HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1997 CMW COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
5:00 p.m. Monday, 7uly 7, 1997
Maplewood, Room City Hall
MINUTES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bastian at 5:03 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Gary Bastian Present
Councilmember Sherry Allenspach Present
Councilmember Marvin Koppen Present
Councilmember George Rossbach Present
Councilmember Dale Carlson Absent
Others Present
City Manager Michael McGuire
City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile
Community Services Coordinator Colleen Dirkswager
Human Relations Director Sherrie Le
Public Works Director Ken Haider
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian requested City Manager McGuire to have Public Works Director Haider present
to provide the council with a storm update. Bastian moved to amend the agenda to add item D 1
storm water update and move item D to D2. Councilmember Rossbach requested item (HI) Solid
Waste Rates be added. Bastian moved anoroval of the agenda as amended The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Allensbach.
Ayes: All present
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Di. STORM WATER UPDATE
Public Works Director Haider summarized the problems throughout the city due to the
run off from the heavy rains. Mayor Bastian recommended that city staff put together a
press release, article or forum for Maplewood In Motion and/or Maplewood Review
about different storm water systems. Discussion ensued regarding homeowners insurance
options for residents and the need for information to be available to the community about
their options. An article on this topic was also suggested
D2. SALARY RANGES FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
City Manager McGuire introduced the topic and deferred discussion to Human Resource
Director Le for a brief outline. Le discussed the changes in the non-union pay guidelines
and answered questions from councilmembers on changes, information provided and
impact of changes.
E. LIQUOR LICENSES.
Number of Licenses Held: City Manager McGuire introduced the topics for discussion
and presentation by City Clerk Guilfoile followed. Guilfoile provided information on the
history of licenses available in Maplewood and requested that the Council consider adding
a referendum on this yeaz's City election ballot to ad an additional ten licenses. In addition
to adding the additional ten licenses the City Clerk would like to reserve five of these
licenses for hotel and or restaurant types of businesses. Council directed staff to place this
item on the agenda for council review and approval. .
Liquor License Fees: City Clerk Guilfoile presented information on history and current
rates for licenses. and proposed a 3% fee increase in 1998 for liquor licenses and an
annual increase to coincide with the cost of living adjustment each year thereafter. No
direction or action was taken on this issue.
F. GILIDELINES FOR SMALL CLAIMS FUND
City Manager McGuire asked for direction from the oouncil on how to handle claims that
are being received from residents for consideration by small claims criteria. McGuire
provided a couple of examples of such claims. Council consensus was to allow McGuire
the latitude to determine worthiness of claims and utilize the funds accordingly.
G. COMMiJNTI'Y ORIENTED SERVICES UPDATE
Community Services Coordinator Dirkswager provided a brief summary of activities for
the month of June. Specifically covering updates on the Hmong Funeral Home, Mid
Summer Night Celebrations, and National Night Out. Unsupervised youth still seems to
be an issue which staff should look into.
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H. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Solid Waste Rates Councilmember Rossbach raised the question as to the new
rates. They are all in compliance and will be posted in the next issue of MIM.
I. FUTURE TOPICS
1. Community Fund
2. Community Development: County Funded programs available to residents for
housing/redevelopment based on income.
3. Senior Activities.
- 4. Joy Park.
5. Highwood/Century unique development. (cluster housing and innovative sewer
development).
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bastian moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30p.m. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Allensbach and approved.
Ayes: All present