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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 21-13
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Rossbach.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Will Rossbach, Mayor Present
Robert Cardinal, Councilmember Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Absent
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
N1 Active Military Service Members
N2 Council Communication/Staff Informing Council
N3 Accolades in St. Paul Pioneer Press
Councilmember Koppen
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of November 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Koppen
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
moved to approve the November 14, 2013 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Larry Durand - Planning Commission
Mayor Rossbach read the resolution of appreciation for Planning Commissioner Larry Durand.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Planning
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Commissioner Larry Durand.
Resolution 13-11-1006
Joint Resolution of Appreciation
WHEREAS, Larry Durand has been a member of the Maplewood Planning Commission
since May 14, 2012 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, Larry has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the
betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the planning commission has appreciated the
experience, insights and good judgment Larry has provided; and
WHEREAS, Larry has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently
contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Larry Durand is hereby extended our gratitude and
appreciation for his dedicated service.
Passed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on November 19, 2013
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Acceptance of 2013 Innovation in Government Award from Ramsey-Washington
Metro Watershed District - Living Streets
City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson gave the staff report.
Paul Ellefson, Board President with the Watershed District; Cliff Aichinger, Administrator with
the Watershed District; and Steve Love, Assistant City Engineer were present and gave
additional information about Maplewood Living Streets and the Government Award.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G8 be highlighted.
Councilmember Koppen
1. Approval of Claims
moved to approve agenda items G1-G8.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
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$ 182,310.52 Checks # 91026 thru # 91077
dated 11/05/13
$ 265,816.39 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/04/13 thru 11/08/13
$ 362,645.59 Checks # 91078 thru # 91276
dated 11/12/13 thru 11/15/13
$ 392,673.63 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/12/13 thru 11/15/13
$ 1,203,446.13 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 504,706.62 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/08/13
$ 880.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9989645 thru # 9989646 dated 11/08/13
$ 505,586.62 Total Payroll
$ 1,709,032.75 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Resolution Accepting Insurance Labor-Management Committee’s
(LMC) Recommendations for Employee Insurance Benefits for 2014
Councilmember Koppen
3. Approval of Council Request for Ramsey County Support for the City’s Three 2014
Bonding Projects
moved to approve the resolution accepting the Insurance Labor
Management Committee’s recommendations for employee insurance benefits for 2014.
Resolution 13-11-1007
Be it resolved that the Maplewood City Council hereby affirms the recommendations of
Insurance Labor Management Committee regarding 2014 employee insurance benefits for the
City of Maplewood.
Approved this 25th day of November 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
a. East Metro Regional Public Safety Training Center
b. Tubman Facility
c. Fish Creek Acquisition
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Councilmember Koppen
4. Approval of Vendors for Maplewood Community Center Intoxicating Liquor
License and Beverage Provider Services
moved to approve the resolution for council request for Ramsey
County Support for the City’s three 2014 Bonding Projects.
Resolution 13-11-1008
RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNCIL REQUEST FOR RAMSEY COUNTY
SUPPORT FOR THE CITY’S THREE 2014 BONDING REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature is accepting allocations for Capital Bonding
Bill requests for the 2014 Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has deemed the East Metro Regional Public Safety
Training Center, the Tubman Facility, and the Fish Creek Acquisition all high priority projects;
and
WHEREAS, the current funding available for these projects is not sufficient to complete
them; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is in need of Capital Bond funding to provide gap
financing to supplement previous state grant funds, local funding and other funding for the
completion of these projects; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to have the full support of Ramsey County in these
requests since the County and City have historically been partners and the County as a whole
shall benefit directly from each of these projects.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood City Council does hereby
request a Resolution of Support from the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for the East
Metro Regional Public Safety Training Center, the Tubman Facility, and the Fish Creek
Acquisition projects.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 25th day of November, 2013
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the contracts with Green Mill and RP Catering by
Roasted Pear for Auxiliary Cater Intoxicating Liquor License and Beverage Service for the
Maplewood Community Center Banquet Event Center for a duration of three years beginning
January 1, 2014 and running through December 31, 2016. Furthermore, Council directs the
Mayor and City Manager to execute agreements.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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5. Approval of Vendors for Maplewood Community Center Catering Services
Councilmember Koppen
6. Approval of Resolution for Final Payment and Acceptance of Project, Maplewood
Dump Site Improvements, City Project 11-22
moved to approve the contracts with Dan Good Catering, Green Mill
Catering, Kane’s Catering, and RP Catering by Roasted Pear for food catering service for the
Maplewood Community Center Banquet Event Center for a duration of three years beginning
January 1, 2014 and running through December 31, 2016. Furthermore, Council directs the
Mayor and City Manager to execute contract agreements.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Koppen
1. City Project 11-22 is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted
by the City; and the final construction cost is $94,100.50. Final payment to Arnt
Construction, Inc., and the release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized.
moved to approve the resolution approving final payment and
acceptance of project for the Maplewood Dump Site Improvements, City Project 11-22.
Resolution 13-11-1009
Approving Final Payment and Acceptance of Project
City Project 11-22
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
Improvement Project 11-22, the Maplewood Dump Site Improvements, and has let a
construction contract for completion of the work, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the
Maplewood Dump Site Improvements, City Project 11-22, is complete and recommends
acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that
Approved this 25th day of November 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval for Fire Department to Purchase a Used Chevrolet Tahoe
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe in the amount of
$25,000 from Oakdale Fire Department.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
8. Approval of Agreement for Computer-Aided Dispatch and Mobile Data Among and
Between Ramsey County, the City of Maplewood and Other County-Based
Governmental Units
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen
H. PUBLIC HEARING
moved to approve the Agreement for Computer-Aided Dispatch and
Mobile Data Among and Between Ramsey County, the City of Maplewood and other County-
Based Governmental Units.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Highway 36/English Street Interchange Improvements, Project 09-08
a. Assessment Hearing, 7:00 p.m.
b. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll
City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions of
the council. The following have objected to the assessment:
1. Roger & Naomi, Inc., 2228 Maplewood Drive
2. BBD Investment, 0 Highway 36 East
3. BBD Investment, 1285 Cope
4. AA Metcalf Moving and Storage, 1255 Viking Drive
5. Maplewood Business Center, 1261 Viking Drive
6. Second Harvest Hartland, 1140 Gervais Avenue
7. Land O’Lakes Property, Inc., 1259 Gervais Avenue
8. Camada Limited Partnership, 2354 English Street North
9. Cramer Maplewood, LLC, 2385 English Street North
Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
1. Jim Collova, 2354 English Street
2. Bill Soukop 1167 Highway 36 East
3. Jane Gould, 1140 Gervais Avenue
4. Linda Steinbaugh, 1285 Cope
5. Roger K. Logan, 2228 Maplewood Drive
Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson answered additional questions of the council.
City Manager Ahl gave additional information and recommended that the council should not
adopt the assessment roll that was published incorrectly and wait for two weeks to bring all the
objections back and adopt the new assessment roll.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to acknowledge that the assessment public hearing has
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been held and is now closed and will not be reopened; she further moved to table the
assessment roll as published and take it up again at the December 9, 2013 council meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval to Purchase Recycling Carts for the City’s Residential Recycling
Program
City Manager Ahl gave the staff report and recommended council table until the December 9,
2013 council meeting.
Councilmember Koppen
J. NEW BUSINESS
moved staff recommendation to table until the December 9, 2013
Council Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Resolution for 2014 Annual Liquor License Renewals
City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for 2014 annual liquor license
renewals for Club, Off-Sale, On-Sale and Wine.
Resolution 13-11-1010
2014 Annual Liquor License Renewals for Club, Off-Sale, On-Sale and Wine
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY
COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the following On-Sale, Off-Sale, Club and Wine Liquor Licenses,
having been previously duly issued by this Council, are hereby approved for renewal for one
year, effective January 1, 2014, with approvals granted herein subject to satisfactory results of
required Police, Fire, health inspections, and required documentation submitted:
Off-Sale 3.2 Beer Licenses
Cub Foods #30244, 100 County Road B West
Cub Foods #31264, 2390 White Bear Avenue
Maddie’s Market. 1690 McKnight Road North
Maplewood Kwik Mart. 2150 McMenemy Street North
Rainbow Foods #8861, 2501 White Bear Avenue
SuperAmerica #4022, 1750 White Bear Avenue
SuperAmerica #4089, 11 Century Avenue South
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Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
A1 Liquor, 19 Century Avenue North
Big Discount Liquor, 2515 White Bear Avenue
Costco Wholesale #1021, 1431 Beam Avenue East
Cub Discount Liquor, 100 West County Road B
Heritage Liquor LLC, 1347 Frost Avenue
Maddie’s Liquor, 1690 McKnight Road North
Maplewood Wine Cellar, 1281 Frost Avenue
Merwin Liquors, 1700-D Rice Street
MGM Liquor Warehouse, 2950 White Bear Avenue
Party Time Liquor, 1835 East Larpenteur Avenue
Princess Liquor ‘n Tobacco, 2728 Stillwater Road
Sarrack’s Int’l. Wine & Spirits, 2305 Stillwater Road
White Bear Liquor & Wine, 2223 White Bear Avenue
On-Sale 3.2 Beer Licenses
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 3095 White Bear Ave North
On-Sale Club License
Maplewood Moose Lodge #963, 1946 English Street
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
5-8 Tavern & Grill, 2289 Minnehaha Avenue
Acapulco Restaurant, 3069 White Bear Avenue
Aramark, 2350 Minnehaha Avenue East
Bleechers Bar & Grill, 2220 White Bear Avenue
Buffalo Wild Wings 3085, White Bear Avenue
Champps of Maplewood, 1734 Adolphus Street
Chili’s Grill & Bar #224, 1800 Beam Avenue
Chipotle Mexican Grill #224, 2303 White Bear Avenue
Downtown Lav 52 Km, 3030 Southlawn Dr. N
Freddy’s Tiki Hut, 1820 Rice Street North
Goodrich Golf Course, 1820 North Van Dyke
Guldens Roadhouse, 2999 North Highway 61
Huey’s Saloon, 2425 North Highway 61
Jake’s City Grille, 1745 Beam Avenue East
McCarron’s Pub and Grill, 1986 Rice Street N
Myth, 3090 Southlawn Drive North
Olive Garden #1200, 1749 Beam Avenue
Osaka Sushi & Hibachi, 1900 County Road D E
Outback Steakhouse, 1770 Beam Avenue
Red Lobster #0283, 2925 White Bear Avenue
Stargate Dance Club, 1700 Rice Street, Suite J
T.G.I. Friday’s #0472, 3087 White Bear Avenue
The Dog House Bar & Grill, 2029 Woodlynn Avenue East
The Ponds at Battle Creek, 601 Century Avenue South
On-Sale Wine/Strong Beer Licenses
Bambu Asian Cuisine, 1715-A Beam Avenue
Noodles & Company, 2865 White Bear Avenue
Taste of India, 1745 Cope Avenue East
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Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Agreement for Suburban Representation Selection Process to the
Board of Water Commissioners
City Manager Ahl gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Agreement for Suburban Representation
Selection Process to the Board of Water Commissioners and authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to sign the agreement signifying council approval. Minor changes to the amendment
can be made if reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann
3. Approval of the 2014 SCORE Funding Grant Application
moved to appoint Will Rossbach to the Board of Commissioners for
2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Coleman gave the staff report and
answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann
4. Approval of Resolution Adopting 2014 Assessment Rates, Public Works Permit
Fees and Park Availability Charges
moved to approve the 2014 SCORE Funding Grant Application in
the amount of $79,766.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
City Manager Ahl gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has established assessment rates, permit fees, and
moved to approve the resolution for adoption of 2014 Assessment
Rates, Public Works Permit Fees and Park Availability Charges.
Resolution 13-11-1011
Adoption of the 2014 Assessment Rates,
Public Works Permit Fees and Park Availability Charges
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park availability charges, and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the assessment rates, permit fees, and park
availability charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
1. The proposed assessment and improvement rates hereby attached shall become effective
beginning January 1, 2014. Furthermore the special assessment rates shall be officially
established through a benefit appraisal analysis.
2. The updated public works fees are approved for all related permit applications received on
or after January 1, 2014.
3. The park availability charge (which has not changed from 2013) shall be effective beginning
January 1, 2014.
The rates attached will be reviewed by staff on an annual basis with recommendations for
revision brought to the city council for consideration.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
None
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Ahl gave the update on the council calendar.
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2. Pension Funding Report
City Manager Ahl gave the staff report on the types of pension funds that city employees have.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Active Military Service Members
Councilmember Cardinal discussed cost effective ways to recognize Maplewood residents that
are actively serving in the military. Mayor Rossbach stated that Maplewood has tried, whenever
possible, to highlight and recognize the members of our community that are serving or have
served in the military. Citizen Services/Communications Director Guilfoile noted that staff is
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very supportive of this effort and stated that in the December issue of the Maplewood Monthly
staff member Sandra Vitt who served in the military and whose husband still serves is
highlighted. Guilfoile invited the public to contact the city if they or a family member is or has
severed so that they too can be recognized in the Maplewood Monthly.
2. Council Communications
Councilmember Cardinal commended staff for doing a good job with communication and
keeping the council informed and updated on pertinent issue.
3. Accolades in St. Paul Pioneer Press
Councilmember Juenemann noted that there was a recent briefing in the St. Paul Pioneer Press
regarding the Highway 36/English Street Interchange project. She gave credit to City Engineer
and Public Works Director Michael Thompson for his leadership ensuring that the project was
done efficiently and timely.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbach adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.