UCity Directory 2024

6 2024-25 | University City Community Directory BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS LOOP SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 6150A Delmar Blvd. 63112 https://visittheloop.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDelmarLoop/ visittheloop@gmail.com CITY GOVERNMENT With the 1902 purchase of an 85-acre tract of land on Delmar Boulevard, Edward Gardner Lewis founded University City. Lewis envisioned developing a city based upon the principles of the City Beautiful movement, with a strong emphasis on urban design and planning. This vision was conveyed through the architecturally distinct residential housing and buildings, inviting streetscapes and well-planned neighborhoods. Today, the spirit of University City’s earliest days is reflected in a strong sense of community, business growth and enthusiastic citizen involvement. University City is a vibrant community of about 35,000 people and six square miles. The City is known for its diversity — from the eclectic mix of commercial activities and range of housing styles to residents who represent many economic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. University City’s progressive government is noted for its efficient delivery and maintenance of municipal services and streamlined local government administration. It has been recognized for developing and implementing comprehensive plans, enforcing strict and fair building and zoning codes, and creating innovative policies, such as one of the country’s first occupancy programs. VOTER REGISTRATION U.S. citizens may pick up a voter registration card at City Hall in the City Clerk’s office: 6801 Delmar, 2nd floor OR University City Public Library 6701 Delmar Municipal elections are held in even years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of April. CITY COUNCIL & ADMINISTRATION University City is a Home Rule Charter city with a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is a nonpartisan legislative and policymaking body comprising a mayor and six council members. Mayor Terry Crow, who was elected in a citywide election, chairs the council and is the presiding officer of city government. Two council members are elected in each of the City’s three wards, serving four-year terms. The City Manager, Gregory Rose, is a professional administrator appointed for an indefinite term by the city council. The city manager is the chief executive for the city, running the day-to-day operations and administering the policies the council adopts. City employees and officials are appointed by the city manager under Civil Service regulations. City Manager Gregory Rose grose@ucitymo.org 314-505-8534 More Information