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July 22, 2025 — Meeting Minutes

This is the official minutes of the City of Clayton Board of Aldermen meeting held July 22, 2025. It records public comments (primarily opposition to a proposed smoke/vape shop), consent agenda actions including introduction and adoption of ordinances (e.g., Ordinance No. 6939 approving a task order with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for Wydown Boulevard concept planning), withdrawal of a proposed contract after the low bidder revoked its bid, and the City Manager’s administrative approval to award moving services to A‑Mrazek Moving Systems for $12,645.00 so the Municipal Maintenance Facility project can proceed. The minutes also include aldermen and staff reports (e.g., meetings, events, and a tornado recovery update) and adjournment at 8:53 p.m.
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3. Resolution – Submittal of a Municipal Parks Grant application for lighting improvements

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City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7077, second reading, an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Training Facilities of the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6938 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE FOR A TASK ORDER WITH LOCHMUELLER GROUP, INC. FOR WYDOWN BOULEVARD CONCEPT PLANNING

City Manager Gipson reported that on May 16, 2025, a tornado caused significant damage to homes, infrastructure, and mature trees along the eastern end of Wydown Boulevard, particularly between University Lane and the City of St. Louis boundary. Following the storm, residents and stakeholders have expressed strong interest in restoring and enhancing this corridor. In response, staff propose moving forward with a concept planning effort to explore design alternatives that support long-term recovery and reinvestment in this area. Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7078, approving a Task Order with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for Wydown Blvd Concept Planning to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7078, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Task Order with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for Wydown Boulevard Concept Planning by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

at Oak Knoll Park. (Res. No. 2025-20)

Toni Siering, Director of Parks and Recreation addressed the Board to answer questions regarding Dark Sky compliance. 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. AN ORDINANCE FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR USE OF TRAINING FACILITIES OF THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED SKILLS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

City Manager Gipson reported that the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement is an intergovernmental subdivision of the State of Missouri that offers state-of-the-art facilities for police training. The facility provides various training opportunities designed to allow officers to train in realistic scenarios to keep our community and officers safe. The City of Clayton wishes to contract with the Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement to make those facilities and training opportunities available to its Clayton officers. Chief Smith, Police Department, addressed the Board to answer questions. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7077, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Training Facilities of the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7077, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Training Facilities of the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement by title only.

Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7077, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Training Facilities of the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement by title only. Motion made by Alderwoman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7077 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7077, approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Training Facilities of the Center for Advanced Skills in Law Enforcement to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7078, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Task Order with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for Wydown Boulevard Concept Planning by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Motion made by Alderwoman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7078 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7078, approving a Task Order with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for Wydown Blvd Concept Planning to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7078, second reading, an Ordinance Approving a Task Order with Lochmueller Group, Inc. for Wydown Boulevard Concept Planning by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6939 of the City of Clayton.

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AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS, INC., FOR THE ABATEMENT OF ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS AT THE CLAYTON MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT 8300 SHAW PARK DRIVE

City Manager Gipson reported that the Clayton Municipal Maintenance Facility located at 8300 Shaw Park Drive has existing flooring tiles, mastics and other materials that contain encapsulated asbestos that will be disturbed during the pending general contract work to begin in September. Navigate Building Solutions, the City’s Owners Representative, advertised and obtained bids for the abatement of these asbestos-containing materials (aka ACM) prior to the demolition within the facility. Staff recommends accepting Environmental Operations Inc. base bid of $17,761 and alternate bid Alt 3 of $1,320 as the lowest responsive, and responsible bid. Due to the work occurring in an existing building, carrying a contingency of $1,919 for a total $21,000 is recommended. Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7079, approving a Contract with Environmental Operations, Inc., for the Abatement of Asbestos Containing Materials at the Clayton Municipal Maintenance Facility at 8300 Shaw Park Drive to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7079, first reading, an Ordinance Approving a Contract with Environmental Operations, Inc., for the Abatement of Asbestos-Containing Materials at the Clayton Municipal Maintenance Facility at 8300 Shaw Park Drive by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

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