St Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann testified in Jefferson City last week in favor of Senate Bill 35, dubbed the “Revitalizing Missouri Downtowns and Main Streets Act.” The bill, if passed would cover 25% of the cost of converting abandoned commercial space into residential use. Ehlmann believes if the bill its passed, the incentives could bring development into abandoned commercial space along the St Charles City riverfront and along Historic Main St.
Road crews are already gearing up for a predicted midweek winter storm; last month’s large winter storm put a big dent in the salt supply, but there is still plenty to go around. Tne St Charles County Highway Department used 4500 tons of salt, or about 25% of the stockpile of salt that they had available; City of St Peters u sed 940 tons of salt which was about 17% of their supply. St Peters also has 5000 gallons of Calcium Chloride on hand which has yet to be used this season. St Charles County Communication Director Kevin Kileen has stated that they restocked after the storm Amanda Rich, the director of transportation for the City of St Peters said that many newer employees who had no experience with plowing snow were working during the last event and that they have learned lessons that will help city employees better fight the upcoming storm.
Local Mushroom Growers Erbe Farms who have been selling mushrooms at farmer’s markets around the St Louis area will open a new brick and mortar store February 13 on Historic Main St in Downtown St Charles. The new store features mushrooms as well as grab and go hot and cold items available for carryout and take and bake items. The new store located at 524 Main St will be open Thursday through Sunday.
The City of O’Fallon is holding a bulk waste drop off day on Saturday February 15 from 7am to 3pm. Residents with city trash service can dispose of large items that won’t fit into trash containers at the eventg which will be held at the city’s waste transfer station at 1572 Progress West Lane. Those who can’t make it to the even can schedule free large item pickups by calling 636-272-0477. More information can be found at Ofallonmo.gov.