Historical April–May 1999 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In Attendance: Vice President Greg Freeman, presiding; Directors Ann Smith Carr, Lara Doyle, Peggy Droege, Jane Geller, Ronie Haliburton, Shashi Kara, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Gwen Lazard, Susan Littlefield, Shirley Polk, Dan Schesch, Lana Stein. Guests: Andy Cross (Beautification Committee Chair), Deborah Hall, Paul Hohmann (Transportation Committee Chair), Terry Kowalczyk (7th District), Lyda Krewson (Alderman, 28th Ward). Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Steve Givens, Gary L. Hayes, Rev. Miki Merritt, Julie Schoemehl, Paula Sigman, Ruth Johnson.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Greg Freeman, Vice President. Shashi Kara introduced as new Washington University student representative. I. Approval of minutes: Minutes were read, corrections were made and approved. II. Financial Report: Lana Stein, Treasure.
It was moved and approved to postpone financial report until next month. Discussed fund raising, meeting dates are 2/5 at 7:00 p.m. at Jane Geller’s house and 3/3 at 7:00 p.m. at Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council office. Ill. Security Report: Several car break-ins and license plate tabs stolen; arrests have been made.
There were two armed robberies at Kingsbury and DesPeres.
An arrest was made. Special Olympic tee shirts are on sale ($1.0.00). Thanks for the support. IV. Executive Director’s Report: A written report was attached. Further discussion included: A. Site visit from CDA on February 9th, new program monitor is Bill Hall. B. Ice skating party for playground fundraising. C. Housing Corporation Report…Gary Boehnke.
In addition to the written report, there is a contract with NationsBank to purchase this building. V. Committee and Neighborhood Updates/Reports: A. Residential Committee…Lana Stein, Chair. Demolition began on the Kingsbury site. Heritage approved plans, construction to begin this spring. Final plans will be available in Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council office. Washington University purchased Lewis Place (in the U-City Loop on Kingland).
There will be a meeting to discuss reconfiguring street parking on Waterman: Washington University to be notified of meeting. Shirley Polk reported closing of McDonalds on Delmar and asked if anyone could explain why.
It was noted that two other McDonalds owned by the same person had also closes. B. Transportation Committee: Paul Hohmann, Chair.
The Community Work Group continues to meet.
The January 15th meeting was to address environmental issues. February ls’ is the next regularly scheduled meeting: Catlin Tract to propose the use of the alley for cut and cover tunnel. Consultant team for East West Gateway to hold a public meeting in late March. Drawings of three alternative alignments not yet received. Next working group meeting is February 18th. Dan Schesch video and status to be discussed after this meeting. Also, Parkview MetroLink survey results are available. C.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration: Greg Freeman, Chair. Held at Grace & Peace Church; nice turn out. Keynote speaker was Bonita Cornute. Tribute to Jack Wright was moving and well received by family and friends. Greg asked for a vote of acclamation to thank the committee. D. Beautification Committee: Andy Cross, Chair. Plans for Blitz Day and the Community Garden are on the agenda for meeting on February 27. Gateway Greening may get city water for the McPherson Garden. Work dates are planned for Saturdays in March. Trash pile behind garden will be removed. Bulletin board to be ready soon for installation at Four Corners. E. Playground Committee: Katrina Steirholz, Chair. Did not get grant from Anheuser Busch; still waiting to hear from others. Have raised approximately $10,000 from the neighborhood. Skate Party at Steinberg February 12th.
Please come! F. New Business: Signal lights on Skinker out of sync.
The problem is being worked on. Several streetlights on Sklnker reported out. Could we have crosswalks and warning stripes painted on traffic island to help pedestrians? 9:01 p.m. adjourn.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 1999.
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