Dump no waste,
drains to streams
The
City of Rolla Public Works Department is asking residents and home owners to
refrain from dumping or raking grass clippings, leaves or yard waste into the
City’s stormwater inlets, street gutters and local streams.
“Around this time of year, most folks are
mowing their lawns and doing lots of yard work,” said Anne McClay, Project
Coordinator. “The clippings and yard waste are considered pollutants and should
be disposed of properly.”
Folks
can add grass clippings, leaves and yard waste to their compost piles; take
them to the compost site located at the end of McCutchen Drive (next to the
Rolla Recycling Center), or place them in brown paper recyclable bags at the
curb for pick up by the City’s Environmental Services Department.
The
City, working in partnership with the Phelps County Venture Crew, recently
finished a project that involved the placement of 500 red stainless steel
markers that read “No Dumping – Drains to
Streams”.
“There
are 4,200 stormwater inlets located among the over 100 miles of streets in the
City of Rolla, and this effort was the first phase of a multi-year program
designed to educate the community regarding the importance of not dumping
pollutants into storm drain inlets,” said McClay. “They are for stormwater
only, and residents should be aware that this type of activity is a violation
of city ordinance.”
By
alerting folks early and often about the negative side effects of dumping yard
waste, McClay hopes to deter this practice over the summer months and into the
fall season when lots of leaves are falling.
“We are hoping these educational outreach
efforts are heard loud and clear, not only by adults, but also children, so
they are raised to understand the importance of doing their part to protect
natural resources,” said McClay.
City urges residents
and businesses
to maintain properties
The
full force of another Missouri summer is upon us and so is the rapid growth of
grass, weeds and vegetation. Unsightly weeds, extremely long grass, and
overgrown vegetation throughout various areas of the City of Rolla has prompted
the City’s Code Enforcement Division and Street Department to enforce City
codes that will ensure compliance with proper yard and business maintenance.
The
City’s code “Permitting Growth of High Weeds, etc., Prohibited” (Article II,
Section 28-14) states that all weeds, brush, or rank vegetation will be cut and
maintained at a height of 12 inches or less. Failure to comply with these codes
(Section 28-11 to 28-17) may result in a City abatement or a summons being
issued.
“We
would like to remind home owners and property owners throughout the City to
please be vigilant regarding the maintenance and upkeep of your yards,
businesses and properties,” said John Butz, City Administrator.
For
more information regarding this issues, please contact the City’s Community
Development Department at (573)
364-5333.
Rolla
Parks and
Recreation
offers
Cardio
Tennis
Improve
your fitness and tennis at the same time by joining the new Cardio Tennis program
offered by the Rolla Parks and Recreation Department.
Classes
meet Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Ber Juan Tennis
Complex starting Monday, June 4. The monthly fee is $40, with Centre members
receiving a $5 discount.
Cardio
Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of the
sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full
body, calorie burning aerobic workout. It is a very social and fun class for
players of all ability levels taught by a tennis teaching professional. If
you’ve never played tennis before it is a great way to be introduced to the
sport and if you are an experienced high level tennis player it is the best way
to train for tennis.
Most
classes have mixed ability and some facilities offer classes which are more
specific to ability/fitness level. However, regardless of ability or fitness
level, the tennis professional is trained to provide the ultimate workout
for each person.
For
more information, or to register for this class, please contact the Rolla Parks
and Recreation Department at 341-2386 or via e-mail at
kristy@rollacity.org.
RPD
cracking down
on
impaired drivers
during
month of June
The
Rolla Police Department will be cracking down on impaired drivers by conducting
a sobriety checkpoint during the month of June 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.
Relax
and cool off
at
SplashZone
all
summer long
Considered
one of the best vacation and summer values in the Ozarks Highlands, SplashZone,
Rolla’s outdoor water park, will remain open throughout the summer months
Monday through Friday (noon-7) and Saturday and Sunday (noon-6 p.m.). Closing
day at SplashZone will be on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3.
Located
in beautiful Ber Juan Park at 14th and Holloway Streets, this
fun-filled water park includes a leisure pool with beach-like entrance,
interactive play structure, lazy river, the “world’s largest” vortex, and two
giant water slides.
Admission
to SplashZone is $4.50 for individuals age four and above. For children age
three and under, there is no charge. Value passes are $75 for 20 visits.
For
more information for special events, private rentals, swimming lessons and
other information, please call SplashZone at 364-8222 or 341-2FUN.
City urges property
owners to display
address numbers
The
City of Rolla Fire and Rescue is conducting their annual business safety inspections,
and one of the items they check for is a visible and conspicuous address number
to identify the location of each business.
By
properly displaying address numerals that contrast with the color of the
dwelling, fire, safety and medical responders can more quickly identify a
property when responding to an emergency call, or during other safety or
medical related matters.
“When
lives are at risk, visible property address numbers really count,” said Fire
Chief Robert Williams, City of Rolla Fire & Rescue. “And emergency services
personnel don’t need to be wasting your time guessing at addresses.”
In
addition, property owners who have recently remodeled or re-sided their homes,
or whose address numbers are not visible, need to ensure their street or
property address is easily identifiable somewhere on the structure and visible
from the street.
A violation of the requirements of this
Ordinance shall constitute an offense which could be punishable by a fine not
to exceed $50.
This
requirement is in keeping with the City’s Ordinance relating to Chapter 6 (Sec.
6-1, Article 1 – In General) “Street
numbers required of property owners on dwelling or structure.”
If you have any questions relating to these
requirements, please contact Rolla City Administration at 426-6948.
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.
Rolla
City Council
Mtg.,
June 18
The
next Rolla City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 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.
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.
Paving
of Forum Dr.
from
18th to
Old
St. James Rd.
complete
The
City of Rolla Public Works Department is finished the reconstruction and paving
of Forum Drive from 18th Street to Old St. James Road about two
months ahead of schedule. The City appreciates the patience, cooperation and understanding of the residents and businesses who were impacted by this project, as well as the general public who use Forum Drive on a daily basis.
The
next paving project will involve the overlay (about 2 inches) of asphalt on
Forum Drive from 10th Street to Hwy. 72. This work will begin in about two
weeks.
For
more information, please call the Public Works Department at 364-8659 or visit www.rollacity.org.
Rolla Lions Club
Carnival set for
July 4-7
The
77th annual Rolla Lions Club Carnival will be held Wednesday, July 4
through Saturday, July 7 at beautiful Lions Club Park (located on Hwy. 63
South).
Rolla’s
hometown July 4th celebration draws thousands of folks from South
Central Missouri who love the carnival rides, outstanding fireworks, and
great-tasting burgers, funnel cakes, steak sandwhiches, and cotton candy.
This
year’s Carnival will feature wristband nights for rides as well as stunning fireworks
displays that light up the sky.
All
proceeds from the Carnival benefit Rolla Lions Club Park, vision and hearing
programs, area youth activities and scholarships for local students.
Environmental Services Important Dates
(clip
& save coupon)
July 4, 2012 - Independence Day:
Schedule will not change.
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.
.
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!
JUNE 2012
June 18 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
JULY 2012
July 2 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
July 4 – City Hall closed for Independence Day holiday
July 4-7 – Lions Club Carnival, Lions Club Park, Hwy. 63 South
July 14 – Cruise In (5-8 p.m.); JC Penney Parking Lot, Southside
Shoppers World
July 16 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
AUGUST 2012
Aug. 6 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
Aug. 11 – Cruise In (5-8 p.m.), JC Penney parking lot, South
Side Shoppers World
Aug. 18 – Relay for Life (noon-midnight); Lions Club Park, Hwy.
63 South
Aug. 20 – City Council
Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
Scott A. Grahl
Communications Director
City of Rolla, Missouri
(573) 426-6943
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