Historical December 1986 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Skinker-Debaliviere Community Council held its regular meeting on November 3, 1986. Attending were K. Hoerr, P Repetto, P. Kurtz, E. Sanders, K. Wobus, G. Fox, F Burke, T. Hayes, J. Reilly, and guests: S. Polk, M. Gorman, & K. Hart. Problem Properties: K. Hart reported on the status of several problem properties by M. Bearden, Rosedale Living Corp.
She reported the company is in serious financial trouble and their offices have closed. Landmark Bank, Operation Impact, Alderman McGuire, and Hart are working together on plans for these buildings.
A major developer has expressed interest in the properties. Hart referred to an article by Alderman McGuire that appeared in the November issue of the Times as a good source of up-to-date information about vacant properties in the neighborhood. P. Repetto thanked Hart for doing terrific work related to the BonaFide.
The pay phone has been removed. Repetto will work with McGuire to set up a meeting for neighborhood representatives with the owners of the business. Christmas House Tour/Outdoor Lighting Contest: See related article in this issue. Home Improvement Loan Program: G. Klevorn is working with a colleague on a final draft of a questionnaire for the marketing survey. Work on the proposal is progressing. Delmar Beautification: N. Farmer and Suzanne Goodman (CWE Association representative) meet regularly about this project.
They recently met with Annabeth Calkins of Pantheon who agreed to have their properties on Delmar cleaned up.
A letter to businesses on Delmar asking for their participation is ready to mail: Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corp. will donate the postage. Rosedale Beautification Project for Des Peres: Frank Burke reported that the neighborhood association is undertaking a project to fill in the tree line along Des Peres.
For $50 to $60 each the city will plant and maintain trees. Rosedale hopes to have raised the money by spring. Will SDCC accept contributions for this project, thus making the donations tax-deductible? K. Hoerr sees no problem in doing so. Nina Place: A second meeting of interested neighbors was held at SDCC offices on Oct. 8.
The advisory committee will meet Nov. 12. See related article in this issue for further information about Nina Place and the results from recent meetings. Mark Gorman, neighborhood resident and developers McCormack-Baron & Associates’ construction manager reported that the firm is willing to look at the Nina Place project. Gorman has talked briefly with John Roach of Pantheon. Gorman wanted the Council to be aware that his firm is willing to try to put something together. Safety Committee: P Repetto stated the committee has not been active except on the BonaFide issue.
He asked the Directors what they thought the committee should be working on. G. Fox hopes the committee will address the conditions of the alleys. N. Farmer stated that the police are hampered when addresses are not visible from both the street and the alleyway. Treasurer’s Report: The report was approved as read.
The directors have discussed using an answering machine instead of a service.
A machine would be more economical. P. Kurtz moved that N. Farmer be authorized to purchase an answering machine for up to $150. Seconded by John Reilly and approved. Director’s Report: A $7000 grant for 1987 has been approved by CDA.
The contract is essentially the same as 1986. CDA requires a monthly financial statement and programmatic report.
They reimburse SDCC for a portion of the Director’s salary. P Kurtz moved SDCC approve the 1987 CDA contract as reviewed; seconded by G. Fox and approved. P. Kurtz moved that the Board authorize the Exec. Director, President and Treasurer to sign documents related to the contract, seconded by J. Reilly and approved.
A second meeting of the Washington Heights Neighbors was held on October 14 to elect a new slate of officers. Only three people besides Farmer attended. Those present planned to contact the rest of the slate of officers and schedule another meeting.
The meeting has not been scheduled yet. Farmer has the names and addresses of the three trustees of the Kingsbury Square Organization and is writing a letter of introduction about the Council.
She will attend their next meeting if they feel it is appropriate. SDCC has discussed hosting a reception for Block Captains for a couple of months.
The reception would be a social occasion to thank the Block Captains for their work and to give them a chance to meet with Capt. Page and other 7th District representatives. Washington University will donate $100-$150 for refreshments.
The reception will be scheduled for a week night, 6-7:30 p.m., to be held at either SDCC offices or the 28th Ward. Farmer will talk with Capt. Page and set a date.
The final evaluation for this summer’s SLATE Program arrived today.
The program received 100 pts. of a possible 100. Carol Strecker of Grace Methodist Church did a terrific job supervising. Bi-State will host an Open House at their new facility on DeBaliviere Saturday, November 22,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Citizens for Modern Transit will present an informational meeting about Light Rail at Hamilton School, 6:30 pm., Wed., Nov. 12.
The St. Louis Ragtimers Concert is postponed until Spring.
The Council can use Arts Commission grant money through May, 1987
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1986.
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