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Call to Order Meeting called to order by President Joe Keaveny at 7:05 PM. Minutes from January Board Meeting reviewed and approved with a correction to the attendance. Treasurer Peggy Droege presented the January financial statements, which were reviewed and approved by the Board. Peggy reported that the 2002 Friends campaign had reached its goal of $6,000. Peggy and Laure Porterfield also reported that SDCC’s tax documents for the year 2000 were audited by the IRS. No determination letter has been issued as yet from the audit. Security Report Officer Sam Hill of the 7th District gave the Security Report. Car thefts continue to be a problem in the neighborhood and around the City.
The undercover patrol near Waterman and Pershing seemed to deter auto thefts for a while.
A security seminar focusing on auto theft prevention will be held Wednesday February 26th, 7:00 p.m., at Grace Methodist Church. P.O. Denise Young, 7th District, and P.O. Gwen Patton, Washington University Police, will conduct the program. Police have been enforcing City Ordinances against solicitations and sales at intersections. Such activity can pose a traffic safety hazard. Police have issued verbal warnings, followed by written citations when the solicitations continue.
If the problem continues, the next step will be to make arrests. Police continue to enforce the Waterman/DeGiverville Parking District. Captain Isom stated that if residents who have received tickets purchase their decals, police will void their tickets. Aldermanic Report Alderwoman Lyda Krewson reported that in response to a request from the Council, she has asked the Parks Department to repair the electrical service at Four Corners Park. Lyda reported that a liquor license has been applied for a new restaurant at 609 Eastgate.
The restaurant owner originally applied for a 3AM license, but the 3AM request has been withdrawn.
The restaurant operator will meet with the Commercial District Committee on Friday to discuss his plans in greater detail. Lyda reported several developments with Bi-State regarding the MetroLink extension through the neighborhood: * Bi-State has agreed to install a wrought-iron type fence on the North side of Forest Park Parkway.
The cost will be split between the Ward Capital improvement funds, and BiState Funds. Bi-State has agreed to landscape, irrigate, and maintain the green space areas around the entrances to the Skinker station. Bi-State will restore the medians in the Forest Park Parkway to pre-construction appearance (replace any trees or planters removed during construction, etc.) * The pedestrian bridge at Des Peres will only cross the MetroLink tracks (not the Forest Park Parkway.) The design of the pedestrian bridge is still unresolved. Bi-State will hold another NAC meeting to discuss this and other unresolved design issues. Beautification Committee Laure Porterfield reported that this year’s Blitz Day is April 5.
An organizing meeting for block captains and others involved in Blitz Day will be held March 12th. Participation has been stronger on some blocks than other in recent years. Hoping to energize block captains and have good participation on all blocks. Des Peres is being discussed as a possible “target area” for Blitz Day. Commercial District Committee The Committee is meeting on Friday to discuss plans for a renovation of Kingsbury Animal hospital…
The proposed restaurant at 609 Eastgate will also be on the agenda.
The Historic District Review Committee will also meet (February 25 or 26) to review the plans for the Kingsbury Animal Hospital. Executive Director’s Report Laure Porterfield gave an update on the discussion of possibilities for a scholarship in honor of Greg Freeman.
After some discussion, it was decided that an Ad Hoc Committee should be formed to discuss appropriate ways the neighborhood could remember Greg. Dee Hayes, Shirley Polk, and Tim Schoemehl volunteered to serve on the Committee. Gwen LaZard said she would speak with several neighbors who might also be interested in serving on the Committee. Other Business Terry Vanicelli (62XX Washington) expressed his concerns about a possible 3AM liquor license at 609 Eastgate, and the current 3AM license at Delmar lounge.
A discussion followed about the status of liquor licenses on Delmar and various protests that neighbors are considering. Housing Corporation Report Gary Boehnke referred to the project report in the Board packets.
He stated that the Housing Corporation is focused on making their development on Delmar a success. Executive Committee Report Joe Keaveny presented a Resolution honoring Dan Schesch for his contributions to the SDCC and the neighborhood.
The Board approved unanimously. Joe also reported that the he has spoken with the Housing Corporation about becoming a member of that Board and asked if any SDCC Board members had any concerns. None were expressed.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Tim Schoemehl.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2003.
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