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Council approves MICDS putting green and lighted game, and library evening event with amplified sound
Summary
The council approved Special Use Permits for a 45' x 45' non‑illuminated putting green on the MICDS campus, a single lighted football game on Aug. 29 using mobile light towers with conditions, and an amplified fundraising event at the Clark Family Library on Aug. 9, 2025.
The Ladue City Council approved three Special Use Permits June 16 for two MICDS campus requests and one library fundraising event.
For MICDS, Athletic Director Josh Smith described a proposed 45‑by‑45‑foot putting green to be located in the southern portion of the school’s campus for use by the golf team during regular activity hours. Smith confirmed the green would not be illuminated and that the nearest residential property line would be more than 100 feet away. Staff confirmed the project complies with zoning rules for accessory sports elements in residential districts; the council approved the Special Use Permit.
Smith also presented a request for a single evening football game on Aug. 29, 2025, that would use 10–12 mobile light towers approximately 23 feet in height, powered by diesel generators. Staff reported the lighting configuration would meet the city’s footcandle limits at property lines, that towers would be set at least 130 feet from the nearest residential property line, and that lights would be extinguished within one hour after the game. The Zoning and Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions; the council approved the Special Use Permit.
At the Clark Family Library Branch, Ashley Sexton, fundraising coordinator, requested a Special Use Permit for an outdoor fundraising event on Aug. 9, 2025, from about 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The event will include a DJ (5:30–8:15 p.m.), followed by an outdoor movie until approximately 10:30 p.m., food trucks, a licensed caterer for bar service, and a 40' x 40' tent. Staff noted amplified sound after 8:00 p.m. triggers the SUP requirement under Section VII.H.5 of the Zoning Ordinance; the council approved the permit. Sexton told the council the event anticipates more than 200 attendees with up to 300 tickets sold in advance.
Staff noted that the Fire Department would review generator placement for the MICDS lighting request and that standard permit conditions apply. The council’s approvals were unanimous in the meeting minutes.
Each SUP approval was recorded after a public hearing in which staff recommended approval and the council moved to close the hearings and vote.
