City Council Sends Bike-Walk Plan Back, Passes Funeral Protest Restrictions

Members of the council were for the bike-walk master plan, but said it needed work.

A majority of the seats were filled at the University City City Council meeting Monday night for a hearing and council discussion about a citywide bike-walk plan. Trustees of two of the largest subdivisions in University City–University Park and University Heights Subdivision No. 1–had problems with the 90-page Draft University City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Bike routes proposed by the plan run through the subdivisions, but no one from either were notified. Morton Hyman from University Heights Subdivision No. 1 and Dennis Fuller from University Park were concerned about liability and cost if the plan went through.  Second Ward Councilwoman Paulette Carr said neither trustees of the private subdivisions or University City …

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Sarah Hanly

9:37 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Delmar and Hanley (to name just two) are county roads and St Louis County is opposed to any bike infrastructure other than Share the Road signs. Olive is a State Road. The state has adopted HCR 23 which encourages MoDOT to consider Complete Streets principles when improving a road. In addition, the Regional Bike Plan recommended inclusion of Bike Lanes on Olive. This is reflected in the U City …   more ›

Loop Trolley CUP Approved; Line Could Be in By Summer 2014

The trolley could be up and running by summer 2014.

The University City City Council on Monday approved an amended Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Loop Trolley Company.  The CUP allows for the installation and operation of the proposed Loop Trolley in the CC – Core Commercial District and PA – Public Activity District Address/Location: Delmar Boulevard right-of-way from approximately Sgt. Mike King Drive to the eastern City limits. The amended CUP allows operation of the trolley from 9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. Any change to the trolley's operating hours must be approved by the city's Community Development department. The Loop Trolley will be a 2.2-mile fixed track trolley line from the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park to the University City Library. Since its inception, the …

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Council to Talk Crime Task Force, Sweeping Private Streets

The University City City Council meets tonight.

The University City City Council is slated to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at University City City Hall. Items on the agenda include:  Appointments Swearing In City Manager's Report Council Reports/Business A request by Mr. Price and Mr. Sharpe on the following issues: Discuss and Vote   For Discussion  Unfinished Business The meeting is open to the public.

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City Council Seeks Loop Traffic, Parking Study

To see impact of new developments in the area.

The University City City Council approved a measure Monday directing City Manager Lehman Walker to see an RFQ (request for quotation) to do a comprehensive traffic and parking study in the Delmar Loop and surrounding neighborhoods. The idea was proposed by Councilman Michael Glickert and was approved 5-0. Mayor Shelley Welsch and Councilman Byron Price were not at Monday's meeting. Glickert said with the number of questions from residents regarding the Loop Trolley and it would fit with existing traffic and parking, he thought a study was in order. Councilman Stephen Kraft also noted the next step of the Parkview Gardens plan, which has not been implemented but looks at improvements in the area, was a traffic and parking study. "It seems …

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Patch Picks

Patch Picks: May 28 – June 3

Here's what's happening in and near Ladue, Clayton and University City this week.

University City Patch teams up with neighboring Patch sites each week to round up events and happenings in the area. Here are our picks for this week. Monday, May 28 Tuesday, May 29 Wednesday, May 30 Thursday, May 31 Friday, June 1 Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 3

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Community Forum

Letter to the Editor: Loop Trolley Questions

A citizen's questions for the University City CIty Council.

At the May 14 meeting of the City Council of University City it was obvious that city officials still don't have answers to many questions about the proposed Loop Trolley, a project that could have a significant impact on both the Loop and the city.    The Cross County MetroLink Extension Project should serve as a warning for what can happen with these projects. Though not on the same scale, it demonstrates how so many things can go wrong. The extension, from Forest Park to Shrewsbury, started at a cost of around $325 million and then went to around $550 million when the tunnels and other costs were added. After many more problems were encountered, combined with a considerable amount of incompetence, the construction cost went to $675 …

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Council to Vote on Security Cameras, Hold Final Budget Hearing

University City City Council will approve a contract for security cameras in the Loop.

The University City City Council is slated to vote on a contract for security cameras in the Delmar Loop when it meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. at University City City Hall. Items on the agenda include: Proclamations Appointments Citizen Participation Public Hearings City Manager's Report Council Reports/Business The meeting is open to the public.

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City Council to Hold Special Meeting Tonight

Council will work on long-term strategic planning.

The University City City Council will hold a special meeting tonight, Thursday, May 10. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at University City City Hall. Items on the agenda include:  This meeting is open to the public.

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Lights Back on at Ruth Park Driving Range

The University City City Council voted to turn the lights back on Monday.

Over a year after the lights on the driving range at Ruth Park Golf Course were turned off, the University City City Council voted Monday to reverse that decision. The lights were turned off after residents near the University City driving range complained that they were too bright. Before the policy change, the range lights would stay on until 9:30 p.m. The council voted 4-3 to turn the lights back on while the Park Commission and Traffic Commission review a report on additional options for the driving range. The issue was raised by Ward 1 Councilman Terry Crow.  Michael Glickert, Stephen Kraft and Mayor Shelley Welsch voted against the measure. Crow, Byron Price, Arthur Sharpe Jr. and newly seated Ward 2 Councilwoman Paulette Carr voted …

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Election 2012

University City Municipal Election Guide

Everything you need to know before heading to the polls today.

Election Day is Tuesday, April 3. Here are all the candidates and issues that are on the ballot for University City voters, as well as a listing of helpful links with more information about the election. University City City Council Candidates Two candidates are running for a four-year term in Ward 1: Two candidates are running for a four year term in Ward 2: In the Ward 3, incumbent Arthur Sharpe Jr. is running un opposed.  The School District of University City There will not be an election today for the School District of University City school board. Two candidates — incumbent Linda Peoples and challenger John Clark — filed for the two open seats on the board. St. Louis Community College  Ballot Issues Election Information The St. …

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