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Board Members Present: Tracy Granneman (President, Rosedale ), Molly Rater (Secretary, Kingsbury Square), Yvette Kell (Treasurer, Washington Heights), JoAnna Schooler (Washington University), Jeff Stokes (Grace Methodist), Mike Stephens (Parkview), Michelle Davidson (at large) Jim Holzer (Rosedale), Tim Woodcock (Rosedale) ), AnnaMarie Bliss (at large), Nathaniel Rivers (Washington Heights), Kathryn Bulard (Busey Bank) Not Present: Carl Merritt (Cote Brillante), Roger Harris (Washington Heights), Stefan Pabst (Parkview Agents), Linda Cross (Rosedale) Visitors: NIS Max Magee, Andy Cross (Beautification), Kevin Koenig (6000 Washington), Grady Vaughan (Security Committee), Carynn Smith (Wash U Cares) Project Manager: Victoria Headrick Alderperson: Shameem not present Meeting was called to Order at 7:03 PM in the SDCC office. Quorum with 12/16 board members present Public Comment: None Aldermanic Reports: None Approval of October Minutes: Yvette made a motion to approve and Mike seconded. Minutes were approved Financials: Yvette reported that finances were solid and we will end the year in the “black”. Yvette has managed to untangle Quick Books.
She proposed a rough budget for next year that will be voted on in the beginning of next year.
We will break even next year if we make 10,000 in Friends Donations and 10,000 in grants.
We currently have 60,000 dollars in savings, 20,000 in CD and 22,000 in Operating Expenses.
She shared the financial report with the board by email before the meeting. Project Manager Report: Fall concert event on November 1 was a successful event with an estimated 70 people attending Working on website, social engagement Sending out weekly Newsletter She is now working on Wintermarkt: Sending letters to vendors, marketing and gathering volunteers.
She is planning a soft launch of Friends Campaign at Wintermarkt Dan Hudspeth will try to install 3 bowl sink by end of week.
He has a lead on a refrigerator for 250 dollars if someone can pick it up.
He is donating Rosedale funds for office improvements. SDHDC: Tracy reported that there were recent issues with water leaking into the office basement from a supply line.
She was not aware of the problem until the leaking had been going on for a few days.
She called Gary and he suggested she call the Property Management Company (that no one on Board knew we had).
It was eventually fixed by the city but Tracy is concerned about the musty smell from the basement affecting air quality in the office. No property of the SDCC was damaged but some of the SDHDC files got wet and will need to be removed. Tracy reported that there was a dehumidifier in the basement but not sure how well it was working. Mike Stephens made a motion to send a letter to Gary Boenkhe asserting that he as landlord was responsible for safety of building for his tenants (SDCC). Jim Holzer seconded that motion and the motion carried. Mike Stephens will draft the letter.
He would like a copy of the lease first. Form Based District: Approval was stalled with the city for several months but has been active recently.
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. AnnaMarie Bliss has been asked by the city to look at the document-may affect historic ordinances/need for variances. City asserted that the Historic District had never given their approval on the FBD (before AnnaMarie was on the Historic District Committee).
The city is requesting an editable version of the FBD and H3 has asked us to sign a release allowing this and ending our relationship. Tracy suggested that the SDCC take itself out of financial activities like this in the future due to potential liability. SDCC playground: Kevin Koeing is the point person and has been in contact with the city parks department and they have been very responsive. Playground is old and in need of repair.
The materials are old so need to be replaced, not repaired. New materials are being used for playgrounds now.
The cost for a new playground would be 200-300,
000. 25% should come from ward funds and 75% from city funds in 2025. Kevin plans on talking to Shameem about this. Board Commitments: Tracy announced at the last meeting 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 was thanked for her service. Molly asked that all current board members report to her whether or not they will be staying on the board. AnnaMarie Bliss and Tim Woodcock announced that they will also be stepping down. AnnaMarie will continue to chair the Historic Committee and Tim will continue on the Porchfest Committee. Board members committing to stay on included Yvette Kell, Molly Rater, Jeff and Karen Stokes, Kathryn Bulard, Nathaniel Rivers, Michelle Davidson, Jim Holzer, Mike Stephens, JoAnna Schooler. Victoria sent out a call for new board members on a recent email blast and got two respondents.
The call for new board members will continue to be posted on the email blast. Wintermarkt: Andy reported that he is working on committing bands and emails have been sent to vendors.
The blacksmith is not available this year but Josh Peck will have a printing machine instead.
The menu and a shopping list has been compiled. Search for volunteers will be sent out. Victoria is compiling a computer file with all of the Wintermarkt information (and for other events too) Washington University: Neighbors Day will be held at Francis Field this Saturday before the football game. Neighbors are asked to pre-register so they can plan for food. Carynn says that she will put Wintermarkt in the upcoming Wash U Newsletter. Washington University Accreditation event: Tracy attended this to speak as a supporting community organization for their every 10 year accreditation Insurance Committee: JoAnna had no report and said this was still a work in progress Art Club: Tim Woodcock proposed the formation of an art club at the office to work on various art projects. Victoria will post in next email blast. Victoria is working on new tables for the office to give it a more welcoming feel. Committee Reports: Security committee: Meeting minutes post to SDCC website under committee reports No meeting last week due to election but will be meeting this week. Calls for service down to 26 calls last month. Captain Marks is now Major Marks and will be replaced by Captain William Brown.
He is our new commander and will be invited to a future SDCC meeting. JoAnna reported that Secure Platform work had started at the Delmar MetroLink Station. Anna Marie suggested that neighbors might like MetroLink Rep Missy Webb to speak to them about the new secure platforms. Beautification Committee report: Andy is working on Wintermarkt Sat Dec 7, see above Wintermarkt report Historic Committee: AnnaMarie reported that the committee’s job was to enforce ordinances.
She has mostly been dealing with complaints about ordinance violations lately and requests for permits are down.
She tells those with complaints that the first step is to report to the CSB.
She has been in contact with SDHDC to help with home repairs but they have no liquid money right now. Potential selling of a property has not happened. October meeting minutes will be available under committee reports on the SDCC website. Housing and Zoning Committee: Not meeting Commercial Districts: JoAnna reported that there will be a meeting Wednesday about Euphoria Cannabis Restaurant. Tracy reported that city made an error on application that business had requested a liquor license Old Business: None New Business: None Meeting adjourned at 8:11 PM Minutes submitted 11/11/2024 by Molly Rater, SDCC Board Secretary
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2025.
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Archival transcription note: Playground estimate splits two hundred to three hundred thousand across page turn; original fragments reassembled and punctuation preserved. Gary Boenkhe and Kevin Koeing source name variants retained.
Original source: SD_Times2025_02.pdf, printed page(s) 3, 4; PDF page(s) 3, 4.
