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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1998 CMW COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 1998. Maplewood Room, City Hall MINIIT`E~ A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rossbach at 5:02 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mayor George Rossbach Present Councilmember Sherry Allenspach Present Councilmember Dale Carlson Present. Councilmember Kevin Kittridge Present Councilmember Marvin Koppen Present Others Present City Manager Michael McGuire Community Development Director Melinda Coleman. Fire Chief, Joel Hewitt Police Chief, Mike Ryan Police & Fire Department Staff Community Services Coordinator Colleen Dirkswager Jason Wolf with the Mappewood Review C. APPROVAL OF A ENDA Councilmember Koppen moved to amend the agenda to add item 1 Positive omment City Manager McGuire quested the addition of itemc J2 Bruentrup Farm Update J3 Lug r~i pdate J4 County Pool Disc ,goon, JS Family Shelter and J6 Planning Conunission Vacancy. Dale Carlson moved approval of the agenda as amended The motion was seconded by Councilmember Allenspach. Ayes: All present July 7, 1998 Council/Manager Workshop Page Two D. DISCUSS COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS City Manager McGuire provided a brief update on the history of discussions thus far. Outlining concerns on cost, quality of service and staff. City Manager McGuire mentioned that we had received a proposal from Ramsey County and that they were pursuing St. Paul. McGuire turned discussion and outline of the proposal from the County over to Police Chief Ryan. Ryan explained the current status of the communications system and the necessity to begin looking for solutions. He summazized the costs associated with updating the system, current operating costs and the benefits. The Council and City Staff had a question and answer session. City Council asked that feedback is acquired from the users group, including internal users, (police and fire), and obtain a proposal from St. Paul for these same services. The research will then be brought back to the August workshop. E. REVIEW ZONING FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HEIGHT City Manager McGuire outlined the reason for the discussion on building heights and turned the discussion over to Community Development Director Coleman. Coleman provided a brief history on building restrictions for residential buildings. Presenting the inconsistencies with the restrictions and the current building practices. Coleman suggested that it would avoid the necessity to require variances to building heights. Council and staff discussed the options available. Council directed staff to rewrite the ordinance to be in compliance with these new building practices and place it on a council agenda for approval. F. RESIDENTIAL PARKING -ABANDONED VEHICLES DISCUSSION Community Development Director Coleman outlined the issue. A discussion ensued concerning options to address the pazking of abandoned or multiple vehicles on private property. Council directed staff to research more options, to find out what other cities are doing that works. The Council also thought a survey of residents and business should be completed. G. FAIR UPDATE /DISCUSSION Community Oriented Services Coordinator Dirkswager outlined the previously approved budget for fireworks at the County Fair, which was established before the move to Harriet Island had been established. Dirkswager further outlined the revised request from the Fair to include $2,500 for fireworks and $1,501 for a shuttle bus to Harriet Island from the Aldrich Arena. Discussion ensued between City Staff and Council in consideration of such donation. Councilmembers agreed to continue their support at the revised figure, with the anticipated hopes that St. Paul would continue their support when the Fair was moved back to White Bear Avenue. City Manager McGuire mentioned to the Council that we were still looking for a partner to help finance the shuttle bus to Harriet Island. July 7, 1998 Council/Manager Workshop Page Three H. OPEN SPACE PROCESS City Manager McGuire outlined the new process for acquiring open space. A brief discussion occurred regarding the process and City Council asked that it be placed on the agenda for approval. I COMMUNITY ORIENTED SERVICES UPDATE Community Services Coordinator Dirkswager provided a brief summarized update on activities. J. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Positive Comment Councilmember Koppen shared a positive comment he heard from a resident. The gas station on English and Frost potential buyer mentioned that when he went to City Hall he received the red carpet service from City Staff. 2. Bruentrup Farm Update City Manager McGuire updated the Council on the status of the Bruentrup Farm. McGuire mentioned that there was a school still very interested in partnering with us to purchase the farm. They are also looking at the Burwell property across the street from the Community Center. McGuire mentioned that at some point in the near future we should bring it to a City Council meeting for discussion and direction. 3. Lugar Council and staff discussed the proposal by Lugar in building an art center. The County Library is not interested in pursuing a joint project due to some restrictions in his proposal. However, his proposal may be able to tie in with the school interested in locating at Burwell or the Bruentrup Farm. 4. County Pool There has been a meeting of residents concerned about the development of the pool in Battle Creek Park. There is another meeting on July 14. We should have representation at these meetings to listen to the concerns of the residents and be kept up to date on the happenings associated with the development of this pool in Maplewood. Much discussion ensued about this pool, the location and the concerns of residents identified thus far. 5. Family Shelter Announcement was made that there is a meeting at Presentation regarding the Family Shelter being considered to be located off White Bear Avenue and Frost near the Nursing Home. The meeting is scheduled on July 14, 7:00- 9:00 p.m. July 7, 1998 Council/Manager Workshop Page Four J. OTHER BUSINESS -continued 6. Planning Commission VacancK Milt Knoll resigned from the Community Development Design and Review Board. The Council just completed interviews for a vacancy last month and Coleman would like to appoint Paul Miller, from those interviews for this vacancy. Council directed. staff to place the appointment on the next council meeting agenda. A brief discussion occurred regarding appropriate number of members for commission appointments. I. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourn at 6:55 p.m.