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Boards and Commissions have an important role in Ladue City government. Members are appointed by the City Council upon recommendation of the Mayor. Residents interested in serving on a City Board or Commission may submit a completed Volunteer Interest Form for consideration.


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	Fire Chief Steve Lynn, Fire Department
Bill Francis	David Kaiser, Fire Department
Chief Ken Andreski, Jr., Police Department	Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio
Dennis Pohlmann, Police Department

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	Vacant
David Wells	Nancy Spewak, Mayor, Ex-Officio
Patrick Lawton	Scott Kroenung, Director of Finance, Ex-Officio
Jonathan Dehner, M.D., FACR

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

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	Dan Welsh
David Schlafly	Lee Rottmann, Alternate
Laura Gerdes Long	Kristen Holton, Alternate
Elizabeth Panke	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