05-12-2026 BOA Minutes May 12, 2026 Page 1 of 6 THE CITY OF CLAYTON

City Council In-Person and virtual Meeting May 12, 2026 7:05 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, Jeff Yorg, Kami Waldman, Betsy Meyland- Smith, and Mayor Bridget McAndrew. Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Burr

OPEN FORUM

Natalie Dowd, 7536 Parkdale Avenue, Apt. 6, addressed the Council with concerns regarding the City’s use of Flock Safety cameras as related to data sharing with other agencies, specifically the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.)

A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 405 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR DINING

Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. City Manager Gipson reported that during the Clayton Tomorrow 2040 comprehensive planning process, the community provided feedback pairing continued support for outdoor dining with heightened enforcement of operating standards. Staff drafted revisions to the outdoor dining permit program, with the aim to affirm the pedestrian-diner balance and enhance permittee compliance without raising the administrative burden. The proposed changes include reducing focus on outdoor dining on private property, streamlining permit duration, and holding an initial inspection to verify conditions on the ground. Taken together, these revisions should lead to a more predictable system with expectations communicated to permit holders upfront, and moving away from reactive, complaint-based enforcement.

The proposed changes include reducing focus on outdoor dining on private property, streamlining permit duration, and holding an initial inspection to verify conditions on the ground. Taken together, these revisions should lead to a more predictable system with expectations communicated to permit holders upfront, and moving away from reactive, complaint-based enforcement. These revisions would also reduce the possibility for miscommunication between back-of-house staff, who may have applied for the permit, and front-of-house workers who would implement it. No changes are proposed to regulations for Outdoor Dining in Temporary Tents. The text amendment was presented to the Plan Commission on April 20, 2026, and unanimously recommended to the City Council for approval. Hobie Kropp, Plans Technician, and Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Council to answer questions. The Council raised questions and concerns regarding the quality of the resin furniture.

Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7154, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 405 of the Clayton City Code to Revise the Regulations for Outdoor Dining as amended by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith, and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7013 of the City of Clayton. A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 801 SEMINARY PLACE, CONCORDIA SEMINARY

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent resolution to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the construction of new residences and parking on the Concordia Seminary campus. This property is bounded by DeMun Avenue to the east, Big Bend Boulevard to the west, the Tuscany Park and Hi-Pointe neighborhoods to the south, and the Hillcrest neighborhood and WashU’s Fontbonne campus to the north. The CUP area focuses on the portion of campus west of Seminary Place and would replace all existing CUPs for this area. Uses on the Concordia

05-12-2026 BOA Minutes May 12, 2026 Page 3 of 6 campus outside of these bounds would remain governed by their existing CUPs. The proposed single CUP to govern the western side of the campus would facilitate future construction while maintaining the existing protections and buffers for surrounding property.

Cole Hoffarth, Architect, Lawrence Group, applicant on behalf of Concordia Seminary addressed the Council to answer questions.

The Council expressed questions and concerns regarding the lighting and the loss/ replacement of the trees.

Councilmember Meyland-Smith noted that she hopes that the neighborhood relationship that they currently have with Concordia stays the same way, Captain Elementary and the community at large once they beautify things in the new development.

Cole confirmed that they have had conversations about it, and the intent is not to restrict any neighbors from continuing to access the property, adding that it should be a lot better.

Motion made by Councilmember Meyland Smith to amend Section 2 (3) to read, “Outdoor athletic field lights shall be turned off by 10:00 p.m.”. Councilmember Patel seconded.

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

Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.

Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve Resolution No. 2026-11, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Concordia Seminary for 801 Seminary Place as amended. Councilmember Patel seconded.

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

CONSENT AGENDA