Mo. Rev. Stat. § 353.170: City may acquire, clear, convey or lease property for use in redevelopment project.

Any city subject to this chapter shall have power:

(1) To acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, or otherwise, an area designated on a master plan under the authority of the legislative authority of the city as a redevelopment area;

(2) To clear any such real property and install, construct, and reconstruct streets, utilities and any and all other city improvements necessary for the preparation of such area for use in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; and

(3) To sell or lease such real property for use in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.