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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-74 SMAGENDA Maplewood City Council 7:30 P.M., Thursday, December 12, 1974 Municipal Administration Building Meeting 74 - 44 CALL TO ORDER B) ROLL CALL (C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes 74 -43 (December 5) (D) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Special Use Permit (Density Transfer) - Tilsens Homes Inc. (7:30 P.M.) 2. Board of Adjustments and Appeals: a. Approval of Minutes — September 26 b. Garage Size Variance - 1830 Ide Street (7:45 P.M.) c. Lot Width Variance - Kohlman Avenue /Fitch Road (8:00 P.M.) d. Sideyard Setback Variance - Ripley and Ruth Streets (8:15 P.M.) (E) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 1975 Budget •- Special Services Director 2. Tennis Court - Western Hills (final payment) 3. Water Improvement (Booster Station) - Beebe Road (Final Plan) (F) COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS (G) ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS (H) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, December 12, 1974 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 74 -44 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 7:32 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 Absent Burton A. Murdock, Councilman Arrived at 7:35 p.m. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 74 -43 (December 5, 1974) Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No 74 -43 (December 5 1974) as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. L r PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Special Use Permit (Density Transfer) - Tilsen`s Homes, Inc. - 7:30 p.m. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing for a request by Tilsen Homes, Inc. for a special use permit- density transfer on property located on the south side of Lydia Avenue approximately 657 feet east of White Bear Avenue. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the publication dates. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated it is recommended that the special use permit for the planned unit development be approved as such is fully con- sistent with the purposes of the planned unit development ordinance. The following conditions shall be a part of the approval of the planned unit development: 1. Sidewalks shall be provided on the south side of Lydia Avenue from the easterly property line to the intersection of Lydia and Ariel. Sidewalks shall also be provided on at least one side of each of the three north -south cul -de -sacs connecting the access to the park with the sidewalk on Lydia; 2. Detailed plans shall be submitted to the Community Design Review Board for their approval; 3. Approval of the PUD does not include approval of specific density or the number of dwelling units, location or size of building for multiple family use; Approval is of the concept of density transfer only. For that portion of the property indicated as multiple family or apartment use the population density, the number of dwelling units, the type of units, their size and location and all similar details shall be determined upon subsequent review of specific and detailed plansi 4. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing. - I - 12/12 c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kent moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the special use permit for the Planned Unit Development be approved with condit- ions 1 through 4 listed in the staff report. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Commissioner Fischer asked if it should be included with the motion that this proposal is consistent with the Planned Unit Development ordinance and also in accordance with the Plan for Maplewood. Commissioner Kent agreed to that addition to the motion. Commissioner Howard moved an amendment to the motion, condition #4 will become condit- ion #5, condition #4 will read "If development is to be accomplished in phases, that part pertaining to single family dwellings shall be considered Phase I and is to com- pleted before construction of multiple family units are to commence. Commissioner Waldron seconded. Commissioner Howard reread the motion as changed: "4. If development is to be accom- plished in phases, that part pertaining to single family dwellings shall be considered Phase I and it is to be at least 75% completed before construction of multiple family units are to commence. 5. Owner and applicant shall agree to the conditions in writ- ing". Commissioner Waldron seconded. Ayes all. Voting on the motion: Ayes all." d. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Robert Tilsen, 627 So. Snelling Avenue, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal. e. Mayor Bruton called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Murdock moved to approve the Special Use Permit - Planned Unit Develop- ment concept requested by Tilsen Homes Inc. for the property located on the south side of Lydia Avenue approximately 657 feet east of White Bear Avenue subiect to the condit- Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. Mayor Bruton adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. to reconvene as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Mayor Bruton reconvened the meeting at 9:10 p.m. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 1975 Budget - Special Services Director a. Manager Miller stated the position of Special Services Director is provided in the 1975 Federal Revenue Sharing allocation; however, the Council approved the concept - 2 - 12/12 of that position on the condition that the feasibility of utilizing a qualified re- tired person or part -time individual be explored prior to the filling of the position. At the November 21 Council Meeting the Social Services Survey Committee recommended to the Council "that the Mayor and City Council immediately authorize the City Manager to fill the full time position of coordinator of Special Services ". At that meeting the Council indicated a desire for additional facts relative to the need for this position. Additional information is submitted. b. Mr. James Malley, Social Services Survey Committee, introduced the following per- sons who expressed their views to why Maplewood needs a definite Social Services pro- gram: Mr. Ted Lattsfeldt, speaking as a staff member of Family Service; Mr. Bob Spetlz, Social Services Department, Ramsey County Welfare; Mr. Everette Condon, resident of Maplewood; Ms. Donna Lightfoot, Goldenaires. c. Councilman Wiegert moved to accept the report from the Social Services Survey Com- mittee and to discharge the committee and that a letter of appreciation for their ser- vices be forwarded to each member. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. e. Mayor Bruton moved that the City Manager be authorized to fill the position of Social Services Director. Motion died for lack of a second. f. Councilman Wiegert moved that the City Manager not be authorized to fill the posit- ion of the Social Services Director. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - Councilmen Greavu, Murdock and Wiegert. Nays - Mayor Bruton. Motion carried. 2. Tennis Court - Western Hills (Final Payment) a. Manager Miller stated the construction cost for the double tennis court at the Western Hills Park was $179.12 over the bid price. The original estimate of bitumin- ous base mixture needed for the project was 190 tons as compared with the 202.57 tons actually necessary. The standard bidding procedure on such projects is to estimate the quantities necessary for construction and to take bids on a unit price basis. In some cases the units necessary have been over estimated and have resulted in reducing of contract costs. In this case the City under estimated the quanities needed by 12.57 tons of bituminous base mixture. It is recommended that final payment of the $179.12 be authorized. b. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 74 -12 -278 WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City on July 11, 1974, T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. has satisfactorily completed Western Hills Tennis Courts in accordance with such contract; - 3 - 12/12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the work completed under such contract is hereby accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 3. Water Improvement (Booster Station) - Beebe Road (Final Plan) a. Director of.Public Works Collier presented and explained the final plans for the water booster station construction on Beebe Road. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 74 - 12 - 279 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on February 22, 1973, plans and specifications for the construction of WATER PUMP STATION in the vicinity of Beebe Road and Larpenteur Avenue, Maplewood Project No. 73 -1, have been prepared by or under the direction of the City Engineer, and he has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA.: 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper (and in the Construction Bulletin) an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published at least two times, at least three weeks before date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by the Council at the time and date selected by the City Engineer, at the City Hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, for 5% of the amount of such bid. 3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to re- ceive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The Council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular City Council Meeting, of February`6, 1975, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for the con- struction of WATER PUMP STATION, PROJECT NO. 73 -1, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, on the basis of cash payment for the work. Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M., local time, on the 28th day of January, 1975, at the Municipal Building, 1380 Frost Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened, read aloud and con- sidered. - 4 - 12/12 Following is a list of the various bid items: Item No. Description Est.Qty. Unit 1. 36" WATER LINE 201 IF 2. 36" PRESTRESSED CONCRETE CYLINDER WATER LINE TO BE BORED 100 IF 3. 30" WATER LINE 132 LF 4. 12" WATER LINE 312 IF 5. 30" BUTTERFLY VALVE AND BOX 1 EA. 6. 12" GATE VALVE AND BOX 3 EA, 7. FIRE HYDRANT WITH 6" GATE VALVE AND BOX 1 EA. 8. PIPE BEDDING (Sand and Gravel) 100 TONS 9. PIPE BEDDING (Binder Stone) 200 TONS 10. All other work, including the water pump station and related miscellaneous work and appurtenances JOB LS The water pump station includes an approximately 2,250 S. F. building on a re- inforced concrete 220,000 gallon reservoir with masonry walls, stucco and cedar facing, precast double tee and built -up roofing, containing one 200 gpm, 20 HP pump and one 2,000 gpm, 150 HP pump. Also included is miscellaneous and related site work. Proposals must be placed in a sealed envelope with the statement thereon indicating proposal for bid contained within and addressed to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota. Proposals shall be submitted to the City Clerk on or before the above stated time. Pro - posal is for the fxrnishing..of alT labor; equipmenf;,andFinaterials: and- performing all work in connection with the above stated construction. Proposal forms, including specifications, and drawings are on file in the offices of the City Clerk and Kirkham, Michael and Associates, Architects & Engineers, 7601 Kentucky Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55428. Copies of the documents may be obtained by payment of Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00) with Kirkham, Michael and Associates at the above address. The amount of the payment for one set of documents will be refunded to each Contractor who submits a bid directly to the Owner and who returns the plans and documents in good condition within ten days after the opening of bids. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, con- ditioned that if the bidder is the successful bidder, he will enter into a contract in accordance with said bid and will furnish the performance bonds and a labor and mater- ials payment bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract price, as are specified within the specified time. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids, without the consent of the Owner. - 5 - 12/12 The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any inform- alities in bidding. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Motion carried. F. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS /s/ Mrs. Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk City of Maplewood Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Murdock and Wiegert. Nays - Councilman Greavu. 1. Mayor Bruton questioned if Council wishes to proceed with an ordinance relating to having no more than one garage on residential property. Councilman Greavu moved first reading of an ordinance stating there be a requirement for only one 750 square foot garage per residential lot. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 2. Mayor Bruton received a letter from Mr. George VanDraschek, Chairman of the Youth Services Bureau. The Board of Directors is to made up of three members from each com- munity and Mr. VonDraschek requests Maplewood to appoint three people. Mayor Bruton re- quested the press to provide publicity that we are seeking persons. This will include appointing high school students also. 0 3. Mayor Bruton stated he received a survey from Representative Kostohryz and will have copies made for Council. 4. Mayor Bruton commented on the minutes from the Roseville School District Board. 5. Councilman Wiegert reported on the Ramsey County League meeting held December 11, 1974. 6. Councilman Wiegert reported on the meeting he attended yesterday at Metro East. They had a preliminary look at the new development guide chapter in which it states "municipal- ities have their comprehensive plan in by some date in 1975 or else they will provide one" and about the same thing is stated for the five year Capitol Improvement Plan. 7. Councilman Wiegert presented a clipping from the Star Newspaper which states Maplewood is ranked fourth relating to priority on grants. 8. Councilman Murdock wished to know if anything was being done pertaining to Mrs. Rylanders sewer line. Staff still investigating and will be submitting a report. G. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Manager Miller stated arbitration was held last Saturday and is set for 9:00 a.m. this Saturday. H 11,, ADJOURNMENT 11:52 P.M. City Clerk - 6 - 12/12