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Historical November–December 2024 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Board Members Present: Tracy Granneman (President, Rosedale ), Molly Rater (Secretary, Kingsbury Square), Yvette Kell (Treasurer, Washington Heights), JoAnna Schooler (Washington University), Karen and Jeff Stokes (Grace Methodist), Mike Stephens (Parkview), Linda Cross (Rosedale), Michelle Davidson (at large) Jim Holzer (Rosedale), Stefan Pabst (Parkview Agents), Tim Woodcock (Rosedale) Not Present: Carl Merritt (Cote Brillante), Roger Harris (Washington Heights), AnnaMarie Bliss (at large), Nathaniel Rivers (Washington Heights), Kathryn Bulard (Busey Bank) Visitors: NIS Max Magee, Andy Cross (Beautification), Samantha Smugala (East Loop CID), Carynn Smith (Wash U NCare) Project Manager: Victoria Headrick Alderperson: Shameem not present Meeting was called to Order at 7:05 in the SDCC office. Quorum with 9/16 board members present Public Comment: Samatha Smugula of the East Loop CID reported that 2 businesses are seeking letters of support from the SDCC.
She also explained that when approving a new business the East Loop CID used a 5 point scale to determine eligibility.
The criteria include fit with neighborhood, thoroughness in business plan, compliance with Zoning, experience and risk assessment. House of Joliff serving West African Food in the old Krab Kingz space Soul to Soul Kitchen serving Soul Food Board approved both and Tracy will send the letters of support Euphoria Restaurant has not been approved.
They were initially not supposed to be selling alcohol but that was on their permit.
This was an error on the City end. East Loop CID has some outstanding questions for the business that have not been answered. Aldermanic Reports: None Approval of September Minutes: Linda made a motion to approve and Mike seconded Minutes were approved Financials: Yvette reported that finances were solid and we are operating “in the green” Yvette has managed to untangle Quick Books and has deleted some line items.
She will work on a budget for next year.
She shared the financial report with the board by email before the meeting. Project Manager Report: Victoria is working on: Completing Porchfest activities like thanking sponsors Setting up new fall concert event on November 1st Working on Social Media, website, social engagement Content Calendar Friends campaign to launch in November Wintermarkt She has managed to find ways into all of the SDCC accounts in a “back door way” with the help of Mike Wisenhunt. SDCC Board President Report Board Commitments: Tracy announced that she will be stepping down as President after 2 years of service.
She will stay involved with the board and the SD community.
She asked that all current board members report to her whether or not they will be staying on the board. Dan Hudspeth has donated a three bin sink that will exempt us from having to get permits for all events.
He will also be donating a new microwave and refrigerator with an ice maker. Tracy wrote a support letter for Forest Park Forever renovations Greg Freeman playground repairs will be around 150,000 dollars so not feasible at this time Form Based District: Approval has been stalled with the city for several months. Nicole and Tracy will be meeting with city reps Miriam Keller and Mary Hart Burton this Friday.
The SDCC FBD may be a prototype for a city wide FBD.
There is also a discussion about a city wide FBD that would override all other Form Based Districts. More information will be forthcoming. Committee Reports: Porchfest: Molly reported that event was a big success. Sponsorships were about 5000 dollars, Expenses about 2000.
We will be applying for Whitaker grant for next year. MooBile made
2100 dollars so we got our 900 dollar deposit back. Tracy reported that a Pod model of grouping bands together was successful. Beautification Committee report: Our annual SD Food drive was successful with over a thousand items collected.
Some items were picked up from the SDCC by Grace Methodist Church and other items were delivered to New Cote Brilliante Church of God and to Operation Food Search.
The recipients were grateful for the donations. Thank you to the volunteers who helped collect and sort the items and thank you to the many neighbors who donated to this worthy drive.
The planters at Greg Freeman Park have been green and colorful for the entire growing season despite the heat and very long stretches of dry weather.
We hope you have enjoyed the variety of plantings this year.
We are considering having the annual SD Halloween party at St Roch, the gym can be available. Wintermarkt is on Sat Dec 7 Historic Committee: No report Security committee: Meeting minutes post to SDCC website under committee reports New Business: Karen Stokes asked about speed humps and was told it is a work in progress, can take several years.
Also with tree removal-Forestry department is very understaffed Michelle Davidson asked about sidewalk repairs by city and was told that there is a 50/50 program that can be applied for through the CSB.
This does not seem to be common knowledge so Linda will put in the paper. Samantha Smugla announced that there will be a Day of the Dead celebration in the loop on Nov 2nd 2024 noon-9:30 pm.
Most of the festivities will be at the later part of the day for adults.
There will be some road closures but should not impact neighbors significantly. Meeting adjourned at 7:57 pm Minutes submitted 10/16/2024 by Molly Rater, SDCC Board Secretary
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2024.
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