September ’13 General Meeting Minutes

Soulard Restoration Group General Membership Meeting – September 4 , 2013 Ι) INTRODUCTIONS- President Weissgerber called to order. Welcomed Alderman Ortman ΙΙ) SECRETARY MINUTES & TREASURER REPORTS Treasurer’s Report and Minutes from August approved. ΙΙΙ) ANNOUNCEMENTS: Guests: Caroline Davis: U.S. Green Building Council-Hosting an ECO Bike Ride on Oct 20th volunteers needed. Commemorative Bricks at Soulard Station are available for purchase. Soulard Concert: Sep 14. Soulard Art Fair Sep 20-21 Captain Deeba: Overall crime is down. More arrests very recently though. Be sure you know your area and surroundings. Beware of people trying to pass themselves off as homeless. They may seem like they are picking though trash, but they are actually planning to commit crime. Alderman Ortman is very supportive of local police and vocal about needing cops on the ground. St. Louis needs more like him. Ις) NEW BUSINESS: ς) OLD BUSINESS: ςΙ) COMMITTEE REPORTS Beautification: Oct 4th Art Auction at Soulard Station Code & Zoning/Plan Review Team (PRT): Infill proposed at 2629 S. 11th on homes don’t need permits. Call Cultural Resources if you have questions. 314-622-3400 Communications: New Renaissance deadline Sep 12. Submissions for website needed. Fundraising: Social House is donating proceeds from their upcoming golf tournament again. $750 was donated to SRG last year. Membership: Working on Roster. Social will be at 2622 S. 12th Residential Promotion: Soulard Art Fair Sep 21-22 Soulard Market Park. Grand Cru cigar shop now open. Safety: Fall Safety Walk will happen after November General meeting Oktoberfest – No report Mardi Gras- LouFest Volunteers still needed Soulard Special Business Tax District – No report Soulard Station: Opening orders for commemorative bricks. Email Station@soulard.org if you would like House Tour: Houses are needed for the tour. Meeting Adjourned at 7:50 pm Respectfully Submitted, Ryan Brockschmitt : Art Auction at Soulard Station