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Home My WebLink About2015 02-23 City Council Workshop Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M. Monday, February 23, 2015 City Hall, Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Katie Engman, Ramsey County Tobacco Coalition 2. MCC/YMCA Partnership Discussion 3. Presentation of Policing Plan – No Report F. ADJOURNMENT THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK E1 MEMORANDUM To: Melinda Coleman, City Manager From: Karen Haag, Citizen Services Director Date: February 18, 2015 Re: Katie Engman, Ramsey County Tobacco Coalition Introduction/Background Approximately fifteen years ago the City partnered with the North Suburban Tobacco Compliance Project (NSTCP) to work to reduce the cost, harm and burden tobacco plays in our community and to work towards reducing youth access to tobacco. Over the years city staff has worked with Katie Engman, Program Director of NSTCP, to keep abreast of legislative changes and the varying types of tobacco related products that have recently flooded the market. In 2012, former Police Chief Thomalla and I, with the assistance of Ms. Engman introduced Ordinance 920, repealing Chapter 14, Article XVIII of the City code that governs the regulation of tobacco and tobacco related products. Upon approval of Ordinance 920 the City was as restrictive and even more so in some areas than State Statute governing tobacco use and prevention and the Clean Indoor Act. During the 2014 legislative session there were laws put into place with stronger regulations of some products, specifically electronic cigarettes, which should be considered in a future ordinance. Mayor Slawik, along with City staff, has requested that Ms. Engman be present to explain to the council what the new law does and how it impact our city. Attached you will find a list of current Cigarette-Tobacco license holders as of 2.18.2015. (See Attachment 1). Also, you will find a report from the North Suburban Tobacco Compliance Project showing compliance results from the City of Maplewood along with other participating cities. (See Attachment 2). Recommendation This report is for informational purposes. A revision to City code Chapter 14, governing the regulation of tobacco and tobacco related products will be brought to the City Council at a future meeting for consideration. Workshop Packet Page Number 1 of 6 Business Name Primary Address A-1 LIQUOR 19 CENTURY AVE N AMAROSE CONVENIENCE STORE 3001 WHITE BEAR AVE N BIG DISCOUNT LIQUOR 2515 WHITE BEAR AVE N CUB FOODS #30244 100 COUNTY ROAD B W CUB FOODS #31264/1599 2390 WHITE BEAR AVE N CVS/PHARMACY #1751 2196 WHITE BEAR AVE N FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #2361 1700 RICE ST N FLEMINGS AUTO SERVICE INC 2271 WHITE BEAR AVE N FREEDOM VALU CENTER # 65 1535 BEAM AVE E HERITAGE LIQUOR 1347 FROST AVE E HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #301 280 MCKNIGHT RD S HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #3519 1285 COPE AVE E HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE #436 2729 STILLWATER RD E IN "N" OUT MARKETS 743 CENTURY AVE N KNOWLANS SUPERMARKET 2720 STILLWATER RD E LES'S SUPERETTE 2665 WHITE BEAR AVE N MAPLEWOOD KWIK MART 2150 MCMENEMY ST N MAPLEWOOD TOBACCO OUTLET PLUS INC 2515 WHITE BEAR AVE N MAPLEWOOD WINE CELLAR 1281 FROST AVE E MCCARRONS PUB AND GRILL 1986 RICE ST N MERWIN LIQUORS 1700 RICE ST N MGM LIQUOR WAREHOUSE 2950 WHITE BEAR AVE N NEW SMOKES INC 1700 RICE ST N PARTY TIME LIQUOR 1835 LARPENTEUR AVE E PRINCESS LIQUOR 'N TOBACCO 2728 STILLWATER RD E SARRACKS INT'L WINE & SPIRITS INC 2305 STILLWATER RD E SIMPLY VAPOUR 1703 COPE AVE E STARGATE DANCE CLUB 1700 RICE ST N STOKKES MEAT MARKET 1344 FROST AVE E SUPERAMERICA #4022 1750 WHITE BEAR AVE N SUPERAMERICA #4089 11 CENTURY AVE S THE DOG HOUSE BAR & GRILL 2029 WOODLYNN AVE E UPTOWN VAPOR SHOPPE 3035 WHITE BEAR AVE N WALGREENS #10473 1700 RICE ST N WALGREENS #1751 2920 WHITE BEAR AVE N WHITE BEAR LIQUOR 2223 WHITE BEAR AVE N E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 2 of 6 First Check 2014 Second Check 2014 City # of vendors # of vendors checked # of vendors passed # of vendors # of vendors checked # of vendors passed Arden Hills 6 6 6 7 7 7 Falcon Heights 3 3 3 3 3 3 Gem Lake 1 1 1 1 1 1 Little Canada 10 10 7 9 8 8 Maplewood 36 34 31 34 32 31 Mounds View 12 12 12 11 10 9 New Brighton 15 14 14 16 15 13 North Oaks 3 3 3 3 3 3 North Saint Paul 7 7 7 6 6 5 Shoreview 14 14 12 14 12 11 Vadnais Heights 10 10 10 10 10 10 White Bear Township 5 5 4 5 5 5 TOTALS 122 119 110 119 112 106 Percent of vendors who passed each check 92%95% Saint Paul ---250 229 --------- Roseville 29 27 23 29 24 24 *Saint Paul & Roseville are not included in the total because they do not participate in the programming offered by NSTCP Overall Compliance Rates: 2014 93.5% 2013 95% 2012 91.5% 2011 97% 2010 90% 2009 92% North Suburban Tobacco Compliance Project Dedicated to Preventing Youth Access to Tobacco in Ramsey County North Suburban Tobacco Compliance Project is a program of the Assocation for Nonsmokers- Minnesota www.ansrmn.org 651-646-3005 E1, Attachment 2Workshop Packet Page Number 3 of 6 MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM: DuWayne Konewko, Parks and Recreation Director SUBJECT: MCC/YMCA Partnership Discussion DATE: February 23, 2015 Introduction The MCC is at a tipping point, and as a result, staff is exploring creative and collaborative partnership solutions to several long-term existing challenges. As discussed with council last spring, the largest obstacles facing the MCC are the facility’s operating budget, the physical limitations of the building itself (primarily, a lack of programming space), the deferred maintenance costs addressed in the Asset Management Study, and the lack of a clear and purposeful direction for the MCC. Following last spring’s conversation regarding these concerns, staff was driven to seek out partnerships that, when coupled with a long-term vision, would position the city to begin addressing these challenges. To that end, staff has been working with the YMCA to explore partnership opportunities at the MCC. Staff from both entities have agreed on the framework for a contractual partnership agreement in which the YMCA will manage the Aquatic Center and related programming offerings. The draft agreement also includes a provision whereby the YMCA (through a YMCA Branch Manager) will work with staff in the day to day operations management of the MCC. The YMCA will also be working with staff on developing a marketing campaign for the MCC. Staff feels that this partnership represents an exciting opportunity for the City of Maplewood on many levels, including: 1. The YMCA shares Maplewood Parks and Recreation’s mission of creating strong families and communities through youth development, programming, and recreational opportunities; 2. The YMCA partnership will help support the City’s initiatives regarding Integrated Youth Development; 3. The YMCA has an impressive track record of creating powerful collaborative partnerships with cities, schools, and other community organizations. By working with the YMCA, Maplewood Parks and Recreation will be able to leverage the YMCA’s extensive community connection experience and their decades of expertise in recreational facility management and resources; 4. The City of Maplewood is working to better connect with the growing diversity of the community including area businesses. Active collaboration with the YMCA will help the City more effectively reach out to diverse community members and businesses. E2 Workshop Packet Page Number 4 of 6 5. A collaborative partnership with the YMCA is the most effective way to continue to offer and expand upon our recreational opportunities and continue to be mindful of the tax burden on Maplewood residents and businesses. Staff will be discussing the elements of the City and YMCA partnership agreement with council. Mr. Shane Hoefer, Executive Director, White Bear Area YMCA and White Bear Lake Area Schools YMCA Aquatic Center will be present as well, to address the partnership agreement and answer any questions the council may have regarding the YMCA. Staff is committed to addressing these challenges. In addition, staff is working to create a sustainable business model for the MCC that will allow the facility to remain open and operational in the coming years. We recognize that, in order to accomplish this, operational changes must be made. Each and every MCC program area will be thoroughly evaluated for purpose and effectiveness. Resulting changes will impact existing MCC jobs. Staff presented and discussed the proposed partnership agreement with the YMCA at the January Park Commission meeting. Background We recognize that the Maplewood Community Center has long been a key community asset. However, in recent years the cost of maintaining this asset has placed a troubling burden on Maplewood residents, council and staff. Our hope is that by parterning with other civic-minded organizations and renewing our organizational focus, we can create a more sustainable business model – one that will allow this asset to flourish in our community for years to come. The framework for the partnership agreement between the City and the YMCA is as follows: • YMCA will manage the MCC Aquatic Center; • YMCA will manage the two City Beach contracts; • YMCA will conduct swimming lessons; • YMCA will support staff with the overall management of the MCC; • YMCA will support staff with development of marketing strategies for the MCC. Budget Impact The proposed fees and revenue sharing components (per year) of the agreement are proposed as follows: • YMCA base fee for managing and operating the MCC Aquatic Center is $157,500 (first year fee is $150,000) due to the aquatic center operating only eleven months; • YMCA fee for managing the City of Maplewood’s Beach Contracts is $30,000; • YMCA fee for marketing and management services is $70,150 (first year fee is $75,996 due to start date of April 1, 2015); • YMCA fees are subject to a 2% increase for an inflation adjustment for years 2 and 3 of the contract; • City retains all revenue from beach contracts and pool rentals, approximately $46,000 and $9,500 respectively; E2 Workshop Packet Page Number 5 of 6 • City shall be paid 25% of participant fee revenue collected from swimming lessons with a minimum guarantee of $25,000 for each year of contract – first year goal is $39,000; • YMCA shall pay an annual maintenance fee of $5,000 for first year of contract, $6,000 for second year and $7,000 for the third year. The proposed agreement with the YMCA will hopefully be revenue neutral (-$15k to +$15k) However, it is anticipated that the City will benefit from this partnership in the coming years – strategic vision moving forward. Recommendation The discussion regarding the City/YMCA partnership agreement is informational only, and no formal action is requested. Attachments None E2 Workshop Packet Page Number 6 of 6