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February 10, 2026 — Meeting Minutes
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Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye.
AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH WESTERN SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS FOR THE MASONRY REPAIRS PROJECT AT THE HISTORIC MARTIN FRANKLIN HANLEY HOUSE
City Manager Gipson reported that included in the FY2025 Capital Improvement budget is $225,000 for exterior repairs at the Historic Martin Franklin Hanley House. As staff were preparing to issue the bid documents for this project, Clayton experienced a devastating tornado on May 16, 2025, and the bid process was postponed.
On September 25, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Department issued a Request for Bids for the Hanley House Exterior Repair and Waterproofing project. Unfortunately, the Request for Bids was canceled due to an insufficient number of qualified attendees at the mandatory pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Since that time, staff have prioritized the repair work needed at Hanley House and issued a Request for Bids for masonry repair to the foundation of the building. Bids (2) received were opened on January 30, 2026. Staff recommend approving the ordinance authorizing a contract with Western Specialty Contractors in the amount of $41,865, plus a 5% contingency of $2,090.
Toni Siering, Director of Parks and Recreation, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7130, approving a contract with Western Specialty Contractors for repairs to the historic Martin Franklin Hanley House to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
Louis County Justice Center for housing Municipal Prisoners to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7129, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Contract with St. Louis County Justice Center for Housing Municipal Prisoners by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7129 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
02-10-2026 BOA Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 2 of 7 Councilmember Buse introduces Bill No. 7129, approving an amendment to the Contract with St. Louis County Justice Center for housing Municipal Prisoners to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7129, second reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Contract with St. Louis County Justice Center for Housing Municipal Prisoners by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6988 of the City of Clayton.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7130, approving a contract with Western Specialty Contractors for repairs to the historic Martin Franklin Hanley House to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
02-10-2026 BOA Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 3 of 7 City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7130, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Western Specialty Contractors for the Masonry Repairs Project at the Historic Martin Franklin Hanley House by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7130 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7130, approving a contract with Western Specialty Contractors for repairs to the historic Martin Franklin Hanley House to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7130, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Western Specialty Contractors for the Masonry Repairs Project at the Historic Martin Franklin Hanley House by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6989 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PRELIMINARY FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL LOT DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR 121 S. MERAMEC AVENUE
City Manager Gipson reported that the proposed ordinance authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Preliminary Funding Agreement with School Lot Development, LLC. Key elements of the agreement include: • Escrow Account: The Finance Director is authorized to deposit funds from the Developer into a dedicated, separate escrow account. • Expense Reimbursement: Funds will be disbursed to cover reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the City for the redevelopment proposal review. • Cost Burden: The City Council’s position is that costs related to incentive requests should be borne by the developer rather than the taxpayers.
Approval of the ordinance will have a neutral or positive fiscal impact on the General Fund. All external costs for legal and financial consultants will be paid from the escrow account funded by the Developer.
Gary Carter, Director of Economic Development, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7131, approving preliminary funding agreement with School Lot Development LLC for property at 121 S. Meramec Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
Meramec Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
02-10-2026 BOA Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 4 of 7 City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7131, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Preliminary Funding Agreement with School Lot Development, LLC in Connection with a Proposed Redevelopment Project at 121 South Meramec Avenue by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7131 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7131, approving preliminary funding agreement with School Lot Development LLC for property at 121 S. Meramec Avenue to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7131, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Preliminary Funding Agreement with School Lot Development, LLC in Connection with a Proposed Redevelopment Project at 121 South Meramec Avenue by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6990 of the City of Clayton.
AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD’S DECISION TO DENY ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE AT 436 OAKLEY (all related documents are available in the City Clerk’s office)
City Attorney O’Keefe reported that the Council has received documentation subject to the appeal for the subject property (423 Oakley Drive) through the application process. The Council will take administrative notice of the Municipal Code of the City of Clayton as amended to date in particular Title IV of the Clayton Municipal Code regarding land use regulations, and Chapter 400 of the Clayton Municipal Code, including Article 3 as it relates to the Architectural Review Board (ARB). In addition, the Council will take administrative notice of sections 400.230 and 400.240 of the Municipal Code relating to appeals of ARB decisions. The Council will take administrative notice of appellant’s initial and subsequent applications for site plan and architectural approval of a new residence at 436 Oakley Drive. The Council has also received all files and records of the Department of Planning and Development Services relating to the appellant's application(s) and consideration thereof; all documents, testimony, and evidence offered at the Plan Commission and ARB proceedings with respect to appellant's applications, including the agendas, minutes, and visual and audio recordings of the Plan Commission and ARB meetings regarding appellant's applications. Appellant's appeal filed in this matter, and all exhibits were included; appellants appeal to the Clayton Board of Adjustment regarding the same allegations as raised in ground number two of the appeal now before the Council; and finally, the Council will take administrative notice of the