CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SALES TAX RENEWAL VOTE JUNE 2, 2020
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ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
APRIL/MAY 2020
UPDATE
CRESTWOOD IS EXCITED to showcase new
businesses that have recently been ap-
PROP 1 proved or have recently submitted appli-
cations to locate here in Crestwood.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Home Xpressions
SALES TAX RENEWAL Now Open - Home Xpressions is a retail
furniture store located in the shopping
VOTE JUNE 2, 2020 plaza at 9901 Watson Road, Suite 105.
Woodard Restoration
Approved - Woodard is a family-owned
carpet cleaning and disaster mitigation
ON JUNE 2, 2020, CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS WILL Looking to the future, Crestwood will need and restoration company. Located at
BE ASKED TO VOTE ON PROPOSITION 1, WHICH to purchase a new EMS rescue truck in 2021, 9490 Watson Road, Woodard will occu-
WILL CONTINUE THE CURRENT 1/2 CENT CAPITAL and a new fire truck in 2023, expenditures py the space next to Planet Fitness in the
IMPROVEMENTS SALES TAX. which historically have been funded by the building formerly used by Best Buy and
Capital Improvements sales tax. Further, Builder’s Square.
Revenue from the Capital Improvements Crestwood will also use the proceeds of this
Sales Tax funds capital purchases, mainte- sales tax to fund maintenance and reinvest- Roll On In/Buzzed Bull Creamery
nance items, and infrastructure improve- ment for City roads, parks, and facilities. Application Submitted - Roll On In/
ments such as sidewalk and street repairs, Buzzed Bull Creamery has submitted
park improvements, vehicle purchases, facili- The half-cent Capital Improvements sales tax a request to operate a limited service
ty maintenance and more. was first approved by voters in 1993 and ex- restaurant that serves sushi and ice cream
tended by voters in 2002. Now, the Board of at 9420 Watson Road. The former Plaza
Recently, the City used proceeds from the Aldermen is asking voters once again to con- Health Dentistry building is located near
Capital Improvement Fund to renovate Ray- sider continuing the sales tax at the June 2, the Schnucks Shopping Plaza.
burn Park and performed roughly $300,000 2020 election. We encourage all Crestwood
in citywide sidewalk improvements. residents to get out and vote on June 2. Stone Strength Systems
Approved - Stone Strength Systems is
PARK MAINTENANCE ROAD MAINTENANCE a fitness facility that does cross-fit style
workouts. Located at 9642 Watson In-
dustrial Park, the fitness facility is occu-
$1.1
MILLION AT
$8.9
MILLION
pying space that was previously vacant in
a multi-tenant building.
7 CITY PARKS We are really glad to see these current
and prospective businesses come to
Since 2009, Capital Improvement Sales Tax Since 2009, the City has invested $8.9 MILLION Crestwood!
revenue has provided $1.1 MILLION for park on street reconstruction, mill & overlay, and slab
maintenance at 7 PARKS. replacements.
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BLURBS BEAUTIFICATION GRANTS IN 2020
CRESTWOOD BEAUTIFICATION COMMIT-
CITY CANCELLATIONS/COVID-19 TEE HELPS CRESTWOOD CITIZENS BEAUTI-
Crestwood events and programs will be FY THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH
evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please GRANT PROGRAM.
check the City’s website and Facebook
page for cancellations. If you would like to beautify the entrances,
WEBSITE: www.cityofcrestwood.org common areas, or islands in your neighbor-
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/cityofcrestwood hood, the Beautification Committee will pay
50% of the total project cost, up to a maxi-
CODE ENFORCEMENT mum of $500 per project. Community Garden located at the intersection of
Now that spring is finally here, property Tahiti, Samoa, and Capri
owners should remember to keep their In addition to funding, the Beautification
grass mowed and trimmed to the appropri- Committee will help get the project started Applications must be received by May 1,
ate length. Crestwood Code requires grass by assisting with the project design and fund- 2020. Grant applications are available on-
to be below 8 inches. raising ideas. Neighborhood volunteers will line at: beautifycrestwood.wordpress.com/
be in charge of their project, and groups are 2019/ 02/08/beautification-application/
TRASH AND RECYCLING BINS encouraged to use native plants if possible.
Please remember to store your trash, re-
cycling, and yard waste containers behind
the building line. Cans can be brought
out to the curb after 4:30 P.M. on the day
before pick up and should be taken in by 8
P.M. on the scheduled pick up day. CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019
GOVERNMENT CENTER: NOT A POLLING WHERE TO FIND ACCURATE INFORMATION
PLACE ABOUT COVID-19
The Crestwood Government Center is
NOT a polling place for the General Mu- Where can you find accurate information
nicipal Election on June 2, 2020. If you about COVID-19? The City encourages res-
normally vote at the Government Center, idents to visit the CDC’s official Coronavirus
you can use the St. Louis County Election website at www.coronavirus.gov or the St.
Board Polling Place Locator to find your Louis County website at www.stlcorona.com.
polling location.
Take everyday preventive actions to reduce
PUBLIC HEARING the spread of COVID-19, which includes The City of Crestwood will continue to com-
The City of Crestwood will hold a public washing your hands often with soap and wa- ply with St. Louis County’s ban on gatherings
hearing on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at ter for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching of over 50 people (as of March 16, 2020).
7 PM to discuss the estimated allocation your eyes, nose, and mouth, staying away Please check the City of Crestwood website
of $23,400 in Community Development from people who are ill, cleaning commonly and Facebook Page for event cancellations.
Block Grant Funds. The public hearing touched surfaces regularly, and staying home WEBSITE: www.cityofcrestwood,org
will be held at the Crestwood Government when you are sick. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/cityofcrestwood/
Center, 1 Detjen Drive, Crestwood, MO
63126. If you are unable to attend the
public hearing, or if you are a person with
a disability or have special needs in order COVID-19 INFORMATION AND UPDATES:
to participate, please contact Helen Ingold WWW.CORONAVIRUS.GOV and WWW.STLCORONA.COM
at (314) 729-4700.
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KEEPING KIDS BUSY AT HOME EASTER WEEK
April 6 - 10
CRESTWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION THINKS
OUTSIDE THE BOX BY OFFERING CREATIVE WAYS COLOR WEEK
TO STAY BUSY WHEN YOU’RE STUCK AT HOME. April 13 - 17
Trying to keep your kids entertained at home SPRING CLEANING FUN TIME
while social distancing? The Crestwood Parks April 20 - 24
and Recreation Department has compiled a
list of activities and resources that residents BAKING WEEK
can access online. April 27 - May 1
and Recreation Department on Facebook at
“We wanted to create something that resi- www.facebook.com/crestwoodparksandrec. PAPER ACTIVITY WEEK
dents could interact with from home” said May 4 - 8
Program Supervisor Shannon Alley. The City has also established a dedicated
webpage to provide a list of online resources NATURE WEEK
Weekly themes (listed on the right) will help at www.cityofcrestwood.org/funathome. May 11-15
guide content, and every day city staff will
post ideas, workouts, and other activities on FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CRESTWOODPARKSANDREC
Facebook to keep residents entertained. Stay WEBSITE: CITYOFCRESTWOOD.COM/FUNATHOME
engaged by following the Crestwood Parks
MISSOURI COUNTS: 2020 CENSUS SPLASHTACULAR
RESPOND TODAY SUMMER KICKOFF
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 5-8 PM
YOU CAN NOW RESPOND TO THE 2020 CENSUS every Missourian is counted, we get our fair
ONLINE AT MY2020CENSUS.GOV share of funding to pave our roads and re-
build bridges. Our health care programs and
An accurate census count is an incredibly im- community health centers get more funding COME TO THE OFFICIAL kickoff to summer at
portant part of helping our community grow to take care of our family, friends, and neigh- Whitecliff Park where the Aquatic Center will
and thrive. In the 2010 Census, Crestwood bors. Our schools get important funding to be back up and running! Starting at 5 P.M.
had a 84.8% self-response rate. Let’s make take care of our kids. Respond now at my- the pool will be open and free to the public,
the rate for 2020 even higher. Don’t forget to 2020census.gov. and the first 100 people will receive free Dip-
include everyone in your household on your pin’ Dots.
census form. CRESTWOOD
SELF-RESPONSE RATE • BOUNCE HOUSE • FOOD TRUCKS •
For every adult and every child that’s not (2010 Census) • MUSIC • ACTIVITIES • GAMES •
counted in the census, Missouri will lose
$1,300 in federal dollars each year, When 84.8%
RESPOND TO THE 2020 CENSUS AT MY2020CENSUS.GOV,
TOLL-FREE NUMBER AT 844-330-2020, OR BY MAIL.
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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. APR 14, APR 28 & MAY 26 Emergency: 911 Fax: 314-729-4877 Justin Charboneau
Non Emergency: cityofcrestwood.org Mary Stadter
CITY OFFICES CLOSE AT NOON 314-729-4800
12 P.M. APR 10 Fax: 314-729-4848 CONTACT WARD 3:
BOARD OF ALDERMEN Greg Hall
SPLASHTACULAR SUMMER KICKOFF FIRE cityofcrestwood.org/BOA Scott Shipley
5 P.M. MAY 22 Emergency: 911
Non Emergency: SUBSCRIBE TO E NEWSLETTER WARD 4:
CITY OFFICES CLOSED 314-729-4742 cityofcrestwood.org/News Ismaine Ayouaz
MAY 25 Fax: 314-729-4751 Tony Kennedy
CITYOFCRESTWOOD.ORG
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