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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-29-74 SMAGENDA Maplewood City Council 7:30 P.M. Thursday, August 29, 1974 Municipal Administration Building Meeting 74 - 31 (A) CALL TO ORDER (B) ROLL CALL (C) OF BIDS 1. Drainage Improvements - Brookview Drive, Gervais Avenue, Lark Avenue jD) PUBLIC HEARINGS I. Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) - Kodale Addition (7:30) 2. Zone Change (M -2 to FR) - Maple Greens (7:45) 3. Street Vacation - East Geranium Avenue (8:00) _ 4. Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Sideyard Variance) - Southwest corner of Standridge Avenue and Bartelmy Lane (8:15)___ 5 Zone Changes (To R -3, BC, and F) - Recently Annexed Area North of County Road D (E) COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS (F) ADMINISTRATIVE PRESEN''i ON S (G) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, August 29, 1974 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 74 -31 A. CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor Bruton. B. ROLL CALL Robert T. Bruton, Mayor John C. Greavu, Councilman Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Burton A. Murdock, Councilman C. AWARDING OF BIDS Present Present Present Arrived at 8:35 P.M. Present 1. Drainage Improvements - Brookview Drive, Gervais Avenue, Lark Avenue a. Director of Public Works Collier presented the results of the bid opening and recommended the bid be awarded to Chris Construction Company. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Chris Construction Company in the amount of $76,587.05 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Gervais Avenue, Brookview Drive; and Knucklehead Lake Outlet Storm Sewers, Projects 73 -10, 73 -14, and 74 -2, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) - Kodale Addition 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposed land subdivision plat proposed by Charles Cody (Kodale Addition). The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended the preliminary plat be approved. c. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: - 1 - 8/29 "Commissioner Barrett moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed subdivision. Commissioner Waldron seconded. Motion carried - Ayes all." d. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. Mr. Charles Cody, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his proposal. e. Mayor Bruton called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Murdock moved to approve the preliminary plat of Kodale Addition as submitted by Mr. Charles Cody. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 2. Zone Change (M -2 to FR) - Maple Greens 7:45 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a zone change from M -2 to FR on property located west of Century Avenue. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the recommendation that the M -2 portion of the Maple Greens Planned Unit Development site be rezoned to FR (Farm Residential). c. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Commissioner Barrett moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the zoning be changed from M -2 to Farm Residential according to the recommen- dation in the Manager's report. Commissioner Waldron seconded. Voting on the motion: Ayes all." d. Mayor Bruton asked if there was anyone present to represent Maple Greens. No one was present. e. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. No one was heard. f. Mayor Bruton called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Gary Quist, Bulk Service Corporation, 1300 N. McKnight Road; Mrs. Sylvia Kueffner read a statement from the property owners of the proposed transfer station. g. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Wiegert moved first reading of an ordinance to rezone the described property to Farm Residence as it is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan: an no is Greens Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. - 2 - 8/29 F 3. Street Vacation - East Geranium Avenue 8:00 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding -a proposal to vacate East Geranium Avenue from Ferndale to the west line of Lot 2, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 2 of Beaver Lake Addition. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report. Vacation is recommended based on the fact that it is in conformance with the previously approved plat of Maple Greens. c. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Bruton called for opponents.- None were heard. f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 74 -8 -189 WHEREAS, the owners of more than 50% of the property abutting on Geranium Avenue from Ferndale Street to west line of Lot 2, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, Beaver Lake Addition 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; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that Geranium Avenue from Ferndale Street to west line of Lot 2, Block 1, Lot 2 Block 2, Beaver Lake Addition be and the same are hereby vacated. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. 4. Zone Change (to R -3, BC, and FR) - Recently Annexed Area North of County Road D 8:30 P.M. a.. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding establishing zoning classifications for lands recently annexed to the City of Maplewood. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. Councilman Anderson arrived at 8:35 P.M. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report, c. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommen- dation: - 3 - 8/29 "Commissioner Barrett moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the zone change of the property annexed to Maplewood as re- commended in the Manager's report. Commissioner Howard seconded. Motion carried - Ayes all." d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the pro- posed zone change. Area I R -3 Multiple Dwelling District: From the Burlington - Northern Railroad right of way to Southlawn Drive and from a point 600 feet easterly of White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road. The following persons objected to the R -3 zoning: Mr. Robert Hajicek, 1700 E. County Road D; Mr. Bill Fleming, attorney for Tousley Development Co.; Mr. Mike Walsh, 2036 E. County Road D; Mr. Richard Dorle, 2075 E. County Road D; Mr. Kramer, 2266 E. County Road D; Mr. Ory Dufresne; Mr. Tom Brackley, 2191 E. County Road D; Mr. Vern Giese, 2161 E. County Road D; Mr. Byron Pope, 2252 E. County Road D; Larry's Western Sales, 2205 E. County Road D; Jean Coins, 1729 E. County Road D; Mr. Gerald Cherry, 2212 E. County Road D; Mr. Gene Adams, 2226 E. County Road D. Area II BC - Business and Commercial Southlawn Drive to a point 600 feet easterly of White Bear Avenue: No one was heard. Area III FR - Farm Residence McKnight Road to the Easterly limit of the annexation area:' No one was heard. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Murdock moved 1st reading of an ordinance to approve the BC zoning_ of the area of the north side of County Road D from Southlawn Drive to a point to Bear Avenue or norun sine or annexation area. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. g. Councilman Wiegert moved the area on North Side of Co Seconded by Councilman Murdock. t is Lne rarm xesiaence zoning of the area .ght Road to the Easterly limits of the Ayes - all. of an ordinance to approve R -3 zoning for rom the Burlington Northern Railroad righ Ayes - all. h. Councilman Murdock moved to refer that portion of the area described as from a point 600 feet easterly of White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road,to the Planning Com- mission to review the possibility for a zoning classification of BC and that a data of October 17, 1974 be established for a - 4 - 8/29 Seconded by Councilman Anderson. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Ayes - all. 1. Mayor Bruton stated he had received notice that the grate has been removed on the storm sewer pipe that drains into Casey Lake and requested staff to take corrective measures. 2. Mayor Bruton stated the Social Services Review Committee met again this week and have come up with three recommendations to the Council. Mayor Bruton moved that the Council authorize the Parks and Recreation Department staff to spend a certain number of hours on the Social Services. Motion died for lack of a second. Referred to staff for a report to be submitted. 3. Mayor Bruton moved to suspend the Rules of Procedures to reconsider the i ordered on the street plans in the Maplewood Heights area, specifically the s Seconded by Councilman Anderson Motion defeated. 4. Councilman Greavu introduced a pedestrian ramp over Highway 3 Ayes - Mayor Bruton and Councilman Anderson. Nays - Councilmen Greavu, Murdock and Wiegert. 74 -8 -190 questing the Highway D treet and moved its ad WHEREAS, T.H. 36 in the vicinity of Hazelwood Avenue has a large and increasing amount of traffic; and WHEREAS, there is no provision for pedestrian crossing in that area; and WHEREAS, there is a demand and need for pedestrian crossing in this location; and WHEREAS, an at -grade pedestrian crossing would be extremely hazardous; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the State Highway Department is hereby requested to install a pedestrian overpass on T.H. 36 in the vicinity of Hazelwood Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 5. Councilman Greavu wondered what could be done so that persons going south on Highway 120 can easily locate the ramps to get on to Highway 94. Staff to investigate. 6. Councilman Greavu stated Merit Chevrolet is using Brookview Drive for testing cars. Staff will investigate. 7. Councilman Greavu questioned what was happening regarding Russ Pirrung's sick leave. - 5 - 8/29 Manager Miller stated Attorney Lais is preparing a written opinion. 8. Councilman Murdock questioned what was happening regarding the piling of dirt on the empty lot on Kenwood Drive. Staff will investigate. 9. Councilman Anderson questioned the problem of the weeds by the Barkdahl property. Staff will investigate. F. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Manager Miller requested Council pass a resolution requesting having night court sessions on Wednesday and conciliation court on Friday nights. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 74 - 8 - 191 WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Municipal Court will commence to operate on January 1, 1975; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has requested that sessions of this court be held in Maplewood; and WHEREAS, it is most convenient and expedient for many citizens to attend court sessions in the evening; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD does hereby request that the Ramsey County Municipal Court hold regularly sched- uled evening sessions to be arranged by the Council in addition to day time sessions. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 2. Manager Miller stated the City is reimbursed for our Police Officers who are trained thru the State; this year they require a specific name to make application. It is re- commended that the Council authorize Dick Schaller to make application. Councilman Greavu moved to authorize Director of Public S be the one designated to apply for reimbursement for trai Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 3. Councilman Wiegert wondered if the Police Reserve officers have a retirement plan. Staff to investigate. 4. Manager Miller stated regarding the Community Facilities Study, he would like authorization to go to the Gladstone School people and ask for permission to obtain their plans so we can make costs estimates as to how much it will cost if we did utilize that building. This will come back to Council in that study as one of the alternates. Councilman Wiegert moved authorization to include the feasibility of the revamping of Gladstone School within the realm of the study. - 6 - 8/29 TABULATION OF BIDS Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the officials designated for a bid opening by the City Council of Maplewood was convened at 9:30 A.M., C. D. S. T., Thursday, August 29, 1974. The purpose of this meeting was to receive, open and publicly read aloud bids for the construction of Gervais Avenue, Brookview Drive, and Knucklehead Lake Outlet Storm Sewers, Projects 73 -10, 73 -14, and 74 -2. Present were B. D. Collier and W. C. Cass of the City of Maplew000d and John Dickson of Barr Engineering Company. Following the reading of the notice of advertisement for bids, the following bids were opened and read: BIDDER BID ACCOMPANIED BY Chris Construction Company $ 76,587.05 5% Bid Bond Beatson and Kelly $ 77,686.50 5% Bid Bond F. Morettini Construction Co. $ 85,908.50 5% Bid Bond Shafer Contracting, Inc. $ 92,135,75 5% Bid Bond Ro -So Contracting $ 92,993,35 5% Bid Bond Northern Construction Co. $ 99,977.80 5% Bid Bond Pursuant to prior instruction of the Council, the City Clerk referred the bids received to the City Engineer instructing him to tabulate same And report with his recommendation at the regular City Council meeting of Thursday, August 29, 1974. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 A.M.