Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee - July 8, 2026

The City of St. Louis Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee met on July 8, 2026, to review and approve board bills related to the installation of speed humps in various neighborhoods, including amendments to expand coverage in the St. Louis Place area. Both board bill 13 and board bill 58 were passed out of committee with due pass recommendations. The meeting also featured a detailed presentation by Erin Dhon on the Trash for Trees volunteer litter cleanup initiative, highlighting the program's impact over several years, including the collection of over half a million pieces of litter and the potential costs and benefits of scaling the program citywide. Discussion included funding ideas such as using capital funds or a voluntary city beautification fee, logistical considerations like equipment rental and waste disposal, and the value of public-private partnerships. Committee members expressed strong support for expanding the program and offered to assist with future funding and outreach efforts. No formal votes were taken on funding allocations during this meeting, but the presentation and discussion underscored opportunities for future procurement and budget considerations related to litter cleanup and neighborhood beautification efforts.