HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-92 CMW COUNCII,/MANAGER MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
4:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, 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 Mayor Bastian at
4:35 p.m.
- B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Gary Bastian Present
Councilperson Dale Carlson Present
Councilperson Fran Juker Present
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:
G. EARLY RETIREMENT PROJECT
i. Motel Tax
2. Ciry Manager Performance Appraisal
3. White Bear Avenue "Fair Days" Parade
4. Commissioners' Dinner
Mayor Bastian moved that the agenda be approved as amended. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Zappa and was approved.
Ayes: All
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D. CHARITABLE GAMBLING
City Manager McGuire and Assistant City Manager Maglich presented a report on
charitable gambling including information on the 10% net profits formula, refunds to
licensed organizations, use of 3% local gambling tax monies for enforcement, and trade
area information.
Public Safety Director Ken Collins arrived at 4:45 p.m. and distributed a draft of the
bingo and gambling ordinance to allow raffles within the City and to bring the City's
bingo ordinance into compliance with State law.
There was considerable discussion about the use of the "10% of net profits" funds, the
use of the "3% of gross profits" funds, and the means of funds distribution.
Councilperson Zappa moved that the bingo/raffle proposed than eg s be placed on the
next regular City Council agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilperson
Rossbach and was approved.
Ayes: All
To establish a distribution process for the "10% of net profit" funds, the City Manager
was directed to circulate a list of proposed projects and distribution time line to the City
Council for consideration and comments.
Public Safety Director Collins lefr the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
E. CITY HALL ARTWORK
City Manager McGuire updated the Council on the status of the availability of funds for
the purchase of artwork for public areas of City Hall. Following some discussion, it was
the consensus of the City Council that a procedure should be established which allows
the City employees to select pieces of artwork for purchase and display.
Human Resource Director Gail Blackstone arrived at 5:22 p.m.
F. FUNDS FOR "SAVE OPEN SPACE" T-SHIRTS/CAPS
Following some discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that public funds
should not be donated to a project which may become a ballot question. The City
Manager was directed to relay this information to the Open Space Committee, and if
individuals on the Corrunittee were interested in creating a separate citizens' advocacy
group to raise funds for open space, that the City Manager should supply them with the
necessary information and financial disclosure forms.
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G. EARLY RETIREMENT PROJECT UPDATE
Human Resource Director Blackstone presented a report on various early retirement
_ packages and the financial impact on the City for each of the qualified employees. The
City Council commented that the research and information were valuable, but that no
further action would currently be taken.
G.1. Motel Tax
Councilperson Rossbach reported that he was contacted by a
representative from the St. Paul Convention Bureau about establishing a
City tax on motel accommodations; the revenue would be shared by the
Ciry and the Bureau. It was the consensus of the Council that
Councilperson Rossbach would direct the Bureau representative to contact
City Manager McGuire.
G.2. City Manager's Performance Appraisal
Councilperson Carlson stated that the City Manager's anniversary date was
May 1st, and it was time for his review and to establish goals for the next
year. It was the consensus of the Council that Councilpersons Carlson and
Juker would serve as the Council committee to handle the Manager's
review.
G.3. White Bear Avenue "Fair Days" Parade
City Manager McGuire informed the Council that the 1992 White Bear
Avenue Business "Fair Days" Parade is scheduled for Thursday, July 23,
6:00 p.m. All Councilpersons were interested in participatirig in the
parade, and City Manager McGuire was asked to keep them updated as
the date approached.
G.4. Cormnissioners' Dinner
City Manager McGuire asked the Council for their ideas and interest in
sponsoring a 1992 dinner in recognition of the volunteer efforts of the
City's commissioners and board members. It was the consensus of the
Council to provide a dinner for the standing, formal commissions and
boards, and staff was directed to investigate possible locations and dates
for the event.
H. CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Bastian recessed the meeting into Closed Session to discuss labor contract
negotiations and personnel matters. The time was 6:08 p.m.
Mayor Bastian reconvened the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
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I. FUTURE TOPICS
'Budget Preview" was added to the FUTURE TOPICS list.
Councilperson Zappa stated that he wanted tougher enforcement of the Cit}~s code for
signs that are posted within the right-of--way. It was the consensus of the Council to
take an educational approach to the problem and directed staff to place articles in the
Maplewood Review and Maplewood in Motion about signs and the City code that
regulates where they can be posted. This alternative was selected in-lieu of strict
enforcement of the existing code.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
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