A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT BIRD CITY DESIGNATION

City Manager Gipson reported that Bird City Missouri is part of the Bird City Network initiatives. This program works with communities to improve habitats, reduce threats to birds, engage people in bird conservation, and promote sustainability.

03-10-2026 BOA Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 3 of 10 Mayors’ Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) students, Lucinda Lloyd, Amelia Lewis, Jaren Han, and Tierney Sweeney provided the Council with a PowerPoint presentation (copy available in the City Clerk’s office).

Chairperson Deb Grossman, Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) was present to answer questions.

Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve Resolution No. 2026-02, supporting the Bird City designation. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PRODUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CONTEMPORARY PRODUCTIONS FOR THE SABABA JEWISH ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL

City Manager Gipson reported that Contemporary Productions, an experienced regional event producer, has proposed relocating the "Sababa Jewish Arts & Culture Festival" to the City of Clayton. This recurring regional event features food, art, and live entertainment and is intended to showcase regional inclusiveness while ensuring the continued viability of this cultural festival.

Contemporary Productions representatives were present to answer questions.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7142, an ordinance authorizing a production agreement with Contemporary Productions for the Sababa Jewish Arts & Culture Festival to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7142, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Production Agreement with Contemporary Productions for the Hosting of the Sababa Jewish Arts and Culture Festival 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. 7142 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7142, an ordinance authorizing a production agreement with Contemporary Productions for the Sababa Jewish Arts & Culture Festival to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7142, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Production Agreement with Contemporary Productions for the Hosting of the Sababa Jewish Arts and Culture Festival 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,

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,

03-10-2026 BOA Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 4 of 10 having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6995 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (121 SOUTH MERAMEC PROJECT), SERIES 2026

City Manager Gipson reported that School Lot Development, LLC (the “Company”) is requesting the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the acquisition and renovation of the property at 121 South Meramec Avenue. The project aims to convert the existing building into approximately 118 market-rate apartments with related amenities.

The City is authorized to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000. These bonds will provide funds for the costs of acquiring, constructing, and improving the facility. The bonds are limited obligations of the City, payable solely from revenues derived from a Lease Agreement with the Company. They do not constitute a general obligation or indebtedness of the City and are not payable through taxation. As required by Sections 100.010 through 100.200 RSMo, a Plan for an Industrial Development Project and Tax Impact Analysis (the "Plan") has been prepared for consideration by the City Council. In consideration of the bond issuance, the Company will enter into a Performance Agreement to make certain payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to the City.

Staff recommend approval of the ordinance authorizing the City to issue the Series 2026 Bonds and execute the following related documents.

Michael Knight and Doug Rasmussen, School Lot Development, LLC, addressed the Council to answer questions.

Mark Grimm, Attorney, Gilmore & Bell, P.C., Bond Counsel, was in attendance to answer questions.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7136, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (121 South Meramec Project), Series 2026 to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7136, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City of Clayton, Missouri, to Issue its Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (121 South Meramec Project), Series 2026, in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $60,000,000, for the Purpose of Providing Funds to Pay the Costs of Acquiring, Constructing and Improving a Facility for an Industrial Development Project in the City; Approving a Plan for the Project; and Authorizing the City to Enter Into Certain Agreements and Take Certain Other Actions in Connection with the Issuance of the Bonds by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PARKING LEASE, MUTUAL MEMORANDUM OF LAPSE AND TERMINATION, AND LOADING DOCK AGREEMENT FOR 121 S. MERAMEC AVENUE

City Manager Gipson reported that Clayton City Ventures, LLC ("Tenant") is renovating the office building at 121 South Meramec Avenue into approximately 118 residential apartments and ground-floor commercial space. The project requires 80 unreserved parking spaces in the City's Brentwood Garage. Because a prior lease for this site with Revive Capital Development,

The property contains an 11-story office building previously occupied by St. Louis County government and often referred to

03-10-2026 BOA Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 6 of 10 as the World Trade building. The project consists of the renovation of the structure to house residential and office uses.

Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve Resolution No. 2026-03, approving a parking ratio for renovation of 121 S. Meramec Avenue as a mixed-use development. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

AN ORDINANCE - THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 NON-REPRESENTED SALARY RANGE ADJUSTMENTS

City Manager Gipson reported that in FY23, the City engaged a consultant to conduct a comprehensive compensation study for all full-time positions. The City Council approved a new compensation system targeting the 85th percentile of our comparator cities.

As a result, the City transitioned from a pay-for-performance plan, which had not been effectively maintained, to a step system for all non-represented employees in FY24. The new system also introduced annual salary structure adjustments to ensure pay remains competitive, a practice that was inconsistent under the previous system. With Council approval, these adjustments may occur each April to align with market trends. During FY25, comparator cities had a median increase of 2.5%, and the City Council subsequently approved a 2.5% increase that was applied to the non-represented pay ranges at the mid-year.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7138, an ordinance to approve the FY2026 Non- Represented Salary Range Adjustments to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7138, first reading, an Ordinance Adopting Fiscal Year 2026 Non-Represented Salary Range Adjustments 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. 7138 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7138, an ordinance to approve the FY2026 Non- Represented Salary Range Adjustments to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7138, second reading, an Ordinance Adopting Fiscal Year 2026 Non-Represented Salary Range Adjustments 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. 6997 of the City of Clayton.

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. 6997 of the City of Clayton.

03-10-2026 BOA Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 7 of 10 AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH BYRNE & JONES SPORTS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LIGHTING REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT OAK KNOLL PARK

City Manager Gipson reported that included in the FY26 Capital Improvement Budget is a lighting replacement project in Oak Knoll Park, for replacement of the current poles and luminaires along the main trail, as well as adding the same lighting and fixtures along the pathway on the west side of the park.

The lighting system within Oak Knoll Park is at least 40 years old and, along with a lack of energy efficiency. The parking lot lights at Oak Knoll Park were upgraded in 2018 when the entrance to the park was upgraded, therefore this project will address the lighting within the interior of the park. The proposed design and fixtures have been submitted to Dark Sky staff and have been deemed compliant. Upgrading to LED lighting in Oak Knoll Park will enhance public safety, promote environmental stewardship, and improve community well‑being—all while remaining cost‑effective.

Staff have reviewed the project specifications and scope of work for the proposal and believe that Byrne & Jones Sports Construction is well qualified to complete this project.

Justin Whipple, Parks Superintendent, addressed the Council to answer questions.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7139, approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Sports Construction for the lighting replacement project at Oak Knoll Park to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill NO. 7139, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Byrne & Jones Sports Construction for the Lighting Replacement Project at Shaw Park Tennis Center 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. 7139 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7139, approving a contract with Byrne & Jones Sports Construction for the lighting replacement project at Oak Knoll Park to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill NO. 7139, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Byrne & Jones Sports Construction for the Lighting Replacement Project at Shaw Park Tennis Center 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,