Webster Groves public meetings in 2024

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing and review four proposed projects: a resubmittal for an addition and porch at 337 Dobbin Rd, and new submittals for additions at 505 S Gore Ave and 112 Oakwood Ave, and a new garage at 9201 Big Bend Blvd. The board will also approve minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing for resubmittal: 337 Dobbin Rd – Addition & Porch
• Submittal: 505 S Gore Ave – Addition
• Submittal: 112 Oakwood Ave – New Construction
• Submittal: 9201 Big Bend Blvd – New Garage
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024

The Architectural Review Board approved two projects with conditions and tabled two others. The 505 S Gore Ave addition was approved with a condition to add a kitchen window on the north elevation. The 112 Oakwood Ave new construction was approved with multiple conditions on siding, windows, and trim. The 337 Dobbin Rd addition and 9201 Big Bend Blvd garage were tabled.

• Approved 505 S Gore Ave addition with condition for kitchen window
• Approved 112 Oakwood Ave new construction with conditions on siding and windows
• Tabled 337 Dobbin Rd addition and porch
• Tabled 9201 Big Bend Blvd new garage
• Approved minutes from December 5, 2024 meeting

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss recreation fees and board appointments. The council is deciding on a boundary adjustment between Webster Groves and Maplewood and reviewing several equipment and software purchases.

• Bill #9273: Ordinance for a boundary adjustment between Webster Groves and Maplewood
• Resolution #2024-72: Acquisition of flood properties at 843 N. Forest Avenue and 844 E. Pacific Avenue using FEMA funds
• Resolution #2024-68: Purchase of Res-Q-jack vehicle stabilization equipment for the Fire Department
• Resolution #2024-71: Purchase of one replacement vehicle for the Parks and Recreation Department
• Resolution #2024-69: Purchase of additional water park equipment using Municipal Park Grant funds

The minutes consist solely of public remarks from Dave Buck during the 'Remarks of the Community & Visitors' segment. No formal decisions were made by the City Council in this document. Buck urged the council to reconsider its three-year hold on the indoor pool project, citing new information and questioning the revenue projections. He also noted the Parks & Recreation Director's fee recommendations for the new outdoor water park.

• No formal decisions recorded in this document

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Traffic Advisory Commission will review its goals, hear public comments, and get updates on the SS4A Task Force. Under new business, they will discuss a draft letter to Bi-State Metro requesting restoration of the Route 56 bus schedule and begin discussion of goals for 2025-26. Old business includes an update on commercial truck deliveries on Gore/Lockwood. The parking lot agenda covers implementation of the Residential Parking Ordinance and a crosswalk at Elm and Cedar Avenue.

• Draft letter to Bi-State Metro requesting restoration of Route 56 bus service to old schedule
• Update on commercial truck deliveries on Gore/Lockwood
• Discussion of crosswalk at Elm and Cedar Avenue
• Review of TAC goals (2024-25) and start of discussion on 2025-26 goals
• Update on implementation process for Residential Parking Ordinance (next meeting)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications. The first seeks a 5.52-foot side yard setback variance for a second-floor addition at 33 Plant Avenue. The second seeks a 4.08-foot rear yard setback variance for a master suite and kitchen expansion at 2 Karen Court. The board may vote on these requests after hearing public comment.

• Docket #24-25: Variance of 5.52 ft from side yard setback at 33 Plant Ave for 2nd floor addition
• Docket #24-26: Variance of 4.08 ft from rear yard setback at 2 Karen Court for master suite and kitchen expansion
• Public hearing and possible decision on each variance request
• Meeting available in-person and via Zoom with virtual participation instructions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness request to demolish a structure at 3185 S Brentwood Blvd. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, visitor comments, and discussion of conservation districts.

• Public hearing on demolition request for 3185 S Brentwood Blvd
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of conservation districts under old business

The commission voted unanimously to table a Certificate of Appropriateness request to demolish a 1925 single-family dwelling converted to commercial use at 3185 S Brentwood Blvd. Staff recommended further analysis, and commissioners will gather additional information for the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition request for 3185 S Brentwood Blvd for further consideration

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session at 5:00 PM to examine projects and policies, followed by a regular meeting at 5:30 PM. The regular meeting includes approval of minutes from November 21, 2024, and a public hearing for a resubmittal addition at 129 N Bompart Ave. Three other addition proposals at 610 Cornelia Ave, 221 Parkhurst Ter, and 684 N Forest Ave are listed as submittals. A preliminary item is noted but not detailed in the agenda.

• Public hearing for addition resubmittal at 129 N Bompart Ave
• New addition proposal at 610 Cornelia Ave
• Addition proposal at 221 Parkhurst Ter
• Addition proposal at 684 N Forest Ave

The Architectural Review Board approved three applications at its December 5, 2024 meeting. One project was approved with specific conditions regarding siding, windows, and trim. Another was approved as submitted, and a third was approved based on revised renderings with conditions about the connector piece and painting.

• Approved project with conditions: vertical siding continued around left side, band board at gable base, double-hung window on right side, all windows with grills and trim
• Approved project as submitted
• Approved project with conditions: based on revised renderings, no changes to existing house except small connector piece, exposed concrete painted to match

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss board appointments and a boundary adjustment. The council is considering an ordinance to annex a parcel of land from Maplewood to facilitate parks, trail systems, and flood plain improvements.

• Bill #9273: Ordinance for a boundary adjustment between Webster Groves and Maplewood
• Zoning of annexed property to 'C' Commercial District
• Appointments to boards and commissions
• Closed session regarding real estate, personnel, and negotiated contracts

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to plan the Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden naming ceremony and discuss the use of seasonal banners. The body will also coordinate the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award and prepare for the January election of officers.

• Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden naming dedication, budget, and solar powered electric signage
• Discussion of 2-3 types of seasonal banners
• Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award planning and potential City Council recognition on December 17
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary scheduled for the January meeting

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business items including rooftop lighting, decorative parking signs, district pedestrian signs, and three commission vacancies. New business includes setting the 2025 meeting schedule and notice of January officer elections. The commission will also receive updates from the BDC and City. Public comments are accepted in person, via Zoom, email, or mail.

• Rooftop Lighting discussed under Old Business
• Decorative Parking Signs discussed under Old Business
• District Pedestrian Signs discussed under Old Business
• 3 Commission Vacancies to be filled
• 2025 Meeting Schedule to be set

Police Community Engagement Board

The Police Community Engagement Board will meet to receive updates from Police Chief Acevez and gather community input. The board is scheduled to discuss revisions to the PCEB ordinance.

• Revising the PCEB ordinance
• Updates from Police Chief Acevez
• Public community input

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing for a proposed addition at 129 N Bompart Avenue. The board will also review resubmittals for a condominium at 55 W Moody Avenue and a porch at 1132 Pinetree Lane, along with new submittals for porches at 515 Lake Avenue and an addition and porch at 337 Dobbin Road. Approval of the November 7, 2024, meeting minutes is also scheduled.

• Public hearing: 129 N Bompart Ave – Addition
• Resubmittal: 55 W Moody Ave – Condominium
• Resubmittal: 1132 Pinetree Ln – Porch
• Submittal: 515 Lake Ave – Porch
• Submittal: 337 Dobbin Rd – Addition & Porch

Business Development Commission

The Business Development Commission is meeting to receive updates from its sub-committees on collaboration and business coffee/happy hour, review feedback from the Fall Fest event, and discuss Webster Wonderland promotions. The meeting also includes a notice of upcoming officer elections in January and routine business district and city updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or financial items.

• Webster Wonderland Promotions Update
• Notice of January Officer Elections
• BDC Collaboration Sub-Committee: Fall Fest Event Feedback and Meeting Notes
• Business Coffee/Happy Hour Sub-Committee Update

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission is meeting to receive updates on the Streetscape Project and district events. The body will also discuss a commission vacancy and establish the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Streetscape Project update
• Feedback on Pickleball and Trick or Treat events
• Holiday Walk plans
• 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Notice of January Officer Elections

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss goals and tactics and conduct board interviews. The regular meeting includes a third reading of an ordinance regarding a property subdivision and a liquor license application.

• Bill #9272: Ordinance for a lot split subdivision at 2801 Breckenridge Industrial Court
• Liquor license application for Twinsville LLC (d/b/a Off Elm) at 8709 Big Bend
• Promotion ceremonies for Assistant Police Chief Erich Weimer and Police Captain Josh Weber
• Appointments to boards and commissions
• Closed session regarding real estate, personnel, and negotiated contracts

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Traffic Advisory Commission will review its 2024-25 goals and receive an update from the SS4A Task Force. The body will discuss proposed parking guidelines and a letter to Bi-State Metro regarding the restoration of bus service (56) to its old schedule.

• Proposed Parking Guidelines follow-up
• Letter to Bi-State Metro regarding bus service (56)
• Crosswalk at Kirkham and Denver
• Commercial Truck Deliveries on Gore/Lockwood
• Crosswalk at Elm and Cedar Avenue

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission will review updates on rooftop lighting, trick-or-treat feedback, the upcoming holiday festival, the merchant directory brochure, and the Boards & Commission handbook. New business includes setting the 2025 meeting schedule and noting officer elections in January. The commission will also receive BDC and city updates.

• Rooftop lighting update
• Trick or Treat feedback
• Holiday Festival update
• Merchant & Business Association of Old Orchard Directory Brochure update
• 2025 meeting schedule and January officer elections

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings and consider demolition review applications for two single-family dwellings at 112 Oakwood Ave and 610 Cornelia Ave. The commission will also discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and consider forming a Conservation District Subcommittee. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and visitor comments.

• Demolition review at 112 Oakwood Ave under Section 52.282
• Demolition review at 610 Cornelia Ave under Section 52.282
• Discussion on updating the Comprehensive Plan
• Proposal to create a Conservation District Subcommittee

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting. After approving minutes from October 17, they will conduct a public hearing on three projects: a porch at 219 S Gore Ave, a garage at 125 E Cedar Ave, and windows at 124 S Elm Ave. The board will then review submittals for garages at 811 Clark Ave and 462 Bacon Ave (porch and patio), a condominium at 55 W Moody Ave, and a porch at 1132 Pinetree Ln.

• Public hearing: 219 S Gore Ave – Porch
• Public hearing: 125 E Cedar Ave – Garage
• Public hearing: 124 S Elm Ave – Windows
• Submittal: 811 Clark Ave – Garage
• Submittal: 55 W Moody Ave – Condominium

City Council - Regular Meetings

The council will hold third and final votes on three ordinances restricting certain weapons: prohibiting machine guns, silencers, and short-barreled firearms; making it unlawful to transfer weapons to a minor without parental consent and to fail to report a stolen or lost deadly weapon; and banning carrying weapons in public buildings. A first-reading vote on a lot split subdivision at 2801 Breckenridge Industrial Court will also occur. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as annual payments for police camera maintenance and acceptance of MoDOT fire department grants.

• Third reading of Bill #9255 amending Chapter 70 to prohibit possession, manufacture, transport, repair, and sale of machine guns, firearm silencers, and short-barreled rifles or shotguns
• Third reading of Bill #9256 amending Chapter 70 to prohibit unlawful transfer of weapons to a minor and failure to report a stolen or lost deadly weapon or explosive
• Third reading of Bill #9271 amending Chapter 70 to prohibit carrying a weapon in a public building and failure to leave when requested
• First and second reading of Bill #9272 authorizing a lot split subdivision at 2801 Breckenridge Industrial Court, zoned Industrial
• Consent agenda includes Resolution #2024-64 authorizing payment to East Central Dispatch Center for the first quarter of FY-2025

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will discuss planning for the Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden naming dedication/ceremony and the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award. They will also consider election of officers for January. Visitor comments and approval of minutes are routine items.

• Planning/input for Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden Naming Dedication/Ceremony
• Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award planning
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) scheduled for January
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Next meeting set for December 3, 2024

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will vote on a proposal to rezone the former SLCH KVC Mental Wellness Campus at 330 N. Gore Avenue from Major Educational Campus to single-family residential and approve three conditional use permits for hospital, institution, and an existing cell tower. The commission will also consider approval of August 2024 meeting minutes and hear public comments. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Vote on application 24-PC-06 to revert zoning from MEC to A3 and approve three Conditional Use Permits (hospital, institution, cell tower) at 330 N. Gore Avenue (23.3 acres)
• Consideration of updated staff memorandum, applicant submittals, and additional written public comments
• Review of multiple traffic impact studies and crash analysis reports
• Approval of August 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Business Development Commission

The Business Development Commission of Webster Groves is scheduled to meet on November 4, 2024. However, the agenda provided contains only a standard accommodation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Green Space Advisory Commission will meet to conduct elections for the GSAC Chair position. The body will also discuss the Trees of Distinction and the 2024 Leave the Leaves Campaign.

• Elections for GSAC Chair Position
• Trees of Distinction Update
• 2024 Leave the Leaves Campaign

Business Development Commission

The Webster Groves Business Development Commission will meet to hear updates from sub-committees, including a Fall Fest event, a council funding request for promotions, and the BDC Vision Plan. They will also set the 2025 meeting schedule and receive business district and city updates.

• Fall Fest event update
• Council funding request for promotions
• BDC Vision Plan update
• Bludot/QR update
• 2025 meeting schedule discussion

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Webster Groves Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve September minutes, discuss a fee schedule update under old business, and receive liaison reports from the city council and park director.

• Review of fee schedule for parks and recreation services

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to review old business regarding district infrastructure and revenue. The session includes updates from the BDC and the City.

• Rooftop lighting
• Decorative parking signs
• District pedestrian signs
• District revenue
• Commission vacancy

Police Community Engagement Board

The Webster Groves Police Community Engagement Board will meet to review and approve September minutes, receive updates from Police Chief Acevez, and discuss revisiting the ordinance that defines the board. The meeting is open to the public both in-person and virtually.

• Revisiting the ordinance that defines the PCEB
• Updates from Police Chief Acevez
• Review and approval of September meeting minutes

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Traffic Advisory Commission will review and approve previous meeting minutes, discuss proposed parking guidelines follow-up, and receive updates on crosswalk status at Elm and Cedar Avenue and a yield sign request at Colebrook and Innisfail. New business includes a discussion on the crosswalk at Kirkham and Denver. The commission will also hear updates on the SS4A Task Force and city items.

• Review proposed parking guidelines follow-up after TAC Council presentation
• Status of crosswalk at Elm and Cedar Avenue
• Yield sign request at Colebrook and Innisfail
• Discussion on crosswalk at Kirkham and Denver
• Commercial truck deliveries on Gore/Lockwood

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider five proposed residential projects: three garages, one addition, and another garage at specific addresses. They will also hold a work session to examine project proposals and board policies, and approve minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting.

• 231 S Gore Ave – Garage
• 405 Yorkshire Pl – Addition
• 9 Webster Acres – Garage
• 48 Sylvester Ave – Garage
• 47 Wilshire Terrace – Garage

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Special Business District Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear visitor comments, and discuss old business including a closed session on Community Improvement Districts legal aspects with Gilmore Bell. They will also receive updates on the Streetscape Project, district events, commission vacancies, and city updates. No voting items or concrete financial decisions are on the public agenda.

• Closed executive session on Community Improvement Districts legal aspects under attorney-client privilege
• Streetscape Project update
• District Events update
• Commission vacancies discussion

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will discuss several ordinances regarding the possession, transfer, and carrying of weapons. The body is also considering a design-build agreement for ice rink renovations and the installation of a fire hydrant near 680 W. Lockwood Avenue.

• Bill #9255: Prohibiting possession, manufacture, transport, repair, and sale of certain weapons
• Bill #9256: Unlawful transfer of weapons to minors and failure to report stolen/lost deadly weapons
• Bill #9271: Carrying weapons in public buildings and failure to leave when requested
• Bill #9270: Installation of one fire hydrant proximal to 680 W. Lockwood Avenue
• Resolution #2024-61: Agreement for design-build services for ice rink renovations

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 58 Webster Acres Street. The applicant is seeking a 0.5-foot variance from the required side yard setback to allow for the construction of a second story.

• Public hearing for Docket No. 2423: variance request for 58 Webster Acres Street

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

This meeting of the Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission consists mostly of updates. The commission will hear an update on rooftop lighting (old business) and discuss reinstatement of the Merchant & Business Association of Old Orchard Inc. New business includes a review of the Webster Groves Boards and Commission Member Handbook. Public comments are accepted in person, via Zoom, email, or mail.

• Rooftop lighting update
• Merchant & Business Association of Old Orchard Inc. reinstatement discussion
• Gazebo Series feedback
• Trick or Treat event update
• Holiday Festival update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to demolish a detached wood-frame garage. The body will also discuss commission staffing.

• Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish garage at 231 S Gore Ave
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Commission staffing

Plan Commission

The Webster Groves City Plan Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024 has been cancelled. All agenda items will be forwarded to the November 4, 2024 meeting. Petition 24-PC-06 (330 N. Gore Ave., St. Louis Children’s Hospital and KVC Missouri) is being continued at the petitioner’s request to allow more time to address neighbor concerns.

• Petition 24-PC-06 for 330 N. Gore Ave. (St. Louis Children’s Hospital and KVC Missouri) continued to November 4, 2024 at petitioner’s request

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Green Space Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss old and new business. Items include a recap of the Green Our City program, an update from the Grant Subcommittee, and a Trees of Distinction update. The commission will also review the Boards and Commission Handbook and discuss term limits, new members, and new roles. The meeting includes public comment and liaison updates.

• Green Our City program recap
• Grant Subcommittee update
• Trees of Distinction update
• Boards and Commission Handbook review
• Term limits, new members, and new roles discussion

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board reviewed and voted on several residential renovations, additions, and garage constructions. The board approved five projects with specific stipulations regarding window styles and canopy designs.

• 139 Valley Rd: Renovations approved
• 537 Lee Ave: Addition approved
• 440 E Jackson Rd: Garage approved
• 535 Tuxedo Blvd: Garage approved
• 310 Clark Ave: Addition approved

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session at 6:30 PM for board interviews and strategic plan discussions, followed by a regular meeting at 7:30 PM. At the regular meeting, the council will take a final vote to name the recreation complex the 'Benny Gordon Recreation Complex,' discuss allowing accessory dwelling units and an indoor water park, and consider a first reading for a fire hydrant installation at 680 W. Lockwood Avenue. The consent agenda includes an engineering services contract for the Elm Avenue Street Improvement Project and purchase of two police vehicles. An executive session is scheduled for attorney-client communications, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations.

• Third reading of ordinance naming the Webster Groves Recreation Complex (33 E. Glendale Road) the 'Benny Gordon Recreation Complex'
• Discussion on allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family zoning districts
• Discussion on an indoor water park based on the 2023 Aquatic Center Master Plan
• First and second reading of ordinance directing Missouri American Water to install one fire hydrant at 680 W. Lockwood Avenue
• Consent agenda includes Resolution 2024-59 (engineering contract for Elm Avenue Street Improvement) and Resolution 2024-60 (purchase of two police vehicles)

Arts Commission

The Webster Groves Arts Commission will discuss planning for a Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award and a naming dedication ceremony for the Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden. They will also approve minutes from previous months and set the 2025 meeting schedule. Community arts events such as the Gazebo Series, Jazz & Blues Fest, and PorchFest will be updated.

• Planning for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award
• Planning for Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden Naming Dedication/Ceremony
• Approval of minutes from April through August 2024
• Discussion of 2025 Arts Commission meeting schedule
• Community arts updates: Gazebo Series, Jazz & Blues Fest, PorchFest

Safe Streets For All Taskforce

This is the inaugural meeting of the Webster Groves Safe Streets For All Taskforce. Members will review the program's purpose, hear an explanation of approved demonstration projects and their budgets, and establish roles and standing meeting frequency. Public comments are invited at the start of the meeting.

• Explanation of approved demonstration projects including budgets
• Review of Safe Streets and Roads for All purpose
• Determine standing meeting frequency dates and times
• Introduction of staff and taskforce members
• Public comment period with 3-minute speaking limit

Business Development Commission

The Business Development Commission will review feedback from business networking events and collaboration meetings. The body will discuss a 4th quarter funding request from Ladue News and the BDC Vision Plan.

• Feedback on Business Happy Hour and Business Coffee
• Fall Fest (Oct 25, 26, 27) collaboration
• 4th Qtr funding request from Ladue News
• Bludot/QR update
• BDC Vision Plan

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and potentially take action on the naming of Oxford Bend Park and the Rec Complex, as well as review a proposed fee schedule. The meeting also includes approval of August 2024 minutes, liaison reports, and setting the next meeting date.

• Update on naming of Oxford Bend Park
• Update on naming of Rec Complex
• Review of fee schedule for parks and recreation facilities
• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Liaison reports from Councilperson Alexander and P&R Director Davis

Police Community Engagement Board

The Police Community Engagement Board will hold a discussion on re-envisioning the board, including historical context and a SWOT exercise. Members will also hear updates from Police Chief Acevez and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Review and approval of minutes from June and July meetings
• Updates from Police Chief Acevez
• Discussion on re-envisioning the PCEB, including historical context and SWOT exercise

The Police Community Engagement Board met and approved the June and July 2024 minutes. The board discussed re-envisioning its role, including the possibility of becoming a Public Safety Board or Human Rights Commission, and agreed to focus on reworking its ordinance at the next meeting. No formal decisions were made on these future changes.

• Approved June 2024 minutes (motion by Jill, second by Barb, all in favor)
• Approved July 2024 minutes (motion by Lexie, second by Jill, all in favor)
• Agreed to focus on reworking the PCEB ordinance at next meeting

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Webster Special Business District Advisory Commission will hear visitor comments on a parking zone and introduce a new police chief and commission member. Old business items include updates on rooftop lighting (Madrina), decorative parking signs, pedestrian signs, district revenue, a special activity permit, and a commission vacancy. New business and updates from the BDC and city will follow.

• Visitor Chris Redford (Traffic Advisory Commission) discusses a parking zone
• Introduction of new Police Chief Vincent Acevez
• Update on rooftop lighting for Madrina
• Discussion of decorative parking signs and district pedestrian signs
• Review of district revenue and special activity permit

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing to review one resubmittal and five new architectural submittals. The board will also conduct a work session to examine proposed projects and board policies.

• Resubmittal for addition at 317 Chestnut Ave
• Garage application at 104 S Rock Hill Rd
• Garage application at 8515 Big Bend Blvd
• Addition application at 537 Lee Ave
• New construction application at 643 Marshall Ave

Police Community Engagement Board

The Webster Groves Police Community Engagement Board will meet in person to review past minutes, hear updates from Police Chief Acevez, and hold a discussion on re-envisioning the board’s purpose and future direction, including a SWOT analysis of the community and the board's role.

• Review and approval of minutes from June and July meetings
• Updates from Police Chief Acevez
• Discussion on re-envisioning the PCEB: historical context, objective, future state, and SWOT exercises

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on September 17, 2024. Key actions include third readings of ordinances to set the 2024 property tax levy for the city and library district, and a charter amendment to add Article 16. The council will also discuss an indoor water park project based on a master plan, and consider a draft housing impact policy. A public hearing is scheduled for the Community Development Block Grant application for 2025-2028.

• Third reading of property tax levy for city (Bill #9266) and library (Bill #9267)
• Third reading of charter amendment to add Article 16 (Bill #9261)
• Discussion of indoor water park project (master plan attached)
• Draft Housing Impact Policy discussion
• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant application (Resolution #2024-55)

The minutes consist solely of a resident's emailed remarks submitted as Exhibit 1, with no record of council discussion, motions, or votes. The resident advocated for the indoor pool, addressed the KVC controversy, and asked about gun-related bills #9255 and #9256. No substantive decisions were made.

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Commission will approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old business including proposed parking guidelines from the August 20 City Council meeting, an update on the SS4A safety grant and task force, and the status of the crosswalk at Elm and Cedar Avenue. New business includes a yield sign request at Colebrook and Innisfail, commercial truck delivery concerns on Lockwood and S. Gore, and discussion of 2024-25 TAC goals. Mayor Arnold will provide city updates.

• Review of proposed parking guidelines from Aug 20 City Council meeting
• Update on SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) grant and task force
• Status of crosswalk at Elm and Cedar Avenue
• Yield sign request at Colebrook and Innisfail
• Commercial truck deliveries issue on Lockwood and S. Gore

The Traffic Advisory Committee approved a recommendation to install a yield sign at Colebrook and Innisfail. The committee also reviewed the proposed parking guidelines, which are now with the City Council for implementation, and discussed a crosswalk at S. Elm and Cedar, with suggestions for RRFB crosswalks or lane narrowing. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved yield sign at Colebrook and Innisfail (all in favor)
• Approved August 2024 minutes (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Webster Groves Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance application under Docket #2 4 23. The applicant requests a 4.5-foot reduction in the required 6-foot north side yard setback to build a second-floor addition on an existing dwelling at 58 Webster Acres St., zoned A4 Seventy-five Hundred Square Foot Residence District. No other substantive business is listed; the meeting includes only procedural items.

• Docket #2 4 23: Variance request for 4.5-foot north side yard setback reduction at 58 Webster Acres St. to allow second-floor addition

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Special Business District Advisory Commission will meet to discuss legal aspects of Community Improvement Districts in a closed session. The body will also receive updates on the Streetscape Project and district events.

• Closed session regarding attorney-client privileged communications and real estate for Community Improvement Districts
• Streetscape Project update
• District Events update
• Introduction of Police Chief Vincent Acevez
• Discussion of Commission vacancies

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting. Items include updates on rooftop lighting, merchant association state registration, a printed business brochure, the gazebo series, and the holiday festival. Police Chief Vincent Acevez will also give remarks.

• Rooftop lighting update
• Merchant & Business Association state registration
• Printed business brochure
• Gazebo series
• Holiday festival

The Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission discussed reinstating the Merchant & Business Association of Old Orchard Inc. as a non-profit corporation, with initial paperwork to be completed by attorney Chuck Billings. They also reviewed rooftop lighting maintenance and new installation locations, and finalized plans for the December 7 Holiday Festival. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved August minutes unanimously
• Directed Renee Tyler to compile rooftop lighting maintenance and installation locations for Streib Electric
• Moved forward with reinstating MBAOO as non-profit, with Billings completing initial paperwork
• Scheduled Holiday Festival for December 7 with Santa, movie, and lighting ceremony

Green Space Advisory Commission

The commission will receive updates on several environmental initiatives and subcommittees. The body is also scheduled to discuss term limits under new business.

• Discussion of term limits
• Green Our City update
• Grant and Native Plant subcommittee updates
• Trees of Distinction update
• Eco Ed Series: Watershed Wander event on Oct 1 at Larson Park

The commission approved the August 5, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed updates on the Green Our City tree planting event scheduled for October 5, 2024, at 9 a.m. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the meeting focused on planning and updates. Members noted that terms for Corin Pursell, Joe Oelke, and Emily Horton are expiring and they need to reapply.

• Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Emily Horton, second by Corin Pursell)
• Scheduled tree planting event for October 5, 2024, at 9 a.m. (planning update)
• Noted term expirations for Corin Pursell, Joe Oelke, and Emily Horton; they need to reapply

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on window and door work at 131 Plant Ave and an addition at 10 E Cedar Ave. They will also revisit a resubmittal for a detached garage at 215 McDonald Pl and consider new submissions for additions at 51 N Elm Ave, 153 W Rose Ave, and 317 Chestnut Ave. The meeting includes a work session on proposed projects and board policies, plus approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: 131 Plant Ave – windows and doors
• Public hearing: 10 E Cedar Ave – addition
• Resubmittal: 215 McDonald Pl – detached garage
• Submittal: 51 N Elm Ave – addition
• Submittal: 153 W Rose Ave – addition

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board approved six of seven proposed projects at its September 5, 2024 meeting, including window/door replacements, additions, and a detached garage. One addition at 317 Chestnut Ave was tabled. The board also approved the minutes from its August 22, 2024 meeting as submitted.

• Approved windows & doors at 131 Plant Ave as submitted
• Approved addition at 10 E Cedar Ave as submitted
• Approved detached garage at 215 McDonald Pl with added columns and stone base
• Approved addition at 51 N Elm Ave as submitted
• Approved addition at 153 W Rose Ave as submitted
• Tabled addition at 317 Chestnut Ave
• Approved minutes from August 22, 2024 meeting as submitted

City Council - Special Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a special work session solely to discuss the city's fund balance. No formal votes or ordinances are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Fund balance discussion

Arts Commission

The Webster Groves Arts Commission will review a council presentation on the Arts & Culture Master Plan and discuss the Journey to Destination WG! Comprehensive Plan. They will also plan a dedication ceremony for the new Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden and the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award.

• Review Council Presentation on Arts & Culture Master Plan
• Discuss Journey to Destination WG! Comprehensive Plan inclusions
• Plan naming dedication/ceremony for Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden
• Planning for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award
• Approve minutes from April, May, June, July 2024

The Webster Groves Arts Commission voted unanimously to award the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award posthumously to Tom Engelhardt. The commission also discussed the Arts & Culture Master Plan, the Comprehensive Plan, and the sculpture garden signage, but no other formal decisions were made. Minutes for April through July were deferred to the October meeting.

• Awarded Lifetime Achievement in the Arts posthumously to Tom Engelhardt (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of April-July minutes to October meeting

City Council - Regular Meetings

The council will hold public hearings on ordinances establishing 2024 property tax rates for the city and the library district. They will also consider new weapons restrictions, charter amendments for the April 2025 election, a park name change, and the addition of Oxford Bend Park.

• Public hearing on 2024 property tax rates (Bill #9266): $0.162/0.188/0.280 per $100 for residential/commercial/personal property for general purposes
• Public hearing on 2024 library district tax rate (Bill #9267): $0.197/0.235/0.316 per $100
• First & second reading of ordinance prohibiting possession, manufacture, transport, repair, and sale of certain weapons (Bill #9255)
• First & second reading of ordinance on unlawful transfer of weapons to a minor (Bill #9256)
• Presentation of Parks & Recreation Commission recommendation to rename Benny Gordon Rec Complex

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission will meet to discuss old business items including rooftop lighting, decorative parking signs, and district pedestrian signs. New business includes a commission vacancy. The commission will also receive updates from the Business District Commission and city staff. No votes or specific proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of rooftop lighting regulations
• Review of decorative parking signs
• Consideration of district pedestrian signs
• Filling a commission vacancy
• BDC update on district matters

The Old Webster Special Business District Advisory Commission met on August 27, 2024, and approved the June minutes unanimously. No formal decisions were made; discussions covered rooftop lighting, pedestrian signs, revenue options (including a donation solicitation), and potential police requirements for special events. The commission noted a future vacancy and received updates on city projects.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed revenue options; fee structure for exempt businesses barred by state law
• Discussed soliciting donations from businesses not paying taxes/fees
• Noted potential police officer requirement for special events, impacting budgets
• Karen Drexler to retire in January, creating a vacancy

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a work session to examine proposed projects and board policies. The regular meeting includes a public hearing to review new construction and addition requests for three specific properties.

• New construction home at 431 Landscape Ct
• New construction home at 435 Landscape Ct
• Addition and detached garage at 421 Atalanta Ave

Business Development Commission

The Business Development Commission is meeting to handle routine procedural items including approval of minutes and visitor comments. Old business includes final preparations for a Business Coffee event and updates on the Bludot/QR/Map project. New business involves planning for 4Q promotions. The agenda is largely administrative with no major financial decisions or policy changes.

• Business Coffee Final Prep
• Bludot/QR/Map Update
• 4Q Promotions planning

The Business Development Commission approved the July minutes unanimously and made plans for the September 18 Business Coffee, including staffing stations and setting the next coffee for February 12, 2025. Members discussed promoting local businesses and sought clarification on the BDC's role, but no formal decisions were made on those topics. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy actions.

• Approved July meeting minutes unanimously
• Set next Business Coffee for February 12, 2025
• Allowed Audacy to offer holiday promotion packages at Business Coffee, with condition that city's holiday plans are presented
• Scheduled collaboration meeting of business owners for August 23
• Set BDC/Chamber Happy Hour for August 29

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission will review updates on the Streetscape Project and discuss parameters for the Facade Improvement Grant. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the meeting primarily covers old and new business updates.

• Streetscape Project Update (existing project status)
• Facade Improvement Grant Parameters (discussion of grant guidelines)
• BDC (Business Development Commission) Update
• City Update from staff
• Next meeting set for September 11, 2024

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss naming options for the water park and recreation complex. The agenda includes reports from Councilperson Alexander and P&R Director Davis.

• Naming discussion: The Benny Gordon Recreation Complex
• Naming discussion: Lea Berndsen Water Park
• Naming discussion: Webster Waves Water Park

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on August 20, 2024. The regular meeting includes third readings of four bills, most notably a conditional use permit for Peace United Church of Christ at 47 N. Bompart Avenue. The council will also discuss new park design/naming and a parking proposal from the Traffic Advisory Commission, and consider resolutions supporting grant applications for improvements at Ivory Crockett Park, the skate park, and water park.

• Bill #9262 – third reading to grant a conditional use permit to Peace United Church of Christ at 47 N. Bompart Ave.
• Bill #9263 – third reading to subdivide property at 439 Landscape Court.
• Bill #9264 – third reading to rename Sculpture Park (175 W. Kirkham Ave.) to the Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden.
• Consent agenda includes resolutions supporting grant applications for Ivory Crockett Park (splash pad, restroom), skate park renovation, and water park renovation.
• New business: new park design/naming and Traffic Advisory Commission parking proposal.

The Council approved four ordinances on third reading, including a conditional use permit for Peace United Church of Christ and a subdivision at 439 Landscape Court. The most significant action was a motion directing staff to develop an implementation plan for the Traffic Advisory Commission's parking proposal, including retroactive application, which passed 5-2. The Council also approved the consent agenda and made several board appointments.

• Approved Ordinance #9262 granting conditional use permit to Peace United Church of Christ (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #9263 permitting subdivision at 439 Landscape Court (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #9264 renaming Sculpture Park to Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #9265 adopting the 2024 Code of Webster Groves (7-0)
• Directed staff to implement TAC parking proposal with retroactive review (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions for park grant applications and door badge readers (7-0)
• Appointed Jason Vasser Elong to Historic Preservation Commission
• Appointed Tara Scheer, Michael Johnson, Brandy Grant, and Kevin Randich to various boards

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Webster Groves Traffic Advisory Commission will meet to review and approve previous meeting minutes, discuss goals, and hear citizen comments. They will nominate and vote for a new Chair/Co-Chair. Old business includes an update on proposed parking guidelines ahead of the August 20 City Council meeting, an SS4A grant update, and traffic study results that do not support stop sign installation at Planthurst & Jefferson and Busch Terrace. New business includes discussing goals for 2024-25, such as an educational program and crosswalk policy.

• Proposed parking guidelines status update ahead of August 20 City Council meeting
• Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant and task force update
• Traffic study data for Planthurst & Jefferson and Busch Terrace does not support stop sign installation
• Emergency ordinance passed for Marshall Place; no parking signs installed
• Valley Rd parking signs have passed second reading; installation pending

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may deviate from standard setback requirements to build an addition.

• Docket #2423: Request for a 4.5-foot north side yard variance from the required 6-foot setback at 58 Webster Acres St for a second floor addition

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission will discuss updates on rooftop lighting, merchant association state registration, a printed business brochure, the Gazebo Series, and the upcoming Holiday Festival. The meeting also includes a BDC update and city update. Most items are routine updates with no new ordinances or contracts.

• Rooftop Lighting Update
• Merchant & Business Association State Registration
• Printed Business Brochure
• Gazebo Series update
• Holiday Festival planning

The Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission approved a motion to adopt an opt-in paid membership ($100) model for the District printed brochure, produced by the Merchant & Business Association, with the District subsidizing the backside production. The Commission also discussed reinstating the Association's 501(c)(6) status, requiring a third board member, and approved a new safety policy requiring two police officers at Gazebo Series performances, funded by the City for 2024. Holiday Festival plans were outlined, including branding updates, Santa appearances, and new lamppost lights on the Murdoch bridge.

• Approved July minutes unanimously
• Adopted opt-in paid membership ($100) model for District printed brochure
• Approved police presence (two officers) for Gazebo Series, City-funded for 2024
• Reinstatement of Merchant & Business Association 501(c)(6) status requires third board member
• Holiday Festival plans finalized for September meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will introduce a new Building Commissioner and DCM Community Vitality. The meeting also includes updates on staff hiring and the Sustainability Commission.

• Introduction of new Building Commissioner and DCM Community Vitality
• Staff hiring update
• Sustainability Commission discussion

The Webster Groves Historic Preservation Commission met on August 13, 2024, but took no substantive actions. Members approved the July 9, 2024 minutes (8-0) and adjourned. The meeting was primarily an open discussion on staff hires, a commission vacancy, and conservation districts, with no formal votes on these topics.

• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing and review several residential projects: front entry renovations at 9440 Big Bend Blvd, an addition and front porch at 609 Fairview Ave, detached garages at 1018 N Bompart Ave and 215 McDonald Pl, and an addition at 330 Marshall Ave. The meeting also includes a work session and approval of minutes from July 25, 2024.

• 9440 Big Bend Blvd – Front Entry Renovations (public hearing)
• 609 Fairview Ave – Addition & Front Porch (public hearing)
• 1018 N Bompart Ave – Detached Garage (architectural review)
• 215 McDonald Pl – Detached Garage (architectural review)
• 330 Marshall Ave – Addition (architectural review)

The Architectural Review Board approved five of six submitted projects, including renovations, additions, and detached garages, with conditions or clarifications on some. One project, a detached garage at 215 McDonald Pl, was tabled. The board also approved the minutes from the July 25, 2024 meeting as written.

• Approved front entry renovations at 9440 Big Bend Blvd as submitted, with owner discretion on painted brick
• Approved addition and front porch at 609 Fairview Ave with clarifications on porch details and windows
• Approved detached garage at 1018 N Bompart Ave with revisions to window and trim details
• Tabled detached garage at 215 McDonald Pl
• Approved addition at 330 Marshall Ave as submitted
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting as written

Public Hearings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a land use application. The body will consider a request to allow a Place of Worship in existing structures at 483 E. Lockwood Avenue.

• Conditional Use Permit application for Peace United Church of Christ at 47 N. Bompart Avenue

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for Peace United Church of Christ to operate a place of worship at 47 N. Bompart Avenue. The meeting also includes a work session on the FY2024 quarterly fiscal update and front entry garages, a presentation on the annual library budget for FY2025, and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions.

• Public hearing and first/second reading of Bill #9262 for a conditional use permit for Peace United Church of Christ at 47 N. Bompart Avenue
• Presentation of the Webster Groves Public Library FY2025 operating budget (proposed $1,435,341.45 in expenditures)
• Third reading of Bill #9260 to restrict parking on Valley Road
• First/second reading of Bill #9263 for subdivision of property at 439 Landscape Court
• First/second reading of Bill #9264 to rename Sculpture Park at 175 W. Kirkham Avenue to the Gerry Welch Sculpture Garden

The City Council reviewed the proposed 2024-2025 operating budget for the Webster Groves Public Library, which totals $1,435,341.45 in expenditures. The Council also received a presentation on a conditional use permit application from Peace United Church of Christ to allow a place of worship at 47 N. Bompart Avenue; staff and the Plan Commission recommend approval. No formal votes or decisions are recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed proposed library budget for 2024-2025 (no vote recorded)
• Heard presentation on conditional use permit for Peace United Church of Christ (no vote recorded)

Arts Commission

The Webster Groves Arts Commission will consider a Lifetime Achievement in the Arts award, discuss the Public Art Plan ahead of a September 3 City Council meeting, review a naming request for the Sculpture Garden, and receive updates on the comprehensive plan and arts banners. The meeting also includes visitor comments and approval of past minutes.

• Lifetime Achievement in the Arts – new business item
• Public Art Plan – to be presented to City Council on September 3
• Naming Request for the Sculpture Garden
• City of the Arts Banners – update
• Journey to Destination WG Comprehensive Plan – old business

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Green Space Advisory Commission will hear updates on the Green Our City initiative, including plans for a workshop on August 17 at Larson Park and a planting event on October 5. They will also review the Eco Ed Series schedule with upcoming talks on greenhouse gas inventory and a watershed walk. New business includes forming subcommittees on grants and native plant education.

• Aug 17 workshop at Larson Park Pavilion (9am) with refreshments, presenters, and tree demo
• Oct 5 planting event (9am) with buckets and magnets
• Eco Ed Series: Sep 3 at Library on Greenhouse Gas Inventory (7pm)
• Eco Ed Series: Oct 1 at Larson Park — Watershed Wander (5:30pm)
• Proposed subcommittees: Grant Subcommittee and Native Plant Education Subcommittee

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning application for the SLCH KVC Mental Wellness Campus at 330 N. Gore Avenue. The proposal involves repealing the current Educational Campus District zoning and returning the 23.3 acre tract to a Ten Thousand Square Foot Residence District.

• Public hearing for 24-PC-06 SLCH KVC Mental Wellness Campus (330 N. Gore Avenue)
• Proposed repeal of 'MEC' Educational Campus District zoning back to 'A3' Ten Thousand Square Foot Residence District
• Three Conditional Use Permits for hospital use, institution use, and an existing cell tower
• Review of Traffic Impact Study for a proposed new medical building and parking lot

The Plan Commission held a public hearing on the SLCH KVC Wellness Campus proposal (330 N Gore Avenue) to rezone from MEC to A3 and issue three conditional use permits. After extensive public comment, the applicant requested a postponement to address traffic and other concerns. The Commission voted 5-0 to continue the application to the September 9, 2024 meeting.

• Approved July 1, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 24-PC-02/24-PC-06 SLCH KVC Wellness Campus (5-0)
• Continued application 24-PC-02/24-PC-06 to September 9, 2024 meeting (acclamation)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will hold a work session to examine proposed projects and board policies. The regular meeting includes reviews of five specific residential property submittals.

• 23 Pearl Avenue – Front Covered Porch
• 1231 Cheshire Lane – Second Story Addition
• 511 N. Bompart Avenue – Detached Garage
• 242 Portland Terrace – Detached Garage
• 406 W. Jackson Avenue – Front Porch with Arbor

The Architectural Review Board approved all five submitted projects with conditions. Approvals included a front covered porch at 23 Pearl Avenue, a second story addition at 1231 Cheshire Lane, detached garages at 511 N. Bompart Avenue and 242 Portland Terrace, and a front porch with arbor at 406 W. Jackson Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the July 11, 2024 meeting as written.

• Approved 23 Pearl Avenue front covered porch, with posts wrapped above and below deck level
• Approved 1231 Cheshire Lane second story addition, with shake siding continued on right side of offset dormer
• Approved 511 N. Bompart Avenue detached garage, with two windows added on back elevation
• Approved 242 Portland Terrace detached garage, with 4-inch trim around windows and man door, and 6-over-0 double-hung windows
• Approved 406 W. Jackson Avenue front porch with arbor, per revised drawings
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting as written

Business Development Commission

The Business Development Commission will consider old and new business items, including a potential Economic Development Sales Tax. They will also review the Bludot/QR/Map Design project and plans for Business Coffee. Other updates on business districts and city council matters will be provided.

• Discussion of Economic Development Sales Tax
• Review of Bludot/QR/Map Design project
• Update on Business Coffee event
• BDC Direction discussion
• Business District Updates

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the renaming of the Sculpture Park and the naming of a new park. The meeting includes reports from Councilperson Alexander and P&R Director Davis.

• Sculpture Park renaming
• New Park naming

Police Community Engagement Board

The Police Community Engagement Board will meet to discuss the role and purpose of the board with Chief Acevez. The board will also review website updates and approve minutes from the June meeting.

• Discussion with Chief Acevez regarding role and purpose
• Review of needed web updates
• Approval of June meeting minutes

The Police Community Engagement Board discussed a councilmember's recommendation to dissolve the board, and members expressed their desire to continue, possibly by revising the ordinance. The board requested Councilperson Emerson Smith relay their opposition to the council. No formal votes were taken; the June minutes were tabled and the August meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

• June 2024 minutes tabled for additions
• Board requested councilmember convey opposition to dissolution
• August 2024 meeting cancelled due to no quorum
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Jill, second by John Sauter, all in favor)

City Council - Special Meetings

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss staffing matters. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding personnel.

• Executive session regarding personnel per MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission will hold a closed executive session under attorney-client privilege and real estate statutes. In open session, they will receive updates on the Streetscape Project and discuss parameters for the Façade Improvement Grant program. They will also set a September meeting date.

• Executive (closed) session for attorney-client privileged communications and real estate discussion
• Streetscape Project Update
• Façade Improvement Grant Parameters discussion
• Setting September meeting date (11 or 12)
• Approval of minutes and visitor comments

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will examine proposed residential projects and board policies. The meeting includes reviews for various porch, deck, and addition submittals.

• 406 W. Jackson Avenue front porch and arbor resubmittal
• 304 W. Jackson Avenue front portico review
• 740 Fairview Avenue addition with deck
• 121 Clara Avenue rear second story addition
• 524 Bacon new house preliminary review

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss rooftop lighting updates and state registration for the Merchant & Business Association. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a printed business brochure and the Holiday Festival.

• Rooftop lighting update
• Merchant & Business Association state registration
• Printed business brochure
• Holiday Festival discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to demolish an accessory structure in the Webster Park Historic District. The meeting also includes the election of officers and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Demolition request for an accessory structure at 35 Mason Avenue
• Election of commission officers
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will consider proposed amendments to the City Charter for the November 5, 2024, election. The agenda also includes ordinances for an easement and maintenance agreement with the Metropolitan Sewer District related to the Aquatic Center. Additionally, the council will review parking restrictions on Valley Road and several contract renewals.

• Proposed City Charter amendments regarding compensation and public engagement
• Easement and maintenance agreements with MSD for the Aquatic Center
• Ordinance to restrict parking on Valley Road
• Purchase of two new command vehicles for the Fire Department
• Contract renewal for City Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney services

Arts Commission

The commission will review the proposed ownership of six annual community events and the City’s Event and Sponsorship Policy. The agenda also includes updates on the Public Art Plan, the Journey to Destination WG Comprehensive Plan, and a naming request for the Sculpture Garden.

• Review of proposed Arts Commission ownership of 6 annual community events
• Updates on the Journey to Destination WG Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion regarding the Public Art Plan and City Council meeting request
• City of the Arts Banners
• Naming request for the Sculpture Garden

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission is reviewing rezoning and conditional use permit applications. These include requests for the KVC Mental Wellness Campus at 330 N. Gore Avenue and Peace United Church of Christ at 47 N. Bompart Avenue. The commission will also consider a resubdivision plat for Orchard Knolls.

• Rezoning and use permits for KVC Mental Wellness Campus (330 N. Gore Avenue)
• Conditional Use Permit for Place of Worship at 47 N. Bompart Avenue
• Resubdivision plat for Orchard Knolls Lots 12-15

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two zoning variance petitions. One petition seeks permission for a new single-family home at 524 Bacon Avenue with modified setbacks and garage dimensions. A second petition proposes structural alterations to a detached garage at 330 Hazel Avenue.

• Variance request for a new single-family dwelling at 524 Bacon Avenue
• Request to reduce side yard setback from 13 feet to 8.7 feet at 524 Bacon Avenue
• Request to increase garage width and projection at 524 Bacon Avenue
• Variance request for structural alterations to a detached garage at 330 Hazel Avenue
• Request to reduce rear yard setback from 10 feet to 3.23 feet at 330 Hazel Avenue

Business Development Commission

The commission will introduce new council, staff, and public affairs liaisons. The meeting includes a closed session regarding CID legal aspects involving real estate and attorney-client communications. The agenda also covers map design and business district updates.

• Introduction of new BDC Council Liaison, Staff Liaison, and Public Affairs & Engagement Manager
• Closed session regarding CID legal aspects, real estate, and attorney-client communications
• Discussion on Bludot/QR/Map Design
• Business Coffee Subcommittee update

Police Community Engagement Board

The Police Community Engagement Board will receive a briefing regarding July 4 precautions, intersection camera effectiveness, and recent fraud reports. The meeting also includes discussions on drone policies and an annual report presentation for City Council.

• Introduction of Chief Vincent Acevez
• July 4/Community Days precautions
• Intersection camera effectiveness in identifying car thieves
• Briefing on scams, identity theft, and mail or check fraud
• Discussion on drone policies

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Webster Special Business District Advisory Commission will discuss several items regarding district infrastructure and updates. Topics include rooftop lighting, decorative parking signs, and pedestrian signs. The agenda also includes business license surcharge research and feedback from the Summer Night Street Dance.

• Rooftop lighting
• Decorative parking signs
• District pedestrian signs
• Business license surcharge research
• Summer Night Street Dance feedback

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and several new ordinances regarding weapons possession and transfer. The agenda also includes a presentation on council compensation and a review of updated pay grades for city employees.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (Resolution #2024-31)
• New ordinances regarding weapons possession and transfer to minors (Bills #9255, #9256)
• Updated pay grades for city employees (Bill #9254)
• IT Master Plan contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. up to $38,200 (Resolution #2024-32)
• Amendment to the Waste Management Contract (Resolution #2024-33)

Traffic Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss membership, leadership, and updates to the process for requesting traffic improvements. Members will also review proposed parking guidelines and pedestrian safety at Colebrook and the Hixson lot entrance.

• Marshall Place Parking Petition
• Planthurst and Jefferson traffic study
• Valley Road parking recommendation regarding trash pickup
• Stop sign request at Busch Terrace & Old Orchard
• Pedestrian safety update for Colebrook and the Hixson lot entrance

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on several property variance applications. These requests involve changes to setbacks, garage dimensions, and fence heights for single-family homes. Residents can participate in person or virtually via Zoom.

• Variance request for a new home at 524 Bacon Avenue regarding side yard and garage dimensions
• Variance request for a new home at 11 Old Westbury Lane involving front yard setback
• Request to reconstruct a screen porch at 518 Cornelia Avenue with a reduced side yard setback
• Request for a 6-foot tall fence at 330 Baker Avenue

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission will discuss updates regarding the Streetscape Project inclusion list and the Digital Strike Charity Cornhole Tournament. The meeting also includes introductions for new council and staff liaisons.

• Streetscape Project inclusion list update
• Digital Strike Charity Cornhole Tournament discussion
• Introduction of new Council and Staff Liaisons

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The commission will receive updates regarding rooftop lighting and the gazebo series. The meeting includes introductions for a new commission member, council liaison, and staff liaison. Discussion is also planned for a printed business brochure.

• Rooftop Lighting Update
• Gazebo Series Update
• Printed Business Brochure discussion
• Introduction of new commission member, council liaison, and staff liaison

Personnel Board

The Webster Groves Personnel Board is meeting via Zoom on June 6, 2024. The board will review and potentially amend Personnel Policy 2.02-Pay Plan.

• Review of proposed changes to Personnel Policy 2.02-Pay Plan

Architectural Review Board

The board will examine proposed projects and policies during a work session. The regular meeting includes public hearings for residential additions and several architectural submittals. These items cover garage, porch, and addition requests at multiple addresses.

• Public hearing for rear dormer at 110 Joy Avenue
• Public hearing for detached poolhouse at 220 Gray Avenue
• Public hearing for additions at 148 S. Elm Avenue
• Resubmittal of front porch plans for 461 Bacon Avenue
• Architectural review for six single-family homes at 15 Euclid Avenue

City Council - Regular Meetings

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2025 City Budget. The agenda also includes discussions on Proposition W bond authority and budget amendments for staff stipends and flood buyout funds. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance defining pay grades and compensation for city employees.

• Public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 City Budget
• $500,000 carryover of special initiative funds for the flood buyout program
• $202,274.35 budget amendment for service stipends to city staff
• Ordinance Bill #9254 defining pay grades and compensation for city employees
• Resolution #2024-29 authorizing a U.S. Department of Transportation grant project

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will discuss the Journey to Destination WG Comprehensive Plan with the Lakota Group. The meeting also includes updates on the Public Art Plan, City of the Arts banners, and a naming request for the Sculpture Garden.

• Journey to Destination WG Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Public Art Plan update regarding City Council meeting request
• Ernestine Betsberg Painting Book Donation update
• City of the Arts Banners update
• Sculpture Garden naming request

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Green Space Advisory Commission will review updates on the Green Our City initiative and the Eco Ed Series, including upcoming library and park events. The body will also discuss the annual report and work plan for the upcoming year, as well as plans for Community Days on July 4. No binding decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Green Our City initiative
• Eco Ed Series: June 4 Bees presentation at Library
• Eco Ed Series: Sep 3 Greenhouse Gas Inventory at Library
• Eco Ed Series: Oct 1 Watershed Wander at Larson Park
• Update on Annual Report and Work Plan for Upcoming Year

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to review updates on district lighting and signage. Members will also discuss the Summer Night Street Dance and charity initiatives.

• Rooftop lighting update
• Decorative parking sign update
• District pedestrian signs
• Summer Night Street Dance
• Charity thoughts

Business Development Commission

The Webster Groves Business Development Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, hearing visitor comments, and receiving updates from subcommittees on the Business Coffee, CID, and Bludot/QR/Map initiatives. The agenda also includes business district updates and a city update, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Business Coffee Subcommittee update
• CID Subcommittee update
• Bludot/QR/Map update
• Business District Updates

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss public input for the water park design and future input regarding Prop W. The body will also consider a request to rename the Sculpture Park.

• Request from Arts Commission to rename Sculpture Park
• Water Park Design and Public Input
• Prop W Election Results and future public input
• Selection of July 4 Parade Judges

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on May 21, 2024. The regular meeting includes new business on budget amendments, a discussion on concealed carry for juveniles, and public engagement. The consent agenda includes contracts for door badge readers, a video system, and bathroom remodels at city facilities. The work session will review board/commission annual reports and make appointments.

• Budget amendments
• Concealed carry - juveniles discussion
• Resolution #2024-26: Contract for door badge readers at Public Works Service Center
• Resolution #2024-27: Contract for comprehensive video system at Service Center
• Resolution #2024-28: Contract for new bathrooms and remodels at Firehouse #1

City Council - Special Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council is holding a special work session via Zoom only, with the sole topic being a listening session with the Lakota Group regarding the city's Comprehensive Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and input-gathering session.

• Special work session on May 20, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., Zoom only
• Listening session with the Lakota Group on the Comprehensive Plan
• Instructions for virtual participation at webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings
• Accommodations available by contacting City Clerk at 314-963-5318

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review proposed projects and board policies. The regular meeting includes a public hearing for two projects, resubmittals, submittals, and a preliminary review for a six-home development on Euclid Avenue.

• Public hearing: 311 S. Elm Avenue – rear one-story addition
• Public hearing: 135 N. Bompart Avenue – rear deck
• Resubmittal: 1303 Belton Avenue – windows
• Submittal: 634 Mildred Avenue – screen front porch
• Preliminary: 15 Euclid Avenue – six single family homes

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission will discuss an update regarding the Streetscape Project inclusion list. The agenda also includes a review of a sponsor letter for the Hawken House Concert Series.

• Streetscape Project Update (Project Inclusion List)
• Hawken House Concert Series Sponsor Letter
• BDC Update

City Council - Special Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a special work session to discuss annual reports and FY-2025 budget requests from city boards and commissions. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda, indicating this is a review and discussion session rather than a vote on specific appropriations.

• Review of annual reports from city boards and commissions
• Discussion of FY-2025 budget requests from city boards and commissions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings and consider demolition recommendations for two properties: a single-family dwelling at 439 Landscape Court and institutional buildings at 300 N. Gore Avenue (KVC campus). The commission will also elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Demolition recommendation for 439 Landscape Court – Single Family Dwelling
• Demolition recommendation for 300 N. Gore Avenue – Institutional Buildings (KVC campus)
• Election of officers
• Comprehensive Plan Update discussion

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving February minutes and receiving updates. They will discuss the rooftop lighting update, the Old Orchard Merchant & Business Association account, and the Gazebo Series lineup. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.

• Rooftop Lighting Update
• Old Orchard Merchant & Business Association Account
• Gazebo Series Lineup
• BDC Update
• City Update

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Webster Groves Traffic Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss updates on proposed parking guidelines, public safety priorities, and a new process for community requests. They will also review pedestrian safety at the Hixson lot entrance and prepare for a board chair work session.

• Update on Proposed Parking Guidelines from April 30 working session
• Responses to highest priority public safety items
• New process for community members to request changes
• Pedestrian safety on Colebrook at Hixson lot entrance
• Preparation for May 15 Board and Commission Chair Work Session

Board of Adjustment

The Webster Groves Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six variance applications from property owners seeking exceptions to zoning rules. The requests involve fence height, side yard setbacks, rear yard setbacks, parking requirements, and accessory structure modifications at specific addresses. The board will also conduct routine procedural items and set its next meeting date.

• Variance for 6-ft fence at 1372 Grant Road (2-ft front yard fence height exception)
• Variance for detached garage at 635 Newport Avenue (2.12-ft south side yard setback exception)
• Variance for second-story addition at 150 Selma Avenue (27.33-ft rear and 2.5-ft side yard setback exceptions)
• Variance for parking exception at 1415 Wexford Avenue (off-street parking behind front building line)
• Variance for solar panels on accessory structure at 648 N. Forest Avenue (1.7-ft side yard setback exception)

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on May 7, 2024. The regular meeting includes third readings of ordinances granting conditional use permits to an automotive repair shop, a church, and a drinking establishment, plus a zoning amendment for tattoo and body piercing establishments. The council will also declare election results, receive a fiscal update, and consider several resolutions including computer purchases and a roof restoration contract.

• Third reading of Bill #9249: Conditional use permit for A.M. Clark & Sons auto repair at 7879 Big Bend Blvd
• Third reading of Bill #9250: Conditional use permit for St. Peter's Chains Church at 407 Fairview Ave
• Third reading of Bill #9251: Conditional use permit for Twinville, LLC drinking establishment at 8709 Big Bend Blvd
• Third reading of Bill #9252: Zoning amendment for tattoo and body piercing establishments
• Resolution #2024-25: Contract for roof restoration at the Service Center

Arts Commission

The Webster Groves Arts Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the Public Art Plan, City of the Arts banners, and a naming request for the Sculpture Garden. The meeting includes visitor comments, approval of April minutes, and a city update from Mayor Laura Arnold. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public Art Plan update tied to Comprehensive Plan
• City of the Arts Banners update
• Naming request for Sculpture Garden
• Mayor Laura Arnold city update

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Green Space Advisory Commission is meeting to review updates on the Now Mow program, Green Our City initiatives, Trees of Distinction, Arbor Day, and the Eco Ed Series. They will also recap the annual report and work plan for the upcoming year. The agenda is largely routine updates and recaps, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Now Mow update by Corin Pursell
• Green Our City updates
• Trees of Distinction & Arbor Day Celebration recap
• Eco Ed Series update (May 7, 7pm, at Library)
• Annual Report and Work Plan recap

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review proposed residential projects. The agenda includes a public hearing for four properties, resubmittals for two projects, and eight new submittals covering additions, garages, windows, and other changes. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing: 135 N. Bompart Avenue – front stairs
• Public hearing: 25 Marshall Place – front stairs
• Public hearing: 331 Orchard Avenue – rear addition and rear deck
• Public hearing: 336 Orchard Avenue – pool house
• Resubmittal: 302 Innisfail Drive – second story addition; 818 Holland Avenue – new single family dwelling

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Traffic Advisory Commission is holding a working session to refine the Parking Restriction Guidelines by identifying unclear language and voting on clarifications. They will also review results from the temporary parking experiment on Swan. The agenda is procedural, focused on internal rule-making rather than a specific decision.

• Review of Swan temporary parking experiment results
• Clarify whether parking restrictions apply 24/7 or only part of the day
• Determine if restrictions apply citywide or only where requested
• Define how neighborhood 'areas' are determined for restriction requests
• Establish process for canceling restrictions and handling existing stricter ordinances

City Council - Special Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will meet in a special executive closed session on April 30, 2024, at 8:45 P.M. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of personnel matters under Missouri Statute 610.021 (3). The meeting will take place at Sketch Development Services, 111 W. Pacific Avenue, and will conclude with adjournment.

• Executive closed session regarding personnel matters under MO. Statute 610.021 (3)

Business Development Commission

The Webster Groves Business Development Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including updates from the Business Coffee and CID subcommittees, defining Bludot QR codes and directory categories, and preparing the annual report due May 2. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Business Coffee Subcommittee Update
• CID Subcommittee Update
• Defining Bludot QR Codes & Directory Categories
• Annual Report due May 2
• Next meeting scheduled for May 23, 2024

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss several ongoing business district updates and new items. Discussions include rooftop lighting, decorative parking signs, and pedestrian signs.

• Rooftop Lighting Update
• Decorative Parking Sign Update
• District Pedestrian Signs
• Future Revenue Options
• Summer Night Street Dance

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review proposed projects and board policies. The board will conduct a public hearing on three projects and review six other submissions, including new single-family dwellings and various additions.

• 148 S. Elm Avenue – Rear and Side Additions
• 41 Marshall Place – Windows
• 8 Marshall Place – Windows
• 1041 N. Bompart Avenue – Side and Rear Addition and Front Porch
• Euclid Elms – Six New Single Family Dwellings

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission will discuss the Streetscape Project inclusion list and an upcoming annual report due May 2. The meeting also includes a BDC update and city updates.

• Streetscape Project inclusion list
• Annual Report due May 2
• Fagade Grant - Descendant
• BDC Update

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold public hearings and vote on conditional use permits for an automotive repair shop at 7879 Big Bend Blvd, a church at 407 Fairview Ave, and a drinking establishment at 8709 Big Bend Blvd. They will also consider a zoning text amendment to regulate tattoo/body piercing establishments. The meeting includes election results certification, oath of office for new council members, and a closed session.

• Conditional use permit for A.M. Clark & Sons automotive repair at 7879 Big Bend Blvd
• Conditional use permit for St. Peter's Chains church at 407 Fairview Ave
• Conditional use permit for Twinville LLC drinking establishment at 8709 Big Bend Blvd
• Zoning text amendment for tattoo/body piercing establishments
• Resolution declaring Jamie Hasemeier, Karen Alexander, and Emerson Smith elected to 4-year terms

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Webster Groves Traffic Advisory Commission is meeting to review and potentially reprioritize its goals, including safety, Complete Streets policies, and criteria for parking restrictions. They will also discuss old business items such as the shared parking proposal near Webster Groves High School, restriping of S. Elm between Lockwood and Big Bend, and a standard process for citizen requests. New requests submitted to the police department will be considered.

• Reassessment of TAC goals and priorities
• Status of shared parking proposal near WGHS
• Update on Complete Streets policies
• Proposed restriping of S. Elm between Lockwood & Big Bend
• New citizen requests submitted to police

Board of Adjustment

The Webster Groves Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications from the zoning code. The board will decide whether to grant variances for properties on Spring Avenue, Planthurst Road, and W. Lockwood Avenue. Residents can comment in person or virtually via Zoom.

• Variance request at 236 Spring Avenue from Section 53.073 (c.2) in the A4 district
• Variance request at 303 Planthurst Road for 1.4-foot front yard setback reduction to expand screened porches
• Variance request at 676 W. Lockwood Avenue for 6.17-foot setback reduction and four additional accessory structures (total six) on behalf of Archdiocese of St. Louis (Mary Queen of Peace)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a demolition recommendation for a single-family dwelling at 11 Old Westbury Lane. The commission will also discuss a comprehensive plan update and review a 2023 project on conservation districts. Minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting are up for approval.

• Demolition recommendation for 11 Old Westbury Lane – single family dwelling
• Comprehensive plan update discussion
• 2023 project review – conservation districts
• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving February minutes, receiving visitor comments, and discussing updates. Old business includes a rooftop lighting update, while new business covers a recycling container for the south side of Big Bend and the annual report due May 2. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.

• Rooftop lighting update (old business)
• Recycling container for south side of Big Bend (new business)
• Annual report due May 2
• Approval of February minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review proposed residential projects. The board will consider resubmittals, submittals, and a preliminary plan for a new single-family dwelling, and will approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• 221 S. Maple Avenue – rear dormer addition (resubmittal)
• 330 Marshall Avenue – 2nd story and rear addition
• 724 Fairview Avenue – amended plans for detached garage
• 526 Tuxedo Avenue – new deck, elevation changes, and detached garage
• 526 Foote Avenue – new single-family dwelling (preliminary)

Arts Commission

The Webster Groves Arts Commission is meeting to handle routine business: roll call, welcoming a new member, and approving March minutes. The main discussion items are updates on the Public Art Plan, City of the Arts Banners, and Sculpture Garden Signs, plus a city update from Mayor Laura Arnold.

• Welcome new member
• Approve March minutes
• Update on Public Art Plan
• Update on City of the Arts Banners
• Update on Sculpture Garden Signs

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session to discuss sidewalk policy, then a regular meeting to vote on a subdivision at 407 and 415 Fairview Avenue, approve consent items including an ambulance purchase and water park contract, and possibly enter closed session. The subdivision would allow existing non-conforming structures to remain despite zoning setbacks.

• Third reading of Bill #9248 to subdivide property at 407 and 415 Fairview Avenue, allowing existing structures to remain despite zoning non-conformities.
• Resolution #2024-17 to increase ambulance purchase expenditure by $4,000 from American Response Vehicles.
• Resolution #2024-18 to authorize a contract for owners representative services for the water park, contingent on Proposition W passage.
• Work session discussion on sidewalk policy.
• Closed session for attorney-client, real estate, personnel, and contract negotiations.

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Webster Groves Green Space Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss updates on tree inspections, the Arbor Day celebration, and the Eco Ed series, and to review the draft work plan and annual report for the upcoming year. They will also consider new business including a tree preservation working group, a grant for a volunteer coordinator, and a native/pollinator garden cleanup.

• Tree inspections scheduled for May 4
• Arbor Day celebration April 17 at Southwest Park, 5pm, with tree planting and walk
• Draft work plan and annual report for July 2024 to June 2025, including budget
• Grant for volunteer coordinator — seeking subcommittee chair
• Native/pollinator garden cleanup needed at Concrete Garden, Ivory Crocket, City Hall

Plan Commission

This meeting covers only other business, setting the next meeting date for May 6, 2024, and adjournment. No rezonings, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate.

• No substantive items on the agenda
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2024
• Public comment rules provided for in-person and Zoom participation

Business Development Commission

The Webster Groves Business Development Commission is meeting to discuss its FY2025 budget, including a request for a Halcyon bid, and to receive updates from subcommittees. New business includes defining Bludot QR codes, a report to the City Council, and planning Webster-wide events. The meeting is open to the public in-person and virtually.

• FY2025 Budget discussion, including Commission Other Functions and a Behm request for a Halcyon bid
• Subcommittee updates
• Defining Bludot QR codes
• Report to City Council
• Webster-Wide Events planning

Parks and Recreation Commission

This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no items listed under old or new business.

Police Community Engagement Board

The board will receive updates on the search for a new chief of police and the status of community listening sessions. Members will also review a draft of the annual report due to the city clerk on May 2.

• Updates on search for new chief of police
• Review of community feedback from online form and city response
• Updates on small group listening sessions
• Review of draft annual report due May 2

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to review updates on rooftop lighting, decorative parking signs, and pedestrian signs. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the budget and updates from the BDC and City.

• Budget review
• Rooftop lighting update
• Decorative parking sign update
• District pedestrian signs

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a public hearing on one resubmittal and four new submittals for residential additions. The board will also approve minutes from the March 7, 2024 meeting. All items are proposed projects requiring design review.

• 451 W. Swon Avenue – Deck off Rear of House (resubmittal)
• 253 Papin Avenue – Two Story Rear Addition
• 351 Gray Avenue – 2nd Story Rear Addition
• 801 Edgar Road – One Story Side Addition
• 9018 Big Bend Boulevard – Foyer Addition

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission will review an inclusion list for the Big Bend Resurfacing Project & City Streetscape Project, discuss a transition for the DCM of Community Vitality, and receive updates from the Business Development Committee and city leadership. The agenda also covers standard procedural items, public comment guidelines, and scheduling the next meeting for April 17, 2024. No specific resolutions, budget figures, or voting tallies are listed in this document.

• Review inclusion list for Big Bend Resurfacing Project & City Streetscape Project
• Discuss transition for the DCM of Community Vitality
• Receive Business Development Committee and city updates
• Schedule next meeting for April 17, 2024

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 19, 2024. The regular meeting includes a third reading of an ordinance setting pay grades for city employees, and a first and second reading of an ordinance to approve a subdivision at 407 and 415 Fairview Avenue. The consent agenda includes several resolutions authorizing contracts and purchases, and the council will also conduct interviews and make appointments to boards and commissions.

• Bill #9247 (third reading): Ordinance defining pay grades for classified and unclassified city employees, with salary ranges from $38,396.80 to $209,419.39 annually.
• Bill #9248 (first and second reading): Ordinance permitting subdivision of property at 407 and 415 Fairview Avenue, including variances for lot width and setbacks.
• Resolution #2024-14: Supporting 'No Mow April' and a temporary exception to the city's weed ordinance.
• Resolution #2024-15: Authorizing a contract for a comprehensive plan.
• Resolution #2024-16: Authorizing a contract for engineering services for replatting city land.

Board of Adjustment

The Webster Groves Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications from the zoning code. The board will decide whether to grant variances for a rear yard setback and accessory structure separation at 509 Summit Avenue, a side yard setback for a detached garage at 667 W. Lockwood Avenue, and a side yard setback for a second-story addition at 32 W. Glendale Road. No other business is listed.

• Variance request for 3-foot rear yard setback reduction and 6-foot accessory structure separation at 509 Summit Avenue
• Variance request for 6-foot side yard setback reduction to build detached garage at 667 W. Lockwood Avenue
• Variance request for 2.9-foot side yard setback reduction for second-story addition at 32 W. Glendale Road
• Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, hearing visitor comments, and receiving updates. Under old business, they will discuss a rooftop lighting update and the FY2025 budget; under new business, a DCM for Community Vitality. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or ordinances listed.

• Rooftop Lighting Update
• FY2025 Budget discussion
• DCM for Community Vitality
• BDC Update
• City Update

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review proposed residential projects, including additions, a deck, and window/door changes. A public hearing will cover two projects, and the board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing: 115 Glen Road – 2nd floor addition over new open porch
• Public hearing: 35 Mason Avenue – rear addition
• 822 Brookdale Drive – rear one-story addition
• 1102 Pine Tree Lane – rear one-story addition
• 451 W. Swon Avenue – deck off rear of house

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 5, 2024. The regular meeting includes a third reading of an ordinance granting a permanent sidewalk easement to St. Louis County for a road project on Big Bend Boulevard, and a first and second reading of an ordinance establishing new pay grades for city employees. The council will also consider a resolution to purchase cybersecurity services and make appointments to boards and commissions.

• Third reading of Bill #9246: permanent sidewalk easement to St. Louis County for property at 8180 Big Bend Blvd. (Federal Project STP-5537)
• First and second reading of Bill #9247: new pay grades for classified and unclassified city employees, repealing Ordinance 9242
• Resolution #2024-10: authorizing purchase of cybersecurity services and programs
• Proclamations: Police Officer of the Year Andrew Travagliante, Webster Groves Rotary Club 100th anniversary, Bob Weber of Weber's Front Row
• Closed session for attorney-client communications, real estate, personnel, and negotiated contracts

Arts Commission

The Webster Groves Arts Commission is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, approving February minutes, and welcoming a new member. They will also discuss updates on the Public Art Plan, review draft artwork for CGI banners, and address a letter submitted to the Parks & Rec Commission regarding a naming policy, plus updates on sculpture garden signs and a city update from Mayor Laura Arnold.

• Review draft artwork for CGI banners
• Naming policy letter submitted to Parks & Rec Commission
• Sculpture garden signs update
• Public Art Plan update
• City update from Mayor Laura Arnold

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Webster Groves Green Space Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss updates on the Green Our City program, including a tentative 2024 schedule and tree inspections/tagging, as well as plans for the Trees of Distinction and Arbor Day celebration on April 17 at Southwest Park. The commission will also review the Eco Ed Series, seek a volunteer for No Mow May, and prepare its annual report to the City Council due May 2.

• Tree inspections and tagging under Green Our City program
• Arbor Day celebration April 17 at Southwest Park, 5pm, with Tree of Distinction Sugar Maple on Chestnut Hill
• Eco Ed Series flyer and volunteer needed for beverages/snacks
• No Mow May volunteer needed to strategize and promote
• Annual report to City Council due May 2, presented May 15

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a boundary adjustment plat for two properties on Fairview Avenue. The petition, filed by the owners of 415 and 407 Fairview Avenue, would adjust lot lines for Tuxedo Park Block 5 Lots 43-46 on about 0.715 acres in the A4 Residence District. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 11, 2023, and public comment.

• 24-PC-01: Boundary adjustment plat for Tuxedo Park Block 5 Lots 43-46, combining portions of 415 and 407 Fairview Avenue
• Public hearing on the boundary adjustment application
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the FY25 budget request and Prop W. The body will also brainstorm potential names for a new park.

• FY25 City budget request for P&R Commission
• Naming ideas for a new park
• Prop W questions and answers
• Planning for May 15, 2024 presentation to City Council

Police Community Engagement Board

The board will receive updates on the search for a new chief of police and a presentation on concealed carry from Interim Chief Perks. Members will also plan listening sessions targeting specific community groups, including students, business owners, and seniors.

• Updates on the search for a new chief of police
• Presentation on concealed carry by Interim Chief Perks
• Review of community feedback from online forms
• Planning for listening sessions with Webster University, Eden Seminary, and local schools
• Discussion on outreach to business owners and senior living facilities

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to review updates on rooftop lighting, decorative parking signs, and pedestrian signs. The agenda also includes discussions on parking permits and the district budget.

• Rooftop Lighting Update
• Decorative Parking Sign Update
• Parking and Parking Permits
• District Pedestrian Signs Next Steps
• Budget Discussion

Business Development Commission

The Webster Groves Business Development Commission is meeting to discuss old business including feedback on Business Coffee/CID, Shop Local Initiatives, the FY2025 Budget Request, and a Bludot update. New business includes a possible Webster-Wide Events discussion, plus business district updates and a city update. The meeting is open to the public in-person and virtually.

• Discussion of FY2025 Budget Request
• Shop Local Initiatives update
• Bludot update
• Possible Webster-Wide Events discussion
• Business Coffee/CID feedback

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission will discuss the Streetscape Project and the FY2025 budget. The agenda also includes officer elections and updates from the BDC and City.

• Streetscape Project discussion
• FY2025 Budget Discussion
• Officer Elections

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 20, 2024. The main item is the third reading of an ordinance to designate the church and parsonage at 407 Fairview Avenue as city historic landmarks. The council will also consider a sidewalk easement for a county road project and several resolutions, including a new tractor purchase and a resolution opposing food tax elimination without revenue replacement.

• Third reading of Bill #9245 to designate 407 Fairview Avenue as a historic landmark
• First and second reading of Bill #9246 authorizing a permanent sidewalk easement to St. Louis County for Big Bend Blvd resurfacing (Federal Project STP-5537)
• Resolution #2024-07 authorizing purchase of a new tractor for the Parks Department
• Resolution #2024-08 urging Missouri legislators to oppose eliminating food sales tax without revenue replacement for municipalities
• Temporary liquor licenses for Webster Arts Fair (June 7-9) and Mary Queen of Peace Church Spring Festival (April 26-27)

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review proposed residential and commercial alterations. Two items are scheduled for public hearings: a rear addition and screen porch at 21 W. Swon Avenue, and an amendment to approved drawings at 222 Spencer Avenue. Four other projects are listed as resubmittals or submittals for review. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Public hearing: 21 W. Swon Avenue – rear addition and screen porch
• Public hearing: 222 Spencer Avenue – amendment to approved drawings
• Resubmittal: 330 Marshall Avenue – second story and rear addition
• Resubmittal: 533 Fairview Avenue – rear two story addition (amendment)
• Submittal: 142 E. Glendale Avenue – side addition; 8749 Watson Road – extension to front portico

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review a demolition recommendation for a single family dwelling at 526 Foote Avenue. The agenda also includes discussion regarding 2023 Project Conservation Districts.

• Demolition recommendation: 526 Foote Avenue
• Old Business: 2023 Project – Conservation Districts

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on designating the structures at 407 Fairview Avenue (Bethany Lutheran Church) as city historic landmarks. The council will also discuss an educational campaign for Proposition W and a potential local sales tax on groceries, and consider several routine items including a budget amendment and a roof restoration contract.

• Public hearing and first/second reading of Bill #9245 to designate 407 Fairview Avenue as a historic landmark
• Discussion on Proposition W educational campaign
• Discussion on local sales tax on groceries
• Resolution #2024-05 amending the FY 2024 budget
• Resolution #2024-06 authorizing a contract for City Hall roof restoration

Arts Commission

The Webster Groves Arts Commission is meeting to discuss procuring public art, a new park, and updates on banners, naming policy, sculpture repairs, and Poetry Month. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no final decisions listed.

• Discussion of procuring public art (Gerry Welch)
• Discussion of new park (Alex Elmestad)
• Update on CGI banners
• Update on naming policy
• Update on sculpture repairs

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Webster Groves Green Space Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on budget requests, and to review updates on several 2024 initiatives including the Green Our City program, Trees of Distinction & Arbor Day celebration, and the Eco Ed Series. The agenda includes both old and new business items, with public comments welcome in-person or virtually.

• Budget Requests Discussion and Vote
• Green Our City updates: award, tentative 2024 schedule, tree tags purchased with March 8 ship date
• Trees of Distinction & Arbor Day Celebration on April 17 at Southwest Park, 5pm, featuring Sugar Maple on Chestnut Hill
• Eco Ed Series: April 17 tree pruning talk, early June pollinators/native plants, Sept 4 watershed walk in Larson Park
• Healthy Living Expo on April 14, 11am-5pm

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting to review proposed projects and board policies. The board will consider a public hearing for two projects, one resubmission, and several new architectural submissions, including residential additions, porches, and a church addition.

• 47 Joy Avenue – Rear Decks (public hearing)
• 36 S. Gore Avenue – Screened in Porch on Existing Deck (public hearing)
• 219 Portland Terrace – Amendment to Previous Approval for Windows (resubmission)
• 461 Bacon Avenue – New Attached Garage with Second Story Addition
• 1 Selma Avenue – Church Addition with Elevator

Business Development Commission

The Webster Groves Business Development Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, electing officers, and discussing old and new business. Key items include planning the February Business Coffee, a business directory/QR code/map project, and FY25 budget requests. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Officer elections
• February Business Coffee planning
• Business Directory/QR Code/Map project
• FY25 Budget Requests

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is reviewing a concept plan and naming for a new park at the former McDonald’s site on Big Bend Blvd. The body will also discuss a budget request for FY25 and a proposal for a new plaque on the WW1 monument.

• Proposal for new plaque on WW1 monument by Daughters of the American Revolution
• Naming of new park at former McDonald’s site on Big Bend Blvd
• Review of concept plan for new park
• FY25 budget request for the Commission
• Prop W -- Destination WG updates

Old Webster Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Webster Special Business District Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business including minutes approval, officer elections, and updates on district projects. They will also discuss the FY2023 audit results and begin preliminary budget discussions for FY2025.

• Rooftop lighting update
• Decorative parking sign update
• Parking permits discussion
• District pedestrian signs
• FY2023 audit results and FY2025 preliminary budget discussion

Police Community Engagement Board

The Police Community Engagement Board is meeting to review website FAQs and community feedback. Members will discuss whether to hold listening sessions now or wait for a new chief of police. The board will also receive updates on the search for a new chief of police.

• Updates on the search for a new chief of police
• Review and approval of website FAQs
• Discussion of community feedback from an online form
• Planning for listening sessions involving Webster University, school students, business owners, and residents

Traffic Advisory Commission

The Webster Groves Traffic Advisory Commission is meeting to review its goals, approve previous minutes, and hear citizen comments. They will discuss updates on the Shared Parking proposal, Complete Streets policy, restriping of S. Elm between Lockwood and Big Bend, and a standard process for citizen requests. New traffic-related requests from December and January will also be considered.

• Review of TAC goals, including Complete Streets policy development
• Status update on Shared Parking proposal since November 21 City Council presentation
• Update on proposed restriping of S. Elm between Lockwood and Big Bend
• New traffic-related requests submitted in December and January
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a public hearing on seven property proposals. Items include amendments, resubmittals, and preliminary reviews for additions and new houses. The board will also approve minutes from the January 4 meeting.

• 227 Orchard Avenue – Amendment to previously approved detached garage
• 406 W. Jackson Road – Side garage addition and porch
• 555 Baker Avenue – Side second story addition, mudroom and deck
• 1132 Pinetree Lane – Rear addition
• 780 Tuxedo Boulevard, 224 Oak Tree Drive, 820 Marshall Avenue – New houses

Crossroads Advisory Commission

The Crossroads Advisory Commission will discuss the preliminary FY2025 budget, review audit results for FY2023, and consider applications for business district facade grants.

• FY2025 Preliminary Budget Discussion
• FY2023 Audit Results Review
• Business District Facade Grant Application Submission

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 16, 2024. The main item is a proposed ordinance (Bill #9244) to place multiple charter amendments on the April 2, 2024 ballot, covering topics like electronic publication of bills, audit timing, personnel rules, and more. The council will also consider a nuisance abatement cost ordinance (Bill #9243) and a liquor license application.

• Bill #9244: Charter amendments for April 2, 2024 election, including electronic bill posting, audit deadline, personnel discrimination protections, and eliminating police/fire pension board
• Bill #9243: Ordinance to levy special tax bills for nuisance abatement (grass, weeds, limbs) on specific properties, with 8% annual interest
• Liquor license application: Elias Productions LLC d/b/a 23 W Coffee, 23 W Lockwood Avenue, for drink sales on premises and Sundays
• Resolution #2024-04: Amending FY2024 budget
• Designation of Karen Rangel as Deputy City Clerk

Old Orchard Business District Advisory Commission

The Old Orchard Special Business District Advisory Commission is meeting to elect officers, review FY2023 audit results, and begin preliminary discussion of the FY2025 budget. They will also get updates on rooftop lighting, holiday festival feedback, and 2024 district events. The meeting is open to the public in person and virtually.

• Officer elections
• FY2023 audit results
• FY2025 preliminary budget discussion
• Rooftop lighting update
• 2024 district events

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the local historic nomination of Bethany Lutheran Church and consider demolition recommendations for six single-family dwellings and one commercial building. The commission will also discuss conservation districts as old business.

• Public hearing on local historic nomination for Bethany Lutheran Church at 407 Fairview
• Demolition recommendation for 12 Euclid Avenue single-family dwelling
• Demolition recommendation for 3401 S. Brentwood Boulevard single-family dwelling
• Demolition recommendation for 780 Tuxedo Boulevard single-family dwelling
• Demolition recommendation for 8717 Big Bend Boulevard commercial building

Green Space Advisory Commission

The Commission will review updates regarding the Green Our City program and the Trees of Distinction initiative. Members will also receive updates on the Eco Ed Series and the Tree City USA Growth Award.

• Green Our City updates including awards and 2024 schedule
• Tree tags discussion
• Trees of Distinction update
• Eco Ed Series update
• Tree City USA Growth Award update

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a petition from Owen Ridge Campus LLC. The applicant is seeking a use variance to operate an automobile drop lot on a compacted gravel lot for 350 cars.

• Public hearing for Docket #2405: use variance for an Automobile Drop Lot at 405 Marshall Avenue

Architectural Review Board

The Webster Groves Architectural Review Board will hold a work session and regular meeting, including a public hearing on three proposed projects and review of three additional submissions. The board will also approve minutes from its December 21, 2023 meeting. All items are pending review; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing: 131 S. Gore Avenue – skylights in existing detached garage
• Public hearing: 21 W. Cedar Avenue – window changes to previously approved elevations
• Public hearing: 349 Oakwood Avenue – changes to previously approved elevations
• Submittal: 729 Greeley Avenue – second story addition
• Submittal: 812 Providence Avenue – rear one story addition

City Council - Regular Meetings

The Webster Groves City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 2, 2024. The main item is the third reading of Bill #9241, which would place 10 charter amendments on the April 2, 2024 ballot. The council will also consider resolutions for a biennial election, parking garage deck sealing, and a service center vestibule construction contract, plus appointments and a closed session.

• Bill #9241: Third reading to submit 10 charter amendments to voters on April 2, 2024, covering preamble, publication, audits, unclassified service, discrimination, judge residency, police/fire pension board, and ballot language.
• Resolution #2024-01: Holding a regular biennial election on April 2, 2024, for three council members (4-year terms).
• Resolution #2024-02: Authorizing contract for sealing the deck of the Old Webster Parking Garage.
• Resolution #2024-03: Authorizing contract for construction of a Service Center Vestibule.
• Closed session for attorney-client communications, real estate, personnel, and negotiated contract.

Arts Commission

The Webster Groves Arts Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including CGI banners, the Art in Parks program, and miscellaneous updates such as Catherine Magel sculpture repairs and a naming policy. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• CGI Banners
• Art in Parks
• Catherine Magel sculpture repairs
• Naming policy