Newsletter - Creve Coeur

Newsletter
March 2012
the heart of community & commerce
Survey results reflect high level of satisfaction
In fall 2011, the City of Creve Coeur contracted with The
Warren Poll for its triennial resident survey to provide
guidance to elected officials and staff on important issues
facing the community. The Warren Poll conducted 615
random phone interviews of Creve Coeur adults (ages 18
years and older).
Kenneth Warren, Ph.D., president of The Warren Poll,
presented highlights of results to the City Council on January
23, and noted the results were similar to those reported in
2005 and 2008. Citizens continue to highly rate living in
Creve Coeur and many City services.
According to Warren, “Close to all respondents (98.3%) rated
Creve Coeur as a ‘good’ (35.3%) to ‘excellent’ (62.9%) place
to live.”
70%
60%
Creve Coeur as a Place to Live
62.9%
50%
40%
35.3%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Excellent
Good
1.6%
Fair
0.1%
Poor
Ten key City services were also ranked in order to track
citizen satisfaction with services over time. Feedback from
the report assists the City with long-term goals and provides
data for benchmarking satisfaction levels with other cities.
City Service Ratings
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Police
58.7
31.7
6.6
3.0
Leaf Vacuuming
44.7
45.6
7.9
1.8
City Newsletter
43.6
49.3
5.2
1.8
Park Maintenance
42.9
51.2
4.7
1.1
Limb Chipping
40.2
44.5
11.4
3.9
Parks and Recreation
40.1
54.5
4.4
1.1
Snow Removal
34.5
50.3
12.3
2.9
Municipal Court
21.4
53.3
17.4
7.9
Street Repair
15.1
53.2
23.7
8.0
Building Permits &
Inspections
12.0
48.7
26.3
12.0
The report states, “Residents continue to express high
satisfaction with the overall quality of City services with
93.1% ranking the quality of City services as ‘good’ to
‘excellent’.” Police services
received the highest percentage of
This Issue
City services ranked “excellent”
Page 2
with leaf vacuuming ranking second
Mayor’s Column
and the City newsletter ranking
Elected Officials
third.
Council Activity
To read the complete report,
visit www.creve-coeur.org/
residentsurvey.
Changes to commercial trash collection hours
The City Council recently voted to change
permitted hours for commercial trash collection
citywide effective immediately. The change was
in response to complaints about early morning
noise levels from residents living in close
proximity to commercial properties.
Commercial trash collection is now between
7 a.m. and 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday,
WWW.CREVE-COEUR.ORG
consistent with residential morning trash hours.
Collection previously began at 6 a.m. There are
no changes to Sunday collection hours (9 a.m.
to 6 p.m.).
If you witness a commercial hauler servicing a
business before 7 a.m., please remind the hauler
of the new hours or call the police dispatch nonemergency number at 314-737-4600.
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Building Updates
Leaf & Limb Schedules
Arbor Day Celebration
Have You Seen Me?
Pages 4-6
Meet the Candidates
Page 6
Election Sign Usage
Page 7
Planning Updates
Page 8
City Calendar
Committee Vacancies
Recreation Spotlight
314-432-6000
from the desk of
Elected Officials
MAYOR DIELMANN
It’s hard to
believe it’s
March and spring
is just around the
corner. We have
experienced a very unusual winter with
a combination of winter and summer
temperatures. Just as a reminder, our
golf course is in excellent condition
and is open throughout the winter and
I hope that our golfers have had an
opportunity to enjoy it.
We have many good things going
on in our city. Zip code 63141 has
been ranked as one of the cities with
the highest concentration of medical
doctors in the United States. We can
be proud that Creve Coeur is home to a
great medical community.
• An application for a classic car dealer
located on Baur Boulevard
Mayor
Harold Dielmann
314-872-2518
hdielmann@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
Deer bow hunting season came to a
close in January with 18 deer removed
from the population in Creve Coeur
since the program’s inception last fall.
Ward 1
David Kreuter
314-727-2488
dkreuter@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
Just as a reminder, the Limb Collection
Program is scheduled to start on March
26 and the Leaf Collection Program on
April 2.
If you are interested in preserving the
rich history of Creve Coeur, apply to be
a member of the Historic Preservation
Committee. Read more about how to
apply on page 8.
Yours for a better place to live, work
and retire,
The Planning and Zoning Commission
has under review:
• A new restaurant, Potbelly Sandwich
Works, located at the previous
Provisions Market location in the
CityPlace development
Harold Dielmann, Mayor
Ward 2
A. James Wang
314-432-5656
ajwang@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
Tara Nealey
314-602-3466
tnealey@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
Ward 3
Robert Hoffman
314-576-4885
rhoffman@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
Charlotte D’Alfonso
314-317-9945
cdalfonso@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
Ward 4
Scott Saunders
314-579-9101
ssaunders@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
Council Activity from meetings on January 23 and February 13
• Adopted Ord. 5239 authorizing conditional use permit for Valvoline Instant Oil
Change to include Sunday hours of operation
• Adopted Ord. 5240 amending Municipal Code pertaining to permitted hours of
commercial refuse collection
• Adopted Ord. 5241 amending Code of Ordinances to change the name of
Recycling, Environment and Beautification Committee to Horticulture,
Environment and Beautification Committee and codify its mission
• Approved Resolution 991 authorizing City to purchase (5) police Dodge Charger
vehicles from Lou Fusz Chrysler/Dodge
• Approved Resolution 992 adopting The Citizen’s Guide to Advisory Boards,
Committees and Commissions
• Adopted Ord. 5242 amending Code of Ordinances regarding stealing rented
personal property
• Adopted Ord. 5243 amending Zoning Ordinances regarding disabled parking
• Approved Resolution 993 approving the City to purchase of Crafco SS 125
Diesel Melter Crack Sealing Machine from Clayco Midwest Co., for $32,830.32.
• Approved amended Resolution 994 designating Pulaski Bank in Creve Coeur as
the City’s depository pursuant to Section 140.060(B) of the Code of Ordinances
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Beth Kistner
314-872-3913
bkistner@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
March 2012
Jeanne Rhoades
314-210-5779
jrhoades@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
City Departments
Administration: 314-872-2511
Building: 314-872-2500
City Clerk: 314-872-2517
Finance: 314-432-6000
Municipal Court: 314-432-8844
Parks & Recreation: 314-569-8999
Planning: 314-872-2501
Police: 314-432-8000
Public Works: 314-872-2533
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Building Division:
Year in Review
Limb & Leaf Collection
Limb Collection Program: Begins Mon., March 26
Following is a comparison of construction activity for
calendar years 2010 and 2011.
Description
Building Permits Issued
Estimated Construction
Value of All Projects
2010
2011
741
758
$78,429,448 $49,438,516
Permits Issued for:
New Commercial
Buildings
Commercial
Alterations/Tenant
Finishes
7
1
200
202
New Homes
10
8
Room Additions
Residential Remodel
Projects (kitchen/
bathroom, etc.)
26
21
143
162
As in past years, City crews will continuously cycle the
city collecting limbs between 0.5 inches and 3 inches in
diameter and more than 3 ft. long. Limbs less than 3 ft. long
will not be collected. Chipping crews are limited to fifteen
minutes per residence pick up in order to serve all residents
in a timely manner. Limb collection continues through the
week of October 15.
Spring Leaf Collection Program:
Area
Wards 3 & 4
Wards 1 & 2
Wards 3 & 4
Wards 1 & 2
Week of
April 2
April 9
April 16
April 23
Sign up to receive updates: The Public Works
Department posts weekly status reports about leaf and limb
pick up. Subscribe online at www.creve-coeur.org/signup
Arbor Day Celebration
Save the Date: Saturday, April 28
10:00A-noon
Government Center, Council Chambers
300 N. New Ballas Rd.
Basement Finishes
Mechanical (new
furnaces/ACs)
31
23
227
241
Retaining Walls
38
32
Swimming Pools
14
14
Decks
Permanent Emergency
Generators
37
41
8
13
Demolitions
15
13
Fences
34
28
Signs
95
118
Commercial Projects
2,632
2,102
Have you seen me?
Residential Projects
1,966
1,876
Do you know where this piece of
public art is located in Creve Coeur?
Inspections for:
If you have any questions about construction activity,
please contact Steve Unser, Chief Building Official, at
314-872-2513 or sunser@ci.creve-coeur.mo.us
The Arbor Day Celebration, hosted by the City’s
Horticulture, Environment and Beautification (f.k.a.
Recycling, Environment and Beautification Committee)
kicks off with elementary school students reading their
winning essays entitled, “A World Without Trees.”
Immediately following, Urban Forester Perry Eckhardt
from the Missouri Department of Conservation will briefly
present “Trees, Shrubs, and Pollinators.”
For more information, contact Sharon Stott, Public
Information Officer and Management Analyst, at sstott@
ci.creve-coeur.mo.us or 314-442-2081. To learn more
about the Horticulture, Environment and Beautification
Committee and how you can get involved, contact Fran
Cantor, Chair, at frcantor@mac.com or 314-567-1387.
Do you know the name of the artist
that created it?
(Look for more information in the April
Newsletter.)
March 2012
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Meet the Candidates: Creve Coeur Municipal Election
Mayoral Candidate
Name: Barry L. Glantz
Address: 6 Shardue Lane
Residency: 34 years
Incumbent: No
Employer: Glantz & Associates
Architects, Inc.
Title: President
Education: B.A., Architecture, University of Texas at
Austin
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Charitable &
Professional Organizations:
• City of Creve Coeur
-- City Council, Council Member (’92-’00); President
(’96-’97)
-- Planning & Zoning Commission, Member (’02-’11)
• St. Louis County Building Commission, Member
(’10-present)
• St. Louis County Board of Building Appeals, Member
(’10-present)
Mayoral Candidate
Name: Laura Bryant
Address: 12738 Hezel Lane
Residency: 17 years
Incumbent: No
Employer: Enterprise Holdings
(Enterprise Rent-A-Car)
Title: Director, Corporate
Communications
Education: B.A., Journalism and Russian Area Studies,
University of Missouri-Columbia
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Charitable &
Professional Organizations:
• City of Creve Coeur
-- Technology Committee, Member (’97)
-- Planning & Zoning Commission, Member (’97-01)
-- Historic Preservation Committee, Member (’99)
-- Comprehensive Land-Use Plan Citizen Advisory
Committee, Member (’00-’01)
-- City Council, Council Member (’01-’11)
-- National League of Cities’ Finance and
Intergovernmental Relations Policy Committee,
Member (’06-’09)
-- Finance Committee, Council Liaison (’07-’08)
-- Pension Board, Council Liaison (’09-’11)
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• Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern
Missouri, Board Member (’95-’99; ’10-present); Vice
President (’00-’01; ’11)
• National Association of Home Builders
-- Board Member (’07-present)
-- Associates Advisory Council, Board Member
(’05-present)
-- Design Committee (’06-present)
-- International Builders Show Plan Review Panel,
Member (’05-present)
-- Best in American Living Awards, Judge (’04; ’06-’08)
• Aurora Awards, Judge (’07-’08)
• Westwood Country Club, Board Member (’10-present)
• American Institute of Architects, Member (’04-present)
• Shaare Emeth Congregation, Member (’95-present)
• Creve Coeur Squires, Member (’97-present)
Family: Sheri (wife) and (children) Evan (21), Corey (18)
and Marissa (13)
• Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce
-- Legislator of the Year 2006, Award Recipient
-- “Progress and Perspectives: Creve Coeur” Public
Forum, Presenter (’07)
• Bordeaux Subdivision, Trustee (’96-’01)
• Concerned Citizens of West Creve Coeur Neighborhood
Coalition, Member (’96)
• Tappmeyer Homestead Foundation, Treasurer (’98-’99)
• Creve Coeur Eminent Domain Citizen Initiative Petition
Committee, Member (’06)
• Taxpayers Concerned About Creve Coeur TDD Bailout
Grassroots Coalition, Co-Chair (’07)
• Creve Coeur “Golden Rule” Citizen Initiative Petition
Committee, Co-Chair (’08)
• Missouri School of Journalism Futures Forum - “Sunlight
Is the Best Disinfectant: Empowering Citizens and
Providing Accountability,” Presenter (’08)
• Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Public Relations
Council, Member (’08-present)
• Maryville University Legal Studies Advisory Committee,
Member (’09-present)
• Missouri Sunshine Coalition (’09-present)
Family: (children) Eliot (22) and Ava (19)
March 2012
Election Day: Tuesday, April 3
Ward I Candidate
Name: David Kreuter
Address: 51 Tealwood Drive
Residency: 30 years
Incumbent: Yes
Time in Office: 16 years
Employer: Kreuter & Gordon, P.C.
Title: President
Education: B.A., Mathematics, University of Notre Dame
J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Charitable &
Professional Organizations:
• Creve Coeur Olive Boulevard Transportation
Development District, Director (’07-present)
• Sonlight Family Center Corporation, Director
(’01-present)
• City of Creve Coeur
-- City Council, Council Member (’93-’03; ’06-present);
President (’03 & ’07)
-- Police Committee, Council Liaison (’08-’11)
-- Ethics Commission, Council Liaison (’01 & ’03)
-- Employee Pension Plan and Trust, Trustee (’99-’00)
Ward II Candidate
Name: A. James (AJ) Wang
Address: 544 Fairways Circle
Residency: 29 years
Incumbent: Yes
Time in Office: 6 years
Employer: Private Practice
Title: Attorney
Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute
of Technology
M.S., Petroleum Engineering, Illinois Institute of
Technology
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Washington University
M.B.A., Washington University
J.D., St. Louis University
Attended, Cambridge University
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Charitable &
Professional Organizations:
• City of Creve Coeur Finance Committee, Council Liaison
• Creve Coeur Days Organizing Committee, Member
• Fairways Subdivision, Trustee and Former President
• U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Bar Member
-- Economic Development Commission, Council Liaison
(’98)
-- Parks and Recreation Committee, Council Liaison (’97)
-- Planning and Zoning Commission, Council Liaison
(’96)
-- Finance Committee, Council Liaison (’95)
-- Historic Preservation Committee, Council Liaison
(’09-present)
• St. Louis County Public Transportation Commission,
Commissioner (’03-’06)
• Kiwanis Club of Jennings-North County, Director and
President (’96-’97)
• Universal Sheltered Workshop, Director and President
(’02-’06)
• Creve Coeur Days Committee, Director (’95); Parade
Chairman (’96)
• Tealwood Subdivision, Trustee and Treasurer (’89-’95)
• Creve Coeur Squires, Member (’98-present); President
(’10-present)
• Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Member, Special Minister
and Usher
Family: Linda (wife), and (children) Justin (32) and Alexis
(29)
• Granny Tsai Charity Resale Shop, Board Member
• St. Louis Chinese Academy, Board Member
Family: Christine (wife) and (child) Elizabeth (9)
(Meet the Candidates continued...)
Creve Coeur Municipal Election
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Candidates as they will appear on the ballot:
Mayor:
Barry Glantz
Laura Bryant
Wa r d I :
David Kreuter
Wa r d I I :
AJ Wang
Wa r d I I I :
Robert Hoffman
Wa r d I V:
Jeanne Rhoades
March 2012
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Meet the Candidates: Creve Coeur Municipal Election continued...
Ward III Candidate
Name: Robert Hoffman
Address: 212 Ladue Oaks Drive
Residency: 27 years
Incumbent: Yes
Time in Office: 1.5 years
Employer: Northwest Pediatrics, Inc.
Title: Pediatrician
Education: B.S., Biology, University
of Illinois
M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine
Appointment, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Washington
University
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Charitable &
Professional Organizations:
• City of Creve Coeur
-- City Council, Council Member (’10-present)
-- Storm Water Committee, Council Liaison (’11-present)
-- Planning & Zoning Commission, Member (’09-’10)
Ward IV Candidate
Name: Jeanne Rhoades
Address: 12778 Mason Manor Drive
Residency: 18 years
Incumbent: Yes
Time in Office: 8 years
Employer: Missouri Baptist Medical
Center
Title: Certified Clinical Perfusionist
Education: B.S., Perfusion Technology, University of
Texas-Houston Heart Institute
Attended, University of Missouri-Columbia
Boards, Committees, Commissions, Charitable &
Professional Organizations:
• Advisory Committee for the Comprehensive Land-Use
Plan, Former Member
-- Police Department, Commissioner (’99-’08)
-- Police Committee, Chairman (’04-’08); Chairman
Emeritus (’08-present)
-- Red Light Traffic Committee, Member (’07)
-- Bike Helmet Safety Committee, Chairman (’00)
-- Chief of Police Selection Committee, Member (’08)
-- Chief’s Award, Recipient (’00)
• Solomon Schechter Day School, Board Member and Past
President (’85-present)
• American Academy of Pediatrics, Member (’80-present)
• JCC Preschool Committee, Former Chair
• JCC, Former Board Member
• Ladue Pines Subdivision, Trustee (’00-’09)
• Congregation B’nai Amoona, Former Board Member
• St. Louis County Athletic Association, Former Board
Member
Family: Barbara (wife), (children) David (35), Jenny (32)
and Jonathon (30), and four grandchildren
• Citizen Initiative Petitioners’ Committee to Limit
Eminent Domain, Former Member
• Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce, Legislator
of the Year 2007, Award Recipient
• City of Creve Coeur Parks and Recreation Committee,
Council Liaison
• Missouri Advisory Commission of Clinical Perfusionists,
Board of Healing Arts, Vice-Chair
• Missouri Perfusion Society, Member
• American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion,
Member
• American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology,
Member
• Parkway Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), Member
Family: Bob (husband), and (children) Christina (24), Julia
(21) and Robby (17)
Election signs: Understanding proper usage
In addition to signs that are allowed during the rest of the
year, temporary election signs and other non-commercial
signs are allowed during election season. These additional
temporary signs are regulated by the City’s zoning ordinance
to ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety are not hindered
due to improper sign placement. Regulations include:
• Signs are not permitted within the public right-of-way.
(The right-of-way is typically ten feet back from the curb.)
• You may only post such signs starting 45 days before the
election.
• Signs must be removed no later than 10 days after the
election.
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• Signs are only permitted with the property owner’s
permission.
• Signs may be single or double faced, but no sign face may
exceed 12 square feet on residential property or 24 feet on
commercial property.
• The number of additional signs per lot may not exceed the
number of candidates or propositions on the ballot.
• Signs may not be attached to utility poles.
• When installing an election sign, do not to block access or
visibility of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
If you have questions about signs, call Whitney Kelly, City
Planner, at 314-442-2087.
March 2012
Planning and Zoning Updates
Overstreet House of Cars Conditional Use
Permit
as of 2/14/2012
a recommendation is forwarded that night, the matter will
be tentatively scheduled for the City Council meeting on
February 27.
Location: 10623 Baur Blvd.
Description: Wally Overstreet, on behalf of Classic Cars
Sign Code Update
Plus, L.L.C., doing business as Overstreet House of
Location: Citywide
Cars, has requested a conditional use permit to allow the
Description: The Planning Division has proposed several
operation of an automobile dealer selling only classic used
amendments to the City’s Sign Code (Article VIII of
cars. All related activities will be indoors and no major
the Zoning Ordinance)
service will be performed
intended to simplify
on the vehicles.
several regulations
Status: The Planning
and definitions as well
& Zoning Commission
as eliminate certain
(P&Z) is scheduled
provisions that appear
to conduct a public
to be inconsistent with
hearing on February
the purposes of the Sign
21. If the Commission
Code relating to aesthetic
votes to forward a
appearance and visual
recommendation that
clutter.
night to the City Council,
Status: On February 6,
the Council will be able
P&Z held a work session
read the item for the first
on possible changes to the
time on February 27, with
ground, wall and building
a final vote anticipated no
Classic used cars at Overstreet House of Cars.
sign regulations. On
sooner than March 12.
February 21, P&Z will
discuss custom sign plans and various definitions associated
Potbelly Sandwich Works Conditional Use with the sign code. If P&Z is comfortable with the draft
Permit
language, a compiled draft will be provided on March 5
Location: 11615 Olive Blvd.
and, barring significant revisions, P&Z will hold an open
Description: Todd Stimson, of Potbelly Sandwich Works,
discussion with residents and business owners on March
has submitted a request for a conditional use permit for
19. During that time, the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber
a 2,413 square-foot restaurant in a portion of the former
of Commerce will also be asked to review and comment
Provisions Market within the CityPlace retail development. on the draft regulations. Once P&Z believes the public
The restaurant will have 42 inside seats and 16 seasonal
has had an adequate opportunity to read and informally
outdoor seats with tables.
comment on the draft, a formal amendment to the Sign
Status: A public hearing before P&Z will be held on
Code will be submitted and presented in a formal public
February 21 for recommendation to the City Council. If
hearing.
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by March 1, 2012
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March Calendar
5 Planning & Zoning Commission
6 Finance Committee
7 Horticulture, Environment &
Beautification Committee
8 Police & Safety Committee
12 City Council Work Session
City Council Meeting (special time)
13 Tappmeyer Foundation Board
15 Economic Development Commission
Board of Adjustment
19 Planning & Zoning Commission
21 Historic Preservation Committee
Climate Action Task Force
26 City Council Work Session
City Council Meeting (special time)
28 Arts Commission
7:00P
5:30P
4:30P
4:00P
6:00P
7:30P
4:00P
8:00A
7:00P
7:00P
4:00P
4:30P
6:00P
7:30P
6:30P
April Calendar
2 Planning & Zoning Commission
7:00P
4 Horticulture, Environment &
4:30P
Beautification Committee
All meetings are held at the
Creve Coeur Government Center, 300 N. New Ballas Rd.,
unless otherwise specified.
Committee Vacancies
The Historic Preservation Committee is accepting
applications to fill up to five vacancies. Candidates
should be Creve Coeur residents interested in historical
research, archival methods and preparing items for
public display. Committee members also support
the efforts of other historic preservation groups
with interest in preserving Creve Coeur history and
landmarks such as the historical Tappmeyer home
located in Millennium Park. The Committee advises
the City Council regarding those activities.
Submission deadline is March 13. For more
information about the committee and its activities, call
Carole Levin, Historic Preservation Committee Chair,
at 314-432-3715. Apply online or upload a resume or
biography and a letter of interest at www.creve-coeur.
org/apply
Prepare your gardens!
Now is the time to tidy up your gardens and update
your landscape design to enter into the City’s
Beautification Contest coming in the spring. Look
for contest information in future newsletters.
Recreation Spotlight
Golf Course 11400 Olde Cabin Rd.
March is “spring forward” month—more daylight for
golfing! First tee time starts at 8:30 a.m.
Ever wondered what your true handicap is? You can
purchase your USGA handicap membership at the Pro
Shop.
Handicap membership perks include posting your
scores from home or any participating golf course.
You’ll also receive helpful monthly email updates from
USGA and Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association.
Apply in person before April 1 and receive your yearlong membership for $25 (regularly $30).
Kids “making a racket!”
A festive, fun and FREE party to kickoff the tennis
season with games, prizes and tennis racket giveaways.
To register, call 314-432-3961.
Ages 4-11
Wednesday, March 7, 4:00P
Government Center, Gymnasium
300 N. New Ballas Rd.
March 2012