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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen City Hall – 10 N. Bemiston Avenue December 10, 2019 7:08 p.m.
Minutes
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
Aldermen: Mark Winings, Joanne Boulton, Richard Lintz, Ira Berkowitz, Bridget McAndrew, and Susan Buse.
Mayor Harris Interim City Manager Watson City Attorney O’Keefe
Motion made by Alderman Lintz to approve the November 12, 2019 minutes. Alderman Boulton seconded.
Motion to approve the minutes passed unanimously on a voice vote.
PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
Interim City Manager Watson announced that the City received the International City Manager’s Association (ICMA) Certificate of Excellence Award in Performance Management.
Mayor Harris presented Interim City Manager Watson with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Certificate.
Mayor Harris extended congratulations to Captain Stewart Glenn for his 30 years of service to Clayton.
APPEAL FINDINGS/DECISION - 7415 PARKDALE AVENUE
City Attorney O’Keefe provided a report of the findings on the Appeal of the decision of the Architectural Review Board (ARB) for 7415 Parkdale Avenue. (available in the City Clerk’s office)
Motion made by Alderman Winings to dismiss the appeal. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
In response to a comment from the audience, Mayor Harris noted that a copy of the findings will be sent to both the appellant and the aggrieved party.
City Attorney O’Keefe added that he did not read the extensive analysis of the complaints filed with the appeal and the finding that none of them had merit.
In response to a comment from the audience, Mayor Harris noted that a copy of the findings will be sent to both the appellant and the aggrieved party. City Attorney O’Keefe added that he did not read the extensive analysis of the complaints filed with the appeal and the finding that none of them had merit.
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A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A SUBDIVISION PLAT TO DEDICATE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE CITY ALONG THE ALLEY THAT IS BETWEEN MERAMEC AVENUE AND CENTRAL AVENUE, WEST OF THE EXISTING BUILDING, AND TO GRANT AN EASEMENT ALONG SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE FOR A SIDEWALK EXPANSION
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
Interim City Manager Watson reported that this is a public hearing and subsequent ordinance to consider approving a major subdivision plat. The subject property is 15,183 square feet and is located on South Central Avenue between Bonhomme Avenue and Shaw Park Drive. In June of 2015, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for development of this site. On February 20, 2018, the Plan Commission and Architectural Review Board reviewed a conceptual review application for a proposed mixed-use development that included a hotel. A year later, this property was rezoned to a Planned Unit Development, which lists a hotel as a permitted use.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6767, an ordinance to approve a subdivision plat and right-of-way dedication for 227 S. Central Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6767, first reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Dedicate 4 feet of Right-Of-Way to the City and Grant a 6.19 Foot Easement on Certain Property Located in the City of Clayton by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Alderman Winings that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6767 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6767, an ordinance to approve a subdivision plat and right-of-way dedication for 227 S. Central Avenue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6767, second reading, an Ordinance Providing for the Approval of a Plat to Dedicate 4 feet of Right-Of-Way to the City and Grant a 6.19 Foot Easement on Certain Property Located in the City of Clayton, by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6629 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER REPEALING CODE SECTION 350.080 - PARKING VEHICLE FOR SALE PROHIBITION
The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6629 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER REPEALING CODE SECTION 350.080 - PARKING VEHICLE FOR SALE PROHIBITION
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Interim City Manager Watson reported that this code section provides that it is currently unlawful for any person to park a vehicle displayed for sale on a city street. This provision in our code was brought to staff’s attention recently and we no longer believe it is a necessary part of the city’s regulatory program and recommend its repeal.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6768, an ordinance to repeal Code Section 350.080, Parking Vehicle for Sale Prohibition to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6768, first reading, an Ordinance Repealing Section 350.080 of the Municipal Code in its entirety by title only.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Motion made by Alderman Winings that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 6768 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Boulton seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman Winings introduced Bill No. 6768, an ordinance to repeal Code Section 350.080, Parking Vehicle for Sale Prohibition to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Boulton seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 6768, second reading, an Ordinance Repealing Section 350.080 of the Municipal Code in its entirety by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Winings – Aye; Alderman Boulton – Aye; Alderman Lintz – Aye; Alderman Berkowitz – Aye; Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Buse – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval was adopted and became Ordinance No. 6630 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING A SALES AGREEMENT FOR 602 HANLEY ROAD
Interim City Manager Watson reported that this item was included on the October 22, 2019 agenda and was tabled until a future date. Since the October meeting staff has requested that the potential developer meet with area residents and businesses to provide information about the project and listen to their input. The developer reports that some meetings have taken place and continue to take place. The developer will be able to provide an update on these discussions during tonight’s meeting. In addition, staff created a list of informational items to address the most frequent questions we have been made aware of. The list is attached to this memo. This list was distributed to subscribers of the City’s weekly e-newsletter on November 15, November 29, and December 6, 2019. It was posted to the City’s website on November 18, 2019 and on Nextdoor on November 26, 2019. Staff also mailed the frequently asked topic list to the residents of the Moorlands, Wydown Forest, and Polo neighborhoods during the week of November 25, 2019. The list included almost 1,600 addresses.
On July 27, 2015, staff issued a request for proposals related to the development of City-owned property located at 602 South Hanley Road, currently a surface parking lot with 15 leased spaces and 12 metered spaces. Staff received two responses by the October 27, 2015, deadline. After