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Chair Stacy said she was attending her last meeting and urged members interested in leading to notify city staff. Commissioners noted the commission currently has five of nine citizen seats filled and that Mayor Garretano was addressing vacancies. Staff said if no chair is in place in July, the department would open the meeting and put the election first on the agenda.

Members discussed the usual July 2 meeting date falling on the holiday weekend and considered alternate dates. Commissioners suggested July 8 or July 10 as possibilities; staff said they would check building availability and confirm the rescheduled date by email.

No formal vote to change the July meeting date was taken; the election for chair and vice chair was tabled to the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Wildwood June 5, 2025 Wildwood Celebration Commission","oneSentenceSummary","With one member rolling off and vacancies outstanding, the commission postponed the chair and vice-chair elections until July and discussed moving the July meeting to avoid the July 4 holiday weekend.","taxTitle","Wildwood, St. Louis County, Missouri","taxId",53130,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6210707,"Commission advances Celebrate Wildwood event planning, seeks more sponsors and approves Route 66 commemoration steps",2230,2064000,4294000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3716547-7960dce80d42f0e93590611c21e4b346&start=2064&end=4294","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3716547-7960dce80d42f0e93590611c21e4b346/thumbnail_2064000.jpg","/articles/6210707/Wildwood/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Commission-advances-Celebrate-Wildwood-event-planning-seeks-more-sponsors-and-approves-Route-66-commemoration-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210707-0112074630f443d5d8a226b88e6f8921/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157628&Signature=cXxe2YH9T7ns6r7BDfejj9dsTfJPHzbMZZYYpPwl6A6YMGoHrvlLFH7auHDfvg72QialPweyfbNsBcKMFN4T3mg~8WOfpGzZxM8bPUajC6jbS8iyN0kQTEtAyhsjpeHpXtqf43-iDvcjo-9fTFk5f8dGVvRwjXmJkg8IpYKYeqaAR8R8IZJ2xb7dOyCvIoAgi5Z9kdHJOUXMe53T9L57ECFgHmyFoKgROC4rWeDkZigj9h6QvL47ggpqA1bJScUbdunK3ysBXX0du3-dIUpMmg79yBJ6rgBrv6HSIiTD-sm0-fsoCIMvVN~DjRel6QRi9d5JIQoaEOVby5bb6iDZrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wildwood Parks and Recreation Commission received a broad update on Celebrate Wildwood logistics, sponsorships, vendor recruitment and parade planning and approved three Route 66 commemoration actions to generate interest ahead of 2026.

Parade and vendor logistics: staff reported 18 parade participants so far and roughly 23 vendor/booth commitments, down from about 29 at the same point last year. The commission discussed outreach to new local businesses and higher-touch solicitation (follow-up phone calls and personal visits) to convert on-the-fence sponsors. Staff said sponsorship revenue stood at about $15,600 on the event thermometer and that the fundraising goal is $35,000. Vendor booth fees were confirmed at $100 and tent rental at $30; staff said the event can accommodate 75 to 100 booths using some City Hall parking.

Staff identified several existing sponsors and recent commitments: an electrical contractor (Authorized Electric) gave $1,500; a restroom contractor (Portable Water Closet) gave $1,500; and a new network/cybersecurity business committed at the $1,500 level. Staff told commissioners they would follow up with new businesses (for example, Grapes Games and local eateries) and provide a sponsorship packet and a list of prospective contacts.

Parade logistics also include coordination with police, the Rotary for lineup assistance, and a confirmed grand marshal invitation acceptance from Greg Flynn. Staff said concert and kids' activities were mostly booked; food and drink vendors are confirmed though staff is still coordinating drink vendor layout.

Route 66 commemoration: staff proposed three near-term items to promote the Route 66 centennial through Wildwood this year: a small Route 66 logo on polos/polosleeves, inviting the Route 66 Association of Missouri to host a table at Celebrate Wildwood, and producing reusable Route 66/celebrate Wildwood banners for Manchester Road. The commission voted to proceed with all three items (motion: approve the three Route 66 actions; mover: Bonnie; second: not specified; outcome: approved).

Children's activities and giveaways: commissioners approved a kids' coloring contest to be posted on the city website and collected at the city tent; staff also described donated prizes and low-cost giveaways (LED bracelets, flashlights, liquid-chalk rollers and sticker packs) that will be used as incentives. The commission encouraged outreach to new businesses for vendor participation and accepted staff's plan to supply sponsorship packages and booth lists to commissioners for personal follow-up.

Staff said they will continue to report sponsorship totals, vendor counts and vendor layout plans at future meetings and will provide a vendor/booth layout for the July meeting so commissioners can visualize placements and contingency plans.","Commissioners reviewed parade logistics, sponsorship outreach and vendor recruitment for Celebrate Wildwood, set modest fundraising targets, and approved three Route 66 commemoration items including banners, a polo sleeve logo and hosting the Route 66 Association of Missouri at the event.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6210711,"Commission finalizes crewneck sweatshirt, orders ornaments and switches merchandise vendor",417,1500000,1917000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3716547-7960dce80d42f0e93590611c21e4b346&start=1500&end=1917","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3716547-7960dce80d42f0e93590611c21e4b346/thumbnail_1500000.jpg","/articles/6210711/Wildwood/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Commission-finalizes-crewneck-sweatshirt-orders-ornaments-and-switches-merchandise-vendor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210711-87eb8b1de47d23c2d6d01807cfcf6bb8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157628&Signature=MLtkWVExSx-n5wrVAxogQsV~bEOz1-1K0lSSrcfjE~1DLnHaDEioKuh~TecboWAcJJBjzG3g88SmoPwgWWGDtnuBXDkvzxo~4SWDg7Ckvn3fPwJZM46lXFki7MdbvnyosvQi25jxVxGU8u0wCNwgoBHEeaz4oKDdQXSrctHO8vmF-bOSGy1kSUtTgJotoyryYZ7IVkvtnD3wor0LVr1M-QqltZZ7XHREOTQDEbPhtNlbDT0JMwAsi7NRu3VJLbjiJ4zZB2N4esI~udpp9e-ttgMJw3v96frd9gm6w-PE41wOTI3fiBy14qY36ctlat9yoIWq4IxhtlEEMTs~ebnYKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wildwood Parks and Recreation Commission finalized several promotional merchandise decisions ahead of Celebrate Wildwood: the group approved a crewneck sweatshirt without a pocket for sale and for commission use, opted to order ornaments and stickers, and directed staff to pursue a new screen-printing/distribution vendor.

Commissioner Debbie moved to remove the pocket from the proposed crewneck design and Commissioner Bonnie seconded; the motion passed. Staff confirmed the approved sweatshirt will be a crewneck in the \"oatmeal cobbler\" color and that it will be ordered without a pocket. \"So the sweatshirt will be a crew neck with no pocket and the oatmeal cobbler as we have,\" Stacy, chair, stated after the vote.

Staff also presented samples of T-shirts, water bottles and ornaments. The commission agreed to offer multiple T-shirt colors for sale and for staff and commission uniforms; staff said they would provide sizes across the range and that the online ordering and fulfillment would be handled by the vendor's store platform. Staff reported delays and fulfillment problems with Teespring and recommended trying a new vendor that could deliver samples and provide integrated fulfillment; commissioners supported the change.

The commission discussed product details: printing limitations for five-color designs on heathered fabrics, which color to omit in multi-color prints, and merchandise sizing. Staff said some product choices require dropping a color in the print set to avoid bleed-through and explained they would order initial, small batches and expand later as demand warranted. Staff also said they will return to the commission with shipping-cost estimates for online orders.

Separately, commissioners approved purchasing a small initial stock of low-priced ornaments to sell at events and agreed stickers would be ordered for giveaways. Staff said they would circulate final cost and shipping details by email before the next meeting.

No fees or sales prices were finalized for T-shirts and sweatshirts at the meeting; staff said they will report price breakdowns and shipping estimates at a subsequent meeting.","The commission approved a crewneck sweatshirt (no pocket) in an oatmeal color for staff and decided to order ornaments, stickers and other promo items, and staff said they will switch from Teespring to a new vendor after fulfillment issues.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6210717,"Commission approves large red paver, hears Village Green construction update",3210,499000,3709000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3716547-7960dce80d42f0e93590611c21e4b346&start=499&end=3709","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3716547-7960dce80d42f0e93590611c21e4b346/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6210717/Wildwood/St-Louis-County/Missouri/Commission-approves-large-red-paver-hears-Village-Green-construction-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210717-805612e7da8468afc96c00826c776290/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157628&Signature=arVEP7N~2FzqCcfbOhfRsKuU6V86jS9fvdWt-spAYOQ3hb-spSz84lfkSupRfE-3PYNcN61lLaLNCWi3t6wWGb0MCMLhkzipvpLxOgrvRPvKeaUgmKbFemPQyy4Y9BQ~z6dey3FsHbUbqOv0PcI~~jzPHPH716icJUx2erzBqT7YxQkL6MaO1yByk5fQi~4l6vlU7B9qXQBeuh4d0N4lhLGEUj3lmhNPzQwyqMkekVayvpZczOJrjK~a-3heAaJMFo5SHHIEfF3bHRaQy~rgQJ4TseFQU1p-FplH6mbK0zw3sqpJoVZX2cuJYlbySDy-rvp-u1Cp~TLV-uEzGT81TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wildwood Parks and Recreation Commission approved a red 8-by-16 paver as the large option for the Village Green commemorative brick program and was briefed on construction progress and a pending Ameren change order.

Commission members voted to select the large red paver after staff presented samples and explained that City Council on May 12 raised the program's sale prices. \"They increased all of your suggested amounts,\" said Chris, department director, \"so it's what it is.\" The council set the smallest brick at $260, the midsize at $300 and the largest at $400, and staff said the pricing includes a 25% fluctuation clause to cover future material-cost increases.

The vote to approve the large red paver carried (motion to pick the red large paver; mover: Karen; second: Debbie; tally: 5 yes), and commissioners instructed staff to proceed with website set-up and marketing once all color samples and website materials are ready. Staff said the chosen vendor will provide a full ordering website, and unsold bricks will be represented in the installation area by blank pavers until purchasers are identified; the commission also agreed to keep extra pavers on hand for replacements.

At the meeting, staff also updated the commission on Village Green construction. Work is progressing on steps, boulders and the outer ring of the oval, but progress has been delayed by weather and utility coordination. \"That change order is going to city council on Monday night,\" Chris said of a contract amendment with Ameren, Missouri to underground electrical lines that define the boundary between City Hall and the Village Green. Approval of that change order, staff said, would clear a major path toward finishing landscaping and lighting.

Commissioners pressed staff on procurement: one member asked whether the brick vendor selection followed a competitive process. Staff replied that the same vendor had worked on the earlier Old Pond School memorial program, that a competitive bid was used for Old Pond School, and that the vendor's ability to provide a hosted ordering system and design support weighed into the recommendation.

The commission was told construction remains on a tight timeline for September events and that staff will provide updates and a run-through before the ticketed events. Staff said they are preparing plan B contingency layouts in case weather or construction delays persist.

Commissioners and staff emphasized the fundraising purpose: bricks are meant to help offset substantial capital investment at Village Green, which includes a multi-million-dollar Phase I construction and a planned separate playground.

Looking ahead, staff will return with exact go-live dates for the memorial brick website and updated construction timelines once the Ameren change order is decided.","The Wildwood Parks and Recreation Commission approved the large red commemorative paver for the Village Green fundraising program, heard that City Council raised sale prices, and received an update on construction and an Ameren change order to underground power lines.","actionData","errors"]

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