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The 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.

25th Anniversary of the City of Wildwood - 1995 to 2020

With 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!

The 2020 Census Matters to Wildwood

There's no roundabout way to say this: The 2020 Census matters. Period. Have you completed yours? Click here to access form: www.my2020census.gov.

A lot of the projects (large and small) you see going on around Wildwood are planned and funded based upon Census data. That means an accurate Census is important for continued improvements throughout Wildwood for the next 10 years and beyond.
 

#WildwoodCounts 

#MissouriCounts 

#2020Census

WILDWOOD FARMERS MARKET OPENS ON MAY 23, 2020 Wildwood Town Center - 216 Plaza Drive

<< COVID-19 UPDATES >>

Wildwood Food Drive for St. Louis Food Bank
One (1) More Day to Help Those in Need 
Thank You for Your Generosity 

Looking for a way to help and make a difference during this time? Please consider donating to the City’s food drive. The City of Wildwood is collecting non-perishable food, along with cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products (https://stlfoodbank.org/get-involved/food-drives/), from Saturday, May 9, 2020, through Saturday, May 16, 2020. This effort is a contactless drop off. You can easily walk up and drop off all your items for donation in the red bins that are located at the front of City Hall (16860 Main Street) during the following hours:

Friday, May 15, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 16, 2020 - 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

Best COVID-19 Emergency Relief Items to Donate:
Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Chili w/ Beans
Skillet Meals
Peanut Butter
Canned Corn
Spaghetti O’s
Canned Chicken
Instant Oatmeal Packets
Canned Peas
Canned Peaches
Canned Tuna
Cereal

*Please note: We are not able to give out food/supplies during this food drive. This will be a collection drive only. Should you need food/supplies, please contact the St. Louis Area Foodbank at 314-292-6262. All donations will go the St. Louis Area Foodbank: https://stlfoodbank.org/.

** For additional information, please contact Wildwood City Hall, Department of Planning and Parks at 636-458-0440 or e-mail: bree@cityofwildwood.com.

City Hall Hours - City of Wildwood

Since 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. Staffing changes are planned over the next month, with a mid-June timeline for full public service. Thank you for your understanding and patience, as we do our part in helping to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

iPads Wanted for COVID-19 Patients and their Families

The Wildwood Area Lions Club is collecting used iPads to distribute to local hospitals. Your donation will help patients stay connected to their loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If possible, the device should be cleaned, factory reset, and placed in a zip lock bag, with a viable power cord and the signed release form.

Unfortunately, no any other types of tablets, laptops, or smart phones can be accepted. All iPads must also be in good working condition, with no cracks on the screen.

Please email membership@wildwoodarealions.org or call/text Lion Larry Sontag, at 314-503-0020, with any questions or to arrange for a Lion to pick up your donation.

The Wildwood Area Lions Club also has a donation box at Wildwood City Hall, if you would prefer to drop off your donated iPad.

NEW MEETING RULES IN PLACE AS OF MARCH 23, 2020

COVID-19 Operational Procedures and Information

Many 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.

PARKING LOTS HAVE OPENED @ ALL TRAILHEADS

On 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.

Closures of Park Facilities as of May 15, 2020

All 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.

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.

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!

Takeout Tuesdays in Wildwood

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.

Zoom Backgrounds

A new "Guide to Opening a Business in Wildwood, Missouri" has been created to help interested business owners navigate the City's requirements and successfully open their business in our community. To access the guide, just click here: Opening a Business in Wildwood.

<< New or Time-Sensitive Items >>

Updated Municipal Election Information
Election Date is Tuesday, 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 ***

Wildwood Community Cookbook - 25th Anniversary Event

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. 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!

<< Municipal Updates >>

*** On the Wildwood Business Scene ***

Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC)
Five (5) Responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) Received 

Come to the Mayor's Coffee
They're Educational and Fun!
Virtual Coffee With the Mayor on June 4, 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 
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.

Manchester Road Streetscape - Phase 3 - Underway

Eatherton Road Bridge Replacement Project to Begin
(Located between State Route 109 and Wildwood Horse Creek Road)

Construction is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2020, weather permitting 

The City of Wildwood is about to begin a long-awaited improvement project to replace the Eatherton Road Bridge over Bonhomme Creek. The project will replace the existing sub-standard bridge, between State Route 109 and Wild Horse Creek Road (State Route CC), with a new bridge structure that consists of two (2), eleven (11) foot driving lanes, with four (4) foot shoulders.

Eatherton Road will be CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC at the bridge location (about 750’ north of Orville Road) beginning at 7:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020, and is expected to remain closed through August 28, 2020, for the duration of bridge construction.  Eatherton Road will remain open during construction for local traffic to access Orrville Road, from State Route 109, or to access Eatherton Valley Road or Bonhomme Creek Road, from Wild Horse Creek Road.  Detour signs and other advance warning signs will be in place during construction to assist motorists around the construction area.  
 
Thank you for your cooperation during this bridge improvement project. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Mr. Dan Rahn, Assistant City Engineer, with the City of Wildwood Department of Public Works, at 636-405-2040.
 
**Please Note: Local Police, Fire, Postal, Solid Waste and School Transportation providers have been notified of this project. Continued maintenance of these services, without interruption during this project, is a high priority.**

<< CITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS and 
EXCITING ACTIVITIES >>

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.

Second Online Virtual BINGO Event - May 22, 2020

Please join us for our second online Virtual Community BINGO Event! BINGO will begin at 6:00 p.m., on Friday, May 22, 2020. Details regarding the event and a link to register can be found here: https://wildwoodmo.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=683. It is so fun, so please join us! 

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 >>

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. 

<< PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS >>

City Council Activity from its Meeting of May 11, 2020 

The City Council passed and approved the following Resolution:

>>> RESOLUTION #2020-12 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FINCH AUDIO TO PROVIDE SOUND AND LIGHTING SERVICES AT THE CITY’S REMAINING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CONCERTS IN 2020. Recommended by the Department of Planning and Parks (Wards – All)

<<< Stormwater Runoff and Erosion Issues >>>

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, and complete the form, please click on this link: https://www.cityofwildwood.com/formcenter/watershed-erosion-task-force-20/erosion-reporting-form-122. 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.

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

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.

Park and Trail Memorial Program

Online Ward Map is Available on City's Website

Do you need to know which Ward you reside in and the two (2) City Council Members that represent you? Just click this link for further 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 for Waste Connections Homepage, which 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, please 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!