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Lake Saint Louis aldermen decline fee waiver for two records requests
Summary
The Board of Aldermen voted 0–5 to deny a request by attorney Mark Zurada to waive or reduce fees for two public records requests related to the Civic Center & Public Works parking lot project and RFB 14-23 pavement preservation; the motion to waive fees failed after debate.
The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen declined a request to waive or reduce fees for two records requests during its May 18 meeting.
Attorney Mark Zurada submitted the requests seeking records related to the Civic Center & Public Works Parking Lot Resurfacing & Sidewalk Replacement Project and documents tied to RFB 14‑23 Annual Asphalt Pavement Preservation Services. The board discussed whether to require the Public Works Director to conduct a reasonable search, locate and compile responsive records.
Alderman Jacalyn Schauer moved to waive or reduce the requested fees; Alderman Chris Hinkle seconded. The motion failed, recorded as 0 ayes and 5 nays, and the board declined the fee‑waiver request. The minutes do not list individual roll‑call votes for the nays or provide a rationale in the record for the denial beyond the vote count.
The board made additional administrative announcements and adjourned after concluding business.
