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Sunset Hills moves to prohibit pier-based structures

Sunset Hills moves to prohibit pier-based structures

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter January 29, 2022

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen voted 7-1 Nov. 9 to prohibit the use of piers, posts, pilings and columns when elevating primary structures in residential districts. Ward 2 Alderman Casey Wong was the...

Sunset Hills passes American Eagle Waste rates

Sunset Hills passes American Eagle Waste rates

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter December 2, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approved rates Nov. 9 for the next five years for its trash service through American Eagle Waste. The company’s contract is up at the end of the year. New rates...

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Third proposal to expedite bills fails

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 21, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen shot down a third proposal that would make it easier to expedite the passage of bills at a meeting last month.  The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen voted 3-5 to strike...

Sunset Hills church getting new electronic bell system after board approval

Sunset Hills church getting new electronic bell system after board approval

By Lucas Irizary, Staff Reporter August 27, 2021

In 2009, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection lost its electronic bell system after 48 years of use. Reverend Nicholas Schram said since the system fell into disrepair, the congregation has been discussing...

Sunset Hills aldermen reconsider rules about expediting second readings of bills

Sunset Hills aldermen reconsider rules about expediting second readings of bills

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 24, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen is once again considering a proposal that would make it easier to expedite the passage of bills.  The proposal would amend the city’s ordinance governing whether...

Sunset Hills rejects donation of historic Paraclete property

Sunset Hills rejects donation of historic Paraclete property

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 14, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen has declined a donation from Alwal “Al” and Betty Moore to take over the historic Paraclete Fathers property in Tapawingo. The Paraclete property is the former estate...

Mayor breaks tie in favor of establishing pay matrix for Sunset Hills officers

Mayor breaks tie in favor of establishing pay matrix for Sunset Hills officers

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 30, 2021

Patrol officers and sergeants will get a pay raise beginning next month after a tie was broken in favor of establishing a pay matrix for the Sunset Hills Police Department. Mayor Pat Fribis broke a 4-4...

Do Sunset Hills emails violate Sunshine Law?

Do Sunset Hills emails violate Sunshine Law?

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 24, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen held a special meeting last month to discuss what and who aldermen can email, and whether that can violate the Sunshine Law or city protocols. The meeting was called...

The Sunset Hills Police Department drives in the SunCrest Fest parade in September 2018.

Sunset Hills could raise police officers’ pay

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter May 27, 2021

Sunset Hills is considering increasing salaries for the city’s Police Department and guaranteeing raises over time with a new pay matrix. Under the proposal, police pay would increase with a new pay...

The Shoppes at Sunset Hills has an 81-percent vacancy rate after the anchor tenant, Toys R Us, shuttered in 2018, followed by Ross Dress for Less in early 2021. The Tile Shop and an outparcel that is occupied by a Longhorn Steakhouse are the only businesses that remain in the shopping center.

Sunset Hills approves 40-year sales tax for grocery store; appears to be Amazon

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter March 30, 2021

Sunset Hills is one step closer to getting a grocery store again, with tax incentives approved for an unnamed developer new to St. Louis that appears to be Amazon. A petition that would establish the...

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