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Upcoming Meetings
February 4
4:30 PM - Library Board
Sikeston City Council Meeting - Cancelled
February 7
11:30 AM - VISION Housing Initiative Committee
February 11
Noon - Housing Authority Board
5:15 PM - Park Board
February 12
4 PM - BMU Board
4 PM - Planning & Zoning Commission
February 18
President's Day
City Offices closed
February 21
11:30 AM - Strategic Plan Implementation Commission
February 22
11 AM - Youth in Government Day Mock Council Meeting
February 25
11:30 AM - City Council Meeting
11:30 AM - LCRA Meeting
4 PM - Board of Adjustments Meeting
February 26
4 PM - Tourism Advisory Board Meeting
Meeting dates and times are subject to change
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Compost Site Hours:
February 9
8 AM - Noon
February 20
7:30 -11:45 AM & 1-3:30 PM
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Sikeston Spring
Clean-up Program:
Monday/Thursday
Trash Schedule
March 11 & March 14
Tuesday/Friday
Trash Schedule
March 19 & March 22
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 Greetings!We invite you to stay informed on municipal meetings, programs and events by subscribing to the City's monthly newsletter, The Sikeston Scanner. For more information about your community and municipal operations visit www.sikeston.org and www.visitsikeston.com.Sincerely,
Management and Staff
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Great Central US ShakeOut
Earthquake Preparedness Drill - 10:15 AM, February 7
Sikeston residents are urged to take part in the Great Central US ShakeOut. This nine-state earthquake drill, being held Thursday, February 7 at 10:15 AM, teaches the principles of "Drop, Cover and Hold on".
At precisely 10:15 AM citizens are urged to DROP to the ground, take COVER under a sturdy desk or table, and HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.
Now, is also a good time to review your family's communication plans and refresh your earthquake supplies. For additional information on how you can prepare for an earthquake emergency go to www.sema.dps.mo.gov/earthquake_preparedness
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Sikeston Parks & Recreation Honors Board
Nominations accepted through February 22
Now through Friday, February 22, 2013, nominations will be accepted for the 2013 Sikeston Parks & Recreation Honors Board.
Since 1986, 40 individuals have been recognized for their outstanding volunteer contributions to the community's youth programs. Honorees have participated in baseball, softball, basketball and soccer sports programs, as well as in both the Boy and Girl Scout programs. Honoree names are inscribed on the Honors Board located at the Campanella/Ingram entrance to the Sikeston Recreation Complex.
Anyone wishing to submit a nomination for the Honors Board can obtain forms from Jiggs Moore, Sikeston Parks & Recreation Director, at the Clinton Community Building, 501 Campanella Drive or by contacting Moore at 573-475-3725. The deadline for submission of nominations is 5 PM, Friday, February 22.
Up to two honorees will be selected by the Sikeston Park Board in March. The Honors Board installation ceremony will conducted in May.
For more information regarding this and other Parks and Recreation programming contact Jiggs Moore at 573-475-3725.
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Annual Report on 2012 Municipal Operations
Each year the City compiles an overview of the year's projects and accomplishments. An overview is provided below. The full report is available on the City's website, www.sikeston.org. Readers will find it listed on the site's landing page under "More News." Most notable in 2012, was the City's surge in new construction. Based on 2012 permit information, new construction had an estimated value of more than $62.8 million. This is a substantial increase over 2011 new construction which was valued at $21.5 million.
The 2012 construction numbers are composed of an estimated $52.8 in new commercial structures. Commercial additions and alterations amounted to an additional $3 million. New single-family home construction was valued at $3.4 million, two-family home construction was valuted at $1.6 million and multi-family construction was valuted at over $2 million.
On July 11, 2013 Do it Best, Inc. broke ground on a 550,000 square foot distribution center. The company plans to employ approximately 150 people.
In 2012 the City completed construction of a new public safety headquarters.
With a projected total cost of $5.1 million, this debt will be repaid over 30 years.
As part of an on-going program, the City purchased 2 new outdoor warning sirens in 2012. They were installed at the intersection of Main Street and Malone Avenue, and on Murray Lane at Branum. The City plans to purchase and install 2 additional sirens in 2013.
Transportation Sales Tax receipts funded the 2012 Street and Stormwater Drainage Improvement Program. $706,221 was used for asphalt overlays, concrete reconstruction, street extensions, curb and gutter replacement and drainage improvements.
In 2012 the City and Scott County Health Department partnered to obtain a 3-year, $210,421 grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health. A portion of these funds were used to construct a 1.15 mile multi-use asphalt trail in the Recreation Complex. The remaining funds will be used for healthy life-style programming. Both an adult and children's walking club (Trailblazers and Jr. Trailblazers) was formed and operated from August through November. Both clubs will resume operations in March 2013.
Federal grant monies from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program awarded to the Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority Commission were instrumental in the construction of Lincoln Memorial Park. Located on North Street, the park includes a paved driveway, sidewalks, basketball court, playground facilities for elementary and pre-school children, picnic shelters and restroom facility.
For more in-depth information regarding city operations, please view the full report on www.sikeston.org.
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Sikeston Depot Museum & Gallery
February Events
 February means Family Night at the Museum. Be sure to visit the Depot, 116 W. Malone Avenue, on Thursday, February 21 for Family Night's presentation of "All That Jazz". Held rain or shine from 5-7 PM, the event features the Sikeston High School Jazz Band playing some great upbeat jazz tunes. Students and band director Darren Steelman will be sharing the history of and instructions about their particular musical instruments.
In addition to music, there will be fun art and craft projects related to music, free prizes and gifts, histories of Jazz's great performers, and some wonderful "Band of Artists" art pieces for sale.
The 38th Annual Regional High School Art Show is this month's featured exhibit. Fourteen area schools are participating with 140 pieces on display. Enjoy the art and help select the winner of "The People's Choice Award".
The Depot Museum and Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM-4 PM. For more information contact them at 573-481-9967, visit their website at www.sikestondepotmuseum.com or email them at depotmuseum@sbcglobal.org.
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Sikeston Little Theatre presents "Once Upon a Mattress"
Performances begin Thursday, February 28 Sikeston Little Theatre's next musical will be "Once Upon a Mattress", directed by Devin Broderick. A musical comedy written by Mary Rodgers (daughter of Richard Rodgers) it is a stage version of the children's story "The Princess and The Pea".
Performances will be Thursday, February 28 through March 3, Friday, March 8, and Sunday, March 10. Visit www.sikestonlittletheatre.com for more information. |
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Sikeston Public Library
February News and Events
Family Night for Preschoolers (ages 2-5) will be held Monday, February 4 at 6:30 PM when Parents as Teachers will ask, "Do your ears hang low?" Join the group for some doggone good fun! Pre-schoolers will enjoy reading, crafts, songs and refreshments. Reservations required. Call 471-4140 to reserve your spot.
Family Night for kindergarten through third grade will be held Monday, February 11 at 6:30 PM. Come join the fun as they celebrate Valentine's Day with stories, crafts, games and refreshments. Space is limited. Make your reservation today by calling 471-4140.
The Book Discussion Group will meet Tuesday, February 5 at 6:30 PM to discuss The Ghost at the Table, by Suzanne Berne. March's book is The Cookbook Collector by Allergra Goodman. Participation is free with the books provided to participating library patrons.
The Library will be closed Monday, February 18 for President's Day.
Tax Forms are expected to arrive by mid-February. State forms are available for sale.
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Should you have questions regarding the information found in this edition of the Sikeston Scanner, please contact the City Manager's Office at 471-2512 or via email at cityhall@sikeston.org.
Sincerely,
City of Sikeston
105 E. Center St.
Sikeston, MO 63801
(573) 471-2512
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