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Historical November–December 2002 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Meeting called to order by President Dan Schesch at 7:02 PM. Board members and guests Introduced. Treasurer’s report and minutes reviewed and approved. Welcome and Introductions, Announcements Committee/Neighborhood Reports Sole Van Emden gave an update on the Neighborhood Planning Project and encouraged residents to attend the brainstorming session on May 18. Andy Cross gave an update on the Beautification Committee. Blitz Day was rainy but went forward as planned. Planters at Four Corners were weeded and planted and plant exchange was a success. Breakfast Garden Tour is June 8. Laure Porterfield gave an update on the Commercial District Committee.
The Committee is working on a special taxing district for Delmar and a plan for parking for the commercial district. Executive Director/Houstng Corporation Reports Gary Boehnke referred to the minutes and written report for the Housing Corporation and noted that the Beautification Committee had assisted with planting trees on Housing Corporation prpperty. Laure Porterfield gave the Executive Director’s report, and referred to her written report.
She noted that CDA’s audit of SDCC had recently been completed with no negative comments, and that staff has been providing assistance for many events and activities in the neighborhood. Aldermanic Update 28th Ward Alderman Lyda Krewson gave an update focusing on redevelopment along Delmar. Discussed work on the transit plaza, which is scheduled to begin in late summer or early fall of 2002.
Also discussed plans for new Regional Arts Center (RAC) building. new restaurant at 6154 Delmar, and rehab underway at 6172 Delmar. SDCC Board of Directors, May 13, 2002 Executive Committee Report Dan Schesch gave the report. Discussed current status of alternative financial plan for Metrolink that would allow design changes at Des Peres and alongside Parkview. Washington University Update Steve Givens reported that per requests from the neighborhood, the University would begin enhancements of parking behind their apartment buildings on Pershing. Plan is to start this summer at Skinker and move east. Enhancements would be completed over the next 2-3 summers.
Following a discussion, the Board approved a motion to send a letter to Washington University that would: • Outline current infrastructure problems with the parking areas in the alleys behind the apartment buildings the University owns on Pershing. • Ask that the University to expedite its plans for parking enhancements in these alleys and complete the proposed enhancements within two years. ‘ Request a written schedule for completion of the parking enhancements. Request that the neighborhood have the opportunity to review drawings of the proposed enhancements. Update on Crossroads School Expansion Billy Handmaker gave a presentation on the expansion of Crossroads School.
They are adding 18,000 square feet to their existing 30,000 square foot facility.
This wiU allow them to build a new cafeteria and a new athletic facility and add classrooms to their existing building.
They want to make the new facilities available for use by the community. Other Business There was a discussion about the status of Lucier Park, including how to promote it as part of the neighborhood and discussion about who is responsible for maintaining it.
A question was raised about the intersection sinking at Des Peres and McPherson. MSD seems to be working on the intersection, but problems persist. Respectfully Submitted. Tim Schoemehel, Secretary.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2002.
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