Historical September 1993 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Attending the meeting were: Directors R. Johnson, C. Forslund, B. Bender, J. Miller, T. Roland. S. Johnson, J. Wright, G. Fox. G. Hayes. A. Webb, S. Polk. K. Keaveny, A. Johnson, A Carr, L. Stein, ConSery officer J. Waits, Alderman D. McGuire. and Executive Director K. Koenig.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. New Business Ahmadiyya Temple, 6181 Lindell – Appeal was denied. Alderman McGuire reported that it will most likely be appealed to the Board of Adjustment. Old Business A. Webb moved ‘That minutes of the June Board meeting be approved as read”. seconded by G. Fox and approved. R Johnson moved “That the treasurer’s report for June be accepted as read”; seconded by J. Wright and approved. Committee/Association Reports DeGiverville 5700 – S. Polk reported that the 15th Annual CWE Community Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 22, from 12 to 7 p.m.. at Forest Park on Ground 8. 5900 – A. Johnson reported that they are hosting a barbeque/raffle on August 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the back lot of London & Sons. Raffle tickets are $1.
He also reported that the block recently took third place in the city-wide “Block is Beautiful’ contest. Parkview – K. Keaveny reported on a recent shooting on Skinker (outside of Parkview), and a wave of car vandalism in Parkview. Rosedale – J. Miller reported that Rags to Riches is scheduled for Saturday, September 18.
A preliminary planning meeting for this event will be held on Tuesday, August 10, at 6:15 p.m., at SDCC.
He also reported that the Neighborhood-Wide Street Party will be held on Tuesday, August 3, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Four Corners. B. Bender reported on the recent success of the Rosedale Food Drive. Donations were given to the four neighborhood churches and to the flood relief. Rosedale anticipates the food drive to be held quarterly. Housing Corporation – K. Koenig reported that 6036 Washington is presently being rehabbed by D. Havens. Demolition is planned for 519 Des Peres. Recreation • K Koenig reported that the three neighborhood softball teams are enjoying themselves Their season ends in late August. Commercial Planning • Alderman McGuire reported that an individual made application to operate an auto detailing shop at 6151 Delmar.
The conditional use hearing will be held on Thursday. July 29. K. Koenig reported that the Royal Hook-Up, 59[remaining address digits unclear in source] Delmar, has obtained a business license to operate a barber shop. Beautification – K. Koenig expressed gratitude to those volunteers who are watering Four Corners throughout the summer.
She also reported that the Four Corners Beautification project won first place ($100) through Operation Brightside. Fundraising – K. Koenig reported that the Tom Sawyer riverboat cruise has been rescheduled Revolving Loan – K. Koenig reported that this committee has met once and is chaired by J. Vatcha. Information about this program will appear in a fall edition of the Times. Social Service • B. Bender reported that there is a possibility of SDCC . getting two interns from Washington University’s School of Social Work to begin work in January 1994.
If . obtained, the committee has proposed ‘ that the interns concentrate on youth services and issues of economic hardship. Director’s Report Apartment Owners Association – K. Koenig reported that a meeting was held on July I for all apartment owners owning units of three families or more.
A steering committee has evolved out of the association and will meet in advance of the next all-membership meeting on September 20. Metro Link Festivities, July 31, 1993 – Bi-State and SDCC will cosponsor an opening day party at the Delmar Station from noon to 4 p.m. C. Forslund, A. Webb. S. Johnson, and R. Johnson volunteered to help staff the SDCC booth. Staff Request – A part-time assistant, Laura Kozeny, begins work on August 24. Until that time, K. Koenig requested that if anyone wishes to volunteer time in the SDCC office. answering the phone or typing, please let her know. Miscellaneous Items Herron’s 50th Anniversary Alderman D. McGuire requested that K. Koenig prepare a resolution on behalf of SDCC in recognition of the occasion. Parking Lot at Grace Methodist – (I Hayes reported that plans to expand their parking lot arc soon to be implemented.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1993.
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Archival transcription note: Royal Hook-Up Delmar address is incompletely printed; explicit marker retained.
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