Transportation & Commerce Committee — St. Louis, MO
Date: 2025-11-18
Time: 09:00

Agenda
 Transportation & Commerce Committee
 Meeting
 St. Louis Board of Aldermen
 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 9:00 AM
 Kennedy Room
President Megan Green
Alderman Shane Cohn, Chair
Committee Members:
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg
Alderman Bret Narayan
Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer
Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi



Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
 Approval of the minutes from Tuesday, July 1, 2025, committee meeting.
IV. Board Bills for Review
 None
V. Resolutions for Review
 None
VI. Committee Discussions
 (The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following)
 Discussions
 Item Number 1
 Brad Dean Presentation
 The committee will review and discuss a presentation from CVC CEO Brad Dean.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members
X. Adjournment

Agenda
 Transportation & Commerce Committee
 Meeting
 St. Louis Board of Aldermen
 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 9:00 AM
 Kennedy Room
President Megan Green
Alderman Shane Cohn, Chair
Committee Members:
Alderman Thomas Oldenburg
Alderman Bret Narayan
Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer
Alderwoman Jami Cox Antwi



Order of Business
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
 Approval of the minutes from Tuesday, July 1, 2025, committee meeting.
IV. Board Bills for Review
 None
V. Resolutions for Review
 None
VI. Committee Discussions
 (The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following)
 Discussions
 Item Number 1
 Brad Dean Presentation
 The committee will review and discuss a presentation from CVC CEO Brad Dean.
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
VIII. Announcements
IX. Excused Members


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X. Adjournment




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 Minutes
 Transportation & Commerce Committee
 Tuesday, July 1, 2025
 12:00 PM
 Kennedy Room
 Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved
I. Call to Order
 The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:09 p.m.
II. Roll Call
 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following
 members answered their names: Mr. Oldenburg, Mr. Narayan, Ms.
 Schweitzer, Chair Cohn and President Green. 5 members were present. A
 quorum was established.
III. Approval of Minutes
 Minutes from the Wednesday, June 25, 2025, committee meetings.
 The Chair entertained a motion to approve the minutes of the Wednesday,
 June 25, 2025, committee meeting.

 Mr. Oldenburg moved to approve the minutes of the Wednesday, June 25,
 2025, committee meeting.

 Seconded by Ms. Schweitzer.

 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.

 The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
 The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Mr. Narayan, Ms. Schweitzer and
 Chair Cohn. 4 Aye votes were cast.

 The following voted No:
 None


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 The following voted Present:
 None

 The Abstained:
 None

 The following were present but did not vote:
 None

 A total of 4 Aye votes were cast. The motion carried.


IV. Board Bills for Review
 (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the
 following)
 Board Bill Number 25
 Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn
 Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn, President Megan E GreenAn ordinance
 amending Title 18 - Airports and Aviation Code, of the Revised Code of the
 City of St. Louis, to add a new chapter pertaining to car rental operations at St.
 Louis Lambert International Airport.
 Chair Cohn gave a brief description of Board Bill Number 25 Committee
 Substitute.

 After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to guest
 speakers to speak in support or in opposition of the Board Bill Number 25
 Committee Substitute.

 In Support of Board Bill Number 25 Committee Substitute

 1. Don Lefeve, ACRA
 2. Tim O'Connell, Attorney Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
 3. Brian Rothers


 In Opposition of Board Bill Number 25 Committee Substitute


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 1. Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Stl, Airport Director
 2. Robert Salarano, Manager Properties Division
 3. Antonio Strong, Deputy Director Finance & Administration
 4. Aaron Barraza, Turo


After each guest speaker spoke, the Chair opened the discussion up to
members of the committee for questions and comments.

The members of the committee asked questions and made comments.

After no further questions or comments were made, the Chair stated that he
had two amendments that he wanted to put before the committee and gave a
brief description of them both.

After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of
the committee for questions and comments.

Hearing no questions or comments from members of the committee, the Chair
entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 25
Committee Substitute with a Do Pass Recommendation.

Mr. Narayan moved to adopt Amendment Number 1 to Board Bill Number 25
Committee Substitute with a Do Pass Recommendation.

Seconded by Ms. Schweitzer.
Amendment No. 1 to Board Bill No. 25CS. Amendment sponsored by Alderman Shane Cohn

Beginning on Page 4, Line 5, after the words, "B. Any requirements imposed by Chapter 18.18 shall be in addition to any
and all federal," insert the following words, "state, county or municipal regulatory requirements. C. The provisions of this
ordinance shall apply solely to Rental Car Companies, including Peer-to-Peer Operators conducting business at the
Airport. "This ordinance shall not apply to, amend, or otherwise affect any other contracts, agreements, or permits entered
into by or on behalf of the Airport."

Mr. Narayan requested the previous roll.

President Green objected to the previous roll.

The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.



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The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded.
The following voted Aye: Mr. Cohn, Mr. Narayan, Ms. Clark-Hubbard, Ms.
Velazquez, Mr. Aldridge and Chair Vollmer 6 Aye votes were cast.

The following voted No:
None

The following voted Present:
None

The following Abstained:
None

The following were present but did not vote:
None

A total of 5 Aye votes were cast. The motion carried.

The Chair entertained a motion to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill
Number 25 Committee Substitute as Amended with a Do Pass
Recommendation.

Mr. Narayan moved to adopt Amendment Number 2 to Board Bill Number 25
Committee Substitute as Amended with a Do Pass Recommendation.

Seconded by President Green.

Amendment No. 2 to Board Bill No. 25CS. Amendment sponsored by Alderman Shane Cohn

Beginning on Page 7, Line 10, strike out the words: "I. Peer to Peer Operators shall make available
online a printable placard identifying the name of the Peer-to-Peer Operator. Hosts shall
prominently display the printed placard in the lower right and corner of the front windshield for any
vehicle accessing Airport property."

Ms. Schweitzer requested the previous roll.

Hearing no objection to the previous roll the Chair adopted Amendment
Number 2 to Board Bill Number 25 Committee Substitute as Amended with
a Do Pass Recommendation.

After the amendments were adopted, the Chair opened the discussion to

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members of the committee for questions and comments.

Members of the committee asked questions and made comments.

After no further discussion, the Chair entertained a motion to pass Board Bill
Number 25 Committee Substitute as Amended out of committee with a Do
Pass Recommendation.

President Green moved to pass Board Bill Number 25 Committee Substitute
as Amended out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.

Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.

Mr. Narayan requested the previous roll.

Hearing no objection to the previous roll, the Chair passed Board Bill
Number 25 committee substitute as Amended out of committee with a Do
Pass Recommendation.

The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to record the votes from the previous
roll.

The Associate Clerk recorded the votes from the previous roll.
The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Mr. Narayan, Ms. Schweitzer,
Chair Cohn and President Green. 5 Aye votes were cast.

The following voted No:
None

The following voted Present:
None

The following Abstained:
None

The following were present but did not vote:
None

A total of 5 Aye votes were cast. The motion carried.

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Board Bill Number 40
Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn
This Board Bill authorizes the execution of a Lease Agreement between The
City of St. Louis, Missouri (the “City”) and the City of St. Louis Port
Authority (“Lessee”) for certain real property being the Improved Wharf for
the purpose of maintaining, beautifying, and improving the premises, and
operating a controlled system of paid parking for a period of twenty-five (25)
years.
The Chair recognized Rob Orr, Deputy Executive Director, SLDC.

Mr. Orr gave a brief description outlining the purpose of Board Bill Number
40. He stated that it seeks the execution of a lease agreement between the City
of St. Louis and the Port Authority for the approved Wharf alongside the
Riverfront between Chouteau and Biddle east of Lenore K. Sullivan. He
stated that the purpose of seeking the lease is for the Port Authority to issue an
RFP to hire a parking manager to oversee the riverfront parking to ensure only
paying vehicles, visitors, boats and cruises have access to the grounds. He
stated that the revenue from the parking operation would be deposited in an
account with the Comptroller, the Improved Wharf Fund and could only be
spent within the geography of the Riverfront between Chouteau and Biddle
east of Lenore K. Sullivan.

After no further discussion, the Chair opened the discussion up to members of
the committee for questions and comments.

Members of the committee asked questions and made comments.

Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee,
the Chair entertained a motion to pass Board Bill Number 40 out of committee
with a Do Pass Recommendation.

Ms. Schweitzer moved to pass Board Bill Number 40 out of committee with
a Do Pass Recommendation.

Seconded by Mr. Narayan.

Mr. Narayan requested the previous roll.

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 Hearing no objection to the previous roll, the Chair passed Board Bill
 Number 41 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation.

 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to record the votes from the previous
 roll.

 The Associate Clerk recorded the votes from the previous roll.
 The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Mr. Narayan, Ms. Schweitzer and
 Chair Cohn. 4 Aye votes were cast.

 The following voted No:
 None

 The following voted Present:
 None

 The following Abstained:
 None

 The following were present but did not vote:
 None

 A total of 4 Aye votes were cast. The motion carried.
 Board Bill Number 41
 Introduced by Alderman Shane Cohn
 This Board Bill authorizes the execution of a Lease Agreement between The
 City of St. Louis, Missouri (the “City”) and the City of St. Louis Port
 Authority (“Lessee”) for certain real property in the Marine Villa and Mount
 Pleasant neighborhoods for the purpose facilitating the South Riverfront
 Redevelopment Project for a period of twenty-five (25) years.
 Chair Cohn held Board Bill Number 41 in committee for further discussion.
V. Resolutions for Review
 None




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VI. Committee Discussions
 (The committee will discuss the following and take public comment on the
 following)
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
 There are a total of 6 written comments provided in the Google Drive for
 review.
VIII. Announcements
 None
IX. Excused Members
 All members were present.
X. Adjournment
 Having no other business to discuss, the Chair entertained a motion to adjourn
 the meeting.

 Mr. Narayan moved to adjourn the meeting.

 Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.

 The vote was carried by unanimous consent.

 The meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
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Minutes
 Transportation & Commerce Regular Committee
 Tuesday, November 18, 2025
 9:00 AM
 Kennedy Room
 Minutes are preliminary and may change until finally approved
I. Call to Order
 The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:23a.m.
II. Roll Call
 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll and the following
 members answered to their names: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Cox-Antwi and Chair
 Cohn. 3 members were present. A quorum was established.
III. Approval of Minutes
 Approval of the minutes from Tuesday, July 1, 2025, committee meeting.
 The Chair stated they would entertain a motion to approve the minutes of the
 Tuesday, July 1, 2025, committee meeting.

 Ms. Cox-Antwi moved to approve the minutes of the Tuesday, July 1, 2025,
 committee meeting.

 Seconded by Mr. Oldenburg.

 The Chair directed the Associate Clerk to call the roll.

 The Associate Clerk called the roll and the following votes were recorded:
 The following voted Aye: Mr. Oldenburg, Ms. Cox-Antwi and Chair Cohn. 3
 Aye votes were cast.

 The following voted No:
 None

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Minutes Submitted by: Associate Clerk, Ora Heggs
Minutes Approved Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
 The following abstained:
 None

 The following were present but did not vote:
 None

 A total of 3 votes were cast. The motion carried.
IV. Board Bills for Review
 None
V. Resolutions for Review
 None
VI. Committee Discussions
 (The committee will discuss and take public comment on the following)

 Discussions
 Item Number 1
 Brad Dean Presentation
 The committee will review and discuss a presentation from CVC CEO Brad
 Dean.
 The Chair recognized Brad Dean, President and CEO of Explore St. Louis.

 Mr. Dean gave a detailed PowerPoint Presentation outlining the status of our
 visitor economy.

 After the presentation, the Chair opened the discussion to members of the
 committee for questions and comments.

 Members of the committee asked questions and made comments.

 Mr. Dean, along with Ed Shapinok, Chief Commercial Officer, who was later
 recognized during the meeting, answered questions and responded to
 comments made.

 Hearing no further questions or comments from members of the committee,
 the Chair thanked the guest speakers for attending the meeting.


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Minutes Submitted by: Associate Clerk, Ora Heggs
Minutes Approved Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025
VII. Acknowledgment of Any Written Testimony
 None
VIII. Announcements
 The Chair stated that there would be a Transportation & Commerce meeting
 scheduled for the following Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the
 Kennedy Room.
IX. Excused Members
 The Chair excused Mr. Narayan and Ms. Schweitzer for necessary absences.
X. Adjournment
 Having no other business to discuss, the Chair entertained a motion to
 adjourn the meeting.

 Ms. Cox-Antwi moved to adjourn the meeting.

 Seconded by Mr. Cohn.

 The vote was carried by unanimous consent.

 The meeting adjourned at 10:56 a.m.




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Minutes Submitted by: Associate Clerk, Ora Heggs
Minutes Approved Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025