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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Meeting called to order by President Schesch at 7:05 pm.; Dan informed Board that Katrina Stierholz succeeds Tim Schoemehl. Attendees introduced themselves and the area they were representing. MINUTES Minutes from June 14, 2005 meeting were deferred until October meeting. FINANCIAL REPORT Copies of the July and August 2005 financial reports were provided in the Board package. Approval of the reports will be deferred until the October meeting in the absence of the Treasurer. Friends Campaign will be discussed at the October meeting National Night Out was well attended despite the heat, a special thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make the event a success Rags to Riches had the highest participation, there were 71 households participating Picnic: Shirley Polk reported that participation was good and she thanked everyone for supporting the picnic.
A concern was raised that some areas did not receive the flyers, Shirley responded that she would look into the distribution of the flyers for next year to address the concerns raised. SECURITY Police Update * Officer Hoffman presented the police update.
This was his first time attending the SDCC meeting.
He responded to several questions. Question: What is the status of the kids painting gang graffiti in Lucier Park? Response: It appears that the Cates, Pershing & DeGiverville gangs seem to be hanging out together now. Police are aware of the situation and are monitoring activity. Gangs have tattoos: PSG for Pershing Street gang, DEG for DeGiverville gang and 57 for Cates gang. There was a report of a 3AM mugging of the artist next door Question: What is the best way to report an incident Response: Call 911, provide a good description, age, location, where drugs ar e being hid, etc.; the more information you can provide, the more it helps to apprehend the suspects Security Training Security Training meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 14th at Regional Arts Commission building on Delmar. Jointly presented by 7th District, Wash. U. Security Committee * Security Committee met last Thursday for 2+ hours. Several in-depth discussions as to how we could raise safety conscientiousness in the neighborhood.
Also discussed issues surrounding youth: some suggestions were to provide more structured activities, apply for grants to fund neighborhood youth programs, have police as coaches, sports program, and invite local business owners join to discuss problems and help identify solutions.
The next meeting of the Security Committee is scheduled for October 12th. ALDERMAN’S REPORT Alderwoman Krewson introduced Chris Howard as the new Neighborhood Stabilization Officer for our neighborhood. Mr. Howard reiterated to call 911 because a record is made and it helps in identifying nuisance properties; also let him know the addresses of any problem properties. Reported that a new restaurant, Italian carryout, not a chain was opening at 350 N. Skinker, will have 10 tables, tenant of Wash. U.
A conditional use permit has been granted by the City, will be open 7 days from 7am – 9pm; Washington University has not yet executed lease; parking needs to be resolved, restaurant wants to use Grace’s lot; suggested that a meeting be held at space with surrounding neighbors being invited to discuss parking, trash, odors (exhaust system), liquor license and other items of concern. Traffic Signal at Lindell & Skinker: a trustee from Catlin Track has requested that the temporary signal be taken down; Lyda will continue to evaluate the signal pros and cons to look for an agreeable solution Forest Park Parkway to open by the end of the year, currently being paved in concrete, no asphalt, should last longer Delmar – lots of new things being proposed for Delmar A new 10 story 120-room hotel Yellow Cab: 2 story building Saaman planning 40 condos at 5811 Delmar selling for $225 – $250,000 TIF proposal being submitted for Delmar Alleys being paved: 6100 Pershing/Waterman alley Fence on north side of Parkway: no solution to date, still talking to Metro NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTS Beautification – MetroLink * Andy Cross reported on the Catlin Track wall.
He has met with Cathie Farroll, David Allen and Chris Poehler of Metro. Andy showed copies of the drawings for the wall which will consist of trees, leaves; this is an original design just for our neighborhood and cannot be used anywhere else; will display design at RAC and email electronically to give neighborhood a chance for input Transportation * Dan reported that he had emailed Cathie Farroll regarding the DesPeres overpass.
He was concerned that the width was only 5 feet, which was not adequate to accommodate bikers and walkers. Revised completion date is the first week of October. Norb Hart is the new Transportation chair. Delmar Trolley is 3 years away. Greenways Two greenways – St. Vincent and Centennial Requesting Centennial to reconsider DesPeres connector St. Vincent will include walking path around perimeter of Lucier Park Greenways committee meets next Thursday at 7:00pm Brief discussion of lights for Lucier Park Rosedale Neighbors See attached correspondence from Rosedale regarding Rosedale pedestrian easement – want to keep open for resident access. Lyda is currently working with developer, no resolution has been reached at this time EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Copy of report is attached. Laure reminded us of Police and Firefighter’s Appreciation Luncheon on December 15th, Ruth Johnson has called to volunteer to serve as event chair. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration committee will meet on September 22nd at 7:00pm. Laure reported that attempts are underway to resurrect the Residential committee. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Andy Cross brought apples from a tree on the Rosedale barricade for everyone to enjoy Planted trees at Lucier Park Barricade posts on Kingsbury have all been repaired FOOD DRIVE: NOVEMBER 5 * Shirley Polk is looking for volunteers to assist in collecting and sorting food. Food collected will be distributed between Grace, St. Roch, New Cote Brilliante and Grace & Peace churches.
She will provide more information at the next meeting. HURRICANE KATRINA Government has restricted local relief efforts to housing 500 evacuees Liz thanked Steve and others for their support and cooperation GOVERNANCE * Dan Schesch suggested that the Board look into amending the bylaws to requir e committees to meet at least twice a year.
It was suggested that the Board instead of amending the bylaws, just say what you would do if the committees don’t meet. Establish an adhoc communications committee. Again, it was stated that we should revisit the bylaws to see what they say in this area. It was suggested that we adopt guidelines on how to be a good board member rather than amending bylaws. OTHER BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS Steve Givens passed out maps of Washington University campus. Avis May (Hamilton) thanked Katrina for passing out the 1st day of school flyers. * Housing Corporation – closed on sale of Rosedale the end of July, will be inviting neighborhood to attend meetings on 9/21 and 10/5 to voice their thoughts on future developments Adjournment.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2005.
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