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Council hears green‑space appointments, Arbor Day reminder and timeline for comprehensive plan review
Summary
Council interviewed two applicants for the Green Space Advisory Commission, learned that Webster Groves will celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting, and received an update on the city’s comprehensive plan timeline — staff said the final plan will likely come to council after plan‑commission recommendations, probably in July or later.
Webster Groves — The City Council interviewed two residents for a vacancy on the Green Space Advisory Commission, received an Arbor Day event reminder and heard an update on timing for the city’s comprehensive‑plan review.
Two applicants — Debbie George and Andrea Lacey — each described community experience and reasons for applying. George cited lifelong interest in gardening and native plants as well as a personal household connection to arboriculture; Lacey described a landscape‑design certificate, previous grant participation in a watershed rainscaping program and interest in native, sustainable plantings.
Arbor Day and green‑space work
Council members and staff highlighted the Webster Groves Arbor Day celebration scheduled for the next day, including a tree planting and eco‑education activities at Crockett Park. Green Space and other city commissions said they will continue signage and watershed‑related projects and are coordinating on native‑plant and tree‑preservation work.
Comprehensive plan timing
Staff told council the comprehensive plan is in the final‑draft stage but that plan‑commission review and public comment may extend the schedule. Lakota (the planning consultant) is expected to present in person; plan‑commission recommendations will come back to council and, depending on the commission’s schedule, the council review could be in July or later. Staff said council will receive the final draft with at least a month to review before any formal action.
Appointments and process
Council deferred any appointment decisions until after further discussion with commission chairs and staff. Council members asked chairs to indicate other potential placements for applicants and to confirm interest in alternate vacancies.
Ending note
Council members urged residents to attend Arbor Day events and invited applicants to remain involved while staff completes the comprehensive‑plan process.
