St. Charles County Elected Officials Salvation Army Bell-Ringing Challenge Underway

Help others while helping Cottleville win the bragging rights trophy for the Salvation Army's St. Charles County Elected Officials Bell Ringing Challenge! Mayor Ronkoski and Alderman Guccione, President of the Board of Alderman along with other area elected officials rang the bell last Saturday. If you were not able to stop by, the virtual red kettles are live! You may donate at ANYTIME by using the QR code pictured or via this link: 

Cottleville Virtual Red Kettle

Michael Padella, City Administrator, Serving as Missouri Municipal League Board Member

Padella has more than 23 years of

municipal government experience.

Before serving with Cottleville, he served

as the city administrator for the city of Weldon Spring for

17 years. He was also the mayor of the city of Old Monroe

for 10 years. He has successfully managed public works

projects, parks and recreational initiatives/activities, financial

resources, and staff. Padella has served on numerous professional and civic

organization boards and committees including; the St. Charles Economic Development Council, Knights of Columbus, and the Cottleville/Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. He is involved with the Missouri City/County Managers Association, the St. Louis Area City Managers Association and the St. Charles County Municipal League.

Padella earned his bachelor of arts in finance, political science and public administration and his master of business administration – public administration from Lindenwood University. Padella lives in St. Charles with his wife Cynthia and their two sons.

Cottleville was well represented at the St. Charles County Economic Development’s Holiday Celebration! The EDC provides business location, financing and incubation services supporting Cottleville and the St. Charles County region. For more information about the EDC: edcscc

City Park Playground

Improvements Underway

Last summer, the City Parks Department inspected the playgrounds and has recently placed orders for a large quantity of replacement components for the Legacy Park playground. The Parks staff will be able to remove the existing components that are wearing out and replace them in kind. Also, the play surfacing areas that have begun to fail were recently replaced. These replacements and repairs will ensure the playground remains safe while extending the useful life for several more years so families can continue to enjoy the Legacy Park playground. The City will continue maintenance on City playgrounds throughout 2025.

Visit Legacy Park at 5490 5th Street Cottleville Mo 63304!

Employee Spotlight:

Michael Braun has served Cottleville for over 7 years. Mike has taken

on more responsibility in recent years by supervising parks maintenance and public works needs. Mike is married with his first

child on the way. He loves hunting, golfing and enjoying time with

his family. Mike takes pride in serving Cottleville residents by

keeping our parks and City maintained well. He says his favorite

part of the job is making the City the best that it can be. Mike can

be reached at 636-498-6565 press 3 or

michael.braun@cityofcottleville.com.

City Projects Update:

Recently, the City selected contractors for two public works/parks projects through an RFP process. Both projects came in well under the engineer construction cost estimates. The first project is a public safety improvement to add and extend street and parking lot lighting along Hwy N north to the entrance of Piazza Messina, along with lighting the west parking lot at City Hall. The lighting style will mirror those in the old town area of Cottleville and it should be completed by the end of winter contingent on weather and lead times for materials.

The next project is a parks improvement to add a concrete stage expansion, or dance floor area, with an access drive/walkway to the Cottleville/Weldon Spring Rotary Club Amphitheatre in Legacy Park. This will provide better access to the amphitheater for both guests and bands to unload and load their equipment for Music in the Park nights. The contractor is excited to get started soon as long as the weather holds.



Additionally, the City Parks Department has placed orders for a large quantity of replacement components for the Legacy Park playground. The Parks staff will be able to remove the existing components that are wearing out and replace them in kind. Also, the play surfacing areas that have begun to fail are scheduled to be removed and replaced soon, pending weather. These replacements and repairs will ensure the playground remains safe while extending the useful life for several more years so families can continue to enjoy the Legacy Park playground.

Gutermuth Road Phase 3 Under Construction

with the Difficult Task of Utility Relocation

Mayor Bob Ronkoski and County Executive Steve Ehlmann met to review

the construction progress on the Gutermuth Road Phase 3 road

improvement project. Phase 3 is a St. Charles County road project,

however, it has been a partnership between the City of Cottleville and

the County Government. The third and final phase of roadway

improvements now underway was initially delayed when the construction

bids came in over budget; this put the project on hold but following

continued advocacy from City of Cottleville officials, the project

design was revised and rebid in an effort to cut costs. These efforts

paid off and the revised project scope received competitive bids and

the project was awarded to Gershenson Construction and Notice to

Proceed was issued in August of 2024.

The Gutermuth Road Phase 3 improvements will feature many safety

enhancements such as new driving pavement, lane widening, flattening

of hills, straightening of curves, curb and gutter stormwater systems,

and a new 14-foot wide multi-use path on the south side of the road.

For more information about this road improvement project please visit:

Gutermuth road phase 3

CWS Chamber

Feature Women in Business Spotlights:

Amy C. Lewis , the dedicated City Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Cottleville, Mo.

Amy plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the city's government, handling everything from financial oversight to maintaining important records. Her attention to detail, leadership, and commitment to her community make her an invaluable asset to Cottleville.

Her work behind the scenes helps keep the city running efficiently and with transparency, demonstrating the powerful impact women can have in public service. Join us in celebrating Amy's hard work and dedication!--

For more CWS Chamber women in business spotlights: CWS Chamber

Cottleville Recently Entered into

an Agreement with St. Charles County to Allow for Blueway Bank Stabilization

The overall purpose of the Bank Stabilization and Channelization is to extend to the upstream portion of Dardenne Creek the ability to navigate the creek via kayak and/or canoe creating a new leg of the Dardenne Blueway. This of course is also in conjunction with the Dardenne Greenway Trail which is also intended to extend further west to Dardenne Prairies' BlueBird Park. The portion that traverses Cottleville is in the "middle" but is also the longest segment of the new extension. St. Charles County's Parks Department hopes to have construction of the bank stabilization and channelization begin this year and completed by spring/summer of 2025. This is a joint effort between the adjoining cities and county governments with the goal of adding new outdoor recreational opportunities for area residents to enjoy. For more information on the Blueway visit: Blueway

It's Not Cool To Bully!

Did you know? The City is Required to Have a Development Review Process

The City is required to have a City Development Review Process for

residents, land owners and developers. Once the City receives a

development proposal/application, the law requires that the City place

that proposal on a meeting agenda (for consideration by the Planning &

Zoning Commission and/or the Board of Aldermen). However, merely being placed on an agenda does not guarantee that the proposal will be

approved. Instead, the City reviews the proposal to determine whether

it complies with the City Code.

Sometimes, a developer submits an application for a development and is

placed on a meeting agenda and, subsequently, the City Staff determine

that it needs additional information from the developer. In those

circumstances, the development proposal will be postponed/continued to

a subsequent meeting. The purpose of a continuation is to ensure that

more information is available for review by the City, and input from

the residents, in order to guarantee a more informed decision making

process by the City officials.

To stay connected and for more information such as public hearing

notices, agendas and more visit: www.cityofcottleville.com

Hosting a

Special Event in Cottleville?

The City often gets requests for events to be held in Cottleville on City property, in a City park or using City infrastructure such as trails, sidewalks or City streets. These can include festivals, organized parades, runs, walks, trunk or treat, car shows, block parties and more. Similar to all of our neighboring cities, a special event application and permit is required,which includes providing a liability insurance certificate listing the City of Cottleville as an additional insured. This assists in protecting yourself, your organization or business, your tax dollars and City infrastructure. Approved permitted events can be featured in our enews, social media, city calendar, etc. 

To apply to host a special event in Cottleville on City property or using City infrastructure, apply here by using this application to reserve your date:  Special Event

Dogs In Cottleville:

All dogs must be on a leash in Cottleville parks, sidewalks, trails etc. with the exception of inside our fenced dog park at Legacy Park.

If you would like to report any concerning behavior at the time of occurrence, please call our 24 hour non emergency police dispatch anytime at 636-939-9966 or 911 if it is an emergency.

Also, Cottleville animal control services are provided by St. Charles County Animal Control.

St. Charles County Animal Control is located at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Peters, MO 63376

Ph: 636-949-7387

If you need assistance outside of regular business hours (Monday -

Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), on weekends, or on holidays, again, please

call our non emergency police dispatch anytime at 636-939-9966.

Do you have a Cottleville Resident ID Card?

The card(s) are obtained at St. Peters City Hall, the Rec-Plex, or the St. Peters Recycle City. The documents needed are: a photo ID and a piece of mail with a current date and address. If the address on the photo ID is not current, then two (2) pieces of mail are required. Cottleville Resident ID Cards are free of charge.

Residents need the Cottleville Resident ID Card to receive reduced rates at the Rec-Plex and for yard waste privileges at the Earth Centre. 

Click here for application:  Resident ID Card

Join the Chamber!

Do you do business in the Cottleville and or Weldon Spring area? Membership rates are substantially lower than other area chambers and networking groups! Visit their office at 5342 Highway N, or call  (636) 336-2979   or visit their website.

City Information

Cottleville's Board of Aldermen meet once a month to conduct City business. They meet on the third Wednesday of each month in the boardroom at Cottleville City Hall (5490 5th Street). When necessary, Planning & Zoning meets on the first Monday of each month to review any applications received. The Old Town Historic Commission meets on the first Monday of the month as well. To view any meeting agendas and or public notices as a result of any applications received,  or City business needing conducted please visit:

Public Notices

If you are looking for more ways to stay connected with City of Cottleville updates and information please visit our website at City Of Cottleville to view all resources available to residents. Also follow us on social media and sign up to receive our monthly e news at: Enews

Are You a New Cottleville Resident?

Have You Notified St. Charles County Election Authority of Your New Cottleville Address?

IF NOT: You can register to vote, make name or address changes online at: Voter Registration OR in person during normal business hours at Cottleville City Hall (appointment recommended) OR in person at the St. Charles County Election Authority located at 397 Turner Blvd St. Peters, Mo. 63376. 

In addition, when you update your drivers license with your new Cottleville address at your local license office, you can also request they update your voter registration information.

For more St. Charles County voter information: Election Authority

Report Cottleville street light outages, traffic signal outages, down or missing street or stop signs online at:

Street Light Out

The City provides Code Enforcement services for things such as: tall grass and weeds, peeling paint, missing windows or siding, broken fencing and other property maintenance items. Please report any code enforcement requests online at: Code Enforcement

The City does projects throughout the City and in Cottleville subdivisions each year. Every winter thaw causes potholes and erosion. Adding salt to the roadways compounds the problem and requires spring road maintenance. Repairs continue throughout each year by using City staff, contractors, and the St. Charles County Highway Department. Please report street slab(s), curb(s) pothole(s), or sidewalk(s) in need of repair online at: Street Requests

**Please note if you have already reported any of these items previously this year via phone or email, they are already on the list. There is no need to report again online.