July/August Vision 2023

WHYDIDYOULOCATEYOURBUSINESSINWENTZVILLE,ANDWHEN DIDYOUOPEN?WehavebeenlifelongresidentsofSt.Charles County,andsawaneedforseniorlivinginWentzville.Whenwe approachedtheCityofWentzville,theytouredourO’Fallonlocationto seethecaliberofourservices.Aftertheysawourhappyresidentsand awesomestaff,theywelcomedustoWentzvillewithopenarms!We openedTwinOaksatHeritagePointein2010.

WHATSERVICESDOESYOURBUSINESSOFFER?TwinOaksSenior Livingoffersassistedliving,independentapartmentsandgarden homes(villas)forages55andup.TheresidentswhocallTwinOaks home,enjoyfirst-classdining,apackedsocialcalendarandtop-notch nursingcare,shouldtheyneedit

WelcomeNewBusinesses!

TwinOaksat HeritagePointe

LOCATION:228SAVANNAHTERRACE

OWNERS:TimandKathyBlattel

WHATISYOURFAVORITETHINGABOUTWENTZVILLE? Welovetheblendoftheoldandnew.Wegettoworkwith manyfamilieswhoarepillarsintheWentzville communityandlovehearingaboutthetraditionsand memoriestheyhavemadethroughouttheyears.Wehear somanyfunstories!Wearealsoexcitedtomakenew memorieswithfamilieswhohaverecentlymovedtothe Wentzvillecommunity

WHAT'SNEXTFORYOURBUSINESS?Ourexpansion! TheVillasatHeritagePointe!Wearebuilding51brandnewactive-lifestylevillasthatresidentscanchooseto ownorlease Wealreadyhaveseveralundercontractand anewdisplaywillbeavailabletotoursoon!

ANYOTHERCOMMENTS,ADVICEORNEWSYOU'DLIKE TOSHARE?TwinOaksSeniorLivingisafamily-owned andoperatedcompanythathasbeenprovidingsenior livingoptionsfor42years.Wehave30familymembers,in additiontomultiplefamilies,whohavechosentoliveour missionwithustoprovidethebestandmostconsistent careforthefamilyyoulove!Wearehonoredtobepartof yourdailylives.StopbyTwinOaksatHeritagePointeor call(636)542-0678tolearnmore

StartYourCareer withtheCityof Wentzville!

TheCityiscurrentlyhiringforavarietyofpositions.Youcan applytojoinoneofthemanydepartmentsthatare acceptingapplicationsforfull-andpart-timepositionsby visitingwww.wentzvillemo.gov/Careers

TheCityoffersexcellentbenefitsincludinghealth,vision, dental,employer-paidlifeinsurance,long-termdisability,a retirementpension,13holidays,twofloatingholidays, vacationtime,sicktime,tuitionreimbursement,employee assistance,adiscountedrecreationcentermembershipand muchmore!Completeanapplicationforanopportunityto joinaworkenvironmentwithastrongsenseofplace, potentialforgrowthandresourcesforsuccess.

WaterConservation

Summerhasbroughtwithitverydryconditions, andlawnirrigationdemandisatrecord-high levels!AsofJune1,waterconservation measuresareinplaceacrossWentzville.

SplitmorningirrigationisineffectthroughSept.30.EvennumberedaddressesmaywateronMonday,Wednesdayand Fridaymornings,andodd-numberedaddressesmaywateron Sunday,TuesdayandThursdaymornings.

Peakirrigationhoursaredailyfrom3-8a.m.Pleaseschedule atleast30%ofyourlawnirrigationtimeoutsideofthesehours. Thiswillimproveyourirrigationcoverageandreducestrainon thepublicwatersupply.

Ifyourlawnneedsextrawatering,youmayhandwater(with awateringcanorhose)oraddanirrigationcycleanyevening between3-8p.m.

UpcomingEvents

SummerandfallinWentzvillemeanfunandunique communityeventsthatthewholefamilycanenjoy! Markyourcalendarfortheseupcomingevents.

St.CharlesCountyFair—July25-29

TheSt CharlesCountyFairiscomingbacktotown!Enjoy carnivalrides,fungames,ademoderby,alivestockshow andsomuchmore,allhostedatRotaryParkinWentzville Tolearnmore,visitwww.StCharlesCoFair.org.

RodRunCarCruise—Aug.4

JoinusonAug.4from6-9:30p.m.alongPearceBoulevard. TheeventispresentedbyHarrisAutomotiveandsponsored bytheCityofWentzville,itbenefitstheSubstanceTobacco AlcoholResistanceTrainingprogram(S.T.A.R.T.).Questions? PleasecallHarrisAutomotiveat(636)327-4042.

HangingwithHeroes—Aug.16

CelebratetheendofagreatsummeratJake'sFieldof Dreams,withWentzville'sParksandRecreationandPolice departments Enjoytheplayground,exploreWPDvehicles andwatchademonstrationwithadroneonWednesday, Aug 16at4pm Toregister,pleasecompletetheformat www.wentzvillemo.gov/HangingWithHeroes.

FallFestival Sept.15-16

Savethedateforthismust-attendfallevent!Thistwo-day celebrationinHistoricDowntownWentzvilleisfulloflive entertainment,artsandcraftsvendors,kids’activities,and more.Learnmoreatwww.wentzvillemo.gov/FallFestival.

Topromoteresponsiblewaterusage,Wentzvillehasput togethervaluabletipsandguidancetomaintainlawns duringdrysummermonthsandtopreparelawnsforan extendedperiodofdrought.Toviewtheguide,pleasevisit www.wentzvillemo.gov/LawnManagement.Toviewthe statusofcurrentconservationmeasures,visit www.wentzvillemo.govorcall(636)327-5101

RunfortheWall

OnMonday,May22,RunfortheWallparticipantsarrivedin WentzvilleandspenttheeveningattheVFW OnTuesday, May23,thegroupwasescortedbylocallawenforcementtothe nation'sfirstVietnamVeteransMemorialinHistoricDowntown Wentzville.Ashortceremonywasheldtohonorandremember thosewhoserved Wentzvillehasbeenastoponthecentral routeforover30years,andweareexcitedtocontinuetobea partofthistradition Thisyear,approximately350riders(anda fewdogs!)visitedWentzvilleontheirwaytoWashington,D.C., wheretheirlaststopwasavisittotheVietnamVeterans Memorial(TheWall).Wentzvilleishonoredtobepartofthis annualevent

Applynowatwww.wentzvillemo.gov/Careers.

MESSAGEFROMTHEMAYOR:

What You Need to Know about Staying Safe Outdoors

Duringthesummerandfall,thesurgeinoutdooractivitiesincreasesthelikelihoodofinsectbitesand potentialexposuretodiseasestransmittedbymosquitoesandticks.Tominimizetheriskofillnesses fromthesebites,itisrecommendedtouserepellentwhileoutdoors,checkforbugsuponreturning home,andbevigilantforsignsoftick-borneillnessesinthedaysfollowingabite.

PROTECTYOURSELFOUTDOORS

Anincreaseinoutdooractivitiesduringthesummerandfall alsoincreasestheriskforinsectbitesandexposuretodiseases thatmosquitoesandticksmaycarry Tominimizeillnesses frominsectbites,userepellentwhenyouareoutdoorsand checkforbugsafteryoureturnhome Aninsectrepellent containingDEET,picaridin,IR3535oroiloflemoneucalyptus hasbeenproventoprovideprotectionwhenusedaccordingto themanufacturer’sinstructions.Productscontaining permethrincanbeappliedtoclothingbutshouldnothave directcontactwithskin.Inaddition,thoseoutdoorsshould wearlong-sleevedshirts/jackets,andlongpantsandshould tuckpantsintosockstominimizeexposure.

Whenreturningfromtheoutdoors,checkforticksonyour bodyandyourpets,andremovethemimmediately(use tweezerstoensureyouremovetheentirecreature).Watchfor signsofillnesssuchasrashorfeverinthedaysandweeks followingatickbite,andseeahealthcareproviderifthese develop Yourriskofacquiringatick-borneillnessdependson manyfactors,includingwhereyoulive,whattypeoftickbit youandhowlongthetickwasattached Ifyoubecomeillafter atickbite,seeahealth-careprovider.

CALLINGALLPHOTOGRAPHERS!

Callingallphotographers!TheCityofWentzville’s2023 PhotoContestopensonAug.1!Ifyouhaveanawesome photofromaroundtheCityofWentzvillewewouldloveto seeit.Participantscansubmituptothreephotosthatmeet thecontestguidelines ThecontestdeadlineisAug 31 We willshareapublicpollinearlyAugustforvoting.Thefirst-, second-andthird-placewinnerswillbefeaturedinafall issueoftheCitynewsletteranddisplayedintheCityHall lobbythroughouttheremainderof2023!Findcontest guidelinesandaccessthephotosubmissionform,when youvisitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/PhotoContest.

Checkoutthetipsbelowformoreinformationonpreventing mosquitosinyouryard Tolearnmoreaboutpreventingand removingticks,visittheCenterforDiseaseControl'swebsite atwww.cdc.gov/Ticks Fordetailsaboutpreventative mosquitomeasures,visittheSt.CharlesCountyHealth Departmentatwww.wentzvillemo.gov/StCharlesMosquito

PreventingMosquitosinYourYard

Drainareaswherewatersettles.

Cleanbirdbathsweekly

Storeanythingthatcanholdwaterorcoverit.

Cleancloggedraingutters

Repairdrippingfaucets.

Changethewaterinoutdoorpetbowlsdaily

Replacedamagedwindowanddoorscreens.

Removeorfillinstandingwaterareasintheyard

Don’tdumpgrassclippings,branches,etc.,increeks

VOLUNTEERFORABOARD, COMMISSIONORCOMMITTEE

TheCityofWentzvillehasanumberofadvisoryboards, commissionsandcommittees,whicharecomprisedof volunteersfromwithinthecommunity Generally,these groupsmakerecommendationstotheMayorandBoardof Aldermenregardingactionsandpoliciesaffecting municipalgovernment,Citydepartmentsandthe community.Ifyouarearesidentinterestedinservingin thiscapacity,pleasecompleteanonlineapplicationat www.wentzvillemo.gov/BCApplication.

MayorNickGuccione

IMPORTANTREMINDERS

A quick look at the Peine Road Construction project and City Communications.

PEINEROADCONSTRUCTION

AportionofPeineRoad betweenSomersetManorDriveand StewartSpringsDrive willbeclosedoverthesummerfor roadwayimprovements.

Theseimprovementswillincludeextendingthethree-laneroad sectionwithsidewalksonbothsides northfromwherethe concreteendsnearSomersetManorDriveandtheSplash Stationentrance,tothefirstexisting90-degreecurve This projectwillconvertthis90-degreecurveintoathree-way intersectionwiththethree-laneroadsectionwithsidewalkson eithersideextendednorththroughtheSuttonFarms developmentasWesthavenBoulevardultimatelytothefuture DavidHoekelParkway.Adetourhasbeenestablishedutilizing SomersetManorRoad,HackmanHollowDriveandSteward SpringsDrive.No-parkingsignshavebeenaddedtoensurethe flowoftrafficandadequatewidthforemergencyvehicles

PeineRoadwillre-opentotrafficpriortothestartofschool andnolaterthanAug.18.Weapologizefortheinconvenience asweworktoimproveWentzville’sroadways.Tolearnmore aboutthisprojectandothers,pleasevisittheCity'swebsiteat www.wentzvillemo.gov/ProjectUpdates.

TrainTour

HOWTHECITYCOMMUNICATES

TheCityutilizesavarietyofbothtraditionalandnontraditional communicationtoolstoreachitsmanystakeholders ncludingresidents,businessowners,developersandothers.

TheCityreliesonourstakeholderstoseekoutthetoolsthat theyprefertousetogetdetailsonnews,events,programsand more.SubscribetoaneNewsletter,visitourFacebookpage, checkouttheCitycalendaronthewebsite inshort,please useandperusethetoolsatyourdisposaltofindtheinformation youneed,whenyouneedit

ToviewaPDFthathighlightsthemorethan30differentways theCityspreadsthewordaboutevents,timelynews,upcoming projectsandmore,pleasevisit

www.wentzvillemo.gov/BeInformed. TheCityaddsnewtoolsandcommunication resourcesallthetime.Weareexcitedto offersomanydifferentwaystoshare Wentzville'sstory!

AllAboard!ExploretheWentzvillecommunitythissummerby checkingoutthetrainstatuesinandar

LookingtospendmoretimeinandaroundHistoricDowntown Wentzvillethissummer?ParticipateintheWentzvilleTrainTour! Lastyear,thisuniqueprojectwascreatedincelebrationof Wentzville's150thbirthday.Itshowcasesacollectionoftrain statuesthathavebecomeafunandartisticpartofourcommunity's landscape.

Thesetrainstatuesweremadepossiblethroughthecollaboration oflocalbusinesses,thetalentedartistswiththeCrossroadsArt CouncilandtheCity.Eachtrainisareminderofourcommunity’s richhistory,creativespiritandteamwork

FromtheCityHalltrain,adornedwithhistoricreferencesand designs,totheintricaciesoftheWentzvilleHistoricalSocietytrain, eachstatuereflectstheuniquecharacterofthebuildingsthat proudlydisplaythem.Theyremainanenduringpartofour community,invitingresidentsandvisitorsaliketoappreciatetheir artistry,craftsmanshipandthestoriestheytell.

Sospendsometimeoutsideandtakesomephotostoshareyour TrainTourdiscoverieswithusatsocialmedia@wentzvillemo.gov.

Trainsarelocatedatthefollowingbusinesses:

CityHall,1001SchroederCreekBlvd WentzvilleCommunityHistoricalSociety,310W.PearceBlvd. WolffElectricalServices,702E PearceBlvd CompassHealthNetwork,1032CrosswindsCt. StateFarm,300W PearceBlvd Stacy'sGymnastics,916MainPlazaDr. ShelterInsurance,103E PearceBlvd CochranEngineering,8E.MainSt.

Grantsfor Wentzville Businesses

BetweenAug.1andAug.31,eligible

HistoricDowntownWentzville businessescanapplyforaFacade ImprovementorBusinessDevelopment grant.Wentzville'sBoardofAldermenis committedtopreservingandimproving HistoricDowntownWentzville.The BusinessDevelopmentandFacade Improvementgrantshelptostimulate propertydevelopment,strengthennew andexistingbusiness,andfacilitatethe rehabilitationandmodernizationof downtownbuildings allwhile preservingtheirhistoryandaddingvalue totheWentzvillecommunity.Please note:TheBusinessDevelopmentand FacadeImprovementgrantscannotbe usedincombination.

FacadeImprovementGrants

Thisprogramisopentobusinessesand mixed-usebuildingsmorethan30years oldthatarelocatedinWentzville's HistoricDowntownzoningdistricts (HD-1,HD-2orHD-3) Residential structuresarenoteligible.Facade ImprovementGrantsarea50-50match foranamountnottoexceed$10,000, perproject.Atotalof$40,000hasbeen setasidefor2023grants.

BusinessDevelopmentGrants

Thisprogramisopentonew*or significantlyexpandingbusinessesin Wentzville'sHistoricDowntownzoning districts(HD-1,HD-2,HD-3) TheBusiness DevelopmentGrantisdesignedtoease start-upand/orbusinessdevelopment costs.Thegrantcanbeusedforvarious interiorbuildingimprovementssuchas paint,finishcarpentry,flooringor countertops *Newbusinessesmust havebeenopenforlessthan12months.

www.wentzvillemo.gov/

Wentzville'sNew CustomerPortal

We'reexcitedtoannouncetheupcominglaunchofWentzville's CustomerPortal,apermittingsoftwarepoweredbySmartGov,which isdesignedtostreamlineandsimplifythewayyouhandleoccupancy andbuildingpermitsinWentzville.

Thesoon-to-bereleasedCustomer Portalbringsthepowerofconvenience andefficiencyrighttoyourfingertips!

TheCustomerPortalhastheabilityto catertoyourneedsasaWentzville stakeholder Whetheryou'realandlord ortenantlookingtoobtainoccupancy, ahomeownerlookingtofinisha basementoraddadeck,acontractor managingmultipleprojectsora businessownerexpandingyour operations,theCustomerPortaladapts toyourrequirementswithease.There aremanyexcitingfeaturesthatwill maketheprocessmoreefficient.

StreamlinedPermitApplications: Simplylogintooursecureplatform, fillinthenecessarypermit applicationdetailsandattachthe requireddocuments.Withjustafew clicks,yourapplicationisonitsway, savingyouprecioustime.

Real-TimeUpdates:Wondering aboutthestatusofyourpermit?The CustomerPortalkeepsyouinthe loopatalltimes.Tracktheprogress ofyourapplication,andgetnotified whenit'sapproved,ensuringyou stayinformedeverystepoftheway

OnlinePaymentOptions:Youwill nolongerneedtoprovideyour creditcardinformationoverthe phoneorbringachecktoCityHall. Youcanevencompletetherequired signaturesdigitallyintheCustomer Portal

EnhancedCommunication:Need tocommunicatewithCitystaff regardingyourpermit?SmartGov providesemailcontacts,allowing youtointeractdirectlywiththe relevantdepartment.Notesfrom Citystaffareviewableinyourportal containinginformationaboutyour permit,inspectionsorconcerns.

ComprehensivePermit

Management:Keepingtrackof permitscanbeoverwhelming, especiallywhenyouhavemultiple projectsordeadlinestomeet The CustomerPortalactsasyour personalassistant,organizingand managingallyourpermitsinone centralizedlocation.Accessible fromanydevice,itensuresyoustay organizedandincontrol.

InspectionDashboard:Youcan requestandfollowscheduled inspectioninformationthroughthe CustomerPortal.You’llhavethe abilitytoschedule,manage,cancel andviewinspectiondetails.

ResidentConcerns:Residentswill havetheabilitytosubmitconcerns, followuponthestatusofthe concern,addphotosandidentifya pointonamapifdesired

Thisbrand-new,convenient solutionwillblendsimplicity andinnovationtogive youtimeback!

BoardUpdate:Community SafetyReminders

Collaborationbetweencommunity membersandtheWentzvillePolice Department(WPD)helpstopromote communitysafety.Hereareafewways theWPDhelpsensureWentzvilleisa safeandwelcomingcommunity.

CRIMETIPS

Ifyouhave crimetipstoshare,youcan reportthemconfidentiallybyvisiting www.wentzvillemo.gov/CrimeTips orbycalling(636)639-2180 Incase ofemergencies,dial911,orfor nonemergencysituations,contact (636)327-5105toreportacrimeor suspiciousactivity Formoredetails, callWPD(636)639-2107orvisit www.wentzvillemo.gov/PD

SAFERTRANSACTIONS

Thousandsoftransactionsfacilitated bythemultitudeofbuy-sell-tradesites onlineoccurinourcommunityevery day.Sometimes,thesemeetingscanbe unsafe Toelevatethesafetyofthese transactions,theWentzvillePolice Department(WPD)hasdesignated parkingspotsattheLawEnforcement Centerentrance Byallowing transactionstotakeplaceonour property,wehopetoreducethe possibilityoffraud,robberyand assaults TheWPDisopen24/7andis locatedat1019SchroederCreekBlvd.

PATROLANDVACATIONCHECKS

Leavingtownforafewdays?TheWPD providesExtraPatrolandVacation Checksfreeofchargetoresidents withinWentzvillecitylimits Toutilize thisservice,pleasecompleteashort formatwww.wentzvillemo.gov/ VacationCheck.

CityAwards Fine-Arts Scholarships

TRAFFICCONCERNS

Practicedrivingsafetywhendrivingin residentialareas Subdivisionsthat experiencefrequentspeedingorreckless driverscanemailtrafficconcernsto TrafficOfficers@wentzvillemo.govorcall (636)639-7575.Whensharingconcerns, pleaseincludeyourcontactinformation sothatWPDcanfollowupwithyou directly.

PREVENTVEHICLEBREAK-INS

WPDconductsproactivepatrolduringthe dayandovernighthours,butthatpatrol can’tbeeverywhereallthetime.Toreport suspiciousactivity,calltheWPD nonemergencylineat(636)327-5105. Protectyourpropertywiththese reminders:

Alwayslockyourvehiclesandremove valuablesfromsight including laptops,purses,wallets,money,etc. Removefirearmsfromunattended vehicles evenifyouhavehidden them orinvestinagunsafeforyour vehicle.

Never,everleaveyourkeys/keyfobs inyourvehicle.

CRIMEMAP

InconjunctionwithSt CharlesCounty regionallawenforcementagencies,WPD providesdatatotheSt CharlesCounty RegionalCrimeMap.Thismapallows residentstocheckforoffensesreported withinthecountyand/orparticipating cities.Newdataisuploadedweekly.Users canviewoffenseswithinthelast14or30 days,orviewyear-to-dateoffenses.

Reportscanbefilteredbytypeofoffense andmore.Viewtheregionalcrimemapat www.wentzvillemo.gov/CrimeMap

Eachyear,theCityofWentzvilleawards severalscholarshipstolocalhighschool seniors.Thisyear'sthemecelebrated Wentzville'sSesquicentennial Asoneof thefewfine-artsrelatedscholarshipsin thearea,studentsfromTimberland, Holt,NorthPointandLibertyhigh schoolswerepresentedwith scholarshipsfortheircreativefire hydrantdesigns AcherishedWentzville traditionthatcelebratesart,water conservationand,ofcourse,some incrediblestudents.Thisyear'stheme was"FutureDreams"

Asalways,thejudgeswereamazedby thetalentandcreativitydisplayedon eachofthefirehydrants Thankyouto everyonewhoentered.Toviewthese vibrantmasterpieces,headtoHistoric DowntownWentzville!

Congratulationstothe2023Fire HydrantDecoratingContestWinners! Picturedbelowfromlefttoright: VictoriaHammock,HoltHighSchool; CadenClark,TimberlandHighSchool; KaitlynBenesek,LibertyHighSchool; andRileyPalm,NorthPointHighSchool

MeettheBoard(lefttoright):JordanBroviak(Ward2),RobertHussey(Ward2),Michael Lovell(Ward3),MayorNickGuccione,MannyMacias(Ward1),BryanHarr(Ward1), MichaelHays(Ward3).Forcontactinformation,visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/BOA.

1001SchroederCreekBlvd.

Wentzville,MO63385

CRIMEMAPPING:AQUICKOVERVIEW

Golf Carts in Wentzville

TheCityremindsdriverstopracticecautionin residentialareas,especiallywhenoperatingagolf cart.Inordertomaintaindriver,passengerand pedestriansafety,pleasefamiliarizeyourselfwiththe followinggolfcartownershipandoperation requirementsintheCityofWentzville

GolfcartsmayonlybedrivenonCitystreetswith aspeedlimitof25MPHorless,orwhencrossing streetswithaspeedlimitof35MPHorless; Golf-cartdriversmustbeatleast16yearsoldand mustpossessavaliddriver’slicense;and Golfcartsmustbeequippedwithaparking brake,arearviewmirror,aVINnumberandseat beltsforrear-facingseats

TheCityremindsresidentstofollowtheseguidelines andpracticesafetyatalltimeswhenoperatingagolf cartonCitystreets TolearnmoreaboutWentzville’s golfcartregulationsandviewFAQs,pleasevisit www.wentzvillemo.gov/GolfCarts.

UPCOMINGHOLIDAY

CityHallwillbeclosedforIndependenceDayonTuesday,July4. Trash,recyclingandyard-wastecollectionfortheweekof IndependenceDayisasfollows:Tuesdaypickupswillmoveto Wednesday;WednesdaypickupswillmovetoThursday;andsoforth, endingwithFridaypickupstakingplaceonSaturday,July8.For informationabouttheCity'sFourthofJulyparadeandmore,please visitwww.wentzvillemo.gov/FourthOfJuly.

PROTECTYOURPETS

Astemperaturescontinuetorise,it’simportanttorememberthatthe heataffectsourpetsthesamewayitaffectsus.Protectyourfurry friendsfromtheheatbyfollowingtheseimportantguidelinesfor summerpetcare.

Neverleaveyourpetinaparkedcar

Alwayshaveabowlofwateroutforyourpet.

Limitexerciseonespeciallyhotdays

Keepaneyeonthehumiditylevel.

Watchforsignsofheatstroke

Don’trelyonafantocooloffyourpet.