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City engineering staff also updated council on a separate Missouri Department of Transportation initiative. MoDOT is developing an I‑44 bridges construction package planned for fiscal year 2030 that may include the Selma Avenue pedestrian bridge. MoDOT’s project is in early planning and design phases; officials said they do not yet know which specific bridges will be included in the construction package.

Sanan (staff) said MoDOT has done an early listening session and suggested the council or residents could contact the state area engineer with design preferences. Council members recommended coordinated outreach to the city’s state senator and representative to press for inclusion or community-sensitive design features. Sanan said he would notify MoDOT’s area engineer of requests for enhanced pedestrian treatments and will share contact information for public comment.

Council members also discussed financing: the city’s commitment to the bridge/related improvements was discussed as a pay‑as‑you‑go model with a notional city participation figure of roughly $400,000 to be accommodated in future capital schedules. Sanan said the city will consider reserve planning and budget timing as the state process clarifies project scope and timing.

Related items on the agenda included first/second readings of maintenance-agreement authority with St. Louis County for the Big Bend Boulevard / Crossroads Business District project and an MSD easement agreement for a sanitary relief project; council handled those as readings and consent agenda items during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Webster Groves Council Meeting 09/03/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted an ordinance to use TAP funds for school-area sidewalks and heard that MoDOT’s I‑44 bridges package — planned for fiscal 2030 — may include the Selma Avenue pedestrian bridge but remains in early design.","taxTitle","Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri","taxId",58418,"location","Missouri","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6129288,"Webster Groves holds public hearing on 2025 property tax rates; reassessment raised valuations pending board review",168,1702000,1870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5746371-eeaaaf5167c02ffc049e0d9a1c4a1f3a&start=1702&end=1870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5746371-eeaaaf5167c02ffc049e0d9a1c4a1f3a/thumbnail_1702000.jpg","/articles/6129288/Missouri/Webster-Groves-holds-public-hearing-on-2025-property-tax-rates-reassessment-raised-valuations-pending-board-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6129288-eacff05dbc3704db3b05a316dbb6c200/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568328&Signature=NXyKsLIoPIxvMX8nU9~3UcDDB6B1nFbxVCh907S67Qf9V9Qz2Uxp1KfzDI-FeseLOQtQzF63RurpYm8bAFyUcb6llRICYazLSaAk5i9uq7HazOw~eaXXAj6l8OjWxGf8VRWGBbmHBAry3Gy9T~--CdYmMuyVRWUFVS~tqp2WPwCCTpO6JPSHV6gqwW144C7tP0ZQzfrzsqLxk4laxbaMxUnSGWr1yLLFvYK89ReLjsMF412NH7EHgQWf5pFfYQAXepC29qAs1AQoHXTq~Ou72mYf59nRIzgdY4HsAhw0qzQmpxppr~B9SITryA8VLV~kSUS9jGW3jUFNo0as46OaOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Webster Groves City Council conducted a joint public hearing Sept. 2 on two draft ordinances setting the city and Webster Groves Library District property tax rates for 2025.

Finance presenter Mr. Donovan explained that St. Louis County performs property assessments and that 2025 is an odd-numbered reassessment year for real property. Under Missouri practice explained in the presentation, residential property is assessed at 19 percent of market value; Donovan used the city’s median market value of $371,000 to illustrate the calculation and said the median annual property tax bill in Webster Groves is approximately $4,849.15 under the current levy mix.

Donovan reported notable reassessment increases in some areas: residential valuations rose 13.8% overall and commercial valuations about 15%; the Crossroads area rose roughly 29% and Old Orchard residential valuations rose about 40% in the preliminary assessments presented. He cautioned the figures reflected initial county assessments and would be subject to change by the St. Louis County Board of Equalization, which will issue its final valuations by Sept. 15.

Donovan also summarized how the total property tax rate is allocated among various taxing jurisdictions, noting roughly 9% of a typical property tax dollar goes to the city and larger shares go to the school district and special districts. He said the city’s general-fund residential rate is proposed to drop from 0.161 to 0.147 per $100 of assessed value; debt service rates are unchanged by valuation fluctuations.

A resident, Dave Buck, asked for a plain-language explanation of the year-over-year narrative; Donovan and staff noted the 2024 trend (a prior year decrease in assessed value) contrasts with the 2025 reassessment increases and that final rates could change after the board of equalization completes its work.

Council conducted first and second readings of Bill 9286 (city) and Bill 9287 (library district). The ordinances remain subject to final adjustments after the county board issues final assessment decisions.","City staff presented proposed tax rates for 2025 and explained reassessments by St. Louis County that increased valuations in many neighborhoods; final valuations remain subject to the county Board of Equalization through Sept. 15.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6129293,"Webster Groves chiefs present 166-page draft emergency operations plan; legal review and training next",2253,935000,3188000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5746371-eeaaaf5167c02ffc049e0d9a1c4a1f3a&start=935&end=3188","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5746371-eeaaaf5167c02ffc049e0d9a1c4a1f3a/thumbnail_935000.jpg","/articles/6129293/Missouri/Webster-Groves-chiefs-present-166-page-draft-emergency-operations-plan-legal-review-and-training-next","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6129293-346146191564fb7c5b5cacf888dc3885/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568328&Signature=gPSU9Cho5Cjt49fCuiWYiQglIwMsI7fX2L8ZHjBOBlEe4mt~gfvvcM9dw0jqOPAvngIKUpTTFg7D~z~dCmAaQqwBbEIZ81KuVGYuVLWpM9RHvavJ4O8~NFSbn6QlDyiHSs5elnW7pQrDbpA9zjR4AbdKfhpd-JJyMb~hFg5A4Z~eyMp9EfsC5VdhA4vV6TEv0JeW6gF9VPk3dqCMc8lv-IwVEQJ4hYv-3NQ3n~CgGkZNbcT5QU7Aa9UGTl123IS5jNXpEP4p-rxL17fnx5tFId993Bne~9LUtXErMjTv5-I1bmbAlCFTU0lEcr91rZrIf2XvFBWItwMYxykL8u5-JQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Webster Groves public safety leaders on Sept. 2 presented a 166-page draft Emergency Operations Plan designed to coordinate the city’s response to natural, technological and human-caused incidents and to align local procedures with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).

Police Chief Brett (first name used in meeting) said the plan “coordinates response to emergencies” and emphasized that it brings public works, parks and recreation, finance and the public information officer into an “all hands on deck” approach. He described the presentation as a “balcony view” and said the plan formalizes trigger points that will activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The draft names the fire training room as the primary EOC, with a secondary location at Firehouse 2 and a third option at Parks and Recreation. The plan defines roles — operations, planning, logistics and finance — and describes unified command arrangements and mutual-aid relationships with St. Louis County and neighboring jurisdictions. City Attorney Neil advised the council that, because Webster Groves is a charter city with a city-manager form of government, the city manager would be the official designated to declare a state of emergency under the draft’s legal framework.

Chiefs and staff highlighted the importance of documentation needed for FEMA reimbursement: operational periods, incident command forms and 12-hour ICS logs. City staff said those records are critical when seeking federal reimbursement for labor hours and equipment costs following a declared event.

Training and exercises are next steps. Staff recommended NIMS/ICS compliance training for department directors and their deputies, tabletop exercises and multiagency drills; officials said the city could organize shorter versions of longer courses used by other jurisdictions. Legal review by the city attorney will be followed by council adoption.

Timeline provided by staff: a 60–90-day period for legal review and peer comparison with neighboring EOPs, followed by community and interagency engagement. Staff estimated full completion and formal adoption would likely take six to nine months, with staged training and tabletop exercises occurring sooner.

The plan also addresses public information strategy and PIO responsibilities during incidents and identifies how the mayor, city manager and PIO would coordinate public briefings. City leaders encouraged council participation in training opportunities so elected officials understand declaration and succession procedures.","Fire and police leadership presented a draft emergency operations plan (EOP) that aligns with NIMS/ICS, identifies EOC locations, mutual-aid triggers and documentation protocols for FEMA reimbursement. Staff estimate 6–9 months to finalize after legal review and training exercises.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6129298,"City says Douglass Manor likely to close Sept. 13; HUD, owner communications unclear",130,319000,449000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5746371-eeaaaf5167c02ffc049e0d9a1c4a1f3a&start=319&end=449","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5746371-eeaaaf5167c02ffc049e0d9a1c4a1f3a/thumbnail_319000.jpg","/articles/6129298/Missouri/City-says-Douglass-Manor-likely-to-close-Sept-13-HUD-owner-communications-unclear","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6129298-586c69ad711832d8edae822661c9586a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568328&Signature=lZKsKD7hxiEOV6S9hl5n084mA7nupq3Pzsop5JlkARg6Cz8q62bzXf2JVf5joOrVDPuhboH8yjQHd-2MOiDLS96EnCBKxTQWCAuLCP4SVY~W~TBvhCaLuC2LrHfPUSv05OvaoeDCYNSZVBVTC-x4-G5P2McfxmuZg9XAyzZJhr2Jr94guN8agQe~aRDAllRB1HHfDL4LCcPOEz0dq1FD9-KAaSM2xp9sUZ~ShEXc5-~9sNsca9iIaj8uy3IxRWAYdBfNyYGzlV7PREcc8ktcpersn3E~Lj81-tSfDvmR~RFa98IwYig9ZpEI7shwPZgJHs~~gpPWhB8qsCTtBrfD-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Webster Groves City Council on Sept. 2 that Douglass Manor — a building with numerous code violations — appears likely to be closed on Sept. 13 and that communications with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the property owner have been inconsistent. The city said it is preparing relocation support and contingency enforcement actions.

City staff member Marie (role/title not listed) said HUD’s relocation specialists appear to have vacated the site and that the city has been unable to confirm whether HUD personnel will be on site. “We were not notified of that,” Marie said, adding that HUD staff told the city they are restricted from coordinating directly with relocation specialists and have not responded to follow-up inquiries.

The city has been tracking resident counts and relocation status but does not have a firm number of people who remain in the building or who are enrolled in HUD voucher programs. Marie said the last number reported by a relocation specialist was seven residents but that the specialist did not clarify which of those were HUD voucher recipients or market-rate tenants. That number is therefore “not specified,” Marie told the council.

City staff said multiple departments — fire, police and planning, among others — have been involved in preparations. The city has issued summonses and a court “show cause” order scheduled for Sept. 10. Marie said the city has enforcement tools available, including expenditures to remediate code violations and, as a last resort, condemnation and demolition, though she emphasized the city preferred the owner bring the building into compliance.

City Manager Dr. Peoples and staff said they were planning for the likely Sept. 13 closure under the assumption that HUD would not have personnel on site to assist that day. Staff said their immediate operational concerns include ensuring residents have housing and access to their belongings after the building is closed and identifying agencies that can provide temporary storage, shelter and assistance.

In public comment, resident Dave Buck urged community-driven temporary solutions and offered private housing space as an example of short-term assistance. He said neighbors and local groups can play a role but did not present a formal city plan.

The city said it is attempting to get clearer counts from HUD and the relocation specialists and will continue internal planning. If the owner continues to be unresponsive, the city told council it has a range of remedies it may deploy, and staff will return with recommendations or actions as the situation evolves.","City staff told council the troubled Douglass Manor building is expected to close on Sept. 13. HUD relocation services and the property owner have not provided clear, timely information, and the city is planning for resident relocation, storage of belongings and possible enforcement steps if the owner remains unresponsive.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6129280,"Council appoints Story 7 co‑owner Sarah Jaszapkowski to Old Webster advisory commission",3239,20000,3259000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5746371-eeaaaf5167c02ffc049e0d9a1c4a1f3a&start=20&end=3259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5746371-eeaaaf5167c02ffc049e0d9a1c4a1f3a/thumbnail_20000.jpg","/articles/6129280/Missouri/Council-appoints-Story-7-coowner-Sarah-Jaszapkowski-to-Old-Webster-advisory-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6129280-f96935e93d13cf8726879608692ad536/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568328&Signature=Gm9pINTqxt5xFmyxz2CfoYSuLlmzf30-ry4I6p~Ln~1P~EORDLjVt8MTlI2XtUcKSbmiwsWe9eTRDyj4D~pazXVK6FyT6YQpB7cxMaUHVuGQHNflmI3rNKeHEfgCIpJevFsrmUB6aWH2gSebmVqkloMg-7Vp26T2OAFWVCG-R2XvxeoREX22xCZEBr-~3Kc4ZHnasSe1XfpbOfW2W598CFfuPQcT4KTc13KbdPHN-ab3JEfBdeKknDbvlHQUdNezfZY936TGHNdLmZyxO6Hr9Rscqj2v3Edkrc1HmmK5Ig6wY5XxlWN8vbVOX1lVLPDNCsDKfcldnOM5-PrhPix-Aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Webster Groves City Council on Sept. 2 appointed Sarah Jaszapkowski, co‑owner of Story 7 on Gore Avenue, to the Old Webster Special Business District Advisory Commission. Jaszapkowski told the council she has co‑owned Story 7 for six years and has been active in the Webster community through the chamber and the business trade association.

Council members briefly questioned her involvement in other community organizations and noted that her business partner Melanie Bennett is active in the trade association. The appointment was made during the meeting’s appointments portion and was announced without recorded objection or roll-call vote in the minutes of the session.

No formal committee charge or next steps for the appointee were recorded at the meeting; the appointment was listed among consent agenda/appointment items.","The Webster Groves City Council appointed Sarah Jaszapkowski, co‑owner of Story 7 on Gore Avenue, to the Old Webster Special Business District advisory commission during the Sept. 2 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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