07-13-2021 BOA Minutes July 13, 2021 Page 2 of 5

Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication. Andrea Muskopf, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that this is a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Seth Williams of MetroVet St. Louis to allow the establishment of a new veterinary clinic located at 920 South Brentwood Boulevard. The subject property has a zoning designation of High Density Commercial District. The proposed veterinary clinic would occupy approximately 2,688 square feet of space in the current building. Parking is provided on the site, with 21 existing spaces provided between the subject site and the adjacent accompanying parking lot located at 914 South Brentwood Boulevard, which serves the subject site. The proposed hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday, and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday. The clinic will be closed on Sundays. The proposed facility provides primary care veterinary medicine and surgery services and not animal boarding or daycare type services. Animals will only be at the facility for an extended stay necessary due to a medical condition. There are no outdoor activities, such as a dog yard, proposed by the applicant. In response to the Board’s questions, Seth Williams, owner, addressed stated that it is a long-time dream to expand the business to Clayton. The building will undergo renovations to be high quality and modern. They are planning on opening in late December 2021 or early January 2022.

The building will undergo renovations to be high quality and modern. They are planning on opening in late December 2021 or early January 2022. The current plan for staffing is one veterinarian, himself and after the first year to add an additional veterinarian, and possibly have up to three or four total. They will provide a limited amount of retail (food, toys), but it would be very minimal. Alderman Buse commented that Clayton has always loved animals and welcomed the business to the community. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve Res. No. 2021-11, a Conditional Use Permit for MetroVet St. Louis for a new veterinary clinic located at 920 South Brentwood. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE EXTENDING THE SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS PILOT PROGRAM

Andrea Muskopf, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that this is an ordinance approving a 2-year extension of the special event signs program until July 13, 2023, or until the City’s sign code is amended to allow special event signs of a similar nature

Alderman Lintz introduced Bill No. 6849, to approve extending the pilot program for Special Event Signage to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6849, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing an Extension of a Program to Assess the Benefits and Risks of Allowing Expanded Signage Opportunities During Special Retail Events by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF BRENTWOOD, MAPLEWOOD AND RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MISSOURI TO PROVIDE A SHARED TRAINING OFFICER

Andrea Muskopf, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that due to technical advances in firefighting, the growing complexity of emergency medical responses, threats from hazardous materials, and other factors, the expertise required of firefighters, EMT's and paramedics has never been greater. In 2016, the cities of Brentwood, Clayton and Maplewood determined that it is a challenge for the cities to provide required training necessary at a reasonable cost. An agreement with said cities was executed and a Battalion Chief-Training Officer position was created and is dedicated solely to the training and development of firefighters, paramedics, and other personnel of the fire departments of Brentwood, Clayton, and Maplewood. The success of this program over the years generated interest by the City of Richmond Heights and they have requested entry to this program. With unanimous agreement with all City Managers and approval by their respective Board of Aldermen, this new Agreement will become effective July 1, 2021. In response to the Board’s questions, Chief Paul Mercurio stated that currently Jason Hildebrandt (stationed at the Maplewood site) is the training officer with adjunct training assistants. Training takes place at all the engine houses. He added that this is another example of a success story of departments working together and he hopes to expand the program to add other municipalities.

Training takes place at all the engine houses. He added that this is another example of a success story of departments working together and he hopes to expand the program to add other municipalities. Alderman Lintz introduces Bill No. 6850, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Cities of Brentwood, Maplewood, and Richmond Heights to provide a shared training officer to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded.