01-27-2026 BOA Minutes January 27, 2026 Page 1 of 5 THE CITY OF CLAYTON

City Council In-Person and virtual Meeting January 27, 2026 7:00 p.m.

MINUTES

Mayor McAndrew called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

In person: Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, Jeff Yorg, Kami Waldman, and Mayor Bridget McAndrew.

Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Burr.

OPEN FORUM

None

A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 7701 FORSYTH BOULEVARD, PRIVATE CLUB KNOWN AS MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB

Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Greg Gerber on behalf of Missouri Athletic Club for the operation of a private club with dining space, lounge, bar, meeting rooms, and a cigar lounge. The private club would be the third location of the Missouri Athletic Club and would occupy the space previously housing the St. Louis Club.

Greg Gerber, M.A.C. Director of Operations, and Chip Misch, M.A.C. General Manager and Chief Operating Officer addressed the Council to answer questions.

Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.

Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve Resolution No. 2026-01, granting a Conditional Use Permit for 7701 Forsyth Boulevard, Missouri Athletic Club (M.A.C.). Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

Extension.

forty-five percent. This would maintain the existing greenspace-lot coverage ratio.

residents, designers, and developers of the pending changes. There was also a brief discussion about the use of terms “shall” and “may” throughout the regulations. While the Council did not make a motion, there was a desire expressed to be consistent with the use of “shall” for the minimum greenspace in zoning districts. Staff completed another review of the terms and identified one revision to replace “may” with “shall” in Section 410.490 (Topton-Brighton UDD).

Councilmember Yorg announced that he will abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7123.1, approving text amendments to Chapter 405, Chapter 410, and Chapter 430 related to storm water control to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7123.1, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 405, Chapter 410 and Chapter 430 to Adopt Revised Greenspace and Storm Water Management Regulations by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6986 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

City Manager Gipson reported that the previous School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement between the City of Clayton and the School District of Clayton expired on August 31, 2025. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to enter into a new agreement with the School District of Clayton.