Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • along with City Manager Gipson, Toni Siering, Dr. Patel, and Jason Growe they met to discuss the future “health” of The Center of Clayton. • Polo Neighborhood annual meeting was held at The Center – great attendance; thanks to Captain Thuet for attending. • Plan Commission/ARB o Reviewed plans for a cigar bar in the former Katerina’s location. • Ward 3 coffee was held – very well attended! Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Parks & Recreation o discussion on a request from a citizen to donate a flag to be placed in Shaw Park – proposed flag would be two – three times larger than existing flag. o the pool survey included requests to extend the pool hours. o Remembrance Park construction is continuing, but slow process. • Uniformed Pension Retirement Fund Board – met this week; reported solid investments. • Ward 2 Comprehensive Plan meeting. • Expressed a special thanks to the community, and staff, during this difficult week. Alderman Patel reported on the following: • Ward 1 coffee – main topic was the Concordia Seminary/Washington University project and safety along Big Bend Boulevard. • Attended the St. Louis Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast event. • Attended the St. Louis Racial Equity Summit event on November 9; Chris Schmiz, Chair of the Clayton Equity Commission (CEC) also attended. • CEC meeting; thanks to Chief Smith who provided an update on the Police Department. on its services related to the safety of its citizens; Committee also discussed the future of bilingual/multilingual signage.

Louis Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast event. • Attended the St. Louis Racial Equity Summit event on November 9; Chris Schmiz, Chair of the Clayton Equity Commission (CEC) also attended. • CEC meeting; thanks to Chief Smith who provided an update on the Police Department. on its services related to the safety of its citizens; Committee also discussed the future of bilingual/multilingual signage. Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Polo Neighborhood meeting – great attendance! • Ward 3 coffee – incredible attendance; discussions on the future of Clayton. • Attended the St. Louis Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast event. • CEC meeting

Louis region by attending legislative issues in Jefferson City. • St. Louis Chamber Economic Outlook breakfast – presenters focused on the economy of the region. • Busey Bank – grand opening in the Plaza Tower; building art will be provided from the Art Fair’s emerging artists group. • Art Fair meeting – reported a good year estimated $2 million in sales. • Continuing to work on efforts regarding the “unhoused.” • MYAC meeting is November 15; the group will hear a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan. Motion made by Alderman Hummell that the Board adjourn to a closed meeting, with a closed vote and record, as authorized by Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) Revised Statutes of Missouri, relating to legal issues, real estate and/or personnel, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO for preparation per Section 610.021(9) for labor negotiations. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. There being no further regular meeting discussion the Board adjourned into a closed session at 7:37 p.m.

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