October 13, 2026 — Meeting Minutes
10-13-2026 CC Minutes October 13, 2026 Page 1 of 5 THE CITY OF CLAYTON
City Council In-Person and virtual Meeting City Hall, 10 N. Bemiston Avenue 7:00 P.M.
October 13, 2026
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, Kami Waldman, Betsy Meyland- Smith, and Mayor Bridget McAndrew.
Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Burr
OPEN FORUM
Natalie Dowd, 7536 Parkdale, addressed the Council regarding FLOCK incidents and collected data.
A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR CITIDEL PRIME LOCATED AT 105 CARONDELET PLAZA
Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.
City Manager Gipson reported that this is a request for a conditional use permit for the proposed operation of a restaurant to be known as Citadel Prime. The subject property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of South Hanley Road and Carondelet Plaza. The property has a zoning designation of Special Development District (SDD) and is developed with a mixed- use retail and office building. The tenant space was previously occupied by Tony’s, which closed in February 2025.
Peter Gangi, DHG STL Corp, addressed the Council to answer questions.
Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve Resolution No. 2026-31, granting a Conditional Use Permit to Citadel Prime located at 105 Carondelet Plaza to allow for a restaurant. Councilmember Patel seconded.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes – September 22, 2026 2. Motion – Liquor license for Café Manhattan Hanley LLC located at 505 S. Hanley Rd. 3. Motion – Disposal of records. 4. Motion – Appointment to the Clayton Equity Commission.
10-13-2026 CC Minutes October 13, 2026 Page 2 of 5 5. Motion – Year 2027 City Council meeting schedule.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to remove item #5 - Motion – Year 2027 City Council meeting schedule from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
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.
MOTION – YEAR 2027 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Mayor McAndrew noted that Friday, June 18, 2027 Council meeting date falls on a scheduled City holiday in recognition of Juneteenth. Council consensus was to move the meeting to Friday, June 11, 2027.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to move the Friday, June 18, 2027 meeting to Friday, June 11, 2027. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve the 2027 City Council Meeting schedule. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
The Council discussed upcoming meeting dates, November 24, 2026 and the December 22, 2026, as both dates fall within the same week as major holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to cancel the November 24, 2026 Council meeting. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
ORDINANCE - AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CENTURYLINK AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON RELATED TO FIBER OPTIC CONNECTIONS
City Manager Gipson reported that the City has had an agreement in place with CenturyLink to provide fiber optic connections between City buildings and facilities at no annual cost for the last 30 years. The most recent ten-year agreement was entered into in 2016 and will expire later this month. In exchange for these connection lines the City provided CenturyLink a license to use the City rights-of-way at no annual cost. In addition, the City has a written agreement with the School District of Clayton for their facilities to participate in this arrangement, therefore the School District also has received their fiber optic connections between facilities using the fiber provided through the City’s agreement with CenturyLink at no cost.
10-13-2026 CC Minutes October 13, 2026 Page 3 of 5 All parties are satisfied with the current arrangements and believe them to be mutually beneficial. Staff is requesting the City renew the agreement with CenturyLink for these rights and connections and renew the agreement with the School District regarding their use of these connections.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7179, approving an agreement with CenturyLink and the Clayton School District to be read for the first time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7179, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Agreement Granting to Centurylink Communications, LLC, a License to Construct, Operate, Maintain and Replace Communication Transmission Lines in and Upon Public Roads and Rights of Way in the City of Clayton, Missouri; Providing for the Regulation of the License so Granted; and Providing for Compensation to the City of Clayton for the Grant Thereof; and, Approving an Agreement Between the City and the School District of Clayton Relative to the Use of Certain Communication Transmission Lines Provided to the City by Centurylink Communications LLC and Located Within the City’s Rights of Way 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. 7179 on the day of its introduction. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
Councilmember Buse introduced Bill No. 7179, approving an agreement with CenturyLink and the Clayton School District to be read for the second time by title only. Councilmember Patel seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7179, second reading, an Ordinance Approving an Agreement Granting to Centurylink Communications, LLC, a License to Construct, Operate, Maintain and Replace Communication Transmission Lines in and Upon Public Roads and Rights of Way in the City of Clayton, Missouri; Providing for the Regulation of the License so Granted; and Providing for Compensation to the City of Clayton for the Grant Thereof; and, Approving an Agreement Between the City and the School District of Clayton Relative to the Use of Certain Communication Transmission Lines Provided to the City by Centurylink Communications LLC and Located Within the City’s Rights of Way 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. 7038 of the City of Clayton.
A MOTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY LIGHTING IN TORNADO IMPACTED AREAS FOR HALLOWEEN
10-13-2026 CC Minutes October 13, 2026 Page 4 of 5 City Manager Gipson reported that tornado damage has left portions of the Moorlands neighborhood and Wydown Boulevard without functioning streetlights. To support safe trick‑or‑treating conditions on Halloween night, staff evaluated the deployment of temporary light towers to improve visibility for pedestrians and motorists.
Approximately 30–35 portable light towers are needed to provide effective illumination. Each unit lights roughly ½ acre, and while small gaps will remain between coverage areas, visibility will be significantly improved throughout the impacted neighborhoods.
Staff is awaiting final pricing and confirmation of unit availability from our vendor. Based on prior pricing, the estimated total cost is approximately $13,650.
This is an unbudgeted expense and would be added to future budget amendment as required.
The vendor will deliver, position, and set up all units, and will remove them after the event, requiring no operational support from City staff.
If the vendor is unable to supply the full number of units needed, staff will: • Seek additional units from another vendor, or • Reduce the total number deployed, concentrating lighting in priority locations, particularly intersections and other key pedestrian crossing points.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to secure temporary portable lighting for Halloween night in the tornado‑impacted residential areas, at a cost not to exceed $15,000, including delivery, setup, and pickup services, and to make any necessary adjustments in the number or sourcing of units based on availability.
Isabella, citizen, addressed the Council recommending TikTok© or Amazon© to purchase motionless lights and/or e-solar lighting which are both less expensive.
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to approve 15 propane powered lighting systems at a total cost of approximately $7,000 to be installed at the intersections without lighting until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
OTHER
Councilmember Buse reported on the following: • Cool Cities – “Trees as Critical Infrastructure”; thanks to staff – Toni Siering, Justin Whipple, and Matt Malick for their participation; kudos extended to Mayor McAndrew and Councilmember Waldman for their leadership
Councilmember Patel reported on the following: • Extended thanks to the police department on the recent incidents of car break-ins in Ward 1 and the follow-up communications sent to its residents
Council Member Feder reported on the following: • Economic Development Subcommittee • Ward 3 Coffee at Starbucks
10-13-2026 CC Minutes October 13, 2026 Page 5 of 5 • Polo Neighborhood meeting • Municipal League of Metro St. Louis
Councilmember Yorg reported on the following: • Ward 2 Coffee at Oak Knoll Park – discussion on FLOCK, sustainability, and zoning • Citizen Finance Committee – discussion on city incentives
Councilmember Waldman reported on the following: • Parks and Recreation Commission o discussion on survey of statues (art) and maintenance o Clayton Community Foundation made a matching grant of $10K o Discussion on fruit orchards in Anderson Park o Update on Oak Knoll lighting – lighting poles have been delayed; now expecting installation on January 19 o Goats will be “hired” to eradicate the honeysuckle at Oak Knoll Park • Ribbon cutting at new business – Sylvie Dees
Councilmember Meyland Smith reported on the following:
Mayor McAndrew reported on the following: • Ribbon cutting at Vivienne Apartments • Jazz Festival – kudos to staff for a great event
Motion made by Councilmember Buse to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Patel seconded.
The motion passed unanimously (7-0) on a voice vote.
There being no further discussion, the City Council adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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