January 11, 1999
In attendance: President, Gary L. Hayes, Directors Ann Smith Carr, Peggy Droege, Greg Freeman, Jane Geiler, Steve Givens, Ronie Haliburton, Gwen Lazard, Susan Littlefield, Miki Merritt, Shirley Polk, Dan Schesch, Lana Stein. Guests: Karen Alexander, Andy Cross (Beautification Committee Chair), Sgt. Don Frenzel (7th District), Paul Hohmann (Transportation Committee Chair), John Hook, Larry Isom (Neighborhood Stabilization Officer), Lyda Krewson (Alderman, 28th Ward), P.O. Terry Kowalczyk (7th District), Jerda Riley, Mary Ann Rudloff, Les Thomas (USPS Gwen P. Giles Station). Staff: Gary Boehnke (Housing Corporation Project Administrator), Laure Porterfield (SDCC Executive Director). Absent: Maggie Hart-Mahon, Ruth Johnson, Julie Schoemehl, Paula Sigman.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Gary L. Hayes, President.
I. Approval of Minutes. Minutes were read, correction to attendance was made and approved.
II. Special Guest. Les Thompson of the U. S. Postal Service spoke about the problem of delivering mail in this zip code. Forms available to report problems, complaints or compliments.
III. Security Report. Several car break-ins in Parkview. Crimes against persons are down. Crimes against property are up, with total crime up 3%. Briefing by Sgt. Frenzel on anticipated problems caused by street closings and parking restrictions during the papal visit.
IV. Residential Committee. Lana Stein, Chair. January meeting was cancelled. In December, Chancellor Mark Wrighton toured the neighborhood with Lana Stein, Gary L. Hayes, Steve Givens and Laure Porterfield. He pledged that Washington University will continue to communicate. Questions remain about Arthur Building. Washington University bought a two family in the 6000 block of McPherson.
V. Transportation Committee. Paul Hohmann, Chair. January meeting cancelled. Next meeting Monday, February 1.
VI. Dr. King Commemoration. Greg Freeman, Chair. Program will be held January 17 at 3:00 p.m. at Grace & Peace Fellowship. All are urged to attend. Special thanks to New Cote Brilliante Church of God for their participation and their financial support.
VII. Beautification Committee. Andy Cross, Chair. Barricades on Rosedale have been damaged by weather-related accidents; repairs this spring. A better-defined curb would provide some protection as well as a deterrent for those driving over them.
VIII. Playground Committee. Katrina Stierholz, Chair. Laure reported in Katrina’s absence. Fund raising continues. They are approximately half way to their goal. An Ice Skating Party is planned for Friday, February 12th at Steinberg Rink.
IX. New Business. Mary Ann Rudloff, Treasurer, spoke. Rosedale Neighbor’s main concerns are events and neighborhood amenities. Major fundraising is Rags to Riches sale. It hasn’t been as successful as in the past. Need to redesign—suggestions welcome.
X. Financial Report. Lana Stein, Treasurer. Discussed actual proposed budget. Surplus is declining: need to have fundraiser and make budget cuts: otherwise could have a shortfall. It was moved and seconded that the report submitted be approved. Motion passed.
XI. Election of Officer. The following were elected as officers for 1999:
Gary L. Hayes, President
Greg Freeman, Vice President
Lara Doyle, Secretary
Lana Stein, Treasurer
XIV. Executive Directors Report. A written report was attached. Further discussion points included:
A. CDA Contract was discussed. It was moved and seconded that Laure Porterfield be empowered to accept and sign the contract for 1999. Motion passed.
B. New mailing policy. Effort will be made to reduce paper and postage; use E-mail, fax.
C. Housing Corporation Report…Gary Boehnke provided an update on this building and a written report on his activity.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Passed.
February 8, 1999
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, Treasurer. 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.
III. 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 ($10.00). 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 McDonald’s on Delmar and asked if anyone could explain why. It was noted that two other McDonald’s owned by the same person had also closed.
B. Transportation Committee: Paul Hohmann, Chair. The Community Work Group continues to meet. The January 15th meeting was to address environmental issues. February 1st 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 Stierholz, 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 Skinker reported out. Could we have crosswalks and warning stripes painted on traffic island to help pedestrians?
9:01 p.m. adjourn.
