City Link
FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Linking government with the community.
ANIMAL SAFARI
Photo taken by: Lauren Black
On February 4, the Remington Nature Center held the 2017 Animal Safari. It was a big hit with 1,392 visitors in attendance.
FEATURED ARTICLES Gone Fishing Red Light Green Light Cold Water Safety
PIC OF THE WEEK
YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK CITY MANAGER 271-4610 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 271-5526 CITY CLERK 271-4730
CITY ATTORNEY 271-4680 PARKS, RECREATION & CIVIC FACILITIES 271-5500 HEALTH 271-4636 PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 271-4827
Employees at work! Pouring curbs is a process that involves constant care and attention. Crews just finished this curb on 31st Terrace and McGee Street.
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INDEX Gone Fishing............................. 2 Health & Living.......................... 3 Red Light Green Light.................. 6 What’s Happening..................... 9 Council Meeting Recap........... 10 Cold Water Safety..................... 13 Around Town........................... 14 Job Opportunities.................... 15
GONE FISHING
by - Chuck Kempf, Director of Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities
In November 2015, Eric Dennis, Fisheries Management Biologist for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), contacted parks staff to discuss the possibility of re-opening Krug Park Lagoon for fishing. This is an activity that has not been allowed since 1969. Eric had been following the progress of the lagoon renovation and wanted to reach out to see if the parks department was open to discuss fishing options and possibly entering into a Community Assistance Program (CAP) agreement with MDC for a fish management program. Our initial and immediate answer was “no,� due to the length of time that had passed since fishing had been allowed at that location, but Eric asked that we at least listen to his reasoning behind the request. After he explained the lack of urban fishing opportunities in the St. Joseph area, the great recreation and sporting activity St. Joseph’s children were missing out on and the benefit of
Fishing in Krug Park Lagoon is an activity that has not been allowed since 1969. a fish management program, he had our attention. There were still concerns about the amount of traffic, trash and other activities that might accompany fishing at Krug Park Lagoon, but the benefits might outweigh the negatives. By December, we had scheduled a park board meeting at the local MDC office on the campus of Missouri Western State University. Parks staff wanted the park board members to hear the presentation, discuss the pros and cons and consider making a recommendation on the matter. After listening to MDC's staff, the park board members unanimously
recommended the department move forward with the partnership. The next step was to present this idea to the city manager and City Council. In January 2016, a work session was scheduled to allow MDC and parks staff to present the program to City Council and discuss the specific benefits and the overall enhancement in recreational opportunities in St. Joseph. One of the primary points of interest of the CAP agreement is that the fish management program not only monitors the fish population, but also helps maintain the quality of the water. By allowing MDC to monitor and manage the fish population, they can help maintain the water quality by controlling specific populations of fish species that contribute to the deterioration of water quality. Many of these species of fish, such as Carp and Buffalo, create waste that keeps the water quality low. They spend a significant amount of time near the bottom of a body of water, rummaging through organic material, in search of food. Species, such as Bass, Catfish, Crappie and Bluegill, help control the populations of fish that create unwanted and undesirable conditions. If these fish species alone are not able to control the population levels of detrimental fish, MDC's staff will get involved. City Council members were very interested in this aspect of the program, along with the overall enhancement of recreation in St. Joseph. A recommendation was put forth to the City Council for the city to enter into a CAP agreement with MDC, but with special conditions. Those conditions included no fishing after dark, catch and release only, and youth fishing only. After discussion, it was decided entering into this agreement was in
the best interest of the citizens of St. Joseph and the overall health of the lagoon at Krug Park. However, the proposed special conditions were revised to allow fishing for people of all ages. The biggest benefit of the catch and release restriction is it tends to ensure almost everyone fishing at the lagoon is doing it for recreational and sporting purposes and not to obtain food. It also eliminates people cleaning fish on the shoreline of the lagoon and leaving the remains. Other benefits of the agreement will be seen beginning this spring in regular fishing events and activities. Last fall, the parks department held a fish stocking event where the public was invited to come watch and participate. The fun and enjoyment young and old had at the stocking activity are signs of more fun to come. This appears to be one those programs that can have multiple benefits for a community. If all goes well, the quality of the water and fish population at Krug Park Lagoon will be greatly improved. The parks department, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Conservation, looks forward to offering new, fun and educational activities for the citizens of this community.
People of all ages had the opportunity to be a part of the fish stocking event held last fall.
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HEALTH & LIVING
Underage Drinking According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: • 33% of eighth graders and 70% of twelfth graders in the United States have tried alcohol. • Young people who start drinking before age 15 are five times more likely to develop alcohol problems as adults than those who begin drinking at 21 or older. • Under age drinking has severe consequences, including injury or death from accidents, unintended, unwanted or unprotected sexual activity, academic problems and drug use. • 40% of adolescents do not talk with their parents about the dangers of substance use, and 25% do not receive prevention messages though media or school sources. • Parents have a significant influence on young people's decisions about drinking alcohol.
Talk. They Hear You. Most 6-year-olds know that alcohol is only for adults. Between the ages of 9 and 13, children start to think differently about alcohol. Many children begin to think underage drinking is okay. Some even start to experiment. Studies have shown that parents have a significant influence on young people’s decisions about alcohol consumption, especially when parents create supportive and nurturing environments in which their children can make their own
decisions. In fact, around 80% of children feel that parents should have a say in whether they drink alcohol. It is never too early to talk to your children about alcohol. What you say to your child about alcohol is up to you. But remember, parents who do not discourage underage drinking may have an indirect influence on their children’s alcohol use.
Pink Power Pancakes
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 1hr 35min
Ingredients Instant Pancake Mix 2 medium beets Instructions Wrap beets in foil and bake at 400 degrees Farehnheit for 1 1/2 hours and let cool. Unwrap and peel the cooked beets. Slice into large pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth and add water as needed.
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Cook Time: 8min
Add equal parts of beet puree to pancake mix and blend until smooth. Spray, or use a small amount of oil to grease a griddle or pan. Pour a small amount of batter onto the hot griddle and cook until golden on both sides. Top with your choice of fresh fruit and syrup. Serve and enjoy!
HEALTH & LIVING (CONT'D)
Car Theft Prevention With the recent string of car thefts, it seems timely to pass along some tips that will help vehicle owners and the police department in reducing numbers of this type of crime. Here are some things you can do to help protect your car from theft: • Don’t leave your car unlocked. • Never leave your car running, especially while it is unattended or unlocked. • Do not leave a spare key near your vehicle since thieves know exactly where to check for an extra key.
• Never leave your windows open. • Park in well-lit, public areas and avoid parking in places that are not immediately seen by the public. • Install an audible alarm system and a visible anti-theft device. • Install a vehicle immobilizer system. • Consider installing a GPS tracking system. • Don’t leave valuable personal property in your car. • If you are wary of the safety of your car or see someone loitering around a parking lot, park somewhere else.
Meet Sabrina Sabrina is a beautiful 2-year-old cat who has been waiting patiently at Petsmart for her new home. The cost to adopt Sabrina would be approximately $77.50. Hours of Operation: Mon, Tues & Thurs 1-5:30pm Wed 1-6:30pm Fri & Sat 1-4:30pm
For information call: 816-271-4877
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Inspections Offered Interior housing inspection requests are available for renters who are residents of St. Joseph. If you believe conditions in your living space may be violating city codes, you can visit the property maintenance division at City Hall, in room 405, to ask for a Request for Interior Housing Inspection form. When asking for an inspection, you must present a photo identification document (ID), current rent receipt and a copy of your lease. For any questions regarding the Interior Housing Inspection program, please call 271-4632. 4
IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE Sidewalk Replacement Program Since 2008, the city has offered a City Residential/Commercial Shared-Cost Sidewalk Replacement Program for property owners to take advantage of when a sidewalk needs replacing. Under this program, property owners can split the cost of sidewalk replacement with the city of St. Joseph. This program also supplies full funding for construction of sidewalk ramps in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
For fiscal year 2017, the city allocated $150,000 for the program. Due to the sucess of the program, FY17 funds have been used. Start planning your summer project and take advantage of this program in July. If you would like to know more about this program, please call 271-4788.
Upcoming Street Improvements February 20-24 Concrete Street Repair Crew 1
South Heatherwood Drive, east of Leonard Road.
Crew 2
Need Alleyway Help? Upon request, our street division will grade and shape gravel alleys. This division does not have maintenance responsibilities in alleys, however, crews will provide minimal maintenance on both paved and unpaved alleys, as long as certain criteria are met.
Drainage Crew
To learn more about the city of St. Joseph’s alleyway maintenance program visit the the link below: stjoemo.org/index.aspx?nid=491
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North 31st Terrace, north of Cook Road.
Crew 3
Rockwood Court, Greenbriar Terrace west to end.
Miller Road, at Jersey Street.
Potholes
Patching will occur in districts 1 and 3.
Sweeping
Street cleaning will occur in districts 1 and 3.
*Note: All schedules noted may be altered by weather, equipment breakdowns, staffing or re-assignments to other priority work that may occur from time to time.
RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT
by - Keven Schneider, Superintendent of Streets and Infrastructure Have you ever sat at a red light with no other vehicles at the intersection, wondering if the light was ever going to change? How does the signal know you’re there? What if it forgot about you? These questions probably have ran through the minds of motorists since the invention of traffic signals. The first electric traffic signal was installed on August 5, 1914, at the intersection of East 105th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. An attendant (many times a police officer) would sit at the intersection where a signal was installed and physically change the colors of the light when he thought it was time. Today’s state-of-the-art traffic signals are made of light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, controlled by a computer. Still, the question remains, how does the computer know when there are vehicles at the intersection? Some lower-traffic volume intersections are set on time-based intervals and these time intervals are based on traffic studies of the intersection in question. Many factors are taken into acount, such as traffic volume, speed zones, accident history and sight-visibility of the intersection. Once the study is done, a recommendation of the time interval is determined from the gathered data. The timing is then set and the lights will cycle according to this timing. For busier intersections, the lights change according to demand. In recent times, a wire loop has been placed in the pavement on the back side of the stop bar (the solid white light line marking where a vehicle should stop when at the intersection.) A loop detector sends a mild electric current through the loop. When a vehicle passes this loop, the metal in the vehicle changes the frequency in the current and sends a signal to the loop detector.
In a basic intersection, if the vehicle has a red light and has to stop, the detector checks to see if any other vehicles are passing the other loops. If not, the detector begins a countdown. The length of which is determined by different variables, such as high traffic streets, the type of intersection it is, etc. If no other vehicles are detected and the end of the countdown is reached, the red light will change to green.
Some of the higher-traffic streets also have a minimum green time. Meaning a green light will stay lit for a pre-determined length of time. For example, at the intersection of Highly Street and 22nd Street, 22nd Street has no loop and a minimum green of 25 seconds. This means the green light for 22nd Street will stay green for at least 25 seconds. Highly Street, on the other hand, has loops, and once a vehicle pulls up to the red light, it will activate a countdown for the light to change to green. How long the countdown lasts in this event is determined by how long the light on 22nd has been green. If the 25-second minimum has been reached, the countdown will be close to 5 seconds for the light to change; if the 25-second minimum has not been reached, the light will change at the conclusion of the 25-second minimum. It is important to note some intersections have a few second delay on top of the minimum green.
There is a new system of vehicle detection that does away with buried loops. It relies on state-of-the-art video detection cameras that are mounted above an intersection. When a vehicle pulls up to an intersection, the camera will detect the vehicle and relays that information to a computer. The computer will then start the countdown process. These cameras are more efficient and more reliable than the loop system. Loops, much like other electrical equipment, can interfere with each other under certain conditions. Such interference can cause false calls where the lights change for no apparent reason. Detection cameras also offer the advantage of no wire in the pavement. When crews are performing pavement repairs, such as milling and overlay work, or other types of permanent repair operations, wire loops are easily broken. Using cameras also reduces risk to the city’s signal repair technicians, as repairing a camera is safer than working in a lane of traffic at an intersection. The time it takes to repair or replace a camera is much less than the time it takes to expose a loop in the pavement, make repairs and then repair the pavement cut. Due to the ease of installation, equipping an intersection with video detection is relatively the same cost as installing loops. The camera system costs more at first, but the loop system costs more for the labor and equipment used to install and maintain the loops. Currently, the city has five intersections with video detection and are very happy with the results of installing these types of detection equipment.
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PARKS NEWS Lunch at the Senior Center February 21-24
Pickleball Registration Begins Beginning March 16, the REC Center will host an adult pickleball league every Thursday night for eight weeks. The first match will begin on Thursday, March 16, at 6pm. The league will only consist of doubles matches played on a badminton-sized court using a wooden or composite pickleball
paddle, pickleball net and a small plastic wiffle ball. Cost is $70 per team ($35 per person.) Register today online at stjoeparks.info or in person at REC Center, 2701 Southwest Parkway. Registration ends Thursday, March 2.
Wednesday Goulash Thursday Liver & Onions Friday Meat Loaf
February 28 - March 3 Tuesday Ham and Beans with Cornbread
Animal Safari Recap The Remington Nature Center hosted the 2017 Animal Safari event on Saturday, February 4. Exhibitors such as Casey's Creatures, Farm2Fork Ranch and Creatures by Theresa were on hand with live reptiles and mammals that guests could both see and touch. Remington Nature Center Naturalist, Shelly Cox, showcased insects and arachnids and Megean Weldon with Zero Waste Nerd spoke on how single use disposables can affect wildlife. The day was a huge success with almost 1,400 visitors in attendance. The Remington Nature Center looks forward to planning more live animal events in the future. 7
Tuesday Beef Burger
Wednesday Country Fried Steak Thursday Taco Casserole Friday Goulash Tues-Fri: 11am-12:30pm Meal - $5 Side dishes - $0.75 Chef Salads - $5 (must order by 10am) Meal includes entree, one or two side dishes (depending on the entree), bread and coffee or tea. Carryout meals available. Meals purchased after 12:15pm may be served in a carryout container. Meals are open to all age groups.
PARKS NEWS (CONT'D) Meet Jacob Lutes The Remington Nature Center is currently working with a 25-hour unpaid intern, Jacob Lutes. Jacob is a senior at Missouri Western State University, majoring in Recreation Sports Management with a concentration in Recreation Management. Jacob has assisted the nature center with many things since beginning his internship in January; he has participated in Friday Fish Feedings, worked the monthly scavenger hunt table during special events and assisted children during the Saturday children’s craft sessions. He has also picked up trash on the grounds,
cleaned glass and set up conference rooms for rentals. The nature center has strived to give him an ‘all aspects’ experience. Jacob has a wide variety of interests, which include fishing, hunting and kayaking. He is also a photographer, as well as an emerging videographer and photo editor. After graduation, Jacob hopes to find a career where he can teach others how great it is to be able to engage in the freedom found in the great outdoors.
Jacob will be an intern at the nature center through the end of February. Thank you for all your hard work, Jacob!
Senior Center Dances Put on your dancing shoes and join us at the Senior Center for fun and dancing. Open to those 50 years of age and older, these dances are sure to get you moving and grooving. TUESDAYS February 21, 28 Down Home Country Dance 7pm $5 at the door SATURDAYS February 18 Klasik Kuntry Musik Band 7pm $5 at the door February 25 Wayne Hoover & Countrysiders 7pm $5 at the door March 4 The Volunteers 7pm $5 at the door
The Care of the Krug Park Animals Visiting the animals at Krug Park is a favorite of many in the community. The park is currently home to four longhorn and two bison who can graze on unlimited hay supplied to them. These animals are well cared for by James Mattson, a parks employee, and are fed about two pounds of grain per animal each day and unlimited hay. James fills the hay about once every three weeks for the longhorns and once every four weeks for the bison, or more often if he notices that they are beginning to get low. He also cleans the tanks, inspects and cleans the pens, puts out salt blocks, takes care of the fencing and inspects the animals.
A veterinarian visits the animals once a year for a well check, any time an animal is unwell and twice a year for deworming. The United States Department of Agriculture also comes once a year for a random inspection to ensure the care and health of the animals meets their strict guidelines. While the parks department doesn’t name any of the animals, many locals have assigned names to them and visit them frequently. The next time you are in Krug Park, stop by and see the bull calf, say hello to the longhorns, greet the bison and enjoy your stay in the park. 8
WHAT’S HAPPENING? CITY MANAGER Interviews will be conducted this week for the city's emergency manager position. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Pardon the inconvenience, we are completing some early spring cleaning. We are in the process of having the metal doors stripped and a new lacquer finish applied PARKS, RECREATION & CIVIC FACILITIES The REC Center hosted the Chamber Diplomats meeting and are busy with winter leagues and activity registrations. The REC Center also has begun lunchtime Zumba on Monday and Thursday, from 12-12:45pm. The maintenance division repaired the pedestrian bridge over Northeast Parkway and are working on many of the maintenance duties that are more difficult to address when the grass is growing. Fairview Golf Course is preparing for a second Golf and Bowl event that will run from February 20-25. Contact Fairview for more information. Bode Ice Arena held several events, including free curling instruction and practice, the St. Joe Griffons High School Ice Hockey games, the Spread the Love open skating fundraising event and the John L. Cassidy Special Olympics Annual Heartland Winter Games 2017. HEALTH Connie Werner and Stevie Smith provided a presentation on basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills to over 50 seventh and eighth grade students with the Gifted and Talented Education program through the St. Joseph public schools. 9
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The property maintenance work crew has been busy the past six months securing 49 abandoned buildings to prevent injury and property damage.
PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION Last week, the city’s new parking control citation system went online. This system includes new handheld citation devices and new software to assist with managing the citation informational system. This week, a contractor will begin replacement of the sanitary sewer along 31st Street from Sylvanie to Angelique
POLICE Commissioned members of the police department are attending in-service training over the next two weeks on defensive tactics, firearms and taser recertification.
FIRE Design work on the two new fire stations is nearing 75% completion. We are hoping to bid the projects in March
COUNCIL MEETING RECAP To view the entire City Council meeting summary, please visit stjoemo.org
A bill (#895-14) authorizing an amendment to the General Fund, Parks Designated Funds Program budget and acceptance of a donation from the Robert J. Buller Trust in the amount of $60,261.29 to be used for improvements at the Eagles Ball Field Complex at 2500 Marion Street. - Passed A bill (#907-14) authorizing acceptance of a Warranty Deed for property on Arrowhead Drive and a Permanent Sewer Easement over property adjacent to Coleman Elementary School, both in conjunction with the exchange of properties between the City of St. Joseph and the St. Joseph School District. - Passed A bill (#893-14) authorizing an amendment to the Health Department budget in the General Fund in the amount of $3,000 and execution of a contract with Dr. Robert Stuber, MD, in the amount of $18,000 to provide medical oversight for public health services. - Passed A bill (#892-14) authorizing the submittal and execution of a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Capital and Operating Assistance Grant Agreement in the amount of $79,092. - Passed A bill (#896-14) authorizing the submission and execution of a Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 Urban Area Formula Funds Grant to provide transit operating assistance in the approximate amount of $1,513,462. - Passed
A bill (#901-14) repealing Special Ordinance #9130, authorizing the execution of a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) 5310 – Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Capital Assistance Grant Agreement in the amount of $67,961 authorizing an amendment to the Mass Transit Fund budget in the amount of $67,961, and authorizing the Missouri Department of Transportation to procure the funded vehicle on behalf of the City. - Passed A bill (#903-14) declaring a public necessity for acquisition of property rights through the exercise of the power of eminent domain for two (2) tracts of real estate, Karnes Road Farms located at 3801 North 18th Street and Shane and Reba Hebert, located at 4133 Saint Joseph Avenue in North St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, for the acquisition of a Temporary Construction Easement and Permanent Easement necessary for the construction and maintenance of the Stormwater Tunnel Conveyance System for the Blacksnake Creek Stormwater Separation Improvement Project. - Passed A resolution (#909-14) authorizing the execution of a contract with Missouri Care, Incorporated for the purpose of providing covered services in the community and allowing for reimbursement. - Adopted A resolution (#910-14) authorizing the execution of a contract with Home State Health Plan, Inc. for the purpose of providing covered services in the community and allowing for reimbursement. - Adopted
A resolution (#917-14) authorizing execution of a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to provide HIV Prevention Projects in the amount of $62,476. - Adopted A resolution (#919-14) authorizing the execution of Work Order No. 40048-20 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. to conduct an assessment of the Biogas Dryer System at the Water Protection Facility in the amount of $69,300. - Adopted A resolution (#913-14) authorizing the renewal of the Master Professional Engineering Service Agreements with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company; HDR Engineering, Inc.; Snyder & Associates, Inc.; Black & Veatch Corporation; and George Butler Associates, Incorporated to provide on-call design services associated with the City’s wastewater utility for an additional one-year period. - Adopted A resolution (#920-14) establishing a grant program to support the repair or replacement of certain privatelyowned stormwater conveyance infrastructure, subject to annual appropriation. - Adopted A resolution (#922-14) authorizing the purchase of one (1) street sweeper for the Public Works & Transportation Department Street Maintenance Division in the amount of $238,949 from Armor Equipment of Olathe, Kansas. - Adopted A resolution (#924-14) authorizing execution of a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of the Animal Shelter outlining mutual responsibilities of each party upon a successful completion of the Capital Campaign to fund and construct a new animal shelter.- Adopted 10
Upcoming Meetings
Channel 19 Programming
President's Day Monday, February 20 City Offices - Closed Nature Center - Closed Landfill - 7am-2pm REC Center - Open
Did you know you can watch City Council meetings and Planning Commission meetings live on the city’s cable channel 19 or on the city’s website at stjoemo.org?
St. Joseph Museums Funding/ Social Events Committee Monday, February 20 | 4pm 3406 Frederick Avenue Senior Citizens Foundation Board Tuesday, February 21 | 3pm JRP Senior Center, 100 South 10 Street City Council Work Session Wednesday, February 22 | 4:15pm Patee Market Health Center, 904 South 10 Street Disability Services Board Thursday, February 23 | 4pm Council Chamber, City Hall
Council Meeting Playback Tue - 10am | Wed - 7pm | Sat - Noon Couldn’t make the meeting? Watch channel 19 during these airtimes to watch the most recent City Council meeting. Planning Commission Playback Wed - 10am The Planning Commission meets publicly once a month to consider all zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances and amendments for the purpose of promoting health, safety and the general welfare of the community. They also make recommendations to the City Council and review the city’s comprehensive plan and updates thereof.
Your City Council Bill Falkner - Mayor Email: bfalkner@stjoemo.org Pat Jones - Deputy Mayor District I Email: pjones@stjoemo.org Ken Beck - At-Large Email: kbeck@stjoemo.org Donna Jean Boyer - At-Large Email: djboyer@stjoemo.org Kent O’Dell - At-Large Email: kodell@ stjoemo.org Joyce Starr - District II Email: jstarr@stjoemo.org PJ Kovac - District III Email: pjkovac@stjoemo.org Gary Roach - District IV Email: groach@stjoemo.org Barbara LaBass - District V Email: blabass@stjoemo.org
Planning Commission Thursday, February 23 | 7pm Council Chamber, City Hall City Council Meeting Monday, February 27 | 7pm Council Chamber, City Hall Zoning Board of Adjustment Tuesday, February 28 | 4pm Council Chamber, City Hall Downtown Review Board Wednesday, March 1 | 5:30pm Council Chamber, City Hall
*Note: All scheduled meetings are subject to change.
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Patee Market Health Center The Patee Market Health Center has a long history of use that predates the Civil War. In 1855, a man named John Patee donated land for use as a park and marketplace “to the public for public uses forever.” This bit of land would eventually become what we know as the location of the Patee Market Health Center. His original intention was for the space to be used as a market for goods and produce, but as time passed
so did the market. In 1906, the Patee Market Improvement Club decided to construct a building to replace the framed structure used previously. In 1909, the Patee Market House building was completed and the Social Welfare Board moved in seven years later. Check back with the next City Link to learn more about the history of the center from the years 1916-present.
Half-Off Adoptions ADOPT DON'T SHOP
In 2016, Animal Control & Rescue, with the help of Friends of the Shelter, started a program that offers half-off adoptions for cats and dogs. These adoptions take place on the first Wednesday of the month for cats and the third Wednesday of the month for dogs. The process is quick and easy starting with an online application found at stjoemoanimalshelternet.com. Once approved, the applicant will be contacted by the Animal Shelter and a first meeting will be scheduled. If successful, the remaining paperwork and payment of fees will begin, taking about 15 minutes to complete. Adopting an animal is very affordable, so don’t wait for our Half-Off Adoption days. Come down to the animal shelter and adopt today! Animal Shelter Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 1-5:30pm | Wednesday 1-6:30pm | Friday and Saturday 1-4:30pm12
COLD WATER SAFETY by - Mike Dalsing, Fire Chief
What is cold water? It is estimated to be around and under the temperature of 70 degrees Farehnheit. However, this will vary in each case due to the specific circumstances and physical condition of the person involved. Many of the fatal boating accidents occur in the out-of-season months when the water is cold. What happens to the body when suddenly plunged into cold water?
a thrown rescue line or hold onto an over-turned boat. Within minutes, severe pain clouds rational thought, until finally hypothermia sets in. Without rescue and proper first aid treatment, a person will lose consciousness and die. We all recall the incident in which the airliner went down in the dead of winter in the water in Washington, D.C. several years ago. The vivid video of the rescue attempts and those that died due to hypothermia is not easily forgotten. Normal body temperature, of course, is 98.6 degrees. Shivering and the sensation of cold can begin when the body temperature lowers to approximately 96.5 degrees. Amnesia can begin to set in at approximately 94 degrees, unconsciousness at 86 degrees, and death at approximately 79 degrees.
The first hazards to contend with are panic and shock. The initial shock can place severe strain on the body, producing instant cardiac arrest. Survivors of cold water accidents have reported the breath driven from them on first impact with the water. Should your face be in the water during that first involuntary gasp for breath, you could inhale water rather than air. Total disorientation may occur after cold water immersion. Persons have reported thrashing helplessly in the water for thirty seconds or more until they were able to get their bearings. Immersion in cold water can quickly numb the extremities to the point of uselessness. Cold hands cannot fasten the straps of a lifejacket, grasp 13
Cold water robs the body's heat 32 times faster than cold air. If you should fall into the water, all efforts should be given to getting out of the water by the fastest means possible.
which, with practice, can be righted and re-entered. Most boats, even filled with water, will support the weight of its occupants. If the boat has capsized and cannot be made right, climb on top of it. Physical exercise, such as swimming, causes the body to lose heat at a much faster rate than remaining still in the water. Blood is pumped to the extremities and quickly cooled. Few people can swim a mile in fifty degree water. Should you find yourself in cold water and are not able to get out, you will be faced with a critical choice - to adopt a defensive posture in the water to conserve heat and wait for rescue, or attempt to swim to safety.
Physical exercise, such as swimming, causes the body to lose heat at a much faster rate than remaining still in the water.
Should you find yourself in the water, avoid panic. Air trapped in clothing Persons boating in the cold water can provide buoyancy as long as you months should be thoroughly skilled remain still in the water. Swimming or in rescue and self-rescue techniques. treading water will greatly increase Most accidents involve small boats heat loss and can shorten survival time by more than 50%. The major body heat loss areas are the head, neck, armpits, chest and groin. If you are not alone, huddle together or in a group facing each other to maintain body heat.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES FULL TIME
SEASONAL
WIC Clerk $12.28 Hourly Deadline - February 26, 2017
Aquatics Intern $8.50 Hourly Deadline - February 28, 2017
Police Officer $17.60 Hourly Deadline - March 26, 2017
Lifeguard $9-$10.50 Hourly Deadline - February 28, 2017
Firefighter $12.13 Hourly Deadline - August 4, 2017
Scorekeeper (youth basketball) $7.75 Hourly Deadline - February 28, 2017
PART TIME
Food & Beverage Attendant $7.65 Hourly Deadline - March 1, 2017
Community Health Nurse - Lead Educator $19.57 Hourly Deadline - February 28, 2017 Concession Attendant - Golf $7.65-$8.50 Hourly Deadline - March 26, 2017 Lifeguard Instructor $9 Hourly Deadline - June 30, 2017 Swim Lesson Instructor $9 Hourly Deadline - June 30, 2017
REC Concession Attendant - REC $7.65 Hourly Deadline - March 31, 2017 Referee Youth Basketball $10-$15 Hourly Deadline - March 31, 2017 Volleyball Referee (youth) - REC $10-$15 Hourly Deadline - April 30, 2017 Pool Manager $11.50-$13.50 Hourly Deadline - June 30, 2017 Headguard $10.50-$11.50 Hourly Deadline - June 30, 2017
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Featured Position Community Health NurseLead Educator $19.57 Hourly Deadline - February 28, 2017 Provides nursing services for the community/region under the Lead Poisoning Prevention Health Education Program through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). Conducts lead poisoning prevention education and outreach to community members and professionals. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. On-site and off-site work required. Work involves oral communication through the use of telephone or in person. Seldom need to lift more than 50 pounds. This part-time position includes benefits.