Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee - September 30, 2026

The City of St. Louis Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee met on September 30, 2026. The committee approved the September 23 minutes. It voted 6–0 to advance Board Bill 64 with a favorable recommendation, authorizing permanent closure of part of Oregon Avenue to address neighborhood traffic and safety concerns. The sponsor said the Streets Department had assessed the location and recommended the closure; the discussion also covered signage, emergency access, and coordination with relevant departments. No contract award or spending authorization was identified.

The committee held Board Bill 85 pending clarification of whether the city-owned property involved is part of a public park and whether a city vote is required. The bill would transfer roughly 1,300 square feet at Stacy Park—of which about 250 square feet is outside the existing MoDOT right-of-way—from the Water Division to MoDOT by quitclaim deed for a sidewalk accessibility project. The committee also requested a department representative attend on October 7 to discuss noncompliant train crossings and repair timelines. No procurement activity was identified.