HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-04-91 CMWCOUNCIL /MANAGER MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 1991
Maplewood Room, Maplewood City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Council /Manager meeting of the Maplewood City ouncil was held in the
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Maplewood Room, Maplewood City Hall. The meeting was called to order b Mayor
Gary Bastian at 4:55 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Gary Bastian Present
Councilperson Dale Carlson Present
Councilperson Fran Juker Present
Councilperson George Rossbach Present
Councilperson Joseph Zappa Present
Others Present:
City Manager Michael McGuire
Assistant City Manager Gretchen Maglich
City Attorney Patrick Kelly
Director of Public Works Ken Haider
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. Grading and Erosion Control Ordinance /Model Wetlands Ordinance
Director of Public Works Haider presented the proposed drafts of a
grading and erosion control ordinance and a model wetlands
ordinance. Following some discussion, it was the consensus of the
City Council to place the draft grading and erosion control
ordinance on a future City Council meeting agenda for
consideration.
2. Property Acquisition Update
City Manager McGuire presented a status report of the negotiations
with owners of the properties on the corner of White Bear Avenue
and East County Road B. The City Council directed City er
McGuire to Manager proceed with g
p h the negotiations far the possible purchase
of the Pearson, Monette, Wicklander, and Wonder Bread ro erties.
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The City Council directed staff to investigate the possibilit of
using he two homes on t y
g he Fulk property for community meeting
room space.
3. Commissioner's Recognition Event
Assistant City Manager Magl ich presented the different options for
the dinner /lunch and gift possibilities for the Commissioners'
recognition event. It was the consensus of the City Council that
1) the event be held on the evening of Saturday, June 29, 1991, at
the Maplewood Days Inn, and 2) only the new Commissioners would
receive a gift (a City portfolio stamped with their name). This
gift is to be presented to the new Commissioners at one of their
regular Commission meetings.
4. Commissioners' Terms
The report regarding the Commissioners' terms, length of service,
and attendance was discussed.
5. Take Home Car Policy
City Manager McGuire presented his report and recommendation
regarding the current take home car policy. Following
considerable discussion, Councilmember Zappa moved that all take
home cars be eliminated with the exception of the canine officers.
There was no second, and the motion died. It was the consensus of
the City Council that this item would be discussed again at a
future meeting.
6. Miscellaneous Updates
City Manager McGuire stated that there will be no action by the
1991 State Legislature on proposed legislation regarding Ramsey
County's suburban courts and the consolidation of police services.
City Manager McGuire also provided an update on the
union /management 1991 contract negotiations.
Councilmember Carlson left the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Councilmember Juker presented some information regarding the Fire
Departments' audit report which will be discussed on Monday, April
8, 1991, at 6:30 p.m.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7 :32 p.m.