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October 28, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
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Generally, applicants will be limited to ten (10) minutes for their initial presentations and public speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes. Provisions have been added since the September 30, 2025 Board of Aldermen meeting to allow for subsequent comments by applicants and public speakers. There are also basic provisions related to written communications from the public and the receipt of public protests and petitions. Note: a revised draft ordinance was provided to the Board for tonight’s meeting. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7098, an ordinance Establishing Standards for Addressing the Board of Aldermen and the Plan Commission/ARB to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7098, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapters 105 and 400 of the Clayton City Code Regarding Public Participation in Meetings of the Board of Aldermen, Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
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2025-31. Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve the consent agenda. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, PLAN COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
City Manager Gipson reported that it is common practice for local governments to have standards and rules for public participation in meetings. The City of Clayton does not currently have any adopted standards for addressing the Board of Aldermen, Plan Commission, or Architectural Review Board. The proposed ordinance would establish such standards. The proposed ordinance as revised is intended to achieve the following objectives:
• Promote an organized and orderly process for public comment and public hearings. • Ensure that all individuals wishing to address the BOA and PC/ARB have an opportunity. • Promote focused discussion and debate. • Enhance record-keeping during public hearings and open forums using speaker cards. Members of the public will be required to provide a completed speaker card with basic information before speaking. Comments during an open forum must relate to matters under the City’s control. Generally, applicants will be limited to ten (10) minutes for their initial presentations and public speakers will be limited to three (3) minutes. Provisions have been added since the September 30, 2025 Board of Aldermen meeting to allow for subsequent comments by applicants and public speakers.
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Motion made by Alderwoman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7098 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7098, an ordinance Establishing Standards for Addressing the Board of Aldermen and the Plan Commission/ARB to be read to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7098, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapters 105 and 400 of the Clayton City Code Regarding Public Participation in Meetings of the Board of Aldermen, Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6962 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE III PARKING RESTRICTIONS OF TITLE III OF THE CLAYTON CITY CODE RELATING TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CLAYTON ROAD
City Manager Gipson reported that Clayton Road is designated by St. Louis County as an arterial roadway maintained and regulated by the County, including parking regulations. The City of Clayton enforces parking regulations along the north side of Clayton Road and aligns its ordinances with the County.
Louis County as an arterial roadway maintained and regulated by the County, including parking regulations. The City of Clayton enforces parking regulations along the north side of Clayton Road and aligns its ordinances with the County. Residents along the north side of Clayton Road requested the removal of hourly parking restrictions in certain areas. These restrictions were originally implemented when the outer parking lane functioned as a through lane at certain times of day. However, St. Louis County roadway improvements, including intersection bump-outs, have permanently converted the outermost lane into a parking lane, making the time restrictions unnecessary. Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Board to answer questions. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7103, approving an amendment to Schedule III Parking Restrictions of Title III related to Clayton Road to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7103, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Schedule III Parking Restrictions of Title III of the Clayton City Code Relating to Parking Restrictions on Clayton Road 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. 7103 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.