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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-10-1970 SMWWORKWO Maplewood Village Council 7:30 P.M., Thursday, December 10, 1970. Municipal Administration Building Meeting No. 70 -38 (A) CALL TO ORDER (B) ROLL CALL C) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 11th Avenue Study Proposal 2. Request for Street Repair. - St. Paul Ski Club 3. Property Divisions 4. Heating improvements 5. Refuse Collection - Plastic bags 6. 1971 Salary Schedule (D) ADJOURNMENT Minutes of Maplewood Village Council 7:30 P.M., Thursday, December 10, 1970 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 70 - 38 A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the Village Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Axdahl. B. ROLL CALL Lester G. Axdahl, Mayor Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Harald L. Haugan, Councilman Present Patricia L. Olson, Councilwoman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Eleventh Avenue Study Proposal a. Manager Miller stated he had contacted Ramsey County regarding their plans for White Bear Avenue. He read the following letter: Gentlemen: We have presented your village with a map showing that we anticipate the need for a concrete median on White Bear. Avenue from Larpenteur Avenue north to County Road C. The warrant we use for the construction of a median is the safety to through traffic and the delays caused by turning movements With the opening of Interstate 694 and the increased traffic we are experiencing, we believe the warrant for this median will be established by 1972. As in the past, we will allow openings at major intersections; however, a portion of the cost of turn lanes and signalization must be borne by the municipality. An example of this cost sharing is the portion of White Bear Avenue from County Road C to County Road D. I hope this will answer any questions your council may have. Yours very truly, Floyd N. Snyker, Jr., P.E. Assistant County Engineer - 1 - 12/10 b. Further discussion was held including the type of inter- section necessary and the storm water drainage. c. The Village Driector of Planning explained in some depth the area bounded by Ariel Street on the east, Highway 61 on the west, County Road C on the north, and Highway 36 on the south. The explaination covered existing land use, the absense of adequate east -west movement facilities within the area, the planned closing of Hazelwood Avenue access to Highway 36, the impact of the council's previously declared, but yet un- constructed, Gervais Avenue corridor for MSA funding, pos- sible planning alternatives for land use and east -west travel corridors within the area described. His explanation concluded with the suggestion that immediate steps should be taken by the Council to either execute its current corridor commitment for Gervais Avenue or evaluate and possibly redeclare another east -west corridor in the area. d. Following further discussion, Councilman Wiegert moved to direct the staff to obtain from Ramsev Countv. their onin Saint Paul. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. Council directed staff to notify the Target Company of the Council's action. January 12, 1971 is the date set for a meeting regarding the Eleventh Avenue intersection. Council directed Village Attorney Lais to review the agreement between North Saint Paul and Maplewood regarding Eleventh Avenue Improvements. Councilwoman Olson to discuss with the allow Mr. and Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. Mr. Ray Hite, from the Village Engineering Department, explained some of the problems the Gills have experienced. Building In- spector Londin had placed "stop work" order on the developer for using the Ripley Street right of way for construction pur- poses. The company has resumed work and are again violating the conditions of the development. Mr. Gill stated his walls are cracking because of the work. He will seek an attorney's help with this problem. - 2 - 12/10 Staff will continue to check on the development. The Police Department will observe the operations especially at critical hours when traffic is the heaviest. The Gills had stated the trucks coming from the development were causing traffic problems also. 2. Request for Street Repair - St. Paul Ski Club a. Manager Miller stated the staff had investigated the cost to repair the road and the roadway could be repaired for less than $500.00. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to authorize the staff to procede with repairing the St. Paul Ski Club road. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Property Divisions a. Manager Miller presented three property divisions for ap- proval. They have been investigated and found to be in order. 1. Division No. 041852 Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its' adoption: 70 - 12 - 181 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 61 -9 -169 and 65 -9 -270 of the Village Council of Maplewood, adopted September 7, 1961 and September 9, 1965, the special assessments for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 3 and Water Improvement No.4 were levied against the attached list of described properties; said list made a part herein; and WHEREAS, the above mentioned properties have been conveyed and are described according to the attached list, said list made a part herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLE - WOOD, MINNESOTA, that the assessments for Sanitary Sewer Im- provement No. 3 and Water Improvement No. 4 against the hereto- fore mentioned properties be correctly certified to the Auditor of Ramsey County in the amounts stated on the attached list; said list made a part herein. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. 2. Division No. 042265 - 3 - 12/10 Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its' adoption: 70 - 12 - 182 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 68 -9 -179 and 67 -9 -206 of the Village Council of Maplewood, adopted September 24, 1968 and September 6, 1967, the special assessments for the construct- ion of Sewer and Water Improvement No. 4 and Skillman - Bradley Street Improvement were levied against the attached list of described properties; said list made a part herein; and WHEREAS, the above mentioned properties have been conveyed and are described according to the attached list, said list made a part herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLE - WOOD, MINNESOTA, that the assessments for Sewer and Water Imp- rovement No. 4 and Skillman- Bradley Street Improvement against the heretofore mentioned properties be correctly certified to the Auditor of Ramsey County in the amounts stated on the attached list; said list made a part herein. Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all. 3. Division No. 042246 Councilman Haugan introduced the following resolution and moved its' adoption; 70 - 12 - 183 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 60 -9 -95 of the Village Council of Maplewood, adopted September 1, 1960, the special assessments for the construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 2 were levied against the attached list of described properties; said list made a part herein; and WHEREAS, the above mentioned properties have been conveyed and are described according to the attached list, said list made a part herein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLE - WOOD, MINNESOTA, that the assessments for Sanitary Sewer Im- provement No. 2 against the heretofore mentioned properties be correctly certified to the Auditor of Ramsey County in the amounts stated on the attached list; said list made a part herein. Seconded by Councilman Greavu, Ayes - all. 4. Heating Improvements a. Manager Miller stated he had received four bids for installation - 4 - 12/10 of an auxiliary heating unit to serve the ground floor. r. ;Sub- urban Heating, 2050 White Bear Avenue is the apparent low - bidder. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its' adoption: 70 - 12 - 184 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Suburban Heating Company in the amount of $1,475.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the installation of a heating unit, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the Village. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 5. Refuse Collection - Plastic Bags a. Manager Miller stated they have been investigating the refuse bags supplied by the refuse haulers. Complaints have been re- ceived that the bags are ripping. b. The matter was referred to staff. Councilman Greavu moved to suspend the rules to allow two items to be placed on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. 6. Highway Department Lease Ayes - all. a. Manager Miller requested authorization to enter into an agree- ment with the highway department. The Village wishes to place dirt for storage at the highway gravel pit. The dirt will be moved from the Cope Avenue construction area to the pit. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its' adoption: 70 - 12 - 185 RESOLVED, that the Village lease a gravel pit designated as State Pit No. 4191C from the State of Minnesota for two (2) years and that the proper city officials are authorized and directed to execute the lease No. H 1545 as drawn and further that the Village provide evidence of insurance as required in said lease. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. 7. Payment Release Ayes - all. - 5 - 12/10 a. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its' adoption: 70 - 12 - 186 WHEREAS, the property of Darrel Hansen of 2047 Sloan Place, Maplewood, Minnesota was damaged during the grading of Skil- lman Street, a part of the overall project developed by Cedar Properties, and WHEREAS, the Summit National Bank has been authorized to re- tain $3,000.00 of the original escrow from Cedar Properties for release upon approval by the Village pending completion of entire project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF MAPLEWOOD that the bill of David W. Moore in the amount of $463.96 for repairing damage done to the Hansen property be released from the described escrow. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. 8. 1971 Salary Schedule a, Manager Miller presented the 1971 Salary Schedule for approval. The Police Department, Street Department, Sewer Department and Parks Department salaries are being negotiated. Most employees will receive an eight per cent increase except for several receiving an additional increase that the Manager recommended. b. Following discussion Councilman Greavu moved to approve the 1971 Salary Schedule as recommended by the Manager. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Before a vote was taken on Councilman Greavu's motion, Councilman Haugan moved three changes in the salary schedule: Manager's Secretary $7,450.00 Fire Marshal $12,000.00 Recreation Director $11,500.00 Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - Mayor Axdahl, Councilmen Wiegert & Haugan. Nay - Councilwoman Olson, Councilman Greavu. The three salary changes were incorporated into Councilman Greavu's motion. The vote on Councilman Greavu's motion was taken. Ayes - Mayor Axdahl, Councilmen Greavu, Haugan and Wiegert. - 6 - 12/10 D. ADJOURNMENT 12:40 A.M. Nay - Councilwoman Olson. Gi Clerk - 7 - 12/10