BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING TO BE HELD September 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 4512 Manchester #100 St. Louis, MO NOTICE & PROPOSED AGENDA

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1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING TO BE HELD September 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 4512 Manchester #100 St. Louis, MO NOTICE & PROPOSED AGENDA TAKE NOTICE that on September 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 4512 Manchester, St. Louis, MO, 63110, the Grove Community Improvement District (the " District") will hold its public Monthly Meeting to consider and act upon the matters on the following tentative agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at that time. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of August Minutes 3. Chair s Report & Announcement of the Order of Business 4. Public Comments & Questions (5 minute limit per speaker) 5. Grove Merchant s Association 6. Committee Reports: a. Safety and Security Committee b. Finance Committee i. Resolution c. Marketing Committee d. Public Services Committee e. Nominations Committee f. Parking Committee 7. Administrator s Report 8. Other Business This meeting is open to the public; provided, however, that a portion of the meeting may be closed to discuss legal, real estate and/or personnel matters as provided by Sections (1), (2) and/or (3), RSMo. Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice, and persons with disabilities wishing to attend can contact: Park Central Development, 4512 Manchester #100, St. Louis, 63110, (314) DATE POSTED: T h e G r o v e C o m m u n i t y I m p r o v e m e n t D i s t r i c t 4512 Manchester #100 Saint Louis, MO (314)

2 Grove CID Board of Directors Meeting August 8 th, 2016: 11:00am At 4512 Manchester, St. Louis, MO Board Members in Attendance: Brian Phillips, Pete Rothschild, Kelly Kenter, Fran Fanara, Austin Barzantny, Brian Pratt, Guy Slay, Chip Schloss, Jack Baumstark, Tom Boldt Board members not in Attendance: Don Bellon Others in attendance: Matt Green (PCDC), Jim Whyte (CWE NSI), Ron Coleman (SLDC) 1. Call to order K. Kenter called the meeting to order at 11:00 am 2. Approval of July Minutes J. Baumstark motioned to approve the July Minutes. B. Phillips seconded the motion. Motion passed Chair s report None 4. Public Comments None 5. Grove Merchant s Association Report None 6. Committee Reports a. Finance Committee B. Phillips reported on the Grove CID finances as of July 31, B. Phillips walked the Board through the balance statements and profit & loss statements for the various accounts. M. Green presented the Board with updated Sales Tax numbers for July and compared them to 2014 & 2015 collections. He noted that the YTD collections were down around $2,000 from 2015, but that was most likely attributed to a number of business closings this year. He reported that the Special Assessment rates were recently approved by the Finance Committee and the notification letters would be sent to property owners this week. He also noted that the auditor engagement letter would be signed this week. The Grove Community Improvement District 4512 Manchester Avenue, 1 st Floor: Saint Louis, MO 63110: (314)

3 b. Marketing Committee M. Green talked over some of the initiatives currently being undertaken by the Marketing Committee. He gave the Board a recap powerpoint of the World Naked Bike Ride event, which took place in the Grove on Saturday, July 16 th. He said that he hasn t gotten a recap from The Grove Criterium (which took place on Sunday, July 31 st ), but would share it with the Board by the September meeting. M. Green also reported that GroveFest planning was well under-way, showed the Board the poster design and informed them that the Executive & Finance Committee approved the budget at the August 1 st meeting. He also said that the Committee is looking for additional members since it was one person short. c. Public Service Committee M. Green provided the Board with some informational updates related to cleaning and landscaping. He said that he is looking into cleaning & maintenance along 4200 Arco, since a lot of people are parking on that block. He informed the Board that Westline recently filled in the two planters that had plants stolen at Talmage & Manchester. He also told the Board that there would need to be a tree inventory in the next few months so that the City or CID could replace dead trees and reinstall new ones in the Fall. d. Safety and Security Committ J. Whyte presented information related to safety & security initiatives in the Grove and FPSE. He talked about recent shootings on 4200 Chouteau and 4300 Gibson. He reiterated that since the incident was so recent, there weren t a lot of confirmed details to share with the Board, but he would share more when he gets it. He went over FPSE crime statistics and said that it was important to keep an eye on personto-person crimes and try and is trying to drive that number down. He said that he recently had a meeting with Captain Deeba of the 2 nd District, who recently got permission for a two-person detail in the Grove, on Thursday-Sunday night, from midnight-4am. Captain Deeba is having trouble filling that job slot though, due to fatigue and officers working other secondary jobs. The Board discussed the need to better communicate with TCF and the NSI when there are a number of large events taking place in the neighborhood. C. Schloss suggested that J. Whyte look at the Grove calendar page on the website, which is comprehensive and up-to-date. J.Whyte talked over TCF s crime report and B. Phillips asked that J. Whyte give an overview of initiatives undertaken in the CWE regarding panhandling, since TCF noted it is a growing problem in the Grove. R. Coleman informed the Board that he had a witness see the Free the Herb graffitist and gave a description. He asked that people keep an eye out for someone matching the description. M. Green informed the Board that the new lighting in the Grove should be installed this week. The Grove Community Improvement District 4512 Manchester Avenue, 1 st Floor: Saint Louis, MO 63110: (314)

4 e. Nominations Committee M. Green informed the Board that the Committee is going to be reviewing all of the Committees in the next few months, looking at membership make-up, obligations, term limits etc. The Committee would like to appoint J. Baumstark as Chair of the Safety & Security Committee and noted that the Committee had been lacking a second Board member since Carlos Carter vacated the position. Additionally, the Safety & Security Committee had always been chaired by a Board member and the Nominations Committee expressed the desire to return to that. T. Boldt made a motion to appoint J. Baumstark as Chair of the Safety & Security Committee. F. Fanara seconded the motion. Motion passed f. Parking Committee M. Green updated the Board on a number of parking related initiatives and issues in the Grove, including the recent conversion of the Treasurer s lot to a pay lot. The Board discussed parking on the 4200 block of Manchester and the 4200 block of Arco. M. Green updated the Board on the ongoing discussions with the Enterprise Car Share program. He informed the Board that Urban Breath requested a bike rack and he believes that the location warrants its installation. Finally, M. Green informed the Board that a number of businesses have been requesting 15 minute parking for people doing pick-up and M. Green has been talking with South Grand about the process they followed to get spaces allocated in their district. 7. Administrator s Report M. Green informed the Board that he will be updating a number of administrative processes related to reporting with and among the Board and Committees. He showed the Board the new format he created and will follow for Board meeting packets and asked the Board if they would like to see anything else. T. Boldt said that he would like to see the Safety & Security Committee report earlier in the meeting. The Board said that they would like to get notification, agendas & minutes from Committees when they meet. M. Green said he would ensure all of that is done. 8. Other Meeting was adjourned at 12:20 pm. The Grove Community Improvement District 4512 Manchester Avenue, 1 st Floor: Saint Louis, MO 63110: (314)

5 Accrual Basis The Grove Community Improvement District Balance Sheet Aug 31, 16 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Reliance (4124) 99, Operating (9310) 16, Sales and Use Tax (0668) 78, Special Assessments (3269) 44, Total Checking/Savings 238, Other Current Assets Due to From Special Events Prepaid Expenses 1, Total Other Current Assets 1, Total Current Assets 240, Fixed Assets Construction in Process 6, Total Fixed Assets 6, TOTAL ASSETS 246, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payable Total Accounts Payable Other Current Liabilities Unearned/Deferred Revenue 41, Total Other Current Liabilities 41, Total Current Liabilities 41, Total Liabilities 41, Equity Retained Earnings 228, Net Income -23, Total Equity 205, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 246,488.99

6 The Grove Community Improvement District Profit & Loss Accrual Basis July through August 2016 Jul - Aug 16 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Other Types of Income 2.00 Receipts 2015 Special Assessments CID 1% Sales and Use Tax 26, Donations 9, Interest Earnings Total Receipts 37, Total Income 37, Gross Profit 37, Expense Additional Parking Enhancements Public Parking Management 1, Total Additional Parking Enhancements 1, Administrative Support General Liability Insurance Bank Fees and Charges 2.00 Legal Services MO Sales Tax Reports Total Administrative Support Public Services Litter Control 4, Planter/Landscaping Watr/Mntnce Weed Abatement Total Public Services 5, Marketing & Special Events Advertising Total Marketing & Special Events Public Improvements Grove Entry Marker Electricity Grove Entry Marker Insurance Other Public Improvements 3, Total Public Improvements 3, Security & Public Safety Thursday Security Patrols 1, Friday Security Patrols 3, Saturday Security Patrols 4, Sunday Security Patrols 1, Other Security Patrols 4, St Lighting Improvement-Elec Total Security & Public Safety 15, Total Expense 27, Net Ordinary Income 9, Other Income/Expense -33, Net Income -23,144.67

7 GroveFest Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of August 31, 2016 Aug 31, 16 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Commerce GroveFest # , Total Checking/Savings 57, Total Current Assets 57, TOTAL ASSETS 57, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable Accounts Payable 2, Total Accounts Payable 2, Total Current Liabilities 2, Total Liabilities 2, Equity Retained Earnings 10, Net Income 44, Total Equity 55, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 57,760.03

8 GroveFest Profit & Loss Accrual Basis July through August 2016 Jul - Aug 16 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Sponsorships 47, Tents Vendor Spaces 8, Total Income 56, Expense Entertainment Amusements Bands & DJs 5, Street Performers Total Entertainment 6, Equipment & Supplies Trash & Recycling Receptacles 1, Total Equipment & Supplies 1, Logistics/Operations Logistical Support Permits & Licenses 1, Total Logistics/Operations 1, Marketing Banners Designer 1, Print Advertising Total Marketing 2, Total Expense 11, Net Ordinary Income 44, Net Income 44,781.52

9 IndiHop Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of August 31, 2016 Aug 31, 16 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Commerce IndiHop (4467) 32, Total Checking/Savings 32, Total Current Assets 32, TOTAL ASSETS 32, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Retained Earnings 27, Net Income 4, Total Equity 32, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 32,436.96

10 IndiHop Profit & Loss Accrual Basis January through August 2016 Jan - Aug 16 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Tickets 41, Sponsorships 5, Merchant Fees 4, Total Income 51, Expense Entertainment Bands & DJs 1, Street Decoration Total Entertainment 2, Equipment & Supplies Beer 8, Buckets, Pitchers & Taps 1, Bus Rental 2, Gas Ice Miscellaneous Supplies Portable Toilets Trash/Recycling Receptacles Truck Rental 1, Wristbands Total Equipment & Supplies 16, Event Management 3, Logistics/Operations Bank/Credit Card Charges 1, Cash Bank Event Insurance 1, Logistical Support Permits and Licenses Street Cleaning Volunteer Donations 1, Volunteer Meals Total Logistics/Operations 6, Marketing Advertising 1, Banners Photographer Posters, Brochures & Flyers 1, Promotional Items 1, Total Marketing 5, Total Expense 33, Net Ordinary Income 17, Net Income 17,919.32

11 World Naked Bike Ride Balance Sheet Accrual Basis As of August 31, 2016 Aug 31, 16 ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings WNBR #0790 4, Total Checking/Savings 4, Total Current Assets 4, TOTAL ASSETS 4, LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Unrestricted Net Assets 2, Net Income 2, Total Equity 4, TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 4,830.46

12 World Naked Bike Ride Profit & Loss Accrual Basis July through August 2016 Jul - Aug 16 Ordinary Income/Expense Income Merchant Fees Sponsorships 8, Total Income 9, Gross Profit 9, Expense Entertainment Band & DJs Total Entertainment Equipment & Supplies Gas 0.00 Generators Lighting/Sound 2, Porta-Potties Stage Street Barricades Total Equipment & Supplies 5, Logistics/Operations Event Insurance Permits & Licenses Street Cleaning Total Logistics/Operations Marketing Photographer Total Marketing Safety & Security Total Expense 6, Net Ordinary Income 2, Net Income 2,514.34

13 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE GROVE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CLASSIFYING ALL DISTRICT PROPERTY AND IMPOSING THE RATE OF THE 2015 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR EACH SUCH CLASS. Whereas, following receipt of a proper petition (the "Petition") submitted to the City of St. Louis, Missouri (the "City") pursuant to the Community Improvement District Act, Sections through of the Revised Statues of the State of Missouri, as amended (the "Act"), and conclusion of a duly noticed public hearing, the Grove Community Improvement District (the "District") was formed by the Board of Aldermen of the City by Ordinance No (the "Ordinance") as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri; and Whereas, the Board of Directors for the Grove Community Improvement District (the "Board") adopted Resolution on August 29, 2008 providing for the imposition of special assessments in the District and authorizing and directing certain related actions; and Whereas, the Board of Directors for the Grove Community Improvement District (the "Board") adopted Resolution on September 9, 2013 providing for the extension of the imposition of special assessments in the District and authorizing and directing certain related actions; and Whereas, Section of the Act provides that a Community Improvement District may establish different classes of real property within the district for purposes of special assessments; and that the levy rate for special assessments may vary for each class or subclass based on the level of benefit derived from services or improvements funded, provided or caused to be provided by the district; and Whereas, the Petition and the "Special Assessment Petition" attached as Exhibit "C" thereto, both submitted to the City and incorporated by reference as part of the Ordinance, provide that there will be three (3) classes of real property within the District for purposes of such annual special assessment, which classes will be distinguished on the basis of the use of each parcel of property as tax-exempt, wholesale business, and general; that the tax-exempt class shall consist of all parcels within the District classified as tax-exempt by the Assessor (the "Tax- Exempt Class"); that the wholesale business class shall consist of all parcels within the District classified as commercial property by the Assessor and upon which a business is operated that has thirty percent (30%) or more of its annual sales for the prior year made at wholesale (goods for resale) and which sales are not subject to the sales and use tax pursuant to Chapter 144 of the Revised Statues of the State of Missouri, as amended, (the "Wholesale Class") as determined by the Board of Directors of the District (the "Board"); that the general class shall consist of all parcels within the District that are not included in the Tax-Exempt Class or the Wholesale Class (the "General Class"); and that the Board shall adopt rules and regulations (the "Rules and Regulations") that set forth additional qualifications or documentation necessary for the Board to classify the District Property; and

14 Whereas, the Petition and the "Special Assessment Petition" attached as Exhibit "C" thereto, both submitted to the City and incorporated by reference as part of the Ordinance, and Resolution , provided the maximum rate of the yearly Special Assessment for each such class. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors for the Grove Community Improvement District, as follows: 1. The Board hereby classifies District property as follows for the purposes of the District's 2016 Special Assessment: a. The following property is in the Tax-Exempt Class as of January 1, 2016, as determined by the Assessor of the City of St. Louis: Street Number Street Name Property Owner 4247 Manchester City of St. Louis 4352 Manchester Family Care Health Centers 4101 Manchester LRA 4312 Manchester LRA 4542 Manchester LRA 4544H Manchester LRA 4148 Manchester Neighborhood Housing Services 4156 Manchester Neighborhood Housing Services 4452 Manchester Redemption Center Ministries COGIC 4551 Manchester St. Louis Science Center Foundation 4571 Manchester St. Louis Science Center Foundation 1170 S. Kingshighway St. Louis Science Center Foundation 4118 Manchester United States Postal Service 928 S. Vandeventer City of St. Louis

15 b. The following property shall be in the Wholesale Class as of January 1, 2016: Street Number Street Name Property Owner 4151 Manchester Jaruba Corp. Jack Baumstark, Sr Manchester Jaruba Corp. Jack Baumstark, Sr Manchester Jaruba Corp. Jack Baumstark, Sr Manchester Tomcraft Co Jerome Baumgartner 4360 Manchester Kampe Supply Michael Kampe 4465 Manchester Green Street Manchester Investors LLC Philip Hulse c. All other parcels in the District shall be in the General Class as of January 1, The Petition and the "Special Assessment Petition" attached as Exhibit "C" thereto, both submitted to the City and incorporated by reference as part of the Ordinance, and Resolution , all provide the maximum rate of the yearly Special Assessment for each such class and also provide that the method of imposing Special Assessments shall be a rate (i) per square footage of the parcel and (ii) per square footage of the ground floor of any building located on the parcel for each individual tax parcel (each a "Unit") identified by the Assessor. The rate of 2016 Special Assessments for each class shall be as follows: Class Per square footage of the unit Per square footage of the first floor of building located on the Unit Tax-Exempt $ $ Wholesale $ $ General $ $ Adopted this 12th Day of September, 2016 Kelly Kenter, Chairman ATTEST: Pete Rothschild, Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING TO BE HELD June 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 4512 Manchester #100 St. Louis, MO NOTICE & PROPOSED AGENDA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY MEETING TO BE HELD June 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 4512 Manchester #100 St. Louis, MO 63110 NOTICE & PROPOSED AGENDA TAKE NOTICE that on June 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 4512 Manchester,