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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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INDEPENDENCE DAY 2020 - JULY 3, 2020CITY HALL OFFICES WILL BE CLOSEDIn celebration of Independence Day, City Hall offices are closed Friday, July 3, 2020. City Hall will be staffed again on Monday, July 6, 2020, starting at 8:00 a.m. Restricted access to City Hall will still be in placed at this time. If your are counting, this Independence Day celebrates the 244th Birthday of the United States of America! Please have a great, enjoyable, and safe holiday weekend.
No Change in Trash Pickup SchedulesWaste Connections' services to Wildwood residents will not change the week of June 29, 2020. Regular schedule applies. |
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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. Staffing changes are planned over the next month, with a late-July 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. |
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25th Anniversary of the City of Wildwood - 1995 to 2020On 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! Due to delays in shipping that are owed to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, order yours soon, so it arrives in time for the City's specially planned Fall events and wear them there! |
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The 2020 Census Matters to WildwoodThere'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 underway within the City of 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, so please be sure to complete yours for your household!
#WildwoodCounts
#MissouriCounts
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WILDWOOD FARMERS MARKET: June 27, 2020
Tomorrow @ 8:00 a.m. to Noon (12:00 p.m.)
Wildwood Town Center - 216 Plaza DriveSaturday, June 27, 2020: Another great day for purchasing fresh, locally grown and raised produce, meat, eggs, and more at the Wildwood Farmers Market! The market will be open this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon), and located in Town Center Area of the City, along Plaza Drive, west of Fountain Place (you can type the parking garage address 216 Plaza Drive into your favorite navigation app to help you find it). The market will run from May 23, 2020 to October 3, 2020. Be sure to follow the Wildwood Farmers Market on Facebook to see the weekly list of vendors that will be attending it, learn more about the vendors and their specialities, and receive other updates about its fun and educational activities.
Given the COVID-19 Coronavirus and public health needs, special provisions will be in place to ensure everyone's safety, including social distancing, greater booth separation, and more. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health has published guidelines for all markets, which are identified below, and the City of Wildwood and its manager will adhere to them throughout the pandemic.
Rosy Buck Farm – Variety of produce.
Bella’s Homemade Biscuits – All-natural dog treats.
The Mill House – Amish art.
Friedel Family Farm – Variety of produce.
Farrar Out Farm – Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, eggs, and vegetables.
Micro Meadows – 20 different and individual micro-greens and prepared micro-greens salads.
3 Raw Hounds – Natural ingredient dog treats and a line of raw dog food.
Stuart Farm – Pasture raised chicken, eggs, pork, and grass fed and finished beef.
Ky’s Creations – Variety of handmade bird houses and designed rings.
Wilton Company Designs – Decor crafted from old barn wood.
Tiles by Teri – Coasters featuring vintage St Louis images and personalized items.
Little Farm on the Hill – Variety of produce.
Rosy Acres – Rose bushes and “chicken soup” soil.
Stella Grace - Hair Accessories.
Lily’s Café – Smoothies and ice cream.
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City Council Activity from its Meeting of June 22, 2020The City Council passed and approved the following Ordinance and Resolution:
+++ BILL #2559 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, HEREBY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-SEVEN (27) ACRE SITE FROM MS. JOANNA YOST, AS FUTURE PARK PROPERTY OF THE COMMUNITY, AND FOR IT TO BE NAMED “POERTNER PARK,” WITH SAID ACCEPTANCE BEING UNDERTAKEN WITH DEEP GRATITUDE TO HER. Recommended by the City Council (Ward Six)
+++ RESOLUTION #2020-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE JUNE 2, 2020, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION (Wards – All)
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COVID-19 Operational Procedures and InformationAll businesses in St. Louis County will be allowed to raise their capacity limits from 25% to 50% this Monday, June 29, 2020. Further, restrictions pertaining to outdoor gatherings will be fully lifted on June 29, 2020, which will allow these activities to continue, while practicing appropriate social distancing, washing hands, and wearing masks.
The City continues to closely monitor 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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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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iPads Wanted for COVID-19 Patients and their FamiliesThe 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.
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Closures of Park Facilities as of June 20, 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, Community Park's Large Pavilion, and All Playgrounds remain closed, until further notice.
For the full list of closures, please click here: Park, Trail, and Other Closures - Fighting COVID-19. |
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Wildwood's Dog Park Opened on Monday, June 22, 2020With changes to the requirements relating to the health and safety of the public regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the City's Dog Park reopened on Monday, June 22, 2020 for use by registered residents and their canine friends. The rules for use reflect the current status of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health's direction in this regard and are provided below for your review:
Paws & Read We want to keep our dog park open, but need your help in keeping it safe for everyone. Given the nature of this facility, it is not being sanitized by the City. Please adhere to the following guidelines: Social distancing is required by maintaining at least 6 feet between and among all guests of this facility. If you notice this rule is not being followed, please call the St. Louis County Police – Wildwood Precinct: 636-458-9194. Do not enter if you or your dog are ill. Wearing face coverings is encouraged. Washing hands or using hand sanitizer before entering the park and after leaving is encouraged. Cough or sneeze into your elbow. Arrive, play, and leave – please do not congregate! Refrain from petting dogs that do not belong to you. No outside toys or balls are allowed. Please note: If you notice that other members exhibit symptoms of COVID-19, or you believe you have been exposed, please go home immediately and call the St. Louis County Public Health COVID-19 Hotline, at 314-615-2660, or contact your physician. If you are not a member, but would like to become one, please apply online: https://wildwoodmo.recdesk.com/Community/Membership. Welcome back and let's have a "ruff" time out there!Thanks to the St. Charles County, Missouri’s Parks and Recreation Department for sharing a portion of the content of this document with the City of Wildwood. |
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North Parking Lot Area in Community Park
Opens on June 29, 2020The new Phase 3 Area of Community Park will re-open on June 29, 2020. Social distancing is requried and gathering size limited to no more than thirty (30) individuals in association with the two (2), small pavilion areas located there. Face masks are encouraged. Please practice these public health requirements, so everyone stays safe and healthy! |
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Pavilion Rentals Now Being Accepted on a Limited Basis
Anniversary and Old Pond School Parks OnlyThe size of gatherings in association with these two (2) facilities is limited to no more than thirty (30) individuals, under the revised public health orders that have been issued by St. Louis County. Social distancing is required, while face masks are encouraged. For 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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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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Takeout Tuesdays in WildwoodAs 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. |
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Zoom BackgroundsWant to show some Wildwood City spirit during your next Zoom meeting? The City has created twelve (12) virtual backgrounds for you to download that are sized for Zoom and showcase the beauty of Wildwood. Visit this link to download your favorites and show your co-workers and other Zoom party-goers how wonderful and beautiful Wildwood is: https://www.cityofwildwood.com/1985/Zoom-Virtual-Backgrounds. |
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City-Wide Concrete Slab Replacement Program*** Work is Almost Done ***The annual concrete slab replacement project will be coming to a close here shortly, ahead of schedule for 2020. Thanks to E. Meier Contracting, the contractor for this important project, and all the residents and drivers for your cooperation and patience during the construction work in your subdivisions. 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.
ASPHALT RESURFACING PROGRAM
TO START NEXT MONTH - July 2020
The following public streets are scheduled for resurfacing this summer: - Fox Creek Road - from State Route 100 to the Wildwood City Limit;
- St. Paul Road - from the Wildwood City Limit to Kiefer Creek Road to Ridge Road;
- Orrville Road - from Shepard Road to Eatherton Road; and
- Viola Gill Lane - from Manchester Road to new pavement @ Wildwood Trails.
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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.
If you’d like to submit for the monthly theme, you now have the rest of this month to provide your special recipe, so everyone else can enjoy it with you! June's focus is on beverage recipes! 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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+++ New Option for Internet Service +++
Rural Areas of WildwoodWith the internet taking the forefront of many people's lives over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Wildwood has received some very positive news from a local internet provider it has been working with since 2013. This company, Bays ET, now has access to AT&T's LTE Network, after a lengthy effort by Bays ET to obtain this opportunity. What does this mean for residents needing access to the high-speed internet? A LOT!
The access to this nationwide network is for internet only and, via a hotspot in your home, it provides a stronger signal that is more reliable and has greater coverage than any of the two (2) wireless providers can offer at this time - including the current Bays ET network. The speeds are to be 15 mbps download and 2 mbps upload and offered as a single package on a per month basis, on a much more robust network of improvements.
The new service will not only assist with the most affected areas Mayor Jim Bowlin has been pursuing to initiate service during the COVID-19 situation under Emergency Resolution 2020-11, but also significantly more of our rural areas beyond that list.
This new service from Bays ET is planned to be available starting in June. For more information, please contact Bays ET by email to learn more about the available package, costs, and next steps. Customers interested in getting the new service can pre-signup at http://signup.bays-et.net/. This link will take you to a quick and simple service request form. Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC)
Five (5) Responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) Received The City's Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC) and consultant on this project, CTC Technology and Energy, recently sent a list of qualifying questions to the five (5) respondents regarding their individual submittals to the City's Request for Proposals (RFP). The questions are intended to help the Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC) and City officials in making determinations regarding the best companies to complete this project, at the lowest cost to taxpayers. The responses to these referenced questions are due back to the City on July 1, 2020. Thereafter, the five (5) respondents to the Request for Proposals (RFP) will be narrowed to a smaller grouping for the purposes of in-depth interviews. 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. |
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+++ On the Wildwood Business Scene ++++++ A new bipartisan bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives (the “RESTAURANTS” Act of 2020), intended to provide a $120 billion in relief funding for independently-owned restaurants (with fewer than twenty (20) locations) negatively impacted by COVID-19. These independent restaurants have long contended that PPP funding doesn’t meet their needs due to forgiveness requirements on payroll and employees, so this new bill may provide necessary support to these restauranteurs. +++ The Federal Reserve Board expanded its $600 billion Main Street Lending Program to serve much smaller businesses. This program now has lower loan limits, with a minimum size of $250,000.00, down from a $500,000.00 minimum previously announced in May. Terms have also been lengthened from four years to five years, hoping to make this program more appealing and user-friendly for small businesses.+++ The deadline to submit applications for the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is this Tuesday, June 30, 2020. A newly revised Loan Forgiveness Application has been released to make it easier for small businesses to apply for PPP funds and receive forgiveness for loans received. +++ The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, 2020. This bill: i) extends the “covered” period under which small businesses can spend their PPP loan proceeds from eight (8) weeks to twenty-four (24) weeks, or until December 31, ii) removes the limits on loan forgiveness for small businesses that were unable to rehire employees, hire new employees or return to the same level of business activity pre-pandemic, and iii) expands the 25% cap to use PPP funds on non-payroll expenses (rent, mortgage interest, utilities) to 40% of the total loan, lowering the 75% requirement for payroll to 60%. This bill makes PPP funds much more desirable and business-friendly, especially for small businesses in the retail and hospitality industry. $130 Billion remains available in PPP funds, and the deadline to submit applications is June 30, 2020. Lastly, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the US Treasury are now working to develop a modified borrower application form and a modified loan forgiveness application to make it easier for small businesses to apply for PPP funds and receive forgiveness for loans received.+++ The US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the US Treasury released a revised, borrower-friendly, “EZ Version” of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application. This newly revised Application will make it easier for small businesses to apply for PPP funds and receive forgiveness for loans received. $100 Billion remains available in PPP funds, and the deadline to submit applications is June 30, 2020.+++ On June 15, 2020, the SBA re-opened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance Program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. The EIDL Advance Program will provide up to $10,000.00 (or $1,000.00 per employee) of emergency relief to businesses that are currently experiencing difficulties, which do not have to be repaid.+++ The Wildwood Hotel (2801 Fountain Place, 63040) re-opens for business this Friday, June 26, 2020. +++ Milk & Honey is now open at its new expanded location at 16765 Main Street.
+++ LaSalle Retreat & Conference Center (2101 Rue de LaSalle Drive, 63038) will re-open on July 1, 2020.+++ As a reminder, the City has issued a “Temporary Waiver of Special Event Permit Guidelines for Eating and Drinking Establishments in Wildwood”. This waiver allows Wildwood restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops to expand outdoor seating and hold special events, and provides necessary guidelines and procedures for doing such. Written approval for the request is still required to be obtained from the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, as part of our review process. Several Wildwood restaurants have already applied and completed this process, including Wildwood Pub & Grill, Parkside Grille, and Big Chief Roadhouse. The signed Waiver, the full County Order and the City’s Special Event Permit Application, are available for download on the City’s website at the following link: www.cityofwildwood.com/specialeventwaiver. +++ Pursuant to Resolution #2020-11, Mayor Bowlin signed an Authorization allowing a “Temporary Waiver of Special Event Permit Guidelines for Eating and Drinking Establishments in Wildwood”. This will allow Wildwood restaurants, pubs and coffee shops to expand outdoor seating and hold special events, and provides necessary guidelines and procedures for doing such. Several Wildwood restaurants have already applied and completed this process, including Wildwood Pub & Grill and Parkside Grille. +++ CVS Pharmacy completed its re-branding of the pharmacy facility that is located within Schnucks Markets, at Wildwood Crossing, last week, following CVS’ acquisition of 110 Schnucks’ Pharmacies across the Midwest this past March 2020. +++ Big Chief Roadhouse (17352 Manchester Road, 63038) will begin their new Drive-in Movie Nights this Monday, June 29, 2020. The restaurant had intended to begin this new event last week, but the weather forecast and family concerns postponed the opening by to this coming week. Visit Big Chief’s Facebook Page for more information, and to reserve a space for Monday’s movie night.
+++ Exela Technologies (formerly known as SourceHOV) has listed 4,573 SF of their first floor office space at 158 to 183 Plaza Drive for sub-lease to a new tenant. The City of Wildwood is working with the business owner and property representative at this location to help identify a new user for this space.
+++ Sadly, The Miller Haus Coffee Shop & Lounge announced last week that it will be closing for business this Saturday, June 27, 2020. Please make sure to stop by and thank Ms. Miller for all of her hard work and dedication to Wildwood these past two (2) years. Patterson Family Farms General Store and Boutique will continue to be open in the front room of this building, so please continue to shop local and support this small business.
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+++ St. Louis Community College at Wildwood will be launching a new Cisco Networking Academy program this August, which prepares students to earn the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®), a globally recognized credential. |
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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. |
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Come to the Mayor's Coffee
They're Educational and Fun!
Thursday, July 2, 2020 @ 7:30 a.m.The next Coffee with the Mayor is scheduled for this Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 7:30 a.m. This month, Coffee with the Mayor will begin accommodating in-person attendance at City Hall. In-person attendance will be limited to 50% of the room capacity. Social distancing will also be practiced by those in attendance. If you prefer to participate from your home, a virtual option, via Zoom, will also be available. If you would like to participate via Zoom, you will need to sign up in advance to receive the invitation to attend the Virtual Coffee with the Mayor (see the link below). This link is new, so you will need to register again, even if you attended last month’s virtual meeting. Signing up is easy! Here is all you need to do to sign up: 1. Click the link below; 2. Enter your name; and 3. Enter your email address (so we can send you the invitation link to participate via Zoom) You can sign up to attend at the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OHU9wYKRTE24W7loJX4skQ. After signing up to attend via Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email with the link to the Virtual Coffee with the Mayor. |
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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 >>>
Departments of Planning and Public Works
Green Pines Park - Ward FiveWork continues on this new park property that is located at the terminus of Pond Grover Parkway, at its intersection with Green Pines Drive. The park has been designed for young children and will contain the following items for their fun and enjoyment: - The facility will provide five (5) off-street parking spaces for users; one (1) of which is ADA accessible.
- The parking area will be constructed of asphalt and be linked to the surrounding pedestrian network and the play pods (two (2) in total) by a system of concrete sidewalks.
- The facility will offer certain equipment, structures, and play features to appeal to a range of age groups, including restroom area, four (4) small shelters, and one (1) larger type, along with bicycle racks, benches, and trash receptacles.
- The design will include a landscape plan, with many of the plantings intended to provide a screened buffer between the planned parking area and the nearby residential homesites. Along with landscaping for screening purposes, a stone wall, approximately thirty-two (32) inches in height, is planned along the east side of the parking area to provide more comprehensive noise and light abatement to the nearby residential area.
- The design of this park facility will accommodate stormwater management, along with having limited utility extensions to it.
- The entirety of the park's play pods area will be fenced and gated to ensure the safety of younger children.
- The park site will have a location for signage, both identification, informational, and directional types.
- The site, in terms of grading, does require a stone retaining wall structure at the south end of the park site to offset slope adjustments across it, while offering appealing aesthetics, as a backdrop to the abutting play pod area.
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 good 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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Road Closure Began on Monday, June 1, 2020
Eatherton Road Bridge Replacement Project
(Located between State Route 109 and Wildwood Horse Creek Road)The City of Wildwood began work on this 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 is CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC at the bridge location (about 750 feet north of Orrville Road), which began 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 Dan Rahn, Assistant City Engineer, with the City of Wildwood Department of Public Works, at 636-405-2040, or click on this link - https://www.cityofwildwood.com/1993/11827/Eatherton-Road-Bridge-Replacement.
**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.** |
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<< CITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS and
EXCITING ACTIVITIES >>
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Join the City of Wildwood
for an
Independence Day-Themed Virtual Trivia NightGather the family, get snacks ready, and join us for virtual trivia night on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You will need to preregister for this FREE event, so the Zoom and Trivia Game link can be emailed to you to access it on-line.
There will be prizes for game winners and lots of fun! We bring the music, you bring the dance party! Details and a link to register can be found here: https://wildwoodmo.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=695. |
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Dates for Community Bingo and Trivia Nights
July 1, July 15, and 22, 2020
Come On-Line and be a Part of the Fun! Back by popular demand, new dates have been added for upcoming Community Bingo and Trivia Nights. All events will occur online, but do require registration by 3:00 p.m., on these dates. For more information and to register, click on the link below: https://wildwoodmo.recdesk.com/Community/Program. |
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Wildwood Photography Contest for 2021
Get Out There With Those Cameras and Smartphones
and Show Us Your Best! Entries are now being accepted for the City’s 17th Annual Photography Contest. Submit your images online through now and July 10, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. All of the details and a link to the submittal form can be found at: https://www.cityofwildwood.com/458/Annual-Photography-Contest. Although your artistic photographs will not end up in the Wildwood Calendar this year, given it will not be printed, they will be part of the contest, with great prizes to the winners, and be used for all types of purposes here in the City of Wildwood, with citations provided to you. Please submit your images of Wildwood, and be a part of the contest. All are encouraged to participate. It is also a really great way to show our beautiful City to everyone. |
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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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<< COMMUNITY AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS >>
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Employment Opportunity with
Allstate Insurance - Leslie G. North - AgentAward winning Allstate Agency is looking for a new Sales and Service Representative to join our Team. This employee must be ambitious, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about Sales. Customer Service skills are imperative. We will provide all training. Please send your resume to: LeslieNorth@allstate.com. |
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The Wildwood Family YMCA - Now OpenThe Wildwood Family YMCA opened for use on June 15, 2020 and is utilizing guidelines that have been set forth by the St. Louis County Department of Public Health and other local health officials to safely manage the use of the facility by members. The reopening of this facility includes limited facility areas and capacity for the safety of all members. For more information on the reopening, please click on the following link: <<Association Reopening Guide<<. |
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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
CANCELED UNTIL FALL 2020 - Car Show, Open House, and Bake Sale, with Food For Sale - Please check back often to receive updates about this fun event.
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”
December 2020 - Joe Sonderman - Get Your Kicks on Old 66 - A really good entertaining, fun, presentation about Old 66.
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<< PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS >>
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<<< Stormwater Runoff and Erosion Issues >>>At the task force's last meeting on June 17, 2020, the members made progress on several fronts and will be moving forward with the information they have collected from their fieldwork and input from Wildwood property owners that have lots that abut creeks or other water features and are experiencing problems or concerns. The Task Force seeks to prioritize these locations and seek outside funding for their repair or restoration. Funding discussions will be prominent with the Task Force over the remainder of 2020.
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 as well. 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, 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 cancellations and scheduling news. |
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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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Be ‘In the Know!’
>>> Please Sign-Up & Share the E-Newsletter <<<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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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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Updated Online Ward Map
Now Available on City's WebsiteDo 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. |
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<< SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
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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 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. |
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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 - please 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, circa June 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 <<<<< @ Wildwood City HallThanks to everyone who has donated shoes, boots, and sandals to the Shoeman Water Project over the years. It appears the organization is no longer operational, but the City of Wildwood has not received confirmation of such. Therefore, the collection boxes have been temporialy removed from City Hall. As soon as the City is aware of the circumstances, it will advise via this e-newsletter. |
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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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