In this meeting we hear from Alderman Browning with a reminder to vote in the General Election in April, to report issues to the CSB and get an update that Spire has wrapped up work on Chouteau and that the construction on townhouses on Tower Grove and Vista has started. We also hear from Ron Coleman on reminder about bulk pick-up, to attend the SLMPD Citizen Academy, and the upcoming Electronics Recycling event. Upcoming events include the the FPSENA’s monthly litter clean-up, tree care event opportunities, a Spring Picnic at Chouteau Park, and neighborhood flower planting.
6:48 Meeting called to order
Public Comment
No public comment
FPSE Neighborhood Business
Treasurer’s Report
- Ending Cash: $2,510.34 cash
- Membership Dues
- General Membership dues start over in new year.
- Dues are pay-what-you-can.
- Members get voting privileges.
- How to pay
- cash.app/$FPSENA
- Cash/Check: Send an email to forestparksoutheast@gmail.com to coordinate
- Donations always welcome.
Ward 9 Updates (9th Ward Alderman Michael Browning)
- Elections are Tuesday 08 April.
- Candidates for the St. Louis City Mayor, Comptroller, and Member of the Board of Education
- Reminder: if you have any issues, these can be reported to https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/public-safety/neighborhood-stabilization-office/citizens-service-bureau/index.cfm
- Email: csb@stlouis-mo.gov
- Spire is wrapping up work on Chouteau Ave
- Construction is ongoing for the townhouses at Tower Grove and Vista.
Neighborhood Updates (N.I.S. Ron Coleman)
- Many pothole updates. Encouraged to continue reporting them to CSB
- 1 week behind for bulk pickup.
- Encouragement for neighbors to attend the Citizen Academy. The Citizens Academy offers an inside view into the day-to-day job of a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer and is designed to further strengthen the bond between the department and the community.
- April 12 – Electronics Recycling event. 8a-11a at 1640 S. Kingshighway
- Neighbor request for enforcement of the timed parking on Taylor and Chouteau
Neighborhood Events (Dan Doelling)
- Monthly Litter Clean-up: We’re cleaning up the streets and select alleys throughout the neighborhood starting this month! Meet at the corner of Oakland and Newstead on Saturday, March 22 at 10am. Gloves and bags provided!
- Midtown Community Services’ Spring Planting Festival: Join Midtown next Friday, March 21 at 11am-1pm for their annual Spring Planting Festival at 467 Hunt Ave! Help plant onions, potatoes, and cabbage and enjoy a free lunch as a thanks for volunteering. Everyone is
- welcome! For more information, please contact Mr. Dylan at dylan.naylor@midtownstl.org.
- Neighborhood Tree Care: April 06 from 10a – 12pm. Meet at Newstead & Oakland. Activity is de-volcano mulching of the trees.
- Spring Picnic at Chouteau Park: Bring your own food, drinks and chairs/blankets for a picnic in Chouteau Park on Sunday, April 17 at 3PM! Enjoy an easy, breezy Sunday afternoon with the rest of the neighborhood. Why? Just because it sounds delightful.
- Neighborhood Flower PLanting: Saturday May 03 at 8a. Location TBD – more details to come.
- Biscuit Town Opening: New breakfast restaurant inside Neon Greens. Opened 8a – 11a on Thursday through Saturday.
- Lucy Quinn and Little Lucy: Opening Soon!
Public Comment: Donna Barringer called in to remind neighbors to vote on April 08
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