Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-13 City Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 13, 2026 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 07-26 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 thanked Weaver Elementary for inviting her to participate in their Leader in Me program. Mayor Abrams shared she was interviewed by a North High School student and received a letter from a 4t" grade student at Global Academy School in New Brighton suggesting solutions to keep Maplewood residents safe. 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 Mayor Abrams requested the order of the agenda be changed to hear Unfinished Business before Public Hearing. The following was added to Council Presentations City Clean -Up Letter from White Bear Lake Metro Cities Gun Range Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 23, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the March 23, 2026 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Lee moved to approve the March 23, 2026 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 City Manager Sable gave an update to the council calendar and reviewed other topics of concern or interest requested by councilmembers. Mayor Abrams shared she attended a meeting with City Manager Sable, City of St Paul, and Ramsey County about the gun range in Maplewood. Mayor Abrams asked council for input on drafting a resolution disapproving of the continued use of this property as a gun range. Council discussed the topic and agreed to direct staff to create a resolution. 2. Council Presentations City Clean -Up Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents of the spring clean-up on April 25 from 8am — 1 pm at Aldrich Arena. Metro Cities Councilmember Lee shared attending the Metro Cities Regional and Local Planning webinar. Letter from White Bear Lake Mayor Abrams read a letter received from White Bear Lake Mayor Nicklawske acknowledging and thanking Maplewood first responders for assisting with a recent tragic event. 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. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G5. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 1,756,864.85 $ 856,975.13 $ 841,228.55 Checks # 125224 thru # 125261 dated 3/24/26 Checks # 125262 thru # 125310 dated 4/7/26 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 3/16/26 thru 4/5/26 $ 3,455,068.53 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 868,508.69 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 3/27/26 $ 868,508.69 Total Payroll $ 4,323,577.22 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. Purchase of Road Salt for 2026-2027 Winter Season Councilmember Cave moved to authorize the Street Superintendent to purchase de- icing salt under a State contract for the 2026-2027 winter season at an estimated amount of $164,603.50. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. 3. Ramsey County Public Works to Perform 2026 Street Striping Councilmember Cave moved to authorize Ramsey County Public Works to perform pavement striping on city -maintained streets in an amount estimated at $30,000. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. 4. Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for Appropriate Responses Initiative's (ARI) Community Responders Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for the Appropriate Responses Initiative's Community Responders program. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. 5. Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County for Embedded Social Work (ESW) Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Maplewood and Ramsey County. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS— If you are here fora 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. This item was moved to be heard after Unfinished Business I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Planned Unit Development Agreement, Century Ponds Development, 601 Century Avenue South Community Development Director Parr gave the staff report. Nathan Fair, Developer with Century Ponds of MN LLC, addressed the council and provided additional information. Public Works Director Love gave further information. Councilmember Cave moved to approve a Planned Unit Development Agreement with Century Ponds of MN LLC. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes — All The motion passed. City Manager Sable asked for agenda item 1-11 to be heard before agenda item 12 H1. Century Ponds Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 a. Public Hearing 7:00 pm b. Ordinance Establishing Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District (4 votes) c. Resolution Authorizing Publication by Title and Summary (4 votes) City Attorney Batty gave the staff report. Mayor Abrams explained the order of the agenda item. Mayor Abrams opened public hearing. The following people spoke: None Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing. Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the ordinance establishing the Century Ponds storm sewer improvement tax district. (This will require four affirmative votes.). Ordinance 1060 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE CENTURY PONDS STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT TAX DISTRICT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section I. Background: Findings. 1.01. The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, sections 444.16 — 444.21 (the "Act") to establish a storm sewer improvement tax district in connection with the townhouse portion of the Century Ponds subdivision (the "District") to acquire, construct, reconstruct, extend, maintain and otherwise improve storm sewer systems and related facilities within the District and to acquire, construct, maintain and improve stormwater holding areas and ponds outside of the District which are for the benefit of the District in accordance with the Act and to levy a tax on all taxable property within the District to finance such activities. 1.02. It is found and determined that it is in the best interests of Maplewood and its storm water management program that the District be established. The District shall be comprised of the land legally described in Exhibit A, attached hereto. Section II. Establishment: Authorizations. 2.01. The Century Ponds Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District is hereby established. The City shall have all powers and authority conferred by the Act in the operation and financing of the activities of the District. 2.02. The boundaries of the District include all property described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and are depicted in the map on Exhibit B, attached hereto. 2.03. The city clerk is authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this ordinance with the Auditor and Recorder of Ramsey County. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Section III. Effective upon Adoption. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication and the recording of the plat of Century Ponds, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Legal Description of property contained within boundaries of Century Ponds Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District Legal Description of the Property Blocks 7 and 8, along with Outlots D, E, F, and I, CENTURY PONDS, Ramsey County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof. EXHIBIT B Map of Century Ponds Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District Depiction of Facilities THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the resolution authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and summarv. (This will reauire four affirmative votes.). Resolution 26-04-2485 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1060 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Maplewood has adopted Ordinance No. 1060, an ordinance establishing the Century Ponds storm sewer improvement tax district pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 444.16-444.21; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 412.191, subd. 4, allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is 2 pages in length with an additional 2 pages consisting of exhibits to the ordinance; and April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Maplewood that the city clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 1060 to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance: Public Notice The Maplewood city council has adopted Ordinance No. 1060 which establishes the Century Ponds storm sewer improvement tax district. Century Ponds is a new residential subdivision which includes both single-family and townhouse units. The 73 townhouse units will be served by stormwater improvements constructed by the developer and which will remain privately owned. Maintenance of the stormwater facilities will be the responsibility of the subdivision townhouse homeowners. If the homeowners fail to maintain the stormwater facilities, the storm sewer improvement tax district allows the city to perform required maintenance, including repair or reconstruction, and levy a tax against the townhouse lots to recover the cost of that work. No cost would be borne by the other taxpayers in the city. A full copy of Ordinance No. 1060 is available in the office of the city clerk. This ordinance will be effective upon adoption, publication and the recording of the plat of Century Ponds, Ramsey County, Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Maplewood that the city clerk keep a copy of the ordinances in her office at city hall for public inspection. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. Mayor Abrams passed the gavel to Councilmember Cave and left the meeting. Acting Mayor Cave continued the meeting. 12. 2025 Community Tree Planting Grant Agreement Public Works Director Love gave the staff report. Councilmember Lee moved to authorize the City of Maplewood to enter into the 2025 Community Tree Planting Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Recourses 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 — Councilmember Cave Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Lee Councilmember Villavicencio Absent — Mayor Abrams The motion passed. Mayor Abrams returned, received the gavel back and continued the meeting. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 J. NEW BUSINESS 1. MCC Predesign Discussion -LSE Architects City Manager Sable introduced the item. Jennifer Anderson -Tuttle, Mohammed Lawal, and Chris Laabs, with LSE Architects, addressed council and gave the presentation. Council discussed the agenda item and shared opinions. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve LSE's final pre -design concepts which were based upon community engagement. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. St. John's Hospital Expansion, 1575 Beam Avenue East a. Conditional Use Permit Amendment, Setback Variance and Parking Waiver Resolution b. Design Review Resolution Community Development Director Parr gave the presentation. Danielle Gathje, Vice President of Operations with St John's Hospital, addressed council and answered questions of council. Councilmember Lee moved to approve a conditional use permit, setback variance and parking waiver resolution to construct a four-story 189,600 square foot addition to St. John's Hospital at 1575 Beam Avenue East. Resolution 26-04-2486 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT, SETBACK VARIANCE AND PARKING WAIVER RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 M Health Fairview has requested approval of a conditional use permit amendment. 1.02 The property is located at 1575 Beam Avenue East and is legally described as: PIN: 03-29-22-13-0014. Real property in the City of Maplewood, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, described as follows: The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota, according to the Government Survey thereof except the following parcels: The East 40.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter lying northerly of the South 660.00 feet thereof. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 Commencing at the southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, being the center of said Section 3, said point being marked by a Ramsey County monument; thence along the west line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, North 00 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds East, assumed basis of bearing, a distance of 703.29; thence on a bearing of East 437.93 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing on a bearing of East 264.24 feet; thence on a bearing of South 124.13 feet; thence on a bearing of West 264.24 feet; thence on a bearing of North 124.13 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements of record. Section 2. Standards. 2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-1092(3) requires a Conditional Use Permit for hospitals. 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 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 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 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. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 2.03 Variance Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-13 refers to a state statute that states a variance may be granted from the requirements of the zoning ordinance when: (1) the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this ordinance; (2) when the variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan; and (3) when the applicant establishes that there are practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. Practical difficulties mean: (1) the proposed use is reasonable; (2) the need for a variance is caused by circumstances unique to the property, not created by the property owner, and not solely based on economic conditions; (3) the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. 2.04 Parking Waiver Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-17 states that the City Council may authorize parking standards that differ from those required by the code. Section 3. Findings. 3.01 The proposal meets the specific conditional use permit standards. 3.02 The setback variance request does meet the required standards for a variance. 1. That the need for a variance is caused by circumstances unique to the property, not created by the property owner, and not solely based on economic conditions; 2. That the proposed use is reasonable; and 3. That the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality; and 4. That the need for a variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this ordinance; and 5. That the variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3.03 The proposal meets the requirements for a parking waiver. Section 4. City Review Process 4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use permit request. On March 17, 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 statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this resolution. 2. On April 13, 2026, the city council discussed this resolution. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 11 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. All construction shall follow the approved plans, dated March 17, 2026. The planning staff may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval, or the permit shall become null and void. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. The property owner shall maintain at least 1,440 parking spaces for St. John's Hospital and the three medical office buildings on the campus. Parking spaces shall be at least 9.5 feet wide; employee parking may be 9 feet wide. Any changes to this parking count will require city council approval. If a parking shortage develops, the city council will be authorized to require the applicant to provide additional parking space. 5. The approval permits a 0-foot setback variance to install two electrical transformers up to the Hazlewood Street property line. 6. The approval permits a 10-foot setback variance to construct the hospital building, 20 feet from the Hazlewood Street property line. This approval nullifies the previously approved 15-foot setback for the parking structure, which is being removed as part of this project. 7. Any retaining walls built as part of this project must be setback at least five feet from any property line. 8. The vegetation that is being used along Beam Avenue to provide screening from the hospital's mechanical equipment and trash receptacles must be replaced if deemed sick and dead. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the design review resolution to construct a four-story 189,600 square foot addition to St. John's Hospital at 1575 Beam Avenue East. Resolution 26-04-2487 DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 12 1.01 M Health Fairview has requested approval of design review to construct a four-story, 189,600 square foot hospital building addition. 1.02 The property is located at 1575 Beam Avenue East and is legally described as: PIN: 03-29-22-13-0014. Real property in the City of Maplewood, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, described as follows: The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota, according to the Government Survey thereof except the following parcels: The East 40.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter lying northerly of the South 660.00 feet thereof. Commencing at the southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, being the center of said Section 3, said point being marked by a Ramsey County monument; thence along the west line of said Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, North 00 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds East, assumed basis of bearing, a distance of 703.29; thence on a bearing of East 437.93 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing on a bearing of East 264.24 feet; thence on a bearing of South 124.13 feet; thence on a bearing of West 264.24 feet; thence on a bearing of North 124.13 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to easements of record. Section 2. Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings. 2.01 City ordinance Section 2-290(b) requires that the community design review board make the following findings to approve plans: That the design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to neighboring, existing or proposed developments and traffic is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood; that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, existing or proposed developments; and that it will not create traffic hazards or congestion. 2. That the design and location of the proposed development are in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by this article and the city's comprehensive municipal plan. 3. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and that it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors. Section 3. City Action April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 13 3.01 The above -described site and design plans are hereby approved based on the findings outlined in Section 3 of this resolution. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the design plans dated March 17, 2026. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following: 1. If the city has not issued a building permit for this project, repeat this review in two years. 2. All fire marshal and building official requirements must be met. 3. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the engineering review authored by Jon Jarosch, March 6, 2026. 4. Satisfy the requirements set forth in the environmental review authored by Shann Finwall, dated February 24, 2026. 5. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District. 6. All ground -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened according to the ordinance. Roof -mounted mechanical equipment is not required to be screened but shall be painted to match the building. 7. Any identification or monument signs for the project must meet the comprehensive sign plan requirements for this campus and be designed to be consistent with the project's building materials and colors. 8. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the following items: a. The applicant shall provide the city with a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior improvements. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work. b. Submit a revised site plan showing the proposed new retaining wall near Beam Avenue to be setback at least five feet from all property lines. 9. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building: a. Replace any property irons that were removed because of this construction. b. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways. c. Install all required landscaping and an in -ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas. d. Install all required outdoor lighting. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 14 e. Install all required sidewalks and trails. 10. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: a. The city determines that the work is not essential to public health, safety or welfare. b. The City of Maplewood holds the above -required letter of credit or cash escrow for all required exterior improvements. If the building is occupied in the fall or winter, the owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished exterior improvements by June 1 of the following year or within six weeks of occupancy if it is occupied in the spring or summer. 11. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. 3. Redeeming Love Church, 2425 White Bear Avenue North a. Conditional Use Permit Amendment Resolution b. Design Review Resolution Community Development Director Parr gave the presentation. Pastor Mike Smith, with Redeeming Love, addressed council and provided comments. Councilmember Villavicencio moved to approve the conditional use permit amendment resolution for Redeeming Love Church, located at 2425 White Bear Avenue North, subiect to certain conditions of aaaroval. Resolution 26-04-2488 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Redeeming Love Church has requested to amend the Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 2425 White Bear Avenue North. 1.02 The property is located at 2425 White Bear Avenue North and is legally described as The Parcel A All that certain real estate situated in the State of Minnesota, Ramsey County, Village of Maplewood, and more particularly described as follows: April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 15 That portion of the West 1 /2 of the North 1 /5 of the Southwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11. Township 29, Range 22 lying West of White Bear Avenue, except that part thereof which lies Easterly of a line run parallel with 85 feet Westerly of the following described line: From a point on the West line of said Section 11, distant 718. 7 feet South of the West 1/4 corner thereof, run Westerly at an angle of 90 degrees 30 minutes with said West section line (measured from South to West) for 204 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle 90 degrees 00 minutes for 37.5 feet to the point of beginning of line to be described; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes for 260.04 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 3 degrees 12 minutes for 394.21 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 49 degrees 14 minutes for 308.85 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 20 degrees 30 minutes for 443.06 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 37 degrees 32 minutes for 375.94 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 4 degree 30 minute curve (Delta Angle 24 degrees 48 minutes) for 551.11 feet and there terminating. Less that portion of property conveyed to the County Ramsey, including the right of access to White Bear Road, in connection with condemnation action filed by the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota vs. Brookille Energy and Properties, Inc., et al. in the District Court, Second Judicial District, Count of Ramsey, State of Minnesota - File No. 463842. Abstract Property Parcel B The East 711.88 feet of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 29, Range 22, except that part thereof which lies Easterly of a line run parallel with and distant 85 feet Westerly of the following described line: From a point on the West line of said Section 11, distance 718. 7 feet South of the West Quarter corner thereof, run Westerly at an angle of 90 degrees 30 minutes with said West section line (measured from South to West) for 204 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes for 37.5 feet to the point of beginning of line to be described; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes for 260.04 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 3 degrees 12 minutes for 394.21 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 49 degrees 14 minutes for 308.85 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 20 degrees 30 minutes for 443.06 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 37 degrees 32 minutes for 375.94 feet; thence deflect to left on a 4 degree 30 minutes curve (Delta Angle 24 degrees 48 minutes) for 551.11 feet and there terminating. Torrens Property Property Identification Number: 112922230010 1.03 The conditional use permit allows a religious facility on the property. 1.04 The property owner requests to amend the conditional use permit to allow an expansion to the building on the property. Section 2. Standards. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 16 2.01 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. 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 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 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. 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. On March 17, 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. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 17 2. On April 13, 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. Fill the potholes in the parking lot and driveways. 2. Screen any outside mechanical equipment, as required by Code. 3. The City Council will review this permit in one year. 4. The owner will submit a trash enclosure plan for the property with the building permit plans. Trash enclosures are required around all trash containers or dumpsters on the property and shall be 100 percent opaque. The enclosure must meet city ordinance requirements. The enclosure must always be maintained. 5. The applicant will review the existing striped stalls and drive access aisles on the site, repaint the parking spaces where necessary, and repair any areas with deficient pavement. The applicant will provide a parking plan with the building permit plans for staff approval. 6. All signs shall meet the City of Maplewood sign ordinance. The property owner will obtain all required sign permits. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the design review resolution for exterior facade updates and a building expansion to Redeeming Love Church, located at 2425 White Bear Avenue North, subject to certain conditions of approval. Resolution 26-04-2489 DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Redeeming Love Church has requested design review for an expansion to the building and updates to the exterior fagade at 2425 White Bear Avenue North. 1.02 The property at 2425 White Bear Avenue North is legally described as: Parcel A April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 18 All that certain real estate situated in the State of Minnesota, Ramsey County, Village of Maplewood, and more particularly described as follows: That portion of the West 1 /2 of the North 1 /5 of the Southwest 1 /4 of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 11. Township 29, Range 22 lying West of White Bear Avenue, except that part thereof which lies Easterly of a line run parallel with 85 feet Westerly of the following described line: From a point on the West line of said Section 11, distant 718. 7 feet South of the West 1/4 corner thereof, run Westerly at an angle of 90 degrees 30 minutes with said West section line (measured from South to West) for 204 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle 90 degrees 00 minutes for 37.5 feet to the point of beginning of line to be described; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes for 260.04 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 3 degrees 12 minutes for 394.21 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 49 degrees 14 minutes for 308.85 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 20 degrees 30 minutes for 443.06 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 37 degrees 32 minutes for 375.94 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 4 degree 30 minute curve (Delta Angle 24 degrees 48 minutes) for 551.11 feet and there terminating. Less that portion of property conveyed to the County Ramsey, including the right of access to White Bear Road, in connection with condemnation action filed by the County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota vs. Brookille Energy and Properties, Inc., et al. in the District Court, Second Judicial District, Count of Ramsey, State of Minnesota - File No. 463842. Abstract Property Parcel B The East 711.88 feet of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 29, Range 22, except that part thereof which lies Easterly of a line run parallel with and distant 85 feet Westerly of the following described line: From a point on the West line of said Section 11, distance 718. 7 feet South of the West Quarter corner thereof, run Westerly at an angle of 90 degrees 30 minutes with said West section line (measured from South to West) for 204 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes for 37.5 feet to the point of beginning of line to be described; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 90 degrees 00 minutes for 260.04 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 3 degrees 12 minutes for 394.21 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 49 degrees 14 minutes for 308.85 feet; thence deflect to the right at an angle of 20 degrees 30 minutes for 443.06 feet; thence deflect to the left at an angle of 37 degrees 32 minutes for 375.94 feet; thence deflect to left on a 4 degree 30 minutes curve (Delta Angle 24 degrees 48 minutes) for 551.11 feet and there terminating. Torrens Property Property Identification Number: 112922230010 Section 2. Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings. 2.01 City ordinance Section 2-290(b) requires that the community design review board make the following findings to approve plans: April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 19 That the design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to neighboring, existing or proposed developments and traffic is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood; that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, existing or proposed developments; and that it will not create traffic hazards or congestion. 2. That the design and location of the proposed development are in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and attractive development contemplated by this article and the city's comprehensive municipal plan. 3. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and that it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors. Section 3. City Action. 3.01 The above -described site and design plans are hereby approved based on the findings outlined in Section 3 of this resolution. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the approved plans. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following: Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. All requirements of the fire marshal, city engineer, and building official must be met. 3. The applicant will meet the requirements outlined in the Engineering Review dated March 2, 2026. 4. The applicant will submit updated plans as required by the building official showing that the proposed addition and remodeling will meet the minimum requirements of the Minnesota State Building Code. 5. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant must submit a tree removal and replacement plan and a revised landscape plan that removes invasive species and shows replacement species as recommended by environmental review staff. 6. The applicant shall submit an updated photometric site plan ensuring all existing and proposed lighting follows city ordinance requirements. All lights on the building and throughout the parking lot must be downcast. If existing lights do not meet city requirements, they must be removed or replaced. The lighting plan must be submitted with the building permit plans. 7. Rooftop vents and mechanical equipment shall be hidden from view from all sides of the property, screened as required by city ordinance, and always maintained. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 20 8. All trash receptacles shall be screened entirely inside a trash enclosure as required by city ordinance and consistently maintained. The trash enclosure and gate shall be 100 percent opaque. The gate shall be protected by concrete -filled steel posts or the equivalent, anchored in the ground at the front corners of the structure. If the enclosure is masonry, the protective posts may be omitted. In all instances, the enclosure must be designed, constructed, and painted in a manner compatible with the building and kept in good repair. 9. The applicant will review the existing striped stalls and drive access aisles on the site, repaint the parking spaces where necessary, and repair any areas with deficient pavement. The applicant will provide a parking plan with the building permit plans for staff approval. 10. This approval does not include signage. Any proposed changes to the site's signage must meet the city's ordinance requirements, and the applicant must apply for a sign permit before installation. 11. Before the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for staff approval the following items: a. The applicant shall provide the city with a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior improvements. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work. b. The applicant shall provide a tree removal and replacement plan and an updated landscape plan. c. The applicant will provide an updated photometric plan. d. The applicant shall provide a trash enclosure plan. e. The applicant shall provide a parking plan. 12. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building: a. Replace any property irons removed because of this construction. b. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways. c. Install all required landscaping and an in -ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas if not completed or disturbed during construction. d. Install all required outdoor lighting as approved by city staff. e. Install all required sidewalks and trails. 13. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 21 a. The city determines that the work is not essential to public health, safety or welfare. b. The above -required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of Maplewood for all required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished exterior improvements by June 1 of the following year if occupancy of the building is in the fall or winter or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the spring or summer. 14. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes — All The motion passed. 4. Habitat for Humanity Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) Funding Community Development Director Parr gave the staff report. Cecile Bedor, Chief Real Estate Officer with Habitat for Humanity addressed council. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the request for $300,000 of Local Affordable Housing Aid to the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to support the Beebe Meadows and Duluth Street projects in Maplewood, and direct staff to prepare an agreement between the City of Maplewood and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All The motion passed. 5. Hazardous Building and Public Nuisance, 1025 Century Avenue South a. Intent to Close Meeting Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 13D.5(b) b. Resolution Ordering Abatement of Hazardous Building and Public Nuisance City Attorney Batty gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to close the meeting and go into closed session to discuss the hazardous buildinas and Dublic nuisance conditions at 1025 Century Avenue South, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subd.3(b) attorney -client privilege. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes — All The motion passed. Mayor Abrams closed the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Present at the closed session: Mayor Abrams, Councilmember Cave, Councilmember Juenemann, Councilmember Lee, Councilmember Villavicencio, City Manager Sable, Public Works Director Love, Community Development Director Parr, Public Safety April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 22 Director Bierdemann, Building Official Randy Johnson, and City Attorneys Batty & Alex Furcich. Mayor Abrams called the meeting back to order at 9:07 p.m. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the resolution ordering the abatement of hazardous buildings and public nuisance conditions at 1025 Century Avenue South and authorize related legal proceedings. Resolution 26-04-2490 RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT 1025 CENTURY AVENUE SOUTH AND AUTHORIZING RELATED LEGAL PROCEEDINGS RECITALS WHEREAS, the property located at 1025 Century Avenue South and legally described as Lots 9, 10, and 11, Carver Lots, lying Easterly of Highway 494, Ramsey County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property") contains, among other things, a single-family dwelling (the "Dwelling") and a garage (the "Garage") and is located in the city of Maplewood (the "City"); and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is owned by Lukas James Brown (the "Owner") and, to the best of the City's knowledge, there are no other owners or occupants of the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, on November 25, 2025, pursuant to a duly obtained administrative search warrant, a physical inspection of the Subject Property and the Dwelling and Garage was conducted by the city's building official, deputy building official, assistant community development director, and senior engineering technician during which the following conditions were noted or observed: 1. The Owner neglected to apply for any building permits for any construction and alterations that were performed at the site. 2. Stop work orders were issued to the Owner and were posted on the door of the Dwelling on August 20, 2024, and July 1, 2025. The Owner ignored both stop work notices and removed the postings and continued performing construction without obtaining the proper permits. 3. The alterations that have been made to both the Dwelling and Garage have left the structures in a condition that is considered dangerous to life, health, or safety of the occupants. 4. The Dwelling no longer has any legal bedrooms and is considered an uninhabitable structure because the Owner has removed all the windows from the existing bedrooms. He also removed all the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. 5. The Owner has removed the earth around the Dwelling such that the footings for the existing basement walls do not meet the minimum frost depth requirements. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 23 6. The Dwelling is no longer provided with a legal means of egress because the Owner removed the decks and stairs that served as the main exit from the house. There are doors from the upper level that go out to a platform which no longer goes out to a compliant deck and stair with the proper guard and handrails. What exists is a condition that is considered dangerous to life, health and safety of the occupants. The door from the lower level does not comply because it is missing a landing and the door does not appear to be the proper width. 7. The Dwelling is no longer provided with the approved address identification. 8. The Owner has removed some walls that appear to be walls that supported the upper floor framing in the Dwelling. The Owner indicated that he provided beam framing; however, this has been covered and it is unknown what has been provided and whether it is capable of supporting the required loads and transferring the resulting loads to the supporting structural elements and foundation. 9. The exterior walls of the Dwelling at the upper covered deck area and other areas throughout the house have been filled in with some type of framing. It is unclear what framing has been provided since these areas are covered. 10. Exterior walls are required to be provided with a weather -resistant exterior wall envelope. Many of the existing walls of the Dwelling do not have any type of exterior finish but rather have either a house wrap that is not approved for exposed use or a roof underlayment which is not an approved water resistive barrier. 11. The Owner indicated that he had modified the opening for the front garage door to increase the height of the opening and the ceiling inside the Garage. This revised framing has been covered, and it is unknown what alterations have been made and whether the roof framing that has been modified are roof trusses or modified rafter framing. It is unclear whether the construction that has been provided is capable of supporting the required design loads. 12. There are questionable gas piping connections in the lower -level utility room of the Dwelling. There appears to be thermoplastic hose that runs from this utility room to the Garage in an underground conduit and it is unclear what this gas line serves in the Garage. This thermoplastic hose is not approved for residential use. 13. The Owner has provided electrical wiring throughout the Dwelling and Garage and within the Subject Property that is very questionable and is in violation of the minimum requirements of the Minnesota Electrical Code. 14. Section 18-31(5) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to accumulate rubbish debris, and other offensive materials on property. There are piles of dirt, rock, class 5 material, brush, lumber, and logs that need to be removed. 15. Section 18-33(3) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to store or accumulate explosives, inflammable liquids and other dangerous substances or materials on property. There are four propane tanks, five gas containers, six April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 24 batteries, and multiple unidentifiable tanks, including one bearing a flammable warning label, on the Subject Property. 16. Section 18-33(6) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to erect or alter buildings in violation of the City Code, including the Minnesota State Building Code, and other fire ordinances concerning manner and materials of construction. The Dwelling and Garage have been altered in violation of the City Code, including the Minnesota State Building Code, through the unpermitted work described above. 17. Section 18-33(9) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to permit or maintain the outside storage of items such as but not limited to pails, barrels, lumber, scrap wood, vehicle parts, inoperable machinery, equipment parts, brushes, household furniture, building materials, scrap metal, junk or similar materials. The Subject Property is being used for outside storage of such items. 18. Section 18-33(13) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to maintain dangerous, unguarded machinery, equipment or other property on private property in a manner that may attract minor children. The Subject Property includes unguarded machinery and equipment that is outdoors and visible from public right-of-way that may attract minor children. 19. Sections 18-33(23), 18-33(26), 36-39 and 44-17 of the City Code deem it a public nuisance to park or store a vehicle, or any part of a vehicle, on grass, unimproved areas, or other areas not consisting of a lawfully installed hard surface. Motor vehicle(s), trailers, boats or motorized recreational vehicle(s) shall not be located on grass, dirt, sand, or landscaping in the front yard setback area of the property. Parking areas shall not be in the street right of way (ROW) or closer than 5 feet from any of the property lines without prior city approval. There are vehicles parked or stored at the Subject Property on areas not consisting of a lawfully installed hard surface. 20. Sections 36-261, 44-4 to 44-6, and 44-101 to 44-102 of the City Code deem it a violation for a property to have vehicle(s)/equipment that meet one or more of the following criteria, are considered commercial and are not allowed to be stored outside in residential areas: Any defined commercial vehicle(s)/equipment or any vehicle(s) registered for more than 12,000 lbs., unless an exception has been granted if you have been given prior city approval by special permit. There are three commercial trailers, a compact excavator and a skid -steer loader stored on the Subject Property. 21. Section 18-33(7) of the City Code deems it a nuisance to store a portable on - demand storage unit (POD) on a residential property for more than 60 days. There have been portable storage units at the Subject Property for more than 60 days. 22. Section 18-464 of the City Code prohibits land alteration, including retaining walls, on steep slopes except by permit and with an erosion control plan, and requires stormwater runoff to be directed away from steep slopes. Unpermitted retaining walls made of randomly placed jersey barriers and tree logs have been created throughout the site, including steep slopes, to allow the yard to be leveled out. The exterior grades, including steep slopes, have been greatly disturbed April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 25 throughout the site and do not meet land alteration standards and stormwater management requirements. 23. Sections 40-161 through 40-351 of the City Code set standards for onsite subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS), including septic systems; require compliance inspections to ensure compliance with applicable requirements any time there is a change in use of the property being served by an existing SSTS which may impact the performance of the system, or any time the administering department deems appropriate; and authorize the city to take action to prevent, prosecute, restrain, correct, or abate violations or threatened violations. Portions of the unapproved grading activities at the Subject Property occurred over the top of the existing septic system at the Subject Property. A compliance inspection of the SSTS is required to ensure it is properly functioning and in compliance with code requirements. 24. Section 18-31(15) of the City Code deems it a nuisance to throw, dump, or deposit ground soil, sand, stones or other inert material on public or private property, without obtaining a permit from the department of public works. All the grass at the Subject Property has been removed and replaced with dirt and class 5 material without a permit. The site needs to be restored to its condition prior to the unpermitted work. WHEREAS, since the above -mentioned inspection, there have been no permits pulled for the Subject Property that would indicate any improvements to the conditions observed on November 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, in response to the conditions observed on November 25, 2025, City staff posted uninhabitable notices on the Dwelling and Garage on December 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2026, staff returned to the area for an inspection at a neighboring property, saw that the uninhabitable postings at the Subject Property had been removed, and reposted the Dwelling and Garage; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2026, staff did not see any significant change to the conditions observed on November 25, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Owner has indicated to staff that he intends to continue using the Subject Property despite the "uninhabitable" postings; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.15, subdivision 3, defines a "hazardous building" as "any building ... which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition, or abandonment, constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public safety or health"; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.161; section 18-37 of the City Code; and section 40-343 of the City Code authorize the city council to order the owner of any hazardous building or nuisance property within the City to correct or remove said conditions, and to initiate appropriate proceedings to abate code violations or threatened code violations relating to individual sewage disposal systems; and April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 26 WHEREAS, additionally, Minnesota Rule 1300.0180 expressly requires that unsafe structures "be abated [under] Minnesota Statutes, sections 463.15 to 463.26"; and WHEREAS, based on the information presented, the city council has determined that the condition of the Subject Property, the Dwelling, and the Garage constitutes a hazard and a public nuisance in violation of both state and local law and, therefore, should be abated; and WHEREAS, based on the information presented, the city council has further determined that it is necessary and appropriate for the City to take legal action to stop the prohibited use of the site in violation of the Zoning Code, to require the Owner and any other occupants to vacate the Subject Property until it is rendered habitable, and to require that the Owner obtain proper permits and inspections in order to perform any further work at the Subject Property. RESOLUTION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Maplewood as follows: 1. The city council adopts, as factual findings, all of the recitals listed above. 2. The city council finds that the Dwelling and Garage are hazardous, as defined by Minnesota Statutes, section 463.15, and unsafe, as defined in Minnesota Rules, section 1300.0180. 3. The city council also finds that the condition of the Subject Property constitutes a public nuisance, as defined by both state and local law, and violates the aforementioned sections of the City Code, and is a menace to the health of the inhabitants of the city. 4. The city attorney shall finalize an abatement order substantially similar to that attached as Exhibit A hereto. 5. The city attorney is authorized to take all necessary legal steps to effectuate service of this resolution and the corresponding abatement order in the manner required by state and/or local law. 6. The city attorney and city staff are authorized to take all necessary legal steps to secure compliance with the abatement order and to obtain authority to remove and abate the hazardous and nuisance conditions on the Subject Property by court order and collect and/or assess the costs thereof against the Subject Property, as otherwise permitted by state and/or local law. 7. The city attorney shall finalize a civil complaint substantially similar to that attached as Exhibit B hereto. 8. The city attorney is authorized to take all necessary legal steps to effectuate service of the complaint and seek the relief requested therein. FXHIRIT A April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 27 Abatement Order STATE OF MINNNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT In the Matter of the Hazardous Buildings and Nuisance Property Located at 1025 Century Avenue South, Maplewood, Minnesota TO: All owners, occupants, and all lienholders of record. Case Type: Other Civil ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC NUISANCE The city council of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota hereby orders that within 45 days of service of this order you abate the hazardous and nuisance conditions which exist on the property located at 1025 Century Avenue South, Maplewood, Minnesota, which property is legally described as: Lots 9, 10, and 11, Carver Lots, lying Easterly of Highway 494, Ramsey County, Minnesota Specifically, the city of Maplewood, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 463 and the Minnesota State Building Code, has determined that the single-family dwelling (the "Dwelling") and garage structure (the "Garage") located at the above -referenced property are hazardous and unsafe due to the following observations: 1. The property owner neglected to apply for any building permits for any construction and alterations that were performed at the site. (Minnesota Rules 1300.0120 and 1300.0140.) 2. Stop work orders were issued to the property owner and were posted on the door of the Dwelling on August 20, 2024, and July 1, 2025. The property owner ignored both stop work notices and removed the postings and continued performing construction without obtaining the proper permits. (Minnesota Rule 1300.0170.) 3. The alterations that have been made to both the Dwelling and Garage have left the structures in a condition that is considered dangerous to life, health, or safety of the occupants. (Minnesota Rule 1300.0180.) 4. The Dwelling no longer has any legal bedrooms and is considered as uninhabitable structure because the property owner has removed all the windows from the existing bedrooms. He also removed all the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. (Minnesota Rule 1309.0010; International Residential Code ["IRC] Sections R202, R303, R310, R314, R315. ) 5. The property owner has removed the earth around the Dwelling such that the footings for the existing basement walls do not meet the minimum frost depth requirements. (Minnesota Rule 1303.1600; Minnesota Rule 1309.0010; IRC Section R403.1.4.) April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 28 6. The Dwelling is no longer provided with a legal means of egress because the property owner removed the decks and stairs that served as the main exit from the house. There are doors from the upper level that go out to a platform which no longer goes out to a compliant deck and stair with the proper guard and handrails. What exists is a condition that is considered dangerous to life, health and safety of the occupants. The door from the lower level does not comply because it is missing a landing and the door does not appear to be the proper width. (Minnesota Rule 1309.0010; IRC Section R311 and R312.) 7. The Dwelling is no longer provided with the approved address identification. (Minnesota Rule 1309.0010; IRC Section R319.) 8. The property owner has removed some walls that appear to be walls that supported the upper floor framing in the Dwelling. The property owner indicated that he provided beam framing; however, this has been covered, and it is unknown what has been provided and whether it is capable of supporting the required loads and transferring the resulting loads to the supporting structural elements and foundation. (Minnesota Rule 1309.0010; IRC Section R502.) 9. The exterior walls of the Dwelling at the upper covered deck area and other areas throughout the house have been filled in with some type of framing. It is unclear what framing has been provided since these areas are covered. (Minnesota Rule 1309.0010; IRC Section R602.) 10. Exterior walls are required to be provided with a weather -resistant exterior wall envelope. Many of the existing walls of the Dwelling do not have any type of exterior finish but rather have either a house wrap that is not approved for exposed use or a roof underlayment which is not an approved water resistive barrier. (Minnesota Rule 1309.0010; IRC Section R703.) 11. The property owner indicated that he had modified the opening for the front garage door to increase the height of the opening and the ceiling inside the Garage. This revised framing has been covered, and it is unknown what alterations have been made and whether the roof framing that has been modified are roof trusses or modified rafter framing. It is unclear whether the construction that has been provided is capable of supporting the required design loads. (Minnesota Rule 1309.0010; IRC Section R802.) 12. There are questionable gas piping connections in the lower -level utility room of the Dwelling. There appears to be thermoplastic hose that runs from this utility room to the Garage in an underground conduit and it is unclear what this gas line serves in the Garage. This thermoplastic hose is not approved for residential use. (Minnesota Rule 1346.5050; International Fuel Gas Code Section 401, 402, 403, 404.) 13. The property owner has provided electrical wiring throughout the Dwelling and Garage and within the property that is very questionable and is in violation of the minimum requirements of the Minnesota Electrical Code. (Minnesota Statute 326B.35; Minnesota Rule 1315.0200; 2023 National Electrical Code.) Additionally, the city of Maplewood, pursuant to chapter 18 of the Maplewood City Code and Minnesota Statutes, section 609.74, has determined that the following conditions on the property constitute public nuisances or conditions that the city is otherwise authorized under the City Code to require to be abated: April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 29 a. Section 18-31(5) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to accumulate rubbish debris, and other offensive materials on property. There are piles of dirt, rock, class 5 material, brush, lumber, and logs that need to be removed. b. Section 18-33(3) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to store or accumulate explosives, inflammable liquids and other dangerous substances or materials on property. There are four propane tanks, five gas containers, six batteries, and multiple unidentifiable tanks, including one bearing a flammable warning label, on the property. c. Section 18-33(6) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to erect or alter buildings in violation of the City Code, including the Minnesota State Building Code, and other fire ordinances concerning manner and materials of construction. The Dwelling and Garage have been altered in violation of the City Code, including the Minnesota State Building Code, through the unpermitted work described above. d. Section 18-33(9) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to permit or maintain the outside storage of items such as but not limited to pails, barrels, lumber, scrap wood, vehicle parts, inoperable machinery, equipment parts, brushes, household furniture, building materials, scrap metal, junk or similar materials. The property is being used for outside storage of such items. e. Section 18-33(13) of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to maintain dangerous, unguarded machinery, equipment or other property on private property in a manner that may attract minor children. The property includes unguarded machinery and equipment that is outdoors and visible from public right-of-way that may attract minor children. Sections 18-33(23), 18-33(26), 36-39 and 44-17 of the City Code deem it a public nuisance to park or store a vehicle, or any part of a vehicle, on grass, unimproved areas, or other areas not consisting of a lawfully installed hard surface. Motor vehicle(s), trailers, boats or motorized recreational vehicle(s) shall not be located on grass, dirt, sand, or landscaping in the front yard setback area of the property. Parking areas shall not be in the street right of way (ROW) or closer than 5 feet from any of the property lines unless you have prior city approval. There are vehicles parked or stored at the property on areas not consisting of a lawfully installed hard surface. g. Sections 36-261, 44-4 to 44-6, and 44-101 to 44-102 of the City Code deem it a violation for a property to have vehicle(s)/equipment that meet one or more of the following criteria, are considered commercial and are not allowed to be stored outside in residential areas: Any defined commercial vehicle(s)/equipment or any vehicle(s) registered for more than 12,000 lbs., unless an exception has been granted with prior city approval by special permit. There are three commercial trailers, a compact excavator and a skid -steer loader stored on the property. h. Section 18-33(7) of the City Code deems it a nuisance to store a portable on -demand storage unit (POD) on a residential property for more than 60 days. There have been portable storage units at this residential property for more than 60 days. Section 18-464 of the City Code prohibits land alteration, including retaining walls, on steep slopes except by permit and with an erosion control plan, and requires stormwater runoff to be directed away from steep slopes. Unpermitted retaining walls made of randomly placed jersey barriers and tree logs have been created throughout the site, April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 30 including steep slopes, to allow the yard to be leveled out. The exterior grades, including steep slopes, have been greatly disturbed throughout the site and do not meet land alteration standards and stormwater management requirements. Sections 40-161 through 40-351 of the City Code set standards for onsite subsurface sewage treatment systems (SSTS), including septic systems; require compliance inspections to ensure compliance with applicable requirements any time there is a change in use of the property being served by an existing SSTS which may impact the performance of the system, or any time the administering department deems appropriate; and authorize the city to take action to prevent, prosecute, restrain, correct, or abate violations or threatened violations. Portions of the unapproved grading activities at the property occurred over the top of the existing septic system at the property. A compliance inspection of the SSTS is required to ensure it is properly functioning and in compliance with code requirements. k. Section 18-31(15) of the City Code deems it a nuisance to throw, dump, or deposit ground soil, sand, stones or other inert material on public or private property, without obtaining a permit from the department of public works. All the grass at the Property has been removed and replaced with dirt and class 5 material without a permit. The site needs to be restored to its condition prior to the unpermitted work. For those reasons, pursuant to the above -referenced statutes and ordinances, it is hereby ORDERED that you abate the above -mentioned conditions within 45 days of the date of service of this order by either (i) razing (demolishing) the Dwelling and Garage and performing items 1, 2, 12, 13, and 15 through 21 below; or (ii) performing each and every one of the following items: 1. Obtain proper permits and inspections for any further work at the property. 2. Comply with stop work orders when issued. 3. Provide required legal bedrooms for the Dwelling. 4. Correct the area around the Dwelling such that the footings for the basement walls meet minimum frost depth requirements. 5. Provide legal means of egress from the Dwelling. 6. Provide approved address identification for the Dwelling. 7. Repair or replace all of the Dwelling's and Garage's structural components as necessary in order to ensure compliance with the Minnesota State Building Code. 8. Provide code -approved framing for the exterior walls of the Dwelling. 9. Provide code -approved water resistive barrier for the exterior walls of the Dwelling. 10. Correct gas piping to be code compliant. 11. Correct electrical work to be code compliant. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 31 12. Remove all debris, including piles of dirt, rock, class 5 material, brush, lumber, and logs from the property. 13. Remove all explosives, inflammable liquids, and any other dangerous substances or material being stored on the property. 14. Bring the Dwelling and Garage into compliance with the City Code, including the Minnesota State Building Code, and other fire ordinances concerning manner and materials of construction. 15. Cease all outdoor storage of items such as pails, barrels, lumber, scrap wood, vehicle parts, inoperable machinery, equipment parts, brushes, household furniture, building materials, scrap metal, junk, or similar materials. 16. Cease all outdoor storage of unguarded machinery and equipment. 17. Remove all vehicles parked or stored at the property on areas not consisting of a lawfully installed hard surface, or provide a lawfully installed hard surface for parking. 18. Remove all outdoor storage units that have been stored at the property for more than 60 days. 19. Correct the grading and unpermitted retaining walls at the property to ensure compliance with land alteration standards and stormwater management requirements. 20. Allow a compliance inspection of the SSTS to ensure it is properly functioning and in compliance with code requirements, and correct any identified compliance issues. 21. Remove the unpermitted deposits of dirt and class 5 material covering the site and restore it to its condition prior to that unpermitted work. All such work is subject to permitting and required inspections by staff members of the city to ensure compliance with applicable rules and law. This order is not a permit. You are further advised that unless such corrective action is taken within 45 days, or an answer is served on the city and filed within 20 days of the date of service of this order upon you, a motion for summary enforcement of this order may be made to the Ramsey County District Court. Finally, you are further advised that if you do not comply with this order and the city is compelled to take corrective action, it will pursue the Dwelling and Garage's demolition and other exterior nuisance abatement efforts, and all necessary costs incurred by the city in taking such corrective action will be collected and assessed against the property pursuant to applicable law including Minnesota Statutes section 463.21 and sections 18-37 and 40-345 of the Maplewood City Code. In connection thereto, the city also intends to recover all of its expenses incurred in carrying out this order, including specifically but not exclusively, filing fees, service fees, publication fees, attorneys' fees, appraisers' fees, witness fees, including expert witness fees and traveling expenses incurred by the city from the time this order was originally made, also pursuant to state and local law. Dated , 2026 KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 32 By: Zachary T. Brennan DesAutels (#0392151) 700 Fifth Street Towers 150 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 Attorneys for City of Maplewood ACKNOWLEDGMENT The undersigned acknowledges that costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211, subd. 2, to the party against whom the allegations in this pleading are asserted. Zachary T. Brennan DesAutels Exhibit B Civil Complaint STATE OF MINNNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF RAMSEY SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT City of Maplewood, Case Type: Other Civil Court File No.: Plaintiff, vs. COMPLAINT Lukas James Brown, Occupants of 1025 Century Avenue South, Defendants. Plaintiff City of Maplewood ("City"), for its cause of action against Lukas James Brown and Occupants of 1025 Century Avenue South (collectively "Defendants"), states and alleges as follows: 1. The City is a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota located in Ramsey County, Minnesota. 2. Defendant Brown is the record fee owner of the property located at 1025 Century Avenue South (PID No. 132822410014) in the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, legally described as: Lots 9, 10, and 11, Carver Lots, lying Easterly of Highway 494, Ramsey County, Minnesota ("Subject Property"). 3. Defendant Brown resides on the Subject Property. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 33 4. Planning and zoning controls for the Subject Property are governed by the City of Maplewood City Code ("City Code"), and pursuant to the City Code the Subject Property is located in an R-1 residence district (single dwelling). Under the City Code, "[t]he purpose of the R-1, residence district (single dwelling), is to provide for single unit detached dwelling units and directly related complementary uses." City Code § 44-71. 5. Defendant Brown purchased the Subject Property in October of 2023. At the time of the purchase, a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom single family residence was located on the Subject Property, with 1,660 square feet of finished space and a 3-car garage. 6. In 2024, the City began receiving complaints from neighbors and citizens regarding the Subject Property and became aware that Defendant Brown was doing extensive grading and alterations to the site without obtaining proper grading permits and approvals. City staff issued stop work orders to Defendant Brown and posted the orders on the door of the house on two occasions, August 20, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Each time, Defendant Brown ignored the stop work orders, removed the postings, and continued performing work without obtaining proper permits. City staff sent letters and made phone calls to Defendant Brown and received no response. 7. Defendant Brown appeared to be using the site as a construction yard, which is not a permitted use in the R-1 residence district. Google Street View images dated September 2024 indicate that this use was plainly visible from public right-of-way at that time: e� 8. On November 12, 2025, the City obtained an administrative search warrant signed by the Honorable Reynaldo Aligada of Ramsey County District Court. On November 25, 2025, a City inspection team consisting of the building official, deputy building official, assistant community development director, and senior engineering technician inspected the Subject Property pursuant to the administrative warrant. The inspection team documented extensive unpermitted and uninspected work that had taken place on the interior and exterior of the house, the garage, and on the land. The building official's comprehensive report of the inspection, dated March 6, 2026, summarized conditions at the Subject Property in part as follows: The condition of the site has been completely changed from a residential lot to what appears to be a contractor yard. Most of the trees have been removed from the site and the remaining trees are dead or will be dead shortly because the base of the tree has been buried with dirt. The grade at the site has been leveled out and the earth around the April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 34 house has been lowered so the lower level of the house is no longer a basement. To facilitate the leveling out of the grade on the site, various questionable retaining walls have been constructed outside the property limits and appear to be in the MNDOT right-of-way. The yard is filled with storage racks and construction materials. The exterior grades have been greatly disturbed throughout the site and do not meet land alteration standards and stormwater management requirements. The house structure is in a complete state of disrepair and is not considered habitable. Based on our observations made during our inspection, it is our opinion that this structure is considered hazardous and an unsafe building. For the protection of public safety, the building must be abated as soon as possible. This structure needs to be razed, or the property owner needs to obtain the required building permits in a timely fashion and make the necessary repairs to restore the structure to a habitable condition. The house structure has been posted as uninhabitable on December 10, 2025. The garage structure has undergone numerous structural alterations, and it is unclear whether the structure is still capable of supporting the required snow and wind loads. There has been extensive electrical wiring performed by the property owner in the garage without obtaining the proper permits and inspections. The electrical wiring in the garage is very questionable. The garage structure has been posted as uninhabitable and hazardous on December 10, 2025. 9. The building official's report includes 211 photos of the home, garage, and land, which plainly demonstrate that the Subject Property is being used for other than the residential and directly complementary purposes permitted by the City Code. Some of these photos, along with the captions included in the building official's report, are reproduced here: Photo 5 -Approximately 7 feet of earth has been removed from the back of the house Photo 9-New fence and rack system along Century Av. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 35 Y � lc�AlPYA � P YOSw,•br. ZIN I I � —m J I -° f . A 1 r, s ar Photo 47-Some type of rack box structure that has been built along the Century Ave rightof-way 10. As the building official's report notes, City staff posted uninhabitable notices on the house and garage on December 10, 2025. On March 9, 2026, staff returned to the area for an inspection at a neighboring property, saw that the uninhabitable postings at the Subject Property had been removed, and reposted the house and garage. Staff did not see any significant change to the conditions that had been observed on November 25, 2025. 11. In text messages with staff following the reposting, Defendant Brown indicated that he would not be leaving his home, that his goal was to become compliant with what the City wants, and that he had been waiting to hear back about permit applications he had filed. 12. Defendant Brown did submit permit applications on January 6, 2026. City staff notified him, at that time, that the submissions were incomplete and lacked a required construction plan. Defendant Brown indicated he would submit a construction plan, but did not. 13. During the November 12, 2025 inspection, Defendant Brown told staff that he had re -graded the entire site with gravel and a geo-fabric type membrane to maintain a stable base for vehicles. 14. Defendant Brown told City staff that he does not run a business on the Subject Property and that all the material and equipment there is for his personal use only. Defendant Brown said that for work he is a carpenter and builds a lot of decks and other residential -type construction, and that his most recent project was the construction of a pole -barn style building in Hibbing that was completed within the last year. 15. The house, garage, and public nuisances such as outdoor storage on the Subject Property are the subject of an abatement order issued by the City on April 13, 2026, under the hazardous building provision of Minnesota Statutes chapter 463 and City Code provisions for the abatement of nuisances. The City brings this separate action to obtain declaratory and injunctive relief (1) requiring Defendants to vacate the property until the uninhabitable conditions are resolved in accordance with all City Code and other code requirements; (2) preventing a prohibited use on the Subject Property; and (3) requiring Defendants to obtain appropriate permits, including complying with any requirement that unpermitted work previously completed be inspected and approved after any necessary repairs, before conducting any further work at the site. COUNT ONE DECLARATORY JUDGMENT 16. The City re -alleges the allegations contained in the previous paragraphs. April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 37 17. An actual controversy exists between the parties concerning their respective rights and interests in the enforcement of the City Code as applied to the Subject Property pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 555.01, et seq., the Uniform Declaratory Judgments Act. 18. The City seeks a declaratory judgment from the Court that Defendants must vacate the Subject Property until the uninhabitable conditions are resolved in accordance with all City Code and other code requirements; that Defendants' use of the property as a construction yard and for any other purpose not allowed under the City Code is prohibited; and that Defendants must obtain appropriate permits, including complying with any requirement that unpermitted work previously completed be inspected and approved after any necessary repairs, before conducting any further work at the site. COUNT TWO INJUNCTIVE RELIEF 19. The City re -alleges the allegations contained in the previous paragraphs. 20. Defendants' blatant and ongoing violations of the City Code and direct orders to vacate the Subject Property constitute clear and irreparable harm to the City's governing authority. 21. The City does not have an adequate remedy at law to correct the violations by the Defendants on the Subject Property. 22. The City seeks temporary and permanent injunctive relief from the Court ordering Defendants to vacate the Subject Property until the uninhabitable conditions are resolved in accordance with all City Code and other code requirements; prohibiting Defendants' use of the property as a construction yard and for any other purpose not allowed under the City Code; and requiring Defendants to obtain appropriate permits, including complying with any requirement that unpermitted work previously completed be inspected and approved after any necessary repairs, before conducting any further work at the site. 23. In addition, the City seeks an order from the Court prohibiting Defendants from allowing the same or similar violations to exist on the Subject Property in the future. WHEREFORE, the City respectfully requests relief as follows: a. A declaration that Defendants must vacate the Subject Property until the uninhabitable conditions are resolved in accordance with all City Code and other code requirements; that Defendants' use of the property as a construction yard and for any other purpose not allowed under the City Code is prohibited; and that Defendants must obtain appropriate permits, including complying with any requirement that unpermitted work previously completed be inspected and approved after any necessary repairs, before conducting any further work at the site. b. A temporary and permanent injunction ordering Defendants to vacate the Subject Property until the uninhabitable conditions are resolved in accordance with all City Code and other code requirements; prohibiting Defendants' use of the property as a construction yard and for any other purpose not allowed under the City Code; and requiring Defendants to obtain appropriate permits, including complying with any requirement that April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 38 unpermitted work previously completed be inspected and approved after any necessary repairs, before conducting any further work at the site. An order awarding the City its costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in connection with this action against Defendants. d. Granting such other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. Dated , 2026 KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED la Zachary T. Brennan DesAutels (#0392151) 700 Fifth Street Towers 150 South Fifth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 Attorneys for City of Maplewood ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211, the undersigned acknowledges that costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing party or parties for actions in bad faith; the assertion of a claim or a defense that is frivolous and that is costly to the other party; the assertion of an unfounded position solely to delay the ordinary course of the proceeding or to harass; or the commission of a fraud upon the court. Zachary T. Brennan DesAutels Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 39