City of Park Hills

Due to electrical problems, the light display at Columbia Park will be closed this evening. Employees of the Parks Department will be working to try to get it up and running for tomorrow.

Due to lack of a quorum the City Council Work Session, scheduled for tonight at 6:00 p.m., has been canceled.

Our hearts are full this morning after receiving some anonymous fan mail! Thank you so much to Savannah, Lisa, Sebastian, Tyler, and Jennifer! We are overjoyed by your beautiful letters of appreciation! Opening and reading each of these letters made our hearts smile so big that we needed to share them with all of you! THIS is one of the many reasons our City employees work so hard to create a beautiful Christmas experience! Knowing we made this family happy is the REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT! Merry Christmas to you all!

The Annual Downtown Park Hills Trunk n Treat is Scheduled for Halloween Night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This year's event will happen along the 300 block of West M...ain Street in Park Hills instead of the Municipal Parking Lot. Please see the attached map for details related to maneuvering through the event. We would also like to say Thank You to the Treat Sponsors of this year's event! They are listed on the event flyer, also attached. Without each of these businesses, organizations, and individuals, we would not be able to host this event! Finally, we have put several safety procedures into place this year to help guard against COVID-19. Treat Sponsors will be distanced much further than in previous years; Treat Sponsors will all be temperature checked upon arriving for set-up; Treat Sponsors are asked to face coverings while distributing treats; Attendees are asked to wear proper face coverings as well as to maintain social distancing while in line. Anyone planning to attend this event is asked to read and accept our COVID-19 Event Waiver. You can find that on the event page at https://business.phlcoc.net//15th-annual-dpha-trunk-n-trea. Remember, if you or someone in your household has been exposed to COVID, are experiencing COVID type symptoms, or are simply unwell, we ask that you please refrain from attending.

The City of Park Hills is seeking to hire a Director of Community Development to direct activities related to planning, building inspection, and compliance, code enforcement, environmental and abatement activities, and flood plain management. To learn more or for information on applying, click the link below. https://parkhillsmo.net//director-of-community-development/

BIRTHDAY POST Please join us in wishing Lisa Sisk, a Happy Birthday today! Lisa is our Library Director and has been employed by the City since 2002.... City Administrator, Mark McFarland says that Lisa is one of the hardest working employees the City employs. She oversees the "Little Free Libraries" all over town, as well as organizes many programs for children and adults. Even during COVID Lisa found ways to keep the community involved in Library activities. Lisa is a great asset to the City! Lisa, everyone at City Hall wishes you a Very Happy Birthday today!

The City of Park Hills is again hosting its Annual Holiday Home & Business Decorating Contest! Homes and Businesses will be judged separately between December 14th and December 18th. All homes and businesses inside the city limits will be judged. There is no entry fee and registration is not needed to be considered, however, if you wish to be considered, you must have your display lit up during the evenings of December 14th through December 18th. The winners announced on Dece...mber 21st. City Council Members will serve as judges for their wards. One home in each ward will be named the winner and those households will each receive $50. The Mayor and City Administrator will serve as judges for the businesses. A first and second place business winner will be chosen. The first-place winner will receive $100.00 with the second-place winner receiving $50.00. All home and business winners from the past two years are ineligible to win in 2020.

Reminder, the Park Hills City Council will meet for a Work Session, tonight, October 27, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. This meeting will be open to the public. For a copy of the meeting agenda, visit the City's website at https://www.ecode360.com/documents/pub/PA3394/Agendas/

It is that time of year. The 2021 ATV/UTV permits ready to go. They are $15.00 each. Go to City Hall for the payment and then walk over to the Police Department with your valid driver's license and insurance for the ATV/UTV that you are purchasing the permit for. It only takes a few minutes. We look forward to seeing you. Happy holidays and stay safe.

The Park Hills City Council will meet for a Work Session, Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. This meeting will be open to the public. For a copy of the meeting agenda, visit the City's website at https://www.ecode360.com/documents/pub/PA3394/Agendas/

BIRTHDAY POST Please join us in wishing Roseanne Hulsey, a Happy Birthday today! Roseanne Hulsey is a member of our Library Team and works as a Library Aide at the Circulation Desk! She celebrated her 1 year anniversary on October 1st!... Roseanne's duties vary from day to day. Library Director, Lisa Sisk says that Roseanne is very neat and organized which really helps when you work in a library. Lisa says that Roseanne's fellow co-workers always know what she's thinking because she tells it like it is... ALL OF THE TIME! Roseanne, everyone at City Hall wishes you a Very Happy Birthday today!

Meet Andrew Lewis! Andrew began working as our Animal Control Officer on October 5th. He came to Park Hills after working for more than a year and a half in the same position in Desloge. In talking with Andrew, it's obvious that he is very knowledgeable when it comes to his job as Animal Control Officer. He seems to know the ordinances forward and backward and already has several great ideas for improving upon them. Andrew tells us he chose this career because of his love for... animals and his desire to help keep them and our community safe. He hopes to build a good working rapport with the community and is enthusiastic about making positive improvements to the City's Animal Control facility, ordinances, and the overall process of serving as the Animal Control Officer. We are super excited to have Andrew as a new addition to our team! Please join us in welcoming him to the City!

The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce is once again proud to present the Hefner Furniture Christmas Parade! Scheduled for December 3, 2020, this year'...s theme is "Peace on Earth". With so much disappointment, controversy, and upsets in 2020, the Christmas Parade Committee agreed that there couldn't be a better theme for this year than "Peace on Earth". Parade participants are encouraged to do design floats that express your vision of Peace on Earth in 2020. In an effort to have a safe holiday event in 2020, we are sad to report that there will be no before of after parade festivities. 6:00 p.m. - Parade line-up - All parade entries MUST BE LINED UP BY 6:00 p.m. for Judging! 6:30 p.m. - The Hefner Furniture Christmas Parade Begins There is NO Entry Fee to participate in the Parade. CLICK HERE https://business.phlcoc.net//2020-hefner-furniture-christm for a complete list of rules and guidelines, to download a printable form, or to register online now. Float Prizes: 1st Place - $200 Cash, Championship Trophy, & Gift Basket from Hefner Furniture & Appliance 2nd Place - $150 Cash 3rd Place - $100 Cash Winners will be announced and prizes will be awarded on Friday, December 4, 2020.

Red Flag WARNING The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, for St. Francois and other areas in Missouri which is in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020.... The NWS is warning of the following: 20 Foot Winds, South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph Relative Humidity, as low as 18 TO 20 percent 10 Hour Fuels, Less than 9 percent IMPACTS - These conditions are conducive for the rapid spread and growth of uncontrolled wildfires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS - A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please refrain from outdoor burning during this time and inform others of the heightened risk. Finally, if you have not yet signed up for the RAVE Emergency Alert System now might be a good time to do that. You may sign up by clicking here: https://www.smart911.com//regis/registrationLanding.action

The City of Park Hills is seeking bids for the salvage/demolition of the old Country Mart building at or near 301 T. J Stewart Drive in Park Hills. Sealed bids will be received until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the Park Hills City Hall, 9 Bennett Street, Park Hills, MO 63601. Please click the following link for a complete list of details https://parkhillsmo.net//request-for-salvagedemolition-pr/

The Downtown Park Hills Association's 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest starts now, and YOU will help determine the winner! We at City Hall are participating too - this is our scarecrow! Go vote for us! REMEMBER!!! To vote, you have "LIKE" or "LOVE" the ORIGINAL PHOTO ON THE Downtown Park Hills Association's Facebook Page. What a fun community event! All the scarecrows are incredible! Thank you for voting!

The City of Park Hills will be selling surplus property by sealed bid. Surplus vehicles/equipment can be viewed at Park Hills Firehouse #2 at the corner of Tenth Street and Center Street. Click the link below for more details, deadlines, and to view/print item lists and bid forms.... https://parkhillsmo.net//the-city-of-park-hills-is-sellin/

The City of Park Hills is seeking to hire a Mechanic. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week with health insurance, retirement, vacation, and sick pay benefits. To learn more or for information on applying, click the link below. https://parkhillsmo.net//employment-opportunities/mechanic/