forty-five percent. This would maintain the existing greenspace-lot coverage ratio.

residents, designers, and developers of the pending changes. There was also a brief discussion about the use of terms “shall” and “may” throughout the regulations. While the Council did not make a motion, there was a desire expressed to be consistent with the use of “shall” for the minimum greenspace in zoning districts. Staff completed another review of the terms and identified one revision to replace “may” with “shall” in Section 410.490 (Topton-Brighton UDD).

Councilmember Yorg announced that he will abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest.

Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7123.1, approving text amendments to Chapter 405, Chapter 410, and Chapter 430 related to storm water control to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7123.1, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 405, Chapter 410 and Chapter 430 to Adopt Revised Greenspace and Storm Water Management Regulations by title only.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; 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. 6986 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

City Manager Gipson reported that the previous School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement between the City of Clayton and the School District of Clayton expired on August 31, 2025. This ordinance authorizes the City Manager to enter into a new agreement with the School District of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE FOR A CONTRACT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING LLC FOR THE LIGHTING REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT SHAW PARK TENNIS CENTER

City Manager Gipson reported that this agenda item withdrawn (indefinitely) from consideration until additional information is available. OTHER

Councilmember Buse reported on the following: • Plan Commission/ARB • Update on Cool Cities STL initiative

Councilmember Patel reported on the following: • Washington University neighborhood meeting • Temporary lights installed on Wydown Boulevard • Economic Development Committee • Extended thanks to staff on the work done on the recent winter storm

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Councilmember Feder reported on the following: • Community Equity Committee meeting – Ian McKay provided a presentation • Economic Development Committee • Shaw Park Project meeting • Extended compliments to staff on recent storm

Councilmember Hummell reported on the following: • CRSWC special meeting held in December to approve a security camera project • Received notice from Sikich on the upcoming audit • Washington University neighborhood meeting • Non-Uniformed Employees Retirement Fund Board • Clayton Community Foundation – Wydown Restoration Committee • School District of Clayton bond issue on April ballot • Extended thanks to City Manager and Matt Malick on the installation of the Wydown lights (temporary) • Extended thanks to Public Works staff on snow removal

Councilmember Yorg reported on the following: • Extended thanks to staff on snow removal • Citizen Finance Committee

Councilmember Waldman reported on the following: • Parks and Recreation Commission o End of year aquatic center report – low season pass; leak in dive tank • Special Business District Advisory

Mayor McAndrew reported on the following: • Extended thanks to Council on the time with added committees • Art Fair Board – offices are moving; Apex Oil is providing space • Municipal League of Metro St. Louis - update on State Legislature o Auction sales exemption from sales tax o Delta 8 and Delta 9 regulations o Right-of-way bill o Juvenile justice scoring system o Grocery sales tax

City Manager Gipson reported that Engage Clayton will include updates on the Shaw Park project and the Wydown restoration project.

Motion made by Councilmember Buse to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Patel seconded. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. There being no further discussion, the City Council adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

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Mayor

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. There being no further discussion, the City Council adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

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Mayor

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ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk