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ATTENDANCE: 19 persons in total. President: Joe Keaveny; Directors: Christine Bubbico, Peggy Droege, Paul Hohmann, Liz Johnson, Shirley Polk, Daniel Schesch, Alice Stanley; Alderperson: Lyda Krewson; Staff: Laure Porterfield; Guests: Arlene Webb – Rosedale, Christopher M. Clark – Wash U, Ann Goodwin – Wash U, Amy Wells – Wash U, Sgt. Kevin Day (SLPD), Lt. Larry Lee (SLPD), Robert Citek, Molly Rater – Kingsbury Sq., Veronica Luzzi WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS – President Keaveny opened meeting at 7:10pm MINUTES: Motion was made and seconded to approve with corrections the minutes for May 10, 2004 and June 14, 2004. Motion passed. FINANCE REPORT: Peggy Droege gave financial reports for June & July. For the 2nd half of the year, contributions from some institutions are behind resulting in a low cash balance. Motion was made and seconded to accept Financial Report. Motion was approved. SECURITY REPORT: Officer Larry Lee gave update. Criminal activity: 2004 YTD 2003 YTD Robbery 15 19 Burglary 9 10 Larceny 17 28 Vehicle theft 10 16 Property crimes 36 54 Total Crimes 38 59 There was an incident in the 400 N. Skinker – a woman pushing a baby stroller was approached; there have been 3 significant arrests – 2 for burglary and 1 for street robbery. Crime statistics for this year are down compared to last year. Recent robberies at Subway & Papa Johns in DeBaliviere strip mall. Aldermanic Report: Alderwoman Krewson reported that Arts-n-Transit has unveiled 4 temporary art pieces in the Delmar loop area. Two lanes are open (1 each way) on the Skinker Bridge. Water issue is creating a problem. METRO hopes to have it resolved by the 16th. Forest Park Expressway is closed from Euclid; the City is rebuilding the expressway and revamping the eastbound entrance. DesPeres School Building: Dan Schesch commented on the possible use of the vacant DesPeres Middle School as an addition to Metro High School. Executive Director’s Report: The Executive Director presented a written report.
In addition, Laure provided information of the City’s Recycling program; announced that Rags to riches is August 21, 2004, the Security Seminar is scheduled for September 22nd, 7:00 pm at The Regional Arts Council on Delmar.
The Security Seminar is a joint effort of the 7th District Police, University City Police, and Washington University & Security.
The Club, a car anti theft devices, will be available. National Night Out – Laure commended Andy, Linda and their extended family for the job they did.
A big thanks to the Cross family for all their hard work in making this event a success. Next year, we’ll have a committee to work on National Night Out or just have neighborhood parties. OTHER BUSINESS: There was a lengthy discussion resulting from an email from a resident concerning how to best make residents aware when crimes occur in the neighborhood.
There was a suggestion that we add a link to the St. Louis Police Department to our website.
It was suggested that we develop a policy on this issue.
We will revisit this item at the September meeting.
There was also some discussion about identifying registered sex offender in the area. Transportation Committee: Per Dan Schesch, most of the transportation related items were covered in Alderwoman Krewson’s report.
The Delmar Commercial Committee: Sent a letter to Mayor Francis Slay & The Honorable Charles Dooley expressing dissatisfaction with the many problems associated with the Delmar Streetscape project including the delay in the lighting installation and the sidewalk reconstruction.
A copy of the letter is included in the agenda package. Charter Reform: Dan Schesch brought a request from Mary Bartley, former stakeholder, to see if SDCC wanted to hold a joint meeting with the Central West End Association on Charter Reform. COMMITTEE REPORTS SKINKER DEBALIVIERE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION: No oral report was given; a copy of the written report is attached. KINGSBURY SQUARE: Requested to have their annual meeting her. Laure will work with them on this. PICNIC: Shirley Polk reminded us that the annual picnic is August 22, 2004.
They still need donations of charcoal, school supplies, and volunteers. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2004.
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