Forest Park Council Approves New Agenda Items Including Interim City Manager Contract

The City of Forest Park Council convened on September 2, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the approval of contracts and public hearings on local ordinances. The meeting began with the addition of the solicitor's contract to the consent agenda, which was subsequently approved unanimously by the council members present.

Following the consent agenda, the council moved to the regular agenda, where they added a discussion on the interim city manager contract. This addition was also approved without opposition. The minutes from the previous meeting on August 18 were reviewed and approved as well.

Public comments were then invited, adhering to the established rules of procedure. Zach Parker and Elder Cook represented the Forest Park Ministers Association, sharing details about upcoming community events, including a "pray and clean" initiative and an annual day of prayer at Star Park.

The council then transitioned into public hearings, starting with a proposed millage rate. No public comments were made for or against this proposal, leading to its closure. The next public hearing addressed a rezoning request for Main Street and Burkes Road, which also saw no public input. Lastly, the council reviewed a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility at 5000 Governors Drive, which similarly received no public comments.

After concluding the public hearings, the council moved to close the session and reconvene the regular meeting. The absence of public opposition during the hearings suggests a potential consensus on the discussed matters, although no decisions were made during this session regarding the proposed changes. The council's next steps will likely involve further deliberation on the interim city manager contract and the outcomes of the public hearings.