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Historical May 1993 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Attending the meeting were: Directors G. Hayes, C. Marinella, K. Keaveny, L. Stein, J. Miller, S. Johnson, A. Webb, and Executive Director K. Koenig.
Guests were: Alderman Dan McGuire, and Gloria Bockhaus of Adult Basic Education (A.B.E.).
Vice President G. Hayes called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
A quorum not being present, the meeting was adjourned. Those present discussed the following agenda items.
New Business
A presentation was made by Gloria Bockhaus of the Adult Basic Education (A.B.E.) program of St. Louis.
She stressed the great need for volunteers for the program. One 12-hour training session is required for volunteers who are asked to make a minimum of a 6-month commitment. Information and site listing were distributed to all in attendance. L. Stein will see that information on this program goes into a future Times issue.
Committee/Association Reports
DeGiverville — No report.
Housing Corporation — K. Koenig reported that work is scheduled to begin on 6025 Westminster and 6036 Washington on or around April 15, 1993.
She also stated that it will be financially infeasible to develop 519 DesPeres into two handicapped units as initially planned.
Kingsbury Square — C. Marinella reported that M. Jaffe has erected a sign to advertise his modular housing units on Laurel.
Nina Place — No report.
Parkview — S. Johnson reported that the Neighborhood Watch signs are up. A. Webb reported that there are billboards advertising the Interlude Carnival which is scheduled for April 17-18, from 11 am – 8 pm. K. Koenig reported that she had spoken to two members of the Interlude Planning Committee last week.
In addition to providing campus security for the event, they have hired two St. Louis City police officers as well.
Rosedale — R. Roncal introduced J. Miller as the new President of Rosedale Neighborhood Association.
The other officers and representatives are as follows:
Vice President — Maverine Wilson
Treasurer — Clare Kerz
Secretary — Dexter Bordes
Beth Bender
Arline Webb
Tricia Roland Hamilton
Social Service — K. Koenig reported that B. Bender has agreed to serve as Chair of this committee.
The committee is seeking additional members, and are meeting at 6:30 p.m. on May 20th at SDCC office.
Commercial Planning — L. Stein reported that she, J. Vatcha, K. Koenig, and Aldermen D. McGuire and Irv Clay met to discuss the Redevelopment Plan.
A public hearing will be scheduled for May. K. Koenig reported that landscaping markers have gone in at two sites on Delmar (at Church’s Chicken and Dobbs Tires). Also, approximately 30 Bradford Select Pears trees have been planted along DesPeres from Delmar to Forest Park Parkway.
This landscaping fully expends the S.W. Bell Neighborhood Growth Grant we were awarded last year.
She also reported that we were awarded a $4,000 SWB grant for this year.
West End Arts Council — K. Koenig reported that solicitation requests on behalf of YAHOO are being made to area businesses. YAHOO needs to match the grant they receive from Regional Arts Commission each year. K. Koenig also reported that the Kimbrough fund was given to Marilyn Kimbrough last week. Ms. Kimbrough expressed great appreciation for the check.
She also stated that she will consider giving a portion of the $2,100.00 to the YAHOO program.
Recycling — A. Cross reported that this committee has chosen to participate in Operation Brightside’s “Deck the Dumpsters” contest.
With the help of an Eagle Scout troop, 15-18 yard waste dumpsters in the alley along Forest Park Parkway and Pershing will be painted green then decorated with a stenciled design. A. Cross asked SDCC to cover the cost of paint to decorate the dumpsters, approximately $50-$60.
He will get estimates to K. Koenig for Executive Committee approval.
Director’s Report
Update on Walgreens — K. Koenig reported that Walgreens postponed their hearing scheduled for 3/24/93. At that time, she distributed our resolution to them for review.
To date, we have not received an agreement from Walgreens, and expect them to postpone their hearing scheduled for 4/14/93.
“Where We Live” Advertising — K. Koenig reported that Skinker DeBaliviere will be featured as a city neighborhood in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Magazine, on June 6, 1993.
However, in order to get narrative space, we have to fill advertising space.
She will approach area businesses to take out advertising space for this article. J. Miller volunteered to assist her in these effort.
Blitz Day Information — K. Koenig reported that Saturday, May 1st is our neighborhood Blitz Day. Block Captains have been obtained for every block with only the exceptions: 5800 and 6100 Washington; and 6100 Waterman.
The Beautification Committee has entered Four Corners as a beautification project for our neighborhood.
Cybertel Cellular Tower — K. Koenig reported that an 80-ft. cellular tower will be constructed at 6100 Enright. Cybertel has agreed to put 6-ft. fencing with landscaping around the tower.
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 10th, at 7:30 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, May 1993.
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