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October 26, 2021 — Meeting Minutes

This document is the minutes of the City of Clayton Board of Aldermen meeting held virtually on October 26, 2021. It records public requests, a public hearing and ordinance approving a lot consolidation and related easements for 9 N. Bemiston Avenue (Bill No. 6865, adopted as Ordinance No. 6724), approval of a liquor license for Clayton Operations d/b/a Clarendale Clayton at 7651 Clayton Road, and introduction and expedited adoption motions for ordinances including an amendment to Table III-I of the Traffic Code to add two-hour parking on a section of DeMun Avenue (Bill No. 6866). The minutes note attendance, roll-call votes (all ayes recorded for Bill No. 6865), motions made and seconded, and that some actions passed unanimously on voice vote.
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Appointment of Directors. In addition to the continuing service of Sasha Lee (Term Expires July 8, 2023), Kevin Allen (Term Expires July 8, 2023), the following individuals are hereby appointed to the Board of Directors of the District for the terms noted as follows:

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Amanda Middaugh

4-year term, expiring July 8, 2025 Clint Bridges

4-year term, expiring July 8, 2025 Eugene Norber

4-year term, expiring July 8, 2025

Motion made by Alderman Lintz to amend Bill No. 6867 as corrected. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6867, first reading, an Ordinance of the City of Clayton, Missouri, Approving the Appointment of Certain Successor Directors to the Board of Directors for the 25 North Central Community Improvement District as amended by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6867, as amended on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6867, an ordinance to approve the appointments/reappointments of board members for the 25 N. Central Avenue Community Improvement District (CID) as amended to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6867, second reading, an Ordinance of the City of Clayton, Missouri, Approving the Appointment of Certain Successor Directors to the Board of Directors for the 25 North Central Community Improvement District as amended by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6726 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 600 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

City Manager Gipson reported that this is an ordinance to incorporate recent State Legislative changes pertaining to liquor regulations into the City’s Code. The primary drive of the 2021 legislative changes is to (a) expand Sunday sales hours for all classes of licenses, and (b) authorize a process whereby restaurants can sell take-out alcoholic beverages to customers taking out food.

In addition, there were some changes to regulations governing transactions between manufacturers, wholesalers, retail licensee, and reinforcement of other changes in state law to not automatically disqualify anyone ever convicted of a felony from being licensed or working at a licensed premises.

Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6865, second reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Consolidate Certain Property Located on Central Avenue, Maryland

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Avenue, and Bemiston Avenue in the City of Clayton, Missouri and Approving Easements Related Thereto by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6724 of the City of Clayton.

A MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CLAYTON OPERATIONS D/B/A CLARENDALE CLAYTON AT 7651 CLAYTON ROAD

City Manager Gipson reported that Clayton Operations d/b/a Clarendale Clayton is requesting a liquor license to sell all kinds of intoxicating liquor at retail by the drink, including Sundays, at 7651 Clayton Road.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve a liquor license for Clayton Operations d/b/a Clarendale Clayton located at 7651 Clayton Road. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TABLE III-I OF THE PARKING REGULATIONS IN TITLE III OF THE CITY CODE City Manager Gipson reported that the proposed ordinance amends Title III Traffic Code by adding a section of DeMun Avenue to Table III-I, Two-Hour Parking Areas. The section proposed to be included is both sides of the north bound lane from the north corner of Southwood Avenue to the south corner of Northwood Avenue. The purpose of this bill is to match legislation with current demand. The adoption of this bill will not alter any existing signs on this section of DeMun Avenue. Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6866, to approve an amendment to Table III-I Parking Regulations by adding a section of DeMun Avenue, Two-Hour Parking Areas to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6866, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Table III- I of Title III of the Clayton City Code by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6866 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6866, to approve an amendment to Table III-I Parking Regulations by adding a section of DeMun Avenue, Two-Hour Parking Areas to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6866, to approve an amendment to Table III-I Parking Regulations by adding a section of DeMun Avenue, Two-Hour Parking Areas to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

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City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6866, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Table III-I of Title III of the Clayton City Code by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6725 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF CERTAIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE 25 NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CID)

City Manager Gipson reported that on June 9, 2015, the City of Clayton created the 25 North Central Community Improvement District (CID) for the property located at 25 N. Central Avenue. The CID imposes an additional 1% sales tax on restaurant and other retail sales. The CID uses the revenues from the sales tax and special assessment to reimburse the Developer for certain eligible redevelopment costs totaling $1,500,000.

The CID is governed by a five-member board of directors appointed by the mayor with the consent of the Board of Aldermen. Only registered voters residing within the CID and the authorized representatives of property owners within the CID may be appointed to the Board of Directors. In this case, the building owner is the sole property owner within the CID. The current Board of Directors of the CID is as follows:

Sasha Lee

Term Expires July 8, 2023 Kevin Allen

Term Expires July 8, 2023 Clint Bridges

Term Expires July 8, 2021

Eugene Norber

Term Expired July 8, 2021

Michelle Hoskins-Cummings Term Expired July 8, 2021 (resigned 3/24/21)

The CID is requesting that Clint Bridges and Eugene Norber be reappointed, term expires July 8, 2025 and that Amanda Middaugh is appointed (replacing Michelle Hoskin-Cummings), term expires July 8, 2025. Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6867, an ordinance to approve the appointments/reappointments of board members for the 25 N. Central Avenue Community Improvement District (CID) to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe noted that the incorrect version of the draft ordinance was included in the Board’s packet. The ordinance should read as follows:

SECTION 1. Appointment of Directors. In addition to the continuing service of Sasha Lee (Term Expires July 8, 2023), Kevin Allen (Term Expires July 8, 2023), the following individuals are hereby appointed to the Board of Directors of the District for the terms noted as follows:

The primary drive of the 2021 legislative changes is to (a) expand Sunday sales hours for all classes of licenses, and (b) authorize a process whereby restaurants can sell take-out alcoholic beverages to customers taking out food. In addition, there were some changes to regulations governing transactions between manufacturers, wholesalers, retail licensee, and reinforcement of other changes in state law to not automatically disqualify anyone ever convicted of a felony from being licensed or working at a licensed premises.

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Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6868, an ordinance to approve the proposed amendments to Chapter 600-Alcoholic Beverages to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6868, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 600 of the Clayton City Code Relating to Alcoholic Beverages by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6868 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6868, an ordinance to approve the proposed amendments to Chapter 600-Alcoholic Beverages to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6868, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 600 of the Clayton City Code Relating to Alcoholic Beverages by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6727 of the City of Clayton.

Other

Alderman Lintz reported on the following: • Sustainability Committee o meeting October 28 • Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) Executive Committee

Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Plan Commission/ARB – raised concerns that they are seeing projects that come before the Commission that have started and/or completed prior to receiving approvals and/or permits.

Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Maryland Avenue o Mayor and Ward 3 met with shop owners to address their (shop owners’) concerns o Bike lane striping began today

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • CCF Executive Committee o New board members o Discussion on the interest of sustainability (i.e. electric cars) o Discussion on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan

Other

Alderman Lintz reported on the following: • Sustainability Committee o meeting October 28 • Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) Executive Committee

Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following: • Plan Commission/ARB – raised concerns that they are seeing projects that come before the Commission that have started and/or completed prior to receiving approvals and/or permits. Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Maryland Avenue o Mayor and Ward 3 met with shop owners to address their (shop owners’) concerns o Bike lane striping began today

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • CCF Executive Committee o New board members o Discussion on the interest of sustainability (i.e. electric cars) o Discussion on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan

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• Community Equity Commission o City Manager Gipson provided a presentation on the point system for PUDs; affordable housing o Selection process for municipal judge

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Maryland Avenue • Raised concerns regarding vacant property on Polo Avenue

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Attended a “live burn” by the Fire Department

City Manager Gipson announced that the November 23rd Board meeting is during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday and at this time there are no agenda related items for that meeting date. He inquired as to the Board’s desire to cancel or keep the scheduled meeting.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz to cancel the November 23, 2021, Board meeting. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Feder 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 Berkowitz seconded the motion.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.

Motion made by Alderman Lintz to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

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Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ City Clerk

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