July 14, 2026 — Meeting Minutes
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
City Council In-Person and virtual Meeting July 14, 2026 7:10 p.m.
MINUTES
Mayor McAndrew called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
In person: Susan Buse, Becky Patel, Gary Feder, Jeff Yorg (virtual attendance), Kami Waldman, Betsy Meyland-Smith, and Mayor Bridget McAndrew.
Staff: Assistant City Manager Burr, City Attorney O’Keefe, and City Clerk Frazier
OPEN FORUM
Natalie Dowd, 7536 Parkdale, addressed the Council with concerns of the use of Flock cameras and shared data information.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes – June 23, 2026 2. Motion – Boards and Commissions appointments.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye.
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING CERTAIN SUCCESSORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DANIELE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CID) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Assistant City Manager Burr reported that On February 12, 2013 the City of Clayton created the Daniele Community Improvement District (CID) for the property located at 216 N. Meramec Avenue, now operating as a Hampton Inn & Suites. The CID imposes an additional 1% sales tax on the hotel (including hotel room, restaurant and gift shop sales). The CID uses the revenues from the sales tax to reimburse the Developer for certain eligible redevelopment costs.
The CID is governed by a five-member board of directors appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Only authorized representatives of property owners within the CID may be appointed to the Board of Directors. In this case, the Developer is the sole property owner within the CID.
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The CID is requesting the appointment of Christina Williams to complete an unexpired term through February 12, 2028.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7164, approving the appointment to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7164, first reading, an Ordinance of the City of Clayton, Missouri, Approving the Appointment to the Board of Directors for the Daniele Community Improvement District by title only.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7164 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7164, approving the appointment to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7164, second reading, an Ordinance of the City of Clayton, Missouri, Approving the Appointment to the Board of Directors for the Daniele Community Improvement District by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7023 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE TO CONSIDER APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON, MISSOURI, AND ALLIED SERVICES, LLC. d/b/a REPUBLIC SERVICES OF BRIDGETON
Assistant City Manager Burr reported that the City of Clayton entered into contracts with Allied Services, LLC dba Republic Services of Bridgeton for single-family and multi-family waste collection on May 31, 2023. The multi-family contract was subsequently amended on September 29, 2023. The services provided through the contracts began on October 1, 2023, and will expire on September 30, 2026.
The proposed ordinance would exercise the options in the existing contracts to extend the contracts for two additional one-year periods through September 30, 2028. The rates established by the amended/extended contracts increased by 1% over the original option rates established in 2023. This increase is due to increased labor and fuel costs experienced by the waste hauler, as well as revenue losses related to a reduction of multi-family containers. All other contract terms remain unchanged.
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Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, was present to answer questions. Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7165, approving the contract extensions with Republic Services to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7165, first reading, an Ordinance Approving Amendments and Extensions to Waste Management Contracts Between the City of Clayton, Missouri, and Allied Services, LLC. d/b/a Republic Services of Bridgeton by title only.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse that the Council give unanimous consent to consideration for adoption of Bill No. 7165 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7165, approving the contract extensions with Republic Services to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7165, second reading, an Ordinance Approving Amendments and Extensions to Waste Management Contracts Between the City of Clayton, Missouri, and Allied Services, LLC. d/b/a Republic Services of Bridgeton by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 7024 of the City of Clayton.
A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF PURCHASE ORDERS WITH TMI FOR THE REPLACEMENT PURCHASE OF TWO VARIABLE REFRIGERATION VOLUME HVAC SYSTEMS THROUGH OMNIA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
Assistant City Manager Burr reported that staff recommends that the City Council approve a motion authorizing the City Manager to execute purchase orders with Daikin-TMI Holdings, Inc through the Omnia cooperative purchasing program for the acquisition of two (2) VRV HVAC Systems, in a total amount not to exceed $212,352.00. The replacement of these units was included in the adopted FY27 CIP (phase 1 of a 4 phase project). The reason for this request is the lead time for this equipment can be long and we are attempting to schedule repairs for the fall of 2026 when outside temperatures are more moderate to allow for the HVAC system to be the shutdown during the replacements.
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Council approval is required because this purchase constitutes a capital expenditure and commits Facility Equipment Replacement Fund dollars from future fiscal years (FY27) in advance of those budget years to accommodate extended manufacturing lead times.
Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Council to answer questions.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to authorize the city manager to execute purchase orders for the acquisition of two (2) VRV HVAC Systems. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote. OTHER
Councilmember Buse reported on the following: • Ward 2 Block party – very successful.
Councilmember Patel reported on the following: • FLOCK and immigration
Councilmember Feder reported on the following: • Small Business Subcommittee met today
Councilmember Yorg reported on the following: • Citizen Finance Committee – City manager Gipson and Karen Dilber, Finance Director, provided an update on the budget
Councilmember Waldman reported on the following: • Special Business District o Parking Subcommittee – discussed signage for public parking • Parks and Recreation Commission o Pool grates have been replaced o Tennis center lights (dark sky compatible) are complete o Hanley House exterior
Councilmember Meyland-Smith reported on the following: • Thanks to Chief Rhodes on his presence and work on the recent flooding at the campgrounds in Lesterville where her children and Councilmember Waldman’s child, were attending camp and were also airlifted to safety
Mayor McAndrew reported on the following: • St. Louis Art Fair Board meeting
Motion made by Councilmember Weyland-Smith that the Council hold 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, negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12) RSMO., and/or proprietary information pursuant to Section 610.021(15); and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Councilmember Waldman seconded.
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The motion passed on a roll call vote: Councilmember Buse – Aye; Councilmember Patel – Aye; Councilmember Feder – Aye; Councilmember Yorg – Aye; Councilmember Waldman – Aye; Councilmember Meyland-Smith – Aye; and Mayor McAndrew – Aye.
There being no further regular discussion, the City Council adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
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