Creve Coeur Olivette Directory 2026

22 2026 | Creve Coeur Olivette Area Community Directory Creve Coeur Boards, Commissions, and Committees The City Council appoints new citizen members to committees on an annual basis, with the majority occurring in June with terms beginning on July 1. Each term is for three years with term limits of three consecutive terms. Board, Commission and Committee members are expected to attend no less than 50 percent of scheduled meetings each year. Unless otherwise provided by law or ordinance, a Board, Committee or Commission member may be removed by the same process as they are appointed. To be considered to serve on a Board, Commission or Committee, complete the application form found online at www.crevecoeurmo.gov/Committees. For more information, contact City Clerk Kellie Henke at khenke@crevecoeurmo.gov or (314) 872-2517. ARTS COMMITTEE The Arts Committee consists of seven to nine members. Its primary duties include, but are not limited to, adopting and implementing a final master plan for the city regarding public art; promoting cultural arts and making art a priority within the community; serving as curator of the city’s public art collection; and other duties and activities regarding public art in Creve Coeur. AUDIT COMMITTEE The Audit Committee shall serve as a five-member advisory body to the City Council on matters concerning the City’s annual audit. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Board of Adjustment may vary or modify zoning regulations that create hardships for property owners. In all cases, the spirit of the Zoning Code will be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done. The Board of Adjustment can also hear appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made in the enforcement or interpretation of the Zoning Code. BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS The Building Code Board of Appeals consists of five members. Its primary powers and duties include situations when: a decision of the building official is not consistent with the true intent of the building code; the provisions of the building code have been incorrectly interpreted; the provisions of the building code do not apply; or a proposed equivalent level of safety needs to be evaluated. The Board decides whether to uphold, reverse or modify the decision of the building official by a majority vote. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The seven- to nine-member board provides a forum for building local consensus on the economic issues facing the city and the means for addressing them; promotes Creve Coeur as a center for business activity in West County; develops plans and programs that will identify future business or institutional plans to encourage retention and expansion in the city, including financing opportunities; works with federal, state, regional and local government organizations that can assist in this total effort; and performs other duties and activities related to the city’s economic development.