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August 22, 2008 Volume 3, Issue 34
Upcoming Meetings & Events

08/22  

Concert - Meramec Jets

08/25  

City Council

08/26  

City Hall Steering Committee

08/27  

Court

08/27  

Historic Preservation Commission

08/29  

Wildwood Celebration Committee

09/01  

CITY HALL CLOSED

09/02  

Planning and Zoning Commission

09/03  

Town Center Advisory Panel

09/04  

Board of Public Safety Committee

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Meramec Jets Concert Tonight
The bluegrass band, the Meramec Jets, will be in concert tonight in the City's Town Center Plaza from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.  The concert is free, and the City will be giving away a hot dog, chips, and ice cream to the first 600 participants.  We will also provide soda, bottled water, and kettle corn free of charge.  Bring a lawn chair.  Directions to the Plaza can be found at the link below:
Amateur Photography Contest
Voting is open!!
 
Voting is now open on the annual photography contest.  The winners' photographs will be featured in the City's 2009 Calendar.  You can vote on-line between now and 5:00 p.m. on September 5th. The winners will be posted at the Wildwood Celebration on Saturday, September 13th and on-line on Monday, September 15th.  Individuals are asked to only vote once.  There were 122 photographs submitted for this year's contest.  The on-line ballot can be found at:
Events at Wildwood Celebration
The link below is to the schedule of events at this year's Wildwood Celebration.  This family friendly event provides a day of FREE activities and performances. This year's Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Babler State Park.
 
View the link below for the schedule of performances, including Radio Disney, a ragtime band, and dance performances.  Plan on coming to the park early and joining us for the Wildwood Family YMCA's Family Fun Walk at 10:00 am where participants will enjoy a treasure hunt!  All activities and concerts are free. The only items that have a cost associated with them are purchases at the Food Court and from vendors.  You won't want to miss this year's Celebration:
Picture of the Week
Hamilton Carr Tunnel
 
Have you ridden or walked through the tunnel under Old State Road along the Hamilton-Carr Trail yet?  The City's logo was installed today on the tunnel.  We hope you will enjoy this unique asset and other trails within the City.
This Week's Q&A...Highway 109 Resurfacing?
Q. Why is Route 109 repavement taking so long?
 
A.  All roads located within Wildwood are not necessarily owned and maintained by the City. Several roads are owned and maintained by the Missouri Department of Transportation. These include Route 100, Route 109, Route BA (aka Babler Park Drive), Route T north of Route 100, and Route CC (aka Wildhorse Creek Road) east of Route 109. Other roads are owned and maintained by St. Louis County. These St. Louis County roads are Old State Road, Clayton Road, Ruck Road, and North Eatherton Road north of Wildhorse Creek Road. For any questions, comments, or concerns regarding these roads you should contact the entity that owns and maintains them at the following numbers.
Missouri Department of Transportation
(314) 340-4100
 
St. Louis County Highway Department
(314) 615-1111

For questions regarding City of Wildwood Roads, you can call (636) 458-0440 or www.cityofwildwood.com.

Is That Allowed? Code Question of the Week...
Q. What does the City consider a derelict/nuisance auto or vehicle?  
 
A. As stated in the Nuisance Code Article V. Section 215.270 - Any vehicle in which:

 

  1. Is not registered or is improperly registered with the State of Missouri.
  2. Has been inoperable on public property for more than forty-eight (48) hours.
  3. Is in such a state of repair as to be inoperable, except for those vehicles located on the premises of:
    • a duly licensed automobile repair or sales business.
    • a duly licensed automobile junking yard.
    • a private property owner for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of making repairs.
    • is completely enclosed within a locked building or locked fenced area and is not visible from adjacent public or private property.
Have You Ever Wondered? So Ask!
Is there a question about Wildwood that you've wanted to ask, but haven't bothered with calling City Hall?  If you're wondering, someone else probably is too.  So, now's the chance to pose the question and get the answer.  The weekly e-newsletter, now provides the opportunity to submit your questions.  They will be answered by the appropriate staff person and posted in future e-newsletters. 
 
Submit your questions via email to Kathy Arnett. The answers will then be posted in future e-newsletters.
Public Hearing Information Updated
The information on upcoming public hearings was updated today.  Click the link below to view all of the scheduled upcoming hearings. Each request includes a link to an on-line comment form.

 
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