Historical June 1987 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council minutes of monthly meeting held May 4,1987.
Members Present:
J. McLeod, P. Kurtz, N. Vatcha, K. Hoerr, K. Wobus, G. Fox, G. Klevorn, C. Stuart, F Burke (for B. Dowgwillo), K. Hamilton. Meeting called to order at 7:35. Minutes for April 6, 1987 were reviewed and approved as read:
Rosedale Neighborhood Association Meeting:
F. Burke reported on the presentation by Mead-McLellan and the tour of one completed apartment at 5XX Rosedale. J. Powell gave a crime report at the meeting re: statistics and specifically auto thefts. Rags to Riches was moved to Fall. N. Farmer was given a list of trees missing along Waterman; she will be able to make arrangements for replacement.
The proposed slate of RNA officers was elected by acclamation.
Safety Committee:
K. Wobus reported that J. Powell went over auto crime stats.
The next project will consist of putting house numbers on each dumpster in the alley.
Nominating Committee:
C. Stuart, G. Klevorn, and E. Sanders have been appointed to a nominating committee to select candidates for upcoming elections. K. Hoerr is retiring at the end of the term. K. Hamilton is over-committed.
All positions are officially open for nominations.
Home Improvement Loan Program Committee:
J. McLeod reported a new strategy. CitiCorp did not fund the HILP grant request.
They chose to use their funds for the benefit of the homeless in St. Louis.
He is working with N. Farmer to restructure the proposal for presentation to other businesses.
There is currently $5,000 + on hand.
DeBaliviere Strip:
N. Vatcha gave an update for the Board re: status of the Strip and the HUDC process. J. Vatcha reported concerns expressed at Waterman/DeGiverville meeting on 4/27 and Rosedale meeting on 4/30. P. Kurtz, speaking from a personal standpoint, is upset and distressed that the buildings are coming down.
He believes that something needs to be done, but would like to see a better design. G. Fox, speaking on her own behalf, agrees with Kurtz.
She thought the offered designs were cheap looking and mentioned the quality of the Woodbine Center in Kirkwood as a possibility. N. Vatcha stated that he has emotional attachment to the buildings, but he does realize the economic arguments of Pantheon. Neighbors should be concerned about the design; he realizes that he cannot carry the banner alone and believes the development will go forth. F. Burke for B. Dowgwillo stated that the financial concerns are understandable, but he does not want the Board to go on record as supporting the proposed design. N. Vatcha reminds the Board that the demolition is the only card the Board has, and the Board must write the Heritage and Urban Design Commission to express our concerns and desires so that they can be met. K. Hoerr stated that she realizes that the buildings need to come down.
Her concern is that all control will be lost after the demolition occurred. How do we protect our interest in the building design? P. Kurtz said that the Board is not in a position of strength, but we are the residents who are to patronize the businesses. K. Hoerr expressed concern that the businesses will fail due to lack of patronage. P. Kurtz asked what the price is for the land that Pantheon is asking. Could we buy it and hold it?. K. Hoerr does not believe that the funds are available. B. Weir stated that we cannot tie any stipulations to the demolition permit.
But we can to the building permits. N. Vatcha has drafted some stipulations to be attached to the demolition and building permits. P. Kurtz read the proposed stipulations prepared by Vatcha. (See article in this issue.) Board approved of Neville’s proposal. Resident T. Karsten stated that all signs must be approved by City permit. Signs must also be approved by the HUDC. K. Hoerr stated that Neville did a good job on the drafting of the attachment to the approval of the demolition. G. Fox moved that the proposed stipulations be typed and sent to the HUDC. P. Kurtz seconded. Unanimous approval.
Director’s Report:
(Given by K. Largen)
Grass Seed/Paint Program
— 400 lbs. from the Urban League will be distributed at Lucier Park, Friday, May 8, beginning at 5 pm, first come first serve. Paint will be available in about two weeks.
Housing Corporation
— Negotiations between the City and the Ford Foundation continue; there is still nothing definite yet.
SLATE/SYEP Summer Camp
— The contract will be finalized this month. 14 youths and two supervisors will be employed to work at the day camp.
Regional Arts Commission
— Received official notice Thursday, April 30; we have been awarded $10,000 again this year — $2- 3,000 more than was expected.
We submitted a proposal to CitiCorp April 1 requesting $3,000 to support this series of events; haven’t received notice yet, but should hear something soon. (See related article in this issue.) Treasurer’s report accepted as submitted. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1987.
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