RollaCity Council Mtg.,June 18Thenext Rolla City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. inthe Council Chambers at Rolla City Hall, 901 N. Elm Street.RollaCity Council meetings are ordinarily held the first and third Monday of themonth at 6:30 p.m. except when there is a conflict with an observed holiday.
To review a copy ofthe City Council agendas or the full agenda packet, please visit http://rollacity.org/admin/agenda.shtml#agenda. For more information, please contactRolla City Administration at 426-6948.
New Rolla City Councilmembers attendElected Officials TrainingNewlyelected Rolla City Council members Kelly Long (Ward 3) and Steve Leonard (Ward2), recently attending the Missouri Municipal League 2012 Elected OfficialsTraining Conference on June 14 and 15 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in JeffersonCity. Theconference, which was attended by hundreds of newly elected officials acrossthe state, consisted of a comprehensive overview of municipal government,including what it looks like and how it works. Some of the areas coveredincluded: the municipal budget process; conflict resolution; liability andrisk; the Missouri Open Meetings and Records Law; public works contracts, economicdevelopment; taxation and revenue; ethics and the many services provided by theMissouri Municipal League. “Thisconference is a great overview to municipal government,” said John Butz, CityAdministrator. “In addition to the great training it provides, it also provideselected officials an opportunity to meet with and network with other elected andgovernment officials who are facing the same kind of challenges and issues weare in Rolla.”TheMissouri Municipal League, an independent, statewide not-for-profit associationgoverned by a Board of Directors, was organized in 1934. Its aim has been"to develop an agency for the cooperation of Missouri cities, towns andvillages and to promote the interest, welfare and closer relations among themin order to improve municipal government and administration in the state."Thus, the League's basic goal is to strengthen cities through unity andcooperation.
Child Safety Seat Clinicset for June 19-21Thepublic is invited to attend a FREE Child Safety Seat Clinic on Tuesday, June19; Wednesday, June 20; and Thursday, June 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cityof Rolla Fire and Rescue headquarters (located at 1490 E. 10thStreet in Rolla).Duringthis clinic, certified child safety seat technicians will inspect your childcar seat, and show you how to correctly install and use it.Accordingto the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of four childsafety seats are improperly installed. In 2011, eight children less thaneight-years-old were killed and 1,624 children were injured as occupants inmotor vehicle crashes in Missouri.Alimited number o seats are available at no charge to those that meet incomeguidelines. For more information on this program, please call Lynette Manley,City of Rolla Fire & Rescue, at 364-3989 or Lisa at the Phelps CountyHealth Department at 458-6030.
Public WorksDept. finishespaving of Forum Drive
By Mayor Bill Jenks, IIIThelong awaited milling, excavating and paving (six inches of asphalt) of ForumDrive from 18th Street to Old St. James Road was completed about twomonths ahead of schedule last Friday by the Public Works Street Division. Realizinghow many residents live along this stretch of Forum Drive and how importantthis east/west collector is, I’m very pleased that the project was completed asquickly and efficiently as it was. Iwould first like to thank the residents and business owners in this area andthose who use this section of Forum Drive for your continued patience, cooperationand understanding throughout the duration of the project. A special thanks alsogoes out to Steve Hargis, Director of Public Works; Dave Phelps, StreetConstruction Foreman; Gene Stroup, Project Coordinator, and all the members ofthe Street Department for all their hard work and effort. 
Nosooner will the Forum Drive paving project conclude, that the first phase ofthe Public Works Services Yard will begin this week with the construction of anew Vehicle Maintenance Facility and Sanitation Department building. The PublicWorks Services Yard is located at the end of McCutchen Drive behind the RollaRecycling Center (located off Old St. James Road.) InOctober 2005, the City purchased what was then known as the Meade Technologysite, which consisted of 102.3 acres, for the development of the Public WorksServices Yard. The City has since purchased an additional 30 acres forstormwater improvements and future expansion of industrial properties. The new VehicleMaintenance facility (currently located at 18th and Old St. JamesRoad), and new Sanitation Division building (currently located off Sharp Roadnear the Rolla Animal Shelter), will replace the badly deterioratingstructures. The majority of the required funding (about $1.8 million) for theconstruction of the new buildings will be provided by the City’s EnvironmentalServices’ reserve account. The construction of those new buildings, which wascontracted out to Bales Construction, is currently underway and should becompleted by the end of 2012. Futurephases of the Public Works Services Yard, based on available funding, includeconstruction of a new Street Division building, and Animal Shelter, which arealso currently located off Sharp Road. These projects have been designed and discussedon a few different occasions, and plans are underway, but construction willmost likely take a few years to get off the ground, depending on the economic climate,and available funding sources. 
Oneother Public Works related project that is just around the corner is the paving(overlay of 2 inches of asphalt) of Forum Drive from 10th Street allthe way to Hwy. 72. This paving project will begin sometime next week. We againask for your patience and cooperation, as we post detour signs, and try tocomplete this project with minimum disruption and inconvenience to ourresidents and visitors. Forum Drive is a very heavily traveled north/southarterial road that thousands of cars, trucks and buses use on a daily basis,and we realize the importance of keeping this road in excellent condition.Inclosing, I’d like to remind property owners who have recently remodeled orre-sided their homes, or whose address numbers are not visible, to ensure theirstreet or property address is easily identifiable somewhere on the structureand visible from the street. This requirement is in keeping with the City’sOrdinance relating to Chapter 6 (Sec. 6-1, Article 1 – In General) “Street numbers required of property ownerson dwelling or structure.” If youhave any questions relating to these requirements, please contact Rolla CityAdministration at 426-6948.Enjoythe weekend and have a safe week!City urges residentsand businesses to maintain propertiesThefull force of another Missouri summer is upon us and so is the rapid growth ofgrass, weeds and vegetation. Unsightly weeds, extremely long grass, andovergrown vegetation throughout various areas of the City of Rolla has promptedthe City’s Code Enforcement Division and Street Department to enforce Citycodes that will ensure compliance with proper yard and business maintenance. TheCity’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 andmaintained 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 beingissued. “Wewould like to remind home owners and property owners throughout the City toplease be vigilant regarding the maintenance and upkeep of your yards,businesses and properties,” said John Butz, City Administrator. Formore information regarding this issues, please contact the City’s CommunityDevelopment Department at (573)364-5333.
RollaParks andRecreationoffersCardioTennisImproveyour fitness and tennis at the same time by joining the new Cardio Tennis programoffered by the Rolla Parks and Recreation Department.Classesmeet Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Ber Juan TennisComplex starting Monday, June 4. The monthly fee is $40, with Centre membersreceiving a $5 discount.CardioTennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of thesport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, fullbody, calorie burning aerobic workout. It is a very social and fun class forplayers of all ability levels taught by a tennis teaching professional. Ifyou’ve never played tennis before it is a great way to be introduced to thesport and if you are an experienced high level tennis player it is the best wayto train for tennis.Mostclasses have mixed ability and some facilities offer classes which are morespecific to ability/fitness level. However, regardless of ability or fitnesslevel, the tennis professional is trained to provide the ultimate workoutfor each person.Formore information, or to register for this class, please contact the Rolla Parksand Recreation Department at 341-2386 or via e-mail atkristy@rollacity.org.
RPDcracks downonimpaired driversduringmonth of JuneTheRolla Police Department will be cracking down on impaired drivers by conductinga sobriety checkpoint during the month of June 2012. Lawenforcement efforts will be increased in an endeavor to reduce the deaths andserious injuries caused by impaired drivers. Those caught drinking and drivingcould lose their license, money, and freedom. Formore Information, please contact Sgt. Tim Mayfield at (573) 308-1213 or visit www.saveMOlives.com.
Relaxand cool offatSplashZoneallsummer long
Consideredone of the best vacation and summer values in the Ozarks Highlands, SplashZone,Rolla’s outdoor water park, will remain open throughout the summer monthsMonday through Friday (noon-7) and Saturday and Sunday (noon-6 p.m.). Closingday at SplashZone will be on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3.Locatedin beautiful Ber Juan Park at 14th and Holloway Streets, thisfun-filled water park includes a leisure pool with beach-like entrance,interactive play structure, lazy river, the “world’s largest” vortex, and twogiant water slides. Admissionto SplashZone is $4.50 for individuals age four and above. For children agethree and under, there is no charge. Value passes are $75 for 20 visits. Formore information for special events, private rentals, swimming lessons andother information, please call SplashZone at 364-8222 or 341-2FUN.City urges propertyowners to displayaddress numbersTheCity 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 numberto identify the location of each business. Byproperly displaying address numerals that contrast with the color of thedwelling, fire, safety and medical responders can more quickly identify aproperty when responding to an emergency call, or during other safety ormedical related matters. “Whenlives are at risk, visible property address numbers really count,” said FireChief Robert Williams, City of Rolla Fire & Rescue. “And emergency servicespersonnel don’t need to be wasting your time guessing at addresses.”Inaddition, property owners who have recently remodeled or re-sided their homes,or whose address numbers are not visible, need to ensure their street orproperty address is easily identifiable somewhere on the structure and visiblefrom the street. A violation of the requirements of thisOrdinance shall constitute an offense which could be punishable by a fine notto exceed $50. Thisrequirement is in keeping with the City’s Ordinance relating to Chapter 6 (Sec.6-1, Article 1 – In General) “Streetnumbers required of property owners on dwelling or structure.” If you have any questions relating to theserequirements, please contact Rolla City Administration at 426-6948.
RollaDowntown Farmer’sMarketopenevery Tuesday
TheRolla Downtown Farmer’s Market is open and operating under the new shadestructure in the lower parking lot of Rolla City Hall from 7 a.m. until 12-nooneach Tuesday throughout the growing season.TheFarmer’s Market is coordinated by Roy Fiscus and Wilma Bingham, and spots areavailable for vendors to sell their items, but they must be locally grown ormade products/produce (Phelps County). Noflea 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 theorganizers the day the vendors are there. Foradditional information, please contact Roy Fiscus at 341-8045 or Wilma Binghamat 364-5544.Rolla Lions Club Carnival set forJuly 4-7
The77th annual Rolla Lions Club Carnival will be held Wednesday, July 4through Saturday, July 7 at beautiful Lions Club Park (located on Hwy. 63South). Rolla’shometown July 4th celebration draws thousands of folks from SouthCentral Missouri who love the carnival rides, outstanding fireworks, andgreat-tasting burgers, funnel cakes, steak sandwhiches, and cotton candy.Thisyear’s Carnival will feature wristband nights for rides as well as stunning fireworksdisplays that light up the sky. Allproceeds from the Carnival benefit Rolla Lions Club Park, vision and hearingprograms, area youth activities and scholarships for local students. Formore information, visit http://www.rollalions.org/~lions/carnival. 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 pickedup Wednesday.Oct. 6, 2012- Citywide Fall Clean Up:Saturday - Citywide clean up day (residential only).Nov. 22, 2012 – Thanksgiving Day: Thursday’strash will be picked up Wednesday.Dec. 25, 2012 –Christmas Day: Tuesday’s trashwill be picked up Wednesday..HolidaysNOT affecting trash or recycling collection: Oct. 8, 2012 – Columbus Day Nov. 12, 2012 – Veteran’s DayNov. 23, 2012 – Day after ThanksgivingRolla Channel 16live streaming24/7 on the Web Ifyou happen to miss the airing of a Rolla City Council meeting, Planning &Zoning meeting, Rolla Public School Board meeting or Board of Public Worksmeeting, you can now watch them live on the Rolla Channel 16 Website at http://rollachannel16.com. RollaChannel 16, Rolla’s premiere Education and Government channel, is also now livestreaming (24/7) at http://rollachannel16.com. RC16 is live streaming all RollaCity Council meetings, Rolla Planning & Zoning Commission meetings, RollaPublic Schools board meetings, Rolla High School Review and “City Minutes”hosted by the City of Rolla’s Communications Office. Othersyndicated content on RC16 such as Missouri Outdoors, Army Newswatch, andCapitol Dialogue will also live stream on RC16 at http://rollachannel16.com. Formore information regarding programming or DVD duplication of Rolla City Councilmeetings, Rolla Planning & Zoning meetings, and Rolla Public Schools boardmeetings, etc., please contact Gabe Mankin, Digital Media Operations Manager, at(573) 426-3377 or at Gabe.Mankin@fidelitycommunications.com. Besure to watch Rolla Channel 16 – Education, Government and Community for you!
Upcoming Events JUNE 2012June 18 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)June 19 – FREE Child Safety Seat Clinic (1-3 p.m.); City ofRolla Fire & Rescue, 1490 E. 10th Street (364-3989)June 20 – FREE Child Safety Seat Clinic (1-3 p.m.); City of RollaFire & RescueJune 21 – FREE Child Safety Seat Clinic (1-3 p.m.); City ofRolla Fire & Rescue
JULY 2012July 2 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)July 4 – City Hall closed for Independence Day holidayJuly 4-7 – Lions Club Carnival, Lions Club Park, Hwy. 63 SouthJuly 14 – Cruise In (5-8 p.m.); JC Penney Parking Lot, SouthsideShoppers WorldJuly 16 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)
AUGUST 2012Aug. 6 – City Council Mtg. (6:30 p.m.)Aug. 11 – Cruise In (5-8 p.m.), JC Penney parking lot, SouthSide Shoppers WorldAug. 18 – Relay for Life (noon-midnight); Lions Club Park, Hwy.63 SouthAug. 20 – City CouncilMtg. (6:30 p.m.)Scott A. GrahlCommunications DirectorCity of Rolla, Missouri(573) 426-6943Follow us on Facebook & Twitter at www.rollacity.org
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