In this month’s meeting we hear crime updates, get updates throughout the ward and city, and hear about the news and events happening in the neighborhood.

Meeting called to order (Dan)

Public Comment

  • Neighbor’s business, crossfit Happy Streets, is expanding. They will have an expansion within the same building and more parking.  Neighbor offers a free workout class on the last Friday of the month with the code “friend”
  • Comment on Newstead is shutting down for road maintenance.
  • Comment on Taylor Ave redoing curbs and pedestrian right of way
  • Recognition for Great Gathering Event, which was last Saturday

FPSE Neighborhood Business

Treasurer’s Report (Evan)

  • General Membership dues start over in new year; dues are pay-what-you-can
  • Donations always welcome. Cash, check, or cash app: cash.app/$FPSENA
  • Ending Cash is $4,145.38
    • Included with the donation from Washington University.
    • With leftover beverages, planned to have a get-to-know your neighbor later in October.

Crime & Safety Report (Officer Walker)

  • No questions for Officer Walker regarding Crime and Safety

Ward 9 Updates (9th Ward Alderman Michael Browning) 

  • Recognition for the Great Gathering
  • Newstead is being repaved
  • Taylor is getting new ADA crosswalks and crosswalk painting.
  • Taylor has updated parking signs, which means enforcement will begin.  Residential parking passes and guest passes can be purchased on https://stlouis.aimsparking.com/ 

Neighborhood Updates (N.I.S. Ron Coleman)

  • Songbird is closing within the neighborhood and moving. Songbird is looking for a larger space within Tower Grove South.
  • Complaints about Tow trucks on Boyle and Newstead.
  • Bulk pickup is 1 week behind

Neighborhood News & Events (Dan)

  • 2026 Association Board Nominations & Elections: We’re looking for residents who want to help move our neighborhood forward! Nominate yourself to be a volunteer Board member on next year’s FPSE Neighborhood Association.
    • All positions are open for any resident to nominate themselves.
    • Nominees (and to vote) must be a dues-paying member.
    • Name/position of a nominee must be made before the end of the October meeting.
    • Reply back to forestparksoutheast@gmail.com or let us know by filling out the form on this page if you’re interested in volunteering for the Board!
  • Monthly Litter Clean-up: We’re cleaning up the streets and select alleys throughout the neighborhood! Gloves and bags provided! 
    • Date: Saturday, September 27
    • Time: 10am – 11:00am
    • Location: Meet at Oakland & Newstead
  • St. Louis Go Vocal: A way for neighbors to get involved with St. Louis to get involved
  • Oktoberfest St. Louis – in the Grove: Two full days of live music, traditional German fare, and most importantly, delicious bier at UBCB in The Grove! Friday and Saturday’s festivities will take place at the Grove Brewery & Bierhall from 12pm-11:30pm each day.
      • Date: Friday & Saturday
      • Time: 12PM – 11:30PM each day
      • Location: Urban Chestnut in The Grove
  • Neighborhood Tree Watering: Help keep the young and newly planted street lawn trees strong and growing!
      • Date: Sunday, October 5
      • Time: 8am
      • Location: Meet at the corner of Newstead & Oakland.
  • ALLEY RECYCLING SHIFT: The City of Saint Louis has shifted from alley recycling to Drop-Off Recycling Locations due to extreme levels of contamination in shared alley dumpsters. Recycling drop-off locations have already proven to be a far more effective alternative to shared alley recycling. Drop-off sites are for residential use only and accept single stream recyclables. Ward 9 drop-off sites include
      • 4108 Clayton, off Sarah Street just north of Highway 40
      • 345 Whittier, next to the Schnucks off Lindell
      • 1660 S. Kingshighway, at the Water Division Lot
  • MODOT BREAKS GROUND ON ROUTE 100 PROJECT: MoDOT has started its repaving project on Route 100 (Chouteau and Manchester) in the City. This project brings much needed safety improvements – including protected bike lanes that connect to existing cycle tracks. You can learn more about the project here.
  • Chouteau Park Native Garden Planting: Phase 2: Help plant more natives at Chouteau Park! This is phase 2 of 3 in which we’re beautifying the southwest corner of the park! Tools will be provided but feel free to bring your own. For further details, email Cammie at: lewis.cammie@gmail.com
    • Date: October 11
    • Time: 9am – 12pm
    • Location: Southwest Corner of Chouteau Park

You can download a copy of this meeting’s minutes below.

You can also listen to September’s meeting here, and wherever you get your podcasts.