Board of Aldermen Sine Die - April 20, 2026

The City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen held a Sine Die meeting on April 20, 2026, primarily addressing various appointments to special business districts and advisory boards, as well as the passage of several ordinances and board bills. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of appointments to the Gardenide Subdivision Special Business District, Science Center Subdistrict Advisory Board, and the Board of Adjustment. The board passed ordinances including a moratorium on non-municipal detention facilities until 2031, amendments to the public nuisance ordinance, and modifications to real estate tax abatements to support a hotel development project in the 11th ward. Additionally, a significant focus was on legislation to ease regulations on food trucks, expanding designated operating zones and hours to support local entrepreneurs while balancing concerns from brick-and-mortar businesses and community safety. The board also discussed future priorities such as reforming procurement processes, creating a public-facing database of city contracts, updating the MWBE program, and investing in critical water infrastructure. The meeting concluded with motions to adjourn and plans to reconvene for the new session on April 21, 2026.