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).

 

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 8th 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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March Meeting for SSBD Board of Commissioners

The March 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 March 11th 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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February Meeting for SSBD Board of Commissioners

The February 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 Feb 12th 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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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER TO THE SSBD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Pursuant to Section 4(e) of St. Louis City Ordinance 63154, the Soulard Special Business District Board of Commissioners is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on its board, beginning in 2024.  The purpose of the Soulard Special Business District is to plan and implement security and crime prevention services within the District.  To qualify for a board appointment, applicant must be a registered voter in ...
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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.