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September 30, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
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Alderman Yorg reported on the following: • Clayton High School Homecoming – good event • Clayton Jazz Festival – great event, very proud, thanked all staff involved • Attended the Missouri Municipal League Conference in St. Charles – gave him a good perspective on how well Clayton gets things done o Attended sessions on economic development and retail
Alderman Waldman reported on the following:
09-30-2025 BOA Minutes September 30, 2025 Page 8 of 8 • Clayton High School Homecoming – good event; great turnout • Ward 3 Coffee is scheduled for Saturday, October 11 at Starbucks
Mayor McAndrew reported on the following: • St. Louis Metro Mayors met September 11 – discussion/presentation from a representative of the Weather Service • Participated in an evening dinner with the Clayton Fire Department crew – FF Coghill prepared a wonderful meal • Shaw Park Design kick-off meeting held September 11 • Old Town Neighborhood meeting – great job to Chief Smith who provided information on the crimes in the neighborhood • CCF Hanley House Fall event held September 18 • Participated in a site-visit to R.E.G.I.S. headquarters • Municipal League of St. Louis County – talked about a new app for fire and police vehicles to instantly send emergency alerts • Attended the new offices for Caravus at 101 S. Hanley Road. • Ribbon Cutting – NewGround International, 101 S. Hanley Road, founded in 1913 • Clayton High School Homecoming – thanks to Fire Department for use of the fire truck
Alderman Feder added that he is receiving good comments/feedback from citizens about the papered windows in the downtown vacant buildings.
Alderman Feder commented also on the array of advertising signs “popping” up everywhere, especially in Davis Place.
Motion made by Alderman Buse to adjourn. Alderman Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. There being no further discussion the Board adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 7099, first reading, an Ordinance Repealing Section 140.020 of the Clayton City Code and Enacting in Lieu Thereof a New Section 140.020 Establishing a New Body to be Designated as the Special Business District Advisory Board as amended by title only. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
09-30-2025 BOA Minutes September 30, 2025 Page 6 of 8 Motion made by Alderwoman Buse that the Board give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7099 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7099, approving an ordinance repealing the Economic Development Advisory Committee and establishing the Special Business District Advisory Board as amended to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.
City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 7099, second reading, an Ordinance Repealing Section 140.020 of the Clayton City Code and Enacting in Lieu Thereof a New Section 140.020 Establishing a New Body to be Designated as the Special Business District Advisory Board by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6958 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
City Manager Gipson reported that this is a consideration and approval of an ordinance to establish a new Economic Development Committee for the City of Clayton, to advise the Board of Aldermen on matters related to economic growth and vitality.
Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7100, approving an ordinance establishing the Economic Development Committee to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.
City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 7100, first reading, an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.060 of the Clayton City Code and Establishing an Economic Development Committee as amended 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. 7100 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7100, approving an ordinance establishing the Economic Development Committee to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.
City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 7100, second reading an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.060 of the Clayton City Code and Establishing an Economic Development Committee by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman
City Attorney Karr reads Bill No. 7100, second reading an Ordinance Enacting Section 140.060 of the Clayton City Code and Establishing an Economic Development Committee by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; Alderman
09-30-2025 BOA Minutes September 30, 2025 Page 7 of 8 Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6959 of the City of Clayton.
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Alderman Buse reported on the following: • Clayton High School Homecoming • Public Art Advisory Committee o Clayton Community Foundation has received a donation of a statue and proposed placement in Anderson Park.
Alderman Patel reported on the following: • Parks and Recreation Commission o Reviewed the proposed art donation o Open house o Community Equity Commission ▪ Chief Smith provided a presentation/discussion on hate crime versus hate incidents
Alderman Feder reported on the following: • St. Louis Art Fair • Clayton Jazz Festival • Attended the Municipal League of St. Louis County, Pat Kelly provided an update on: o lobbying efforts o property tax reform o grocery sales tax o failure to appear/bench warrants o vaping facilities
Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • CRSWC o Opera Theater of St. Louis re: parking proposal • Clayton Community Foundation Executive Committee o Discussion on modifying the structure of the committee; continued involvement with Parks and Recreation Commission and the Sustainability Advisory Committee o Joint meeting with the Board of alderman is scheduled for December 9 • Ward 1 Coffee is scheduled for Saturday, October 4 at Captain Elementary School • Town Hall meeting on the tornado recovery is scheduled for October 27, 2025
City Manager Gipson added that the town hall meeting is scheduled for October 27, 6:30 p.m. at Concordia Seminary. Topics will be an update on the tornado recovery, proposed Charter amendments on the November 4 Election ballot, and conceptual design for Wydown Boulevard.
Alderman Yorg reported on the following: • Clayton High School Homecoming – good event • Clayton Jazz Festival – great event, very proud, thanked all staff involved • Attended the Missouri Municipal League Conference in St. Charles – gave him a good perspective on how well Clayton gets things done o Attended sessions on economic development and retail
Alderman Waldman reported on the following: