City of Frontenac, Missouri

A Heritage of Gracious Living, Shopping and Dining

The City of Frontenac takes its name from Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac et de Palluau (the Count of Frontenac), a French courtier and Governor of New France from 1672 to 1682 and from 1689 until his death in 1698. Louis de Buade established a number of forts on the Great Lakes, including Fort Frontenac in what is now Kingston, Ontario, and engaged in a series of battles against the English and the Iroquois.

Today, Frontenac has 3,482 residents, approximately 1,300 homes and comprises 1,944 acres (2.8 square miles). With an excellent housing stock, an average household income of $119,508, easy accessibility to major thoroughfares and a per capita crime rate less than one-third the national average Frontenac remains an extremely desirable community in which to live. We hope you find yourself at home in the City of Frontenac.

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City of Frontenac Mayor and Board of Aldermen

To contact the Mayor or your ward's representative, please click on their name below. The Mayor is elected at large and Aldermen are elected by the voters in their ward.  All serve two year terms.  Additional information is available in the Mayor's welcome below.

	Welcome to the City of Frontenac web site
Mayor Patrick "Pat" Kilker
Ward I Alderman Tim Sant	Ward I Alderwoman Annie DiPasco
Ward II Alderman Jamie Griesedieck	Ward II Alderman Scott Mullis
Ward III Alderman Tom O'Brien	Ward III Alderman Dan Millman

Administrative Staff

The City Administration staff also oversees the refuse contract. Questions concerning trash, recycling or yard waste collection can be answered during the hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday at (314) 994-3200, or in person in Frontenac City Hall at 10555 Clayton Road. 

STAFF:

David Fairgrieve - Building Commissioner
Jon Jespersen - Building Inspector and Plan Reviewer
Shari Cooper - Administrative Clerk

Phone Number: (314) 994-3200
Fax Number: (314) 994-3203

The City of Frontenac has adopted the 2021 International Building Code, Residential Code, Swimming Pool
and Spa Code, Energy Conservation Code, Property Maintenance Code and
Existing Building Code (Ord. 2024-2029) as amended.

Leesa Ross - City Clerk

Leesa Ross is the City Clerk of the City of Frontenac.  She has been employed with Frontenac since February 1991, serving the role of police dispatcher for five years and court clerk for four years, prior to being appointed City Clerk in June 2000. Ms. Ross holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Policy Administration.  She is an active member of the MoCCFOA (Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers) Eastern Division having served as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and President. Leesa is also an active member of the State Association – MoCCFOA, having served on numerous committees. She has held the offices of Treasurer, Secretary, President-Elect, President and Immediate Past President. Leesa has obtained the highest designations as a City Clerk, Master Municipal Clerk Status from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and the Missouri Professional City Clerk Status from the Missouri City Clerks and Finance Officers Association. Leesa is currently serving a 3-year term as Region VII Director, serving Missouri, Illinois and Kansas, for the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. 

The City Clerk is responsible for all official City records including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, insurance polices, meeting minutes and agendas. Assure that all meeting agendas and minutes and City ordinances and resolutions are maintained and kept in a secured area. Responsibilities include preparation of all municipal elections documents which include posting notices, accepting candidate filings and preparing the election certification to the St. Louis County Election Commission. Responsible for typing, assembling and distributing the meeting packets for the Board of Aldermen and minutes for the Planning & Zoning Commission and other committees and commission as directed. Official keeper of all City of Frontenac records and the official city seal. 

Other responsibilities:

• Administrator Oath of Office
• Administer and maintains businesses, liquor, solicitors and itinerant merchant licenses
• Attends all meetings of the Board of Aldermen and Planning & Zoning Commission
• Certifies documents and offers Notary Public Services
• Posts all Public Hearings
• Serves as Custodian of all records
• Responsible for Requests of Public Records (Sunshine Law)

To contact Leesa Ross, (314) 373-6504 or email: lross@cityoffrontenac.org

proudly serving Frontenac, Crystal Lake Park, Huntleigh, and Country Life Acres

The Frontenac Fire Department is a full-service professional fire department that provides first-class fire suppression, emergency management, Advanced Life Support and rescue services to the communities we serve.

Our mission is to serve and protect the life and property of the citizens of Frontenac, the surrounding areas, and those who visit our city. It is also our goal to aid in educating the community in fire safety and the understanding of the Fire and EMS services.

Floyd Blake, Fire Chief

Chief Blake began his fire service career in 1992.  Chief Blake was hired by the City of Frontenac in 2011.  He previously served as the Assistant Chief and then promoted to Fire Chief in 2022.  Chief Blake is a certified Paramedic and a graduate of St. Louis County Fire Academy.

A Message from the Fire Chief

Thank you for visiting our website. I appreciate you taking the time to gain knowledge about our history and the services provided to our community. I hope the information provided is informative and insightful, and that you will have a better understanding about the pride, dedication and professionalism associated with the Frontenac Fire Department. This spirit of service continues as we move forward into the future. I consider public service a privilege and value the trust we are given by the people we serve. We are dedicated to delivering our services in a courteous, expedient, and efficient manner.

It is an absolute honor to serve with these men and women and to be able to represent such a fine organization. My predecessor laid the foundation for the Fire Department and I am committed to building upon it and an even greater future. I am routinely impressed by the compassion and resourcefulness of the personnel of our Department and their commitment to the residents, businesses, and visitors of our City. We remain a team that exhibits pride in who we are and what we do and will continually seek ways to be more efficient, more adaptable, and more responsive to the needs of our community.

As the Fire Chief, it is my personal goal to make this City as safe as possible through our commitment to Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Planning. I am committed to the task of meeting the high expectations that we have set as a standard of care in the service of our community.

The next court date for the 
Frontenac Municipal Court is

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM

NOTICE

As of June 17, 2024 we are discontinuing the use of Webex.  Frontenac is now holding Municipal Court in person only.

Please review the “Your Rights in Municipal Court” prior to your court appearance.

Thank you for your cooperation during this time.    

If you simply owe fines and court costs, those may still be paid by mail to Frontenac Municipal Court at 10555 Clayton Road, Frontenac, MO 63131, or  credit card at www.courtncrpayments.com.  If you have any questions, please contact the Frontenac Court Administrator at (314) 994-3204.

The Municipal Court of Frontenac, Missouri is a Division of the 21st Circuit Court of the State of Missouri. It is authorized by the State Constitution and created by the Charter of Frontenac, Missouri.

The Municipal Judge and Clerks of the Court are empowered to collect fines, take oaths, sign and issue subpoenas, establish and operate the Violations Bureau and perform all other duties consistent with the Municipal Code, ordinances, state law and the Missouri Supreme Court Rules of Procedure.  The Court prepares, maintains and safeguards all records, reports and documents relating to the court activities in the required manner as established by law.  

This is a court of law established to protect the rights of all citizens. If there is anything you do not understand, do not hesitate to ask questions.

This court is not conducted as a source of revenue. No part of any fine or costs goes to the Judge, the prosecutor or any police officer or any city official. The efficiency of a police officer is not determined in any way by the number of tickets he or she issues.

In traffic cases, the objective of this court is to reduce the number of accidents and injuries and to make our streets safer. Careful driving is the daily responsibility of each and every one of us.

The Municipal Court of Frontenac generally meets on the second Wednesday each month at 4:00 p.m. Court Business Hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  In person payments are accepted until 4:30 p.m. Except on the second Wednesday of each month, when Court hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and reopens at 4:00 p.m.

To check your case status, please click CaseNet.

As of March 1, 2019, The Municipal Court of Frontenac, no longer accepts Law Source Live.

As of Jan. 1, 2026 the attorney zoom call will no longer be available.

Attorney call docket will begin at 4:00 PM.

For attorney recommendations the
new address for the prosecutor's office is
222 S. Central Ave., 10th Floor, Clayton, MO 63105.

Welcome to the Frontenac Police Department Home Page

Also proudly serving Crystal Lake Park, Huntleigh, and Westwood

The Frontenac Police Department is a full-service public safety agency providing quality policing services to the citizens of Frontenac, Crystal Lake Park, Huntleigh, and Westwood. The twenty-one sworn officers and one civilian staff member are committed to the established departmental Mission and Values that frame our partnership with the community we serve. It is this partnership that fosters the wonderful quality of life that those who live and work in our area enjoy.

Craig Picha, Chief of Police

Chief Craig Picha began his career with the Frontenac Police Department in June of 1994 and was appointed Chief of Police in March of 2025.  Chief Picha has a Bachelor's of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

The mission of Frontenac Police professionals is to:

• Provide an enhanced level of service and protection to all people with respect and compassion

• Maintain a high level of training and expertise in public safety matters

• Continually educate the public regarding meaningful public safety issues

• Create and maintain the highest level of pride, teamwork and integrity possible.

The Frontenac Police Department Values Statement

The staff of the Frontenac Police Department holds these values as the central focus of our mission and duty.

1. Service to our Community: We value the opportunity to provide professional police services in a manner which is fair, responsive, courteous, effective and efficient.

2. Integrity: Our members value honesty, candor and ethical behavior.  We uphold the public trust placed in us by maintaining the highest standards as set forth in the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

3. Impartiality: We create an environment of respect for the worth, diversity, dignity and rights of those we serve.  This approach is reflected in all that we do.

4. Professionalism: As professionals, we value a clear sense of dedication, direction and the perspective of many viewpoints. While maintaining a high level of training and expertise in police and public safety matters, and while continually educating and soliciting input from our citizens, we constantly evaluate the service we provide.

5. Pride in our Roles: We believe our performance is a significant factor in the quality of life of the citizens we serve.  We are proud of the integral role we play in our community.

The Law Enforcement Officer’s Code of Ethics

As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice.

I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.

I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession, law enforcement.

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Jeff Wappelhorst, Public Works Director

Mr. Wappelhorst was originally hired by the City of Frontenac in 2002 as the Building Commissioner, Zoning Administrator, and Public Works Director.  He previously served as a Building Inspector for the City of Wentzville and Street Superintendent and Building Inspector for the City of Lake Saint Louis.  While serving in the US Army working in transportation, Mr. Wappelhorst was a Water Plant Operator as well.  He also studied at the University of Rolla.

The City of Frontenac Public Works Department strives to maintain a high standard of living and quality of life for Frontenac's residents, businesses and visitors by performing routine maintenance and infrastructure improvements to the public are of the City.

Improvements to the City-owned streets, sidewalks, storm sewers, signage, lighting, traffic control devices, public plantings and municipal buildings help maintain the City’s character.

Browse through the links below to find more information on the services the Frontenac Public Works Department provides.

• Streets

• Trash Pickup

• Stormwater

• Sewer Lateral

• Permits

• Contacts and Utility Information

More information coming soon.