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Attending the meeting were: Directors R. Johnson, S. Polk, J. Miller, L. Stein, J. Wright, G. Hayes, B. Bender, A. Webb, A. Carr, A. Johnson, S. Johnson, ConServ Officer J. Waits, Alderman D. McGuire, and Executive Director K. Koenig The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. NEW BUSINESS I. Request from SDCHC for Council Actions S Feinberg and A. Hamilton asked for SDCC to support financial restructuring and management improvements to Westside Property (66 units on 6000/6100 Pershing, Waterman, and McPherson). Westside Properties is the original Mead McClellan project on the 6000/6100 block of Pershing, Waterman, and McPherson and currently owned by the St. Louis Public Development Corporation. J. Miller moved “That the Westside Promissory Note in the original principal amount of $340,000.00 be canceled, and that the Executive Director be authorized to execute any. and all documents related to this action”; seconded by S Polk and approved with two abstentions. II. Walgreen’s Presentation/ Discussion Jim Herries, Director of Real Estate, Bi-State Development Corporation, confirmed that Bi-State hopes to retain the property at DeBaliviere and Forest Park Parkway as a MetroLink lot, but is unable to purchase the lot at this time. Presently, BiState pays $2,000 per month for the lot. Bi-State is also in the process of applying for additional funds through Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program funds.
If granted, Bi-State may be able to purchase the lot. Tom Hall, architect for the proposed project, and Ted Krakover, owner of the property, presented revised plans for a Walgreen’s store at DeBaliviere and Forest Park Parkway.
The site plan has changed since presented to SDCC in June. Changes include: four feet of height added to the store, a more angled curb cut onto DeBaliviere, and the owner’s agreement to a deed restriction which would prohibit liquor sales and include all conditions in the June agreement. Alderman McGuire explained that a hearing on this matter will probably be held before the Board of Adjustment in a month. Because the overwhelming sentiment of the Board was to retain the lot for MetroLink parking and because Bi-State has not given us enough information on their ability/timetable to purchase the lot, Miller moved “That the Council forgo a decision on Walgreen’s until further information from Bi-State is received”: seconded by A. Webb and unanimously approved. K. Koenig, L. Stein, and S. Polk will draft a letter to Bi-State requesting additional information on behalf of the Council. OLD BUSINESS I Review Minutes A Webb moved “That minutes of the September Board meeting be approved as read”; seconded by B. Bender and approved. II. Treasurer’s Report R. Johnson moved “That the treasurer’s report for September be accepted as read”; seconded by S. Polk and approved. III. Committee/Association Reports J. Waits reported that a public meeting will be held on November 1 at 7 p.m. at New City School to examine plans for Forest Park. Everyone is welcome to attend. DeGiverville – A. Johnson reported that there is suspected drug activity on his block.
He also requested that “No Parking” signs be placed on the MetroLink bridge at Hamilton and DeGiverville. Alderman McGuire will follow up on this. Kingsbury Square – R. Johnson reported that new officers were elected at the annual meeting. Nina Place – L. Stein reported that new officers were elected for their condo association. Parkview – K. Keaveny reported that they are planning for a Halloween Party to be held at the end of the month. Rosedale – J. Miller reported that RNA gave $500 to L. Stein and The Times from Rags to Riches proceeds. Planning is currently underway for the annual Halloween party on October 31. to be held at St Roch’s from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m Housing Corporation – K. Koenig reported that 519 Des Peres will probably be demolished by the end of the year. Recreation – B. Bender reported that we are working with Hamilton Community School to form basketball teams through Operation Teamwork.
The season begins in December. Commercial Planning – L Stein reported that the Delmar Redevelopment Plan will hopefully be completed before the end of the year Beautification – No report. Fundraising – K. Koenig reported that the Tom Sawyer riverboat cruise has been canceled due to damage the boat sustained because of the flood.
A spring date will be targeted for rescheduling this event. Revolving Loan – K. Koenig reported that the program was advertised in the October issue of The Times. Social Services – B. Bender reported that SDCC has one intern from Washington University’s School of Social Work.
Her first project, with the assistance of other Washington University students, will be weatherizing senior citizens’ homes on November 6.
She will also be working on grant writing and coordinating a Bicycleworks program for our neighborhood. MLK Commemoration – J. Wright reported that the committee will meet in November to develop a program for this event.
He suggested that the committee contact Patricia McKissack to be the keynote speaker. IV. Director’s Report Director’s Review – J. Miller reported that an evaluation form will be sent to each Board member for return by October 25.
The forms will be reviewed by a committee comprised of J. Miller, C. Forslund, G. Hayes, and A. Smith Carr. Bingo Update – K. Koenig reported that bingo is going well at the Salad Bowl.
She requested that Board members sign up to work. Washington University students have agreed to staff four nights this semester. SDCC Office Move – K. Koenig asked for volunteers to assist with moving on Saturday, October 16, at 9 a.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, December 1993.
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