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Home My WebLink About2026-02-09 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, February 09, 2026 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 03-26 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. Mayor Abrams spoke on the Faith Community Leadership meeting and on joining a coalition of cities that has been formed to voice the impact on local government. Mayor Abrams also reminded residents of the upcoming Community Conversation meeting on February 10. 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 The following was added to Council Presentations April 25th Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Lee moved to approve the January 26, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. January 26, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the January 26, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All 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 th April 25 Councilmember Juenemann shared the Spring Clean-Up will take place April 25 at Aldrich Arena. 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. Councilmember Lee moved to approve agenda items G1-G3. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Lee moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 4,383,364.04 Checks # 124919 thru # 124959 dated 1/27/26 $ 5,050.00 Checks # 124960 thru # 124985 dated 1/30/26 $ 339,579.69 Checks # 124986 thru # 125016 dated 2/03/26 $ 2,420,244.60 Disbursements via debits to checking account February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 dated 1/19/26 thru 2/1/26 $ 7,148,238.33 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 942,557.68 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 1/30/26 $ 942,557.68 Total Payroll $ 8,090,796.01 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Home Occupation License Resolution, Innately Designed, 2155 Prosperity Road North Councilmember Lee moved to approve the resolution for a home occupation license permitting a chiropractic and birth doula care office at the residential property located at 2155 Prosperity Road North, subject to certain conditions of approval. Resolution 26-02-2472 HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Samantha Joyer is proposing a home-based chiropractic office that serves pregnant and postpartum women, providing doula care in addition to select pediatric services. 1.02 The property is located at 2155 Prosperity Road North and is legally described as: PFLUEGER'S ADDITION TO, GLADSTONE SUBJ TO ST; & VAC ALLEY ADJ LYING ...13 & LOTS 14,15 AND LOT 16 BLK 1 Property Identification Number 152922110051 Section 2. Standards. 2.01 Division 2. Section 14-56 outlines the licensing requirements for home occupations on residential property. Section 3. Findings. February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 3.01 The proposal meets the specific home occupation license standards. Section 4. City Review Process 4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this home occupation license request. 1. On January 20, 2026, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. City staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The Planning Commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve this resolution. 2. On February 9, 2026, the City Council discussed this resolution. They considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and city staff. Section 5. City Council Action. 5.01 The City Council hereby approves the resolution. Approval is based on the findings outlined in Section 2 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following: 1. The applicant must apply to the City Clerk for a business license. This license must be renewed annually with the City Clerk. No license granted for a home occupation shall be transferable from one person to another or from one place to another. 2. The applicant is permitted to have one wall sign of not more than two square feet for the home occupation. 3. Hours of operation for the business are limited to Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. 4. The business will be open by appointment only to customers. If the applicant desires to have the business open to the public during hours of operation, the applicant will need to meet the building requirements as a B or business occupancy. This would trigger the requirement for an accessible entrance and an accessible restroom, as well as further review for building code compliance. 5. Other than the home occupation license holder, there shall be no other outside employees. 6. The applicant will adhere to the requirements outlined in the City Code Division 2. Home Occupations. Section 14-56. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 3. Settlement Agreement Regarding Conditions Creating a Hazardous Property and Public Nuisance, 1212 Skillman Avenue East Councilmember Lee moved to approve and authorize the execution of the Settlement Agreement for the property located at 1212 Skillman Avenue East. Seconded by Councilmember Cave 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 None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Conditional Use Permit Amendment Resolution, Unison Restaurant & Banquet LLC, 1800 White Bear Avenue North Community Development Director Parr gave the staff report. Touyer Moua, with Unison Restaurant & Banquet, addressed council and provided additional information. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the conditional use permit amendment resolution to permit the sports bar, restaurant and banquet hall located at 1800 White Bear Avenue North to operate until 12 a.m. on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends. Resolution 26-02-2473 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Section 1. Background. 1.01 Touyer Moua, on behalf of Unison Restaurant and Banquet LLC, has applied for a conditional use permit amendment to extend the hours for its banquet hall, sports bar and restaurant. 1.02 The property is located at 1800 White Bear Avenue North and is legally described as: PIN: 14-29-22-33-0026. Real property in the City of Maplewood, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, described as follows: Tract B, Registered Land Survey Number 587, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Section 2. Standards. February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-1092 requires a Conditional Use Permit for community center facilities. 2.02 General Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44- 1097(a) states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on the following nine standards for approval. 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed, and operated 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 not exceed the design standards of any affected street. 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 c reate 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. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Section 3. Findings. 3.01 The proposal meets the specific conditional use permit standards. Section 4. City Review Process 4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use permit request. 1. On January 20, 2026, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this resolution. 2. On February 9, 2026, the city council discussed this resolution. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. Section 5. City Council 5.01 The city council hereby approves the resolution. Approval is based on the findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant must review the previously submitted plan and submit for staff approval an updated plan for traffic control during large banquet events. 2. The applicant must submit to staff the most recent copy of the executed parking lease agreement between 1800 White Bear Avenue and 1762 White Bear Avenue. 3. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable licenses for alcohol and food from the city and must maintain these licenses annually. 4. Any exterior site improvements in the future would be subject to the city’s design review process. This site is regulated under the mixed- use zoning district which has specific design standards and landscaping requirements. 5. This permit only allows for a banquet hall, sports bar, restaurant, fitness gym, and office space at the site. Any additional uses would require city review and approval. 6. All signs require a separate sign permit and must meet city code requirements. 7. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 8. All site lighting must be functional and meet the city’s illumination requirements. 9. All site landscaping must be kept in good health. Any dead vegetation must be removed and replaced. 10. The restaurant, bar, and banquet hall shall be closed for operation no later than 12 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Villavicencio February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 Abstain – Councilmember Lee The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 8