September 9, 2025 — Meeting Minutes

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 1 of 7 THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and virtual Meeting September 9, 2025 7:15 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, Rick Hummell, Jeff Yorg, Kami Waldman, and Mayor Bridget McAndrew.

Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, and Anna Krane, Director of Planning.

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE - SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2025 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET - 1ST READING

Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson reported that each year the City must approve property tax levies which are then submitted to St. Louis County for billing. Calendar year 2025 is a reassessment year, and there were significant changes in assessed values. The City experienced significant new construction growth, increasing residential assessed values by over $12.3 million and commercial assessed values by over $28.1 million. Subject to the maximum voter-approved rate of tax levy, the City is allowed to receive additional revenue up to the lower of 5% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which was 2.9% for this year, and for the value of the new construction. Per the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget plan, we are submitting the maximum allowable rates for your review.

Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, addressed the Board to answer questions.

Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.

Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7090, approving the Property Tax Levies for Tax Year 2025 to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7090, first reading, an Ordinance Levying and Establishing the Rate of Annual Taxes for General Municipal Purposes; Police Building Debt Service; General Obligation Debt Service; and Special Business District Purposes to be Collected by the City of Clayton, Missouri, for the year 2025 by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 2 of 7 A PUBLIC HEARING AND AN ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMRPOVEMENTS BUDGET—1ST READING

Mayor McAndrew opened the public hearing and requested proof of publication.

City Manager Gipson in August, the Board of Aldermen received the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets. As part of the budget process, the Board is required to hold a public hearing to seek public input prior to formal budget adoption.

Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, addressed the Board to answer questions.

Kathleen Gund, 329 N. Bemiston Avenue, addressed the Board regarding the proposed expense of the Linden Avenue (between Pershing and Kingsbury on the west side) lighting project. She expressed concerns that it is a costly expense for a few residential properties.

Matt Malick, Director of Public Works, addressed the Board (virtually) to answer questions.

Mayor McAndrew closed the public hearing.

Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7091, an Ordinance Approving the FY2025 Operating & Capital Improvement Budget to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7091, first reading, An Ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Commencing on October 1, 2025, and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto by title only.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

1. Minutes – August 26, 2025 2. Resolution – FY2026 Clayton Recreation, Sports, and Wellness Center Budget. (Res. No. 2025-24) 3. Motion – Boards and Commissions appointment.

Alderman Waldman noted a correction in the August 26 minutes. The minutes read “…Alderwoman Waldman as the Aldermanic representative to the Plan Commission…” should read “Alderwoman Waldman as the Aldermanic representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission…”

City Clerk Frazier stated that the correction will be made.

Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve the consent agenda. Alderman Patel seconded.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 3 of 7 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DISCHARGE OF THE CITY’S TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CENTENE CORPORATION AND RELATED ENTITIES

City Manager Gipson reported that in 2016 and 2017, the City issued various series of taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) to facilitate partial real and personal property tax abatement for Centene Corporation, Centene Center I, LLC and Centene Center II, LLC (collectively, the “Company”). In connection with the issuance of the Bonds, the City took title to real property and improvements (the “Project Site” and “Project Improvements” and personal property (the “Project Equipment” and, collectively with the Project Site and the Project Improvements, the “Project”)), and leased the Project to the Company.

The Company has exercised its option to purchase the Project from the City. The proposed ordinance would authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the requisite documents in connection with the discharge of the Bonds and the transfer of the Project Site, the Project Improvements and the Project Equipment to the Company. Gary Carter, Economic Development Director, was present to answer questions. Mark Grimm, Attorney, was present to answer questions. Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7092, approving the termination of the Centene Development Chapter 100 Agreement to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7092, first reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Certain Documents in Connection with the Discharge of the City’s Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds that were issued for the Benefit of Centene Corporation and Related Entities 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. 7092 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderman Buse introduced Bill No. 7092, approving the termination of the Centene Development Chapter 100 Agreement to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7092, second reading, an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Certain Documents in Connection with the Discharge of the City’s Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds that were issued for the Benefit of Centene Corporation and Related Entities 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. 6950 of the City of Clayton.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 4 of 7 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON ELLENWOOD AVENUE

City Manager Gipson reported that this bill corrects a scrivener’s error in Ordinance 6768, adopted August 23, 2022. The intent of Ordinance No. 6768 was to remove a section of Ellenwood Avenue along the south side adjacent to property owned by the Church of St. Micheal and St. George from the 5-hour parking area thereby eliminate any daytime restrictions at that location. The site will remain in an overnight restricted area matching other blocks in the area. The change was made to accommodate the use of the property for the adjacent property owner. Ordinance No. 6768 contained errors that failed to achieve its original intent. The attached ordinance corrects those errors.

Gary Carter, Economic Development Director, was present to answer questions.

Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7093, repealing certain parking restrictions on Ellenwood Avenue to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7093, first reading, an Ordinance Repealing Table III- J Schedule III, Parking Restrictions, of the Clayton City Code 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. 7093 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7093, repealing certain parking restrictions on Ellenwood Avenue to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7093, second reading, an Ordinance Repealing Table III-J Schedule III, Parking Restrictions, of the Clayton City Code 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. 6951 of the City of Clayton.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND THE CLAYTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

City Manager Gipson reported that the City of Clayton has an agreement with the Clayton Community Foundation (CCF) that went into effect on April 27, 2010, and was subsequently amended on July 12, 2016, March 23, 2021, and January 11, 2023.

The proposed amendment would remove a provision that requires the City of Clayton to fund 25% of the CCF Executive Director’s annual salary in exchange for work performed for the City. The City will continue to provide funding for operational expenses such as insurance, service fees, utilities, supplies and licenses. No portion of this contribution would be directly utilized for the solicitation of donations to CCF. The City’s contribution would not exceed $27,317 in Fiscal Year 2026, $28,137 in Fiscal Year 2027, and $28,981 in Fiscal Year 2028. The proposed

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 5 of 7 amendment also clarifies that the CCF is responsible for its own accounting and financial reporting. Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7094, amending and restating the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clayton and the Clayton Community Foundation to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7094, first reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Clayton and the Clayton Community Foundation 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. 7094 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7094, amending and restating the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Clayton and the Clayton Community Foundation to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7094, second reading, an Ordinance Approving an Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Clayton and the Clayton Community Foundation by title only.

ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6917 NUNC PRO TUNC AND AFFIRMING THE VACATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS-OF-WAY WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF CLAYTON AND ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY OR USED FOR TRAVEL BY THE PUBLIC

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a request for the Board of Aldermen to approve a nunc pro tunc revision to the Hillcrest Subdivision right-of-way vacation ordinance. This revision addresses discrepancies between the original ordinance's text and its vacation exhibit.

Matt Malick was present (virtually) to answer questions.

Alderwoman Buse introduced Bill No. 7095, amending Ordinance 6917 Nunc Pro Tunc and Affirming the Vacation of Certain Rights-of-Way which were previously dedicated to the City of Clayton and are not necessary for Right-of-Way or used for travel by the public to be read for the first time by title only. Alderman Patel seconded.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7095, first reading, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6917 Nunc Pro Tunc and Affirming the Vacation of Certain Rights-Of-Way Which Were Previously Dedicated to the City of Clayton and are not Necessary for Right- of-Way or Used for Travel by the Public by title only.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 6 of 7 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. 7095 on the day of its introduction. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7095, second reading, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 6917 Nunc Pro Tunc and Affirming the Vacation of Certain Rights-Of-Way Which Were Previously Dedicated to the City of Clayton and are not Necessary for Right- of-Way or Used for Travel by the Public by title only.

A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EXTENSION TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 801 SEMINARY PLACE, CONCORDIA SEMINARY

City Manager Gipson reported that this is a resolution to consider an extension to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) governing the construction of new residences and parking on the Concordia Seminary campus. The CUP was originally approved by the Board of Aldermen on November 12, 2024. Per Section 405.9000 of the City of Clayton Code of Ordinances, “Approvals shall be void unless a building permit is issued within one (1) year from the date of approval by the Board of Aldermen. A written request for an extension of time must be received by the City Clerk not less than forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration of the original one (1) year period. On August 20, 2025, the City of Clayton received a letter from Concordia Seminary requesting a one-year extension of the CUP approval. The letter states that the project remains the same. Staff are not aware of any change of circumstance in the area which would call into question the continued suitability of the land use, or the project as originally approved.

Mike Louis and Cole Hoffart, Concordia Seminary representatives were present to answer questions.

Motion made by Alderwoman Buse to approve an extension to the Conditional Use Permit for Concordia Seminary. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Motion made by Alderman Waldman that the Board adjourn to 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, and to discuss matters related to negotiation of a contract pursuant to Section 610.021(12), RSMo. and/or proprietary information pursuant to Sec. 610.021(15), and/or information related to public safety and security measures pursuant to Section 610.021(18) and (19) RSMO. Alderman Yorg seconded.

09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT09-09-2025 BOA Minutes DRAFT September 9, 2025 Page 7 of 7 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. There being no further discussion the Board adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

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Mayor

ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk