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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-74 SMAGENDA Maplewood City Council 7:30 P.M., Thursday, August 8, 1974 Municipal Administration Building Meeting 74 - 26 (A) CALL TO ORDER (B) ROLL CALL (C) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Drainage Improvement- Knucklehead Lake (Cope Avenue and Hazelwood Street) (7:30) N 3. Drainage Improvement - Water Holding Pond (Gervais Avenue and Clarence Street) (8:00) Subdivision (Preliminary Plat - Parkwood Knolls (Mailand Road) (8:30) 4. Zone Changes (F -R to LBC, R -3 and BC) - Beam Avenue 8:45) (D) COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS (E) ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS (F) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M. Thursday August 8, 1974 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 74 -26 A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Bruton. B. ROLL CALL Robert T. Bruton, Mayor Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Burton A. Murdock, Councilman Present Councilman Wiegert moved to adjourn the meeting from 8:00 P.M to 8:15 P.M. to listen to President Nixon's speech. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ayes - all. 1. Drainage Improvement - Knucklehead Lake (Cope Avenue and Hazelwood Street) 7 :30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the acquisition and enlargement of so called Knucklehead Lake located in the vicinity of Cope Avenue and Hazelwood Street. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Director of Public Works Collier presented the staff report. C. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission re- commendation. "Commissioner Prew moved that whereas the feasibility study is compatible with the proposed drainage plan and is also compatible with the Comprehensive Plan that the Planning Commission therefore recommends to the City Council that such feasibility study should be approved, subject to final decision and arrangement for financing. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Motion Carried. Ayes - 8 Nays - 1" d. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Bruton called for opponents. The following were heard. Mr. Rueben Ristrom, 1633 Lark Avenue Mr. Art Welsch, representing the St. Paul Sheet Metal Workers Hall on Cope Avenue. Mr. Richard Carl, 1627 E. Sandhurst Drive Mr. Lawrence Piel, 1679 E. Lark Avenue Mr. Kenneth Spears, 1649 E. Sandhurst Drive Mr. Joseph Timmers, 1621 E. Sandhurst Drive Mrs. Patricia Spears, 1649 E. Sandhurst Drive Councilman Wiegert read a letter from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the proposal. f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Wiegert moved to deny the project. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all, Mayor Bruton recessed the meeting at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Bruton reconvened the meeting at 8:18 P.M. 1. Drainage Improvement - Water Holding Pond ( Gervais Avenue and Clarence Street) 8:00 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing relative to the construction of a storm water holding pond in the vicinity of Gervais Avenue and Clarence Street and the construction of a drainageway from that location to Kohlman Lake. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Director of Public Works Collier presented the staff report. c. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. The following were heard. Mr. William McClellan, 1077 E. County Road C. Ms. Louis Hanover, speaking on behalf of her mother who lives at 1290 E. County Road C. Mr. William McClellan Jr. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: (Alternate I of the feasibility report - minimal work needed to open drainageways. 74 -8 -169 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing for the acquisition and construction of storm water holding ponds in the vicinity of Gervais Avenue and Clarence Street and the construction of a drainage- way from that location to Kohlman Lake, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on August 8, 1974, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That is is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood acquire and construct a storm water holding pond in the vicinity of Gervais Avenue and Clarence Street and to open the drainageway between that point and county lakes by the use of open drainageways where possible in order to reduce construction cost, all of which is in accordance with the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. - 2 - 8/8 2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement, and the City Engineer and City Attorney are hereby authorized and empowered to acquire the necessary right -of -way and land. 3. Investigations and negotiations shall be made with Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota to determine possibilities of participation in the project. 4. This improvement is hereby designated to be part of Public Im- provement No. 73 -10. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. g. Director of Public Works Collier stated that at the Public Hearing of May 9, Council had tabled their decision relative to the outlet of Knuckle- head Lake. h. Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. 74 -8 -170 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of storm sewers, appurtenances and necessary street reconstruction on Hazelwood Street from Cope Avenue to Lark Avenue from Hazelwood Street to Barclay Street a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on May 9, 1974, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct storm sewers, appurtenances and necessary reconstruction on Hazelwood Street from Cope Avenue to Lark Avenue and on Lark Avenue from Hazelwood Street to , Barclay Street as described in notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improve- ment and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifi- cations for the making of said improvement. 3. This improvement is hereby designated to be part of Public Improvement No. 73 -10. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 3. Subdivision Preliminary Plat - Parkwood Knolls (Mailand Road) 8:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposed land subdivision plat proposed by F and L Investments (Plat known as Parkwood Knolls). The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and further stated it is recommended that the proposed preliminary plat be denied as being premature in terms of availability of street and sewer services, has excessive land areas devoted to - 3 - 8/8 streets and does not provide for adequate protection of existing terrain and natural vegetative cover. c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: 'Commissioner Batie moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the proposed preliminary plat be denied as being premature in terms of the availability of streets, sewers services, excessive land areas devoted to streets and does not provide for adequate protection of existing terrain and natural vegetation. Commissioner Waldron seconded. Ayes - 6 Nays - 1" Commissioner Fischer voted nay on the "permits excessive land to streets)". d. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. The following were heard. Mr. John Daubney, attorney representing the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal. Mr. Bailey Seida, Harry S. Johnson Associates read a letter dated August 7, 1974 that he wished to be made a part of record. He also spoke on behalf of the proposal. Mr. John Blomquist, Jr., representing John Blomquist Realty, Inc. e. Mayor Bruton called for opponents. The following were heard. Mr. John Kirby 2488 Mailand Road submitted a statement in writing opposing the proposal. He further stated that he represented his neighbors. Mr. Philip Krinkie, 504 So. McKnight Road Mr. Fred Krinkie, 504 So. McKnight Road f. Councilman Wiegert moved to deny the Parkwood Knolls preliminary plat based on the reasons given in the staff report and in the Planning Commission report. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson, Murdock and Wiegert Nay - Councilman Greavu Motion carried g. Councilman Wiegert moved to refer to the Planning Commission the question of designating Planning Districts where the Village develops complete plans for streets and locations of detailed land patterns and to move in the direction of creating a Capitol Improvement program for a implementation of Item 1 of the Policy for Plannin Report, to be done with as much dispatch as possible Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. 4. Zone Changes (F -R.to LBC, R -3 and BC) Beam Avenue 8:45 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a change in in zoning district for property located on south side of Beam Avenue between White Bear Avenue and Hazelwood Street and the north side of Beam Avenue between Hazelwood and Kennard Streets. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. - 4- 8/3 b. Manager Miller stated staff recommends approval of the proposed zone changes as being in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation. "Commissioner Kent moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the zone changes as recommended by staff, points 1,2,3 & 4 be approved as compativle with the Plan for Maplewood. Commissioner Batie seconded. Commissioner Howard moved an amendment to the motion that consideration be given to property division of the property located between Beam Avenue and Radatz Avenue and between White Bear Avenue and Southlawn. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Voting on the motion as amended. Ayes - all." d. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Bruton called for opponents. The following were heard. 1. Limited Business and Commercial - south side of Beam Avenue between Southlawn and White Bear Avenue for a depth of 330 ft. Dr. Donald Nelson, 1851 Radatz, opposed to LBC, feels it should be higher zoning. Mr. Francis Husnik, owns property on the south side of Beam Avenue, wishes zoning to go all the way to Radatz. Dr. Robert Anderson, 89 Wildwood Beach Road, Mahtomedi, owns property on Radatz behind Mrs. Husnik's property; this rezoning will divide his lot in half, in favor of all commercial: Mrs. Lorraine Morgan, 1825 Radatz, wants BC zoning. Mr. Richard Schreier,2125 Desoto, is a partner on corner parcel of South - lawn and Beam. Mr. Bill Korstad, owns other half of parcel with Schreier, both requested BC zoning. Mr. Earl Steinbring, 1795 Radatz Road, thinks it's too much of a long stretch for LBC zone. Mrs. Mary Liljedahl, 1815 Radatz, is for BC to enable them to get money out of land. Mrs. LeRoy Peters, 1845 Radatz, owns 100 feet on Beam Avenue. 2. R -3 Residence District (Multiple Dwelling) south side of Beam Avenue between Southlawn Drive and Kennard Street for a depth of 400 feet. Mr. Bernard Ashbach, Ashbach Construction Co., requested BC zoning Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto St. requests BC zoning. Mr. Bill Korstad, requests BC zoning. 3. R -3 Residence District (Multiple Dwelling) south side of Beam Avenue be- tween Kennard and Hazelwood Streets for a depth of 650 feet. Mr. Clayton Parks, 1838 Agate Street, requests BC zoning. Mr. Jack Desai, 1855 E. Kenwood Drive requests BC zoning. Mr. Jerry Norman, 1854 E. Kenwood Drive requests BC zoning. - 5 - 8/8 Mr. Richard Schreier, 2125 DeSoto Street, requests BC zoning; Mr. Bill Korstad, requests BC zoning Mr. Jim St.Onge, 2126 Beam Avenue, stated he was not sure rezoning is the answer to high assessments. 4. Business Commiercial - North Side of Beam Avenue between Hazelwood and Kennard Streets to a depth of 1300 feet Mr. Richard Schreier and Mr. Bill Korstad, owners of the property, are in favor of the BC zoning. f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Greavu moved lst reading of an ordinance to rezone the north side of Beam Avenue between Hazelwood and Kennard Streets to a depth of 1300 feet to Busine Commercial. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. h. Councilman Greavu moved to initiate a zone change to Business Commercial the south side of Beam Avenue. Motion died for lack of a second. i. Councilman Wiegert moved to ref Beam Avenue to the Planning Commiss of the zoning of the south side of equal balance of zoning. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. j. Councilman Wiegert moved to refer to staff the question of assessing the on an area basis as other communities have done. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes all. D. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Mayor Bruton asked Commissioner Duane Prew about the vacancy on the Planning Commiss- ion. Commissioner Prow stated the Planning Commission unanimously recommends Lester Axdahl to fill the vacancy. Councilman Wiegert moved to appoint Lester Axdahl to the Planning Commission effect- ive immediately. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Councilman Greavu stated there was an article in the paper regarding a Maplewood home owner who resides on a tract rezoned for commercial purposes. The zoning should not affect the taxes, but the present use should be considered for tax purposes. 3. Councilman Greavu stated if the property on Larpenteur Avenue and McKnight Road, on the southeast corner, would someday be a holding pond. 4. Councilman Wiegert stated the Ramsey County League picnic is on Friday, August 9, 1974. - 6 - gig E. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Manager Miller stated staff had the opportunity to purchase gasoline today. Author- ization is needed to declare the need for gasoline an emergency and to approve the pur- chase. Councilman Murdock moved to declare an emergency and to authorize the purchase of the gasoline. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Manager Miller stated a change order for installing the new combination emergency warning and fire alarm siren at the Hazelwood Fire Station has been approved for funding on a 50% matching basis by the federal government. This item was held up until today to insure that federal participation would not be jeopardized. It is anticipated the new fire station will be manned within the next several weeks. The money for this item to cover the City's share has been budgeted for this year. It is recommended that the City Council be asked to approve this Change Order at this time. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 74 - 8 - 171 RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that change order No. 1 to the contract for construction of the emergency warning and fire alarm siren at the Hazelwood Fire Station in the amount of $3,204.00. FURTHER, that the appropriate City Officials be and hereby are authorized and instructed to execute the said Change Order for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 3. Manager Miller stated he will be gone on vacation next week. 4. Manager Miller submitted a resolution regarding Battle Creek. Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 74 - 8 - 172 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is engaged in negotiations for establishing a fair share of cost for improvement to Battle Creek and; WHEREAS, it appears that 29% is the fair share for the City of Maplewood, based on the following data: A. The original joint powers agreement, which utilized an estimated runoff for a ten year storm as its basis, indicated 28.5% for Maplewood. B. The proposal submitted by Maplewood, utilizing a weighted area method of computation, indicated 28.7% for Maplewood. C. An average of all possible cost allocation methods on Table 17 of the Hickok Report indicates 28.5% for Maplewood. D. An average of columns "B ", "C ", and "D" of Table 17 of the Hickok Report indicates 28% for Maplewood. - 7 - 8/8 i WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is desirous of comsumation of a joint power agreement and has offered to participate by an amount of 33 %, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that it is will -' ing to continue the offer of 33 %; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood also proposes to agree to a joint power agreement utilizing design criteria to determine contributing flows on a uniform basis as a basis of assessing cost. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. F. ADJOURNMENT 1:48 A.M. _ Cit Clerk