Historical June–July 2002 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Meeting was called to order by Dan Schesch, President, at 7:05 p.m. Welcome and Introductions, Announcements Minutes approved as corrected. Paul Hohmann presented the Historic District committee’s reason for supporting the proposed demolition of 6171 & 6181 Lindell (at Skinker) and the construction of a new home at 6171 Lindell.
The new home will be more in keeping with the scale and architecture of the neighboring houses than the current structures.
The Board unanimously voted to support the proposal. Treasurer’s Report – Peggy Droege Report reviewed and approved as submitted. Security Report – Heather Sabin In response to our requested at the last meeting, several illegally parked cars were towed. 5739 Delmar – V.W. Liquor license of occupancy permit revoked, their license then removed by liquor control.
If sales are continuing call 911. Stolen car crashed at Delmar and Skinker last Friday afternoon. Three strong-arm robberies in last three months on DeBaliviere. Evening /Dusk are still open trying to get stepped up patrols. Dan Schesch reported that neighborhood made a streetlight check and reported four lights out to Citizens Service Bureau for replacement. Neighbor reported five recent robberies at condos on Nina Place last month. Gaining access through decks and windows. Arrest has been made; robberies continue. Aldermanic Report – Lyda Krewson Larry Isom brought copies of ward map (post-redistricting). Lyda will be happy to report burnt out streetlights to Street Department. Special taxing district on Delmar still gathering information and maybe on the ballot. Community Improvement District (CDI) in process of being passed by Board of Alderman. Will allow tax exempt Bonds to be issued to finance new RAC and performing arts center. SDCC Board of Directors. March 11, 2002 Neighborhood wide brainstorming scheduled for May 18th. April 29th next Planning Meeting brainstorming session will be 2 hours. 1st hour – large group mission vision. 2nd hour- chance for people to go to working groups for further information. Beautification Report – Andy Cross Saturday, April 27th Blitz Day neighborhoodwide clean up. Block captain re-orientation meeting in prep for Blitz and other projects scheduled later this month. Plant Exchange – May-4th Two new dogwood trees planted at Four Corner Park.McPherson Community Gardennew dirt from Gateway Greening for garden, Four Corners Park, playground, 1035 Block unit Garden – Ronnie Haliburton 1st work day Saturday March 16th. Jesse Brown is new chairman of garden. Breakfast Garden Tour – Fundraiser for Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council Saturday June 8th. Gardens in 6000-6100 Pershing, Waterman, McPherson. Lucier Park Report – Katrina Stierholz Lucier Park Committee has focused on getting liquor license protest initiated for Country Store. Signatures of both registered voters and property owners submitted. Hearing should be mid – April. Country store has decided not sell liquor last two weeks steep decrease in problems with the property. Commercial District Committee – Laure trying to develop planned approach to parking on Delmar. Short term and long term strategies discussed at March 21st meeting. Distributed map of proposed new business taxing district for Delmar will extend current taxing district east of Delmar. Two taxes – Extra 50% business license for increase in property taxes lots of details to be worked out including properties. Executive Director’s Report – Laure Porterfield Working for more extensive representation in neighborhood planning process. Board planning: strategic plan for Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council facilitated by Focus St. Louis scheduled for April 6th, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Washington University. Andy/Linda Cross donated new reception desk-many thanks! Executive Committee – Dan Schesch Presentation on MetroLink financing made to County Council. Restructuring the plan to get federal financing could save $540 million in local tax dollars. Made presentation to BiState new executive director as well also included design issue. Letter will be sent to Alderman President Shrewsbury to request hearing on financing issues with Transportation Committee. Other Business Sole Van Emden: parking mitigation is being sought by resident who continue to have difficulty finding parking on Pershing, especially 6100 Pershing. Council approved sending letter to Washington University requesting that they commit to a time-line for parking improvements they have proposed in the past. Hamilton School representative gave presentation on new service learning project with school district “windows on the Soul of the City” display of arts project developed from service projects on display at City Museum. Meeting Adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Tim Schoemehl, Secretary.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, June–July 2002.
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Archival transcription note: Condensed minutes include incomplete wording in business-tax description; printed 50% visually confirmed, other missing transitions not invented.
Original source: SD_Times2002_06.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
