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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. 2. 3 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