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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS President introduced Bob Mahon and welcomed him to the Board. Bob will represent Parkview and replaces Joe Keaveny who has resigned MINUTES FINANCIAL REPORT Copies of the September 2005 financial report were provided in the Board package.
A motion was made and seconded to accept the September financial reports. Motion passed. Motion made, seconded to accept Peggy Droege’s request for a leave of absence from both council Board and Treasury. Passed. Motion made and seconded to have Bob Mahon serve during Peggy’s absence as Treasurer and on the Council board. Passed. Friends Campaign will be discussed at Oct. meeting Laurel Associates, we have received the funds from the sale and are in the process of planning how it should be spent. Any plans to expend these funds will be presented to the Council. SECURITY. Police Update Sgt. Ruddle presented the police update. Overall, crime is down in the areas – burglaries are about average and car break-ins are up. Reported criminal activates have included: o Home invasion in the 5900 block of Kingsbury between 11:00 & 11:15 pm, owners at home, woke up and saw intruders standing in bedroom; intruders ran to white car/van; homeowner’s debit card has been used 3 times. o Camouflage bullet proof vest found by dumpster in the 5900 Kingsbury/McPherson alley o Small items are being taken off porches and a few yards have been broken into o 6100 Kingsbury – house broken into, entry gained by breaking o Armed robbery at Waterman & DeBaliviere o Security meeting scheduled for October 12th at Council starting at 7pm. Harriet Hubbard will serve as committee chair; currently 5 members on committee o From 11 – 3, special detail is patrolling alleys Washington University Security only patrols alleys and streets from 6pm to 2am in areas where Washington University owns property * Georgi Fox sent a letter to the Executive Director of St. Louis Public Library regarding a proposed restaurant leasing the vacated commercial space at 350 N. Skinker.
The purpose of letter was to inform the library that residents would be very favorable of the library expanding into the vacant space; the value and benefits of the library to the neighborhood far outweighs a restaurant. ALDERWOMAN REPORT. Ald. Krewson: No new developments to report on the proposed restaurant on N. Skinker. The MetroLink overpass is not yet open. Forest Parkway – east of DeBaliviere, lots of process being made, work to be completed by the end of this year. TIP District on Delmar – November 2, 2005, TIP Commission hearing; 4 TIPS are being applied for, hoping that Bd of Aldermen will approve by end of year GREENWAYS. Dan Schesch reported: A circular path around Lucier Park is in the planning stages as part of the Greenways. President also distributed a map of the proposed neighborhood connectors. Informally, the greenways have received positive feedback from neighborhood residents. Motion was made and seconded to authorize the Executive Director to send a letter to neighbors near the Park informing them of the proposed circular path and requesting their feedback. Motion passed. Discussion followed on the route and its’ impact on the Housing Board. CENTENNIAL GREENWAY. Dan Schesch: Motion was made, seconded authorizing the Council to send letter to Greenways endorsing the request to reinstate the DesPeres connector. A question was raised and discussed concerning the impact of coming up DesPeres to Delmar Upcoming Events: Laure: Halloween party – Oct. 31st at St. Roch’s gym Food Drive – Nov. 5th at Council; Shirley reported that drivers and runners are needed Winter Mart – December 3 at Council Katrina reported that they would like to hire an intern to help with this event; it is a growing event; need to solicit better vendors and generate more publicity. Vendors are charged $25 and 10% of sales. Items offered include crafts, bake sale, brats, something for all ages. Police & Firefighters Luncheon – December 15 at Council; It is expected that Ruth Johnson will coordinate Executive Director’s report is included in the SECURITY COMMITTEE. Dan Schesch: Harriet Hubbard is tchair of the Sec. Comm. Next meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, October 12th, 6-10 pm TRANSPORTATION COMM. Norbert Hart: Request to redo traffic patterns between Rosedale barricades No decision as to whether the traffic light at Lindell & Skinker should be permanent Vehicles continue to go wrong way on 5900 Kingsbury; suggestion was made for the Security committee to call Tim Kehm. For vehicles going the wrong way on 5900 Kingsbury, call Tim Kehm, when possible, please identify the model, make, time and date See if no parking signs can be placed on Des Peres where the street narrows to discourage cars parking EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dan Schesch reported * The Executive Committee will review the bylaws and recommend revisions as warranted and will enforce the Board attendance policy. Adjournment.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2006.
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