Wellston City Hall
1414 Evergreen, Wellston MO 63133
(314) 553 – 8000
Wellston is a 3rd class city with a Mayor-Council form of government. The City Council is a legislative body responsible for the writing ordinances and creating policies, and is comprised of a Mayor and six council members. The Mayor, who is elected at large, chairs the council and is the head of city government. One council members is elected in each of the City’s 6 wards, serving two-year terms. The Mayor is the chief executive for the city, running the day to day operations and administering the policies the council adopts.
The City Clerk is the custodian of all City records and day to day operations.
Responsibilities of the City Clerk include:
Keeping a record of all Council proceedings and authenticating all Ordinances and Resolutions, maintaining them as public records.
Processing business licensees, liquor licenses, solicitors permits, tow truck licenses, and emergency alarm licenses.
Serving as the authorized official for candidate filings and submitting certifications and other information relative to municipal elections to the St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners; also, ensuring the City is in compliance with the election laws and procedures as set forth by State and County regulations.
Opening all bids publicly for all departments of the City.
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The City of Wellston, as a matter of policy, does not discriminate against people with disabilities as it provides its services and programs. Please click on the “Notice” below to learn more.
Anyone who believes they have been denied or limited in a service or program because of his or her disability is free to contact the ADA Coordinator or use the Grievance Procedure outlined in the link below.
Wellston property taxes are levied each September based on assessed valuation for all real and personal property located in Wellston as of the previous January 1. Taxes are billed on November 1 and are due and payable on or before December 31 to the St. Louis County Department of Revenue.
For complete tax information, visit St. Louis County’s Department of Revenue.
The minimum combined 2021 sales tax rate for Wellston, Missouri is 8.49%. This is the total of state, county and city sales tax rates. The Missouri sales tax rate is currently 4.23%. The County sales tax rate is 2.26%.
Property owners in Wellston will receive bills for items such as real estate and personal property tax, motor vehicle sticker fees, outstanding public nuisance and weed bills, and sewer lateral fees from the St. Louis County Department of Revenue office.
For more information about your St. Louis County property bills, contact the County’s Department of Revenue at (314) 615-5500 or visit the St. Louis County Department of Revenue.
For information on how to locate the nearest Department of Motor Vehicles office to register your vehicle in the State of Missouri and obtain your license plates or driver’s license, please check out the Department of Revenue website.
The Finance Department is responsible for overseeing and processing applications for the following licenses:
Wellston, like communities around the world, is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic and adapting our response to the situation as it unfolds. We continue to follow the guidance offered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), St. Louis County Health Department, and other federal and state authorities. Several cancellations and closures are underway to mitigate the spread of the disease.
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