Friday, July 6, 2018

OPEN HOUSES
 
When City of Saint Charles voters go to the polls on August 7th, they will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition U, which would impose a Use Tax primarily on the purchase of goods by Saint Charles businesses from out-of-state vendors.  
 
What is a Use Tax? 
In the simplest terms, a Use Tax is a tax on the purchase of goods by Missouri businesses from out-of-state vendors. The amount of Use Tax due on a purchase is equal to the Sales Tax rate paid locally.  This is not a double tax, but rather an equal tax.  Right now, the City of Saint Charles collects 2% in City sales tax on each local purchase.  In order to collect the same 2% City tax on out-of-state purchases, state law requires that Saint Charles voters approve a use tax/Proposition U.  

Who Will Be Impacted? 
This is not a tax increase.  It will impact primarily businesses that make out-of-state purchases over $2,000 annually.  For those of us shopping at local businesses, there is no impact. 

Join us for the following City Open House Meetings to learn more about Prop U, as well as take a tour
of the Fire and Police facilities and see the latest that's happening with your Public Safety Departments.
 
July 11 - Fire Station #3     2817 W. Elm Street 
July 17 - St. Charles Police Department    1781 Zumbehl Road 
July 19 - Fire Station #4    3201 Boschertown Road

All Open Houses will run from 4:30 -6:30 p.m. with a short presentation on Prop U happening at 4:30 and 5:30 and tours happening throughout the duration of the Open House.  

Fourth Of July Parade Winners

Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the Fourth of July Parade.  Congratulations to this year's winners.
 
 
Most Patriotic-Lewis and Clark Reenactors  
Photo Credit:  Mary Van Winkle  
 
 
Most Spirit- St. Charles Borromeo School   
Photo Credit:  St. Charles Borromeo Facebook Page 
 
 
Most Unique- Historic Frenchtown
 
Photo Credit:  Mary Van Winkle  
 
 
Upcoming Music Concerts 
 
 
Community Big Band Concert
Sunday, July 8
7:30pm
Free Concert in Frontier Park
 
 
 
Streets of St. Charles Beale Street Concert  
Wednesday, July 11
6-8 p.m.  
Music: Superjam
 





OPEN THIS SATURDAY!
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Department of Engineering Update
Elm and Sibley Culvert Replacements Projects 
This project is replacing deteriorated culverts beneath Sibley and Elm Street on Boschert Creek. The existing culverts have met the end of their useful life. Elm Street remains closed at Boschert Creek. All detour signage has been deployed for drivers. This week crews began removing the Elm Street Culvert.
More Information
 
 
 
 
Second Street Watermain
Crews continue to install the new watermain on Second Street. During working hours, drivers will be detoured around the work zone. Drivers are urged to use caution through all work zones and obey the established detours. More Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
Boone's Lick Road
Last week, crews completed installing ONYX on Boone's Lick Road. ONYX is a fast-drying sealant that provides frictional characteristics, while extending the life of our asphalt roads. This week, crews restriped Boone's Lick.
  
Department of Public Works Update
Stormwater Management 
Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that moves across an impermeable surf ace. The City of St. Charles' stormwater system includes ditches, detention basins, just over 175 miles of stormwater pipes with over 5,200 curb inlets, 2,108 storm manholes, 1,210 storm outlets, 54 culverts, 11 bridges, and multiple codes meant to control the impact of development on stormwater runoff. This system is maintained by the Public Works Department and designed by Engineers to help control urban flooding by directing runoff into detention basins, local creeks and streams.
 
Public Works Newsletter 
For the last 5 weeks, the Department of Public Works has included a one-page newsletter in mailed water bills. The new biannual newsletter includes stories on water conservation, 811, FOG and wastewater. There is also a cross word puzzle to keep readers engaged. Be sure to watch your water bill for the Newsletter and write us at public.works@stcharlescitymo.gov with any story ideas.
 
Parks & Recreation Programs
 

Don't wait, register your family today for the Dive-In Movie at the Blanchette Aquatic Facility.
 
FRIDAY, JULY 27 | Fee: $5 per person (all ages)
Pre-registration is required.  CLICK HERE to register.

 

JEDI ENGINEERING WITH LEGO® MATERIALS (AGES 5-7)
The Force Awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi! Explore engineering principles by designing and building projects using LEGO® materials such as X-Wings, R2 Units, Energy Catapults, Defense Turrets, and Settlements from a galaxy far, far away. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire!

Time: 9:00A - 12:00P | CLICK HERE to register.

JEDI MASTER ENGINEERING WITH LEGO® MATERIALS
(AGES 8-12)

The Force Awakens in this advanced engineering course for young Jedi! Discover keyengineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drivers, pneumatics and eccentric motion. Build projects from LEGO® materials such as X-Wings, AT-AT Walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, Settlements, Fortresses and other complex machines and structures from a galaxy far, far away.

Time: 1:00P - 4:00P | CLICK HERE to register.

Foundry Art Centre
For more information, visit the event website
 
 
 
Colorless
 
Now - August 10, 2018

THE EXHIBITION
This all media exhibition invites artists to submit works based on their use of a "colorless" palette. Sometimes a monochrome palette can say more than a full spectrum of color and create a striking contrast. Artists are invited to share work that is composed of a majority of black, white, and all shades in between.

Media Library

 

 

Playlist Links

For more programming like this, watch the City's cable access channel on Charter Spectrum channel 990 or AT&T U-verse channel 99. Or stream it live via the City's website. Or subscribe to the City's YouTube Channel. You'll enjoy a wide range of programming 24/7 including coverage of City meetings, documentaries, service updates, project highlights and ongoing events, festivals and activities. Questions?  C ontact the Media Department at 636-949-3288.
The City of St. Charles, Missouri, fully complies with  Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statues and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 636-949-3282 or visit St. Charles City Hall located at 200 North Second St., St. Charles, Missouri 63301. ( www.stcharlescitymo.gov). 
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