Boards & Commissions
Architectural Review Board – Meets the First and Third Thursday of the Month.
The Architectural Review Board reviews building applications for conformity to proper architectural standards; for general conformity with style, design, and size of surrounding structures; and that applications support proper architectural development in the City.
Matt Wolfe - Chair Person | Fred Goebel |
Rob Lochner | Diane Porthouse Lochner |
Chris Cedergreen - Alternate |
Beautification, Open Space and Tree Advisory Committee (BOSTA) - Meets monthly
The BOSTA Committee was formed in response to an initiative for Ladue to become a Tree City USA. The Committee advises and assists city officials and staff in the development of plans to manage trees and green spaces on city and private property. The Committee also plans city Arbor Day celebrations.
Laure Hullverson- Chair Person | Beverly Tucker Knight |
Elliot Dole | Nancy Ylvisaker |
Terry Hoffmann | Sean Seed, Ex-Officio |
Heidi Reed | Anne Lamitola, Ex-Officio |
Pat Steiner |
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners – Meets Second Monday of the Month
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners establish the policies that govern the internal operation and functioning of the Fire and Police Departments, and issue/enforce rules and regulations governing the conduct of the members of the respective departments.
William M. Francis, Jr. - Chair Person | John Stupp III |
John D.Schaperkotter | Stephen Jones |
Rush James | Ed Horn |
L. Shepley Hermann | Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio |
Firemen’s and Policemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees – Meets as Required
Manage the assets of the City’s Firemen’s and Policemen’s Uniform Pension Plan.
Joseph Rechter - Chair Person
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Fire Chief Steve Lynn, Fire Department
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Bill Francis
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David Kaiser, Fire Department
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Chief Ken Andreski, Jr., Police Department
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Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio
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Dennis Pohlmann, Police Department
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Finance, Revenue, and Taxation Committee – Meets as Required
The Finance Committee advises the Mayor and Council on all matters of revenue and taxation, and upon the financial condition of the City. The committee makes recommendations on controlling expenses and enhancing revenues.
Mar Merlotti - Chair Person | David Wells |
Lisa Guirl | Joseph Rechter |
Hunter Brown | Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio |
Maurice Quiroga | James E. Schiele, Emeritus |
David Ryan |
Insurance Committee – Meets as Required
The Insurance Committee advises the Mayor and Council on all matters related to the purchase of insurance coverage by the City and proof of insurance coverage that contractors and vendors are required to provide the City.
Walter Klein III - Chair Person
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Vacant
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David Wells
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Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio
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Patrick Lawton
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Scott Kroenung, Director of Finance, Ex-Officio
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Jonathan Dehner, M.D., FACR
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Public Works Committee –First Wednesday, every other month
The Public Works Committee advises the Mayor, Council, and Public Works Director on all matters about the operation of the Public Works Department.
Mark Ratterman - Chair Person | Brent Suffian |
Clint Williams | Kathleen Riordan |
Randy Parham | Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio |
Brook Palanca | Anne Lamitola, Ex-Officio |
Tim Kaufmann | Patrick Hensley, Councilman, Ex-Officio |
Retirement Committee Non-Uniformed Employees’ Retirement Fund – Meets as Required
Manage the assets of the City’s Non-Uniform Employees’ Pension Plan.
Joseph Rechter - Chair Person | Ivan White, Public Works Department |
Wesley Jones | Scot Bollinger, Public Works Superintendent |
Shelly Benson, City of Ladue Administration | Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio |
Ladue Storm Water Advisory Committee - Meets as needed
The committee makes recommendations for the development and implementation of the program to the city council.
Lloyd Palans - Chair Person | Amanda Griffin, Storm Water Eng. |
Michael Kinsella | Denny Welker, Storm Water Eng. |
Mary Ann Rober | Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio |
Philip Schwarz | Anne Lamitola, Ex-Officio |
Scott Solsvig | William Brennan, Councilman, Ex-Officio |
Zoning Board of Adjustment – Meets on First Tuesday of the Month
The Zoning Board of Adjustment considers appeals to decisions for building permits which are denied because of non-compliance with the City’s Zoning Ordinance or Building Code.
Liza Forshaw - Chair Person
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Dan Welsh
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David Schlafly
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Lee Rottmann, Alternate
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Laura Gerdes Long
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Kristen Holton, Alternate
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Elizabeth Panke
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Jon Dalton, Alternate |
Zoning and Planning Commission – Meets on Fourth Wednesday of the Month
The Zoning and Planning Commission recommends to the Mayor and Council those regulations that will best follow the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and preserve the City’s land and building development.
McPherson D. Moore - Chair Person | John Lochhead |
Thomas Kahn | Robbye Toft |
Timothy Crowley | Margaret L. Holtman |
Susan Gausnell |