NewsletterNovember 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

Utility Tax Rebate Reminder

Mayor's Message

Councilman Caverly Elected President of MML

Municipal Calendar

Maryland Heights Night Out Recap and Thank You

Recycling 411: Thanksgiving Recycling Tips

Holiday Events & Programs with Parks and Recreation

City Council Minutes

Leaf Clean-up Tips for Maintaining Healthy Stormwater System

Managed Archery Deer Hunts to Occur in Creve Coeur Park

Did you know? – New Website Accessibility Features

Pg. 2

Pg. 2

Pg. 3

Pg. 3

Pg. 4

Pg. 5

Pg. 6

Pg. 7

Pg. 7

Pg. 7

Pg. 7

See Neighbors, page 2

We are happy to announce another resource that is available to help make our community safer!

The Maryland Heights Police Department has recently joined the FREE Neighbors app by Ring. Since home video security camera systems are becoming more popular and accessible, Neighbors by Ring connects the network of cameras throughout the community and helps us provide another resource to communicate with our residents.

The app is specific to “Ring” doorbell cameras, but you do not need a Ring product to join. ANYONE can join Neighbors by Ring by downloading the free app from the app store on any of your devices. The app is designed to help communities stay informed about what is going on around them. You could be alerted, if you chose that option, of any safety alerts from other users within a radius of up to 5 miles from your home.

Anyone that joins the Neighbors app by Ring can post and share photos and videos of important crime and safety information, such as:

• Criminal activity • Suspicious activity• Unknown visitors• Safety and lost pets

The Maryland Heights Police Department will be able to view ONLY the videos uploaded to the Neighbors app. You choose what content to share and control how you want to engage with other neighbors. The Neighbors app allows you to have all of the control and all of your information is private unless YOU decide to share it with us!

We may use the app to ask for your assistance with an investigation through the Neighbors app. Ring would then send out the request to those Ring device users that have video footage regarding a specific date and time frame. We will not be able to see who receives a request, who declines to share, or which users opted-out of future requests.

How does it work?• Download the Neighbors app by

Ring (If you have Ring, you already have access).

Maryland Heights Police Join Neighbors by Ring

Neighbors, continued from page 1

2 / NOVEMBER 2020 / www.marylandheights.com

November is a time for counting blessings and giving thanks. I am so thankful for my family, friends and community. There's nothing more special than weekends at the lake, teaching my granddaughter how to ride a bike and connecting with my fellow residents.

My thoughts are not unique; they are shared by grandparents across this country. It's important to remember that despite all the election rhetoric and division this nation is experiencing, we are more alike than we are different. Americans almost universally value our families and relationships, job creation and safe communities. I think these shared values are what make local government so effective.

Local government is the closest government to the people; it touches and impacts people much more directly than any other level. We don't have partisan politics to distract us from the main issues. We're able to focus on making decisions that benefit the community as a whole. From municipalities to school districts, leaders are accessible and they exist in the same communities they serve. Because of this close proximity, the community's well-being is a our primary goal.

The City Council wants to ensure that Maryland Heights remains a strong community for generations to come. This is why we invest so many resources into community events and programs. For example, Maryland Heights Night Out (MHNO) is a special program designed to get neighbors together and create strong relationships. As most of you know,

our regular plans had to be adjusted due to the social distancing safeguards in place. Thank you to everyone who participated this year. A recap of the festivities is featured on page 4 of this newsletter. We hope that next year we can return to our traditional block party celebration.

Strong communities take a lot of work and dedication. From elected officials tostaff, all of us at the City of Maryland Heights are working hard to serve our residents. We are thankful for this opportunity in public service.

In an effort to encourage green lifestyles and a healthy environment, the City commits resources to providing recycling services. To make recycling convenient and available at no cost to residents, the City has a contract with Republic Services to provide free curb-side pickup of recyclables and bulk waste for all residents. We also host electronics recycling events twice annually to keep TVs, appliances, computers and other similar items from ending up in landfills.

November 15 happens to be National Recycling Day. In honor of this cause and as part of our Recycling 411 campaign, this newsletter includes special recycling tips for the Thanksgiving holiday on page 5.

Strong communities take a lot of work and dedication. From elected officials to staff, all of us at the City of Maryland Heights are working hard to serve our residents. We are thankful for this opportunity in public service.

The Mayor’s Message

• Opt-in to join your neighborhood. • Customize the geographic area you want to

receive notifications for (users must verify where they are located and cannot participate in other neighborhoods)

• Receive alerts from your neighbors, local law enforcement and the Ring team that inform of crime and safety alerts as they are shared.

• View local crime and safety posts via a live feed or interactive map

• Share text updates, photos and videos taken on any device.

• Work with your community to make neigh-borhoods safer.

Please be aware that while we are excited to com-municate with our residents via the Neighbors app, 911 should always be used in an emergency. You can also use our non-emergency number, (314) 298-8700, if you need immediate police assistance.

Stay Safe!

Utility Tax Rebate Reminder

Officer Terry Mancusi

Maryland Heights refunds municipal utilitytaxes to our senior residents and residentswith a disability. To qualify, seniors must beat least 62 years old on or before November1, 2020 and be retired. For residents with adisability, your annual income must be less than$10,000 excluding Social Security, disabilityincome or other payments received because ofthe disability. Eligible senior residents shouldbring proof of age. Eligible disabled residentsshould bring their Social Security award letter.Qualifying residents should bring all their utilitybills (water, gas, electric and phone) datedNovember 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020.

Due to COVID-19, rebate processing willbe different from years past. You will need topreregister for your appointment by visitinghttps://signup.com/go/qhvBToT or by calling(314) 738-2599. We will not accept walk-ins.Dates for the rebates are November 3, 5, 9, 10,13, 17, 19, 20, 23 and 30.

Mayor Mike Moeller

878-6730

Some events may be canceled or require registration. Please check www.marylandheights.com or call (314) 291-6550 to confirm details.

Municipal CalendarDECEMBER12/3 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting

12/8 5:30 p.m. Community Development Committee

12/8 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting

12/9 6:00 p.m. Beautification Commission

12/9 6:00 p.m. Public Improvements Committee

12/16 6:30 p.m. Parks and Rec. Advisory Comm. (MHCC)

12/17 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting

12/22 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission

12/25 Christmas Holiday (City Offices Closed)

NOVEMBER11/5 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting

11/6 5:00 p.m. Sip and Shop (MHCC)

11/10 5:30 p.m. Community Development Committee

11/10 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting

11/11 6:00 p.m. Beautification Commission

11/11 6:00 p.m. Public Improvements Committee

11/18 6:30 p.m. Parks and Rec. Advisory Comm. (MHCC)

11/19 6:00 p.m. Paint and Sip (MHCC)11/19 6:00 p.m. Cultural Arts Commission (MHCC)

11/19 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting

11/24 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission

11/26 Thanksgiving Holiday (City Offices Closed)

11/27 Thanksgiving Holiday (City Offices Closed)

*Maryland Heights Community Center is abbreviated as MHCC.

www.marylandheights.com / NOVEMBER 2020 / 3

Founded in 1934, the Missouri Municipal League (MML) is an organization that provides training, resources and legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels of government to Missouri municipalities. The group currently serves more than 640 municipalities and provides a united voice for cities across Missouri. MML membership elected City of Maryland Heights Councilman Chuck Caverly as President during the organization’s virtual annual conference earlier this fall. Through this position, Councilman Caverly will continue his work in advocating for municipalities and strengthening local government across the state.

Caverly was elected to the Board of the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis and served as president in 2017-2018. Following that, he was elected to serve as vice-president of the Missouri Municipal League in 2019.

Councilman Caverly is serving his sixth term with Maryland Heights, having first been elected to office in April 2010.

This is the culmination of more than two decades of service to the City beginning in early 1995.

Caverly was appointed as a member of the City of Maryland Heights' Beautification Commission in January 1995. He moved on to the Planning and Zoning Commission in 1998 where he served until his election to the City Council in 2010.

A graduate of Truman University, Caverly is employed as a botanist and Director of Business and Industry Development at Native Landscape Solutions. He is a member of Holy Spirit Church and an Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver Award recipient. Chuck and his wife, Kerry, have two sons, Captain D. Austin Caverly, United States Army, a graduate of the Citadel, and Isaac Caverly, who received his Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa. They have one daughter-in-law, Anne; a beautiful granddaughter, Ellie; and a grandson, Charles Gardner Caverly III.

Congratulations, Councilman Caverly! To learn more about the Missouri Municipal League, please visit www.mocities.com.

Councilman Caverly Elected President of the Missouri Municipal League, Advocates for Cities Statewide

4 / NOVEMBER 2020 / www.marylandheights.com

MARYLAND HEIGHTS NIGHT OUT

1st Place

Decorate Your Yard Contest Winners

Jonesdale Ct. incorporated many 80s icons into their design: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, skeleton remains and a ghost from "The Goonies", Pac Man, Rubik's cubes, boombox stereos, a gremlin, E.T., and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Judges could tell that lots of work went into their decorations. Great job!

2nd PlaceProvidence Dr. decided to embrace one classic 80's movie and captured several details from "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." From the lawn mower to the trash bag on the curb to the swing contraption to the breakfast table with Cheerios, judges appreciated their creativity!

3rd PlaceJeanette Mary is ready for a movie night! They had a line of classic 80's movies, games and cassette tapes,and a boombox. Halloween decorations were up and ready to go and they went for a "Ghostbusters" theme with some chalk art in the driveway and down the sidewalk.

Thank You, Food Trucks

On a beautiful Saturday, September 26, Communications staff (Gabby and Trish from the Government Center, Officer Mancusi from MHPD, and A.J. from Parks and Rec.) set up at the Government Center with lots of swag and an 80's playlist. They were joined by City Council members and firefighters from the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District. Celebrations were different this year due to COVID-19, but we were happy to see that many residents came together safely for Maryland Heights Night Out. Everyone enjoyed meeting and talking with our residents both old and new!

Four food trucks were stationed around town and served up delicious dinners to residents. Hacienda (a taco truck that's been visiting neighborhoods during COVID-19) received rave reviews from patrons around the Community Center while K-Bop (Korean

BBQ) served up delicious street food to residents close to Parkwood Park. Wayno's Mobile International Cuisine was a hit to those over near Eise Park and offers catering all year round for anything from appreciation dinners to neighborhood parties.

Disposable dishes and cutlery are tempting when you’re feeding a large group, but consider using regular plates and cutlery and large refillable pitchers for beverages. If you do use disposables, opt for compostable or biodegradable options.

There may be changes to your regular waste pickup schedule during the holiday season. Avoid odors and overflow by ensuring your containers are ready for pickup.

Check with your local service provider for any changes in holiday collection schedules.

Americans will discard throw away 25% of their total Thanksgiving meal.Buy the right size turkey and just enough trimmings so you can reduce food waste.

• Send dinner guests home with leftovers.•  Invite neighbors to share leftovers the next day.• Make soup or sandwiches with leftovers. • Freeze what you won’t eat right away.

WHAT TO THROW AWAY

Soiled Paper PlatesPolystyrene CupsFood ContainersPizza BoxesPaper TowelsPlastic Wrap

WHAT TO RECYCLE

Plastic BottlesSoda CansPlastic CupsClean Paper PlatesCardboard Boxes*Wrapping Paper

WHAT TO DONATE/REUSE

Gift BagsDecorationsPacking MaterialsClothing and Shoes

WHAT TO COMPOST

FruitsVegetablesBreadPastaMeatsChips

Visit RecyclingSimplified.com for more tips on what is and isn’t recyclable.

©2019 Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling Tips for Thanksgiving

Skip the Disposables

Don’t Miss Your Pickup

Size Down Your Turkey and Make the Most of Leftovers

During the holiday season, household waste increases by 25%, which can add 1 million tons of trash to our landfills.

www.marylandheights.com / NOVEMBER 2020 / 5

Recycling 411

Angie Burger, stationed at the Government Center, was super psyched to participate in MHNO, as her truck is based in Maryland Heights. Angie will be offering carryout this winter off of Dorsett Road, so keep an eye on https://angieburger.com/ for more information and schedules.

While we missed the visits, watching the kids come together over the giveaways, and the potluck dinners, there was still one thing that stood out among all of us who helped organize MHNO this year: Maryland Heights is a very connected community. 2020 has been hard on many of us. From making masks to checking in on elderly neighbors to putting teddy bears and rainbow drawings in windows for kids, our residents have maintained that small town feel amidst the chaos of this difficult year. These actions, as small and insignificant as they may seem, have a giant effect on our community as a whole. This creates a tight knit bond between neighbors and is the reason we organize Maryland Heights Night Out every year.

Happy 35 years to all of you who fought hard for incorporation in 1985 and to all of those who have chosen to make Maryland Heights their home since then. We are all different and diverse, we have our own traditions and beliefs, but we know that coming together during difficult times, listening to each other, and offering a helping hand when we can, truly makes our community grow stronger.

Thank you to everyone who participated. MHNO will be back in 2021!

A.J. from Parks and Rec. hands out swag from Centene Community Ice Center

Disposable dishes and cutlery are tempting when you’re feeding a large group, but consider using regular plates and cutlery and large refillable pitchers for beverages. If you do use disposables, opt for compostable or biodegradable options.

There may be changes to your regular waste pickup schedule during the holiday season. Avoid odors and overflow by ensuring your containers are ready for pickup.

Check with your local service provider for any changes in holiday collection schedules.

Americans will discard throw away 25% of their total Thanksgiving meal.Buy the right size turkey and just enough trimmings so you can reduce food waste.

• Send dinner guests home with leftovers.•  Invite neighbors to share leftovers the next day.• Make soup or sandwiches with leftovers. • Freeze what you won’t eat right away.

WHAT TO THROW AWAY

Soiled Paper PlatesPolystyrene CupsFood ContainersPizza BoxesPaper TowelsPlastic Wrap

WHAT TO RECYCLE

Plastic BottlesSoda CansPlastic CupsClean Paper PlatesCardboard Boxes*Wrapping Paper

WHAT TO DONATE/REUSE

Gift BagsDecorationsPacking MaterialsClothing and Shoes

WHAT TO COMPOST

FruitsVegetablesBreadPastaMeatsChips

Visit RecyclingSimplified.com for more tips on what is and isn’t recyclable.

©2019 Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling Tips for Thanksgiving

Skip the Disposables

Don’t Miss Your Pickup

Size Down Your Turkey and Make the Most of Leftovers

During the holiday season, household waste increases by 25%, which can add 1 million tons of trash to our landfills.

Disposable dishes and cutlery are tempting when you’re feeding a large group, but consider using regular plates and cutlery and large refillable pitchers for beverages. If you do use disposables, opt for compostable or biodegradable options.

There may be changes to your regular waste pickup schedule during the holiday season. Avoid odors and overflow by ensuring your containers are ready for pickup.

Check with your local service provider for any changes in holiday collection schedules.

Americans will discard throw away 25% of their total Thanksgiving meal.Buy the right size turkey and just enough trimmings so you can reduce food waste.

• Send dinner guests home with leftovers.•  Invite neighbors to share leftovers the next day.• Make soup or sandwiches with leftovers. • Freeze what you won’t eat right away.

WHAT TO THROW AWAY

Soiled Paper PlatesPolystyrene CupsFood ContainersPizza BoxesPaper TowelsPlastic Wrap

WHAT TO RECYCLE

Plastic BottlesSoda CansPlastic CupsClean Paper PlatesCardboard Boxes*Wrapping Paper

WHAT TO DONATE/REUSE

Gift BagsDecorationsPacking MaterialsClothing and Shoes

WHAT TO COMPOST

FruitsVegetablesBreadPastaMeatsChips

Visit RecyclingSimplified.com for more tips on what is and isn’t recyclable.

©2019 Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling Tips for Thanksgiving

Skip the Disposables

Don’t Miss Your Pickup

Size Down Your Turkey and Make the Most of Leftovers

During the holiday season, household waste increases by 25%, which can add 1 million tons of trash to our landfills.

Disposable dishes and cutlery are tempting when you’re feeding a large group, but consider using regular plates and cutlery and large refillable pitchers for beverages. If you do use disposables, opt for compostable or biodegradable options.

There may be changes to your regular waste pickup schedule during the holiday season. Avoid odors and overflow by ensuring your containers are ready for pickup.

Check with your local service provider for any changes in holiday collection schedules.

Americans will discard throw away 25% of their total Thanksgiving meal.Buy the right size turkey and just enough trimmings so you can reduce food waste.

• Send dinner guests home with leftovers.•  Invite neighbors to share leftovers the next day.• Make soup or sandwiches with leftovers. • Freeze what you won’t eat right away.

WHAT TO THROW AWAY

Soiled Paper PlatesPolystyrene CupsFood ContainersPizza BoxesPaper TowelsPlastic Wrap

WHAT TO RECYCLE

Plastic BottlesSoda CansPlastic CupsClean Paper PlatesCardboard Boxes*Wrapping Paper

WHAT TO DONATE/REUSE

Gift BagsDecorationsPacking MaterialsClothing and Shoes

WHAT TO COMPOST

FruitsVegetablesBreadPastaMeatsChips

Visit RecyclingSimplified.com for more tips on what is and isn’t recyclable.

©2019 Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling Tips for Thanksgiving

Skip the Disposables

Don’t Miss Your Pickup

Size Down Your Turkey and Make the Most of Leftovers

During the holiday season, household waste increases by 25%, which can add 1 million tons of trash to our landfills.

Disposable dishes and cutlery are tempting when you’re feeding a large group, but consider using regular plates and cutlery and large refillable pitchers for beverages. If you do use disposables, opt for compostable or biodegradable options.

There may be changes to your regular waste pickup schedule during the holiday season. Avoid odors and overflow by ensuring your containers are ready for pickup.

Check with your local service provider for any changes in holiday collection schedules.

Americans will discard throw away 25% of their total Thanksgiving meal.Buy the right size turkey and just enough trimmings so you can reduce food waste.

• Send dinner guests home with leftovers.•  Invite neighbors to share leftovers the next day.• Make soup or sandwiches with leftovers. • Freeze what you won’t eat right away.

WHAT TO THROW AWAY

Soiled Paper PlatesPolystyrene CupsFood ContainersPizza BoxesPaper TowelsPlastic Wrap

WHAT TO RECYCLE

Plastic BottlesSoda CansPlastic CupsClean Paper PlatesCardboard Boxes*Wrapping Paper

WHAT TO DONATE/REUSE

Gift BagsDecorationsPacking MaterialsClothing and Shoes

WHAT TO COMPOST

FruitsVegetablesBreadPastaMeatsChips

Visit RecyclingSimplified.com for more tips on what is and isn’t recyclable.

©2019 Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling Tips for Thanksgiving

Skip the Disposables

Don’t Miss Your Pickup

Size Down Your Turkey and Make the Most of Leftovers

During the holiday season, household waste increases by 25%, which can add 1 million tons of trash to our landfills.

Disposable dishes and cutlery are tempting when you’re feeding a large group, but consider using regular plates and cutlery and large refillable pitchers for beverages. If you do use disposables, opt for compostable or biodegradable options.

There may be changes to your regular waste pickup schedule during the holiday season. Avoid odors and overflow by ensuring your containers are ready for pickup.

Check with your local service provider for any changes in holiday collection schedules.

Americans will discard throw away 25% of their total Thanksgiving meal.Buy the right size turkey and just enough trimmings so you can reduce food waste.

• Send dinner guests home with leftovers.•  Invite neighbors to share leftovers the next day.• Make soup or sandwiches with leftovers. • Freeze what you won’t eat right away.

WHAT TO THROW AWAY

Soiled Paper PlatesPolystyrene CupsFood ContainersPizza BoxesPaper TowelsPlastic Wrap

WHAT TO RECYCLE

Plastic BottlesSoda CansPlastic CupsClean Paper PlatesCardboard Boxes*Wrapping Paper

WHAT TO DONATE/REUSE

Gift BagsDecorationsPacking MaterialsClothing and Shoes

WHAT TO COMPOST

FruitsVegetablesBreadPastaMeatsChips

Visit RecyclingSimplified.com for more tips on what is and isn’t recyclable.

©2019 Republic Services, Inc.

Recycling Tips for Thanksgiving

Skip the Disposables

Don’t Miss Your Pickup

Size Down Your Turkey and Make the Most of Leftovers

During the holiday season, household waste increases by 25%, which can add 1 million tons of trash to our landfills.

6 / NOVEMBER 2020 / www.marylandheights.com

Maryland Heights Parks & Recreation will adhere to current St. Louis County COVID-19 guidelines for all events, programs and in the operation of its facilities.

Upcoming Events & Programs

Sip & ShopFriday, November 65:00-8:30 p.m. • Community CenterGet your holiday shopping done with our local vendors! We will have a variety of vendors and free drinks will be available to sip while you shop. Keep your eye out for a list of vendors that will be attending! Free to attend, preregistration recommended at www.marylandheights.com/upcoming

Virtual Yule Jog 5KMonday, November 16- Sunday, November 22The Parks Department, Maryland Heights Police Department and Maryland Heights Fire District are partnering for the inaugural Yule Jog 5K. Proceeds will go toward purchasing gifts for children at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital

this holiday season. All runners will receive the official

race shirt. For the race, run a 5K between

November 16-22 and submit your time by November 23. Cost to run is $30. Preregistration required at www.marylandheights.

com/signup or call (314) 738-2599.

Paint & SipThursday, November 196:00-8:00 p.m.Get ready for the holidays by creating your own whimsical winter painting! With simple step-by-step instructions led by Artherapy Studios, you will create an acrylic painting on 16” x 20” stretched canvas. Paint outside the lines, no two paintings will be the same. Bring your favorite wine or beer and snacks and enjoy our relaxed, yet structured atmosphere with music where you become the artist!Members: $38 • Residents: $42 Non-residents: $46Register at www.marylandheights.com/signup or call (314) 738-2599.

Deck Your House – Holiday Decorating ContestSubmit by Monday, December 14Winners announced Friday, December 18Now is your chance to let all of Maryland Heights know that you are the true master of exterior illumination! Enter the Deck Your House contest where you will compete to win Best Overall, Best Themed Display and the Clark Griswold Award for most lights. If there is enough participation, the top houses from the contest will be included in a digital map available on the City’s website and social media channels for self-guided tours. Submit your home for consideration by visiting www.marylandheights.com/deckyourhouse.

12 Days of ElfmasMonday, December 7- Friday, December 18Hey everybody, it’s your old friend Merl Lynn Ikes the Elf! I’m up to my old tricks again, hiding around Maryland Heights. Be sure to look for my picture on the Parks & Recreation Facebook page. Think you know where I am? Put your guess in the comments for a chance to win a prize! The more you guess during the 12 Days of Elfmas, the more chances you have to win!

Maryland Heights Family OlympicsMonday, November 30- Sunday, December 6 • Times VaryCommunity CenterGrab your family and go for the gold during the inaugural Maryland Heights Family Olympics! Over the course of a week, families of two, three or four people will compete in various games such as blind bean bag toss, the hula hoop endurance challenge, relay races and more. Dress up in a group costume to be entered to win the Best-Dressed Family Award! Prizes will be distributed at the close of the games. Each family will sign up to compete during a 30 minute segment, must be accompanied by at least one adult and members must be at least six years old. The deadline to register is November 23. Cost to compete is $10 per family. Register at www.marylandheights.com/signup or call (314) 738-2599.

Letters to SantaTuesday, December 1- Wednesday, December 16Santa’s elves are dropping off the North Pole Postal Service Mailbox to the Community Center lobby! Starting December 1, your child can drop-off their letter to Santa with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a letter form. Letter forms will be available online and at the Community Center and must be included in order for Santa to write back. Stamps and envelopes will be available for purchase at the Welcome Desk for $.50. For more info, visit www.marylandheights.com/upcoming.

Parks & Recreation Events, Programs and More

www.marylandheights.com / DECEMBER 2017 / 5www.marylandheights.com / NOVEMBER 2020 / 7

The following is a summary of action taken at the September 17 City Council meetings. The City Council meeting on October 1 was canceled. For complete meeting minutes, visit www.marylandheights.com.

September 17: • Approved the proposal from Accela,

Inc. totaling $147,200 to replace the City’s current Accela software with “Software as a Service (SaaS) Licensing and Services"and authorize the City Administrator to sign the necessary agreements.

• Requested that St. Louis County distribute $47 million of Cares Act funds on a per capita basis to the municipalities within the county to be used for eligible expenses, authorizing the Mayor to accept Cares Act funding and execute a municipality relief program funding agreement, and confirming agreement to indemnify and hold harmless St. Louis County from such distribution.

• Authorized the Mayor to make application to the Missouri Department of Public Safety for

the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.

• Authorized the Mayor to enter into a contract with Z&L Wrecking Company to provide building demolition services for 11517 and 11540 Dorsett Road.

• Authorized a contract with Tramar Contracting, Inc. for pavement marking within the City of Maryland Heights.

• Approved the record plat of the NHC Maryland Heights Subdivision (Petition of NHC Healthcare).

Council Minutes

Many leaves will naturally fall into our creeks, waterways and streams, but it's important that we don't directly rake leaves into bodies of water or stormwater drains. Excessive decaying leaves use up the water's oxygen, harming animals that live in the water. Leaves can also clog up drains creating stormwater flooding in your neighborhood. Here are some tips to help keep our storm-water system clean and free-flowing:

• Never rake leaves into storm drains, ditches, creeks or rivers.

• Have a storm drain near your home? Act as its guardian angel and do your part to keep it free of litter and leaves.

• Remove leaves from your gutters, ditches, driveways, side-walks and streets.

• Fall is the best season to fertilize your lawn. Mulch leaves by running over them with your lawn mower at your next cut-ting. Leaves and grass clippings are great law fertilizers.

• Rake leaves into a compost pile for a nutrient-rich fertilizer to use on your garden next spring.

• During routine fall tune-ups, check your car and lawn equip-ment for leaks. A good rainstorm can send gasoline and oil drips from vehicles and equipment into waterways.

To find out if you are within a floodplain, floodway, or an area where you may experience issues that are not marked on a flood insurance rate map; or if you have any questions regarding flood-plain requirements, flood insurance or stormwater issues, flood depth data and property protection measures; or to request a site visit, please contact Joseph Moore, the City’s Deputy Building Commissioner and Floodplain Manager, at jmoore@maryland-heights.com or (314) 738-2243.

Fall Leaf Clean-Up Tips Help Maintain Healthy Stormwater System

Managed Archery Deer Hunts to Occur in Creve Coeur Park Managed archery deer hunts will occur this season at four St. Louis County parks- Creve Coeur, Greensfelder, Jefferson Barracks and Queeny- in an effort to control the growing deer population. The hunts will be managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and will occur Nov. 7-30. Only hunters who applied and were selected by the MDC will be allowed to participate. Impacted areas of the parks will be closed to the public when hunts occur. For more information, please visit www.mdc.mo.gov.

Did You Know?The City's new website includes features that make content and information more accessible to all users. On the home page, there are two symbols that are indicative of these features:

To access the language translate feature, click the globe symbol located in the upper right corner and select your preferred language.

To access ADA accessible features including screen reader, larger text and dyslexia friendly text, click the ADA symbol located in the lower left corner and select your preferred option.

11911 Dorsett RoadMaryland Heights, MO 63043

www.marylandheights.com

MissionWe will provide superior municipal services in a safe and appealing setting in order to attract and retain residents committed to our city, thriving businesses and premier hospitality venues.

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDST. LOUIS, MO

PERMIT NO. 3252

CITY HALL

MUNICIPAL COURT

COMMUNITY CENTER AND AQUAPORT

CITY WEBSITE EMAIL

FACEBOOK TWITTER

POLICE

PHONE (314) 291-6550

FAX (314) 291-7457

CITY ADMINISTRATOR Tracey Anderson

CITY CLERK JoAnn Cova

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE David WatsonDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Michael ZeekDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Cliff Baber

PHONE (314) 291-6036

COURT ADMINISTRATOR Gerald Durfee

2300 MCKELVEY ROAD (314) 738-2599

INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION Adam Peper

www.marylandheights.com feedback@marylandheights.com

EMERGENCY 911

NON-EMERGENCY (314) 298-8700

CHIEF OF POLICE Bill Carson

TIPS HOTLINE (314) 209-TIPS (8477)

PUBLIC WORKS

OFFICE HOURS (8:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M./M-F) (314) 738-2250

AFTER HOURS/EMERGENCY (314) 298-8700

WARD 1

Susan Taylor484-7627 staylor@ marylandheights.com

Kim Baker 275-4954 kbaker@ marylandheights.com

Ed Dirck Pres. Pro Tem 878-9001 edirck@ marylandheights.com

Chuck Caverly 566-0424 ccaverly@ marylandheights.com

WARD 3

Steve Borgmann393-9448 sborgmann@ marylandheights.com

Norm Rhea 739-0096 nrhea@ marylandheights.com

WARD 2

WARD 4

GOVERNMENT CENTER

facebook.com/cityofmarylandheights @cityofmh

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

ECRWSS Postal Customer

Julia Bietsch573-330-0415 jbietsch@ marylandheights.com

Nancy Medvick703-8987 nmedvick@ marylandheights.com