Historical September–October 1999 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In Attendance: President Gary L. Hayes, Directors; Lara Doyle, Greg Freeman, Jane Geller, Amy Gill, Ruth Johnson, Gwen Lazard, Susan Littlefield, Shirley Polk, Dan Schesch, Lana Stein. Guests: Dan Bailey (Kingsbury Square), Andy Cross (Beautification Committee Chair), Paul Hohmann (Transportation Committee Chair), Larry Isom (Neighborhood Stabilization Officer), Alderman Lyda Krewson, Katrina Steirholz (Playground Cornmittee Chair). Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator). Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Ann Smith Carr, Peggy Droege, Steve Givens, Ronie Haliburton, Shashi Kara, Rev. Miki Merrit, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Paula Sigman.
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 by Gary L Hayes, President. Welcome and Introduction: Dan Bailey was introduced by Ruth Johnson. Dan will be replacing Ruth as Kingsbury Square representative. Ruth will now serve as the alternate. Thanks to Ruth for all of her help; we’ll miss her.
The Board approval this change. Approval of Minutes Minutes were read and approved as submitted. Treasurer’s Report, Lana Stein 1. Majority of institutions have yet to make their payments. Letters have been sent Director to contact St. Roch. 2. Need to further limit spending on office supplies. 3. Our first fundraiser, the Neighborhood Walk, was a success; the event netted over $1000 after expenses. A. Fundraising Committee Jane Geiler/Debbie Hall. Committee recommends that we work to improve how we handle and track monies received at our special events.
The Board passed a vote of thanks to Debbie Hall for her efforts to make this event a success. B. Garden Tours, Susan Littlefield/Andy Cross. co-chairs. Have looked at approximately 30 gardens; 11 responded to date. Plans are moving ahead. Date is set for July 17 beginning with breakfast at McPherson Garden from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Advance ticket sales are encouraged. Adults $10, Kids (10-15) $5, under 10 are free.
A motion was made by Ruth Johnson, seconded by Greg Freeman to accept the Treasurer’s report. Motion passed. Security A Washington University student was the victim of an armed robbery.
An arrest was made in 61XX Westminster of a suspect in connection with car related crimes. Multiple car break-ins east of DeBaliviere.
A murder in the 5700 block of DeGiverville. Neighborhood/Committee Reports 1. Larry Isom (Neighborhood Stabilization Officer) is working on more or larger dumpster where needed. 2. Letter of thanks to Larry Isom and police who helped in our Brightside Alley Clean-up. Rosedale Neighbors. Amy Gill A special Rosedale meeting was held to decide if a zoning variance should be granted so that Covenant House could lease property at 6186 Kingsbury from Epworth Children’s Home.
After Covenant House made their proposal Rosedale residents voted that the property should not receive a variance and should return to a single family dwelling. Transportation, Paul Hohmann No meeting last month. Two public hearings of importance- June 15 at Wydown Middle School at 7:00 p.m. and June 21 at Maplewood High School at 6:30 p.m Still waiting for the release from the City Street Department of their study at neighborhood intersections. Commercial District, Lana Stein Delmar improvements should begin this fall; signals and crosswalks will make area more pedestrian friendly.
The Pagent plans are moving forward and parking problems are being addressed. Beautification, Andy Cross A working day is scheduled at the 1035 Garden on June 19; McPherson Garden took First Place in the Post-Dispatch garden contest. Congrats Andy! Kingsbury planter at Rosedale is completed. Playground, Katrina Steirholz No response from Anheuser-Busch. Resubmitted request to Dana Brown. Sonnie Glassberg has expressed great interest and willingness to help with the project. Youth cycle sales raised over $700. New Cote Brilliante pledged $500 and is seeking a match from their sister church. Parker Wines to donate a percentage of a day’s profit. Special sale set for June 17’s. Washington Heights, Shirley Polk Pancake breakfast was very nice. Thanks to those who shared and supported it. Picnic will be held in Forest Park on August 22. Residential Development 1, Washington University is seeking to demolish Arthur Building and replace it with a similar type structure. Before the Council takes a position, a motion was made by Dan Schesch and seconded by Amy Gill to’ request Washington University to allow representative of the Council with our experts to tour the building’s interior to make an assessment of the conditions. Motion passed. 2.
A motion was made by Greg Freeman and seconded by Dan Schesch that the request Washington University’s chancellor Mark Wrighton be invited to address the Council to explain long range plans for the neighborhood. Letter to be written by Lana Stein. Motion passed. 3. Parking issues for 60XX and 61XX Waterman have been put on hold. Executive Director Report Laure Porterfield 1. Will write an article for the Times explaining what the Council Is and how to become involved. 2.
A new roster was included in packet; however an update is needed due to changes in Kingsbury Square representation. Board asked that E-mail addressed be included where feasible. 3.
There will be a picnic/planning meeting in Four Corners for block captains to discuss National Night Out, block organization. 4. Will plan a security meeting for fall targeting Washington University students. Housing – In Gary’s absence please see written report (attached). Executive Committee Report only activity was to set agenda for this meeting. Motion to Adjourn passed at 9:12 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 1999.
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