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Mike Klinghammer
Council Member
Ward 8
Home:
(636) 368-1737
Email:
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President of the City Council
Council Liaison:
Board of Public Works
Planning and Zoning Commission, Alternate
Special Business Advisory Board
Council Committees:
City Facilities Task Force Committee, Chairperson
Community Center Task Force, Chairperson
Affiliations/Location Subcommittee of the
Community Center Task Force
Fire Station Design Team Committee, Chairperson
Small Business Incentives Committee
Street Committee
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Hello and Welcome to Summer in St. Charles!
As always, we have a host of exciting things in store for St. Charles in 2010. Here are a few highlights for your easy reference:
. Census 2010 -- On April 1, 2010 residents of the City of Saint Charles and across America will be participating in the 2010 United States Census. A complete and accurate Census count of St. Charles residents is critical if we are to maintain or improve upon our current level of Federal program funding. It is estimated that Missouri could lose $1 Million in Federal funds for every 100 residents not counted in the Census. An incomplete count could also affect Missouri Congressional Representation and future Federal funds allocated to our local government.
We want the City of Saint Charles to be the leading city in Saint Charles County for their percentage of resident representation in the Census. To learn more about the Census and how it effects you please go to http://2010.census.gov/2010census/ .
. Air Products -- speaking of good fortune in our Ward, we also have the folks at Air Products of Lehigh Valley, PA building a new production facility at Fountain Lakes Commerce Center. Air Products will invest $27 million in their new building, land purchase and related equipment; they selected 12 acres in Fountain Lakes off New Town Blvd. for their new facility. Phase 1 of the project will include a 98,047 square foot building and some 55 jobs with starting wages at $40,800. Phase II will incorporate a 171,790 square foot facility adding an additional 45 jobs in the pipeline. The Millstone Company is the owner/developer of Fountain Lakes. Korte Construction, the building contractor on the project, is slated to have Phase I completed by mid 2009, with Phase II of the new plant to be on-stream in early 2010.
. Strategic Planning -- Famous Past, Fabulous Future is the focus behind our city's current efforts to develop a long-range strategic plan. These ongoing activities involving a wide range of residents and business owners has taken a closer look at how we can make an already great city even better. This process that began more than seven months ago, is now coming to fruition. As a result, issue groups have submitted their findings and recommendations in ten focus areas, including:
. Transportation . Riverfront
. City Services . Economic Development
. Infrastructure . Environmental Sustainability
. Arts & Culture . Housing
. Recreation & Leisure . Education
It continues to be my honor and pleasure serving you in Ward 8. I hope you won't hesitate to call or drop me a line if there's anything I may do to assist you throughout the course of the year. All the best--
Mike