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May 26, 2026 — Meeting Minutes

This is the City Council meeting minutes for Clayton, Missouri, dated May 26, 2026. It records the agenda and proceedings including a public hearing on amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations, approval of an intergovernmental agreement admitting Shrewsbury to the Central Core Fire Training Division (Ordinance No. 7015), and authorization of additional contingency funding totaling $277,000 for the Municipal Maintenance Facility project (increasing contingency from $200,000 to $477,000) adopted as Ordinance No. 7016. The minutes also note approval of the FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan with a Council addition of $50,000 for Gay Avenue traffic calming design, roll call or voice vote outcomes (typically unanimous 7-0), committee updates, and adjournment at 8:48 p.m.
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3. Motion – Councilmember appointments to the Boards and Commissions.

05-26-2026 BOA Minutes May 26, 2026 Page 4 of 5 City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7158, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing Additional Contingency Funds and Expenditures for the Clayton Municipal Maintenance Facility Project by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7016 of the City of Clayton. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FY2027

City Manager Gipson reported that at the May 7th-8th, City Council strategic planning retreat and discussion session, staff presented the Council with the recommendations for the funded projects in the five-year Capital Improvements Plan (fiscal years 2027 – 2031). After discussion regarding specific projects, the Council made no changes to the recommended project list at that meeting. The Capital Improvements Plan, once approved, will be incorporated into the proposed City budget document and will be a part of the public hearing process prior to budget approval. Motion made by Councilmember Waldman to add design fees of $50,000 for a traffic calming study/engineering for Gay Avenue. Councilmember Yorg seconded. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.

05-26-2026 BOA Minutes May 26, 2026 Page 3 of 5 City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7157, second reading, an Ordinance approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Among the Cities of Clayton, Brentwood, Richmond Heights, Maplewood and Shrewsbury for Coordinated Fire Training Services by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7015 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY FUNDS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE CLAYTON MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROJECT

City Manager Gipson reported that staff is requesting authorization to utilize the remaining contingency funds already included within the previously approved total project program budget. Specifically, staff recommends authorization of an additional $277,000 consisting of:

• $222,000 in additional contingency authority for unforeseen construction conditions and remaining construction activities; and • $10,000 as a placeholder allowance for incorporation of site and building signage into the construction contract. • $45,000 for incorporation of the Fueling System Repairs Project into the construction contract. This action would increase the total authorized construction contingency from $200,000 to $477,000 and remain within the combined overall project program budget and Fueling System Repairs project budget. Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Council to answer questions.

This action would increase the total authorized construction contingency from $200,000 to $477,000 and remain within the combined overall project program budget and Fueling System Repairs project budget. Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Council to answer questions. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7158, authorizing an additional $277,000 in contingency and project allowance authority for the Clayton Municipal Maintenance Facility Project to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7158, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing Additional Contingency Funds and Expenditures for the Clayton Municipal Maintenance Facility Project by title only. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote. Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7158 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7158, authorizing an additional $277,000 in contingency and project allowance authority for the Clayton Municipal Maintenance Facility Project to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

Councilmember Yorg seconded. The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote. OTHER

Councilmember Buse provided an update on the following: • Sustainability Committee – discussing request to Washington University regarding their circulator transportation to utilize the downtown Clayton and Maryland Avenue retail areas. • An Osage marker, circle of trees, has been installed at Oak Knoll Park

Councilmember Patel provided an update on the following: • Clayton Equity Committee o M.I.C.A. presentation re: immigration hotline o Chief Smith provided a presentation on F.L.O.C.K. o Committee will begin meeting every other month

• Future Council topics: neighborhood monuments program

Councilmember Feder provided an update on the following: • Attending Bob Chapman’s Celebration of Life • Ward 3 Coffee – attendees had questions regarding F.L.O.C.K. • Clayton Community Foundation meeting o Opera Theater provided a presentation o CCF provided the treasurer’s report

Councilmember Yorg provided an update on the following: • CRSWC

05-26-2026 BOA Minutes May 26, 2026 Page 5 of 5 o Election of new officers o Discussion on pool scoreboard and swimming touch screen o Discussion on the City and School District annual contributions o Membership is growing o Discussion on the skylights replacement o The indoor pool is closing for repairs

Councilmember Waldman provided an update on the following: • Sustainability Advisory Committee o New “no idling” signs have been installed at the schools

• Special Business District Advisory Committee o Parking Subcommittee – discussed discounted rates for restaurant employees

Councilmember Meyland-Smith provided an update on the following: • Parks & Recreation Commission o Valet service and accessibility needs during the indoor pool shut-down; recommend members to inquire with staff o Discussion on collaboration between the City and the School District on marketing/communication

Mayor McAndrew provided an update on the following: • Metro Mayor’s met in Dardenne Prairie at The Field to Table Institute – great idea of use of the space; encouraged everyone to visit • Thanks to everyone that attended the BOE/City breakfast

Motion made by Councilmember Buse to adjourn. Councilmember Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote (7-0).

There being no further discussion, the City Council adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

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Mayor

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