City Centre TIF Success

The life of the City Centre tax-increment financing (TIF) district came to an end recently, but its positive impact on our community will live on for many years.

In the time since the City Centre TIF was set up in 1991, growth has boomed in the 585-acre development area between St. Peters Barnes-Jewish Hospital on the east and the Costco/Mid Rivers Mall area on the west, and from the City Centre complex near the south border to I-70 on the north.

This growth has created more than 2,000 new jobs, new tax revenue for schools, roads, fire protection, libraries and more, new shopping opportunities, medical offices, banks, new recreational opportunities, and a more attractive area to draw future development.

Projects made possible by the City Centre TIF include the Costco development, JC Penney and surrounding Mid Rivers Mall expansion, Menards, Executive Centre Parkway (funded partially with the TIF), new commercial offices and medical offices, a senior care facility, a Social Security Office, and the St. Peters Rec-Plex.

“Our residents are the big winners here,” said Mayor Len Pagano. “New commercial development lessens your tax burden and provides more jobs and shopping opportunities closer to home. We now have a broader tax base to help fund streets, parks, stormwater improvements, police protection and other City services important to you. That all adds up to a direct and positive impact on your life as a St. Peters resident—and why St. Peters is often cited as one of America’s best places to live.”

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF THE CITY CENTRE TIF.

2015 YEAR IN REVIEW

Recycled: 10.47 million pounds. Treated: 3.1 billion gallons of water. Completed: 8 major road projects worth $11.7 million. Take a look back at some more notable numbers, achievements and developments of the past year in St. Peters: Download the 2015 the Year in Review (pdf format)

REC-PLEX FITNESS FEST
St. Peters Rec-Plex

Looking to get fit in 2016? Check out the St. Peters Rec-Plex and its state-of-the-art facilities for FREE during FITNESS FEST on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! CLICK HERE to learn more.

FREE SILVERSNEAKERS EVENTS

The St. Peters Rec-Plex is offering a number of speaker events that are geared toward Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness members but are open to everyone. Coming up: Baue Funeral Home will present an “Advance Planning Seminar” on Wednesday, Jan. 6. And, Dr. Ben Hendrix, a chiropractor and Rec-Plex personal trainer, discusses “Pain-Free & Active Aging” on Wednesday, Jan. 20.

All of these events are FREE and begin at 10 a.m. at the Rec-Plex Finish Line café. CLICK HERE to learn about more upcoming SilverSneakers events at the Rec-Plex.

BEWARE OF IRS SCAMS

Police departments throughout the region have received many identity theft reports and reports of scam phone calls by people claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service. If someone contacts you from the IRS, a charity, your bank/credit card company or a business, you should never trust that the person on the other end is being truthful. Make your own contacts to ensure you are not being scammed. LEARN MORE.

YARD WASTE PICKUP SUSPENDED JAN. 13-Feb. 29.

We temporarily suspend curbside collection in January and February since these months are typically slow for yard waste disposal needs. This practice saves fuel costs, helps the environment, and provides a time to perform our annual vehicle maintenance and repair. If you need to dispose of yard waste during this time please take advantage of our free drop-off at Earth Centre. Learn more …

A TRIBUTE TO ROSEMARY CLOONEY, PEGGY LEE AND PATSY CLINE

Friday, April 8 • 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $13 in advance, $18 at the door – Tickets go on sale Jan. 15.
Learn more

THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL ALL MEDIA ART SHOW AND COMPETITION
JAN. 8-FEB.29

Receiving: Tuesday, Jan. 5 • 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Reception: Friday, Jan. 8 • 6-8 p.m.
Works must contain an element of light (sun, moon, etc.) and be something of beauty to its creator. Download a registration form for this show.

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE

Dad, treat your little girl to a wonderful evening of music and dancing at the ballroom inside St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. Snacks will be served, and a professional photographer will be selling picture packages at this event on Feb. 6. Learn more…

2016 DAY TRIPS & TOURS

The Cultural Arts Centre offers a variety of day trips and tours throughout the year. Coming up Feb. 10, join us as we trace the evolution of stained glass while visiting several notable churches in the area. Click here to learn more about this and other 2016 day trips offered by the Cultural Arts Centre.

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ELECTED OFFICIALS
New Columns From:

Mayor Len Pagano
Alderman Dave Thomas
Alderman Patrick Barclay
Alderman Don Aytes
Alderman Terri Violet
Alderman Michael Shea
Alderman Rocky Reitmeyer

MEALS ON WHEELS FUNDRAISERS

Since 2012, St. Peters utility customers have done their part to make sure the Meals on Wheels Program will continue to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors in our area by rounding up the dollar amount when they pay their utility bill. To date, the program has netted nearly $44,000. Learn more…

Also during this time, the Board of Aldermen has teamed up with Central Country Fire and Rescue for a trivia night, with proceeds benefiting the Meals on Wheels Program. This year the group raised over $20,000 in one night (see check presentation photo).

REC-PLEX JOB FAIR

Saturday, Jan. 16
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Would you like to build skills on a fun team? Check out the St. Peters Rec-Plex! Open positions include lifeguards, head ice attendants (minimum age 18), camp counselors, food service and indoor swim team coach positions. Come to the Rec-Plex Job Fair to apply and interview. LEARN MORE.

JANUARY CALENDAR

NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY HOURS

SILVERSNEAKERS® EVENT
Jan. 6, 10 a.m., Rec-Plex
Baue Funeral Home presents:
Advance Planning Seminar

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m., Justice Center

DJ SKATE
Jan. 8, 7-9 p.m., Rec-Plex
Bring the family for Friday evening fun, music and skating at the Rec-Plex!

REC-PLEX FITNESS FEST
Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
FREE Rec-Plex Admission

REC-PLEX JOB FAIR
Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

MLK DAY HOLIDAY HOURS
Monday, Jan. 18

PARKS, RECREATION & ARTS ADVISORY BOARD
Jan. 19, 7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre

SILVERSNEAKERS® EVENT
Jan. 20, 10 a.m., Rec-Plex
Dr. Ben Hendrix presents:
Pain-Free & Active Aging

BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Jan. 21, Justice Center:
5 p.m. work session,
7 p.m. meeting

HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jan. 25, 7 p.m., Cultural Arts Centre

SEVERE STORM SPOTTER CLASS

Become a trained severe weather spotter for the National Weather Service. Take the Severe Storm Spotter/Weather Safety Class at the St. Peters Justice Center on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. There is no charge for the class and it is open to the public. LEARN MORE.

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St. Peters, Missouri 63376

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