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May 12, 1997 Minutes In Attendance: President Gary Hayes, Shirley Polk, Julie Schoemehl, Miki Merritt, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Gregory Freeman, Sara Johnson, Lana Stein, Paul Hohmann, Helen Floros, Ann Smith Carr, Randy McDonald, Lara Lennon-Doyle, John Daniel, Barbara Jarrett, Christopher Brown, Dan McGuire, Mike Faille, Frederick Goglia; Executive Director Laure Porterfield. Excused Absences: Gwen I award, Arthelda Busch, Jane Geiler, Ronie Haliburton, Ruth Johnson, Jack Wright. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Gary Hayes. Mike Faille of Talayna’s gave a report on his plans for his new restaurant on DeBaliviere, which will replace Redel’s. Mr. Faille said he is seeking a 12:15 a.m. liquor license, and said he is planning to close the restaurant at midnight. Mr. Faille showed development plans that indicated his intent to expand the restaurant on both the north and south ends, adding 4,000 square feet.
He plans to expand the restaurant’s restroom facilities.
He added that he will keep the same type of architecture as is there now, and that he plans to add shrubbery around the building and parking lot.
There will be no drive-in for carry-outs, and the restaurant will have a separate entrance for carry-out orders. Barbara Jarrett of the DeBaliviere Place Association asked for a meeting with Mr. Faille and architect Frederick Goglia once the site plans and architectural designs were complete, and the two agreed. Jarrett also said that her organization would write the Heritage and Urban Design Commission to let its members know that her group was interested in the developments of the new Talayna’s site and make them aware of certain deed restrictions on the property. Mr. Faille said he had yet to decide on the name, but was leaning toward Talayna’s on the Park.
He said that his plans were to make the new restaurant somewhat upscale, with waiters in tuxedos and some nouvelle cuisine on the menu.
He said he will respond to SDCC and comply with it desires.
He said he hopes to open the restaurant between September 1-15. Maggie Hart-Mahon moved to approve the minutes of the February meeting. Shirley Polk seconded the motion and the minutes were approved. Maggie Hart-Mahon moved to approve the minutes of the April meeting. Julie Schoemehl seconded, and the minutes were approved. Laure Porterfield reported that the area has received a $4,500 grant for the West End Arts Council from the Regional Arts Commission.
The grant will go for four music concerts, a film series at Four Corners, and a two-day activity to create temporary sculptures along DesPeres.
She also reported that we are working with the Peruvian Society to set up an artist’s exchange.
In addition, dedication of the tiles is tentatively scheduled for June 14. Financial Report The financial report was approved with corrections: the Parkview projected contribution should be $500, not $1,000.
In addition, April’s beginning balance was $13,495.51, and the ending balance was $15,387.34. Lana Stein made the motion to approve the report with corrections; it was seconded by Maggie Hart-Mahon. Dan McGuire reported that according to Geraldine Osborn, aide to aldermanic President Francis Slay, no decision will be made on which MetroLink route will be used for the expansion before September.
A meeting of the alder manic Transportation Committee is scheduled for May 15, with representatives of Bi-State.
A quarter-cent sales tax would have to be placed on the ballot by the city and the county at the same time.
The money is needed now because federal money for the expansion won’t be coming for quite a while.
The council has received an application for $500 from the community fund from St. Roch for its basketball program. Gary Hayes, reporting for the Community Fund Committee, moved that the grant be given, Shirley Polk seconded.
The motion was approved, Maggie Hart-Mahon abstained. Lana Stein reported on the Commercial District Committee.
A meeting was held recently at Grace Methodist to look at the new proposed physical configuration of Delmar. $750,000 has been granted for the state ISTEA enhancement funds to make Delmar look better. Plans call for more planting and landscaping, widening sidewalks, and making the area around Wabash Station more attractive.
The application to the state was a joint one between the City and University City. Julie Schoemehl reported that someone has been stealing flowers out of yards and selling them in the Loop.
When the man stealing flowers was confronted, he claimed to be a Washington University student and that was part of his project. Julie urged people not to buy flowers from anyone in the Loop, out of fear that it will encourage the thief to steal more. Beth Bender has submitted her resignation as head of Youth Cycles.
For the next meeting, Laure Porterfield will give a report on the status of Youth Cycles. Parkview: The street lights are now on. Nina Place: Two building have been demolished. St. Roch: $30,000 was raised in the recent St. Roch auction. Dan McGuire reported that a men’s clothier has purchased the old Miriam Shop on Skinker. Ann Smith Carr asked about the status of the Friends campaign. Gary Hayes said that a new chairman is needed.
A suggestion was made that the Friends of Skinker-DeBaliviere newsletter could be part of the Times.
A suggestion was made that a dinner be held to recognize Friends participants. Gary Hayes said the issue would be discussed at the next meeting.
The council acknowledged Gregory Freeman being the recipient of the Norman A. Stack Community Relations Award from the Jewish Community Relations Council.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Minutes submitted by Gregory Freeman.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1997.
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