07-22-2025 BOA Minutes July 22, 2025 Page 1 of 6

THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and virtual Meeting July 22, 2025 7:02 p.m. MINUTES

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

In person: Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, Jeff Yorg (virtual), and Mayor Bridget McAndrew. Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, Anna Krane, Director of Planning, and Assistant City Manager Muskopf. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

Sarah Evans, 7807 Davis Drive, addressed the Board with concerns on the proposed smoke/vape shop at 7811 Clayton Road and the public health, public safety implications. Yulia Kotets, 7739 Davis Drive, addressed the Board with concerns about the proposed vape shop and its long-term impact on the efforts of the School District of Clayton’s “All in Coalition” program. Jessica Dumlau, Davis Place Trustee, 8012 Seminole Drive, addressed the Board in opposition of a permit for the proposed vape store. Jenny Abeles, 7717 W. Biltmore Drive, addressed the Board with concerns and opposition to the proposed vape store. Tucker Abeles, 7717 W. Biltmore Drive, addressed the Board speaking on the dangers of alcohol, cigarette, and vaping uses. Olga Lopukhina, Davis Place resident, addressed the Board in opposition of the vape shop and shared information on health studies. Mayor McAndrew thanked everyone for attending. She explained the permitted uses per the City’s Code. Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Board to answer questions related to sign regulations and permits.

She explained the permitted uses per the City’s Code. Anna Krane, Director of Planning, addressed the Board to answer questions related to sign regulations and permits. Chief Smith, Police Department, addressed the Board to answer questions related to the work with the “All in Coalition” program. Michael Law, Davis Place resident, addressed the Board in opposition of the vape shop, commenting that it is predatory marketing and crime real estate. He urged the Board to deny the business license.

at the Shaw Park Tennis Center. (Res. No. 2025-19)

at Oak Knoll Park. (Res. No. 2025-20)

Toni Siering, Director of Parks and Recreation addressed the Board to answer questions regarding Dark Sky compliance. 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 Yorg – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. AN ORDINANCE FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR USE OF TRAINING FACILITIES OF THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED SKILLS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

City Manager Gipson reported that the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement is an intergovernmental subdivision of the State of Missouri that offers state-of-the-art facilities for police training. The facility provides various training opportunities designed to allow officers to train in realistic scenarios to keep our community and officers safe. The City of Clayton wishes to contract with the Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement to make those facilities and training opportunities available to its Clayton officers. Chief Smith, Police Department, addressed the Board to answer questions. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7077, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Training Facilities of the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7077, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Training Facilities of the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement by title only.