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April 14, 2026 — Meeting Minutes
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PRESENTATION ON THE 2025 PLAN COMMISSION/ARB REPORT
Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Council providing a report on the 2025 Plan Commission/ARB. (copy available in the City Clerk’s office)
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
City Manager Gipson reported that this ordinance is a contract for technology services to be provided by the City of Clayton to the City of Maplewood. Both cities have a long history of formal and informal collaboration in the delivery of municipal services with one another and with neighboring communities.
04-14-2026 BOA Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 3 of 10 Due to service concerns Maplewood has experienced with its current managed service provider, an opportunity arose for Clayton to include the City of Maplewood in the technology services currently provided to its other partner cities.
Larry Cawvey, Director of Technology Services, addressed the Council to answer any questions.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7147, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Maplewood for technology services to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7147, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Maplewood for the City of Clayton to Provide Technology Services by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7147 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7147, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Maplewood for technology services to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7147, second reading, an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Maplewood for the City of Clayton to Provide Technology Services by title only. 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. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7006 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH BLINK SIGNS FOR THE 10 S. BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PROJECT
Assistant City Manager Burr reported that the proposed ordinance is for approval of a contract with Blink Signs for the addition of exterior signage at 10 S. Brentwood Boulevard building. Signage is needed to comply with directives from the Missouri Supreme Court monitor to establish a clear separation of the Municipal Courts from the Police Department and for better wayfinding purposes. The requested signage option has been approved by the court monitor. Funding for this project is not included in the FY26 budget and will be included in the future budget amendment.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7148, an ordinance approving a contract with Blink Signs for the 10 S. Brentwood Boulevard Signage Project to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
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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.
PRESENTATION ON THE 2025 PLAN COMMISSION/ARB REPORT
Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Council providing a report on the 2025 Plan Commission/ARB. (copy available in the City Clerk’s office)
AN ORDINANCE FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
City Manager Gipson reported that this ordinance is a contract for technology services to be provided by the City of Clayton to the City of Maplewood. Both cities have a long history of formal and informal collaboration in the delivery of municipal services with one another and with neighboring communities.
Brentwood Boulevard Signage Project to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
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City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7148, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Blink Signs for the 10 S. Brentwood Exterior Signage Project by title only.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7143 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7148, an ordinance approving a contract with Blink Signs for the 10 S. Brentwood Boulevard Signage Project to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7148, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Blink Signs for the 10 S. Brentwood Exterior Signage Project 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. 7007 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH GAMMA TREE EXPERTS TREE CARE LLC FOR THE 2026 STUMP GRINDING SERVICES PROJECT
City Manager Gipson reported that the Public Works Department requests approval of a contract with Gamma Tree Experts Tree Care LLC for the 2026 Stump Grinding Services project. The City has been removing stumps associated with sidewalk reconstruction and will continue to remove smaller tree stumps; however, 287 larger stumps remain from trees lost during the 2025 tornado. Completing this work now will prepare these locations for replanting during the 2026–27 planting season and in subsequent years, supporting the City’s long-term canopy restoration efforts.
Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, was present to answer questions.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7149, an ordinance approving a contract with Gamma Tree Experts Tree Care LLC for the Stump Grinding Services Project to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7149, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Gamma Tree Experts Tree Care LLC for the 2026 Stump Grinding Services Project by title only.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7149 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7149 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
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The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7149, an ordinance approving a contract with Gamma Tree Experts Tree Care LLC for the Stump Grinding Services Project to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7149, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Gamma Tree Experts Tree Care LLC for the 2026 Stump Grinding Services Project 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. 7008 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LJC DESIGN AND ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE WYDOWN MEDIAN RESTORATION PROJECT
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to postpone Bill No. 7150. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote (7-0).
AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE HARLAN COMPANY FOR THE MONUMENT MAINTENANCE PROJECT FY2026
City Manager Gipson reported that the Public Works Department is requesting approval of a contract for the Monument Maintenance FY26 Project with the Harlan Company. This project includes preventive maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of various subdivision monuments under City maintenance throughout the city. This is the second and final phase of work and will address 11 monument locations maintained by the city.
Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, was present to answer questions.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7151, approving a contract with the Harlan Company for the Monument Maintenance Project to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7151, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with the Harlan Company for the Monument Maintenance Contract FY26 by title only.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7151 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.