City Council - Regular Meetings
Regular MeetingWebster Groves, MO · March 18, 2025
Minutes
Exhibit 1
From: Dave Buck
To: Arnold, Laura; Bliss, Pam; Alexander, Karen; Hixson Shepherd, Emily; Hasemeier, Jamie; Peoples, Marie;
Nakazono, Katie; Rangel, Karen; Tyler, Renee; Thomas, Tiara; Kita Quinn; Grace Lee; scheer.tara@wgmail.org;
Christine Keller; Jo Doll; Lisa Hilpert; peterson.hannah@wgmail.org; Malissa Beecham Judge; Nancy Zitzmann;
burst.emily@wgmail.org; reading.amanda@wgmail.org; boyle.jenny@wgmail.org;
schroeder.andrea@wgmail.org; graves.lindsey@wgmail.org; wichard.sara@wgmail.org; Marissa Capron; Renee
Clifton; Meg Holliday; Michelle Sargent; oliver.liz@wgmail.org; siebe.kara@wgmail.org; Betty Roberts;
moore.kristin@wgmail.org; Kerry Arens; young.jill@wgmail.org; Jocelyn Reiss; spencer.evyn@wgmail.org;
kempf.mikayla@wgmail.org; dkrause@eden.edu; principal@holyr.org; hfanning@mqpwg.org;
mbamford@miriamstl.org; kneal@waldorfstl.org; Valori Sherer; wendybruner@peaceuccstl.org; Pastor Meagan
McLaughlin; Farrell Carfield; Kathleen Hurley; Elyssa Sullivan; croftrj@sbcglobal.net; Peggy McCree; Angela
Brooks; Parks, Rosa; hello@maypopshop.com; Shop Descendant; sswederska@gmail.com;
betty@bettysbooksstl.com; hello@thenovelneighbor.com; "bron.kristyn@sbcglobal.net"; Embroider the Occasion;
Yucandu Art Studio; Hannah Bader; Tamera Clair; Ree Hamlin; rebeccanow@sbcglobal.net;
j.donaldson@webster-arts.org; heather@webster-arts.org; Katherine Poppen; nikkilemley@gmail.com; Jaime
Mowers; Brandi Schubert; Sarah Wessel; Melissa Wilkinson; mary@bufe.com; Miki McKee Koelsch; Gerry Welch;
Kathy Hart; Toni Hunt; Jeanne Kirkton; jenstarkey@gmail.com; Karen Beck
Subject: Dave Buck"s "Remarks from the Community & Visitors" at WG City Council Meeting, 3/18/25: Celebrating the
Women of Webster!!!!
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 7:14:39 AM
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“I would like to add to the city’s “Women’s History Month Proclamation”. Experts say that women often make better leaders
than men. So, let’s see how Webster has been doing the last 40 years or so.
Women represent a little more than half, or 53%, of Webster’s total population of 23,000, but consider that we have had a
woman Mayor for the past 39 years! Over 70% of WG City Council members are women. Marie, I believe, is Webster’s first ever
woman City Manager with several talented women on City Staff, including Katie, Karen, Renee and Tiara.
Over 70% of WG School Board members are women, with a new woman Superintendent, Jana Parker, just hired. 77% of our
public-school teachers are women. 7 of 9 of our WGSD School Principals are women. 7 of 10 of our other Webster School
Principals are women. Women lead at least half of the city’s boards & commissions, businesses, clergy and civic organizations.
I could go on. But, it is safe to say that in Webster Groves, WOMEN RULE!!!
As such, as part of our “Women’s History Month” recognition, may I please celebrate by name just a few of the many City
Council & Staff women leaders who have significantly shaped and positively made a difference in our city’s history who are no
longer with us or are no longer serving in office. This esteemed group includes:
Henrietta Ambrose: the first African-American ever elected to serve on City Council in 1986.
39 years of 4 women WG Mayors & counting: Glenn Sheffield (1986-1994); Terri Williams (1994-1998); Gerry Welch (1998 –
2022); and current Mayor Laura Arnold (2022 – Current).
Past women City Council members: Kathy Hart; Toni Hunt; Debi Salberg; Jeanne Kirkton; and Joan Esserman.
Past women City Staff members: Joan Jadali; Jen Starkey; Karen Beck; Dawn Cole; Mara Perry; Jennifer Conrad; and Vera
Cavato.
It is with deep gratitude that we salute all of these women - and ALL of the women - of Webster Groves!!! One final editorial
comment: despite the leadership and accomplishments of women across the nation, even today – over 100 years since women
won the right to vote via the 19th Amendment in 1920 and the Feminist Movement of the 1960’s – women only make 80 cents on
average for every $1.00 a man makes. Of all of the many inequities and injustices that exist in the world, this is certainly one at
the top of the heap.
Agenda
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CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
DATE: TUESDAY – MARCH 18, 2025
6:30 P.M.
LOCATION – CITY HALL
#4 E. LOCKWOOD AVENUE
IN-PERSON
AND VIRTUALLY
1. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
2. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA
3. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ISSUES/MEETING UPDATES
4. TOPICS:
• Summer Meeting Schedule
• Strategic Plan Updates-2025 Tactics and Dashboards
5. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
6. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION)
RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
[MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)]
2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)]
3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)]
4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)]
7. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: TUESDAY – MARCH 18, 2025
7:30 P.M.
LOCATION–CITY HALL-#4 E. LOCKWOOD
IN-PERSON
AND VIRTUALLY
Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom, using the
“Raise Hand” option, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at
the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through
phone/computer to meetings available at:
www.webstergrovesmo.gov/568/Virtual-Meeting-Instructions
Welcome to the regular meeting of the City Council. We welcome questions, ideas and
comments from persons in attendance. Members of the audience may, however,
comment only when recognized by the Mayor or Mayor ProTem if the Mayor is
absent. We ask that comments be limited to three minutes in order to complete the
agenda within a reasonable time. Comments concerning items not on the agenda should
be made during the Remarks of Visitors section of the agenda, near the beginning of the
meeting.
I. ROLL CALL
II. PROCLAMATION
- Women’s History Month
III. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS
IV. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY,
CITY MANAGER
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Bill #9277 – Third Reading – An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute, on Behalf of the City of Webster Groves, a Permanent Pedestrian
Easement and Traffic Signal Easement to the St. Louis County Department of
Transportation and Public Works Related to a Portion of Property Located by 845
Marshall Ave., Associated with Federal Project No. STP-5613 (610)
VI. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes – March 4, 2025
2. Resolution #2025-11 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement
with a Consultant for the Development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
3. Liquor License Application - Application for Temporary Liquor License for
Webster Arts Fair, Located on the Eden Seminary Grounds, 475 E. Lockwood
Avenue, by the Webster Arts, 2 Summit Ave., to Sell Liquor by the Drink for
Consumption on the Premises Where Sold, on June 6-8, 2025
4. Resolution #2025-12 - Authorizing the City Manager to Disburse the FY-2025
Payment Related to the Multi-Year Agreement for Lifeguard Management Services
5. Resolution #2025-13 - Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase One
Replacement Freightliner M2 106 Plus Tandem Dump Truck Chassis
6. Resolution #2025-14 - Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase One Hydraulics
Fit-Out Package and Dump Bed for the New (Replacement) Freightliner M2 106
Plus Tandem Dump Truck
VII. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
VIII. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION)
RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
[MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)]
2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)]
3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)]
4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)]
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language, interpreter, listening
devices, etc.) to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-963-
5318 (fax number 314-963-7561) or Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) at least
two working days prior to the meeting.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: TUESDAY – APRIL 1, 2025
BILL #9277
ORDINANCE #9277
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, A PERMANENT
PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL EASEMENT TO THE ST.
LOUIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC
WORKS RELATED TO A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED BY
845 MARSHALL AVE, ASSOCIATED WITH
FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STP-5613 (610)
WHEREAS, the St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works has
requested that the City of Webster Groves grant them a permanent pedestrian easement
and traffic signal easement for a portion of property located by 845 Marshall Ave, in
order to complete their project affiliated with the Hanley Road – Laclede Station Road
Resurfacing [St. Louis County Project #AR-1819] and [Federal Project No. STP-5613
(610)].
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into an
Agreement with the St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
consistent with the understanding set forth above and substantially in the form of the
agreement/easement attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
Section 2. This ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon passage and approval
as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ________ day of _____________________, 2025.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
March 4, 2025
The City Council met this date in a regular session, in-person in the Council Chambers, and via
Zoom, at 7:40 p.m.
Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold
Councilmember Pam Bliss
Councilmember David Franklin (Via Zoom)
Councilmember Emerson Smith
Councilmember Karen D. Alexander
Councilmember Emily Hixson Shepherd
Councilmember Jamie Hasemeier
A quorum was present.
Also present: Dr Marie Peoples, City Manager
Neil Bruntrager, City Attorney
Katie Nakazono, City Clerk
RECOGNITIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
• Tom Engelhardt’s family received his 2024 Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award, and
a proclamation honoring him posthumously.
• Detective Sergeant Brian Wintergalen was honored as the Detective of the Year for 2024.
• Police Officer Matthew Doerr was honored as the Police Officer of the Year for 2024.
REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITYAND VISITORS
Dave Buck, 6 Colonial Village, spoke on Women’s History Month, highlighting his mom, Virginia
Daughtery Buck’s dedication to her community and peace. Some of her accomplishments included
being the first woman elected to run the United Way of the Plaines campaign. And she stood with
the Black community when Martin Luther King was shot. He said she was a woman of courage
and beloved by many.
Mike Buechter, 864 Providence Ave, gave constructive feedback on the Stormwater Master Plan.
He thought that the master plan should address Webster geology, specifically Karst - sinkholes.
He thinks it would be beneficial to catalog Karst - sinkholes which might be a separate project. He
referenced the Missouri Department of Conservation as a potential guide for cataloging Karst –
sinkholes. He also suggested it also would be worthwhile for the City to have recommendations
related to pesticides and construction in relation to sinkholes.
NEW BUSINESS – MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY
MANAGER
No New Business.
March 4, 2025
NEW BUSINESS
STORMWATER MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION
Director of Public Works Sinan Alpaslan, and Intuition & Logic’s Tim Dean presented the
Stormwater Master Plan [Exhibit 1].
Council discussed several points with the presenters, the City Manager, and City Attorney. Project
priority would be given to areas with flooding issues and channel restoration or rehabilitation
issues that affect structures, wetlands, conservation areas, parks, i.e. public infrastructure. It was
recommended Webster Groves have a collaborative partnership with MSD because both have
limited resources for their respective projects. Some projects could piggy-back on each other. In
the beginning, the majority of work will be contracted because it’s part of MSD infrastructure.
Later, some work can be in-house, especially if it’s channel work. Similar plans have been adopted
by Ladue, Creve Coeur, Wildwood, Chesterfield, and Maryland Heights (recently completed).
Funding for stormwater projects would come from Prop S, and hopefully various federally funded
grants. Those grants probably won’t disappear, but will be highly competitive because there are
more intense rainstorms and rapid development that Webster and many municipalities will be
forced to address. CIP costs include engineering construction design and construction
management.
The recommended .7 – 1 FTE will be for the City management of the Stormwater Master Plan. It
will include coordinating contracts for the engineers or construction contractors and making sure
payments are being processed. Recommendations for this FTE would be for a project manager
with an engineering background. The position would impact funding. However, the project
manager would not be needed until mid-late first year after adoption, or until design is completed.
Sinkholes are important geologic features in Webster that do cause problems. It is difficult to
design around sinkholes as they contain unknowns and the potential for more. It is known that
stormwater discharges into them, but not where it goes. MSD faces similar problems with
sinkholes. GIS mapping has been done on known sinkholes, and there is an added line in GIS
mapping background data. The known sinkholes are incorporated into various CIP, and a line item
has been added for sinkhole investigations.
Council would like a copy of the full Stormwater Master Plan. It will be made available on
Sharepoint. The City Attorney suggested that if the plan is adopted, it would become part of an
ordinance, so it is enforceable, and will authorize funding of projects, per project. He also
suggested keeping the ordinance general -- without specific timelines. Mayor Arnold suggested
reviewing accomplishments, and needs annually, since projects are tied to the CIP which affects
the budget, and the budget is reviewed annually.
BILL #9277 - FIRST & SECOND READING
Councilmember Hasemeier introduced BILL #9277 – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES,
A PERMANENT PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL EASEMENT TO
THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC
WORKS RELATED TO A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED BY 845 MARSHALL
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AVE., ASSOCIATED WITH FEDERAL PROJECT NO. STP-5613 (610), and at the
Councilmember’s request, the Bill was read twice, first and second times by title only and placed
on the agenda for future consideration of the Council.
Prior to the second reading, Council clarified the timeline on this project with Mr. Alpaslan. He
said this was a County project at Laclede Station Rd and Hanley Rd. The County is in the right-
of-way phase for easements. They will then move to construction. Estimated completion is 2026
but it could be sooner. Laclede Station Rd will be resurfaced and there will be intersection
improvements.
CONSENT AGENDA
Prior to the Consent Agenda vote, a motion was made by Councilmember Hixson Shepherd,
seconded by Councilmember Bliss, to remove Item 5, Resolution #2025-10 for separate vote and
discussion.
Mayor Arnold called for the vote to remove Item 5 from the Consent Agenda for separate
discussion and vote.
AYES: BLISS, SMITH, ALEXANDER, HIXSON SHEPHERD, HASEMEIER, ARNOLD
NOES: FRANKLIN
Mayor Arnold stated that the item was removed for discussion and a separate vote.
A motion was made by Councilmember Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hixson
Shepherd, to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
Prior to the Consent Agenda vote, there was a discussion led by Deputy City Manager of Strategic
Innovation, Scott Davis, about Item 4, Resolution #2025-09.
Originally, an estimated $1.7 million was designated in advance of the design to renovate the 30-
year-old Ice Rink that would include slab replacement, HVAC work, new bleachers, etc. However,
the approved design firm corrected the estimate to $4.2 million. Mr. Davis is working on value
engineering to bring the costs down. He has set the cap on the renovation at $4 million. This
resolution is time sensitive so that construction starts in March and completes in August. Other
time sensitive factors include that Kirkwood’s Ice Rink is slated for renovation the following
summer. It would not be ideal for both facilities to be down at the same time. If Webster’s
renovation is delayed, it could not be started until 3 years out. A delay would also escalate labor
and materials costs due to inflation.
Previously unknown factors contributing to the cost increase is the subsurface soils removal. The
estimated subsurface soil removal is of 4’ of soil removal, but it could go down to bedrock (12’-
14’). This is because the heat-loop went out 10 years ago, and the soil has been constantly frozen
since. There is a contingency fee of $350,000 built into the $4 million to cover the soils issue.
The renovation could affect future Prop W projects. Mr. Davis is hopeful of replenishing funds
with grants. Public input will guide other big-ticket projects, and as smaller projects come in there
may be some cost savings. For example, the solar project has rebates of 30% available that are not
factored into costs which would be an estimated savings of $400,000 returned. It was noted that
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the Ice Rink is the biggest revenue producing facility, +/- $800,000, with expenses being about
half which allows for other Parks & Rec facilities that don’t exceed their revenue to operate.
Mayor Arnold concluded the discussion that Council would like a status update after the pool is
finished to discuss future projects. Dr. Peoples believes this is plausible especially since there are
public engagement sessions coming up in late summer.
Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda.
AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, HIXSON SHEPHERD, HASEMEIER, ARNOLD,
BLISS
NOES: NONE
Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved.
The following Consent Agenda was approved:
• Approval of Minutes – February 18, 2025
• Resolution #2025-07 – Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Firehouse #1 Bathroom
Project Change Orders
• Resolution #2025-08 – Accepting MoDOT Grants for Police Services and Equipment for
FY-2026
• Resolution #2025-09 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement for the
Construction Portion of the Design-Build Services for the Ice Rink Renovation
• Liquor License - Application for Temporary Liquor License for Mary Queen of Peace
Church, 676 W. Lockwood Avenue, to Sell Beer and Wine by the Drink for Consumption
on the Premises Where Sold at Their Spring Festival on April 25, 2025 and April 26, 2025
RESOLUTION #2025-10
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A DIGITAL MESSAGE
MARQUEE SIGN FOR CITY HALL, AND AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FY-2025
Following the consent agenda vote, Councilmember Bliss made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilmember Smith, to adopt Resolution #2025-10.
Mr. Davis and Dr. Peoples clarified points about the sign which would allow for multiple messages
throughout the week, higher public engagement, plus less staff time changing the sign letter by
letter. Also, it would allow for remote and scheduled programming, late openings and emergency
notifications, and overall modernization, all of which leads to staff efficiency. It is a big-ticket
item, but it will last for years. Additionally, there will be 2 solar lights added to light the flagpole.
Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Resolution #2025-10.
AYES: SMITH, ALEXANDER, HASEMEIER, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN
NOES: HIXSON SHEPHERD
Mayor Arnold stated that Resolution #2025-10 was approved.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Joe Dreste was appointed to the Business Development Commission.
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Executive (Closed) Session
Councilmember Bliss called for a motion, which was seconded by Councilmember Smith, to go
into Executive Closed Session per Personnel [MO Statute 610.021 (3)]
Mayor Arnold called for the vote to go into Executive (Closed) Session.
AYES:ALEXANDER, HIXSON SHEPHERD, HASEMEIER, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN,
SMITH
NOES: NONE
Mayor Arnold stated that the Council would go into Executive (Closed) Session.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
10:23 p.m. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _______day of ____________________ 2025.
________________________
Mayor
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City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 1
City of Webster Groves
Stormwater Management Plan
Council Presentation 03/04/2025
EXHIBIT 1
Stormwater Master Planning
• City Planning Effort
• Previous Efforts
– 2002 Stormwater Master
Improvement Plan
• Overall Goals
– Updated Master Plan
– Integrate Public Input
– Develop Prioritization Ranking
Methodology
EXHIBIT 1
Stormwater Management Plan
Goals & Objectives
Goal - Develop planning tools and capital improvement projects to address water quality, stream
stability, and stormwater infrastructure and drainage issues.
Study Objectives
• Maintain a proactive public involvement process
• Identify needed Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs) for stormwater issues
• Quantify existing hydrologic and hydraulic data
• Map stream corridors
• Evaluate stormwater problem sites
• Develop prioritization ranking method
EXHIBIT 1
Stormwater Management Plan
Major Study Components
Public
Involvement
Watershed
Inventory Hydraulics
Watershed
Management
Plan
Stream Stability Hydrology
Stormwater
Problem Sites
EXHIBIT 1
Stormwater Management Plan
Benefits
• Engineering-based tool to guide the City in choosing projects for the Stormwater program.
• Maximize benefits to residents.
• Reduction of risks to public safety, public health, and damage to public infrastructure and private
property.
• Allows the City to secure grant funding.
– More funding allows the City to complete more projects in a shorter period of time.
EXHIBIT 1
Stormwater Management Plan Overview
Phases
The planning process – in all phases – has been collaborative, transparent, and inclusive
Phase
Identify stormwater issues
Phase 2
Review identified issues
Phase 3
Categorize issues
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 1 – Identify Stormwater Issues
• Issues reported through the
online survey. (A total of 406
responses were received)
• Historical information provided
by the City.
EXHIBIT 1
Updated Data
Survey Responses
Survey responses Received 406
Number of stormwater issues
identified from responses 639
Complaint Types
Yard Flooding 233
Street Flooding 176
Structure Flooding 69
Leaky Basement 72
Channel / Overland Flow Erosion 86
Current CIPs Developed
Stormwater issues addressed 325
CIP Flooding 65
CIP Channel Erosion 37
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 1 – Identify Stormwater Issues
• Engineers conducted channel
condition assessments.
– Over 8.5 miles of stream field
observation.
– Methodical, engineering-based
assessment system.
– Consistent Scoring.
• I&L has completed 54 stormwater
management plans.
• I&L has assessed over 1,000 miles
of creeks and streams (boots on the
ground).
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 2 – Review Identified Issues
• Review and Group issues
– 651 reported issues
– 325 issues incorporated into 102 problem
areas
– 326 issues were not developed into CIPs
• Conduct Site Visits at all locations
• Complete Desktop Review
– Historical info
– FEMA maps
– MSD Databases
• Develop Solutions
• Create Cost Estimates
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 – Categorize Issues
Prioritization Ranking System
– Based on MSD’s system
• An established, widely-used scoring system in our area
• Solid engineering basis
• Aligning with MSD helps with possible future funding opportunities
• City tailored the system to Webster Groves
– This ranking system was consistently applied to all identified issues across the City.
– The system will be consistently applied moving forward to score issues that will come up in
the future.
– Every project has an equal chance of becoming a public project because it is scored under
the same system.
Higher scores do not guarantee that an issue will have a publicly-funded solution
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 – Categorize Issues
Adjustments from MSD
– Threatened Roadway – weighting factor for type of roadway (heavily
traveled road versus lightly used side streets) and a point adjustment
factor for undermined/failing bridges.
– Threats to Natural Resources (parks, wetlands, continuous woods,
etc.).
– Condition of existing stormwater system.
– Preservation of natural resources.
– Conservation Easements.
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 – Categorize Issues
Prioritization Ranking System
– Projects are scored based on risks, benefits, and estimated costs.
• Higher risks can earn higher scores – for example: structural flooding scores higher than yard erosion
• Scores are not based on the number of years a problem has existed
– Priority is Structural Flooding and Public Safety Issues.
– Followed by Highest Benefit.
• More affected residents, higher score
– The system is a guide and decision-making tool, not a guarantee a project will be completed.
– Re-Scoring only if site conditions have changed.
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 – Categorize Issues
Project Categories:
1. Channel 2. Area Flooding
EXHIBIT 1
How identified stormwater issues can become City-funded
projects
City staff and the City Council
can use discretion and best
judgement to ultimately
determine what projects are
included in the CIP The Stormwater
Department then
recommends City
Council Approves
the project.
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 Program Results
Project Type Quantity Cost (in millions)
1. Channel 37 $24.7
2. Flooding 65 $21.6
Program Totals 102 $46.3
1. Channel 2. Flooding
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 Program Results
Number of Projects by Type
Cost by Project Type in Thousands
$24,697 Type 1 - Channel
$21,611 36%
37 Projects
Type 2 - Flooding
64%
65 Projects
TYPE 1 - CHANNEL TYPE 2 - FLOODING
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 Program Results
Project Type One -- Channel Project Project Type Two -- Flooding Project
Costs in Thousands Costs in Thousands
$13,204.30
$12,123.00
$6,464.00
$5,425.10 $4,751.20
$4,062.40
$277.90
UNSCORED PROJECTS PROJECTS WITH PROJECTS WITH PROJECTS WITH
PROJECTS WITH SCORES PROJECTS WITH SCORES PROJECTS WITH SCORES LESS SCORES GREATER SCORES BETWEEN 1 SCORES LESS THAN 0.5
GREATER THAN 1.0 BETWEEN 1 AND 0.5 THAN 0.5 THAN 1 AND 0.5
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 Program Results
Cost of Projects that Do and Do Not Address Theats to
Structures in Thousands
$24,729.00
$21,578.90
PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS THREATS TO STRUCTURES PROJECTS THAT DO NOT ADDRESS THREATS TO STRUCTURES
EXHIBIT 1
Phase 3 Program Results
Percentage of Projects with Prioritization Ranking Scores 1
or Greater by Watershed
Gravois Creek
8%
Mackenzie Deer Creek
27% 65%
Deer Creek Mackenzie Creek Gravois Creek
EXHIBIT 1
Recommendations
• Exclude Channel Projects and prioritize projects addressing Area Flooding for
implementation in Capital Improvement Program (CIP) due to ease of access and
highest and best use of available funding.
– This also prevents any conflicts with MSD’s maintenance responsibility for
channels and regional waterways.
– Exceptions: Possible resulting structure damage and Creek overflow flooding
adjacent to channels.
• Determine City funding approach (Stormwater Fund, Prop S - MSD), Allocation of
Remaining OMCI Funds (only Deer Creek will continue at ¼ of current rate),
Resident cost-share, etc.
EXHIBIT 1
Next Steps
Stormwater Management Plan
• Incorporate City Council’s comments.
• Allocate funding sources (MSD Prop S, OMCI, Stormwater Fund, and grants) for
project implementation. Funding allocation will include City's stormwater project
management workforce (Addition of 0.7 FTE to 1 FTE is estimated).
Implementation
• The ranking of identified issues will be used by City Staff and City Council to select
and approve projects.
• Projects will be listed in the City’s CIP.
• New stormwater issues will be reviewed, ranked, and added to the list as needed
– Residents should continue to report stormwater issues.
EXHIBIT 1
Thank You!!!
The Stormwater Management Plan gives us a clear, thoroughly-
researched, fact-and-engineering-based, methodical, consistent,
and impartial guide for shaping the City’s Stormwater Program
EXHIBIT 1
Questions?
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(636) 777-3000
(314) 963-5339
RESOLUTION #2025-11
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH A CONSULTANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE
SAFETY ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with a consultant for the
development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from Gonzalez Companies, LLC, 1750 S Brentwood
Blvd., Ste 700, St. Louis MO 63144, in the amount of $300,000.00, was
determined to be the most advantageous proposal in accordance with the
specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept the
proposal of Gonzalez Companies, LLC, and to enter into a contract, for the
amount hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items constituting the
proposal are provided in accordance with the specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for these services shall be paid
from Account #04-03-35-803.
ADOPTED this ______day of ________________ 2025.
__________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION #2025-12
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISBURSE THE FY-2025 PAYMENT
RELATED TO THE MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR
LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation (City) entered into a multi-
year agreement for lifeguard management services; and
WHEREAS, the agreement with Midwest Pool Management, 156 Weldon
Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043, in the amount not-to-exceed
$326,550.00 is now due.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to disburse the
payment for FY-2025, per the multi-year agreement with Midwest Pool
Management, and to assure that all items constituting the agreement are
provided in accordance with specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds for these services shall be paid from
the Aquatic Center Professional Services account.
ADOPTED this _______day of ______________, 2025.
_____________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION #2025-13
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
ONE REPLACEMENT FREIGHTLINER M2 106 PLUS
TANDEM DUMP TRUCK CHASSIS
WHEREAS, the City participates in the State of Missouri vehicle purchase
program, and desires to purchase a replacement dump truck chassis for the
Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, Truck Centers Inc., 2280 Formosa Rd, Troy IL 62294, is on the
State of Missouri bid contract list, and the City will purchase one 3-ton
Freightliner Tandem Dump Truck Chassis, in the amount of $110,968.00. The
State bid was determined to be the most advantageous bid in accordance with
specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept the bid of
Truck Centers Inc, and to enter into a contract, for the sum hereinabove set forth,
and to assure that all items constituting the bid are provided in accordance with
specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds for this purchase shall be paid from the
Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund.
ADOPTED this ______day of _____________, 2025.
__________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION #2025-14
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
ONE HYDRAULICS FIT-OUT PACKAGE AND DUMP BED FOR THE NEW
(REPLACEMENT) FREIGHTLINER M2 106 PLUS TANDEM DUMP TRUCK
WHEREAS, the City desires to purchase a hydraulics fit-out package and dump
bed for the new replacement Freightliner M2 106 Plus Tandem Dump Truck for
the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Woody's Municipal Supply Company, PO Box 432,
Edwardsville IL 62025, in the amount of $39,241.85, was determined to be the
most advantageous bid in accordance with specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept the bid of
Woody's Municipal Supply Company, and to enter into a contract, for the sum
hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items constituting the bid are
provided in accordance with specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds for this purchase shall be paid from the
Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund.
ADOPTED this ______day of _____________, 2025.
__________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
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