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Be ‘In the Know!’
>>> Please Sign-Up & Share the E-Newsletter <<<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 this weekly e-newsletter, as well as sign up for Traffic & Weather Alerts, News Flashes, and many other City notifications that will keep you in the 'know!'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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<< New or Time-Sensitive Items >>
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Christmas Holiday Observance - December 23 - 25, 2020
- City Hall Schedule -Please note that municipal offices will be closed begining at 12:00 p.m. (Noon), on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, then all day Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, 2020, to celebrate the Christmas Holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, December 28, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. The Wildwood Precinct #6 of the St. Louis County Police Department will be staffed this entire time. Additionally, there will be a change in residential trash/recycling services over the holiday period. This change includes the following delayed pickup: Friday pickup (December 25, 2020) will be on Saturday (December 26, 2020). No matter what you celebrate, all of us at City Hall hope you have the happiest of holidays!
New Year's Day Observance - January 1, 2021
- City Hall Schedule -Please note that municipal offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2021, to celebrate the New Year's Day Holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. The Wildwood Precinct #6 of the St. Louis County Police Department will be staffed throughout the holiday weekend (24/7). Additionally, there will be a change in residential trash/recycling services over the holiday period. This change includes the following delayed pickup: Friday pickup (January 1, 2021) will be on Saturday (January 2, 2021). Here's to a Happy, Prosperous, and Safe New Year!
However, for information regarding City news and events, 24/7, please visit cityofwildwood.com, “Like” us on Facebook, or “Follow” us on Twitter. |
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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. Thank you for your understanding and patience, as we do our part in helping to prevent the spread of coronavirus. |
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Important Information --- April 2021 Municipal ElectionStarting Saturday, October 31, 2020, signatures may be obtained on Nominating Petitions for the April 6, 2021 General Municipal Election.
Election Information - April 6, 2021 Election
Filing OPENED on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
The City Clerk shall receive all candidates, during regular office hours, in the order in which they pass through the front door of City Hall (Main Street Entry), until filing closes.
Filing CLOSES on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.
No candidate's name shall be printed on any official ballot unless the candidate has filed a written Declaration of Candidacy and paid a ten dollar ($10.00) filing fee to the City Clerk or his/her designee. Payment of the filing fee may be by cash or check made payable to: the City of Wildwood, Missouri.
Do you want to be a City Council Member in the City of Wildwood (2-Year Term)? You must meet the following Qualifications for a Council Member:
* A registered voter; and
* A resident of the Ward for one (1) year prior to election and during the term of office.
Nominating Petitions:
Candidates for Council Member must submit completed Nominating Petitions on forms provided by the City Clerk. Nominating Petitions for Council Member candidates shall be signed by not less than twenty-five (25) registered voters who are residents of the ward in which the candidate is nominated. Completed Nominating Petitions must be submitted at the time of filing of a Declaration of Candidacy.
Petition signatures shall be valid only if obtained not earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to the first day of filing. Therefore, Any Signatures Obtained Prior to Saturday, October 31, 2020, Are Invalid. No person shall be allowed to be nominated for more than one (1) office at a time.
Please click on the provided link for the Nominating Petition and other information:
If you have any questions, please contact Wildwood's City Clerk, Megan Eldridge, at 636-458-0440, or via e-mail at megan@cityofwildwood.com.
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CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES THAT HAVE FILED
FOR THE
APRIL 6, 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONWard One:
Larry Brost*
Ward Two:
Lauren Edens*
Ward Three:
Kenneth E. Remy*
Ward Four:
Katie Dodwell*
Ward Five:
Ed Marshall
Dave Bertolino*
Ward Six:
Rob Jakcsy
Ward Seven:
Nathan Hopper
Ward Eight:
Joe Garritano*
* - Represents the incumbent.
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25th Anniversary of the City of Wildwood - 1995 to 2020 On September 1, 2020, the City of Wildwood turned 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.
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. Order yours soon ... don't delay! There is a new product in the store ... masks! |
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City of Wildwood Note Cards for SaleCity officials loved the photographs from the 2020 Photography Contest so much, we had them printed on note cards. You can now buy a set of notecards for only $12.00 (and that includes shipping)! One (1) set includes fifteen (15) note cards and fifteen (15) white envelopes, each note card will have a different cover photograph and they are all blank inside. Click the following link for more information or to purchase: https://city-of-wildwood-missouri.square.site/. They will make great holiday gifts too ... a perfect stocking stuffer! |
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Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
The Holidays are Coming and Your Help is Needed!
STILL TIME TO HELP! The St. Louis County Police Department - Wildwood Precinct is again having City Hall be a drop-off location for the Toys for Tots Program. Boxes have been placed inside both sets of doors to City Hall to accept your kind donations. With the economic challenges of 2020, it is pretty certain that more families than ever before will need help. Your gift today will bring joy to a child and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate. This year has been challenging for everyone, so thank you in advance for your contribution! |
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Passing of Ward Six Council Member R. Jon BoppThe City flag in front of City Hall will be flown at half-mast through this Friday, in honor of City Council Member R. Jon Bopp, who passed away late last week. Mr. Bopp was serving his second term as City Council representative for Ward Six. Previously, he had been the Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Bopp had a long history of service to not just Wildwood, but the City of Ballwin, and the United States Army. To learn more about Mr. Bopp’s life, a link to a West Newsmagazine article, published in 2014, can be found here: Jon Bopp News Article. Those of us at City Hall wish to extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, along with the constituents of Ward Six. Mr. Bopp will be missed by us all here at City Hall. |
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<< COVID-19 Operational Procedures and Information >>
Meeting Parameters at City Hall (Week of 12-28-2020)“In accordance with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health’s “Safer at Home” Order that became effective on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, there will be limited seating available at public meetings of the City of Wildwood. As such, a maximum total of ten (10) people will be allowed in the Council Chambers or in the Community Room at any one time. As always, access to all public meetings is available via the City of Wildwood’s YouTube Channel or via Zoom. Meeting links can be found on meeting agendas or by contacting City Hall at (636) 458-0440."
+++ St. Louis County announced new COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday afternoon (November 12, 2020), in response to the rising numbers provided by the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force. These new restrictions focus on business capacity limits and limiting crowd sizes at events. These new restrictions went into effect on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 and do not include a return to a full stay at home order. For more information, please click on the following link: St. Louis County Public Health Order.
A summary from Stltoday, the specifics are as follows: For four (4) weeks starting Tuesday, people will only be able to leave home to go to work or school, to exercise, seek medical care or shop for goods or supplies, the source said. They must also form social bubbles with 10 or fewer family members or friends and limit all interactions to that group — and can leave home for those interactions.
Bars and restaurants will be closed to inside patrons, although customers will be able to take home prepared food and cocktails. Workers can go to the office, but they will be strongly advised to work at home. Businesses, including gyms, and places of worship, will be reduced to 25% of their occupancy limits, from 50%. Gym patrons and people attending houses of worship will be required to wear masks when they are working out or attending services. The maximum gathering of any kind will be reduced to 10, from 49.
Youth sports that are part of schools will be allowed to continue as they have under current guidelines, the source said. Club sports teams will be required to submit plans to the health department to show how they plan to mitigate virus transmission. +++
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.
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:
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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MASKS AND THEIR ROLE IN BEATING BACK COVID-19Masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people, when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice. This barrier created by a mask is called source control. This recommendation is based on what the medical community knows about the role respiratory droplets play in the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, paired with emerging evidence from clinical and laboratory studies that shows masks reduce the spray of droplets, when worn over the nose and mouth. COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), so the use of masks is particularly important in settings, where people are close to each other, or where social distancing is difficult to maintain.- CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
- Masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.
- Masks are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19, when they are widely used by people in public settings.
- Masks should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
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Closures of Streets, as of December 23, 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.
Status of Park Facilities, as of December 23, 2020 All City playground areas (Community Park, Anniversary Park, Glencoe City Park, Old Pond School Park, and, now, Green Pines Park) remain open at this time. Please follow the rules posted at each of these playgrounds, so we all can have fun and see friends again, but stay safe and healthy. It is important to state that, unless exempted from such, all persons at any of the City's playground facilities wear a mask. Non-compliance creates higher than acceptable risks and could lead to the playgrounds being closed again (please see below for more information). |
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Help Keep our Community Safe: - Please maintain 6 feet of social distance from others, whenever possible.
- Please sanitize hands before entering the playground and upon exiting the playground.
- Playground equipment, tables, and benches are not regularly disinfected.
- Please wear protective masks, unless exempted.
We thank you for your cooperation!
For more information, please click here: https://www.cityofwildwood.com/1980/Park-Information. |
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Large Pavilion Area and North Parking Lot Picnic Area
within Community Park Remain OpenThe large pavilion in Community Park is open and can be reserved, while the new Phase 3 Area of Community Park is available as well. Social distancing is required. The gathering size is now limited to no more than ten (10) individuals within each pavilion area. Face masks are required. 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, Community, and Old Pond School ParksThe Anniversary Park's Pavilion, Community Park's Large Pavillion, Old Pond School Park's Pavilion, and the pavilions on the north end of Community Park, are all now open. The Community Park's largest pavilion on the south end of the park reopened on July 6, 2020. Portable restrooms and wash stations are provided at all of these locations.
Please adhere to the following guidelines when using the pavilion:
- Social distancing is required by maintaining at least six (6) feet between yourself and other non-household members. If you notice this rule is not being followed, please call the St. Louis County Police – Wildwood Precinct - 636-458-9194.
- Avoid gathering with people you do not live with.
- Do not enter the facility if you are ill.
- Wearing face coverings is required, as of Friday, July 3, 2020.
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- Washing hands or using hand sanitizer before entering the pavilion and after leaving is encouraged.
Please note: If you notice that other facility users 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. The size of gatherings in association with these facilities is limited to no more than ten (10) individuals for smaller venues, as well as the larger shelter in Community Park, under the revised public health orders that have been issued by St. Louis County. 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 has launched a “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 WildwoodDon't forget to support OUR local Wildwood restaurants. Make take-out a tradition at your home! Thank you for supporting these businesses. |
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+++ On the Wildwood Business Scene +++St. Louis County News >>>+++ All businesses in St. Louis County are now required to have everyone over the age of 9 to wear face masks in public. Wildwood businesses are encouraged to download and display St. Louis County’s “Face Coverings Required” Poster for display to the public.
+++ On Monday, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page announced that he is working with a restaurant working group to develop a plan to allow indoor dining at restaurants and bars to safely resume in early January, requiring additional new restrictions as proposed by the restaurants and the St. Louis County Department of Public Health. Addition information is likely to be released sometime next week.. State of Missouri News >>>+++ The sale of to-go cocktails for Missouri restaurants has been extended through 2020, as Governor Parson has extended Missouri’s state of emergency until December 30, 2020, allowing for the continued sale of carryout cocktails until that time. Federal Government News >>>+++ U.S. Congress has approved a new $900 billion Coronavirus Relief Package this past week, as part of a new $2.3 trillion government stimulus bill, including a new round of $600.00 stimulus checks, increased unemployment benefits of $300.00/week, $325 billion for small businesses (including funding for a second round of applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)), and additional money for transportation, vaccine distribution, and schools. Stimulus checks are intended to be distributed as early as next week.Local News >>>+++ Mayor Bowlin has signed an Extension of the City’s “ Temporary Waiver of Special Event Permit Guidelines for Eating and Drinking Establishments in Wildwood” through June 30, 2021. 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. Several Wildwood restaurants have taken advantage of this Waiver since May 2020, including Wildwood Pub & Grill, Benedetto’s on Main, Larry’s Tavern, Parkside Grille and Casey’s Bar. +++ The City launched its new veterans programming and “Veterans Resources” portal on the City’s website on Veterans Day, including recognition for businesses that are owned by veterans and/or employ veterans, identification of businesses that offer special discounts or promotions to veterans and a list of important contacts and resources for Wildwood veterans. +++ Given the impact of COVID-19 on the small business community, the City has begun rolling out a new Small Business Spotlight Video Series on the City’s social media channels. All Wildwood businesses have been invited to participate, and ten (10) businesses have already begun work to provide videos. Click here for the link to our second Small Business Spotlight - Higher Focus Photography. +++ In partnership with the City, the Wildwood Business Association (WBA) is hosting a Holiday Tree Festival from December 1, 2020, through January 4, 2021, in the public plaza on Plaza Drive, next to Anthology of Wildwood. Businesses will be invited to decorate their own tree surrounding this plaza and families will be able to walk or drive through this area to enjoy the holiday lights.+++ Four (4) students from the Art Program at Lafayette High School have begun decorating the storefront windows at fifteen (15) Wildwood businesses for this holiday season. Please visit those businesses in Town Center and relay your thanks to the Art Program at Lafayette High School for its participation. +++ Due to recent warmer weather, Hidden Valley Ski Resort will not open its winter ski season on December 19, 2020, as was originally planned. However, its snow makers are actively producing new snow and an opening date for both skiing and tubing is currently to be determined (TBD).
+++ The City has updated the list of all Wildwood restaurants and bars identifying available outdoor dining, curbside/carryout, drive-through and delivery services to reflect current offerings during the new “Safer at Home” County Order. This updated list has been posted to the City’s social media (and shared by both the Wildwood Business Association and West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce), included in the City’s weekly E-Newsletter and shared to the COVID-19 page of the City’s website.
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Despite COVID-19, You Can Still
Shop, Dine, and Unwind in Wildwood! With so many options in these regards, please think of Wildwood first. The City is home to a large number of businesses and professionals, who offer a range of products, dining, and services, which are the best in the region, and remain open under COVID-19 guidelines for your safety and health. Local owners are at these businesses and provide a personal touch to all they do and invest in Wildwood each and every day. For a listing of these businesses, just click on this link: cityofwildwood.com/businessdirectoryii.aspx. Information on Wildwood businesses is provided, including contact numbers and their respective specialties. Also, click on the provided link that follows to visit the Wildwood Business Association's website for participating businesses as well - www.wildwoodba.org. Shopping locally supports your and everyone wins. Thank you! |
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HAVING TROUBLE WORKING/STUDYING FROM HOME?Wildwood Workspaces may be the solution for you. This new, Town Center-based business has fast internet for those residents struggling to work from home and for students participating in virtual classrooms during COVID-19.
This co-working space, which is located at 16759 Main Street, in the Wildwood Town Center, now offering daily membership options, to better appeal to Wildwood residents looking for a local alternative to working from home or participating in virtual classrooms. Reserved desks and open worktables are available with monthly and daily membership options. View more information on their website at: www.wildwoodworkspaces.com; #GoWildwoodMO #LiveWildwood #Coworking; https://www.facebook.com/cityofwildwood/posts/10158780427909485; and Wildwood Workspaces.
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Come to the Mayor's Coffee
They're Educational and Fun!
Next Coffee is Thursday, January 7, 2021
@ 7:30 a.m.Coffee with the Mayor will accommodate in-person attendance at City Hall on January 7, 2021. In-person attendance will be limited to ten (10) individuals within the room. Social distancing will continue to be practiced by those in attendance, until further notice. 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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<<< CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE >>>
Departments of Public Works and Planning/ParksAll completed, see you next year!
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<< CITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS and
EXCITING ACTIVITIES >>
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Pedal * Pound * Hoof * Hike EventAre you looking for a new hiking challenge or for something active to do over the month of December? Look no further! The City is offering the Pedal, Pound, Hoof, or Hike 7.7 Mile Challenge.
The challenge will be done completely on your own, whether it be by Pedal (bicycle), Pound (running), Hoof (horseback riding), or Hike. Of course, you can complete this adventure on your own, but if you sign up through us, you will receive the following:
- Pedal, Pound, Hoof, or Hike Adventure Guide (via email);
- Map of the route (via email);
- Fleece beanie with the brand new "Pedal, Pound, Hoof, Hike" Logo.
Click the following link for more information or to register: https://wildwoodmo.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=783.
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SENIOR YOGA CLASS ... THE DETAILSThese sessions are now virtual and accessible online from 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 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+!
Tuesday’s Class: Senior Chair Yoga (Restore Practice)
Using a chair or a completely supported posture, this practice will target mobility and flexibility of both the body and the mind. With a strong focus on the breath and gentle movement, this practice will explore qualities of a restorative (restful) practice, a yin (longer-holding) practice, and yoga Nidra (guided meditation).
Friday’s Class: Senior Slow Flow Yoga
A meditative flow based on a steady, rhythmic breath, and traditional yoga postures. The flow will incorporate mindful, smooth transitions and holds designed to open the body and the mind. This practice will build strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, and confidence and is ideal for practitioners that are comfortable standing.
All Classes are taught by Certified Yoga Instructors. For more information and to register, please click on the following link: www.cityofwildwood.com/seniors.
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Storybook Walk in Community ParkBring your kids and enjoy a walk around Community Park, while reading a wonderful story about "Let's Go on a Hike." Suitable for all ages, even adults, and the walk will provide you a mile's worth of steps toward your daily goal. |
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<< COMMUNITY AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS >>
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Great Rivers Greenway - Envision Great Rivers Greenway is a public agency that was formed by a vote of the people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County in 2000 to connect the region together with greenways. With your help and with many partners (including Wildwood), they are working to bring the community’s vision to life. There are 128 miles of greenways, and counting, for you to enjoy, making Wildwood and the St. Louis Region an even more vibrant place to be. Every five years, with your guidance, Great Rivers Greenway updates its strategic plan.
They want to hear from you! Take this survey to help envision the next 20 years of greenways in the region. Please just click on the following link - www.GreenwayPlan.org.
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Refer a Friend and You will Both Win!From December 1, 2020 through December 23, 2020, when a New Member is referred by a Current Member, both members will receive February 2021 membership dues for FREE!
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Bullet JournalingGet ready for the new year by learning about a new organizing method or tweak your current journaling and list-making practices! Sign up for this online program: http://ow.ly/H1IQ30rjWBj. |
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Books for TeensAttend this virtual program to learn about young adult books that both teens and adults are sure to enjoy! Find out about a few exciting titles coming out in 2021 too. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/Ft9J30rjd9G. |
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WILDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 18750 State Route 100The Society's Museum remains 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 CANCELLED (to be rescheduled in 2021) November 15, 2020 (SUNDAY) - Jan Jacobi - “Young Lincoln”
CANCELLED (to be rescheudled in 2021) 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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Winter Parking and Driving Tips from the City of Wildwood
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How to Keep Your Driveway Entrance
From Filling with SnowThroughout the winter months, State, County, and City snowplow crews will be out clearing the highways, roads, and streets during and after each snowfall. Homeowners and other property owners will be clearing their driveways at the same time.
Many times, while this is going on, a snowplow truck will go by and fill in the end of a freshly cleared private driveway with snow from the roadway. This is not intentional, and there is a way this wintertime inconvenience can be minimized.
The diagram below shows how you can clear snow around the end or your driveway, providing a certain way to reduce the possibility that you will have to do very much re-clearing after a snow plow truck goes by on the road next to your driveway.
The idea is to place as much snow as possible when clearing your driveway, in the direction of travel downstream on your side of the roadway. Next is to clear an area upstream from your driveway opening to form a "pocket" for the snow from the roadway to go into instead of at the end of your driveway.
The result is more of the snow accumulation from clearing the roadway will go into this open pocket area and less will wind up at the end of your driveway.
A note of caution is in order: Please be extremely careful when working next to the roadway — especially when snowplowing operations are in progress.
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City Council Action from its Meeting of December 14, 2020 The City Council passed and approved the following Ordinances and Resolutions:
Bill #2580 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, ADOPTING THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF WILDWOOD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021. Recommended by the Interim City Administrator (Wards - All)
BILL #2581 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO AND A RENEWAL OF THE POLICE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR 2021. Recommended by the Interim City Administrator (Wards - All)
BILL #2582 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY & PARKS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD WITH CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR PUBLIC ROADS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PARKS MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE CITY. Recommended by the Administration/Public Works Committee (Wards – All)
BILL #2583 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING CONTRACT WITH DR. DAVID HAMMER FOR THE PROVISION OF ON-GOING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE WATERSHED EROSION TASK FORCE’S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS PROBLEM AREAS WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY’S NINE (9) WATERSHEDS. Recommended by the Watershed Erosion Task Force (Wards – All)
BILL #2584 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, FORMALLY ACCEPTING PUBLIC SPACE DEDICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY SET FORTH IN THE VILLAGES AT BRIGHT LEAF SUBDIVISION PLAT ONE (PLAT BOOK 365, PAGES 622 THROUGH 627), PLAT TWO (PLAT BOOK 366, PAGES 282 THROUGH 285), AND PLAT THREE (PLAT BOOK 366, PAGES 497 THROUGH 503) AT THE TIME OF APPROVALS AND RECORDINGS ON DECEMBER 10, 2017, JULY 17, 2018, AND NOVEMBER 19, 2020, RESPECTIVELY, WHICH EQUATES TO A TOTAL AREA OF SEVEN POINT SEVEN (7.7) WHICH INCLUDES MULTIPLE-USE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS AND PASSIVE OPEN AREAS BORDERING THE WILDWOOD GREENWAY CORRIDOR. Recommended by the Department of Planning and Parks (Ward Five) |
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Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC)The City's Rural Internet Access Committee (RIAC) and consultant working with it on this effort, CTC Technology and Energy, concluded its interview process with the last of the planned interviews. In the interim, the City has prepared a list of providers that currently offer some level of service within the rural areas of the City. These providers include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Bays ET – Wireless service (original)
2. Bays ET – Piggybacking on AT&T system of improvements, but only data
3. Bays ET – Fiber-to-the-Home (only to certain areas)
4. Wisper Internet – Wireless service (original)
5. AT&T Wireless – Mobile communication provider
6. Verizon – Mobile communication provider
7. T-Mobile/Sprint – Mobile communication provider 8. Other Mobile Providers – Boost, Cricket, Metro, Mint, and others. 9. Satellite – Different providers
10. Spectrum (Charter Communications)
11. Wildwood Workspaces - a co-working environment, with great internet, which is located in the Wildwood Town Center (16759 Main Street)
12. Rockwood School District (the district is providing hot spots to its students)
If you have any questions or comments about the City's initiatives on 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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<<< Stormwater Runoff and Erosion Issues >>> |
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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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New Updates - Please Download the App and Check It Out
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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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! --- Please Remember --- !
Please Do Not Leave Valuables Visible in Your VehiclesPlace any valuables you may have in the trunk of your car or in back of a SUV, so they are not easy to see or access. Always lock your car, and with daylight ending earlier, park in lighted areas, whenever possible. These cautions are good to use anywhere, including many of the parks and trailheads located within the City of Wildwood. Be safe, and enjoy the outdoors this Fall. |
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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
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
AND OPPORTUNITIES >>
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Christmas Tree PickupWaste Connections will begin the pick-up of discarded Christmas Trees, as of December 28, 2020, and will continue through January 29, 2021. This service is free of charge, but pick-up will need to be scheduled by contacting Waste Connections at (636) 321-2100. The pick-up will occur on yard waste days, which are the same as your regularly scheduled recycling day. Please contact Waste Connections a few days ahead of your request for pick-up. The telephone number for Waste Connection is (636) 321-2100 or you can email as well to wcmissouri@wasteconnections.com. Also, don't forget there is an App for this too! |
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DON'T THROW THEM OUT - Please Recycle!Our holiday light recycling dumpster is in place and located at the south end of Wildwood Avenue (east of City Hall). Lights can be recycled through January 2021. Feel free to dump your broken or unused holiday lights, as needed. |
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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. You can also setup notifications for reminders to place your receptacles out at the curb as well.
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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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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