Wednesday, January 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m. www. Multi-Purpose Room, 300 N. New Ballas Road creve-coeur.org/policeevents

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1 City of Newsletter the heart of community & commerce January 2018 City Honors Citizen of the Year 2017 The City of Creve Coeur recognized Rabbi Mark Shook and David McCoy as Citizens of the Year 2017 for their dedication and service to the community at the annual Holiday Appreciation Event on Tuesday, December 5 at the Creve Coeur Government Center. Mayor Barry Glantz, joined by Council President Dr. Bob Hoffman and Council Member Ellen Lawrence, presented the awards to Shook and McCoy at the event honoring all members of the city s 14 boards, commissions and committees. Shook, a citizen of Creve Coeur for more than 40 years, has served the Creve Coeur community in a variety of capacities. He has been a chaplain for the Creve Coeur Police Department since 1990 and has served on the Creve Coeur Police and Safety Committee since He has also served as Chaplain for a number of organizations in St. Louis including the St. Louis County Police Department, the Creve Coeur Fire District and the local Federal Bureau of Investigations. He has been the Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel for more than 30 years and serves as an adjunct professor of Jewish Philosophy and International Studies at Saint Louis University. Rabbi Shook is a shining example of a person who strives to do the right thing each and every day, said Hoffman. His compassion, vision, leadership, kindness and friendship will leave a long and lasting impact on the city, its residents, and the employees. McCoy has served on the city s Parks and Historic Preservation Committee (PHP) since 2012 where he serves on the Heart to Heart Run committee and works with the planting group in Millennium Park. This past year, he brought the idea of the Identity Theft Prevention Class Wednesday, January 10, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Multi-Purpose Room, 300 N. New Ballas Road The Police Department and the Creve Coeur Joint Crime Prevention Partnership are offering a class on identity theft prevention. Topics include current statistics and trends used to steal one s identity, tips to prevent becoming a victim of identity theft and steps to take if your identity is stolen. Citizens of the Year 2017 Rabbi Mark Shook (center) and David McCoy (center-right) along with Council President Dr. Bob Hoffman (left), Mayor Barry Glantz (center-left) and Council Member Dr. Ellen Lawrence. (right). Dog Easter Egg hunt to the PHP and partnered with Three Dog Bakery to execute this event. In its inaugural year, the event brought over 150 dogs to Millennium Park. McCoy is the Chief IT Enterprise Architect at Boeing, where he has worked for more than 37 years. David embodies the energy, commitment, creativity, and followthrough that makes our residents so impactful, said Lawrence. He has the ability to see problems and solutions at the same time, then does the work to implement those solutions. He embodies all of the elements that help to make Creve Coeur such a vibrant place to live. For more information or to register, visit www. creve-coeur.org/policeevents or contact the Creve Coeur Police Department Crime Prevention Officer at crimeprevention@crevecoeurmo.gov or (314) This Issue Page 2 Mayor s Column Elected Officials Special Insert Popular Annual Financial Report Page 3 Planning Updates Recreation Council Activities Business Awards Page 4 City Calendar Mid-Winter Limb Pick Up Keep It Yours Lock Your Doors

2 from the desk of MAYOR GLANTZ At our annual Holiday Appreciation Event last month, the City Council recognized Mr. David McCoy and Rabbi Mark Shook as our co-citizens of the Year in It was noted that both gentlemen receiving the award continue to give generously of their time and expertise for the betterment of our community. Mr. McCoy spends countless hours encouraging and promoting participation in city-wide events. His energy and desire to help in any capacity is done with unwavering enthusiasm. Rabbi Shook provides on-going emotional support to our law enforcement professionals. He is always equipped with the right words and tools - invaluable skill sets when guiding our police officers through difficult and often quite delicate situations. Both of these gentlemen are passionate in their ability to take initiative, and demonstrate consistency in their follow up and follow through - earning the respect and admiration of those that they serve. Congratulations to both! Recently, I was invited to participate in walk to school day with the children (and their parents) from Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School. This annual event has expanded every year, and it is a pleasure to be part of such an energetic group. As we walked from Conway Park to the school s campus, the goals of this event quickly became apparent increased physical fitness (also proven to improve academic success), heightened awareness of our environment, and a passionate desire to build community. Another capacity crowd attended the annual Creve Coeur Neighborhood Watch Trivia Night recently. This fun and challenging event provides an opportunity to foster the same neighborhood interaction that is emphasized each summer during Creve Coeur Night Out. Both of these highly successful programs also highlight the importance of a well-organized and vigilant community-wide safety network. 2 Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Muhammad Ali. It was exciting to present and discuss the architectural renderings for our new standalone police station at Coffee with the Mayor in December. Construction will commence within the next few weeks, and I share in the eagerness of seeing the building take shape this year. Our state-of-the-art facility (supported by a bond issue approved by voters in November 2016) will help ensure the continuation of high-quality professional law enforcement services that the Creve Coeur community has come to know and expect. Please note that Coffee with the Mayor will continue again this year on the first Thursday morning of every month at 7:30 a.m. at our Government Center. I remain passionate about hosting this informal opportunity to enhance communication between community members, key city staff, and elected officials. With sincerity and appreciation, I wish each of you all the best in Thank you for the opportunity to serve our community. It remains my honor and privilege to lead our city in a positive direction, but ALL of us share in that responsibility. Let s continue to do so together enthusiastically, respectfully, and passionately! Barry L. Glantz Mayor P.S. Please note that our Creve Coeur municipal election is Tuesday, April 3. Filing for Mayor, and City Council seats representing each of our four wards remains open until January 16, The Mayor s column (and City Council corner) will resume in May Elected Officials Mayor Barry Glantz bglantz@crevecoeurmo.gov Ward 1 James Faron jfaron@crevecoeurmo.gov Alexis Travers atravers@crevecoeurmo.gov Ward 2 Ted Ruzicka truzicka@crevecoeurmo.gov Ellen Lawrence elawrence@crevecoeurmo.gov Ward 3 Robert Hoffman rhoffman@crevecoeurmo.gov Charlotte D Alfonso cdalfonso@crevecoeurmo.gov Ward 4 Scott Saunders ssaunders@crevecoeurmo.gov Sue Baseley sbaseley@crevecoeurmo.gov City Departments Administration: Building: City Clerk: Finance: Municipal Court: Parks & Recreation: Planning: Police: Police Dispatch: Public Works: Facebook.com/CityofCreveCoeur Twitter.com/CreveCoeurMO

3 Popular Annual Financial Report City of Creve Coeur, Missouri For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2017

4 Mark Perkins, ICMA-CM City Administrator Lori Obermoeller Director of Finance A Message from the City Administrator and the Director of Finance Creve Coeur Citizens, In our ongoing effort to inform Creve Coeur citizens about the state of city finances, we are pleased to present the 2017 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The report is reflective of our commitment to preserving the city s long-term financial health. Further evidence of this is the city s AAA Standard & Poor s bond rating; Creve Coeur is one of a handful of such highly rated cities in the state of Missouri. This bond rating was recently renewed prior to the city s 2017 General Obligation Debt. The financial activity statements included herein are taken from the city s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). A copy of the CAFR is available at the Creve Coeur Government Center or on the city s website at Table of Contents Financial Activity Statement...2 Where Does the Money Come From?...3 Capital Improvement Program Where Does the Money Go?...4 Where Does the Property Tax Go?...5 Outstanding Debt...5 City Shares Tax...6 Public Safety Sales Tax...6 Sales Tax Rate Comparison...6 To the best of our knowledge, the information presented herein is accurate in all material respects and presents fairly the financial positions and results of operations for the fiscal year ending June 30, Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and fairness of the data presented rests with the city. The PAFR is prepared in accordance with the Government Finance Officers Association standards. We hope you find this report to be informative and we welcome your comments and questions. Please feel free to contact either of us to discuss any aspect of this report. Citizens may keep apprised of the state of city finances by reviewing the CAFR or the quarterly financial reports posted to the city website at If you have any questions about this report, please contact Lori Obermoeller, Director of Finance, at lobermoeller@crevecoeurmo.gov or (314) or Mark Perkins, City Administrator, at mperkins@crevecoeurmo.gov or (314) Sincerely, Mark Perkins City Administrator Lori Obermoeller Director of Finance June 30, 2016 The City of Creve Coeur was the recipient of the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its Popular Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government popular reports. Visit for more information about this award and its criteria. Page 1 City of Creve Coeur Popular Annual Financial Report 2017

5 Financial Activity Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2017 All Government Fund Types Revenues Property Taxes $540,881 $565,888 Sales Tax $7,166,389 $7,107,947 Public Utility Licenses $5,964,434 $5,630,712 Other Taxes $131,711 $134,821 Licenses and Permits $1,060,723 $1,018,615 Municipal Facilities $96,981 $93,113 Intergovernmental $2,300,743 $2,462,358 Fines & Forfeitures $952,365 $550,811 Charges for Services $48,478 $49,933 Investment Income $288,161 $165,081 Miscellaneous $220,023 $165,204 Total Revenues $18,770,889 $17,944,483 Expenditure by Function General Government $3,262,373 $3,159,421 Public Safety $6,515,068 $6,899,238 Public Works $3,479,473 $3,388,121 Community Development $1,334,521 $1,399,051 Capital Outlay $2,960,201 $3,990,650 Debt Service (Principal & $0 $151,631 Interest) Total Expenditures $17,551,636 $18,988,112 Other Financing Sources/ Uses Transfers-In $400,000 $400,000 Transfers-Out ($400,000) ($400,000) Net Bond Proceeds $0 $10,843,381 Proceeds from Capital Lease $0 $0 Proceeds from Sale of $53,280 $115,998 Capital Assets Net Changes in Fund Balance $1,272,533 $9,915,750 All Government Fund Types All Governmental Funds for the City include the General Fund, the Capital Improvement Fund and the Sewer Lateral Fund. What does this mean? During 2017, the city s revenues and sources exceeded expenditures and uses in its Governmental Funds by over $10 million. This increase was due to the issuance of general obligation bonds in April 2017, providing net proceeds of $10,843,381 for the Police Building Fund. The funds will be used for the construction of a new police station to be completed by spring 2019 and future safety, security and accessibility upgrades to the Creve Coeur Government Center. Enterprise Fund Revenues Food Service Revenues $55,854 $58,080 Golf Course Revenues $397,854 $383,098 Ice Arena Revenues $614,354 $787,527 Total Operating $1,068,062 $1,228,705 Revenues Operating Expenses Food Service Expenses $49,922 $48,201 Golf Course Expenses $472,332 $487,583 Ice Arena Expenses $518,317 $562,035 Depreciation $248,418 $265,103 Total Operating $1,288,989 $1,362,922 Expenses Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses) Investment Income $532 $115 Interest Expense $0 $0 Loss on Disposal of Assets ($32,213) ($717) Total Non-Operating ($31,681) ($602) Revenue (Expenses) Loss Before Capital ($252,608) ($134,819) Contributions and Transfers Capital Contributions $500,225 $232,120 Transfers-In $0 $0 Change in Net Assets $247,617 $97,301 Net Assets, July 1 $3,220,369 $3,447,986 Net Assets, June 30 $3,467,986 $3,565,287 On the revenue side, declines in Public Utility Licenses, Fines and Forfeitures and Investment Income contributed to an overall revenue decrease of $826,406. Expenditures increased by $1,436,476 with increases occurring in Public Safety, Capital Outlay and Debt Service. General Government and Public Works expenditures were lower than the previous year. Enterprise Fund The Enterprise Fund records the financial activity of the recreation activities conducted at the Dielmann Recreation Complex. The operating loss of the Enterprise Fund decreased in 2017 from $252,608 to $134,819. The revenues of the Enterprise Fund covered all operating expenses in 2017 with the exception of depreciation of capital assets. City of Creve Coeur Popular Annual Financial Report 2017 Page 2

6 Where Does the Money Come From? Investment Income 1% Fines & Forfeitures 3% Intergovernmental 14% Municipal Facilities & Charges or Services 1% Licenses & Permits 6% Other Taxes 1% Miscellaneous 1% Property Taxes 3% Sales Tax 40% Public Utility Licenses 31% Government Fund FY2017 Revenues Property Taxes $565,888 Sales Tax $7,107,947 Public Utility Licenses $5,630,712 Other Taxes $134,821 Licenses and Permits $1,018,615 Municipal Facilities and Charges for Services $143,046 Intergovernmental $2,462,358 Fines & Forfeitures $550,811 Investment Income $165,081 Miscellaneous $165,204 Total $17,944,483 Public Utility Licenses: derived from a 7 percent gross receipts tax on sales of electric, gas, telephone and water services within the city. Residential electric tax is 5.5 percent. A 5 percent cable television franchise tax is also included. Sales Tax: derived from the 1.25 percent general retail sales tax and the 0.5 percent capital sales tax. A portion of the sales tax revenue is shared with other cities and St. Louis County (see article on page 6). Intergovernmental: revenues from grants and pass-through monies from the state of Missouri and the U.S. government, including gasoline tax, auto sales tax and road and bridge money. Fines & Forfeitures: derived from fines and costs levied in the court. Licenses & Permits: includes building permits, business licenses, and other permits. Property Taxes: derived from the city s real estate tax rate of $.068 for residential and $.076 for commercial property per $100 assessed valuation will include a Creve Coeur debt levy of $.082. Miscellaneous: derived from sources such as reimbursements, refunds and other sources. Investment Income: revenue earned by investing city funds throughout the year, pursuant to the city s investment policy. Other Taxes: primarily tax revenues for the sewer lateral program. Municipal Facilities & Charges for Services: revenues from fees for use of city facilities and recreation programs and charges for services such as the school resource officer contract with the Parkway School District. Capital Improvement Program The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is the city s long-range planning tool for improvements to infrastructure, parks and other community facilities and to establish funding for high-priority projects in a timely and cost-effective fashion. The CIP provides a systematic approach to replacing deteriorating infrastructure and major capital equipment, and adding new facilities that enhance the quality of life in Creve Coeur. The CIP covers a five-year period and is updated annually. Projects are prioritized based on the following criteria: Public safety Condition of existing facility Operating efficiency Citizen demand Economic growth Protection and conservation Beautification Coordination (projects, regulations) Availability of funding Capital Fund Expenditures FY2017 Street & Sidewalk Improvements $2,900,591 Stormwater $198,457 Park Development $163,003 Building & Improvement Projects $103,551 Equipment Replacement Program $252,121 Debt Service $0 Total $3,617,723 The Planning and Zoning Commission and Finance Committee review the plan and forward a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council holds a public hearing and ultimately decides on the CIP s adoption. The CIP and other long-range planning documents are available for review at the Government Center and on the city s website at Page 3 City of Creve Coeur Popular Annual Financial Report 2017

7 Where Does the Money Go? Government Fund FY2017 Expenditures Economic Development $0 Community Development $1,399,051 Debt Service $151,631 General Government $3,159,421 Public Works $3,388,121 Capital Outlay $3,990,650 Public Safety $6,899,238 Total $18,988,112 Community Development 7% Public Safety 36% Economic Development 0% Debt Service 1% General Government 17% Public Works 18% Capital Outlay 21% Community Development: expenditures relating to planning, zoning, building inspection and code enforcement. Debt Service: debt service payments include both principal and interest debt issued for the construction of the police building (2017). Construction will begin in early General Government: expenditures relating to city council, city clerk, city administrator s office, finance, municipal court, insurance, sewer lateral program and other related functions. Public Works: expenditures relating to services such as streets and sidewalk maintenance, parks, building maintenance, refuse and recycling collection, engineering and other related services. Capital Outlay: accounts used to purchase capital items and the construction or acquisition of major capital facilities. Public Safety: expenditures relating to the police department, including administration, investigation, patrol and dispatching. Capital Improvement Plan Five-Year Projections Street & Sidewalk Improvements $10,948,598 Stormwater Equipment Replacement program Building & Improvement Projects $425,000 $1,070,000 $1,656,982 Park Development $555,200 Debt Service $ (in millions) City of Creve Coeur Popular Annual Financial Report 2017 Page 4

8 Where Does Property Tax Go? Tax Entity (FY2017) Rate Cost* Parkway School District $3,029 Ladue School District $2,896 Creve Coeur Fire District $856 Special School District $905 County $372 Community College $160 Metro Zoo $205 Library $178 Sheltered Workshop $64 City of Creve Coeur $52 State $23 Sewer $88 Total Tax Parkway $5,932 Total Tax Ladue $5,799 *The average Creve Coeur homeowner ($400,000 market value house) pays $5,799 to $5,932 in real estate taxes, with less than 1 percent going to the City of Creve Coeur. Tax rates will vary based upon sewer district taxes subject to your location. Proposition P: Beginning in FY2018, residents will see the tax levy associated with Proposition P on their property taxes. The tax levy, which was approved by voters on November 8, 2016, is $0.082 per $100 assessed valuation. The average Creve Coeur home with a market value of $400,000 will see an estimated real estate tax increase of $ The tax will sunset after 20 years. Outstanding Debt millions$12 $10 $8 $6 $4 $4,539,197 $11,334,256 City of Creve Coeur Outstanding Debt June 30, 2017 Police Building Debt $10,841,630 Capital Lease Payable $0 Compensated Absences $492,626 Total Debt $11,334,256 $2 $0 $469,980 $496,656 $498, Police Building Debt: in April, Creve Coeur issued general obligation bonds to finance the construction, furnishing and equipping of a new police station and to fund safety, security and accessibility improvements to the Creve Coeur Government Center. The bonds bear interest ranging from 2 to percent. The debt service is expected to be paid from a property tax levy of.082 per $100 of assessed valuation. The bonds will mature March 1, Capital Lease Payable: provided funds to acquire certain office equipment for city departments. Compensated Absences: reflects the outstanding liability on the city s financial statement for the value of employees accumulation of vacation time. Most of this vacation will be used during the normal course of operations during the city s fiscal year. Page 5 City of Creve Coeur Popular Annual Financial Report 2017

9 Creve Coeur Shares Sales Tax With Other Cities, St. Louis County Retail sales in St. Louis County are subject to a 1 percent local sales tax that is shared among the cities in St. Louis County and the county itself. St. Louis County is the only county in the state where sales tax sharing applies, pursuant to state legislation adopted in 1993 which identifies each city as either A, B or A/B. The city s one-half cent capital improvement sales tax and one-quarter cent local option sales tax are also shared. A Cities: A cities, or point-of-sales cities, receive sales tax revenue generated within their city limits, but sharing applies if the average sales tax income per capita within an individual city exceeds the average sales tax income per capita countywide. If Creve Coeur s per capita average exceeds the prior year s countywide per capita average, the city shares 7.5 percent of the sales tax income. If Creve Coeur s per capita average exceeds the county s prior year per capita average by 25 percent or more, the city shares 12.5 percent of the sales tax income with St. Louis County for the pool. This sharing percentage continues to increase with the city per capita sales tax income. B Cities: B cities, also called pool cities, receive a population based pro-rated share of the sales tax revenue collected by St. Louis County. Newly created cities and areas annexed since the sharing formula became effective are B cities. A/B Cities: A/B cities are those that were in existence at the time the sharing formula was created and are a mixture of A ( point-of-sale ) and B ( pool ). Creve Coeur is an A/B city, primarily a point-of-sale ( A ) city, except for parts of Ward 4 that were annexed in the 1990s, which are pool ( B ). Total sales tax revenue generated in Creve Coeur last year was approximately $8,336,649 for both retail and capital sales tax. However, $1,228,703 was shared with other cities under the County formula, resulting in net sales tax revenue for Creve Coeur of $7,107,947. As a result of the sharing legislation, the City of Creve Coeur receives approximately 85 percent of the sales tax revenue generated by Creve Coeur businesses with the remaining 15 percent shared with other cities and the county. Public Safety Sales Tax Voters approved a half-cent St. Louis County Public Safety sales tax in April St. Louis County Police will receive approximately $46 million while $34 million will be divided among other municipal police departments in St. Louis County based on population. The City of Creve Coeur anticipates receiving about $850,000 annually. to be used for police operating costs, public safety capital items, maintenance and operation costs for the new police building and reserve for pension liabilities. Distribution of Sales Tax Rate St. Louis County Bi-State Metro 0.75% State of Missouri 4.225% St. Louis County E % St. Louis County Transportation 0.5% Sales Tax Rate Comparison The City of Creve Coeur total sales tax is among the lowest of area cities. Municipality Sales Tax Rate Olivette % Des Peres % Brentwood % Richmond Heights % Frontenac Clayton % % Town & Country % Chesterfield % Creve Coeur % Maryland Heights % Note: Tax rates do not include special taxing districts, such as Transportation Development Districts (TDD). St. Louis County Children s Services 0.25% Countywide Regional Parks & Trails 0.29% Creve Coeur General Services 1.25% Creve Coeur Capital Improvements 0.5% St. Louis County Public Safety 0.5% The information contained in this report is from the City of Creve Coeur Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). A copy of the CAFR is available at the Government Center. City of Creve Coeur Popular Annual Financial Report 2017 Page 6

10 The information in the City of Creve Coeur Popular Annual Financial Report is taken from the City of Creve Coeur Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). A copy of the CAFR is available at the Government Center and online at City of Creve Coeur 300 N. New Ballas Rd. Creve Coeur, MO Phone: Fax: Facebook.com/CityofCreveCoeur 6 Twitter.com/CreveCoeurMO

11 Planning Updates as of December 15 The following application was submitted for review by the Planning and Zoning Commission with a public hearing scheduled for December 18. The first reading by City Council could occur on January 8 or the meeting following a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission. An Application for Rezoning from A Single Family Residential to B Single Family Residential with RDD-Residential Designed Development Designation Location: 105 and 157 N. New Ballas Road, 1 Santino Court, and Ladue Road Request: Brent Crittenden of Urban Improvement Company, LLC, has submitted a request for the rezoning and preliminary plat approval of acres at 105 and 157 N. New Ballas Road, 1 Santino Court, and Ladue Road from A Single Family Residential to B Single Family Residential with RDD-Residential Designed Development designation to allow for the development of a nine single family home subdivision with an average lot size of 20,017 square feet. The four existing residences on these properties would be removed to accommodate the new subdivision. Any rezoning and preliminary plat with RDD designation requires City Council approval, upon the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. All public hearings occur at the Government Center, 300 N. New Ballas Road. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. For more information about current Planning and Zoning Commission projects, visit Council Activities from November 27 and December 11 Approved Legislation: Ord authorizing a transportation alternatives fund program with the Missouri Highways and Transporation Commission for the New Ballas sidewalk improvement project Ord authorizing a STP-urban program agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transporation Commission to enable the city to participate in a federal grant to assist with the Emerson Road improvement project Ord amending Section C, Donations, of the code of ordinances Ord authorizing a new conditional use permit for a 3,000 squarefoot eating and drinking establishment for Freddy s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers at Olive Boulevard Ord 5559 vacating an easement on 273 Prince Towne Dr. Resolution 1322 approving the parks sponsorship program Resolution 1323 authorizing the purchase of two 2018 Dodge Charger police vehicles for $43,884 Resolution 1324 authorizing the purchase of two 2018 Ford Fusion vehicles for $34,894 Resolution 1325 authorizing the purchase of one 2018 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD vehicle for $30,115 Resolution 1326 authorizing the purchase of a 2018 Ford F-250 extended cab four-wheel drive pickup truck with snow plow for $34,640 Resolution 1327 authorizing the purchase of a 2018 Bobcat S740 Skid Steer with 72-inch sweeper and 24-inch planer attachments for $64,823 Resolution 1328 authorizing an agreement with Tyler Technologies Company to provide comprehensive enterprise software to the city Nominations Open for 2018 Business Awards PROGRAMS & EVENTS Registration for all Creve Coeur Parks and Recreation programs is due one week prior to the program s start date unless otherwise noted. Register online at www. creve-coeur.org/recreation. Daddy Daughter Dance N. New Ballas Road Fathers, escort your daughters to this special night of fun! Young ladies and their dads, grandpas or guardians will enjoy a light dinner, D.J., dancing, and even a photo to share with mom! Space is limited. Register today! Saturday, February 3, 6:00-8:00P $30 resident per couple; $40 per non-resident couple; $15 for each additional daughter ICE ARENA Olde Cabin Road Learn to Skate group lessons The Creve Coeur Figure Skating Academy is a Learn to Skate program using U.S. Figure Skating curriculum. Whether you want to learn to skate or improve your skills, our 30 minutes-per-week lessons are designed with you in mind. The Creve Coeur Skating Academy offers a chance to sharpen your skills while learning the fundamentals of skating! Classes are limited and fill quickly. Ages 4-adult, 6-week session Saturdays, beginning January 6 11:00A, 11:30A, 12:00P, or 12:30P $75 per student/$70 each additional immediate family member Have your birthday party at the Ice Arena! Are you looking for a cool way to celebrate your birthday? Let Creve Coeur Ice Arena host your party! Party packages are available and include admission for 10, skate rental for 10, cake, drinks, and table décor in our private party room for one low price. First 10 children $140 resident/$160 non-resident; Additional children $7 per resident/$8 per nonresident Golf Course Olde Cabin Road January and February golf course hours are 9:30A - 4:30P. Course is closed if the forecast high is below 45 degrees. Golf Memberships Annual memberships are on sale now. Call the pro shop at (314) for more information. Gift Certificates Purchase your favorite golfer a gift certificate to the Creve Coeur Golf Course, available in any amount from $10 to $1,000! FootGolf FootGolf combines elements of soccer and golf on a modified course with 21-inch diameter cups. $9 for adults, $7 for 17 and under; $2 ball rental January 2-February 28 3

12 City of 300 N. New Ballas Road Creve Coeur, MO Postmaster: Dated material, please deliver by by June December 30, , 2017 Printed on 10% post-consumer recycled content paper. PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ST. LOUIS, MO PERMIT NO January Calendar 1 City Offices Closed - New Years Day 4 Coffee with the Mayor 7:30A 8 City Council Work Session City Council Meeting 6:00P 7:00P 9 Finance Committee Meeting 5:00P 10 Horticulture, Ecology & Beautification Committee Parks & Historic Preservation Committee Olde Cabin Road 15 City Offices Closed - Martin Luther King Day 4:30P 5:00P 16 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30P 18 Economic Development Committee Board of Adjustment 22 City Council Work Session City Council Meeting 8:00A 4:00P 6:00P 7:00P 24 Arts Committee 6:30P 25 Employee Pension Board 5:30P February Calendar 1 Coffee with the Mayor 7:30A 5 Planning & Zoning Commission 6:30P 12 City Council Work Session City Council Meeting 6:00P 7:00P 13 Finance Committee 5:30P 15 Board of Adjustment 4:00P All meetings are held at the Creve Coeur Government Center, 300 N. New Ballas Road, unless otherwise specified. Keep it Yours, Lock Your Doors! The Creve Coeur area has recently seen an increase in property crimes. Criminals have been looking for unlocked cars and open garages for easy targets. To discourage this type of activity, the Creve Coeur Police Department encourages residents to do their part: Start a 9:00 p.m. routine police departments throughout the country are reminding residents to promote safer habits such as removing valuables from your car, ensuring vehicle and home doors are locked and closing your garage. If you remove the opportunity and target from a thief, then you can eliminate the crime. So when the clock hits 9:00 p.m., do your checks and lock your doors, keep it yours. Keep aware of your surroundings if you notice someone in your neighborhood that makes you feel uncomfortable or someone loitering around a parking lot peering into cars, call the police immediately. Keep an eye on your neighbors being a nosy neighbor is not a bad thing. If you see someone strange at your neighbor s Mid-Winter Limb Pick Up The city is planning to perform a mid-winter limb service. Public Works crews will make one pass through the city to chip brush that is at the curb beginning on Monday, January 22. The schedule is weather dependent and may be suspended at any time due to inclement weather. To guarantee pick up, please have your brush stacked at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the morning of January 22. Limbs placed in the street or on common ground will not be removed. home, call them and make sure they are okay. If you know that no one is home, call the police immediately and we will investigate the matter. The men and women of the Creve Coeur Police Department work hard to keep Creve Coeur safe, but we cannot do it alone. Take part in keeping your community safe by staying aware, keeping an eye out, locking your doors, and calling the police when you observe something strange or suspicious. Keep up to date with the latest police department news by signing up for the Crime Prevention updates at signup or by following us on social media and Nextdoor. If you have any questions, call the Crime Prevention Officer at (314) Thank you for your help keeping us all safe.