July 9, 2024 — Meeting Minutes

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THE CITY OF CLAYTON

Board of Aldermen In-Person and Virtual Meeting July 9, 2024 7:00 p.m.

MINUTES

Mayor Harris 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, and Mayor Pro Tempore Bridget McAndrew.

Virtual: Jeffery Yorg

Staff: City Manager Gipson, City Attorney Jones, City Clerk Frazier, and Assistant City Manager Muskopf

Absent: Michelle Harris.

PUBLIC REQUESTS AND PETITIONS

None

CONSENT AGENDA 1. Minutes – June 25, 2024 2. Resolution – Readopting Procedure to Disclose Potential Conflicts of Interest 3. Liquor license - First Watch Restaurant, 8001 Forsyth Boulevard, Suite 101 4. Boards and Commissions appointment.

Motion made by Alderman Buse to approve the Consent Agenda. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion passed on a roll call vote: Alderman Buse – Aye; Alderman Patel – Aye; Alderman Feder - Aye; Alderman Hummell – Aye; Alderman Yorg – Aye; and Mayor Pro Tempore McAndrew – Aye.

FY2024 2ND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT

Karen Dilber, Director of Finance, presented to the Board a summary of the FY2024 2nd Quarter Financials as provided in the Board packet.

OTHER

Aldermen Buse reported on the following: • Sustainability Advisory Committee – reported on an article about a massive group of birds that died in a single night in Chicago during the migration period. The migrating birds flew into high rise buildings. Researchers are looking into a law, possibly a point system for developments that will help prevent such occurrences.

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Alderman Patel expressed her appreciation for the continued communications sent via Engage Clayton on the Washington University/Concordia Seminary Overlay project.

Alderman Feder reported on the following: • Attended the National League of Cities Tour stop at The Center of Clayton in recognition of their 100th Anniversary. • Recently visited Nashville and commented on their vast (60+) musical venues; it would be nice if Clayton had at least one entertainment venue.

Alderman Yorg expressed his appreciation for the many updates on various projects/works happening in the city.

Mayor Pro Tempore McAndrew reported on the following: • Plan Commission met on 7/1 – very well attended; the Commission will continue discussions on the proposed S. Bemiston property project.

Motion made by Alderman Buse to adjourn the meeting. Alderman Patel seconded.

The motion was approved unanimously on a voice vote.

There being no further discussion the Board adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

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Mayor

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