Thread by @BradAWaldrop, RE: Problem Properties-The CID/@downtownstlouis lacks initiative. They in no way took any [...]

RE: Problem Properties-
The CID/ @downtownstlouis lacks initiative. They in no way took any initiative against NLEC, nor do they take initiative currently against 7-Eleven or the Shell Station. https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/as-crime-in-downtown-st-louis-surges-dispute-simmers-over-tax-district-s-future/article_ebfa3f2d-97a0-5b14-9a23-386d765a8702.html">https://www.stltoday.com/news/loca... @markschlinkmann @jcoatar @charliekmox @ChrisHayesTV

As crime in downtown St. Louis surges, dispute simmers over tax district’s future

A group of property owners pushes to revamp or replace a tax district that funds security patrols and other initiatives.

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/as-crime-in-downtown-st-louis-surges-dispute-simmers-over-tax-district-s-future/article_ebfa3f2d-97a0-5b14-9a23-386d765a8702.html

The CID/ @downtownstlouis is silent on parking lot problems; liquor license problems; Airbnb parties; buildings housing drug dealers, etc. The CID/ @downtownstlouis histories are to not engage problem properties. They do however take credit where credit is not due (eg., NLEC). ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

Further, the CID/ @downtownstlouis lacks any planning initiative. The current Interface Studios downtown plan was initiated & funded by Arch to Park. Hopefully a form based code will be heavily discussed, creating predictably & value in downtown parcels. ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

The CID/ @downtownstlouis leadership would not know the first thing about form based code or other urban planning measures. They simply lack the expertise in these things, hence their move to focus on marketing (which they are also lousy at). ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

When it comes to policing the CID/ @downtownstlouis represent one of the largest tax bases in Missouri. But they cannot get City paid police resources in downtown? That’s a fundamental problem. There was a baseline police level pre-CID. And they have not maintained it. ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

The CID/ @downtownstlouis hiring of secondary patrols is a giant giveaway. These officers are working second & third shifts. They do not self-initiate. They stay in their cars. And when they do see something, they call the Bike Squad to make the arrest. What a waste. ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

RE: Policing Specifics-
The CID/ @downtownstlouis:
•failed to pull a festival permit May 10
•annually fail to implement a summer security plan by May 10th when warm weather is back
•continue to fail to target late night weekends ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

•failed to address Hayden’s 1st rectangle not supporting our tax base
•failed to address needed installation of removable bollards to disrupt cruising
•failed to garner MO state trooper help w/ DUI checks
•failed to turn chaotic scooters off at night ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

•failed to overturn the Chief’s Order to give persons arrested the right to leave their abandoned vehicles on the streets of downtown. Put simply, the CID/ @downtownstlouis is not on the ground when it comes to safety issues. ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

The CID/ @downtownstlouis poor or non-existent planning amplifies downtown’s crime problems, particularly as it relates to cruising & guns (guns are in cars). Long term we need to do a large amount of traffic calming. The City needs to help with matching funds. ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

City staff and others shouldn’t be allowed to fight the effort to be less auto-centric. ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

So, where has the CID/ @downtownstlouis been on these aforementioned issues? If, and let’s stress “if” they are working on these problems, it’s taking them over a decade. Because these problems are NOT new: cruising; 7-Eleven; liquor license problems; Shell Station; ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

It begs the questions: are we too small of a town? Missy Kelley’s brother is Mayor Krewson’s campaign manager. So if Missy is doing a VERY BAD job, is Mayor Krewson going to support another effort to better downtown? ... @charliekmox @Brpkelly @ChrisHayesTV @markschlinkmann – bei Downtown St. Louis

Alderman Coatar’s comments in this article beg the same questions. ... – bei Downtown St. Louis

For the record: the CID didn’t resolve to change its board structure and funding of @downtownstlouis until a lawsuit was brought against it. Look at chronology of events. And, @jcoatar, no one wants to “blow up” the CID & leave a void. Super disappointed in your comments. (END) – bei Downtown St. Louis

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