6/16/25 Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE
Please take notice that the Washington Avenue Corridor Community Improvement District will be holding a Board of Directors Meeting on June 16 at 11:30 a.m., both in person at 710 N. Tucker, Suite 302, St. Louis, MO 63103, and virtually via Zoom.
This will be an open meeting and all members of the public are welcome to attend via the above Zoom link or in person. A copy of the Agenda for this meeting is below:
agenda
I. Call to order
II. Approval of meeting minutes from 05/08/25 Board of Directors meeting (5 minutes)
III. Owner’s meeting dates (5 minutes)
IV. Spinnaker 7th Street activation plan (10 minutes)
Outline of activation scope
Music, food, drinks in USB Plaza 3 days a week, from 4-7p, with concerts at Nat'l Blues Museum and movies at MX afterward.
Painted mural on 7th between Washington and Locust, from sidewalk to sidewalk - examples attached.
Spikeball tournament on the grass in USB Plaza.
REX Laser light light shows - close 7th St bet Locust/Olive, nighttime shows with seating on street/sidewalk .
Street Fusbal on 7th St https://houlegames.ca/rental-products/human-foosball/
Outdoor ping pong and badminton – maybe as tournaments with dntn related prizes.
V. Washington Avenue Streetscape Refresh (10 minutes)
VI. Washington Avenue Rebooted – District planning effort
meeting minutes
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 11:39 a.m. by Executive Director Matt O’Leary
II. Roll Call
The following Board members were present:
John Berglund, Chair
Dan Pistor, Secretary
Michelle Solie, Treasurer
Craig Heller, Director
Steve Stone, Director
Jeff Campbell, Director
The following members were absent:
Julie Maurer, Director
Non-Board Members present:
Brad Waldrop
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 05/08/25 Board of Directors Meeting
Michelle made the motion, Craig seconded, to table the meeting minutes until July since Matt had not had a chance to review them. All approved, none opposed.
IV. Owner’s Meeting Dates
We are subject to holding an annual property owners meeting due to state law and quarterly in the bylaws. Board members are not required to attend. We made the decision to hold them bi-annually. John made the motion, Michelle seconded. All approved, none opposed. We will hold the property owners meeting on July 8 at 1:00 p.m.
V. Spinnaker 7th Street Activation Plan
Spinnaker is proposing a six-month activation plan around the MX and has asked us to endorse the plan. It would occur late summer to fall. Craig mentioned how we could collectively all get the information out. Brad Waldrop asked if there would be street closures along Washington Avenue. They would likely be on side streets. Brad asked for examples of what the proposed murals would look like. Matt voiced concerns over upkeep. Craig asked if the streetscape is complete and noted that the bike lane has had challenges with people parking in it. Nothing designates it as a cycle lane.
VI. Washington Avenue Streetscape Refresh
An effort to restore the elements of Washington Avenue installed over the past 20 years within our boundaries. Main partners are Downtown CID and district property owners.
VII. Washington Avenue Rebooted – District Planning Effort
Matt has run into challenges with not having a district plan in place. Who will do the work was discussed. The Design Downtown plan will be a key tool. Also, Matt has already written a variety of plans. Will do a survey and engage the District.
Outline:
Infrastructure conceptual design
Operational program
Implementation strategy/strategic plan for the District
Our approach should not be “this is another plan.” It should be “we are helping to implement the Design Downtown Plan.” Matt worked through the slide deck. Craig voiced a variety of concerns over the safety and quality of life issues we are having downtown. John made the motion to allow Matt to do the work, Steve seconded. All approved, no objections.
VIII. Next Meeting Date
The next meeting is scheduled for 7/08/2025 at 11:30 a.m.
IX. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Craig, seconded by John. Vote: All in favor, none opposed.
Prepared by: Dan Pistor, Secretary