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Attending the meeting were: Directors A. Smith-Carr, C. Forslund, G. Fox, R. Johnson, S. Johnson, M. Merritt, R. Roncal, L. Stein, N. Vatcha, A. Webb, J. Wright and Executive Director N. Farmer and ConServ Officer J. Waits.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. Parkview The Agents questioned if the area had experienced an increase in crime. Farmer reported that in fact, there was a decrease in crime compared to last year. Parkview residents are also concerned about a Bus Stop on the west side of Skinker near Millbrook; buses block traffic at this stop and during rush hours it aggravates the already congested intersections. Rosedale Roncal reported that the Halloween party was a great success. Santen was surprised with a sculpture by Wm. Christman and a Proclamation from the Mayor’s Office presented by Alderman McGuire. Housing Corporation Farmer reported that the ranchettes at 521 Des Peres are now vacant. SDCHC will advertise in an RFP to convert them into two accessible condominiums. West End Arts Council The organization is recruiting members for its board. Selection Committee Forslund reported that there are 20 applicants so far.
The Central West End Journal and the Times will each run stories/ads about the position this week which may generate other applications.
An ad has not been placed in the American as planned. Farmer will place the ad this week.
The original deadline for applications was November 9; this deadline will be extended to the 20th.
The Selection Committee will review resumes and schedule interviews as quickly as possible. Forslund hopes to offer the position to someone early in December. Director’s Report Commercial District Farmer updated the Board on the Theme District Grant: 94 locations for street trees have been identified, a design for the banners has not yet been selected, and the 50/50 grant program for facade improvements is going slowly, but well. Farmer will meet with business operators on Thursday to discuss the Redevelopment Plan.
The December meeting was scheduled for. Tuesday, December 15, 1992 7:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February 1993.
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