12-10-2024 BOA Minutes December 10, 2024 Page 4 of 5

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6910 of the City of Clayton. DEMUN TRAFFIC CALMING DISCUSSION

City Manager Gipson reported that in response to resident concerns about speeding and pedestrian safety on DeMun Avenue, staff conducted multiple meetings with residents and Ward 1 Alderpersons, and the area was evaluated under the City’s Traffic Calming Program. A preliminary analysis was conducted in April of 2024. Radar speed signs, which serve both as enforcement tools and public outreach measures, were deployed by the Police Department to collect speed and traffic volume data. The analysis determined that traffic volume exceeded the maximum for inclusion in the Traffic Calming Program. The analysis further determined that the observed speeds would not have met the program’s criteria to qualify for traffic calming treatments. Being that the traffic volume exceeds the program maximum, the decision whether to install traffic calming measures is made by the Board of Aldermen, rather than prescribed by the program parameters. Further discussion with residents, staff, and aldermen led to a request for staff to develop traffic calming options for resident feedback. Public Works presented several alternatives, including speed tables and raised crosswalks, along with cost estimates and examples of similar installations.

Further discussion with residents, staff, and aldermen led to a request for staff to develop traffic calming options for resident feedback. Public Works presented several alternatives, including speed tables and raised crosswalks, along with cost estimates and examples of similar installations. The residents who initiated the concern have shared the options with neighbors for input. The preferred option, mid-block speed tables between Alamo Avenue and San Bonita Avenue, is estimated to cost $11,000–$15,000. This cost is not included in the FY25 Budget. In considering the resident requested improvements, the Board of Aldermen has the following options:

• Make no improvements to the roadway. • Amend the FY25 Budget to include a traffic calming project in the current year. • Direct staff to include a traffic calming project in the FY26-FY30 Capital Improvements Plan. Matt Malick, Director of Public Works and Rich Wilburn, Public Works Principle Civil Engineer, were in attendance to answer questions. Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to include Option #2 – to amend the FY25 Budget to include the traffic calming project in the current year. Alderman Buse seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. DISCUSSION ON THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT PROJECT COSTS. Gary Carter, Director of Economic Development, provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Board on a proposed Black History Month event project. DISCUSSION ON THE MARYLAND AVENUE BIKE LANE MARKINGS