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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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COVID-19 VACCINE POP-UP EVENT - MAY 6, 2021
Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main Street (63040)The City of Wildwood will host a COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Event on Thursday, May 6, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Wildwood City Hall (16860 Main Street., 63040). This opportunity is for anyone 16 years of age and older who are in need of a first vaccine dose. Second doses will be scheduled on-site. Please let your friends, family, and neighbors know about this important service! For more information, and to register for your appointment, click the link below:
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City Council Activity from its Meeting on April 26, 2021
The City Council Passed and Approved the following Ordinances and Resolutions:>>> BILL #2605 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DJM ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE IN THE MANORS AT THE MEADOWS OF CHERRY HILLS, AS INDICATED IN THE BID DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH INCLUDES THE BASE PROPOSAL ALONG WITH ADD ALTERNATE #1, IN KEEPING WITH THE DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED BY SUCH IN RESPONSE TO THE CITY’S ADVERTISEMENT IN THIS REGARD. Recommended by the Planning and Parks Committee (Ward Eight)
>>> BILL #2607 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE ADJUSTMENT OF A CERTAIN BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN TWO (2) LEGAL LOTS OF RECORD THAT ARE KNOWN AS CAMP WYMAN AND LOT 16 OF PLAT THREE OF THUNDER MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION, WITH SAID BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATED AT THE TERMINUS OF THUNDER VALLEY DRIVE, AND WILL THEREBY MODIFY THEM TO ADDRESS AN ENCROACHMENT ISSUE THAT CURRENTLY EXISTS UPON THESE PROPERTIES, ALL TO BE KNOWN HEREAFTER AS “THUNDER MOUNTAIN BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT PLAT - CAMP WYMAN AND LOT 16.” Recommended by the Department of Planning (Ward Six)
>>> BILL #2609 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JOE WILSON, WILSON HYDRO, L.L.C., FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE WATERSHED EROSION TASK FORCE’S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP COST ESTIMATES FOR ANTICIPATED REPAIRS TO SPECIFIC AND IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AREAS WITHIN THIS COMMUNITY’S NINE (9) WATERSHEDS. Recommended by the Watershed Erosion Task Force (Wards – All)
>>> BILL #2611 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A CITY-CONSULTANT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI, WITH GEOTECHNOLGY, INC., FOR LIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING AND TESTING ON THE STRECKER ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT. Recommended by the Department of Public Works (Wards Two and Four)
>>> RESOLUTION #2021-13 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WILDWOOD, MISSOURI CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE APRIL 6, 2021, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION (Wards – All) |
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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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City of Wildwood - Department of Planning and ParksFor detailed information regarding the two (2) positions, please click on the following link provided here: Employment Opportunities. Thank you for your interest. |
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New Wildwood Gear
for the "Snow in April and 80's in May" SeasonLove Wildwood, we hope you do! You can continue to show your pride for this community by wearing it every day. New items have been added to the Teespring Store and are available now. To view all items, including face masks and a new accessory bag, and for pricing and ordering details, please just click on the following link - https://teespring.com/stores/wildwood-missouri. We hope you like the new items! |
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<< COVID-19 INFORMATION >>
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<< COVID-19 Operational Procedures and Information >>The intent of the Public Health Orders and their amendments are to limit the transmission of COVID-19 by encouraging people to avoid all unnecessary interactions by staying at home to the extent possible. Employers are encouraged to support telework whenever feasible. These orders have been part of an effort to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 within St. Louis County to protect life and hospital capacity. When people leave their place of residence, they should at all times reasonably comply with Face Covering and Social Distancing Requirements.
Guidelines for restaurants and bars can be found online here stlcorona.com. It’s important to note that these policy changes are due to the number of cases going in the right direction and everyone needs to understand that indoor dining continues to pose substantial risks to both patrons and employees.
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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Status of Park Facilities - April 30, 2021
* No Change in Status *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 thirty (30) 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 thirty (30) 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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Come to the Mayor's Coffee
They're Educational and Fun!
Next Coffee is this Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ 7:30 a.m.Coffee with the Mayor will accommodate in-person attendance at City Hall on May 6, 2021. In-person attendance will be limited to twenty (20) 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 each month, 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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+++ On the Wildwood Business Scene +++Federal and State News >>>+++ On April 21, 2021, the Missouri House Ways and Means Committee recommended SB 153 (Sen. Koenig) “do pass” by a vote of 8-2, which would enact new “Wayfair” legislation allowing local units of government to collect use tax revenues from out-of-state sellers, eliminating the disparity between online retailers and brick-and-mortar stores. Two amendments were added by this Committee, some of which have been identified as non-starters by the Senate. This bill has been referred to the House Rules Committee and, if approved, would go back to the House floor from there for perfection.
+++ The new Small Business Administration (SBA) Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) opens on Monday, May 3, 2021, but interested parties can register to start the application process beginning Friday, April 30, 2021. This program offers grant funding of up to $10 million and is expected to be depleted within a matter of weeks. Information regarding this new program has been sent to all Wildwood restaurant and bar owners. St. Louis County News >>>+++ All businesses in St. Louis County are now required to have everyone over the age of nine (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.
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 September 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, including Wildwood Pub & Grill, Benedetto’s on Main, Larry’s Tavern, Parkside Grille and Casey’s Bar, since its first implementation in May 2020.
+++ Hidden Valley Ski Resort plans to reopen its 4-line ZipTour attraction on Friday, June 4, 2021, for the summer season. Tours will now be offered in a self-guided basis instead of larger group tours. More information regarding a Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will follow.
+++ Code Ninjas: Wildwood (16747 Main Street) has scheduled a Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration with the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. New owners Bill and Shelley Rowe purchased this location in April 2021 and are now re-opening for classes and summer camps. Please consider attending to meet the new owners and help welcome them to the Wildwood business community.
+++ Mercy Pharmacy Services purchased all 22 retail pharmacies of Dierbergs Markets in April 2021 and will be re-branding the pharmacy inside Dierbergs Town Center to reflect this new ownership. A new Commercial Business License Application for Mercy Pharmacy has already been submitted.
+++ Stovall’s Grove has re-opened for business following last year’s COVID-19 closures and will begin regular live music shows this Saturday, May 1, 2021.
+++ Patterson Family Farms (2612 East Avenue) has mounted new business signage on the existing available monument sign along East Avenue.
+++ The Frolic Inn dog kennel and boarding facility at 16932 Rodgers Avenue will close for business in May 2021. The 40-acre property this business is located on was sold to a new buyer last month, who intends to convert the property to a residential use. Please consider stopping by to thank owner John Madlinger for his extensive time and investment in the Wildwood community.
+++ At its meeting on April 27, 2021 the Economic Development Committee approved implementing a new Bicycle Benefits Program, which creates incentives for businesses and community members, where those who cycle/walk to local businesses will receive discounts on their purchases. Invitations to participate will be sent to all Wildwood retail businesses over the next few weeks.
+++ The City has compiled a list of all Wildwood restaurants and bars identifying available services now that St. Louis County has again allowed indoor dining, effective January 4, 2021.
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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 community 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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<<< CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE >>>
Departments of Public Works and Planning/Parks<<< Concrete Street Slab Replacement Program >>>It is that time of year again, the City improving its public streets for property owners and residents. This year, Kelpe Contracting, is the selected contractor for this project and the tentative schedule is as follows (weather dependent as well): - Meadows at Cherry Hills Subdivision – May
- Enclaves at Cherry Hills Subdivision – May
- Chesterfield Valley Subdivision – May/June
- Clayton Hollow Subdivision – May/June
- Pointe Clayton Subdivision – May June
- Winding Trails Subdivision – June/July
- Winding Woods Subdivision – June/July
- Wildhorse Subdivision – July/August
Bolded and highlighted text reflect current work areas of the City's contractor. The work within these subdivisions will continue for at least another two (2) weeks. Please drive slow and exercise caution in all work zones, so everyone gets home safe. Thank you! |
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<< CITY RECREATIONAL EVENTS and
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PLEIN AIR ART EVENT - MAY 1, 2021
GET YOUR BRUSHES AND LENS AND DON'T MISS OUT ON A GREAT DAYIt’s not too late to register for this Saturday’s Plein Air Event! "En plein air is a French term that translates literally as 'in the open air.'" This type of artwork is completed on location, while outdoors. Artists and Photographers working in all accepted media and photography will capture a special location(s) in the City, which will be revealed the day before the event. Lunch is provided and we have some amazing giveaways this year.
B&B Theatre, the major patron of this event, has increased the prize awards this year for "Best of Show" in the two (2) categories to $750.00 for each. The owners of theatre have been long-term supporters of this day and those of us who appreciate and enjoy this event extend our thanks to them. Art Grows in Wildwood, Mo., but so does generosity!
For more information and to register, please visit: www.cityofwildwood.com/pleinair. |
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Wildwood Trivia Night (Online) - May 12, 2021Back by popular demand, Online Community Trivia Night. Join us on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.! The event is free, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: Community Trivia Night. |
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The City of Wildwood’s Photography Contest - 18th YearThe 18th Annual Edition of this event will open up for submissions on June 1, 2021 and you will have until June 22, 2021 to submit your top three (3) favorite photos taken in Wildwood. Start looking through your photo archives now to narrow down your favorites! For more information, please visit: www.cityofwildwood.com/photographycontest. |
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Storybook Walk in Community ParkBring your kids and enjoy a walk around Community Park, while reading the newest story along the trail "Gossie.” The book selections are 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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Mark Your Calendars!The City's event schedule, although COVID-19 dependent, is provided above. Again, events may be changed, canceled, or otherwise re-scheduled, depending on current Public Health Orders and other factors relating to the current pandemic. |
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Celebrate Wildwood 2021
It's Never too Early to Start Thinking about Fun!Mark your calendars! Celebrate Wildwood is scheduled for September 25, 2021. Be sure and stay up to date on the event here: Celebrate Wildwood in 2021. This year's theme is 25 Years + 1, given that COVID-19 did not allow a full celebration of the City's Silver Anniversary. |
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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 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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Summer is on the Way!2021 Family Swimming Pool Passes During the summer of 2021, the City of Wildwood will once again partner with the City of Ellisville and the City of Ballwin to provide access to their outdoor swimming pool facilities. Ellisville and Ballwin are making a very generous offer and affords Wildwood residents a great opportunity to ensure fun in the sun in 2021! The details are as follows:
City of Ellisville: The City of Ellisville is offering Family Swimming Passes to the residents of Wildwood, at Ellisville resident pricing, to The Edge Aquatic Center. The passes will go on sale beginning Monday, February 22, 2021, through May 28, 2021, at The Early Bird Special Price of $158.00. After May 28, 2021, the price of the Family Pool Pass will be $175.00. The pass will allow families of four (4) access to the pool facility. Additional family members can be added at a cost of $10.00 each. The Family Swimming Passes can purchased in the following ways: Registrations for the Ellisville/Wildwood Swim Team and swimming lessons can also be made at www.ellisville.mo.us. Any questions concerning Family Swimming Pool Passes, the Ellisville/Wildwood Swim Team, or Swimming Lessons can be answered by calling the Ellisville Park Administration Building at 636-227-7508. Please note, there is not a cut-off time to purchase Family Pool Passes to the Edge Aquatic Center and Wildwood residents can purchase passes at any time throughout the summer.
City of Ballwin: A limited number of Family Pool Passes will be made available to the North Pointe Aquatic Center, 335 Holloway Road, Ballwin, Missouri 63011. Wildwood residents can purchase Family Swimming Pool Passes at Ballwin resident prices on a first come, first serve basis. The Family Pool Passes will go on sale beginning March 1, 2021, at The Pointe at Ballwin Commons, #1 Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin, Missouri 63021.
Passes can be purchased at Early Bird Pricing beginning March, 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021, for $215.00. Beginning May 1, 2021, the cost of the Family Pool Pass will be $239.00. Questions about the pool facility or the purchase of pool passes can be answered at 636-227-8950 or please visit the City of Ballwin's website at www.ballwin.mo.us. Please note, there will only be a limited number of Family Pool Passes available to Wildwood residents. If interested in the North Pointe Aquatic Center, please purchase yours at the earliest opportunity. A photo ID and utility bill will be needed, as proof of Wildwood residency.
Questions? Call Gary or Bree at 636-458-0440 |
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ELLISVILLE WILDWOOD GATOR SWIM TEAM
! SUMMER FUN in the SUN !Swimmers, Ages 5 to 18, are invited to join the Ellisville-Wildwood Swim Team. You can find all the information about the team here: https://www.ellisville.mo.us/219/Swim-Team-and-Mini-Gators. Any questions concerning the Ellisville/Wildwood Swim Team can be answered by calling the Ellisville Park Administration Building at 636-227-7508. GO GATORS! |
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New Updates - Download the App and Check Them Out
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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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<< COMMUNITY AREA ANNOUNCEMENTS >>
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Looking for a Way to Celebrate Star Wars Day?
“May the 4th Be With You” Your favorite librarians from St. Louis County and St. Charles City-County Library read short stories guaranteed to transport you across the universe. Sign up for this fun, online program, at - http://ow.ly/jVwX30rFnYt. |
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Growing a Culture for Native Plants in the St. Louis RegionMissouri Botanical Garden's Jean Ponzi celebrates the ecological landscaping movement thriving in St. Louis. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/XBEV30rB9fc. Ms. Ponzi is a great speaker on this topic! |
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The 2021 Laumeier Art Fair will be Online this Year
May 7, 2021 to May 10, 2021Are you a fan of the Laumeier Sculpture Park? The Annual Art Fair is a crucial source of funds for Laumeier Sculpture Park, normally raising between 10 – 15% of its annual operating budget. Be sure and check the art fair out online here: https://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/artfair. |
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Healthy Living for Seniors! Check out these upcoming virtual programs through the St. Louis County Library: http://ow.ly/SXjH30rmNQE. |
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How Cool is This? Host your own outdoor movie night! Use your St. Louis County Library Card to check out a portable projector! Available now, just in time for outdoor movie weather. Request one here: http://ow.ly/qhF830rF93I. |
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Read & Play Kits at St. Louis County Library Enhance your child's reading skills with a Read & Play kit. Each kit contains books, an interactive activity, and early literacy tips around a different theme. Kits are available for check-out for two (2) weeks at any St. Louis County Library Branch, since January 12, 2021. Recommended for ages 2 through 6. For more information, visit: https://www.slcl.org/kids/read-play-kits.
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WILDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 18750 State Route 100"The Wildwood Historical Society is your historical society whether your family has been in the area for over a century, several decades or just a couple of years. COVID has made life "interesting" for all of us. If you're interested in researching local history and viewing archival photographs, or purchasing books or plat maps, please consider making an appointment. If you'd prefer to contact us remotely, we're happy to respond to online requests. Either way, email us at info@wildwoodhistoricalsociety.org. In the meantime for an overview, please visit our website at Wildwood Historical Society. From Sandra K. Becker-Gurnow, President, and Jill VonGruben, Librarian & Archivist.
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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 Winter. |
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Internet Access Committee (IAC) - Project UpdatesFIBER-TO-THE-PREMISE - #1: City officials have spent the least two (2) weeks discussing the funding of an internet solution for Wildwood. This discussion has taken on greater urgency with the City Council's strategic planning efforts underway at this time and spoken concerns about allocating any funding in the future to other priority areas, when the current internet conditions within the City are obviously less than satisfactory. The City Council has been seeking more streamlined presentations of the final proposals than currently in-hand from the three (3) respondents that had been selected by the Internet Access Committee, which would then allow Members to know the final and true extent of the funding that is needed to resolve this matter. Such proposals were discussed and a workable option was identified by the City's consultants in this regard – CTC Technology and Energy.
This option was being pursued, when an item was identified that needed further conversations with the consultant team. Therefore, the option that was being studied for use was temporarily set aside to allow for a more pressing issue to be addressed regarding funding, regardless of which the providers that might be selected. The City Attorney, the City Administrator, and the Department of Planning discussed this matter and then also included the City’s financial advisor in this conversation to better understand different approaches and, more importantly, potential impediments to the current offerings that had been submitted by the three (3) providers. The financial adviser identified the best option for the City in regards to funding, outside a grant or grants from the federal of State governments through many of the current economic development recovery programs. That option was then presented to the consultant team, which was asked to present it to the three (3) respondents. The initial feedback from the first respondent contacted was positive regarding the same. This positive feedback was essential to continuing in this selected direction.
Now with this consideration addressed, the consultant team is back working on the best approach to draw the best proposals from the three (3) respondents, with the most favorable conditions for Wildwood residents relative to speeds, costs, and service considerations. This item will be reviewed in detail by the City Council. Suffice to say, if federal or State grants are not made available to locales like the City of Wildwood, a plan is now available to consider more traditional sources of funding that are consistent with State law in this regard.
FIBER-TO-THE-PREMISE - #2: Bays ET, with better weather and less COVID-19 infections, has completed the main lines within both the Homestead Estates at Wildwood and Shiloh Subdivisions. The aerial installations along Rieger Road and Wild Horse Creek Road are slated to begin the week of April 26th and, for a project of this nature, will conservatively require about three (3) to four (4) weeks to complete. The aerial work will be terminated at the new backhaul location the City prepared for this purpose on its property that is located on Old Wild Horse Creek Road and Wild Horse Creek Road. Speeds from this service, which is already available in the Hawks Rest Subdivision, are anticipated to be close to one (1) gigabyte for downloads (very fast!).
OTHER UPGRADES – Work is also underway by Bays ET in the Stonesthrow, Whittsett’s Fork, and the Summit View Subdivisions to add a new type of high-speed wireless solution that can offer speeds up to three hundred (300) megabytes for downloads. This system is line-of-sight, but will offer many households already on Bays ET’s fixed wireless network another option, but at much faster speeds. Again, all of this work is being completed by Bays ET, with minimal requested assistance from the City of Wildwood.
Along with these considerations, the Department continues to define other options for internet service, which are identified below: - Bays ET – Fixed wireless network service (original)
- Bays ET – Fiber-to-the-Home (only to certain areas – Hawks Rest, Homestead Estates at Wildwood, and Shiloh Subdivisions)
- Wisper Internet – Fixed wireless network service (original)
- Wisper Internet – Fixed wireless network service (new)
- AT&T Wireless – Mobile communication provider – Hotspot Use
- AT&T – Non-mobile option, where property owner or subdivision compensates provider for extension of fiber optic or T1 Business Line to location(s). Dr Rambaud can provide more background and authored an e-mail in this regard.
- Verizon – Mobile communication provider – Hotspot Use
- T-Mobile/Sprint – Mobile communication provider – Hotspot Use
- Other Mobile Providers – Mobile communication providers, i.e., Mint Mobile, Metro, Cricket, etc. – Hotspot Use
- Satellite – Different providers
- Spectrum (Charter Communications)
- Wildwood Workspaces – 16759 Main Street, Suite 205 (co-working spaces for internet needs)
- Rockwood School District (offers hotspots for students of the district).
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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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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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 hope 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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<< SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
AND OPPORTUNITIES >>
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THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!... and I am Talking Trash Download WasteConnect. Download the Waste Connections App to access the most accurate and up-to-date information about waste services in the City of Wildwood. This app helps to understand service delays due to weather conditions on the roads and streets throughout the City. 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 are also providing a location where additional options for the drop-off of extra fiber materials and glass can be accommodated. This location is at the 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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