Forsyth Boulevard, addressed the Council announcing that April is National Native Plant Month and requested that the city educate and encourage planting native species to support pollinators, birds, and wildlife by reducing the spread of invasive plants. (copy of statement available in the City Clerk’s office)

Sasha Kweskin, 8145 Pershing Avenue, addressed the Council in support of the city’s sustainability efforts and encouraged the use of native plantings, native pollinators, throughout the city’s landscape. A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 6800 WYDOWN BOULEVARD, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing and resolution approving an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Washington University for the repeal of all 18 active Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) on the campus located at 6800 Wydown Boulevard and replacement with a single CUP. The subject property is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Wydown Boulevard and Big Bend Boulevard. The property is zoned R-2 Single-Family Dwelling District and is home to the former Fontbonne University. WashU purchased the property in 2024 and Fontbonne continued to operate through the end of 2025. The site is governed by 18 existing CUPs, and the applicant is seeking to consolidate governance of the site into a single CUP. Anna Krane, Director of Planning, was present to answer questions.

04-14-2026 BOA Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 2 of 10 Joanna Schooler, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community & Local Government Relations, addressed the Council providing a summary of the request for a conditional use permit and to answer questions from the Council.

Ann Martin, 5 Tuscany Park, addressed the Council with questions related to a prior proposed project between Washington University and Concordia Seminary and inquired as to an increase of activities on the campus.

Ms. Schooler confirmed that the campus will be used as a temporary site.

Ms. Schooler added that the University will also conform to the Dark Sky initiatives.

Mayor McAndrew confirmed that tonight’s request is not related. Washington University is requesting to combine 18 conditional use permits previously issued to Fontbonne University to be combined into one single conditional use permit.

Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.

Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve Resolution No. 2026-08, granting a Conditional Use Permit for 6800 Wydown Boulevard. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

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.

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.