AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NON-UNIFORMED EMPLOYEE’S RETIREMENT PLAN AND TRUST

City Manager Gipson reported that in early 2025, a situation presented itself wherein a former employee who was eligible for normal retirement received an application to begin collecting his benefit and subsequently passed away prior to completing the application and returning it to the City. Before his death, a member of city staff spoke with the applicant over the phone and he was insistent that his beneficiary should be his wife; however, because he was on hospice he was unable to gather the required information to submit with his application to begin the process of collecting his benefit. At that time the issue was presented to the Board of Aldermen for consideration, and it was decided that the City should have the attorney for the pension plan draft an amendment to include a provision that if an applicant is eligible for normal retirement and has received the application to begin collecting their benefit, their spouse would be their default beneficiary should they pass away prior to returning the completed application. It was also decided to further define the term “normal retirement” with the same update, and the proposed ordinance reflects the requested changes. Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, addressed the Board to answer questions. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7104, approving an amendment to the Non-Uniformed Employees’ Pension Plan to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7104, approving an amendment to the Non-Uniformed Employees’ Pension Plan to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7104, first reading, an Ordinance Amending the City of Clayton Non-Uniformed Employees' Pension Plan Pursuant to Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Clayton, Missouri, Relating to Personnel by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderwoman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7104 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

OTHER

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Cool Cities STL pop-up event was held on October 21 at Beyond Housing o City of Beverly Hills announced the first fully solar powered municipal building o St. Louis Community College has one of the top horticulture programs in the State as well as one of the best in the country o The organization hosted Zoom calls to surrounding municipalities; St. Louis City Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer talked about data centers o Ward 2 Coffee is scheduled for Nov. 20 at Glenridge School • City Recycling event to be held Dec. 5 & 6 • Plan Commission/ARB o 5 Iron Golf is in discussion regarding sign variances (window coverings) o Regions Bank building – discussion on signage • Town Hall Forum – thanks to David, staff, Laurel Harrington for their presentations, updates on the Charter amendments, Wydown restoration and the tornado recovery update. Alderman Feder reported on the following: • St. Louis County Municipal League 2026 Legislative Priorities handout • Ward 3 Coffee is scheduled for Nov. 15 • Shaw Park Master Plan design meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3rd • Town Hall Forum – kudos to David, staff, and Public Works for the work being done on the tornado recovery • Thanks to staff for mailing out information on the proposed Charter amendments

Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • Opera Theater of St.

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • St. Louis County Municipal League 2026 Legislative Priorities handout • Ward 3 Coffee is scheduled for Nov. 15 • Shaw Park Master Plan design meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3rd • Town Hall Forum – kudos to David, staff, and Public Works for the work being done on the tornado recovery • Thanks to staff for mailing out information on the proposed Charter amendments

Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • Opera Theater of St. Louis o Continuing to move forward with their project o Continued discussion regarding parking concerns o Continued discussion on design priorities relative to their fundraising capacity • Meeting at Glenridge as a former school board member – discussions on dialogue with the public regarding investment in the schools; was given a tour of the building • Town Hall Forum – good turnout o Streetlights continue to be an issue in many subdivisions o Wydown Boulevard restoration project – important to communicate information to receive feedback

Alderman Waldman reported on the following: