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COUNCIL BRIEFS

November 4, 2013 • University City Department Updates This Council Brief provides information regarding City activities. This document is produced bi-weekly. For more detail please contact the City Manager at (314) 505-8534. Community Events:

• Yard Waste Stickers. Yard waste stickers are required on paper bags all year round, except October 15 – December 31. Stickers can be purchased for $7.50 per sheet (5 per sheet) from:

a. City Hall (6801 Delmar Blvd) b. Centennial Commons (7210 Olive Blvd) c. Walgreens (7501 Olive Blvd and 630 N McKnight Rd) d. Schnuck's (6920 Olive Blvd and 8867 Ladue Rd) e. Pete’s Shur-Sav (7434 Olive Blvd) f. BP (7360 Forsyth Blvd) g. University Gardens (8130 Delmar Blvd)

Yard waste is picked up on the same day as your trash and recycling. Plastic bags are not collected. Yard waste includes leaves, small limbs, small plants and grass clippings. No dirt, rocks, gravel or food waste.

• Trash/Recycling Collection Holiday Schedule. Trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, November 11, due to the Veteran’s Day holiday. City Hall will also be closed. Collection will occur as follows:

o Monday trash/recycling will be collected Tuesday, November 12 o Tuesday trash/recycling will be collected Wednesday, November 13 o Wednesday trash/recycling will be collected Thursday, November 14 o Thursday trash/recycling will be collected Friday, November 15 o Friday trash/recycling will be collected Saturday, November 16

Trash/recycling carts, yard waste bags or bundles, should be placed at the curb before 7:00 AM.

• Fall 2013 Leaf Collection begins November 4th. Fall leaf collection begins in the EAST area on November 4th! All leaves must be placed at the front curb area (not in the alley) by Sunday night to be collected. For example, leaves must be raked curbside by Sunday, November 3rd for the EAST area, Sunday, November 10th for the WEST area, and by Sunday, November 17th for the CENTRAL area. City trucks pick-up leaves in each area the entire week and make only one pass on each street. Please be sure that access is not blocked by parked vehicles. Call the Public Works and Parks Department at (314) 505-8560, to confirm your area.

o EAST area – November 4 and December 2 o WEST area – November 11 and December 9 o CENTRAL area – November 18 and December 16

• Free Electronics Recycling Drive. Totally free electronics recycling. Items for collection include computers, printers, phones, cables, TVs, re-chargeable batteries, and small household electronic devices. All recycling done with secure data destruction. Event benefits Habit for Humanity! This event is open to the public and businesses. Call Spectrum Ecycle for more information, (314) 428-0777.

o November 16, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Habitat Restore, 3763 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108


Meetings

• Arts & Letters Commission Meeting o November 12, 7:00 – 8:30 PM @ Centennial Commons (Boardroom)

• City Council Meeting Study Session o November 12, 5:30 – 6:30 PM @ City Hall (City Council Chambers)

Topic: Public Budget 2014-2015 • City Council Meeting Regular Session

o November 12, 6:30 – 10:00 PM @ City Hall (City Council Chambers) • Library Board Meeting

o November 13, 5:15 – 7:00 PM @ Library (Boardroom) • Traffic Commission Meeting

o November 13, 6300 – 8:30 PM @ Heman Park Community Center • Green Practices Commission Meeting

o November 14, 6:00 – 7:30 PM @ Heman Park Community Center • CALOP Meeting

o November 14, 6:00 – 8:30 PM @ City Hall (2nd Floor Conference Room 6) FINANCE DEPARTMENT DISBURSEMENTS The Finance Department is responsible for issuing Accounts Payable (AP) checks for the City. During the period of October 18 – October 31, Finance has issued two (2) AP checks that were greater than $50,000. The below table represents the vendor, dollar amount paid and their purpose: VENDOR AMOUNT PAID DESCRIPTION 1 Watcher, Inc. $122,050.30 New firehouse construction 2 SBC Contracting, Inc $58,701.10 • Kingsbury Sidewalk and Removal

Replacement ($41,319.75) • Appleton Bridge Access Sidewalk

Repair ($17,381.35) DOG PARK/DOG LICENSES During the period of October 18 – October 31, staff issued seven (7) dog park tags, totaling $236.00. Of this amount, U City People for Dogs portion is $193.00 and the City’s portion is $43.00. During the period of October 18 – October 31, staff issued five (5) dog licenses, totaling $15.00. Dog licenses are to be obtained on or before the first of March of each year. LICENSES Staff will be sending out liquor license renewals the week of November 4th. These renewals will be for the 2014 license year. There are sixty (60) businesses eligible for their liquor license renewal.


PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS PROJECTS:

• Ferguson Bridge Replacement: Construction in progress. New tentative completion date is December 11, weather permitting.

• Jackson Pedestrian Signal Replacement: Award of contract to lowest bidder approved by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and City Council. Construction scheduled for fall-winter 2013. Preconstruction meeting scheduled for November 7.

• Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Upgrades on Etzel Ave, Kingsland Ave, 82nd Blvd and Old Bonhomme Rd (STP-5402 (607)) – Project work began on September 16. Contractor is working on Kingsland Ave, Etzel Ave and 82nd Blvd.

• Transfer Station Structural Repair: Due to issues with the concrete below the topping course, additional work needs to be completed before topping course can be applied. Project will be closed after repair work is completed, final inspection is completed and final paperwork is submitted.

• Fiscal Year 2013 Concrete Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Project: Construction by R.V. Wagner, Inc. is completed. Project will be closed out after final inspection is completed and closeout documentation is received.

• Bicycle Striping on Canton Ave, Old Bonhomme Rd and Jackson Ave (STP-5402(609)): Preliminary Design approved by MoDOT and the University City School District comments are being addressed. City Council will meet to discuss back-in angled parking before final design is completed. Final Design scheduled to be submitted to MoDOT for review in November 2013.

• Olive Blvd/Westgate Ave Intersection Improvements Project (STP- 5402 (611)): Preliminary design is revised to address St. Louis County’s comments.

• Chamberlain Bridge Replacement (STP-5402(610)): Engineering consultant is working on final plans, specifications and estimates and coordination of design with utilities.

• Fiscal Year 2013 Spring Asphalt Overlay Project: Contract awarded to Gershenson Construction Co. Inc. Work substantially completed. Project closeout is pending final inspection and closeout documentation.

• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Street Repaving Project: Hazelwood Ln and Willow Tree Ln, added Farris Ave. Work completed on August 27. Project closeout in process.

• Municipal Parks Grant Project for Millar Park Improvements: Contract signed on October 30 and Notice to Proceed sent to Kozeny-Wagner, Inc. on October 31.

• Municipal Parks Planning Grant for Lewis Park Master Plan: Grant application submitted to the Municipal Parks Grant Commission on October 25.

• Sewer Lateral Repair Program Annual Contract: Contractor is working on eight (8) projects tasked under this contract.

• Fiscal Year 2014 Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 1: Contract awarded to L Krupp Construction Inc. at the September 9 Council meeting. Work to begin in early November 2013.

• Fiscal Year 2014 Sidewalk Repairs Project: Notice of Award has been given to J L Brown Contracting Services Inc. Awaiting receipt of contract bonds to send Notice to Proceed.

• Appleton Bridge Access Sidewalk Replacement Project: Work has been completed and project is closed.

• Kingsbury Avenue Sidewalk Replacement: Awarded to SBC Contracting Co., work substantially completed. Once final invoice and closeout documentation are submitted, project will be closed.

• Teasdale Avenue Sidewalk Connection: Project design in process. • Design options for new digital message boards are in review.


• Flood Hazardous Mitigation Consulting Services: Consulting and surveying contracts executed, but on hold. City will proceed with submittal of a Notice of Interest for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

• Fiscal Year 2014 Curb Ramp Design Project: Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. is selected as engineering consultant. Surveying and design in process.

• Fiscal Year 2014 Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project No. 2: Scheduled to advertise for bids in late December for work to take place in early spring 2014.

• Ruth Park Golf Course Driving Range Project: Agreement with Planning Design Studio executed and study is in progress.

• Concrete Slab Repairs and Alleys: Notice of Award has been given to J L Brown Contracting Services Inc. Awaiting receipt of contract bonds to send notice to proceed.

• Morgan Ave-Wilshire Ave Drainage Realignment: Staff has selected EDM Inc. from the prequalified engineering consultants list and obtained their proposal for engineering services; Staff met with EDM Inc. on October 24, for revisions to the proposal and discussed other options for the project.

• Cracksealing: Contract award to PLM, Inc. was approved by City Council. Signed contracts received from contractor. After City’s execution of contracts, will send Notice to Proceed to contractor.

• Asphalt Rejuvenators: Contract award to CAM, LLC was approved by City Council. Signed contracts received from contractor. After City’s execution of contracts, will send Notice to Proceed to contractor.

• 2013 CDBG Annual sidewalk funds have been released, and a concrete sidewalk-curb repairs project planned on 6600 block of Bartmer Ave, 6500 block of Corbitt Ave, and 6700 block of Julian Ave. Project submitted for City Council’s consideration on November 12 of contract award to West Fall Hauling (a registered minority business enterprise) for their low bid of $50,004.

• Ultra-Thin Hot-Mix-Asphalt Project: Scheduled for spring 2014 and streets selected for project will be crack sealed and base repaired, weather permitting, before the paving season begins. City staff will begin marking areas for base repairs prior to contract work starting. Project bidding planned for the winter of 2014.

ENGINEERING/ADMINISTRATION

• Working with the Metropolitan Sewer District (MS) in regards to being a co-permittee on the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) as now required by Missouri Department of Natural Resources – co-permittee application was submitted on May 10. Permit has not been received to date, but City is to proceed as if permitted in order to meet permit goals.

• Updating the Right-of-Way Rules and Regulations: City restoration draft standard drawings/specifications are under review.

• Washington University Loop Student Living Initiative project in Delmar Loop, construction in progress.

• Delmar Loop Area Parking Study: Crawford Bunte Brammeier (CBB) Traffic and Transportation Engineers will complete the study once the Trolley Project has submitted final plans reflecting new parking availability for loading zones.

• Mock roundabout at Trinity Ave-Delmar Blvd has been operational since July 25. City’s traffic engineering consultant reported traffic operations to be acceptable. Phase II: Temporary closure of Trinity Ave. (the perpendicular street) at Delmar Blvd, both north and south sides is being evaluated by CBB Traffic and Transportation Engineers for functional operation level. Results will be presented at the November Traffic Commission meeting.

• A Bike and Walkability Task Force meeting was scheduled on October 31; the task force will present their report to City Council on November 12.

• UCity in Bloom meeting scheduled for November 19.


• Sewer Lateral Repair Program has sixteen (16) repairs in progress. • Ongoing reporting, monitoring, and inventorying of street light outages. • Ongoing review and approval of private development projects on MyGov for building permit

issuance. • Staff is working to streamline the plan review methodology to incorporate MyGov review steps

to assure timely permit issuance. • Design in progress for improvements to Ackert Walkway/Ackert Plaza, for both safety and

aesthetics from Kuhlmann Design Group Inc. Requesting funding of Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) only for the safety elements, Staff provided a request to finalize the design to Kuhlmann Design Group Inc. to find cost savings. Ackert Walkway arch type sign incorporated in this project.

• Staff working on the Delmar Boulevard streetscape design guidelines to standardize streetscape design.

• Olive Boulevard standards are being upgraded to be submitted to City Council for approval. • Staff is working on the Street Cleaning Policy to clarify criteria of streets selected for special

cleaning. • Staff is working on a detailed five (5) year plan for Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

projects. • Army Corps of Engineers Study Flood Buy-Out: River Des Peres, staff currently reviewing

response from the Corps that was received on October 28. • Staff submitted 2014 CDBG Project description to the Finance Department for St. Louis

County. • 98% Loop Trolley Plans received September 15 and reviewed by Staff. 100% Loop Trolley

plans to be submitted in the month of October 2013. Federal deadline postponed 2 weeks. • Staff met with Missouri American Water Company for new water main replacements on

Lepere Ave and Oakbrook Ln projects to begin the week of October 21. • Staff reviewed, submitted comments on invoice from Brittany Wood Subdivision for stone

curb repairs. • Staff working on cost estimate for master plan update to Heman Park. Staff will also submit

a grant application through the Municipal Parks Grant Commission for partial funding for this master plan study. Grant application is due on December 13.

• Staff members attended a mandatory Local Public Agency training workshop on October 16 for continuance of City’s eligibility for Federal-aid grant project administration.

STREETS

• Continue pot hole patching as needed, and sign replacement. • Preparing for annual street leaf collection which begins November 4. • Composting yard waste at Ruth Park continues.

PARKS

• Mowing crews performing tree stump removals. • Provided maintenance needs for Gateway Cross Cup bike race in Heman Park. • Completed final mowing cycle for the year, and began leaf mulching operations.

FORESTRY

• Tree trimming and removal operations continue.

GOLF • Continue mowing operations, and leaf mulching/removal.

SOLID WASTE

• University City received a grant from St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District


for $10,000 to implement a recycling education program. Funds will be used to create and mail an informational brochure about solid waste programs to U City residents during spring/summer 2014.

• The current recycling vendor, Rock Tenn. is closing and will no longer accept single stream materials from University City as of October 31. Staff has reviewed proposals for delivering single stream materials to other local facilities and will proceed with the proposal from Republic Services beginning November 1.

• Submitted personnel, vehicle and equipment requests for the Solid Waste Division budget for Fiscal Year 2015.

• Requested bids for the annual order of alley trash dumpsters; bids were received on October 21and still being reviewed by staff.

FLEET

• Continued routine maintenance and repair. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Major Development Projects

• Firehouse: Exterior and interior finish work; project almost complete. A conditional occupancy permit will be issued in the near future.

• Vanguard Crossing: Ongoing interior and exterior work on apartment units. Two of the six buildings are completed and several units are being occupied. See attached photographs from a recent site visit.

• Washington University Loop Student Living Initiative: Ongoing construction activity; structural work to building exteriors. The building on the corner of Delmar Blvd and Eastgate Ave is being completed first. The below grade parking garage construction work for Phase I is complete.

• Habitat for Humanity St. Louis Project: Houses on Plymouth Ave under construction, anticipated completion early winter 2013

• New Walgreens at Delmar Blvd/Delcrest Ct: Building walls being constructed; interior framing has begun.

• The District: Rehabilitation of units ongoing; approximately 150 units are complete. • New Goodwill: Building plans in review; existing buildings at new site location being

demolished. Miscellaneous Projects

• 2012 Code Adoption: The codes were adopted by City Council on October 28; staff is implementing the recent code changes and fee structure.

• Facilities Maintenance Division completed painting the basement entrance to City Hall. • Facilities Maintenance Division issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an environmental

assessment of the Heman Park Pool House. The bids were returned and are being reviewed. This is the first phase in the facility assessment planning effort for the Pool House.

• Facilities Maintenance Division issued a RFP for an environmental assessment of the City Hall annex.

• Facilities Maintenance Division is working on the RFP for a new sound system at the Heman Park Community Center.

• Inspection staff continues exterior inspections on Olive Boulevard.


RECREATION DIVISION • Play anytime Monday thru Friday at Ruth Park Golf Course now through November 14 for

only $16.00 (cart included). Call (314) 727-4800 to reserve your tee time. • As of October 29, we have surpassed the “200” enrollment mark for our senior health plan

membership program, with 228 Silver Sneakers and 12 Silver & Fit active memberships. • Session two of our Fitness and Fun programming began on October 28. • A survey of Heman Park pool was developed. The survey will help identify community

requests for physical and programmatic improvements for the facility. The survey is unscientific but will be a helpful tool for long-term planning and budgeting. The survey will be available in hard copy format at Centennial Commons and online. A feature was included in the recent edition of ROARS about the survey.

• Staff initiated planning for the May 17, 2014 ‘Kids to Park’ Day. The 2014 event will be held in Fogerty Park; activities and details are to be developed.

• Staff reviewed a park and facilities plan – proposed improvements -- prepared by the City’s inclusion coordinator for possible budget items.

• Staff worked with the Arts and Letters Commission on various planning efforts. PLANNING, ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

• Staff coordinated the City’s participation in Make a Difference Day, a national day of service to be held on October 26. Approximately 40 volunteers participated in the event, including staff from Community Development, Finance, Police, Public Works and Parks, and the Library. Volunteer partners for the event include the University City School District, Girl Scouts and CSIRKL. Volunteers helped clean-up trash on Olive Boulevard, plant trees and bushes on City property, beautify a bus shelter in the Loop, collect food for Operation Food Search, and U City School projects. Thanks to all who helped!

• Responses for a Request for Qualifications for a City Hall Annex Historic Preservation Assessment were received and are being reviewed.

• Staff is completing Loop amenities study. • Staff continued to carry out the economic development work-plan, including conducting site

visits and holding meetings with potential developers or businesses. • Staff developed process improvements for the Economic Development Retail Sales Tax

program. • Staff met with the Brighton Agency to discuss enhancements to the City’s economic

development marketing packet. • Staff met with potential infill developers for vacant sites located in the northeast quadrant. • Staff provided technical assistance to developers regarding separate sites in two historic

districts. Revisions to historic districts may be submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Staff consulted with Washington University in St. Louis professors and students regarding a potential project along Ackert Park. Staff advised as to consultation with commissions and City Council as well as permitting process.

• Staff continued to advise the U City School District on the roof project at the High School gyms, including the need to consult with a clay tile roof specialist on the condition of the existing roof.

• Staff reviewed the lighting provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; changes will be proposed and reviewed by the Code Review Committee of the Plan Commission.

Comprehensive Plan Update

• As a reminder, two Request for Proposals were issued for the next iteration of the Comprehensive Plan Update, (1) for a Communications/Community Engagement Consultant and (2) for Professional Planning Services. Seven (7) responses were received


for the Communications/Community Engagement RFP and four (4) for the Professional Planning Services. Interviews with qualified firms were conducted during the week of September 29. Two (2) firms have been selected for the project and negotiations are ongoing.

The Comprehensive Plan Committee of the Plan Commission will be reviewing the proposed Scope of Work (SOW) for the two firms and may propose refinements. Once all changes to the SOW have been made by the consultants, the Draft SOW will be shared with Plan Commission and City Council for input/comments. If changes are necessary to the SOW, the consultants will revise and incorporate into a revised contract and budget. Once the SOW and contracts are in final form, City Council authorization for the City Manager to enter into a contract with the consultants will be requested. The anticipated timeframe for this request is November 25. The timeframe may be revised depending on feedback. Work on the Comprehensive Plan Update will commence as soon as City Council authorization has occurred and contracts have been executed.

• See table below for upcoming Board and Commission meetings:

Board/Commission Items – November 2013

Board/Commission Meeting Date Applicant/Petitioner Request/Proposal Proposal Location Ward

Plan Commission – Code Review Committee TBD Department of Community

Development

Discuss proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment pertaining to lighted athletic fields and similar recreational uses

University City 1,2,3

Plan Commission Comprehensive Plan Committee

TBD Department of Community Development

Discuss proposed engagement and outreach activities by consultant for the Comprehensive Plan Update

University City 1,2,3

Board of Adjustment 11/18/2013 David and Judy Clifford (property owners) c/o Jay Sparks with Sparks Design, Inc.

Rear yard setback variance 7295 Greenway Avenue 1

Plan Commission 11/19/2013 Council Apartments, Inc. c/o Vince Keady with Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP

Map Amendment request to rezone property from HRO – High Density Residential /Office District to PD-M Planned Development – Mixed-Use District; request to approve Preliminary Development Plan

8348-8350 Delcrest Ct (Crown Center) 1

Economic Development Retail Sales Tax Board 11/21/2013 Department of Community

Development Quarterly Update University City 1,2,3

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• New Firehouse Technology: In progress. • City Hall Access Control: Wiring being completed; programming and badging underway • Request for Proposal (RFP) for Storage/Backup/Disaster Recovery: Installing. • Wi-Fi being upgraded in City Hall: 2nd Floor in progress. • New Fire and Police Department laptops being upgraded. • Preparing budget numbers for Fiscal Year 2015. • Refresh computers were received and are being implemented. • Staff is preparing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for potential agenda software options. • The City is experiencing some intermittent internet connection issues with Charter. The

problem is with Charter and not the City, and Charter is reportedly working on correcting the issue.

• Redundant Internet Connection: System selected and on order.


• Garage Switch Replacement: Information Technology has scheduled replacement of the main switch at the Central Garage.

LIBRARY EVENTS November 6 2:30 PM

Computer Class Intro to Word 2007 Learn Word 2007 basics, including how to edit and format your work. Computer classes are free and do not require registration. All classes are designed for beginners and last one hour. Classes take place in the auditorium unless otherwise noted.

November 9 3:30 PM

Urban Thought Book Discussion Group Join us for great conversation and discussion of Sula by Toni Morrison. We’ll also have copies of next month’s selection, Bernice McFadden’s Sugar. Refreshments will be served.

November 11 Closed for Veteran’s Day

November 12 7:00 PM

Book Discussion Series with Howard Schwartz Author Howard Schwartz leads a discussion on the Jewish folktales featured in his book Garden of Eden: One Hundred Classic Jewish Tales. This is the third in a series of five discussions on Jewish folktales. Books are available at the reference desk. Refreshments will be available.

November 13 2:30 PM

Computer Class Getting eBooks from the Library Computer classes are free and do not require registration. All classes are designed for beginners and last one hour. Classes take place in the auditorium, unless otherwise noted.

November 16 9:00 – 10:30 AM

HPES Health Screening HPES will be here to provide free health screening, education, treatment referrals, and one-on-one consultation with a physician after testing. For more information call the coordinator at (314) 448-7373 or visit their website, www.hpes-stl.org.

CHILDREN, TEEN, AND FAMILY EVENTS September 18 – November 6 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Training An interactive 8-week course in the arts of communication and leadership for 7th – 12th graders taught by Toastmasters International ®, a public speaking

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organization. Advance registration required: $4 registration fee for manual and materials. Call Marilyn Phillips at (314) 727-3150 or email: [email protected] for more information.

November 6 7:00 PM

Treehouse Book Club Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper The Treehouse Book Club provides 4th, 5th, and 6th grade readers an opportunity to talk about books and meet new friends. The club meets at 7:00 PM on the first Wednesday of October, November, December, February, and March. This year the theme is “Extraordinary Ordinary Kids.” We will be discussing books about ordinary kids doing extraordinary things and extraordinary kids trying to be ordinary. Book Club members are expected to read the book before coming to the meeting. There is a one-time fee of $4.00 due at time of registration. The fee covers the cost of treats and a pizza and book party at the end of the program.

November 12 – December 19

Fall Storytime II “Fall into Fall” Laptime (12-17 months), 30 minute rhymes and movement program

• Monday – 9:45 AM, November 18 – December 16 • Monday – 10:30 AM, November 18 – December 16 •

2’s (24-36 months), 40 minute stories, songs and activities program • Wednesday – 9:30 AM, November 13 – December 18 • Thursday – 9:30 AM, November 14 – December 19

NOTE: No storytime on Thanksgiving, November 28; you may attend the Wednesday November 27 instead 3-5 year olds, 50 minute stories, songs and activities program

• Wednesday – 10:30 AM, November 13 – December 18 • Thursday – 10:30 AM, November 14 – December 19

NOTE: No storytime on Thanksgiving, November 28; you may attend the Wednesday November 27 instead Evening Storytime 3-6 year olds, 45 minute stories, songs and activities program

• Tuesday – 6:30 PM, November 12 – December 17

November 13 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Show Me Reader Book Club For 2nd & 3rd Graders Meets on the 2nd Wednesday on each month from October 9, 2013 – March 12, 2014 (no meeting in January). Club members will listen to and discuss 1 or books nominated for the Missouri Young Readers “Show Me Award”. Meetings are from 7:00 – 8:00 PM and include a craft or game activity and a treat.

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Advance registration is required. A $4.00 fee is due at registration to cover the cost refreshments. For more information call UCPL Youth Services at (314) 727-3150

November 14 4:00 PM

Movies Oz, the Great and Powerful, Rate PG Movies for children and teens are shown in Lil’s Treehouse. Admission is FREE.

November 14 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Teen Spot Gaming Nights Favorite electronic games or try out our Xbox 360 & Wii games every 2nd and 4th Thursday. For 7th grade and up.

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October 24, 2013, Volume 16, Issue 41

In This Week’s Edition:

-AnnouncementsEast-West Gateway Invites You to Assist in the Updating of its Public Involvement PlanRequest for Qualifications for Finance Support ServicesRequest for Proposals – IT Support ServicesTransportation Improvement Program Project Implementation Workshop Nov. 14 MU’s Pollution Prevention Intern Program Accepting Inquiries for 2014 Projects

-Conferences and EventsMid America Trails and Greenways ConferencePublic Meeting Regarding Metro East Air QualityEnergy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities- Webinar Pipeline to Public OfficeSLACO’s Annual Learning and Networking Conference for Neighborhood LeadersWho Pays for It?– A Panel Discussion About Financing Development Around TransitWebinar on New NACTO Urban Street Design Guide2013 Damage Prevention & Excavation Safety SummitThe City of St. Louis Mayor's Sustainability Summit III :: implement Regionalism by Networking: The St. Louis Graduates InitiativeBuilding Connections: Healthy Bodies, Minds, & CommunitiesImplementing a Comprehensive Plan - Training Erosion & Sediment Control Workshop & Field Day The Ethics of Politics and the PressZoning - Training East-West Gateway's Annual Meeting Legalities of Planning and Zoning - Training Conferences and Events Further Out

-News Why Are "Best Practices" So Hard to Copy?Population Growth and Prosperity Don't Go Hand in Hand

-Online ResourcesNew Tools for Sustainable Rural and Small Water and Wastewater Utility Management

-Jobs

-Grants St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District's 2014 GrantsSchool Library GrantsCommunity Garden Grants and MakeoversUrban Waters Small Grants

-Quotes

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Past issues of the Local Government Briefings can be found at:http://www.ewgateway.org/library/newsletters/newsletters.htm

To subscribe or submit an item for the newsletter, please contact:Gary Pondrom, Editor, Local Government Briefings E-mail: [email protected]: (314) 421-4220 or (618) 274-2750

Announcements...

East-West Gateway Invites You to Assist in the Updating of its Public InvolvementPlanEast-West Gateway asks that you take a few minutes to take an online survey for the purpose of informingEast-West Gateway as it updates its Public Involvement Plan. The East-West Gateway Public InvolvementPlan guides how we, as the metropolitan planning organization for the region, ensure quality engagementand interaction with all citizens of the St. Louis metropolitan area. This is not a plan about how to build abridge across the Mississippi or Missouri Rivers, but rather a plan about how we build a bridge to you, thepublic. We need to know how we can design our outreach efforts in a way that makes your involvementeasier, fuller and more likely. This survey will begin to inform East-West Gateway's public involvementplan. We appreciate your participation. You can take the survey athttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EWGPIPSURVEY.

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Request for Qualifications for Finance Support ServicesThe City of Crestwood seeks the assistance of a consulting firm to provide Finance Support Services for itsFinance Department. The nature of the services will be ongoing support and coordination on the majorfunctional areas of government financial management for the City. The consultant will perform routineaccounting practices, as well as provide a needed resource for both improving financial and administrativemanagement, prepare required financial reports, and perform various other financial analysis projects,including the preparation of materials for the annual budget and audit. The full text of the RFP can beviewed at www.ci.crestwood.mo.us. All proposals must be received no later than 3 PM, Friday, Nov.1.

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Request for Proposals – IT Support ServicesThe City of Crestwood seeks the assistance of a consulting firm to provide Information Technology (IT)Support Services for its computer-based technologies system. The nature of the service will be ongoingsupport and coordination of this system to ensure proper implementation of new technologies, generalmanagement and operation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of the system for the City. The consultantwill perform routine maintenance and updates to the system, as well as provide a needed resource for bothend users of the system and management staff. The full text of the RFP can be viewed atwww.ci.crestwood.mo.us. All proposals must be received no later than 3 PM, November 8.

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Transportation Improvement Program Project Implementation Workshop Nov. 14 This workshop is intended for sponsors who have projects programmed in the FY 2014-2017Transportation Improvement Program although anyone interested in learning more about delivering afederal-aid transportation project is welcome to attend. Topics include consultant selection and contractmanagement, plan development, specs, and estimates, advertising for bids and contract award. Information regarding East-West Gateway’s Policy on Reasonable Progress will also be presented. Thisworkshop will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 9 AM to 11 AM, at the Maryland HeightsCommunity Centre, 2344 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights. Advance registration is required. Registeronline at www.ewgateway.org/TIPWorkshops/TIPProjImpWorkshop-Design/tip-piw-design.htm .

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MU’s Pollution Prevention Intern Program Accepting Inquiries for 2014 ProjectsThe University of Missouri Pollution Prevention Intern Program is currently seeking companies, governmententities, and institutions interested in placing its upper-level engineering interns for 2014. The program hashelped Missouri businesses and municipalities save more than $1 million in annual costs through energy

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efficiency, heat recovery, transportation efficiency, waste reduction and water conservation. Contact thePollution Prevention intern program today to discuss projects for increasing your organization’senvironmental efficiency. Call (573) 882-5011 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.moeac.net/p2intern for more information.

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Conferences and Events...

October 27-30: Mid America Trails and Greenways ConferenceDescription: In these tough economic times, organizations, government and non-profits often find a narrowpath they are allowed to work within. Budgets are strained and our usual path to implementing projects haschanged so we are all left to create new ways to provide the quality of life amenities to our constituents.Join participants from around Mid America to explore our opportunities to continue our on-the-groundsuccesses through interactive field sessions, building on case studies with not only local experts, but withprofessionals from afar bringing an unique mix of “project networking.” Being in the field takes attendeesout of the panel presentation mode and immerses them in the conversations of “how to and lessonslearned” while providing an interesting hands on experience. The Mid American Trails and GreenwaysConference (MATAG) is an event that brings together trail and greenway interests from Illinois, Indiana,Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. This year's conference will be held inMatteson, Ill. For more information and to register go to: http://www.visitchicagosouthland.com/MATAG2013.htm.

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October 29: Public Meeting Regarding Metro East Air QualityIn December 2012 the USEPA revised the annual fine particulate (PM2.5) National Ambient Air QualityStandard to make it more health protective. By December 13, 2013 each state is required to recommend toUSEPA which areas should be designated as not attaining the standard or in attainment/unable toclassified. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has identified the Chicago area andthe Metro-East St. Louis area as not attaining the 2012 standard. All other areas are recommended to beunclassifiable/attainment. The Metro-East St. Louis area includes Madison, Monroe and St. Clair Countiesand Baldwin Township in Randolph County. Illinois EPA will be holding public meetings in Chicago andCollinsville to explain its proposed designation recommendations, the methodology used and answerquestions from the public. The Collinsville meeting will be held at 2:30 PM. on October 29, 2013 at theIllinois Department of Transportation offices at 1102 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville IL 62234. Commentsmust be received by midnight, November 12, 2013. Comments and questions about Illinois’ recommendedarea designations should be directed to David Bloomberg. Illinois EPA, 1021 North Grand Avenue East,P.O. Box 19276, Springfield IL 62794-9276. He can also be reached at (217) 524-4949 or TDD217-782-9143 or [email protected].

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October 30: Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities- Webinar Water and wastewater facilities are among the largest consumers of energy in a community, accounting for35 percent of typical U.S. municipal energy budgets. Local governments have a tremendous opportunity toreduce energy costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by working with these facilities to improve theenergy efficiency (EE) of their new and existing buildings and day-to-day operations. Learn how localgovernments have achieved sustained energy improvements at their water and wastewater facilitiesthrough equipment upgrades, operational modifications, and modifications to facility buildings. This webcastwill outline a step-by-step approach for developing and implementing energy management plans at thesefacilities, featuring presentations and case studies from U.S. EPA and local governments. Also discussedwill be relevant tools, resources, and funding opportunities to support EE improvements, including U.S.EPA's recently released guide for local governments, Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater Facilities:A Guide to Developing and Implementing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs(www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/documents/pdf/wastewater-guide.pdf ). The webinar will be held onOctober 30 from 1 - 2:30 PM Central. Register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/433685018 .

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November 1-2: Pipeline to Public OfficeThe Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life is offering “Pipeline to Public Office,” a campaign bootcamp at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The program begins on Friday night with a reception and

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panel discussion with women office holders. Saturday's workshop topics include: Developing a winningcampaign plan and budget, targeting likely voters, overcoming fundraising anxiety and mastering the ask,and getting voters to the polls. Communications – including public speaking and social media – will also bediscussed. Whether you are an aspiring candidate, or just want to learn more about campaigns, thePipeline is for you. Registration is $100 ($125 after Oct. 25). For more information, visithttp://www.umsl.edu/sueshear or contact Dayna Stock at 314-516-6623 or [email protected].

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November 2: SLACO’s Annual Learning and Networking Conference for Neighborhood LeadersThe St. Louis Association of Community Organizations (SLACO) will present its 18th annual RegionalNeighborhoods Conference on Saturday, November 2, from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Harris-Stowe StateUniversity Givens Campus. This year’s theme, “Engaging Neighbors Today and Tomorrow,” emphasizesthe need for continuous grassroots involvement to keep St. Louis area neighborhoods safe, clean,marketable, and vibrant. The conference offers practical information on programs designed to renewneighborhoods and to encourage partnership among neighborhood organizations and with civic andpolitical leaders. An important goal is to build the capacity and skills of a new generation of neighborhoodleaders who are committed to open and responsive governance while creating opportunities for allresidents. Learn more about the conference's tracks, conference featured events and register to attend atwww.slaco-mo.org/Neighborhood_Conference.php. The full program is available at this site. You can alsoregister by calling (314) 361-9406. The registration fee of $25 covers the cost of a continental breakfast,lunch, and materials. Participants should register by Wednesday, October 30. Learn more about SLACOand its work in the region at http://www.slaco-mo.org.

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November 6: Who Pays for It?– A Panel Discussion About Financing Development Around TransitCitizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host Who Pays for It – A Panel Discussion About FinancingDevelopment Around Transit, on Wednesday, November 6, featuring: Andrew Geer, VP & Market Leader,Enterprise Community Partner’s Chicago Office; Astrid Glynn, Principal, Transportation Planning andResource Group, LLC; and Paul Hubbman, Project Coordinator, East West Gateway. For more than twoyears, CMT has been spotlighting the opportunities around the light rail system. The question now is howdo we finance such opportunities for communities, for developers, for the region? This will be a greatopportunity for local leaders, businesses, non-profits and citizens to hear why building around light rail isimportant to this region and some creative financing ideas to move these projects forward. The BreakfastPanel Discussion will be held from 8 to 9 AM in Downtown St. Louis at the St. Louis Regional Chamber-13th Floor, One Metropolitan Square, St. Louis, 63102. Registration begins at 7:30. Registration is $15for CMT members and $25 for non-members. Registrations are due by November 4 (seating is limited). Register online at http://goo.gl/vc1pgJ or by mailing check to CMT, 911 Washington Ave., Ste. 200, St.Louis, MO 63101.

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November 6: Webinar on New NACTO Urban Street Design GuideTrailnet invites all interested parties to join them for a webinar on the Urban Street Design Guide recentlyreleased by The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). The leading experts instreet design who contributed to the guide's development will address how this resource will change theface of our nation's streets, the ways you can use it in your community, and how specific topics andelements in the document differ from conventional practice. In this webinar, participants will achieve abetter understanding of how and why city streets demand a unique set of design tools specific to theirdistinct needs and characteristics; will learn how to implement different "interim" design strategies, includingparklets, public plazas and temporary safety improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians; will clarify how toutilize the guide as a tool for local and state advocacy, including basic information on NACTO'sendorsement campaign for the guide. The webinar will be hosted Trailnet's office, 411 N 10th Street, Suite202, St. Louis. Bike parking is available. The nearest Metro Link Station is 8th & Pine. If you have anyquestions, please contact Jennifer Allen at [email protected] or (314) 436-1324 ext. 121.

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November 6 & 7: 2013 Damage Prevention & Excavation Safety SummitThe Missouri Common Ground Alliance will once again host the nation’s largest safety summit onNovember 6 & 7 at the Boone’s County Fairground in Columbia, Missouri. The summit will offer 20 coursesto participants that will provide relevant certifications and continuing education credits in multiple industries.

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All classes, certifications, events, and meals are completely free of charge. DNR, DHSS, and othereducational credits will also be offered for those requiring licensing credits at no charge. Visitwww.mocommonground.org for additional information on events and registration.

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November 6 - 9: The City of St. Louis Mayor's Sustainability Summit III :: implement The theme of this year's Sustainability Summit is implementation of the City of St. Louis Sustainability Plan ( http://goo.gl/OJTs4K ) and Mayor's Sustainability Action Agenda (http://goo.gl/OJTs4K). Over the courseof three days there will be inspirational speakers, participatory activities, how-to workshops, andopportunities to learn about past, present, and future sustainability initiatives in the City. An overview oftimes and locations is included in the invitation, and more details regarding logistics are provided uponregistration. Access the invitation at http://goo.gl/aSJov7. Because space is limited, you are encouraged topre-register and arrive early on the day of the event(s). Additionally, the first 100 people to pre-register forthe Community and Neighborhood Sustainability Day that will be held as part of the Summit on Saturday,November 9, will be eligible for a free lunch.

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November 7: Regionalism by Networking: The St. Louis Graduates InitiativeApplied Research Seminar at UMSL"Regionalism by Networking: The St. Louis Graduates Initiative," will be presented by Terry Jones,Founder's Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Administration at UMSL. The regionalismmovement in metropolitan areas utilizes different institutions (e.g., special districts, new nonprofits) andvarying processes (e.g., interlocal agreements, formal partnerships). Formed in 2008, St. Louis Graduates(originally the College Access Pipeline Project) has deliberately pursued a networking strategy to building aregional approach to college completion. What is a networking approach, how has it worked, and what is itspotential for regional action? The seminar will be held November 7, from noon to 1:15 PM, in the PPRCConference Room, #427 Social Sciences/Business Building on UMSL's North campus. Feel free to bring alunch. If you would like to attend and will need parking, please email a request to [email protected].

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November 7: Building Connections: Healthy Bodies, Minds, & Communities5th Annual Southwestern Illinois Health Policy SummitThe 5th Annual Southwestern Illinois Health Policy Summit will be held November 7, from 8 AM - 3 PM, atLindenwood University - Belleville, 2600 West Main Street, Belleville. Break out session topics include: How Exercise Enhances Learning, Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets, Coordinated School Health,Mastering the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Grant, Coordinated School Health Best Practices, andmore. View the full agenda, summit logistics, registration information and featured speakers athttp://getupgo.info/summit_home. Registration deadline is November 1.

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November 7: Implementing a Comprehensive Plan - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planning and Zoning at UM-St. Louis - Module 3 The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning, Module 3: Implementing a ComprehensivePlan, will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Description: Discover how amunicipality, village or county can use a comprehensive plan as a tool to manage and guide all land use inthe community, and how the plan is implemented with zoning and other ordinances to create the communitythat was envisioned in development of the plan. The trainer is Aimee Nassif, AICP, director of planning anddevelopment services, City of Chesterfield. For more information and to register, go tohttp://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scroll down to "Module 3."

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November 8: Erosion & Sediment Control Workshop & Field Day Description: Join us November 8 for the 9th annual free Erosion & Sediment Control workshop featuring theRelocation of Cahokia Creek at the Roxana Landfill. Morning sessions will be held in the Meridian Ballroomon the SIUE Campus (designated parking will be available on campus) and after lunch, attendees will bebused to the landfill for a guided tour. Registration begins at 8:30 AM; presentations from 9 - 11:45 AM;followed by lunch and a tour of the landfill and Cahokia Creek relocation project until 3 PM. View fullworkshop details and register to attend at www.ce.siue.edu/special/ESC. If you are unable to registeronline, contact Brent Vaughn at (618) 650-3533. Space is limited; registration deadline is October 24. The

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workshop is sponsored in part by the US Environmental Protection Agency under Section 319 of the CleanWater Act distributed through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, along with the Jersey, Madison,Monroe, and St. Clair County Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Additional support provided byRepublic Services and the Madison County Planning & Development Department.

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November 14: The Ethics of Politics and the PressWhat is the relationship between the free press and the people’s government? And what should itbe? Jeremy Scahill, internationally renowned journalist and author of NY Times bestseller Blackwater (2008) andDirty Wars (2013), will keynote this wide-ranging discussion of the relationship between politics and media. Join nationally recognized political communications scholars Lance Bennett and Natalie Stroud, as well asMissouri politicians, political strategists, journalists and media lawyers from both sides of the political aisle,including (among others): Fox TV reporter Charles Jaco, Democratic St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones,Republican Strategist Todd Abrajano and Beacon Reporter Jason Rosenbaum, as they discuss thefundamentally symbiotic and also deeply antagonistic relationship between those who occupy the halls ofpower and the free press. The conference will be held 8:30 AM - 4:40 PM, November 14, at the CenturyRoom, Millennium Student Center, UMSL North Campus. Learn more about this event and link to theregistration page at http://goo.gl/goIBqI.

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November 14: Zoning - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planning and Zoning at UM-St. Louis - Module 4The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning, Module 3: Implementing a ComprehensivePlan, will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Description: Review the basics ofzoning structure, format and process. Learn about updating and drafting effective and unified zoning codes,the plan/code relationship, and administering exceptions. Topics include code regulation of commercial andresidential development, protecting the environment, and governmental roles in zoning. The trainer is PaulLangdon, AICP, director of planning, City of Creve Coeur. For more information and to register, go tohttp://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scroll down to "Module 4."

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November 15: East-West Gateway's Annual Meeting Free morning sessions on OneSTL East-West Gateway Council of Governments is hosting its 48th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony atthe Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, downtown St. Louis, from noon - 1:30 PM, Friday, November 15. Thisyear, morning sessions will feature OneSTL, the recently completed plan that charts a course for the regionand identifies opportunities for local governments and citizens to address challenges and opportunities tobuild a prosperous, healthy and vibrant future. Session 1 at 8:30 will provide an over-view of the plan andthe Sustainable Solutions Toolkit. Session 2 at 10 will include break-out groups highlighting various parts ofOneSTL. Register to attend the free morning sessions and/or the luncheon athttp://www.ewgateway.org/amtg13/amtgReg.htm The OneSTL Web site is http://www.onestl.org.

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November 21: Legalities of Planning and Zoning - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planning and Zoning at UM-St. Louis - Module 5The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning, Module 5: Legalities of Planning and Zoning,will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Description: Learn about legal aspects ofplanning and zoning. Gain insight on adoption and use of planning and zoning tools, the scope of andlimitations on regulatory authority, and the procedures involved in zoning reviews, appeals and publichearings. The trainer is Dan Vogel, founding shareholder, Cunningham, Vogel & Rost, PC. For moreinformation and to register, go to http://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scrolldown to "Module 5."

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Conferences and Events Further Out November 23: Open House to kickoff Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan in Webster Groves - The City ofWebster Groves and Trailnet are in the early stages of developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Itwill guide future improvements for walking and bicycling throughout the city, and have a strong focus oncreating safe and accessible connections between neighborhoods, schools, parks, employment centers, and

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other community destinations. Everyone is invited to stop by, learn more, map out their favorite and leastfavorite streets, and talk about biking and walking in Webster Groves. There will be maps, comment forms,and surveys for workshop attendees to provide input. The event will be hold from 5:30 to 7 PM, November23, at Webster Groves City Hall. Learn more about the planning process athttp://trailnet.org/programs/community-planning. December 5: Site Plan Review - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planning and Zoning at UM-St.Louis - Module 6: The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning, Module 6: Site PlanReview, will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Description: Understand theimplications of different site plan/preliminary plat choices and the variables that minimize negative impact. Plan review can bring maximum benefit to a community's transportation, engineering economics,environment, and visual appearance. Consider the work and responsibilities of architectural review boards. Examples of actual site plans will be provided and discussed. The trainer is Dan Lang, city administrator,City of Bowling Green. For more information and to register, go tohttp://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scroll down to "Module 6."December 12: Ethics and Effective Public Hearings - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planningand Zoning at UM-St. Louis - Module 7: The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning,Module 7: Ethics and Effective Public Hearings, will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St.Louis. Description: Address ethical considerations in the duties of commissioners, elected officials and staff,including conflicts of interest and responsibility to the community and petitioners. Learn about theappropriate role and conduct of commissioners, staff and attorneys in maintaining objectivity and decorum inpublic hearings and meetings. Discuss fact-finding and conflict resolution. The trainer is Ted Shekell, AICP,director of planning, zoning and building, City of O’Fallon, Ill. For more information and to register, go tohttp://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scroll down to "Module 7."

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What’s in the News...

In national news...

Why Are "Best Practices" So Hard to Copy?Though studies of "best practices" are meant to produce a path to success, they're invariably hard to follow.What we like best about cities - their unique character and systems - is exactly what limits the reach of bestpractices, says Mike Pagano."If only the failing, struggling, decaying cities would have the courage and political will to enact the same setof policies that the dynamic, creative, fast-growth, magnet cities had enacted, everyone would be better,"says Pagano. Or so common thinking goes. "Cities, urban regions, suburban communities and rural towns have only one thing in common and followinga Pied Piper is not one of them. Besides being composed of human beings, cities are unique." In addition totheir unique geographies, demographics, and economies, cities operate in what Pagano and his colleagueChris Hoene call a "fiscal policy space". "Although there is a lot we can understand about undifferentiated cities by examining the actions of othercities (as the classic studies of Atlanta by Floyd Hunter in the 1950s and Clarence Stone in the 1990s, NewHaven by Robert Dahl in the 1960s, and Middletown by the Linds in the 1930s demonstrate), not everything-- and it might be more accurate to say, very little -- can be replicated by another city or town," he argues.Read the full story in Governing at http://goo.gl/oJVLG4.Source: Planetizen Newswire, October 21, 2013

******************************* Population Growth and Prosperity Don't Go Hand in Hand If your city isn't attracting hordes of new residents does that mean it's not growing economically? RichardFlorida and his colleagues seek to undermine those who equate population growth with economic health."As I wrote in my feature on economic recovery for The Atlantic, while many people use population as a wayto gauge regional growth or decline, it actually tells us little about economic growth," says Florida. "To shedlight on the connection — or, really, lack of one —between population growth and economic growth, my

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team and I tracked not just the recovery period but also for the entire decade of the 2000s.""Their main conclusion: There is little, if any connection, between the two," he continues. "Here's the rub:Across the nation, fewer than one in five metros (19 percent) experienced both population growth andproductivity growth over the past decade. There was no statistical association between the two, accordingto the team's analysis."In a swipe at those that look to population growth as the sign of a healthy metro area, Florida concludes that"America's economic winners are not those places that are growing population fastest, but those that aredeveloping the skills and capabilities that improve their underlying productivity."Read the full story at http://goo.gl/iasX4o. Source: Planetizen Newswire, October 3, 2013

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Online Resources...New Tools for Sustainable Rural and Small Water and Wastewater UtilityManagementThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural UtilitiesService (RUS) have developed two important tools targeted to rural and small water and wastewatersystems: the Rural and Small Systems Guidebook to Sustainable Utility Management, and the Workshop ina Box. Both draw heavily from the results of four pilot workshops with managers of rural and small systemsco-sponsored by EPA and USDA. These tools provide utilities with useful, concise reference points for utilitymanagers seeking to improve organization-wide performance. They include a comprehensive managementframework related to operations, infrastructure, customer satisfaction, community sustainability, naturalresource stewardship and financial viability. Download these tools by visiting EPA's Sustainable Utilitieswebsite at: http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/sustain/watereum.cfm. Source: The National Environmental Services Center

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Jobs...

City AdministratorCity of WentzvilleThe City Administrator is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the Board of Aldermen,overseeing the day-to-day operations of the government and for appointing/supervising the heads of thevarious City departments. The starting annual salary for the position will be low to mid $100k depending onthe qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. A market competitive fringe benefits plan will beprovided as well. This position is open until filled. First review of candidates will occur on November 29. View the full job posting and application instructions at www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx. EOE

******************************* Executive DirectorBoonslick Regional Planning CommissionThe Boonslick Regional Planning Commission is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, administration, coordination andimplementation of all Commission programs. This person shall be responsible for the development of futureprojects and/or programs that are necessary to the future of the organization, the region, and itsmembership. Boonslick Regional Planning Commission is a voluntary association of local governmentsserving Lincoln, Montgomery and Warren counties. A complete job profile and application instructions areavailable online at http://boonslick.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Job-Announcement1.pdf, or bycontacting the organization at (636) 456-3473. EOE

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Director of TourismCity of Lebanon, Mo.The City of Lebanon, Missouri, is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Director ofTourism. Under general direction, this position develops and administers specific marketing programs,conducts market research, and utilizes a competitive market strategy that fosters a good public image andpromotes City and county-wide tourism assets, programs, events, cultural, historic, and agricultural tourismresources. Candidates must be able to develop programs aimed to inform and motivate visitors throughadvertising, publicity, and promotions, with the ability to successfully monitor return on investments. For acomplete job description, minimum qualifications, salary range, and application instructions, visitwww.lebanonmissouri.org. The deadline for applying for this position is November 15. EOE

******************************* Information Technology ManagerCity of Wentzville This position is responsible for directing, planning, analyzing and coordinating the administration andmanagement of the Information Technology Department. This is to include the responsibility for the design,configuration and installation of virtual and physical servers, cloud technology within the City’s data andvoice networks. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position offering a comprehensive benefits packageincluding paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and employee health, dental,life, vision, disability, and retirement insurance programs. Salary range is $60,125 - $84,176. View the fulljob posting and application instructions at www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx. EOE

******************************* Program Manager CityArchRiver 2015 FoundationReporting to the Executive Director, the Program Manager is responsible for managing the remainder ofdesign development for the Arch grounds, the Old Courthouse, the Museum renovation and expansion,exhibits and Kiener Plaza, through construction documentation, and coordinating construction oversight inpartnership with National Park Service, Great Rivers Greenway and the city of St. Louis. Once theconstruction is complete, the Program Manager will be responsible for collaborating with project partners onprogramming, operating and maintaining the finished project. CityArchRiver 2015 Foundation is a nonprofitcorporation coordinating the design and construction of the CityArchRiver project in partnership with theNational Park Service, the Missouri Department of Transportation, Great Rivers Greenway District and thecity of St. Louis. View the full job posting at www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/7413872?trk=job_nov. Individualsinterested in this position should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] or by mail toCityArchRiver 2015 Foundation, One S. Memorial Drive, Suite 700, St. Louis, MO 63102, Attention: HumanResources. EOE

******************************* Senior PlannerCity of ChesterfieldThis is a highly responsible position with professional and administrative responsibilities that assists in thePlanning and Development Services Division. Work involves preparing and presenting complex reports bydeveloping work plans, researching and analyzing data, conducting public meetings, making needsassessments and reporting findings or recommendations to the Architectural Review Board, PlanningCommission, and Planning and Public Works Committee. Work includes both current and long rangeplanning activities and responsibilities, assists in the review and development of department policies andprocedures, and other special projects including transportation related projects. Meet with the public,developers, and consultants to review and discuss development proposals and regulations of the City ofChesterfield. View he full job posting and application instructions at www.chesterfield.mo.us/careers.html. EOE

******************************* Director of Economic DevelopmentCity of WentzvilleThis position formulates economic development and redevelopment activities by designing andimplementing economic development plans, strategies, and programs that deal with planning, generatingprojects and related financial packaging for the City of Wentzville. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position

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offering a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, tuitionreimbursement, and employee health, dental, life, vision, disability, and retirement insurance programs. Salary range: $70,129 - $98,183. View the full job posting and application instructions atwww.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx. EOE

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Transportation Analyst II - Travel Demand ModelerEast-West Gateway Council of Governments The East-West Gateway Council of Governments has an opening for a Transportation Analyst. Thisprofessional position reports to the Manager of Systems Evaluation and has general responsibility fordeveloping and analyzing travel demand forecasts, as well as upgrading and maintaining the region’s traveldemand model. Experience in transportation systems modeling and statistical analysis is required. Thesalary is based on qualifications and experience. The Council offers a competitive benefits package. Thefull job description and application instructions are available atwww.ewgateway.org/AboutUs/JobAds/jobads.htm. EOE/AA

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Additional Job OpportunitiesMaintenance I, City of Ellisville, $12.35 - $18.24: www.ellisville.mo.us/jobs Part-time Administrative Assistant I, City of Ellisville, $11/hr.: www.ellisville.mo.us/jobs Administrative Assistant, City of O’Fallon, Mo, $17.68 - $18.58/hr.: www.ofallon.mo.us/human-resources Project Assistant, Missouri Coalition for the Environment:www.moenviron.org/index.php/get-involved/internships Recreation Supervisor, City of Webster Groves, $39,260 - $54.964/yr.:www.webstergroves.org/index.aspx?nid=134 Senior Construction Inspector, City of O’Fallon, MO, $23.78 and up to start:www.ofallon.mo.us/human-resources Water Operator, City of Wentzville, $35,084 - $49,115: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx Service Worker - Electrical, City of Wentzville, $35,084 - $49,115: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspxGreen Schools Coordinator, County of Madison, $21.98/hr start:www.co.madison.il.us/PDF/JobGreenSchoolsCoordinator.pdf Application/Web Developer, City of Chesterfield, start at $51,892/yr,: www.chesterfield.mo.us/careers.html Maintenance Worker, City of Chesterfield, start at $16.66/hr.: www.chesterfield.mo.us/careers.html Police Officer, City of O’Fallon, Mo., $44,802-$47,071: www.ofallon.mo.us/human-resourcesPatrol Officer, City of Wentzville, $44,193- $61,871: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx

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Grants...

St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District's 2014 GrantsGrant funds to assist cities and other entities with increasing waste reduction and recycling effortsThe St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District has notified local governments, businesses, andorganizations of the availability of approximately $2 million in grant funds to assist cities and other entitieswith increasing waste reduction and recycling efforts. The District is strongly encouraging cooperativeefforts between groups. Waste reduction, recycling, composting, education, and household hazardouswaste projects are eligible. In previous grant rounds, the average amount awarded has been approximately$40,000, with a range of less than $5,000 to well over $100,000. The District requires a minimum 10percent match, which may be either a cash or in-kind contribution. Eligible costs include equipment,consulting, salaries, education, and direct costs associated with a project. District applications are currentlyavailable online at www.swmd.net and must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, December 13. For moreinformation, contact the District office at (314) 645-6753.

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School Library GrantsThe Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, a component fund of the Community Foundation for theNational Capital Region in Washington, D.C., seeks to provide books and reading materials to schoollibraries and students that most need them. The foundation provides grants of up to $5,000 to help schoollibraries expand, update, and diversify their book collections. All LBF grants are made to individual schoolsrather than school districts, county systems, private organizations, foundations, or other entities. Onlyschools where a minimum of 80 percent of the student body qualify for free or reduced- lunch programs areeligible to apply. The foundation gives preference to schools in which 90 percent or more of the studentsreceive free or reduced lunches. For more information, go to https://laurabushfoundation.unt.edu .

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Community Garden Grants and MakeoversThe Fiskars Corporation , a global supplier of consumer products for the home, garden, and outdoors, hasannounced that it is accepting applications for 2014 Project Orange Thumb garden grants and makeovers inthe United States and Canada. Fiskars' Project Orange Thumb program provides tools, materials, and othersupport to help communities reach their goals for neighborhood beautification, community collaboration, andhealthy, sustainable food sources. The program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations. Ten recipients willreceive $5,000 in cash and tools, and one applicant will receive a complete garden makeover. Go tohttp://www2.fiskars.com/Community/Project-Orange-Thumb for more information.

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Urban Waters Small GrantsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for projectsthat will advance EPA’s water quality and environmental justice goals. For this grant cycle, projectsproposed for funding must take place entirely within and focus on one of 18 specific Eligible GeographicAreas. These Eligible Geographic Areas include the Big River and Meramec River watersheds, near St.Louis. The goal of the Urban Waters Small Grants program is to fund research, investigations, experiments,training, surveys, studies, and demonstrations that will advance the restoration of urban waters by improvingwater quality through activities that also support community revitalization, economic development, and otherlocal priorities, with an emphasis on underserved communities. Go towww.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=243813 for more information.

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Quotes...

"Citizens ... make these demands and it is not very coherent because they don’t understand the trade-offs." Nikita Bier, CEO of Outline.com, a program designed to make government more agile and responsive towhat people need and want. Source: Governing, October 18, 2013 (Massachusetts is launching an online program in January that gives users a snapshot of how policy ideaswill play out before they're even formally proposed.You can read the article at http://goo.gl/AO1Nwz.

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Local A News Bulletin fromGovernment

Briefings

October 31, 2013, Volume 16, Issue 42

In This Week’s Edition:

-AnnouncementsEast-West Gateway Invites You to Assist in the Updating of its Public Involvement PlanFunding for Illinois Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility PlansIllinois Safe Routes to School Program - Call for Applications Request for Proposals – IT Support ServicesTransportation Improvement Program Project Implementation Workshop Nov. 14 MU’s Pollution Prevention Intern Program Accepting Inquiries for 2014 Projects

-Conferences and EventsWho Pays for It?– A Panel Discussion About Financing Development Around TransitWebinar on New NACTO Urban Street Design GuideThe City of St. Louis Mayor's Sustainability Summit III :: implement Regionalism by Networking: The St. Louis Graduates InitiativeImplementing a Comprehensive Plan - Training Erosion & Sediment Control Workshop & Field Day The Ethics of Politics and the PressZoning - Training Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference at SLUEast-West Gateway's Annual Meeting Gateway Bike Plan: Moving to the Next LevelLegalities of Planning and Zoning - Training Open House to kickoff Bike & Ped Plan in Webster Groves Conferences and Events Further Out

-News Mo. DNR Plans Public Meetings on 2014 List of Impaired WatersNew Paper Makes the Case for Placemaking's Role in Building Community Is Traffic Congestion Good or Bad?

-Online ResourcesSustainable Community Planning Tools

-Jobs

-Grants St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District's 2014 GrantsSchool Library Grants

-Quotes


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Announcements...

East-West Gateway Invites You to Assist in the Updating of its Public InvolvementPlanEast-West Gateway asks that you take a few minutes to take an online survey for the purpose of informingEast-West Gateway as it updates its Public Involvement Plan. The East-West Gateway Public InvolvementPlan guides how we, as the metropolitan planning organization for the region, ensure quality engagementand interaction with all citizens of the St. Louis metropolitan area. This is not a plan about how to build abridge across the Mississippi or Missouri Rivers, but rather a plan about how we build a bridge to you, thepublic. We need to know how we can design our outreach efforts in a way that makes your involvementeasier, fuller and more likely. This survey will begin to inform East-West Gateway's public involvementplan. We appreciate your participation. You can take the survey athttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EWGPIPSURVEY.

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Funding for Illinois Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility PlansHeartLands Conservancy is excited to announce requests for Complete Streets Plans. HeartLandsConservancy is seeking Letters of Interest from interested communities in Madison, St. Clair, Monroe,Randolph, Bond, Clinton, and Washington counties for Complete Streets Plans. Plan recipients will beselected based on their level of readiness to plan for and implement bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The primary funding for Complete Streets Plans is being provided by the Illinois Department ofTransportation (IDOT). The funding from IDOT will provide 75 percent of each Complete Streets Plan cost. The community is asked to provide a 25 percent match. At this time, funding for the program is expected,but not guaranteed. Applications will be received starting November 15. Applications will be acceptedthrough December 15. Applications will be accepted after December 15, but priority consideration will begiven to applications submitted by December 15. Download the request for application and view additionalinformation at http://goo.gl/RChDUl.

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Illinois Safe Routes to School Program - Call for Applications The Illinois Safe Routes To School (SRTS) Program supports projects and programs that enable andencourage walking and bicycling to and from school. The program applies to schools serving gradeskindergarten through 8th grade. This is a reimbursement program and up to 80 percent of eligible costsmay be reimbursed with federal funds. Applications are due January 31, 2014. More information on thisprogram, including the program application, is available at www.dot.il.gov/saferoutes/saferouteshome.aspx.

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Request for Proposals – IT Support ServicesThe City of Crestwood seeks the assistance of a consulting firm to provide Information Technology (IT)Support Services for its computer-based technologies system. The nature of the service will be ongoingsupport and coordination of this system to ensure proper implementation of new technologies, generalmanagement and operation, and maintenance/troubleshooting of the system for the City. The consultantwill perform routine maintenance and updates to the system, as well as provide a needed resource for bothend users of the system and management staff. The full text of the RFP can be viewed atwww.ci.crestwood.mo.us. All proposals must be received no later than 3 PM, November 8.

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Transportation Improvement Program Project Implementation Workshop Nov. 14 This workshop is intended for sponsors who have projects programmed in the FY 2014-2017Transportation Improvement Program although anyone interested in learning more about delivering afederal-aid transportation project is welcome to attend. Topics include consultant selection and contractmanagement, plan development, specs, and estimates, advertising for bids and contract award. Information regarding East-West Gateway’s Policy on Reasonable Progress will also be presented. Thisworkshop will be held on Thursday, November 14, from 9 AM to 11 AM, at the Maryland Heights

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Community Centre, 2344 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights. Advance registration is required. Registeronline at www.ewgateway.org/TIPWorkshops/TIPProjImpWorkshop-Design/tip-piw-design.htm .

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MU’s Pollution Prevention Intern Program Accepting Inquiries for 2014 ProjectsThe University of Missouri Pollution Prevention Intern Program is currently seeking companies, governmententities, and institutions interested in placing its upper-level engineering interns for 2014. The program hashelped Missouri businesses and municipalities save more than $1 million in annual costs through energyefficiency, heat recovery, transportation efficiency, waste reduction and water conservation. Contact thePollution Prevention intern program today to discuss projects for increasing your organization’senvironmental efficiency. Call (573) 882-5011 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.moeac.net/p2intern for more information.

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Conferences and Events...

November 6: Who Pays for It?– A Panel Discussion About Financing Development Around TransitCitizens for Modern Transit (CMT) will host Who Pays for It – A Panel Discussion About FinancingDevelopment Around Transit, on Wednesday, November 6, featuring: Andrew Geer, VP & Market Leader,Enterprise Community Partner’s Chicago Office; Astrid Glynn, Principal, Transportation Planning andResource Group, LLC; and Paul Hubbman, Project Coordinator, East West Gateway. For more than twoyears, CMT has been spotlighting the opportunities around the light rail system. The question now is howdo we finance such opportunities for communities, for developers, for the region? This will be a greatopportunity for local leaders, businesses, non-profits and citizens to hear why building around light rail isimportant to this region and some creative financing ideas to move these projects forward. The BreakfastPanel Discussion will be held from 8 to 9 AM in Downtown St. Louis at the St. Louis Regional Chamber-13th Floor, One Metropolitan Square, St. Louis, 63102. Registration begins at 7:30. Registration is $15for CMT members and $25 for non-members. Registrations are due by November 4 (seating is limited). Register online at http://goo.gl/vc1pgJ or by mailing check to CMT, 911 Washington Ave., Ste. 200, St.Louis, MO 63101.

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November 6: Webinar on New NACTO Urban Street Design GuideTrailnet invites all interested parties to join them for a webinar on the Urban Street Design Guide recentlyreleased by The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). The leading experts instreet design who contributed to the guide's development will address how this resource will change theface of our nation's streets, the ways you can use it in your community, and how specific topics andelements in the document differ from conventional practice. In this webinar, participants will achieve abetter understanding of how and why city streets demand a unique set of design tools specific to theirdistinct needs and characteristics; will learn how to implement different "interim" design strategies, includingparklets, public plazas and temporary safety improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians; will clarify how toutilize the guide as a tool for local and state advocacy, including basic information on NACTO'sendorsement campaign for the guide. The webinar will be from 2 PM to 3 PM and hosted at Trailnet'soffice, 411 N 10th Street, Suite 202, St. Louis. Bike parking is available. The nearest Metro Link Station is8th & Pine. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Allen at [email protected] or (314) 436-1324 ext.121.

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November 6 - 9: The City of St. Louis Mayor's Sustainability Summit III :: implement The theme of this year's Sustainability Summit is implementation of the City of St. Louis Sustainability Plan ( http://goo.gl/OJTs4K ) and Mayor's Sustainability Action Agenda (http://goo.gl/OJTs4K). Over the courseof three days there will be inspirational speakers, participatory activities, how-to workshops, andopportunities to learn about past, present, and future sustainability initiatives in the City. An overview oftimes and locations is included in the invitation, and more details regarding logistics are provided uponregistration. Access the invitation at http://goo.gl/aSJov7. Because space is limited, you are encouraged topre-register and arrive early on the day of the event(s). Additionally, the first 100 people to pre-register for

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the Community and Neighborhood Sustainability Day that will be held as part of the Summit on Saturday,November 9, will be eligible for a free lunch.

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November 7: Regionalism by Networking: The St. Louis Graduates InitiativeApplied Research Seminar at UMSL"Regionalism by Networking: The St. Louis Graduates Initiative," will be presented by Terry Jones,Founder's Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Administration at UMSL. The regionalismmovement in metropolitan areas utilizes different institutions (e.g., special districts, new nonprofits) andvarying processes (e.g., interlocal agreements, formal partnerships). Formed in 2008, St. Louis Graduates(originally the College Access Pipeline Project) has deliberately pursued a networking strategy to building aregional approach to college completion. What is a networking approach, how has it worked, and what is itspotential for regional action? The seminar will be held November 7, from noon to 1:15 PM, in the PPRCConference Room, #427 Social Sciences/Business Building on UMSL's North campus. Discussion followsthe presentation. For more details, visit http://pprc.umsl.edu. Feel free to bring a lunch; beverage provided. If you would like to attend and will need parking, please e-mail a request to [email protected].

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November 7: Building Connections: Healthy Bodies, Minds, & Communities5th Annual Southwestern Illinois Health Policy SummitThe 5th Annual Southwestern Illinois Health Policy Summit will be held November 7, from 8 AM - 3 PM, atLindenwood University - Belleville, 2600 West Main Street, Belleville. Break out session topics include: How Exercise Enhances Learning, Safe Routes to School, Complete Streets, Coordinated School Health,Mastering the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Grant, Coordinated School Health Best Practices, andmore. View the full agenda, summit logistics, registration information and featured speakers athttp://getupgo.info/summit_home. Registration deadline is November 1.

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November 7: Implementing a Comprehensive Plan - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planning and Zoning at UM-St. Louis - Module 3 The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning, Module 3: Implementing a ComprehensivePlan, will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Description: Discover how amunicipality, village or county can use a comprehensive plan as a tool to manage and guide all land use inthe community, and how the plan is implemented with zoning and other ordinances to create the communitythat was envisioned in development of the plan. The trainer is Aimee Nassif, AICP, director of planning anddevelopment services, City of Chesterfield. For more information and to register, go tohttp://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scroll down to "Module 3."

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November 8: Erosion & Sediment Control Workshop & Field Day Description: Join us November 8 for the 9th annual free Erosion & Sediment Control workshop featuring theRelocation of Cahokia Creek at the Roxana Landfill. Morning sessions will be held in the Meridian Ballroomon the SIUE Campus (designated parking will be available on campus) and after lunch, attendees will bebused to the landfill for a guided tour. Registration begins at 8:30 AM; presentations from 9 - 11:45 AM;followed by lunch and a tour of the landfill and Cahokia Creek relocation project until 3 PM. View fullworkshop details and register to attend at www.ce.siue.edu/special/ESC. If you are unable to registeronline, contact Brent Vaughn at (618) 650-3533. Space is limited; registration deadline is October 24. Theworkshop is sponsored in part by the US Environmental Protection Agency under Section 319 of the CleanWater Act distributed through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, along with the Jersey, Madison,Monroe, and St. Clair County Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Additional support provided byRepublic Services and the Madison County Planning & Development Department.

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November 14: The Ethics of Politics and the PressWhat is the relationship between the free press and the people’s government? And what should itbe? Jeremy Scahill, internationally renowned journalist and author of NY Times bestseller Blackwater (2008) andDirty Wars (2013), will keynote this wide-ranging discussion of the relationship between politics and media. Join nationally recognized political communications scholars Lance Bennett and Natalie Stroud, as well asMissouri politicians, political strategists, journalists and media lawyers from both sides of the political aisle,

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including (among others): Fox TV reporter Charles Jaco, Democratic St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones,Republican Strategist Todd Abrajano and Beacon Reporter Jason Rosenbaum, as they discuss thefundamentally symbiotic and also deeply antagonistic relationship between those who occupy the halls ofpower and the free press. The conference will be held 8:30 AM - 4:40 PM, November 14, at the CenturyRoom, Millennium Student Center, UMSL North Campus. Learn more about this event and link to theregistration page at http://goo.gl/goIBqI.

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November 14: Zoning - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planning and Zoning at UM-St. Louis - Module 4The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning, Module 3: Implementing a ComprehensivePlan, will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Description: Review the basics ofzoning structure, format and process. Learn about updating and drafting effective and unified zoning codes,the plan/code relationship, and administering exceptions. Topics include code regulation of commercial andresidential development, protecting the environment, and governmental roles in zoning. The trainer is PaulLangdon, AICP, director of planning, City of Creve Coeur. For more information and to register, go tohttp://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scroll down to "Module 4."

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November 14 - 15: Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference at SLUSaint Louis University's Center for Sustainability, in collaboration with Greensburg GreenTown andGreenTown Joplin, will present the second annual Sustainable Disaster Recovery Conference Thursday,Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15, in the Wool Ballroom at SLU's Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand. The firstSustainable Disaster Recovery Conference was a great success. Approximately 200 people - ranging fromstudents to government officials and industry professionals - attended a wide variety of educational sessionsfocused on weaving the principles of sustainability and energy-efficiency into disaster recovery efforts. Building on the success of the inaugural year, the 2013 conference will continue the exploration ofsustainable disaster recovery with added emphases on sustainable approaches to pre-disaster planning,emergency response, long-term recovery, and community resilience. The two-day conference will bringtogether leaders in the fields of disaster response and recovery, government, urban planning, emergencymanagement, design, renewable energy, public and private enterprise, green building, social work andsustainability. It features an impressive line-up of speakers and exhibitors eager to share experiences andresources to help cities and towns prepare for disasters and, in the event that the "unthinkable" happens,rebuild sustainable communities that are as efficient as they are resilient. More information, including the fullconference program and registration details, is available at http://goo.gl/rjRjeI.

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November 15: East-West Gateway's Annual Meeting Free morning sessions on OneSTL East-West Gateway Council of Governments is hosting its 48th Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony atthe Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, downtown St. Louis, from noon - 1:30 PM, Friday, November 15. Thisyear, morning sessions will feature OneSTL, the recently completed plan that charts a course for the regionand identifies opportunities for local governments and citizens to address challenges and opportunities tobuild a prosperous, healthy and vibrant future. Session 1 at 8:30 will provide an over-view of the plan andthe Sustainable Solutions Toolkit. Session 2 at 10 will include break-out groups highlighting various parts ofOneSTL. Register to attend the free morning sessions and/or the luncheon athttp://www.ewgateway.org/amtg13/amtgReg.htm The OneSTL Web site is http://www.onestl.org.

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November 20: Gateway Bike Plan: Moving to the Next LevelLessons from three model bicycle friendly communitiesDescription: The St. Louis region has made great progress in implementing the Gateway Bike Plan in a fewshort years. Communities are interested in moving to the next level of implementation and want to learnmore about best practices for piloting projects and build-out and maintenance of bicycle facilities, such asbuffered bike lanes and cycle tracks. Come and learn about these best practices, and their role in spurringtransformational economic development. Hear from Minneapolis, Indianapolis, and Memphis– three citiesthat have been nationally recognized for their achievements in creating bicycle friendly communities. Theworkshop will be held November 20, at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis. Cost is $15; registration at 8 AM; workshop 8:30 - 1:30 PM. Engineering and planning continuing educationcredits available. Registration details soon. More information at http://bit.ly/1dOtVUI.

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November 21: Legalities of Planning and Zoning - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planning and Zoning at UM-St. Louis - Module 5The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning, Module 5: Legalities of Planning and Zoning,will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Description: Learn about legal aspects ofplanning and zoning. Gain insight on adoption and use of planning and zoning tools, the scope of andlimitations on regulatory authority, and the procedures involved in zoning reviews, appeals and publichearings. The trainer is Dan Vogel, founding shareholder, Cunningham, Vogel & Rost, PC. For moreinformation and to register, go to http://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scrolldown to "Module 5."

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November 23: Open House to Kickoff Bike & Ped Plan in Webster Groves The City of Webster Groves and Trailnet are in the early stages of developing a Bicycle and PedestrianMaster Plan. It will guide future improvements for walking and bicycling throughout the city, and have astrong focus on creating safe and accessible connections between neighborhoods, schools, parks,employment centers, and other community destinations. Everyone is invited to stop by, learn more, map outtheir favorite and least favorite streets, and talk about biking and walking in Webster Groves. There will bemaps, comment forms, and surveys for workshop attendees to provide input. The event will be hold from5:30 to 7 PM, November 23, at Webster Groves City Hall. Learn more about the planning process athttp://trailnet.org/programs/community-planning.

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Conferences and Events Further Out December 5: Site Plan Review - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planning and Zoning at UM-St.Louis - Module 6: The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning, Module 6: Site PlanReview, will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Description: Understand theimplications of different site plan/preliminary plat choices and the variables that minimize negative impact. Plan review can bring maximum benefit to a community's transportation, engineering economics,environment, and visual appearance. Consider the work and responsibilities of architectural review boards. Examples of actual site plans will be provided and discussed. The trainer is Dan Lang, city administrator,City of Bowling Green. For more information and to register, go tohttp://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scroll down to "Module 6."December 12: Ethics and Effective Public Hearings - Training Chancellor's Certificate in Planningand Zoning at UM-St. Louis - Module 7: The Chancellor's Certificate Program in Planning and Zoning,Module 7: Ethics and Effective Public Hearings, will be held from 6 - 9 PM at the University of Missouri–St.Louis. Description: Address ethical considerations in the duties of commissioners, elected officials and staff,including conflicts of interest and responsibility to the community and petitioners. Learn about theappropriate role and conduct of commissioners, staff and attorneys in maintaining objectivity and decorum inpublic hearings and meetings. Discuss fact-finding and conflict resolution. The trainer is Ted Shekell, AICP,director of planning, zoning and building, City of O’Fallon, Ill. For more information and to register, go tohttp://umsl.edu/~pcs/noncredit-offerings/planning-zoning.html and scroll down to "Module 7."

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What’s in the News...

In regional news...

Mo. DNR Plans Public Meetings on 2014 List of Impaired WatersComment period ends January 31.The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is seeking the public’s input on the biennial draft list ofimpaired waters and the methods used to develop future lists. Section 303(d) of the Federal Clean Water Act requires each state to identify waters that do not meet waterquality standards and do not have requirements in place to restore water quality. The draft list includes 387listings on 227 separate waters and includes 56 new listings. Some waters are listed multiple times due tovariations in individual sections of the water bodies. The public may view copies of the proposed 2014303(d) List and the 2016 Listing Methodology document at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/waterquality/303d.htm.

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The department will hold public availability sessions on this topic on Nov. 13 and Dec. 11 from 10 AM. to 3PM at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, in Jefferson City. Representatives ofthe department will be available at these sessions to answer questions. The public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 22, 2014 at 9 AM at the same location. The public is encouraged toparticipate if they have concerns or would like to provide comments.The department will accept written comments through Jan. 31, 2014. Comments should be sent to theDepartment of Natural Resources, Water Protection Program, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO65102-0176. E-mail comments may be sent to [email protected]. E-mails should include the contactinformation of the sender, including name, mailing address and phone number.For more information, visit the department’s Water Protection Program online at www.dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp.

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In national news...

New Paper Makes the Case for Placemaking's Role in Building Community With the publication of a new paper, PPS is celebrating "an important occasion in the evolution of thePlacemaking movement." Through 10 case studies, the paper argues for "the importance of Placemaking asa vital part of community-building.""Authored by Susan Silberberg, along with Katie Lorrah, Rebecca Disbrow, Anna Meussig, and AaronNaparstek, Places in the Making highlights the importance of people in defining place, a critical aspect thatis all too often forgotten by those in architecture, planning, and other related disciplines," writes the Projectfor Public Spaces (PPS), the prime advocate for placemaking in the U.S."It is the making of a place that defines a community," PPS continues. "When the people who use a spaceare left out of the process of its shaping, everyone suffers." “The relationships that grow out of the ‘making’ are equal to, if not more important than, the places thatresult,” writes the team from MIT that authored the report. “The relationship of places and their communitiesis not linear, but cyclical, and mutually influential. Places grow out of the needs and actions of theirformational communities, and in turn shape the way these communities behave and grow.”Read the full story at http://goo.gl/JTsNvm. Source: Planetizen Newswire, October 28, 2013

******************************* Is Traffic Congestion Good or Bad?No one likes to be stuck in traffic. But while empty streets may look great from behind the wheel of a car,they could signal a city in distress. A new study identifies the tipping point at which congestion becomes adrag on a city's economy.While the United States spends ample time ranking and analyzing the costs of congestion, "many of theAmerican cities with the worst congestion also have the largest economies," notes Emily Badger. "And, to acertain extent, congestion is a sign that an awful lot of people have jobs to get to, which is indisputably agood thing." In a paper recently published online by the journal Urban Studies, Matthias Sweet, a researcher at theMcMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics at McMaster University goes beyond the typicalcongestion analysis to examine "some of the larger, second-order costs in regional job growth andproductivity." "His results, which are a bit counter-intuitive, suggest that higher levels of congestion are initially associatedwith faster economic growth," writes Badger. "But, above a certain threshold, congestion starts to become adrag on growth."Read the full story at http://goo.gl/YYu2Uj.Source: Planetizen Newswire, October 24, 2013

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Online Resources...

Sustainable Community Planning Tools "Smart Location Database: A National Dataset for Characterizing Accessibility and the BuiltEnvironment at the Neighborhood Scale": This database characterizes several built environment andregional accessibility variables for every census block group in the United States. The data can be usedin scenario planning, travel demand studies, and more. The site address iswww.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smartlocationdatabase.htm.Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit for Local Governments: The toolkit helps localgovernments identify and remove barriers to sustainable design and green building in existing codes andordinances. The toolkit includes an assessment tool and resource guide, as well as a guide todeveloping a plan for implementing changes in a community’s permitting process. The toolkit alsoprovides an Assessment Tool in Excel that local governments can use to evaluate their codes andordinances. The site address is http://goo.gl/PQxDRV.Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development: The guidelines help usersensure that programs, plans, and proposed developments incorporate the elements needed at thelocation, site, and building levels to result in more environmentally sustainable, affordable housing. Thesite address is www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/sg_guidelines.htm.

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Jobs...

City AdministratorCity of WentzvilleThe City Administrator is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the Board ofAldermen, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the government and for appointing/supervising theheads of the various City departments. The starting annual salary for the position will be low to mid$100k depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. A market competitivefringe benefits plan will be provided as well. This position is open until filled. First review of candidateswill occur on November 29. View the full job posting and application instructions atwww.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx. EOE

******************************* Executive DirectorBoonslick Regional Planning CommissionThe Boonslick Regional Planning Commission is seeking applications for the position of ExecutiveDirector. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, administration,coordination and implementation of all Commission programs. This person shall be responsible for thedevelopment of future projects and/or programs that are necessary to the future of the organization, theregion, and its membership. Boonslick Regional Planning Commission is a voluntary association of localgovernments serving Lincoln, Montgomery and Warren counties. A complete job profile and applicationinstructions are available online athttp://boonslick.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Job-Announcement1.pdf, or by contacting theorganization at (636) 456-3473. EOE

******************************* Director of TourismCity of Lebanon, Mo.The City of Lebanon, Missouri, is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Director ofTourism. Under general direction, this position develops and administers specific marketing programs,conducts market research, and utilizes a competitive market strategy that fosters a good public imageand promotes City and county-wide tourism assets, programs, events, cultural, historic, and agriculturaltourism resources. Candidates must be able to develop programs aimed to inform and motivate visitorsthrough advertising, publicity, and promotions, with the ability to successfully monitor return on

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investments. For a complete job description, minimum qualifications, salary range, and applicationinstructions, visit www.lebanonmissouri.org. The deadline for applying for this position is November 15. EOE

******************************* Information Technology ManagerCity of Wentzville This position is responsible for directing, planning, analyzing and coordinating the administration andmanagement of the Information Technology Department. This is to include the responsibility for thedesign, configuration and installation of virtual and physical servers, cloud technology within the City’sdata and voice networks. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position offering a comprehensive benefitspackage including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and employeehealth, dental, life, vision, disability, and retirement insurance programs. Salary range is $60,125 -$84,176. View the full job posting and application instructions at www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx. EOE

******************************* Senior PlannerCity of ChesterfieldThis is a highly responsible position with professional and administrative responsibilities that assists inthe Planning and Development Services Division. Work involves preparing and presenting complexreports by developing work plans, researching and analyzing data, conducting public meetings, makingneeds assessments and reporting findings or recommendations to the Architectural Review Board,Planning Commission, and Planning and Public Works Committee. Work includes both current and longrange planning activities and responsibilities, assists in the review and development of departmentpolicies and procedures, and other special projects including transportation related projects. Meet withthe public, developers, and consultants to review and discuss development proposals and regulations ofthe City of Chesterfield. View he full job posting and application instructions atwww.chesterfield.mo.us/careers.html. EOE

******************************* Director of Economic DevelopmentCity of WentzvilleThis position formulates economic development and redevelopment activities by designing andimplementing economic development plans, strategies, and programs that deal with planning, generatingprojects and related financial packaging for the City of Wentzville. This is a full-time, benefit-eligibleposition offering a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paidholidays, tuition reimbursement, and employee health, dental, life, vision, disability, and retirementinsurance programs. Salary range: $70,129 - $98,183. View the full job posting and applicationinstructions at www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx. EOE

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Transportation Analyst II - Travel Demand ModelerEast-West Gateway Council of Governments The East-West Gateway Council of Governments has an opening for a Transportation Analyst. Thisprofessional position reports to the Manager of Systems Evaluation and has general responsibility fordeveloping and analyzing travel demand forecasts, as well as upgrading and maintaining the region’stravel demand model. Experience in transportation systems modeling and statistical analysis is required. The salary is based on qualifications and experience. The Council offers a competitive benefits package. The full job description and application instructions are available atwww.ewgateway.org/AboutUs/JobAds/jobads.htm. EOE/AA

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Additional Job OpportunitiesAdministrative Assistant, City of Wentzville, $32,485 - $45,478: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx Maintenance I, City of Ellisville, $12.35 - $18.24: www.ellisville.mo.us/jobs Part-time Administrative Assistant I, City of Ellisville, $11/hr.: www.ellisville.mo.us/jobs

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Administrative Assistant, City of O’Fallon, Mo, $17.68 - $18.58/hr.:www.ofallon.mo.us/human-resources Project Assistant, Missouri Coalition for the Environment:www.moenviron.org/index.php/get-involved/internships Recreation Supervisor, City of Webster Groves, $39,260 - $54.964/yr.:www.webstergroves.org/index.aspx?nid=134 Senior Construction Inspector, City of O’Fallon, MO, $23.78 and up to start:www.ofallon.mo.us/human-resources Service Worker - Electrical, City of Wentzville, $35,084 - $49,115: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspxGreen Schools Coordinator, County of Madison, $21.98/hr start:www.co.madison.il.us/PDF/JobGreenSchoolsCoordinator.pdf Application/Web Developer, City of Chesterfield, start at $51,892/yr,:www.chesterfield.mo.us/careers.html Maintenance Worker, City of Chesterfield, start at $16.66/hr.: www.chesterfield.mo.us/careers.html Police Officer, City of O’Fallon, Mo., $44,802-$47,071: www.ofallon.mo.us/human-resourcesPatrol Officer, City of Wentzville, $44,193- $61,871: www.wentzvillemo.org/job-listing.aspx

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Grants...

St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District's 2014 GrantsGrant funds to assist cities and other entities with increasing waste reduction and recyclingeffortsThe St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District has notified local governments, businesses,and organizations of the availability of approximately $2 million in grant funds to assist cities and otherentities with increasing waste reduction and recycling efforts. The District is strongly encouragingcooperative efforts between groups. Waste reduction, recycling, composting, education, and householdhazardous waste projects are eligible. In previous grant rounds, the average amount awarded has beenapproximately $40,000, with a range of less than $5,000 to well over $100,000. The District requires aminimum 10 percent match, which may be either a cash or in-kind contribution. Eligible costs includeequipment, consulting, salaries, education, and direct costs associated with a project. Districtapplications are currently available online at www.swmd.net and must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday,December 13. For more information, contact the District office at (314) 645-6753.

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School Library GrantsThe Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, a component fund of the Community Foundation forthe National Capital Region in Washington, D.C., seeks to provide books and reading materials to schoollibraries and students that most need them. The foundation provides grants of up to $5,000 to helpschool libraries expand, update, and diversify their book collections. All LBF grants are made toindividual schools rather than school districts, county systems, private organizations, foundations, orother entities. Only schools where a minimum of 80 percent of the student body qualify for free orreduced- lunch programs are eligible to apply. The foundation gives preference to schools in which 90percent or more of the students receive free or reduced lunches. For more information, go tohttps://laurabushfoundation.unt.edu .

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"Until the feds take an official stance, the states are taking the lead in doing what’s best." Karmen Hanson, health program manager for the National Conference of State Legislatures, on theregulation of electronic cigarettes Source: Governing, October 24, 2013

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