The Weston Board of Aldermen approved special-use exceptions for two Main Street bed-and-breakfasts Nov. 9, with each request passing 3-1.

Aldermen Jerry Gross, Greg Hoffman and Shaun Stock voted in favor of both requests. Alderman Joyce Burch opposed both.

The approval for 523 Main St., requested by Dell Ann Upp, is contingent on a city inspection, an updated business license and a manager living in the basement apartment. Upp told the board a part-time employee plans to move into the apartment full time when renovations are complete.

The board also approved a request for 539 Main St., known as the Bradshaw, with a 12-week transition period beginning when the business obtains its license. During that period, the Cooper family may stay in the basement apartment while guests occupy the upper floor. Afterward, the property must have a full-time on-site manager or a primary resident, according to the conditions discussed by the board.

Hilary Buford spoke in support of Julee Cooper’s proposal.

“I would love to see it be approved and considered. I know Julee can be a law-abiding citizen and someone who strives really hard to follow rules,” Buford said.

During public comment, Weston resident Susan Waters raised concerns about parking and the effect of visitor lodging on neighborhood life.

“We already are lacking parking severely downtown,” Waters said.

The board discussed short-term rentals separately from the bed-and-breakfast requests and scheduled a public hearing on a proposed downtown short-term rental ordinance for 6 p.m. Dec. 7. The board did not decide whether to adopt the ordinance at the Nov. 9 meeting.

The board also approved an ordinance calling an April 6, 2027, election for two-year terms for mayor and aldermen representing Wards 1 and 2.

A separate ordinance authorizes the mayor to contract with Precision Fence Rail and Sign Inc. to install a fence at the city’s water production plant. The contract amount was not stated during the meeting.

Aldermen increased the engineering budget for a trail improvement project from $7,500 to $13,000, a $5,500 increase. The planned work is on the trail connecting the city building area to Market and Weld streets. The Park Board had agreed to contribute $13,000 toward the engineering cost, according to the meeting discussion.

The board also voted to seek qualifications from engineering firms for a facility study of the existing water treatment plant. Officials said the study would help identify future needs and could support applications for state funding.

Jantos also reported results from the previously approved “Worth the Detour” tourism campaign. She said it was launched after Weston was recognized by Missouri Life as one of the state’s best small towns, “particularly for its food and drink,” and that the campaign aimed to turn that recognition into measurable interest.