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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-1971 SMMINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, September 9, 1971 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 71 -37 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 7:41 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. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Street Vacation - White Bear Avenue (between Lark Street and Cope Avenue) a. Mayor Axdahl convened the meeting for a public hearing to vacate White Bear Avenue from Lark Street and Cope Avenue. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the publication date. b. Manager Miller stated the petition to vacate the unimproved street was signed by three property owners. There is a 6" water line constructed in the roadway approximately 7z` deep. Staff recommends approval of the vacation subject to conditions. c. Proponents: Mr. Martin Colon, who submitted the petition, stated the petition had been signed by 100% of the owners of property involved. d. Mayor Axdahl called for formal objections. No one was heard. e. Following further discussion, Councilman Greavu introduced the follow- ing resolution and moved its adoption: (approving the vacation) 71 -9- 197 WHEREAS, the owners of more than 50% of the property abutting on White Bear Avenue from Lark Street to Cope Avenue have filed a petition for the vacation of the said street, and WHEREAS, the hearing on said petition was preceeded by two weeks published and posted notice, and WHEREAS, no one has appeared in opposition to said petition, and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said street be vacated, - 1 - 9/9 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that White Bear Avenue from Lark Street to Cope Avenue be and the same are hereby vacated subject to the following conditions: 1. The westerly 40 feet of the existing right -of -way for the entire 268.26 feet of length petitioned for vacation be retained with a utility easement to the public to insure adequate maintenance space capability and legal rights of protection for the utilities now in- stalled within the right -of -way now existing; 2. No landscaping, fencing, pavement surfacing of any kind, grading, or structure placement of any kind shall be allowed within the re- served easement utility area until a permit has been applied for, approved, and issued by the Village of Maplewood; 3. Any damages to lands or improvements within the retained easement area resulting from necessary maintenance or emergencies to the in- stalled utilities shall not be held responsible by the Village to the property owners. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Intersection of T.H. 36 and Hazelwood Street. a. Manager Miller stated Council had requested the Staff to investigate the possibility of closing the median at Trunk Highway 36 at Hazelwood Street. Manager Miller read the proposed resolution requesting the Minn- esota State Highway Department to close the median immediately. Staff met with the Highway Department and was informed that if the concept of closing the median was accepted, the Maintenance Department of the State Highway Department could begin work as soon as next week. b. Mayor Axdahl called for discussion. c. Following further discussion, Councilwoman Olson introduced the follow- ing resolution and moved its adoption: 71 -9 -198 WHEREAS, there has been a high incidence of traffic accidents at the intersection of T. H. 36 and Hazelwood Street, and WHEREAS, it is desired to reduce the number of accidents and create a safer intersection, and WHEREAS, it appears to be some time before proper grade separation can be constructed, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA requests the Minnesota State Highway Department to close the median on T. H. 36 at Hazelwood Street immediately as an interim measure and to provide a northbound movement through the intersection for emergency vehicles. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. - 2 - 9/9 2. Mr. Joseph Griemann a. Mr. Griemann, representing Beaver Builders and Cardinal Realty, re- quested to be heard by the Council concerning the requesting of a build- ing set back variance. b. Councilman Greavu moved to suspend the rules to hear Mr. Griemann. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. c. Mr. ,Griemann stated Beaver Builders is requesting a 10 foot variance to construct a home 10 feet from a street right of way. Maplewood code requires 30 foot set back from both roadways when a corner lot is built upon. The lot is on the Northeast corner of Marnie and Nemitz, Lot 7, Block 4 Pleasantview Park No. 2. The lot is 100 foot frontage along Mar - nie and by 150 foot depth along Nemitz. d. Council stated this matter would have to be heard by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. e. Councilman Greavu moved to suspend the Rules of Procedures to consider the variance. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. f. The variance discussion was tabled until after the Beam Avenue Im- provement - drainage discussion. L. ADJOURNMENT at 8:09 P.M. and meeting reconvened on an informal basis. 3. Beam Avenue Improvement - Drainage a. Village Engineer Collier presented the staff report and the proposed plans for developing Kohlman Lake as a ponding area and de- silting basin. b. A representative from Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendoff presented further reports. c. Mr. Ed Salverda, Ramsey County Commissioner and Mr. Harry Gregg, Ram- sey County Assistant Attorney, answered questions from the residents of the Kohlman Lake Area and also presented alternate proposals regarding locations of ponding areas. One alternative location for a ponding area was the Markham property north of County Road C and Kennard Street. The Markham Company is excavating this property at the present time. g. Following considerable discussion, Councilman Greavu moved to reconvene Meeting No. 71 -37 at 9:45 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. Meeting No. 71 - 37 reconvened at 9:45 P.M. 3. Beam Avenue Improvement - Drainage - 3 - 9/9 a. Councilwoman Olson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 71 -9 -199 WHEREAS, County Ditch 18 drains a number of areas lying in various municipalities and WHEREAS, it appears that future development in these areas coupled with the present drainage problem, will necessitate an overall. plan for the handling of storm water run off through Ditch 18 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Maplewood desires to set up a committee composed of delegates from all of the communities involved, including but not limited to the following: Ramsey County, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Little Canada, North St. Paul and Washington County to study and explore the possibility of a joint powers agreement for the maintenance and development of Ditch 18 water shed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that appropriate Village officials are hereby instructed to send copies of this resolution to the various communities involved and to set a date for the first meeting of such a committee. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. b, Councilman Greavu moved tpPPt .the Markham property as t ins a;ea and to neeotiate with Ramsev Countv as to delavine the area Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all. c. Village Attorney Lais stated that the Council could pass a resolution authorizing the staff to condemn or purchase the property and to condemn the fee or any other rights, including the mineral rights on the Markham property. d. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 71 -9 -200 WHEREAS, it appears that in the construction of Beam Avenue and the necessary drainage and pending requirements, the site commonly known as the Markham Property will be needed to obtain fill materials and possibly for the construction of a ponding area, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper Village officials are hereby author- ized and instructed to define the property description and to take by purchase negotiation, condemnation or gift, the land and rights necessary to fullfill the public purpose of constructing Beam Avenue and the drain- age facilities appurtenant thereto. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. - 4 - 9/9 Ayes - all. e. Councilman Greavu moved informal approval granting authority to ex- cavate for the ponding area at the Markham site and to use the material for the Beam Avenue Improvement. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. ADJOURNMENT 10:20 P.M. City Clerk - 5 - 9/9