In response to Alderman Lintz’s question, Ms. Istenes confirmed that the majority of the new single family constructions are complete tear-downs. AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE FY2016 2ND QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENT

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HVAC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A BID SUBMITTAL FOR THE CARONDELET PLAZA PAVING PROJECT

City Manager Owens announced that due to additional information (budget numbers, bid data) required to discuss these items it is recommended to postpone discussion and voting until the next meeting. Alderman Garnholz moved to table Bills No. 6554, 6556, and 6557 until the May 24, 2016 meeting. Alderman Winings seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE ALLEY REPAIRS FY2016 PROJECT

City Manager Owens reported that the Public Works Department is requesting approval of a construction contract for the Alley Repairs FY2016 Project. This project will include the reconstruction of various alleys in the Downtown, Forest Court, and Davis Place areas. Bids were opened at 3:05 p.m. on April 28, 2016. The City received two bids; Gershenson Construction Company, Inc. submitted the lowest, responsive, responsible base bid in the amount of $381,140.00. The final engineer’s estimate for this work was $342,710.00. Mobilization and demolition bids were a bit higher than estimated, but understandable as this year’s project contains tighter working areas in the CBD. Alternate Bids were also received for the Forsyth/S. Central Alley (North/South Alley South of Forsyth/East of S. Central) and

05-10-16 BOA Minutes May 10, 2016 Page 5 of 6 the Bemis Way (Forest Court East/West Alley) at $46,230.00 and $43,075.00 respectively. The second lowest bid came from Byrne & Jones, at $461,733.67, 21.1% higher than Gershenson Construction Company, Inc. The Capital Improvement Fund has $340,000.00 budgeted for this activity in FY2016. The remainder of the balance will come from 2014 Bonds. City Staff recommends approval of the construction contract with Gershenson Construction Company, Inc. for the base bid value of $381,140.00. In addition to the contract amount, the City Staff requests authorization to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $40,000, which is approximately 10% of the project cost. This contingency would be used to cover expenditures to correct unknown site issues that become apparent during the project. Recommendation is to approve the ordinance authorizing a contract with Gershenson Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $381,140.00, plus a contingency of $40,000 for the Alley Repairs FY2016 Project. In response to Alderman Boulton’s question, City Manager Owens confirmed that the City has used this company on several occasions and staff has had a good experience with them. Alderman Garnholz introduced Bill No. 6555, an ordinance to approve a contract for the Alley Improvements Project read for the first time by title only. Alderman Winings seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6555, an Ordinance approving a Construction Contract for the Alley Improvements Repairs FY2016 Project for the first time by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Bradley Brown, Government Affairs Manager, Missouri American Water Company. The water company will be installing new electronic meters in every home. These meters can be read from a transmission “tower” that is installed in the right-of-way or possibly on very tall buildings and they can also detect leaks. The meters will eliminate the need to go into homes for readings. A letter of explanation will be mailed to each residence 30 days prior to the installations. A test study is being performed now in Hazelwood.  Parks & Recreation Commission – Staff provided a report on the past season; daily admissions were up and season passes were down slightly; maintenance expenses have decreased; Fox Sports

05-10-16 BOA Minutes May 10, 2016 Page 6 of 6 Midwest event was successful and hope to get it back sometimes in the future; the ARB approved the Chapman Plaza project which will go out to bid in July and hope to break ground in August/September; Taylor Park construction begins end of May, expecting a six-eight week construction timeline; Shaw park Pool opens May 28; Hanley House will be having a Whiskey Tasting on June 20. Alderman Winings reported on the following:  Plan Commission/ARB – marathon meeting (over 4 hours) Conceptual review of a four townhouse development in Clayton Gardens at 121 N. Brentwood which will require a zoning amendment; reviewed plans for Capital Grille and the approved the architectural review portion, but the signage was not approved; Apogee Office Tower project received full approvals and recommendations to the Board of Aldermen. Alderman Boulton reported on the following:  Non-Uniformed Employees’ Retirement Fund – The Board considered a request from Asset Management Group for a price increase (no increase within the last ten years). The Board voted to increase the fee for Asset Management Groups fee from $17,000 to $25,000. The market did not have a lot of change, but the real estate is doing very well. Alderman Lintz reported on the following:  Clayton Century Foundation Board meeting – unfortunately was not able to attend the entire meeting, but participated in some “fun facts” of the participants.