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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER (AACC) Presentation made by Karl Grice and John Moten Jr. Plan to reuse existing church building at 6160 Delmar, will build 18,000 sq. foot addition No parking on site, patrons will be able to use parking lots on Skinker and behind Pageant; approximately 300 parking spaces are available Group consists of a 5 member board AACC will house rotating exhibits, no admission fee; will offer memberships, 800 sq. foot community room, 2500 sq. feet of exhibit galleries Anticipate construction beginning this summer, project being completed in 07 Board is working to raise $20 – $50 million to support project which would include an endowment to support future years and growth AACC has received letter of support from the Delmar Commercial Committee (copy of letter was distributed at meeting) Motion made and seconded to give letter of support for AACC; motion amended authorizing the President to write a letter of support for AACC and reminder to adhere to historic preservation requirements. Motion as amended, passed MINUTES A question was raised concerning the status of Arline Webb as a Board member.
It was clarified that Arline Webb is an official alternate for Rosedale. Motion was made and seconded to accept Arline Webb as alternate for Rosedale; motion passed. FINANCIAL REPORT Bob Mahon presented the Feb. 2006 financial report. Report is included in Board package. Bob Mahon raised a question as to how $10,000 in restricted funds should be handled on the financial statements. Bob Mahon will resolve by next meeting. * MSD has credited our account $699 for the McPherson Garden sewer bill.
A special thanks was extended to Maggie Hart-Mahon for following up with MSD to resolve the outstanding charge. The Friends Campaign has generated a total to $5,111 to date. The Rehab Funds has received $1,470 in cash donations to date and numerous inkind gifts. Still looking for volunteers to help; call Maggie Hart first to be assigned a specific task. Laure’s fund has received $2,290 to date. A question was raised regarding the status of the rehab account and what is still needed. Still in need of volunteers, a volunteer sign-up sheet was passed around. Lana Stein will publicize the Friend Campaign, the Rehab fund and Laure’s fund in the Times. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Financial Report; motion passed. * Drinking Fountain in Four Corners o Katrina Stierholz reported that she checked with Dan Skillman of the City’s Park, Recreation and Forestry (PR&F) to see if the existing pipe is adequate to supply water to the fountain. PR&F will do the installation of the fountain, but SDCC will need to pay for the fountain.
The estimated cost for the drinking fountain is $2,000 and it is handicap accessible. o One concern was expressed – would the drinking fountain cause a loss of water pressure for watering the garden. Katrina will follow-up and report back next month. SECURITY PO David Hallemann presented police updates; copies or recent crime stats for area were distributed. Recent activities have included a purse snatching – assailants were comprehended and arrested 4 cars stolen – 1 in 5700 Waterman and 3 on Delmar Winston Churchill Apartment (Cabanne & Belt) is now vacated, company from Toledo, Ohio has purchased building and plans to renovate. * Dan Schesch requested permission for SDCC to become a member of the 7th Police District Community Partnership; the membership fee is $100.
A motion was made and seconded for SDCC to pay $100 to join 7th Police District Community Partnership; motion passed. ALDERMANIC & NSO REPORTS Alderwoman Krewson Reported that the Board of Aldermen has passed all TIFS for Delmar. In 60 days, demolition of the Yellow Cab building should start. She indicated that the AACC adds value to Delmar and supports the mixed used zoning designation for Delmar. Enright is being widened; stoplight is being installed at Enright & Skinker. Rosedale will be vacated in April. Alderwoman Krewson reported that alleys to be paved include the 5800/5900 north side and Delmar alley in Parkview She had the Street Department survey the existing wattage in the streetlights; they projected that it would cost $15,000 for the wattage increase; lighting upgrades for the 28th ward are included in her budget and it will occur this summer. Metropolis owns 1000 in DeBaliviere Place units and she is working with them on a development plan for the area. Metro has closed Skinker to complete the bridgework; schedule to reopen next week. In May, Metro will super pave the Parkway; the south alley will be repaved after the wall goes up. Alderwoman commented on the flashing sign on – the light is working but view is bad due to the way the light is located. Parkway to Clayton should reopen by Memorial Day. Chris Howard was unable to attend tonight’s meeting. COMMITTEE/NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rosedale Pedestrian Easement o Dan Schesch presented a resolution seeking voluntary agreement with Rosedale Development Owners to not close pedestrian access. Discussion followed, some of the concerns raised centered on the legality of requesting the developers to commit to not closing Rosedale, the rights of the owners once they have moved in and who has physical/legal ownership of Rosedale Avenue.
A motion was made and seconded to table discussion until the Executive Committee and the Board’s attorney could review the contract; motion passed. Executive Director Recruitment o Ads are running, deadline to receive resumes is March 20th SLACO conference is March 18th. SDCC OFFICE RENOVATION Maggie Hart-Mahon reported that the work is proceeding well, still looking for volunteers Thanked Gary Boehnke for his assistance and expertise Passed around volunteer sign-up sheet BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Andy Cross reported that a grant was received to plant trees; trees will be planted this Spring 1st workday is this Saturday for the McPherson Garden Artwork for the new MetroLink station is on display at RAC The planter at Kingsbury and Rosedale is almost done Blitz Day is April 1st. Breakfast Garden Tour June 3rd; will include gardens on 5700 DeGiverville. TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Tom Urbom reported that the existing website will be updated; a new site will be developed to include discussions area, volunteer information, upcoming events A new web site would support advertising/ purchase domain. which is not available on our existing site. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Norb Hart reported Concern was expressed that SDCC needs to become involved in the DeBaliviere Development plan; Dan Schesch reminded us that approximately 2 years ago there was an effort to put together a development committee To date, no word had been received on the Delmar Bridge Metro will retain the City Limit bus line A new transit center will be opening at Barnes Hospital. Norb Hart will follow up on status of turn lane for DesPeres. GREENWAYS Efforts are underway to hold a public meeting later part of April to inform neighborhood about Greenways. A motion was made, seconded to take out 1/2 page ad for $60 to support New Cote Brilliante’s Church souvenir book; passed. HOUSING CORPORATION Gary reported on the activities of the Housing Corp and mentioned there was an article on the Housing Corp. in the Times. A written report for the Housing Corp is included in the Board packet. OTHER BUSINESS Shirley Polk inquired about the planning status for National Night Out in August. For now the goal is to get through Blitz day first. Suggestion to set up a Night Out committee will be added to the April agenda. Georgi Fox thanked St. Roch for allowing the SDCC to use their facility for the March Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT * Meeting adjourned to executive session at 9:10 pm
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2006.
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