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City of Maplewood
CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 23, 2000
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
6:00 p.m.
A. Call To Order
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Cardinal at 6:05 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Mayor Robert Cardinal
Present
Councilmember Sherry Allenspach
Present
Councilmember Kenneth Collins
Present
Councilmember Marvin Koppen
Present
Councilmember Julie Wasiluk
Present
Others Present:
City Manager Richard Fursman
Community Development Director Melinda Coleman
City Clerk Karen Guilfoile
C. United Properties - Discussion of Hajicek Property
Community Development Director Coleman told the council about the meetings she has had with
Mr. Hajicek and United Properties. Director Coleman said the goal for tonight's meeting was to
find something that works for Mr. Hajicek and for the city. Mr. Hajicek, who owns the 80+ acre
piece of property next to the Mall, and his son Paul were present at the meeting. The following
representatives from United Properties, who are listing the property for Mr. Hajicek, were
present: Jason Meyer, Senior Associate of the Brokerage Division, Jeff Carriveau, Industrial
Associate of the Brokerage Division, and Tony Kuechle, Project Manager of the Development
Division. A discussion followed.
The council didn't feel that this area could handle anymore high volume retail stores, such as a
Target, a Sam's Club, or a Wal Mart, etc. Staff suggested that possibly high -end townhomes or
service retail, such as a coffee shop, a drycleaners or an accountant would make more sense for
this area. Other suggestions were to build affordable housing or a corporate business in this area.
Mr. Hajicek would like to see one development on the property instead of different types
scattered all over the property.
The Mayor reassured Mr. Hajicek that the city wants to work with him on this project. It was
agreed that a traffice study needs to be done.
D. Reception for City Manager
Mayor Cardinal would like to have an open house reception at the community center for City
Manager Richard Fursman. The council and City Manager Fursman will decide on a date so that
the community center can be reserved.
E. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Cardinal moved and Councilmember Koppen seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.