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Louis region by increasing job growth and improving the local economy. The cooperative effort will determine how the region manages the movement of freight on the roads, rails, rivers, airports, and pipelines. Public and private partnerships will be developed in order to create the foundation for planning, marketing, and advocacy of the bi- state region as a national freight hub. o Next meeting is scheduled on April 27 in Creve Coeur. Alderman Berkowitz moved that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman Lintz seconded the motion. Alderman Garnholz – Aye; Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Berger – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye. There being no further regular business the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Other
Alderman Boulton reported on the following: Plan Commission/ARB – recently approved the GBT Development project with a 4-2 vote. Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: CCF Major Gifts met and discussed plans for a natural playground at The Family Center; cost is $300,000; they are anticipating donations from developers; Joe Downs of Opus Group has joined the group reporting that Opus has monies available for the project(s). Attended Peter Sortino’s funeral services.
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Mayor Sanger reported on the following: Attended the MML meeting on March 23; Pat Kelly provided the group with a legislative report: o The TIF issue is progressing - Constitutional amendment to require countywide public vote before authorizing TIF project. o HB608 - Short Term Rental of Residential Property has moved to the House for debate; and attempts to resolve MML concerns about local zoning compliance. The substitute bill does clarify that local zoning regulations must be followed, the bill continues to prohibit a municipality from banning short-term residential rentals or from passing restrictions that have the practical effect of banning short-term rentals. o HB935 - St. Louis Zoo sales tax to be voted on in St. Louis City and St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin and St. Louis Counties. o East West Gateway will be accepting grant applications to provide planning assistance through the Great Streets Initiative (biking efforts). o St. Louis Regional Freightway, part of the BiState Development group, is a public-private partnership to optimize the region’s freight transportation network. The goal is to produce results that strengthen the St. Louis region by increasing job growth and improving the local economy. The cooperative effort will determine how the region manages the movement of freight on the roads, rails, rivers, airports, and pipelines.