September 24, 2024 — Meeting Minutes
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THE CITY OF CLAYTON
Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting September 24, 2024 7:11 p.m.
MINUTES
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. The following individuals were in attendance:
In-person: Bridget McAndrew, Gary Feder, Rick Hummell, Jeff Yorg, and Mayor Michelle Harris.
Staff: City Manager Gipson (virtual), City Attorney O’Keefe, City Clerk Frazier, Assistant City Manager Muskopf (virtual); Anna Krane, Director of Planning
Absent: Susan Buse and Becky Patel
PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS
None
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE TAX YEAR 2024 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET – 2nd READING
City Manager Gipson reported that as part of the property tax levy process, the Board held a public hearing to seek public input on the proposed tax rates on September 10, 2024. Below, please find the proposed calendar year 2024 property tax levy recommendations for Budget Year 2025.
The City has received updated assessed value information from the County Assessor now that the Board of Equalization process is complete. Staff has updated the calculations accordingly. Residential assessed values and new construction increased, commercial assessed values decreased, and commercial new construction remained unchanged from the Board of Equalization process. The levies have been revised to reflect these values as shown redlined in the Board’s packet. An amendment to the ordinance will be needed to accept the levy changes from the previous reading and a redlined version of the amended bill is included.
Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to amend Bill No. 7040, by the text of Bill No. 7040.1 as provided for in the Board packet. Alderman Feder seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7040.1, approving an Ordinance Setting the Tax Year 2024 Property Tax Levies for the FY2025 Budget to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Feder seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7040.1, second reading, an Ordinance Levying and Establishing the Rate if 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,
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Missouri, for the Year 2024 by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6902 of the City of Clayton.
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMRPOVEMENTS BUDGET—2nd READING
City Manager Gipson reported that in August, the Board of Aldermen received the City Manager’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets. As part of the budget process, the Board held a public hearing to seek public input on September 10 and tonight we will have the 2nd reading for consideration for adoption of the budget.
Alderman McAndrew introduced Bill No. 7041, an Ordinance Approving the FY2025 Operating & Capital Improvement Budget to be read for the second time by title only. Alderman Feder seconded.
City Attorney O’Keefe reads Bill No. 7041, second reading, An Ordinance Adopting an Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Commencing on October 1, 2024, and Appropriating Funds Pursuant Thereto by title only.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye. The bill, having received majority approval, was adopted, and became Ordinance No. 6903 of the City of Clayton.
A PUBLIC HEARING AND A RESOLUTION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 176 CARONDELET PLAZA FOR A RESTAURANT D/B/A ROOSTER
Mayor Harris 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 Craig LaBoube, Kaemmerlen Facility Solutions d/b/a Rooster, to allow for the operation of a 6,266 square foot restaurant.
The subject property is located on the south side of Carondelet Plaza, just east of South Hanley Road. The property has a zoning designation of Planned Unit Development (PUD). The site is currently developed with a mixed-use commercial, office, and residential structure. The selected commercial space was previously home to Whitebox Eatery and Golftec.
Dave Bailey, owner, was in attendance and addressed the Board to answer questions.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to approve Resolution No. 2024-16, granting a Conditional Use Permit for 176 Carondelet Blvd, d/b/a Rooster Restaurant. Alderman Feder seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
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CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes – September 10, 2024
Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to approve the Consent Agenda. Alderman Feder seconded.
The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman McAndrew – Aye; Alderman Feder – Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Harris – Aye.
PRESENTATION AND REPORT ON CLAYTON’S MUNICIPAL COURT
Judge Stephen Strum, Clayton Municipal Court, provided the board with a presentation and an annual report on the municipal court.
A RESOLUTION AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR 6344 AND 6350 S. ROSEBURY AVENUE KNOWN AS SEEDZ CAFÉ AND SEEDZ PROVISIONS
City Manager Gipson reported that this is a request to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) transfer and amendment submitted by The Krolmeister Group LLC, d/b/a SEEDZ Plant-Based Food and Bev. The new owner of Seedz Café and Seedz Provisions is requesting transfer of the existing CUP for Seedz Café and to amend the CUP to include Seedz Provisions. The existing restaurant space measures approximately 800 square feet. Seedz Provisions measures 325 square feet.
Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to approve the Conditional Use Permit transfer and amendment for Seedz Restaurant located at 6344 and 6350 S. Rosebury Avenue. Alderman Feder seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
PRESENTATION ON THE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS/DAY OF THE DEAD EVENT PROPOSAL
Gary Carter, Director of Economic Development provided a presentation to the Board on the Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead event proposal.
Alisa Bender, Director, Hispanic Festival Inc. was in attendance and addressed the Board to answer questions.
Elizabeth Green, resident addressed the Board commenting that she is very supportive of the proposed event and inquired as to traffic, vendors, and parking.
The Board was in consensus for staff to move forward with the event.
OTHER
Alderman McAndrew reported on the following: • Plan Commission o Washington University/Concordia Seminary overlay – Concordia Seminary presented proposed plans – informational only; no vote was taken • School District of Clayton Steering Committee – met on the long-range master plan • CRSWC
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o Approved the contract with Midwest Pool Management for lifeguards
Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Attended the Clayton Community Foundation Board/Founders Reunion; Hanley House Festival • Ward 3 Coffee was very well attended – approximately 25 people participated
Alderman Hummell reported on the following: • Attended the Plan Commission meeting – large public attendance with overflow into a second conference room • Wydown Terrace Association held its annual picnic; Hi-Pointe DeMun picnic is scheduled for next month • Ward 1 Coffee is scheduled for October 5 to be held at the Concordia Seminary campus • Future discussion on DeMun traffic issues
Alderman Yorg reported on the following: • Ward 2 Coffee was held at Oak Knoll Park • Washington University/Concordia Seminary o Neighborhood meetings regarding the Overlay proposal
Mayor Harris reported on the following: • Washington University/Concordia Seminary o Talking with various citizens on the overlay proposal o Ribbon cutting – Tailored Gents (formerly Saville Row)
Motion made by Alderman McAndrew to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Feder seconded.
The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
There being no further discussion the Board adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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