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Home My WebLink About2024-11-25 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 25, 2024 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 23-24 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:29 p.m.by Mayor Abrams. Mayor Abrams shared the Public Safety Department recently packed shoe boxes for needy children around the world and the Fire Department created a video on how to safely deep fry a turkey. Mayor Abrams also encouraged residents to support local businesses on shop local Saturday, and informed that a list of businesses in Maplewood is located on the website. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Giana Dipietro & Margaret Dobie, students at Saint Agnes School, led the council in the pledge of allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Present Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present – Attended remote via Zoom D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to council presentations: Claw Land Hmong New Year Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 12, 2024 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the November 12, 2024 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Via roll call: Ayes – Councilmember Cave November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Lee Councilmember Villavicencio Abstain – Mayor Abrams The motion passed. 2. November 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Lee moved to approve the November 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Via roll call: Ayes – Councilmember Cave Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Lee Councilmember Villavicencio Abstain – Mayor Abrams The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Administrative Presentations a. Council Calendar Update City Manager Sable gave an update to the council calendar and reviewed other topics of concern or interest requested by councilmembers. 2. Council Presentations Claw Land Councilmember Lee gave a shout out to Maplewood small business, Claw Land, and encouraged residents to visit. Hmong New Year Councilmember Lee wished everyone a Happy Hmong New Year and encouraged residents to visit the River Center event in St. Paul on November 30 - December 1 to celebrate. 3. Strategic Plan Update for Third Quarter 2024 Senior Administrative Manager Knutson gave the presentation. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the Strategic Plan Report for Third Quarter of 2024. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 4. Proclamation Declaring November 30th as Small Business Saturday City Manager Sable gave the staff report. th Councilmember Cave moved to Proclaim Saturday, November 30 as Small Business Saturday in Maplewood. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 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 objects to an item it should be removed and acted upon as a separate item. Agenda item G3 was highlighted. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G8. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 2,964,738.82 Checks # 122064 thru # 122110 dated 11/12/24 $ 244,736.12 Checks # 122111 thru # 122138 dated 11/19/24 $ 448,964.73 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 11/04/24 thru 11/17/24 $ 3,658,439.67 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 736,007.31 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/08/24 $ 736,007.31 Total Payroll November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 $ 4,394,446.98 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 2. Approval of Budgeted Transfers Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the transfers dated November 25, 2024, and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary accounting entries. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 3. Maplewood Area Historical Society Annual Appropriation TJ Malaskee, Executive Director of the Maplewood Area Historical Society, addressed council and shared information about the programs benefitting from the appropriation, and information on upcoming events. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the annual appropriation of $5,000 per year for 2023 and 2024 to the Maplewood Area Historical Society. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 4. Purchase of Tandem Axle Truck Chassis Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of a tandem axle truck chassis and direct the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Nuss Truck and Equipment for the purchase under MN State Contract #T-647(5) in the amount of $155,567.80. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 5. Kohlman Park Playground Replacement Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the replacement of the Kohlman Park playground and authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to enter into a contract with Northland Recreation/Little Tikes (State Contract #030117-LTS) with a not to exceed budget of $130,000. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 6. Microsoft Software Subscription Renewal November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Microsoft software subscription renewal payment. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 7. Agreement with City of St. Paul and Acceptance of Department of Public Safety Grant Money for 2025 “Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Enforcement” Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agreement with City of St. Paul and accept the Department of Public Safety grant money for 2025 “Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) Enforcement.”. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. 8. Addendum to Police Department Staffing Study Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the addendum to the Police Department staffing study which adds a technology assessment. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearing please familiarize yourself with the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk before addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor will then direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments. None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Establish Project Budget for 2025 Pond Cleaning/Dredging Project, City Project 24-20 Public Works Director Love gave the presentation. Councilmember Cave moved to establish a project budget of $330,000 for the 2025 Pond Cleaning/Dredging Project, City Project 24-20. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All, via roll call The motion passed. November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 2. Draft Cannabis Ordinance Assistant City Manager/HR Director Darrow introduced the item. City Attorney Batty gave the presentation. Interim Community Development Director Martin added additional information. Each Councilmember shared their opinions regarding the draft ordinance, discussed the key elements proposed, and provided guidance to staff. No action required. 3. Draft Legislative Program City Manager Sable gave the staff report and answered questions of council. Council discussed the item and gave suggestions for the considered policies and priorities. No action required. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes 6