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October 27, 2015 — Meeting Minutes
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue October 27, 2015 7:00 p.m. Minutes
Mayor Sanger called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
Aldermen: Cynthia Garnholz, Mark Winings, Joanne Boulton, Alex Berger III, Rich Lintz, and Ira Berkowitz. Mayor Sanger City Manager Owens City Attorney O’Keefe
Alderman Winings moved to approve the October 13, 2015 minutes. Alderman Garnholz seconded. The motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
Dixon Biel, resident, addressed the Board inquiring about the 212 S. Meramec Avenue construction project. Mayor Sanger stated that the construction project has not been abandoned. Chief Mark Thorp explained that the project had stopped due to water and soil issues and was tested for heating and fuel oil, sludge and/or toxic materials. Those tests came back with no problems and the project continues to move forward within the permitted rights. Mr. Biel commented that he is an avid biker and would like to challenge the City to make a model piece by creating major bike paths and safety information. RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
City Manager Owens announced that the City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The City has received this recognition for over 20 consecutive years. Congratulations to Janet Watson and her team for their outstanding work.
The City has received this recognition for over 20 consecutive years. Congratulations to Janet Watson and her team for their outstanding work. A MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NAMI RAMEN, LLC LOCATED AT 46 N. CENTRAL AVENUE
City Manager Owens reported that Nami Ramen, LLC is requesting a liquor license to sell 5% beer and not to exceed 14% wine at retail by the drink, including Sundays, at 46 N. Central Ave., Clayton, MO 63105. The Police Department has completed its review of the application and supports the issuance of the requested license. The Planning and Development department has also approved the application with no objections.
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The applicant has chosen not to submit a petition from surrounding property owners and first floor tenants. As a result, they are aware that this application must have a super majority vote of five Board members in order to be approved. Staff has requested that a representative be in attendance at the meeting. Staff recommends passing a motion to approve the liquor license to sell 5% beer and not to exceed 14% wine at retail by the drink, including Sundays. In response to Alderman Boulton’s question, Mayor Sanger clarified that the restaurant location is in the former House of Wong location. In response to the Board’s questions, Jason Jan, owner/operator, addressed the Board stating that this restaurant will be a unique and first concept in the St. Louis area. They will feature made-from-scratch ramen noodles and dishes and the restaurant will have a vibrant feel and décor. They are planning on opening before the end of the year. Alderman Garnholz moved to approve a liquor license for Nami Ramen located at 46 N. Central Avenue. Alderman Winings seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVING A LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CONCEPTS IN FOOD, LLC DBA PARIGI AT 8025 BONHOMME AVENUE
City Manager Owens reported that Concepts in Food, LLC dba Parigi is requesting a liquor license to sell all kinds of intoxicating liquor at retail by the drink, including Sundays, at 8025 Bonhomme Avenue.