10-10-17 BOA Minutes October 10, 2017 Page 1 of 3 Minutes are recorded based on Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th, 2013 Edition THE CITY OF CLAYTON Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue October 10, 2017 7:06 p.m. Minutes

Mayor Sanger called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were present:

Aldermen: Mark Winings, Alex Berger, Rich Lintz, Ira Berkowitz, and Michelle Harris

Mayor Sanger City Manager Owens City Attorney O’Keefe City Clerk Frazier

Absent: Alex Berger and Joanne Boulton

Alderman Lintz moved to approve the September 26, 2017 minutes. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

Ralph Canter, 8025 Maryland Avenue, addressed the Board about the mayor’s article in the recent CityViews newsletter and his concerns on communications with the residents and citizens. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

City Manager Owens announced that the City has received the Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Thanks to Janet Watson and her staff. Mayor Sanger opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 21 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE - ST. LOUIS KOLACHE

City Manager Owens reported that this is a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Russell John Clark, III, business owner, to allow the operation of a 1,100-square foot restaurant in the space formerly occupied by a gallery.

10-10-17 BOA Minutes October 10, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Minutes are recorded based on Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th, 2013 Edition

A MOTION TO CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE CHAIR AND THE VICE CHAIR TO THE CHARTER ADVISORY TASK FORCE

City Manager Owens reported that Per Ordinance No. 6493 which established the Charter Advisory Task Force, Section 5, requires that the Board of Aldermen shall appoint a Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Charter Advisory Task Force, both of whom shall serve until the submission of the Task Force’s report to the Aldermen. Motion was made by Alderman Winings to approve the appointments of Cynthia Garnholz as Chairman and Mark Winings as Vice-Chairman to the Charter Advisory Task Force. Alderman Lintz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Board of Aldermen Reports

City Manager Owens reported on the following: • Staff discovered stress cracks under the concrete of the Fire Department garage and he has authorized emergency repairs and will keep the Board updated on the progress. • He and Chief Murphy attended the Clayton School District Community Conversations on Regional Racial Tensions; there were approximately 165 people in attendance. Alderman Winings reported on the following: • The Charter Advisory Task Force met last week and he feels that they have a good group of citizens to represent the Task Force; two meetings have been scheduled for November. • Attended the Annual Old Town Clayton Meeting. Alderman Lintz reported on the following: • The Municipal League met last month and heard a presentation from Dr.

Alderman Winings reported on the following: • The Charter Advisory Task Force met last week and he feels that they have a good group of citizens to represent the Task Force; two meetings have been scheduled for November. • Attended the Annual Old Town Clayton Meeting. Alderman Lintz reported on the following: • The Municipal League met last month and heard a presentation from Dr. Mark Tranel, Director of the Public Policy Research Center at UM on a study on the cost of regional governments for St. Louis City and County versus Indianapolis as compared to the Better Together report. Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Met with the residents of Wydown Forest to hear their concerns and issues regarding the MSD project; Moorlands property owners also concerned with property damage and is requesting the City’s help in resolving. • Parks & Recreation Commission met and was given a presentation and shown pictures of the proposed Ice Rink project; the Commission is working on agenda topics for the upcoming joint meeting with the BOA. • Participated in the ECDC tour of the facilities. • Chapman Plaza Dedication. • Blues Home Opener. • CHS Parade; thanks to Assistant Chief Mercurio for the fire truck. Alderman Harris reported on the following: • Better Together STL is holding several Town Hall Meetings to discuss their report. Mayor Sanger reported on the following: • Edward Jones (130 S. Bemiston) Ribbon Cutting. • Attended the Concordia Seminary First Responders’ event.