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Coverage of Clayton's City Council (and the former Board of Aldermen) — ordinances, development, and the debate behind them, sourced to the public record.

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 bike-lane markings — every vote 6–0.

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 updated its committee rules.

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 new Gay Avenue traffic study.

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 comment on the city's Flock cameras.

Clayton City Council — April 28: A new member is seated, security paneling is approved, and a cafe permit is delayed

On a reorganization night, the council seated Betsy Meyland-Smith, adopted contracts for the Wydown median design and council-chamber paneling, and postponed a Wydown Boulevard cafe permit to May 12.

Clayton City Council — April 17: A working session on keeping new houses in scale

At a strategic discussion session, the board reviewed proposed residential infill and dimensional standards meant to keep new construction in scale with its neighborhood. No vote was taken.

Clayton City Council — April 14: 18 campus permits folded into one, and a busy contract night

The board gave Washington University a single conditional use permit for the former Fontbonne campus, adopted five public-works contracts, and marked the departure of a Ward I member.

Clayton City Council — March 24: A downtown music lounge, a $60M apartment bond, and a tree-planting program

The board permitted Mr. Meyer's Live & Vinyl Lounge, approved $60M in bonds for a South Meramec apartment conversion, and passed public-works bills.

Clayton City Council — March 10: A downtown redevelopment advances, and a new fall festival

The board advanced the 121 South Meramec redevelopment with a plat, a parking lease, and a $60M bond first reading, booked the Sababa festival, and awarded park and stormwater contracts.

Clayton City Council — February 24: A downtown festival preview, a regional crime task force, and the tornado's bill

The board joined a regional police task force, booked $1.9 million in federal tornado reimbursements, previewed a downtown Jewish arts festival, and weighed a citywide salary adjustment.