Historical May 1989 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
It was apparent at the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council’s April meeting that the Planning Committee is off to a fast start with its charge to set long and short-term goals for the area. President Paul Kurtz introduced Lu Green, Chairman of the Planning Committee, which was established at the March SDCC meeting.
She reported on the committee’s first activities, including establishment of at least 10 sub-committees.
The sub-committees will meet regularly, with their final plan for priorities to be submitted by June 20, 1989.
A steering committee has also been appointed to oversee the sub-committee process and make decisions on the final Skinker DeBaliviere plan.
The 1988 SDCC year end Financial Report and the January and March meeting minutes were reviewed and approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Operation Teamwork is a city program started in 1987 and headed by Flint Fowler. Three neighborhoods now have basketball leagues and Fowler is looking to expand the program into more areas and sports. Neighborhood resident Irv Clay is interested in serving as an advisor to our area’s program.
They hope to still organize 3 teams here this season and are looking for volunteer coaches to get things started. SDCC Director Nancy Farmer met recently with trustees of Kingsbury Square.
They are ready to join the Council and have designated a representative. Blitz Day is April 29 and it should be a busy, inspiring day for neighborhood pride.
The Dinner Theater try outs are scheduled for “Too Many Nights in a Barroom: A Burlesque Melodrama.” This year’s show will include a children’s chorus and looks to be fun for all.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
HISTORIC DISTRICT REVIEW
The committee met with developer Martin Jaffe in late March.
With him, they reviewed the preliminary plans for the McPherson Place-Laurel Avenue project. Conditional support was given to the plans based on the reviewed proposal.
PARKVIEW
The area has changed security companies.
They are planning their annual meeting for the second Monday in May.
An alley party is also planned for Blitz day. Summer construction projects include more street resurfacing and sidewalk repair.
After a meeting with student organizers of the Thurtene Carnival, a plan was devised to issue parking permits to identify resident cars versus Carnival visitor cars which would be towed.
ROSEDALE
The Blitz Barricade Beautification Committee is working on plans for that project.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1989.
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