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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-2013 City Council Meeting MinutesNovember 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 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 November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 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: November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 $ 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 November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 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. November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 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 November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 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 November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 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 November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 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 November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 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 November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 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. . 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 November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 11 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.