Posts Tagged ‘City Council’
University expansion only temporary
There is no need for Webster to permanently expand its campus, according to this Webster Groves resident. He believes the city, Webster and Eden should compromise on a lease for Eden’s empty space until the university’s Master Plan projects are finished.
Read MoreLess talk, more action on zoning
If Webster Groves and Webster University agree moving forward is the best course of action, they need to start helping the council — not hindering them.
Read MoreEducational zoning debate continues after heated public hearing
At a public hearing on proposed educational zoning, Webster University discovered the only thing holding up the Interdisciplinary Science Building (IDS) from moving forward, was the university itself. Webster Groves Director of Planning and Development Mara Perry said the university had been sent a letter requesting documents needed to start the conditional use permit (CUP)…
Read MorePolitical cartoon: University and city get ready to rumble
Webster University President Elizabeth Stroble and Webster Groves Mayor Gerry Welch face off at the city council meeting for round 2 on educational zoning.
Read MoreCrossfire at city council calls for change
SGA President Gabrielle Deimeke calls for better communication and collaboration efforts between City Council, Webster University, Eden Seminary and Nerinx Hall High School on zoning issue.
Read MoreWebster Groves city council ‘out of step,’ according to poll conducted by Webster University, Eden
Webster University and Eden Theological Seminary released a survey stating 71 percent of Webster Groves residents disagree with the city councils decision to deny the university use of Eden buildings. Click to read Webster Groves’ Mayor Gerry Welch’s comments about the survey and university-city tension.
Read MorePODCAST: City Council postpones moratorium vote
The city is considering placing Webster University in an institutional zoning (also known as educational zoning) district.
Read MoreWebster Groves passes bill, prohibits sexual orientation discrimination
A new ordinance unanimously passed by the Webster Groves City Council makes it so no one can be discriminated against by their sexuality when purchasing property.
Read MoreCity council questions university on property purchases
The meeting moved to the topic of Webster University’s properties. Chief Financial Officer Greg Gunderson provided information on the residential properties currently owned by the university. City council members requested this information at the last collaborative meeting.
Read MorePath unclear after Ordinance 8753
Eden, city, university face uncertain future, continue collaboration.
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