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December 9, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
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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.
AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH TIMBERLINE PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE FOR TORNADO TREE PRUNING SERVICES
City Manager Gipson reported that following the May 2025 tornado event that caused widespread tree damage across the east end of the City, staff developed the Tornado Tree Pruning Services project to address storm-damaged trees located within the public right-of-way. The scope of work includes risk mitigation pruning, crown reduction, and restoration pruning of identified trees to promote long-term health and public safety. The contract requires all pruning work to be performed by ISA-Certified Arborists in accordance with ANSI A300 (2023) pruning standards and ANSI Z133 (2023) safety standards.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7118, first reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Subdivide Certain Property Known as 304 North Central Avenue in the City of Clayton, Missouri by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
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Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7118 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7118, approving a Subdivision Plat for 304 N. Central Avenue to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7118, second reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Subdivide Certain Property Known as 304 North Central Avenue in the City of Clayton, Missouri 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. 6978 of the City of Clayton.
A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLAYTON ZONING MAP AND REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 405, ARTICLES XIX, XX, XXI, AND XXII (COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE ZONING DISTRICTS), AND CHAPTER 410, ARTICLES V, XII- A, AND XII-B (OVERLAY AND URBAN DESIGN DISTRICTS), TO ADOPT A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS, REGULATIONS, AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR MIXED-USE ZONING
Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
Ryan Helle, Planner, addressed the Council providing a PowerPoint presentation (available in the City’s Clerk’s office).
Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7119, approving an amendment to the Clayton Zoning Map and repealing and replacing Chapter 405, Articles XIX, XX, XXI, and XXII (Commercial and Service Zoning Districts), and Chapter 410, Articles V, XII-A, and XII-B (Overlay and Urban Design Districts), to Adopt a Unified Development Code Establishing Definitions, Regulations, and District Boundaries for Mixed-Use Zoning to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7119, first reading, an Ordinance Amending the Clayton Zoning Map, Modifying Chapter 405 and Chapter 410 to Adopt a Unified Development Code Establishing Definitions, Regulations, and District Boundaries for Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7119, first reading, an Ordinance Amending the Clayton Zoning Map, Modifying Chapter 405 and Chapter 410 to Adopt a Unified Development Code Establishing Definitions, Regulations, and District Boundaries for Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
12-09-2025 BOA Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 4 of 8 Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7119 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7119, approving an amendment to the Clayton Zoning Map and repealing and replacing Chapter 405, Articles XIX, XX, XXI, and XXII (Commercial and Service Zoning Districts), and Chapter 410, Articles V, XII-A, and XII-B (Overlay and Urban Design Districts), to Adopt a Unified Development Code Establishing Definitions, Regulations, and District Boundaries for Mixed-Use Zoning to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7119, second reading, an Ordinance Amending the Clayton Zoning Map, Modifying Chapter 405 and Chapter 410 to Adopt a Unified Development Code Establishing Definitions, Regulations, and District Boundaries for Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts 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. 6979 of the City of Clayton.
CONSENT AGENDA
The scope of work includes risk mitigation pruning, crown reduction, and restoration pruning of identified trees to promote long-term health and public safety. The contract requires all pruning work to be performed by ISA-Certified Arborists in accordance with ANSI A300 (2023) pruning standards and ANSI Z133 (2023) safety standards.
12-09-2025 BOA Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 5 of 8 Bids were received from two firms, Timberline Professional Tree Care and Looks Great Services of MS. Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Council to answer questions. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7120, approving a contract with Timberline Professional Tree Care for tornado tree pruning services to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7120, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Timberline Professional Tree Care for Tornado Tree Pruning Services by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7120 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. Bill No. 7120, approving a contract with Timberline Professional Tree Care for tornado tree pruning services to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7120, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Timberline Professional Tree Care for Tornado Tree Pruning Services 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. 6980 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN FINANCE COMMITTEE City Manager Gipson reported that this ordinance would establish a Citizen Finance Committee to assist the City of Clayton in the development and communication of financial goals and strategies. The seven-member committee would consist of five residents and two Councilmembers. Resident members must have backgrounds or strong interest in areas such as public finance, taxation, banking, economics, or investment strategy. Initial terms will be staggered, followed by three-year terms with a limit of three consecutive full terms. The Committee will serve in advisory capacity to the City Council on various matters. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7121 establishing a Citizen Finance Committee to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7121, first reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.070 of the Clayton City Code Establishing a Citizen Finance Committee by title only.
Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7121, first reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.070 of the Clayton City Code Establishing a Citizen Finance Committee by title only.
12-09-2025 BOA Minutes December 9, 2025 Page 6 of 8 The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7121 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7121 establishing a Citizen Finance Committee to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7121, second reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.070 of the Clayton City Code Establishing a Citizen Finance Committee 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. 6968 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 215.765 TO ESTABLISH PERMITTED DECIBEL LEVELS FOR GENERATORS
Assistant City Manager Burr reported that the City Council discussed generators its October 28, 2025 meeting and expressed a desire to control the noise emitted from generator use. The proposed ordinance would establish a permitted decibel level for generator use and require noise attenuation measures for generators exceeding the 75-decibel limit.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7122, amending Section 215.765 establishing permitted decibel levels for generators to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7122, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Section 215.765 of the Clayton City Code to Establish Permitted Decibel Levels for Generators by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7122 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7122, amending Section 215.765 establishing permitted decibel levels for generators to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7122, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Section 215.765 of the Clayton City Code to Establish Permitted Decibel Levels for Generators by title only.