University City Seeking Input From Businesses, Residents, On Economic Development Strategy

Those interested in small-group discussion are invited to sign up this week.

University City Will Co-Host Virtual Public Meeting To Gather Input For Flood Management Study

The session is set for 6 p.m. on Sept. 30.

Newly Elected University City Officials

Below are names of the elected officials.

Tuesday, June 2 Is Election Day In University City

Due to COVID-19, April’s election was postponed to June 2nd.

U. City Condemns Church, Urgent Care In Way Of Costco Development

"There were no real negotiations. We got one offer ... and a couple weeks later, we got the notice of eminent domain," one owner said.

Candidates Filing For University City Council

Four council members are vying for three spots.

University City Candidates Filing For City Council

Below is the candidate filing for University City Council.

University City Names Keith Cole As Director Of Finance

The City Manager of University City, Gregory Rose, announced today that he has appointed Keith Cole as the city’s Director of Finance.

Free Up Your Time By Using My Social Security

Time is one of our most valuable commodities.

U. City School Board To Discuss Declaring McNair Surplus Property

The property is a crucial component of Novus' TIF-funded development on Olive Boulevard.

U. City Approves $70M TIF Over Some Residents' Concerns

"[T]he City cannot and will not make any representations [its financial] analyses were or are true or accurate," the contract states.

U. City Committed To $70M TIF Deal Despite Errors, Lack Of Info

The city is set to approve a big box shopping center, despite the developer refusing to provide updated financial information.

University City Council Meets Monday, Olive/170 Not On Agenda

Find the agenda and draft minutes from the previous meeting here.

U. City Holds 'State Of The City,' Celebrates Founder's 150th

"Before you can have a great society, you must have great cities," said City Manager Gregory Rose.

Email To City Council Leads To Police Visit In University City

"I recently uncovered a major error in the TIF revenue projections. Did I embarrass the city? Are they trying to intimidate me?"

Major Financial Problems For University City's Olive/170 TIF

University City resident Greg Pace found a $27 million mistake in the city's numbers.

No Vote On Olive/170 Project Monday, Second Development In Talks

One official acknowledged "growing pains" — including the possible use of eminent domain — but implored citizens to understand and forgive.

Olive/170 Redevelopment Agreement On Tonight's Council Agenda

A proposed redevelopment agreement for Olive Boulevard and Interstate 170 is on the agenda. Find it here.

University City Will Likely Introduce Olive/170 Agreement Monday

City Manager Gregory Rose said a vote is not expected at Monday's council meeting.

University City Hires Communications Director

Allison Bamberger is set to start in the role on January 14.

Olive/170 Redevelopment Agreement Likely Delayed Until Next Year

The University City Council meets Monday for the last time this year. A redevelopment agreement is not on the agenda.

University City Introduces Olive/170 Bills Amid Controversy

One citizen asked for a referendum on the Olive/170 project, but the city manager said he wouldn't recommend that expense to the council.

University City Set To Introduce Olive/170 TIF Legislation: Watch

The University City Council will introduce enabling legislation for a controversial development at Olive Boulevard and I-170 Monday night.

Washington University Isn't Paying Its Fair Share, U. City Says

"University City residents are underwriting the higher education of Washington University students," councilmember Tim Cusick said.

U. City To Introduce Olive/170 Redevelopment Agreement By Nov. 21

The city held a neighborhood meeting Tuesday night, but it's not clear how much of the feedback will be incorporated into the agreement.

The University City Council Meets Tonight (October 8)

Find the agenda and draft minutes here.

U. City HR Commission Suspends Meetings After TIF Survey Dispute

The chair of the commission made the decision after a phone call from Mayor Terry Crow prompted one member to resign.

The University City Council Meets Tonight (September 24)

An EMS study session is also scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Find the agenda and draft minutes here.

University City Residents File AG Complaint Over EDRST Funds

"I respect every citizen's right to contact the Attorney General's Office..." said City Manager Gregory Rose.

The University City Council Meets Tonight (September 10)

The city will also hold a study session to discuss the Economic Development Retail Sales Tax budget. Find the agenda and draft minutes here.

University City Task Force To Review Council Rules And Procedures

The task force will meet Friday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. Find the agenda here.

Charlie Brennan Talks Olive/170 Development On KMOX Morning Show

"We gotta do something," Brennan said. One caller suggested standing in front of bulldozers.

The University City Council Meets Tonight: Watch Live

The City Council is streaming live. Watch it here.

TIF Vote Was Just First Step For Contentious U. City Development

"Black, white, Asian — people should all be standing up, in the streets protesting against it," said state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal.

University City TIF Passes 10-2

"No CBA, no TIF," protesters chanted before the hearing got underway. But inside the high school, many supported the project.

U. City Holds Last Community Meeting Ahead Of Likely TIF Vote

The next and likely final public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at the University City High School.

U. City Officials Hold Second Neighborhood TIF Meeting: Video

See photos and video from the meeting here.

Bagels Go Uneaten At Poorly-Attended Olive/170 Business Meeting

The city manager said the meeting's poor attendance was unrelated to the city's failure to post any public notice.

Watch The August 13 University City Council Meeting

The council met at 6:30 p.m. The city also held a LimeBike study session at 5:30 p.m. Find the agendas and video here.

CBA Demands Intensify At Contentious Olive Development Meeting

"Is it possible to cancel Mayflower," one woman asked, adding: "I want to stay in my house."