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November 11, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
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The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6976 of the City of Clayton. OTHER
Councilmember Buse reported on the following:
11-11-2025 BOA Minutes November 11, 2025 Page 14 of 14 • Plan Commission/ARB o Reviewed plans for a house located in Wydown Forest • Ward 2 Coffee will be held on November 20th at Glenridge School
Councilmember Feder reported on the following: • Attended the Polo Neighborhood meeting on November 3rd • Ward 3 Coffee is scheduled for November 15 • Clayton Equity Committee meeting will be held on November 13; Judge Strum and Chief Smith will provide updates. • Washington University School of Law is offering a new educational course- Local Government Law; he was invited to speak to 25 future lawyers
Councilmember Hummell reported on the following: • NonUniformed Employees Retirement Fund Board met November 10 o The actuary report has shown significant improvements over last 12 months o Reported that there is a decline in retirees – liability down, assets up
Councilmember Waldman reported on the following: • Ward 3 Coffee is scheduled for November 15
Mayor McAndrew reported on the following: • Attending the St. Louis Art Fair retreat o Reported a very successful event; each artist averaging $14,000 o The organization has updated their Mission statement to include an education component; made some changes in awards o Cost to the City was approximately $150,000 • Thanks to all staff and elected officials in help in getting the Charter amendments passed
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to adjourn. Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. There being no further discussion, the City Council adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7114 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
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The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7114, approving an amendment Chapter 130 pertaining to the municipal judge to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7114, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 130 of the Clayton City Code Pertaining to the Clayton Municipal Judge by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6974 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 140 OF THE CLAYTON CITY CODE PERTAINING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
City Manager Gipson reported the proposed ordinance would amend the composition of Parks and Recreation Commission to remove the Board of Education recommended members as voting members and reestablish them as ex-officio members or non-voting members going forward. The ordinance also provides that the City Council may appoint other ex-officio members as deemed necessary. City Manager Gipson noted that he has also spoken with Stacy Siwak, President, Clayton School Board and she is aware of the proposed changes, and the ex-officio role is good. Toni Siering, Director of Parks and Recreation, was in attendance to answer questions.
Motion made by Councilmember Patel to amend Bill No. 7115, Section 140.010 by removing “Commencing with the appointments after December 1, 2026, members shall be appointed to terms of one, two, or three years such that the terms of three members shall expire in one year, the terms of two members shall expire in two year and the terms of two members shall expire in three years. Thereafter…” Councilmember Buse seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7115, as amended, approving an amendment to Chapter 140 pertaining to the Parks & Recreation Commission to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7115, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 140 of the Clayton City Code Pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Commission as amended by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7115 as amended on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
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Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7115, as amended, approving an amendment to Chapter 140 pertaining to the Parks & Recreation Commission to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7115, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 140 of the Clayton City Code Pertaining to the Parks and Recreation Commission as amended by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6975 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 400 OF THE CLAYTON CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE CLAYTON PLAN COMMISSION AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
City Manager Gipson reported that the proposed ordinance amends the composition of the City Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board to remove the City Manager as a voting member and replaces the seat with a resident of the City.
Councilmember Buse introduces Bill No. 7116, approving an amendment to Chapter 400 pertaining to the Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7116, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Clayton City Code Pertaining to the Clayton Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7116 as amended on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduces Bill No. 7116, approving an amendment to Chapter 400 pertaining to the Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7116, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 400 of the Clayton City Code Pertaining to the Clayton Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember – Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6976 of the City of Clayton.
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Councilmember Buse reported on the following: