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June 13, 2023 — Meeting Minutes
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Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz to approve the Consent Agenda. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. AN ORDINANCE FOR THE BONHOMME PARKING GARAGE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND REVIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT, LLC
City Manager Gipson reported that Revive Capital Development (RCD) has reached a tentative agreement to purchase two properties located at 121 and 111 South Meramec Avenue owned by St. Louis County. RCD's plan is to develop a mixed-use project on these sites, with a primary focus on rental residential units. The proposed development involves partially demolishing 121 South Meramec Avenue (also known as the World Trade Center) and utilize the remaining building for residential and some commercial purposes. Additionally, RCD intends to construct a residential tower on the 111 South Meramec Avenue site. City Manager Gipson noted that a revised draft was distributed to the Board at tonight’s meeting. City Attorney O’Keefe clarified that the revisions contain substantive corrections that will be addressed upon execution of the final documents. Michael Knight, of RCD, addressed the Board to answer questions. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6978, to approve the Bonhomme Parking Garage Lease between the City and Revive Capital Development, LLC to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded.
David Schlafly, 2 Upper Dromara Lane, 63124, addressed the Board in support of an extended opening season for the SPAC. Charlie Brennan, 405 Carswold, addressed the Board in support of extending the opening season of the SPAC and charging a fee of $10 per swimmer. Beth Stohr, 405 Carswold, addressed the Board requesting the the City expand ways to reach out into the community. Courtney Demory, 4222 Delmar Boulevard, 63108, addressed the Board regarding the costs related to the SPAC and encouraged the Board to include stakeholder involvement, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness to create long-term savings. Tyler Andrews, 7337 Galewood, 63143, addressed the Board referring to the Parks and Recreation Mission Statement and in support of the request to extend the opening season for SPAC.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6978, to approve the Bonhomme Parking Garage Lease between the City and Revive Capital Development, LLC to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6978, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Long- Term Lease with Revive Capital Development, LLC. for Parking Spaces in the Clayton Garage on Bonhomme Avenue and actions related thereto by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6978 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6978, to approve the Bonhomme Parking Garage Lease between the City and Revive Capital Development, LLC to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6978, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Long-Term Lease with Revive Capital Development, LLC. for Parking Spaces in the Clayton Garage on Bonhomme Avenue by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill,
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having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6839 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF BRENTWOOD AND RICHMOND HEIGHTS TO CREATE A COMMISSION FOR A FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINING CENTER
City Manager Gipson reported that for your consideration is an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Cities of Brentwood and Richmond Heights to create a joint commission for the purpose of leasing property and construct and operate a facility for fire department training. The creation of the commission must be approved by all three cities before any further action can be taken. Once created, the commission will request the Board of Aldermen to ratify the commission’s by- laws and the property lease agreement for the training site. Chief Jason Hildebrandt was present to answer questions. Alderman Berkowitz introduced Bill No. 6979, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the cities of Brentwood and Richmond Heights for a Joint Fire Department Training Center Commission to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman McAndrew seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6979, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Cities of Brentwood and Richmond Heights to Create a Commission for Fire Department Training Services by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderman Berkowitz that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6979 on the day of its introduction. Alderman McAndrew seconded.