Recycle City Open House - City of St. Peters, Missouri

April-August 2013
www.stpetersmo.net
Recycle City
Open House
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Save the Date!
Sept. 20 & 21
Inside:
Recycle City Open House
Saturday, April 27• 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
This year’s FREE events will feature:
•Tour the Recycling Center—see where your blue bags go and how they are
processed. St. Peters’ residential and business trash is processed at the facility
along with trash from commercial trash haulers, separated-commercial
recyclables, recyclables from the drop-off area, and bulky trash. Watch workers
sort the trash for recyclable materials such as cardboard, newspaper, other
paper, plastic, glass, aluminum and steel cans, then see how the recyclables are
then baled before being sold to companies that reuse the products.
•St. Peters residents may apply for a Resident Privilege Card. Bring two forms of
identification showing your current address, such as a driver’s license and utility
bill or other piece of mail. You’ll need your Resident Privilege Card to receive a lot
of the giveaways today.
•Representatives from the Health Department will be on hand with a kids’
favorite—edible dirt. For the grown-ups, we’ll have information on food safety and
will answer questions you may have in keeping your family healthy.
•If you have a home ornamental pond or fountain, be sure to pick up some FREE
mosquito-eating fish coupons, courtesy of St. Peters Mosquito Patrol.
•Animal Control staff can answer your questions about pet adoption.
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•Just in time to begin working in your yards, our Solid Waste Services department
will be offering a discount for residents signing up for a new yard waste cart. The
carts offer a convenient alternate for disposal of yard waste at just $5 per month.
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•Proof of St. Peters residency will entitle you to take home free Class A compost, available
on a first-come, first-served basis. Supply is limited. You must bring your own shovel and
containers to haul the material.
•Our Green Team will be there with free CFL bulbs for St. Peters residents. Each resident
can have one CFL bulb with a Resident Privilege Card. Residents can also drop off
burned-out CFL bulbs for proper recycling.
•St. Peters residents can also receive two free recycle stations for their homes. These
recycling stations hold your blue bags…one for paper products and one for containers.
•The Nitrogen Tire Station will be available 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served
basis to fill your tires with nitrogen to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
•Bring your recyclables with you on April 27 and place them in the containers on site at the
event. Staff will be on hand to take thermostats for recycling if you have recently replaced
your thermostat at home.
•Receive a 5-cent premium added to the going rate for aluminum cans that day.
•Kids will enjoy hopping in the driver’s seat in City vehicles on display. They can even climb
into the bucket of one of our trucks, so make sure you bring your camera.
•New this year to the event is the Parks Department tree giveaway for St. Peters residents
with a Resident Privilege Card. Choose from Swamp White Oak, Norway Spruce, and Rough
Leaf Dogwood seedlings.
•We will also have a free hot dog lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for all those that
attend.
The event will go on rain or shine. All activities will take place on the front parking lot of
Recycle City. Parking will be available across the street. In the case of inclement weather,
outdoor activities will be moved inside the Health and Environmental Services building
directly behind Recycle City.
‘RACE TO RECYCLIng’ duATHLOn &
1-MILE Fun WALk/Run
If you care about your health and
fitness, and you care about the
environment, the City of St. Peters
has the perfect event for you. Try
out the Race to Recycling Duathlon
or the 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run on
Saturday, April 27, at St. Peters
Recycle City. Afterward, stay for the
Recycle City Open House and learn
more about St. Peters’ efforts to
“go green.”
The Race to Recycling Duathlon
gives athletes a chance to start the
race season with something new.
The 1-Mile Fun Walk/Run provides
families an opportunity to get
active together with a fun activity in
the fresh spring air.
The Duathlon starts at St. Peters
Recycle City at 7 a.m., and the
1-Mile Fun Walk/Run begins at
7:10 a.m.
The Duathlon starts with a
2.5-mile run, moves to a 15-mile bike ride, and finishes with a second 2.5-mile run.
Individuals and teams are welcome, and awards will go to the top finishers.
FREE race shirts go to the first 100 Run/Walk entrants, first 100 individual Duathlon
entrants, and first 25 Duathlon teams (two per team).
Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net/Rec-Plex. Click on “Triathlon and Race Events” on
the left-hand menu.
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Storm Water Projects to
use natural Methods
A remote-controlled boat moves back and forth across a pond in a
St. Peters neighborhood. It might be a fun kid’s toy if the boat weren’t also
a cutting-edge tool using GPS and sonar to map the bottom of the pond.
The pond is one of 249 storm water detention basins in St. Peters. Many
of these basins need upgrades so that they can handle more storm water
and improve water quality in our community. The high-tech boat is being
controlled by a contractor hired by the City of St. Peters to quickly create
maps, or “hydrographic surveys,” of some of these basins.
By looking at a hydrographic survey, engineers can answer some
important questions. Does the basin have enough volume to take on
storm water from heavy rains? Can it provide a good home for fish? Where
along the pond’s edge might be a good place for new plants?
This type of information is important as the City of St. Peters moves
forward with a new storm water management system that will rely more on
plant life and other natural methods to “retrofit” storm water detention
basins. The idea is to allow nature to work for us to help reduce erosion,
flooding and pollution.
Funding for the projects comes from the passage of Proposition P, a
four-tenths of a cent sales tax approved by voters in August 2012. The tax
went into effect on Jan. 1. The first round of 16 Proposition P storm water
projects will retrofit basins in Country Creek, Canyon Creek, Country Lake,
Turnberry, Crown Colony, Pegasus, Willott Square, Ohmes Farm,
Applewood and Enwood, plus restore a stream in Country Crossing.
“We’re changing the face of these basins from functional water holding
vessels to, hopefully, functional water filtering vessels that look more
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A contractor uses a boat equipped with GPS and sonar to map the bottom of a storm water
basin to create a hydrographic survey (opposite page). The information from this
mapping tool will help St. Peters build basin “retrofit” projects as we upgrade our
storm water management system.
natural,” said Russ Batzel, manager of the City’s Transportation and
Development Services group. “No longer should you see mowed grass
right up to the surface of the water. But, you should see a more natural
vegetative palette that might transition from short grass in someone’s
backyard to longer prairie grass, and then wetlands grass along the edge
of the water.”
A buffer of plants along a detention basin can slow down storm water to
reduce property erosion and flooding, and it will filter pollutants for better
water quality.
“The key to water quality and storm water is to slow it down, spread it out
and soak it in, so you’re not just trying to move the water as quickly as
possible downstream to where it’s someone else’s problem. You’re trying
to retain the water on site,” Batzel said.
Pollutants often wash from our own homes into nearby ponds and
streams. Pet waste, household chemicals, cleaners from washing cars,
leaky automobiles, fertilizers and yard waste are some of the sources of
pollution. If you fertilize your lawn or garden, for example, excess nutrients
such as nitrogen and phosphorous will get washed from your property.
These nutrients can actually harm local waterways and destroy animal
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they can cause problems for the environment.
In all, the City of St. Peters has identified 100 storm water
projects in our community costing nearly $120 million in
order to fix storm water issues as well as meet federal
guidelines for water quality.
This first group of Proposition P projects will be designed
within months and could begin construction in the fall. Two
more groupings of projects are also in the planning stages.
Group two includes a number of projects to stabilize
streams. Neighborhoods affected will include Englewood,
Summer Hill Condos, Sunny Hills Estates, Dardenne Park,
Crescent Hills, Springwood, and The Highlands. The third
group addresses the McClay Valley storm water basin, and
includes areas stretching to Francis Howell North High
School and Woodbriar subdivision.
A St. Peters storm water basin is mapped for a “retrofit” project.
The storm water management effort in St. Peters is a community effort
that will require cooperation between the City and property owners. For
St. Peters to begin construction on a storm water project, 100% of the
property owners in the project area will have to agree to provide
easements that will allow the City to both build and maintain the storm
water projects.
The first group of projects was chosen because a) they will benefit a lot
of people in our community, and b) the projects are generally in common
ground areas controlled by homeowners associations who have shown
their intent to provide easements.
Learn more about Proposition P online at www.stpetersmo.net, and
search the website for “storm water management” to learn how you can
help improve our community’s water quality.
Prop P Parks Projects underway
improvements.
Proposed playground for
Shady Springs Park.
St. Peters’ Proposition P was approved by more than 68 percent of
voters last August, and in January the City started collecting an extra
four-tenths of a cent sales tax on purchases made in St. Peters.
Because of Proposition P, visitors to our Senior Center are looking
forward to playing cards and eating lunch at brand new tables, and
working out on some new fitness equipment soon.
Over at the Rec-Plex, swimmers and divers in the natatorium will get a
state-of-the-art scoreboard, and skaters will appreciate the new sound
system going in the ice rink.
The Parks Department does a great job providing a place for our
residents to relax and play, and now thanks to Proposition P our Parks
staff will be busier than ever. Several City parks are on the short list for
For instance, a new scoreboard
and field lights will be installed at the
football field at Brown Road Park,
and Shady Springs Park will get new
playground equipment. Field 18 at
City Centre Park will have new
sideline turf installed along with an
irrigation system. The soccer fields
at Woodlands Sports Park will get
lights on fields 2 and 3, and T-ball
parents will be grateful for a
much-needed restroom facility to be
built near fields 26, 27 and 28 at the
top of the hill at Woodlands.
Thanks to Proposition P,
370 Lakeside Park will continue to
grow. An archery range is in the
works for this spring, and work on
Phase 1 of St. Peters’ first dog park
will begin this summer with plans to
complete it by the end of this year.
Since 370 Lakeside Park opened
just two years ago, we have welcomed visitors from 48 states, the District
of Columbia and six Canadian provinces to our RV park. Needless to say,
it’s a popular place to stay. To meet the high demand, 25 new RV sites are
being added this summer along with another comfort station with
restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities.
A corporate pavilion will also be constructed along with additional
parking.
Our talented parks staff will take on much of the work being done in
370 Lakeside Park. This helps to keep project costs as low as possible.
These parks projects are just the beginning; there are plenty more to
come in 2014 and beyond.
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Summer
CAMPS
REC-PLEx ACTIvITIES & SPORTS CAMPS
Some of our best childhood memories are made during the summertime … meeting friends,
having fun, coming home tired after a great day of adventure.
Memories await your kids this summer at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. Swimming, ice skating,
games, fun in beautiful City Centre Park, field trips each Friday and more activities will keep
Rec-Plex Summer Camps jumping. Campers are matched with kids in their own age groups so
they can meet new friends. Our camp leaders oversee all activities for a safe, fun time.
Rec-Plex Activities Camps are for kids ages 6-12. Plus, Rec-Plex Sports Camps are
available for kids who also want to spend more time playing their favorite sport. This summer,
our Sports Camps are Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Rink Rats Hockey
and Figure Skating. Each camper also receives a T-shirt at no extra cost.
Each camp meets from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with before and after camps available as early as
7 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m.
The first Rec-Plex Activities Camp begins on May 28. The first Sports Camps are available
beginning June 3. Advance registration is required. Register in person only at the St. Peters
Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Rd. We have special rates for Rec-Plex members and St. Peters
residents.
Be sure to register early to reserve your child’s spot! Registration ends by 5 p.m. on Tuesday
prior to each camp.
Learn more online at www.stpetersmo.net or call 636.939.2386, ext. 1400.
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Summer
CAMPS
ART, THEATER And FEnCIng CAMPS
Full Day: $110/Residents • $120/General Public
Half Day: $65/Residents • $75/General Public
Looking for some creative fun this summer? The St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s weekly
camps provide the opportunity for your child to develop character, learn life skills, make new
friends and most importantly, discover new things!
Art Experience Camps are available for ages 6-13. Painting, sculpture and other weekly art
camps will spark the imagination throughout the summer.
Kids ages 6-9 can go to half-day or full-day camps. Full-day Art Experience Camps are
available for kids 10-13. Full-day Art Experience Camps will include ONE partial day of
activities at the Rec-Plex as well as the City Centre Park playground.
Half-day Art Experience Camps meet from 9 a.m.-noon. Full-day Art Experience Camps meet
from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The Cultural Arts Centre also will host full-day Fencing Camps for kids ages 10-16 and
Theater Camps for kids ages 9-14.
Before and After Camps are available and will be available for full-day campers. Children will
be walked from/to the St. Peters Rec-Plex for Before and After Camps.
Pre-registration is required. REGISTER IN PERSON ONLY AT THE ST. PETERS REC-PLEX,
5200 MEXICO RD.
To learn more about our Art Experience Camp curriculum, call 636.397.6903, ext 1624.
JUNE 3 - 7
Drawing/Painting Series – Water
ages 6-9 &10-13
JUNE 10 - 14
Drawing/Painting Series –
Snow, Clouds & Ice
ages 6-9 & 10-13
Theatre Camp – Comedy
ages 9-14
JUNE 17 - 21
Creative Writing Art Camp
(Full Day Camp Only) ages 9-14
Drawing/Painting Series – Movement
ages 6-9 & 10-13
JUNE 24 – 28
Sculpture Series – Clay & Recycled
Materials
ages 6-9 & 10-13
JUNE 24-28
Drama-Rama ACT 1
ages 9-14
JULY 8 - 12
Drawing/Painting Series – People
ages 6-9 & 10-13
Fencing 101
ages 10-16
JULY 15 - 19
Sculpture Series – Clay & Recycled
Materials
ages 6-9 & 10-13
Drama-Rama ACT 2
ages 9-14
JULY 22 - 26
Drawing/Painting Series – Animals
ages 6-9 & 10-13
Creative Reading Art Camp
(Full Day Camp Only) ages 10–13
JULY 29 - AUGUST 2
Drawing/Painting Series – A Twist on
Photography & Landscapes
ages 6-9 & 10-13
AUGUST 5 – 9
Drawing/Painting Series - Abstract/Shapes
ages 6-9 & 10-13
Fencing 102
ages 10-16
Campers enrolling in Fencing Camp 102
must first attend Fencing Camp 101.
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REC-PLEx gRAndPAREnT FAMILY PASS
Grandmother Strengthens Heart & Her Bond with Her Grandkids
Bobbie Fish’s heart is in the right place.
As a grandmother, Bobbie takes her grandkids to the St. Peters Rec-Plex
a few times a week so they can enjoy activities such as ice skating and
swimming. As a heart surgery survivor, Bobbie needs to exercise for her
health. She said that the Rec-Plex has all of the state-of-the-art fitness
equipment that she needs.
“I had open heart surgery last year, so it’s really important that I keep up
with the exercise now to keep my heart strong,” Bobbie says.
The Rec-Plex’s new Grandparent Family Pass makes it possible for
Bobbie to spend more time with her grandkids in a place where everybody
can have fun and get healthier. This membership provides the same
benefits as the Rec-Plex’s regular Family Pass, but allows grandparents to
sign up their grandkids, no matter whether they live with them or not.
Izzy, 10, and Rachel, 14, love skating and swimming at the Rec-Plex, and
Grandma has fun watching them. She takes the girls to the Rec-Plex a few
times a week, and comes back a few more times a week for her own
workouts.
Bobbie purchased a Grandparent Family Pass last fall after she finished
her cardiac rehab program at a local hospital. “I knew that I had to
continue with an exercise program, and I was trying to decide whether to
stay at the hospital or come here to the Rec-Plex when I found out about
the Grandparent Family Pass. That definitely made my decision so I could
bring the grandkids to enjoy all of the skating and swimming. And, I use
the cardio room and work out on the weight equipment,” Bobbie said.
Bobbie’s grandson, Tyler, 17, says that his Grandma deserves a place
where she
can work on
her health.
“She does
so much for
us and puts
a lot of time
and effort
into helping
raise us. This
is a good
thing that
she really
deserves,”
Tyler said.
Bobbie Fish with grandkids Izzy, Tyler & Rachel
Izzy is learning
how to ice skate in classes and sharpening those skills in public ice
skating sessions free to Rec-Plex members.
Rachel says, “I think it’s really cool because we can all hang out
together, and be fit and stay healthy at the same time.”
Grandma says she enjoys “getting to watch the kids and spend more
time with them. I’ve really enjoyed watching Izzy learn how to ice skate.
That’s been fun.”
“I like hanging out here with her,” Izzy says of her Grandma.
Learn more at stpetersmo.net/rec-plex.
Rec-Plex Options for College Students
Do you know a college student coming home who would like to work out at the St. Peters Rec-Plex this summer? Keep in
mind that the Rec-Plex has a new month-to-month membership option that’s much more cost-effective than paying daily
admission. Plus, if you buy a Rec-Plex Family Pass, you could include your college student—the maximum age limit for
children on Family Passes is now 26 years. Learn more about Rec-Plex memberships at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex.
Rec-Plex Members get FREE group Aerobics
You may have heard about the world-class
swimming and diving facilities and the
NHL-size ice skating rinks at the St. Peters
Rec-Plex. You may have heard that we tripled
the size of our workout facilities with a major
renovation.
But, did you know that if you join the
Rec-Plex you also can choose from a wide
variety of FREE group aerobics classes?
These classes are great fun and provide
some extra motivation to help members get
fit.
Go online to www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex
and check the Rec-Plex calendar to see all
available classes.
Zumba classes have become more and
more popular, packing a powerful hour-long
workout that Robbie says burns 600 calories
on average. Rec-Plex member Linda
Rueschoff lost 20 pounds with the help of
Zumba classes.
“I love to dance, so I thought I’d try the
Zumba classes,” Linda says. “I discovered I
loved them. It’s like no other exercise class
I’ve done. It doesn’t feel like exercise, but
you’re sweating like crazy by the time you’re
finished.”
Rec-Plex aerobics instructor Robbie Niccum
Linda Rueschoff (left) lost 20 pounds with the help of high-energy
says, “I think it’s hard to motivate yourself
Zumba aerobics classes.
sometimes, so these classes are available
free to Rec-Plex members, and it’s a commitment. You step in and you
Linda also works out in the Rec-Plex fitness room, using free weights and
don’t want to leave. And you’re with other people who are going through it
some of the state-of-the-art machines. She recommends Zumba classes
with you.”
and the Rec-Plex to her friends.
The Rec-Plex offers a variety of group aerobics classes ranging from a
15-minute core workout to a “Body Bar” class that uses special weighted
bars to a Latin-spiced calorie burner called “Zumba” and many more.
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“The Rec-Plex is fabulous,” Linda says. “And, you get to know a lot of
different types of people here. It’s a friendly atmosphere.”
MAkE A SPLASH AT
ST. PETERS’ OuTdOOR POOLS
Can’t wait to relax by the pool and swim all day? Warmer
weather is almost here! Outdoor pools in St. Peters will open
Saturday, May 25, in time for Memorial Day weekend and remain
open through Labor Day, Sept. 2.
St. Peters’ larger community pools are at Laurel Park,
181 Driftwood Lane, and Golf & Recreation Center, 200 Salt Lick
Rd. (at the St. Peters Golf Course). Laurel Park pool features a
large shallow water area, a special wading pool just for toddlers,
a 1-meter diving board, a large sunbathing area and two
dedicated 25-meter lap lanes. Golf & Recreation Center is a
family favorite with lap lanes, two waterslides (one big and one
small), and plenty of room to just splash around. Concessions
are available at each pool.
You can buy a pool pass or pay daily admission for St. Peters’
outdoor pools. Purchase your pass at St. Peters City Hall,
1 St. Peters Centre Blvd., (open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.)
or the St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Rd. (registration desk
open 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday).
Show your current St. Peters Resident Privilege Card to receive
resident rates.
Learn more online at www.stpetersmo.net or call
636.939.2386.
Q: How can you get a free outdoor pool pass?
A: Join the St. Peters Rec-Plex!
If you live in St. Peters, you may be aware that you can get the
lowest rates on St. Peters Rec-Plex memberships and pool
passes. But, were you also aware that St. Peters residents get
FREE admission to St. Peters’ outdoor pools as a Rec-Plex
member? Now would be a great time to join the Rec-Plex and
take advantage of our outdoor pools at no extra cost.
Thanks to the Summer Sizzler Deal, people who don’t live in
St. Peters also have an opportunity to get access to all St. Peters
pools free this summer when they sign up as a new St. Peters
Rec-Plex member during the month of May. Spread the word to
your friends and family outside St. Peters!
St. Peters/St. Charles Parks Agreement
beyond
St. Peters residents receive many perks, and now these privileges extend
and
City limits thanks to a special partnership between the cities of St. Peters
St. Charles.
Privilege
Under the agreement, all St. Peters residents with a St. Peters Resident
Card are entitled to these benefits at the City of St. Charles’ pools:
• St. Charles resident rates on the season-long pool pass.
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• $1 off daily admission to the Wapelhorst, Blanchette or McNair Park Aquati
Facilities.
Pass.
• An opportunity to purchase the St. Charles resident-only 10-Visit Swim
In return, St. Charles residents with a St. Charles Parks Passport receive
well as on
St. Peters resident rates for daily admission at the St. Peters Rec-Plex as
the Rec-Plex Annual Pass and GOLD PLUS membership.
not apply
Discounts are available on listed memberships/admissions only and do
to facility reservations.
Call 636.949.3372 to contact the St. Charles Park Department for more
information about St. Charles outdoor pools.
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ST. PETERS
REC-PLEx
Register NOW
for Summer
Classes
stpetersmo.net/
rec-connect
636.939.2386
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Paducah Quilt Show Tour, stpetersmo.net
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Health & Wellness Advisory Committee, 7 p.m.,
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Board of Aldermen, Work Session, 5 p.m.,
Meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Center
Recycle City Open House, stpetersmo.net
Race To Recycling Duathlon &
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, stpetersmo.net
Rx Drug Take Back, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
MAY
Justice Center & Walgreens, 1205 Jungermann Rd.
Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m., Justice Center
Fiesta Friday, Lock-in party for ages 10-14, 7 p.m.,
Rec-Plex South
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Act II Theater,
8 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
More performances:
May 4, 8 p.m. • May 5, 2 p.m.
May 10 & 11, 8 p.m. • May 12, 2 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Commission,
7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
Board of Aldermen, Work Session, 5 p.m.,
Meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Center
Sayersbrook Bison Ranch Tour,
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Kite Festival & Family Bike Ride,
10 a.m., 370 Lakeside Park
Shred It & Forget It, 9 a.m.,
HES Building, 135 Ecology Drive
St. Peters Green Team, 5 p.m., HES Building
Senior Advisory Committee, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center
Concert in the Park,
The Tom Christopher Band, 7 p.m.,
City Centre Amphitheater
City Centre Dance,
7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
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Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory
Board, 7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
Board of Aldermen, Work Session, 5 p.m.,
Meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Center
Sunset Friday, St. Peters Acoustic Music Jam,
6:30 p.m., 370 Lakeside Park
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Memorial Day Ceremony,
10 a.m., Veterans Memorial
Movie in the Park,
Wreck It Ralph, dusk,
City Centre Amphitheater
JunE
Lafayette Square Spring House &
Garden Tour, www.stpetersmo.net
Veterans Memorial Commission, 7 p.m.,
Cultural Arts Centre
Planning & Zoning, 6:30 p.m., Justice Center
Sunset Friday, Music by Buckhannon Brothers,
6:30 p.m., 370 Lakeside Park
St. Peters Green Team,
5 p.m., HES Building
Concert in the Park,
City Voices Chorus–
Sweet Adelines Intl.,
7 p.m., City Centre Amphitheater
Rec-Plex Triathlon, 6 a.m., Rec-Plex
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Senior Advisory Committee, 12:30 p.m., Senior Center
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City Centre Dance, 7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
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Work Session, 5 p.m.,
Meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Center
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6:30 p.m., 370 Lakeside Park
Health & Wellness Advisory Committee,
7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
Movie in the Park,
The Adventures of Tintin,
dusk, City Centre Amphitheater
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St. Peters Green Team, 5 p.m.,
HES Building
10 In the Army Now Tour,
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Music by The Dudes Duo,
6:30 p.m., 370 Lakeside Park
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Concert in the Park,
Miss Jubilee, 7 p.m.,
City Centre Amphitheater
7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre
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Music by Dan Turnbaugh,
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Board of Aldermen,
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Meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Center
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Memorial Day
Mon, May 27
Independence Day
Thurs, July 4
Labor Day
Mon, Sept. 2
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CLOSED
CLOSED
1-5 p.m.
1-5 p.m.
1-5 p.m.
Recycle City
CLOSED2
CLOSED2
CLOSED2
Animal Control
CLOSED
CLOSED
CLOSED6
1
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MOVED3
6
The registration desk and administrative offices will be closed.
1
CLOSED
MOVED4
6
Save the Date!
CLOSED
Rec-Plex
Solid Waste Collection
5
Senior Advisory Committee,
12:30 p.m., Senior Center
Veterans Memorial Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall
Earth Centre
4
St. Peters Green Team, 5 p.m.,
HES Building
15
Board of Aldermen, Work Session, 5 p.m.,
Meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Center
Cultural Arts Centre
3
St. Louis Highlights Tour,
www.stpetersmo.net
13
Health & Wellness Advisory
Committee, 7 p.m.,
Cultural Arts Centre
City Hall
2
Sunset Friday, St. Peters Acoustic Music Jam,
6:30 p.m., 370 Lakeside Park
13
City Centre Dance,
HOLIdAY HOuRS
1
Board of Aldermen, Work Session, 5 p.m.,
Meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Center
8
9
Senior Advisory Committee,
12:30 p.m., Senior Center
Music by Wade Trent,
6:30 p.m.,
370 Lakeside Park
5
Planning & Zoning Commission, 6:30 p.m.,
Justice Center
7
Sept. 20 & 21
1
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MOVED5
Recycle City, including aluminum can buy-back and trash acceptance, will be closed May 27, July 4 and
Sept. 2. The Recycle City Drop-Off area will remain open.
For the week of May 27, customers on the Monday/Thursday schedule will have their trash collected on
Tuesday/Friday. Customers on the Tuesday/Friday schedule will have their trash collected on
Wednesday/Saturday. Wednesday yard waste collection will be on Thursday.
For the week of July 1, Monday/Tuesday trash collection is normal. Thursday/Friday trash are delayed one
day. Yard waste collection normal.
For the week of Sept. 2, customers on the Monday/Thursday schedule will have their trash collected on
Tuesday/Friday. Customers on the Tuesday/Friday schedule will have their trash collected on
Wednesday/Saturday. Wednesday yard waste collection will be on Thursday.
St. Peters Animal Control Officers can be reached on May 27, July 4 and Sept. 2 for emergency calls only by
calling St. Peters Police Dispatch at 636.278.2222.
Join us at 370 Lakeside Park for free concerts and
entertainment; plus lots of booths with food, games and
more! We’ll have carnival rides and fireworks, more
parking and free shuttle buses.
Little River Band to St. Peters!
Saturday night’s main stage welcomes the
Now accepting vendor applications. Email
[email protected] for details.
Keep checking stpetersmo.net, your online UpFront
e-Newsletter and My Hometown for more details
and announcements as plans develop.
Subscribe to the UpFront e-News list at
www.stpetersmo.net/GetUpFront.
SuMMER BOARd OF ALdERMEn MEETIngS
The Board of Aldermen will meet only once in June and July. In August, meetings will resume twice monthly on the second and fourth Thursday.
The meetings begin with a work session at 5 p.m. The regular meeting follows at 7 p.m. on the following dates:
May 9 and 23 • June 27 • July 25 • August 8 and 22
See informational programming on SPTV which airs on Charter Communications Cable channel 992 and on AT&T U-verse Channel 99.
Meetings also stream live online at www.stpetersmo.net, and are available “on demand” online after they air.
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BASIC dIgITAL PHOTOgRAPHY
May 6-June 3 (no class on Memorial Day) • 6-8 p.m.
Sept. 9-30 • 6-8 p.m. • $50/St. Peters residents; $60/others
Do you want to stop using the auto settings on your camera? Then this is
the class for you. Learn photography terminology while
exploring camera settings. Learn how using appropriate
lighting can turn your photographs into spectacular
compositions. Classes will include demonstrations,
homework and friendly critiques. Bring a digital
camera with manual settings to class.
Register at the Rec-Plex.
Classes held at the Cultural Arts Centre.
CLASSIC dAnCE
Dance Classics 1 (ages 7-12) • Wed., 6-7 p.m.
Dance Classics 2 (ages 13-17) • Wed., 7-8 p.m.
Adult Dance Classics (ages 18 and up) Wed., 8-9 p.m.
$10 a lesson, paid monthly
Enjoy learning various styles of classical dance in a
non-competitive atmosphere!
St. Louis native Emily Turay brings 15 years of experience teaching dance.
She was a professional dancer and played many roles, including touring
nationally and internationally with Sesame Street Live for nine years.
For more information or to register, call Ron Jones at 636.485.9171.
Classes held at the Cultural Arts Centre.
St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
2013 ART SHOWS
Into Abstract
June 7 – July 22
Color or form is your subject.
Receiving: Tuesday, June 4, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Reception: Friday, June 7, 6-8 p.m.
Remember Your Roots
July 28 – Sept. 9, 2013
Artwork must reflect artists’ heritage or
depict the roots or branches of a tree.
Receiving: Tuesday, July 23, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Reception: Sunday, July 28, 1-3 p.m.
Enormous & Itty Bitty
Sept. 13 – Nov. 18, 2013
Frames and/or artwork must be larger
than 16”x24” or smaller than 5”x7”.
Receiving: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Reception: Friday, Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m.
$100 or Less
Nov. 17, 2013– Jan. 27, 2014
Artwork must be priced at $100 or less
Receiving: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Reception: Friday, Nov. 17, 3-5 p.m.
Learn more at www.stpetersmo.net or call 636.397.6903, ext. 1624.
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ST. PETERS CuLTuRAL ARTS
CEnTRE WRITIng SERIES
$50/St. Peters residents; $60/others
MEMOIR WRITIng CLASS
May 2–23 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
In this class, Becky Lewellen Povich will teach
adults to write about their lives. Students do not
need to have had any newsworthy, outrageous
events happen to them. The majority of the
time, a beautifully written memoir is about the
everyday happenings in a person's life–those
times spent with family or friends, talking at the dinner table,
sitting out on the front porch or going on vacations.
InTROduCTIOn TO WRITIng POETRY
June 6–27 • 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
In this class, Sherry Salant will teach adults about rhythm, rhyme,
meter, tone, literary devices and figurative language. They will work
with certain types of poetry like haikus, cinquains, sonnets, limericks
and free verse. Poetry is about emotion so students will learn to take
their feelings on a subject and turn it into a beautiful poem.
FICTIOn WRITIng 101
Aug. 21–Sept. 11 • 6-8 p.m.
We all have stories to tell. Join author Joe Saxxon as he guides you
in crafting a compelling story and helps you bring your imagination to
life. This program will emphasize how to get started writing a work of
fiction through storytelling techniques, character development, and
world building. Future writers can also expect a detailed overview of
the current writing industry and steps toward publication. Whether
you are ready to send your fellowship on a quest, finally have your
star-crossed lovers meet, or help your werewolf detective find that
zombie under the floorboards, this program is for you.
WRITIng THE SHORT STORY
Sept. 5–26 • 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m.
In this class Sherry Salant will focus on the basics of short story
writing with plot, setting, characterization, conflict, point of view,
climax, back story and theme. The instructor will discuss tone and
mood and refer to great literature for her examples. There will be
weekly writing assignments.
Register at the Rec-Plex for Writing classes.
Act II Theater proudly presents:
CAT On A HOT TIn ROOF
May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
Friday and Saturday performances 8 p.m.
Sunday matinee 2 p.m.
$18/General admission • $14/Seniors/students
$12/Groups of 12 or more
FREE/active military personnel with ID
For tickets call 1.800.838.3006 or visit www.acttwotheatre.com
Cat On A Hot Tin Roof is the 1955 Pulitzer Prize winning play by
St. Louis’ own Tennessee Williams. The setting is a plantation in the
Mississippi Delta, home of wealthy cotton tycoon Big Daddy Pollitt and
his colorful family. The Pollitt family is not immune to drama; that
becomes evident as the story centers on Brick Pollitt and his wife Maggie
the “Cat.” Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play
Service, Inc.
SPTv ST. PETERS TELEvISIOn
Find out what’s going on in your hometown with SPTV, your local
information channel. Watch for our LIVE weather and news updates
featuring a view of westbound & eastbound I-70 traffic every day during
AM and PM rush hour.
SPTV has partnered with Monkey Tales Theatre, a local children’s
theatre group, to bring their popular live stage shows to TV. Monkey Tales
Theatre performs stories with live performers, colorful costumes, engaging
set designs, fun choreography, live music and audience interaction to
teach valuable lessons on acceptance and responsibility. The result is a
fun show that can be enjoyed by everyone.
The Board of Aldermen work sessions air live on scheduled meeting
dates at 5 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The Planning and
Zoning Commission meetings air live on scheduled meeting dates at
6:30 p.m. Replays of both meetings air throughout the month. See page
11 for more information about upcoming meeting schedules.
ALLTYPE GLASS & MIRROR
14 Main St. • 417.230.3746
USA MORTGAGE
1395 Jungermann Rd.
636.333.0015
Please welcome the following
new businesses:
SMOKE SMART LLC
356 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
636.283.0440
ROCKIN’ RESALE LLC
146 Jungermann Rd.
636.447.4001
BIG BEAR TATTOO
94 Spencer Rd. • 314.341.7484
FTP CYCLE, LLC
1574 Cornerstone Dr.
636.477.1730
CRAZY SUSHI
3348 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
636.397.2414
MISSOURI GOLD BUYERS AND
JEWELRY, LLC
301A Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
314.351.4653
SACRED MOVEMENT
7519 Mexico Rd. • 314.398.8184
NAILS WORLD LIFESTYLE NAIL
SALON & SPA
354 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
314.560.3550
STL YOGA
1365 Triad Center Dr.
314.575.1212
ADAM’S CAFE & DONUTS
6220 Mexico Rd. • 314.600.3001
OVERFLOW CONSUMER
DIRECTED SERVICES LLC
1600 Heritage Landing
314.601.1980
GATEWAY POWDER COATING LLC
4144 Ehlmann Rd.
636.387.2708
AMERICAN NATIONAL INSURANCE
1430 Triad Center Dr.
636.441.9319
GALLAGHER BASSETT
SERVICES, INC
300 St. Peters Centre Blvd.
636.447.5400
TULANE’S CLOSET
1266 Jungermann Rd.
636.578.5423
NATIONWIDE VEHICLE
PROTECTION
299 Salt Lick Rd.
636.795.5739
eIDENTITY SERVICES, LLC
1266 Jungermann Rd.
636.578.5423
THE JOINT
6227 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
636.922.7177
ROSE OF MADONNA
629 Salt Lick Rd. • 636.634.7243
101 MOBILITY OF ST. LOUIS
4025 S. Old Hwy 94
866.256.1167
THE GEYER GROUP
4249 N. St. Peters Pkwy.
636.244.3990
FIRST BANKERS TRUST
SERVICES, INC.
4640 Mexico Rd.
636.939.2000
JIFFY LUBE
1661 Jungermann Rd
636.447.4450
With all the great events planned for this
summer here in our City, keep watching
SPTV for info about our free Concerts and
Movies and our beautiful parks and trails
system, special announcements about
Celebrate St. Peters 2013 and much, much
more. Our newsmagazine show called UpFront
St. Peters is designed to keep you up-to-date on everything St. Peters.
UpFront St. Peters airs several times a week on SPTV, or you can check it
out on-demand at www.stpetersmo.net.
Watch SPTV live or “on demand” at www.stpetersmo.net, on AT&T
U-verse Channel 99, Charter Communications Cable channel 992, and on
the 108 channel group if you subscribe to Charter and have a newer TV,
DVD player, or DVR equipped with a QAM tuner. A complete program
schedule can be found online at www.stpetersmo.net.
ALL AMERICAN SERVICES, LLC
125 Brown Rd.
636.279.3881
M & T INSURANCE AGENCY
370 Jungermann Rd.
636.926.7970
KOKOMO JOE'S
4105 N. Cloverleaf Drive
636.447.5656
LIFE CHANGING ADULT DAY CARE
104 Jungermann Rd
314.220.1702
SHOW-ME MATTRESS
318 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
636.387.1999
MCKINNEY TRUCKING & BACKHOE
3499 Salt River Rd
314.401.5474
THE BARKER SHOP
6065 Mexico Rd.
636.922.0292
PRETZEL STOP
1650 Jungermann Road
636.946.4600
CHINA WOK 88 RESTAURANT
309 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
636.970.6163
ACOUSTICAL CEILING SPEC. LLC
4002 Ehlmann Road
636.345.1698
HILLIS FAMILY DENTAL
7421 Mexico Rd
636.970.7902
APPALACHIAN UNDERWRITERS
1240 Jungermann Rd
888.379.9633
SHAW INSURANCE GROUP
1236 Jungermann
636.345.9600
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH
SOLUTIONS, LLC
5839 Suemandy
636.399.0952
EDC TRAINING, LLC
1600 Heritage Landing
636.395.6229
FULL THROTTLE PERFORMANCE
1574 Cornerstone Dr
636.447.1730
HEADBAND HUT, LLC
Mid Rivers Mall
314.956.5781
HRB TAX GROUP, INCORPORATED
1661 Jungermann Rd
816.504.1827
M-PAC DESIGNS
4140 Ehlmann Road
636.328.1566
T & W TOWING & RECOVERY
1600 Heritage Landing
636.928.8782
HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
TL CAREGIVER
636.328.3848
CATERING BY
CHEF WILLIAMS & CO
256.302.4972
XTREME XTERIORS
314.313.0592
J.P. CONTRACTING, LLC
314.608.8928
GURLEY LAWN CARE
314.614.2876
BELJO SERVICES
636.387.0521
CRANE ROOFING
314.966.4889
LAFI COUTURE
636.443.3300
You can search a directory of
St. Peters businesses online at
www.stpetersmo.net. Just click
on the Shop St. Peters logo on
the home page.
My Hometown 13
Messages From Our Elected Officials
The comments contained in this section reflect only the writers’ opinions.
THE PRICE IS RIgHT!
Mayor
Len Pagano
[email protected]
636.278.2244, ext. 1233
636.477.6600, ext. 1233
Fax 636.926.2047
Aldermen, Ward 1
John “Rocky” Reitmeyer
[email protected]
636.485.5710
Dave Thomas
[email protected]
636.248.5290
Aldermen, Ward 2
Jerry Hollingsworth
[email protected]
636.262.0999
Judy Bateman
[email protected]
636.485.5759
Aldermen, Ward 3
Tommy Roberts
[email protected]
314.280.0944
Terri Violet
[email protected]
636.734.1883
Aldermen, Ward 4
Patrick Barclay
[email protected]
636.795.8255
Don Aytes
[email protected]
636.441.9937
Len Pagano
Mayor
Here’s a bit of trivia for you. Since
it opened in 2011, the RV Park at
370 Lakeside Park has had visitors
from 48 states, the District of
Columbia and six Canadian
Provinces. Guess which two states
are yet to be represented on our
visitor roll?
370 Lakeside Park has really
taken off. Go out there any day
during the summer and you’ll find
the park abuzz with activity. It’s a great place for fishing,
boating, hiking and biking, and more. And people come
from miles around to stay at our RV Park. In fact, the RV
Park is so busy that we are building another 25 RV sites
to accommodate the demands.
Do you have a guess for which states have yet to have
visitors stay at our RV Park? It may surprise you. No, it’s
not Hawaii or Alaska. Visitors from both of those states
have stayed at our park. The answer is Delaware and
Vermont.
If you look throughout this issue of My Hometown
magazine, you’ll find lots of free and low-cost events the
whole family can enjoy. Movies and Concerts in the Park
are a great way to spend the evening out together. Try the
free Kite Festival and Family Bike Ride presented by the
St. Peters Rangers. The Spring Ice Show at the St. Peters
Rec-Plex is an affordable way to watch some of our area’s
talented figure skaters perform.
I’m happy and proud that the City of St. Peters can offer
community events like these throughout the year, even
during tough economic times. We really work hard to
manage our City well and keep costs low—making it
possible for us to offer these services for you.
We’ll host Celebrate St. Peters 2013 on Sept. 20-21 at
370 Lakeside Park. We’re planning lots of fun including
live music, carnival rides, games, food and more. You can
learn more about Celebrate St. Peters 2013 by going
online to www.stpetersmo.net.
Plus, our Veterans Memorial Commission will be
hosting a ceremony on Memorial Day to show respect to
our servicemen and women who have died. Read more
about our Memorial Day Ceremony on page 18.
I hope you have a fun and active summer this year! As
Mayor of St. Peters, I’m always excited to see so many
people out and enjoying our parks, trails and events in
“My Hometown.”
PROud TO BE AMERICAn
Rocky Reitmeyer
Ward 1
As a liaison to our Veterans
Memorial Commission, I have
learned so much about the
sacrifices our men and women in
uniform have made for each and
every one of us. Sitting in sessions
with veterans from different eras
and branches of service, my eyes
have been opened wide. I feel so
fortunate to be an American.
For many of us, especially our
children, Memorial Day may seem little more than a day
off from school or work or a way to kick off the summer.
Folks across St. Peters will soon begin to plan
get-togethers with family and friends on Memorial Day
weekend. In many respects, that is the focus on this
long-holiday weekend. It’s usually celebrated with
backyard barbecues, outdoor picnics and parades. But
the reality is that Memorial Day has a special purpose
and that is to remember and honor those who gave their
lives for our country.
I hope you will join me at the Memorial Day ceremony
on Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at our City Hall Memorial.
Our Veterans Memorial Commission is planning a very
special program, as always. This year try to arrive about
9 a.m. and we are having a helicopter flying in at
9:30 a.m. between the parking lot lights for everyone’s
enjoyment. We will have 25 new recruits being inducted
into the Marine Corps that day and 65 members of the
Patriot Guard will be riding in on their motorcycles to
support the Memorial Day ceremony. This is my plea to
all the grandparents, parents and anyone that could
bring a boy, girl or young adult to this ceremony and talk
to a veteran. The stories that a veteran tells are priceless.
Remember to save all your aluminum cans and deposit
them in the brown waste can on the west side of City Hall
and in the big blue dumpster at Earth City for our
“Pennies for Patriots” program. All the money raised from
these aluminum cans will go to the USO at Lambert Field.
This is for our servicemen and women coming home or
leaving on their next journey to serve our country. This
past year we raised $2,500 and brought a check to the
USO a few months ago. I’m very proud of everyone who
has participated in this heartfelt program and now we are
starting over for a new year. So Please Pitch In!
Please remember that as your alderman my door is
always open. Contact me with any concern you might
have. I am proud to be your alderman and value your
comments. My phone number is 636.485.5710. My
e-mail address is [email protected].
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The RV Park at 370 Lakeside Park
THE CITY OF
ST. PETERS
Dave Thomas
Ward 1
Hello and I hope all are
getting engaged with the
Spring! While we had a
somewhat mild winter, the
last few months gave us
some chilly nights and
days. I am very grateful for
the great work our staff
does with snow removal ...
second to NONE!
I wanted to share with our residents a simple
summary of our City and how we operate. To
this and so much more, residents can purchase
one of our fantastic hardbound historical books
for an incredibly reasonable price, further
outlining what we are as a great City and how
we got here. I, like many of you, am humbled to
be a part of such a great place to live in the
United States of America.
The City of St. Peters, incorporated in 1910, is
a fourth class city. The City currently occupies a
land area of 22.3 square miles and services a
population of approximately 52,500. The City is
traversed by Interstate 70, which provides direct
access to St. Louis, approximately 20 miles east
of the City, and to Kansas City, approximately
220 miles west of the City. Regularly scheduled
air passenger and freight service is available at
Lambert St. Louis International Airport located
approximately 12 miles east of the City on
Interstate 70. Commercial air service is
available at two private airports within
St. Charles County and at a public airport
operated by St. Charles County. Barge service is
available on the Mississippi River located
approximately 5 miles from St. Peters. The City
is served by two railroads, the Norfolk &
Southern and the Burlington-Northern, and
three common-carrier truck lines.
The legislative body of the City is the Board of
Aldermen, which is comprised of eight
aldermen, and a mayor. Two aldermen are
elected from each of the City's four wards and
serve four-year terms. The Mayor, elected at
large to serve a four-year term, is the presiding
officer of the Board of Aldermen. The Mayor may
vote in the event of a tie vote by the Board of
Aldermen. Additionally, the Mayor has veto
power. A city administrator is appointed by the
Mayor with the advice and consent of the Board
of Aldermen. The City Administrator is the chief
assistant to the Mayor and is responsible for the
day-to-day management of the City's business
and staff. The City Administrator is also
responsible for the employment and discharge
of City employees under policies established by
the Board of Aldermen. In addition, the City has
an assistant city administrator who is appointed
by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Board of Aldermen.
The City has several advisory boards and
committees composed of citizens appointed by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Board of Aldermen. The advisory boards and
committees include many varieties to which I
wish to address the most recently formed team
of citizens with the Health and Wellness
Advisory Committee. Please see an article in
this issue addressing the forming of this team,
and if you’re interested in supporting the team,
please join us on the 4th Monday of each
month, 7 p.m., at the Cultural Arts Centre.
Our City staff is amazing. Period. We have
approximately 546 full-time equivalent
employees and provide a full range of services.
The Mayor, Board of Aldermen, City
Administrator and Assistant City Administrator
work together to set the goals, which are based
upon input from citizens, for the upcoming fiscal
year. A Capital Improvement Plan is then
approved and serves as the blueprint for the
preparation of future budgets.
We have SO MANY amazing new
developments, including growth at 370 Lakeside
Park, new playgrounds, trails, and great property
development ... our City is GROWING! Thank
YOU, our residents, for being so supportive and
engaged in our City. Please get to know our City
and its services by reviewing information made
available on our website at www.stpetersmo.net,
and through our online publication of UpFront
and this My Hometown magazine mailer. As
always, please contact myself directly via email
or phone for any concerns, questions, or more
great ideas.
wonderful event I’m excited to tell you about is
the Recycle City Open House on Saturday,
April 27, 2013, from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. This
year’s FREE events will feature tours of the
Recycling Center, representatives from the
Health Department, FREE Grade A compost,
FREE mosquito-eating fish coupons, Free CFL
bulbs and much, much more. For those who are
concerned about improving their fuel efficiency
and want to reduce carbon emissions, the
Nitrogen Tire Station will be available on a
first-come, first-served basis to fill your tires
from 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. There will also be a free
hot dog lunch for all those that attend. It will be
served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
Recycle City. The event will go on rain or shine.
All activities will take place on the front parking
lot of Recycle City. We hope to see you there!
St. Peters is in the ranks of the Top 100
Places to Live for many reasons. We are a
wonderful city that is committed to leadership
by example. According to Money Magazine, we
“offer what American families care about most
-- strong job opportunities, great schools, low
crime, quality health care, and plenty to do.” We
have so much to be proud of and thankful for
here in our Hometown.
Please, if there is anything I can ever do for
you or your family, feel free to contact me at
636.734.1883. Since our children are grown
with families of their own, my schedule allows
me to dedicate my time fully to serving as your
Alderman! So, always remember that your
concern is my concern!
In gOd WE
TRuST
Terri Violet
Ward 3
On Jan. 10, 2013, an
ordinance was passed by
the St. Peters Board of
Aldermen supporting a
display of the national
motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”
in the Council Chambers
and City Hall in prominent
locations.
“In God We Trust”
became the United States national motto on
July 30, 1956. St. Peters became a City in
1959. Our National Motto has never before
been displayed in our City Hall or Justice Center.
I am proud to say that I am a co-sponsor for this
meaningful reminder to be installed throughout
our City walls. St. Peters’ residents understand
the importance of our National Motto and its
historical background. We are leading the way
by being the first city in St. Charles County to
display “In God We Trust.”
On the Things-To-Do In St. Peters side, a
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NEW
SHREd IT And FORgET IT
Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-noon
St. Peters and Cottleville residents will have an opportunity on
Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m.-noon, to safely destroy unneeded
documents. A large mobile shredder will be at the Health and
Environmental Services (HES) Operations Building, 135 Ecology Drive.
St. Peters Community Garden
Do you want to try your hand at growing your own food this year, but
don’t have space available in your yard or don’t have a yard where you
live? Well, you’re in luck because St. Peters will be starting a community
garden this year.
Select from locations on Kimberly Lane and at Oak Creek Park. Plots
will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
You supply the necessary garden tools, seeds, fertilizers, hose and
sprinklers you will need. We will provide water for you to use.
The user fee is just $20 per plot for use between Feb. 1-Oct. 31 with a
maximum of two plots per household. The plots are approximately
10’ X 8’ or 80 square feet.
Visit www.stpetersmo.net/st-peters-community-garden.aspx or call
636.477.6600 or 636.278.2244, ext. 1319, for more information.
uTILITY FRAnCHISE TAx REFundS
Are you a St. Peters resident age 62 or older or
totally disabled? If so, you may be eligible to apply
for a refund of your 2012 St. Peters utility franchise
tax. This is the amount listed on your 2012 electric
and gas bills as “St. Peters tax” and on the cable
bills as “franchise fees.”
To be eligible, your maximum 2012 adjusted gross
income excluding any taxable Social Security income must not exceed
$39,450 if single or $45,050 if married.
If you meet these conditions, stop by City Hall before May 31, 2013,
and bring along the following items:
•proof of 2012 income •proof of age •2012 electric, gas and cable bills
•2012 letter of award from Social Security (if disabled)
You are only eligible for a refund for the months when you were at least
62 years old or considered totally disabled.
For more information, call ext. 1225 at either 636.278.2244 or
636.477.6600.
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Simply place the documents you want to destroy in cardboard boxes
and bring them to the HES Operations Building. Please make sure that
the boxes are not too heavy to lift. There is a limit of five boxes per
vehicle. All of the shredded material will be recycled including the
cardboard boxes if they are not needed back.
Do not bring computer discs or hanging file rods. If you can tear it,
then you can shred it using this service. The documents may contain
staples or paper clips.
This free service is for St. Peters and Cottleville resident households
only. Residency will be checked.
National Drug Take Back Event
April 27, 2013 • Two Locations
Don’t let your unused prescription medications get into
the wrong hands. Take advantage of the National Rx Take
Back Event on April 27, and bring in those old drugs for
safe disposal. The St. Peters Police Department is offering
two locations for drop-off between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Turn in your prescription and over-the-counter drugs
during this time only at either the St. Peters Justice Center,
1020 Grand Teton Dr., or at Walgreens, 1305 Jungermann Rd. The Justice
Center is located at the corner of Grand Teton Drive and Suemandy Drive
near Mid Rivers Mall. Walgreens is at the intersection of Jungermann and
McClay Roads. Police cannot accept any medications before or after the event,
so be sure to drop off your drugs between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency is coordinating
the National Rx Take Back Event. The St. Peters Police Department is
participating in the event because unused medication is a potential source of
supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety.
When people drop off their unused medicines during this event, they
eliminate the possibility of the drugs harming someone else or getting into
the wrong hands.
The service is free and anonymous. Your medications will be accepted no
questions asked. Learn more at www.dea.gov.
Convenient
Yard Waste Carts
Available
The City of St. Peters is again
offering an optional 90-gallon rollout
cart for yard waste collection giving
residents a convenient option for
storing and moving yard waste and eliminating the need to purchase
yard waste bags. Yard waste material can be loosely put into the cart.
St. Peters residents who sign up for a yard waste cart in April will
receive free cart delivery, a $12 value, and no charge for the first
month’s cart rental, a $5 value. At the end of the 30 days, you will
be switched automatically to regular billing of just $5 per month for
yard waste cart rental. You may cancel at anytime during the first 30
days without charge.
St. Peters residents can sign up for this service by calling the City’s
Solid Waste Office at 636.970.1456.
St. Peters residents can also drop off up to 30 cubic yards of yard
waste per calendar year at the City’s Earth Centre facility at no
charge. This is the equivalent of approximately 15 pickup truck
loads.
HOME FIRE PREvEnTIOn:
HOT ASH dISPOSAL
Fire up but don’t get burned!
The summer months are a time for barbecue
grills and fire pits. As you fire up the grills or
outdoor fire pits keep in mind that the ashes left
behind are hot and can ignite. If not properly
disposed of, the ashes could create a fire and
result in costly damage to your home or a trash
truck.
Before you dispose of the ashes, remember to
place them in a metal container and store
them outside so they get a chance to
cool. Central County Fire and Rescue
recommends cooling the ashes for a
week before placing them in your trash
cart. After a week it’s
recommended that
you stir the ashes and
make sure there are no
glowing coals remaining
before disposing of them.
Enjoy your summer, but
please remember to
dispose of ashes
safely.
To get to Earth Centre, take Mid Rivers Mall Drive north of I-70.
Turn right on Ecology Drive and follow to Earth Centre.
gO gREEn – FILL YOuR TIRES WITH nITROgEn
FREE service for St. Peters residents
St. Peters residents have the
benefit of getting FREE nitrogen in
their automobile tires at the
Nitrogen Tire Station, located
behind Recycle City at the Health
and Environmental Services
(HES) building. Non-residents may
also use this service for a fee of
$30.
The advantage of filling your
tires with nitrogen is an increased
miles per gallon of as much as
2.5%. Based on EPA estimates,
fuel savings for the average vehicle will be about 15 gallons per year. In addition to saving fuel,
nitrogen-filled tires wear longer because the tires keep their pressure longer and do not have
the extreme fluctuations in pressure that air-filled tires experience.
The Nitrogen Tire Filling Station is now open for the season. St. Peters residents can make an
appointment to fill vehicle tires with nitrogen by calling 636.970.1456 or schedule online at
stpetersmo.net.
Normal operating hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and the third Saturday of
the month. Call 636.970.1456 for available hours.
For more information, visit www.stpetersmo.net.
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MEMORIAL dAY CEREMOnY
Monday, May 27• 10 a.m.
Memorial Day is a national holiday set aside to remember soldiers who died during military
service. The St. Peters Veterans Memorial Commission invites you to come out and honor all
those American soldiers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
A Medivac helicopter will fly in before the ceremony at approximately 9:30 a.m.
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Vietnam veteran and radio personality Paul Arca will be
a featured speaker. Witness 25 Marine recruits get sworn into military service during the
ceremony. Katherine Lawton Brown will provide military music for the event.
After the ceremony, enjoy a free lunch provided by St. Peters Wesleyan Church.
RESIdEnCY COMES WITH PRIvILEgES In ST. PETERS
“Quality of life” is a phrase that is often mentioned when referring to St. Peters. Nearly 53,000
people enjoy a progressive community in St. Peters with a hometown atmosphere and an
unparalleled quality of life.
Being a St. Peters resident means you are eligible to receive several benefits, just for living in our
beautiful City. For instance:
• The Blue Bag program makes it easy for trash customers to discard recyclables. Unlike other
cities, you don’t have to mess with bins or have an extra cart taking up space. Simply put paper
items and cardboard in one Blue Bag and put all containers in another Blue Bag. When either
bag becomes full, tie it shut and place it inside your city trash cart.
• In most cities, you either have to pay an arm and a leg to have bulky trash picked up or you have
to haul it to a specified location on a certain day. St. Peters trash customers enjoy four FREE
bulky trash pickups per year.
• Residents receive weekly yard waste collection from March to mid-January.
• Use your computer to access your City 24 hours a day at www.stpetersmo.net. You can get
information live or on-demand by watching SPTV through our website. You can also sign up for
recreation programs or bulky trash pickup online, make a map, research City ordinances, pay
utility bills, send comments to your elected officials, and much more.
• You can also access the City using our 24-Hour Service Hotline at 636.278.2244 or
636.477.6600.
St. Peters residents are encouraged to get Resident Privilege Cards for each member of their
family. Resident Privilege Cards are computer-generated photo identification cards, FREE to
St. Peters residents. The cards serve as identification for many reduced residential rates or special
resident-only privileges. Without this card, residents are charged non-resident rates. Resident
Privilege Cards must be shown to receive:
• Free use of the City’s St. Peters Earth Centre facility for yard waste up to 30 cubic yards
(approximately 15 pickup truck loads) per calendar year. The facility processes brush, grass
clippings, leaves, and other organic material into mulch and compost. Earth Centre drop-off is
open to the public.
• Low resident rates for compost, mulch & topsoil—available at St. Peters Earth Centre.
• Free trees or seedlings at the Recycle City Open House Tree Giveaway.
• Free nitrogen fill of your tires with nitrogen at the free
Nitrogen Tire Filling Station.
• Priority reservations and reduced rates when reserving
City facilities including pavilions, meeting rooms, athletic
fields and the City Centre gazebo.
• Reduced rates on Rec-Plex memberships & Rec-Plex daily
admission.
• Reduced rates for annual outdoor pool passes and daily
admission rates.
• Reduced rates for many City-sponsored recreation
programs and classes. Check the Leisure Line recreation guide for the latest information.
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Community Health & Wellness
Advisory Committee Formed
The Board of Aldermen recently created a
new committee, comprised of both St. Peters
residents and non-residents with expertise
and/or an interest in wellness and
health-related issues. The committee will
advise the Board of Aldermen on health and
wellness issues in our community and assist
in efforts to inform and educate the public.
The mission of the committee is to engage
citizens through education and the pursuit of
healthy lifestyle choices, including proper
nutrition, physical activity, and overall
wellness habits.
City officials want to provide a framework to
work with the community to develop and
implement outreach, education and technical
assistance activities toward the goal of
healthier citizens.
Watch for programs from the Health and
Wellness Advisory Committee as well as
articles in City publications.
The Health and Wellness Advisory
Committee meets each month at 7 p.m. on
the fourth Monday at the St. Peters Cultural
Arts Centre. The committee encourages input
from the public and invites St. Peters
residents to attend their monthly meetings.
JOBS AvAILABLE FOR
ST. PETERS YOuTH
City of St. Peters residents ages 16-23
may apply for the Resident Youth program
for various positions including labor and
office work. Many of the jobs are 40 hours
per week for the summer, with some
continuing on a part-time basis.
For more information or for an application,
visit the City’s website at stpetersmo.net or
stop by the front desk at City Hall.
St. Peters golf Course:
great Place, great Price
The word is out: St. Peters Golf Course is a fun and affordable place to golf.
With a well-maintained course and friendly neighborhood feel, we’re getting
more customers all the time!
As regular customer Mike Delahaunty puts it: “Basically, it’s in super shape
and the price is right.”
St. Peters Golf Course offers low rates, many
discounts, memberships, a full-line pro shop,
tournament services, monthly scrambles, leagues
and a banquet hall.
Adult leagues are underway, but you can still sign
up for Men’s and Ladies Leagues or our weekly
Senior Scramble. Registration is also underway for
Youth Leagues (ages 7-17) that begin June 5.
Like to compete? St. Peters Golf Course offers
monthly scramble tournaments open to the public.
Get your friends together for a fun day of golf.
Discount golf rates are available seven days a week
for seniors 55 and up. Kids ages 15 and under can
golf at the same low rates as seniors all week long.
St. Peters Rec-Plex annual members and St. Peters
residents get 10% off greens fees and carts fees. Rec-Plex GOLD PLUS
members receive 50% off rates. Just bring your Rec-Plex pass or valid Resident
Privilege Card. (These discounts are valid for regular rates only, and cannot be
combined with another offer or discount.)
Frequent golfers can buy a St. Peters Golf Course membership to get
unlimited access to open play times as well as 25% off most merchandise at
the Pro Shop.
For more information, call 636.397.2227 or go online to
www.stpetersmo.net/golf. Click “BOOK DISCOUNTED TEE TIMES” at the website
for a chance to save some money on your next visit.
The Rec-Plex Skating School Presents Our 2013 Spring Ice Show:
“The Adventures of Seuss”
May 17, 7 p.m.
May 18, 5 p.m.
May 19, 2 p.m.
TICKET PRICES:
Adults: $7/Passholders
$8/Non-Passholders
Children ages 12 and under
& seniors 55 and over:
$5/Passholders
$6/General Public
Tickets on sale at the Rec-Plex
Front Desk
starting Wednesday, May 1
FIESTA
FRIDAY!
Lock-in Party for Ages 10-14
Rec-Plex South
Friday, May 3 • 7-10 p.m.
Round up your amigos and enjoy
mucho fun:
Mexican Party Games
Music by D.J. Funkmaster
Dodgeball • Broomball on Ice
Basketball Hoop Shoot Contests
Attendance Prizes
And More!
Concessions available for sale,
including a nacho special.
The fee is $10 per person in
advance, or $13 at the door.
Learn more or register:
636.939.2386, ext. 1400
www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect
kite Festival and Family Bike Ride
If you’ve been to 370 Lakeside Park, you know that there’s plenty
of wind to go around for kite-flying, and
there are some great paved trails for bike
riding. The City of St. Peters’ Ranger
Enforcement Division is sponsoring a
free community event where you can bring the
family and enjoy both activities.
Come out to 370 Lakeside Park on Saturday, May 11,
for the Kite Festival and Family Bike Ride. The event will
take place at the east end of 370 Lakeside Park between
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Kite-building kits are available free of charge to
the first 200 participants.
Families are invited to bring their bikes and ride the 4.5-mile trail
around the lake. The first 200 participants receive a free water
bottle. A limited number of adult-sized bikes are available for rent.
Refreshments are available at Gator Island Grill in 370 Lakeside
Park. You do not need to pre-register for this event.
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and mailed to St. Peters homes and businesses.
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in admission to its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex,
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2013 Concerts and Movies in the Park Lineup
The City Centre Amphitheater will play host to FREE summer Concerts
and Movies in the Park again in 2013.
Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m.
Experience the Sounds of Elvis with the Tom Christopher Band
Sway to the sounds of “The King” with Tom Christopher and his Elvis
tribute band.
Friday, May 31, dusk
Wreck-It Ralph on the
Big Screen
In this movie, Ralph is
tired of being
overshadowed by Fix-It
Felix, the “good guy” star
of their game who always gets to save the day. But after decades doing the
same thing and seeing all the glory go to Felix, Ralph decides he’s tired of
playing the role of a bad guy. He takes matters into his own massive hands
and sets off on a game-hopping journey across the arcade through every
generation of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero.
Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m.
City Voices Chorus—Members of Sweet Adelines International
Go back in time to when barbershop-quartet a cappella singing was
around and sung on every corner. Now, you can listen to barbershop
singing this summer, just like the good old days, when the award-winning
female troupe City Voices Chorus performs a concert for you.
Friday, June 28, dusk
The Adventures of Tintin on the Big Screen
Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for
a sunken ship commanded by Haddock’s ancestor.
Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers
Join us for an evening of Hot Jazz, Swing, and
Rhythm and Blues music spanning the
1920s-1950s. Fronted by a high-energy female
vocalist and backed up by a swingin’
horn-fueled rhythm section, Miss Jubilee is a
favorite among swing dancers and fans of all
ages who enjoy uplifting and energetic music!
The amphitheater features several graduated
levels for a great view. Bring lawn chairs or
blankets to sit on. An accessible pad is located
on the hillside adjacent to the parking lot to accommodate persons with
disabilities.
You’re also welcome to bring your own snacks and coolers, however, a
concession stand will be available for your convenience.
NOTE: In case of inclement weather, movies will be rescheduled. Concerts
will be moved indoors to the Cultural Arts Centre inside City Hall.
SUNSET Fridays
May 24 • June 7 & 21
July 12 & 26 •Aug. 9 & 16
Join us for an amazing sunset at 370 Lakeside
Park and enjoy the sounds of local musicians
while having dinner at Gator Island Grill.