Front-yard fences are not allowed in Wright City.The board of aldermen voted unanimously at its April 28 meeting to change the city’s code to prohibit front-yard fences. Mayor David Heiliger said the change was needed.“We had some people wanting to put some fences up — and then with the ordinances — we needed to clean up the ordinances,” he said.At a prior meeting the board approved having an ordinance drafted stating no fence shall be allowed in the front yard beyond the front corner of the building line. The planning and zoning commission recommended approval at its March 21 meeting.A public hearing was scheduled for the board’s meeting. No residents came forward to comment for or against the issue.The board had no comments on the issue either.Financial AdvisingThe board also agreed to enter into a contract with WM Financial Strategies for financial advisory services.The deal will allow Joy Howard to help the city handle a bond issue passed by voters in the April election. A $1.5 million bond issue will allow the city to purchase property for a new city hall and park space and renovate the existing building.Karen Girondo, the city’s economic development director/treasurer, said Howard will help with annual compliance filings. Girondo said the government has a lot of regulations on municipal bonds that Howard will help navigate.Under the agreement Howard will handle all the documentation and filing to maintain compliance.The city already works with WM Financial Strategies for other projects.The city anticipates closing on the former St. Charles Assembly of God Church property at 636 Westwoods Road on July 7. It will pay $320,000 for the 4 1/2-acre property.Wright City will renovate the 10,000-square-foot former church building into a new city hall, along with space in the lower level possibly designated for a food pantry and storm shelter. There also is enough room on the property, located just east of the Lions Club, to construct two ball-fields and a playground.The existing city hall, at 203 Veterans Memorial Parkway, will be renovated to provide more room for the police department.All renovations and park construction is slated to be completed in 2017, officials said.The bonds will be paid off in 20 years. Officials said personal property and real estate taxes are expected to increase by no more than 20 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.Fence