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Call to order.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President Dan Schesch. Council members and guests were introduced. President Schesch gave an explanation of the council’s purpose and function in the community.
The function of the various committees was explained.
The council’s accomplishments for the past year were given. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Treasurer Peggy Droege was out of town; therefore action of the treasures’ report was deferred until next month. Aldermanic Report. Alderman Krewson embellished on President Schesch’s information about the community, including the Delmar Redevelopment Project.
An update was given on the Delmar streetscape.
A question was asked about Home Rule.
She advised all to read the many issues, which will be on the November ballot regarding Home Rule. Other question were answered. Security Report. Officer Heather Sabin reported that neighborhood crime is up by 10%. Garage burglaries and bicycle theft accounted for much of the increase.
She advised residents to report suspicious seen in streets and alleys.
She also reported that all alleys are not being maintained. Violation warning notices will be given out, and summons will be issued to property owners who are not maintaining alleys in back of the property.
Residents were advised to report a car break in, even in cased where in no physical evidence.
A Police Incident Reporting Systems Officer will make a follow up call to you. Committee/Neighborhood Reports Executive Director Porterfield directed members to the report on Bill Christman’s proposed café in his studio at 6014 Kingsbury, which was included in the information packet.
He has started a door to door petition in the required area.
He is requesting a letter from the council endorsing the concept of a neighborhood café.
A motion was made by John Thomas and seconded by Georgi Fox to table discussion on the matter until a later time.
The motion passed. Delmar Commercial Committee. Executive Director Porterfield gave a brief report and passed out a 2002 report the community, which was submitted by committee chairman JoAnn Vatcha. Beautification Committee. Chairman Andy Cross announced the installation/Firing Ceremony which will take place Sunday October 19, 2002 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the McPherson Community Garden.
A multi-tiered ceramic sculpture will be fired on site.
The event is sponsored by the West End Arts Council. Historic District Review Committee. Paul Hohmann gave an explanation of the committee’s function. Handouts were passed out explaining the requirements of owning a building in a historic district. Executive Director Portfield explained the process required when doing home improvement projects. Social Services Committee. Chairman Shirley Polk announced the Annual Neighborhood Food Drive scheduled for November 9, 2002 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. Pick-up trucks and runners are needed. Neighborhood Planning Committee. Executive Director Porterfield referred to the Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood Wide Planning update included in the information packet.
The results of the brainstorming session, which took place in May of this year, were detailed in the report.
A chairman in need for the bake sale. West End Arts Council. Andy Cross reported that the Wintermarkt will take place Saturday December 7, 2002 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Four Corners. Donations of baked goods are needed for the bake sale. Steve Givens answered question regarding potential retail outlets in the building under construction by Washington University at Skinker and Forest Park Parkway. Transportation. Susan Littlefield reported that construction for the new MetroLink will begin next summer. Contracts will go out in the spring.
She advised residents to be thinking about the implications construction will have on neighborhood traffic. Traffic pattern issues should be brought to the attention on the Transportation Committee. Alderman Krewson reported that Bi-State will hold a town hall meeting per her request.
The date has not been set. President Dan Schesch reported on issues addressed by him and the committee regarding the DesPeres underpass.
He reported on a meeting he and Paul Hohmann had with Bi-State and Congressman Clay. Executive Director’s Report. Executive Director Porterfield referred to her report in the information packet.
The editor of the Times of Skinker DeBaliviere needs help. Forms for volunteers were available. Commercial District to extend special taxing district.
The Shell service station on Delmar and Skinker has applied for a liquor license. Required signatures within a 300-ft. circle have been gathered to force a public hearing to stop application. Housing Corporation. Housing Corporation Project Administration Gary Boehnke explained the function of the Housing Corporation.
He answered question regarding the report included in the information packet. Executive Committee. Update was given by President Schesch. Other Business.
There was no other business, therefore the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Submitted By, Gwendolyn LaZard
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2003.
Read this article in the original newspaper issue.
Archival transcription note: Original minutes date sculpture firing Sunday October 19, 2002; October 19 was Saturday. Contemporary article retains October 19.
Original source: SD_Times2003_02.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
