Olivette meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Olivette Council to vote on Ace Hardware outdoor storage, auto repair permits

No decisions were made at Olivette's public meetings in the past two weeks; the city council's agenda items remain pending. The council will hold final votes on several permits and ordinances at its Aug. 25 meeting, including a special permit for Ace Hardware's outdoor display and an auto repair shop.

City Council

At its Aug. 11 meeting, the council held first readings and public hearings on two special permit requests: one for Rick's Ace Hardware to operate an outdoor display and storage area at 9612 Olive Boulevard, and another for an indoor automotive repair facility at 10401 Baur Boulevard, Ste. B. The agenda also included ordinances on conflict of interest procedures, a gas main easement for Spire at 9201 Olive, and purchases of two Motorola radios and a Rosenbauer Commander pumper. No votes were taken; minutes have not yet been published.

On Aug. 25, the council will hold second readings and votes on those same items (Bills #3066–3069), plus first readings and public hearings for a medical clinic, a field hockey facility, and a condominium plat text amendment. It will also consider a grant agreement for the North Price Road Phase I project and may enter closed session for legal and real estate matters.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission met Aug. 19 to approve July minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and adopt its annual work plan. The work plan includes community outreach, park visits, and new assignments from the city council regarding the Indian Meadows Pavilion and a staff request to update dog park policies. The commission also received updates from the council liaison and the parks department. No decisions were recorded; minutes are pending.

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission met Aug. 20 to review several petitions, including a design review for a patio enclosure at The Brass Tap (9091 Olive Xing, Ste. 100), a text amendment to allow coin-operated laundromats in the COR district, a new single-family home at 1123 Hilltop Drive, and a text amendment to permit car condos in the LID district. The commission also discussed the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update and elected officers. No votes were taken; minutes are pending.

Land Clearance/Housing Authority (upcoming)

On Aug. 25, the Land Clearance/Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will review the city's housing authority audit for the year ending 2025, hold a public hearing on the 2027 Annual PHA Plan and 2031 Capital Fund Action Plan, and vote on write-offs and plan approvals. The agenda includes Resolution No. 1466 for public housing write-offs.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Aug. 25, 2026: Final votes on Ace Hardware outdoor storage, auto repair, conflict-of-interest ordinance, and gas main easement; first readings on a medical clinic, field hockey facility, and condominium plat text amendment.
• **Land Clearance/Housing Authority** – Aug. 25, 2026: Audit review, public hearing on 2027 Annual PHA Plan and 2031 Capital Fund Action Plan, and votes on write-offs and plan approvals.

Olivette council weighs Ace Hardware outdoor display, auto repair permits; no decisions published yet

Olivette city officials this week took up a range of land-use and spending items, though none of the meetings have published minutes yet, so no final decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item on the Aug. 11 City Council agenda was a pair of special permits and a purchase of a new fire pumper.

City Council

The council met Aug. 11 for first readings and public hearings on two special permit requests. One would allow Rick's Ace Hardware at 9612 Olive Boulevard to operate an outdoor display and storage area. The other would permit an indoor automotive repair facility at 10401 Baur Boulevard, Ste. B. Both are listed as bills #3066 and #3067.

The council also took up three other ordinances: a conflict of interest procedure (Bill #3068), an easement to Spire for an underground gas main at 9201 Olive (Bill #3069), and purchases of two Motorola APX 8000 HXE radios and a Rosenbauer Commander pumper. No dollar amounts were listed on the agenda.

Earlier, on Aug. 4, the council held a work session to discuss the use of Flock cameras and the Indian Meadows Pavilion. That same day, the council met in a closed session on real estate matters under Missouri law, with no public agenda items.

Planning & Community Design Commission

The commission met Aug. 6 to review several items, including a patio enclosure for The Brass Tap at 9091 Olive Xing, Ste 100; a text amendment to permit coin-operated laundromats in the COR Commercial/Office/Retail District; and revised building elevations for Mercy Ambulatory Pharmacy at 9321 Olive Blvd. The commission also discussed implementing the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and alternative housing types, and elected officers for a one-year term.

Pension Board

The Pension Board met Aug. 6 for routine oversight. It approved minutes from May 7, reviewed a Marquette Financial update on second-quarter 2026 investment performance, and discussed an actuarial report dated Jan. 1, 2026. No pension changes were on the agenda.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **Parks & Recreation Commission** – Aug. 19. The commission will elect a chair and vice chair, adopt its annual work plan (including a new assignment on the Indian Meadows Pavilion), and consider a staff request to update dog park policies. It will also receive updates on the Green Team's election sign recycling and E-Waste & Shred event, and a monthly update on Five Oaks on Warson.
• **Planning & Community Design Commission** – Aug. 20. The commission will review a patio enclosure for The Brass Tap, a text amendment to allow laundromats in the COR district, a new single-family home at 1123 Hilltop Drive, and a text amendment to permit car condos in the LID district. It will also discuss the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update and elect officers.

All meetings are open to the public; check the city's website for agendas and locations.

Olivette boards weigh waste grant, police funding, and zoning changes

Over the past two weeks, the Olivette City Council and Planning & Community Design Commission met to consider a range of items, including a county waste-reduction grant, police funding, zoning changes, and building plans. No final decisions have been published; minutes from these meetings are not yet available.

City Council: Waste grant, police funding, soccer uniforms

The City Council's July 28 agenda included a resolution endorsing Saint Louis County's grant program for a waste reduction e-waste and shred event. The council also considered authorizing the Police Department to apply for Missouri Blue Shield Grant funding and approving the purchase of 2026 Youth Soccer League uniforms. The agenda also included the monthly financial report for June 2026, the quarterly investment report for Q2 2026, and acceptance of the July 14, 2026 council minutes.

City Council work session and closed session

On August 4, the council held a work session to discuss Flock cameras and the Indian Meadows Pavilion. That same day, the council met in closed session to discuss real estate matters under Missouri law; no public agenda items were discussed.

Planning & Community Design Commission

The Planning & Community Design Commission's August 6 agenda included a patio enclosure review for The Brass Tap at 9091 Olive Xing, Ste 100, a text amendment to permit coin-operated laundromats in the COR Commercial/Office/Retail District, and revised building elevations for Mercy Ambulatory Pharmacy at 9321 Olive Blvd. The commission also discussed implementing the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and alternative housing types, and elected officers for a one-year term.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Olivette meeting roundup: Council to weigh Ameren easement, liquor license; ZBA takes up setback variance

Olivette's boards and commissions held a busy stretch of meetings July 7–16, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them. The summaries below reflect what was on each agenda; confirmed outcomes and vote tallies are not available in the record.

City Council — July 14

The Council agenda included Ordinance Bill #3065, which would grant an easement to Ameren for electrical lines, poles, and facilities at Five Oaks/Warson Park. The meeting also featured a liquor license application for On The Run #614, located at 9371 Olive Blvd., and a City Manager's report on lighting along the Railroad Right-of-Way on the Centennial Greenway. Board and commission appointments were also listed. No vote tallies are available.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 9

The ZBA scheduled a public hearing on a variance request for 523 Bonhomme Forest Drive. Petitioner Alex Young of F.R. Young Homes seeks to reconstruct an existing deck and reduce the required 20-foot rear yard setback to 11.5 feet along the western property line — a variance of 8.5 feet under §400.260. The property owners are Alexander and Tara Lumaghi, and the site is zoned SR Single Family Residential District. The agenda noted the board may adjourn to closed session for attorney communications under Missouri law.

Planning & Community Design Commission — July 16

The Commission's agenda covered several land-use petitions:

• Design Review for a patio enclosure at 9091 Olive Xing, Ste 100 (The Brass Tap).
• Special Permit Use for medical offices and clinics at 9375 Dielman Industrial Drive.
• Special Permit Use for recreational uses at 1220 North Price Road (AIM Field Hockey).
• Text Amendment to permit coin-operated/self-service laundromats in the COR District.
• Text Amendment to allow non-residential condominium subdivisions via Chapter 405.

The agenda also referenced the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update.

City Council — July 7

A Council work session focused on interviewing candidates for vacant city boards and commissions. The agenda was procedural, with no substantive policy votes, contracts, or public hearings listed.

Parks & Recreation Commission — July 15

The Commission's agenda was largely operational: a recommendation to approve June 17, 2026 minutes, a monthly update on Five Oaks on Warson operations (membership dashboard and operational items), and Parks & Recreation Department reports. Upcoming community events listed were Evening Outdoor Yoga (July 22), Star Party at Stacy Park (July 23), and the Olivette in Bloom Garden Tour (August 1).

Coming up

• **Planning & Community Design Commission — July 23:** The Commission will revisit several petitions from its July 16 agenda, including the patio enclosure design review at 9091 Olive Xing (petitioner Greg Yawitz, KEAT Olivette Gateway, LLC), the medical offices special permit at 9375 Dielman Industrial Drive (petitioner John Wetzel, A.C. Richardson, LLC), and the recreational uses special permit at 1220 North Price Road (petitioner Jim Summers, Sands Property Solutions, LLC). Two text amendments are also scheduled: one to permit coin-operated/self-service laundromats in the COR District (petitioner Mary Julian, Cass Information Systems) and one to allow non-residential condominium subdivisions under Chapter 405 (petitioner City of Olivette). The meeting will also include an implementation discussion of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" in the source record, meaning minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes, votes, and any amendments are not confirmed in the available documents.

Olivette boards weigh business permits, housing plan, and setback variance; Council set to review utility easement and liquor license

Olivette's advisory boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to review a range of special permit requests, a zoning variance, and long-range planning documents. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the summaries below reflect what was on each agenda — not what was decided. Residents should watch for posted minutes to confirm outcomes.

Economic Development Commission — June 29

The commission's agenda listed several special permit use requests for local businesses and facilities, including an outdoor display request for Rick's Ace Hardware at 9612 Olive Blvd. and an indoor field hockey facility at 1220 N Price Rd. Also on the agenda were an Advance Driver Assistance Systems repair center at 10401 Baur Blvd. and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Therapy at 9375 Diemen Industrial Dr. Commissioners were set to review 2026 business license data, discuss a business communications plan, and take up the updated 5-Year Economic Development Plan.

Land Clearance/Housing Authority — June 30

A special meeting was called with a procedural agenda: roll call, public comments, and a possible executive session under Missouri statute RSMo 610.021 covering personnel, real estate, or litigation. No actionable items or decisions were listed.

Planning & Community Design Commission — July 2

The commission was scheduled to review special use permits for several businesses and medical facilities, including a patio enclosure design review for The Brass Tap at 9091 Olive Xing, an outdoor display and storage permit for Rick's Ace Hardware at 9612 Olive Blvd., an automotive repair permit at 10401 Baur Blvd. Ste. B, and a permit for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Therapy at 9375 Dielman Industrial Drive. The agenda also included discussion of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, focusing on alternative housing types and the SR Single Family Residential Zoning District.

City Council — July 7

Council held a work session to interview candidates for vacant city boards and commissions. Members also had time to raise questions or suggest future agenda items. No policy votes, contracts, or public hearings were listed.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 9

The ZBA was set to hold a public hearing on a variance request at 523 Bonhomme Forest Drive. Petitioner Alex Young of F.R. Young Homes seeks to reconstruct an existing deck with a rear yard setback of 11.5 feet along the western property line — an 8.5-foot reduction from the required 20-foot setback under §400.260. The property owners are Alexander and Tara Lumaghi, and the property is zoned SR Single Family Residential District. The board may adjourn to closed session for attorney communications under Missouri law.

Coming up

City Council — July 14: Council will review Ordinance Bill #3065, granting an easement to Ameren for electrical lines, poles, and facilities at Five Oaks/Warson Park. A liquor license application for On The Run #614 at 9371 Olive Blvd. is on the agenda, along with a City Manager's Report on lighting along the Railroad Right-of-Way (Centennial Greenway) and board and commission appointments.

Planning & Community Design Commission — July 16: The commission will review a patio enclosure design review for The Brass Tap at 9091 Olive Xing, Ste. 100; a special permit use for medical offices and clinics at 9375 Dielman Industrial Drive; and a special permit use for recreational uses at 1220 North Price Road (AIM Field Hockey). Text amendments on the agenda would permit coin-operated/self-service laundromats in the COR District and allow non-residential condominium subdivisions via Chapter 405. The 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update is also listed for discussion.

Olivette meeting roundup: FY27 budget vote, business permits, and housing authority session on recent agendas

Olivette's City Council was scheduled to take up the FY27 operating budget and a St. Louis County inmate housing contract amendment at its June 23 meeting, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — June 23

The council agenda called for a second reading and vote on the FY27 operating budget (Bill #3063) and a second reading to amend the inmate housing contract with St. Louis County (Bill #3064). A first reading was set for an Ameren electrical easement at Five Oaks/Warson Park (Bill #3065).

Also on the agenda: adoption of a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 2026-266), encumbrance of $883,685 from the Capital Improvement Fund and $8,000 from the Stormwater/Parks Fund, and an ADA door installation at Five Oaks on Warson not to exceed $10,600.

Because this meeting is listed as agenda-only with minutes not yet published, the city's record does not confirm whether any of these items were approved, amended, or tabled.

Economic Development Commission — June 29

The commission was set to discuss the updated 5-Year Economic Development Plan and review several pending special permit use requests:

• Rick's Ace Hardware outdoor display at 9612 Olive Blvd.
• Advance Driver Assistance Systems repair center at 10401 Baur Blvd.
• SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Therapy at 9375 Dieman Industrial Dr.
• Aim Field Hockey indoor facility at 1220 N Price Rd.

The agenda also included a review of 2026 business license data and further discussion of the business communications plan. Minutes are not yet published.

Land Clearance/Housing Authority — June 30

A special meeting was scheduled with a possible executive session under RSMo 610.021 covering personnel, real estate, or litigation. The agenda listed roll call and public comments but no actionable items or decisions. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning & Community Design Commission — June 30

The commission was set to review special use permits for several businesses and medical facilities, including a patio enclosure design review for The Brass Tap at 9091 Olive Xing, outdoor display and storage for Rick's Ace Hardware at 9612 Olive Blvd., automotive repair at 10401 Baur Blvd. Ste. B, and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Therapy at 9375 Dielman Industrial Drive.

The commission was also scheduled to discuss implementation of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, focusing on alternative housing types and the SR Single Family Residential Zoning District. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **City Council — July 7:** Work session for interviewing candidates for vacant city boards and commissions. Council members may also raise questions or suggest future agenda items. No policy votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked agenda-only. Readers should consult the city's official minutes once published for confirmed votes and decisions.

Olivette Council Weighs FY27 Budget, Capital Spending; Economic Development Plan in Focus

Olivette’s City Council concluded June with a crowded agenda centered on the coming fiscal year’s operating budget and a $883,685 capital improvement package, while advisory boards advanced planning for business permits and long-range economic development. All recent meetings remain without published minutes, so formal actions are not yet recorded.

City Council – June 23

The council’s June 23 meeting carried the most direct financial weight. A second reading and final vote were scheduled on the FY27 operating budget ordinance (Bill #3063) and an amendment to the St. Louis County inmate housing contract (Bill #3064). The body also planned to adopt a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan via Resolution 2026-266, encumber $883,685 from the Capital Improvement Fund and $8,000 from the Stormwater/Parks Fund, and approve an ADA door installation at Five Oaks on Warson Park not to exceed $10,600. A first reading was set for an Ameren electrical easement at Five Oaks/Warson Park (Bill #3065).

Economic Development Commission – June 29

The Economic Development Commission examined several special permit use requests, including outdoor display for Rick’s Ace Hardware at 9612 Olive Blvd. and an indoor field hockey facility proposed by Aim Field Hockey at 1220 N Price Rd. The commission also reviewed 2026 business license data, discussed the business communications plan, and took up the updated 5-Year Economic Development Plan. No votes were scheduled.

Land Clearance/Housing Authority – June 30

A special procedural meeting was convened with only a possible executive session for confidential discussions on personnel, real estate, or litigation under RSMo 610.021. The public agenda listed no actionable items.

Planning & Community Design Commission – July 2

The commission reviewed a slate of special use permits. Items included a patio enclosure design review for The Brass Tap at 9091 Olive Xing; outdoor display and storage for Rick’s Ace Hardware at 9612 Olive Blvd.; automotive repair at 10401 Baur Blvd Ste. B; and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatric Therapy at 9375 Dielman Industrial Drive. Broader policy work focused on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, specifically alternative housing types and revisions to the SR Single Family Residential Zoning District.

Coming up

The City Council holds a work session on July 7. The primary agenda item is interviews of candidates for vacant positions on city boards and commissions. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled. The council may also raise future agenda items.