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Project. (Bill No. 2026-06)
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03-24-2026 BOA Minutes March 24, 2026 Page 1 of 6 THE CITY OF CLAYTON
City Council In-Person and virtual Meeting March 24, 2026 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES
Mayor McAndrew called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
In person: Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, Kami Waldman, and Mayor Bridget McAndrew.
Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, and City Clerk Frazier (virtual).
Absent: Susan Buse and Jeff Yorg
OPEN FORUM
None
A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 16 NORTH MERAMEC AVENUE, BAR KNOWN AS MR. MYERS LIVE & VINYL LOUNGE
Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
City Manager Gipson reported that this is a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit submitted by Tracy Collins on behalf of Uplevel Industries LLC for the operation of a bar and music lounge known as Mr. Myer’s Live & Vinyl Lounge.
Anna Krane, Director of Planning, was present to answer questions.
Brian McCormac, owner, addressed the Council to answer questions.
Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Councilmember Patel to approve Resolution No. 2026-04, granting a Conditional Use Permit for 16 N. Meramec Avenue, Mr. Myers Live and Vinyl Lounge. Councilmember Feder seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (5-0) on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
Application. (Res. No. 2026-05)
Removal Services Project for the City of Clayton’s parks. (Res. No. 2026-07)
Motion made by Councilmember Patel to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Feder seconded. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (121 SOUTH MERAMEC PROJECT), SERIES 2026 – 2nd READING
City Manager Gipson reported that this ordinance is before the Council for a second reading. School Lot Development, LLC (the “Company”) is requesting the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the acquisition and renovation of the property at 121 South Meramec Avenue. The project aims to convert the existing building into approximately 118 market-rate apartments with related amenities. Councilmember Patel introduced Bill No. 7136, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (121 South Meramec Project), Series 2026 to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Feder seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7136, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City of Clayton, Missouri, to Issue its Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (121 South Meramec Project), Series 2026, in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $60,000,000, for the Purpose of Providing Funds to Pay the Costs of Acquiring, Constructing and Improving a Facility for an Industrial Development Project in the City; Approving a Plan for the Project; and Authorizing the City to Enter Into Certain Agreements and Take Certain Other Actions in Connection with the Issuance of the Bonds by title only.
Councilmember Feder seconded. City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7136, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City of Clayton, Missouri, to Issue its Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (121 South Meramec Project), Series 2026, in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $60,000,000, for the Purpose of Providing Funds to Pay the Costs of Acquiring, Constructing and Improving a Facility for an Industrial Development Project in the City; Approving a Plan for the Project; and Authorizing the City to Enter Into Certain Agreements and Take Certain Other Actions in Connection with the Issuance of the Bonds by title only. The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Hummell – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7001 of the City of Clayton. AN ORDINANCE FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL STORMWATER GRANT PARTICIPATION WITH THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT (MSD) FOR THE FUNDING OF FUTURE STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT AND EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS
City Manager Gipson reported that the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) established a Municipal Stormwater Grant Program following voter approval of a dedicated stormwater funding source in April 2024. The program provides funding to municipalities for projects that address localized flooding and erosion. The Participation Agreement establishes the terms under which the City may apply for and receive grant funding. This agreement will also apply to the previously established OMCI areas and associated funding. Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, was present to answer questions.