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City of Olivette Weekly News - December 26, 2022

Government and Politics

December 26, 2022

From: City of Olivette

City Offices Closed

City offices are closed on Monday, December 26th, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.

City offices will be closed Monday, January 2nd, 2023, in observance of the New Year. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

There will be no disruption to your regular trash collection schedule. 

Donate Lifesaving Blood

Blood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their blood donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good. Join the City of Olivette for a Holiday Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022 from 2:00-6:00 pm.

Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: OlivetteCommunity to schedule an appointment.

For more information, contact Bridget Waters at [email protected] or 314-983-5278.

Sunrise Dispensaries

Proposed petition for Special Permit Use request to operate a Cannabis Dispensary at 9270 Olive Boulevard, located at the southwest corner of Dolores Avenue and Olive Boulevard.

Petition is to utilize the existing 4,950 square foot multi-tenant office building and convert into a retail dispensary for cannabis.

Find out more.

Cops 4 Pets 

It's the season of giving. In our fourth year, The City of Olivette will collect pet donations during the month of December. Donation bins will be located in the vestibule of the Olivette City Center (1140 Dielman Rd). 

Pet donations will be distributed to local St. Louis metro local stray and rescue shelters.

Find out more.

Winter Operations

Please review Olivette's winter operations procedures as we head into the chilly season! 

Attention Pet Owners

All cats and dogs must be registered with the City of Olivette. Registration is due by December 31, 2022, or late fees apply. License renewal is available online.

Find out more.

We Want to Hear from You! 

The City of Olivette is updating the 2006 Comprehensive Plan. The Plan is the vision document the City uses to develop land use policies, a vision that portrays Olivette as a community with a well-defined character of its own. 

Click the link to be a part of the Comprehensive Plan! Your survey responses will help us as we begin to think about the future of our community.

Stop Gun Violence 

Did you know that the Olivette Police Department offers free gun locks for the community? 

Gun locks are available Monday- Friday during regular business hours.

OLIVETTE PARKS AND RECREATION

For more information on events and youth sports, visit the Parks and Recreation homepage.

The Parks and Recreation Department Has Moved

The Olivette Parks and Recreation Department has moved to the City Center, 1140 Dielman Rd. The Parks & Recreation Department will operate from the City Center until it moves into the new community center, Five Oaks on Warson, in late spring 2023.

Find out more.

Energy Assistance Program

You may qualify for up to $1,125 in energy assistance toward your energy, water, or sewer bill. Attend Energy Assistance Day to find out! For more information, please call 314-991-1249 or visit SpireEnergy.com/Assistance

Thursday January 19th, 2023
4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Olivette City Center

Find out more

Parks Updates

The park restrooms and drinking fountains at Indian Meadows, Irv Zeid, and Villa Parks are closed for the season and will re-open on April 15, 2023. The exception is Stacy Park, and those restrooms remain open year-round.

Irv Zeid Update. Irv Zeid Park is substantially complete! The Dog Park will open in spring 2023 to allow the new grass to become established. The playground is now open.

Meetings 

Meetings are held in person at the City Center and are also available to the public via Zoom. Meeting agendas and details on how to join can be found here.

Mon Dec. 26
Economic Development Commission (Cancelled)

Tue Dec. 27
City Council Regular Meeting (Cancelled)

Tue Jan. 3
City Council Work session (Cancelled)

Thu Jan. 5
Planning and Community Design Commission

Tue Jan. 10
City Council Regular Meeting

Don't want to miss a meeting? Sign-up to receive e-notifications for agendas and minutes by visiting our website. You can also review the latest meeting minutes, or watch recorded videos on YouTube.

Job Openings

The City recruits for both full-time and part-time positions. Apply today! 

Click Here for more information.