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Home My WebLink About1986 03-24 City Council PacketAGENDA Mapl,woodi City Council 7:00 P.M., Monday, -March 24, 1986 Municipal Administration Building Meeting 86 -08 A) CALL TO ORDER B) ROLL CALL C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 19 Meeting 86 -07, March 10, 1986 D) APPROVAL OF AGENDA E) CONSENT AGENDA 11 Accounts Payable 2. Land Transfer 3. Tax - Forfeit Land Transfer Program 4. Public Safety Dispatching Agreement With City of No. St. Paul E -A) SHORT. PRESENTATION BY DIRECTOR OF EAST COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTER F) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Z:QQ..- Connemara /Condor Storm Sewer 2. 01 7:20 - Connor Avenue: Hwy. 61 to Maplewood Drive 7:30 - Cope Avenue- English Street Storm Sewer G) AWARD OF BIDS H) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Cres:tvi ;Dri ve- Hudson Place Water_ Main - Project 85 -07 2. Frost Avenue - Project 83 -1 1 I) NEW BUSINESS 1. Hillwood Drive Petition for Public Improvement 2. Beam Avenue Reassessment- Project 78 -24 3. Density Conversion Table (4 Votes) 4. Park Acquisition Charge for Neighborhood Parks 5. Code Amendment - Parking (4 Votes) 6. H.R.A. Reappointment 70 Bus Shelter - Beebe Road 8, Metro East Study Funds MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 10, 1986 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 86 -07 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 861% (February 19, 1986) Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 86 -06 February 19, 1986) as submitted Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended 1. New Building Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Bastian moved, Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk, Ayes - the Consent Agenda Items E -1 through 4 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses Check register dated February 13 through February 26, 1986 - $756,960.13: Part II - Payroll dated February 21, 1986, in the gross amount of $138,025.90) in the amount of $894,986.03. 2. Time Extension: Roof Sign - Gruber Hardware Approval to extend the removal date of Gruber Hardware's roof sign at 1762 White Bear Avenue until May 1, 1986. 3/10 3. Time Extension: Mobile Home - 1918 Kennard Approved a 90 -day time extension to use a mobile home as a temporary residence at 1918 Kennard Street. 4. Time Extension: South Oaks Preliminary Plat Approved a one -year time extension for the South Oaks preliminary plat, subject to the original conditions, as amended on March 25, 1985. E -A PRESENTATION OF AWARDS; POLICE RESERVE CADETS Mayor Greavu and Director of Public Safety, Ken Collins, presented the following Police Reserves and Cadets letter of commendation for their services during the Winter Carnival: Cindy Travis Eric Jordan Jennifer Thomas Ken Mosten Pat Bailey Brian Harschman Shiela Grabowski Trina Nasseth Bill Grabowski Marion Luba Dick Eastland Roger Zerwes Roger Altendorfer Jay Thompson Don Twedt Tammy Vorwerk Paul Strong Dennis Larsen Bill Maynard Brenda Vorwerk Michael Parent Danielle Major Shawnelle Winkler Delight Andreas Kathleen Hislop Gordie Schutte Todd Johnson Mayor Greavu and Director of Public Safety Collins presented the coordinators of the Police Reserves and Cadets, Police officers Bob Vorwerk and Vern Still, letters of commendation. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., Preliminary Plat and Rezoning - Budd Kolby Addition (formerly the Schwichtenberg Addition). a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Castle Design and Development to approve revisions to the Budd Kolby preliminary plat and conditionsand -to rezone the property from F Farm Residence to R -1, Single Dwelling. b. Manager Don Lais presented the Staff report. C. Mr. Ken Gervais, Castle Design and Development, spoke on behalf of the request. d. Commissioner Bob Cardinal presented the Planning Commission recommendation. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. 2 - 3/10 f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Anderson moved to revise the preliminary plat conditions as follows and ren 1. If all required public improvements, including contracts for telephone and electricity, have not been accepted by the City prior to application for final plat, a developer's agreement and required surety shall be submitted for.the remaining improvements. The developer shall also provide the City with a temporary easement for the Dorland Road cul -de -sac. 2. Approval by the City Engineer for final grading, drainage, and utility plans. 3. A ten -foot wide trail easement shall be deeded to the City within the twenty -foot wide drainage easement along the west boundary of the property, south of Dorland Road. The location of the trail easement within the drainage easement shall be approved by the City Engineer. 4. Submission of an erosion control plan to the City Engineer, consistent with the recommendations of the Soil Conservation Service. Seconded by Councilmember Suker. Ayes - all. i. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from F, farm residence to R -1, residence district (single dwelling) for the following described property: The E 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1 /4:of:;Sec..tion.l3, Township 28, Range 22. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant to Chapter 36, Article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances. 2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on March 3, 1986. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on March 10, 1986, to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and mailed pur- suant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an oppor- tunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. 3 - 3/10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above- described rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neigh- borhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area in- cluded in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facili- ties, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Paramedic Bill - Application for Cancellation a. Manager Lais stated he has checked with the Veteran's Administration in regard to the bill which was submitted to the Council for cancellation. They suggested the bill be submitted directly to the Veteran's Administration for their reply as to whether or not it would be paid. We have submitted the bill but have not as yet heard from them. The Council will be informed as soon as we have their reply. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to cancel the applicant's obligation to the para- medic bill and to wait for further response from the Veteran's Administration Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Meeting Date - Manager Criteria a. Councilmember Bastian moved to establish a meetin Monday, at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall to discuss Manager Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. NEW BUSINESS 1. New City Hall - Change Order a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 4 - 3/10 86 - 3 - 29 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project No. 85 -28, City Hall and Public Safety Facility and has let a construction contract; WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modi- fied and designated as Improvement Project No. 85 -28, Change Order No. 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNE- SOTA, that the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 1. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk Nays - Councilmember Bastian. c. Mayor Greavu moved ects Fund balance to account No. 4759 - New Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk. Nays - Councilmember Bastian. 2. Diseased Tree Program. a. Manager Lais stated the City's 1986 budget contains $15,000 for a diseased tree program. It is proposed to contract for a certified tree inspector to operate the program. Inspection would be performed two (2) days per week be- tween March and October, 1986. Some City employees would be used on a limited basis for clerical and administrative purposes. The program would operate in a manner similar to previous years except no state aid is available to defray part of the removal cost. Property owners as well as government agencies would be required to pay the full cost of tree removal. This could either be direct payment with no interest or assessed over a period of time with interest. The first step in the program is to contract with a certified inspector. Thomas Horwath has had a similar arrangement with a number of surrounding communities and has been recommended by those communities. It is recommended that the City Council approve a contract with Thomas Horwath for tree inspection services. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 5 - 3/10 86 - 3 - 30 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL that the contract with Thomas Horwath for diseased trees inspection is hereby approved. Seconded by Mayor Greavu.Ayes - all.. 3. Crestview Drive - Hudson Place Water Main (Project 85 -07) a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption 86- 3- 31 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been author- ized and directed to prepare a report with:. reference to the improvement of Water Service District 7 by construction of water main along Hudson Place and Crestview Drive, City Project 85 -7, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement of Water Service District 7 by con- struction of water main along Hudson Place and Crestview Drive, City Project 85 -7 is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of 293,000.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Monday, the 24th day of March, 1986, at 7:10 P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improve- ment as required by law. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Connor Avenue (Project 84 -10) a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. 6 - 3/10 b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption 86 - 3 - 32 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been author- ized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Connor Avenue from Highway 61 to Maplewood Drive, City Project 84 -10, by construction of a street, and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. , The report of the city Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement on Connor Avenue from Highway 61 to Maplewood Drive, City Project 84 -10, construction of a street is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estimated cost of the improvement of $98,600.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Monday, the 24th day of March, 1986, at 7:20 P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as required by law. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 5. Connemara /Condor Storm Sewer a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption 86 - 3 - 33 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been author- ized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Connemara /Condor Storm Sewer, City Project 86 -1, by construction of storm sewer improvements, and WHEREAS, the said City'Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 7 - 3/10 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement of Connemara /Condor Storm Sewer, City Project 86 -1, by construction of storm sewer improve- ments is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accor- dance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $153,000.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Monday, the 24th day of March, 1986, at 7:00 P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as required by law. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 6. Cope Avenue /English Street Storm Sewer (Project 85 -35) a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption 86 - 3 - 34 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been author- ized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of the Cope Avenue - English Street trunk storm sewer, City Project 85 -35, by construction of the storm sewer improvements, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement on the Cope Avenue- English Street trunk storm sewer, City Project 85 -35, by construction of storm sewer improvements is feasible and should best be made as proposed is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of 692,000.00. 8 - 3/10 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Monday, the 24th day of March, 1986, at 7:30 P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as required by law. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Bastian and Wasiluk Nays - Councilmembers Anderson and Juker c. Councilmember Anderson moved that the Cope Avenue /English Street Storm Sewer Project be found in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Seconded by Councilmember Juker.Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Wasiluk Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Bastian. Motion failed. 7. Planning Commission Annual Report a. Manager Lais presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to accept the Planning Commission Annual Report as submitted Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 8. Tribute to Ernest Radatz a. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption 86 - 3 - 35 WHEREAS, Ernie Radatz, a long -time resident of the City of Maplewood, will celebrate his 100th Birthday on April 5, 1986; WHEREAS, Ernie's parents came from Germany ..t!.d first settled in Canada, then Cleveland, Ohio, then in 1870 came to Minn4_ota and settled in the area and in 1894 moved to Maplewood where they lived on their farm from that time on; WHEREAS, Ernie walked to North St. Paul and took a street car to Central High School in St. Paul where he graduated; WHEREAS, Ernie hauled potatoes by horse and wagon to St. Paul to sell them to his customers and to the market; WHEREAS, Ernie and his sister, Frieda, lived in the family home together until his sister's death about ten years ago; 9 - 3/10 WHEREAS, Ernie enjoyed reading, gardening, visiting with his friends and neighbors and especially enjoyed visiting with the neighborhood children; WHEREAS, Ernie was active in real- estate and served on many, many community functions; he was a member of the Maplewood Planning Commission for a great many years and was one of the founders of the Maplewood Community Club and an active member until it was disbanded a few years ago, he was very active in the P.T.A. and church, as they were the center of all social functions in Ernie's younger years; WHEREAS, Ernie wore glasses for reading only and drove a car up until two years ago when he became a resident of Redeemer Residence in Minneapolis where his hidden sense of humor has come to life, such as dressing as a clown on Halloween and wearing a mop on his head; his personality has madei.it a pleasure for all who come in contact with him. WHEREAS, Ernie Radatz is in condition to read this resolution and appreciate its content; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Maplewood, for and on behalf of all the citizens of Maplewood, that Mr. Ernie Radatz is to be honored and congratulated on his 100th Birthday and will long be remembered for his many years of dedicated service to his community. From all of us a Very Happy Birthday, Ernie!! Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Sam Cave, Ed Cave and Sons, Inc. a. Mr. Cave wished to discuss the vote regarding the Cope Avenue /English Street Storm Sewer Project. b. Mr. Cave was informed the vote was 3 to 2 and passed to call a public hearing on the project. 2. Mr. Dan Madden a. Mr. Madden wishes to construct a mini storage building on Highwood and Century and is requesting information on how to apply. b. Mr. Madden was referred to Staff. K. .COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. New Building a. Councilmember Bastian discussed having Maplewood artists display their work at the New City Hall. He will draw up an outline on how this idea can be accomplished and submit to the Council. 10 - 3/10 ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. M. ADJOURNMENT 8:20 P.M. City Clerk 11 - 3/10 t 1 TO: FROM SUBJECT: LOCATION: APPLICANTS: OWNER: DATE: MEMORANDUM Action by to unc i l :. Endorse odif i o City Manager ReJeaed,...Associate Planner -- Johnson, Land Transfer South of Sophia Avenue, Between Frank and . Edward Streets George Ashton, Alex Jaros, William Johnson, Catherine Mestnik, Charlotte. Wasiluk, Lorraine Anitizberger, Dorothy Harper, Jerome Kasmirski, Ethel Callan, Carol Mansfield, Daniel Scherer and Douglas Dettler Ramsey County March 17, 1986 SUMMARY Request E low Authorize the City of Maplewood to act as an intermediary to transfer the ownership of an alley-like parcel from Ramsey County to the abutting property owners, r f M Min " +- C This alley has no public purpose and should be transferred to the abutting Droner tyowners, -- Recommendation Adopt the enclosed resolution (page 5) to request Ramsey ount toyY transfer ownership to Maplewood of the alley-like parcel to the adjacent owners, provided that: 10 Ramsey County provides good and marketable title to Maplewood at the county's expense. 20 . Twenty -five dollars shall be escrowed with the city from each abutting property owner to pay for the city attorney's time to prepare and record the necessary deeds. Any unused funds will be refunded. 3. A utility easement shall be retained over the west ten feet of the north /south portion of the alley -like parcel. Past Actions The city council approved an alley vacation in 1981, at the requestoftheresidents. The county informed us that the owned this landY and that title would have to be deeded to the residents. The county will not transfer title directly to the applicants. The county does not want the job of coordinating the preparation of the deeds or returning a utility easement. The land commissioner has also stated that he did not think the county would authorize givingthelandaway, unless the title is transferred to Maplewood for disposal. Existing Land Use Undeveloped, except for overhead utility lines over the west half of the north /south portion. It is being maintained for residential use by the abutting property owners. Two garages (1728 Phalen Place and 1758 Edward Street) appear to be located very close or on the parcel. Surrounding Property Owner Participation Each of the owners of the twelve abutting properties has signed a request to participate in this land transfer subject to the conditions stated in the resolution, prnr'alAll rcn Council decision. jc Attachments 1. Location Map 2.0 Property Line Map 3. Resolution 2 M too h /m on- Lake ~ 23 l J 2 J Z 1101 ad RAQATZ W c Q W KOHLMA Cr 2 2 Y > F- EOGEHILL RD. JF= Z _ V m a IDEMONT - LL. AVE. . W C ROOKS AVE.2 m 0 _3 61 cr 4 AV m SE XT LKI A f GERVAIS AV E. L QERVAIS G ANDVIEW AV . 36 VIKI OR. C° SHERREN AYE Keller COPE AVE. COPtLLARKAVE. [ LARK AVE. .; ~ LARK AVE. 1-J 25 D Q NN Lake T ° LAURIE R0. °R 2 oc LAURIE RO W p oc LELAN < - 10 Z5 = Foo Q z O Z AVE ° w65 _ N v ° JUN TION AVE. z " B" Y 64 Q ' AVE >- 8U 6K - E , AURKE _ t d ,ELDRIDG AVE . `M A R-E w m v 3 y 4 W W PUBLIC w0rAN r ELMON T AVE. N 64 Q !lLDG• Ls ` a~ VE SKILLlMA b m AVE. _ r A. , , HAIR ltlS SooNR VE o RYAN W q ROS MOOD AVE. RY AN ti v' Q Line 28 FROST UZ WAAHH , 28 k Soo - ';,r t 5 2] F NEON AVE. 2 4 d: a 1R`l h SU R J W 4 62 , ac Io ' W Q 0 = 1E AVE. A m 5( 27 3 ltIPLE AVE. •2 a Q W Wokefield Cr. wLa9 = 0 P H I A ". U o Cr. Q Round - X: '" Loke = _ - 29 F- h SOP I -L r ° _ Lve Pho/e J 10- Q o T ` J o .,_.__ W Qz 3 = W f 2 P R I E A V GJ 1c J Q N L A P AV FIFIF]64 ST. PAUL 1) LOCATION MAP 3 Attachment 1