Stormwater Management Advisory Commission 06/08/2026

The City of Webster Groves Stormwater Management Advisory Commission held a meeting on June 8, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the Westerville stormwater management plan and its project prioritization methodology. The commission examined the cost-benefit ratio (BCR) scoring system used to evaluate flood mitigation projects, noting concerns about the weighting of maintenance costs and public benefit criteria. They discussed the need to potentially revise the prioritization criteria and scoring methodology to better reflect project complexity, public benefit, and resilience. Funding mechanisms were also addressed, including the use of MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District) grants and the city's upfront funding responsibilities, with an estimated $1 million in available funds. The commission planned to further analyze selected projects and consider ordinance amendments in future meetings, with subcommittees proposed for BCR and ordinance review. A design contract for the Southwest Park project was noted as forthcoming for city council consideration. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but the discussion laid groundwork for future procurement and project prioritization decisions.