New Trail, Windmill Coming to Town and Country

A new walking trail will likely be built along Interstate-270, between Clayton Road and the campus.

Monday night, Town and Country aldermen discussed entering into a trail licensing agreement with the since the land on the east side of I-270, where the trail would build, is in MoDOT's jurisdiction.

The and Missouri Baptist Medical Center have worked out an agreement where Missouri Baptist will develop and pay for building the quarter mile fitness trail that will connect the Clayton Road Trail to a trail on Missouri Baptist's campus. In turn, the City of Town and Country will maintain the quarter mile trail, once it is built.

The trail licensing agreement has to be entered into with MoDOT before any construction can begin. A vote on the agreement will likely come at the next board of aldermen meeting.

Construction of the quarter mile connecting trail is anticipated for late summer.

Alderman also unanimously approved a request by  to build a 19 foot windmill on its property. According to church officials, the windmill will be a teaching tool for elementary students at , while providing water for the school’s garden. Concerns over safety and aesthetics were initially brought up by members of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission, however John Roberts, assistant pastor and head of school for Covenant Presbyterian said safety is the school's primary concern and it will make the necessary adjustments to ensure safety and that the windmill is within city standards.

Town and Country aldermen reelected Alderman Phil Behnen as president of the Town and Country Board of Aldermen Monday night.

See agenda and supporting documents for additional details.

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