In the General Fund, $5,000 per year was added to the contribution toward the Art Fair, and increased the property tax revenue based on the proposed rates. In

September 13, 2016 09-13-16 BOA Minutes Page 5 of 9 addition, the Equipment Replacement Fund was reduced by $11,000. The result for FY 2017 is a General Fund budget surplus of $284,702.

Recommendation is to adopt the Fiscal Year 2017 Operating and Capital Improvements Budget as presented in the proposed budget, adjusted by the reconciliation.

Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6573, an ordinance as amended Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal year 2017 Commencing on October 1, 2016 and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Winings seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6573, an ordinance as amended Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal year 2017 Commencing on October 1, 2016 and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto for the second time by title only.

Alderman Garnholz – Aye; Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Berger – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye. The bill was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6443 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 350 OF THE CLAYTON CITY CODE TO ALLOW THE CITY MANAGER TO SET PARKING METER RATES, PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES, AND ESTABLISH PARK ONCE ZONES

City Manager Owens reported that the proposed ordinance amends several sections in Chapter 350 of the Clayton City Code relating to parking restrictions and enforcement.

On July 8, 2016 Walker Parking Consultants finalized a Downtown Clayton parking study. Walker Parking Consultants studied both current and future parking conditions. They determined that Downtown Clayton has ample parking but that the City should adjust its policies so that the current parking supply is better utilized. Walker’s specific recommendations are as follows:

 Implement a mobile app  Implement park once districts  Increase on-street parking rates  Increase parking fines  Extend enforcement times  Use mobile license plate recognition technology

The contract for a mobile app was approved on July 26, 2016 and staff is currently reviewing and cost estimating mobile license plate recognition technology.

The proposed ordinance now being considered would allow the City Manager to implement park once districts, increase parking rates, and adjust current parking zone time limits.

Staff would like to study the benefits and costs of extended enforcement times before implementing the change. In addition staff would like to examine the change in parking behavior brought about with increased parking rates and fines before increasing enforcement hours.

The attached ordinance changes the existing parking code as follows:

 Adds the concept of a parking app to Chapter 350  Amends the Chapter to allow the City manager to change parking time limits based on specific criteria  Amends the Chapter to allow the City Manager to implement park once zones

In addition staff would like to examine the change in parking behavior brought about with increased parking rates and fines before increasing enforcement hours. The attached ordinance changes the existing parking code as follows:

 Adds the concept of a parking app to Chapter 350  Amends the Chapter to allow the City manager to change parking time limits based on specific criteria  Amends the Chapter to allow the City Manager to implement park once zones

September 13, 2016 09-13-16 BOA Minutes Page 6 of 9  Eliminates the cap of $20 per day that the Director of Public Works may charge for daily rental of a parking meter

If this ordinance is approved it is anticipated that the City Manager would increase the hourly parking rate to $2.00 per hour based on the recommendation of the Walker Parking Consultants study.

Staff posted the proposed changes on the City website on August 26, 2016. On September 1, 2016 staff sent 141 invitations to Clayton retailers and restauranteurs to attend an informational meeting about the proposed changes. On September 2, 2016 the proposed changes were included in the Clayton Connection email. Public input was limited. Only 10 people attended the retail and restaurant meeting and as of September 6, 2016 staff has received only 4 comments based on the website posting and email. Other concerns included the need for equitable and fair enforcement of parking spaces, parking meter rates that do not discourage customer traffic, and the lack of handicap accessible on-street parking.

Recommendation is to approve the ordinance.

In response to Alderman Winings’ question, City Manager Owens stated that the approval of setting the rates is decided each time by the Board. What’s been discussed is that sometimes there may be a need for longer time zones, but currently it would require an ordinance to be submitted to the Board. The proposed authorization would provide the ability to make those changes (time restriction only not the fees) administratively.

Alderman Garnholz expressed that she does not like the “park once” idea and felt that the decisions for rates and zones should come before the Board for approval. She noted that she is not in favor of the ordinance.

Mayor Sanger expressed his concerns regarding communicating information to its citizens.

Alderman Berger expressed his concerns with regard to the $2 rate. He said that what is important is the Wayfinding signage and hopes that it is a tremendous benefit to people who are driving to the downtown as to where they can park.

Mayor Sanger commented that there are a lot of pieces to this issue which makes it complex. He suggests that they broaden the scope on what they are looking at and discuss the issue further. One of the main issues is where restaurant employees are to park and working on getting them to park off-street.

Alderman Winings clarified that this ordinance would give the authority to set parking rates.

Alderman Boulton commented with regard to the issue that she makes the calculation each time she is parking downtown – it’s cheaper to park on the street versus a garage. She said that if it costs $2 at a meter than she would choose a garage. She feels that we will not get people to park off-street unless we incentivize them to park in garages. If we are really going to make a difference in the downtown parking it will involve a myriad of “tools” and this is one of the important “tools” and also to address issues on a timely manner in making changes. She expressed that she is in support of the ordinance. She added that the $2 rate is following the market.

In response to Alderman Winings questions, City Manager Owens stated that with the app and the technology we could go to dynamic pricing which is being done now through metropolitan areas and that would be something that would change on policy basis or demand. During certain hours the rate would go up because of certain demand and the app allows us to have those conversations. In response to Mayor Sanger’s comment, Alderman Berkowitz explained that his understanding is that it depends on the parking zone whether or not you can automatically add additional time via the app. City Manager Owen’s confirming that the “park once” zones are already in use.

Last year was the first year the City had a balanced budget result since 2009. After amendments through the 3rd quarter, FY16 is still budgeted to result in a year-end surplus.

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 Building permit revenue was expectedly high in the first half of the year. Most of the building permit revenue for projects under discussion would not occur until next fiscal year and beyond.

 General Fund sales tax is 8% higher than at this time last year. We will monitor this revenue to analyze continuing trends and evaluate for any necessary budget adjustments.

 General Fund property tax is approximately 2% lower than last year at this time. Settlement of tax protest cases will likely result in this revenue going down a bit by the end of the fiscal year. Again, we will monitor this revenue to determine if any necessary budget adjustments are warranted.

 There are a couple of other revenue areas of interest. Utility tax revenue is slightly lower than the prior year and this is a trend among all comparable cities. Parking revenue is higher, mostly due to a $75,000 redevelopment agreement payment.

Other

Alderman Garnholz reported on the following:

 Moorland’s Neighborhood party is scheduled next week; neighborhood meeting is scheduled for October 10th.

 Art Fair – FANTASTIC!

 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting – Discussion on options for use of the mulch pile area – Received four responses to the RFQ for the ice rink; the responsive parties provided presentations to the Commission; proposed that the ice rink will be “shut down” March 2017 through the Fall of 2018. – Shaw Park Pool has closed for the season – The Hanley House experienced a great summer for events, tourism. – Musical Nights at Oak Knoll

Alderman Boulton reported on the following:  Plan Commission/ARB – Thanks for Clayton High School – very generous for the use of the auditorium – Reviewed the conceptual plans for the Hanley Road/Clayton Road proposed development

 Senior Focus Group – Both focus groups are moving forward and will meet in October.

 Taylor Park dedication reception was held last week; very nice event

 Attended the 2016 MML Conference in downtown St. Louis and its sessions; the Economic Development session was interesting in that Clayton seems to be doing it right.

Alderman Berger reported on the following:  Art Fair – Gary Scheipeter and his team did a fantastic job.  Clayshire Neighborhood – George Ertle has led the residents through a terrific citizen engagement. the final meeting is scheduled this week.  Thanks to Patty DeForrest and Toni Siering on a great job putting together the CRSWC budget and presentation.

Alderman Lintz reported on the following:

Alderman Berger reported on the following:  Art Fair – Gary Scheipeter and his team did a fantastic job.  Clayshire Neighborhood – George Ertle has led the residents through a terrific citizen engagement. the final meeting is scheduled this week.  Thanks to Patty DeForrest and Toni Siering on a great job putting together the CRSWC budget and presentation. Alderman Lintz reported on the following:

September 13, 2016 09-13-16 BOA Minutes Page 9 of 9  Sustainability Committee – The Committee was provided a presentation by Trailnet – concerns were raised regarding safety issues related to traffic  St. Mark’s Church – Celebrating 150 Year Anniversary (97 years in Clayton) – extended an invitation to Ward 3 Aldermen to talk about the happens in Clayton

Alderman Berkowitz reported on the following:  Sustainability Committee would like some direction  Ward 2 Coffee – the majority of the discussion was regarding the Centene project – it’s size and scope

City Manager Owens acknowledged that this is George Ertle’s last Board meeting with his last day on Friday, September 16th with Clayton. George will be going to Lake St. Louis as the Assistant City Manager.

Mayor Sanger reported that he, City Manager Owens, and City Clerk Frazier also attended the MML Conference downtown.

Alderman Berkowitz moved 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 Lintz seconded the motion.

Alderman Garnholz – Aye; Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Berger – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; and Mayor Sanger – Aye.

There being no further regular business the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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Mayor

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