08-27-19 BOA Minutes August 27, 2019 Page 1 of 8

THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue August 27, 2019 7:00 p.m. Minutes

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

Aldermen: Mark Winings, Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, and Susan Buse. Mayor Harris Interim City Manager Watson City Attorney Karr

Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the August 13, 2019 minutes. Alderman McAndrew seconded. Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote. PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

Stephen Arnold, property owner of 210 Brighton Way, addressed the Board with his concerns on what the City has become regarding handicapped parking at the corner of Meramec and Forsyth , issues that he has experienced with the parking control staff, and issues with contacting City Hall staff via phone. A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PACKAGE LIQUOR STORE LOCATED AT 7911 CLAYTON ROAD

Mayor Harris opened the Public Hearing and requested proof of publication. Interim City Manager Watson reported that This is a request for a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a package liquor store known as the Clayton Wine House. The business is proposed to be located at 7911 Clayton Road. The property has a zoning designation of Neighborhood Commercial (C-1). Package liquor stores require a conditional use permit in commercial zoning districts and are defined in the Land Use Code.

The property has a zoning designation of Neighborhood Commercial (C-1). Package liquor stores require a conditional use permit in commercial zoning districts and are defined in the Land Use Code. Sean Boles, owner, addressed the Board to answer questions from the Board and the audience. David Aronson, 818 S. Meramec Avenue, addressed the Board with concerns about parking on S. Meramec Avenue in the neighborhood. Alderman Winings commented that he is a resident of the neighborhood and he feels that the business is good and will enhance retail corridor along Clayton Road. He feels that “spill over” parking would create little impact to the neighborhood and that the retail is within the current zoning. Chief Smith commented that the Parking Ambassadors would monitor the neighborhood parking restrictions (one-hour) during the daytime hours and that the police officers would provide extra monitoring after 5:00 p.m.

Alderman Berkowitz seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE SALE OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS – 1st Reading

Mayor Harris opened the Public hearing and requested proof of publication. Interim City Manager Watson reported that the City is issuing bonds for two items. The first purpose of the bonds is the cost of one-half of the renovations and expansion of The Center of Clayton. The other purpose is for the refunding of the 2009B outstanding bond issue where the City can experience approximately $720,000 in savings over the lifetime of the bonds. The total estimated amount of bonds to be issued is $12,975,000. The portion of the bonds for The Center of Clayton will mature in 2031, and the refunded bonds will mature in FY 2029. The City’s current bond rating for Special Obligation bonds has been AA+ (AAA when issuing general obligation bonds). City staff, financial advisor and bond counsel participated in a bond credit rating call on August 15, 2019 and the City received notice today that Standard and Poors has affirmed the City’s current rating. Todd Goffoy, Financial Advisor, Piper Jaffray and Mark Grimm, Bond Counsel, Gilmore & Bell, addressed the Board to answer any questions. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.

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Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6750, an ordinance to authorize and direct the issuance, sale and delivery of the Special Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2019 to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Berkowitz seconded. City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 6750, first reading, an ordinance Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 8049 Forsyth Boulevard by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Mayor Harris noted that the second reading will be on September 24, 2019. AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVE SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FY2020 BUDGET – 1ST READING

Mayor Harris opened the Public hearing and requested proof of publication. Interim City Manager Watson reported that each year the City must approve property tax levies which are then submitted to St. Louis County for billing. Calendar year 2019 was a reassessment year and there were significant changes in assessed values. The City experienced significant new construction growth, which increases assessed values, related to the Barton development and a partial value of the Centene development, among other smaller projects. The City can receive additional revenue up to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which was 1.9% for this year, and for the value of the new construction. Per the FY2020 proposed budget plan, we are submitting the maximum allowable rates for your review. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.