Aldermen Agenda: Sexual-Orientation Protections, Storefront Art Program

Prohibitions against discrimination based on sexual orientation and consideration of an easement for an Ameren project in are among the items scheduled for discussion at the Tuesday meeting of the Clayton Board of Aldermen. The meeting is set to begin at 6:15 p.m. at .

Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch will provide a live blog from the discussion.

A complete agenda may be downloaded from the City of Clayton website. The following are highlights.

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DISCUSSION SESSION (6:15 P.M.)

• Hear a presentation about the new Storefront Art program, which aims to turn vacant or underused retail space into a venue for artists' works.

REGULAR MEETING (7 P.M.)

• Consider approving an easement agreement with Ameren for the western edge of Shaw Park. The utility plans to install 12 underground pipes next year as part of work to provide electric service to residents and businesses. As part of the agreement, Ameren would replace old electrical equipment at the future home of the at

• Consider approving an amendment to city code that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.The at a meeting in August.

• Consider approving a liquor license for .

• Consider approving dates for Board of Aldermen meetings in 2012.