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Questions or CommentsThe City of Wildwood can be reached via telephone by calling (636) 458-0440, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on its website, 24/7, at this link: CityofWildwood. |
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IT'S STILL BEAUTIFUL OUT THERE !!!
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25th Anniversary of the City of Wildwood - 1995 to 2020With all that is happening around the world, not much has been written or said about the City's upcoming 25th Anniversary. On September 1, 2020, the City of Wildwood will be 25 years old. Many activities and events were planned throughout the year to celebrate this milestone, which have had to be postponed or cancelled due to the pandemic, but City officials are hoping by the Fall of this year, the Celebrate Wildwood Event can be held to recognize this quarter-century birthday.
The City of Wildwood has partnered with a company that will offer all kinds of merchandise recognizing the City's 25th Anniversary, which can be purchased online by clicking on this link - Wildwood Gear 25th Anniversary Edition. These items include t-shirts, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, kid’s clothes, and more! The items all have the 25th anniversary logo that is shown above. Please show your support for this great City and wear Wildwood! |
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Please Join Us for the City’s First Ever Virtual BINGO!
Bingo will begin at 6:00 p.m., TODAY,
Registration Closes at 3:00 p.m.Very Important, Please Read When registering for this event, please only register one (1) person per household. However, each person in the household will be allowed to play individually. The City will be using ZOOM to conduct this exciting bingo event. You must register no later than May 1, 2020,\ by 3:00 p.m. The City will send out a link after 3:00 p.m., which will be required to attend this event. You can download Zoom here https://zoom.us/download or the e-mail will send you the link and it will prompt you to download.
***PLAYERS WILL NEED TO MAKE THEIR OWN BINGO CARDS***
First, print your card from an online template, http://www.planyourtasks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Blank-Bingo-Card-Template.jpg, or craft your own, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CxcBqD2n-I. Then, add your five (5) favorite numbers in each column in any order: "B" (Numbers 1–15), "I" (Numbers 16–30), "N" (Numbers 31–45), "G" (Numbers 46–60), and "O" (Numbers 61–75).
Use pennies, bottle caps, candy, or other small objects to cover your numbers during the game. Since we'll play multiple games, you'll want to make sure you can reuse your card! A prize will be given for the most creative bingo card too! Prizes will, of course, be given out to the BINGO winners!!! |
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City Hall Hours - City of WildwoodSince 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. |
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Tablets Wanted for COVID-19 Patients and their FamiliesHave you been wondering how you can help during the pandemic or make a difference in the lives of those St. Louis Area residents suffering from the coronavirus? You can and its easy. During the City Council meeting on April 13, 2020, Dr. Kenneth Remy, Ward 3 Council Member, noted that working during this pandemic, health care professionals have noted that many of the patients cannot connect with close family members due to the contagious nature of the virus and become isolated during this time and, unfortunately, some have died, without a family member there to be with them in their final hours. Many of the healthcare professionals have taken it upon themselves to FaceTime these seriously-ill patients with their families, using their own smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
The Lions Club of Greater Wildwood and the City of Wildwood have teamed up to help in this regard. If you have an old or unused Android tablet, Apple Ipad, or other similar device that you do not access anymore, we need it. The Lions Club of Greater Wildwood has placed a box inside the accessible part of City Hall (Main Street doors) for you to drop them off and they will be delivered to area hospitals for use during this pandemic crisis. Please make sure you have remove all personal information from them and eliminate any password lock associated with them as well. Instructions on how to wipe your tablet clean are provided below. Thank you for helping out and making good use of old technology and helping people that are ill or have ill ones in the hospital to connect. Your generosity is much appreciated.
Android Tablet - https://support.google.com/android/answer/6088915#. Apple Ipad - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201351. |
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NEW MEETING RULES IN PLACE AS OF MARCH 23, 2020Municipal Court operations remain cancelled through May 15, 2020. |
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COVID-19 Operational Procedures and InformationMany people are commenting on the closures of facilities and the difficulty to access public use areas over the past few weeks. The City of Wildwood, and many other governments, are faced with a dilemma of recognizing the need to allow people the opportunity for exercise and time outdoors during this pandemic, while knowing the pubic health considerations take precedence. If you think the City of Wildwood has gone too far or should rethink what it has decided, please remember the mortality rate of this virus and how it is both spread by symptomatic and asymptomatic people. The closures are inconvenient and historical in context but, if the City of Wildwood errors, it will always be on the side of caution. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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. |
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PARKING LOTS HAVE OPENED @ ALL TRAILHEADSOn April 28, 2020, Mayor Jim Bowlin, in consultation with our Police Captain, City Administrator and Director of Planning & Parks, re-opened all of the parking lots at the following trails: Al Foster Memorial Trailhead, Bluff View Park, Glencoe City Park, John L. LeCave Trailhead, and
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.
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.
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UPDATED - Closures of Park Facilities
As of May 1, 2020All Streets in the Glencoe Area (around Glencoe City Park and Al Foster Memorial Trailhead and Trail) remain posted "No Parking." This restriction includes Washington Avenue, Grand Avenue, and 3rd Street; and
All Restrooms, All Pavilions, All Playgrounds, and the City's Dog Park remain closed, until further notice.
North Parking Lot Area in Community Park, along with all pavilions being closed too.
For the full list of closures, please click here:
Park, Trail, and Other Closures - Fighting COVID-19. |
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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. |
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RALLY FOR RETAIL IN WILDWOODIn 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! |
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Missouri Department of Conservation Works to
Safely Reopen Facilities Closed by COVID-19MDC facilities will remain temporarily closed until reopening plan is in place, including safety requirements in buildings. MDC programs and events cancelled through May 31.
Earlier this week, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the first phase of the “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity starting Monday, May 4.
Based on this news, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is working on its transition plan to safely reopen MDC facilities, including nature centers and staffed shooting ranges, to ensure social-distancing requirements and infection-prevention measures are in place before opening. The facilities will remain temporarily closed to visitors during this transition phase. According to MDC, many of these facilities see a high volume of visitors of varying ages during peak seasons, especially spring and summer, so ensuring safety guidelines are in place is critical to a safe reopening.
“With the state opening back up May 4, we have an MDC team working on the transition plan for MDC facilities to reopen while keeping visitors and staff safe,” said MDC Director Sara Parker Pauley. “We do not have a date set for re-opening at this time, but we are working hard to make this happen with safety at the forefront.”
To help protect people amid increasing COVID-19 concerns, MDC temporarily closed its regional offices, Department headquarters in Jefferson City, staffed shooting ranges, nature centers, visitor centers, and educational centers around the state to the public in March.
While MDC offices are closed to general visitation, offices have continued to be staffed. Visitors with official business will need to notify the office to gain access. Find MDC office contact information at mdc.mo.gov/regional-contacts?county=All.
MDC has extended the cancellation of its programs and events through May 31, including hunter education classes, nature center programs and events, shooting range programs and events, and landowner workshops.
Conservation areas, nature center trails, and boat accesses remain open to the public. Hunting, fishing, and trapping seasons continue as scheduled.
For more information on MDC, to contact MDC offices, to buy permits, and more, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov. |
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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.
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City-Wide Concrete Slab Replacement Program*** Work is Underway ***Please see the list provided below for the subdivisions that are scheduled for concrete slab replacement this year and when the street crews will be there to complete the identified work. If you should have any questions or comments regarding this work, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Works at (636) 458-0440.
Work in these Areas Began the Week of April 20, 2020 and Continues ...
> Westglen Farms Subdivision >>> April 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
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Wildwood Community Cookbook - 25th Anniversary EventFind 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. We’ve organized the months into themes, or sections, but will accept any type of recipe all year.
May is Main Dishes and Entrees, if you’d like to submit within the month’s theme! More information and the submittal form can be found here :https://www.cityofwildwood.com/1954/Community-Cookbook
Again, brought to You as Part of the City's 25th Anniversary Celebration! |
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*** On the Wildwood Business Scene **** +++ In an effort to further help local businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19, Nextdoor and Facebook have both launched new features that allow consumers to buy online gift cards from local businesses directly through their social media platforms. Nextdoor will also be adding new local business sections within the main discussion feed.
+++ Governor Parson authorized an emergency waiver allowing restaurants and bars to now sell retailer-packaged alcoholic beverages with to-go food orders, under certain conditions, until May 15, 2020. This waiver provides greater flexibility to Missouri restaurants and bars who were previously limited to only selling alcoholic products in their original sealed manufacturer’s packaging.
+++ The US Small Business Administration (SBA) began accepting applications for the second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funding this past Monday, April 27. This second round set aside $30 billion for small community lenders and created an eight-hour window this past Wednesday shutting out big banks from the electronic loan portal and limiting access to small lenders (under $1 billion in assets) in order to further help provide funding to small businesses during this time. As of the date of this report, funding is still available in each program.
+++ The SBA Economic Injury Disaster Relief Loan Program now contains an immediate $10,000.00 emergency grant to those applicants that meet the SBA’s eligibility requirements, which does not have to be repaid. If any small businesses applied for this SBA Program before March 30, 2020, the SBA now advises them to re-apply to receive the $10,000.00 emergency grant.
+++ The US Chamber reported that the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) have now been rationed to $15,000.00 per applicant, instead of the $2,000,000.00 per applicant originally identified by the SBA. The $10,000.00 automatic loan advance has now also been modified to be restricted based on employees, providing $1,000.00 per employee up to ten (10) maximum employees.
+++The St. Louis County Port Authority has announced a commitment of an additional $1 million to the Small Business Resource Program (SBRP) that was created by the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), that offers $5,000.00, zero-interest loans towards working capital for small business owners in St. Louis City/County. Total available funds in this program now equal $2.25 million.
+++ The Event Committee for the 2020 “Summer Tour of Wildwood” Passport Program has made the unfortunate decision to postpone this year’s event, given St. Louis County’s Stay-at-Home Order and uncertainty surrounding when our businesses will re-open. However, the Wildwood Business Association (WBA) has approved hosting a Business Bingo game this summer as a substitute to our Passport Program in order to help provide our businesses with needed exposure and support during this time. Information regarding this new program will be released in the coming weeks.
+++ City Team Members are nearing completion of a new “Guide to Opening a Business in Wildwood, Missouri," which will help interested business owners to navigate the City’s permitting, licensing, and signage requirements. The City hopes to publish and distribute this new document before the end of April/early May.
+++ As part of its new community outreach efforts due to the COVID-19 crisis, City Team Members are posting weekly campaigns on the City’s social media pages for “Takeout Tuesdays” (encouraging residents to pick up curbside and delivery) and “Rally for Retail Thursdays” (encouraging residents to purchase gift cards from local businesses). City officials will continue to post these reminders throughout the season.
+++ In partnership with the Wildwood Business Association (WBA), several Wildwood business owners have collaborated to offer a new “Meals for Mercy” Program during the Stay-at-Home Order. Led by Jenny Goskie, of Farmers Insurance, business owners have delivered 50-80 meals to Mercy Hospital every day this week from local Wildwood restaurants, including Parkside Grille, Big Chief Roadhouse, and Thai Bistro. Ms. Goskie is always looking for additional donations to use towards this campaign, and you can contact her at 636-432-4939. More information on this program, please see graphic below.
+++ The Wildwood Business Association (WBA) May Social will be held virtually via Zoom video conference next Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. More information is available on the WBA Facebook Page.
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Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC) and Consultant
Complete Request for Proposals (RFP) The City's Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC) recently recommended to City Council that it should consider the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) that would seek responses from providers of high-speed internet services on how best to address this matter for the community. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was supported by City Council and ultimately prepared by CTC Technology & Energy, the same firm that had undertaken a review process on the best approaches for service extensions of high-speed internet access to the rural areas of Wildwood. On Thursday, January 2, 2020, the Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued. To review this document, please click on the following link - Internet Access Request for Proposals (RFP). If you have any questions or comments about this Request for Proposals (RFP), or the earlier report of this consultant on the eight (8) approaches to extend high-speed internet to certain areas of this community, please contact the Department of Planning at (636) 458-0440. Please check back regularly for updates The seven (7) respondents to the City's Request for Proposals (RFP) have been given additional time to complete this task, given the COVID-19 Coronavirus circumstances, which means they will now be accepted by the City of Wildwood through the closing date of May 7, 2020. The respondents that submitted letters of intent include the following: Bays ET, Design Nine, MetroNet, Spectrum, Ting, Utopia Fiber, and Wisper ISP . |
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Come to the Mayor's Coffee
They're Educational and Fun!
Virtual Coffee With the Mayor on Thursday, May 7, 2020
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“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. |
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*** Wildwood Meetings ***
Streaming LiveThe '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. |
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE - Public Works
State Route 109/State Route 100 Intersection
On the Homestretch Now ...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.
Phase 2 - February 2020 – May 2020 - ALMOST THERE: Bridge staining, girder painting, detention basin work, sod placement complete. Final pavement markings are set to begin May 4, 2020. May 2020: Project Completed.
As with all construction projects, some inconvenience should be anticipated, so please slow down and remember safety first. Everyone benefits when we work together!
Manchester Road Streetscape - Phase 3 - UnderwayThe project's boundaries are from the Taylor Road Roundabout to Eatherton Road. Major improvements to the existing roadway include sidewalks and dedicated bicycle lanes. All utility relocations are complete.
Work is now focusing on the installation of flatwork for the new pedestrian improvements, access areas, and roadway enhancements. Much of this work is utilizing pervious pavement materials to better manage stormwater runoff and follow the City's goals to apply "best management practices" in all of its projects to protect the environment, including or creeks, streams, and ephemeral drainageways. The City's contractor (Gershenson Construction) continues to make progress on all fronts.
Thereafter, other phases of the project will then begin in their planned sequences and cause certain delays on Manchester Road, through their construction cycles as well. This work is scheduled to minimize delays, but inevitably traffic flow in this project area will be slow at certain times due to the nature of the work. Thank you for understanding. When in this area, please travel slowly for the safety of all. |
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<< CITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS and
EXCITING ACTIVITIES >>
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Wildwood Arbor Day - Be Brave 5K ... "1" More Week!
VIRTUAL RACE BEGINS THROUGH MAY 8, 2020The Arbor Day/Be Brave 5K is scheduled through May 8, 2020. The City is doing its best to offer a positive 5K (3.1 miles) experience through a Virtual Race this year and look forward to another on-site event in 2021. Social distancing doesn’t mean we 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 choose. You run/walk your own race (3.1 miles), at your own pace. Time yourself and submit your time between April 24, 2020 and May 8, 2020 to Big River Race Management. Results will be posted on the Arbor Day Be Brave platform, complete with your custom finisher certificate. There will still be race shirts and awards, and they will be mailed to you after all the times have been submitted and recorded (after May 8, 2020). We had hoped to find a good way to send the pizza and salad to you in the mail too, but the United States Postal Service (USPS) wouldn’t guarantee timely delivery and freshness. If you want to run the actual race course, it will be marked for you beginning April 22, 2020. ALL PROCEEDS WILL STILL BENEFIT THE MISSOURI SPECIAL OLYMPICS!!!
The route is also available in our Parks & Recreation Mobile App. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store (search Wildwood Parks), go to the Trails Section, and select the ‘5K’ Route. Please call or e-mail Gary or Bree with any questions: 636-458-0440; or gary@cityofwildwood.com or Bree@cityofwildwood.com.
If you aren’t registered, please click on this link and register now: https://wildwoodmo.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=562. |
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These sessions are now virtual and accessible online at the comfort of your own home. You must register one (1) day in advance of the class date and have a valid e-mail address. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Wildwood Yoga & Wellness will be using ZOOM for these classes. Wildwood Yoga & Wellness will send out a link for your registered class. You can download Zoom here - https://zoom.us/download - or the instructor will send you the link and it will prompt you to download the program. Also, please remember that if you cannot not attend the class LIVE, you still can still sign up and a recorded link will be forwarded to you for the class, which is valid for twenty-four (24) hours.
This class is FREE for Wildwood residents, and only $5.00 for non-residents, age 60+!
The class will use chairs and other props to ensure that the benefits of yoga are accessible to students of varying degrees of strength, balance, and flexibility. Seniors will practice basic yoga poses, while exploring the openness that comes with combining breath with movement. All classes are taught by Certified Yoga Instructors. |
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Pavilion Rentals in Several Wildwood Park FacilitiesReservations Are Not Being Accepted Until Further NoticeFor more information, please contact Bree or Gary at 636 458-0440 or via e-mail at bree@cityofwildwood.com or gary@cityofwildwood.com. |
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The Wildwood Family YMCA will reopen as soon as we are safely allowed to do so following guidelines from public health 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 several of our 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 - https://gwrymca.org/emergency-child-care.
- Partnering with the St. Louis Area Foodbank for emergency food donations. Drop offs to the barrel on front of our building 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 - https://gwrymca.org/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. |
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WILDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 18750 State Route 100
The Society's Museum is currently closed, until further notice. For questions or more information about this great organization, please contact Sandra K. Becker-Gurnow, President, at 314-374-3159.
Wildwood Historical Society Programs for 2020 All meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Hall,
except where noted.
May 19, 2020 - Joe Sonderman - Get Your Kicks on Old 66 - A really good entertaining, fun, presentation about Old 66.
June 16, 2020 - Our March speaker has been rescheduled to this date - Mark Leach-Cahokia in Chesterfield.
July 12, 2020 - Car Show, Open House, and Bake Sale, with Food For Sale
August 18, 2020 - Steve Pick and Amanda Doyle - St. Louis Sound-From the French fiddlers of the fur trading days to the rock and hip-hop icons of the present millennium, St. Louis has been a town rich in musical history.
September 15, 2020 - Jim Merkel - Making of an Icon - The St. Louis Arch
October 20, 2020 - Ed Wheatley - Baseball & the St. Louis Browns
November 15, 2020 (SUNDAY) - Jan Jacobi - “Young Lincoln”
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<< PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS >>
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City Council Activity from its Meeting of April 27, 2020The City Council Passed and Approved the following Bills, now Ordinances: +++ Bill #2550 - AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI TO SUBMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI AN APPLICATION WITH THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING FOR 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG); AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI TO EXECUTE THE MUNICIPAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT. Recommended by the Department of Planning and Parks (Wards – All)
+++ BILL #2553 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, AMENDING SECTIONS 415.400, 415.410, 415.420, 415.430, and 415.440 OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING THEM IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND ENACTING, IN LIEU THEREOF, NEW SECTIONS, WHICH INCLUDE 415.400, 415.410, 415.420, 415,430, and 415.440, AND ALSO ADDING A NEW SECTION 415.445 TO THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI MUNICIPAL CODE, AND THEREAFTER MODIFYING OR ADDING NEW DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 415.030 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI; WITH ALL NOW REFLECTING THE LATEST LEGAL PRECEDENCE THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO SIGNAGE AND ITS REGULATION IN THIS REGARD AND CONSISTENT WITH THE ACTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION HEREBY CONTAINED IN ITS FINAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION ON THIS SUBJECT THAT IS DATED APRIL 6, 2020. Recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. (Wards – All)
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<<< Stormwater Runoff and Erosion Issues >>>Please be advised that many of the volunteers that serve on the Watershed Erosion Task Force are out in the creeks walking them and assessing their health and problem areas for further study. If you see someone in the creek by your home, a City Task Force Member will have a Wildwood-issued Identification Card with them that they can present to you. This field work is vital to the success of the Critical Location Identification Process of the Task Force, so we hope their appearances are agreeable to landowners near these creeks. Oh, by the way, you can help too! 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. For the latest information on upcoming meetings of the task force, please check the City's on-line calendar for the latest cancellations and scheduling news.
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. |
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Don't Forget ... Public WiFi is Available
at Wildwood City HallPublic WiFi is available at Wildwood City Hall. The Network Name is Wildwood/Guest and no password is required. This service will improve your ability to access agenda items during meetings on your smartphone or other WiFi-enabled device. |
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E-Newsletter – An Excellent Way To Be ‘In the Know’The City of Wildwood would like to thank all of the subscribers to the e-newsletter for your interest in receiving it and hopes you find this weekly publication to be very informative and interesting. It has been a major goal of the City to enhance citizen communications and input, and it hopes the e-newsletter has been an effective communication tool. However, the City is only reaching a small portion of the population and would like to reach many more of our citizens. While not everyone wishes to receive yet another weekly e-mail, it is likely many citizens are unaware that the City’s weekly e-newsletter exists. Therefore, the City is asking for your assistance in sharing this opportunity to stay informed about Wildwood. The following link will take you directly to the Subscription Section of the City Website: www.cityofwildwood.com/list.aspx. Through this link, you can subscribe to the weekly e-newsletter, as well as sign up for Traffic & Weather Alerts, News Flashes, and many other City notifications.
The City would also ask that you forward this notice to friends and family, or share through social media sites, and let’s see if we can grow our subscriber base and keep the citizens of our great community well-informed. Thank you! |
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Despite Being Home Due to COVID-19 ...
It is Still Important to Lock Vehicles and Close Your Garage Doors! This reminder is from the St. Louis County Police Department - Wildwood Precinct. |
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Park and Trail Memorial ProgramThe City of Wildwood is pleased to offer a Park and Trail Memorial Program intended for residents to honor and commemorate the memory of a loved one or close friend. The City is offering three (3) different options that can be placed in a number of different active or passive park/trail locations in the City. Please click on the link for more information: www.cityofwildwood.com/725/Park-and-Trail-Memorial-Program. |
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Online Ward Map is Available on City's WebsiteNeed 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. |
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<< SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
AND OPPORTUNITIES >> |
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THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!... and I am Talking Trash 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. |
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SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLINGSince 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.
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<<< Prescription Drug Take-Back Box >>>
Available at City Hall - Main Street Level - Lobby AreaBring 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. |
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Wildwood Area Lions Club
Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids - Drop-Off Box @ City HallThe Wildwood Area Lions Club has a drop-off box at Wildwood City Hall (16860 Main Street, 63040) for used eyeglasses and hearing aids that are provided to others that cannot access them for a number of reasons. Don't throw them away, donate, and help others in need.
The Wildwood Area Lions Club was chartered by Lions International and is a non-profit organization by the State of Missouri since June 23, 2009. Lions Clubs support the Wildwood Area by providing assistance through actions and monetary funding. Lions International has 1.35 million members in 205 countries and regions worldwide. The international foundation has awarded more than $700 million for humanitarian service projects worldwide and provides disaster relief, youth programs, and help to combat disabilities, where needed. |
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The Shoeman Water Project Shoe Drive Continues@ Wildwood City HallThanks 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/. |
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American Flag DisposalThe 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. |
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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! |
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