FEBRUARY 2021 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Soulard Restoration Group, Inc.
FEBRUARY 2021 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Time called to order: 7:01 p.m.
Meeting was a video conference conducted on Zoom.
Date Minutes Approved by Membership: March 3, 2021
SRG BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Neil Putz (Pres./ Mtg Chair), Jim Dallas (President Elect), Jeff Roberts (Treasurer), Gary Toribio (Secretary), Scott Plackemeier (Past President), Taylor Bodine, John Durnell, Beth Hoops, Marilyn Morris; Nancy Lambert, Billy Tomber (Editor, Renaissance)
SRG COMMITTEE CHAIRS PRESENT: Andrea Maddox-Dallas (Safety), Julie Price (Membership), Jeanne Kirby (Parlour Tour), Laura Grace/Bonita Leiber (Soulard Station), Mike Ziemann (Nominating). Absent: Richard Eaton (Beautification), Jay Gibbs (Code & Zoning), Christopher Schwarz (Fundraising), Jeremy Mehrle (Communications), Luann Denten (Res Promo).
SPEAKERS/OTHER ATTENDEES: Jack Coatar (7th Ward Alderman); Dan Guenther (9th Ward Alderman); Mack Bradley (Mardi Gras Foundation President), Tim Lorson (Mardi Gras Inc. Executive Director), Marty Murray, Jr. (7th Ward Democratic Committeeman), Cathy Weldon (Soulard Business Assoc.)
Candidates in upcoming City elections: Cara Spencer, Lewis Reed, Shedrick (Nato Caliph) Kelley, Jack Coatar.
A. CALL TO ORDER & OPENING REMARKS (President)
1. General Meetings (first Wednesdays of Month: 90 min time limit)
a. Jim Dallas announced that SRG is doing a trial of recording the Zoom meeting.
2. New Members were recognized and welcomed.
3. SLMPD Liaison Report
a. Neil Putz informed everyone that Officer Douglas was not available to join this Zoom meeting. He said that when he receives the crime report summary it will distributed in the Blaster.
4. Slate of Candidates for April Election will be explained during the meeting by the Nominating Committee.
5. Mardi Gras Events Update will be provided during the meeting by MGI & MGF.
6. City Election Candidates to Speak (following adjournment of this meeting but continuing on this Zoom Videoconference.)
B. SRG Slate of Candidates (for April Election) (Past President Mike Ziemann, Nominating Committee Chair)
a. Mike Ziemann mentioned that the current members of the Nominating Committee include himself as Chair, Bill Clendenin, Veronica Putz, Terry Hoffman as well as Neil Putz (President) and Jim Dallas (President Elect). Both Nancy Kelly and Margi Koors resigned from the committee to be candidates in the election.
b. Almost every position will be up for reelection as follows: President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, three (3) At-Large Directors for 2-yr. terms, two (2) At-Large Directors for 1-yr. term.
c. The Nominating Committee’s current slate of Candidates was announced as follows:
President Elect – Michael Pastore
Treasurer – Debby Brown
Secretary – Chris Currington
At-Large Directors – 8 candidates for 5 positions: Nancy Kelly, Margi Koors, Nancy Lambert, Craig Markham, Marilyn Morris, Karen Moske, Jim Rick, Gary Toribio.
d. Mike Ziemann explained that this slate is not limited to these nominees. Any member can nominate themselves or another member that is interested.
e. Neil Putz said that the elections are in two (2) months, and the Board will finalize the electronic voting procedure which will be like that used for the July 2020 President Elect. Neil will also ask candidates to provide information on their background as done previously, and this will be shared with membership.
C. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MONTHLY BOARD MEETING (Secretary)
1. Gary Toribio stated that the final draft of the January 13, 2021, General Membership Meeting were available prior to this evening’s meeting on the SRG website for membership review and comment. He reported that no comments or revisions were received.
Motion to approve the minutes for the SRG Monthly Board Meeting on January 13, 2021, as posted on the SRG website by the Secretary.
Motion by Jeff Roberts, 2nd Scott Plackemeier
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously.
D. FINANCIAL REPORT (Treasurer)
1. Jeff Roberts reported that for the first 7 months of this fiscal year through January 2021:
a. Income to date: $11,734
b. Expenditures to date: $24,399
c. Net Loss to date: $12,665
d. Current Balance in bank accounts: $81,245
2. The projected loss in the budget for this fiscal year due to COVID Restrictions was $34,835. The net loss to date is approximately one-third of this amount although it is for 7 months, therefore SRG is ahead of expected losses.
3. SRG’s audit has started; and once complete and approved by the Board, it will be available to the membership.
4. When asked who was performing the audit, Jeff Roberts replied that it was Linda Howdeshell, CPA.
5. There was another question about the Treasurer’s Report being available online. Jeff said that the Expenditure and Income statement and the Balance sheet could be made available through the Board.
E. Update from 7th Ward Democratic Committeeman (Marty Murray, Jr.)
1. Marty Murray joined the Zoom videoconference at 7:20 p.m. and asked to give a brief update on voter registration, absentee voting, and the City’s new open non-partisan primary municipal election on March 2, 2021. More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/7WDemocrats He also thanked Neil Putz for SRG’s allowing candidates to speak after the meeting adjourns.
F. OLD BUSINESS
1. Update on 2021 Mardi Gras (Tim Lorson, MGI Executive Director, and Mack Bradley, MGF President)
a. Tim Lorson provided a brief update on all the planning, City coordination, and other preparations for the upcoming COVID Safe Mardi Gras during the following 2 weekends.
b. Tim Lorson also introduced Mack Bradley to discuss the communications plan.in 2021.
c. Tim Lorson explained the operations of the Drive Thru Taste of Soulard with curb side pick-ups on February 6 including traffic flow plans, SLMPD Traffic enforcement present, limited no parking areas for the pick-ups, all ticket sales and taste selections must be done online the day prior to the event. Street gatherings will not be allowed. Bars and restaurants will be open with 50% occupancy per the current City COVID Restrictions.
d. On the customary parade day of February 13th, Tim Lorson said the messaging has been “Mardi Gras – Safe at Home”; and the only MGI event that day will be a virtual Derby Day. There will be no parades, no street festival or sidewalk bars, no street closures, no restricted parking program, no porta-potties. No street gatherings or pop-up parties will be allowed outside of buildings and the City will enforce COVID restrictions on the 10 person limits for any obvious large house parties. SLMPD will have police squads present with 4 to 6 officers in patrol vehicles throughout Soulard. Other City Departments will have a presence in Soulard including Health Dept inspectors, Building Div. inspectors, Excise Commission representatives, etc. Bars and restaurants will be open with 50% occupancy per the current City COVID Restrictions and be required to close by 11 p.m. SBA is encouraging participating establishment to require all-inclusive tickets or reservations that can only be made prior to 2/13.
e. Mack Bradley summarized the very deliberate work that was accomplished with the City to make Soulard COVID safe during Mardi Gras. Everyone is being directed to the stlmardigras.org website for the most up to date and accurate information. Various City officials have issued clear messaging on the COVID restrictions and other health and safety provisions that will be enforced in Soulard. MGI is having a press conference on 2/11. Airbnb and rental agencies have been informed about the restrictions in place to prevent or limit any buildings being rented for large house parties.
f. In closing, Tim Lorson told everyone that the MGI Offices will be open on both Saturdays, Feb 6th and 13th; and will have direct contact with Police for any non-emergency issues. To report problems, he asked that MGI be called at (314) 771-5110 and try not to clog 911 with non-emergency issues.
2. President Elect Actions (President Elect)
a. By-Laws Working Group
i) Several Zoom meetings have been held with the 7-member working group, and a working document of the proposed bylaw changes is being circulated among them to review.
ii) Within 5 to 6 weeks after the end of January, the working group will discuss comments and make revisions with a draft then being provided to the Board for review.
iii) Nothing is anticipated to be provided to the membership until after the new Board takes office in late April and has time to review and recommend the final changes.
b. Historic Code Review
i) Jim Dallas said a working group has started to be formed including asking members of SRG’s Plan Review Team and Code & Zoning to participate, but the group is open to anyone else that is interested.
ii) The working group’s first meeting will be later in February.
G. NEW BUSINESS (Neil Putz)
1. No new issues were raised.
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Chairs/Liaisons)
1. Soulard Station Laura Grace/Bonita Leiber/Marilyn Morris
a. Bonita Leiber reported that the committee has met with the Treasurer and reviewed the Stations budget in detail for this fiscal year. Jeff Roberts time and effort were greatly appreciated.
b. Some brick tuckpointing is needed, and they are obtaining bids/quotes.
c. Also they are looking into a smart thermostat to help control utility bills.
2. Safety Andrea Maddox-Dallas/Nancy Lambert
a. Andrea Maddox-Dallas said the committee had its first meeting on January 26 with 12 members.
b. 2021 goals were set up as well as volunteers to be liaisons with other stakeholders such as CID, SSBD, etc. (NOTE: These goals are attached at the end of these minutes.)
c. Tuesday February 23 is the committee’s next Zoom meeting.
3. Residential Promotions Luann Denten/Taylor Bodine
a. Taylor Bodine said she did not know Luann Denten was not participating in this Zoom meeting, so she had nothing to report.
4. Parlour Tour Jeanne Kirby/Beth Hoops
a. Jeanne Kirby thanked the entire committee and volunteers who did a great job keeping the Parlour Tour alive during the pandemic. She also thanked the 9 homeowners that were on the tour.
b. The December 2020 Parlour Tour was successful with $7,000 from sponsors and $2,600 of online donations and only $2,041 of expenses. Therefore, a net of $7,559 was raised. There were participants from 48 states and several foreign countries.
5. Membership Julie Price/Scott Plackemeier
a. Julie Price reported that SRG currently has 538 members which is the most the organization has ever had.
b. The committee is going online and is trying to recruit new members through social media.
c. Julie Price also encouraged all members to invite new folks to join SRG when first meeting them or coming across them online. Any help with this is appreciated.
d. SRG face masks are still available for $5 each. Approximately 300 masks have been sold but there are still 300 still on hand. Masks can be purchased by emailing membership@soulard.org or stop by Julie’s office at J. Price Insurance, 2020 S 12th
6. Fundraising Christopher Schwarz/Billy Tomber
Christopher Schwarz did not participate in this Zoom meeting, so Billy Tomber provided a recap of the successful online Smarty Gras event on January 16th due to the great volunteers that were involved.
7. Communications Jeremy Mehrle/Billy Tomber
a. Jeremy Mehrle did not participate in this Zoom meeting, so Billy Tomber reported that the Mardi Gras edition of the Renaissance will be out this coming Saturday or Sunday, February 6 or 7.
b. Billy Tomber thanked the Megan Mehrle and Beth Hoops for their work on the Renaissance.
c. Megan Mehrle reminded everyone that the deadline for articles for the May edition of the Renaissance will be Wednesday April 28; and they can be sent to editor@soulard.org as well as any questions regarding advertisements.
8. Code & Zoning/PRT Jay Gibbs/John Durnell
a. Jay Gibbs did not participate in this Zoom meeting so John Durnell reported about the Landmarks Assoc. total rehab of 1805/1807 S. 9th which will be stellar using as a model the pre-tornado condition of the building.
b. John Durnell also mentioned that the committee has concerns and reservations about the proposed 24 units of apartments at 2344 S. 18th.
9. Beautification Richard Eaton/John Durnell
a. Nothing to report.
I. Other Neighborhood Organizations
1. SBA (Cathy Weldon)
a. Cathy Weldon said that SBA is currently focused on Mardi Gras.
b. Linda Kurdi prepared the artwork for this year’s SBA Mardi Gras poster/shirts/sweatshirts; and they can be purchased through the SBA website: historicsoulard.com
2. SSBD/CID (John Durnell and Julie Price)
a. John summarized that the CID has purchased 60 trash receptacles and are awaiting the City permit to start installation within the next week or two. There is to be boutique trash pick-up from the receptacles 2 or 3 times a week with the use of a truck that is not exceptionally large.
b. The CID is making a $10,000 donation to the Sts Peter & Paul Clean Team to match the donations SRG and SBA has made to this program and expand it to more streets and alleys in Soulard.
c. John Durnell also explained that the CID is considering traffic calming improvements and is starting with a $50,000 plan to develop it.
d. The CID will also be sending out a survey to the neighborhood to obtain input from residents building owners and businesses on what should be done in the neighborhood.
e Julie Price added that the CID is considering the sidewalks and hazardous conditions as well as the location of stop signs and if they can be seen. Also, the City will be replanting trees in Soulard starting this Spring.
f. Neil Putz mentioned that he has received some questions about having trash receptacles placed in additional locations of Soulard that are not within the current CID boundaries.
i) There were additional comments and suggestions made by John Durnell, Julie Price and Jim Rick regarding the possible expansion of the CID boundaries by the residents and businesses in those outlying parts of Soulard so they can be included in the CID’s trash receptacle program and other CID improvements. This will be a lengthy process that will require significant volunteer time and effort by the residents and businesses outside the current CID boundaries.
3. American Legion (Jim Rick)
a. Jim Rick thanked everyone who has been participating in the Legion’s weekly Queen of Hearts Raffle. They are still considering the possibility of doing their traditional Fish Fries during Lent and will let SRG know what they decide.
4. Others
a. None
J. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn the SRG General Membership Meeting.
Motion by Billy Tomber, 2nd by Nancy Lambert
Those present voted in favor of this motion. No votes opposed it.
Motion passed unanimously.
1. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
SRG’s Zoom videoconference continued until 9:48 p.m. for those interested in hearing the City Election Candidates speak.
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These minutes summarizing this meeting were prepared by SRG Secretary, Gary Toribio.
Minutes Approved at SRG General Membership Meeting on March 3, 2021
Note: The above information is the Board Secretary’s understanding of the motions, votes and general issues that were discussed but are not intended to be a verbatim transcript of the meeting.
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SOULARD SAFETY COMMITTEE GOALS – 2021
1. Rebuild SRG Safety Committee
- Continue to recruit more members to Safety Committee
- Current Members:
Andrea Maddox-Dallas, Chair
Nancy Lambert, Board Liaison
Anna Baldesi
Scotty Fiedler
LeRoy Fitzwater
Tracy Laxton
Scott Plackemeier
Venessa Schwarz
Lillian Thompson
MaryBeth Wallace
Alison Weber
Guy Weber
Alan Ziegler
2. Educate Soulard residents on Safety Best Practices
- Publicize Crime Prevention, Observing and Reporting Techniques
Add links to Soulard.org to website about crime prevention and tips.
Safety articles/reminders written for Soulard Blaster and Renaissance – e.g., golf cart safety, numbers to call for help, neighborhood safety issues, etc.
- Host a National Night Out Event (STL City postponed until spring 2021)
- Host Fall and Spring Neighborhood Safety Walks (organize with aldermen)
Conduct when trees are ”leafed” out.
Have a police officer present.
Identify safety issues: broken streetlights, sight lines at alleys and sidewalks for busy pedestrian areas (e.g., 9th street from Pontiac Park and into business/restaurant area)
- Identify candidates to attend the SLMPD Citizens Academy: (post COVID) https://www.slmpd.org/citizens_academy.shtml
12-week program that meets once a week (post-COVID)
3. Engage all Soulard Stakeholders in Safety Initiatives
- Communicate with other Soulard stakeholder groups through Safety Committee liaisons
Understand and keep updated on any safety-related efforts being pursued.
How Safety Committee can help or be involved
- Stakeholders
SLMPD: Third District Quarterly Community Outreach Meetings, Neighborhood Officer Douglas - Liaison – Andrea Maddox-Dallas
Special Soulard Business District (SSBD) – Jim Rick - Liaison – Scott Plackemeier
Soulard Business Association (SBA) – Tom Gullickson & Cathy Weldon - Liaison – MaryBeth Wallace
Community Improvement District (CID) – Terry Hoffman - Liaisons – Alan Ziegler & LeRoy Fitzwater
Mardi Gras, Inc. (MGI) – Tim Lorson & Gary Toribio - Liaison – Nancy Lambert
Anheuser-Busch Security – Liaison - TBD
- Engage City Public Officials
7th Ward (Jack Coatar) and 9th Ward (Dan Guenther) Aldermen
Neighborhood Improvement Specialists - Mauria Tomlin & Barb Potts
Report Safety issues to Citizen’s Service Bureau
- Develop regular communication of Safety issues and tips through established communication media (e.g., The Renaissance, SRG Blaster, SRG Website, etc.)
4. Elevate Soulard’s Safety Posture
- Recognize Neighborhood Safety Contributions
Liaisons work with Stakeholder groups to communicate success stories.
- Explore Neighborhood Watch Program
Work with Officer Douglas to explore what is required.
- Recognize Police Officers
Gift cards for officers
Restart meet and greets with officers.
- Address ongoing Safety Issues
Work with Stakeholder groups to provide input on Pedestrian safety initiatives.
Ask aldermen about possibility of a traffic study and possibility of implementing traffic calming solutions.
Look into brick crossings at points of neighborhood entry (e.g. Benton Park has these at Sidney & Pestalozzi), explore with Stakeholder groups.
- Conduct an SRG Membership survey to assess community perceptions of crime and solicit ideas from general membership for the Safety Committee
- Develop a registry of video cameras throughout the neighborhood to assist law enforcement and citizens
- Have a representative on the St. Louis Community Mobility Committee
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CHAT from the Zoom videoconference for the February SRG Board Meeting on 2/3/2021
19:22:35 From Angie Leahy to Everyone : who is conducting the audit?
19:22:58 From Angie Leahy to Everyone : thank you
19:24:17 From mnrmp to Everyone : is the treasure report available on line some where?
19:25:23 From mnrmp to Everyone : we don't often get minutes from board meetings. P&L are an important part of report
19:26:42 From Soulard Restoration Group to Everyone : All general meeting minutes and board meeting minutes are available on the website: https://www.soulard.org/srg#meeting-minutes
19:27:10 From Lisa to Everyone : If someone receives over 51% do they have to run again in the runoff? Or will there be a run off even if there are only 2 candidates in the primary?
19:28:29 From Lisa to Everyone : thanks!
19:29:39 From andreahayes to Everyone : What was the Facebook information again?
19:29:49 From Lisa to Everyone : Please repeat the FB info again.
19:29:55 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : MissouriForMurray@outlook.com, 314.425.9259 facebook.com/7wdemocrats
19:30:29 From mnrmp to Everyone : Monthly board meeting minutes have been slow to arrive on website, and I have not seen Treasury report attached. am I missing something?
19:30:30 From Scott Plackemeier to Everyone : Thank you to all who made the Nov election safe in the time of COVID
19:30:54 From Jennifer Harris to Everyone : this is not a racist atack beacause in the news they say that in other atack the lyrycs of this song are not related to this zoombombing
19:31:14 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : Whattttt lol
19:37:28 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : Will the Mardi Gras and the taste be that drive up format?
19:46:28 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : Oh ok that makes sense.
19:46:49 From Jane Carriker to Everyone : Tim said there was communication with air bnb's. What was that message. Who was that communicated to Air bnb corporate or individual owners?
19:47:40 From Jane Carriker to Everyone : 2 part question what was communicated?
19:48:36 From Jane Carriker to Everyone : thank you.
19:49:12 From Lisa to Everyone : Thanks, Tim & Mack!
19:50:04 From Soulard Restoration Group to Everyone : MGI 314-771-5110
20:02:38 From Julie Price to Everyone : is it still on
20:03:13 From Soulard Restoration Group to Everyone : The Parlour Tour is not still active. It closed down at the end of January :)
20:04:16 From Marybeth to Everyone : how much are the masks
20:06:49 From Lisa to Everyone : hahaha - Billy on time?!?!? It was great! Good job all!
20:07:46 From cathy weldon to Everyone : 2021 Mardi Gras shirts/hoodies and posters are on sale at www.historicsoulard.com. SBA will have extended hours for pick ups on Friday, 2/5 4-7pm, Saturday, 2/6 noon-3pm, Tuesday, 2/9 10am-2pm. 822 Lafayette. This is a fundraiser for the Soulard Business Association
20:08:31 From andreahayes to Everyone : Soulard Market Lofts does not receive the paper
20:09:16 From Marybeth to Everyone : we did not receive on our block
20:09:40 From Lisa to Everyone : didn't here either on Victor
20:09:41 From andreahayes to Everyone : Thanks
20:09:46 From Marybeth to Everyone : perfect. mistakes happen
20:10:21 From Ann Austin to Everyone : I noticed a delivery person dropping the Reniassance on Sunday...doors along 11th I think
20:10:43 From Gary T to Everyone : Cathy Weldon - What is your email address for SBA issues/questions?
20:11:18 From cathy weldon to Everyone : Soulard Business Association: info@historicsoulard.com
20:11:21 From Soulard Restoration Group to Everyone : Send article ideas to editor@soulard.org
20:11:36 From Currington to Everyone : Where is the advertising information?
20:12:14 From Megan Mehrle to Everyone : Let me look up the specific email for advertising for you...
20:13:22 From Scott Plackemeier to Everyone : south of sweet divine right?
20:14:18 From Soulard Restoration Group to Everyone : Yes, south of Sweet Divine is what he meant
20:14:41 From andreahayes to Everyone : What’s the building going up at Marion and 7th?
20:15:00 From Billy Tomber to Everyone : Broadway Ford
20:15:05 From Karen's iPhone to Everyone : John any word on building at 10th and Emmet
20:15:08 From Megan Mehrle to Everyone : If you’re interested in advertising in the Soulard Renaissance, you can email Tammy Brownfield directly at tammyb@stlprograms.com; she manages advertising on behalf of the publisher, STL Programs. But if you lose track of this info, as Billy and Neil said, you can always email editor@soulard.org and we’ll connect you!
20:15:16 From jeffm to Everyone : Happy 70th Birthday John!
20:15:20 From andreahayes to Everyone : Thank you
20:15:50 From Currington to Everyone : @Megan Mehrle Thank you!
20:16:20 From Karen's iPhone to Everyone : does anyone know any more about building at 10 and Emmett Reno?
20:17:35 From Jack Coatar to Everyone : @karen - the Woodshack is purchasing and rehabbing the building at 10th and Emmett
20:17:58 From Karen's iPhone to Everyone : thanks
20:18:54 From Jack Coatar to Everyone : @andrea - the building at 7th and Marion is a mixed use apartment building being built by the same developers who built the Steelyard at 7th and Barton.
20:20:24 From andreahayes to Everyone : @Jack Thank you. I wonder if they will sell it shorty after it’s built like they did Steelyard
20:28:19 From Lisa’s iPhone to Everyone : isn’t that a conflict of interest
20:28:52 From iPad to Everyone : To contact the CID and to see our boundaries go to soulardcid.org
20:29:18 From Lisa’s iPhone to Everyone : notary for cid
20:30:31 From Lisa’s iPhone to Everyone : if the SRG specifically pays for the notary notarizing the documents isn’t that a conflict
20:31:53 From Julie Price to Everyone : the CID pays for materials to offer free notary service to soulard residents
20:35:53 From Lisa’s iPhone to Everyone : is there a fee for those services for all needs or is there a fee?
AFTER THE SRG MEETING ADJOURNED:
20:37:11 From Ann Austin to Everyone : To BOA President Reed: If there was only one thing you could do to help curb gun violence in our city, what would it be?
20:37:50 From Julie Price to Everyone : usually I would charge $2 per my signature to fund my supplies. with the CID paying for supplies, I can offer it for free.
20:39:33 From Karen's iPhone to Everyone : what would be your plan if mayor to keep existing businesses in the city and attract new businesses and thank you for your service and taking the time to speak with us
20:42:48 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : To BOA Prez: If elected will you support/continue to push leasing the airport to private investors?
20:44:38 From Megan Mehrle to Everyone : Where can we read the economic plan you referenced?
20:48:45 From Lisa to Everyone : https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/sldc/framework/
20:49:07 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : to Alder Spencer: How would you approach protecting the residents to not be pushed out around the NGA/ MLS?
20:54:12 From Soulard Restoration Group to Everyone : From Ann Austin (reposting to everyone):
To Cara Spencer: If there was only one thing you could do to help curb gun violence in our city, what would it be?
20:55:01 From Julie Price to Everyone : it seems that the city hall staff is not trained or cross trained to really be helpful to people needing city services efficiently. is there a plan to improve.
20:57:16 From Debby’s iPhone to Everyone : What would be your plan to get the guns out of the hands of children?
20:58:40 From Angie Leahy to Everyone : As mayor, how will you address racial inequality in our local criminal justice system?
21:05:20 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : to Sheddrick: the 7th Ward is the economic engine for the city/region. What is your plan to drive development and keep the businesses here when was have to compete with downtown clayton
21:06:25 From Lisa’s iPhone to Everyone : As mayor, how would you address the current homeless situation
21:06:55 From Lisa’s iPhone to Everyone : sorry as alderman
21:17:03 From Megan Mehrle to Everyone : Got it, thanks Jack!
21:17:05 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : to Alderman Coatar: We have been seeing an increase in crime in the ward. One trend being more and more youth. As Alder how could you assist the youth centers like 12th and Park to get the kids off the streets and into after school programming
21:19:29 From Lisa’s iPhone to Everyone : to alderman Coatar: how would you address the current homeless situation?
21:20:05 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : Soulard you all really are the gold standard! Its not a neighborhood its a family.
21:21:59 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : To add on to lisa question: can you frame the unhoused solution on what bills you can get passed to force the city to create a sustained course of action. Opposed to their using 12th and Park as a temp shelter
21:32:18 From Jack Coatar to Everyone : jack@jackcoatar.com my cell is 314-374-0791 my website is www.jackCoatar.com
21:33:37 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : to Treasurer Jones: given we have this new model of approval voting. What specifically differentiates you from the other candidates?
21:35:47 From Jake Callahan to Everyone : Treasurer Jones, what would you do to help improve the Saint Louis public school system?
21:37:14 From Nato Caliph to Everyone : www.shedrickkelley.com
21:37:46 From Julie Price to Everyone : can you tell us more about your connection to st louis and what ideas do you have to seriously improve our city economically.
21:37:59 From Nato Caliph to Everyone : 314.435.6152. Apologies, my original messages were sent to the SRG only
21:38:37 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : to Treasurer Jones: the 2020 census results are about to drop. One of the most important questions we have answer is population decline. What is your vision for tomorrow's St. Louis?
21:39:11 From Angie Leahy to Everyone : As mayor, how will you address racial inequality in our local criminal justice system?
21:44:35 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : to Treasurer Jones: I know there has been some resistance in the BOA to the CollegeKids program but is that something you could expand as Mayor?
21:44:37 From Gary T to Everyone : On a lighter note, will you continue the custom of having a Mayor's Mardi Gras Ball at City Hall which provides a portion of the revenue in grants to nonprofits in Soulard
21:48:13 From Marty Murray Jr to Everyone : Great job tonight Neal and SRG. If its possible you should separate the meeting and forum to post to the FB
21:48:56 From Samantha Kirby to Everyone : Thanks Neil!
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