HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-2001 CMWCITY COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
Monday, June 25, 2001
Council Chambers, City Hall
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert Cardinal Present (6:13 p.m.)
Councilmember Sherry Allenspach Present
Councilmember Kenneth Collins Present
Councilmember Marvin Koppen Present
Councilmember Julie Wasiluk Present
Others Present:
City Manager Richard Fursman
Assistant City Manager Melinda Coleman
City Engineer Chuck Ahl
Parks and Recreation Director Bruce ?:nderson
City Clerk Karen Guilfoile
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D3. Voting Requirements for Zoning Ordinance Amendments'
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Councilmember Allenspach seconded Ayes -Ail'
D. NER' BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Bruentrup Farm
City Engineer Ahl and Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented an
overview of services that their departments have provided to the farm.
Mr. Robert Overby, 1829 Furness Street, Maplewood addressed the council and
managers. He stated he believes that snowplowing is built into the lease
agreement. He also explained-that even though the Historical Society has the
lease to operate the facility for historical activities, it still is considered a city
facility and open space area.
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City Manger Fursman expressed his concerns, and requested that the council be
kept abreast of the funds and city staff time being used by the farm.
Family Service Center -Conditional Use Permit Status
Assistant City Manager Coleman presented the report on the Family Service
Center. Escrow funds in the amount of $140,000 are being held for the
installation of an elevator at the Ramsey County Barn. Council directed staff to
speak with Ramsey County staff to discuss ways the funds could be used outside
of the use for installation of an elevator.
Voting Requirements for Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Assistant City Manager Coleman updated the Council on legislation amending
zoning laws. The new law states:
The adoption or amendment of any portion of a zoning ordinance which changes.
all or part of the existing classi5cation of a zoning district form residential, to
either commercial or industrial requires afour-fifths vote.
E. FUTURE TOPICS
I. Auditor Presentation
2. An Update on Retreat Goals
3. Exploring the possibilities of a Sister City
4. Reviewing the Community Center Catering Contract
5. Hillcrest Village Plan
6. Update on the South Office Activities
F. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adjourn the workshop at 6:50 p.m.
Councilmember Allenspach seconded. Ayes -All