Meramec Avenue. Alderman Boulton seconded.

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The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

A MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR 7 GABLES HOTEL LOCATED AT 26 N. MERAMEC AVENUE

City Manager Owens reported that 7 Gables, LLC d.b.a. Seven Gables Inn is requesting a liquor license to sell all kinds of intoxicating liquor at retail by the drink, including Sundays, at 26 N. Meramec Avenue.

Motion made by Alderman Winings to approve a request for a liquor license for 7 Gables Hotel located at 26 N. Meramec Avenue. Alderman Boulton seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

A PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LEMON SHARK POKE’ RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 33 N. CENTRAL AVENUE

Mayor Sanger opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Owens reported that this is a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Lauren Adler, owner of Virago, LLC, to allow the operation of a 2,126 square foot restaurant on the first floor of the subject mixed-use building (commonly known as Ceylon). The restaurant will have an address of 33 North Central Avenue.

Jeff Pernicoff, representative, addressed the Board to answer questions.

Mayor Sanger closed the public hearing.

Motion made by Alderman Winings to approve Resolution No. 18-16, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Lemon Shark Poke’ Restaurant located at 33 N. Central Avenue. Alderman Boulton seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

MARYLAND AVENUE DESIGN PROJECT

Matt Malick, Assistant Director of Public Works, provided a presentation and update on the Maryland Avenue Resurfacing Design Project.

Srinivas Yanamanamanda, CBB Engineering, addressed the Board to answer questions. Harold Sarner, representing 10 residents of 312 S. Brentwood, addressed the Board inquiring as to what is the benefit and purpose of the “scheme” to Clayton.

Nancy Rossman, 127 N. Bemiston, addressed the Board with concerns that the City is spending a lot of money to create more traffic on Maryland Avenue.

Jeff Leonard, 8038 Davis, addressed the Board stating that he moved here because of the bikeable community and asks the Board to “seize the future.”

Bemiston, addressed the Board with concerns that the City is spending a lot of money to create more traffic on Maryland Avenue. Jeff Leonard, 8038 Davis, addressed the Board stating that he moved here because of the bikeable community and asks the Board to “seize the future.”

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Charles Ebert, resident, addressed the Board asking if this will be a cost benefit; and who will benefit from the bike lane(s); how many people will use it. He urged the Board to not take any traffic lanes away.

Carol Kline, resident of Polo Drive, member of the Great Rivers Greenway Board, addressed the Board stating that studies show that bike lanes will increase traffic and benefit retailers. She commended the Board on the plan put together for the bike lanes.

Kathleen Gund, 329 N. Bemiston, addressed the Board stating that she bikes to work and sees the bike lanes as a benefit to the City.

Rania Lombari, Manager of Two Twelve Clayton, addressed the Board stating that 55% or their residents have bikes which is continuing to be in high demand. Commends the Board on the bike lane plan.

Mayor Sanger added the on the data he received, The Ceylon – 40% of residents have a minimum of one bike; The Barton – expecting 60% of residents to have bikes. He estimates that if 40% of these total residents have bikes when the buildings become fully occupied there will be approximately 240+ bikes. The data for the LimeBikes in Clayton states that within 52 days there have been 840 users which equal 1,300 trips and that the city is one of the strongest markets in the Country. He commented that he found lots of articles of success stories and also looked for negative articles but found only one from Road Diet where in Jacksonville, Florida they had to remove the bike lanes.

Cindy Mense, 6303 Southwood, addressed the Board referencing data on bike usage related to the Cortex Community. She urged the Board to consider dedicating streets for bikeable options.

Robert Murtha, 8136 Stratford, addressed the Board stating that he is an avid cyclist and has ridden all over nationally and internationally. He has a fear of riding in St. Louis because of the nonprotected bike lanes. He urges the Board to consider placing protected bike lanes on the roadways.

Simon Katz, owner of Katz Jewelers located on Maryland Avenue, addressed the Board stating that he submitted a petition of signatures, all of whom own businesses in the 8100 block of Maryland and opposing the proposed reduction in traffic lanes. He also provided a handout (attached) of the number of cyclist that he counted.

Nancy Francis, 312 N. Brentwood, addressed the Board with her concerns of the aesthetics of the design plan. She asked that the Board consider the design for Natural Bridge Road which she thought was well planned.

Dan Rosenthal, representative for Kol Rinah, addressed the Board with questions regarding a painted crosswalk at Linden and Maryland Avenues.

George Hettich, 130 N. Central, addressed the Board with concerns that there is a lack of bike lanes in the city which needs to be addressed and now is the opportunity to do so. He strongly recommends the proposed bike lanes.

William Cody, 700 Audubon, addressed the Board stating that as a cyclist he has experienced being struck by a car and he encourages buffered bike lane and this is the time to improve mobility for everyone.