2021 PREVIEW OF THE YEAR - City of Crestwood
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CHRISTMAS IN
CRESTWOOD
DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021
Christmas in Crestwood invites you to
join the Jollification by participating
in one (or all) of the various festivities
2021 PREVIEW OF
going on right now. The contests run
until December 31. Visit their website
at www.ChristmasInCrestwood.org for
THE YEAR
details and entry forms.
WHERE’S SANTA? PHOTOGRAPHIC
SCAVENGER HUNT IN CRESTWOOD
Gather your family and friends together
to “Jollify” while you solve the mystery
clue: Where’s Santa? Find him and rec-
A LOOK AT 2021: CRESTWOOD HAS EXCITING PROJ- Additional projects at Whitecliff Park include reate the photographic clue for a chance
ECTS PLANNED FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. a new playground surface and construction to win some amazing prizes. New clues
design plans for Whitecliff Bridge. will be released weekly.
As the end of 2020 approaches, the City is
gearing up for the new year! Projects planned ESSAY CONTEST: “MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY
for 2021 include street repairs, a new play- TRADITION OR EXPERIENCE”
ground surface at Whitecliff Park, the White- Contest open to children in grades K-12
cliff Bridge construction design, completion who live in Crestwood, are relatives
of the Whitecliff Quarry improvement project of those who work, live, or worship in
and more! Crestwood, or who attend Lindbergh
Schools.
SLAB REPLACEMENT DINE AND SHOP CRESTWOOD
Several residential streets are slated for slab Save your receipts from any Crestwood
replacement in 2021. Streets scheduled to be Phase 1 of the Whitecliff Bridge replacement proj- business, and once you accumulate
repaired include Brookview, Fort Donelson, ect calls for construction design plans for future $200 worth, submit your receipts for
Fort Henry, Lodgepole, Missy Ct, Morning- construction and replacement. This is the first step an entry into the Shop Crestwood Raf-
star Trl, Rosebay, Sappington Greens Ln, of a multi-year process to replace the current White- fle. If you visit a Sponsor business it will
and Oakmont Woods Ct. cliff Bridge and reconfigure the Whitecliff Park en- double your receipt value! All receipts
trance. count: gas, medical, grocery, car re-
WHITECLIFF PARK CRESTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER pair, etc. The raffle grand prize will be a
The Whitecliff Quarry improvement project, Guests who utilize the fitness center will have Crestwood Shopping Spree!
which is partially funded by a Federal Land access to a new leg extension/leg curl ma-
and Water Conservation grant, is scheduled chine and dumbbell set. The city also plans to CHRISTMAS IN CRESTWOOD RADIO
to be completed in 2021. Quarry enhance- paint the Kiddie Pool and repair the top of the Tune into stlouisclassrock.com and click
ments include a fishing boardwalk, concrete slide at the Crestwood Aquatic Center. on Christmas in Crestwood Radio. The
fishing plaza, pavilion, ADA accessible park- playlist is created by Crestwood busi-
ing, additional gravel trails, and a concrete City staff is looking forward to 2021 and nesses and Civic Leaders. Best Christ-
entry plaza. wishes everyone a safe and happy holidays! mas music in the St. Louis!
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BLURBS CREATIVE CROSSWALKS AT
TRUMAN ELEMENTARY
PUBLIC SAFETY REMINDER
The Crestwood Police Department
reminds residents that thieves can take
advantage of the winter months to steal
unattended vehicles that are warming up/
defrosting. Throughout the St. Louis re-
gion in recent years, several car thefts have
occurred when owners start their vehicles,
then leave them unattended and unlocked CRESTWOOD PARTNERS WITH LINDBERGH and local artist Merilee Kapfer to paint the
for several minutes while defrosting. SCHOOLS TO DESIGN CREATIVE CROSS- designs.
Crestwood PD reminds residents to be WALKS AT TRUMAN ELEMENTARY.
aware of this potential situation. As always, The creative crosswalks were unveiled at
residents are encouraged to contact the Last spring, city officials invited students in a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony attended by
Police Department regarding any suspi- Mark Ridgeway’s art class at Truman Ele- Crestwood Mayor Grant Mabie, Lindbergh
cious activity. mentary to submit designs for two crosswalks Superintendent Dr. Tony Lake, along with
located on Robyn Road across from Truman students and the artist.
WINTER PARKING SCHEDULE 2020/2021 Elementary. The selected designs included
In the event of snow during the images of colorful yellow pencils and a green City staff enjoyed working with Lindbergh
2020/2021 winter season, vehicles must and yellow flowery worm. throughout the project and are thrilled with
be parked on the EVEN side of the street. the end result. Crestwood looks forward to
City code allows parking on only one side Crestwood supplied the materials to paint the continued collaboration with Lindbergh on
of the street during and after snowfall. crosswalks and enlisted Crestwood resident future projects such as this.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
City offices will be closed:
Thursday, December 24 - Close at noon
Friday, December 25 - Closed all day
Thursday, December 31 - Close at noon
Friday, January 1 - Closed all day HOLIDAY RECYCLING TIPS
NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION
The City of Crestwood will hold a General
Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 6,
2021 for the purpose of electing four (4)
Aldermen, one from each Ward, for a term
of three (3) years. Candidates may file
their Notice of Candidacy and supporting
Petition(s) with the City Clerk or her HO! HO! HO!
designee beginning at 8 A.M. on Tuesday,
December 15, 2020, and not later than 5 Paper Holiday Cards/Envelopes
P.M. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Holiday Shopping Catalogs
Popcorn/Cookie Tins
Clean, Dry Cardboard
Glass Bottles
Paper Holiday Gift Bags
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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS HATHA YOGA
Mon/Wed, Jan 4-Apr 7, 5:30 P.M. to 6:20 P.M.
$125/Residents & $151/Non-Residents
CANDY CANE HUNT FAMILY NERF WARS Improve your strength, flexibility, balance and peace
SATURDAY, DEC 12, 10 A.M. (Ages 2-5) FRIDAY, JAN 8 6:30 P.M. at any age and any level.
TUESDAY, DEC 15, 5 P.M. (Ages 5-8) $10/RESIDENTS & $12/NON-RESIDENTS
TUESDAY, DEC 22, 10 A.M. (Ages 2-5) All Ages KARDIO KICKBOXING
Tue/Thu, Jan 5-Mar 16, 5 P.M. to 5:50 P.M.
Rudolph and his friends are up to their Let the battle begin! Grab your Nerf gun $96/Residents & $112/Non-Residents
reindeer games and hid Santa’s candy and family for the ultimate indoor Nerf No bags, no gloves, just a killer workout! Kardio
canes in Whitecliff Park! We need your War! Safety glasses, masks and Nerf Knockout is a dynamic and explosive class that
help to find them for Santa! darts are provided. All you need to bring incorporates kickboxing techniques with an intense
$6/Residents & $8/Non-Residents is a Nerf gun (no automatic guns) and a cardio workout.
Registration is required. For more information, guardian.
call the Crestwood Community Center at Registration is required 48 hours prior to the BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY
729-4860. event while supplies last. Fri, Jan 8-Mar 12, 11 A.M. to 11:50 A.M.
$48/Residents & $56/Non-Residents
This class is structured to help older adults avoid
REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.CITYOFCRESTWOOD.ORG/REGISTRATION one of the biggest fears of aging-injury from falling.
Perform exercises for balance and a strong core.
CRESTWOOD RECEIVES AWARD LETTERS FROM
FOR 2020 BUDGET SANTA
CRESTWOOD WINS DISTINGUISHED BUDGET categories, and in fourteen mandatory crite-
PRESENTATION AWARD FOR THE FOURTH ria within those categories.
YEAR IN A ROW.
City Administrator Kris Simpson accepted
The Government Finance Officers Associa- the award on behalf of the city.
tion’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presen-
tation Award is the highest form of recogni- “I am pleased that Crestwood has earned
tion in governmental budgeting. Receiving this recognition for the fourth year in a row,” Kids, here is your chance to not only send
this award represents an achievement for Simpson said. “I hope residents are encour- your Christmas wish list to Santa, but receive
Crestwood, reflecting a commitment by the aged by our efforts to meet the highest stan- a letter back from the Big Man as well! Along
Board of Aldermen to meet the highest prin- dards in governmental budgeting.” with your wish list, please include a self-ad-
ciples of governmental budgeting. dressed, stamped envelope. Santa will reply
A total of 1,143 cities in the U.S. and Cana- to all letters that are received at the address
In order to receive the budget award, the city da received this award, out of nearly 20,000 below by December 18.
had to satisfy nationally recognized guide- cities in both countries, which places Crest-
lines for effective budget presentation. These wood in the top 6 percent in both countries
guidelines are designed to assess how well an for its budgeting. SEND LETTERS TO:
entity’s budget serves as a policy document,
a financial plan, an operations guide, and a Budget documents are available on the City SANTA CLAUS
communications device. Website at www.cityofcrestwood.org. CARE OF CRESTWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
9245 WHITECLIFF PARK LANE
To receive the award, budget documents CRESTWOOD, MO 63126
must be rated “proficient” in all four
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PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage:
1 Detjen Drive PAID
Crestwood, MO 63126 St. Louis, MO
Permit # 495
UPCOMING CONTACT INFORMATION
EVENTS GOVERNMENT CENTER PUBLIC WORKS MAYOR
(314) 729-4700 Administration Grant Mabie
*Due to COVID-19, all upcoming meetings Fax: (314) 729-4794 314-729-4720
and events will be evaluated on a case-by- Maintenance BOARD OF ALDERMEN
case basis. Please check the city website at MUNICIPAL COURT 314-729-4734 WARD 1:
www.cityofcrestwood.org for updates and (314) 729-4776 Fax: 314-729-4738 Richard Breeding
cancellations. Fax (314) 729-4882 Mimi Duncan
COMMUNITY CENTER
BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETINGS POLICE 314-729-4860 WARD 2:
7 P.M. DEC 8, JAN 12 & JAN 26 Emergency: 911 Fax: 314-729-4877 Justin Charboneau
Non Emergency: cityofcrestwood.org Mary Stadter
CANDY CANE HUNT 314-729-4800
10 A.M. DEC 12 & DEC 22 Fax: 314-729-4848 CONTACT WARD 3:
5 P.M. DEC 15 BOARD OF ALDERMEN Greg Hall
FIRE cityofcrestwood.org/BOA Scott Shipley
CITY OFFICES CLOSED Emergency: 911
DEC 24 & DEC 31 (AT NOON) Non Emergency: SUBSCRIBE TO E NEWSLETTER WARD 4:
DEC 25 & JAN 1 (ALL DAY) 314-729-4742 cityofcrestwood.org/News Ismaine Ayouaz
Fax: 314-729-4751 Tony Kennedy
FAMILY NERF WARS CITYOFCRESTWOOD.ORG
6:30 P.M. JAN 8 Cityofcrestwood | Crestwoodmo
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