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Why it matters: The appointment fills a municipal public-safety leadership position.

What’s next: The city will process the appointment and update official rosters as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of St. Ann Board of Aldermen Meeting 7-7-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Mayor Amy Pilker nominated Isaac Bowser for police commissioner; the board moved, seconded and approved the nomination on July 7.","taxTitle","Saint Ann, St. Louis County, Missouri","taxId",58948,"location","Missouri","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6128957,"Park board seeks permission to solicit muralists via social media for T. Meyer Park rink",229,1433000,1662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755&start=1433&end=1662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755/thumbnail_1433000.jpg","/articles/6128957/Missouri/Park-board-seeks-permission-to-solicit-muralists-via-social-media-for-T-Meyer-Park-rink","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128957-0dff70da38d462d83d5ae417f059367f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770480384&Signature=Chd6n4XLFMjKE9ednWqyyQI1y7wWiCVvM-Q5FrxS2E8277mqOan3akcDZMxAqMvHs9um~A9-lMrRfPEB4fIKwNR4B9BK9t6JNpVerb0GnRIMVPyWrH-hRuAO9BQQWRL~tN3uMd~BFjmFIjw3YP7pTlCvLbn7mfxX8rGV6UFHUF-Owc~5fK1x2lBJ4Yv2bxwGSWHAxqSPY5CdfpJTa0NN-EMCTWxUHV~6FK1zBFwQvuGf5wcF9kXAsNpTCMFkckXHzfJHGkiB0F240I381DrWdN2IDwg2qWRGKiS3IR4BAP-VsISuitYIcsfXhaNT1vuX-6Bcbtm15H0UuJt~2DoZCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A park board member asked the Board of Aldermen on July 7 for permission to use social media to solicit muralists to design an exterior mural for the rink at T. Meyer Park.

The board member said an initial concept from a muralist was attractive but expensive; the park board would like to cast a wider net to find alternatives. The proposed mural would be painted on the outside front wall of the rink and depict the sports and activities at the park, with high-school mascots represented at the ends to reflect the community.

Park board members discussed materials and sealants recommended by muralists to reduce vandalism and maintenance needs. The park board said any shortlisted artists would present designs to the park board and then the aldermen for final approval. An alderman responded, “Sounds great,” indicating support for the solicitation.

Why it matters: The mural project aims to enhance a public amenity, involves public art procurement and will require subsequent approvals for a final design and maintenance plan.

What’s next: Park board will solicit artists via social media, review proposals in a future park-board meeting and return recommended designs to the aldermen for final approval and funding decisions.","A park board member asked the Board of Aldermen for permission to use social media to solicit artists for an exterior mural on the rink at T. Meyer Park; aldermen signaled support and the park board will return with proposals for approval.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6128961,"Board adopts updated municipal code ordinance to align with state statute changes",121,296000,417000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755&start=296&end=417","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755/thumbnail_296000.jpg","/articles/6128961/Missouri/Board-adopts-updated-municipal-code-ordinance-to-align-with-state-statute-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128961-445cdbede7f6088888aa00b924a4713f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770480384&Signature=Qkx20a4eChReIuFUD~W1ENID~doq-WAkgr7xgK89zRXgTt~hUyB2mCPNg8w~FEEfXZMMl-QJtgpIStVUXj~4IXXdFm1-g8uNZiMQZ-IaZbGFZIabeLt3JuiaPLj17NjdSbNkquvluB9szajxioWqckExmQ5YpXdxO2vME0SNeIUyv~XaVfaT6ZFQO325XcBJ5aVc~TSzZ9yXS5VzX-h2fVcc17cWIunFY11aGLi46081OZvXXsLihmqNmXI03VmbwPPPDvHfoq0aulL0gJV1NZMpH2rv9wS4b8bPRdEbU9q8q8ZpDFol9nvs00vVtQB1lzuICbRyNPtNQDjeTkMIUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Aldermen on July 7 adopted Bill 3505 on second reading, approving a recodification ordinance that updates the city’s municipal code to reflect recent changes in Missouri statutes. Staff described the changes as routine and necessary for compliance for a fourth-class city.

A staff member explained that the state revises statutes regularly and, “as a fourth class city, we are bound to amend our code to reflect those changes. This year, they were relatively minor,” the staff member said. The bill was approved on roll call and assigned ordinance number 3410.

Why it matters: Municipal codes must be consistent with state law for enforcement and legal clarity. The ordinance updates Saint Ann’s code to match state statutory revisions.

What’s next: The updated code becomes effective per the ordinance adoption schedule; no additional board action was recorded at the meeting.","On second reading the Board of Aldermen adopted Bill 3505 to update the city code to reflect recent state statutory changes for fourth-class cities; staff said the changes were minor and required for compliance.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6128966,"Board approves janitorial contract for city hall; bill becomes ordinance",116,167000,283000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755&start=167&end=283","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755/thumbnail_167000.jpg","/articles/6128966/Missouri/Board-approves-janitorial-contract-for-city-hall-bill-becomes-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128966-1b5187dd727f8129bc6a0f44cdcb0ef7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770480384&Signature=jwI8kSZ46y2W1SbEEAa4KYL5CMhWkKDMXB0L5u5LIJgqrUyfJK7xJfk0eKySs8SwBrBsgXnF1udBCaTVNJdFJg~VSKb8LTVn0KK0LypnKwwpQpLSw0vvMybqB2uAWLkY~44Okb3uvjcraz2t4By60X~056NuQIxxkhqYnvpwJv0zAsmVk3I1HDrP0CHJdx1D3-TnCmWP5RfaiooL0XjCalOV91kIGZk5CZYqjXoytBLc8Ibp2nWWASHvABx96P6yf-PHDa-Fn0VccByLIVsjZXHgFK2u-bK6~TvxZCdYX8OBmOaC-KSDJXpxA6g68xXDqLmN1A0fP7RncSkd3jKGiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Aldermen approved second reading of Bill 3504 on July 7, authorizing the city administrator to prepare and enter an agreement for janitorial services at city facilities. The bill received a roll call vote and was adopted as ordinance number 3409 at the meeting.

City staff explained the contract would replace the previous vendor when that agreement expired and that the vendor now being given the opportunity had been a runner‑up when the city solicited proposals originally. “This is a contract for the janitorial services for the city hall and … the previous vendor is up,” a city staff member said. “Orbis was the second company when we went out for the original proposals, so we’re gonna give them a shot here.”

A motion and second were recorded and the roll call recorded aldermen voting in the affirmative: Moreno, Thomas, Sparks, Murphy, Jonas, Crony and Shy.

Why it matters: The city will operate under a new janitorial agreement at city facilities once the city administrator executes the contract under the authority granted by the ordinance.

What’s next: Staff will finalize an agreement consistent with the ordinance language; no additional board action was taken at the meeting.","The Saint Ann Board of Aldermen approved second reading of a bill authorizing the city administrator to enter an agreement for janitorial services; roll call showed approval and the bill was assigned an ordinance number.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6128971,"Resident pitches app to give officers on-demand sign-language and visual verification services; cost concerns raised",545,874000,1419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755&start=874&end=1419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755/thumbnail_874000.jpg","/articles/6128971/Missouri/Resident-pitches-app-to-give-officers-on-demand-sign-language-and-visual-verification-services-cost-concerns-raised","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128971-a38fe9744e11f611a2bcc58144007041/orig.mp4?Expires=1770480384&Signature=Ap9TfDG68WuDLm2gctjpNkZaDZgcziEg-mP-n1dZ-q49SrBlSj6WweRidMoACcukFq5YBD1CKiqMPh6XUkLwJQJ-UxMwmxXhXvFWAYkLKZUSJv0T5pR91P5d712cIZZ2Ha-fFjiTHMTstksveyDEE1YYg9Rr7Tc~HZ7zAC94jsSVJjOWRC4-ao7GmaAvwVzVRNfIsxisl6azvGzfbtCI6h1z02cteoutHaUfLPx1XdUbRgU96nmFZ-HAvy1qSOwSE~5KJsOW78RkX~Xmt7~eSid-Ed2lz60lt69BSuj41LqlOSj~KMbye7Axh9cVOOENqw0JVR2OIiHblqGOSWo4tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stephanie Clemens, a Saint Ann resident and consultant with a company she identified as Ira, presented a technology service on July 7 that would allow police officers and city staff to summon on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters and visual confirmation services for people who are blind.

Clemens described three main uses: on-scene ASL interpretation for traffic stops or wellness checks, a visual verification feature for people who are blind to confirm an officer’s identity, and geofenced interpretation inside city buildings for front-desk business such as filing reports or pulling permits. “We provide accessibility for individuals who are blind and who are deaf,” Clemens said.

Clemens said Ira’s pricing includes an annual infrastructure fee of $5,000 and a reported $150 charge when a new sworn officer account is added; interpretation usage would be billed at $3.99 per minute during typical hours. Aldermen and staff expressed concern that per-minute fees could become expensive depending on usage and asked the police department to estimate likely demand.

“Because this is going to get really expensive really quick,” an alderman said, noting the unknown number of interactions with deaf or blind residents. Police staff said they would review historical contacts with deaf or blind residents to estimate usage and report back.

Clemens also said she had discussed the proposal with “Mayor Helmer,” Major Carrigan and Chief Timinez and that those officials were aware of the concept; the board said staff would follow up and contact Clemens after an internal review.

No formal procurement action or contract was decided at the meeting; the police department asked for time to assess likely usage and funding sources before making a recommendation.

Why it matters: On-demand interpretation services can improve access to government services and reduce miscommunication during police encounters, but recurring usage fees can create an ongoing budget pressure. Saint Ann police and city staff will analyze demand and funding options before the city pursues the service further.","A Saint Ann resident and consultant with a company called Ira asked the Board of Aldermen to consider a subscription service that provides on-demand American Sign Language interpretation and visual verification for people who are blind; aldermen asked police to analyze likely usage and costs.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6128975,"Resident urges review of mosquito-spraying program and poll process; aldermen promise investigation",0,1658000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755&start=1658&end=1658","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5749634-3a1e33475e2490878761507f46c15755/thumbnail_1658000.jpg","/articles/6128975/Missouri/Resident-urges-review-of-mosquito-spraying-program-and-poll-process-aldermen-promise-investigation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128975-6ad83c1174f38de784ab907051159778/orig.mp4?Expires=1770480384&Signature=ZgvvRCu1SaRrYIrUXFOVDlxNl5dTVIFCkyY~5odhxZW4gKGnWDyx78bJku6qlYXbqOSaf8XDQsHvgx6BKKl5xNgeEMMBcpHsIUc2BSqiChV6GJDe38wR0QQq~SbWuZWRNsNQhhNgTPpQ7SBArSLUN5mHOF0ruwJ1RLSTaibZ0ZC9YO8ck3L91diUqr4pfUMwgNHGS0RfoSqBUiP7IljDglklrnH1pz46Ad7b3HRioCI6FWvnPcSuxZ9grdi9qvByDt2ZODQtWi5O5pGLiInjwGpagWa9DHLFgFkUTruGn1f73O48AvFv2Zfs3gZDSzajZUZIIdPCGpI0l0--rOo7KA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teresa Goldstein, a Saint Ann resident, pressed the Board of Aldermen on July 7 to halt or re-evaluate the city’s mosquito-spraying program, saying the notification and authorization process and some operational practices were improper.

Goldstein told the board the program’s spring newsletter said spraying would occur “Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after sundown” to avoid harming honeybees, but she said she observed spraying in her neighborhood before sunset and wants proof that applicators are certified under state law. “If it was approved by the voters…they were spraying my neighborhood at 08:32. Sunset was at 08:30 that day,” Goldstein said during public comment.

The resident also criticized the city’s use of an informal paper poll printed in the city newsletter to gauge resident preference, saying the poll was inconvenient, lacked a public tally and was not posted on the city website. “There was no accountability of votes cast,” Goldstein said, and asked for the raw tally and the specific vote she submitted.

Aldermen and staff responded that the newsletter poll was nonbinding and arranged as a lower-cost way to gather resident input during the budget process; they said the poll folder is retained at city hall and that staff will produce the tally on request. City staff also said applicators receive training from the chemical supplier and that machines are calibrated to apply recommended droplet sizes; aldermen said they will ask the city attorney to review the relevant state statute for applicability to the municipality.

Alderman Matt (first name not stated during the meeting) and other board members said they would investigate the timing of the spray runs, the certification status of the applicators, and provide Goldstein the information she requested. “We will investigate what you’re saying about the legalities of the spraying,” a board member said.

No formal motion to change the spraying program was made at the meeting; aldermen described the steps as an investigatory follow-up. Goldstein suggested petitioning and asked how residents could stop the sprays; aldermen repeated that the board can decide whether to continue the program after the investigation and additional information are produced.

Why it matters: Mosquito spraying can affect pollinators, public health perceptions and municipal budgets. Goldstein’s comments prompted the board to commit to document disclosure and a legal review, steps that could change how the city communicates and authorizes future spraying.

What’s next: City staff said they will gather the poll submissions and will ask the city attorney to determine whether the Missouri statute cited by Goldstein applies to Saint Ann. The board did not schedule an action item or vote on suspending spraying at this meeting.","At a July 7 Board of Aldermen meeting in Saint Ann, resident Teresa Goldstein questioned the city’s mosquito-spraying schedule, the poll used to authorize spraying, and whether applicators meet state certification; aldermen said they will investigate and provide requested records.","actionData","errors"]

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