REGULAR MEETING
6:30 P.M., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Catalyst Center · 508 North Main Street · Perryville, MO 63775
1. Call to order by Mayor – Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation.
2. Citizen’s participation from floor – limited to 3 minutes per speaker. Any person, resident,
or non-resident, wishing to address the Board of Aldermen may approach the podium and
state their name, address, and comments. Non-residents are invited to speak first,
followed by residents of the city. Although we are readily available outside our formal
meetings, this will be your only opportunity to offer your thoughts during this evening’s
meeting as comments from the floor will not be taken during the regular meeting. Although
certainly welcome, you are not required to stay for the remainder of the meeting and may
exit the Council Chambers in a quiet and respectful manner.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
3. Approve minutes from meeting of October 20, 2026. (copy)
4. Approve bills for October 2026. (copy)
5. Approve the Perry County EDA 2027 budget. (copy)
The EDA budget has been reviewed and approved by the EDA Board and is being
presented to both the City of Perryville and Perry County. This budget includes
COLA adjustment equal to that provided to City and County employees, 2.4.%.
6. Approve Pay Request 1 from Zoellner Construction Co., Inc. relative to the Perry Park
Center Masonry Repair Work Project – $112,916.05. (copy)
In addition to the storm repairs, Zoellner Construction also completed the add
alternate tasks by correcting other cracks that were unrelated to last spring’s
tornado but necessary to secure the building.
7. Approve Task Order 5 with Navigate Building Solutions, LLC, relative to professional
project consulting services regarding improvements to city facilities impacted by the March
14-15, 2025, tornado event. (copy)
Navigate has proved a capable and willing partner and staff would like the
opportunity to continue that partnership. This newest task order for continued
tornado repairs includes review of roof work to confirm contract scope of work isCommentHighlight
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met, provision of Field Reports and observation notes; review of all contract
allowance charges, review and verification of change orders (if needed); and review
of pay requests and provide a recommendation for payment.
8. Review and accept quotes received for the winter salt and award to Morton Salt Company,
per recommendation of Public Works Director Jeff Layton. – $119.27 per ton. (copy)
It is time again to collect quotes for the City’s salt needs for upcoming winter
weather. Salt is a necessary component of our winter weather response, but this
year’s costs are much higher than lat year’s rate of $93.75/ton.
9. Approve plans & specifications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) project in Viola
Blechle Park. (copy available at meeting)
City Engineer Baer has put together these plans and specifications which would
construct a perimeter trail around this park, bringing another recreational
opportunity to this neighborhood.
10. Approve request from Public Works Director Layton to sell surplus equipment and supplies
on Purple Wave auction site. (copy)
Upon approval, these items will be posted on Purple Wave for sale. Any items not
sold on Purple Wave may be donated to the thrift store or discarded.
11. Approve request for a traffic study relative to street lighting at the intersection of Rambling
Hills and Lake Drive.
This request came directly from the aldermen at the last a meeting and placing it on
the agenda tonight will create an official record of that request.
12. Approve spoils application request from Jeffrey and Kathy Bohnert for 564 PCR 700.
(copy)
Staff has reviewed and approved this request for WWTP sludge which will be used
by the Bohnerts for composting.
13. Set public hearing for a request from Marshall Riley of Marshall’s Tobacco, Vape, & Retail
for approval of a conditional use permits at 201-A North Jackson Street – Tuesday,
December 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (copy)
Mr. Riley is requesting approval of a conditional use permit for Marshall’s Tobacco,
Vape, & Retail. The property is located at 201-A North Jackson Street and is owned
by Ms. Carisa Stark. While he is currently open and operating a retail space here
now, it is his intent to include tobacco and vape products, if approved.
14. Approve request from Perry County “Shop-with-a-Hero” Program to hold their annual Stuff
a Stocking fundraiser on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at
West St. Joseph and Perryville Boulevard intersection. (copy)
The Perry County “Shop-with-a-Hero” Program has requested permission to hold
their annual Shop-with-a-Hero fundraiser at the intersection of Perryville Boulevard
and St. Joseph Street.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
15. Discussion of business saturation.
Staff have learned that other cities have limited the saturation of vape shops by
placing distance requirements between vendors (e.g. 1,000 feet). This seems a
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logical approach to prevent oversaturation, and staff would like to visit with the
Board for their direction on the matter.
16. Resolution 2026-57 – Entering into an agreement with Lappe Cement Finishing, Inc.,
relative to the 2026 Street Improvements project – $1,057,851.12. (copy)
This project includes sections of Shelby Street, North Street, Cedar Street, South
Parkview Drive, and the Star Street/Hwy 51 intersection. The design for this project
was completed last fiscal year; however, the construction was postponed until this
fiscal year to allow the City to secure funding for the Alma Ave. Roundabout Project.
17. Resolution 2026-58 – Authorizing the City of Perryville to apply for federal assistance from
the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the construction of a football field. (copy)
This project was previously requested by the Board of Aldermen, but this will make
that direction official. In short, it would relocate the current PYF field along Huber
Road to the lower soccer field behind Field #9, finally providing a full 100 yard
football field for the community’s youth teams. Part of this project will either
include the relocation or reconstruction of the t-ball fields.
18. Resolution 2026-59 – Entering into a development agreement with Hayden Property
Holdings relative to a structural improvement grant at 301 North Main Street. – $40,000.
(copy)
This structural improvement project at 301 N Main St. by Hayden Property Holdings
will remodel the old Perryville Auto building and, in the process, create the new
home for Hayden Creative. The recommended grant award is $40,000 which
amounts to approximately 25% of the total project.
19. Resolution 2026-60 – Entering into a development agreement with Reinvest SEMO, LLC,
relative to a facade improvement grant at 19 – 25 South Jackson Street. – $10,000. (copy)
This façade improvement project for 19-25 S Jackson Street (currently home to the
East Missouri Action Agency) by Reinvest SEMO, LLC will resurface awing, gutters,
windows, doors, and paint/repair stone façade for the maximum grant award of
$10,000.
20. Resolution 2026-61 – Entering into an agreement with Garland / DBS, Inc., relative to the
Perry Park Center Metal Roof Projects. (copy)
This project has often been discussed as part of the City’s tornado recovery and
documents the Board’s approval of the “super roof” to replace the tornado damaged
natatorium roof at the Perry Park Center. This roof represents a partnership with
FEMA and is meant to help mitigate future disasters by using better, stronger
material. This proprietary roof from Garland will provide the City with a 40-year
warranty (covering full replacement) along with 4-inch ISO insulation (i.e. rigid foam
board). It is estimated the city will be responsible for roughly 10-12% of the final
costs of nearly $1.4 million. This project is still undergoing FEMA/SEMA review and
obligation.
21. Bill No. 6698 for Ordinance 6910 – Approving Pay Plan 2027-28. – second reading and final
passage. (copy enclosed – may be read by title only)
The FY2027-28 pay plan includes the 2.4% COLA adjustment approved by the Board
Aldermen.
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22. Bill No. 6699 for Ordinance 6911 – Amending Chapter 17 Appendix A: Zoning Fee Schedule
of the Perryville Municipal Code. – second reading and final passage. (copy enclosed – may
be read by title only)
These minor changes will update the fees associated with a manufactured home
park (i.e. trailer park) because those are now covered under Title 5 and add the $100
application fee for a Planning Development District which was somewhat omitted
when the plan was originally adopted.
23. Bill No. 6700 for Expedite Ordinance 6912 – Approving final plat of Dollar General Store
#31971 – first and second readings and final passage. (copy enclosed may be read by
title only)
This project would subdivide the old Bailey Stave Mill property, allowing for the
construction of a new Dollar General Store. P&Z Commission recommended
approval of the project provided that a revised plat is submitted showing the sewer
line easement. Staff expects the revised plat on Tuesday, prior to the meeting.
24. Bill No. 6701 for Ordinance – Accepting annexation from Hagan Properties, LLC – first
reading. (copy enclosed may be read by title only)
This property is along North Kingshighway and located in the county, but adjacent
to the city limits. Similar to other nearby homes, the sewer infrastructure is
substandard (even nonexistent) but very close to the City’s forced main.
Previously, the Board authorized staff to waive connection fees in order to
encourage homes in this area to hook up to the City’s sewer. This particular home
is exciting as staff have worked for several years to encourage its annexation and
sewer connection and, once done, the news will be shared with, and celebrated by,
the Perry County Karst Water Quality Committee (i.e. Grotto Sculpin team). NOTE:
Included in the Board’s information is a legal review of the matter completed by
City Attorney Pistorio. In short, there is no legal reason the Board cannot proceed
with this annexation.
25. Bill No. 6702 for Ordinance – Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.36 of the Perryville Municipal
Code relative to electric scooters – first reading. (copy enclosed may be read by title only)
This matter was identified both by members of the community and the Police
Department as something needing clarification. The proliferation of electric
scooters meant that the City needed to provide direction as to how they would be
handled. Presented here is a plan to treat electric scooters as “class 2” electric
bicycles.
26. Bill No. 6703 for Ordinance – Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.20, Section 10.20.020 of the
Perryville Municipal Code relative to the Prohibited Parking Schedule (State Street). – first
reading. (copy enclosed may be read by title only)
This codifies the Board’s direction to limit parking in the vicinity of State Street and
Rolla Street.
27. Bill No. 6704 for Ordinance – Amending Title 10, Chapter 10.12, Section 10.12.370 of the
Perryville Municipal Code relative to the Crosswalk Schedule (State Street near Rolla
Street) – first reading. (copy enclosed may be read by title only)
This will authorize the installation of a cross walk on State Street near its
intersection with Rolla Street.
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28. Committee Reports: Public Works, Public Safety, Finance, Liaison, and Economic
Development.
29. Report by City Administrator.
City of Perryville Property Tax Totals as of August 2, 2026 (copy)
Masonry repairs to the Emergency Service Building, 205 N West Street
PYF Parking Lot v. T-Ball Parking Lot Size Comparison (copy)
Downtown Square Christmas Tree (copy)
Dr. Carolyn Press Release (copy)
Missouri Innovation Zone (copy)
Forward Slash AI Training
Forward Slash warning regarding phishing attempts (copy)
Forward Slash Opinion Regarding Dropbox (copy)
Statewide Utility Rate Comparison (copy)
Article: SEMO President Recounts Progress, Outlines Future at Copper Dome Dinner
(copy)
Article: Greater St. Louis Inc. CEO warns cities not to turn down data centers (copy)
Article: No Question Data Centers will be Considered Critical Infrastructure (copy)
Article: FAA clears US electric VTOL for first of its kind customer flights (copy)
Article: Rebuilding Community Trust in a Tourism Driven Small Town (copy)
30. Report by City Engineer.
31. Report by City Attorney.
32. Report by Chief of Police.
33. Board concerns and comments and any other non-action items.
34. Closed Session to discuss real estate matters in accordance with Section 610.021(2)
RSMo; personnel matters in accordance with Section 610.021(3) RSMo; and contractual
matter in accordance with Section 610.021(9) RSMo.
35. Adjourn.
For requests for accommodations related to a disability, please contact Lydia Rellergert, City
Clerk at 573-547-2594 or email lydiarellergert@perryvillemo.gov.
Attachments:
MNVM thank you for city support (copy)
Baer Engineering Invoice – Oct 2026 (copy)
Parks and Recreation Report (copy)
Park Board Minutes – Oct 2026 (copy)
Article: Why the AI Job Apocalypse is Unlikely to Happen (copy)
Article: Data Centers are now the largest financial bet in US history (copy)