HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-02-92 CMW COUNCIL/MANAGER MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
4:30 p.m., Monday, March 2, 1992
Maplewood Room, City Hall
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The Council/Manager meeting of the Maplewood City Council was held in the
Maplewood Room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Carlson
at 4:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Gary Bastian Absent
Councilperson Dale Carlson Present
Councilperson Fran Juker.- Present (Arrived at 4:35 p.m.)
Councilperson George Rossbach Present
Councilperson Joseph Zappa Present
Others Present:
City Manager Michael McGuire
Assistant City Manager Gretchen Maglich
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda:
D. OLD BUSINESS
5. Letter from Shinders
6. General Condition of City
E. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Setbacks
2. Community Center Update
3. Planning Commission Interviews
4. Personnel-Related Litigation Update
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F. FUTURE TOPICS
City Manager McGuire announced that the Council will meet with the
Ramsey County Library Board at the April 6, 1992 Council/Manager
meeting from 6 p.m to 7 p.m.
Councilmember Zappa moved that the agenda be approved as amended. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Rossbach and was approved.
Ayes: Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, and Zappa
Absent: Bastian
D. OLD BUSINESS
L Discussion of 1992 Council/Staff Retreat
City Manager McGuire and Councilpersons Zappa, Rossbach, Juker and
Carlson reported their comments about the Council/Staff retreat in late
January. It was the consensus of the Council that further discussion on
the topic should be conducted with Mayor Bastian present, and this item
should be placed on a future Council/Manager meeting agenda.
2. Renewal of National League of Cities Membership
After some discussion about the value of the membership, it was the
consensus of the Council that the City not renew its annual membership.
3. 1810 E. County Road B -Garage and Final Renovation Costs
City Manager McGuire reported that an individual was interested in
removing the garage for personal use. It was the consensus of the Council
that the garage remain with the Fire Department for burning exercises.
_ City Manager McGuire reviewed the list of proposed final renovation costs
submitted to the Council for the new Parks & Recreation maintenance
building. It was the consensus of the Council that a list of minimal,
required upgrades and associated costs be organized and brought back to
the Council for review and approval; and after occupying the building for
one year, this item should be brought back to the Council for
consideration of additional improvements.
4. Update on City Manager's 1991-1992 Objectives
City Manager McGuire distributed copies of supportive information about
the status of his 1991-1992 objectives. After some discussion, City
Manager McGuire asked that the Council review the document and submit
their comments to him. The City Council directed City Manager McGuire
to organize some measurable annual objectives for each department to
support the their departmental goals.
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5. Letter from Shinders
Councilperson Zappa requested that Chief Collins respond to a letter
received from Shinders regarding cities' policies of bad check prosecution.
It was the consensus of the Council that City Manager McGuire would
notify Councilperson Zappa of the Chiefs proposed response, and if
dissatisfied, Councilperson Zappa will place it back on an agenda.
6. General Condition of City
Councilperson Zappa stated his desire that all City employees become
: more observant of the code violations within the City and report those
violations to the proper department for enforcement. City Manager _
McGuire stated that he would speak to department heads about reminding
and encouraging employees to be aware of violations and report them
when traveling throughout the City.
E. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Setbacks
Councilperson Rossbach was concerned with the recent increase in
number of setback variances being granted particularly for single family
homes located on cul-de-sacs. It was the consensus of the Council that
Councilperson Rossbach place this item on a regular Council meeting
agenda.
2. Update on Community Center
City Manager McGuire explained the selection process being used to
choose the firm that will provide the preliminary architectural design for
the proposed community center. He stated that the interview team of the
Parks & Recreation Director, Public Works Director, Assistant City
Manager and himself will be interviewing five of the original twenty three
firms that submitted proposals; the interviews are scheduled for Thursday,
March 5th; staffs recommendation will be part of the March 23, 1992
Council meeting; and the recommended firm will be invited to meet the
City Council immediately following the March 19th pre-agenda meeting.
3. Planning Commission Candidates Interviews
The City Council interviewed three candidates for the vacancy on the
Planning Commission: David Hughes, Sherry Allenspach, and David
Kopesky. Following the interviews, it was the consensus of the City
Council to vote on the candidates with a ranked ballot and place the
official appointment on the March 23, 1992 Council meeting agenda.
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4. Personnel-Related Litigation Update
City Manager McGuire provided a brief update on the status of pending
personnel-related litigation.
Councilperson Juker requested that the City Attorney provide a written opinion
regarding the City Council's ability to take official actions at Council/Manager and pre-
: agenda meetings.
F. FUTURE TOPICS
There was no discussion about future topics..
G. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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