HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-28-92 CMW COUNCIL/MANAGER MEETING
OF THE
CffY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
5:30 p.m., Monday, December 28, 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
5:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL.
Mayor Gary Bastian Present
Councilperson Dale Carlson Present (Arrived at 5:50 p.m.)
Councilperson Fran Juker Present
Councilperson George Rossbach Present
Councilperson Joseph Zappa Present
Others Present:
City Manager Michael McGuire.
Assistant City Manager Gretchen Maglich
Director of Public Works Ken Haider
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda:
K. OTHER BUSINESS
1. HazMat
2 Settlement of Pending Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
3. Ramsey County Library Invitation
Councilperson Zappa moved that the aoehda be approved as amended. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Bastian and approved.
Ayes: Bastian, Juker, Rossbach, and Zappa
Absent: Carlson
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D. UPDATE ON SALARY NEGOTIATIONS
Mayor Bastian recessed the meeting at 5:32 p.m. to enter into a Closed Session to
discuss labor negotiations.
Mayor Bastian reconvened the meeting at 5:44 p.m. No action was taken in Closed
Session.
E. STOP SIGN REQUEST PROCEDURE
City Engineer Haider presented the staff report about establishing a procedure for
handling requests from residents for installation of stop signs in residential areas.
Councilmember Carlson arrived at 5:50 p.m.
Councilmember Zappa moved that the recommended procedure be brought before
the City Council for approval at the next regular City Council meeting. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Rossbach and approved.
Ayes: All
F. BUS STOP AND SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL POLICY
City Engineer Haider presented a summary of the five different alternatives for the
removal of snow from sidewalks and bus stops in the City. Following some.
discussion, Councilmember Zappa moved that staff prepare an ordinance for Council
consideration which includes Options 2. 3, and 4 of the staff report with cost estimates
for each option and comparative information from other cities' snow removal policies.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Bastian and approved.
Ayes: Bastian, Juker, and Zappa
Nays: Carlson and Rossbach
G. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
City Manager McGuire presented information about City commissioners and
boardmembers that are due for reappointment on January 1, 1993. Following some
discussion, Councilmember Juker moved that staff draft an ordinance that would
reduce the Planning Commission's size from the current eleven members to seven
members through attrition. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Zappa, and
the motion failed.
Ayes: Juker and Zappa
Nays: Bastian, Carlson and Rossbach
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Mayor Bastian moved that staff prepare an ordinance for Council consideration which
divides the City into districts based on precincts and population which would be used
to appoint Commissioners using adistrict/ward system with some additional at-large
members. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carlson and approved.
Ayes: All
H. SECOND EXIT FROM BASEMENT
Assistant City Manager Maglich presented a report about installing a second exit from
the basement which is required to meet building code due to the size of the boiler.
Following some discussion, Councilmember Zappa moved that this item be placed on
the Consent Agenda at the next regular City Council meeting for formal action. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Carlson and approved.
Ayes: All
I. SUMMARY OF PUBLIC'S SUGGESTION BOX PROGRAM
City Manager McGuire provided a summary report of the suggestion box program for
the last year.
J. PUBLIC LIBRARY SITE ON SKILLMAN
City Manager McGuire reported that Ramsey County offered the old library site on
Skillman to the City for first right of refusal. Following some discussion, it was the
consensus of the City Council to take no action on the purchase.
K. OTHER BUSINESS
1. HazMat
City Manager McGuire distributed material regarding the Hazardous
Materials team, discussions with the Fire Departments about their
responsibilities and future accountability for this service, and 3M's
demand for service. Following considerable discussion, it was the
consensus of the Council that the City Manager continue his discussions
with the City of St. Paul for a possible temporary contractual
arrangement for the service. In addition, the late hour prevented further
discussion, and another Council/Manager meeting should be scheduled
to discuss this in more detail.
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2. Settlement of Pending Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
City Manager McGuire requested that the City Council schedule a date
for the attorneys from the League of Minnesota Cities and the insurance
company to present the proposed settlement in the pending sexual
harassment lawsuit against the City. Following some discussion, it was
the consensus of the City Council that the date of January 4, 1993, 5:30 -
7:30 p.m. be formally established at the regular Council meeting later this
evening to discuss this item and HazMat.
3. Ramsey County Library Invitation
Due to the lack of time, this item will be addressed at the regular City
Council meeting later this evening.
L. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
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