October Membership Meeting
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When: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Where: Brentwood Park - 2924 Brazeau Avenue, Brentwood MO 63144 (MAP)
Time: Refreshments at 6:30 pm, Meeting at 7:00 pm
The speaker for the October Membership Meeting is Jim Brasfield, Chairman of the Municipal Park Grant Commission.
For a calendar of future League Meetings and Events, click here.
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Affiliate Holiday Open House
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Mark Your Calendar! The 2024 Affiliate Holiday Open House will be held on Thursday, December 12, at the Maryland Heights Community Center located at 2300 McKelvey Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043 (MAP) from 6:30 until 8:30 pm.
All League affiliate members, along with elected officials and city staff are encouraged to attend our exhibit hall for an evening of food, drinks, and prizes!
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Commerce Bank Capital Markets Group offers products and Services for Governmental Entities. Built upon the outstanding reputation, values and culture of a super-community bank, CMG takes a conservative and consultative approach to helping you execute an effective investment plan. For more information, contact:
Mark Chellis
Commerce Bank
314-746-3604
[email protected]
8000 Forsythe Blvd 12th Floor
St. Louis MO 63105
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Mitch Friend
Ollis/Akers/Arney - Advisor
2274 E Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65804
417-848-1919
[email protected]
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Visit our AFFILIATE PAGE for a list of all Municipal League affiliate members.
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UMSL Chancellor's Certificate in
Planning and Zoning
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The Fundamentals of Planning and Zoning program has educated hundreds of members of the St. Louis planning community. It's taught by a team of senior practitioners who have extensive knowledge and experience in local government planning.
Course modules cover planning practices, procedures, and topics that are crucial for local government success. The Certificate consists of seven modules from Oct. 14 - Nov. 25. Participants earn a noncredit UMSL Chancellor’s Certificate in Fundamentals of Planning & Zoning by participating in six of the seven modules in this year.
Register HERE for the course and download a PDF brochure HERE.
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FOCUS St. Louis Leadership Programs
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FOCUS St. Louis provides diverse leaders with the civic awareness and powerful connections needed to be collaborative changemakers who advance a thriving region for all.
They are hosting info session for their upcoming leadership training programs:
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EPA Coldwater Creek Meeting
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EPA will host a public meeting on Tuesday, October 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the JFK Community Center in Florissant, Missouri for the St. Louis Airport Site and Coldwater Creek.
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County Council Introducing Land Bank Bill
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St. Louis County is introducing a bill to establish a land bank at tonight’s 10/1 council meeting. 2024’s HB 2062 includes a beneficial provision authorizing St. Louis County to establish a land bank. That house bill is facing legal challenges due to an unrelated provision regarding HOA’s ability to regulate chickens. The underlying bill (and the county’s authorization to establish a land bank) may be threatened by this lawsuit.
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Senior Property Tax Freeze
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St. Louis County's senior property tax freeze application portal opened Oct. 1 and runs through June 2025. The tax exemption will likely face legal challenges from an affected school district or municipality once the freeze gets implemented. The challenge stems from Article X, Section 6(a) of Missouri's Constitution, which requires restitution of revenue loss for any affected political subdivision.
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Municipalities in St. Louis County should complete MSD's survey
to guide how 10% of Prop S funds will be distributed.
Recently, voters approved Proposition S, allowing MSD Project Clear to help address growing stormwater problems like flooding and erosion.
Proposition S funds will be distributed as follows:
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Critical Projects Fund (50%): targeting the most critical stormwater issues, focusing on projects with the highest benefit-to-cost ratio.
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Municipal Grant Fund (30%): Allocated through municipal stormwater grants, enabling local municipalities to set their own funding priorities.
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Environmental Justice Fund (10%): Directed towards the highest priority projects in Environmental Justice areas based on a benefit/cost analysis.
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Regional Priorities Fund (10%): Guided by feedback from a regional advisory group.
Survey feedback will help set the priorities for the Regional Priorities Fund (approximately $3.5 million annually) over the next three years.
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The Missouri Municipal League is hosting their Metro East regional meeting in St. Peters on Oct. 24. Robert Graham, Cybersecurity Advisor with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be presenting. Register HERE to attend.
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The Advisory Committee met in September to conduct preliminary scoring. This year, around $9 million has been allocated for grants, with requests surpassing $12 million. The Park Commissioners are scheduled to meet in late October to determine the final projects to be funded. Grant recipients will be notified afterwards, and contracts will be mailed mid-November.
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Planning grants up to $10,000 are available to assist in developing master plans for future park developments or specific construction project planning. Applications for planning grants are open year-round and can be accessed here. If you're contemplating a project for the upcoming year, starting the planning process early is advisable.
The Park Commission acknowledges that not all municipalities possess professional public works, engineering, or parks staff to manage construction grant applications and oversee projects. This has occasionally resulted in incomplete or inaccurate applications and project delays. Consequently, the Commission has instituted a policy mandating that any municipality lacking professional staff must secure a planning grant prior to applying for a construction grant. The Commissioners believe this policy will ensure projects are well-planned and executed efficiently and on schedule.
For inquiries regarding this policy, please reach out to the Municipal League staff at [email protected] or call 314-726-4747.
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National Community Planning Month
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October is National Community Planning Month! Planners work to improve the well-being of residents living in our communities by taking a comprehensive perspective, often leading to safer, more prosperous communities. Help the St. Louis chapter of the American Planning Association celebrate this month by attending some local events they're promoting:
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Upcoming Annual TIF Report Deadline
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Section 99.865, RSMo establishes a November 15 deadline to submit an annual TIF report to the Department of Revenue. Failure to comply results in inability to adopt TIF plans for five years.
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Beyond Housing Panel Discussion Oct. 8
Beyond Housing created a new Transformative Services Department to address poverty and improve service delivery. They’re hosting a breakfast and panel discussion at the Danforth Plant Science Center Oct. 8 to discuss their efforts. Register HERE to attend.
MEDFA Conference Oct. 17-18
The Missouri Economic Development Financing Association (MEDFA), who specializes in public incentives and finance programs, is hosting their 2024 annual conference Oct. 17-18 in Kansas City. Register HERE to attend.
International Police Chiefs Conference Oct. 19-22
The International Association of Chiefs of Police is hosting their annual conference Oct. 19-22 in Boston. Register HERE to attend.
NLC City Summit Conference Nov. 13-16.
The National League of Cities is celebrating their 100 year anniversary at their annual City Summit Conference Nov. 13-16 in Tampa. Register HERE to attend. Fun fact: the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis was founded in 1918 before the National League of Cities (1924) and the Missouri Municipal League (1934)!
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The next sessions are:
October 24 Types of Municipal Governments
November 20 Elections
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Be sure to check The Municipal League of Metro St. Louis website for Municipal Job Postings.
Click here.
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DATE
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December 12, 2024
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Holiday Open House
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Maryland Heights
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January 23, 2025
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League Meeting
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Creve Couer
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February 27, 2025
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League Meeting
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Bridgeton
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March 27, 2025
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League Meeting
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Ellisville
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April 24, 2025
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League Meeting
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Florissant
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May 22, 2025
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Installation Dinner
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TBD
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