Car Clubs for Soulard / SSBD Residents

The Soulard Special Business District is offering free car clubs to Soulard residents / those living within the SSBD (see map). Of particular importance if you have a Kia or Hyundai (which are currently being targeted due to a manufacturer design flaw), clubs can help deter theft. If interested, contact carclubs@soulard-sbd.org.

Learn more about Kia and Hyundai Thefts:
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/investigations/ignition-design-hyundais-kias-easy-steal-usb-cord/63-0c1c1d13-0d72-43aa-841c-06e2db0113fa
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2022/06/30/police-rise-car-thefts-kia-hyundai/7776099001/

2022 Neighborhood Safety Forum Presentation

The Soulard Special Business District (SBD) held its annual Neighborhood Safety Forum on Monday, May 9. The meeting took place at South Broadway Athletic Club and featured presentations by SBD Board members, Alderman Jack Coatar, SLMPD Third District Chief Joseph Morici, and Major Ryan Cousins and Sergeant Tom Kitchell on behalf of The City’s Finest.

Review the presentation here (PDF).

 

Be Aware of Vehicle Scanning Tools

The SLMPD would like residents to know about the use of vehicle scanning tools in the St. Louis metro area. The below depicted computers and frequency scanning devices are conduits for possible vehicle theft.  These scanners can reach 20-25 yards and penetrate the walls of your home. If you see someone outside your home or in your alley using a device larger and 4-5x thicker ...
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May Meeting for SSBD Board of Commissioners

The May meeting for the SSBD Board of Commissioners will be held in-person at Molly's In Soulard (816 Geyer Ave). The meeting will be held on May 8th, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and the board enthusiastically encourages community involvement. Call to order and roll call Review and approval of previous meeting minutes. Security Contractor (TCF) patrol report, crime incident ...
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Traffic Calming and Speed Humps Plan

The Soulard Special Business District, Soulard Community Improvement District (CID) and Alderman Jack Coatar in 2021 took initial steps to commission a neighborhood traffic study. The goal of the study is to improve pedestrian safety by identifying problem streets and implementing traffic slowing solutions. A public meeting / forum was held in June 2022 with a presentation by CBB Transportation Engineers + Planners. Attendees were ...
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April Meeting for SSBD Board of Commissioners

The April meeting for the SSBD Board of Commissioners will be held in-person at Molly's In Soulard (816 Geyer Ave). The meeting will be held on April 10th, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and the board enthusiastically encourages community involvement. Call to order and roll call Review and approval of previous meeting minutes. Security Contractor (TCF) patrol report, crime incident ...
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About Soulard Special Business District

Approved by voters as a “special taxing district” in 1994, the primary purpose of the Soulard Special Business District is to provide enhanced security inside the district boundaries. This includes private security patrols (off-duty City of St. Louis Police officers), security products to residents (e.g., car clubs, energy-efficient lightbulbs, etc.), crime/safety education and other safety-related services to residents living within the boundaries of the SSBD.

Soulard Special Business District Board

An important component of the Soulard Special Business District is the seven person board.  Each board member serves a four-year term and district guidelines require that the board be composed of four property owners, one property renter, one business/property owner and one business owner/property renter.

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