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In Attendance: President Gary Hayes, Directors Arthelda Busch. Greg Freeman, Helen Floros, Ronie Haliburton, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Ruth Johnson, Sara Johnson, Gwen Lazard, Susan Littlefield, Rev. Mkt Merritt, Shirley Polk, Lana Stein; Guests: Anna Busch, Donetta Key, Sgt. Terry McDermott, Dan Schesch, Thurtene Carnival Representatives. Executive Director Laure Porterfield. Absent Jane Geiler, Jack Wright. Lora Doyle. Julie Schoemeh!. Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m by President Gary Hayes. Welcome and Introductions President Gary Hayes introduced two representative of Carnival Thurtene at Washington University.
The carnival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. April 19-20. 1997, on the Washington University campus.
The proceeds this year will go to the Cornerstone Center for Early Learning, which is a charity organization. Entry is free. and tickets can be purchased for activities Security will be well maintained at the event Security Sgt Terry McDermott of District 7 reported on street robberies: the person responsible for about thirteen robberies (mostly on DeBaliviere) has been caught.
These were street robberies and a couple were armed. Larceny from vehicles: there were ten incidents In the West End area.
The statistics from last year are similar to this year.
Residents were advised not to leave items visible in their automobiles, and to report any suspicious activity. Question: Have there been reports of stolen bicycles?
There were no reports of this problem A Pershing Ave. resident inquired about a problem at 5750 Pershing Ave Review and Approval of Minutes The minutes from the February meeting could not be approval at the March meeting due to lack of a quorum.
The minutes from February and April will be voted on at the May meeting.
It was moved by Arthelda Busch and seconded by Greg Freeman to accept the March notes as corrected. Executive Directors Report There are two big events coming up. Operation BrightSide will be May 3, 1997.
The Delmar Development Grant committee meeting will be May 5, 1997 at Grace Methodist Church An Item of concern is the change of ownership of Redel’s Restaurant_ Mike Faille currently holds a wine and beer license with a 1 30 a.m. dosing time At the new location he has applied for a full serve liquor license and a 1 30 p m close DeBaliviere Place residents are very concerned about this Forms have been obtained from the Excise Commissioner’s Office. to initiate a letter protest. however no action has been taken at this time. Does the Council want to initiate a letter of protest?
The letter of protest should be submitted before our next board meeting.
In order to start that process. ten signatures of residents within a 350 ft. radius would be needed.
The ten signatures would get us to a hearing It was decided by the board to invite Mike Faille to a special board meeting on Monday April 21. 1997 at 7 00 p m All affected neighbors will be invited A letter of protest will be sent to the Excise Commissioner.
Some commercial property owners are ready to protest. Finance Report Are we behind on contributions? No we are not. Parkview was left off list of contributions in error.
The amount is $500 00.
A correction was made to justify the end of month balance for February and beginning balance for March so that they agree. Sara Johnson requested an update on the search for a new employee, and CDA Funds Ann Smith Carr reported that four candidates have been interviewed One candidate stood head and shoulders above the others; a salary and benefits package has to be negotiated.
It was moved by Greg Freeman and seconded by Ruth Johnson to accept the treasurer’s report. Metro Link Advisory Committee Paul Hohmann reported that there is an on-going problem with word of mouth information and updates.
It has been determined that mass mailings of information are not feasible. Our committee wants to make objective information available.
This information will be collected and left at the council office for the neighborhood.
Another objective is how the committee can become involved with the design process for the chosen route, and anything that affects our neighborhood Short term goal: to prepare informational spread for June issue of The Times Susan Littlefield volunteered to request information from the EastWest Gateway committee on how to get involved with decision making process and get more objective information There was a discussion about MSD’s findings regarding the sewer measurement. reported in the April 7, 1997 St. Louis Post Dispatch. Dan Schesch gave a presentation on the Green Route/Tunnel Route.
The Historic Neighborhoods group canceled their presentation for this meeting but will rescheduled at another time He suggested that the Board contact the East-West Gateway Coordinating Council and request written information on the Northern Route with reference to the DesPeres area (underneath). One unresolved issue is parking if there is a MetroLink Station at Milbrook and Skinker. No formal motion was made.
Another unresolved issue is the ridership controversy comparing the northern route vs the hybrid route.
There was a brief discussion after the presentation. President Gary Hayes reiterated that the council is not, at this point. taking a position on the Metro Link issue Neighborhood Committee Reports A Residential Development 1 Apartment Owners-Meeting corning up 2. Community Fund – There is an application on hand from St. Roch. Commercial Development Committee – Lana Stein brought greetings from former NSO Jackie Wellington. Delmar Business Owners – no report Neighborhood Services Arthelda Busch reported that the residents on her block have asked why houses are not put up for sale before the Housing Corporation acquires them and how does it benefit the neighborhood for the Housing Corporation to purchase houses?
The Housing Corporation was said to be a developer of last resort. when sales have not taken place.
They purchase buildings to keep speculators from purchasing them. Beautification Barricade at Westminster two more posts have been put up at the block captain’s request. Andy Cross Is still trying to get plant box on Westminster. New reflectors for chain barricades will be requested.
A committee is working on improving the lot on Washington and DesPeres though they did not get Grant for pocket park at Pershing and DesPeres or Washington and DesPeres Did get grant from Gateway Greening Inc. for $4.500 in materials and equipment for vegetable garden on vacant lots in the 5900 block of McPherson. Two thirds of the raised beds are in place.
The volunteers are great. Flowers will be planted in front of the garden.
Also succeeded in planting some of the Nature Naturescaping wildflowers received in an earlier grant. Recreation Summer Fun News letter will be corning soon.
The Kite Festival was postponed until April 19th. 11:00 a m to 5 00 p m Block Captains Mrs Anna Busch reported concerns in the 57XX block of Pershing Mrs Donetta Kee had concerns regarding some activity occurring recently near her home. West End Arts Council The opening for the Delmar Station MetroLink walk is forthcoming.
The tentative date is May 24, 1997. Flora the Elephant has been invited to attend. Parkview Election of officers will be May 19. 1997 A questionnaire will go out to the Paricview neighborhood regarding MetroLink There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June 1997.
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Archival transcription note: Printed proposed restaurant closing time “1:30 p.m.” contrasts with preceding “1:30 a.m.”; original times retained.
Original source: SD_Times1997_06.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
