07-25-17 BOA Minutes July 25, 2017 Page 1 of 10 THE CITY OF CLAYTON Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue July 25, 2017 7:00 p.m. Minutes

Mayor Sanger called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:

Aldermen: Alex Berger, Rich Lintz, Ira Berkowitz, and Michelle Harris

Mayor Sanger City Manager Owens City Attorney O’Keefe

Absent: Mark Winings and Joanne Boulton,

Alderman Lintz moved to approve the July 11, 2017 minutes. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

Kurt Becker, Shop Steward, Clayton Fire Department, IAFF Local 2665, addressed the Board stating that he submitted a memorandum (attached) to the Board of Aldermen with concerns related to the FY2018 Budget and staffing concerns for the Fire Department. The Fire Department Life Safety Award was presented to Enterprise employees, David Grace – for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Travis McKee and Jeff Waggoner for use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Recognition was given to Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Dedert for his completion of the National Fire Academy’s Managing Officer Program. A PUBLIC HEARING – AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR 7528, 7634, 7520, 7518, & 7510 FORSYTH BOULEVARD; 10 SOUTH LYLE AVENUE; 101 & 105 CARONDELET PLAZA (CENTENE PLAT II)

Mayor Sanger opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. Josh Barcus, Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, addressed the Board requesting to postpone until the August 22, 2017 Board of Aldermen meeting.

07-25-17 BOA Minutes July 25, 2017 Page 2 of 10 PERMIT FOR 7821 MARYLAND AVENUE (ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY)

Mayor Sanger opened the public hearing. City Manager Owens reported that this is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a St. Louis County Library Branch. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Maryland Avenue and North Central Avenue. The property has a zoning designation of C-2 General Commercial. Institutions and public buildings are listed as conditional uses in the C-2 District. The 31,985 square foot property, owned by the St. Louis County Library System, currently contains a library building. As part of the proposed project, the existing building will be demolished and a new 18,852 square foot library building with a 20,720 square foot underground parking structure will be constructed on the site. The proposed hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The library will provide public computers, copiers, fax machines, scanning machines along with children’s collections, adult collections, computer training labs and meeting rooms. Parking for 49 vehicles is provided in the underground parking garage with access off of Maryland Avenue. Eight bicycle racks are also provided. The City’s parking regulations would require a total of 53 parking spaces. The applicant is requesting a waiver of four (4) parking spaces. The Plan Commission considered this request at their meeting of July 17, 2017, and recommend approval to the Board of Aldermen.

The applicant is requesting a waiver of four (4) parking spaces. The Plan Commission considered this request at their meeting of July 17, 2017, and recommend approval to the Board of Aldermen. The Plan Commission also considered and approved the site plan for the project and the Architectural Review Board approved the design and materials at the same meeting. Recommendation is to approve the Conditional Use Permit as requested. In response to the Board’s questions, Kristin Sorth, Director, St. Louis County Library and Robin Ringwald, Sr. Associate, and Steve Wheeler, Christner Inc., stated that the new facility will be state-of-the-art (upgraded technology, computer resources, including vending and coffee areas); the space will be approximately 2,000 square feet larger and all on one level; the parking garage will have 49 parking spaces; they have been talking with the City staff with regard to landscaping, but there are budgetary issues which is estimated at approximately$500,000 and they are exploring other fundraising options. With regard to the landscaping, Steve Wheeler added that they will be installing the sidewalk tree wells and saving the existing pear trees; as shown in the project renderings there will be shrubbery installed along with a separate irrigation system; they are adding $10,000+ to the City for trees. Ms. Sorth added that they are planning to close late fall of this year for approximately one year. City Manager Owens inquired about the hours on Sundays and if they would like to include in the Conditional Use Permit. Ms.