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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-1999 CMW COUNCIL/MANAGERWQRKSHOP CITY OF MAPLEWOOD MEETING MINUTES 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 1, 1999 Maplewood Room, City Hall A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rossbach at 5:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Mayor George Rossbach Present Councilmember Sherry Allenspach Present Councilmember Dale Carlson Absent Councilmember Kevin Kittridge Present Councilmember Marvin Koppen Present Others Present: City Manager Michael McGuire Assistant to the City Manager Michael Ericson Community Oriented Services Coordinator Colleen Dirkswager Community Development Director Melinda Coleman City Clerk Karen Guilfoile Emergency Management Director Larry Cude C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the agenda with the addition of the following items as requested by Councilmember Koppen. Councilmember Kittridge, and Ci Manager Michael McGuire: 1. Area Codes 2. Human Relations Commission 3. Three issues from the Citv manager. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kittridge. Motion passed 4-0. v D. PROPOSAL FROM WALDORF SCHOOL FOR USE OF HIDEAWAY SITE Sian Owen-Cruise, administrator from the Waldorf School, gave a brief history about the school and explained why they are in the process of moving from their existing location which is now too small for their future needs. She brought the issue before the city council to solicit their interest in supporting the reuse of the site for this K-8 private school. There will be 165 students with a projection to 230 in the future. It will be a classical education very much equivalent to the Mounds Park Academy. The Hideaway Lounge building would be preserved with assistance from the chief building official who will need to make some code interpretations. Council did _ not oppose the project so school officials will proceed with preparation work with the city. E. COMMUNITY-ORIENTED SERVICES UPDATE Colleen Dirkswager was present to discuss a number of community issues. She provided the council with a further explanation of the deer management issue. A deer count survey was completed this yeaz with a primary focus on the southern borders of the city next to the City of St. Paul. The DNR will be at the March 22 city council meeting when a public hearing will be held to discuss the issue. There are a number of options for the council and Colleen will cover then in her staff report. She informed the council that the city's mall office will be moved soon to a glass-sided kiosk on the second floor. She informed the council extensively about a number of other issues and answered questions which were asked by council. F. REPORT FROM CITY'S Y2K TASK FORCE City Manager Mike McGuire introduced Larry Cude and Mike Ericson who presented the city council with an overview on the progress of the Y2K Task Force to date. Larry said the Task Force is working hazd to ready the city for Y2K and will have the EOC staffed and ready to respond to emergency issues as they arise. Mike Ericson responded that the challenge will not be the internal readiness of the city but how involved the city will be externally involved throughout the community. The city council asked a number of questions which were relevant to the preparedness of the city and how city employees will work as public employees but also as private citizens with families. A report from the Y2K Task Force will be on every Council/Manager Workshop until the end of the year. G. REVIEW LEGISLATIVE PROCESS FOR MOVING BRUENTRUP FARM City Manager Mike McGuire explained to the council the process for the bills in the senate and house which were introduced by our local legislators. A hearing in a Senate subcommittee will be on March 3 and Mike will work with the council to prepare a list of people who will testify. The proposed legislation calls fora 75% state and 25% city matching grant to pay for the cost of the move of the buildings and new foundations and basement. H. LAWFUL GAMBLING ORDINANCE SURVEY OF CADILLAC DINNERS Marv Koppen raised this issue with the city council and asked that it be discussed fizrther. City Clerk Karen Guilfoile then presented a survey of surrounding metro cities who face the same issue as to what lawful gambling is in local bars and restaurants. Councilmember Koppen's biggest issue is that some cities including St. Paul and Mahtomedi do not chazge a 10% tax on Cadillac Dinners and they only chazge a nominal $100 fee to cover administrative costs. After further discussion as to the merits of this nominal charge, the council agreed to have the issue on the April Workshop Agenda to discuss again. L OTHER BUSINESS 1. Proposal to waive MCC Initiation Fee for Commissioners -Bruce Anderson presented this issue to the council since it was raised by the Parks and Recreation Commission. After discussion the council agreed that it was a good idea and the issue will go on the next city council agenda. 2. New Area Codes -Marv Koppen addressed this issue which was raised at a Suburban Rate Authority Meeting he attended. SRA says it supports a new area code for the cities of Minneapolis and Richfield. Marv will continue to monitor issue. 3. Human Relations Commission - Councilmember Kevin Kittridge raised this issue for clarification as to membership on the commission. 4. Schroeder Milk -Mike McGuire stated that they are interested in expansion and inquired as to the council's interest in assistance with TIF. 5. Non-conforming uses -Mike McGuire explained to council an article from the League of Minnesota Cities Bulletin. Information only. 6. Window Company -Mike McGuire stated that the window company is still interest in expanding to Maplewood. J. FUTURE TOPICS L White Bear Avenue Redevelopment 2. Community Fund 3. Review City Council/Staff Retreat Goals K. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Kittridge and seconded by Allenspach to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Motion passed 4-0.