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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-23 City Council Meeting Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday,April 23, 2018 Maplewood Community Center/YMCA –Banquet RoomC Meeting No.08-18 A.CALL TO ORDER B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C.ROLL CALL Mayor’s Address on Protocol: “Welcome to the meeting of the Maplewood City Council. It is our desire to keep all discussions civil as we work through difficult issues tonight. If you are here for a Public Hearing or to address the City Council, please familiarize yourself with the Policies and Procedures and Rules of Civility, whichare located near the entrance. Sign in with the City Clerk before addressing the council. At the podium pleasestate your name and address clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posedto the Mayor and Council. The Mayor will thendirect staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments.” D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of the April 9, 2018,City Council WorkshopMinutes 2.Approval of the April 9, 2018,City Council Meeting Minutes F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Administrative Presentations a.Council Calendar Update 2.Council Presentations 3.Approval of Resolution for Commission Reappointments G.CONSENT AGENDA –Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non- controversial and are approved by one motion of the council. If a councilmember requests additional information or wants to make a comment regarding an item, the vote should be held until the questions or comments are made then the single vote should be taken. If a councilmember objectsto an item it should be removed and acted upon as a separate item. 1.Approval of Claims 2.Approval of a Conditional Use Permit, St. Paul Regional Water Services Lime Sludge Storage Tank, 1900 Rice Street 3.Approval of Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Property Tax Abatement 4.Approval of Resolution Declaring Intent to Reimburse Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Bonds 5.Approval of Transfers and Budget Adjustments 6.Approval of Resolution Accepting Assessment Roll and Ordering Assessment Hearing for May 14, 2018, Londin-Highpoint Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-19 7.Approval of Funding for Emerald Ash Borer Management H.PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.Farrell-Ferndale Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-18 a.Public Hearing 7:00 pm b.Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public Hearing (4 votes) I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J.NEW BUSINESS 1.Consider Approval of Revisions to Emerald Ash Borer Plan 2.Consider Approval of Preparing Master Plan for Maplewood Nature Center K.AWARD OF BIDS None L.ADJOURNMENT Sign language interpreters for hearing impaired persons are available for public hearings upon request. The request for this must be made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 651.249.2000to make arrangements. Assisted Listening Devices are also available. Please check with the City Clerk for availability. RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings -elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Councilmeetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other councilmembers or citizens -unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of councilmembers, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. E1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 5:30P.M. Monday, April 9, 2018 Council Chambers, City Hall A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at5:34 p.m.by Mayor Slawik. B.ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, MayorPresent Marylee Abrams, CouncilmemberPresent Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent Bryan Smith, CouncilmemberPresent Tou Xiong, CouncilmemberPresent C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Abrams movedto approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by CouncilmemberSmithAyes – All The motion passed. D.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None E.NEW BUSINESS 1.Closed Session Pursuant to Minn. Stat., section 13D.05, subd. 3(b) for Attorney-Client Privileged Discussion Regarding Pending Litigation, City v. Maplewood Fire Relief Association City Manager Coleman gave an introduction to the closed session. Councilmember Abrams moved to close the meeting and go into closed session pursuant to MN Statute, Section 13D.05, subd. 3(b) to discuss strategies and review the status of the lawsuit with the Maplewood Fire Relief Association and to provide direction to staff on a negotiation position. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. Those in attendance during the closed session included: Mayor Slawik, Councilmember Abrams, Councilmember Juenemann, Councilmember Smith, Councilmember Xiong, April 9, 2018 1 City Council Workshop Minutes Packet Page Number 1 of 116 E1 City Manager Coleman, Assistant City Manager Funk, Public Safety Director Nadeau, Finance Director Paulseth, City Attorney Batty and Jim Thompson. Mayor Slawik closed the open meeting at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Slawik reopened the City Council Workshop Meeting at 6:33 p.m. City Attorney Batty gave a short summary of the closed session. Councilmember Abrams moved to come out of closed session and go back into the City Council Workshop Meeting. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. 2.Gas and Electric Franchise Fees Presentation City Manager Coleman introduced the report. Finance Director Paulseth andPublic Works Director Love addressed the council to give the staff report and answer questions of the council.Due to time constraints, additional information on the gas and electric franchise fee will be presented at a future council workshop meeting. ADJOURNMENT MayorSlawikadjourned the meeting at 6:54 p.m. April 9, 2018 2 City Council Workshop Minutes Packet Page Number 2 of 116 E2 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday,April 9,2018 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 07-18 A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at7:01 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. Mayor Slawik reported that St. Paul and Maplewood schools claimed teacher of the year finalists. The finalist from Weaver Elementary School is Shaylee McComb. Mayor Slawik th alsoreported that Sunday, April 8was Philippine Day in Minnesota. B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C.ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, MayorPresent Marylee Abrams, CouncilmemberPresent Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent Bryan Smith, CouncilmemberPresent Tou Xiong, CouncilmemberPresent D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items wereadded to the agenda under Appointments and Presentations, Council Presentations: Spring Clean-Up Next Steps to Clean Energy in Minnesota Battle of Badges Blood Drive Visit to Tubman Regional Mayors Meeting Chamber Annual Meeting CouncilmemberXiong moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of the March 26, 2018 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the March 26, 2018 City Council Workshop Minutesas submitted. April 9, 2018 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 3 of 116 E2 Seconded by Councilmember SmithAyes – All The motion passed. 2.Approval of the March 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the March 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutesas submitted. Seconded by Councilmember SmithAyes – All The motion passed. F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Administrative Presentations a.Council Calendar Update City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar. 2.Council Presentations Spring Clean-Up Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents that Spring Clean-Up will take place on st Saturday, April 21at the Aldrich Arena. Next Steps to Clean Energy in Minnesota Councilmember Juenemann reported that there will be a meeting regarding Minnesota’s Next Steps to Clean Energy Economy on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Battle of Badges Blood Drive Councilmember Juenemannreported on the Battle of Badges Blood Drive that willtake place on April 19, 2018. Public Safety Director Nadeau gave additional information about the Blood Drive. Visit to Tubman Councilmember Smithreported on a tour he participated in at the Tubman facility in Maplewood. Regional Mayor’s Meeting Mayor Slawikreported on the Regional Mayor’s Meeting she attended earlier in the day. Chamber Annual Meeting Councilmember Abramsreported on the Annual Meeting for Area Chamber of Commerce she attended along with city staff held at Keller GolfCourse in Maplewood. April 9, 2018 2 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 4 of 116 E2 3.Recognition of Fire Department Retirement for Captain Paul Everson Fire Chief Lukin addressed the council to give the staff report and presented Captain Everson with the plaque of recognition. 4.Swearing In of New Fire Department Firefighters: Nicholas Danley, Bradley McKee, Nathan Beitler, Charles Crummy, Michael Hagen, Brett Merkatoris, Steven Neily and Kenneth Nielsen Public Safety Director Nadeau gave the staff report. EMS Chief Mondor addressed the council to give additional information background information about the hiring process. Fire Chief Lukin addressed the council to give additional information about the firefighters. CityClerk Sindt performed the firefighters swearing in. 5.Approval of Resolution in Support of Emma’s Place Rehabilitation City Manager Coleman introduced the staff report. Environmental & Economic Development Director Konewko gave the staff report. Tonya Brownlow, Executive Director at Emma’s Place addressed the council to give background information on Emma’s Place Rehabilitation. Councilmember Xiong read the resolution in support of Emma’s Place Rehabilitation. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve theResolution in Support of Emma’s Place Rehabilitation. Resolution 18-03-1548 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EMMA’S PLACE REHABILITATION WHEREAS, Emma’s Place, 2165 Van Dyke Street, was developed and first occupied sixteen years ago to house homeless women and their families; and WHEREAS, intensive supportive services are provided to both the adults and children living at the development by Emma Norton Services; and WHEREAS, Emma’s Place is in the process of applying to funders, including, but not limited to, Ramsey County Community and Economic Development, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for funds to rehabilitate the development to assure its quality and stability for the future; and WHEREAS, several funders require a resolution of support from the local municipality, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota and its citizens, that we support the efforts to fund the rehabilitation of Emma’s Place at 2165 Van Dyke Street in Maplewood, Minnesota. Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes – All The motion passed. April 9, 2018 3 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 5 of 116 E2 G.CONSENT AGENDA Agenda items G2 and G5 were highlighted. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve agenda items G1-G7. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1.Approval of Claims Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 468,486.37 Checks # 101367 thru #101394 dated 03/27/18 $ 426,939.65 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 03/19/18 thru 03/23/18 $ 89,878.25 Checks #101396 thru #101410 dated 04/03/18 $ 2,002,247.51 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 03/26/18 thru 03/30/18 $ 2,987,551.78 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 561,481.87 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 03/23/18 $ 2,853.38 Payroll Deduction check # 99103176 thru # 99103180dated 03/23/18 $ 564,335.25 Total Payroll $ 3,551,887.03 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2.Approval of Conditional Use Permit Reviews, Frost English Village, 1265 Frost Ave East and 1957 English Street North CouncilmemberAbrams moved to approveto review the CUP for 1265 Frost Avenue East again only if a problem arises or a major change is proposed and review the CUP for 1957 English Street North again in one year. April 9, 2018 4 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 6 of 116 E2 Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3.Approval to Authorize Furniture Purchase for Municipal Building Improvements Project, City Project 17-01 CouncilmemberAbrams moved to approve the purchase of furniture from Commercial Furniture Services and direct the City Manager to enter into the two purchase agreements with Commercial Furniture Services totaling $29,523.20. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4.Approval to Authorize Ramsey County to Perform 2018 Street Striping Councilmember Abrams moved to approve Ramsey County perform city pavement striping needs, in an amount estimated at $26,000. Seconded by Councilmember Ayes – All The motion passed. 5.Approval of Purchase for 2018/2019 Road Salt Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the purchase of de-icing salt under state contract in an amount estimated at $72,800. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 6.Approval of Amendment to City Manager Contract Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Second Amendment to Employment Agreement between the City of Maplewood and Ms. Melinda Coleman, City Manager; and authorizethe Mayor and Assistant City Manager/HR Director to execute the document. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 7.Approval to Purchase New Turnout Gear for Firefighters Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the purchase of 30 new sets of turnout gear from Emergency Response Solutions not to exceed $85,400. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. April 9, 2018 5 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 7 of 116 E2 H.PUBLIC HEARINGS None I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Consider Approval of 2017-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Police Officers, LELS Local 153 Assistant City Manager Funkgave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2017 and 2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Maplewood and LELS, Local 153. Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes – All The motion passed. 2.Consider Approval to Distribute Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan to Adjacent and Affected Communities for Required Review City Manager Coleman gave the staff report and overview of the process.Planning Commissioner Dahm addressed the council to give the report from the Planning Commission. CouncilmemberJuenemann moved to approve the Draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan and authorize staff to distribute the draft document for the required 6-months of adjacent and affected governmental review. Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes – All The motion passed. J.NEW BUSINESS 1.Consider Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Maplewood Liquor & Tobacco, 2728 Stillwater Road E City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Owner Neng Wa Thao addressed the council to give their background informationand answer questions of the council. Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the issuance of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for Maplewood Liquor & Tobacco LLC, 2728 Stillwater Road East, contingent upon satisfactory results of building and fire inspections. Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes – All The motion passed. 2.Review Citizen Survey Results April 9, 2018 6 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 8 of 116 E2 City Manager Coleman addressed the council to givethe presentation on the results of the citizen’s survey. This item was for discussion purposes only – no action was taken. 3.Consider Approval of a Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A, in the Proposed Aggregate Principal Amount of $7,155,000 Finance Director Paulseth gave the staff report. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution providing for the sale of $7,155,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A. RESOLUTION18-03-1549 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2018A, IN THE PROPOSED AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $7,155,000 BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the “City”), as follows: 1.Abatement Bonds. (a)The City has determined to construct various infrastructure improvements to public infrastructure in the City (the “Infrastructure”),including a new park facility building. (b)Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended, and Sections 469.1812 through469.1815 (collectively, the “Abatement Act”), the City is authorized to grant a property tax abatement on specified parcels in order to accomplish certain public purposes, including the provision or construction of public infrastructure. (c) The City Council of the City will conduct a public hearing on May 14, 2018, to consider granting a property tax abatement (the “Abatements”) for certain property in the City (the “Abatement Parcels”) over a period of fifteen(15) years, in an amount sufficient to pay the principal amount of and interest on bonds issued to finance the Infrastructurein a maximum principal amount of $2,045,000. (d) It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the affairs of the City to issue its obligations in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $2,045,000 (the “Abatement Bonds”) pursuant to the Abatement Act, to provide financing for the Infrastructure; provided, however, that the City Council approves the Abatements on May 14, 2018. 2.Improvement Bonds. (a)The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 429 and 475, as amended (the “Improvement Act”) to issue obligations in an amount April 9, 2018 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 9 of 116 E2 deemed necessary to defray in whole or in part the expense incurred and estimated to be incurred in making improvementsauthorized by the Improvement Act. (b)Certain assessable public improvements in the City, including improvements to various streets in the City, including those in the vicinity of Farrell Street and Ferndale Street (Farrell/Ferndale Area Street Improvements) and Londin Lane and Highpoint Curve (Londin/Highpoint Area Street Improvements) (collectively, the “Assessable Improvements”), have been made, duly ordered, or contracts let pursuant to the provisions of the Improvement Act. (c) It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the affairs of the City to issue general obligations in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $5,110,000 (the “Improvement Bonds”),pursuant to the Improvement Act, to provide financing for the Assessable Improvements. 3. Sale Authorized. (a)To finance the Infrastructure and the Assessable Improvements,the City will issue and sell its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A (the “Bonds”)in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $7,155,000 pursuant to the Abatement Act and the Improvement Act (together, the “Act”). The Bonds will be issued, sold and delivered in accordance with the terms of the official Terms of Proposal attached hereto as EXHIBIT A (the “Terms of Proposal”); provided, however, that the City Council approves the Abatements. (b)The City is authorized by Section 475.60, subdivision 2(9)of the Act to negotiate the sale of the Bonds, it being determined that the City has retained an independent financial advisor in connection with such sale. The actions of the City staff and the City’s municipaladvisor in negotiating the sale of the Bonds are ratified and confirmed in all aspects. 4. Authority of Municipal Advisor. Springsted Incorporatedis authorized and directed to advertise the Bonds for sale in accordance with the foregoing Terms of Proposalin the manner required by law. The City Council will meet at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, May 14, 2018, to consider bids on the Bonds and take any other appropriate action with respect to the Bonds. 5. Authority of Bond Counsel.The law firm of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, as bond counsel for the City, is authorized to act as bond counsel and to assist in the preparation and review of necessary documents, certificates and instruments relating to the Bonds. The officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to assist Kennedy & Graven, Chartered in the preparation of such documents, certificates, and instruments. 6. Covenants.In the resolution awarding the sale of the Bonds the City Council will set forth the covenants and undertakings required by the Act. 7. Official Statement. In connection with the sale of the Bonds, the officers or employees of the City are authorized and directed to cooperate with Springsted Incorporated, and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds and April 9, 2018 8 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 10 of 116 E2 to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. 4.Consider Approval of City & Community Cable Needs Assessment IT Director Fowlds gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the City & Community Cable Needs Assessment. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. 5.Consider Approval of a Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of Plans & Specifications, and Calling for Public Hearing, Farrell- Ferndale Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-18 Public Works Director Love gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Accepting the Feasibility Study, Authorizingthe Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. on April 23, 2018 for the Farrell-Ferndale Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-18. RESOLUTION18-03-1550 ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY STUDY, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, pursuant to aresolution of the council adopted August 14, 2017, a report has been prepared by the City Engineering Division with reference to the improvement of Farrell-Ferndale Area StreetImprovements, City Project 17-18, and this report was received by the council on April 9, 2018, and WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1.The City Council will consider the Farrell-FerndaleArea Street Improvements, City Project 17-18in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of $6,288,000. 2.The City Engineer or his designee is the designated engineer for this improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. April 9, 2018 9 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 11 of 116 E2 3.The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed budget of $6,288,000shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as follows: ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RECOVERY TOTAL % OF TOTAL AMOUNTPROJECT FUNDING SOURCE G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS$2,736,00050% SANITARY SEWER FUND$446,0007% I & I GRANT$25,0000% ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND$923,00015% SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT$1,150,00018% ST. PAUL WATER$834,00013% W.A.C. FUND$174,0003% TOTAL FUNDING$6,288,000100% rd 4.A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 23 day of April, 2018 at theMaplewood Community Center at 7:00 p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Seconded by CouncilmemberAbramsAyes – All The motion passed. 6.Londin-Highpoint Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-19 a.Consider Approval of Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Advertising for Bids b.Consider Approval of Resolution Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll Public Works Director Love gave the staff report. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Advertising for Bids for the Londin-Highpoint Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-19. RESOLUTION18-03-1551 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on January 22, 2018,plans and specifications for the Londin-Highpoint Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-19, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications to the City Council for approval, WHEREAS, pursuant to aresolution of the City Council adopted January 22, 2018, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the Londin- Highpoint Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-19. April 9, 2018 10 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 12 of 116 E2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1.Such plans and specifications are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Engineer. 2.The CityClerk or office of the City Engineer shall prepare and cause to be inserted into the official paper and Finance and Commerce an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least twenty-one days before the date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly th opened and considered by the council at 10:00 a.m. on the 4day of May, 2018, at city hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota for five percent of the amount of such bid. 3.The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The City Council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular city council meeting of May14, 2018. Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Resolution Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll for the Londin-Highpoint Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-19. RESOLUTION18-03-1552 ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer will receive bids for the Londin- Highpoint Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-19. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the city office for inspection. FURTHER, the City Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment notify the City Council thereof. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. 7.Consider Approval of Individual Project Order Agreement 48B, Wakefield Park Improvements City Project PR 17-01 April 9, 2018 11 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 13 of 116 E2 Environmental & Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Director Konewko gave the staff report. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Construction Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for City Project PR 17-01 Wakefield Park Improvements and direct the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract; pending Council approval of Award of Bid for the Wakefield Park Improvements Project. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Smith assumed the role of acting mayor for the remainder of the meeting. K.AWARD OF BIDS 1.Consider Approval of Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract, Wakefield Park Improvements, City Project PR 17-01 Environmental & Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Director Konewko gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract, including Base Bid and Bid Alternates 1 and 2 for the Wakefield Park Improvements, City Project PR 17-01, to Versacon Inc. in the amount of $2,074,897.58. RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,MINNESOTA that the bid of$2,074,897.58 including the Base Bid and Bid Alternates 1 and 2 is the lowest responsible bid for the Wakefield Park Improvements, City Project PR 17-01, and the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project as previously approved by the City Council. Seconded by Mayor SlawikAyes – All The motion passed. L.ADJOURNMENT Acting Mayor Smithadjourned the meeting at9:40 p.m. April 9, 2018 12 City Council Meeting Minutes Packet Page Number 14 of 116 F1a MEMORANDUM TO:City Council FROM:Melinda Coleman, City Manager DATE:April23, 2018 SUBJECT:Council Calendar Update Introduction/Background This item is informational and intended to provide the Council an indication on the current planning for upcoming agenda items and the Work Session schedule. These are not official announcementsof the meetings, but a snapshot look at the upcoming meetings for theCity Council to plan their calendars. No action is required. Upcoming Agenda Items & Work Session Schedule th 1.April 28 a.Community Assemblies Project:3:30 – 4:40 pm Council and Staff are invited th 2.May 14 a.Workshop:Continuation of Gas and Electric Franchise Fee presentation; Initial Discussion on EDA Responsibilities & Possible Program Areas, Overnight Parking Discussion b.City Council:Public Hearing on Gas & Electric Franchise Fee th 3.May 29 (meeting date change due to Memorial Day holiday) a.Workshop:Rental Housing Licensing Overview th 4.June 11 a.Workshop:Wilder Foundation Presentation; MN East Side MnDOT Project Review 5.June 20th – 22nd Annual League of Minnesota Cities Conference in St. Cloud Council Comments Comments regarding Workshops, Council Meetings or other topics of concern or interest. 1.Rental Licensing Survey (EEDD/Police Coordination) – in progress 2.Review of EDA Responsibilities and possible program areas Recommendation No action required. Attachments None. Packet Page Number 15 of 116 F3 MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:Lois Knutson,Administrative Services & Performance Measurement Coordinator DATE:April 23, 2018 SUBJECT:Approval of Resolution forCommissionerReappointments Introduction The City Council willreview the list of commissioners whose terms will expireon April 30, 2018. The commissioners wereasked to fill out an assessment to evaluate their time on the commission and to provide input to the council.Those commissioners approved for reappointment will serve a three year term, ending on April 30, 2021. Background There are sixcommissioners whose terms will expire on April 30, 2018.All sixof them are seeking reappointment as reflected below: Community Design Review Board Bill Kempe,member since 2/11/2013 Attendance: 2015: 4 / 62016: 8 / 82017: 8 / 9 Jason Lammers,member since 5/26/2009 Attendance: 2015: 5 / 62016: 5 / 82017: 7 / 9 Heritage PreservationCommission Pete Boulay,member since 10/09/2006 Attendance: 2015: 10/102016: 8 / 102017: 7 /8 2018: 2 / 2 Bob Cardinal,member since 1/25/2016 Attendance: 20168 /9 2017: 8 / 82018:1 /2 Parks and Recreation Commission Dorothy Molstad,member since 9/14/2015 Attendance: 2015: 2 /2 2016: 3 /6 2017: 6 /8 2018: 1 / 1 Bruce Roman,member since 11/27/2017 Attendance: 2018:1/1 (Mr. Roman was recently appointed to a vacancy for a term that expired in 2018.) Packet Page Number 16 of 116 F3 Budget Impact None. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Council approvethe attached resolution for reappointments. Attachments 1.Resolution for Reappointments 2.Reappointment Assessments Packet Page Number 17 of 116 F3, Attachment 1 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Hereby appoints the following individuals, who the Maplewood City Council has reviewed, to be reappointed to the following commissions: Community Design Review Board Bill Kempe,Term expires 4/30/2021 Jason Lammers,Term expires 4/30/2021 Heritage Preservation Commission Pete Boulay,Term expires 4/30/2021 Bob Cardinal,Term expires 4/30/2021 Parks and Recreation Commission Dorothy Molstad,Term expires 4/30/2021 Bruce Roman,Term expires 4/30/2021 Packet Page Number 18 of 116 F3, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 19 of 116 F3, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 20 of 116 F3, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 21 of 116 F3, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 22 of 116 F3, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 23 of 116 F3, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 24 of 116 G1 MEMORANDUM Melinda Coleman, City Manager TO: Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director FROM: April 17, 2018 DATE: Approval of Claims SUBJECT: Attached is a listing of paid bills for informational purposes. The City Manager has reviewed the bills and authorized payment in accordance with City Council approved policies. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $614,611.25Checks # 101411 thru #101465 dated 04/02/18 thru 04/10/18 $497,224.12Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/02/18 thru 04/06/18 $138,469.25Checks #101466 thru #101495 dated 04/06/18 thru 04/17/18 $574,600.87Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/09/18 thru 04/13/18 $1,824,905.49Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $535,772.98Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 04/06/18 $2,101.26Payroll Deduction check # 99103188 thru # 99103202 dated 04/06/18 $537,874.24Total Payroll $2,362,779.73GRAND TOTAL Attached is a detailed listing of these claims. Please call me at 651-249-2902 if you have any questions on the attached listing. This will allow me to check the supporting documentation on file if necessary. Attachments Packet Page Number 25 of 116 G1, Attachments Check Register City of Maplewood 04/06/2018 CheckDateVendorDescriptionAmount 10141104/02/201803276MN WOMEN IN CITY GOVERNMENTREGISTRATION FEE - M COLEMAN10.00 10141204/02/201802464US BANKFUNDS FOR CITY HALL ATM10,000.00 10141304/02/201800001ONE TIME VENDORREIMB J WINSTON CN#180081672,676.32 10141404/10/201805114BOLTON & MENK, INC.GIS ASSSISTANCE - NEW PROJECTS2,052.00 04/10/2018BOLTON & MENK, INC. 05114GIS ASSSISTANCE - NEW PROJECTS1,900.00 04/10/2018KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 10141502728WAKEFIELD PARK IMPROVE-NEW BLDG8,659.00 04/10/2018KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES INC 027282040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE2,808.99 04/10/2018MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY 10141600393MONTHLY SURTAX - MARCH 12303520181,340.80 04/10/2018SUBURBAN SPORTSWEAR 10141701546T-SHIRTS FOR FLOOR HOCKEY LEAGUE348.00 04/10/2018TENNIS SANITATION LLC 10141804845RECYCLING FEE -MAR/CITY WIDE RECY43,610.20 04/10/2018TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (1) 10141905305CONTRACT 500-0395052192.86 04/10/2018TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (1) 05305CONTRACT 500-039506565.64 04/10/2018JOANN WILSON 10142005755VOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28322.00 04/10/2018XCEL ENERGY 10142101190ELECTRIC UTILITY14,813.52 04/10/2018XCEL ENERGY 01190ELECTRIC & GAS UTILITY - HARVESTER156.38 04/10/2018XCEL ENERGY 01190GAS UTILITY119.75 04/10/2018XCEL ENERGY 01190ELECTRIC & GAS UTILITY113.50 04/10/2018XCEL ENERGY 01190ELECTRIC UTILITY59.21 04/10/2018XCEL ENERGY 01190ELECTRIC UTILITY15.83 04/10/2018YALE MECHANICAL LLC 10142205013WINTER HVAC MAINT - CITY HALL750.25 04/10/2018ZAHL PETROLEUM MAINTENANCE CO 10142302880DISCUSS UPGRADING FUEL SYSTEM194.25 04/10/2018AVESIS 10142404848MONTHLY PREMIUM - APRIL340.30 04/10/2018DALE BOETTCHER 10142501869VOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28162.00 04/10/2018DON BOWMAN 10142601865VOLLEYBALL ASSIGNMENTS 02/21 - 03/28132.00 04/10/2018KAREN MARIE BOWMAN 10142704886VOLLEYBALL ASSIGNMENTS 02/21 - 03/28750.00 04/10/2018CDW GOVERNMENT INC 10142803310ADOBE ACROBAT STANDARD 10 MO115.80 04/10/2018CHARITABLE GAMBLING 10142900036CHARITABLE GAMBLING-N HIGH BAND1,060.00 04/10/2018CINTAS CORPORATION #470 10143005369CLEANING SUPPLIES-CH/PD/PW/PM94.98 04/10/2018COLBERT ENGRAVING & TROPHIES 10143105639FIRE DEPT PAR TAGS71.95 04/10/2018ROBERT COLEMAN SR 10143205591VOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28162.00 04/10/2018COLONIAL LIFE PROCESSING CTR 10143305786MONTHLY PREMIUM BCN:E4677316-MAR345.54 04/10/2018COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES 10143405807RECEPIENT #130765254 - PLEDGES267.00 04/10/2018KENNETH COOPER 10143501871VOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28729.00 04/10/2018DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES 10143604024NON-FED SHARE/AMB SUPPLEMENT PMT166,794.65 04/10/2018DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES 10143704024NON-FED SHARE/AMB SUPPLEMENT PMT105,446.46 04/10/2018HILLCREST ANIMAL HOSPITAL PAANIMAL IMPOUNDS & SRVS62.00 10143802263 10143904/10/201802643HITESMAN & WOLD, P.A.LEGAL FEES - MVFA8,710.00 10144004/10/201803330HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INCCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN SRVS - FEB11,645.54 04/10/2018PATRICK JAMES HUBBARD 10144103538VOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28486.00 04/10/2018ITL PATCH COMPANY INC 10144200713UNIFORM PATCHES254.50 04/10/2018M A M A 10144300891LUNCHEON MEETING 03/08 - M FUNK25.00 04/10/2018MEDICA 10144403818MONTHLY PREMIUM - APRIL194,198.64 04/10/2018MOSS & BARNETT 10144505741LEGAL FEES CABLE MATTERS - FEB5,593.00 04/10/2018NCPERS MINNESOTA 10144601126MONTHLY PREMIUM - APRIL480.00 04/10/2018NEOFUNDS 10144705902POSTAGE DEPOSIT - POSTAGE MACHINE2,500.00 04/10/2018NEOFUNDS 05902POSTAGE DEPOSIT - POSTAGE MACHINE1,000.00 04/10/2018NEOFUNDS 05902POSTAGE DEPOSIT - POSTAGE MACHINE1,000.00 04/10/2018ONE TIME VENDOR 10144800001REFUND SAK'S SPORTS BAR - SOFTBALL590.00 04/10/2018CAROL BERG O'TOOLE 10144905908ARBITRATION FEES4,759.31 04/10/2018PENGUIN MANAGEMENT, INC. 10145005153VOICE NOTIFICATION 05/1/18 - 10/31/18774.00 04/10/2018PERFORMANCE PLUS LLC 10145105103SCBA MASK FIT TESTING70.00 04/10/2018RETROFIT COMPANIES, INC.DOSPOSAL THERMOSTAT-WAKEFIELD DEM9.85 10145205212 10145304/10/201804432EUGENE E. RICHARDSONVOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28513.00 10145404/10/201802001CITY OF ROSEVILLEPHONE SERVICE - MARCH2,431.51 04/10/201802001CITY OF ROSEVILLEBACKUP SUPPORT - JANUARY401.00 Packet Page Number 26 of 116 G1, Attachments 04/10/201802001CITY OF ROSEVILLEBACKUP SUPPORT - FEBRUARY401.00 04/10/201802001CITY OF ROSEVILLEBACKUP SUPPORT - MARCH401.00 10145504/10/201802663CARL SAARIONVOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28162.00 10145604/10/201805120RICH SCHELLVOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28405.00 10145704/10/201805498RICHARD A. SCHMIDTVOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28243.00 10145804/10/201805502SNAKE DISCOVERYPROGRAM ON LIVE SNAKES150.00 10145904/10/201800198ST PAUL REGIONAL WATER SRVSWATER UTILITY2,043.32 10146004/10/201801550SUMMIT INSPECTIONSELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS - MARCH3,869.00 10146104/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-011730.95 04/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-003557.29 04/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-002423.39 04/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-005406.99 04/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-004292.41 04/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-001252.14 04/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-013207.54 04/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-012104.47 04/10/201805528TOSHIBA FINANCIAL SERVICES (2)CONTRACT 7950665-01092.78 10146204/10/201805796VEIT DISPOSAL SYSTEMS - METROCONST DISPOSAL - WAKEFIELD DEMO520.00 10146304/10/201801872MARK WEBERVOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28243.00 10146404/10/201805491ZUERCHER TECHNOLOGIES, LLCRENEWAL MAINT CAD ENHANCEMENTS598.44 10146504/10/201805771PETER ZWACHVOLLEYBALL REFEREE 02/21 - 03/28324.00 614,611.25 55Checks in this report. Packet Page Number 27 of 116 G1, Attachments CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Disbursements via Debits to Checking account Settlement DatePayeeDescriptionAmount 4/2/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar81,870.83 4/3/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar102,917.28 4/4/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar108,511.45 4/4/2018Delta DentalDental Premium4,063.43 4/5/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar57,452.05 4/6/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar56,852.58 4/6/2018MN Dept of Natural ResourcesDNR electronic licenses1,152.50 4/6/2018US Bank VISA One Card*Purchasing card items47,038.03 4/6/2018Optum HealthDCRP & Flex plan payments1,034.97 4/6/2018ICMA (Vantagepointe)Deferred Compensation6,202.00 4/6/2018Empower - State PlanDeferred Compensation30,129.00 497,224.12 *Detailed listing of VISA purchases is attached. 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DISPOSAL70.00 138,469.25 Checks in this report. 29 Packet Page Number 33 of 116 G1, Attachments CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Disbursements via Debits to Checking account Settlement DatePayeeDescriptionAmount 4/9/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar72,569.58 4/9/2018U.S. TreasurerFederal Payroll Tax92,128.92 4/9/2018P.E.R.A.P.E.R.A.109,397.22 4/9/2018MidAmerica - INGHRA Flex plan14,589.59 4/9/2018Labor UnionsUnion Dues2,300.46 4/10/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar19,593.43 4/10/2018MN State TreasurerState Payroll Tax21,874.46 4/11/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar73,525.39 4/11/2018MN Dept of RevenueMN Care Tax8,500.00 4/11/2018Delta DentalDental Premium3,546.81 4/12/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar93,184.06 4/13/2018MN State TreasurerDrivers License/Deputy Registrar56,433.24 4/13/2018MN Dept of Natural ResourcesDNR electronic licenses654.00 4/13/2018Optum HealthDCRP & Flex plan payments6,303.71 574,600.87 Packet Page Number 34 of 116 G1, Attachments CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD Exp Reimb, Severance, Conversion incl in Amount CHECK #CHECK DATEEMPLOYEE NAMEAMOUNT 04/06/18ABRAMS, MARYLEE473.60 04/06/18JUENEMANN, KATHLEEN473.60 04/06/18SLAWIK, NORA537.68 04/06/18SMITH, BRYAN473.60 04/06/18XIONG, TOU473.60 04/06/18COLEMAN, MELINDA6,411.41 04/06/18FUNK, MICHAEL5,740.33 04/06/18KNUTSON, LOIS2,872.83 04/06/18CHRISTENSON, SCOTT2,609.71 04/06/18JAHN, DAVID2,426.10 04/06/18PRINS, KELLY2,133.69 04/06/18HERZOG, LINDSAY2,014.77 04/06/18RAMEAUX, THERESE3,552.05 04/06/18TEGEGNE, HAILE-SELASE231.00 04/06/18ANDERSON, CAROLE3,284.77 04/06/18DEBILZAN, JUDY2,442.59 04/06/18OSWALD, BRENDA2,405.80 04/06/18PAULSETH, ELLEN5,108.56 04/06/18RUEB, JOSEPH3,874.19 04/06/18ARNOLD, AJLA2,162.83 04/06/18BEGGS, REGAN2,101.00 04/06/18EVANS, CHRISTINE2,184.99 04/06/18LARSON, MICHELLE2,025.27 04/06/18SCHMIDT, DEBORAH3,514.06 04/06/18SINDT, ANDREA3,373.63 04/06/18HANSON, 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PHENG3,246.19 04/06/18HIEBERT, STEVEN3,464.81 04/06/18HOEMKE, MICHAEL3,409.37 04/06/18JOHNSON, KEVIN4,381.49 04/06/18KONG, TOMMY3,450.19 04/06/18KREKELER, NICHOLAS1,142.32 04/06/18KROLL, BRETT3,418.32 04/06/18KVAM, DAVID4,874.70 04/06/18LANDEROS CRUZ, JESSICA297.25 04/06/18LANGNER, SCOTT3,224.58 04/06/18LANGNER, TODD3,284.01 04/06/18LENERTZ, NICHOLAS2,150.87 04/06/18LYNCH, KATHERINE3,399.82 04/06/18MARINO, JASON3,358.50 04/06/18MCCARTY, GLEN2,273.82 04/06/18METRY, ALESIA3,224.58 04/06/18MICHELETTI, BRIAN3,181.31 04/06/18MOE, AEH BEL464.00 04/06/18MURRAY, RACHEL2,319.72 04/06/18NADEAU, SCOTT5,604.65 04/06/18NYE, MICHAEL4,429.44 04/06/18OLSON, JULIE3,598.31 04/06/18PARKER, JAMES3,648.23 04/06/18PETERSON, JARED2,842.94 04/06/18REZNY, BRADLEY4,258.75 04/06/18SALCHOW, CONNOR467.63 04/06/18SHEA, STEPHANIE1,893.79 04/06/18SHORTREED, MICHAEL4,738.82 04/06/18STARKEY, ROBERT2,907.31 04/06/18STEINER, JOSEPH3,944.56 04/06/18SYPNIEWSKI, WILLIAM3,224.58 04/06/18TAUZELL, BRIAN2,953.10 04/06/18THIENES, PAUL4,894.43 04/06/18VANG, PAM3,070.17 04/06/18WENZEL, JAY3,450.19 04/06/18WYLIE, TAMMY2,080.20 04/06/18XIONG, KAO3,224.58 04/06/18XIONG, TUOYER464.00 04/06/18ZAPPA, ANDREW3,249.03 04/06/18BAUMAN, ANDREW3,268.04 04/06/18BEITLER, NATHAN2,677.24 04/06/18CONWAY, SHAWN4,015.19 04/06/18CRAWFORD - JR, RAYMOND4,272.70 04/06/18CRUMMY, CHARLES2,549.48 04/06/18DABRUZZI, THOMAS3,585.94 04/06/18DANLEY, NICHOLAS1,115.26 04/06/18DAWSON, RICHARD3,716.94 04/06/18HAGEN, MICHAEL2,549.48 04/06/18HALWEG, JODI4,589.90 04/06/18HAWTHORNE, ROCHELLE3,096.12 04/06/18KUBAT, ERIC3,973.24 04/06/18LANDER, CHARLES2,773.76 04/06/18LINDER, TIMOTHY4,865.64 04/06/18LO, CHING1,202.59 04/06/18LUKIN, STEVEN5,343.65 04/06/18MCGEE, BRADLEY1,204.48 Packet Page Number 36 of 116 G1, Attachments 04/06/18MERKATORIS, BRETT2,667.43 04/06/18MONDOR, MICHAEL5,249.97356.50 04/06/18NEILY, STEVEN1,192.22 04/06/18NIELSEN, KENNETH2,597.39 04/06/18NOVAK, JEROME3,612.00 04/06/18PETERSON, ROBERT3,698.98 04/06/18POWERS, KENNETH4,351.94 04/06/18SEDLACEK, JEFFREY3,168.17 04/06/18STREFF, MICHAEL3,327.02 04/06/18SVENDSEN, RONALD4,666.87 04/06/18ZAPPA, ERIC2,747.89 04/06/18CORTESI, LUANNE2,184.60 04/06/18JANASZAK, MEGHAN2,573.46 04/06/18BRINK, TROY2,739.59 04/06/18BUCKLEY, BRENT2,788.19 04/06/18DOUGLASS, TOM2,156.79 04/06/18EDGE, DOUGLAS2,592.78 04/06/18JONES, DONALD2,488.79 04/06/18MEISSNER, BRENT2,486.49 04/06/18NAGEL, BRYAN4,372.60 04/06/18OSWALD, ERICK2,503.73 04/06/18RUIZ, RICARDO383.58 04/06/18RUNNING, ROBERT2,737.29 04/06/18TEVLIN, TODD2,488.79 04/06/18BURLINGAME, NATHAN4,056.56 04/06/18DUCHARME, JOHN3,152.72 04/06/18ENGSTROM, ANDREW3,173.29 04/06/18JAROSCH, JONATHAN3,948.28 04/06/18LINDBLOM, RANDAL3,152.71 04/06/18LOVE, STEVEN5,100.68 04/06/18ZIEMAN, SCOTT152.00 04/06/18HAMRE, MILES2,272.80 04/06/18HAYS, TAMARA2,325.69 04/06/18HINNENKAMP, GARY2,714.40 04/06/18NAUGHTON, JOHN2,488.80 04/06/18ORE, JORDAN2,325.69 04/06/18SAKRY, JASON1,961.69 04/06/18BIESANZ, OAKLEY2,287.72 04/06/18GERNES, CAROLE1,853.99 04/06/18HER, KONNIE144.00 04/06/18HUTCHINSON, ANN3,077.92 04/06/18TROENDLE, CATHY JO120.00 04/06/18WACHAL, KAREN1,145.73 04/06/18WOLFE, KAYLA76.00 04/06/18GAYNOR, VIRGINIA3,763.50 04/06/18JOHNSON, ELIZABETH1,952.19 04/06/18KONEWKO, DUWAYNE5,680.60 04/06/18KROLL, LISA2,195.29 04/06/18ADADE, JANE1,651.47 04/06/18FINWALL, SHANN3,746.80 04/06/18MARTIN, MICHAEL3,791.58 04/06/18BRASH, JASON3,661.90 04/06/18SWAN, DAVID3,209.19 04/06/18SWANSON, CHRIS2,387.39 04/06/18WEIDNER, JAMES2,623.39 04/06/18WELLENS, MOLLY1,992.31 04/06/18ABRAHAM, JOSHUA2,238.60 04/06/18AYALA ORTIZ, WALTER96.00 04/06/18AYD, GWEN91.00 04/06/18BJORK, BRANDON234.00 04/06/18BRENEMAN, NEIL2,938.08 Packet Page Number 37 of 116 G1, Attachments 04/06/18ELLENBERGER, MATTHEW30.00 04/06/18GORACKI, GERALD44.00 04/06/18KRUEGER, KAYLA95.00 04/06/18KUBAT, STEPHANIE120.00 04/06/18KUCHENMEISTER, GINA1,896.80 04/06/18MCCRARY, JOLETTA91.00 04/06/18PIEPER, THEODORE79.50 04/06/18ROBBINS, AUDRA4,148.41 04/06/18ROBBINS, CAMDEN275.00 04/06/18VUKICH, CANDACE110.00 04/06/18WILLIAMS III, WALLACE78.00 04/06/18WISTL, MOLLY112.00 04/06/18BERGO, CHAD3,435.59 04/06/18SCHMITZ, KEVIN2,107.69 04/06/18SHEERAN JR, JOSEPH3,569.39 04/06/18ADAMS, DAVID2,866.18 04/06/18HAAG, MARK2,739.59 04/06/18JENSEN, JOSEPH2,154.49 04/06/18SCHULTZ, SCOTT4,339.22 04/06/18WILBER, JEFFREY2,243.39 04/06/18PRIEM, STEVEN2,797.50 04/06/18WOEHRLE, MATTHEW2,548.09 04/06/18XIONG, BOON2,205.69 04/06/18FOWLDS, MYCHAL4,631.73 04/06/18FRANZEN, NICHOLAS4,048.19 04/06/18GERONSIN, ALEXANDER2,713.21 04/06/18RENNER, MICHAEL2,447.44 9910319404/06/18ISERMAN, TIANNA39.00 9910319504/06/18KOSTECKI, HANNAH77.00 9910319604/06/18KRUEGER, SCOTT91.88 9910319704/06/18PFEFFERLE, LILY40.00 9910319804/06/18PURCELL, TYLER52.00 535,772.98 Packet Page Number 38 of 116 G2 MEMORANDUM TO:Melinda Coleman,City Manager FROM:Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner DATE:April 18, 2018 SUBJECT:Approvalof a Conditional Use Permit,St. Paul Regional Water Services Lime Sludge Storage Tank, 1900 Rice Street Introduction St.Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is proposing to build a 341,000 gallon storage/holding tank for lime sludge at their main campus at 1900 Rice Street.Lime sludge is a by-product waste from their potable water treatment process. Thetank is 42 feet in diameter and 33 feet high. The tank is needed to replace an old steel tank that has corroded over the years from holding lime sludge. The new tank will not change the existing use of the site. To construct the new tank, SPRWS requires an amendment to their conditional use permit for a public use and design review. Request Construction of the lime sludge storage tank will require a conditional use permit for a public use and design reviewfor the exterior improvements. Background December 15, 1988: The city council approved a CUP for SPRWS to construct a clear-water pond west of Sylvan Street and north of Larpenteur Avenue. June 10, 1996: The city council approved a CUP and design plans for the expansion ofthe solids dewatering facility. August 11, 1997: The city council approved a CUP and design plans for the construction of two building additions and a new building at the water treatment plant. December 10, 2001: The city council approved a CUP and design plans for the expansion and renovation of the water treatment plant. June 23, 2003: The city council approved a CUP and design plans for the construction of three new buildings on the water services campus. Packet Page Number 39 of 116 G2 Discussion Conditional Use Permit Maplewood City Code allows for public uses with a CUP in any zoning district. St. Paul Regional Water Services is a public use whose mission is to provide reliable, quality water and services at a reasonable costto the City of St. Paul and neighboring communities. The byproduct of the water treatment process is a sludge material. The sludge is stored in a tank to settle. From there it is filtered and pressed to capture the lime. The lime is hauled to farm fields as part of an agricultural process. The remaining watery sludge is brought to the Sandy Lake sludge field located in Maplewood. The Sandy Lake site is permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. There is an existing lime sludge holding tank on the SPRWS facility at 1900 Rice Street. A secondtank is required to keep up with the capacity of the water treatment byproduct. Construction of the second lime sludge storage tank will require a CUP for the expansion of a public use. Design Review Tank Design The lime sludge storage tank will be 42 feet in diameter and 33 feet in height. It will be constructed in the middle of the SPRWSsite, just to the east of the existing tank. This location is approximately 350 feet from the residential properties to the east. The location is hidden from the street and adjacent properties by the existing grades and trees. The exterior materials of the tank will consist of glass-fused steel panels that arepainted cobaltblue to match the existing tank. Tree Removal and Landscaping The attached environmental review describes the tree removal and replacement requirements. In summary, there are 19 significant trees being removed and 19 trees being replaced on the site. Department Comments Jason Brash, Building Official: 1.Provide three sets of signed stamped rolled plans and a digital PDF with permit application. 2.All commercial building contractors doing work in Maplewood must be licensed by the City of Maplewood. Also, all plumbing, heating, gas, excavating, sewer, masonry, and othercontractors must be licensed by the City of Maplewood. For specific licensing questions please call 651-249-2300. 3.Build per 2012 IBC, 2012 IMC, 2012 IFGC, 2014 NEC, 2012 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code, MN 2015 Accessibility code, and 2015 Minnesota Building Code. Packet Page Number 40 of 116 G2 4.Special inspections required as per 2012 IBC Chapter 17. Complete supporting special inspection schedule document and submit with application. 5.Submit plans to the Metropolitan Council forSAC determination (651-602-1113). Confirm all plans with John DuCharme, Engineering Technician, Maplewood Engineering Department (651-249-2411). metrocouncil.org 6.Plumbing plans shall be submitted to the State of Minnesota for approval prior to the issuance of a plumbing permit(651-284-5063). Approval shall be submitted to Maplewood. 7.Separate permits are required for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, health, fire alarm, and sprinklers. Jon Jarosch, Assistant City Engineer: Project will require a grading permit from the Maplewood Engineering Department. Citizen Comments The City notified 31 adjacent properties of the lime sludge storage tank proposal and the public hearing was scheduled with the Planning Commission on April 17. No comments or feedback were received from these property owners. Commission/BoardReview April 17, 2018: The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the CUP for the lime sludge storage tank. No one from the public attended the meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approvalof the CUP. April 20, 2018: The Community Design Review Board will review the design and landscaping proposed for the lime sludge storage tank. This meeting was rescheduled from April 17 due to a lack of a quorum. A condition of CUP approval will include approval of design review prior to issuance of a building permit. Budget Impact None Recommendation Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for St. Paul Regional Water Services Lime Sludge Storage Tank, 1900 Rice Street: 1.All construction shall follow the site plan date-stamped February 16, 2018, approved by the city. Staff may approve minor changes. 2.The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of city council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The city council may extend this deadline for one year. Packet Page Number 41 of 116 G2 3.Design review must be approved by the Community Design Review Board prior to issuance of a building permit. 4.Theapplicant shall obtain a grading permit for the project. 5.The applicant shall obtain a building permit for the project. 6.The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the environmental report by Shann Finwall dated April 9, 2018. 7.The applicant shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount of 150 percent of the cost of installing the landscaping before getting a grading permit. Reference Information Site Description Site Size: 35Acres Existing Land Use: Public Use – St. Paul Regional Water Services Surrounding Land Uses North:Roselawn Avenue South:Larpenteur Avenue East: Rice Street and Retail Uses West: Single Family Residential Homes Planning Existing Land Use:Government(G) Existing Zoning:Farm Residence (F) Application Date The city deemed the applicant’s applications complete on March 2, 2018. The 60-day review deadline for a decision is May 1, 2018.As stated in State Statute 15.99, the city is allowed to take an additional 60 days if necessary to complete the review of the application. Attachments 1.Location Map 2.Cover Sheet, Drawing List 3.Existing Site Layout 4.Site Layout 5.Pipe Connection Detail 6.Tank Plan and Elevation 7.Tree Planting Plan 8.Shann Finwall April 9, 2018, Environmental Review 9.Conditional Use Permit Resolution Packet Page Number 42 of 116 G2, Attachment Packet Page Number 43 of 116 G2, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 44 of 116 G2, Attachment 3 Packet Page Number 45 of 116 G2, Attachment 4 Packet Page Number 46 of 116 G2, Attachment 5 Packet Page Number 47 of 116 G2, Attachment Packet Page Number 48 of 116 G2, Attachment Packet Page Number 49 of 116 G2, Attachment 8 Environmental Review Project: St. Paul Regional Water Services Lime Sludge Storage Tank Dateof Plans:February 16, 2018 Date of Review: April 9, 2018 Location:1900 Rice Street Reviewer: Shann Finwall, Environmental Planner (651) 249-2304; shann.finwall@maplewoodmn.gov Project Background St.Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) is proposing to build a 341,000 gallon storage/holding tank for lime sludge at their main campus at 1900 Rice Street.There are significant trees on the property. The applicant must comply with the City’s tree preservation ordinance. Trees 1.Tree Preservation Ordinance: a.Significant Trees: Maplewood’s tree preservation ordinance describes a significant tree as a healthy tree as follows - hardwood tree with a minimum of 6 inches in diameter, an evergreen tree with a minimum of 8 inches in diameter, and a softwood tree with a minimum of 12 inches in diameter. b. Specimen Trees: A specimen tree isdefined as a healthy tree of any species which is 28 inches in diameter or greater. c. Tree Removal Calculation:If less than 20 percent of the total significant or specimen tree diameter inches on the property is removed, the applicant shall replace one tree per significant and specimen tree removed. Tree replacement shall be a minimum of two caliper inches in size. 2.Tree Impacts:There are 21 trees removed with the construction of the lime sludge storage tank, 19 of which are considered significant trees.Because less than 20 percent of the significant trees located on the entire St. Paul Regional Water Services’ site are being removed, the applicant is required to replace one 2-caliper inch tree for each significant tree removed. The applicant’s planting plan includes19 new treeswhich meets the City’s tree replacement requirements. Packet Page Number 50 of 116 G2, Attachment 8 3.Tree Preservation Recommendations: a.Submit a revised landscape plan that shows the location, species, and size of replacement trees. b.Submit a tree protection plan which showshow the existing significant trees will be protected during construction. b.Submit a cash escrow or letter of credit to cover 150% of the landscaping andtree replacement requirements. Packet Page Number 51 of 116 G2, Attachment 9 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, St. Paul Regional Water Services has applied for aconditional use permit to construct a lime sludge storage tank on their facility at 1900 Rice Street; WHEREAS, Section 44-1092 (1) of the Conditional Use Permit ordinance states that a conditionaluse permit may be granted for all public uses in any zoning district; WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at1900 Rice Street (182922310042); WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. On April 17, 2018, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff publisheda notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planningcommission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission also considered the reports and recommendation of city staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit. 2. On April 23,2018, the city council considered reports and recommendations of the citystaff and planning commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approved the above- describedconditional use permit, because: 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. Packet Page Number 52 of 116 G2, Attachment 9 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1.All construction shall follow the site plan date-stamped February 16, 2018, approved by the city. Staff may approve minor changes. 2.The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of city council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The city council may extend this deadline for one year. 3.Design review must be approved by the Community Design Review Board prior to issuance of a building permit. 4.The applicant shall obtain a grading permit for the project. 5.The applicant shall obtain a building permit for the project. 6.The applicant shall comply with the conditions noted in the environmental report by Shann Finwall dated April 9, 2018. 7.The applicant shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow in the amount of 150 percent of the cost of installing the landscaping before getting a grading permit. The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on April 23, 2018. Packet Page Number 53 of 116 MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM: Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director DATE: April 23, 2018 Approval ofResolutionCalling fora Public Hearing on a Proposed SUBJECT: Property Tax Abatement Introduction The City Council approved a resolution on April 9, 2018 authorizing the sale of tax abatement bonds in the amount of $2,045,000 to finance the Wakefield Park Improvement Project. This is a special form of financing allowing the City to issue General Obligation bonds for park improvements. Minnesota Statutes require the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed abatement. This is not an “abatement” in the traditional sense of the word. The property taxes generated from the parcels being abated are not cancelled or forgiven. Rather, the property taxes are essentially dedicated to payment of the principal on the bonds. The attached resolution, if adopted, will set the public hearing related to the tax abatement bonds for the May 14, 2018 City Council meeting. A representative from Springsted and/or bond counsel will be present at that meeting to explain the tax abatement process. The City Council will also consider the award of bids for the bond sale at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018. Budget Impact Setting the public hearing does not have an impact on the budget. The estimated interest costs on the bonds is $575,427 over the life of the bonds. The debt service payments for these issues are reflected in the City’s long-term financial plan. Estimated impact on taxpayers: Tax impact for the average Maplewood household is estimated as follows: Tax abatement bonds $9/year for 15 years = $135 Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on a Proposed Property Tax Abatement. Attachments 1.ResolutionCalling for a Public Hearing on A Proposed Property Tax Ab atement Packet Page Number 54 of 116 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. _________ RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota (the “City”), as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.1812 through 469.1815, as amended (the “Abatement Act”), the City may grant an abatement of all or a part of the taxes levied by the City on real property within its boundaries (the “Abatement”) and issue general obligation bonds to finance public infrastructure improvements (the “Abatement Bonds”); provided, however, that the City Council first holds a public hearing regarding the proposed Abatement. 1.02. The City proposes to issue Abatement Bonds to finance infrastructure improvements primarily consisting of the construction of a park facility building at Wakefield Park in the City. Section 2. Hearing Scheduled. 2.01.In accordance with the Abatement Act, the City Council hereby calls for a public hearing on Monday, May 14, 2018, at or after 7:00 PM, to consider the proposed Abatement for the purposes described herein. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a notice of public hearing in substantially the form set forth in EXHIBIT A attached hereto in the official newspaper of the City more than ten (10) but less than thirty (30) days before the date of the public hearing. 2.02. City staff and consultants are authorized to take all other actions needed to bring the proposed Abatement and issuance of the Abatement Bonds before the City Council. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, this 23rd day of April, 2018. Mayor ATTEST: City Manager Packet Page Number 55 of 116 EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the “City”) will meet on Monday, May 14, 2018 at or after 7:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 1830 County Road B East in the City, to hold a public hearing concerning a proposal that the City abate all or a portion of property taxes levied by the City on the properties in the City with the following Property ID numbers (the “Property”): 172922330014172922330079172922320037132822330020132822320057 172922330013172922330078172922320038132822330021132822320058 172922330012172922330077172922320101132822330022132822320036 172922330011172922330076172922320103132822330023132822320037 172922330010172922330075172922320029132822330024132822320039 172922330009172922330074172922320039132822330025132822320038 172922330008172922330073172922320040132822330026132822320042 172922330015172922330072172922320041132822330027132822320078 172922330016172922330071172922320065132822330028132822320077 172922330017172922330070172922320021132822330029132822320002 172922330018172922330069172922320020132822330030132822320003 172922330019172922330068172922320019132822330081132822320076 172922330056172922330067172922320018132822330080132822320075 172922330058172922330065172922320017132822330079132822320060 172922330059172922330064172922320016132822330078132822320074 172922330031172922330063132822320013132822330077132822320073 172922330032172922330062132822320011132822330076132822320008 172922330033172922330061132822320014132822330075132822320009 172922330034172922330060132822320019132822330074132822320010 172922330035172922330085132822320020132822330073132822340037 172922330036172922330086132822330003132822330072132822340036 172922330045172922330087132822330004132822330071132822340035 172922330024172922330088132822330005132822330070132822340034 172922330023172922330089132822330006132822330069132822340033 172922330022172922330090132822330007132822320028132822340032 172922330029172922330001132822330008132822320045132822340031 172922330028172922320022132822330009132822320046132822340030 172922330027172922320023132822330010132822320047132822340029 172922330026172922320024132822330011132822320048132822340028 182922440010172922320025132822330012132822320049132822340027 182922440009172922320026132822330013132822320050132822340026 182922440007172922320027132822330014132822320051132822340025 182922440006172922320032132822330015132822320052132822340024 182922440005172922320033132822330016132822320053132822340023 172922330091172922320034132822330017132822320054132822340022 172922330080172922320035132822330018132822320055132822340021 172922330051172922320036132822330019132822320056132822340020 Packet Page Number 56 of 116 The total amount of the taxes proposed to be abated by the City on the Property is estimated not to exceed $2,045,000. The City Council will consider the property tax abatement in connection with financing certain public infrastructure improvements primarily consisting of the construction of a park facility building at Wakefield Park in the City. All interested persons may appear and be heard at the public hearing either orally or in writing, or may file written comments with the City Clerk before the hearing. Dated: May 2, 2018 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA /s/ Andrea Sindt City Clerk City of Maplewood, Minnesota Packet Page Number 57 of 116 MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM: Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director DATE: April 23, 2018 Approval of ResolutionDeclaring Intent to Reimburse Capital SUBJECT: Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-ExemptBonds Introduction The City Council approved a Resolution on April 9, 2018 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A, in the amount of $7,155,000 to finance the Wakefield Park Improvement Project and the Farrell/Ferndale Area and Londin/Highpoint Area Street Improvement Projects. The sale of these bonds will be considered by the City Council at a meeting on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM. The attached resolution will allow the City to reimburse itself for capital expenditures related to the projects from bond proceeds if those expenditures occur before the sale of the bonds. This is not likely to happen, but the resolution will provide for it if necessary. Budget Impact None. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the Resolution Declaring the Official Intent of the City to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Bonds. Attachments 1.Resolution Declaring the Official Intent of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Bonds Packet Page Number 58 of 116 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. _________ DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued Treasury Regulations, Section 1.150-2 (the “Reimbursement Regulations”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), providing that proceeds of tax-exempt bonds used to reimburse prior capital expenditures will not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are met; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, a municipal corporation and a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (the “City”), expects to incur certain expenditures that may be financed temporarily from sources other than tax-exempt bonds, and later reimbursed from the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds; and WHEREAS, the City has determined to make this declaration of official intent (the “Declaration”) to reimburse certain capital costs from the proceeds derived from the sale of tax-exempt bonds to be issued by the City in accordance with the Reimbursement Regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS: 1.The City may incur certain capital expenditures in connection with the construction of a park facility building at Wakefield Park in the City and improvements to various streets in the City, including those in the vicinity of Farrell Street and Ferndale Street and Londin Lane and Highpoint Curve (collectively, the “Project”). 2.The City reasonably expects to reimburse the expenditures made for certain costs of the Project from the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds in a principal amount currently estimated not to exceed $7,155,000. All reimbursed expenditures related to the Project will be capital expenditures, costs of issuance of the tax-exempt bonds or other expenditures eligible for reimbursement under Section 1.150- 2(d)(3) of the Reimbursement Regulations. 3.This Declaration has been made not later than 60 days after payment of any original expenditure to be subject to a reimbursement allocation with respect to the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds, except for the following expenditures: (a) costs of issuance of tax-exempt bonds; (b) costs in an amount not in excess of the lesser of $100,000 or 5 percent of the proceeds of the tax-exempt bonds; or (c) “preliminary expenditures” up to an amount not in excess of 20 percent of the aggregate issue price of the tax-exempt bonds that are reasonably expected by the City to finance the Project. The term “preliminary expenditures” includes architectural, engineering, surveying, soil testing, bond issuance and similar costs that are incurred prior to commencement of acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of the Project, excluding land acquisition, site preparation, and similar costs incident to commencement of construction. Packet Page Number 59 of 116 4.A reimbursement allocation with respect to tax-exempt bonds will be made not later than 18 months after the later of: (i) the date the original expenditure is paid; or (ii) the date the Project is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than 3 years after the original expenditure. 5.This Declaration is an expression of the reasonable expectations of the City based on the facts and circumstances known to the City as of the date hereof. The anticipated original expenditures for the Project and the principal amount of the tax-exempt bonds described in paragraph 2 are consistent with the City’s budgetary and financial circumstances. No sources other than proceeds of tax-exempt bonds are reasonably expected to be reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside pursuant to the City’s budget or financial policies to pay such expenditures for which bonds are issued. 6.The action is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of the Reimbursement Regulations. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, this 23rd day of April, 2018. Mayor ATTEST: City Manager Packet Page Number 60 of 116 G5 MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM: Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director DATE: April 23, 2018 SUBJECT: Approval of Transfers and Budget Adjustments 2018 Debt Service Transfers The following transfers are reflected in the 2018 budget. These transfers represent funds that were committed at the time the bonds were issued to fund debt service payments. Approval is requested for transfers to be effective on adoption: From Fund To Fund Amount For Tax Increment Fund 416 Debt Service Fund 336 $14,009 Debt Service Tax Increment Fund 417 Debt Service Fund 336 $11,405 Debt Service Tax Increment Fund 418 Debt Service Fund 336 $64,387 Debt Service Tax Increment Fund 448 Debt Service Fund 369 $62,501 Debt Service Tax Increment Fund 449 Debt Service Fund 372 $140,891 Debt Service Sewer Fund 601 Debt Service Fund 357 $27,134 Debt Service Sewer Fund 601 Debt Service Fund 358 $104,698 Debt Service Sewer Fund 601 Debt Service Fund 363 $111,650 Debt Service Sewer Fund 601 Debt Service Fund 375 $106,995 Debt Service Environmental Fund 604 Debt Service Fund 357 $63,107 Debt Service Environmental Fund 604 Debt Service Fund 358 $47,893 Debt Service Environmental Fund 604 Debt Service Fund 364 $139,350 Debt Service Environmental Fund 604 Debt Service Fund 373 $84,147 Debt Service Environmental Fund 604 Debt Service Fund 375 $47,893 Debt Service St. Paul WAC Fund 407 Debt Service Fund 373 $44,620 Debt Service Fire Equipment Fund 424 Debt Service Fund 377 $93,882 Debt Service Trash Fund 404 Debt Service Fund 365 $70,980 Debt Service Debt Service Fund 377 Fire Equipment Fund 424 $15,111 Lease Proceeds Total DS Transfers Year 2018 $1,250,653 Other 2018 Transfers The 2006A Improvement Bonds (Fund 354) have been refunded by the 2015A Refunding Bonds Fund (371). Therefore, Debt Service Fund 354 should be closed by transferring the remaining cash and residual equities to Debt Service Fund 371, effective on adoption: Debt Service Fund 354 Debt Service Fund 371 $ 26,737 Close Fund Total Other TransfersYear 2018$ 26,737 Packet Page Number 61 of 116 G5 2018 Budget Adjustments The following budget adjustments have been discussed at various management team meetings, Council workshops and Council meetings, and are necessary to accommodate changes in strategic planning as the budget year progresses. The adjustments relating to the transfer of Public Improvement Project (PIP) Funds will allow the use of local government aid, rather than internal (overhead) charges from the project funds, as a revenue source for the projects. The City will not issue debt for internal charges in 2018. The Light-it-Up Maplewood! Activities will be accounted for in the General Fund to eliminate the need to make transfers to and from the General Fund and the Special Revenue Fund. This is consistent with our streamlining strategy for City funds. Tuition reimbursement budgets from all departments will be transferred to the Human Resources Department for more efficient and effective administration of the funds. Consulting fees for StrengthsWise will be increased and offset with a reduction of the same amount in membership fees for the Metro Legislative Committee. The City has discontinued its membership in the MLC. Legal fees for prosecution will be separated from legal fees for civil activities to provide for a more appropriate accounting of prosecution fees as public safety costs. The City has entered into a joint powers agreement with Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul for deer control. Maplewood’s share of the contract is capped at $5,000 per year. The budget for Open Space Management will be adjusted to accommodate the contract and the expense will be offset by Local Government Aid. The line items being adjusted for these activities are shown below: Packet Page Number 62 of 116 G5 Original2018Modified2018 AccountNumberDescriptionBudgetAdjustmentBudget ToadjustbudgetforrevenuesourcesforGeneralFundandPIPfunds 1019990003999TransfersIn1,340,000.00(750,000.00)590,000.00 1010000003521LocalGovernmentAid5,900.00755,000.00760,900.00 5009990004999TransfersOut750,000.00(750,000.00) ToadjustGeneralFundbudgetforLightitUpMaplewoodactivities 1010000003321MiscRevenue12,000.0012,000.00 1016220004120ProgramSupplies800.00800.00 1016220004360Publishing3,000.003,000.00 1016220004370Insurance660.00660.00 1016220004480FeesforService31,540.0031,540.00 1016220004520RentalEquipment8,000.008,000.00 1019990004999TransfersOut28,000.00(28,000.00) 2200000003319MiscRevenue3,000.00(3,000.00) 2200000003809OtherRevenue4,500.00(4,500.00) 2200000003811AdvertisingFees4,500.00(4,500.00) 2209990003999TransfersIn28,000.00(28,000.00) 2200000004025WagesTemporary500.00(500.00) 2200000004040RetirementBenefits40.00(40.00) 2200000004120ProgramSupplies800.00(800.00) 2200000004360Publishing3,000.00(3,000.00) 2200000004370Insurance660.00(660.00) 2200000004480FeesforService31,000.00(31,000.00) 2200000004520RentalEquipment8,000.00(8,000.00) ToadjustbudgetsfortransferofeducationreimbursementfundstoHR 1014010004391Policetuition9,500.00(9,500.00) 1014040004391Firetuition3,000.00(3,000.00) 1015030004391Engineeringtuition600.00(600.00) 6064030004391Ambulancetuition3,000.00(3,000.00) 1011160004391HRtuition16,100.0016,100.00 ToadjustbudgetsforconsultingfeesforStrengthsWise 1011010004380Councilmemberships53,500.00(10,000.00)43,500.00 1011160004390Travel&Training1,000.005,000.006,000.00 1011020004490ConsultingFees5,000.005,000.0010,000.00 Toadjustlegalfeestoseparatecivilandprosecutionactivities 1011030004480LegalFees304,250.00(195,000.00)109,250.00 1014010004485ProsecutionFees195,000.00195,000.00 Toadjustbudgetfordeercontrolcontract(offsetwithLGAabove) 1016050004480FeesforService10,000.005,000.0015,000.00 Packet Page Number 63 of 116 G5 Budget Impact None. The budget adjustments are neutral to the budget and transferring money between funds has no financial impact on the city. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council approve the transfers and budget adjustments as listed above and authorize the Finance Director to make the appropriate accounting entries to complete the transactions. Attachment None Packet Page Number 64 of 116 G6 MEMORANDUM TO:Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:Steven Love,City Engineer / Deputy Public Works Director Jon Jarosch, Civil Engineer II DATE:April 13, 2018 SUBJECT:Approval of Resolution Accepting Assessment Rolland Ordering Assessment Hearing forMay 14, 2018,Londin-HighpointAreaStreet Improvements, Project Introduction The City Council will consider accepting the assessment roll and calling for an assessment hearing for May 14, 2018. Background The feasibility report wasaccepted and plans ordered to be designedat theJanuary 22, 2018 City Council meeting. On March 12, 2018 theproject was ordered after the Public Hearing was held.On April 9, 2018the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the Londin- HighpointArea Street Improvements and authorized the advertisement of the project for public bidding. Discussion An independent appraisal firm was hired to ascertain an opinion of special benefit received by properties within the neighborhood project area. The appraisal report confirmed that the rates are reasonable. These rates are displayed below. Residential o Pavement Rehabilitation / Replacement Rate = $3,450/unit Apartment/ Multi-Family o Apartment/Multi-Family Special Benefit Assessment Rates = $69 Per Linear Foot There are a total of 341assessable residential and multi-familyparcels within the project area. It should be noted that the McKnight Townhomes are proposed to be assessed for ½ of a unit for this project due to previously being assessed for ½ a unit as part of the Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12. An additional open house will be held for residents prior to the Assessment Hearing to help answer questions pertaining to assessments or proposed improvements and processes. Packet Page Number 65 of 116 G6 The Assessment Hearing is held to specifically address the proposed assessments. All assessable residential and multi-family parcels will receive official notice prior to the Assessment Hearing. Budget Impact Thetotal project cost, based on the feasibility study, isestimated at$1,001,409. On January 22, 2018 the finance director was authorized by the City Council to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project.A totalproject budget of $1,001,409 was established. The approved financing plan is as follows: ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RECOVERY TOTAL % OF TOTAL FUNDING SOURCEAMOUNTPROJECT GAS FRANCHISE FEE FUND$416,17142% SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT$468,85946% ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND$28,8823% SANITARY SEWER FUND$59,6346% ST. PAUL W.A.C. FUND$27,8633% TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING$1,001,409100% The estimatedproject costs and proposed project funding plan havebeen reviewed by the Finance Director. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Councilapprove the attached resolution for Accepting Assessment Roll and Ordering Assessment Hearing, for theLondin-HighpointAreaStreet Improvements, City Project 17-19. Attachments 1.Resolution Accepting Assessment Roll and Ordering Assessment Hearing 2.Pending Assessment Roll 3.Project Location Map Packet Page Number 66 of 116 G6, Attachment 1 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL AND ORDERING ASSESSMENT HEARING WHEREAS, the Clerk and the City Engineer have, at the direction of the City Council, prepared an assessment roll for the Londin-HighpointArea Street Improvements, City Project 17-19, and the said assessment roll is on file in the office of the City Engineer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: th 1.A hearing shall be held on the 14day of May 2018, at the city hall at 7:00 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of hearing on the proposed assessment to be published in the official newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to mail notices to the owner of all property affected by said assessment. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the area to be assessed, that the proposed assessment roll is on file with the clerk and city engineer and that written or oral objections will be considered. rd Approved this 23 day of April 2018. Packet Page Number 67 of 116 G6, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 68 of 116 G6, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 69 of 116 G6, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 70 of 116 G6, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 71 of 116 G6, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 72 of 116 G6, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 73 of 116 G6, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 74 of 116 G6, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 75 of 116 G6, Attachment 3 Packet Page Number 76 of 116 G7 MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:DuWayne Konewko, Parks and Recreation Director Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator DATE: April 23, 2018 SUBJECT:Approvalof Funding for Emerald Ash Borer Management Introduction In 2017, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was documented in Maplewood. The 2018-2022Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) allocates $100,000 for managing EAB in 2018. Staff is seeking approval for funding. Background EABis a wood-boring beetle from eastern Asia that can kill our native ash trees.In May 2017, the first case of EABwas confirmed in Maplewood at Carver Elementary School.Inspections since then have identified over 20 sites in Maplewood with EAB. The City anticipates it will lose most of its ash trees over the next 15-20 years. With 2037 ash trees on boulevards and in parks, the City is facing significant costs for removal and replanting. Discussion The 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan allocates $100,000 for EAB in 2018and $150,000/yearfor several years thereafter. Tree removal, stump grinding, and tree replacement is estimated at $700-$900/tree. With 2037 ash trees to remove, EAB impacts may costthe City $1,425,900-$1,833,300 over the next 15-20 years.Doing some of the removals in-house will reduce costs a bit. Funding is also needed to increasetree inspection services. In winter2017-2018, Public Works staff removed 104 ash trees. Funds in 2018 will be used for additional tree removals, stump grinding, replanting, and increasing tree inspection services. Budget Impact The 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan allocates $100,000 from the CIP Fund for EAB Management. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of funding for Emerald Ash Borer management. Staff further recommends the City Council authorizes staff to seek quotes and authorizes the City Manager and Mayor to enter into contracts with contractors for inspection, removals, stump grinding, and tree planting. Attachment None Packet Page Number 77 of 116 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Packet Page Number 78 of 116 H1 MEMORANDUM TO:Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:Steven Love, Public Works Director/ City Engineer Jon Jarosch, Assistant City Engineer DATE:April 14, 2018 SUBJECT:Farrell-FerndaleAreaStreet Improvements, City Project 17-18 a.Public Hearing 7:00 pm b.Consider Approval of aResolution Ordering Improvement (4 votes) Introduction The public hearing for this project has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2018. Notices of the public hearing have been mailed and published. The feasibility study was accepted by the City Council on April 9, 2018, with a resolution authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications, and calling for a public hearing. The City Council will consider ordering the improvementsfollowing the public hearing. A supermajority vote is required to order the project. Background th The Farrell-Ferndale area streets are generally bounded by 7Street East on the north, Century Avenue (TH120) on the east, Conway Avenue on the south, and Carlton Street on the west (see attached project location map). This project is a part of the approved 2017-2018 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The City Council ordered the preparation of the feasibility study for this project on August 14, 2017. The proposed project includes approximately 2.3 miles of streets which have an average pavement condition index (PCI) rating of 32(on a scale of 1 to 100) according to the most recent street rating survey. These streets have continued to deteriorate over the years and are in need of replacement. The majority of the project streets have no concrete curb or gutter, with runoff being channeled along the street edge, further deteriorating the pavement. Area storm sewer is limited, with significant drainage improvements necessary to control runoff and meet City and Watershed District volume reduction requirements. As part of this project,cast iron water mains will need to be replaced due to past break history and that they are susceptible to future breaks. Additionally, repairs to the sanitary sewer system are also anticipated. The proposed project will also include a fog seal preventative maintenance treatment and sanitary sewer main lining. The location for both of these two items will be determined during the design phase. The aging and deteriorating condition of roadsshown on the project location map presents an ongoing maintenance problem for the City of Maplewood Street Department. The condition of the existing streetsalso represents a decreased level of service for the residents of Maplewood, with the City receiving numerous complaints from area residents about substandardstreet conditions. Packet Page Number 79 of 116 H1 Staff held aninformational neighborhood meeting on November 17, 2017 at the Maplewood Community Center. The meeting included a presentation, question and answer session, neighborhood brainstorming session, and one-on-oneconversations with city staff. Items discussed at thismeeting included the public improvement process, the construction process, existing conditions within the project area, proposed improvements, proposed assessments, and an estimated project timeline. Staff mailed out the invitation to 168property owners. Approximately 60residents attended the meeting. The majority of the conversation revolved around the potential for sidewalks onall neighborhood streets. Nearly all residents in attendance were opposed to the proposed sidewalks. Other items noted by residents at the neighborhood meeting included the need for additional street lighting, concerns about concrete curb and gutter,and existing drainage issues throughout the project streets. Following the neighborhood meeting, Staff reviewed the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Parks Master Plan, and Living Streets policy to see what guidance these documents provided for sidewalks and trails in the project area. Staff also mapped the location of existing sidewalks and trails in the region along with those being proposed for the future. After considering all of this information, along with the feedback heard from residents at the neighborhood meeting, staff created a feasibility sidewalk layout map. This layout map, along with a letter explaining the new sidewalk layout, was mailed to project residents on December 29, 2017. Staff have had a number of conversations via phone and email since the last mailing. The majority of the discussions surrounded the revised sidewalk layout. In particular, many conversations have been th had with residents along 7Street between Century Avenue and the Nature Center. The residents in th this area are opposed to concrete curb and gutter and a sidewalk proposed along the north side of 7 Street. The residents in this area submitted a petition in February 2018 in opposition to sidewalks and concrete curb and gutter, citing concerns such as the potential for increased crime due to encouraging pedestrian access to the neighborhood, concerns over pedestrian safety along Century Avenue, concerns over privacy with the proximity of the sidewalk to area homes, and concerns over backing out of driveways with narrower streets and on street parking. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2018 at the Maplewood Community Center. This meeting is being held to bring residents back up to speed on the proposed project, to take in resident input, and answer any questions. Additional neighborhood meetings and correspondence are planned throughout the public improvement process to continue conversations with area residents and to ensure that everyone affected by the potential project is well informed. Discussion The existing public infrastructure for the streets in the project areas generally consists of a bituminous pavement section, limited storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water utilities. The proposed project will include the full reconstruction of the area streets.Full reconstruction of these streets will include removal and replacement of the existing aggregate base and bituminous. The street reconstruction will also include sub grade corrections consisting of replacing the sub grade fill material with a sand sub base, drain tile, and a geo-textile fabric.The project willalso include the installation of concrete curb and gutter on all project streets. Major upgrades to the utilities within the project area are proposed as well. These include the full replacement of the watermain, repairs to the sanitary sewer system, and asignificant expansion of the drainage system in the area. Packet Page Number 80 of 116 H1 Additional improvements, including sidewalk extensions, bituminous fog sealing, and sanitary sewer lining have also been included with this project. These improvements are further detailed in the feasibility report. The feasibility study found that the proposed project is feasible, necessary, and cost effective from an engineering standpoint. The Council approved the feasibility study on April 9, 2018. The Public Hearing is the meeting atwhich the residents have the opportunity to comment on the proposed improvements. In order to proceed with the project,a super majority vote is needed for ordering of the improvement after public testimony is receivedat the Public Hearing. Budget Impact The total estimated project cost is $6,288,000 andis outlined below: ESTIMATED PROJECT COST SUMMARY TOTAL % OF TOTAL PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AMOUNTPROJECT STREET AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS$3,911,00062% DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS$923,00015% SANITARY SEWER IMPROVMENTS$446,0007% WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS$1,008,00016% TOTAL ESTIMATE OF PROJECT COSTS$6,288,000100% The estimated costs includes 10% contingencies and 12% overhead, which includes geotechnical, legal, and fiscal expenses. The feasibility report provides a more detailed construction and project cost estimate. Engineering costs associated with designing and overseeing the construction of the improvements are typically around 12% of the total project cost. Thesecosts will be financed directly through the General Fund, as opposed to being added to the project cost as was done in the past. Staff is proposing this method to reduce project costs and keep bonding levels to a minimum, thereby reducing City debt levels. The improvements are proposed to be financed through a combination of special assessments to the benefiting properties, G.O. Improvement Bonds, the Environmental Utility Fund, an I&I grant, W.A.C. funds, and the St. Paul Water fund. A summary of the estimated financing for the proposed projectis included on the following page. ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RECOVERY TOTAL % OF TOTAL AMOUNTPROJECT FUNDING SOURCE G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS$2,736,00050% SANITARY SEWER FUND$446,0007% I & I GRANT$25,0000% ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND$923,00015% SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT$1,150,00018% ST. PAUL WATER$834,00013% W.A.C. FUND$174,0003% TOTAL FUNDING$6,288,000100% Packet Page Number 81 of 116 H1 The estimatedproject costs and proposed project funding plan havebeen reviewed by the Finance Director. An independent appraisal firm was hired to ascertain an opinion of special benefit received by properties within the neighborhood project area. This information will ultimately be utilized to set the special benefit assessment amounts for the project area. The rates established in the City’s Special Assessment Policy were utilizedfor cost recovery estimation purposes and represent the maximum potential assessment rates for this project. Residential o Full Reconstruction Rate= $6,600/unit (Majority of Project Area) o Partial Reconstruction Rate= $4,950/Unit (Conway Service Drive) Commercial / Multi-Family o Commercial /Multi-Family Full Reconstruction Assessment Rate = $132Per Front-Foot o Commercial /Multi-Family PartialReconstruction Assessment Rate = $99 Per Front-Foot There are a total of 160assessable residential and multi-familyparcels within the project area.An additional open house will be held for residents prior to the Assessment Hearing to help answer questions pertaining to assessments or proposed improvements and processes. Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council a.Hold a Public Hearing b.Approvethe attached Resolution Ordering the Improvement for Farrell-FerndaleAreaStreet Improvements, City Project 17-18 (Four affirmative votes are required to approve this resolution). Attachments ResolutionOrdering Improvements FeasibilityExecutive Summary Packet Page Number 82 of 116 H1, Attachment 1 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to aresolution of the City Council adopted April 9, 2018,fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the Farrell-FerndaleAreaStreet Improvements, City Project 17-18. AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was duly held on April 23, 2018; and the council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1.That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that the City of Maplewood make improvements to the Farrell-FerndaleArea Street Improvements, City Project 17-18. rd 2.Such improvements ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted on the 23 day of April, 2018. 3.The City Engineer, or his designee, is the designated engineer for this improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications as previously directed by the City Council at the April 9, 2018council meeting. 4.The Finance Director wasauthorized to make the financial transfers necessary for the preparation of plans and specificationsat the April 9, 2018 council meeting. A budget of $6,288,000 was established at that time. The proposed financing plan shall be implemented and is as follows: ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RECOVERY TOTAL % OF TOTAL AMOUNTPROJECT FUNDING SOURCE G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS$2,736,00050% SANITARY SEWER FUND$446,0007% I & I GRANT$25,0000% ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND$923,00015% SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT$1,150,00018% ST. PAUL WATER$834,00013% W.A.C. FUND$174,0003% TOTAL FUNDING$6,288,000100% rd Approved this 23day of April, 2018. Packet Page Number 83 of 116 H1, Attachment 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Packet Page Number 84 of 116 H1, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 85 of 116 H1, Attachment 2 Packet Page Number 86 of 116 H1, Attachment 3 Packet Page Number 87 of 116 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Packet Page Number 88 of 116 J1 MEMORANDUM TO:Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator DuWayne Konewko, EEDD/Parks and Recreation Director Steve Love, Director of Public Works DATE:April 23, 2018 SUBJECT:ConsiderApproval of Revisionsto Emerald Ash Borer Plan Introduction In May 2017, the first case of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was confirmed in Maplewood. Council will consider revisions to the 2011 Emerald Ash Borer Plan. Background EAB is a wood-boring beetle from eastern Asia that can kill our native ash trees: green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), white ash (Fraxinus americana), and black ash (Fraxinus nigra). Mountain ash is not a true ash and is not affected by EAB. EAB has devastated ash trees in other states, resulting in the loss of all ash trees in some communities. EABwas found in St. Paul in 2009. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) presented workshops the following year to help citiesprepare EAB Management Plans. Maplewood City Council approved an Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan in 2011. In May 2017, the first case of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was confirmed in Maplewood at Carver Elementary School. Later that year, another infested tree was documented north of Maplewood Mall between County Road D and Highway 694. Inspections in April 2018 identified over 20 sites with EAB. City staff is providing an update on EAB at the April 23 Council Workshop, which includesinformation on the City’s activities regarding EAB. Discussion Council approved an EAB Management Plan in 2011.As EAB has spread in the metro area, knowledge has increased about detection and management. Staff is proposing revisions to the 2011 EAB ManagementPlan. A draft plan is attached (Attachment 1). In addition, a red-lined copy showing changes from the 2011 EAB Plan is attached (Attachment 2). One of the changes in the updated draft is that it no longer emphasizes SLAM – slow ash mortality. Because EAB is now so widely distributed in the metro area, efforts to slow the spread are not going to be as effective. The SLAM approach included removing blocks of ash on both public and private land in neighborhoods with some infested trees. The City may remove public ash treesbefore they are infested but does not anticipate requiring owners to remove private ash trees unless they have confirmed EAB or are a hazard tree. Packet Page Number 89 of 116 J1 A key issue for City Council to consider in the updated EAB Management Plan is whether to allow for insecticide treatment of public ash trees. There are effective insecticides for EAB, which can save ash trees. The treatments need to be reapplied every two to three years. The 2011 EAB Management Plan did not allow for treating public ash trees. In November 2017, the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) recommended the City not use insecticides to treat park ash trees. At the November 2017 Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission meeting, commissioners made a recommendation to approve the revisions to the EAB Management Plan, with no use of insecticides on public ash trees.For both commissions, their concern focused heavily on the potential impacts to other insects. City staff is supportive of theserecommendations. Some points to consider are outlined below. Maplewood’s Pollinator Resolution, approved by Council in December 2016, advises “limiting the use of systemic insecticides on City property including insecticides from the neonicotinoid family.” Entomologists weigh in on both sides of thedebate on whether or not using insecticides to treat EAB will negatively impact pollinators. The arborist community generally encourages some treatment because mature trees provide so many important environmental services. The pollinator community generally discourages treatment. St. Paul and many other communities are doing some treatments. Minneapolis is one of the cities that is not treating public ash trees. Reasons to treat ash trees: 1.Spread out removal costs. Some communities treat selected ash for a few years to spread the cost of removals over a longer period of time. 2.Enjoy the many benefits (environmental, health, and social) ofmature shade trees for longer.Losing 21% of our park and boulevard trees over 15-20 years will be a tremendous impact. If some ash trees were treated the overall canopy impacts could be greatly reduced. 3.Get a head start on replacement trees. Treating selected trees can buy time to plant a nearby tree and let it grow for 10-15 yearsbefore removing a mature ash. This serves not only aesthetic needs but helps maintain shade or screening. Concerns with treating ash trees: 1.Financial. Treatments must be repeated every two to three years for the life of the tree. Money is being spent to keep a tree alive that will eventually be removed. Many argue you may as well start now with a new tree. Note, however, this does not take into account a monetary value for the environmental services a mature tree provides. 2.Environmental impacts. The insecticides used for EAB do not target justEAB – they can kill both harmful and beneficial insects. Some argue that ash trees are wind pollinated so do not attract pollinators with nectar or pollen. But any insect that feeds on the leaves, bark, or flowers of a treated ash tree could potentially be impacted. a.One of the insecticides used, imidacloprid, is a neonicotinoid – a class of insecticides that havebeen documented to be especially detrimental to pollinators. Many cities no longer use this insecticide to treat ash. b.Insecticides may leach intogroundwater and end up in surface water where they have negative impacts on aquatic organisms. With the trunk injection method, this risk is diminished. c.During development of the 2011 EAB Plan, former ENR Commissioner Yingling prepared a summary document to assist commissioners in understanding the impacts of chemical treatment. A memo issued by the ENR Commission in 2011 included a summary of that data and is attached (Attachment 3). Packet Page Number 90 of 116 J1 Recommendation Staff recommends Council approves the revised EAB Management Plan. Attachments 1.Proposed Revisions to 2011EAB Management Plan 2.Redline Version of Proposed Revision 3.2001 Memo from ENR Commission on Insecticides Packet Page Number 91 of 116 J1, Attachment 1 Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan City of Maplewood, Minnesota April 23, 2018 I.Purpose The purpose of this management plan is to address and plan for the spread of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Maplewood’s urban forest. It is anticipated that all ash trees that are not treated will die. The goal of this plan is to manage the emerald ash borer invasion through education, inspection, and strategic management. By defining and beginning management now we hope to lessen disruption to our urban forest, stretch the management costs associated with EAB over a longer period of time, and create an atmosphere of EAB awareness and readiness. II.Applicability This plan is applicable to all public land in Maplewood and all private properties where EAB may negatively impact public areas or generally threaten the overall health of Maplewood’s urban forest. III.Administration Maplewood’s Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments are responsible for implementing this program. The City Forester and the Natural Resources Coordinator provide direction and coordination. IV.EAB Background Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a non-native beetle that causes widespread decline and death of ash trees. The larval stage of EAB feeds on the tissue between the bark and the sapwood, disrupting the transport of nutrients and water in the trees. If infestation is high enough in an individual tree, the damage will be severe enough to kill the tree. EAB has destroyed millions of ash trees in other states. V.EAB Status in Minnesota In 2009, EAB was found in southern Minnesota and in St. Paul. Since then it has spread throughout the Twin Cities. The population is slow to build in the first few years but after year seven or eight it dramatically increases. This scenario seems to be playing out in St. Paul. In May 2017, Maplewood’s first case of emerald ash borer was identified at Carver Elementary School. VI.EAB Management Strategies When EAB was first found in Minnesota, state agencies advocated an approach that focuses on slowing ash tree mortality -- SLAM (Slow Ash Mortality). It involved a combination of monitoring for EAB, preemptive removal of ash trees, insecticide treatment, and biological control. These strategies are still used, but due to the wide-spread nature of the infestation, removal of ash trees before they are infested is now done mostly to spread out costs of removal, not to slow the spread. VII.Tree Inventory Maplewood completed a City tree inventory in 2011. This included boulevard trees and trees in manicured areas of City parks. The inventory is a snapshot in time and the data has not been updated. In 2017, the City transferred the inventory to its Cartegraph asset management software. This will enable the City to better track tree trimming, removals, and planting. 1 Packet Page Number 92 of 116 J1, Attachment 1 Of the 9261 city treesin the 2011 inventory, 2037 or 21% are ash. It is difficult to estimate the number of ash in our natural areas or on private land. Each tree in the inventory received a condition code. This can be helpful in determining which ash to remove. VI – 2 EAB Management: Inspection, Detection, and Monitoring The goal of detection is to find infestations as early as possible. Once an infestation center is found, we need to determine outer boundaries of the infestation. The following people may be involved in detection. 1.City Forester. Maplewood contracts a part-time forester to inspect properties for oak wilt. The forester’s contract should be expanded to include EAB detection and inspection. In addition, the City Forester should be the person responsible for delineating the infestation boundaries. 2.City Staff. City staff need to be key players in detecting EAB. It is recommended that Maplewood Nature Center staff and Parks and Public Works crew members undergo EAB training so they can help monitor the ash trees in the areas where they work. In addition, it is recommended that EAB training be provided for all employees interested in learning about the insect and its threat. 3.Residents. Residents will often be first to detect EAB on private lands. If they have a tree with suspected EAB, they are encouraged to review EAB information online and report it to the Public Works Department. The City responds to all calls and will do a site check if the tree sounds like it has EAB signs or symptoms. 4.Arrest-The-Pest-Hotline. The state maintains an Arrest-the-pest-hotline. Citizens can call the hotline to report a suspected incidence of EAB. 5.Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Network. The first detector network is the state’s early warning system for invasive tree pests. First detectors can help verify the presence of EAB. 6.Minnesota Tree Care Advisors. The tree care advisor program is a network of trained, community- based volunteers who promote urban and community forestry to all residents of Minnesota. This program is run by the University of Minnesota’s Department of Forestry. 7.Citizen-monitoring program. Some Maplewood residents have expressed interest in learning more about Emerald Ash Borer and its potential impact on the City and the landscapes around their homes. The City should encourage interested residents to participate in the Forest Pest First Detector program or the Minnesota Tree Care Advisor program so they can help the City watch for EAB. The City should consider paying the tuition for residents in these programs if they commit to volunteering hours for inspecting sites in the City for EAB. VI – 3 EAB Management: Tree Removal When ash trees die or decline they become hazards near boulevards, buildings, and play areas. Most dead trees and hazard trees will need to be removed. Strategic removal of trees before they die, whether they are infested or not, should also be a part of the City’s EAB management strategy. Strategic removal helps spread out removal and replanting costs and may help slow the spread of EAB. The City should use four removal strategies: 1.Remove trees that die. Some trees may not be detected early in the infestation process so they will be removed when they die. On boulevards and in landscaped area of parks, all dead ash trees should be removed. In natural areas, it will not be feasible to remove all dead ash trees and deadfall should be addressed ona site-by-site basis. On private sites, owners should remove dead trees that are hazardous to people or structures. 2.Remove trees that are infested. A good detection program must be in place to use this removal strategy. Typically infestation centers are not detected for 3-5 years after insects arrive due to subtleties of initial signs in the tree. When an infested tree is identified, surrounding trees will 2 Packet Page Number 93 of 116 J1, Attachment 1 need to be surveyed to determine the extent of infestation and the number of trees that will need to be removed. 3.Remove trees preemptively based on health or poor location. Selective removal of public ash trees based on health condition should be a part of the City’s EAB strategy. The City began removals in December 2017 based on trees that were listed in poor condition in the 2011 survey. In addition, ash trees interfering with utilities or that are poorly located should be considered a priority for removal. If several trees will be removed preemptively from a park or a neighborhood, the full site impacts should be considered prior to removal. 4.Remove trees preemptively in an area. Preemptive removal by neighborhood may be necessary to spread out removal costs. Priorities would be areas: a.Near an existing infestation. b.In conjunction with a public works project if the health of ash trees on a street would be negatively impacted by the project and make them more susceptible to EAB. c.In conjunction with adjacent cities or regional strategies to manage EAB. VI – 4 EAB Management: Pesticide Treatment Insecticides are available for managing EAB. When timed appropriately, these treatments can create a toxic environment for the Emerald Ash Borer, killing dispersing adults as well as eggs and larvae. High- value ash trees can be protected from EAB with consistent treatments over time. There are two primary methods of pesticide application for EAB: soil drenching and trunk injection. In soil drenching, the insecticide is applied to the soil under the tree canopy and the tree roots take it in. In trunk injection, a hole is drilled into the tree trunk and the chemical is injected into the tissues under the bark. With either method, the chemical is dispersed throughout the tree. Emerald ash borers (and other insects) feeding on the tree ingest the chemical and are killed. The City has determined that it will not permit the use of pesticides to control Emerald Ash Borer on City land, including the right-of-way, due to negative environmental and health impacts. Appendix A contains a 2011 memo and documentation from Maplewood’s Environmental and Natural Resources Commission regarding the impacts of EAB insecticides. The City shall encourage property owners to carefully evaluate environmental impacts before using pesticides to treat EAB on private property. Owners that decide to use EAB pesticides are urged to use trunk injection rather than soil drenching, which will help reduce pesticide drift and reduce impacts to groundwater and surface water. VI-5 EAB Management: Biological Control The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) considers biological control the best option for cost- effective, management of EAB on the forest landscape level. Beginning in 2010, the MDA released wasps that kill EAB eggs or larvae into selected forested sites with EAB. These releases are being monitored to determine their efficacy. If biological control for EAB proves effective, the City should coordinate with the MDA for the release of these biocontrol agents in Maplewood forests. VI – 6 EAB Management: Wood Disposal and Utilization 3 Packet Page Number 94 of 116 J1, Attachment 1 EAB can spread through transportation of ash wood—in logs, tree waste, chips or firewood. Restricting the movement of ash wood can help slow the spread of EAB. The Twin Cities area is under a quarantine which prohibits movement of ash trees and firewood from deciduous trees out of the metro. Businesses that need to move the restricted items across the quarantine lines may apply for a Compliance Agreement from the state that indicates how they will treat the regulated articles to mitigate the spread of EAB. If large numbers of ash die, it is essential to look for ways to dispose of or utilize ash wood. Information continues to be published on potential markets for urban wood utilization. Possible uses for ash wood include fuel (biomass energy chips), mulch, pulpwood, and sawlogs. The City should identify local options for disposal and wood utilization. In addition, the City should seek partnerships with nearby cities for disposal and utilization. VI – 7 EAB Management: Replanting The loss of ash in our urban forest will have a visual and ecological impact. It is recommended that at least one tree be planted for every tree removed or lost to EAB. Increased diversity should be a key element in our replanting program. There are different models for boulevard tree diversity. For example, Dave Hanson from the University of Minnesota promotes the 10-20-30 rule: plant no more than 10% of any species, 20% of any genus, and 30% of any family. Prior to moving forward with replanting, the City should develop a Tree Master Plan that sets goals for our urban forest, ensures diversity of tree species within neighborhoods, identifies appropriate tree species, and addresses planting and care guidelines. Maplewood’s Tree Rebate program provides a cost-share match for residents to plant trees on private land. It is recommended that the City continue funding this program and, if needed, adjust the program so it supports residents in replanting after ash removal. VII Education and Outreach Education and outreach are essential components of the EAB Management Plan. The City shall provide an EAB education and outreach program that: 1.Educates residents so they understand the threats of EAB, know what to look for, know what to do when they find EAB or a declining ash tree, understand replanting and care of trees, and can make informed decisions for ash trees on their property. 2.Educates parks and public works staff so they can recognize signs and symptoms of EAB infestation. 3.Uses diverse forums for education including: public programs, website, articles in Citypublications, handouts, public service announcements, etc. 4.Provides advance notification to a neighborhood or homeowner of ash tree management that will occur in their area. 5.Provides educational and other support to residents that wish to form neighborhood groups to detect and manage EAB in their neighborhood. 6.Develops a partnership with groups such as Tree Care Advisors. VIII Ordinance and Policy The City ordinance regarding trees was updated in 2016. It does not single out EAB, but it provides for the City to condemn trees with any epidemic shade tree pests, which includes EAB. 4 Packet Page Number 95 of 116 J1, Attachment 1 IX Licensing/permitting As part of EAB management, the City should review requirements for tree contractors licensed in the City and determine whether revisions are necessary. X Funding Funding will be needed to implement the EAB management plan. Estimates for tree removal and replanting vary greatly from $500/tree to $900/tree. For the 2037 ash trees in the inventory, this would require $1,018,500 – $1,833,300. Primary costs include increased hours for detection, inspection, outreach, and funds for removal, stump grinding and replanting. Potential funding sources include: 1.Grants. Currently, there is no grant funding dedicated to assisting communities in Minnesota to manage EAB. 2.General levy or CIP. The City will need to allocate general operating funds and/or Capital Improvement Project funds for EAB management. 3.City’s tree fund. The City’s tree fund could be used to update the tree inventory and for some tree planting. But this funding will not go far, and its purpose is not to control tree disease and pests. 4.Tree donations. The funding package should also consider a tree donation program. Currently, Friends of the Parks and Trails (St. Paul and Ramsey County) has tree donation and Tribute Tree programs that serve cities in Ramsey County, including Maplewood. Publicizing these programs, or creating our own donation program, will help provide plant material and funds for planting trees at parks. XI Summary of Actions Needed 1.Develop details for removal and replanting each year. 2.Develop strategies for disposal or utilization of ash. 3.Provide education and outreach for residents each year. 4.Educate staff in parks and public works to recognize EAB. 5.Implement a program for volunteers to help detect EAB in Maplewood. 6.Develop a Tree Master Plan that includes goals for street and park trees, guidelines for species diversity, lists of appropriate species, guidelines for planting and care. 7.Secure funding for EAB management. 5 Packet Page Number 96 of 116 J1, Attachment 2 Formatted: Top: 0.8", Bottom: 0.6" Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan City of Maplewood, Minnesota May 3, 2011 April 23, 2018 I.Purpose The purpose of this management plan is to address and plan for the eventual invasionspread of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) into Maplewoodin Maplewood’s urban forests.forest. It is anticipated that all ash trees that are not treated will die. The goal of this plan is to slowmanage the spread of the infestationemerald ash borer invasion through education, inspection, and strategic management. By defining and beginning management now we hope to lessen disruption to our urban forest, stretch the management costs associated with EAB over a longer period of time, and create an atmosphere of EAB awareness to detect an infestation as early as possibleand readiness. II.Applicability This plan is applicable to all public land in Maplewood and all private properties where EAB may negatively impact public areas or generally threaten the overall health of Maplewood’s urban forest. III.Administration Maplewood’s Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments are responsible for implementing this program. The City Forester and the Natural Resources Coordinator will be responsible for implementing this program, with support from Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Departmentprovide direction and coordination. IV.EAB Background Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a non-native beetle that causes widespread decline and death of ash trees. The larval stage of EAB feeds on the tissue between the bark and the sapwood, disrupting the transport of nutrients and water in the trees. If infestation is high enough in an individual tree, the damage will be severe enough to kill the tree. EAB has destroyed millions of ash trees in other states. (See Appendices A, B, and C for more information.) V.EAB Status in Minnesota In 2009, EAB was found in southern Minnesota and in St. Paul. The infestation in St. Paul was in the St. Anthony area and on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus. Subsequently EAB was found in Minneapolis, in the Tower Hill and Prospect Park areas. The metro infestations are about 1 mile apart. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota have helped coordinate the response to the infestation and education. In St. Paul this included ash tree removal in the infested areas as well as preemptive removal of ash in selected neighborhoods. In 2010, the MDA released biological control agents (three species of wasps) at the site of the southern MN infestation. The MDA plans to do a release in the metro area in 2011. In 2009, EAB was found in southern Minnesota and in St. Paul. Since then it has spread throughout the Twin Cities. The population is slow to build in the first few years but after year seven or eight it dramatically increases. This scenario seems to being playing out in St. Paul. In May 2017, Maplewood’s first case of emerald ash borer was identified at Carver Elementary School. VI.EAB Management Strategies 1 Packet Page Number 97 of 116 J1, Attachment 2 When EAB was first found in Minnesota, it was believed that we would eventually lose all ash trees in Minnesota. But EAB may spread differently in Minnesota than it has in other states, since it appears that we have found it relatively early in the infestation. SLAM (Slow Ash Mortality) isstate agencies advocated an approach to EAB that focuses on slowing ash tree mortality through integrated management strategies.-- SLAM (Slow Ash Mortality). It may involveinvolved a combination of monitoring for EAB, preemptive removal of ash trees, insecticide treatment, and biological control. Slowing the spread of EAB and slowing ash tree mortality enables us to spread management costs over a longer time period. In addition, with biological control now a possibility, the outlook for ash in Minnesota could be different than initially predictedThese strategies are still used but due to the wide- spread nature of the infestation removal of ash trees before they are infested is now done mostly to spread out costs of removal, not to slow the spread. VII.VI – 1 EAB Management: Tree Inventory Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered + Level: 1 + A tree inventory is the foundation of an EAB plan and provides the baseline data for a city’s urban Numbering Style: I, II, III, … + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0" + Indent at: 0.5" forestry program. The data can also be used to track management of individual trees, similar to the way a city tracks infrastructure maintenance (ex: storm sewer structures). In 2010, Maplewood hired S&S Tree Specialists to conduct a complete inventory for park (not preserve) trees including location, species, diameter, and health. Only manicured areas of parks were inventoried. Maplewood parks have 2507 trees, 484 of which are ash (19.3%). In 2010, staff inventoried a sampling of boulevard trees. The protocol being used requires we inventory a minimum of 2000 boulevard trees in order to estimate how many trees we have on boulevards. This sampling will be completed in 2011. The boulevard sampling and the complete park tree inventory provide data that enables us to understand the potential financial, aesthetic, and ecological impacts of EAB in Maplewood. But a complete boulevard tree inventory, with information on the health of each tree, is required for the city to strategically target individual trees for treatment or removal, and to make planting decisions that ensure tree diversity. It is strongly recommended that the city hire a contractor to do a complete inventory of boulevard trees. In addition, it is recommended that staff conduct informal inventories on a few natural areas in the city to obtain some basic information about the ash population in forested areas. Maplewood completed a City tree inventory in 2011. This included boulevard trees and trees in manicured areas of City parks. The inventory is a snapshot in time and the data has not been updated. In 2017, the City transferred the inventory to its Cartegraph asset management software. This will enable the City to better track tree trimming, removals, and planting. Of the 9261 city trees in the 2011 inventory, 2037 or 21% are ash. It is difficult to estimate the number of ash in our natural areas or on private land. Each tree in the inventory received a condition code. This can be helpful in determining which ash to remove. VI – 2 EAB Management: Inspection, Detection, and Monitoring The goal of detection is to find infestations as early as possible. Once an infestation center is found, we need to determine the duration and outer boundaries of the infestation. ManyThe following people shouldmay be involved in detection. 2 Packet Page Number 98 of 116 J1, Attachment 2 1.City Forester. Maplewood contracts a part-time forester to inspect properties for oak wilt and Dutch Elm Disease.. The forester’s contract should be expanded to include EAB detection and inspection. In addition, the City Forester should be the person responsible for delineating the infestation boundaries. 2.City Staff. City staff need to be key players in detecting EAB. It is recommended that Maplewood Nature Center staff at the nature center and parksParks and public worksPublic Works crew members undergo EAB training so they can help monitor the ash trees in the areas where they work. In addition, it is recommended that EAB training be provided for all employees interested in learning about the insect and its threat. 3.Residents and the Maplewood Tree Hotline.. Residents will often be first to detect EAB on private lands. If they have a tree with suspected EAB, they are encouraged to review EAB information online and/or call report it to the Maplewood Tree Hotline.Public Works Department. The city foresterCity responds to all calls and doeswill do a site check if he can’t rule outthe tree sounds like it has EAB during the phone conversation. signs or symptoms. 4.Arrest-The-Pest-Hotline. The state maintains an Arrest-the-pest-hotline. Citizens can call the hotline to report a suspected incidence of EAB. 5.Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Network. The first detector network is the state’s early warning system for invasive tree pests. First detectors can help verify the presence of EAB. 6.Minnesota Tree Care Advisors. The tree care advisor program is a network of trained, community- based volunteers who promote urban and community forestry to all residents of Minnesota. This program is run by the University of Minnesota’s Department of Forestry. 7.Citizen-monitoring program. Some Maplewood residents have expressed interest in learning more about Emerald Ash Borer and its potential impact to the cityCity and the landscapes around their homes. The cityCity should encourage interested residents to participate in the Forest Pest First Detector program or the Minnesota Tree Care Advisor program so they can help the cityCity watch for EAB. The cityCity should consider paying the tuition for residents in these programs if they commit to volunteering hours for inspecting sites in the cityCity for EAB. 8.Purple Traps. In 2010, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture set purple traps throughout the state, including in Maplewood. The purpose of the traps is to help the MDA better determine the extent of the EAB infestation. The city should continue working with the MDA to have these traps set in Maplewood. VI – 3 EAB Management -- Tree Removal When ash trees die or decline they become hazards near boulevards, buildings, and play areas. Most dead trees and hazard trees will need to be removed. But strategic removal of trees before they die, whether they are infested or not, should also be a part of the city’sCity’s EAB management strategy. Strategic removal helps spread out removal and replanting costs and may help slow the spread of EAB. The cityCity should use four removal strategies: 1.Remove trees that die. Some trees may not be detected early in the infestation process so they will be removed when they die. On boulevards and in landscaped area of parks, all dead ash trees should be removed. In natural areas, it will not be feasible to remove all dead ash trees and deadfall should be addressed on a site-by-site basis. On private sites, owners should remove dead trees that are hazardous to people or structures. 2.Remove trees that are infested. A good detection program must be in place to use this removal strategy. Typically infestation centers are not detected for 3-5 years after insects arrive due to subtleties of initial signs in the tree. When an infested tree is identified, surrounding trees will 3 Packet Page Number 99 of 116 J1, Attachment 2 need to be surveyed to determine the extent of infestation and the number of trees that will need to be removed. The city should consult with the MDA when infestations are initially identified. 2.Remove trees preemptively based on health. or poor location. Selective removal of public ash trees based on health condition should be a part of the city’sCity’s EAB strategy. In order to use this strategy the city will have to complete a boulevard tree inventory, including health information for each tree. The city has this data for park trees. The ash trees City is beginning removals in December 2017 based on trees that would be considered for removal include: b.Unhealthy trees—inventoried trees that have awere listed in poor condition rating of four or less (out of ten). c.Trees that are unsafe due to poor health or structure and are located where they are likely to damage people and/or property (hazard trees). d.Trees that are in conflictin the 2011 survey. In addition, ash trees interfering with utilities. e.3.Trees or that are poorly located and/or require excessive maintenanceshould be considered a Formatted priority for removal. If several trees will be removed preemptively from a park or a neighborhood, the full site impacts should be considered prior to removal. 3.4.Remove trees preemptively in an area. Preemptive removal by area may be appropriate in situations such asneighborhood may be necessary to spread our removal costs. Priorities would be areas: a.When a large population of ash trees is nearNear an existing infestation and there are a significant number of trees in poor condition. b.In conjunction with a public works project if the health of ash trees on a street would be negatively impacted by the project and make them more susceptible to EAB. c.In conjunction with adjacent cities or regional strategies to manage EAB. Formatted: Default A priority removal list should be developed and revised regularly. In targeting trees for removal, the following should also be considered: Proximity of ash tree removals to current infestation centers and their anticipated spread. 1.The number of trees in poor condition that are located near each other. 1.Spreading out removal costs over several years. VI – 4 EAB Management: Pesticide Treatment Insecticides are available for managing EAB. When timed appropriately, these treatments can create a toxic environment for the Emerald Ash Borer, killing dispersing adults as well as eggs and larvae. High value ash trees can be preservedprotected from EAB with consistent treatments over time. There are two primary methods of pesticide application for EAB: soil drenching and trunk injection. In soil drenching, the insecticide is applied to the soil under the tree canopy and the tree roots take it in. In trunk injection, a hole is drilled into the tree trunk and the chemical is injected into the tissues under the bark. With either method, the chemical is dispersed throughout the tree. Emerald ash borers (and other insects) feeding on the tree ingest the chemical and are killed. The cityCity has determined that it will not permit the use of pesticides to control Emerald Ash Borer on cityCity land, including the right-of-way, due to negative environmental and health impacts. Appendix C includes references on EAB insecticides. Appendix DA contains a 2011 memo and documentation from Maplewood’s Environmental and Natural Resources Commission regarding the impacts of EAB insecticides. 4 Packet Page Number 100 of 116 J1, Attachment 2 The cityCity shall encourage property owners to carefully evaluate environmental impacts before using pesticides to treat EAB on private property. Owners that decide to use EAB pesticides are urged to use trunk injection rather than soil drenching, which will help reduce pesticide drift and reduce impacts to groundwater and surface water. VI-5 EAB Management: Biological Control The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) considers biological control the best option offor cost-effective, long-term management of EAB. In on the forest landscape level. Beginning in 2010, the MDA released wasps that kill EAB eggs or larvae in Houston County, in southeast Minnesota. This release will beinto selected forested sites with EAB. These releases are being monitored to determine itstheir efficacy. The MDA plans to do a release in spring 2011 near the infestation in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Appendix E contains information on biological control for EAB. If biological control for EAB proves effective, the cityCity should coordinate with the MDA for release of these biocontrol agents in Maplewood forests. VI – 6 EAB Management: Wood Disposal and Utilization EAB can spread through transportation of ash wood—in logs, tree waste, chips or fire wood. Restricting the movement of ash wood can help slow the spread of EAB. Ramsey County and selected counties in Minnesota areThe Twin Cities area is under an asha quarantine which prohibits movement of ash out of the county. The quarantine restricts movement of trees and firewood of allfrom deciduous species.trees out of the metro. Businesses that need to move the restricted items across county the quarantine lines may apply for a Compliance Agreement from the state that indicates how they will treat the regulated articles to mitigate the spread of EAB. If large numbers of ash die, it is essential to look for ways to dispose of or utilize ash wood. Information continues to be published on potential markets for urban wood utilization. Possible uses for ash wood include fuel (biomass energy chips), mulch, pulpwood, and sawlogs. The cityCity should identify local options for disposal and wood utilization. In addition, the cityCity should seek partnerships with nearby cities for disposal and utilization. VI – 7 EAB Management: Replanting The loss of ash in our urban forest will have a visual and ecological impact. It is recommended that at least one tree be planted for every tree removed or lost to EAB. Increased diversity should be a key element in our replanting program. There are different models for boulevard tree diversity. For example, Dave Hanson from the University of Minnesota promotes the 10-20-30 rule: plant no more than 10% of any species, 20% of any genus, and 30% of any family. Prior to moving forward with replanting, the cityCity should develop a Tree Master Plan that sets goals for our urban forest, ensures diversity of tree species within neighborhoods, identifies appropriate tree species, and addresses planting and care guidelines. Maplewood’s Tree Rebate program provides a cost-share match for residents to plant trees on private land. It is recommended that the cityCity continue funding this program and, if needed, adjust the program so it supports residents in replanting after ash removal. VII Education and Outreach Education and outreach are essential components of the EAB Management Plan. The cityCity shall developprovide an EAB education and outreach program that: 5 Packet Page Number 101 of 116 J1, Attachment 2 1.Educates residents so they understand the threats of EAB, know what to look for, know what to do when they find EAB or a declining ash tree, understand replanting and care of trees, and can make informed decisions for ash trees on their property. 2.Educates parks and public works staff so they can recognize signs and symptoms of EAB infestation. 3.Uses diverse forums for education including: public programs, website, articles in cityCity publications, handouts, public service announcements, etc. 4.Provides advance notification to a neighborhood or homeowner of ash tree management that will occur in their area. 5.Provides educational and other support to residents that wish to form neighborhood groups to detect and manage EAB in their neighborhood. 6.Develops partnership with groups such as Tree Care Advisors. VIII Ordinance and Policy The City code should be reviewed and revised to account for EAB. Two sections of code in particular may need revision: 1.Section 38, Article I. This section prohibits planting in the public right-of-way. If we have major losses of boulevard trees our ordinance should allow for and encourage replacement. Staff and Community Design Review Board should review this policy and make recommendations to council. 2.Section 38, Article II. This section covers the city’s tree disease inspection program. regarding Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or numbering trees was updated in 2016. It allows the city to control and eliminate Dutch elm disease fungus and elm bark beetles and “otherdoes not single out EAB, but it provides for the City to condemn trees with any epidemic diseases of shade trees.” It states that the city may enter properties to inspect for epidemic tree diseases. Property owners are required to abate trees that are declared a nuisance. This ordinance shall be revised to include emerald ash borer as a tree pest. In addition, guidelines shall be developed to identify appropriate abatement actions. For example, in the early stages oftree pests, which includes EAB infestation in Maplewood, the city may need to require that homeowners remove infested ash to help slow the spread. But, once EAB is widespread in the city, it may become impractical to require removal of all infested trees. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0" In addition, the city should develop a Street Tree Master Plan and policy that addresses: 1.Goals for street trees; 2.Guidelines and design templates for species diversity; 3.List of appropriate species; 4.Guidelines for planting and care. IX LicencingLicensing/permitting As part of EAB management, the cityCity should review requirements for tree contractors licensed in the cityCity and determine whether revisions are necessary. X Funding Funding will be needed to implement the EAB management plan. Primary costsEstimates for tree removal and replanting vary greatly from $500/tree to $900/tree. For the 2037 ash trees in the inventory, this would require $1,018,500 – $1,833,300. Primary costs include increased hours for detection, inspection, outreach and funds for removal, stump grinding, and replanting. Potential funding sources include: 1.Boulevard tree inventory (estimate: $25,000-$32,000); 6 Packet Page Number 102 of 116 J1, Attachment 2 2.City forester – increased hours for detection and inspection. Maplewood’s city forester is contracted for 150-170 hours per year, primarily to inspect public and private properties for oak wilt and Dutch Elm disease. We will need a significant increase in forester hours once EAB is found in Maplewood. 3.Tree removal (staff or contractors); 4.Pesticide treatment of selected trees, if approved as part of the EAB plan (staff or contractors); 5.Education and public outreach (staff and city forester); 6.Replanting (staff, contractors, volunteers). Estimated cost for removal and replanting ash trees at Maplewood parks is $193,600 to $290,400. This is based on 484 ash trees, with removal costs of $200-$250 per tree and replanting costs of $200 to $350 per tree. While smaller trees establish well and catch up in size to larger trees in a few years, it is thought that planting larger trees on boulevards and in public places helps reduce vandalism and accidental injury of trees. When the sampling inventory of boulevard trees is completed in 2011, we will be able estimate removal and replanting costs for boulevard trees. Maplewood will need to secure funding for EAB management. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0" 1.Grants. Currently there is no long-term grant funding dedicated to assisting communities in Minnesota to manage EAB. An initial round of grants was available for EAB planning and management. Maplewood will need to stay informed on grant opportunities. To be competitive, it will be helpful to strengthen the city’s urban forestry program. Having an EAB plan, a tree inventory, and a street tree policy will all be looked at in a positive light. 2.General levy or feesCIP. The cityCity will likely need to use someallocate general operating funds for EAB management and may need to consider additional fees. St. Paul proposed a 2% surcharge on right-of-way rates dedicated to EAB management. and/or Capital Improvement Project funds for EAB management. 3.City’s tree fund. The city’sCity’s tree fund could be used to completeupdate the boulevard tree inventory and for some tree planting. But this funding will not go far, and its purpose is not to control tree disease and pests. 4.Tree donations. The funding package should also consider a tree donation program. Currently Friends of the Parks and Trails (St. Paul and Ramsey County) has tree donation and Tribute Tree programs that serve cities in Ramsey County, including Maplewood. Publicizing these programs, or creating our own donation program, will help provide plant material and funds for planting trees at parks. XI Summary of Actions Needed 1.Conduct inventory of boulevard trees. 2.1.Develop details for strategic removal and re-evaluate the plan frequentlyreplanting each year. 3.2.Develop strategies for disposal or utilization of ash. 4.3.Develop and provide educationalProvide education and outreach materials for residents each year. 5.4.Educate staff in parks and public works to recognize EAB. 6.5.Implement program for volunteers to help detect EAB in Maplewood. 7.Review and revise tree disease ordinance to include EAB as a forest pest that should be controlled on private land. 8.6.Develop a Tree Master Plan that includes goals for street and park trees, guidelines for species diversity, lists of appropriate species, guidelines for planting and care. 7 Packet Page Number 103 of 116 J1, Attachment 2 9.7.Secure funding for EAB management. Appendices: A.Pest Alert – Emerald Ash Borer B.Do I Have EAB? C.EAB References D.Pesticide Impacts E.Biological Control for EAB F.What are other metro communities doing to manage EAB? Formatted: Font color: Black 8 Packet Page Number 104 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 4/18/11 Memo from Environmental and Natural Resources Commission To: Maplewood City Council From: Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Date: April 18, 2011 Re: Concerns regarding use of chemical treatment to address potential Emerald Ash Borer infestations. At its March 2011 meeting, the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission passed a resolution strongly urging the City Council not to allow the use of chemical treatments on ash trees owned by the city as part of its Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) strategy. This decision was based on several lines of reasoning: 1.Such treatments, once begun, must continue for the life of the tree, at potentially considerable expense to the city. 2.Damage to the trees as a result of injecting the chemicals (the environmentally “preferred” approach) is likely to reduce the life of the trees anyway. 3.Financial resources used for treatment would be better spent in mitigation strategies, such as thinning of ash trees on city property and boulevards to reduce the overall coverage of this species (thereby making the larger forest “less attractive” for EAB) and pre-emptive replacement with other tree species. 4.Chemical treatments may postpone, but ultimately likely will not prevent the loss of many ash trees; but chemical treatments come with potentially high environmental costs. It is these environmental costs that we have outlined in greater detail for you below (and describe in even greater detail with supporting documentation in the attached document). The two most likely chemicals to be used against EAB are imidacloprid (IM) and emamectin benzoate (EB). Both of these chemicals are highly toxic to various beneficial insects and have known and potential environmental consequences that, in our opinion, make them undesirable for use in our city: Imidacloprid (IM) 1.IM is extremely toxic to honeybees and high concentrations of IM are found by researchers in sap, pollen, and nectar of treated plants. Short-term exposure to as little as 5 nanograms (one-billionth of a gram) results in 50% mortality among honeybees. 2.While pollination by bees is not important for ash trees, in the upper Midwest the pollen from ash trees constitute nearly 40% of bees’ pollen source in April, when other sources are not yet available. 3.Studies linking IM to collapse of honeybee populations in Europe has led Italy, France and Germany to ban it and the EU to schedule it’s phasing out. 4.IM is also very toxic to beneficial predator insects such as ladybird beetles and lacewings, to aquatic insects such as mayflies and caddisflies, and to earthworms. Packet Page Number 105 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 5.Studies suggest IM’s use in trees may actually promote infestations by unwanted insects, such as spider mites. These studies indicate such infestations are due not only to the elimination of beneficial insects that prey on the mites, but also as a result of the chemicals causing greater egg production by the mites themselves. 6.Leaves from systemically treated ash and maple trees were found to inhibit feeding of decomposer organisms, such as earthworms and aquatic invertebrates. 7.IM is highly soluble so it is found in runoff from agricultural fields, in streams, and groundwater throughout North America. 8.At concentrations found in the environment, aquatic insect communities show reduced populations and biodiversity. 9.Once applied to a tree, either by soil drench or injection, IM is quickly detectable in leaves, sap, and pollen, where non-target species may be exposed to significant concentrations. 10.The breakdown products, or metabolites of IM, are often more toxic than IM itself. Emamectin benzoate (EB) 1.EB is extremely toxic to butterflies and moths and does not distinguish between “good” and “bad” species. Studies have shown it is 20- to 64,000-times more toxic to butterfly and moth catepillars than other pesticides used on the same crops as EB. 2.EB is used in agriculture as a topical (spray) treatment on a variety of crops because it has been found to be relatively less toxic to non-target insects than other pesticides (other than moths and butterflies). However, when sprayed onto plants, EB degrades rapidly in sunlight limiting exposure of non-target species. No studies were found evaluating EBs toxicity as a systemic pesticide, so it is not known what kind of exposures or affects would be experienced by non-target species when EB is used in this manner. 3.EB is also used to kill parasitic sea lice in fish farms. Studies indicate it may act as an endocrine disruptor, causing early induction of molting in lobsters and other crustaceans. Would the same be true in crawfish? There is no information. 4.EB appears to be moderately toxic to freshwater fish such as bluegill, trout and fathead minnow. 5.EB is very toxic to marine copepods, but there is no information regarding how it would affect freshwater invertebrates. 6.EB tends to bind to soil or sediment particles, making it less likely to leach to groundwater, but also making it very persistent in soil. Also, runoff carrying soil particles could carry EB to surface waters. 7.The biggest concern is the lack of information about EB as a systemic pesticide and its potential impacts in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. Pesticides such as IM and EB have gained favor because of their apparent low toxicity to mammals, including humans. We believe this is short-sighted. Our health and quality of life depends upon the integrity of the ecosystems in which we live. From our perspective the loss of certain insect species may seem inconsequential; from the perspective of the larger system it can be devastating. Upsetting the delicate balance between predator and prey, plants and pollinators, detritus and decomposers is often considered by us to be a regrettable, but remote effect on the “lowest orders” of the animal world. In fact, it is akin to chipping away at the foundation of our home. Packet Page Number 106 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 Given the potential impacts of these chemicals on our environment (and in the case of EB the gaping holes in our knowledge regarding its potential impacts), we urge the city council to not allow the use of them on trees in our city. While chemical treatments may provide a short-term fix to the EAB problem, we believe the city would be better served by taking a holistic view of our environment that considers the indirect consequences of these toxic chemicals and adopt a long-term, preventative approach through strategic management of our forests. Packet Page Number 107 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 Environmental Fate and Ecological Toxicity of Chemicals Proposed for Emerald Ash Borer Treatments Prepared for the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission by commission member, Ginny Yingling. April 17, 2011. Imidacloprid Imidacloprid (IM) is a nicotine mimic that produces toxicity by binding to and over-stimulating certain neuron receptors, disrupting the nervous system. It binds much more readily to these receptors in invertebrates than vertebrates, giving it a higher margin of safety for humans. In insects, the disruption of the nervous system results in modified feeding behavior, paralysis and subsequent death (Mullins, 1993). IM is used against a wide variety of insect pests, including Asian longhorn beetles (maple trees), potato beetle, cockroaches, fleas on domestic pets (Advantage®), termites, turf insects, etc. While it only moderately toxic to mammals and fish, it is extremely toxic to non-target beneficial organisms, such as honeybees and earthworms (Zang, et al., 2000; Luo, 1999), and important predator insects, including ladybird beetles and lacewings (Kaakeh, et al., 1996; Mizell and Sconyers, 1992). Some studies have also shown that treatment with IM may result in infestations by other, unwanted insects, such as spider mites (James and Price, 2002; Raupp, et al., 2004; Sclar, et al, 1998). These infestations are promoted not only by the reduction or elimination of beneficial predator insects, but also by increased spider mite egg production resulting from their exposure to IM (James and Price, 2002). IM is highly water soluble and does not bind readily to soil particles (Fossen, 2006), so it may readily leach into 1 groundwater. It is quite persistent in the environment, degrading quite slowly in water (half-life = 31-46 days; Kidd and James, 1991; Tomlin, 1997) and soil (half-life = 69 – 997 days; Sarkar, et. al., 1999; Gupta, et al., 2002; Roberts and Hutson, 1999). However, when exposed to sunlight IM has a short (3 hour) half-life in surface water (Moza, et al, 1998; Wamhoff, et al., 1999), so it is less likely to be found in surface waters than groundwater. Yet, despite its rapid degradation in sunlight, investigators report detecting concentrations of 0.2, 0.4, and 1.0 parts per billion (ppb) in streams in New York, New Brunswick and Florida, respectively. Concentrations as high as 11.9 ppb have been detected in runoff from agricultural fields in Canada (CCME, 2007). IM has been detected in the groundwater in New York at concentrations up to 6.69 ppb (US EPA, 2003). Several IM breakdown products have been shown to be of equal or greater toxicity than the parent compound (Nauen et al, 1998). Despite its environmental persistence and presence in waters, very little is known about IM’s long-term chronic and short-term “pulse” effects on non-target aquatic organisms. However, in studies by Kreutzweiser, 1 A half-life is the time it takes for half of the mass of a contaminant to degrade. Packet Page Number 108 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 et al. (2007 and 2008), leaves from ash and maple trees treated with IM at typical field rates contained 0.8 – 1.3 and 3-11 parts per million (ppm) IM, respectively. The leaves were then added to aquatic and forest microcosms to evaluate the effect on leaf-shredding insects. While there appeared to be no effect on the invertebrates’ survival rates, the 1.3 ppm and higher concentrations caused significant feeding inhibition among aquatic insects and earthworms, as well as measurable weight loss in the earthworms. IM applied directly to the water of the aquatic microcosms, to simulate leaching from soils, was at least 10-times more toxic to aquatic insects than the IM in the leaves, with high mortality at 0.13 ppm and significant feeding inhibition at 0.012 ppm. Pestana, et al. (2009) found that both the abundance and biodiversity of aquatic bottom-feeding invertebrates was reduced by exposure to IM at concentrations of 2 and 20 ppb. They also note that IM is toxic to other aquatic insects, such as caddisflies and mayflies. Mayflies are particularly sensitive with 50% of the mayflies dying within 24- and 96-hrs of being exposed to 2.1 and 0.65 ppb IM, respectively. Premature maturation and emergence of mayflies, and impaired reproductive fitness, occurred when they were exposed to pulses of IM at concentrations of as little as 0.1 ppb (Alexander, et al., 2007 and 2008). IM rapidly moves through plant tissues after applications and can be present in detectable concentrations in the leaves, vascular fluids (sap) and pollen. Studies have shown plants grown from seeds treated with IM can have significant concentrations (up to 15 ppm in leaves of young seedlings, up to 13 ppb in pollen) of IM in their sap, pollen, flowers, and leaves (Laurent and Rathahao, 2003; Rouchaud, et al, 1994; Bonmatin, et al., 2005; Westwood, et al, 1998). As a result, many non-target insects, such as honey bees, parasitic wasps, and predaceous ground beetles sensitive to IM may be exposed as they forage for sap, pollen and nectar or feed on other insects that have been exposed. Bees are particularly sensitive to IM. Pollen constitutes the only protein source for a beehive, and its contamination can induce both contact- and oral-intoxication. Fifty percent of bees will die if they ingest just 5 2 nanograms(ng) of IM over a short period of time (acute exposure), or just 0.01 – 1 ng over a longer period of time (chronic exposure). These values are often referred to as the LD-50, or the amount of a toxin that is a “lethal dose” (LD) to 50% of the exposed organism (Suchail, et al, 1999). When bees forage for nectar, they often become coated with pollen. The LD-50 for simply coming into contact with IM contaminated pollen is 24 ng of IM (Suchail, et al, 1999). Even if the use of IM is of short duration (spring applications), the exposure for bees in chronic, as both bees and their larvae feed on the stocked contaminated pollen and nectar, especially in the winter and early spring (Bonmatin, et al., 2005). Low doses of IM and IM-metabolites also negatively affect honeybee foraging and learning behavior (Decourtye et al, 2003 and 2004). Perhaps the most compelling evidence for the toxicity of systemic IM on honeybees is an online video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Nsn4KvjwM . In this video, researchers compare the effects on 2 A nanogram is one billionth of a gram Packet Page Number 109 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 honeybees of feeding them sap expressed from the blade tip of corn seedlings grown from IM-treated and untreated seeds. The bees fed the sap from the treated seedlings died within 2 to 5 minutes. As use of IM as a seed-dressing formulation for various crops has increased, researchers have noted a coincidental sudden and drastic decline in honeybee populations and honey production in Europe (Colin, et al., 2004). While a conclusive link has not been made, it is suspected that IM has played a major role in these declines (Bonmatin, et al, 2005) and has led several individual nations (Italy, France, Germany) and the EU to ban or phase-out the use of IM. It is often noted that ash trees largely pollinate by airborne dispersion of their pollen, and therefore do not rely heavily on bees for their pollination, suggesting that bee exposure to ash pollen (and any IM it may contain) may be minimal. However, ash trees are one of the earliest flowering trees in the upper Midwest and bees rely heavily on them as a source of food when they first begin foraging in the spring. In fact, in a PhD thesis from Wisconsin, Severson (1978) reports that ash pollen may constitute as much as 39% of the bee’s pollen source in mid-April. Emamectin Benzoate Emamectin benzoate (EB) belongs to a class of pesticides called avermectins, which disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses, resulting in paralysis and death of the target organisms. Recent studies also suggest that EB has the ability to induce premature molting in insects, suggesting it is also an endocrine disruptor (Bright, et al., 2005). Avermectins are broad spectrum toxicants for nematodes and insects. EB was developed as a lepidoptericide, so it is extremely toxic to moths and butterflies. A Canadian study found EB is also toxic to green algae at relatively low concentrations (3.9 ppb; OPP, 2000). It also appears to be moderately toxic to 3 freshwater fish, such as bluegill, trout, and fathead minnow, with LC-50 values of 180, 174, and 194 ppb in water, respectively (OPP, 2000). Irreversible, toxic effects on marine copepods were observed at water concentrations as low as 0.12 ppb and significant reduction in egg production was observed at 0.158 ppb (Willis and Ling, 2003). EB appears to be relatively non-toxic for birds and mammals (Bright, et al, 2005). In the environment, EB tends to bind to soil or sediment particles (SPAH, 2002), making it less likely than IM to leach into the groundwater, but more likely to be washed into surface water with runoff carrying sediment. Studies have shown it to have a half-life in soil of 174 – 427 days (the lower the oxygen levels in the soil, the longer EB persists). EB is very stable in water, although if exposed to sunlight it has a half-life of 1.4 – 22 days (Bright, et al, 2005). EB has been used as a topical (spray) treatment in a wide variety of agricultural crops such as cotton, tobacco, cabbage, potatoes, etc. where it is used primarily to kill “chewing and sucking pests”, such as aphids, leafhoppers, tobacco budworms, southern armyworm, potato beetle, and whiteflies. Its agricultural uses have 3 LC-50, the 50% lethal concentration, is similar to LD-50, but refers to the concentration (rather than dose) of a toxin in water, soil, or food, at which 50% of exposed organisms will die. Packet Page Number 110 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 increased in recent years because it is relativelyless harmful to beneficial insect species than other avermectins when applied as a spray (Sechser, et al., 2003; Lasota and Dybas, 1991). However, no studies were found evaluating the effects of EB when used as a systemic pesticide. In recent years, EB has been used to kill parasitic sea lice which infect salmon in fish farms. Studies have indicated that the high doses found in fish feed and feces beneath the fish pens may have adverse effects on the molting cycle and reproductive success of lobsters (Waddy, et al., 2010). This may have implications for the development and subsequent reproduction of other crustaceans (such as freshwater crawfish), beneficial insects, and other invertebrates, but no studies have been done to evaluate this. EB has also been detected in blue mussels up to 100 m from the fish pens, but it does not appear to persist in them once the source has been removed (Telfer, et al., 2006). No studies were found to have been conducted on freshwater bivalves to determine whether they would be similarly affected if exposed to EB. The main concern surrounding EB is the lack of information regarding how it will behave when used as a systemic pesticide in trees (or other plants) and the general absence of information regarding its effects on freshwater organisms. 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(2004) Qunatitative analysis of the foraging activity of honeybees: relevance to the sub- lethal effects induced by systemic insectides. Archive Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 47:387-395. Decourtye, A., Lacassie, E. and Pham-Delegue, MH (2003) Learning performances of honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) are differentially affected by imidacloprid according to the season. Pest Management Sci., 59:269-278. Packet Page Number 111 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 Decourtye,A., Devillers, J., Cluzeau, S., Charreton, M. and Pham-Delegue, MH (2004) Effects of imidacloprid and deltamethrin on associative learning in honeybees under semi-field and laboratory conditions. Exotoxicol. Environ. Safety, 57:410-419. Fossen, M (2006) Environmental Fate of Imidacloprid. Department of Pesticide Regulation, Sacramento, CA. April 2006. Gupta, S., et al (2002) Leaching behavior of imidacloprid formulations on soil. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 68:502-508. James, DG and Price, TS (2002) Imidacloprid Boosts TSSM Egg Production. Agrichem. & Env. News, Issue 189. Washington State Univ. Extension Service. Kaakeh, N., Kaakeh, W, and Bennet, G (1996) Topical toxicity of imidacloprid, fipronil, and seven conventional insecticides to the adult convergent lady beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Jour. Of Entomol. Sci, 31(3): 315- 322. Kidd H. and James DR (1991) The Agrochemicals Handbook, Third Ed. The Royal Society of Chemistry. Unwin Brothers Ltd., Old Woking, Surrey, UK. Kreutzweiser, D., Good, K., Chartrand, D., Scarr, T., and Thompson, D. (2007) Non-target effects on aquatic decomposer organisms of imidacloprid as a systemic insecticide to control emerald ash borer in riparian trees. Ecotoxicol. Env. Safety, 68:315-325. Kreutzweiser, DP, Good, KP, Chartrand, DT, Scarr, TA, and Thomspon, DG (2008a) Are leaves that fall from imidicloprid-treated maple trees to control Asian longhorned beetles toxic to non-target decomposer organisms? Jour. Env. Quality, 37:639-646. Kreutzweiser, DP, Thomspon, DG, and Scarr, TA (2008b) Imidicloprid in leaves from systemically treated trees may inhibit litter breakdown by non-target invertebrates. Ecotoxicol. & Env. Safety, 72:1053-1057. Kreutzweiser, et al. (2008c) Toxicity of the Systemic Insecticide, Imidacloprid, to Forest Stream Insects and Microbial Communities. Bulletin of Environmental Contaminant Toxicology, 80:211-214. Lasota, JA and Dybas, RA (1991) Avermectins, a novel class of compounds: Implications for use in arthropod pest control. Ann. Rev. of Entomol., 36:91-117. 14 Laurent, FM and Rathahao, E. (2003) Distribution of C imidacloprid in sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.) following seed treatment. Jour. Agric. Food Chem., 51:8005-8010. Luo, Y. (1999) Toxicological study two novel pesticides on earthworm, Eisenia foetida. Chemosphere, 39:2347- 2356. Packet Page Number 112 of 116 J1, Attachment 3 Mizell, RF and Sconyers, MC (1992) Toxicity of imidacloprid to selected arthropod predators in the laboratory. Florida Entomol., 83:1806-1812. Moza, PN, Hustert, K., Fesicht, E. and Kettrup A. (1998) Photolysis of imidacloprid in aqueous solution. Chemosphere. 36(3):497-502. Mullins, JW (1993) Imidacloprid: A new nitroguanidine insecticide. Am. Chem. Soc. Symposium Series 5240097-6156. Nauen, RK, Tietjen, K., Wagner, K. and Elbert, A. (1998) Efficacy of plant metabolites of imidacloprid against Myzus persicae and Aphis gossypii (Homoptera: Aphididae). Pestic. Sci., 52:53-57. OPP, 2000 Pesticide Ecotoxicity Database (Formerly: Environmental Effects Database (EEDB). Data retrieved from USEPA Ecotox database. Office of Pesticides Program. Pestana, J., et al. (2009) Structural and functional responses of benthic invertebrates to imidacloprid in outdoor stream mesocosms. Env. Pollution (2009). 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(2003) The toxicity of emamectin benzoate, an aquaculture pesticide, to planktonic marine copepods. Aquaculture, 221:289-297. Zang, Y., et al. (2000) Genotoxicity of two novel pesticides for the earthworm, Eisenia foetida. Environ. Pollut., 108:271-278. Packet Page Number 114 of 116 J2 MEMORANDUM TO: Melinda Coleman, City Manager FROM:DuWayne Konewko, Parks and Recreation Director Ginny Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordinator Ann Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist DATE: April 23, 2018 SUBJECT:Consider Approval ofPreparing MasterPlan for Maplewood Nature Center Introduction The City Council will consider approval for preparing a Master Plan for Maplewood Nature Center. Background Maplewood was one of the first cities in the metro area to have a city-owned Nature Center. Built in 1978, the Visitor Center has served the community well over the past 40 years. In addition to trails, apicnic and play area, and interpretive exhibits, a core function of the Maplewood Nature Center is to conduct programs for school groups, other groups, and the general public. In the early yearsof the Nature Center, grant funding allowed for many school groups to visit the facility. As thatfunding faded, public programofferings increased, following nature topics and environmental issues of the day. Service learning and citizen science monitoring programs were eventually added to the programming mix. With the advent of Maplewood’s rain garden and open space programs 20 years ago, the naturalist’s work became more fully integrated with other City environmental initiatives. Maplewood Nature Center’s mission is “to enhance awareness and understandingof land, water andwildlife resources; to empower the community to become stewards of the environment.”This mission guides the center’s programmingand provides a framework for how the Nature Center supportsother city goals, programs, and initiatives. Theasset management plan prepared in 2015identified repairs and upgrades needed to keep the building safe and functioning.In 2017, several major repairs were done includingbut not limited to: anew roof, new siding, accessible bathrooms and kitchen area, replacing carpeting and flooring, new furnace and ductwork, and fixingfloodingissues. Additional improvements to the site, identified in the 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan, includepreparing a Master Plan ($75,000), adding more shed storage space ($50,000), replacing the boardwalk ($125,000), land acquisition ($300,000), and eventually new exhibits ($100,000). Packet Page Number 115 of 116 J2 Discussion The Parks and Recreation System Master Plan calls for maintaining the Nature Center “as the community hub for environmental stewardshipand nature-based programming.” One ofthe action items is to “Undertake a Master Plan to assess the condition of the existing facility, determine future needs and appropriate location, and establish a long-term vision.” The 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan allocates $50,000in 2018for a shed to provide much-neededstorage space. It allocates $75,000 for a Nature Center Master Plan in 2020.As staffbegan looking at optionsfor a shed earlier this year, it became evident that adding ontothe existing shed would not be cost-effectivegiven the need to move several utilities. Siting a shed elsewhere on site has major impacts on the Nature Centersite layout and would require additional walkways.Staff thinks it is essentialto prepare a master plan prior to the shed and boardwalkprojects to ensure we are making investments that serve both short-term and long- term needs.Staff would like to begin the Master Plan this yearand postpone the shed project. The Nature Center’s Visitor Center andsitehavea very small footprint for the type of programming conductedandthe community use it receives.In early years typically one class of 30students would come at a time. Today, most schools want to bring two classes at a time. Creating a NatureCenter Master Plan would be a community process, led by a consultant.It wouldaddress both programming and facilities, including: Review of existing programming, services provided, and visitor use Review of existing facilities, parking, yard, site, and trails Trendsin nature center programming and use Visionfor the future, including conceptplan Much in our world has changed since Maplewood Nature Center was built 40 yearsago – media and communications, lifestyles, knowledge and interest in nature andenvironmental issues, regulations, etc.To stay relevant and be effective we need a clear vision for Maplewood Nature Center moving forward. Budget Impact The 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan allocates $75,000 for a Nature Center Master Plan in 2020.The CIP allocates $50,000 for a storage shedin 2018. Staff recommends switching the scheduling of these projects tocreatethe Master Plan in 2018 and construct the shed in 2019. Monies have been allocated inthe Park ImprovementFund for these expenses pending Council approval. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of preparinga Master Plan for Maplewood NatureCenter not to exceed $50,000. Staff further recommends the City Council authorizes staff to seek quotes and authorizes the City Manager and Mayor to enter into contracts with consultantsfor creating the plan. Attachment None Packet Page Number 116 of 116