Infrastructure

Highway 109/100 infrastructure, roundabouts, costs 

In the view of many, the MODOT Hwy 100 resurfacing project is a spectacular success. Federal & MODOT funds combined to cover most project costs; we paid the leftover fractions. 

• Highway 100 west of Highway 109 was literally among the worst stretches in Missouri.
• Some parts including shoulders hadn't been surfaced in over half a century. 
• Work started AND finished in 2025; City funds moved the timeline forward two years.
• City funding included vital safety improvements at a number of intersections.
• MODOT couldn't allow additional stoplights on these arterial highways due to traffic flow.
• Roundabouts and J-turns are changes that "take some getting used to", but
• well-planned ones are proven to improve safety, traffic flow, and resource efficiency.
• Opinions vary, but I've found them to be better looking and more convenient than lights.

Village Green 

• Proximity to nature is part of what makes our City great, and most of us take pride in that.
• More than most suburbs, our ample green spaces make Wildwood a great place to live. 
• The new Village Green will accommodate City events of all kinds, and it will save money on temporary event facilities.
• The all-inclusive "Unlimited Play" playground will be a focal point for many local families.

Internet Access 

As an interested citizen, I began attending RIAC meetings In ~2008. 

• Lack of Internet access was an unacceptable drain on many residents Quality of Life.
• There was strong evidence of adverse effects on real estate, as buyers looked elsewhere.
•  Nobody on City Council has worked harder to bring Internet services to rural areas.
• Most, but sadly still not all, kids in rural areas can now do homework at home, most folks can work from home and stream video, and so on. There's a bit more work to be done.