New Regulations to Boring and Excavations Affecting Public Utilities

- The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance imposing new regulations on boring and excavation work permitted within the City. In addition to creating a new tiered violation protocol, key components of the ordinance include:
- The number of simultaneous active drill rigs is limited to three. This number can increase if an independent safety monitor is overseeing the boring activity. One independent safety monitor is required for every four active drill rigs.
- Boring is permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays.  
- All boring equipment is required to be calibrated daily in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. A log of calibrations is required and must be made available to the City when requested.
- All utility crossings must occur at a pothole. A pothole is a hole dug with a shovel that exposes the utility line/main.  
- All crews must clearly post at every job site the name and contact information for the contractor performing the work and service provider.  
- The City Engineer has the authority issue a stop work order and corrective action to prevent unauthorized or substandard work.
- The new regulations give the City greater oversight of boring and excavation activities performed within Lake Saint Louis.

More information about the new regulations can be found on the City's website (link).

Message from the Mayor
Speeding on Ronald Reagan Drive

Over the last several years we have received an increasing number of complaints regarding speeding motorists on several roads throughout the City. One of the locations that concerns us the most is Ronald Reagan Drive between Lake Saint Louis Boulevard and Technology Drive. This stretch of road is used by many children to walk to Green Tree Elementary and Boulevard Park.

City staff have conducted speed studies that show a significant percentage of drivers are driving faster than the posted speed. As a result, the City has taken several steps to try and encourage more appropriate speeds in the area. Public Works has installed driver feedback signs to remind drivers of the speed limit and alert drivers when they are exceeding the speed limit, while the Police Department has increased enforcement in the area. 

Unfortunately, the steps we have taken have not adequately addressed the speeding issue. After further discussions with city staff, the Board of Aldermen have decided to install temporary curbs and markers in the center lane of Ronald Reagan Drive to narrow the through lanes and hopefully slow traffic. If this temporary action successfully reduces speeds, we may look at ways to fund a project that makes these medians permeant with concrete curbs and landscaping. 

Citywide Garage Sale
Saturday, September 17

Gather up your old things and get them ready for the annual Lake Saint Louis Citywide Garage Sale on Saturday, September 17. Advertising your sale in our Garage Sale Guide with your address and a short list of the items you have for sale is an inexpensive way to promote and bring notice to your garage sale. 

Residents who are interested in participating must register online no later than Monday, September 5th. Everyone who submits a registration form will be entered into the Garage Sale Guide. Guides will be available on Monday, September 12th.

Please visit our website here (link) for more information and to register online.

Now Hiring
Engineering Technician & Graduate Engineer

The City is currently accepting applications for an Engineering Technician and Graduate Engineer. Lake Saint Louis offers excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance, and much more! 

To view job descriptions and apply, please visit our website here (link).

Movie in the Park
Friday, September 9

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to Boulevard Park Amphitheater (2550 Lake Saint Louis Blvd.) on Friday, September 9 for a showing of Cruella (PG-13). Coolers/drinks are welcome. The movie will start at approximately 7:45 PM. 

Summer Concert Series
Saturday,  September 10 & September 24

Join us this summer for our Lake Saint Louis Summer Concert Series! Concerts will be held on various Saturdays from June until September. These concerts are free and open to the general public and go from 7 to 10 PM. Check out our summer concert schedule below:

- Saturday, September 10 - Concert at Windjammer Point:
Breakdown Shakedown (Top 40 Hits)
- Saturday, September 24 - Concert at Windjammer Point:
Bitter Pill (Alternative Rock)

All About Hermann
Friday, September 16

Begin the trip with a tour of the Living History Farm and Museum. Located on 200 acres within city limits, this living history farm tour will guide you through the first settlement village area of the Farm in an open-air tram tour. After the tour, relax and enjoy a delicious Deluxe German lunch served at the famous WurstHaus. Lunch will include a spread of German Brats with house-made rustic German potato salad,  braised red cabbage, and more. After lunch, enjoy a guided tour of the underground cellars at Stone Hill Winery and enjoy a wine tasting of award-winning wines. Experience the historic heritage and culture of Hermann from the comfort of your motor coach. We will be making some stops for those who would like to explore some of the specialty shops. Minimal walking.

Registration is required by September 12. For more information and to register online, please visit our website here (link).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday,  September 22

The Lake Saint Louis Police Department will be hosting a community blood drive on Thursday, September 22 from 1-6 PM. The need for blood is always real.

Schedule your appointment online here (link) and enter the sponsor code: LSLPD or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

September 5
City Offices Closed

September 6, 7PM
Board of Aldermen Meeting

September 9, 7:45PM
Movie in the Park - Cruella (link)

September 17
Citywide Garage Sale (link)

September 19, 7PM
Board of Aldermen Meeting

September 22, 1-6PM
Community Blood Drive (link)

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