Olivette public meetings in 2025

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning and Community Design Commission will consider a text amendment for the Light Industrial District regarding data centers. The body will also review petitions for a new home and accessory structures at two residential properties.

• Text Amendment to the LID Light Industrial District regarding Data Centers
• 805 Avon Court: Petition for a new single family home
• 720 Cherry Tree Lane: Petition for accessory structures with flat work exceeding 500 sf
• Discussion of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan

The Planning & Community Design Commission unanimously approved the site plan, community design, and stormwater management review for a new single‑family home at 805 Avon Court. It also unanimously approved a petition for additional rear‑yard flatwork at 720 Cherry Tree Lane. No action was taken on the proposed text amendment to the Light Industrial District for data centers.

• Approved site plan, community design, and stormwater review for 720 Cherry Tree Lane flatwork (4-0)
• Approved site plan, community design, and stormwater review for new single‑family home at 805 Avon Court (4-0)
• Tabled text amendment to LID Light Industrial District regarding data centers (no vote)

City Council

The Olivette City Council will conduct a second reading of Bill #3055, amending the city’s salaried employees’ retirement plan. A second reading of Bill #3054 will update the Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement. The council will also consider Resolution #2025-264 to lease Stacy Park from the City of St. Louis. Additional items include a monthly financial report for November 2025 and a purchase request for a LifePak 35 cardiac monitor.

• Bill #3054 – Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement Update (second reading)
• Bill #3055 – Amendment #3 to the salaried employees’ retirement plan (second reading)
• Resolution #2025-264 – Lease agreement for Stacy Park with the City of St. Louis
• Purchase of a LifePak 35 cardiac monitor
• Monthly Financial Report – November 2025

The Olivette City Council voted to approve Bill #3054, repealing Ordinance #2549 and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Emergency Response Mutual Aid Agreement. The council also passed Bill #3055 amending the city’s salaried employees’ retirement plan, approved a lease for Stacy Park with the City of St. Louis, and authorized the purchase of a Life Pak 35 Cardiac Monitor. All motions passed with four yea votes and one member absent.

• Approved Bill #3054 emergency mutual‑aid ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Bill #3055 amendment to salaried employees’ retirement plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-264 lease agreement for Stacy Park (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of Life Pak 35 Cardiac Monitor up to $59,483.54 (4-0)
• Accepted November 18, 2025 Council minutes and December 2, 2025 Work Session minutes (4-0)

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission will review a special‑permit petition to allow an ambulatory pharmacy at 9321 Olive Blvd, the former US Bank building. The petitioner is George M. Stock, P.E., of Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc., and the property owner is Artori Group. Staff reports include site‑improvement and building plans, a text amendment to the Light Industrial District for data centers, an E‑W Gateway Cog Resources report, and an update on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also provides updates from the Director of Planning and the City Council Liaison.

• Special‑permit petition for Mercy Ambulatory Pharmacy at 9321 Olive Blvd (former US Bank building)
• Staff report on site‑improvement and building/architectural plans for the pharmacy project
• Text amendment to the Light Industrial District regarding data centers
• Staff report on E‑W Gateway Cog Resources
• Update on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan (link provided)

The Planning & Community Design Commission voted 4-0 to forward a recommendation to City Council for a Special Use Permit for Artori Group to allow Mercy Ambulatory Pharmacy to operate at 9321 Olive Boulevard. The same motion also approved the petition for Site Plan, Community Design, and Concept Stormwater Review for the property. No action was taken on the Light Industrial District text amendment for data centers; it will be reconsidered at the December 18 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 PM.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for Special Use Permit for Mercy pharmacy (4-0)
• Approved petition for Site Plan, Community Design, and Stormwater Review (4-0)
• Deferred Light Industrial District text amendment on data centers to Dec 18 meeting (no vote)
• Motion passed unanimously, 4-0

City Council

The Olivette City Council work session will discuss items raised by council members, including a request to reapply for a State Transportation Program‑S grant for the 2026 N Price Road – Old Bonhommme to Delmar project. Staff will also provide updates on the Hicks Carter matter, the city’s EE Survey Agreement, the audit, and the reserve policy. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Reapply for STP‑S grant for 2026 N Price Rd – Old Bonhommme to Delmar project
• Hicks Carter update
• EE Survey Agreement update
• Audit update
• Reserve policy update

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission will spend 30 minutes reviewing implementation priorities of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. It will continue an old‑business design review of the 4‑story, 128‑room Courtyard by Marriott at 8950 Olive Crossing (Lot 6). New‑business petitions include a single‑family home at 4 Homestead Acres Street, a special permit for an ambulatory pharmacy at 9321 Olive Blvd, and a text amendment to the LID Light Industrial District for data centers. The meeting also includes reports from the Director of Planning and the City Council Liaison.

• 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update discussion (30 minutes)
• Design Review of 8950 Olive Crossing (Lot 6) Courtyard by Marriott – 4‑story, 128‑room hotel
• Community Design petition for new single‑family home at 4 Homestead Acres Street
• Special Permit petition for ambulatory pharmacy at 9321 Olive Blvd (former US Bank building)
• Text amendment to the LID Light Industrial District regarding data centers

The Planning & Community Design Commission unanimously approved the design review for the 4‑story Marriott hotel at 8950 Olive Crossing, adding a six‑foot barrier condition and final elevation changes. The commission also approved a community design and stormwater management review for a new single‑family home at 4 Homestead Acres Street, passing 4‑1. No action was taken on the Mercy Ambulatory Pharmacy project at 9321 Olive Boulevard, and a text amendment concerning data centers in the Light Industrial District was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved design review for 4‑story Marriott hotel at 8950 Olive Crossing (5‑0)
• Approved community design and concept stormwater review for new single‑family home at 4 Homestead Acres Street (4‑1)
• No action taken on Mercy Ambulatory Pharmacy project at 9321 Olive Boulevard (deferred)
• Deferred text amendment to LID Light Industrial District regarding Data Centers (deferred to next meeting)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Olivette Parks & Recreation Commission will consider a recommendation to approve the October 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It will hear an annual report on the city’s summer camp programs and receive updates from several work‑group projects, including Dark Sky certification and the Green Team. A monthly update on the Five Oaks on Warson facility at 1200 N Warson Rd will be presented, followed by reports from the City Council liaison and the Parks & Recreation Department. The agenda also lists upcoming community events and future agenda topics for 2026.

• Approve October 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Summer Camp Annual Report presentation
• Five Oaks on Warson monthly update (1200 N Warson Rd)
• Parks & Recreation Department monthly report (Recreation and Park divisions)
• Upcoming community events such as Snowman Building Contest and Turkey Trot

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a special permit for a restaurant. The body is also considering updates to a mutual aid agreement and a salaried employees' retirement plan.

• Bill #3053: Special permit for The Taste of Jiang Nan restaurant at 9538 Olive Boulevard
• Bill #3054: Update to Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement
• Bill #3055: Amendment to the salaried employees' retirement plan
• Demolition of structure at 9201 Olive Blvd for Olive Intersections Improvement Project
• Surplus declaration of a 2022 Dodge Charger and 1977 Vermeer Stump Grinder

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a presentation by the City Attorney and staff on the Board’s roles and procedures, followed by a question‑and‑answer session. The meeting will also include the usual roll call, review of minutes, election of officers, and adjournment. No specific zoning applications or contracts are on the agenda.

• Review and discussion with City Attorney on Board roles and procedures
• Review of meeting minutes
• Election of officers

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission will review an old‑business petition for a design review of a 4‑story, 128‑room Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 8950 Olive Crossing (Lot 6). It will also consider several new‑business petitions, including a fence placement variation at 715 North Price Road and residential site‑plan requests at 9658 La Jolla Drive, 13 Crosswinds Drive, and 9552 Old Bonhomme Road. The meeting includes updates from the Director of Planning and the City Council Liaison before adjourning.

• Design Review – 4‑story, 128‑room Courtyard by Marriott hotel, 8950 Olive Crossing (Lot 6)
• Site Plan – fence placement variation, 715 North Price Road
• Community Design – convert carport to two‑car enclosed garage, 9658 La Jolla Drive
• Community Design – new single‑family dwelling unit, 13 Crosswinds Drive
• Community Design – new single‑family dwelling unit, 9552 Old Bonhomme Road

The Planning & Community Design Commission approved a 4‑foot white ornamental aluminum fence at 715 North Price Road by a 4‑2 vote. It also approved a 556.5‑sq‑ft residential garage addition at 9658 La Jolla Drive by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Finally, the commission approved a new single‑family home at 13 Crosswinds Drive by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The Courtyard by Marriott hotel item was not acted upon and will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Approved 4‑foot fence at 715 North Price Road (4-2)
• Approved 556.5‑sq‑ft garage addition at 9658 La Jolla Drive (6-0)
• Approved new single‑family home at 13 Crosswinds Drive (6-0)

Pension Board / Board of Trustees for Retirement Plan for Salaried Employees

The Pension Board will review the actuarial report dated January 1 2025 and the third‑quarter 2025 Marquette financial performance. It will also discuss the principal contract for the retirement plan. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of actuarial report dated 1/1/2025
• Review of Marquette third‑quarter 2025 financial report
• Discussion of principal contract for the pension plan
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Roll call

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss priorities for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan community goals. Members will also review a draft policy for Neighborhood Improvement Districts (NID).

• Discussion of 2024 Comprehensive Plan community goal priorities
• Review of Draft Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) Policy

City Council

The Olivette City Council will consider Bill #3053, an ordinance that would grant EZ Storage Olivette, LLC a special permit to operate a 3,7772‑square‑foot full‑service restaurant called The Taste of Jiang Nan at 9538 Olive Boulevard, located in the COR commercial district. The meeting also includes routine staff reports, financial and investment reports, and a hearing from citizens, followed by a vote on accepting the October 14 council minutes.

• Bill #3053 – ordinance authorizing a special permit for EZ Storage Olivette, LLC to operate The Taste of Jiang Nan restaurant (3,7772 sq ft) at 9538 Olive Blvd, zoned COR
• Monthly Financial Report – September 2025
• Quarterly Investment Report – Q3 2025
• Staff reports: OPD Monthly Action Report, FD Monthly Report, OPRD Report, PW Status Report, SR Planning and Community Development
• Public hearing from citizens and review/acceptance of council minutes

Land Clearance/Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and the 2026 Board meeting schedule. The body is scheduled to vote on Resolution No. 1454 regarding the FY 2026 budget. The meeting may include an executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, or litigation.

• Vote on Olivette Housing Authority FY 2026 Budget (Resolution No. 1454)
• Public Housing Performance Report
• Real Estate Development Report
• 2026 Board Meeting Schedule

Economic Development Commission

The Olivette Economic Development Commission will discuss its 5‑Year Economic Development Plan, present 2025 business license data, and examine vacant and distressed parcels along the Olive Boulevard corridor. The commission will also update the Business Communications Plan and elect officers for the 2025‑2026 session. No formal decisions beyond officer elections are indicated.

• Review of the EDC 5‑Year Economic Development Plan
• Presentation of 2025 business license data (Goal 1: Expand Business and Industry)
• Discussion of vacancies and problem properties along the Olive Boulevard corridor (Goal 2: Position Olivette for Economic Growth)
• Update to the Business Communications Plan and outreach efforts
• Election of officers to serve the 2025‑2026 EDC session

The Economic Development Commission met with a quorum and reviewed the 5‑year plan and business license data. Commissioners expressed interest in a future closed‑session meeting and decided to distribute a poll to select a date. The election of officers was postponed until more commissioners are present. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

• Poll to be distributed among commissioners to select a closed‑session meeting date
• Election of officers postponed until additional commissioners are present

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission will consider three new‑business petitions: a design review for a 4‑story, 128‑room Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 8950 Olive Crossing (Lot 6), a community design review for an enclosed accessory structure at 820 North Price Road, and a special permit for the Taste of Jaing Nan restaurant at 9538 Olive Blvd. The meeting will also include updates on rooftop solar panel installations at 2 Carter Ct and 6 Bon Hills Dr and a review of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Reports will be given by the Director of Planning and Community Development and the City Council Liaison.

• Design Review – 4‑story, 128‑room Courtyard by Marriott hotel at 8950 Olive Crossing (Lot 6)
• Community Design Review – Enclosed accessory structure at 820 North Price Road
• Special Permit Review – Taste of Jaing Nan restaurant at 9538 Olive Blvd
• Rooftop solar panel installations at 2 Carter Ct and 6 Bon Hills Dr
• 2024 Comprehensive Plan update

The Planning & Community Design Commission reviewed a revised proposal for a detached accessory structure with a garage and upper‑level dwelling at 820 North Price Road. After discussion of massing, height, and stormwater concerns, the commission voted to approve the site plan, community design, and concept stormwater management review. The motion passed 5‑1.

• Preliminary design review only for Courtyard by Marriott hotel (no action taken)
• Approved site plan, community design, and stormwater review for 820 North Price Road accessory structure (5‑1)
• Special use permit for Taste of Jiang Nan restaurant not approved pending required documentation

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss progress on the annual work plan and review a draft of the 2026 meeting dates. The body will also receive operational updates for Five Oaks on Warson and reports from the Parks & Recreation Department.

• Review of draft 2026 PARC meeting schedule
• Progress update on DarkSky International UNSP Certification
• Five Oaks on Warson monthly operations update
• Discussion of outreach events including Harvest Festival (Oct 25) and Turkey Trot (Nov 27)
• Recommendation to approve September 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the 2026 PARC meeting schedule, changing the March meeting from the 18th to the 11th, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 PARC meeting dates, moving March 18 to March 11 (4-0)

City Council

The Olivette City Council will consider upfitting one administrative and one patrol vehicle while decommissioning another administrative and patrol vehicle. The council will also review a request to declare the out‑of‑service Mitel phone system surplus for sale, donation, or disposal. An application for a liquor license for The Brass Tap at 9091 Olive Crossing, Suite 100 will be considered, along with a picnic license for the Harvest Festival on October 25 at Five Oaks on Warson and Warson Park. The meeting includes routine items such as acceptance of prior meeting minutes.

• Upfitting one admin vehicle and one patrol vehicle; decommissioning one admin and one patrol vehicle
• Request to declare the Mitel phone system surplus for sale, donation, or scrapping
• Application for a liquor license for The Brass Tap, 9091 Olive Crossing, Suite 100
• Picnic license recommendation for the Harvest Festival on Oct. 25, 2025 at Five Oaks on Warson and Warson Park
• Review and acceptance of council minutes from September 25, 2025

The Olivette City Council approved a multi‑part agreement to upfit police vehicles, remove decals, and purchase miscellaneous items, with a total cost not to exceed $12,650. The council also approved the surplus disposal of a 2017 Mitel phone system, issued a liquor license to The Brass Tap for 2025‑2026, and granted a picnic license for the Harvest Festival. All motions passed unanimously among the three voting members.

• Approved police vehicle upfitting agreement (Ad Graphix decals $850, Lights and Sirens Guys upfitting $11,500, WeatherTech items $300) (3-0)
• Approved surplus of Mitel phone system (Asset #06958) for auction or scrap (3-0)
• Authorized City Clerk to issue liquor license to The Brass Tap (KP Midwestern, LLC) for 2025‑2026 (3-0)
• Approved Harvest Festival picnic license for October 25, 2025 in Warson Park (3-0)
• Accepted September 25, 2025 Council minutes and October 7, 2025 Work Session minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Olivette City Council held a work session on October 7, 2025. Council members reviewed the updated council goals and discussed how those goals align with the city's 2024 Comprehensive Plan. No formal actions were listed on the agenda.

• Update on Council Goals
• Discussion of Council Goals related to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan

The Olivette City Council met via videoconferencing and in‑person on October 7, 2025. Members reviewed the Council goals from the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and will rank those goals for the next work session. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The Olivette City Council will hold a second reading of Bill #3052, which sets the 2025 property tax rates for residential, commercial, and personal property. The council will also review and accept the August 2025 Monthly Financial Report and hear public comments from citizens. Staff reports on planning, police, fire, and other departments will be presented, and the meeting may adjourn to a closed session for attorney‑client privileged matters.

• Second reading of Bill #3052: residential tax $1.014, commercial $1.166, personal property $1.420 per $100 valuation
• Review and acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for August 2025
• Staff reports including Planning and Community Development, Police, OPD, and Fire Department updates
• Public hearing segment for citizen comments, both in‑person and via Zoom or email
• Executive closed session to discuss attorney‑client privilege matters under Missouri law

The council voted to adopt Bill #3052, fixing the annual tax levy rate for 2025, which became Ordinance #2822. The council also approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting, entered an executive session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Bill #3052 tax levy ordinance (5-0)
• Bill #3052 became Ordinance #2822 (5-0)
• Accepted September 9, 2025 council minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission will consider a petition to amend the site plan for 15 Stacy Drive by adding an inground pool. The commission will also discuss updates to the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, regulations for child day‑care services, accessory structures (including ADUs, short‑term rentals, and solar panels), and potential changes to front‑yard fence rules. Additional staff reports on residential driveway regulations will be reviewed, and the commission will receive updates on planning activity and city council matters.

• Amendment petition for 15 Stacy Drive to add an inground pool (site plan, community design, stormwater management)
• Discussion of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update
• Discussion of regulations governing child day‑care services
• Discussion of accessory structure regulations, covering stormwater criteria, heights, ADUs, short‑term rentals, and solar panels
• Discussion of potential updates to front‑yard fence regulations

The Planning & Community Design Commission unanimously approved a petition to amend the site plan, community design, and stormwater management review for 15 Stacy Drive to permit an in‑ground swimming pool and associated flatwork, subject to staff conditions. The motion passed 5‑0. The meeting also included work‑session discussions on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, child‑care parcel sizing, accessory structure regulations, and short‑term rentals. Front‑yard fence and residential driveway regulations were deferred.

• Approved amendment for 15 Stacy Drive to permit in‑ground pool (5‑0)
• Deferred front yard fence regulations
• Deferred residential driveway regulations

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive progress updates on the Annual Work Plan and monthly reports for Five Oaks on Warson and the Parks & Recreation Department. The meeting includes a recommendation to approve the August 20, 2025 minutes.

• Olive and Old Bonhomme ADA Sidewalk Project progress update
• DarkSky International UNSP Certification progress update
• Five Oaks on Warson membership and rental statistics
• eBicycles and MTDs working group update
• 60th Anniversary Event updates

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the regular meeting minutes from August 20, 2025 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a first reading and public hearing regarding the 2025 annual tax levy rates. The body will also consider a second reading of zoning regulations for tree protection and replacement.

• Bill #3052: Proposed 2025 tax rates of $1.044 residential, $1.146 commercial, and $1.451 personal property per $100 valuation
• Bill #3051: Second reading of zoning amendments for Tree Inventory, Protection, and Replacement
• Resolution 2025-263: Proposed amendment to the Salaried Employees Pension Plan Investment Policy Statement
• Police Department request to purchase two hand-held radios
• Police Department personnel updates: Nate Corley promoted to Corporal and Nate Perry hired as Patrol Officer

The council voted to adopt Bill #3051, creating a Tree Inventory ordinance (now Ordinance #2821). It also approved a pension investment policy amendment, authorized purchase of two Motorola radios for up to $10,510, and accepted the August 26 and September 2 meeting minutes. The first reading of Bill #3052 was held with a second reading scheduled for September 25.

• Approved Bill #3051 Tree Inventory ordinance (4-0 yea)
• Held first reading of Bill #3052 tax levy ordinance (no vote, second reading set for 9/25)
• Approved Resolution #2025-263 pension investment policy amendment (4-0 yea)
• Authorized purchase of two Motorola APX6000 radios up to $10,510 (4-0 yea)
• Accepted August 26 and September 2 council minutes (4-0 yea)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 yea)

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning and Community Design Commission will hold a work session to review land use policies. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting. The body will discuss potential updates to city regulations regarding residential properties and child care services.

• Discussion of regulations governing child day care services
• Proposed updates to accessory structure regulations and uses
• Discussion of potential updates to residential front yard fence regulations
• Discussion of potential updates to residential driveway regulations
• Review of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan

The Planning and Community Design Commission met as a work session to discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and several regulatory topics. Commissioners reviewed community goals, child‑care parcel sizing, accessory‑structure and front‑yard fence guidelines, and residential driveway criteria. The conversation on accessory‑structure heights was tabled for a later meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Accessory‑structure height discussion – tabled for later commission meeting
• Residential driveway criteria – staff will continue work and present recommendations later

City Council

The Olivette City Council held a work session on September 2, 2025, hearing public comments on townhome development. Staff presented on property tax basics and Neighborhood Improvement Districts. The Council instructed staff to draft a Neighborhood Improvement District policy for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

• Directed staff to draft Neighborhood Improvement District policy (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a first reading and public hearing on an ordinance to regulate tree inventory and protection during residential construction. The body will also consider updates to building regulations and several equipment purchases for the fire department.

• Bill #3051: Proposed zoning amendment for tree inventory, protection, and replacement
• Bill #3050: Second reading of an ordinance adding general provisions to building regulations
• Purchase request for four sets of structural firefighting gear
• Purchase request for two Motorola APX 8000 HXE radios
• Purchase request for an automated CPR device for the fire department

The Olivette City Council adopted Bill #3050, amending Chapter 500 of the Municipal Code. It also approved purchases of four structural fire‑fighting gear sets, two Motorola radios, and an automated CPR device. The council accepted the August 12 minutes, held an executive session, and adjourned. Staff were directed to prepare an amended draft of the tree‑protection ordinance (Bill #3051) for the September 9 meeting.

• Approved Bill #3050 ordinance amendment (4-0-1)
• Approved purchase of four structural fire‑fighting gear sets (≤$18,000) (4-0-1)
• Approved purchase of two Motorola APX 8000 HXE radios (≤$18,000) (4-0-1)
• Approved purchase of automated CPR device ($25,669.76) (4-0-1)
• Accepted August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved executive session (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-1)
• Council consensus to have staff prepare amended draft of Bill #3051 for September 9 meeting

Economic Development Commission

The commission voted to postpone the election of officers until additional commissioners can attend. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:19 p.m. No meeting minutes were presented during the session.

• Postponed election of EDC officers (decision to delay until more commissioners are present)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:19 PM (motion to adjourn approved)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Sue Rich was elected chairperson by a 6‑0 vote. Bill Hansen was elected vice chairperson by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Sue Rich as Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected Bill Hansen as Vice Chairperson (6-0)

City Council

The council passed Bill #3048, amending Chapters 240 and 375 to define and regulate alternative vehicles, making it Ordinance #2819. It also appointed members to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and authorized purchases of two police Dodge Durangos (up to $89,000) and youth soccer uniforms (up to $14,360). Minutes from July 22 and the August 5 work session were accepted, and an executive session was held for attorney‑client privilege matters.

• Approved Bill #3048 (alternative vehicles ordinance) (5-0)
• Appointed Paul Carey to Parks and Recreation Commission, term to 2027 (5-0)
• Appointed Ronaldo Luna to Zoning Board of Adjustment, term to 2029 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two Dodge Durango police vehicles, not to exceed $89,000.00 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2025 youth soccer league uniforms, not to exceed $14,360.00 (5-0)
• Accepted July 22 and August 5 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved executive session on attorney‑client privilege matters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning and Community Design Commission reviewed a revised text amendment covering tree inventory, protection, and replacement. The commission decided the lot‑size based method for determining replacement trees is the clearest and most understandable approach. No formal action on the amendment will be taken until further revisions are completed before the next meeting on August 21.

• Commission decided the lot‑size method for tree replacement calculations is preferred
• No action taken on the text amendment; further revisions required before approval
• Agreed replacement plantings should not occur during July‑August or January‑February
• City may provide three or more recommended arborists

City Council

The council interviewed candidates for vacancies on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Parks and Recreation Commission. They discussed the appointments but did not make any formal decisions. The council scheduled a tentative meeting for September 25, 2025 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

City Council

The council approved Bill #3049, granting a special permit to Fisher Rosemont Systems for outdoor storage at 9315 Olive Boulevard. It tabled Bill #3048 on e‑bike regulations and adopted two resolutions supporting the Missouri Blue Shield program and the Great Olivette Cleanout grant. The council also authorized a server purchase up to $16,000 for the police department.

• Bill #3048 (e‑bike regulations) tabled (4-0)
• Bill #3049 (special permit for outdoor storage) approved (4-0)
• Resolution #2025-261 (support Missouri Blue Shield) approved (4-0)
• Resolution #2025-262 (grant for Great Olivette Cleanout) approved (4-0)
• Server purchase agreement up to $16,000 approved (4-0)
• Minutes from July 8, 2025 accepted (4-0)
• Executive session held (4-0)
• Meeting adjourned (4-0)

Planning & Community Design Commission

The commission met on July 17, 2025 as a work session. Presentations covered the commission’s role, review processes, and policy procedures. Items on tree protection and a text amendment were deferred to the next meeting. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council voted unanimously to reappoint Judge John Paul Frisella for a two‑year term beginning August 1, 2025. It also approved the slate of board and commission appointees, authorized a tree‑removal contract up to $21,150, and accepted the June 24 and July 1 meeting minutes. First readings were given to two ordinances, and the council entered an executive session before adjourning.

• Reappointed Judge John Paul Frisella for a two‑year term (5 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved slate of board and commission appointees (5 yea, 0 nay)
• Authorized agreement with Reliable Tree Service to remove 22 ash trees, not to exceed $21,150 (5 yea, 0 nay)
• Accepted June 24 and July 1 meeting minutes (5 yea, 0 nay)
• Approved motion to hold an Executive Session (5 yea, 0 nay)
• First reading of Ordinance #3048 (Alternative Vehicles) received; second reading scheduled for July 22
• First reading of Ordinance #3049 (Special Permit for Emerson) received; second reading scheduled for July 22
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

City Council

The Olivette City Council met on June 3, 2025 via videoconference, livestream, and in‑person. Council members interviewed candidates for vacancies on the Pension Board, Personnel Board of Appeals, and Planning and Community Design Commission. Department heads introduced themselves. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:35 p.m. with no formal decisions recorded.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission presented a business license data summary and identified distressed parcels for potential redevelopment. Staff and commissioners discussed incentives, communication plans, and updates on city projects, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission approved site‑plan petitions for four new single‑family homes and a rear‑yard flatwork project, each passing unanimously (4‑0). It also voted to forward a petition for a special permit to allow four to eight freight containers for seasonal storage at 9315 Olive Boulevard to the City Council. No public comments were recorded for any item.

• Approved Site Plan, Community Design, and Stormwater Review for 11 St. Alfred Road (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan, Community Design, and Stormwater Review for 1022 Dolores Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan, Community Design, and Stormwater Review for 7 Lisa Drive (4-0)
• Approved Site Plan, Community Design, and Stormwater Review for 9468 Indian Meadows Drive rear‑yard flatwork (4-0)
• Forwarded petition for Special Permit Use (4‑8 containers) at 9315 Olive Boulevard to City Council (4-0)

City Council

The Olivette City Council approved several items, including Ordinance #2816 updating fire and building codes, Ordinance #2817 adopting the FY 2026 budget and salary schedule, Resolution #2025-260 adopting a ten‑year Capital Improvement Plan, and $258,245 in encumbrances. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The council also held an executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Bill #3046 (Ordinance #2816) – fire code and building code updates (5-0)
• Approved Bill #3047 (Ordinance #2817) – FY 2026 budget and salary schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-260 – ten‑year Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Approved FY26 encumbrance request of $258,245 across funds (5-0)
• Held Executive Session on attorney‑client privilege and contract matters (5-0)
• Accepted corrected minutes from June 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the regular meeting minutes from May 21, 2025 with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions requiring a vote were taken during the June 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:38 PM.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:38 PM (motion passed)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a second amendment to the Gateway I‑170 Tax Increment Financing agreement and adopted the 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. It also authorized park restroom door replacements, the decommissioning of seven patrol shotguns, an increase in EMS transport and lift‑assist fees, and the decommissioning of certain fire hoses. All motions passed with five votes in favor.

• Approved Bill #3045 (second amendment to Gateway I‑170 TIF) – motion passed (5 Yea)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-259 (2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan) – motion passed (5 Yea)
• Authorized purchase of replacement doors for Irv Zeid and Villa Park restrooms – motion passed (5 Yea)
• Approved decommissioning and destruction of seven patrol shotguns – motion passed (5 Yea)
• Authorized increase in EMS transport and lift‑assist fees – motion passed (5 Yea)
• Authorized decommissioning of certain fire hoses – motion passed (5 Yea)
• Accepted Council meeting minutes from May 27, 2025 and Work Session minutes – motion passed (5 Yea)
• Adjourned meeting – motion passed (5 Yea)

City Council

The council met on June 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM via video, livestream, and in‑person. A presentation was given by Treinnea Russell of the Advancing Business and Contractors Association. Council members discussed the FY2026 budget. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The Olivette City Council met on May 27, 2025 for a work session. The council interviewed Jenna Knatt for an architect/design vacancy on the Planning and Community Design Commission. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council approved Bill #3044, amending Chapter 240.090 to establish fees for Stacy and Warson Parks athletic fields. They appointed Jenna Knatt to fill the mid‑term vacancy on the Planning and Community Design Commission. The council also accepted the May 13 and May 20 meeting minutes, entered an executive session, and adjourned.

• Approved Bill #3044 establishing athletic field fees (passed 4-0)
• Appointed Jenna Knatt to the Planning and Community Design Commission (passed 4-0)
• Accepted May 13 and May 20 council minutes (passed 4-0)
• Held executive session on attorney‑client privilege and contract matters (passed 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (passed 4-0)

Land Clearance/Housing Authority

The board voted to enter an executive session, then to exit it, and finally to adjourn. All three motions passed with unanimous support. No public comments were made.

• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The City Horticulturalist presentation was postponed to June. No other proposals were approved or denied, and the meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Postponed City Horticulturalist presentation to June
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The council held a work session on May 20, 2025, during which members and staff discussed the FY26 budget. No motions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission approved the site plan, community design, and stormwater management review for a new single‑family home at 15 Bon Aire Drive, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The approval is subject to staff conditions noted in the May 15, 2025 memorandum. The items for 11 St. Alfred Road and accessory‑structure regulations were deferred. Staff will revise the tree‑protection text amendment and return it for further commission input.

• Approved site plan, community design, and stormwater review for 15 Bon Aire Drive (5-0)
• Deferred 11 St. Alfred Road new single‑family home pending attorney comments
• Deferred discussion on accessory structure regulations
• Staff to clean up tree‑protection text amendment and bring it back for input

City Council

The council voted unanimously to approve Resolution #2025-258, authorizing the purchase of the property at 9201 Olive Blvd. for a road project. They also approved a contract with Snapcom Telecom and scheduled a second reading of Bill #3044 on May 27. The meeting minutes from April 22 and May 6 were accepted, and the council moved to an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved Resolution #2025-258 to purchase 9201 Olive Blvd. (5-0)
• Approved contract with Snapcom Telecom (5-0)
• Scheduled second reading of Bill #3044 on May 27 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of April 22 and May 6 minutes (5-0)
• Approved move to Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved holding a Special Budget Work Session on May 20. It also approved the Olivette Night Out event scheduled for June 19. Council members agreed to let the Pension Board chair and the City Manager discuss the principal contract with the City Attorney. A motion to move into an executive session on real estate, personnel, and contract matters passed unanimously.

• Approved Special Budget Work Session on May 20 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved Olivette Night Out event on June 19 (no vote tally recorded)
• Allowed Pension Board chair and City Manager to discuss principal contract with City Attorney (no vote tally recorded)
• Motion to hold Executive Session passed (5 yea, 0 nay)

Planning & Community Design Commission

The commission deferred the 15 Bon Aire Drive single‑family home item because the developer and subdivision representative are still finalizing design details; the item will be placed on the May 15 agenda. No motion was taken on the 11 St. Alfred Road project, and staff will address the retaining‑wall, easement and storm‑water concerns before a motion is considered at a future meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments, updates on code adoption, tree‑protection discussion, and other reports.

• Deferred 15 Bon Aire Drive single‑family home item to May 15 agenda

Pension Board / Board of Trustees for Retirement Plan for Salaried Employees

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved moving forward with the recommended investment changes presented by Marquette Associates. Finally, the board unanimously approved forwarding the investment policy changes to the City Council.

• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommended investment changes (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding investment policy changes to City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Olivette City Council elected Sidney Clark as mayor and Maxine Weil as Chairman Pro‑tem. It appointed Cole Donelson to the Economic Development Commission and Daniel Buchalter to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and named Mike Ferguson as City Treasurer. The Council also designated the Countian as the official newspaper and accepted the certified April 8, 2025 election results and the April 8 meeting minutes.

• Appointed Cole Donelson to the Economic Development Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Daniel Buchalter to the Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Accepted certification of the April 8, 2025 election results (5-0)
• Elected Sidney Clark as mayor (4-0)
• Elected Maxine Weil as Chairman Pro‑tem (4-0)
• Appointed Mike Ferguson as City Treasurer (4-0)
• Designated the Countian as the official newspaper (4-0)
• Accepted the April 8, 2025 Council meeting minutes (4-0)

Land Clearance/Housing Authority

The board approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting and the financial reports for the period ending February 28, 2025. It voted to enter an executive session, then later voted to exit that session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Feb. 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for period ending Feb. 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission approved new construction at 546 White Rose Lane, 740 Payson Drive, and 9417 Engel Lane, each passing unanimously (6-0). A motion to approve an accessory structure, pool, and walkway at 820 North Price Road failed with a 5-1 vote. Two items were deferred for further work: the 15 Bon Aire Drive home and the accessory‑structure regulations discussion.

• Approved new single‑family home at 546 White Rose Lane (6-0)
• Approved new single‑family home at 740 Payson Drive (6-0)
• Approved residential addition at 9417 Engel Lane (6-0)
• Rejected accessory structure, pool, and walkway at 820 North Price Road (motion fails 5-1)
• Deferred discussion on accessory‑structure regulations
• Deferred 15 Bon Aire Drive new single‑family home for further modifications

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the March 2024 meeting minutes. It also approved the proposed athletic field rental fee increase and will forward the recommendation to the City Council. Additionally, the commission approved a city code update defining eBikes and restricting their use in parks, which will also be sent to the City Council.

• Approved March 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved athletic field rental fee increase proposal to be forwarded to City Council (5-0)
• Approved city code update with eBike definitions and park restrictions to be forwarded to City Council (5-0)

City Council

The council interviewed a candidate for the Economic Development Commission and a candidate for the Parks and Recreation Commission. They discussed upcoming appointments, which will be made at the April 22 meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or other decisions were taken.

City Council

The council voted to accept the March 25 and April 1 meeting minutes. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one member absent. The council also voted to hold an executive session for attorney‑client privilege, real estate, and personnel matters. That motion also passed with four votes in favor and one member absent.

• Accepted March 25 and April 1 minutes (4‑0, 1 absent)
• Opened executive session on attorney‑client, real estate, and personnel matters (4‑0, 1 absent)

Planning & Community Design Commission

The commission approved a petition to add a second monument sign at 9360 Dielman Industrial Drive, passing the motion unanimously 6‑0. It also approved site‑plan, community‑design, and stormwater‑management review for a new two‑story single‑family home at 9609 Ashmont Drive, also unanimously 6‑0. The commission deferred action on the 820 North Price Road accessory‑structure project, the single‑family home at 546 White Rose Lane, and the home at 15 Bon Aire Drive, allowing petitioners to revise their plans. A tree‑protection, preservation, and replacement item was also deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved second monument sign at 9360 Dielman Industrial Drive (6-0)
• Approved site‑plan, community‑design, and stormwater review for new single‑family home at 9609 Ashmont Drive (6-0)
• Deferred action on 820 North Price Road accessory‑structure and pool project (discussion, no vote)
• Deferred review of single‑family home at 546 White Rose Lane (pending garage projection revisions)
• Deferred review of single‑family home at 15 Bon Aire Drive (HOA review pending)
• Deferred Tree Protection, Preservation, and Replacement item (no vote)

City Council

The council voted to approve Bill #3043, authorizing a contract with St. Louis County for vector control services; the motion passed unanimously and the bill became Ordinance #2813. The council also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Ordinance #2813 for vector control contract with St. Louis County (5-0)
• Accepted March 11, 2025 council minutes (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission voted to give the 2025 Business of the Year award to the UPS Store and the Restaurant of the Year award to Fallons’. The motion, made by Commissioner Moons and seconded by Vice Chair Zelinske, passed unanimously. The commission also voted unanimously to honor BridgeSTL with the first Commissioners’ Choice Award. No other substantive actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved UPS Store as Business of the Year (unanimous)
• Approved Fallons’ as Restaurant of the Year (unanimous)
• Approved BridgeSTL as Commissioners’ Choice Award (unanimous)

City Council

The Olivette City Council voted 5-0 to approve Bill #3043, creating Ordinance #2813 that authorizes a contract with St. Louis County for vector control services. The Council also approved the acceptance of the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Ordinance #2813 for vector control contract with St. Louis County (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)