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In Attendance: President Gary L. Hayes, Directors: Dan Bailey, Ann Smith Carr, Lara Doyle, Peggy Droege, Greg Freeman, Amy Gill, Steve Givens, Ronie Haliburton, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Shashi Kara, Gwen Lazard, Shirley Polk, Dan Schesch, Paula Sigman, Lana Stein. Guests: Andy Cross (Beautification Committee Chair), Joe Edwards, Pat Hagin, David Mastin (St. Louis Design Alliance), Jon Parker, JoAnn Vatcha. Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Jane Geiler, Ruth Johnson, Susan Littlefield, Rev. Miki Merritt.
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. Minutes from August meeting were corrected and approved. Welcome and Introductions: JoAnn Vatcha was introduced as the chair of Delmar Commercial District Committee. Planned improvements and construction plans were discussed, including: A. Pageant Theater: Joe Edwards and Pat Hagin showed building plans and drawings; parking problems have been resolved. Asked for a letter of support in seeking liquor license, conditional use variance and neon sign. Dan Schesch objected to the liquor license being issued to an establishment that would not or required to provide food service. Motion to provide a letter of support for the project was made by Greg Freeman, seconded by Shirley Polk. Motion passed (14 yes, 1 abstention). B. St. Louis Design Alliance: Bought the A &P building.
They plan to move quickly to ready building by November for 25 employees and one or two retail spaces. Asking for a support letter for a conditional use variance. Motion made by Lana Stein, seconded by Dan Schesch. Passed unanimously. C. Afrocentric Books has moved to 61XX Delmar. D. White Star Clothing staying at 61XX Delmar and opening a second location in the Loop. E. Boys to Men Clothing store to close after the holidays. Building will become a law office. Paula Sigman was asked to recap request from Archway Communities. Sigman spoke of plans to expand; addressed concern about increased clients, traffic. Requested support for conditional use. Billy Handmaker of Crossroads School spoke to oppose expansion. Dan Bailey of Kingsbury Square again raised the question of ambulance calls, Lana Stein moved to oppose expansion and issuance of a variance.
There were twelve votes in support of the motion, three abstentions.
The Council agreed to work with Archway to find a new location Committees: Security Report: presented by Police Officer Don Reynolds. Property crimes up 104%; mostly license plate tabs.
There have been a couple of burglaries, suspects have been caught. Tires slashed in Kingsbury Square; there is a scam artist alert. Very few crimes against people; Washington University student robbed in walkway in University City. Rosedale Report: made by Amy Gill. Rags to Riches was a success, raising nearly $1,000, which was split with the Council. Special thanks to Sam Green. Rosedale will be able to support Halloween and Christmas activities. III. Beautification Report: presented by Andy Cross: The McPherson garden was entered in another contest; will provide plantings for Waterman Way. Steering Sub-committee meeting will be September 29, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a new water source for the garden.
The Housing Corporation would like a letter spedfYing• 1. who is responsible for the water bill; 2. agreement by the Council to be responsible for any repairs to the new water line. 3. a listing on the Council insurance. Moved by Amy Gill and seconded by Peggy Droege to have Andy proceed; need to have Board or Executive Committee approve plan so installation can be completed. 1. Playground – Katrina Stierholz: reported that the committee has raised all money necessary to begin construction. Maggie Hart-Mahon and Gary L. Hayes to help with legal aspects. Switchback to play October 2, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. Washington Heights – Shirley Polk: Neighborhood picnic was a success. Thanks to all who helped. 111. Executive Director’s Report: Crossroads School to be on October agenda to discuss expansion. Central West End Neighborhood Association would like us to work together on a redevelopment plan for DeBaliviere. Other information on written report. P1. Housing Corporation: See written report V. President’s Report: Residential Committee to meet to discuss the meeting with Washington University. Letter to strip mall owners to keep PayDay Loans out. Work on evaluation and comment on form. Ronie .Haliburton reports real estate agents approaching residents to sell property. Adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Went to Executive Session.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 1999.
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