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<< COVID-19 UPDATES >>

City Hall Hours - City of Wildwood

Beginning on Thursday, March 26, 2020, it is requested that everyone needing to conduct business at City Hall do so by email, telephone, video-conference (staff can set it up), or, if necessary, appointment only. Please refer to the Staff Directory (https://www.cityofwildwood.com/1865/Staff-Directory) for contact information. Additionally, a number of employees are working from home, so there may be a delay in getting back to you. Thank you for your understanding and patience, as we do our part in helping to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

NEW MEETING RULES IN PLACE AS Of MARCH 23, 2020

COVID-19 Operational Procedures and Information

The City is closely monitoring the coronavirus situation and has a section of its website dedicated to this issue. There is helpful information for residents and businesses, including: local restaurant information; impact on parks, trails, and events; public meeting modifications; links to health organizations; and lots more! Visit the page here: https://www.cityofwildwood.com/1960/COVID-19.

PARKING LOT CLOSURES @ TRAILHEADS

There have been recent reported instances of visitors to St. Louis County parks congregating and not following required social distancing guidelines (keeping 6 feet of distance between you and other people).  On April 2, St. Louis County announced the closure of their parks through at least April 22 (this includes Greensfelder County Park in Wildwood and Sherman Beach).  After assessing available information relative to our parks and trails, we’ve determined that similar congregating by groups in close quarters is also occurring at several of Wildwood’s trails.  The close congregating by groups does not, however, appear to be occurring at our parks and other facilities.

As a result, earlier today, April 3, Mayor Jim Bowlin, in consultation with our Police Captain, City Administrator and Director of Planning & Parks, ordered the closure of parking lots at the following trails:

• the Al Foster Memorial Trailhead,

• Bluff View Park, 

• Glencoe City Park, 

• John L. LeCave Trailhead, and 

• Rock Hollow Trailhead Access

This action is being taken pursuant to Resolution 2020-11, which was recently passed by the City Council giving Mayor Bowlin the authority to make decisions necessary to promote the safety of and protect Wildwood residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

These parking lot closures will take effect as of 12:01 a.m., Saturday, April 4. The closures will not restrict access to these areas (i.e. by bicycle, walking, etc.), but will significantly reduce, if not eliminate entirely, the congregating by large groups.

The City will continue to monitor the degree and manner of usage of our parks and related facilities, and take additional measures, as may be warranted, to promote the safety of our residents.

Given the importance of accurate and timely information about current conditions, the City of Wildwood's e-newsletter will limit its dissemination of information to those links of specific governments and agencies that are responsible for the safety and well-being of us all during this health emergency. These agencies, and associated websites, provide you the latest and most needed information on COVID-19 and, again, can be quickly accessed by clicking on the provided links below: 

County Executive's Office via St. Louis County Department of Health - (St. Louis County);

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services - (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services); and 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - (www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019).

Please note the flow and content of information on this situation is constantly changing, so please check back often to the provided websites for the latest on COVID-19.

Still Time to Participate in the Run/Walk/Bike Competition

Please join us for a 4-week Run, Walk, or Bike competition - kids too! Not only will this friendly competition be good for your physical and mental well-being, prizes will be awarded at the end of the competition! Indoor and outdoor miles count. Participants will log their own miles and submit them once a week. This friendly competition is a great way to get some exercise, while practicing social distancing. Details and a link to register can be found here: https://wildwoodmo.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=671.

It's Week #2 of our "Fun Is Not Canceled" Campaign  

There is no question the COVID-19 crisis is very serious. But! That doesn’t mean every single thing has to be so serious! Join us over the next several weeks, as we encourage each other to stay active and engaged, all for one main reason: Fun Is Not Canceled!
 
We’re excited to see what you can come up with to show us a positive sign (literally) that the Wildwood community is all in this together! In our second week of #FunIsNotCanceled, the City wants you to create a sign with a positive message and hang it in a window in your home or business for all to see and enjoy! Get creative and get everybody in the family involved!
 
Once you have your signs up, walk around your neighborhood and see how many you can spot! Post a photograph of your signs, tag us (@cityofwildwood), and use the hashtags #FunIsNotCanceled and #WildwoodMO! We’d love to hear from you on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter! You can also email your photographs to parks@cityofwildwood.com.

Yes, we, the government staff, can be flexible too and allow certain temporary signs in this most unique and unusual circumstance. 

RALLY FOR RETAIL IN WILDWOOD

In partnership with its local businesses, the City is launching a new “Rally for Retail” Campaign to help support Wildwood retailers during the current environment.
 
Pure By Jen, a local Wildwood boutique, recommended this new effort in order to encourage community members to virtually “shop” at their favorite local brick-and-mortar stores by purchasing GIFT CARDS. Purchasing these online gift cards now will help to keep as many Wildwood retailers as possible in business, so that they can reopen their doors, when this crisis passes.
 
A list of those businesses offering gift cards is posted on the COVID-19 Page of the City's website at the following link for your use - https://www.cityofwildwood.com/1977/Rally-for-Retail. Thank you for shopping local and supporting our Wildwood retailers!

Missouri Department of Conservation Reminds People to Follow Health Precautions!

With many people in Missouri heading outside to enjoy the spring weather, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that it is still critical for everyone to continue to heed all recommendations for physical distancing, avoiding overcrowding, hand-washing, and other public-health measures during outdoor activities. MDC advises people to make outdoor activities as safe and enjoyable as possible by taking the following actions:

• If you have been sick in the last two (2) weeks, please stay home for your health and the safety of others.

• Travel in a small group of 9 people or fewer.

• If a conservation area looks crowded or an area parking lot is full, closed, or otherwise inaccessible, please do not stop and find another less-crowded location.

• Keep a proper physical distance of at least six (6) feet while visiting areas and especially on trails.

• Avoid popular spots where people congregate, such as scenic overlooks, fishing docks, etc.

• Pack water, soap, and/or hand sanitizer.

• Get more information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on best practices for keeping you and your family safe at gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Hotspots for School-Aged Children

The mobile telecommunications industry has stepped in to help Rockwood School District children with its virtual learning efforts during this public health emergency. Currently, a parent of a child will need to complete a form, which requests a mobile hotspots that can be accessed here: Hotspot Request Form. Thereafter, the district will contact you via email or telephone, when a mobile hotspot is available. Please note: due to difficulties fulfilling orders by the district's normal service provider, it had to change to a new service provider, T-Mobile, with the first shipment of hotspots expected on March 31, 2020, at the earliest. The district is prioritizing distribution to those families without any internet access at all first.

If you know T-Mobile cell service does not work at your home, the mobile hotspot will not work either.  Please email rockwoodcio@rsdmo.org, so we can make note that T-Mobile does not work at your home.

Vendors Offering Support to Families During This Time

Sprint is providing unlimited data for 60 days to customers, with metered data plans and giving 20 GB of free mobile hotspot to customers with hotspot-capable devices.

Spectrum is offering 60 days of free broadband internet service to families with K-12 students.  You may check to see if your home is in their service area. You may also call 1-844-488-8395 and state 'becoming a new customer and then your zip code.'  A representative from Spectrum noted that, if you decide to cancel service, you must return the equipment after the 60 day free period.

Comcast (Xfinity) is offering reduced pricing on its Internet Essentials package for low-income households.  Information can also be obtained by calling Comcast: 855-846-8376 for English speakers or 855-765-6995 for Spanish speakers.

AT&T Access Now for low-income households was recently expanded and includes 60 days of free service.

T-Mobile response to COVID-19.

<< New or Time-Sensitive Items >>

Updated Municipal Election Information
Change in Election Date from April 7, 2020 to June 2, 2020 

With the action of the Governor due to the extreme public health crisis, the planned April Municipal Election has been rescheduled  to June 2, 2020. More information will follow, as that date approaches, but, for the benefit of all voters, this delay was determined to be essential to everyone's health, safety, and general welfare.

Candidates for the upcoming June 2, 2020 Municipal Election are as follows:

Mayor:

Jim Bowlin*

Niles Stephens

Ward One:

Teresa D. Clark

Ward Two:

Don Bartoni*

Ward Three:

Tracey Nyhan

Ward Four:

Joe Farmer*

Ward Five:

Ed Marshall

Debra Smith McCutchen*

Ward Six:

Rob Rambaud

Ward Seven:

Dan Flaschar

Ward Eight:

Michael Gillani

*Indicates incumbent

Regardless of who or what, please remember the importance of voting and turnout on June 2, 2020 and exercise this important right and duty. Thank you!

If you have any questions, please contact Wildwood's Deputy City Clerk, Colleen Lohbeck, at 636-458-0440, or via e-mail at colleen@cityofwildwood.com.

City-Wide Concrete Slab Replacement Program

*** Work is Underway ***

Work began on Centerpointe Drive, Surfview Court, and Nantucket Harbor Court this week. Work will continue in these areas, until complete, as well as move into the Seven Villages of Cherry Hills, where slab sections will be removed and replaced on Village Hills Parkway, Hunters Crossing Drive, Robin Crest Court, and Oriole Hill Court.
> Westglen Farms Subdivision >>> April 2020 (Starting the Week of April 6, 2020)
> Elm Forest Area >>> April 2020
> Hickory Manor Subdivision >>> April 2020
> Kingstowne Estates Subdivision >>> May 2020
> Turnberry Place Subdivision >>> May 2020
> Pointe Clayton Subdivision >>> May 2020
> Dartmouth Subdivision >>> June 2020
> Garden Valley Farms Subdivision >>> June 2020
> Westhampton Woods Subdivision >>> June 2020
> Keystone/Pine Creek Subdivisions >>> July 2020
> Wildhorse Subdivision >>> July 2020

Find yourself cooking more these days? Now is the perfect time to submit your recipes for the City’s 25th Anniversary Community Cookbook. The cookbook will be offered digitally, for free, at the end of the year. It’s as easy as completing a short form and uploading a photo of the recipe. Recipes can be submitted via: Community-Cookbook-Recipe-Submittal-Form.

Brought to You as Part of the City's 25th Anniversary Celebration!

<< Municipal Updates >>

*** On the Wildwood Business Scene **** 

Town Center Public Space
Public Session #1 Will Be Virtual

Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC) and Consultant
Complete Request for Proposals (RFP) 

Come to the Mayor's Coffee
They're Educational and Fun!
Virtual Coffee With the Mayor in Thursday, May 7, 2020

“Wildwood 2020”

Mayor Bowlin announced his vision plan for the City of Wildwood during the City Council Work Session held on Monday, October 9, 2017.  The plan was developed based on input from residents and other stakeholders, and calls for improving residential experience and a renewed focus on the City’s original plans, said Mayor Bowlin. 

“I’m very committed to things that benefit our residents and businesses, and there’s so much we can do to make Wildwood even better for them. My plan incorporates ways to make that happen with optimal cost efficiency,” said the Mayor. The plan includes several proposed projects that will benefit residents in all eight wards, along with implementation guidelines that include resident participation and input. 
 
For more information, please contact Joe Vujnich at (636) 458-0440, or visit the following link - Cityofwildwood.com/708/Wildwood-2020.

*** Wildwood Meetings ***
Streaming Live

The 'livestreaming' of City meetings continues and recordings are available for immediate viewing. Please click the links below to view past recorded meetings (prior to May 13, 2019): Wildwood Livestream. Meetings since May 13, 2019, please click this new link - Wildwood Livestreams. Again, meetings that occurred prior to May 13, 2019, please click this link - Wildwood Livestream Archives.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE - Public Works

State Route 109/State Route 100 Intersection 
Underway and Good Progress in All Areas ...

Work continues in earnest on this major road, bridge, and pedestrian improvement project at the center of the City. For more information, click on this link - State Route 109 Project.

Phase 1 - Completed.

Manchester Road Streetscape - Phase 3 - Underway

<< CITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS and 
EXCITING ACTIVITIES >>

Spring Egg Hunt - 2019 ... We Will be Back in 2021!

Wildwood Arbor Day - Be Brave 5K ...
On-Site Event Changed to a Virtual Race

The City of Wildwood continues to work closely with partnering agencies to monitor how the novel coronavirus is impacting our community.  The City is attentive to the information provided by the State and County’s Public Health Department and the County Executive’s Office, such as social distancing and restrictions on large scale events. These public health mandates have led the City to cancel the Wildwood Arbor Day Be Brave 5K's on-site event. 

However, the City is still committed to do our best to offer a positive 5K experience through a Virtual Race this year and look forward to another on-site event in 2021. Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the great outdoors at any time of the day, sunrise, mid-day, or sunset. The Virtual Race allows you to choose the location, trail, road, bike path, even treadmill, at any time you choice. You run/walk your own race, at your own pace. Time yourself and submit your time between April 24, 2020 and May 8, 2020 to Big River Race Management.  

All registered participants for the 5K will automatically be transferred to the Virtual Race and will receive the run shirt and award via the mail. Share your experience on social media or post a photograph of your favorite spot on your run. This event is a great way to honor the Stay-at-Home Order and still get much needed exercise as well. Of course, right now you should practice social distancing, when exercising. If you aren’t registered, Rick on this link and register here: Register Here. Need more information? Please call the Department of Planning and Parks at 636-458-0440.

Your registration fee will still benefit Missouri Special Olympics!
 

Wildwood Tack Swap & Sale ... CANCELED

Pavilion Rentals in Several Wildwood Park Facilities

Reservations Are Not Being Accepted Until Further Notice

For more information, please contact Bree or Gary at 636 458-0440 or via e-mail at bree@cityofwildwood.com or gary@cityofwildwood.com.

<< COMMUNITY AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS >>

We want to let you know that our facility will remain closed through April 22, 2020, per guidelines from government officials.
 
For more than 175 years, the YMCA has adapted our mission to address new challenges as they arise. Today, our community is confronted with a new challenge and the Gateway Region YMCA, our association is again stepping up by:

• Transitioning 11 of our 24 facilities to provide emergency child care for essential personnel, so that they can continue their focus on public health and caring for our neighbors in need.

• Partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank for emergency food donations. All branch locations throughout the Gateway Region YMCA will have food donation barrels in front of their buildings starting this week. Drop offs can be done weekdays, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. 

• Partnering with schools to ensure children and families in need receive healthy meals.

• Engaging our senior population in wellness calls and identifying their needs for short or long-term isolation.

• Providing virtual workout options and resources to stay active and engaged, while sheltering in place - virtual workout options: Virtual Workouts.

If you can, please help your community by, if possible, donating to the crisis efforts of the YMCA - https://gwrymca.org/support. 
 
Thank you for standing at the ready, stepping up to serve, and working in partnership, as we navigate this crisis and adjust to a different normal each day. Together, we will get through this pandemic. 

<< PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS >>

<<< Stormwater Runoff and Erosion Issues >>>

You can help to! Many of you who live along the City's system of creeks, drainageways, and/or floodplains should have received a survey asking for your input about these conditions. The members of this Task Force need this information to develop its plan, with steps and solutions. to report a problem on your property or near you, please click on this link - https://www.cityofwildwood.com/formcenter/watershed-erosion-task-force-20/erosion-reporting-form-122 - and complete the form. This information will help the task force as its members work toward understanding the extent of problems, priority areas, and fixes for the future. The next meeting is currently scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2020, but please check the City's on-line calendar for the latest cancellations and scheduling.

Many residents have reported issues with stormwater runoff and erosion, with the numerous storm events the City has experienced this past spring and summer. These reports range from water in backyard areas, to overflowing ditches and creeks, to impassable roadways. The City is attempting to understand all of these concerns. Along with addressing and/or responding to these issues, the City Council formed a Watershed Erosion Task Force to study causes, identify issues, and develop a plan to address them in the future.

E-Newsletter – An Excellent Way To Be ‘In the Know’

Let’s all be Safe, so Lock Vehicles and Close Garage Doors! 

A friendly reminder from the St. Louis County Police Department - Wildwood Precinct: https://www.cityofwildwood.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?ID=431.

Park and Trail Memorial Program

Online Ward Map is Available on City's Website

Need to know which Ward you reside in, and the two (2) City Council Members that represent you, just click on this link for that information: Ward Map. 

THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!

Download WasteConnect. Download the Waste Connections App to access the most accurate and up-to-date information about waste services in the City of Wildwood. This app helps to understand service delays due to weather conditions on the roads and streets throughout the City.

Please click on this link and Waste Connections Homepage has information on this app and a lot more - https://www.wasteconnections.com/. You can always contact Waste Connections by telephone at (636) 321-2100 or by email wcmissouri@wasteconnections.com, with any of your questions or comments.

SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING

Since August 2019, Waste Connections has been the hauler for all residential properties in the City of Wildwood, which also has included the return of single-stream recycling. Single-stream recycling allows residents to place all recyclable materials in a single container for curbside pickup by the hauler. Waste Connection accepts glass, as part of the new recycling stream, so it can be placed in the toters for pickup. Any questions on recycling can be addressed by visiting the Waste Connections website, which can be reached by clicking on the following link: www.wasteconnections.com.

The City of Wildwood and Waste Connections have also retained two (2) of the locations that were made available as additional options for the drop-off of extra fiber materials and glass:

> Anniversary Park - 16511 Clayton Road (63011)
> Terminus of Wildwood Avenue, between City Hall and the B&B Theatre (63040).

If you have any other questions, please contact us at recycling@cityofwildwood.com or visit the recycling page of our website: Recycling Information.

<<< Prescription Drug Take-Back Box >>>
Available at City Hall - Main Street Level - Lobby Area

Bring your expired/unused prescription medications to City Hall during normal business hours (Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) and deposit them in the take-back box. There is no need for any assistance from the police. This easy and safe approach keeps old or unused medications from the environment and out of the hands of children. 

Wildwood Area Lions Club
Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids - Drop-Off Box @ City Hall

The Shoeman Water Project Shoe Drive Continues

@ Wildwood City Hall

Thanks to everyone who has donated shoes, boots, and sandals to the Shoeman Water Project over the years.  Donation boxes are located at City Hall, 16860 Main Street, both on the 1st and 2nd Floor Foyers.  We appreciate everyone’s support of this worthwhile organization.  To learn more about the Shoeman Water Project, visit www.shoemanwater.org/.

American Flag Disposal

The City of Wildwood accepts retired American flags for dignified disposal. Please bring worn flags to City Hall, 16860 Main Street, and leave them with the receptionist. All flags collected will be relinquished to the Boy Scouts of America for proper disposal. US Flags should never be placed in the trash. 

Editor's Note: Thanks to all our subscribers for your patronage of the e-newsletter. If there are topics or information the City can add to the e-newsletter, or is missing something at this time you would like to see, please let me know by e-mailing joe@cityofwildwood.com. To contact City Hall by telephone, please call (636) 458-0440.

From all of us at City Hall to each and every resident ... 
please stay safe and healthy out there!