HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-03-1999 CMW COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
MEETING MINUTES
5:00 p.m., Monday, May 3, 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 Present
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 Engineer Ken Haider
Fire Chief Joel Hewitt
Finance Director Dan Faust
Mary Ippel, Briggs & Morgan
C. Approval of Agenda
Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the agenda with the following additional items• 1 AMM
meeting on May 20. 2. Civil Service Commission ballots. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Kittridge. Motion passed 4-0.
D. Mary Ippel from Briggs and Morgan
Mary Ippel, attorney with Briggs and Morgan, reviewed with council the TIF request
from Schroeder Milk and what the city process would be for approving the expansion
project. The Schroeder Milk Board of Directors met on April 29 to discuss the project
and it seems the company would prefer to stay in Maplewood if they can get TIF and if
staff provides assistance on state and county loan applications. Mary said it is possible to
do an Economic Development District and raise $718,000 over the life of the district
which would be the separate parcel of land for the expansion project. The council could
provide 80% - 90% of the TIF funds with the remainder of the funds going to a revolving
loan fund for future projects. Council agreed with proposal so staff will proceed with
work.
E. Year 2000 Capital Improvement Program (CIP
Finance Director Dan Faust and City Manager Mike McGuire reviewed with council the
2000-2004 CIP. The proposed CIP is $23.25 million for five years and proposed funding
would increase the levy 2%. The city council thoroughly reviewed the capital
improvement projects and indicated its support for the CIP.
F. Community Center First Quarter Financial Report
Finance Director Dan Faust reviewed with council the First Quarter Financial Report
for the Community Center. A copy of the report was reviewed by council and it indicated
a net income of $74,703. Council asked a few questions which were answered by Dan.
G. Community Oriented Services Update
Community Oriented Services Coordinator Colleen Dirkswager presented to the council
an update of the activities and projects she is currently working on. The City of St. Paul
made a $2,000 donation to the County Fair. She is still working with Ed Olson from the
City of St. Paul to establish a formal working relationship for the deer management issue.
Council asked questions as Colleen provided an overview of the meetings she has
attended and the projects she is currently working on.
H. White Bear Avenue Corridor Studv
- At the City Council /Staff Retreat at Riverwood, staff was directed to conduct a corridor
study of White Bear Avenue. Community Development Director Melinda Coleman
discussed with council the scope of the study, a budget, and the level of involvement of
the city councilmembers. She will work with a consultant to provide a design study
which will include a development and redevelopment plan. The cities of Mounds View
and Spring Lake Park have just recently completed studies. Melinda will bring this issue
back to a regular city council meeting.
I. Voice Mail for Mayor and City councilmembers
City Manager Mike McGuire discussed with council the issue of voice mail for the mayor
and city councilmembers which has been raised through the employee suggestion box
program. After discussion by council no action was taken.
J. Report from City's Y2K Task Force
Assistant to the City Manager Mike Ericson provided a Y2K Task Force progress report
to the city council. Most recently, the Task Force received Y2K brochures from the Red
Cross which will be distributed at the Mall office and in the Maplewood in Motion. The
Task Force is in the process of formalizing the draft of the city's action plan which will
be reviewed by the city council and department heads for approval.
_ K. Legislative Update for Moving Bruentrup Farm
City Manager Mike McGuire provided a legislative update to the council on the progress
of the Senate/House Conference Committee which recently met to discuss a number of
jobs and economic developmerit issues including an appropriation of $100,000 to assist
the city in moving the Bruentrup Farm to the Open Space property on County Road D.
This appropriation language was included in the senate omnibus bill but not in the house
omnibus bill. Updates will be provided to the council.
L. Onen Space Program
Assistant to the City Manager Mike Ericson provided the council with an update of
the work of the Open Space Acquisition Committee which has recommended five sites to
the city council to purchase. A copy of the memo from Cliff Aichinger and article from
the Maplewood Review was included for review. The five sites are: Bradley Oaks,
Schreier, Corbey, Schlomka, and Kayser. Mike has met with all the property owners to
discuss the sale of their property.
M. Review City Council /Staff Retreat Goals
City Manager Mike McGuire shared with council the results of the City Council/ Staff
Retreat held February 18 - 19, 1999 at the Riverwood Conference Center in Monticello.
There was a significant amount of information generated from the two-day retreat so
Mike focused on the goals and objectives proposed for 1999. Council agreed with the
goals as presented and stated that there may be a need for a community survey in 2-3
months to measure interest in the three referendum issues. The community survey will be
on the June Workshop Agenda.
N. Other Business
1. Cable TV Show -Maplewood City Update - "Straight Scoop". Mike McGuire
shared with council a request of GTN Channel 16 and city staff for aweekly/monthly city
update cable television show to better inform and educate the citizens of Maplewood
about Y2K and other issues. The program could be hosted by the city manager, a rotation
of the mayor and city councilmembers, and areporter/producer from GTN. Council liked
the idea and suggested it in a weekly or bi-weekly format.
2. AMM Meeting. Mike McGuire inquired as to the number of councilmembers who j
will attend the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Annual (AMM) meeting on I
May 20 at the Maplewood Community Center.
3. Ballots for Civil Service Commission. Mike McGuire distributed the ballots for the
vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. Council will review applications and rank the
candidates in a 1,2,3 fashion.
O. Future Topics
1. City Goals
2. Community Survey by Decision Resources
P. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Kittrid~e and seconded by Allenspach to adjourn the meeting at 7.00 p m Motion
passed 5-0.