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Bill 9569, described as \"an ordinance approving a final plat for a minor subdivision of land at 749 and 801 Swathmore Lane to be known as 801 Swathmore Lane,\" passed after a motion by Council member Clay and second by Council member McMahon. Council member McMahon noted for the record that he lives nearby and said trustees assured him that 801 will be incorporated into the Brittany Woods subdivision so it will be subject to the subdivision's indentures.

Bill 9570, \"an ordinance amending certain documents approved by ordinance number 7351 relating to an industrial development project for 711 Kingsland Avenue,\" also passed on a motion by Council member McMahon, seconded by Council member Smotherson. Both measures were approved by roll call; the clerk recorded unanimous \"aye\" votes.

Why it matters: The final plat resolves lot status on Swathmore Lane and the amendment moves forward an industrial development matter tied to existing ordinance 7351 for Kingsland Avenue. McMahon’s remarks were intended to clarify neighborhood integration of the affected lot.

Details: The meeting transcript records that both bills advanced through required readings and passed on the council’s votes; no amendments or debate beyond McMahon’s neighborhood clarification was recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","University City Council - 05/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved final plat to consolidate 749 and 801 Swathmore Lane as 801 Swathmore Lane and passed an amendment related to an industrial development for 711 Kingsland Avenue; both bills passed on roll calls.","taxTitle","University City, St. Louis County, Missouri","taxId",53894,"location","Missouri","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":46,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210628,"Council introduces ordinance to terminate the commission for access and local orientation programming (CALP)",62,2330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3717159-651457f3b44fb77c85288238975c6542&start=2268&end=2330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3717159-651457f3b44fb77c85288238975c6542/thumbnail_2268000.jpg","/articles/6210628/Missouri/Council-introduces-ordinance-to-terminate-the-commission-for-access-and-local-orientation-programming-CALP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210628-15c551f890500fa96036a077f43cf6c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151828&Signature=jhqwgHsl719cGzs7N635vs5GwlLRhA2Tavwib8cNoJX7uDi-L04YDoQ49mF7jZgCBtdSq8n57vWY1Sn3EPey4-Yx5zEn3QXtLQKyZDGC5RrpOiDDHVZzdsuiXDthptHYNqlCXerGbl6DBtGh-BCDepZQTfTYPgnfgAlkaPSmU1UNyfcX9gvLLTXqdFikDYBRWUfz4Z0Rk9u7rSC7TWM3S9nvspPPb4yZCb9M-9G14q3dZDzmiy9xpIhRDd5ktmeEjuqQ87vM26QoTQbPnB1N~YFW9-6AM06g5fTh4UQWDIWp~7Fe8m2c1xmNxX9XvaQl7pVpXlET8l8FT600oNetFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council member Smotherson introduced an ordinance that would repeal multiple sections of the University City Municipal Code and terminate the commission for access and local orientation programming, known as CALP; the measure received its first reading.

Bill 9571 was read into the record as \"an ordinance repealing sections 120.14, 120.750, 120.760, 120.770, 120.780, 120.790, 120.800, 120.810 and 120.820 of the University City Municipal Code relating to the commission for access and local orientation programming, CALP, and terminating CALP.\" Councilmember Smotherson introduced the bill and the clerk completed the first reading; the item did not receive a council vote at this meeting.

Why it matters: Repealing the listed code sections would formally terminate CALP and remove the municipal code provisions that established or governed that commission.

Details: The council did not discuss the substance of the repeal at length during the meeting and no motion or vote to adopt the ordinance was taken. The item will proceed through the standard ordinance process, including additional readings and potential council debate before any final action.","Councilmember Smotherson introduced Bill 9571, a proposed ordinance repealing specific University City Municipal Code sections to terminate the CALP commission; the bill received its first reading.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210633,"Council approves purchase of solar-powered mobile surveillance trailer for event and hotspot monitoring",509,1409000,1918000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3717159-651457f3b44fb77c85288238975c6542&start=1409&end=1918","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3717159-651457f3b44fb77c85288238975c6542/thumbnail_1409000.jpg","/articles/6210633/Missouri/Council-approves-purchase-of-solar-powered-mobile-surveillance-trailer-for-event-and-hotspot-monitoring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210633-7e8d4b0f7aa715adc980ddf6ce61202d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151828&Signature=AOJY8Bx8e3m1o7KfY2Gpz7irPfKNTEExvtF6t5KorwcGVYgFfC2Qn1cuQuaWpObNiTJO7EyQuzaLeQ~BTBmHhQCj9-5d0Bydzeb90DsEiRURFaZqNo5TZj98B9aqfyjHxU6qMl1SZI7eWPb4vgLnNcU2di0jfSA~aPc-t6JkkZ2RapgHclo-yMc8M9-FaHeOEkFWh64~m6bGLHIjoqMi0NUKWiXfnFn1Vi3ySM-WxAoJw9xPbwef~55yD1QgZQkFtvfsCg0Yq6s7ZoH67xlA9S7gTYAjnqm3jrm~Qx16W2hpcqXjE38ZDR52nBcSTHQo-OnXXq8aT-YYqJ5ZIb9ZnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","University City police described a rapid-deployment, solar-powered mobile surveillance trailer that can provide 360-degree camera coverage for large events and hot spots; council approved the purchase.

Police Chief Hampton told the council the trailer would provide movable oversight for large gatherings, commercial districts and special events and is intended to supplement existing stationary cameras and drone capabilities. \"This can be optimally placed, in an advantage area to where we can catch comings and goings,\" Hampton said, describing the 360-degree view and the unit’s mobility.

Why it matters: The trailer adds a portable monitoring tool for public events and high-activity areas, with staff saying it can deter crime and provide analytics or live viewing where licensing permits.

Details: Chief Hampton said the trailer is solar- and battery-powered and that tree cover can reduce its runtime. He told council members deployment windows typically require device recuperation and can range from about three days to two weeks depending on conditions, with most systems requiring roughly a five- to seven-day operational window before recharge or repositioning. Staff said licensing may limit live-viewing capability and that the trailer would be coordinated with the school district and event organizers when used for graduations or National Night Out. Council member Smotherson asked whether the device might be used in private retail lots; Hampton said the city intends it for public-interest uses in city business districts and events, not to harden private properties.

Council approved the purchase; the motion was made by Council member Fuller, seconded by Council member Smotherson, and approved by voice vote.","Police described a solar- and battery-powered mobile camera trailer for event use and crime deterrence; council approved purchase after staff explained deployment, charging and expected deployment windows.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210637,"Council approves temporary rental terms to host farmers market at Centennial Commons",645,753000,1398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3717159-651457f3b44fb77c85288238975c6542&start=753&end=1398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3717159-651457f3b44fb77c85288238975c6542/thumbnail_753000.jpg","/articles/6210637/Missouri/Council-approves-temporary-rental-terms-to-host-farmers-market-at-Centennial-Commons","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210637-077d7baff2f7dc5b5b3a289f00c45059/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151828&Signature=b8UOLrm2XAffSP25aRcKWr~T2M1R41cN4iqST76NJIifErl0R1QnmQDaZZkUE3p2Exk28~pMEK0S9tzRsu3YRiky7jB-qLir-fwFf4yosvOEVeF14LzzDMtJCMIJkweO6SV-KP7edPlQEC6QqWi95he9KrTX4nk2zKn065yR9hbwwDbh1B~bN31QUQXxicWRRE3khwCc2oPBethLUX3qNendRNglNGLecjH9JcXhfeZE7CcsilLsepaDzomdZXGncf2k91Tb4Zi7fU4V~rCpDtggNTF0jK8OxR7LtoT~zrgaYnDBmOqZTKLx6ifeZdS-MYfZvQEN2iNri9zhR6YoTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","University City councilmembers approved a facility-use arrangement to allow the relocated farmers market to operate at Centennial Commons and accepted a temporary reduced fee while the market seeks outside funding.

Deputy City Manager Brooke Sharp told the council the farmers market relocated from the Delmar Loop after its lease ended and asked to use the Centennial Commons parking lot; staff and the parks commission recommended using the lot and set a new fee structure mirroring pavilion rental rates. Sharp said resident rates mirror pavilion pricing at $50 per use and nonresident rates $100 per use; because the market and its executive director do not have University City addresses, the market would qualify as a nonresident user.

Why it matters: Hosting the market preserves vendor access and commercial activity in the city but required a new pricing approach because the parking lot is a novel municipal use and could set a precedent for other nontraditional uses of park parking lots.

Details: The parks commission reduced the market’s fee to $200 for June while the market seeks a July decision from the Economic Development and Redevelopment Sales Tax (EDRST) board for additional funding that could cover the full rental rate. Sharp explained that if EDRST awards extra funds, the market would pay the normal nonresident rate — $800 a month based on two weekly markets — otherwise the commission recommended the reduced $200 rate remain through November. Council member Smotherson questioned the circular effect of providing EDRST funds that would then be used to pay the city; staff said EDRST is the most appropriate subsidy source so the parks department does not subsidize its regular operations.

Council approved the use agreement after discussion; the motion to approve was made by Council member Smotherson and seconded by Council member Brenner, and council members voted in favor.","Council approved use of Centennial Commons parking area for a relocated farmers market and agreed to a reduced temporary fee while funding requests are considered.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6210642,"University City details storm recovery, schedules FEMA assessment after May 16 tornado",1704,368000,2072000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3717159-651457f3b44fb77c85288238975c6542&start=368&end=2072","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3717159-651457f3b44fb77c85288238975c6542/thumbnail_368000.jpg","/articles/6210642/Missouri/University-City-details-storm-recovery-schedules-FEMA-assessment-after-May-16-tornado","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210642-79a5025aa3c7f2823c946876527a488c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151828&Signature=T7E03c-qbwW1rgIl3FXhOVHpDowgJudUxlEH-IlGp4bjKwbPoadNKuxZXyJo5j8ZvJeSnPXUYYAnfaTAK1rOA70xfwgyz4VijyQ3jZd8F2VmsvabEI0elBvNYE-KcdrqeHx2YsziDcxj3pM5bmmBrBp1AODO~94cjGNLDQV4j0vpQh-A3VS6nw2i-poKGl31X98j2gIsSJBU14ByjsufBn5Ofdd5~2Mv3xI3gPObnpOt3NxFFu3QQMCN5GY-Zdj6bcqMpVYDS2AbL1ovjaLCLJIMx5FecPk3YQhZv0TsdW4UjLpDNyqk9d8~ZswzmQyX67gtXXt9C4HgEnqZ5PVV7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","University City officials outlined debris removal, power-restoration and sheltering efforts on May 16 and said federal and state damage assessors will visit the city to determine recovery needs.

City Manager Rose gave the council an update on the city’s response to the tornado that struck the St. Louis area on May 16, 2025, saying crews began assessing roadways that night, cleared downed limbs and authorized a citywide sweep to remove eligible trees and debris from rights of way. \"Based on the damage I saw firsthand, I authorized a sweep of the entire city to collect down limbs and eligible trees within our rights of way,\" Rose said.

The city coordinated with Ameren to restore power and with local churches serving as Red Cross shelters; the council was told Refresh Church and Grace Methodist Church opened their buildings as shelter sites. In public comment, resident Hannah Brick, of 1079 Wilson Avenue, described repeated flood anxiety after the storms and urged council support for the city’s flood buyout program: \"Since the last council meeting, Liam and I have continued to experience events that affected our family's well-being,\" Brick said, noting that River De Pere crested at 12.85 feet on May 19.

Why it matters: City cleanup and sheltering reduce immediate public-safety risks and help residents recover; FEMA and CEMA assessments will determine whether federal or state disaster assistance is available and the timeline for larger recovery work.

Details: Rose said contractors were hired to supplement city forestry crews and that staff coordinated closely with the St. Louis Fire Department under mutual aid agreements to distribute supplies collected at University City fire stations. The city manager asked residents who still need help to contact the Red Cross hotline given during the meeting. City staff said FEMA and CEMA teams will arrive the following day to begin formal damage assessments focused on both cost estimates and the time required for full recovery.

Council members and staff publicly thanked first responders, volunteers and churches for sheltering and supply distribution. Council member Fuller and Mayor Crowe both praised volunteer and mutual-aid efforts that moved supplies north to jurisdictions hit harder along the tornado’s path.

The council did not take a formal vote on recovery policy at the meeting; staff described ongoing operational steps and the schedule for outside damage assessment.","City staff described debris removal, power restoration and sheltering after the May 16 tornado and said FEMA and CEMA will inspect damage to assess recovery needs.","actionData","errors"]

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