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July 8, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
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Alderman Buse reported on the following: • City of Webster Groves received certification as Green Dining District; remind/encourage our restaurants that the city is supportive of this effort • Plan Commission meeting – Commission denied an applicant for a pool due to impervious surface requirements • Attended the joint Fire Training Center ground-breaking ceremony
Alderman Patel reported on the following: • Parks & Recreation Commission o Discussed the expansion of the scholarship program o Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) – possibility of pulling sponsorships of parks events – i.e. Musical Nights, Shaw Park social o Remembrance Park subcommittee – working on ideas for the displays o Discussed returning to in-person meetings • Ward 1 Block Party – well attended; area businesses expressed an interest in future participation
Alderman Feder reported on the following: • CCF will meet in August • With Mayor McAndrew they met with Michael Wall, resident regarding concerns of neighborhood tree removal – future discussion
Alderman Yorg reported on the following: • CRSWC to meet next week
Mayor McAndrew reported on the following: • Attended the Ward 3 block party – well attended, great event! • Attended the joint Fire Training Center ground-breaking ceremony
City Manager Gipson reported on the following: • Provided an update on the tornado recovery o FEMA applications have been submitted and are awaiting an assigned case manager o Public Works crews have removed the hazardous trees; encourage citizens to continue to report dangerous trees by submitting information through the QAlert system o Staff to have discussions on tree replanting strategies with the Department of Conservation o Sidewalk and pavement replacement/repairs have been sent out to bid o The storm updates and story maps are live on the City’s website o Staff met with an architect regarding Wydown Boulevard
Motion made by Alderman Buse to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
There being no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk
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.
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.
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A RESOLUTION FOR - A TASK ORDER WITH THOUVENOT, WADE & MOERCHEN, INC. FOR THE CITY OF CLAYTON DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE LIGHT POLE OBSERVATIONS PROJECT
City Manager Gipson reported that in September of 2023, the City of Clayton entered into an on-call services agreement with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc. (TWM) to provide Streetscape, Lighting and Landscape Architecture services.
As part of our ongoing maintenance operations, the Public Works Department is initiating a program to investigate the condition of existing steel light poles throughout the Central Business District. Our department requested a proposal from TWM to observe the existing condition of 190 steel light poles installed from 1995-2000 to evaluate their condition and identify maintenance needs.
Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve Resolution No. 2025-17, a Task Order for the Central Business District Light Pole Inspection project. Alderman Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
A RESOLUTION FOR THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FOR INCLUSION IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 PROPOSED BUDGET DOCUMENT
City Manager Gipson provided the Board with a PowerPoint presentation reporting that at the June 20, 2025, Board of Aldermen retreat and discussion session, staff presented the Board of Aldermen with the recommendations for the funded projects in the five-year Capital Improvements Plan (fiscal years 2026 – 2030). After discussion regarding specific projects, the Board made no changes to the recommended project list at that meeting. The Capital Improvements Plan, once approved, will be incorporated into the proposed City budget document and will be a part of the public hearing process prior to budget approval.
Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, addressed the Board to answer questions.
Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve Resolution No. 2025-18, adopting the FY2026- FY2030 Capital Improvements Projects. Alderman Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
MUNICIPAL JUDGE APPOINTMENT
Alderman Feder reported that the Selection Panel of four members met at City Hall yesterday afternoon July 7,2025. During the meeting three judicial applicants were interviewed by panel members for one hour each. The applicants were Bryan Sanger, Joseph Dulle and Stephen Strum. Between interviews, the Panel discussed each candidate. At the end of the interviews and concluding discussion the Panel was polled. The Panel unanimously recommended that Stephen Strum be reappointed as Clayton’s Municipal Judge for an additional 2-year term. The Panel was very impressed with the qualifications and temperament of each applicant. However, it was concluded that, having only served as Municipal Judge for the past two years, Judge Strum demonstrated commitment and performance which warranted a further term in the City’s Municipal Court.
Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve the appointment of Stephen Strum as Municipal Judge for the City of Clayton. Alderman Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
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