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6:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 2, 1992
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Special Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER:
A special meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the
Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by
Mayor Bastian.
B. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juke r, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Comprehensive Land Use Plan
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for discussion and public commentary
regarding the proposed update of the Maplewood Comprehensive Land
Use Plan.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented an overview of the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, its purpose and the topics covered by
chapter.
c.Councilmember Zappa inquired as to the number of builders, developers or
realtors in attendance at this meeting. One developer responded.
d.Councilmember Rossbach commented on various matters that Council must consider
relative to land use, e.g., zoning, preserving residential areas,
and determining what is the highest and best use for a property.
e.Mayor Bastian commented on the need to meet various City, State and Federal
guidelines relative to pollution, noise considerations and other
conditions.
f.Director of Community Development Olson identified the various areas of the
City by name, general boundaries and district number, to determine
which areas were represented by those in attendance.
g.Mayor Bastian stated that if anyone in the cable viewing audience wished to
share any views on the Plan, the City Manager would be available to
take calls until 8:00 P.M. at 770-4529.
h.Mayor Bastian invited comments from residents and developers by district. The
following appeared:
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District 4: Hazelwood Area
Vince Dressen, representing Ryan Construction, stated his organization is
attempting to develop 38 acres at the Southwest corner of White
Bear Avenue and 11th Avenue and presented an update of their
progress.
Resident of the area (did not give name) stated he was in favor of the
development but was concerned about the way it was progressing.
Zelma Pitzel, 2005 Castle Avenue, stated she is in favor of full development
of the area, not partial.
The owner of Northern Wood Products, located near White Bear Avenue and
Highway 36, stated he is fully in favor of the proposed
development.
Maria McGraw, 1958 Gervais, stated she felt there should be no development
until Ryan has purchased all property in that block and not
leave some portions residential.
Kay Perron, who owns property at the end of Gervais, inquired why she has
been charged a commercial rate for sewer and water since 1971 if
her property is zoned commercial.
Doug Miletta, 2416 White Bear Avenue, asked for clarification of the term
"sunset" as it relates to a zoning request; suggested the City
give a developer a set period of time after the hearing to
accomplish their aim or have the property revert to previous
zoning.
Roger Kult, 2444 White Bear Avenue, stated he supported the proposed
development.
Nina Hardin, 1970 Gervais, asked about completion of the City Wide Watermain
project.
District 7: South Gladstone
Delores Kaufman, Daughter of the Johnson's, who own 1717 White Bear Avenue,
inquired about the possibility of rezoning, since they are
trying to sell the house and have been unable to do so.
District 10: Battle Creek Area
Mr. Nordstrom asked about zoning and commercial areas relative to a filling
station and a Tom Thumb store which he stated have become
eyesores in this area.
District 12: Hiphwood Area
Bill Poppert, Highwood Avenue, asked about whether open space was taken into
consideration when preparing the Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
and stated he would like to see a more pro-active role taken
through the Plan.
i.Les Axdahl inquired about the status of the proposed 494/Lake Road interchange
and the impact of this interchange on the surrounding R-1 area.
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j.Kevin Berglund inquired about various environmental and health matters, and
whether there might be consideration of an overpass or underpass for
Highway 36 in consideration of people who do not drive cars; also
whether there might some other areas which might look forward to
something like the proposed community center.
k. Lorraine Fischer asked for additional information on the planned walking
trail, bike paths and accessibility, relative to the Seniors
Advisory Committee; also commented on park acreage and potential
problem areas where commercial and R-3 zoning might create conflict.
1.Mayor Bastian stated the Comprehensive Land Use Plan would appear on the June
22, 1992 Council Meeting Agenda for a vote on its acceptance.
M. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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