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Weekly Management Report
Bonnie Therrien, City Administrator
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Bonnie L. Therrien, City Administrator
DATE:
November 14, 2014
November 14, 2014
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: The next Weekly Management Report will be the Wednesday
before Thanksgiving.
The 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the Municipal Centre on Wednesday,
November 19th beginning at 6:00 p.m. Ring in the official start of the holiday season at this familyoriented event. Join the City Council in counting down to the illumination of a huge tree in the City
Hall Rotunda, hear live choral music, visit with Santa, play holiday games, make holiday crafts, ride
the City Train (weather permitting), and more. Vendors will have holiday-themed decorations and
hand-made gifts for sale and concessions will be available for purchase. Admission is free, but
donations of canned or boxed goods and personal care items are requested for local needy families.
Thousands of volunteers will wake up very early on November 20th, put on their customary smile and
Old Newsboys Day apron and take to the streets to raise money for children's organizations funded
by the Old Newsboys Fund for Children. Watch for these volunteers on the street corners
throughout O’Fallon. The special edition of the newspaper is written by area high school students
and highlights regional charities that benefit from Old Newsboys funding.
Thank you to those who participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run T-Shirt sales & Drive it
Home Raffle sales at Shop n’ Save last month. This event was originally supposed to take place
in August however community events required the event to be rescheduled. The event results
are as follows:
Drive it Home Raffle tickets sold 725:
LE Torch Run T-Shirts sold 152:
General Donations:
$ 3,625
$1,525
$ 556.38
Grant Total for this event:
$5706.38
A big thank you to Bill Dolan, Julie Long, Tim Bateman, Doug Newsom, Bob Schoonover, Kevin
Dehart, Dave Pollard, the O’Fallon Police Explorers, Sgt. Rob Kendall and Sgt. Brian
Hilke. Special thanks to Tom Kenyon and his daughter Bailey Kenyon who covered the south
location the day that CSS had In Service Range training.
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We have had a good year so far, however we still have Torch Run Shirts available for sale. The
long sleeve High-Vis Yellow shirt hanging upstairs is a $15 shirt. These are pre-order only, we
do not stock them. We can get them in a reasonable amount of time now that some ordering
criteria have changed. If you are interested in one of the long sleeve shirts please let us know.
The Short Sleeve blue shirts are still on hand for $10.
Weigh in on Connected 2045 - The Region's Next Long Range Transportation Plan
What transportation investments do you think need to be made in the St. Louis region over the
next 30 years? Connected 2045, the region's next Long Range Transportation Plan, is currently
under development. Let East-West Gateway know what your transportation values are by
taking its brief survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EWGworkshop1 ). For those of you,
who have previously completed this survey, thank you for providing your input. The results of
this survey will be used as the basis for decision making throughout the long range planning
process.
The City of O’Fallon has launched a Disabled Transportation Program through ZipCare
Transportation. The service was set up with funding from the City’s Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) to provide rides to the disabled for essential living needs such as medical
appointments, banking, grocery shopping and personal care shopping. See the attached news
release for qualification information and how to set up a ride. You can also visit O’Fallon’s
Grants & Assistance webpage at www.ofallon.mo.us/grants-assistance, or contact Jessica
Hawkins by phone at 636-379-5411 or email at jhawkins@ofallon.mo.us.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Fort Zumwalt Park will be closed to traffic through late January 2015, for the City’s annual
Celebration of Lights. The park’s disc golf course and “The Fort,” will also be closed during this
time. Pedestrians are welcome to continue using the walking path along the drive during daylight
hours, and everyone is invited to see the Celebration of Lights, which will open at 6 p.m. on
Friday, November 28th.
• The Abi Creech Exhibit began on October 24th and runs until December 26th at the O’Fallon
Cultural Arts Gallery in the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC). The exhibit is open from 5:15 a.m. – 10
p.m. Monday –Thursday; closed at 9 p.m. on Fridays; open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 10
a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sundays. There is no cost for gallery admission and parking. Abi Creech’s
exhibit focuses on fabric art based on the ancient Japanese art of shibori dyeing; she will exhibit
some photos as well.
For more information, contact 636-474-2732 or email
dgranaas@ofallon.mo.us.
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With winter holidays coming up, O’Fallon-area residents, organizations, schools and
businesses are invited to donate non-perishable canned or boxed food and personal care
items to O’Fallon’s 14th Annual Cornucopia of Care Food Drive. The drive began November
3 and continues through Saturday, December 13. For a list of donation locations, visit
http://www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer. Donations also are welcome at the Tree Lighting
Ceremony at O’Fallon City Hall, 6 – 8 p.m. on November 19; and The Celebration of Lights in
Fort Zumwalt Park, November 28 – December 30 where you can get $1 off drive-through
admission Wednesday through Sunday with a donation.
U.S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer will hold his 5th Veterans Benefit Workshop at City Hall
on Tuesday, November 25th. Rep. Luetkemeyer and his staff will lead a discussion and assist
Veterans from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Signs will be posted outside City Hall directing visitors
where to go.
COUNCIL AND BOARD/COMMITTEE DATES:
• The next Veterans Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 17th at City Hall
beginning at 7:00 p.m.
• The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 18th at 5:30
p.m. at City Hall.
• The next Senior Resident Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, November
19th at 2:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The Senior Resident Advisory Committee
meets regularly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• The November Public Works Commission meeting that was scheduled for November 19th has
been cancelled and rescheduled for Wednesday, December 17th.
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION NEWS:
Parks and Recreation:
• Recreation/RSC
• The aquatics staff is teaming with the St. Peter’s Aquatics Department for our inclusive
training this Sunday, November 14th. Inclusion Coordinator Brita Weight and other inclusion
professionals will be teaching new techniques to our swim instructors for swimmers with
disabilities.
• Staff is in the process of preparing annual evaluations for instructors who lead classes in
fitness and aquatics for the Recreation Division.
• The Renaud Center will host 9 parties and 2 bash parties this weekend.
• Staff is currently hiring for all camp positions (Camp Counselor, Camp Leader and Camp
Director).
• Preparations are being made for the Candy Cane Hunt on December 6th at the Renaud Spirit
Center and Breakfast/Pizza with Santa on December 13th at the Civic Annex.
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Current sessions of RSC Dance, Civic Dance, Kooking with Kids, Come Learn with Me and
Kool Kiddos are going on now through December 19th.
The fall basketball session continues to play this upcoming weekend. We are halfway
through the season.
Registration is open for the winter basketball session starting January 3.
We are working with the YMCA and the River City Rascals to hold a local Pepsi Pitch, Hit,
and Run event in May 2015.
Parks Division
Weekend maintenance has ended for winter.
Crews are assisting with Celebration of Lights set up.
Crews will be assisting with decorating City Hall for Christmas.
The Pegasus (xylophone) at Brendan’s playground was replaced.
The soccer fields are being shut down for the season. Field maintenance is being
performed. The goals, trash cans, and benches have been removed.
Equipment has been maintained and winterized.
Lumber and paint have been purchased to repair and refurbish the picnic tables in
December.
Field B at Ozzie Smith Sports Complex and Field 4 at Westhoff Park have been marked for
grass cut out line and lip removal project.
A bobcat has been used to dig out dirt curbs on the three-plex infield at Ozzie Smith Sports
Complex.
The football season has ended at Dames Park. The fields have been shut down. Equipment
and trash cans have been removed. Low spots on the half practice field have been filled in.
Landscape Division
The landscape mowing crew cycle mowed all locations except for the Hwy K and DD CLIP
sites as they were not in need this week.
The manager and supervisor have monitored TJ’s landscape as they finish their final
rotation for this year’s mowing of right of way.
The landscape maintenance crew has removed all of the annual flowers from all the
municipal and park beds that are planted with flowers.
The hanging baskets along Main St., at the Depot and the wall sconces at TR Hughes
Ballpark were removed and are in the process of being broken down for the year.
The irrigation at City Hall, TR Hughes Ballpark, Depot, Krekel House, Mobil site, Renaud
Spirit Center Hwy K and DD CLIP sites has been shut down and emptied out for the season.
The irrigation at Vet’s Memorial is slated to be shut down next week after Veteran’s Day.
Trees have been planted along the tree row at the Renaud Spirit Center.
The mums at Hwy K and DD CLIP sites have been hand watered to ensure there longevity.
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Landscape Photo of the Week
A View of the Veteran’s Memorial Walk That Most People Don’t Get to See.
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Festivals and Tourism
The task list for the Tree Lighting Ceremony was updated and sent to those workers assisting with
setup as well as event day. A confirmation and load-in instructions were sent to vendors and
performers.
All advertising for Celebration of Lights was created and approved. Crews began cording the lights
and installing scenes. Most of the participating groups took advantage of the warm weather over
the weekend to install their scenes. The Joyful Greeting campaign is winding down with
opportunities for businesses to participate.
Members of the Gateway Sled Dog Club did a site visit to discuss their participation for Cabin Fever
Daze (January 24 & 25) in Sports Park. The club will have a booth at the event with information on
the history of sled dogs as well as information on Adirondack exercises for pet owners to keep dogs
active in the winter. In addition they will run a race mid-day.
The RFP for Portable Restroom Services was finalized. The bid opening is scheduled for November
25th.
The Festival Manager and Coordinator attended training on the new on-line application process.
Administrative Services Department:
Volunteer Services
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: In a show of community support, several locations were
added to the list of collection sites, making it more convenient for the public to drop off
items for the 14th annual Cornucopia of Care Food Drive. Several organizations also plan
internal collections for their employees and customers. All donations go to area food
pantries to assist local families in need. For a current list of collection sites or for more
information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer.
EVENT SUPPORT: Alongside Festivals/Park staff, several volunteers helped to decorate City
Hall and set up for next week’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Speedy Bunch prepared 300
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children’s craft projects for the event, and also bundled promotion flyers for O’Fallon’s
Celebration of Lights.
PLANNING: Opportunities are being finalized for National Family Volunteer Day and
several holiday-themed programs through the end of the year.
TRAINING: VS Manager attended a webinar on FMLA compliancy.
MISC: O’Fallon’s 2014 ornament will be presented to the first 100 families bringing nonperishable food or personal care items to the Nov 19th Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Fleet Maintenance
Routine repair and maintenance of City fleet.
Prepped Truck 223 for removal from service.
Prepped Truck 224 for extended service.
Finished Park Trucks 320, 314, 362, for plow and spreader installs.
Finished Install of plow on Truck 243.
Placed midyear Streets 36,600 pound dump truck on Agenda Quick for Council action.
Acquiring three bids for two-man bucket for Water/Sewer Division boom truck.
Put jacks on GovDeals.co for sale as surplus property.
Paid Knaphiede for half-ton plows and 1 ½ yd. spreaders through Streets Division.
Beginning to write bid specifications for bucket truck and “chameleon” body truck.
Discussing Clutch Pump set up for F-350s with Streets Division.
Small emergency generator meeting to discuss a semi-annual preventative maintenance
program for the City’s small generators.
Discuss snow maintenance schedule with mechanics.
Preventive maintenance on City’s Krekel Railroad train to ensure working order for Winter
events.
Discussed government discounts with auto parts vendors:
o Attained O’Reilly Discount
o Attained Advance Auto Part Discount
o Attained AutoZone Discount
Discussed clutch pumps controllers for snow plows with Streets Division.
Facilities Maintenance
Miscellaneous work orders completed: work on HVAC issues at Renaud Sprit Center,
replaced lights at the Police Station, worked on HVAC issues at City Hall, work on all outside
outlets for holiday decorations at City Hall, repaired two heaters at Wabash Park shed.
14 new work orders have been issued since November 5, 2014.
Performed preventative maintenance on exercise equipment at Renaud Sprit Center
Began winterization of parks bathrooms.
Worked with company on winterization of the TR Hughes Ballpark.
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Human Resources
Recruitment continues for: Police Officer, Dispatcher, Park Ranger/Animal Control Officer,
Sr. Recreation Specialist, Custodian, as well as many other seasonal and part-time positions.
Safety & Risk Management Coordinator attended OSHA training for local governments.
Human Resources hosted a training webinar entitled “Successfully Handle FMLA Abuse” on
Monday, December 10.
Information Technology
Brian Bazzell, IT Manager, attended Cisco training.
Upgraded Host servers.
Upgraded licenses on Collective Data server for Environmental Services to start using.
Started upgrade process for connection between Transfer Station and City Hall.
Finance Department:
Finance:
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Chapter 100 invoices were prepared by the Financial Analyst and will be sent out this week.
Two Traffic grant reimbursements submitted.
One Road Project Reimbursement submitted.
Updating banking log-in security with new security tokens.
The Interim audit took place on 11/13
The Assistant Finance Director attended the snow fighter meetings on 11/7 to discuss snow
fighter overtime policy
The Finance Director worked on researching a sales tax initiative for our police station and
courthouse project.
Municipal Court:
• Court administrator attended Successfully Handle FMLA Abuse & Establish Policies to Stay
Compliant Webinar.
Economic Development:
• The Economic Development staff attended North O’Fallon Networking Meeting and St. Charles
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County Association of Realtors monthly luncheon and spoke with a number of people interested in
bringing business and development to the City of O’Fallon. Staff had a meeting with the new owner
of O’Fallon Retail Walk to discuss future improvements to the site and existing building.
Staff continued to work with existing businesses on obtaining a license along with finalizing
marketing bids.
Implementation of the Economic Development Strategic Plan objectives this week
included:
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o Determine “Special Projects Areas” for targeted business attraction (Objective #20) –
Continued to finalize selection of the consultant team for the Main Street and
Highway K streetscape and walkable/bikeable project.
o Strengthen relationships with real estate sector (Objective #13) – Attended the
monthly St. Charles County Association of Realtors (SCCAR) Meeting and networked
with multiple realtors.
o Fill vacancies with diverse mix of uses (Objective #14) – Met with owners of retail
center to discuss improvements to the site. Also, worked with another retail center
owner regarding signage to help draw users.
o Maximize effectiveness of advertising (Objective #21) – Created new ads to promote
Shopping O’Fallon on Black Friday, November 28th and Small Business Saturday,
November 29th.
o Build on Cooperative Marketing (Objective #23) – Created an ad for Small Business
Saturday from a joint effort with the North O’Fallon Business Group. This ad will be
available for all O’Fallon businesses to utilize through their social media.
Staff conducted a total of 7 business retention visits, 15 business assistance calls, 2 business
attraction and 2 broker contacts.
O’Fallon takes great pride in our business community. Our businesses are our partners in
keeping our City as one of America’s best. We work hand-in-hand with business owners –
both large and small – to support our existing businesses, attract new opportunities and
promote sales within our City. To continue our marking efforts with our “It’s all in the O”
campaign and encourage shopping and dining in O’Fallon, we have created an ad for
awareness to Shop O’Fallon on Small Business Saturday, November 29th. We encourage our
businesses to utilize the ad on your websites, social media, etc. To receive a pdf of the ad,
please contact us at econdev@ofallon.mo.us.
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Public Works Department:
• Streets Division
• CIP in-house concrete replacement continues in the following subdivisions:
o Avondale Heights
o Schrader Farms
o Park View
o Windsong
o Forest Park
• Work Order Crews continue to complete work orders from oldest to newest (received).
• The Street Division held the annual Snow and Ice Operations Training/ Chili Cook-off on November
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7, 2014. Thanks to Dan Scherer, Volunteer Services and Michele Gremminger for getting the prizes
for the winners and the gifts for the judges.
Thanks to Dave Nolan, Bill Fath and Al Callier from the PW Commission for volunteering to be the
judges this year. This year’s winners were: Hottest Chili- Chris Walton (street division- stormwater),
1st Place- Mike Branscum (street division), 2nd Place- Kevin Wiest (street division) and 3rd Place- Kevin
Aslin (street division- stormwater). Volunteer Services provided us with two volunteers to help with
the lunch. Thanks to Karen Roberts and Carol Fears for helping out.
The 6,000 gallon storage tanks for brine and “firewater” will be delivered on 11-13-2014.
The Street Division asphalt crew has been milling sections of Summer Lynn to create a longer-lasting
patch until full-depth repairs can be made.
The Street Division has been assisting W&S with manhole repairs on Main St.
The Street Division is preparing for the season’s first event that is forecasted to begin on November
15, 2014.
Training attended: Essential Skills for the 1st Time Manager or Supervisor: Rob Kraatz and Chris
Walston
Water and Sewer
WWTP treated 75.6 million gallons (6.6 mgd daily average) of waste water last week and
produced 49.1 tons of fertilizer.
Weekly CBOD 8.0 mg/L (25 mg/L max limit). Weekly TSS 11.0 mg/L (30 mg/L max limit).
WWTP Maintenance crew took UV system off line (disinfection season runs from April 1 –
October 31) and began winterization process. Bank “A” UV modules were pulled, cleaned
and stored for winter.
Temp help is assisting biosolids staff with indoor painting and maintenance.
Current average daily water demand is 2.5 MGD.
WTP staff prepared facility for another shut-down (that did occur) for the connection of a
30” water line that will feed the new storage tank. Duration of shut down is anticipated to
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be 2 days. WTP should be back in operation on 11/ 14/14. At this time, there have been no
issues reported within the distribution system.
WTP personnel prepared deep well sites and the WTP for the scheduled shut down.
Continued monitoring of distribution sites is in process to address any anomalies in a timely
manner.
WTP staff performed semi-annual removal of iron build up in the pre-treatment detention
basin.
Due to issues in the field and cooler temperatures, no hydrants were painted this week. To
date, 830 fire hydrants have been painted.
There was one water main break this week and one minor sewer backup.
Main repair at 801 Belleau Creek road has been completed, site has been backfilled and site
restoration will begin. Approximately 150’ of 12 “ water main was laid to bypass portion
that went under the pavement. A contractor was secured to perform the installation of the
pipe, It was negotiated that work would continue around the clock to get the project done
as quickly as possible. Main was back in service in the AM of 11/10/14. Total project cost at
this time is $32,000.00. To date City Staff has also spent 300 man hours on the project.
Restoration will be completed by our emergency pavement and yard repair contractor. Our
goal is to return the site to its original state as soon as possible. Grading will start this week.
Staff continues to regularly keep the business contact posted on the progress and address
any concerns that they may have. Below are a few photos of the project as it progressed to
completion.
First connection being
lowered into hole.
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First connection bolted
Into place.
Final connection being
prepped.
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Final connection being
bolted into place.
Environmental Services
The next Complimentary Bulk Drop-off will be on Saturday, December 13th from 7 a.m. to 3
p.m. Please remember that we hold this event every other month. If you don’t have
anything this time, keep it in mind for February 28, 2015.
We will be holding an Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event on Saturday, December 6th
in the west parking lot of TR Hughes ballpark from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Items that can
be dropped off at no large include TV’s (limit 1 old tube style), appliances (refrigerators,
washers, dryers hot water heaters, etc.), computers, monitors, phones, printers, batteries
including automotive and anything else that plugs in or runs on batteries will be accepted.
Watch the O’Fallon Newsletters for more detailed information.
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday November 27th.There will be no services that day as the
employees are spending time with their families. All services will move forward one day.
Thursday services will be picked up on Friday and Friday’s services will be picked up on
Saturday.
Just a reminder for residents that are signed up for weekly yards waste service. The week of
December 9th – 12th will be the final weekly pick-up for the season. We will begin weekly
pick-ups again on March 9, 2015. During the off-season we will pick up once per month on a
call in basis only for residents that are signed up for the service. Residents should call
customer service at 636-272-0477 to schedule a pick-up during the off season.
Too much recycling to fit into your recycle cart this week? Don’t forget our resident
recycling drop-off container located at the entrance to the transfer station.
Please encourage residents to bag their trash. This is the major reason for material blowing
through neighborhoods.
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Please remember not to place your carts closer than four feet from any obstacle including
parked cars and mailboxes
Councilman Jim Pepper called to tell me that he encountered two of our yard waste drivers, Andy
Jackson and Don Cash. Councilman Pepper stated that they were extremely pleasant and very
personable. Wanted to pass on the info about the employees as he thought they were doing an
outstanding job.
Police Department:
• During October, our Drug Take-Back Box in the P.D. lobby collected 156 lbs. of unused
medications. This gives us a running total of 1,332 lbs. collected so far in 2014.
• The O’Fallon Police Department’s social media utilization continues to grow. We recently
celebrated a total of 5000 likes on Facebook and almost 3000 followers on Twitter. Sergeant
Rob Kendall of the Community Services Section manages our social media accounts.
Planning and Development:
• Planning Division
• Planning staff met to discuss some final changes to the update of the 2008 Comprehensive
Plan.
• Staff met to discuss signage options for a commercial property owner who is seeking
additional signs on his property.
• Planning staff hosted a meeting with an individual representing a local high school to guide
him through the city process of expanding athletic amenities on the campus.
• Building and Code Enforcement
• A demolition permit was issued for the single-family residence at 13 St. Dominic Drive to
make room for a planned tennis court for St. Dominic High School.
BOARD/COMMISSION NEWS: Nothing this week.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS/ANSWERS: Nothing this week.
MISCELLANEOUS:
• The replacement shutters for the Krekel House were ordered and should be in either this week
or the first part of next week. As soon as they’re delivered Facility Maintenance is planning on
getting them installed.
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PROJECT UPDATES
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Parks and Recreation
Parks Division
Irrigation has been winterized in all parks.
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Public Works
Weather Stations: Weather stations and accessories for the Public Works Facility have been
ordered.
Site Visits: Three residential site visits were performed this week.
Training: Developing Your Emotional Intelligence Training on November 14th.
Cost Share: Policy is in revision.
2015 Storm Water Projects: RFQ’s were issued to various firms for the 2015 Storm
Projects.
Woodlawn/Civic Park Project: Comments were received and will be addressed for a
resubmittal. The Railroad had comments on the land lease agreement.
Hwy K/Main St. Corridor Study: Staff has received a revised scope and fee. We anticipate
finalizing this for approval at the December 11th City Council Meeting.
2014 Concrete Program Area 1: Partial depth repairs on Crusher Drive.
2014 Concrete Program Area 2: Slab replacement at the Villages of Dardenne – Prairie
Village.
2014 Crack Seal Program: No work due to temperature.
St. Gemma Water Main Extension Project: Boring has begun at the end of St. Gemma Dr.
Boring is expected to last for three weeks.
2014 Blower Replacement Project: Blower is onsite. Installation to begin November 17th.
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2014 Bar Screen Replacement Project: Bar screen is onsite and will be installed after
Thanksgiving.
2 MG Storage Tank: First tie-in is complete. Second tie-in is underway. Tank ring is being
formed and concrete should be poured November 19th.
Filters 2, 3 and 4: Repairs are complete and sandblasting has begun. Painting to occur week
of November 17th.
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2014 Park CLIP Signs Project: A preliminary submittal of the sign has been received and is
currently being reviewed by staff.
Dames Park Archaeological Evaluation: The work for excavation has been completed. The
consultant is currently working to clean and document the located artifacts within the
excavated areas.
Plan Review Update:
Diehr Road Boundary Adjustment Plat
Wyndgate Village F Plat 4 Construction
Wyndgate Village F Record Plat
Park Place Senior Living Phase 2 As Built
429 North Main Grading Plan
Driveway Permits: 4
Excavation Permits: 9
ATTACHMENTS:
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
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O’Fallon Launches Disabled Transportation Program
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Veterans Benefit Workshop
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Summit for Local Manufacturers Held in O’Fallon
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PFP Conference – Thriving Across Generations
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East-West Gateway Local Government Briefings
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100 North Main Street
O’Fallon, Missouri 63366
Phone: 636.240.2000
www.ofallon.mo.us
NEWS RELEASE
Contact –Tom Drabelle,
Director of Public Relations
636.379.5508
tdrabelle@ofallon.mo.us
For Immediate Release
November 7, 2014
Get the holidays off to a merry start at O’Fallon’s free
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Treat your family to an evening of holiday magic at O’Fallon’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on
Wednesday, November 19 from 6 – 8 p.m. A City tradition, the Tree Lighting Ceremony gets
the season off to an official start at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) as everyone
gathers around for the countdown to the lighting of a huge Christmas tree in the rotunda and the
arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Parents and grandparents, be sure to bring your cameras! The evening’s fun includes hugs from
Rudolph and the Gingerbread Man, the sweet sound of live choral music, visits with Santa, kids’
games and crafts, face painting and rides on the City Train (weather permitting). Vendors’ will
be on hand with decorations and hand-crafted gifts for sale, and concessions will be available
for purchase.
Although admission and parking are free, in the spirit of holiday giving, please bring nonperishable canned or boxed food and personal care items for donating to O’Fallon’s Cornucopia
of Care food drive, which benefits local food pantries. While supplies last, a 2014
commemorative City of O’Fallon ornament will be presented to each family that donates. Also,
the “Giving Tree” in the lobby will be ready for “decorations” of new winter hats, gloves, mittens,
scarves and socks. The items will be distributed by the Salvation Army.
For more information about the Tree Lighting Ceremony, call 636-379-5574 or email
ecooper@ofallon.mo.us.
100 North Main Street
O’Fallon, Missouri 63366
Phone: 636.240.2000
www.ofallon.mo.us
NEWS RELEASE
Contact – Jessica Hawkins
Public Assistance Specialist
636.379.5411
jhawkins@ofallon.mo.us
Contact –Tom Drabelle,
Director of Public Relations
636.379.5508
tdrabelle@ofallon.mo.us
For Immediate Release
November 14, 2014
O’Fallon launches Disabled Transportation Program
Thanks to the City of O’Fallon, legally disabled residents have a new option for getting around
town to necessary appointments and shopping, the Disabled Transportation Program. And it’s
free.
The service was set up to provide rides to the disabled for essential living needs such as
medical appointments, banking, grocery shopping and personal care shopping. Funding for the
program will come from a $5,000 allocation from the City’s annual Community Development
Block Grant, and the program will be offered as long as funding allows.
“This is a new program that our disabled residents asked for,” said Jessica Hawkins, O’Fallon’s
Public Assistance Specialist. “For disabled adults who don’t drive, the service will provide a
measure of independence and meet the need for transportation to local businesses as well as
healthcare services in our community.”
To qualify for the program, residents must provide legal proof of disability, photo identification
and proof of O’Fallon residency. A photo ID with their O’Fallon address and their disability
award letter or Social Security information can be used to show proof of their O’Fallon address.
-more-
O’FALLON’S DISABLED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
November 14, 2014
To obtain a ride, residents should contact the service provider, ZipCare Transportation, 48
hours in advance by calling 314-292-7302 ext. 380, or by submitting a request for a ride, along
with location, time and date, to the company’s website, www.zipcaretransportation.com. Access
for wheelchairs is available on request.
For more information, visit O’Fallon’s Grants & Assistance webpage at
www.ofallon.mo.us/grants-assistance. Or contact Ms. Hawkins at 636-379-5411, or
jhawkins@ofallon.mo.us.
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The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce and the city of
O’Fallon’s Economic Development Department
collaborated, along with the city’s Grow in the ‘O’
Committee, to host the first O’Fallon Industrial
Summit on Oct. 29 at the Midwest Machine Tool
Training Center in the O’Fallon Corporate Center.,
according to a press release.
Several local manufacturers, city and county
leaders were in attendance for what is hoped to be a
bi-annual event.
“As part of the city’s retention efforts and onsite visits with O’Fallon manufacturers, Economic
Development staff had heard a common theme regarding workforce development, specifically a
lack of qualified or skilled employees,” Mike Hurlbert, O'Fallon Director of Economic
Development, said.
This first summit was an attempt to bring O’Fallon manufacturers together to discuss this and
any other issues that might be affecting large employers and work together towards possible
solutions. In addition, it creates a great opportunity to network local manufacturers together so
they create a stronger voice and business relationships.
“The summit was a great opportunity for us to reach a sector of our business community that we
normally don’t have much interaction with," Erin Williams, President/CEO of the O’Fallon
Chamber of Commerce, said. "Our hope is that events like this, and others in the works, will
change that so that we can serve as a resource for those businesses as well."
The city of O’Fallon’s Grow in the ‘O’ Committee was formed in early 2014 as one of the
objectives of the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan to assist city staff with reaching
out and addressing current needs in O’Fallon’s business community. Committee members are
representative of retail, office and industrial business owners, partner organizations, residents
and elected officials, and the group meets monthly with city staff to further their economic
efforts.
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For More Information:
Greg Prestemon, President
Scott J. Drachnik, SVP - Business Development & Marketing
636.441.6880
Millennial Speakers: Jennifer George & John Clark
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO --- “St. Charles County: Thriving Across Generations,” the
second annual conference about demographic shifts impacting the community, will be
hosted by the civic group Partners for Progress (PfP) starting 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.
19th at Old Hickory Golf Club in St. Peters, Mo.
“With more and more boomers retiring every day, and
millennials ascending to leadership in the community, we look
forward to providing updates on important initiatives underway
in St. Charles County to continue growing and thriving with these
demographic changes,” said PfP President Greg Prestemon. “We
also want to look ahead to some new efforts planned for 2015,
and put out a call to action for more interested individuals,
groups, businesses, and governments to get involved.”
Millennial leaders speaking at the Nov. 19th conference are
Jennifer George, the assistant director of administration for
St. Charles County Government; and John Clark, the general
manager of Masterclock, a St. Charles-based business recently
named Missouri Exporter of the Year.
This free event is open to the
public, advanced
registration is required, and
breakfast will be served. To
sign up, click here.
In fall 2013, PfP released
extensive research they had
conducted on boomers and
millennials in the
community. As a result, task
forces were commissioned
earlier this year and came
up with a series of high level recommendations the civic group has been pursuing in the
areas of entrepreneurship, workforce, housing, transportation, entertainment and
recreation.
For more information about the upcoming “Thriving Across Generations” conference,
contact the Partners for Progress of Greater St. Charles at 636-441-6880.
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Charles County be a nationally renowned, most livable community. Through leadership
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November 13, 2014, Volume 17, Issue 45
In This Week’s Edition:
-Announcements
Request for Bids - Sanitary Sewer Lateral Investigations
Request for Bids - Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repairs
Call for Project Applications: On-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program
Request for Proposals for Planning Services
Request for Proposals - Downtown Perception Survey & Research
Call for Projects: Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
Call for Papers - Jacqueline Tatom 2014 Young Scholar Best Paper Award
Federal-Aid Project Implementation Workshop - Right of Way Acquisition
Federal-Aid Project Implementation Workshop for Transportation Projects
Weigh in on Connected 2045 - The Region's Next Long Range Transportation Plan
-Conferences and Events
Symposium to Discuss the State of Racial Equality in the St. Louis Region
Creating a Green Infrastructure Plan to Transform Your Community EPA Webinar
E-bikes, Electric Assist Bikes, and Transportation Policy - Webinar
The St. Louis Regional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan - What it is and Why Planners Should Care
Workshop for Those Interested in Receiving Funding from the Missouri Arts Council
Conferences and Events Further Out
-News
The Many Benefits of Traditional Development
How to Recover from a Poorly Attended Public Meeting
-Online Resources
Personal Income Per Capita Growth for U.S. Counties Map
-Jobs
-Grants
Wells Fargo and NFWF Environmental Solutions for Communities
Free Technical Assistance to Become More Livable and Sustainable
Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District's 2015 Grants
-Quotes
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Gary Pondrom, Editor, Local Government Briefings E-mail: garyp@ewgateway.org
Phone: (314) 421-4220 or (618) 274-2750
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Announcements...
Request for Bids - Sanitary Sewer Lateral Investigations
Sealed bids marked “Sanitary Sewer Lateral Investigations” will be received by the office of City Clerk of
the City of Crestwood at the Crestwood Government Center, One Detjen Drive, Crestwood, Missouri, until
10 AM, Wednesday, November 26. The successful bidder will be based on the evaluation of the bids.
Bidding documents can be obtained on the City of Crestwood website at
www.cityofcrestwood.org/category/index.php?categoryid=28 or the office of Public Works of the City of
Crestwood at the Crestwood Government Center, lower level. The City of Crestwood reserves the right to
waive informalities in the bids and to reject any and all bids.
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Request for Bids - Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repairs
Sealed bids marked “Sanitary Sewer Lateral Repairs” will be received by the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Crestwood at the Crestwood Government Center, One Detjen Drive, Crestwood, Missouri, 63126
until 10 AM, Wednesday, November 26. The successful bidder will be based on the evaluation of the bids.
Bidding documents can be obtained on the City of Crestwood website at
www.cityofcrestwood.org/category/index.php?categoryid=28 or the office of Public Works of the City of
Crestwood at the Crestwood Government Center, lower level. The City of Crestwood reserves the right to
waive informalities in the bids and to reject any and all bids.
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Call for Project Applications: On-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
Program
East-West Gateway is now accepting applications for On-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
Program (BRM) projects. BRM funds are only available in the Missouri portion of the St. Louis region. The
counties included are: Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. Louis, and the City of St. Louis. Applications are
due no later than 4 PM, Thursday, January 15. Eligible BRM projects include: Replacement or full
rehabilitation of eligible structures from MoDOT's eligible bridge list, seismic retrofitting of deficient as well
as non-deficient bridges, preventative maintenance activities, installation of scour countermeasures to
protect an existing bridge, and projects involving the application of paint overcoat systems, or the complete
blast cleaning and repainting of the structural steel. More information is available at www.ewgateway.org.
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Request for Proposals for Planning Services
The City of Crestwood is seeking a Comprehensive Plan Consultant to assist the City in preparing a
Comprehensive Plan for the City, and is also seeking a Planning Services Consultant to assist the City in
navigating the redevelopment process expected for the Crestwood Plaza Redevelopment Project. The
deadline for both RFPs is November 21. View the Requests for Proposals at www.cityofcrestwood.org.
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Request for Proposals - Downtown Perception Survey & Research
Downtown STL, Inc. (DSI), a public-private partnership focused on economic development, growth and
place-making in downtown St. Louis (Downtown), is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to
conduct a regional survey and analysis of brand perception of Downtown. Survey results are intended to
help DSI understand perceptions and opinions of the St. Louis MSA population about Downtown. The
survey shall also help identify the barriers and opportunities for growth of Downtown’s residential
population, employment, business establishments and local visitors. Proposal deadline is 5 PM,
November 25. View the full Request for Proposals document and latest updates at
www.downtownstl.org/rfp.
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Call for Projects: Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with
Disabilities Program
East-West Gateway Council of Governments is accepting applications for Section 5310 funding. The
Section 5310 program provides funding to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities, by
removing barriers to transportation services and expanding the transportation mobility options available.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, December 5. Applications must be sent to: East-West
Gateway Council of Governments, One Memorial Drive, Suite 1600, St. Louis, MO 63102, attn: Rachael
Pawlak. Program information and applications are available on the East-West Gateway website at
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www.ewgateway.org. For information, please contact Rachael Pawlak at rachael.pawlak@ewgateway.org
or (314) 421-4220 or (618) 274-2750.
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Call for Papers - Jacqueline Tatom 2014 Young Scholar Best Paper Award
The St. Louis Metropolitan Research Exchange and its collaborating sponsors are soliciting papers for its
Jacqueline Tatom Award for the student work researching the St. Louis region. The paper must offer new
insights about St. Louis or its surrounding region in Missouri and Illinois. The competition is
interdisciplinary, so papers from different disciplines are welcome and encouraged. The winning paper will
offer new insights about the St. Louis region. The submission deadline is December 31. The award winner
will receive $1,000 and the paper will be published in The Confluence, a peer-reviewed journal in a
magazine format published by Lindenwood University Press. View eligibility, specifications and more
information about this award at http://pprc.umsl.edu/pprc.umsl.edu/base_pages/home/tatom14.html.
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Federal-Aid Project Implementation Workshop - Right of Way Acquisition
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a workshop to instruct Local Public
Agencies regarding the rules and regulations for acquiring right of way. This workshop is intended for Local
Public Agencies that have a project programmed in the FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement
Program or for those who would like to learn more about the right of way process. The workshop will be
held on Tuesday, November 18, at the Maryland Heights Community Centre, 2344 McKelvey Rd Maryland
Heights, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. After the workshop, MoDOT staff will be available until noon to answer
project specific questions. For more information, contact Bill Hampton at (314) 453-1837. Register to
attend at www.ewgateway.org/tipworkshops/tip-piw-row.htm.
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Federal-Aid Project Implementation Workshop for Transportation Projects
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a workshop for Local Public Agencies
that have projects programmed in the FY 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program. However,
anyone interested in learning more about how to deliver a federal-aid transportation project is welcome to
attend. Topics include consultant selection and contract management; plan, specification, and estimate
development; advertising for bids, and contract award. Information regarding East-West Gateway’s Policy
on Reasonable Progress will also be presented. This workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 9, from
9:30 to 11 AM at the Maryland Heights Community Centre, 2344 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights.
Advance registration is required to attend. Register at
www.ewgateway.org/tipworkshops/tip-piw-design.htm.
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Weigh in on Connected 2045 - The Region's Next Long Range Transportation Plan
What transportation investments do you think need to be made in the St. Louis region over the next 30
years? Connected 2045, the region's next Long Range Transportation Plan, is currently under
development. Let East-West Gateway know what your transportation values are by taking its brief survey
(https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EWGworkshop1 ). For those of you who have previously completed this
survey, thank you for providing your input. The results of this survey will be used as the basis for decision
making throughout the long range planning process.
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Conferences and Events...
November 17: Symposium to Discuss the State of Racial Equality in the St. Louis
Region
An Evening of Learning: Practical Solutions for Positive Change
Description: In 2001, a FOCUS St. Louis task studied the state of racial equality in the St. Louis region.
The group's report found that while individual attitudes toward race have improved substantially, there has
only been marginal institutional progress. In addition, the task force looked at the intersection of race and
education, economic development, housing and civic engagement. We believe the report is just as
relevant today, in the aftermath of Ferguson, as it was more than a decade ago. To this end, FOCUS
invites you to An Evening of Learning, a symposium centered on these issues. The original report
(available online at http://goo.gl/Q3XgVe ) will be our road map for the evening to guide participants in a
dialogue focused on solutions, and breakout sessions will focus on education, community development and
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civic engagement. This event is free and open to all. The event will be held from 5 - 9 PM at the Missouri
History Museum, Forest Park. Go to http://goo.gl/le3BEU to view the schedule, sessions, panelists and
link to the registration page.
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November 18: Creating a Green Infrastructure Plan to Transform Your Community
EPA Webinar
Green infrastructure approaches, such as incorporating trees and rain gardens into street designs, can help
communities better manage stormwater while achieving other environmental, public health, social, and
economic benefits, allowing communities to achieve more for their money. This webinar will discuss how
three different organizations—a regional association of governments, a local government, and a nonprofit
organization—have developed and implemented plans for using green infrastructure to achieve multiple
goals. The webinar will also discuss EPA’s forthcoming report, Enhancing Sustainable Communities With
Green Infrastructure, a guidebook to help communities engage stakeholders in developing a vision for how
green infrastructure can transform their communities and a plan to achieve that vision. The webinar will be
presented from 2 - 3:30 PM Central, and qualifies for 1.5 certification maintenance credits from the
American Planning Association. Find details on how to attend at
www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/webinars/index.html#cgiptyc.
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November 19: E-bikes, Electric Assist Bikes, and Transportation Policy - Webinar
The November 19 webinar from the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals will be held from
2 - 3 PM in Room 207 of the MoDOT Transportation Management Center,14301 South Outer 40 Road,
Chesterfield, Mo. The topic is “E-bikes, Electric Assist Bikes, and Transportation Policy.” Description: As
electric assist and e-bikes become more prevalent, cities are racing to figure out how to integrate these
devices within existing transportation networks. Are they vehicles, or are they bicycles? Attend this 60
minute webinar to discuss definitions, learn about research on policy and regulation, and hear from
jurisdictions that have taken the first steps to adapt regulation and policies.. This webinar is free and open
to the public. RSVP to Elizabeth at esimons@grgstl.org to receive the handouts via email before the
webinar. Sponsored locally by Great Rivers Greenway, TEAMStL and the Missouri Dept. of Transportation.
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November 19: The St. Louis Regional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan - What it is and
Why Planners Should Care
APA Monthly Luncheon Meeting
Every five years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that the St. Louis Regional
All-Hazard Mitigation Plan be updated. East-West Gateway staff will discuss the planning process, ask for
input in regards to county and municipalities pre-disaster all-hazard needs, and cover mitigation actions
which would be most beneficial to local governments. There will also be presentations on COADs
(Community Organizations Active in Disaster) and CERTs (Community Emergency Response Team).
These organizations provide vital services both in preparation for, and response to, natural disasters in the
region. These luncheons are open to all. The luncheon will be held at St. Peters City Hall, Cultural Arts
Centre- Room A, One St. Peters Centre Blvd., St. Peters, Mo., from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Learn more
details, the presenters, and register to attend at http://goo.gl/3huoVN. Registration deadline is noon,
November 14.
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December 2: Workshop for Those Interested in Receiving Funding from the
Missouri Arts Council
The Missouri Arts Council hold a workshop for you to learn how to navigate the Missouri Arts Council grant
process. This annual Grant Information Workshop is designed for new applicants or those who are in need
of basic help with the Missouri Arts Council grant process. This workshop focuses on monthly and annual
grant programs. While arts education grants will not be specifically addressed, much of the general
information applies. FY2016 is an on-year for these grant programs: Arts Education, Community Arts
(Operating and Project Support), Electronic Media Arts, Established Institutions, Festivals, Folk Arts,
Literature, Mid-Sized Arts Organizations, Multi-discipline and Music. The deadline for applications for
annual grants for FY2016 is February 23, 2015. Who should attend? Eligible organizations
(Missouri-based, tax-exempt only) looking for funding for arts projects who are not familiar with the Missouri
Arts Council application process, or who have previously applied and not received satisfactory panel
scores. Those who have previously applied and are familiar with the process do not need to attend.
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The workshop will be held December 2, at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters Auditorium, 1640 S.
Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, from 10 AM - noon The workshop is free, but you should register to attend at
http://goo.gl/c2i3cj. Contact: Jill Williams at (314) 340-6857 or jill.williams@ded.mo.gov.
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Conferences and Events Further Out
January 5 - January 9: Affordable Housing & Mixed-Income Community Management Course The
George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University is offering a one-week course:
Affordable Housing & Mixed-Income Community Management: Evaluating and Maximizing Property
Performance and Service Delivery for the Long Term. Learn best practices involved in operating a
successful mixed-income housing community. This course includes: Roles of various stakeholders
regarding a property’s social, financial, physical and compliance goals; Basics of real estate economics;
Introduction to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, which is responsible for one-third of all rental
housing produced today Class size is limited to 35. The course will be held Monday, January 5 through
Friday, January 9. Registration deadline is December 19. This course is the first in a sequence of three
courses that comprise the Brown School's certificate in Affordable Housing and Mixed Income Community
Management offered in partnership with NeighborWorks America©. Learn more and register to attend at
http://goo.gl/dw13VW.
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What’s in the News...
In national news...
The Many Benefits of Traditional Development
Charles Marohn assesses some of the economic benefits of traditional commercial development as
compared to those of auto-oriented commercial development.
In a recent piece in The American Conservative, Charles Marohn looks at his hometown of Brainerd,
Minnesota to compare the economic benefits the city received from different styles of development along a
single commercial corridor—three blocks originally built up in "the traditional style, with the single-story
buildings pulled up to the street presenting a dilapidated front to the passing traffic."
A recent local government measure entirely changed a proximate block into an "auto-oriented"
development, i.e., a drive through taco restaurant. In a comparison of total value though, the new taco joint
totals $618,5000, while the dilapidated structures are valued at $1,104,500, providing the city 79 percent
more in tax base revenues than the new drive through.
Marohn asks, "How is it that a collection of tiny shacks built nearly a century ago are worth so much more
than the brand new development on the same acreage just up the street? The answer is revealed over and
over and over and over and over again when one looks at the financial productivity of different land use
patterns: the traditional development approach is a cash cow. On a per-foot or per-acre basis, it is vastly
more productive financially than anything being built in an auto-orientation. Taxpayers get far greater
returns when places are scaled to people instead of cars."
Marohn goes on to discuss some of the current limitations in building traditional commercial development in
Brainerd and other cities in the United States.
Read the full story at http://goo.gl/Fv6ULD.
Source: Planetizen Newswire, November 10, 2014
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How to Recover from a Poorly Attended Public Meeting
Blog posted on Civicly:
A step-by-step formula to overcoming engagement strategy failure.
We all make mistakes and we all have failures. Over the course of our professional lives we can all count
on having a few epic fails.
From the periphery, planning and community engagement seems easy. You schedule a few public
meetings. You talk to a few folks, confer with a few experts and put together a plan for the future of a
community. Easy?
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Nope. Planning and public engagement processes are never easy. The fact that most engagement
processes fail is hardly a secret.
Failures come with the territory, especially in the field of planning and community engagement. Still,
failures can drag you down and recovering from them is not always straightforward.
Read the rest of post at http://goo.gl/YrHuIq .
Source: Planetizen Newswire, November 10, 2014
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Online Resources...
Personal Income Per Capita Growth for U.S. Counties Map
Governing has posted on its website a Personal Income Per Capita Growth for U.S. Counties Map. The
map shows changes in per capita personal income, by U.S. county, between 2007 and 2012. Income data
was compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and adjusted for inflation using CPI-U. While per
capita personal income had just about returned to pre-recession levels in 2012, incomes grew far faster in
select counties across the country, mostly in Great Plains states. You can view the map at
http://goo.gl/z5ek59.
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Jobs...
Director of Economic Development, Planning, and Zoning
City of Belleville
Administers and supervises the daily operations of the city’s planning, land use, zoning, grant-writing, GIS,
and economic development programs. Position is appointed by and reports to the Mayor and supervises
all department employees. Prepares and monitors departmental budget. Advises the Mayor, department
heads and City Council on issues pertaining to land use, annexation, economic development, zoning, and
other similar matters. Develops, directs, and implements economic development strategies in conjunction
with public and private sector groups. Acts as advisor to city officials, departments, and citizen groups on
matters relating to planning, land use development, zoning, and economic development. Go to
http://belleville.net/Jobs.aspx for a full job description and application instructions. EOE.
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Deputy Director / Building Commissioner
City of University City
The Deputy Director for the Division of Construction Services/Building Commissioner is a senior
management position in the Department of Community Development. Under the administrative guidance of
the Director of Community Development, the Deputy Director/Building Commissioner manages the
application and enforcement of the property maintenance code, building code, mechanical code, plumbing
code, electrical code, environmental code, animal enforcement code and other regulatory sections of the
University City Municipal Code. The incumbent provides staff support to the Board of Appeals, the Focus
Group and works with members of the public, developers, and officials and also assists with other city-wide
functions as needed. Salary range is $65,982-$84,210. View the full job posting and application
instructions at www.ucitymo.org/index.aspx?NID=90. EOE
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Economic Development Director
City of Wentzville
The City of Wentzville has an opening for an Economic Development Director. This position reports to the
City Administrator and manages all aspects of the City’s economic development and redevelopment
activities. Minimum qualifications include ab Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, finance,
community planning or a closely related field, 3-5 years in the field of Economic Development. CEcD or
EDFP certification is preferred. Salary range is $71,327-$89,158. View the full job posting and application
instructions at www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx . EOE
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Assistant City Administrator
City of Wentzville
The City of Wentzville has an opening for an Assistant City Administrator. This position is responsible for
assisting the City Administrator in the management of a high quality team of professionals in achieving the
goals of a full service city. A professional background, which includes 7 years of increasingly responsible
experience in management and leadership in a municipal environment, a bachelor’s degree in public
administration, political science, business, or finance or related field is required. A master’s degree
preferred. Salary range is $92,480-$117,912. View the full job posting and application instructions at
www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx. EOE
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City Engineer
City of Kirkwood
Responsible for planning, directing, controlling, and coordinating the work of the Engineering department,
which includes supervision of the Building Commissioner’s Office, planning and zoning and capital
infrastructure planning. Also, reviews applications before the Planning and Zoning Commission; directs the
investigation of complaints; supervises in-house design work on structures, pavements, water distribution
and drainage systems; and supervises the preparation of legal descriptions of property and easements
required for public notices and City purchases. Acts as the City’s Engineer of Record for the potable water
distribution system. Prepares the annual budget for the Engineering department and Building
Commissioner’s office. Comprehensive knowledge of building construction principles and practices and the
various codes affecting building construction. State registration as a Professional Engineer required.
Salary: $76,936 - $87,626 annually, depending on qualifications with competitive benefits. Position is
exempt. Link to the full job posting and application instructions from
www.kirkwoodmo.org/content/1796/employment.aspx. EOE
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Chief Plan Review Engineer
County of St. Charles
This position plans, organizes and directs plan review functions. Assigns, supervises and reviews work.
Coordinates review with other department functions and divisions. Supervises Erosion Control Inspectors
regarding land disturbance inspection and permitting. Provides technical instruction and advice to other
employees. Resolves rule, regulation, code and practice interpretations regarding review. Provides
information to and consults with engineers, developers and the public to resolve design differences. Assists
in coordinating and developing County’s MS4 stormwater plan and post-construction stormwater runoff
program including developing policies, ordinances, design criteria, and specifications. Assists in
development and revision of County’s unified development ordinance, design criteria and construction
specifications. Performs technical studies and prepares related reports for hydraulic analysis, hearings,
easement acquisition and other department needs and functions. Researches public records as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned. Starting salary is $57,734/yr. View the full job posting and application
instructions at www.sccmo.org/514/Human-Resources. EOE
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Vice President Programs
FOCUS St. Louis
FOCUS St. Louis is seeking a Vice President Programs. FOCUS St. Louis is the region’s premier
leadership organization. It's a non-profit that develops and connects leaders from the public, private and
civic sectors, and empowers them to work together to build a thriving St. Louis Community. This position is
responsible for oversight and managing implementation of programs, activities and events that support and
enhance FOCUS St. Louis’ reputation as the region’s premier leadership organization. Furthermore, the
position will implement programs and activities to keep alumni engaged in FOCUS and the broader region.
This position is responsible for managing all aspects of citizen engagement and community policy work for
the organization. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of FOCUS St. Louis. View the full
job positing and application requirements at www.focus-stl.org/?page=JobPostings. EOE
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Additional Job Opportunities
Planner and GIS Coordinator, City of Belleville: http://belleville.net/Jobs.aspx
Regional Planner, Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments:
www.loclg.org/employmentopportunities.htm
Superintendent, Park Maintenance, Wentzville, $55,517 - $68,008/yr.:
www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
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Project Manager, City of Clayton, $55,554 - $76,220 DOQ: www.claytonmo.gov/jobs
Building/Grounds Maintenance Worker, Fenton, $11.34 - $14.43 - $17.52:
www.fentonmo.org/index.aspx?NID=874
Building/Grounds Technician Assistant, City of Fenton, $14.72 - $18.73 - $22.74:
www.fentonmo.org/index.aspx?NID=874
Code Enforcement Officer, City of Ferguson, $31,865 - $43,866/yr.: www.fergusoncity.com/jobs.aspx
P.T. Secretary, City of Wentzville, $12.398 - $14.877/hr.: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx
Building Inspector, City of Hazelwood, $44,359 to $51,102 (midpoint):
www.hazelwoodmo.org/city-government/employment-opps
Code Enforcement Officer, City of Hazelwood, $36,457 starting:
www.hazelwoodmo.org/city-government/employment-opps
Transportation Analyst I, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, $40,896 minimum:
www.ewgateway.org/AboutUs/JobAds/jobads.htm
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Grants...
Wells Fargo and NFWF Environmental Solutions for Communities
Wells Fargo and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are seeking applications to promote
sustainable communities by supporting highly visible projects that link economic development and
community well-being to the stewardship and health of the environment. The funding is intended to
facilitate investments in green infrastructure, renewable energy and energy efficiency, support sustainable
agricultural practices and private lands stewardship, conserve critical land and water resources and
improve local water quality, restore and manage natural habitat, species, and ecosystems that are
important to community livelihoods, and encourage broad-based citizen and targeted youth participation in
project implementation. Eligible applicants include non-profit 501© organizations, state government
agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Indian tribes, educational institutions. Each grant will
range from $25,000 to $100,000. Application deadline is December 10. Go to
www.nfwf.org/environmentalsolutions/Pages/2015rfp.aspx for more information.
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Free Technical Assistance to Become More Livable and Sustainable
Is your community working to become more livable and sustainable? Are you running into barriers in
achieving these goals? EPA grantee Project for Public Spaces and its partner Livability Solutions will
provide free technical assistance to help 8-10 communities address these challenges through EPA's
Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program. Apply by Friday, January 9. The assistance will
include one- or two-day targeted workshops in communities across the United States. Communities will
learn how to use a tool or workshop approach—such as a walkability audit, green infrastructure valuation
guide, shared use agreement, or community image survey—that can help enhance livability, create lasting
economic and environmental improvements, and improve health. The grantee will prepare a short report
for each community following the technical assistance. Learn more about this opportunity, how to apply
and information on application webinar to be held on November 21 at www.pps.org/livability-solutions/epa.
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Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS), the US Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) and several private sector partners are soliciting applications for the 2015 Five
Star/Urban Waters Restoration Program which is managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
(NFWF). The grant program is offered in conjunction with the Urban Waters Federal Partnership which
gives priority to projects located in underserved, environmentally overburdened communities. The Five
Star & Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local
natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local
partnerships. NFWF anticipates that approximately $2,000,000 in combined total funding will be available
for projects such: wetlands creation and restoration; green infrastructure and stormwater management;
citizen’s science and volunteer water monitoring; projects that reduce or eliminate trash from entering
waterways; coastal habitat, riparian, urban forest restoration and other water quality protection and
restoration projects in local communities. Application deadline is February 2. Go to www.nfwf.org/fivestar
for more information.
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St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District's 2015 Grants
Grant funds to assist cities and other entities with increasing waste reduction and recycling efforts
The St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District has notified local governments, businesses, and
organizations of the availability of approximately $2 million in grant funds to assist cities and other entities
with increasing waste reduction and recycling efforts. The District is strongly encouraging cooperative
efforts between groups. Waste reduction, recycling, composting, education, and household hazardous
waste projects are eligible. In previous grant rounds, the average amount awarded has been
approximately $40,000, with a range of less than $5,000 to well over $100,000. The District requires a
minimum 10 percent match, which may be either a cash or in-kind contribution. Eligible costs include
equipment, consulting, salaries, education, and direct costs associated with a project. District applications
are currently available online at www.swmd.net and must be submitted by 5 PM Friday, December 12. For
more information contact the District office at (314) 645-6753.
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Quotes...
"America is in the throes of a maize maze malaise."
Adam Weinstein, writing about how police outside of Sacramento, Calif., have been responding to more
911 calls from visitors to the Cool Patch Pumpkins corn maze in Dixon, Calif. The center, which holds the
Guinness world record as the largest corn maze, recently added 20 more acres, confounding regular
participants.
Source: Governing and the Gawker blog, November 13, 2014
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