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September 9, 2025 — Meeting Minutes

This is a draft of the City of Clayton Board of Aldermen meeting minutes for September 9, 2025. The excerpts record public hearings and first readings on the City’s 2025 property tax levies for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the FY2026 operating and capital improvements budget, citizen comment on a Linden Avenue lighting expense, and the introduction, readings, and roll‑call or voice votes on multiple ordinances (including adoption of the FY2026 budget as Ordinance No. 6950, repeal of certain parking restrictions on Ellenwood Avenue as Ordinance No. 6951, and amendments to a memorandum of understanding with the Clayton Community Foundation). The minutes note attendance, motions, unanimous or recorded roll‑call votes, and specific fiscal figures for the City’s contribution to the Foundation ($27,317 in FY2026, $28,137 in FY2027, and $28,981 in FY2028) and assessed value increases cited for calendar year 2025 (residential +$12.3 million; commercial +$28.1 million).
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2024. Per Section 405.9000 of the City of Clayton Code of Ordinances, “Approvals shall be void

unless a building permit is issued within one (1) year from the date of approval by the Board of Aldermen. A written request for an extension of time must be received by the City Clerk not less than forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the original one (1) year period. On August 20, 2025, the City of Clayton received a letter from Concordia Seminary requesting a one-year extension of the CUP approval. The letter states that the project remains the same. Staff are not aware of any change of circumstance in the area which would call into question the continued suitability of the land use, or the project as originally approved.

Mike Louis and Cole Hoffart, Concordia Seminary representatives were present to answer questions.

Motion made by Alderwoman Buse to approve an extension to the Conditional Use Permit for Concordia Seminary. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Waldman that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman Yorg seconded.

The City’s contribution would not exceed $27,317 in Fiscal Year 2026, $28,137 in Fiscal Year 2027, and $28,981 in Fiscal Year 2028. The proposed

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 5 of 7 amendment also clarifies that the CCF is responsible for its own accounting and financial reporting. Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7094, amending and restating the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clayton and the Clayton Community Foundation to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7094, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Clayton and the Clayton Community Foundation by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderwoman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7094 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7094, amending and restating the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clayton and the Clayton Community Foundation to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7094, second reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Clayton and the Clayton Community Foundation by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6952 of the City of Clayton.

ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6917 NUNC PRO TUNC AND AFFIRMING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY OR USED FOR TRAVEL BY THE PUBLIC

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a request for the Board of Aldermen to approve a nunc pro tunc revision to the Hillcrest Subdivision right-of-way vacation ordinance. This revision addresses discrepancies between the original ordinance's text and its vacation exhibit.

Matt Malick was present (virtually) to answer questions.

Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7095, amending Ordinance 6917 Nunc Pro Tunc and Affirming the Vacation of Certain Rights-of-Way which were previously dedicated to the City of Clayton and are not necessary for Right-of-Way or used for travel by the public to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7095, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6917 Nunc Pro Tunc and Affirming the Vacation of Certain Rights-Of-Way Which Were Previously Dedicated to the City of Clayton and are not Necessary for Right- of-Way or Used for Travel by the Public by title only.

Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7095, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6917 Nunc Pro Tunc and Affirming the Vacation of Certain Rights-Of-Way Which Were Previously Dedicated to the City of Clayton and are not Necessary for Right- of-Way or Used for Travel by the Public by title only.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 6 of 7 The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderwoman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7095 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7095, amending Ordinance 6917 Nunc Pro Tunc and Affirming the Vacation of Certain Rights-of-Way which were previously dedicated to the City of Clayton and are not necessary for Right-of-Way or used for travel by the public to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7095, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6917 Nunc Pro Tunc and Affirming the Vacation of Certain Rights-Of-Way Which Were Previously Dedicated to the City of Clayton and are not Necessary for Right- of-Way or Used for Travel by the Public by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6953 of the City of Clayton.

A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 801 SEMINARY PLACE, CONCORDIA SEMINARY

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a resolution to consider an extension to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) governing the construction of new residences and parking on the Concordia Seminary campus. The CUP was originally approved by the Board of Aldermen on November 12,

Motion made by Alderman Waldman that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman Yorg seconded.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 7 of 7 The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. There being no further discussion the Board adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

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Mayor

ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk

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