The West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association will meet on Tuesday, January 9th at 7 pm at Northwest Coffee, 4251 Laclede (at Boyle).  All are welcome!

The minutes from our December meeting and copied below and will be presented for approval at the upcoming meeting.  Please note that to save on paper and ink, only a minimal number of hard copies will be printed for review and approval, so you are encouraged to read the minutes on line prior to coming.

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

12/12/23 WPLNA  Meeting Minutes

–  Harold opened the meeting at 7:06pm

–  Introductions were given

Alex and Sarah Lakin were present to discuss their new ownership of the Scottish Arms on Sarah St.

• Both have been long time STL city residents and have a history in restaurant and hotel management in our area.
• They are currently applying for a standard 1:30am liquor license which will require 150 signatures. Alex and Sarah are seeking support on this and will likely be reaching out to neighbors.
• The Scottish Arms name will remain as well as the current style and atmosphere.
• There was a question/concern about “sidewalk seating”. Sarah says they do not intend to put tables out.  This is being applied for only as a courtesy to smokers to step outside.  There is currently one small table out and this is all they intend to keep.  The back patio will remain as the only outdoor serving area.
• Alex cell # 636-675-1537
• [email protected]

Terry’s Treasurer Report:

• Checking –       $2,497.04 (some expenses will be coming from Beautification)
• Savings –       $2,072.84
• Time Deposit – $4,479.61

Membership dues are due in March….$25/individual

Alderman Browning’s Report:

• The Senior Property Tax Bill has been passed. The requirements are 62 or older with house property of $500,000 or less
• Income Supplement Program has been launched. Must be 170% of poverty level or lower.  There are greater than 5,000 applicants.
• 911 Dispatch will soon be breaking ground on a new facility. Earlier in the year they had more than 40 vacancies but that is down to 7 currently.
• Bills on homelessness have been tabled for now.
• The developer’s proposal for the 41 Lindell property is back in the works. Alderman Browning plans to continue supporting the WPLNA’s set back objection as well as opposing tax abatement for the project.
• Vacant Kingshighway properties have been purchased by North Point developer.
• A sinkhole behind the Renmore was brought up as well as fire hazard concerns. Ron Coleman says inspectors have been present to look at these.

Ron Coleman’s Report:

• He looked for the “metal object” hanging down at Jimmy and Andy’s but did not locate it.
• A trip hazard on the Laclede sidewalk was noted.
• It is heard that a pharmacy will be moving in next to Sunday Best. No specific info available.

Miscellaneous:

• A gentleman was present who identified himself as a potential property developer for Dug Feltch’s property. Harold suggested adding him to an upcoming meeting agenda.
• Northwest Coffee will be open for business on Christmas Day!

Meeting ended 8:00pm