The scope of work includes risk mitigation pruning, crown reduction, and restoration pruning of identified trees to promote long-term health and public safety. The contract requires all pruning work to be performed by ISA-Certified Arborists in accordance with ANSI A300 (2023) pruning standards and ANSI Z133 (2023) safety standards.

12-09-2025 BOA Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 5 of 8 Bids were received from two firms, Timberline Professional Tree Care and Looks Great Services of MS. Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Council to answer questions. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7120, approving a contract with Timberline Professional Tree Care for tornado tree pruning services to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7120, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Timberline Professional Tree Care for Tornado Tree Pruning Services 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. 7120 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. Bill No. 7120, approving a contract with Timberline Professional Tree Care for tornado tree pruning services to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7120, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Timberline Professional Tree Care for Tornado Tree Pruning Services 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. 6980 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN FINANCE COMMITTEE City Manager Gipson reported that this ordinance would establish a Citizen Finance Committee to assist the City of Clayton in the development and communication of financial goals and strategies. The seven-member committee would consist of five residents and two Councilmembers. Resident members must have backgrounds or strong interest in areas such as public finance, taxation, banking, economics, or investment strategy. Initial terms will be staggered, followed by three-year terms with a limit of three consecutive full terms. The Committee will serve in advisory capacity to the City Council on various matters. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7121 establishing a Citizen Finance Committee to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7121, first reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.070 of the Clayton City Code Establishing a Citizen Finance Committee by title only.

Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7121, first reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.070 of the Clayton City Code Establishing a Citizen Finance Committee by title only.

12-09-2025 BOA Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 6 of 8 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. 7121 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7121 establishing a Citizen Finance Committee to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7121, second reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.070 of the Clayton City Code Establishing a Citizen Finance Committee 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. 6968 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 215.765 TO ESTABLISH PERMITTED DECIBEL LEVELS FOR GENERATORS

Assistant City Manager Burr reported that the City Council discussed generators its October 28, 2025 meeting and expressed a desire to control the noise emitted from generator use. The proposed ordinance would establish a permitted decibel level for generator use and require noise attenuation measures for generators exceeding the 75-decibel limit.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7122, amending Section 215.765 establishing permitted decibel levels for generators to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7122, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Section 215.765 of the Clayton City Code to Establish Permitted Decibel Levels for Generators by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7122 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7122, amending Section 215.765 establishing permitted decibel levels for generators to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7122, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Section 215.765 of the Clayton City Code to Establish Permitted Decibel Levels for Generators by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. OTHER

Councilmember Buse reported on the following: • Sustainability Advisory Committee o Discussion on the Landscape Committee’s initiative regarding the commemorative markers • The Ritz-Carlton tree lighting ceremony and Mayor McAndrew “lighting” the tree • Plan Commission/ARB o Discussion on a lot consolidation and subdivision plat

Councilmember Patel reported on the following: • Community Equity Committee meets Dec. 11th o Presentation on accessibility and an ADA report • Parks and Recreation Commission o Youth Sports Advisory Committee o Shaw Park project • East-West Gateway Annual Awards event • Wydown Boulevard lighting plans – Matt Malick provided an update

Councilmember Feder reported on the following: • Shaw Park project meeting scheduled for Dec. 15th • Meramec Elementary School tour • On-site visit with Matt Malick on the signage and speeding issues in the area of Maryland and Gay Avenue related to Gay Field area • Eye-sore house in Davis Place has finally been demolished • Economic Development Committee process • Kein Heinz, CHGO, retirement

Councilmember Hummell reported on the following: • East-West Gateway Annual Awards event

12-09-2025 BOA Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 8 of 8 o Great Streets initiative o Safer roadway o Storm water issues • Clayton Community Foundation Board meeting • Clayton Recreation Sports and Wellness meeting held Nov. 21 o Youth sports o Increased membership numbers

Councilmember Yorg reported on the following: • CRSWC • Ward 2 Coffee (virtual) • Manhattan Café/Donut Drive-in

Councilmember Waldman reported on the following: • Ward 3 Coffee is scheduled for Dec. 13 • Cool Cities event o Discussion on the importance of strong energy codes o Richmond Heights requires electric vehicle rough-ins in new builds or renovations

Mayor McAndrew reported on the following: • Presented with an ACLU attorney at CHS on local government • Along with City Manager Gipson they met with Clayton Condominium Building Association and discussed the city’s finance, development, and committees • Participated in Zoom discussion with St. Louis County regarding Hanley and Wydown Boulevards pedestrian issues – County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy was very responsive

City Manager Gipson expressed thanks to Anna Krane and Ryan Helle for the work done on the zoning code.

Motion made by Councilmember Buse to adjourn. Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. There being no further discussion, the City Council adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

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