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June 9, 1997 Minutes In Attendance: Vice President Sara Johnson, Directors Ann Smith Carr, Lara Lennon-Doyle, Gregory Freeman, Jane Geller, Ronie Haliburton, Ruth Johnson, Gwen Lazard, Susan Littlefield, Maggie Hart-Mahon, Shirley Polk, Juliet Schoemehl, Lana Stein, P.O. Terry Kowalczyk, Det. Thomas Rund, Committee Chairs Andy Cross, Paul Hohmann; Block Captains Donetta Kee, Anna Busch; NSO Vivi Wolf; Executive Director Laure Porterfield. Excused absences: Jack Wright, Miki Merritt.
In the absence of Board President Gary Hayes, the meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Vice President Sara Johnson. Welcome and Introductions Det. Thomas Rund was recognized.
He gave a brief description of his duties. Review and approval of minutes. Lana Stein moved to approve the minutes of the May meeting. Ruth Johnson seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved. Security Officer Terry Kowalczyk reported that calls for service are up. Compared to last year’s dramatic decrease, this year shows an average increase, which makes the percentages look high.
There were only one or two more incidents in most categories than last year. Robberies are down and assaults are down.
Most of the incidents occurred east of DeBaliviere, and most were automobile related. Officer Kowalczyk advised against leaving items in cars.
He requested that this Information be passed on to other neighbors. Det. Rund asked for the cooperation of neighborhood residents.
He advised residents to call the police department whenever suspicious activity is noticed.
It was reported by a resident that the rapist who was involved in the incident in the north alley behind the 61XX block of Washington Avenue was tried and convicted by a jury last week.
He received a five year sentence. Also, a problem tenant in the 61XX block of Washington Avenue is moving.
The neighborhood flower thief was discussed.
A suspected has been sighted in University City.
The police are asking people not to buy flowers from people on the street.
A problem was reported regarding illegal parking in the cul-de-sac on Nina Place. Executive Directors Report It is hoped for a big turn out at the TileLink Dedication and celebration Saturday June 14.
The next board meeting will be July 28, 1997. Committees will continue to meet and work will be done between how and then. Our next major activity is National Night Out. Metro Link Advisory Committee Paul Hohmann reported that the next committee meeting will be Monday June 16, 1997, at 7.00 p.m. at the Council office.
He attended the Transit Oriented Development conference per invitation from our executive director, along with JoAnn Vatcha, Dennis Townsend and Laure Porterfield. Thank to Arts in Transit for making this happen. Neighborhood Committee Reports Apartment Owners Meeting was held Monday, May 19, 1997. Items discussed: (a) a contractor referral list is being developed. (b) seeking funds for phase II of the entry markers. (c) Update on Delmar redevelopment. Community Fund A $500.00 check has been sent in support of St. Roch’s Athletic Program. Commercial Development The Executive Director reported that they are trying to schedule a meeting of the Delmar Business Owners this month.
The purpose of the meeting is two fold. (1) To make sure that all property owners are brought up to speed on redevelopment, and existing properties. (2) To make them aware of what can and cannot happen in terms of dollars in the new phase of redevelopment. That basically involves a $750,000.00 grant that was awarded jointly to the city of St. Louis and University City. That award is totally earmarked for street enhancement.
There is a consultant team trying to identify businesses that are interested in coming to Delmar in the area between the station and city limits. Security The big news is the preparation for National Night Out.
The Executive Director is seeking help from block captains. Rosedale has taken the lead In the past; they will not do so this year. National Night Out will be August 5, 1997. Neighborhood Services Arts Council The TileLink Grand Opening Celebration will be Saturday, June 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. Nearly 2,000 tiles will be in place. Complementary posters will be given to the first 100 visitors at the celebration.
There will be a Moonlight Matinee Film Series at Four Corners Park June 20 and June 27, and July 11 and July 18. Neighbors are asked to bring chairs.
There will also be a music series August 5, 15, 22 and 29.
The first night will be National Night Out. Beautification On Operation Blitz Day, two truck loads of flowers were donated by the Great Perennial Divide.
There were planted at various locations in the neighborhood.
There was lots of help from neighbors in this project.
There are fifty-two beds in the community garden at this time.
There is a butterfly garden in the center of the garden that has plants from Gateway Greening and the Great Perennial Divide.
There is also a sunflower garden. Last week flowers were planted in front of the garden, next to the tree lawn.
These were from Gateway Greening.
A message board has been erected.
There have been no reports of theft. Andy Cross announced the new addition to his family, a bouncing baby girl named Sarah Jane. Congratulations were extended. Recreation The Executive Director, reporting for Arthelda Busch, said that the baseball team is in need of funds to buy uniforms and equipment. Persons with ideas were asked to call the council office. Social Services September was suggested as a tentative month for the food drive.
A toy drive was suggested where toys could be donated and sold to deserving families at a low price, with the proceeds from the sales returned to the council.
It was suggested that the social service committee be reactivated.
A volunteer list was passed around.
Dr. Martin Luther King Committee Jack Wright is home from a recent hospitalization.
The concept has been kicked around about conducting work shops in lieu of a one day program. Ruth Johnson requested that children remain involved in the commemoration.
A list for committee volunteers was passed around. Financial Report It was reported by Ann Smith Carr that changes were made in the format of the financial report.
An explanation of the report, including the Director reported that $12,500.00 was received from Washington University earlier today. Gregory Freeman moved to approve the financial report and Ruth Johnson seconded the motion, however the treasurer questioned the figures in the revenue column.
A motion was made by Ann Smith Carr to reconsider approval of the financial report, and that a final corrected copy be submitted to the board for approval.
The final form will be presented at the next meeting.
An update of the Housing Corporation’s search for a new employee was given. Washingon Heights Restricted parking signs have been put up in the 5700 block of DeGiverville. Parking stickers for residents of the block have been obtained.
There is a problem with graffiti in back of the DeBaliviere Shopping Mall. NSO Vivi Wolf was instrumental in having it removed.
A report was made by the Washington Heights representative regarding loud music in the 5700 block of DeGiverville. Parkview The Annual Meeting was held May 19, 1997.
A presentation was given on Metro Link by a Washington University representative. SDCC’s Executive Director gave a presentation on Delmar Redevelopment.
The budget was approved. Parkview will have a new representative to the SDCC Board. Kingsbury Square There is a problem with the fence behind the homes on the Westminster side of Bi-State. Bi-State has promised sound barriers, but has not kept this promise. Information is requested of anyone who can help with petition procedures. Nina Place Two buildings on Nina Place have been demolished.
The building with its back out on Kingsbury will be demolished; however, according to Steven Acree of CDA, demolition of the building next door cannot be justified. Hopefully three buildings will be developed. Alderman McGuire tried very hard to find a developer for one of the buildings that was torn down. St. Roch School is out. Other Business None.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1997.
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