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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-1994 CMW CITY COUNCILJMANAGER WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 2, 1994 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 5:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mayor Gary Bastian Present Councilmember Sherry Allenspach Present Councilperson Dale Carlson Present (Arrived at 5:03 p.m.)` Councilperson Marv Kopp3n Present :,ouncilperson George Rossbach Present Others Present: City Manager Michael McGuire Assistant City Manager Gretchen Maglich C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following item was added to the agenda: H. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Intem 2. Property at Frost and English Mayor Bastian moved that the agenda be' approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rossbach and was approved. Ayes: Allenspach, Bastian, Koppen, and Rossbach Absent: Carlson 1 D. 622 COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Carlson arrived at 5:03 p.m. Ms. Carol Anderson, Maplewood's representative to the 622 Community Education Advisory Council, presented a report on the programs and activities of I.S.D. 622 Community Education Department. She reported that there are 16 programs established for seniors, youth, people with special needs, young parents, adults, and pre-schoolers. She distributed a fact sheet about 622's Community Education and stated that she will obtain copies of the Annual Program Evaluation report for the City Council. Councilmembers stated that they would like to see more cooperation in programming between the cities and the school district especially in the aquatics program. It was the consensus of the City Council that Ms. Anderson would provide another report to the Council in October or November. E. ....FIRE CONTRACTS UPDATE Director of Public Works Ken Haider joined the meeting at 5:25 p.m. City Manager McGuire reported that the final contract document with Gladstone Fire Department was signed this week and that a negotiation meeting with Parkside Fire Department has been scheduled for May 16. Mr. McGuire encouraged the City Council to let him know their concerns and direction for negotiations. F. SIDEWALK REVIEW COMMITTEE Mr. Haider stated that the City's approach for dedicated sidewalks and trails is somewhat inconsistent, and he is looking for direction from the City Council when reviewing development plans. There was some discussion about the existing trail/walk system within the City and how that system could be enhanced to provide a pedestrian network between government buildings and major shopping areas. It was the consensus of the City Council that City Engineer Haider _ would prepare a Phase I report and map which details the existing system and plans for the. immediate future. Subsequent reports, Phase II and III, will be prepared with ideas for potential future improvements. City Engineer Haider left the meeting at 5:55 p.m. G. ORGANIZED COLLECTION City Manager McGuire reviewed the history of Maplewood's organized collection/recycling programs and research. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that a series of informational articles will be published in the Maplewood in Motion which will provide information to the public about the advantages and disadvantages of the current open haul system and organized collection. Citizen comments and input will be solicited through these articles. 2 H. COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES There was discussion about the existing Council policies and procedures. Many changes and deletions were made. It was the consensus of the City Council that the amended documents be placed on the regular meeting agenda on May 23 for Council action. I. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Intem Ciry Manager McGuire reported that Shelley Marge, a student at River Falls, Wisconsin and a candidate for a Masters in Public Administration, would like to perform an internship with Maplewood. She is available 20 hours per week, would use the Ciry Council office, and would work on Council-related projects on a voluntary basis. It was the consensus of the City Council that Mr. McGuire make arrangements for Ms. Mahre to work with the Ciry this summer. 2. Property at Frost and English City Manager McGuire reported that the first property that will probably come before the Ciry Council to purchase as open space will be the site at the corner of English and Frost. Mr. McGuire asked the Council for their thoughts about the advantages and disadvantages of development/redevelopment at that intersection, the desirability of the site, and what portions of the site would the Council like to see as open space. There was some discussion about promoting development on the Frost Avenue frontage and purchasing the remaining land as open space. Ciry Manager McGuire asked that Councilmembers look at the site and let him know their thoughts this week. J. FUTURE TOPICS It was the consensus of the Council that Item 4. vsftor Presentations at Councl Meetings will removed from the list and handled as part of the revisions to Councl Polices and Procedures. K. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. 3