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Residents and other commenters said the site — described as adjacent to Highway N and Dyer Road in materials presented at the meeting — is shown in county planning maps as R-1A (lower-density single-family) under the county master plan and that the proposed development’s density exceeds the master-plan recommendation. “The area of interest ... is shown ... as R-1A limited to a maximum of 4 homes per acre, and of course, the development is at 4.6,” William Carrier of Citizens for Smart Growth told the council.

Why it matters: opponents argued the rezoning will increase pressure on local infrastructure and said it departs from the county’s future-land-use guidance; they also raised questions about the potential for municipal annexation by the City of O'Fallon and whether that possibility was being used to justify the rezoning.

Annexation concerns: William Carrier and other commenters discussed Missouri annexation statutes and whether O'Fallon could gain contiguity for annexation through roadway rights-of-way; they cited specific statute numbers in that context. County staff said there was no annexation proposal before them and that staff do not investigate hypothetical annexation without a formal request.

Council action: after public comment the council read the ordinance for final passage and took a roll-call vote; several council members voted yes and the ordinance passed as Bill 53-85.

No amendment or additional conditions were attached at the final passage. The record shows county staff had recommended rezoning action per the application; opponents said they would continue to press legal and planning arguments after the approval.

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Dinoff said the countywide consolidated plan covers multiple municipalities and that some jurisdictions — he specifically cited a municipality that did not join the consolidated plan — continue to operate separate programs and administrative positions. He asked staff to pursue greater administrative consolidation so more grant funds can be used for direct services such as home repairs, rental assistance and homeless prevention.

On the CV (Coronavirus relief) funds discussed under an amendment, Dinoff asked for clarification of a proposed $1,706,489 allocation and how leftover small-business, rental and mental-health assistance funds are being repurposed for a weatherization program. He requested that staff and the program director provide more detail at the next public hearing in two weeks.

Why it matters: CDBG decisions determine how federal block-grant dollars are distributed across county home-improvement, homelessness prevention and public-service programs. Dinoff said the proposed 2025 allocations include a home-improvement program, homeless prevention, rental rehab and transportation assistance for particular urban areas and urged more countywide senior services funding.

Staff response and next steps: county staff said the consolidated plan materials were available and that program representatives (such as coordinated-entry partners) can answer technical questions; staff also said Dinoff could follow up with Todd Barnes at Community Council for details on coordinated entry. Dinoff kept his remarks open for the next public hearing to allow staff time to respond.

No ordinance vote occurred during the hearing; the council will consider final adoption after the public comment period and subsequent briefings.","At a public hearing, county public advocate Arnie Dinoff questioned staff about 2025 allocations and leftover CV (COVID-relief) Community Development Block Grant funds and asked for more detail before the council finalizes the annual action plan.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221114,"County corrections director details overcrowding, phased jail renovations and behavioral-health needs",176,5102000,5278000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614792-c36502327b6a60262975a6a1f7c00185&start=5102&end=5278","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614792-c36502327b6a60262975a6a1f7c00185/thumbnail_5102000.jpg","/articles/6221114/St-Charles-County/Missouri/County-corrections-director-details-overcrowding-phased-jail-renovations-and-behavioral-health-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221114-c83cdff29b0b54b267cee11cc170daf7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188237&Signature=JhMmelwVcT4HJH~~2MkHaHdre1qotHasY13Kile-LKJXPWlL~DG67w5tJ~HiujOGaqOAflOG6vrLHm2BHGa3qRi-ZzmiObL0RtP7aCu4Yx7TPDOn8H13Cfk2UpGugKSBn3NJLmuXLvEhm5sDgJhHPyaV1s2AkV7TT6hXKJISz9Ku5uXBBmW3DEp4VqjAQdpqrwsEYPTEY1K2NaeYp5xqBv8tEpPiAxPT7oLZ2u4YHOuuqTZw6MqS9xoxk2Nj81d6aBJmc3~glv3R2r37We9z2AChQGe7AEdgSbAvxABnC0-V~7autCVpdm0dEDMHXgo3r5lcOnd2EE2nzY6L1Y00fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","St. Charles County Department of Corrections officials told the County Council on May 27 that operational constraints and a changing inmate population have strained the county jail and prompted phased renovations to expand services and safety.

Correctional staff described how nominal bed capacity differs from operational capacity: although the facility has 516 beds, administrators said optimum operations require keeping population near 335 beds (65% of nominal capacity) and functional operations cap at about 438 (85%). “We have 516 beds. But when you start adding these statuses in, we don't have 516 beds because we have to keep individuals separate,” the corrections presenter said, listing housing needs including protective custody, mental-health observation, and detox.

Why it matters: staff said the highest population recorded in 2025 so far was 506 and that the average daily population had climbed to 453, above the department’s functional capacity. Staff emphasized rising needs for medical, mental health and substance-use treatment inside the facility; they reported a roughly 86% share of inmates with mental-health or substance-abuse needs last year and a reported 18% increase in inmates on suicide watch.

Completed work and next phases: officials said phase 1 is complete — a larger kitchen and additional housing units — and that phase 2 includes a substance-abuse unit and dedicated mental-health/behavioral-health housing. The department described plans to move toward a direct-supervision model that places officers on housing units to build rapport and reduce incidents, and to deploy an inmate monitoring system to alert staff to medical or behavioral crises.

Operational impacts and staffing: corrections staff said the facility processed roughly 15,000 admissions last year, logged 461,000 meal trays produced by a kitchen designed originally for 218 inmates, and recorded nearly 25,000 medical visits. They said training hours and caseworker interactions have increased substantially; three caseworkers reported 46,340 inmate contacts last year.

No council vote was required; councilmembers thanked staff and asked follow-ups about staffing and funding.\"","St. Charles County corrections officials reported a spike in population to 506 earlier in 2025, described how operational constraints reduce usable bed capacity, and outlined completed and planned renovation phases including a new kitchen, behavioral-health unit and direct supervision model.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221120,"MoDOT, county present revised Route N arterial plan focused on reducing severe crashes",634,4376000,5010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614792-c36502327b6a60262975a6a1f7c00185&start=4376&end=5010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614792-c36502327b6a60262975a6a1f7c00185/thumbnail_4376000.jpg","/articles/6221120/St-Charles-County/Missouri/MoDOT-county-present-revised-Route-N-arterial-plan-focused-on-reducing-severe-crashes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221120-43bfe08a59554e114c82528b58d37a2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188237&Signature=SYtHvc3Bgn1wQq1Xyw4SHE09S2ZS5TJe7FdJNd-iNl18OOne4A3QCxFLg5-1PeXskdKRMBbgXg-YsA4MQxjd4i3CjWelowklUJmeI8Lev3-pLAhmW8SHQdThgzkg~9xtiIcRGUy7MhvhUs3asvtYZG817doQIk2jFsfZ7XIolk~F4A8K9izzNIefyIYgWwcyZ6pknDg59Ovj53v8jIYs3r1~LeJxBXlVUM9eYjIFhQd9RpEGOYZuYi9IulNL-jfO-ibmiI6DG1mIzdleF-l7mxAiNLDpMWYJedKJ4-PBDf1O~6bJ~m3T2eDvqOTYUWyy9gPpmWTQmtFKztnoFJdVlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County highway staff and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) consultants briefed the St. Charles County Council on the Route N arterial project during the May 27 meeting, describing a shift from high-speed rural highway design to a “context-sensitive” arterial intended to reduce fatalities and severe crashes.

The presentation summarized the project history and the design evolution: MoDOT and county staff said the preferred typical section now features narrower (11-foot) travel lanes, shoulders with curb and gutter, a raised center median, J-turns at selected accesses and a multiuse side path for bicycles and pedestrians. “If you narrow the roadway, people will tend to slow down and then the crashes are less severe,” presenter Amanda said, describing the safety rationale.

Why it matters: Route N is a high-volume corridor identified on the county’s High Injury Network; staff showed traffic growth over time and said crashes on high-speed stretches tend to be more severe. The proposed changes aim to preserve access while reducing left-turn conflict points and lowering design speeds in built-up areas.

Key technical points: staff said J-turns and controlled access will reduce left-turn crossings of multiple lanes. The project’s typical section presented at public meetings includes an 11-foot lane, 6-foot shoulder, raised median and a trail on one side; speed limits are expected around 40 mph in sections of the revised corridor. County staff said preliminary plans are expected in early next year and that cost-share discussions with MoDOT are ongoing; right-of-way purchases and some design work are already funded.

Community process and next steps: staff said MoDOT hosted a public meeting in March with substantial attendance and that additional outreach will continue as plans are refined. The county said it has paid for an initial environmental planning document, contributed to design funding and purchased some right-of-way; those local investments will be credited in a 50/50 cost-share arrangement when federal or MoDOT construction funds are applied.

No formal action or vote was required; councilmembers asked technical questions about the presence of bike facilities and whether local driveway access will be changed. Staff said the project will rely on side paths for bicycles rather than on-street bike lanes and that access control will limit direct left turns to improve safety.

","County and MoDOT staff outlined a revised design philosophy for Route N that prioritizes reducing fatal and severe crashes through narrower lanes, raised medians, J-turns and a multiuse side path; preliminary plans, funding and right-of-way work are ongoing.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6221124,"Council delays no-parking ordinance near Saint Charles Convention Center after residents object",4966,1696000,6662000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614792-c36502327b6a60262975a6a1f7c00185&start=1696&end=6662","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614792-c36502327b6a60262975a6a1f7c00185/thumbnail_1696000.jpg","/articles/6221124/St-Charles-County/Missouri/Council-delays-no-parking-ordinance-near-Saint-Charles-Convention-Center-after-residents-object","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221124-70825c7ac39f8d6c6c3774a8e7a88c86/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188237&Signature=DMy5PDWxeO715fuup88pCTZmVqN25bCnO46s0gjbJ8363HM14duGLTQOJEBL~laHtIhfa89245VSFJa7g9DQG8C1k78suockzonsS7eST98K4IacA-ZtYJb1MBwSwweQaWKIhmeiW22s6uANAHX9hkoeGPaWO1T8X-0Xz-lgKQ1mNtB7Wy4-kBNythm~fVZYG70Mx5c~2~Zs6XIsVRv37siDW7I3OUFLHh3W3DJmLsu-rjSIUHR0yonSyZswAWx4TY2N30Yd9FzOn-DxhnFhayp0SZOiXNyg6CPUfq5zi-EFQ8iONGDpB53VPdXC49DQE6PHY6235rHREIc4qtLV9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Charles County Council on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, temporarily tabled a proposed traffic regulation that would create no-parking zones near the Saint Charles Convention Center after residents said the measure would unfairly restrict neighborhood parking and would not solve event-related crowding.

Residents from neighborhoods adjacent to the convention center gave more than an hour of public testimony urging the council to adopt a solution that protects emergency access while preserving neighborhood parking. “If this is the only thing I feel like it is not enough,” resident Gina Orr said, describing a petition she delivered that she said carried “over 50 residents”' signatures asking for enforcement against convention parking.

Why it matters: neighbors said repeated large events have blocked driveways, left streets too narrow for emergency vehicles and created safety and quality-of-life problems. Council members, county engineering staff and county police described competing goals: ensure emergency access, avoid permanently limiting residents’ on-street parking and put in place an enforceable rule police can apply during large events.

Residents cited safety incidents and nuisance behavior. “I had people ... trying to get into their cars drunk after the event,” Sherry Desilek said, and Patricia Pfister said narrow streets could impede ambulances. Several speakers objected to “no parking at any time” signs because such a rule would remove routine parking for visitors and family.

County staff and police described more limited technical options. County Highway staff said engineers measured the roads and identified specific short street segments where parking would make passage by emergency vehicles impossible; those segments were the basis for the draft no-parking map. The county engineer told the council he had placed temporary no-parking signs for safety while the issue moved through the meeting process.

Police said they would enforce any signed restriction and that enforcement plans matter to make an event-only rule workable. “If it's event parking only that's prohibited, do you feel that you can enforce that?” a council member asked; the police chief replied that the department can enforce event-only restrictions for large events and will coordinate traffic details and complaint-based enforcement.

Council discussion focused on avoiding long-term penalties for residents while protecting emergency access. Councilman Hammond proposed issuing resident permits for street parking, but staff warned permit programs can be administratively burdensome and raise questions about guests and short-term visitors. Several council members suggested working with the City of Saint Charles and the convention center to reduce overflow into neighborhoods.

What the council decided: after discussion the council voted to table the ordinance so staff, police and city officials can return with a clearer, enforceable option. The temporary signs placed by the county engineer remain in place pending a final decision; staff said those temporary signs are valid for up to 120 days and can be adjusted later.

Next steps: the council instructed staff and police to pursue an approach that focuses enforcement on event parking and to coordinate with City of Saint Charles and convention-center operators on longer-term parking and shuttle or garage options. The council will revisit the item at a later meeting after staff and police return with specific enforcement language and maps.

","After extended public comment from neighborhood residents about event parking at the Saint Charles Convention Center, the St. Charles County Council agreed to table a proposed no-parking ordinance and asked staff and police to develop an enforceable, event-focused approach.","actionData","errors"]

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