Wildwood Gazette - Spring 2021 by cityofwildwood

Gazette WILDWOOD

Spring

2021

Public Works Improvement Projects

The following improvement projects are included in the City’s Capital Projects Fund or Road and Bridge Fund and are scheduled for construction during 2021.

These photos depict some of our 2020 capital projects.

Manchester Road Shared Use Path (Ward One) This project will construct a 10' wide shared use path along Manchester Road between State Route 109 west to Pond Road/ Christy Avenue. The City was awarded federal funding for this project. Easement acquisition is being completed during the spring. • Budgeted Construction Cost = $1,250,000 ($741,500 City + $508,500 Federal)

2021 Concrete Street and Sidewalk Replacement and Crack Sealing (Various Wards) Each year, we have a concrete street and sidewalk replacement project throughout many of the City’s subdivisions. This project is bid during January. Construction begins each year around mid-March and is typically completed by August. • Budgeted Construction Cost = $800,000

2021 Asphalt Resurfacing (Various Wards) During summer 2021, the City will be resurfacing several City streets throughout Wildwood. • List of streets TBD

The goal of this project is to provide a continuous sidewalk along Strecker Road between Englebrook Drive to the Ellisville city limit. Design of this project is underway. The first phase of the project will construct an 850' long segment of sidewalk from Englebrook Drive to the east. • Budgeted Construction Cost = $235,000

• Budgeted Right of Way Cost = $100,000

• Budgeted Construction Cost = $350,000

Strecker Road Sidewalk Project (Ward Two and Ward Four)

Birch Forest Drive Turnaround (Ward Five) This project will remove the existing temporary asphalt cul-desac located at the end of Birch Forest Drive (West) and replace it with a permanent turnaround. • Budgeted Construction Cost = $100,000

Evergreen Forest Curb Replacement (Ward Five) This project will remove and replace about one-half of the existing curb in Evergreen Forest Subdivision in 2021. This project is expected to be completed in 2022 with the remainder of the curb replacement. • Budgeted Construction Cost = $75,000 For more information, please visit the City’s website for project updates throughout the year: CityofWildwood.com or contact the Department of Public Works at (636) 458-0440 for more information.

Planning To mor ro w Tod ay

Mayor’s Message Wildwood in 2024: A Vision for the Future of Our City

There is specific information on the current goals we’ve developed inside this edition of the Gazette (see page 7). Some of the goals focus on the entire City, while others are more defined in their impact and reach. But they all improve our Wildwood community in some way.

Friends and Neighbors: I hope this message finds you and your family safe and enjoying another beautiful Wildwood spring. We’ve accomplished so much since 2016, including the completion of important public works improvements, many with matching federal funding, and we have increased transparency in City meetings to make them more open for all residents.

With this strategic plan, we will be tackling some major issues and developing line items for implementation along with corresponding target dates. Some will be funded by the City, with additional funding coming from other sources.

I would encourage you to consider our list of goals and let me and your Council Members know what you think. Here are some questions to ask: Where should our priorities be? How should those priorities be funded? Your input is invaluable to our success in this endeavor.

Mayor Jim Bowlin, Ext. 300

We have seen significant increases in our property values over the past five years, largely because we remained steadfast in limiting the extent and type of development, supported our schools and children, and targeted improvements to our public works and green spaces. Additionally, our crime statistics are among the lowest in the region.

Please consider joining me at one of my monthly coffees on the first Thursday of each month. You can attend in-person at City Hall, or participate virtually at this link: CityofWildwood.com/coffee. Please also let me know if you have an idea or concern. You may reach me at jbowlin@cityofwildwood.com, or by phone at (636) 458-0440, ext. 300. Thanks for your continued support, and for the honor to work for you as your mayor.

I’m always considering how I can continue to enhance your Wildwood experience by reviewing the wide range of programs we offer and deciding what to keep, what to suspend or improve upon, and what activities we can add. Central to this process is strategic planning, which we do every five years. The City Council and I are currently in the middle of the strategic planning process. This will be the first plan we’ve developed together since I became mayor in 2016.

City Council WARD ONE

Larry Brost Ext. 200

Teresa Clark Ext. 203

WARD FIVE

Dave Bertolino Ext. 202

Debra Smith McCutchen Ext. 204

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Call (636) 458-0440, plus extension

WARD TWO

Don Bartoni Ext. 205

Lauren Edens Ext. 206

WARD SIX

Rob Jakcsy Ext. 210

Jim Bowlin Mayor

Rob Rambaud Ext. 209

WARD THREE

Tracey Nyhan Ext. 215

Kenneth Remy Ext. 212

WARD SEVEN

Dan Flaschar Ext. 207

Crystal McCune Ext. 211

WARD FOUR

Katie Dodwell Ext. 208

Joe Farmer Ext. 201

WARD EIGHT

Joe Garritano Ext. 213

Michael Gillani Ext. 214

Captain Jim Mundel

Captain’s Corner

Watershed Erosion Task Force

Updates from your Wildwood Police Department By: Captain Jim Mundel, Precinct Commander

Erosion can impact your property in negative ways. Here’s what the City is doing about it.

The St. Louis County Police Department provides full police services to the City of Wildwood and has done so for 25 years. The Department joined in the 25th Anniversary celebration of the City’s founding. We are proud of our continued partnership with the City and work hard every day to maintain the trust of our residents.

Theft Prevention Over the past year, there has been a significant increase in theft throughout the metropolitan area, and this is certainly true for all areas of West County including Wildwood. Our officers make a strong effort to patrol the streets of Wildwood on a constant basis. Wildwood is a large city, with 67 square miles and over 178 miles of roadways. The Wildwood Precinct has made adjustments to our staffing to attempt to deter these incidents. In addition, the Wildwood Precinct works closely with our neighboring cities and their police officers in responding to incidents, sharing information related to these crimes and investigating leads where possible. It is important to realize that the opportunity for theft can be prevented by you. We need your help! We recommend establishing your own security routine (#9PMroutine) by checking the security of your home and vehicles at the same time each evening before you settle in for the night. You pick the time. Simple habits such as removing items of value from your vehicle or securing them out of sight in your car’s trunk eliminates the opportunity for theft. The thefts that have occurred are, overwhelmingly, crimes of opportunity involving unlocked vehicles. Always lock your vehicle and ensure that the windows are closed. NEVER leave a gun in your vehicle. The most common method used by these individuals is to be dropped off in a residential area or parking lot and walk through checking for unlocked vehicles. Anything can be taken. Breaking a vehicle window is uncommon unless there is something of value in plain view. Do not hesitate to call the police if you see someone looking into vehicles or trying to open vehicle doors. These situations can happen at any time of the day or night and at any location where vehicles are parked. It happens quickly. As always, garage doors should be closed when you are not able to see your garage. Your garage holds various items that can easily be carried away, not to mention attached garages provide quick access to the inside of your home. If your Homeowner’s Association is interested in borrowing our “Lock it or Lose it” yard signs, please contact the Neighborhood Policing Unit at the Wildwood Precinct station at (636) 458-9194 or (314) 615-5601. These signs can be placed at the entrance to your subdivision or at a busy intersection as a reminder. For police service, call Dispatch at (636) 529-8210. For emergencies, always call 911. We all hope for a better 2021. I appreciate your support and vigilance in protecting our community.

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One of the reasons you may reside in the city of Wildwood is for its natural beauty - distinctive rolling hills, lush wooded valleys, defined creeks, and two major riverways. Despite this natural beauty, certain rock, soil, and weather components combine to create conditions that impact public and private properties in negative ways. These negative impacts happen along a system of nine major creeks and their associated watersheds, and include erosion, siltation, slump, and habitat destruction. Such impacts must be addressed to ensure roads, bridges, trails, parks, and private properties are not unwittingly damaged. At the urging of Council Member Kenneth Remy (Ward Three), in 2019, the City Council agreed to form a task force to investigate this growing list of problem areas being reported from residents and property owners along the major creeks located within the city. The task force included eight City Council Members and eight residents, with one individual and one elected official representing each of the city’s eight wards. This sixteenmember task force was charged with assessing the extent of problems within the nine defined watersheds throughout the city. This included developing an understanding of the root causes of these problems, prioritizing locations of greatest risk to the public’s health, safety, and welfare, and creating funding sources for restoration and repairs. Along with these steps, the task force was asked by the City Council to formulate an education program for landowners that have creeks, drainageways, and floodplains located on their respective properties. This program would help each of them understand the dynamics of the system in Wildwood, how best to address problem areas when they do occur, and best practices for the future. These efforts have led to significant progress in understanding the problems in the more developed watershed areas located in the city of Wildwood. It identified public, not-for-profit, or private agencies for potential funding sources, and walking and recording conditions in many of the watersheds to understand the impacts natural causes create in these aquatic environments. All of this information has been placed on the City’s website and is available to residents, property owners, or interested parties. The task force, with assistance from several consultants, created a list of 12 priority repair locations in the city of Wildwood, including public rights-of-way, bridges, parks, and some private properties. In this effort, the task force has formed a close partnership with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD), the regional authority when it comes to watershed areas, to help from both a technical and engineering standpoint, and funding assistance in the future. The task force members know these solutions are not easy fixes, but continue to consider any and all options to help residents in the City of Wildwood to be safe and secure when creek and floodplain areas come into play.

Your 2021 City Council Candidates On April 6, Wildwood voters will go to the polls to elect the City’s next eight City Council members. City Council members are elected only by residents of the wards in which the candidates live. City Council Members from each of the City’s eight wards serve staggered, two-year terms, which results in one new Council Member from each ward being elected every April. As the legislative branch and governing body of the City, the City Council’s major function is to adopt policy, and pass ordinances, resolutions and budget changes.

WARD ONE - One Candidate LARRY BROST*

1211 Wooded Fork Drive Wildwood, MO 63005

Larry Brost is the incumbent running unopposed for Council Member in Ward One. In the capacity of Council Member representing Ward One, he serves on the City’s Administration/Public Works Committee, Rural Internet Access Committee (Council Liaison), Planning and Zoning Commission (Council Liaison), and Development and Zoning Review Committee (Council Liaison). Mr. Brost recently retired after operating Heartlands Building Company, which he founded in 2002. He and his wife, Stacie, have four children – Ian, David, Ryan and Jason, a daughter-in- law Sarah, and granddaughter Eliza.

WARD TWO - One Candidate LAUREN EDENS* 412 Clayton Hollow Drive Wildwood, MO 63005

Lauren Edens is the incumbent running unopposed for Council Member in Ward Two. In the capacity of Council Member representing Ward Two, she serves on the City’s Economic Development Committee (Chair), Administration/ Public Works Committee, ad hoc Program Budget Committee, and ad hoc Watershed Erosion Task Force. Her past service to the City includes the ad hoc City Administrator Search Committee and ad hoc Events Committee. Her community service affiliations include Chancel Choir member at Manchester United Methodist Church and involvement in additional MUMC Cit yof Wi ldwo od.com

Below are the responses from the April 2021 candidates to a request for biographical information. This information is provided to help voters make an informed decision when they go to the polls on April 6. The candidates are listed first by ward, and then by filing order in each ward. An asterisk (*) next to a candidate’s name denotes that the candidate is an incumbent.

programs, and the Missouri Municipal League Economic Development and Human Resources State Policy Board. Ms. Edens has a master’s degree in Public Affairs, with a public policy subspeciality. She has experience in government relations, economic development, rural policy development/research, and higher education policy advocacy.

WARD THREE - One Candidate KENNETH E. REMY*

2148 Wildwood Meadows Ct. Wildwood, MO 63005

Kenneth E. Remy is the incumbent running unopposed for Council Member in Ward Three. In the capacity of Council Member representing Ward Three, he serves on the City’s ad hoc Community Outreach Task Force (Chair), ad hoc Watershed Erosion Task Force (Chair), Administration/ Public Works Committee, and ad hoc Events Committee. His past service to the City includes the Parks and Planning Committee, Board of Adjustment, and Town Center Update Team. His community service affiliations include Physician Advisor - The Rossman School; COVID-19 Advisor Regional and National Schools, ICUs in US and Europe, BARDA/FDA/NIH/ CDC; COVID-19 Task Forces; Founder and Board member - Just Enduring; United States Government National Institutes of Health Special Volunteer; Washington University Pediatric Critical Care Global Health Fellowship Director; Pediatric Acute Lung Injury and Sepsis Investigator’s Global Health Scientific Director; Heart Care International ICU Director/Captain;

Society of Critical Care Medicine Research Section Chair Basic and Translational Science Section; Society of Critical Care Medicine Research Section Internal Medicine Executive Section; Washington University School of Medicine Admissions Committee; PALISI BloodNet Immunology Chair and Scientific Board Member; Faculty Advisor for Internal MedicinePediatrics Medical Student Interest Group; Heart Care International; Pedal the Cause; and St. Alban Roe (Eucharistic Minister, Lector). Mr. Remy is currently employed as a Physician-Scientist and Adult and Pediatrics Critical Care Physician and Researcher. He and his wife, Allison, have four children – Caitlin, Emma, Richard and Kenneth Jr.

WARD FOUR - One Candidate KATIE DODWELL* 1655 Timber Hollow Drive Wildwood, MO 63011

Katie Dodwell is the incumbent running unopposed for Council Member in Ward Four. In the capacity of Council Member representing Ward Four, she serves on the City’s Community Outreach Task Force, Economic Development Committee, Planning and Parks Committee, and Administrative/ Public Works Committee. Her past service to the City includes the Charter Review Committee and IT Support Vendor Selection Committee. Her community service affiliations include Rockwood School District – Technology Committee and Long Range Planning Committees; Boy Scout Troop 567 – Merit Badge Counselor and Executive Committee Member; and Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church – Elder. 4

Mrs. Dodwell is a retired IT director and currently employed as an Office Manager. Her spouse is Jerry Dodwell.

WARD SIX- One Candidate ROB JAKCSY

18556 Bridlespur Estates Drive Wildwood, MO 63069

WARD FIVE - Two Candidates

Rob Jakcsy is running unopposed for Council Member in Ward Six.

ED MARSHALL

16719 Westglen Farms Drive Wildwood, MO 63011

Ed Marshall is one of two candidates running for Council Member in Ward Five. Mr. Marshall serves on the City’s Community Outreach Task Force.

Mr. Jakcsy was selected by Mayor Bowlin to fill a vacant Ward Six Council Member position, and on January 11, 2021 the City Council approved the appointment of Mr. Jakcsy to fill the position until April 2021.

His past service to the City includes serving on the City Charter Commission (Chair) and as Mayor and Council Member.

Mr. Jakcsy is a secondary education teacher at University City High School. He and his wife, Laura, have three children – Ashton, Aly and Robby.

His community service affiliations include the Wildwood Area Lions Club.

WARD SEVEN - One Candidate NATHAN HOPPER

Mr. Marshall is currently employed as a Consultant. His spouse is Sandee Marshall.

435 St. Thomas Isle Lane Wildwood, MO 63040

Nathan Hopper is running unopposed for Council Member in Ward Seven.

DAVE BERTOLINO* 16712 Hickory Crest Drive Wildwood, MO 63011

Dave Bertolino is the incumbent for Council Member in Ward Five and is one of two candidates running for Council Member in Ward Five. In the capacity of Council Member representing Ward Five, he serves on the City’s Administration/Public Works Committee and Economic Development Committee. Mr. Bertolino’s service to the City also includes serving as Council Liaison to the Board of Public Safety. His community service affiliations include the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight. Mr. Bertolino is a retired human resources executive. His spouse is Prudy Bertolino.

His community service affiliations include Board President of the Lake Chesterfield Homeowners Association. Mr. Hopper is currently the owner of SCBO Consulting, LLC. He and his wife, Hayley, have one child – Flynn.

Works Committee (Chair), ad hoc Program Budget Committee (Chair), Planning and Parks Committee, ad hoc Watershed Erosion Task Force, Wildwood Celebration Commission (Council Liaison), and ad hoc Events Committee. Mr. Garritano also serves on the Crossings Community Improvement District Board (Chair). His past service to the City includes the Hearings and Appeals Procedures Committee (Chair), ad hoc City Administrator Search Committee, ad hoc Manchester Road Improvement Committee, ad hoc Pond-Grover Loop Committee, and ad hoc Wildwood Preservation Commission. His community service affiliations include Vice President of the Missouri Municipal League, Missouri Municipal League Municipal Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee, SIFMA Foundation Volunteer Judge, Knights of Columbus St. Alban Roe Council member, President of The Meadows at Cherry Hills Homeowners Association, and St. Alban Roe Parish member. Mr. Garritano is currently employed as a Senior Project Leader at a national finance firm and an Adjunct Professor in Project Management for a local university. He and his wife, Vanessa, have two children – Estella and Alice.

WARD EIGHT - One Candidate JOE GARRITANO*

16312 Cherry Orchard Drive Wildwood, MO 63040

Joe Garritano is the incumbent running unopposed for Council Member in Ward Eight. In the capacity of Council Member representing Ward Eight, he serves as Mayor Pro Tempore and serves on the City’s Administration/Public

Wondering which ward you live in? Check out the City’s online ward map at CityofWildwood.com/1940/ Online-Ward-Map.

Jakcsy Appointed to Ward Six

appointment within 30 days of a vacancy occurring. Mayor Bowlin selected Mr. Jakcsy as an appointee to the vacant seat.

Mayor Bowlin appointed Jakcsy to replace former Council Member Jon Bopp.

Mr. Jakcsy is a retired Colonel from the United States Air Force and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from New Mexico State University. He has held numerous volunteer and community positions, including Assistant Boy Scout leader and high school club advisor.

At their January 11, 2021 meeting, the City Council approved the appointment of Mr. Rob Jakcsy to fill one of the two Ward Six Council positions that became vacant because of former Council Member Jon Bopp’s resignation on December 18, 2020. Per the City Charter, the mayor is obligated to make an

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Mr. Jakcsy will fill the remainder of the term, which expires in April 2021. He has also filed for the upcoming Municipal Election to fill the Ward Six seat for a full term. 5

Buddy’s Place Dog Park Meet the service pup who became a search-and-rescue phenom for Metro West.

Credit: Metro West Fire Protection District

Buddy’s Place is the new name of the City of Wildwood’s Dog Park, located in Wildwood’s Community Park at 17155 Pond Grover Parkway. This 1.5 acre area is the perfect place for dogs to run in a safe and fenced environment. A membership is required to use this dog park. If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit CityofWildwood.com/dogpark. The dog park is named in honor of the rescue dog Buddy. Buddy served with distinction as a search-and-rescue dog with the Metro West Fire Protection District. Working alongside Engineer/Paramedic Brad Stahlman, the yellow Labrador retriever quickly developed a record for tracking and helping solve the most difficult cases. Buddy logged more than 200 search-and-rescue missions. In May 2011, Buddy and Stahlman traveled to Joplin, Missouri, where they searched for victims and survivors in the aftermath of a deadly tornado there. As a state and regional asset, Buddy was steadfast in his determination to perform at the highest level.

Virtual attendance is available. Advanced registration is required on the City’s website at: CityofWildwood.com/coffee.

May this park honor Buddy and all service dogs who help humans with loyalty and a sense of duty.

Wildwood Farmers Market Opens Saturday, May 22, 2021

Fresh, locally-grown produce, meat, eggs and more will be available at the Wildwood Farmers Market in Town Center this summer.

The 2021 Wildwood Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The market will be held every Saturday from the end of May to the beginning of October, from 8 AM to 12 PM in the Town Center, along Plaza Drive, west of Fountain Place (you can type the address 221 Plaza Drive into your favorite navigation app to find it). Parking is available on the street, and within the public parking garage. Despite the ongoing pandemic and necessary safety protocols for vendors and patrons, the 2020 Wildwood Farmers Market was a great success! The City and the Market Manager, Natalie McAvoy, plan to build upon this

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success and make 2021 another great year for easy and safe access to locally-grown produce, eggs, meat, and more! Give the Wildwood Farmers Market a follow on Facebook to stay up-to-date on the weekly list of vendors at the market and see other market activity updates. If you are a farmer, producer, or artisan interested in being a vendor at the market, you can submit an application to CityofWildwood.com/FarmersMarket or contact Natalie McAvoy, the Market Manager, at FarmersMarket@cityofwildwood.com. Hope to see you all at the market in 2021!

Storybook Walk Participate in promoting literacy by trying out the new Storybook Walk in Community Park. In the fall of 2020, the City introduced a Storybook Walk in Wildwood’s Community Park, located at 17155 Pond Grover Parkway. Here you will find pages from a popular children’s book posted at numerous stations along the trail for families and friends to enjoy. We hope this encourages families to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, while promoting literacy.

Interested in checking out the Storybook Walk? Be sure to start in front of the dog park, then continue west along the trail to read the rest of the story. The story will end just shy of where you started- it is a 1-mile loop trail. The storybook on display is swapped out every 8 weeks. You can find out more information and which book is currently featured by visiting CityofWildwood.com/storybookwalk.

Historic Preservation

Strategic Planning 2021-2025

Eleven historic communities will now have markers on display.

Here are the goals the City will be prioritizing for the next five years.

The City’s Historic Preservation Commission recently completed a multiple-year project to install markers at each of the eleven historic communities that existed prior to the City’s incorporation. The communities include: 1. Centaur

7. Melrose

2. Fox Creek

8. Monarch

3. Glencoe

9. Orrville

4. Grover 5. Hollow

Every five years, the Mayor and City Council of Wildwood undertake a comprehensive process of developing a list of strategic goals for the upcoming five years. During the fall of 2020, those officials completed Phase One of the strategic planning process for 2021-2025, and at the November 23, 2020 City Council meeting they voted and agreed on the following eight strategic goals, listed in priority order: 1. Internet Access

5. Administrative

10. Pond

2. Financial Resource Development

6. Economic Development

11. Westland Acres

3. Erosion Control

8. Enhanced Green Space

6. Kelpe

4. Public Works

Information about these communities can be found on the City’s website at: CityofWildwood.com/HPC. The website information also includes a map of the marker locations. Take the family for a bike ride or drive this spring and read about the area’s interesting and unique history!

7. Lake Chesterfield

Phase Two of the strategic planning process, currently underway, involves identifying and prioritizing the many sub-goals that comprise each of the eight major goals. Once the sub-goals are identified, prioritized, and agreed upon, the process will move into Phase Three. This phase will address the logistics of implementing each of the goals and sub-goals, as well as determining the funding sources needed to complete them.

Rural Internet Access The Rural Internet Access Committee has been working to improve internet access in Wildwood. The issue of internet access for the rural areas of the city remains a priority for all decision-makers in the community. The effort has been focused over the past year on soliciting proposals, reviewing the responses to the City’s request, and selecting a proposal for implementation. The Rural Internet Access Committee has been the City entity responsible for this work. #L iveWi ldwo od

A total of three proposals are currently under review, including service options from BaysET, MetroNet, and Charter Spectrum. All of the proposals include full service to all unserved or underserved properties within the rural locations of the city, but at varying timeframes for completion. Most importantly, the cost of this service to the rural areas ranges from five to ten million dollars. Committee Members and City Council will work to find the best and most appropriate solution to funding and addressing this matter. 7

Celebrate Wildwood On September 25, join your friends and neighbors to celebrate Wildwood!

With COVID-19, the members of the Wildwood Celebration Commission had to cancel the 2020 event, but they intend to proceed with Celebrate Wildwood 2021. The Wildwood Celebration Commission was formed in 2008 to oversee this annual event and ensure that each year it provides activities and opportunities that are fun and enjoyable for attendees of all ages and interests. The Commission is aware the pandemic is still uncontrolled, but they are hopeful that by fall of this year in-person events will once again be an option. Mark your calendars! The new date for the event is September 25, 2021. Many of the activities that have been hallmarks of the event over the years will be included but

some are being debated due to the pandemic. The event will highlight all the things we love about our City, including our residents, businesses, recreational venues and more. The location for the event will be in Town Center on Plaza Drive, with activities, food and drink, and entertainment located throughout the area. This year’s event will also include the City’s highly successful Art Festival. Rest assured, the event will follow all public health guidelines in place at that time, along with any social distancing or the use of masks, if needed. “Fun, but safe” is the new motto of this event for 2021. Hope to see you there, and please check the City’s social media outlets or subscribe to the City’s e-newsletter for more about this event.

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Stay in the loop by following us on social media and subscribe to Wildwood’s e-newsletter for regular activity updates and City news. The City of Wildwood has published an e-newsletter since 2013. The e-newsletter provides information on all aspects of the City and its activities, including meeting schedules and important items that are time sensitive or new to the community. The e-newsletter is published each Friday throughout the year. Over the years, the e-newsletter has expanded and added graphics to bring the information to life. Currently, almost two thousand households receive the City’s e-newsletter! Readers provide valuable feedback about the publication,

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increasing its value for all residents. Please consider signing up for the e-newsletter, and become part of a large and growing group of readers helping the City improve how it communicates with residents. Signing up is easy and can be accomplished on the City’s website at this link: CityofWildwood.com/list.aspx. Follow the instructions, and you are in! With your involvement, we can work together to make our city the best place to live, work and play.

Photography Contest Please enjoy the winning photos from the 2020 Photography Contest.

Do you have a great photograph highlighting the beauty of Wildwood? If so, mark June 1, 2021 on your calendar. The City’s Annual Photography Contest will open for submissions beginning June 1st and we don’t want you to miss out. For more information, please visit CityofWildwood.com/photographycontest. 1

1. George Bolhafner Lake Chesterfield

5. Jim Descher Clayton Road

2. Missy Rolfe Westridge Oaks Subdivision

6. Leslie Tupper Rockwoods Reservation

3. Cindy Feraro Westglen Farms

7. Jenny Shaw Brookhollow

4. Timothy Nagy Al Foster Memorial Trail

8. Steve Larson Booness Lane

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9. Laura Pinkstaff Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park 10. Anand Ramachandran Community Park 11. Timothy Nagy Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 100

12. George Bolhafner Wildwood Town Center 13. Laura Pinkstaff Shepherd Valley Subdivision 14. Silvia Shahanova Hickory Manor Subdivision 15. Jamie O’Sullivan Clayton Road

Economic Development Update Despite the ongoing pandemic, Wildwood businesses continue to grow and thrive.

Created in 2016, the City’s Economic Development program is intended to represent a new proactive effort to grow the Wildwood business community and enhance the current tax base. Work includes retaining and expanding existing businesses and attracting new retail and office users that serve the needs and desires of Wildwood residents and business owners. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City’s approach shifted to focus heavily on business retention and supporting our existing businesses during the numerous closures and restrictions on businesses in St. Louis County.

St. Louis Community College at Wildwood Ribbon cutting for new Registered Nursing Program

Expansions and Improvements Several existing businesses in Wildwood have expanded, relocated, or improved their facilities (or plan to in 2021).

Since March 2020, several support initiatives are already underway, or have been completed: • Monitor orders issued by St. Louis County and the State of Missouri. • Research available funding programs from the County, State, and US Small Business Administration (SBA). • Constant communication with our businesses regarding important updates and funding sources.

Town Center Dental Expansion at Dierbergs Town Center

• New “shop local” campaigns on social media, including “Takeout Tuesday” and “Rally for Retail.” • Compile and update the list of Wildwood restaurants and bars with available services. • Temporary waiver of special event permit guidelines allowing Wildwood restaurants, bars, and coffee shops to expand outdoor seating and host special events (extended to June 30, 2021). • New “Small Business Spotlight Video Series” featuring short videos from Wildwood businesses. • Hosted “Wildwood Graduation Week” restaurant celebration in May 2020. • Pursued available grant funding provided by the CARES Act to support Wildwood businesses.

Craft Eats & Drinks Expanded outdoor seating

New Businesses in Wildwood Despite COVID-19, several new businesses opened recently within our community, and many other existing businesses have relocated and/or expanded in Wildwood.

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CrossFit Wildwood expanded their uses to include new physical therapy and sports training services and will be re-branding their facility to the “Wildwood Athletic Center.” Fick Supply Service Inc. has been approved to expand their business to add ten acres to the property. First Bank renovated their in-store branch at Dierbergs Marketplace to add a new self-service ATM, kiosk, and meeting room. Rockwood Bank has been purchased by Lindell Bank and will be re-branded in Spring 2021. Wildwood Pub & Grill opened a Winter Wonderland outdoor dining area under a new structured tent. Town Center Dental opened their new expanded retail space in Dierbergs Town Center, doubling their total square footage. Hidden Valley Ski Resort re-opened for the winter ski season in December 2020 with new COVID-19 protocols implemented by Vail Resorts. Lastly, St. Louis Community College at Wildwood hosted a ribbon cutting in October 2020 for their new Registered Nursing (RN) program. These efforts, identified above, continue to reduce the City’s retail and office vacancy rates, and create new jobs for Wildwood residents and visitors. Unfortunately, COVID-19 forced the City to postpone many of its special events with the Wildwood business community, such as the Wildwood Snowman Search, the Summer Tour Passport Program, and the Lawn & Garden Summit. However, the City did partner with the Wildwood Business Association (WBA) to host a Holiday Tree Festival in the Town Center plaza in December 2020.

• Developed a new “Guide to Opening a Business in Wildwood, Missouri” to help interested business owners navigate the City’s permitting, licensing and signage requirements.

New businesses that have opened include: Splendid Salon & Boutique (hair salon at 16497 Clayton Rd. in Winding Trails Centre),

B2 Telecom (telecommunications business at 2650 Highway 109), Timeshare Selling Team (timeshare cancellation service at 174 Plaza Dr.), Osteopathic Horizons (whole person medicine and wellness center at 17014 New College Ave.), Farmers Insurance: Bryant Fogelbach Agency (2638 Highway 109), State Farm Insurance: Cody Saebens Agency (16978 Manchester Rd.), and Axis Worldwide Supply Chain & Logistics (third-party supply chain business at 2638 Highway 109).

Treats Unleashed Remodel at Dierbergs Town Center

For more information on the City’s Economic Development program, or on new business opportunities, contact Julian M.D. Jacquin, Wildwood Economic Development Manager/ Interim Deputy City Administrator, at (636) 458-0440 or Julian@cityofwildwood.com.

City Special Events & Programs Due to COVID-19, the health and safety of our community continues to be top priority; therefore, all programs and events are subject to change. We sure do miss our community events, so we will do our best to begin in-person activities once it is safe to do so. The best way to stay up-to-date on the latest events and programs is to check out our online calendar: WildwoodMO.recdesk.com/community/calendar. @cityofwildwood

Wildwood Centaur Bicycle Time Trial

Pop Up Events

Eleven-mile time trial race, part of the Tour of St. Louis event on March 20.

The Wildwood Centaur Bicycle Time Trial is tentatively set for Saturday, March 20, 2021. This 11-mile time trial starts and finishes on Centaur Road, at North Eatherton Road, and will begin promptly at 7:30 AM. This event is part of the Tour of St. Louis Event, which consists of three races occurring throughout the region on Saturday and Sunday. The Wildwood Centaur Time Trial kicks off the weekend with a flat, winding, fast, out-and-back course on Centaur and Wild Horse Creek Roads. Participants will be sent out in one-minute intervals and, while competitive, it is a lot of fun! For more information, go to CityofWildwood.com/programs.

Follow the City of Wildwood on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter so you will never miss a Pop Up Event! These events are fun, spur-of-the-moment, and designed with community in mind.

Music on Main Summer Concert Series We’ve got some great bands lined up for the 2021 Music on Main summer concert series! • May 14 – Fat Pocket • June 18 – Lost Wax

Spring Egg PickUp Event

• July 16 – Griffin and the Gargoyles

We provide the eggs; you host the hunt!

All concerts will be located on Main Street in front of City Hall (16860 Main Street, Wildwood, MO), and begin at 6:45 PM and end at 9 PM.

The Annual Spring Egg Hunt will look much different this year. Instead of our traditional egg hunt, the City will be hosting an Egg PickUp event- we provide the eggs, you create the hunt! On Saturday, March 27, 2021, between 9 AM - 11 AM, come pick up your eggs in our contactless drive-through outside Wildwood City Hall (16860 Main Street, Wildwood, MO). There will be lots of fun and entertaining surprises as you drive by City Hall. Each child will receive one bag of 15 eggs filled with treats. Feel free to save the eggs for an egg hunt of your own at home, or open immediately! For more information, go to CityofWildwood.com/programs.

Arbor Day Be Brave Tree Hugger 5K A 5K run/walk on April 23 to celebrate the trees in Wildwood along the beautiful Al Foster Trail. The 2021 Wildwood Arbor Day Tree Hugger 5K Run/Walk, to celebrate Arbor Day in Wildwood and the City’s status as a Tree City, is held along the beautiful Al Foster Memorial Trail. This event is tentatively set for April 23, 2021. This Friday evening 5K starts at 7 PM and is an active, fun way to kick off the weekend! The event starts/ends at LaSalle Springs Middle School (3300 State Route 109, Wildwood, MO). The race begins on an asphalt trail, takes participants through a tunnel, enters a chat trail system, crosses a 194-foot bridge, and parallels the Meramec River! This event also benefits the Missouri Special Olympics. For more information or to register, please visit CityofWildwood.com/programs.

7.7 mile hiking challenge in Greensfelder Park and Rockwoods Reservation for National Trails Day in Wildwood. Come out and experience a hiking challenge on National Trails Day. The annual GreenRock Trail Challenge will be held on June 5, 2021. This hike covers some beautiful, but somewhat challenging, terrain in Rockwoods Reservation. Please note, this hike is not a casual stroll on an asphalt path and requires a moderate fitness level. Participation is limited to the first 150 registrants. Registration opens at 8 AM on May 5, 2021. Event fee of $10.00 is required at the time of registration.

Back to School Party Kids can send off summer vacation in style at our Back to School Party! A great night for the kids to party and play one last time before hitting the books for another year! The party will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021. Details of this event are still in the works, so please stay tuned! For more information, visit CityofWildwood.com/programs.

Celebrate Wildwood Our annual City celebration is a favorite event for Wildwood residents!

Plein Air Art Event Art in the Wildwood outdoors! An artist’s dream event. The City of Wildwood will host its 7 Plein Air Art Event on Saturday, May 1, 2021. “En plein air” is a French term that translates literally to ‘in the open air.’ This type of artwork is completed on location and outdoors. Participants check-in on the morning of the event, and then are told the location to create their art. The artists then have several hours to go to that location and photograph, draw, paint, etc. the subjects and return to the check-in point with their completed artwork before time is up. Artwork is then judged, and awards are given! For more information or to register, please visit CityofWildwood.com/programs. th

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GreenRock Trail Challenge

Join your friends and neighbors to Celebrate Wildwood! The date for this popular event is September 25, 2021. Stay tuned for more details and to keep up-to-date, please visit CityofWildwood.com/ celebratewildwood.

Tour de Wildwood

Lafayette Older Adults Program (LOAP)

28- and 50-mile rides go through a section of historic Route 66 in Wildwood.

The Lafayette Older Adults Program (LOAP) is a partnership between the Cities of Wildwood, Manchester, Ballwin, Chesterfield, Ellisville, Winchester, and Parkway and Rockwood School Districts. This program brings together a fun and active group of seniors ages 55+. LOAP meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays, from September to May*, at the Ballwin Golf Course (333 Holloway Rd. in Ballwin), from 10 AM to 1 PM. There is a $2.00 fee per meeting. This fee includes entertainment/speakers, BINGO, coffee, soda, and dessert; you just need to bring your sack lunch. On occasion, there are special luncheons that require reservations and pre-payment at a higher fee. For more information, call (636) 391-6326 Ext. 401 or email shardesty@manchestermo.gov, if you would like to be added to the mailing list.

On October 3, 2021, cyclists are invited to ride a section of Historic Route 66 in Wildwood, visit Babler State Park and Rockwoods Reservation Conservation Area, and enjoy the beautiful fall leaves as they ride the low-traffic roads through the hills of Wildwood. Two routes (28 miles and 50 miles) are available. For more information, visit CityofWildwood.com/programs.

Shivering Shadows 7K Trail Run A trail run along Al Foster Trail, Bluff View Trail and Rock Hollow Trail (formerly Zombie Road) on October 29. Back by popular demand, join us on Friday, October 29, 2021, at 7 PM, for the Second Annual Shivering Shadows 7K Trail Run! Perfect for all levels of runner. For those who want to do a little running, a little walking, and enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars, this event is for you! This trail run will take you along Al Foster Memorial Trail, Bluff View Trail, and Rock Hollow Trail (formerly Zombie Road). And serious runners... do not underestimate this 7K! Come out and enjoy this run! For more information, visit wildwoodmo.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

Early Childhood Recreation Programs These programs are offered to children between the ages of 2 and 5, with a parent or guardian. In 2021, Early Childhood Recreation Programs will be offered September through November. These programs cost $5.00 for each child between the ages of 2 and 5, with a parent or guardian. The City hopes to resume these programs in the fall, once public gatherings are safe again.

Wildwood Senior Programming Wildwood offers many activities for our residents 60 and over. Now join us virtually!

*Meeting dates are subject to change with the evolving restrictions and circumstances due the coronavirus pandemic. As soon as guidelines allow for safe group travel, the Lafayette Older Adult Program (LOAP) will resume planning fun and exciting day trips as well.

Parks and Rec App The City’s Parks and Recreation mobile app recently received an upgrade. Park and trail users can now easily report an issue when they see it. This feature allows an image to be uploaded which geo-locates a specific location, and generates a report for Parks staff with all of the necessary information to get the issue corrected quickly. If you don’t have the app yet, download it for the latest City events. From the app, you can register for all events, obtain maps of trails, gather important information on City, County, and State parks, schedule pavilion rentals, and access other helpful information. One of the best features of the app is the SOS feature. We hope everyone stays safe on the trails, but if you become lost or hurt, the SOS section will allow you to text your location to anyone or call 911 without leaving the app. Pro tip: The SOS feature will work outside of the City’s parks and trails. The technology is based on Google Maps, so if an emergency occurs somewhere outside of the City, you can still discover your location and text it to someone or call 911 from the app.

Download the WildwoodPark app from the Google Play and Apple app stores for information at your fingertips. • Register for programs For the past several years, the City has received Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG), which are federal funds provided to eligible state, county, and city governments each year. The City dedicates these funds, over $25,000 each year, to its senior population to offer programming to increase health, wellness, and longevity. With the coronavirus pandemic and the increased risk to the senior populations, some of the programming has been put on hold until it is safe to gather in groups again. This programming includes aerobic and water fitness classes. However, the senior yoga classes have been converted to a virtual format and continue each week. These senior programs are offered for free to Wildwood residents age 60 and over. Registrations for upcoming yoga classes can be made online at CityofWildwood.com/seniors or by calling Bree at (636) 458-0440 x162. City staff is working on additional programs that might be offered when in-person meetings can safely occur. #L iveWi ldwo od

• Special city events • Add dates to your calendar • Pavilion rentals • Dog park details • Push notifications • Area park information • SOS emergency feature • Interactive trail maps including: trail locations, trailheads, trail distances, amenities

Want more details on the app?

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Town Center Update Team

City Events Calendar

In December 2018, a team of eighteen residents and elected officials began the update of the Town Center Plan, which had last been reviewed in 2008 and adopted in March 2010. This team then began a systematic and thorough review of the five major components of the Town Center Plan, which took two years to complete. During that time the team met with residents, property owners, development interests, and others to create recommendations for the next ten years. The team wanted to ensure that successful components of the plan were continued, while shortcomings were addressed or altered due to changing trends, new technologies, or resident requests.

MARCH

Twenty-five recommendations were made by the team for the consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, which included the following items: Street Network Map Endorsed all existing private alleys in Town Center to become public and all future alleys be platted as public.

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

6:30 PM

Administration/Public Works Committee

6:30 PM

Wildwood Celebration Commission

6:30 PM

Board of Public Safety

7:00 PM

City Council

7:00 PM

Court

6:30 PM

Architectural Review Board

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

6:30 PM

Planning and Parks Committee

7:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

7:30 AM

Centaur Time Trial

7:00 PM

City Council

6:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

7:00 PM

Court

6:30 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

9 AM - 11 AM

Spring Egg PickUp

6:30 PM

Watershed Erosion Task Force

7:00 PM

Court

6:30 PM

Board of Public Safety

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

APRIL

Municipal Election

6:30 PM

Wildwood Celebration Commission

6:30 PM

Architectural Review Board

7:00 PM

City Council

6:30 PM

Administration/Public Works Committee

7:00 PM

Court

7:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Approved inclusion of five parcels of ground located south of Grover Crossing Subdivision and east of Woods Avenue into the Town Center Boundary, specifying its land use designation as Neighborhood Edge Transition District (NET).

6:30 PM

Planning and Parks Committee

7:00 PM

Court

6:30 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

7:00 PM

Arbor Day Be Brave 5K

Approved inclusion of properties that are located east of Pond Road and west of the current boundary of Town Center Area into the Town Center Boundary, specifying its land use designation as NET.

7:00 PM

City Council

6:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

6:30 PM

Watershed Erosion Task Force

Accepted the first seven priority streets for improvement, which included Center Avenue, Eatherton Road, West Avenue, Generations Drive, Wildwood Avenue, Main Street, and New College Avenue.

Boundary Map

Regulating Plan

MAY 1

Plein Air Art Event

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Approved the creation of the Neighborhood Edge Transition District (NET).

6:30 PM

Administration/Public Works Committee

6:30 PM

Wildwood Celebration Commission

Draft of New Regulating Plan District (inclusive of Neighborhood Edge Transition District) to serve as a transition zone between Town Center Areas and Non-Urban Residential Areas and include a lower density as its basis (two units for every three acres).

6:30 PM

Board of Public Safety

7:00 PM

City Council

5:00 PM

Community Outreach Task Force

7:00 PM

Court

6:30 PM

Architectural Review Board

Modified the Land Use District within the Regulating Plan for ten properties on the east side of Eatherton Road, both north and south of Crestview Drive, to Neighborhood General District from Downtown District.

6:45 PM - 9 PM

Music on Main - Fat Pocket

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

6:30 PM

Planning and Parks Committee

7:00 PM

Court

Modified the Land Use District within the Regulating Plan for two properties on the south side of Crestview Drive, west of City Hall, from Downtown District to Cultural/Institutional Overlay [i.e., proposed Village Green].

7:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

8 AM - 12 PM

Farmers Market

7:00 PM

City Council

6:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

6:30 PM

Watershed Erosion Task Force

6:30 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

8 AM - 12 PM

Farmers Market

Retained the six remaining Downtown District properties on Crestview Drive [i.e., the one property on the south side and five properties to the north, west of Market Avenue].

Memorial Day - City Hall Closed

JUNE

List of Land Use Activities by District Designations Current and New

Photography Contest Opens

6:30 PM

Wildwood Celebration Commission

8 AM - 12 PM

Farmers Market

Stores, shops, & open-air markets added to new Downtown & Workplace Districts as a permitted use and to new Neighborhood General (NG) District as a conditional use.

7:30 AM

Green Rock Trail Challenge

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

6:30 PM

Administration/Public Works Committee

Change all residential/housing uses within the Cultural/Institutional District to conditional.

7:00 PM

Court

6:30 PM

Board of Public Safety

6:30 PM

Architectural Review Board

8 AM - 12 PM

Farmers Market

7:00 PM

City Council

Require front-accessed garages to be a minimum 15’-setback distance from front of dwelling in the new NG District.

6:30 PM

Planning and Parks Committee

7:00 PM

Board of Adjustment

6:45 PM - 9 PM

Music on Main - Lost Wax

Architectural Guidelines

8 AM - 12 PM

Farmers Market

7:00 PM

Planning and Zoning Commission

Approval of the Architectural Guidelines, as reviewed, updated, & adopted by the Architectural Review Board (ARB).

6:00 PM

Economic Development Committee

Neighborhood Design Standards [NDS]

The next step in process will be presenting the plan for public input and eventual adoption of the plan for the next ten years. This public input will be in conjunction with over 770 residents and others that participated in a survey on these recommendations provided at the conclusion of the process.

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Photography Contest Ends

6:30 PM

Watershed Erosion Task Force

7:00 PM

Court

6:30 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

8 AM - 12 PM

Farmers Market

7:00 PM

City Council

Photography Contest Voting Begins

2020 Mayor & City Council Member Attendance WS = Work Session

C = Council

S = Special

8/10

SESSION

8/24

Ab = Absent

9/14

C = Canceled

9/23 C

9/28 C

10/26 WS

11/9 WS

11/23 C

12/14 WS

12/28 WS

Clark (W1)

Edens (W2)

Bartoni (W2)

Remy (W3)

Nyhan (W3)

Farmer (W4)

McCutchen (W5)

Rambaud (W6)

McCune (W7)

Mayor Bowlin

10/12

Brost (W1)

Dodwell (W4)

Bertolino (W5)

Bopp (W6)

Flaschar (W7)

Gillani (W8) Garritano (W8)

A special closed meeting of the City Council was called on September 23, 2020. The City Charter and Ordinances provide that a special meeting of the City Council may be called by the Mayor or requested to be called by at least four Council members.

2020 Economic Development Committee Attendance Aug.

Sep.

Oct.

2020 Planning and Parks Committee Attendance Nov.

Dec

Clark (W1)

Edens (W2)

Bartoni (W2)

Nyhan (W3)

Dodwell (W4)

McCutchen (W5)

Rambaud (W6)

McCune (W7)

Flaschar (W7)

Gillani (W8)

Garritano (W8)

Dodwell (W4)

Bertolino (W5)

Bopp (W6)

Ab = Absent C= Canceled

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Oct. 14 Oct. 19 Oct. 27

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Edens (W2)

Remy (W3)

Farmer (W4)

Bertolino (W5)

Rambaud (W6)

Flaschar (W7)

Garritano (W8)

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About City Council

Brost (W1)

Ab = Absent C= Canceled

Sep.

Ab = Absent C= Canceled

2020 Admin/Public Works Committee Attendance Aug. 4

Aug.

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Dec.

As the governing body of the City of Wildwood, the City Council’s function is to adopt policy, which generally takes the form of ordinances, resolutions and budget adoptions. The council represents eight wards (two council members each), totaling 16 members on the City Council. All council members serve two-year terms, as elected by majority vote by residents of their ward. The annual municipal election in April selects one council member from each ward. For more information about wards and who your council members are visit CityofWildwood.com. 14

Wildwood City Meetings Available Live Online

City of Wildwood Team Members STEVE CROSS Interim City Administrator MEGAN ELDRIDGE City Clerk JULIAN M.D. JACQUIN Economic Development Manager/ Interim Deputy City Administrator JOE VUJNICH Director of Planning and Parks VACANT Assistant Director of Planning and Parks GARY CREWS Superintendent of Parks and Recreation

All public meetings of the City are streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel as well as through Zoom. Meeting links can be found on the Agenda Center on City’s website at CityofWildwood.com/AgendaCenter. Videos of past meetings can be found on the City’s YouTube channel, or by going to the City’s livestream page at CityofWildwood.com/Livestream.

TRAVIS NEWBERRY Senior Planner VACANT Planner BREE KELCHEN Recreation Specialist STEVE VOGEL Planning Technician BRIAN GRAMLICH Code Enforcement Officer FRANK LAUGHLIN Code Inspector

Use #LiveWildwood

KRISTIN PARKER Administrative Assistant - Planning and Parks

Use #LiveWildwood on all of your social media posts about our community and remember to tag family and friends. Later, you will be able to search that hashtag to see what your fellow residents are also posting about our great community!

RICK BROWN, P.E., P.T.O.E. Director of Public Works & City Engineer

@cityofwildwood

SCOTT HUMMEL Superintendent of Streets DAN RAHN Assistant City Engineer BRENDAN MAHER Civil Engineer

Appointed Officials SCOTT COLLIER City Marshal

JOHN A. YOUNG City Attorney

VACANT City Treasurer

MOLLY K. PROOST Prosecuting Attorney

RICK BRUNK Municipal Judge

TIMOTHY ENGELMEYER Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Important Contacts Wildwood City Hall:

MICHELLE SCHERER Administrative Assistant - Public Works COLLEEN LOHBECK Deputy City Clerk DAWN KAISER Finance Officer LAURA RECHTIN Municipal Court Administrator TRACY POOLE Assistant Court Clerk KATHY HENCKEN-BEACH Prosecuting Attorney’s Assistant JUSTINA HUDAK Accounting Clerk

(636) 458-0440

CARLA PATRICK Account Clerk/Human Resources Assistant

Wildwood Police:

RUTH WATERS Receptionist

(Non-emergency) (636) 458-9194 (Emergency) 911

TIM PHELAN Custodian

We love trees! Printed on recycled paper.

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PLEIN AIR ART EVENT

May 01, 2021

CELEBRATE WILDWOOD

September 25, 2021

SHIVERING SHADOWS 7K

October 29, 2021

New Businesses in Wildwood Splendid Salon & Boutique Jennifer Schellman 16497 Clayton Road, Suite 102 Wildwood, MO 63011 (314) 452-5102 State Farm Insurance: Cody Saebens Agency Cody Saebens 16978 Manchester Road Wildwood, MO 63040 (314) 576-9900 Timeshare Selling Team Kyle Brown 174 Plaza Drive Wildwood, MO 63040 (407) 455-4211

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Shop Local NEW BUSINESSES Axis Worldwide Supply Chain & Logistics Chris Margiotta 2638 Highway 109, Suite 100 Wildwood, MO 63040 (636) 787-0000 B2 Telecom LLC David Spitznagel 2650 Highway 109, Suite A Wildwood, MO 63040 (314) 853-1132 Farmers Insurance: Bryant Fogelbach Agency Bryant Fogelbach 2638 Highway 109, Suite 202 Wildwood, MO 63040 (636) 575-2022 Osteopathic Horizons Dr. Christopher Ngo, DO 17014 New College Avenue, Suite B Wildwood, MO 63040 (618) 235-8422

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