PAAC was all in agreement of the art for the PUD.

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the public art for the Forsythia project. Alderman McAndrew seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Other

Alderman Berkowitz expressed concern regarding various tragedies around the City of St. Louis as it relates to the St. Louis City emergency dispatch center which is a reflection on the entire region. He suggested to have open discussion at some point in time to possibly offer emergency services to possibly alleviate those problems.

Louis City emergency dispatch center which is a reflection on the entire region. He suggested to have open discussion at some point in time to possibly offer emergency services to possibly alleviate those problems.

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Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Plan Commission o CUP for Barcelona Restaurant o Conceptual review for 111-121 S. Meramec (proposed) project

• Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee – consultants talked about current data; i.e. the City’s population has increased about 8%; encouraged everyone to attend the open house next week at The Center of Clayton.

Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Sustainability Committee o State of Missouri has a website that tracks legislation o Update on the SOL Smart grant application process o Update on benchmarking o Discussion on further “no idling” efforts and to raise awareness o Update on the hydration station grant application process o Recycling resources will be included on the City’s website o Discussion on usage of gaslights

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Clayton Equity Commission o Vacancy on Commission due to Shantay Bolton resignation o The Housing Subcommittee has invited Commission members and Chief Smith to meet with Wash U faculty at Brown School

Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • First of many meetings was held last evening, Hillcrest neighborhood community meeting on the Washington University and Concordia Seminary project; great communication via yard signage and the City’s website link: engageclayton.com. o Meeting was well attended; o Lots of concerns, mainly to not adversely affect their neighborhood and property values

Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Swearing-in of Municipal Judge Strum • Interviewed with KSDK regarding the tax freeze for seniors. • Received an email from a resident regarding the unhoused. • Contacted by a resident who works with organizations and groups related to the unhoused citizens; possibly meeting with Fontbonne University in a collaborative effort to discuss future opportunities (social workers, etc.) that could help our Police Department.

City Manager Gipson announced that the Livable Community Master Plan requires a Board of Aldermen representative; Alderman Buse volunteered to be the representative.

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

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.