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May 23, 2017 — Meeting Minutes
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In response to the Board’s questions:
2017 Resurfacing Projects - The Hillcrest Neighborhood is currently under construction; The Wydown Forest construction is expected to be complete by the end of the summer; MSD and American Water is working simultaneously to meet the completion deadline. Survey Results on the Body Cameras – The results showed that they are very supportive; the ratings were (1) public space cameras; (2) body cameras came in second; and (3) automatic license plate reader. Clayton Businesses – Gary Carter, Economic Developer, meets with the businesses on a regular basis. City Attorney Services related to Major Developments – currently undergoing with additional discussion. Other
Alderman Boulton reported on the following: - Parks & Recreation met today at the DeMun playground; Patty DeForrest and Justin Whipple attended with discussion on the alternatives for the Ash tree that is located on the property; 12-15 people in attendance; more productive; meeting again on May 25 for more discussion. - KUDOS to Susan Istenes and the Planning staff for a great report; good job! Alderman Berger reported on the following: - CRSWC met and received an update on the membership, the ongoing budget, and the auditor’s report; Amy Rubin is the new Vice-President, Todd Thomason is the new Secretary/Treasurer; they welcomed Ken Shapiro is the new citizen representative. - Attended the Board of Education Superintendent’s Cabinet luncheon last week.
05-23-17 BOA Minutes May 23, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Norton Hoffman Ward 3 (Reappointment for a 3-year term through June 30, 2020) Robert Kerr
Ward 3 (Reappointment for a 3-year term through June 30, 2020)
Municipal Judge Joseph R. Dulle reappointment for a 2-year term through June 30, 2019
Provisional Judge
John Wallach reappointment for a 2-year term through June 30, 2018 (original term expired in 2016) Dan Raniere reappointment for a 2-year term through June 30, 2019
Public Art Advisory Committee Jake Reby
(Reappointment for a 3-year term through June 30, 2020)
Sustainability Committee Richard Marx Ward 2 (Reappointment for a 3-year term through June 30, 2019 (original term expired in 2016)
Alderman Boulton moved to approve the appointments to the Boards and Commissions. Alderman Berger seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. ANNUAL REPORT TO THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF PLAN COMMISSION/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD ACTIVITIES CALENDAR YEAR 2016
Susan Istenes, Director of Planning, reported that Pursuant to the City’s Charter, Article IX. Section 2, the Board of Aldermen is hereby being presented with an annual report that outlines the City’s Plan Commission activities for the year 2016. During calendar year 2016, the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board considered one hundred ten applications.
Section 2, the Board of Aldermen is hereby being presented with an annual report that outlines the City’s Plan Commission activities for the year 2016. During calendar year 2016, the Plan Commission/Architectural Review Board considered one hundred ten applications. The City’s Plan Commission reviewed five large-scale projects over several meetings including the Centene Clayton Campus Special Development District project, the Maryland School Townhouse project (ultimately withdrawn by the applicant), the Kol Rinah project on Maryland Avenue, the Apogee office building on Forsyth Boulevard and a revision to the Barton project (aka Vanguard) to increase the number of stories from 5 to 7. Several public hearings were conducted including adopting an ordinance governing trees and landscaping, rezoning and plan adoptions. In addition, five applications for conditional use permits were considered during 2016. The Commission also held discussions regarding issues such as the Sunshine Law and Special Development District Regulations. The Architectural Review Board considered the design and materials associated with several development projects, both residential and commercial. Mayor Pro Tempore Winings asked if a second joint meeting of the Board of Aldermen and the Plan Commission has been scheduled. Staff will follow up with the City Clerk. UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF ONGOING PROJECTS (CRAIGSLIST)
City Manager Owens provided an update the Board on significant projects that staff plans to complete in the next twelve months. The list of projects currently has more than 100 items and is organized by the staff member responsible for implementation. The projects included are in progress and completed projects are removed from the list.
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Alderman Boulton reported on the following: - Parks & Recreation met today at the DeMun playground; Patty DeForrest and Justin Whipple attended with discussion on the alternatives for the Ash tree that is located on the property; 12-15 people in attendance; more productive; meeting again on May 25 for more discussion. - KUDOS to Susan Istenes and the Planning staff for a great report; good job! Alderman Berger reported on the following: - CRSWC met and received an update on the membership, the ongoing budget, and the auditor’s report; Amy Rubin is the new Vice-President, Todd Thomason is the new Secretary/Treasurer; they welcomed Ken Shapiro is the new citizen representative. - Attended the Board of Education Superintendent’s Cabinet luncheon last week. Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: - CRSWC meeting and the budget went smoothly. - Parks & Recreation reaccreditation gala was excellent and nicely put together. - BOA Retreat held Friday and Saturday was excellent – great retreat. Mayor Pro Tempore Winings reported on the following: - Parks & Recreation Commission met May 1 with discussion on the vacant lot next to the Hanley House; Patty DeForrest stated that the Commission does not want to do very much; they prefer the open space with plantings and possibly create a path. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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