City of Rolla Weekend E-Updates (Aug. 10, 2012)

Mom’s Special Day at

SplashZone, Aug. 12

If you haven’t yet made plans for next Sunday, Aug. 12, it is Mom’s Special Day at SplashZone, Rolla’s favorite outdoor water park. On Aug. 12 from noon to 6 p.m., all moms get in free with a child’s admission ($4.50).

SplashZone, which is open seven days a week, is located on 14th Street next to the Ber Juan Tennis Complex and across from The Centre (1200 N. Holloway St.). Hours Monday through Friday are noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

For more information about special events and rental information, please visit www.rollacity.org/splashzone or call Mitch Lewis, Aquatics Manager, at 426-6926.

Enjoy the weekend and have a safe week!

Rolla Planning and Zoning

Commission Meeting

set for Aug. 14

The next Rolla Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Rolla City Hall – Council Chambers, 901 N. Elm St.

In addition to the approval of the May 8, 2012 P&Z Commission meeting, there will be a report on City Council actions at the Aug. 6 City Council meeting when a resolution was passed supporting the Country Hills Affordable Housing Project through MHDC.

There will also be a public hearing on a request to revise Exhibit I of Pebble Stone Planned Unit Development (Forness), and a report from the Chairperson, committees or staff regarding the following:

A.   Board of Adjustment met on August 2, 2012 and approved a request to allow an off premise sign within 1000 feet of residential zoning, to be used as a billboard.

B.   General overview on possible projects and upcoming Planning and Zoning request.

RPD to crack down

on impaired drivers

during month of August

The Rolla Police Department will be cracking down on impaired drivers by conducting two sobriety checkpoints during the month of August 2012.

Law enforcement efforts will be increased in an endeavor to reduce the deaths and serious injuries caused by impaired drivers. Those caught drinking and driving could lose their license, money, and freedom.

For more Information, please contact Sgt. Tim Mayfield at (573) 308-1213 or visit www.saveMOlives.com.

City widens 10th Street

from Hwy. 63 to

Spring Avenue

The City of Rolla Street Department recently finished a project to widen 10th Street from Hwy. 63 to Spring Avenue. The last phase of the project included the construction of an additional right turn lane onto Hwy. 63 that will greatly improve traffic flow and safety at this busy intersection.

The City greatly appreciates the patience, assistance and cooperation of the public throughout the course of this important project.

For more information regarding street paving, construction and road projects in the City of Rolla, please call the Public Works Department at 364-8659 or visit www.rollacity.org.

Rolla City Council

Mtg., Aug. 20

The next Rolla City Council meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rolla City Hall, 901 N. Elm Street.

Rolla City Council meetings are ordinarily held the first and third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. except when there is a conflict with an observed holiday.
To review a copy of the City Council agendas or the full agenda packet, please visit http://rollacity.org/admin/agenda.shtml#agenda. For more information, please contact Rolla City Administration at 426-6948

Budget Workshops

set for Aug. 27 & 29

at Rolla City Hall

The Rolla community is invited to attend a series of City budget workshops scheduled for Monday, Aug. 27 and Wednesday, Aug. 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rolla City Hall (901 North Elm St.).

The budget workshops will provide the Rolla City Council, City staff and members of the community an opportunity to review and discuss the City of Rolla’s 2012-2013 fiscal year budget, which officially begins Oct. 1.

Public hearings to discuss and provide input on the 2012-2013 City budget will be held during the Sept. 5 and Sept. 17 Rolla City Council meetings, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rolla City Hall.

For more information regarding the City’s upcoming 2012-2013 budget, please call the City’s Finance Department at (573) 426-6980 or visit the City’s Website at www.rollacity.org.

International Idol

Talent Competition

auditions, Sept. 6

Do you sing, dance, rap, act, or play a musical instrument? Talented community members (all ages and acts are welcome) are invited to audition for the International Idol competition on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Havener Center, Meramec Room, on the Missouri S&T campus.

The final competition will be held during the 3rd Annual Celebration of Nations event on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Downtown Bandshell (located at the corner of 9th and Oak Street.) Group and individual prizes will be awarded.

To sign up or for more information, please contact Rebecca Holmes at rmhq57@mst.edu or Barbi Spencer at spencerbar@mst.edu.

Celebration of Nations was created to promote awareness, understanding and the celebration of the vibrant cultural diversity that makes Rolla unique to the Ozarks. ”One Campus. One Community. One World.”

Operation Neighborhood

Clean-up set for Nov. 2

The 5th annual “Operation Neighborhood Clean-up” will be held on Friday, Nov. 2 throughout the Rolla community in designated, high priority areas. The selection of these properties will be determined by the City of Rolla Police Department and the Rolla Area Ministerial Alliance.

All volunteers are asked to attend the welcome gathering at 6:30 a.m. at Greentree Christian Church Youth Center located at 801 East 10th Street. A complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. The clean-up will take place from 7 a.m. to 12-noon.

The entire community is invited to participate in this beautification effort, which is once again being coordinated by the Rolla Area Ministerial Alliance and the Rolla Police Department.

Operation Neighborhood Clean-up is an opportunity for residents to partner with the Rolla Area Ministerial Alliance, community churches, and the Rolla Police Department to enhance a sense of community, well being, pride and property values among the neighborhoods where the clean up is conducted.

The clean-up effort will involve limited tree trimming, hedge trimming, and the removal of brush piles, leaves, household items and trash. Groups or individuals interested in volunteering may contact Chris Foster, Adult Education Minister at Greentree Christian Church, at 364-2649 or cfoster@greentreerolla.org, or Officer Vince Giacolone at the Rolla Police Department at 308-1213 or at vgiacolone@rollacity.org. 

Rolla Downtown

Farmer’s Market

open every Tuesday

The Rolla Downtown Farmer’s Market is open and operating under the new shade structure in the lower parking lot of Rolla City Hall from 7 a.m. until 12-noon each Tuesday throughout the growing season.

The Farmer’s Market is coordinated by Roy Fiscus and Wilma Bingham, and spots are available for vendors to sell their items, but they must be locally grown or made products/produce (Phelps County).

No flea market, yard sale type items will be permitted. All spots are first come, first served. The cost to host a booth is $2 per day, which is given to the organizers the day the vendors are there.

For additional information, please contact Roy Fiscus at 341-8045 or Wilma Bingham at 364-5544.

Environmental Services Important Dates

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Sept. 3, 2012 - Labor Day:  Monday’s trash will be picked up Tuesday; Tuesday’s trash will be picked up Wednesday.

Oct. 6, 2012 - Citywide Fall Clean Up: Saturday - Citywide clean up day (residential only).

Nov. 22, 2012 – Thanksgiving Day:  Thursday’s trash will be picked up Wednesday.

Dec. 25, 2012 – Christmas Day:  Tuesday’s trash will be picked up Wednesday.

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Holidays NOT affecting trash or recycling collection:

            Oct. 8, 2012 – Columbus Day

            Nov. 12, 2012 – Veteran’s Day

Nov. 23, 2012 – Day after Thanksgiving

Rolla Channel 16

live streaming

24/7 on the Web

If you happen to miss the airing of a Rolla City Council meeting, Planning & Zoning meeting, Rolla Public School Board meeting or Board of Public Works meeting, you can now watch them live on the Rolla Channel 16 Website at http://rollachannel16.com.

Rolla Channel 16, Rolla’s premiere Education and Government channel, is also now live streaming (24/7) at http://rollachannel16.com. RC16 is live streaming all Rolla City Council meetings, Rolla Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, Rolla Public Schools board meetings, Rolla High School Review and “City Minutes” hosted by the City of Rolla’s Communications Office.

Other syndicated content on RC16 such as Missouri Outdoors, Army Newswatch, and Capitol Dialogue will also live stream on RC16 at http://rollachannel16.com.

For more information regarding programming or DVD duplication of Rolla City Council meetings, Rolla Planning & Zoning meetings, and Rolla Public Schools board meetings, etc., please contact Gabe Mankin, Digital Media Operations Manager, at (573) 426-3377 or at Gabe.Mankin@fidelitycommunications.com.

Be sure to watch Rolla Channel 16 – Education, Government and Community for you!

Upcoming Events

AUGUST 2012

Aug. 11 – Cruise In (5-8 p.m.), Fairground Chevrolet, 100 Fairgrounds Rd.

Aug. 12 – Mom’s Special Day at SplashZone (noon-6 p.m.); Mom’s kid in FREE with a child’s admission of $4.50

Aug. 14 – Planning & Zoning Commission Mtg. (5:30 p.m.); City Hall – Council Chambers

Aug. 18 – Relay for Life (noon-midnight); Lions Club Park, Hwy. 63 South

Aug. 20 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)

Aug. 24 – 4^th Annual Bulldog Pride Night (5:30 p.m.); Rolla High School – Lions Memorial Stadium

Aug. 27 – City Council Budget Workshop (5:30 p.m.); City Hall – Council Chambers

Aug. 29 – City Council Budget Workshop (5:30 p.m.); City Hall – Council Chambers

Aug. 31 – Sept. 3 – The Centre will be closed for annual Preventative Maintenance

SEPTEMBER 2012

Aug. 31- Sept. 3 – The Centre will be closed for annual Preventative Maintenance

Sept. 3 – City Hall closed for Labor Day holiday

Sept. 5 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)

Sept. 6 – International Idol Talent Competition Auditions (6-8 p.m.); Havener Center (to register, contact Rebecca Holmes at rmhq57@mst.edu)

Sept. 8 – Cruise In (5-8 p.m.) Fairground Chevrolet; 100 Fairgrounds Rd.

Sept. 17 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)

Sept. 26 – Eggs & Issues (7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.); Oak Meadow Country Club; to RSVP, call the Rolla Chamber at 364-3577

Sept. 29 – 3^rd Annual Celebration of Nations (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.); Downtown Festival Park

OCTOBER 2012

Oct. 1 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)

Oct. 6 – City-wide Clean Up (items to curb by 6 a.m.); residential only
Oct. 13 – 34^th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Oct. 15 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)

Scott A. Grahl

Communications Director

City of Rolla, Missouri

(573) 426-6943

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