Newsletter April 2017 IN THIS ISSUE Election Reminder pg. 2 Stakeholder Advisory Committee pg. 2 Mayor's Message pg. 2 MHPD Freezes for a Good Cause pg. 3 Summer Blood Drive pg. 3 Municipal Calendar pg. 3 Community Center Opens this Month, Grand Opening Celebration on May 20th How to Protect Against Flood Damage pg. 4 Please join us on Saturday, May 20 for our New Community Center Grand Opening Celebration from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. We'll kick things off with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 p.m. Community Center merchandise will be given away while supplies last. Tours will be on-going throughout the afternoon. Council Minutes pg. 5 Drug Take-Back Day pg. 5 Send Us Your Photos pg. 6 The Center will open for business at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, April 3. Stop by and see us! For those curious about our group exercise programs, classes will be offered free of charge April 5 - April 14. Memberships are available for sale at the Community Center's Welcome Desk. Call (314) 738-2599 for more information. 2017 Garden Tour pg. 6 Severe Weather Emergency Prep Kit pg. 6 Reminder: Volunteer Service Day, April 29 Recycle It, Don't Trash It pg. 7 Easter Bunny Hop pg. 7 MH Police Officers Host Golf Tournament Fundraiser pg. 7 Time is running out for individuals planning to sign up as a volunteer for the upcoming service day. The registration deadline is Friday, April 23. To register, visit www.marylandheights.com/serviceday and click on the volunteer sign-up link. Volunteers will help elderly and disabled residents with leaf clean up and related yard work. The application deadline for homeowners requesting assistance has been extended until Friday, April 15. Stop by the Government Center or Community Center to pick up an application. For more information about the event, check out the website at www.marylandheights.com/ serviceday or contact Megan at [email protected] or (314) 738-2552. The Mayor’s Message Vote on Tuesday, April 4 Residents are reminded to make time to go to the polls on Tuesday, April 4 to make their selections for City Council, Propositions P and K and other local issues. For more information about any of these issues, visit www.stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/ Elections. City Council candidates include: Ward 1 • David Grant • Willie (James) Surgeon • Vincent (Vince) Via Ward 2 • Edwin Dirck Ward 3 • Nancy Medvick • Steven Osterloh • Dale Nichols • Alex Daskal Ward 4 • Norm Rhea Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 6 The first meeting of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Maryland Park Lake District is scheduled for April 6 at 3:30 p.m. at the Government Center, 11911 Dorsett Road. Committee meetings will be open to the public, and the public will be able to submit written comments to the Committee through the Lake District website, www.mplakedistrict.com. The day we have been waiting for is here— the new Maryland Heights Community Center will officially open for business on Monday, April 3 at 5:30 a.m.! how these social media techniques work, our Communications staff has explained that hashtags are words or phrases that start with a hash or pound sign (#) used to identify messages, usually a Facebook post or Twitter tweet, on a specific topic. In applying that to our campaign, if someone were to swim at Aquaport, he or she might use #Aquaport and Mayor Mike The City is proud #MHSwimHere. It's a way of making Moeller to provide this incredible 878-6730 certain topics or phrases, such as our facility to our community. wonderful programs and facilities, The variety and depth of programming it searchable in social media forums. enables us to provide surpasses anything we were able to offer before. The City Council and I invite everyone to join us for our Grand Opening Celebration scheduled for Saturday, May 20 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the new Community Center, 2300 McKelvey Road. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m. Free Community Center merchandise will be available while supplies last. Tours and program previews will occur throughout the afternoon. To the City Council, our staff and myself, the new Community Center is much more than a building, it is an expression of the role that Parks and Recreation plays in the Maryland Heights community. It's a place where children grow, neighbors come together and residents receive The meetings are part of the planning proservices from childhood to seniorhood. cess that has been resumed by the City for The City is committed to providing the the approximately 2,000 acres of land in the best recreation services possible. Lake District after development proposals As mentioned in last month's newsletter, received last year did not meet the City’s vision for the area. The City has established the City has launched a new marketing campaign for social media that celebrates the Committee of regulatory/planning Maryland Heights as being the place to agencies with jurisdiction over the area— be: #MHBeHere. The campaign applies plus major property owners—to work in partnership with City staff and its Econom- to the entire city, but it will be especially ic Development and Planning Commissions useful in promoting our recreation in the preparation of the area’s development programs. plan. The City anticipates its plans for the As my family and friends will attest, I am Lake District will be completed by late not a social media expert. If you're like 2017. At that point, the City will consider soliciting proposals from qualified develop- me and need a little help understanding ers to build and operate specific parts of the plan. 2 / APRIL 2017 / www.marylandheights.com The day we have been waiting for is here —the new Maryland Heights Community Center will officially open for business on Monday, April 3 at 5:30 a.m. Every city employee and official understands that what we do has a real impact on the daily lives of our residents. To Parks and Recreation, this ideology bears the new community center, programs and special events such as the St. Patrick's Day Luncheon and the upcoming Volunteer Service Day. In Maryland Heights, we believe in helping each other and making a difference. If you would like to sign up as a volunteer, visit www.marylandheights. com/serviceday or contact our Social Services Coordinator Megan Herman at (314-) 738-2552 or mherman@ marylandheights.com. Help us make Maryland Heights the place to be! #MHVolunteerHere MHPD Freezes for a Good Cause On February 25th, teams came together at Creve Coeur Lake on a windy and chilly day to raise money for the Special Olympics at the Annual Polar Plunge. Employees from the Maryland Heights Police Department, along with officers from other jurisdictions, friends and family, formed the team, "1st Responders," and raised $1,305. Congratulations to all the teams out there who participated! SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 21st COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Help us save lives by donating at the City’s community blood drive from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21. The drive will be held at the Maryland Heights Community Center, 2300 McKelvey Road. Sponsored by Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC), the drive will help meet an immediate need for blood in the St. Louis area. Although walk-ins are welcome, donors may now schedule their own appointments online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org with location code 9407. Donors may also schedule appointments by contacting Gabby Macaluso at (314) 738-2204 or [email protected]. Municipal Calendar APRIL MAY 4/6 7:00 p.m. Canceled—City Council Meeting 5/4 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting 4/11 5:30 p.m. Community Development Committee 5/9 5:30 p.m. Community Development Committee 4/11 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission 5/9 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission 4/12 6:00 p.m. Beautification Commission 5/10 6:00 p.m. Beautification Commission 4/12 6:00 p.m. Public Improvement Committee 5/10 6:00 p.m. Public Improvement Committee 4/15 2:00 p.m. Bunny Hop Parade (Westport Plaza) 5/13 9:00 a.m. Electronic Recycling 4/17 10:30 a.m. Senior Luncheon 5/15 10:30 a.m. Senior Luncheon 4/18 5:30 p.m. Reorganizational City Council Meeting 5/16 5:30 p.m. Economic Development Committee 4/19 6:30 p.m. Parks & Rec. Advisory Comm. 5/17 6:30 p.m. Park & Rec. Advisory Comm. 4/20 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting 5/18 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting 4/25 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission 5/20 1:00 p.m. Community Center Grand Opening 4/29 8:30 a.m. Volunteer Service Day (ends @ noon) 5/23 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission 5/25 7:00 p.m. Cultural Arts Commission 5/29 Memorial Day (City Offices Closed) www.marylandheights.com / APRIL 2017 / 3 How to Protect Against Flood Damage No matter where you live, you could at some point experience flooding. High water isn't just a hazard for people on the coast. Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States, and changing weather patterns and an increasing number of hard surfaces like roads and sidewalks are putting more homeowners at risk for floods. Homeowner's insurance rarely covers flood losses and federal disaster assistance is available only if the president formally declares a disaster. But even when disaster assistance is provided, it's usually a loan that has to be repaid with interest. There are a number of steps that can be taken to protect a home from flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) suggests the following ways to provide flood protection. Build With Flood-Resistant Materials Building materials are considered floodresistant if they can withstand direct contact with flood waters for at least 72 hours without being significantly damaged. Significant damage means any damage that requires more than low-cost, cosmetic repairs. Flood-resistant materials should be used for walls, floors and other parts of a home that are below the 100-year flood level. Commonly available flood-resistant materials include concrete, closed-cell and foam insulation, pressure-treated and marine-grade plywood, and ceramic tile. Keep in mind that all hardware used in these areas should be made of stainless or galvanized steel. Add Waterproof Veneer to Exterior Walls Even in areas where floodwaters are less than two feet deep, a home can be severely damaged if water reaches the interior. To protect a home from shallow flooding, add a waterproof veneer to the exterior walls. The veneer can consist of a layer of brick backed up by a waterproof membrane. In addition, it's important to make changes to the interior walls as well. In areas below the flood level, replace batt insulation with washable closed-cell foam insulation. Any wood blocking added inside the wall cavity should be made of exterior-grade lumber. Raise Electrical System Components Electrical-system components such as service panels, meters, switches and outlets are easily damaged by floodwater. If they are inundated for even short periods, they will probably have to be replaced. Another serious problem is the potential for fires caused by short circuits. All components of the electrical system, including the wiring, should be raised at least a foot above the flood level. Anchor and ELEVATE Fuel Tanks Floodwaters can easily move unanchored fuel tanks, a situation that poses serious threats. An unanchored tank outside a home can be driven into the walls by flood waters or swept downstream where it can damage other property. When floodwaters move an unanchored tank in a basement, the supply line can tear free and contaminate the basement with oil. One way to anchor a tank is to attach it to an elevated concrete slab heavy enough to resist the force of floodwaters. This can be done for all tanks, both inside and outside a home. An outside tank can also be anchored by running straps over it and attaching them to ground anchors. The tank must be elevated higher than the base flood elevation to be in compliance with your local floodplain ordinance. Raise or Flood-Proof HVAC Equipment HVAC equipment, such as a furnace or a water heater, can be damaged extensively if floodwaters inundate it. The amount of damage will depend partly on the depth of the flooding and the amount of time the equipment remains underwater. To protect HVAC equipment in floodprone homes, move it from the basement or lower level of the home to an upper level or even the attic. A less desirable method is to leave the equipment where it is and build a concrete or masonry block flood wall around it. 4 / APRIL 2017 / www.marylandheights.com Install Sewer Back-Flow Valves In some flood-prone areas, flooding can cause sewage from sanitary sewer lines to back up into homes through the drainpipes. These backups not only cause damage that's difficult to repair, but also create health hazards. A good way to protect a home from sewage backups is to install back-flow valves, which are designed to temporarily block drainpipes and prevent flow into the home. Protect Wells from Contamination Floodwaters often carry hazardous and toxic materials, including raw sewage, animal waste, oil, gasoline, solvents and chemicals. Floodwater that enters a well can contaminate the groundwater and make the well water unsafe to drink or use, and the effects may last long after the floodwaters have receded. Taking steps to construct a well properly will help protect a well against contamination. For example, by extending the well casing at least two feet above the highest known flood elevation can prevent flood water access in most situations. Keep in mind that potential contaminants should be stored within 100 feet of the well. Please contact the City if you have any questions regarding flood hazard information, flood insurance rating data, natural floodplain functions that should be protected or general floodplain requirements. Property protection assistance and/or property advice is available after a site visit. All elevation certificates on file with the City are available for review upon request. Please contact Deputy Building Commissioner Joe Moore at (314) 738-2243 or jmoore@ marylandheights.com. Council Minutes The following is a summary of action taken at the Feb. 16 and March 2 City Council meetings. For complete meeting minutes, visit www.marylandheights.com. Feb. 16: • Authorized the Mayor to apply for federal funding under the Surface Transportation Program through EastWest Gateway Council of Governments. • Increased the 2017 Capital Improvements Fund Budget by $385,000 to provide funds for stormwater projects carried over from 2016. • Adopted a model contract for City of Maryland Heights Police Department secondary employment. • Adopted the City of Maryland Heights Police Department General Order 202.00, Secondary Employment. • Authorized a construction services contract with N.B. West Contracting Company for the 11825 Hollycrest Court Stormwater Improvement, Coventry Trail Lane Drainage Improvements and 2436 Charente Drive Stormwater Improvement Projects. • Authorized the Mayor to enter into a professional services contract with Reitz & Jens, Inc. to complete the final design for the Rose Acres Tributary Stormwater (West of Bennington Place to West of Rose Acres Lane) Project in the amount of $156,827. • Authorized the Mayor to enter into a geotechnical services agreement with Geotechnology, Inc. for the McKelvey Woods Trail Phase II project in the amount of $56,500. • Authorized the Mayor to enter into an easement assignment and assumption agreement with Great Rivers Greenway District for the construction and maintenance of the McKelvey Woods Trail Phase II. • Authorized the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Great Rivers Greenway for McKelvey Woods Trail Phase II. • Amended Section 2, Definitions, to include definitions for outside employment and secondary employment, and repealed Section 14.3, Outside Employment, of the Maryland Heights Personnel Manual and enacted a new section in lieu thereof • Heard appeal from Planning Commission Denial of Conceptual Development Plan for Altus Properties, 14009 Creve Coeur Airport Road. March 2: • Approved revised restriction for Legends Music LLC, d/b/a Hollywood Casino Amphitheater to include the sale of liquor from two mobile vending carts in the North plaza and two mobile vending carts in the South plaza. • Exercised renewal option with R.L. Mueller to provide food service products for Aquaport during the 2017 season, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. • Approved 5% beer-wine by the drink and Sunday by the drink liquor license for Maryland Heights Athletic Association, d/b/a Maryland Heights Athletic Association at 2804 Fee Fee Road, managing officer, Daniel Tabers. • Enacted a conditional use permit authorizing a pharmaceutical manufacturer at 2208-2210 Welsch Industrial Court (Petition of Pageview Pharmaceuticals with the consent of Pageview Partners, LLC). • Approved the record plat of the Pointe at Westport Subdivision (Petition of IPX Millpark LLC). • Approved the record plat of the Lots 1 & 3 of Shelly Subdivision & Part of Lot 30 of Penmar Subdivision (Petition of THD Design Group, Inc.). • Repealed Ordinance 2005-2677 and related ordinances and enacted a new “MXD” mixed use district ordinance in lieu thereof for 2,200 acres of land known as Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park (Petition of City of Maryland Heights and St. Louis Co.) • Suspended the 2015 International Residential Code as per Article XI, Residential Code, of Ch. 6, of the Municipal Code as adopted by Ordinance 2015-4082 and reinstated the 2009 International Residential Code as adopted by Ordinance 2009-3321 in lieu thereof with a time limit as prescribed • Suspended certain provisions of the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, adopted by Ordinance 2015-4080, for residential building only and reinstated the provisions of the 2009 International Residential Code, with the corresponding provisions of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by Ordinance 2009-3321 in lieu thereof with a time limit as prescribed. Medication and Drug Take-Back Day, April 29 The Maryland Heights Police Department is hosting a take-back day for prescription drugs and medications on April 29 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This event is for patients and their families to dispose of unwanted medications. There is no limit to the amount of medication that can be dropped-off, but medications will not be accepted from medical practices, doctor offices or pharmacies. No needles or liquids, except for cough syrup in small (pint size) bottles, will be accepted. These bottles must be securely closed to prevent leakage. Inhalers and other compressed air cylinders will not be accepted. Pills can be submitted in their original bottles or combined in a sealable plastic bag (ex. Ziploc).The bottles and medications will be incinerated, so it's safe to leave name labels attached. The collection will be held in the parking lot of the Maryland Heights Government Center, 11911 Dorsett Rd. www.marylandheights.com / APRIL 2017 / 5 Send us your photos! We’re looking for your photos from around Maryland Heights. Email them to [email protected]. Please give us your name and brief details about the photos so we can give you photography credit. Submitted photos will be eligible for inclusion in our publications, Parks and Recreation brochures and social media. 2017 Garden Tour Residents will have an opportunity to view award winning properties at the biennial “Best of Maryland Heights” Garden Tour on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To be part of the Garden Tour, please contact the Community Development Department at (314) 291-6550. Participating homeowners will need to be available to answer questions about their gardens. Maps to the homes on the self-guided tour will be available at www.marylandheights.com and at the Community Center beginning May 19. For more information, please email gardentour@ marylandheights.com. As a courtesy, please observe the following guidelines: • Visit within the tour hours and only properties listed on the map. • Supervise your children. • Leave pets at home. Severe Weather Emergency Kit: Items to Include Severe weather season is upon us. At the snap of a finger, Mother Nature can turn ugly. When the skies turn gray, it's important to be informed, alert and prepared with an emergency kit. Check out these recommended items: Basic Items • Battery-operated flashlights • A battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio • Extra batteries • An emergency evacuation or shelter plan, including a map of your home and, for every type of severe weather emergency, routes to safety from each room • Mobile emergency kit to keep in car List of Personal Information • Telephone numbers of neighbors, family and friends • Insurance and property information • Telephone numbers of utility companies • Medical information 6 / APRIL 2017 / www.marylandheights.com First Aid Kit • Non-latex gloves • Assortment of adhesive bandages • Antibiotic ointment • Sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes • Absorbent compress dressings • Tweezers • Scissors • Adhesive cloth tape • Aspirin packets (81 mg. each) • First aid instruction booklet *Customize your first aid kit to meet your individual and family needs. Basic Necessities • 3-5 day supply of bottled water and nonperishable food • Personal hygiene items • Blankets or sleeping bags Recycle It, Don't Trash It What Can I Recycle? Recycling Electronics The City's contract with Republic Services includes free weekly solid waste pick-up from single-family homes and some condos. This includes trash, yard waste and recycling. Our recycling service is "single stream," which means that you can throw all your recycling in one container. You can recycle: Aluminum—ex. Food and Beverage Cans • Glass—ex. Jars and Bottles • Metals—ex. Steel, Tin • Paper— ex. Newspaper, Copy Household Hazardous Waste Paper, Mail • Unsoiled cardboard—ex. Boxes, It's time for spring cleaning! Don't trash your Food Boxes, Cartons old paint, oil, pool cleaning chemicals or other • All plastics except #6—ex. Plastic household hazardous waste items, recycle them! Jugs, Bottles, Containers Recycling items is easy and affordable through St. Louis County's Household Hazardous Waste Please keep these out of the recycle Recycling program. bin: • Plastic/Grocery Bags Appointments are necessary as drop-off facili• Coat Hangers ties are not staffed 24/7. To schedule a time, • Electronics visit www.hhwstl.com or call (314) 615-8958. • Batteries Residents must show proof of address, such as • #6 Plastics—ex. Styrofoam a utility bill or driver's license at the time of the • appointment. For more recycling information, visit www.marylandheight.com/ recycle. The first 50 pounds of HHW accepted for dropoff is at no charge to the resident. If you have more than 50 pounds, you will be charged a fee of $1 per pound for the additional materials. More info: www.marylandheights.com/hhw. Easter Bunny Hop April 15 @ Westport Plaza 2:00 PM th Kids ages 10 and under are invited to join in the annual "Bunny Hop Parade." The Easter Bunny will lead the parade through Westport Plaza to find lots of treasures. Sponsored by Westport Plaza and the Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Department. The City is hosting an electronics recycling event on Saturdays, May 13 and September 30 at the Government Center, 11911 Dorsett Road from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Recycling services will be provided by Midwest Recycling Center (MRC), a company certified in environmentally safe and secure recycling. They accept almost any item that has a cord or battery. Please Note a Change to Fee Schedule There is now a fee to recycle all TVs, CRT and LED/LCD/Plasma. There is also a charge for recycling CRT computer monitors. CRT refers to television with the glass screens and large backs. As usual, items containing Freon will be assessed $10 per unit. Please bring cash or check; MRC does not accept credit cards. The fee schedule is as follows: • TVs up to 26": $30 • TVs 27" and Larger: $50 • Any Size Wood Console and True Big Screen/Rear Projection TV: $50 • CRT Computer Monitors: $5 • Freon Containing Unit: $10 For more information, contact Gabby Macaluso at gmac@marylandheights. com or (314) 738-2204. For a list of accepted items and MRC's secure recycling practices, visit www.marylandheights. com/2017RecyclingEvents. MHPOA's Annual Golf Tournament June 5th @ Golf Club of Florissant Join Maryland Heights police officers as they raise funds for a holiday party for patients at the Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. This event is organized by the Maryland Heights Police Officers Association. Email James Wethington at [email protected] for more information. Four person scramble; $360 per team. Registration at 9:00 a.m.; Tee Off at 10:00 a.m. www.marylandheights.com / APRIL 2017 www.marylandheights.com / FEBRUARY 2015 / /77 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. 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GOVERNMENT CENTER CITY HALL PHONE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (314) 291-6550 David Watson FAX DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (314) 291-7457 CITY ADMINISTRATOR Jim Krischke CITY CLERK JoAnn Cova Wayne Oldroyd DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Bryan Pearl CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WARD 1 WARD 2 MUNICIPAL COURT PHONE COURT ADMINISTRATOR (314) 291-6036 Gerald Durfee POLICE EMERGENCY CHIEF OF POLICE 911 Bill Carson NON-EMERGENCY TIPS HOTLINE (314) 298-8700 (314) 209-TIPS (8477) COMMUNITY CENTER AND AQUAPORT 2300 MCKELVEY ROAD (314) 738-2599 Gavin Park 899-5204 WARD 3 Don Hunt 878-8579 Kim Baker 275-4954 Ed Dirck 878-9001 WARD 4 DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Tracey Anderson PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE HOURS (8:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M./M-F) (314) 738-2250 AFTER HOURS/EMERGENCY (314) 298-8700 CITY WEBSITE www.marylandheights.com EMAIL [email protected] FACEBOOK TWITTER facebook.com/cityofmarylandheights @cityofmh Chuck Caverly 566-0424 Jim Carver Pres. Pro Tem 291-8958 Norm Rhea 739-0096
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