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Clayton Ledger
Short, sourced, plain-language recaps of Clayton, Missouri government meetings — narrated from the public record.
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Clayton Plan Commission — November 2: Cromwell carport approved, landscape code overhaul previewed
The board approved a clay-tile-to-asphalt-shingle roof swap at 7471 Cromwell, then heard a sweeping preview of coming tree-canopy regulation changes.
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Clayton Board of Education — October 28: GMPs set for CHS Performing Arts Center and Learning Lab as superintendent search advances
The board approved guaranteed maximum prices for two major construction contracts and heard a full update from its national superintendent search firm, with…
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Clayton City Council — October 27: Residential zoning overhaul adopted, police contract approved, Flock camera policy headed to November vote
The full seven-member council adopted a unified residential development code, rezoned four South Brentwood Boulevard parcels, and ratified a new police union…
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Clayton Plan Commission — October 19: Cromwell carport continued, Arundel addition approved, neighborhood guidelines advance
ARB approved 48 Arundel Place, continued 7471 Cromwell over material concerns, and reviewed neighborhood character guidelines bound for City Council.
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Clayton City Council — October 16: E-bike rules take shape as council debates sidewalks, speed limits, and enforcement
The council held a discussion session on a draft e-bike ordinance, directing staff to refine rules on sidewalk access, speed limits on shared paths, and a…
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Clayton City Council — October 13: CenturyLink fiber deal renewed, Halloween lighting authorized, Citadel Prime approved
All seven members present as council renewed a CenturyLink fiber deal, authorized Halloween lighting for storm-darkened streets, and permitted Citadel Prime.
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Clayton Board of Education — October 7: Bond sale authorized, Fontbonne campus agreements approved, and $147,800 play surface contract awarded
The board authorized Prop O bond sales after earning a AAA rating, approved two Fontbonne campus deals, and contracted for a Captain Elementary play surface.
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Clayton Plan Commission — October 5: R7 district rezoned to M3, zoning text amendment forwarded to council
The commission recommended two major zoning changes to the City Council and continued two applications, with one member absent.
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Clayton Board of Education — September 23: tax rates cut, $95 million bond process launched, and SSD partnership reviewed
The board approved a voluntary residential tax rollback, authorized the first step toward issuing Prop O bonds, and heard a detailed update on the district's…
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Clayton City Council — September 22: firefighter contract, Flock LPR debate, and FY2027 budget all approved
The full seven-member council adopted a new three-year firefighter union contract and the FY2027 budget, then held an extended public debate over the city's…
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Clayton Plan Commission — September 14: Residential UDC public hearing opened, Café Napoli outdoor installation approved, Brentmoor Park demolition cleared
A lengthy meeting ended with the residential zoning overhaul continued to October 5, while two Brentmoor Park applications and a long-running Forsyth Boulevard…
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Clayton City Council — September 8: FY2027 budget on first reading as city projects a $1 million structural deficit
The council gave first readings to the FY2027 budget and 2026 tax levy, approved public art for the Vivian Apartments, and tabled a website contract for…
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Clayton Board of Adjustment — September 3: Deck Setback Variance Approved, Concrete Pad Variance Denied
The board met with only four members present, requiring unanimous votes on both applications; one passed, one failed.
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Clayton City Council and Board of Education — September 2: Prop O budget faces construction-market pressure; board approves curriculum changes and St. Louis Community College MOU
The board heard that data-center construction is straining the Prop O budget, then approved curriculum changes and a dual-enrollment MOU.
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Clayton Plan Commission — August 31: Bar CUP forwarded to City Council, Café Napoli pergola continued, ribbon driveway approved
The commission recommended a new bar at 7931 Forsyth, continued the long-running Café Napoli code case, and approved an as-built ribbon driveway at 7507…
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Clayton City Council — August 21: FY2027 budget work session reveals first structural deficit as tornado costs compound fiscal pressure
The council spent the full session reviewing a proposed budget that projects a $3.2 million general-fund deficit, driven by tornado recovery spending and years…
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Clayton Plan Commission — August 17: Café Napoli wall continued again, bank CUP forwarded to Council, and five other items decided
The commission continued the Forsyth Boulevard screen wall for a third time, approved a pool-house CUP at 6349 Ellenwood, and acted on five additional…
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Clayton Board of Education — August 12: CSIP adopted, transportation bids authorized for Glenridge bridge campus
The board opened the 2026-27 school year by approving its updated improvement plan and greenlighting a bid process for student transportation during the…
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Clayton City Council — August 11: food truck pilot program adopted, fire training pact with Webster Groves approved 7-0
The full seven-member council approved a two-year downtown food truck pilot, a regional fire training agreement, and new board-removal rules in a single…
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Clayton Board of Adjustment — August 6: Front-yard variance approved for 17 Brentmore Park teardown-rebuild
The board granted a 24-foot setback variance for a new home at 17 Brentmore Park, with two seats now vacant after back-to-back departures.
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Clayton Plan Commission — August 3: Concordia Seminary housing approved with conditions; Café Napoli screening continued
The commission conditionally approved Concordia Seminary's Phase 1 site plan and continued the unpermitted Café Napoli screening to a future date.
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Clayton City Council — July 28: maintenance facility contingency, sustainability resolutions, and IT services pact
The council approved $250,000 in additional contingency for the Municipal Maintenance Facility and passed three sustainability resolutions, with two members…
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Clayton Plan Commission — July 20: Gelateria CUP approved, Bemiston facade tabled, sign sub-district rejected, and UDC rewrite previewed
Gelateria wins CUP, Bemiston turf debate forces a table, and staff previews Clayton's residential zoning overhaul.
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Clayton City Council — July 17: E-bike safety rules and Flock camera privacy dominate Friday discussion session
The council's informal session tackled electric bicycle regulation and the city's Flock license-plate-reader contract, with no votes taken and no public…
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Clayton City Council — July 14: Residential zoning overhaul previewed; waste contracts and HVAC purchase approved
The council approved two waste-hauling contract extensions and a $212,352 HVAC purchase while receiving a detailed briefing on proposed residential infill…
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Clayton Plan Commission — July 6: Sterling Bank headquarters site plan continued; two Clayshire additions decided
The commission continued all four applications for a proposed Sterling Bank headquarters at 48 South Bemiston, while approving two residential addition reviews…
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Clayton City Council — June 23: A zoning-rules overhaul, a budget catch-up, and new bike-lane markings
The council overhauled its planned-development zoning rules after a months-long review, caught up on its FY2026 budget, and approved new Maryland Avenue…
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Clayton City Council — June 9: A regional fire-authority study, and a downtown wine bar
The council authorized a feasibility study for a regional fire authority with six neighboring cities, approved a downtown retail-and-wine-bar concept, and…
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Clayton Board of Education — June 3: the 2026-27 budget, modular classrooms for Glenridge, and a CFO's farewell
Outgoing CFO John Brazeal presented a 2026-27 budget shaped by Prop O and capital spending, the board weighed a modular-classroom plan for Glenridge, and it…
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Clayton City Council — May 26: A regional fire-training pact, facility cost overruns, and a five-year capital plan
The council added Shrewsbury to a shared fire-training program, put another $277,000 into its maintenance facility, and adopted a five-year capital plan with a…
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Clayton City Council — May 12: New outdoor-dining rules and two Concordia approvals
The council tightened its outdoor-dining rules with a 2028 furniture deadline, approved two Concordia Seminary items and a new Wydown cafe, and heard a public…