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CITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
Monday, Apri108, 2002
Council Chambers, City Hall
6:00 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
Others Present:
City Manager Fursman
Assistant City Manager Coleman
City Engineer Ahl
City Clerk Guilfoile
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Proposal to Purchase Fire Station at 1900 Clarence Street
Assistant City Manager Coleman presented the staff report. Doug Carlson who owns the property
just east of the Fire Station (Webster Dental Lab) and would like to purchase the Fire Station or
enter into an extended lease for additional parking spaces. He is planning a small expansion of his
business and would like to bring in 20 additional employees. Council directed staffto work with
Mr. Carlson and see if a purchase or lease could be worked out.
2. Discussion of the Condemnation Process as an Economic Development Tool
City Manager Fursman began discussion on when condemnation is appropriate as an economic tool.
City Engineer Ahl explained 215 Larpenteur Avenue has been demolished and the debris hauled
away. They are working on the second home, with the third being demolished by tomorrow. The
HRA is meeting tomorrow evening to discuss redevelopment of these parcels.
Council/Manager's Workshop 3-11-02
E. FUTURE TOPICS
1. Exploring the Possibilities of a Sister City
2. White Bear Avenue Streetscapes (near future)
3. Housing and Business Redevelopment
4. Ordinance Regulating Buckthorn
5. Ward System as Presented by Maplewood Resident Emil Sturzenegger
6. City Hall Courtyard
7. Open Space (May or early June)
8. City Quilt
F. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk.
Council/Manager's Workshop 3-11-02