Historical September–October 1999 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In Attendance: Greg Freeman, Vice President; Directors Ann Smith Carr, Lara Doyle, Peggy Droege, Jane Geiler, Amy Gill, Steve Givens, Ronie Haliburton, Ruth Johnson, Gwen Lazard, Susan Littlefield, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Shirley Polk, Dan Schesch. Guests: Dan Bailey (Kingsbury Square), Andy Cross (Beautification Committee Chair), Brenda Davis (Block Unit 1152), Paul Hohmann (Transportation Committee Chair), Larry Isom, (NSO), PO, Terry Kowalczyk, Alderman Lyda Krewson, Claudette Manns (Epworth Children’s Home). Shelly Goel-Parker, Sarah Smith (Bi State Arts in Transit), Karen Sprogan (Covenant House-M0), Katrina Steirholz (Playground Committee Chair). Meghan West, Marian Wolaver (Covenant House-MO), Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Gary L. Hayes, Shashi Kara, Lana Stein. Meeting was called to order by Greg Freeman, Vice President. at 7:03 p.m. Welcome and Introduction of special guests: A. Sarah Smith of Bi-State brought plans for the DeBaliviere MetroLink parking lot. Plans call for paving and landscaping with approximately 127 parking spaces (loss of 25+spaces). Work to begin in June and take up to four months. Final plans and construction schedule to be available in Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council office. B. Kevin Drollinger of Epworth Children and Family Services discussed future use of the property at 6186 Kingsbury. Epworth would like to lease to Covenant House for a residential program serving up to eight residents (age 17 to 21) and 4 staff. Further discussion to be held with adjacent neighbors. Security Terry Kowalczyk, St. Louis Metropolitan Police 1. Arrests were made in 58XX and 59XX Pershing after working with FBI to recover stolen property. 2.
An arrest was made on Union of a suspect who had license plates and tabs from garage break-in on Kingsbury. 3. Request for more copies of safety tips. 4. Request for police to stop speeders. 5. Problem with people driving over cul-de-sac at 57XX DeGiverville. 6. Problem with people seeking donations in the intersections especially at DeBaliviere and Forest Park. Approval of Minutes Minutes were approved after attendance was corrected: Dan Schesch was absent at April meeting Treasurer’s Report – in Lana’s Stein absence report made by Laure Porterfield. 1 A motion was made and seconded to approve the report as submitted. 2.
A motion was made to reallocate funds from the Whittaker Grant ($2000), Community Fund ($1000) and Youth Cycles account to the Playground account. Motion made by Amy Gill, seconded by Gwen Lazard. Passed 3. Fundraising report submitted. Jane Gieler announced the following Calendar of Events. Garden Tour July 5 Rags to Riches in August Trivial Pursuits in October And on-going T-shirt sales Neighborhood/Committee Reports A. Playground Committee: Katrina Steirholz reported that: 1. Enterprise Leasing has donated $10,000 to the Playground. 2. Three more grant application submitted 3. Letter to be sent to Parks Department requesting the maintenance fee be waived. 4. Switchback concert refreshment sales brought in over $1,000. 5. Rosedale Neighborhood Association donated $250.00.
The challenge grant was matched by the Gills and Benders. 6. Playground committee will participate in 61XX Westminster yard sale on June 5 and liquidate supplies from Youth Cycles. A. Rosedale report /Lara Doyle announced that: 1. Julie Schoernehl stepped down as president. Thanks for all her contributions and her in help making our community better. Well miss you. 2. Amy Gill will finish Julie’s term. 3. Katrina Steirholz is vice-president 4, All other officers and reps remain the same. 5. Quarterly meeting TBA; they will set agenda for the year. 6. Amy Gill was welcomed to the Board. A. Transportation/Paul Hohmann, Chairman, reported that: 1. Approximately 300 people attended the public meeting at Grace Methodist on April 26. 2 A public hearing is scheduled June 8. location t.b.a. 3. East West Gateway staff to make their recommendation in early June. 4. Final decision to be announced June 30 A. Commercial Development/laure Porterfield reported that: 1.
A meeting is tentatively planned for residents of 61XX Washington to discuss development plans for the Pageant theatre 2. Looking for solutions to parking problems by proposed Pageant and for other businesses. Pageant has a tentative agreement to use the Bi-State MetroLink lot, but it must be approved by the F.T.A. Environmental study is being done. 3. Work to begin on 60XX and 61XX Delmar to improve pedestrian crossings. 4. Clean up of lot on Delmar at Laurel discussed. 5. Archway Communities is expanding; ground floor businesses will become office space for Archway. Work expected to be completed within 6 months. 6.
A letter is to be sent to Talayna’s to revisit the agreement and conditions of liquor license 7. Concerns expressed about the Country Store (located in the 26′ Ward) at Delmar and Hamilton. Residential Committee/Lana Stein, Chair A meeting is scheduled on May 20 at the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council office at 7:00 p.m. Topics to include the Arthur Building.
A question arose as to who can attend.
This issue will be clarified by mail prior to next month’s board meeting. Beautification Committee/Andy Cross Blitz Day was a success. Thanks to all who helped. New planters and planting are planned for the Rosedale barriers. Our new bulletin board is now up on the east side of Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council offices.
Please sign up for the watering schedule at Four Corners. Washington Heights/Shirley Polk A pancake breakfast fundraiser is planned (May 22) at St. Louis Rib Company on Delmar to pay for the annual neighborhood picnic to be held on August 22 in Forest Park, picnic area 8.
A moment of silence for the passing of Leon Strauss. Council to send Mary Strauss a letter of condolence. Executive Director’s Report/Laure Porterfield A written report was submitted. Gary Boehnke reported that the Housing Corporation was buying three Operation Brightside trashcans and requested that Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council buy one.
The board will consider the request. New Business Concern expressed about the lot on the southeast corner of Forest Park Parkway and Skinker being over-grown and collecting trash.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September–October 1999.
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Archival transcription note: Garden Tour listed July 5 here but June minutes give July 17. Source dates retained.
Original source: SD_Times1999_09.pdf, printed page(s) 18; PDF page(s) 18.
