ken Cott, who spoke during public comment, told councilors he was concerned about the financial consequences if property-tax-exempt status tied to ownership did not apply: \"If you don't get that property tax exemption, this could be a a financial fiasco,\" he said. Cott also raised questions about a confidentiality clause in a lease and how public disclosure of tenant leases could affect negotiations.

City Administrator Geisel and other staff framed the ordinance narrowly: the measure before council designates the city as the developer for this specific RPA 3 project and does not itself adopt the project budgets or final implementation agreements. Geisel said individual projects will go through the required statutes, execution steps and oversight \"that's required by the city in its execution of any project.\"

The city attorney noted precedent in which entities can own tax-exempt property across jurisdictions and observed that a county or other municipality could acquire property with tax consequences similar to those raised in public comment. The attorney referenced a case discussing tax treatment for property owned by one political entity in another jurisdiction.

Council member Tocco asked staff to prepare more detailed project paperwork, including a legal description of the selected areas, implementation method (cooperation agreement or city-as-developer), subproject budgets and an estimated timetable. The measure to designate the city as developer passed on the second reading by roll call, 6 in favor and 2 opposed; council members Tocco and one other voted no.

Why this matters: The RPA 3 designation is an early, administrative step that enables the city to lead acquisition and redevelopment work under the TIF plan. Council members and residents said more transparent, project-level budgeting and public timelines are necessary before approving subsequent contracts or spending tied to the redevelopment plan.

What happens next: Staff and legal counsel will prepare the further documentation and implementing agreements for any individual RPA 3 projects; those individual actions will return to council for approval as required. The council did not change the actual TIF plan in this vote; it designated the city as the project developer for the RPA 3 items.

Sources and attribution: Statements and questions in this article are taken from council discussion and a public comment by Ken Cott during the Chesterfield City Council meeting (transcript). Quotations are attributed to the speakers who used the words in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9/2/25 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Chesterfield City Council voted 6-2 to designate the city as developer for projects in redevelopment project area RPA 3, a procedural step tied to the Chesterfield Regional TIF and to planned acquisitions including the Main Circle property.","taxTitle","Chesterfield, St. Louis County, Missouri","taxId",58044,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6132363,"Council sends proposed parkway banners back to committee after design review and budget check",369,1708110,2077190,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5722809-d276c2a6a841324a8cd08b8618bd79cb&start=1708&end=2077","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5722809-d276c2a6a841324a8cd08b8618bd79cb/thumbnail_1708110.jpg","/articles/6132363/Chesterfield/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Council-sends-proposed-parkway-banners-back-to-committee-after-design-review-and-budget-check","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6132363-dd7cb604fce92899581943c07fb55647/orig.mp4?Expires=1770496407&Signature=H7CJVIUgmLz6H9kJB-u9AwnUesYWclAOxuiF~d3NrYu5OkMKxmSla8xj430iTtNnaiUKvRYxSykcihWbn2dU0rjxuTdhRYUoYHAijmZvl4H0crCWO-gS4wwSks~t-qeXZW4KFqaSPPw9KA5YemCCDxh6CQ~SFgBmWCmBIMYKPcoQ3fz8eAMyZOahvOXhOOkEY3kY~DkkCbjxU7Epee0mhCXuZ7JyyWBXNGqz2pxIekMzmpSBs7N0Bl7fiRXVZ0hxAk4uxBJ0TyDEV7CC8xO43viunFsos1s-tsCjD8IP9a5TCMcSUl7DIybuIKI3eLOMxRObNVAWWNoxtmTx491rfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Councilmembers voted unanimously to send a proposed parkway street-pole banner program back to committee for additional branding review and refinements. The parks committee had reviewed a design set that staff said had been developed with input from several city departments; the packet showed a budgeted amount of about $31,050 for the banners.

Parks Committee chairperson Mastroakis opened discussion noting that staff and a team representing multiple departments had developed proposed banners to reflect community character; staff said $31,050 had been budgeted for the item. Council member McGinnis moved to send the banner designs back to committee for further brand review and revision; the amendment was seconded and carried on a voice vote, 8-0.

Council members said staff had done a strong initial job but that the banners are a visible, long-term branding element and merited another review pass before production and installation. The amendment directs the relevant committee to return with refined design options for council consideration.

Why this matters: The banners will be installed along a visible parkway and have been budgeted; council members wanted to ensure font, color and photo choices match the city's broader brand identity before the city proceeds to production and installation.

What happens next: The item returns to committee; staff and the committee will prepare revised banner options for a future council meeting.

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Parks Committee chairperson Mastroakis summarized the scope: FGMA will develop multiple concepts, gather public feedback, provide cost estimates and analyze financing options; the work will include options ranging from removing the existing pool to replacement.

Council member Tocco and others pressed for stronger early-stage financial clarity. \"This is a very important service for the residents,\" Tocco said. \"It's the highest priority and most expensive project estimated at $20,000,000, maybe more. I don't know what the fund balance is going to be at the end of the year after this expenditure.\"

At the meeting another council member summarized the firm's role and public engagement plan, and a council member said the project could be \"a $20,000,000 plus project right now\" and that FGMA would also investigate financing and gauge public support through outreach.

Parks director Wayne Dunker and FGMA representatives attended the meeting to answer questions. Committee members said they vetted FGMA's references and credentials during a lengthy committee session before forwarding the matter to full council.

The motion authorized contracting with FGMA and the $596,000 budget transfer from the parks fund reserve. The council recorded the contract approval by roll call; the tally was 8 in favor, 0 opposed.

Why this matters: The FGMA contract funds a planning and community-engagement phase for a major parks facility. Council members asked that the financial analysis be emphasized early in the planning process to avoid committing to concepts that exceed the city's ability or willingness to finance.

What happens next: FGMA will complete public outreach, develop design concepts and present financing options and cost estimates; any recommended construction or bond measures would require separate council approvals.

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Council names city developer for RPA 3; members and residents press for TIF transparency over Main Circle purchase

Council sends proposed parkway banners back to committee after design review and budget check

Council approves FGMA contract, $596,000 transfer to study Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center