City of Cottleville | Historic Old Town Cottleville

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As you may or may not be aware, the City of Cottleville has been working on a master plan for the Historic Old Town. During this process the City was approved by the National Parks Service as a Certified Local Government (CLG). The intent of the CLG is to encourage preservation of historic buildings, structures, objects and districts. There were a number of requirements that had to be met before participation could even be considered by the State Historic Preservation Office. Some of these include adopting an historic preservation ordinance, establishing a historic preservation commission, create and maintain a system for ongoing surveys and inventory, and provide for public participation in the local government program. Click on the link to the left for more information regarding the Certified Local Government program.

As mentioned above, we have been working on a master plan for the Old Town Cottleville area; this plan includes, but is not limited to, street connections, storm water drainage, sidewalks, parking, landscaping, lighting, wireless internet connection, and hopefully much more as time goes on.

Please click the following links or stop by City Hall for more information regarding the master plan along with the Hwy N Streetscape Enhancement project that runs through Historic Old Town and will include many of these exciting new features.

Old Town Master Plan: The master plan has been completed and a copy of the plan can be viewed below or at City Hall.

Historic Resource Surveys: Lafser and Associates have been working on surveying properties in the Old Town District to inventory and potentially help preserve our historic treasures. Lafser recently completed the survey process and thirty-one structures were surveyed and submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office. Once reviewed, the state may recommend designating certain properties to the National Registry. Now that the surveys have been completed, Lafser and Associates, the Old Town Historic Preservation Commission, and the State Historic Preservation Office will work together to develop guidelines for future renovations and developments in Old Town Cottleville.

Old Town Highway N Streetscape: The project is moving along as expected thus far. Having held public meetings and met with individual property owners we have gathered a considerable amount of wonderful input to incorporate into the design. At this time, Right-of-way drawings have been submitted to the Missouri Department of Transportation. We are awaiting their approval to begin the acquistion process. Once all the necessary properties have been acquired, MoDOT will authorize the project to bid. The City is anticipating a mid to late summer bidding with construction starting soon thereafter.

Cadon Technical Sales: We want to welcome Cadon Technical Sales to the Old Town District. They have recently purchased 5335 Fifth Street and are moving their sales representative business to Old Town.