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Home My WebLink About2025-01-13 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 13, 2025 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 01-25 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Mayor Abrams. 1. Oath of Office City Clerk Sindt administered the oath of office for Councilmember Cave and Councilmember Villavicencio. Mayor Abrams shared celebrating the holidays with the Pentecostal Church at a worship service, the Yang clan celebrating Hmong New Year, and the Karen community celebrating the New Year. B. 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 D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 9, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Lee moved to approve the December 9, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Administrative Presentations a. Council Calendar Update January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 City Manager Sable gave an update to the council calendar and reviewed other topics of concern or interest requested by councilmembers. 2. Council Presentations None 3. 2025 City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Miscellaneous Groups Mayor Abrams introduced the agenda item. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the 2025 City Council appointments to boards, commissions and miscellaneous groups. Appointment 2024 Appointments 2025 Appointments Acting Mayor* Councilmember Lee Councilmember Juenemann Auditor Contact Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Century Avenue Coalition Councilmember Lee Councilmember Lee Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT) Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT) Community Design Review Board Councilmember Lee Councilmember Lee Mike Martin (SL) Mike Martin (SL) Data Request Officials: Responsible Authority/Data Compliance Official Andrea Sindt Andrea Sindt City Personnel Designee Terrie Rameaux Nancy Steele City Law Enforcement Designee Brian Bierdeman Brian Bierdeman Development Committee Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave Councilmember Villavicencio Environment & Natural Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Resources Commission Shann Finwall (SL) Shann Finwall (SL) Gold Line Partners - CMC Councilmember Cave Councilmember Cave Mayor Abrams (ALT) Mayor Abrams (ALT) Gold Line BRT – PAC Councilmember Cave Councilmember Cave Steve Love (ALT) Steve Love (ALT) Heading Home Ramsey Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Villavicencio Heritage Preservation Commission Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Lee Joe Sheeran (SL) Joe Sheeran (SL) Maplewood Communications Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Lee (ALT) Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT) January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Maplewood Green Team Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Shann Finwall (SL) Shann Finwall (SL) Parks & Recreation Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Villavicencio Commission Audra Robbins (SL) Audra Robbins (SL) Planning Commission Councilmember Lee Councilmember Lee Mike Martin (SL) Mike Martin (SL) Ramsey County Dispatch Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Policy Committee Mayor Abrams (ALT) Mayor Abrams (ALT) Ramsey County League Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams of Local Governments Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT) Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT) Regional Mayors Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Rice/Larpenteur Project Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave (ALT) Councilmember Cave (ALT) Shann Finwall (SL) Shann Finwall (SL) St. Paul Regional Water Services Councilmember Cave Councilmember Cave Board of Water Commissioners Michael Sable (ALT) Michael Sable (ALT) Suburban Area Chamber Michael Sable Michael Sable of Commerce Mayor Abrams (REP) Mayor Abrams (REP) Councilmember Cave (REP) Councilmember Cave (REP) Suburban Rate Authority Steve Love Steve Love Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Resolution of Appreciation for Calvary Church Public Safety Director Bierdeman gave the staff report. On behalf of the Multi-Cultural Advisor Committee, Councilmember Lee thanked Calvary Church. Mayor Abrams read the resolution. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Calvary Church. 25-01-2375 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Calvary Church has been a generous partner to the City of Maplewood and the Public Safety Department; and WHEREAS, Calvary Church has freely given of their time and resources, without compensation, for the betterment of the citizens of the City of Maplewood; and January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 WHEREAS, Calvary Church has shown dedication and commitment to active engagement as a community partner and has consistently contributed to efforts for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Calvary Church is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for their kindness and generosity Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Resolution Accepting Donation from Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen Public Safety Director Bierdeman gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation made by Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen. 25-01-2376 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A DONATION TO THE MAPLEWOOD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Schmelz Countryside has presented to the Maplewood Public Safety Department a donation in the amount of $3,000.00; and WHEREAS, this donation is intended for the purpose to benefit the Department; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen for their civic efforts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: 1. The donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. The donation will be appropriated for the Public Safety Department as designated; and 3. The appropriate budget adjustments be made Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Resolution of Appreciation for Emma Broadnax, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Public Works Director Love gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann read the resolution. Emma Broadnax addressed the council and expressed thanks. January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve a Resolution of Appreciation for Emma Broadnax, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission. 25-01-2377 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR EMMA BROADNAX WHEREAS, Emma Broadnax has been a member of the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission for three years, serving from October 25, 2021, to September 30, 2024. Ms. Broadnax has served faithfully in those capacities; and WHEREAS, during her term on the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission, Ms. Broadnax helped guide City environmental ordinances and policies including: Green Building Code, Climate Mitigation Planning process, Renewable Energy Ordinance, Climate Adaptation Plan Implementation Strategies, Mississippi River Critical Area Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission and City Council have appreciated her experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Ms. Broadnax has freely given of her time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Ms. Broadnax has shown dedication to her duties and has consistently contributed her leadership and efforts for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Emma Broadnax is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for her dedicated service. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All 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 items G4 & G5 were highlighted. Councilmember Lee moved to approve agenda items G1-G9. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Councilmember Lee moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 1,061,235.78 Checks # 122351 thru # 122395 dated 12/10/24 $ 420,616.34 Checks # 122396 thru # 122436 dated 12/17/24 $ 747,170.94 Checks # 122437 thru # 122476 dated 12/24/24 $ 512,116.59 Checks # 122477 thru # 122498 dated 12/31/24 $ 763,135.01 Checks # 122499 thru # 122505 dated 1/3/25 $ 30,693.04 Checks # 122506 thru # 122512 dated 1/7/25 $ 1,350,826.58 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 12/02/24 thru 1/05/25 $ 4,885,794.28 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 824,862.66 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/06/24 $ 760,985.61 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/20/24 $ 762,053.33 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 1/03/25 $ 2,347,901.60 Total Payroll $ 7,233,695.88 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Councilmember Lee moved to approve the Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds. 25-01-2378 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are selected as depositories for deposits and investments of the City of Maplewood: Premier Bank Wells Fargo Bank US Bank 4M Fund/PMA RBC Oppenheimer TD Ameritrade BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the deposits in any of the above depositories shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any funds in the above depositories may be withdrawn and electronically transferred to any other depository of the city by the request of the finance director or his/her designee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these depository designations are effective until December 31, 2025. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Resolution Designating the Official Newspaper for 2025 Councilmember Lee moved to approve the resolution designating the Twin Cities Pioneer Press as the city of Maplewood’s official legal newspaper for 2025. 25-01-2379 RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2025 WHEREAS, the City Council is required by Minn. Stat. 412.831 to annually designate a legal newspaper to serve as its official newspaper for published ordinances, legal notices and other items requiring publication by law; and WHEREAS, the Twin Cities Pioneer Press is a legal newspaper of general circulation in Maplewood; and WHEREAS, the Twin Cities Pioneer Press meets all criteria set forth by Minn. Stat. 331A to be a qualified newspaper. January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, hereby designates the Twin Cities Pioneer Press as its official legal newspaper for 2025. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. 2025 SCORE Funding Grant Application Councilmember Lee moved to approve the 2025 SCORE Grant Application. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Memorandum of Understanding for 2025 Pond Cleaning/Dredging Project, City Project 24-20 Councilmember Lee moved to approve the memorandum of understanding, with Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, for the 2025 Pond Cleaning/Dredging Project, City Project 24-20 and direct the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement for Right of Way Acquisition for County Road D Improvements, City Project 22-28 Councilmember Lee moved to approve the cooperative agreement, with Ramsey County, for right of way acquisition for the County Road D Improvements Project, City Project 24-20 and direct the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Payment for CentralSquare Yearly Maintenance Support Councilmember Lee moved to approve payment for CentralSquare yearly maintenance support. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 8. Payment for Axon Fleet January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 Councilmember Lee moved to approve payment for Axon Fleet. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 9. Authorization to Purchase Police Radios Councilmember Lee moved to approve the purchase of police radios. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All 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 1. 2025 Legislative Program City Manager Sable gave the staff report and outlined the priorities. The council offered additional ideas. Councilmember Junemann moved to adopt the 2025 Legislative Program. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS None K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes 9