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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-28-75 SMMINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, August 28, 1975 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 75 -30 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 Present Burton A. Murdock, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Bruton moved the Agenda be approved as amended: 1. Commercial Park Charge 2. Frost Avenue Connection 3. Eliminate Highway 212 - Northeast Task Force Plans 4. County Reevaluation of Residential Property 5. Up With People Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvement - Hazelwood Avenue, between Beam Avenue and County Road D - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding construction of storm sewer, sanitary sewer and necessary street reconstruction on Hazelwood Avenue between Beam Avenue and County Road D. The Clerk read the notice of hear- ing along with the dates of publication. b. Mr. Tom Halls, Suburban Engineering, Inc., presented the staff report and the specifics of the proposal. C. The following area residents asked questions of the Council and the consul- tant engineers: Mr, George Supan, 3050 Hazelwood Street; Mr. Stewart Kincaid, 3004 Hazelwood Street, d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the pro- posal. None were heard, e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. - 1 - 8/28 f. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 75 - 8 - 165 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of storm and sanitary sewer and necessary street reconstruction on Hazelwood Avenue between Beam Avenue and County Road "D" a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on August 28th, 1975 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 and sanitary sewer and necessary street re- construction on Hazelwood Avenue between Beam Avenue and County Road "D" as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 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 is hereby authorized to engage the services of Suburban Engineering, Inc. to assist as needed. 3. This improvement is hereby designated to be a part of Improvement No. 74 -11. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 2. Refuse Collection Rates - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding refuse collection rates. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller stated staff received a request from Lake Sanitation to provide an increase in refuse collection rates as follows: Type Present Proposed Curb $ 3.50 $ 4.00 Walk -in $ 4.66 $ 5.50 Metered $14.75 $19.75 The curb and walk -in service charges are monthly and the increases proposed are for 14.3% and 18.0% respectively, The metered service is based upon the pro- visions of and pick -up of 50 bags and the proposed increase is for 33.9% (29.5fi per bag to 39.5 per bag). c. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard. The following per- sons presented their opinions: Mr. Jack Gallagher, Suburban Pick -up; - 2 - 8/28 Mr. Richard Kveton, 70 Mayhill Road; Mr. Leonard Ayde, Lake Sanitation. d. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. e. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the refuse collection rate increase as presented in the Manager's report. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 3. Storm Sewer Improvement - T.H. 36, Burr Street (extended), Skillman Avenue (extended), and Searle Street (extended) 8:00 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the con- struction of storm sewers, appurtenances and necessary reconstruction in the following described area: That area bounded by T.H. 36, Burr Street (extended), Skillman Avenue (extended) and Searle Street (extended). The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Director of Public Works Collier presented the staff report and the specifics of the proposal. c. Mayor Bruton opened the meeting for questions of the staff report. The following persons were heard: Mr. Tom Woodford, 2251 Hendry Place; Mr. Jess Charpentier, 2170 Burr Street; Mr. Dwight Jessup, 625 E. County Road B; Mr. F. A. Bucher, 2166 Edgerton Street; Mr. Alan Johnson, 200 Lee Street, speaking for himself and as a Trustee of Baptist Chruch, d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following persons expressed their opinions: Mr. Gene Picha, 525 E. County Road B; Mr. Jess Charpentier, 2170 Burr Street; Mr. F. A. Bucher, 2166 Edgerton Street; Mr. Bob Diebold Mr. Dwight Jessup, 625 E. County Road B; Mr. Larry Hage, attorney for Trinity Baptist Chruch; Letter from Mr. R. Handschin, 2029 Edgerton Street, opposing the proposal. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. I. Councilman Murdock moved recommendation that the asses improvement be $.05 Per square foot for commercial and 8.0 its 75 -8 -166 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of storm sewers in the area defined by T.H. 36, Burr Street (extended), Skillman Avenue (extended) and Searle Street (extended), a hearing on said improvement in ac- cordance with the notice duly given was duly held on August 28, 1975, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; - 3 - 8/28 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 and appurtenances and to acquire necessary ponding areas in the area bounded by T.H. 36, Burr Street (extended), Skillman Avenue (extended) and Searle Street (extended) as described in the notice of hearing thereon and orders the same to be made. 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. 3. This improvement is hereby designated to be Improvement No. 74 -15. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Councilmen Anderson, Greavu, Murdock and Wiegert. Nays - Mayor Bruton. Motion carried. E. AWARDING OF BIDS 1. Lumber - Playground a. Manager Miller stated the Council previously approved the construction of two tot -lot apparatus. To accomplish a portion of these jobs and allow mater- ials for maintenance, we have taken bids on 6" x 6" x 8'` Pine boards. The best quotation for 425 pieces is $3,085.00. We believe this to be a good quotation on an item not provided by our local lumber yards. State law requires that items in excess of $2,000 be awarded by Council. However, no formal bids are required at this level. Monies are budgeted and approval of the low quotation of Wheeler lumber in the amount of $3,085.50 is recommended. b. Mayor Bruton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 75 - 8 - 167 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the quotation of Wheeler Lumber in the amount of $3,085.00 is the lowest re- sponsible quotation for the purchase of 425 pieces of pine board, and the proper City employees are authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 1974 Shade Tree Control Program - Assessments (corrections) a. Parcel No. 24 - Donald Hokenson Council discussed request and no action taken. b. Parcel No. 67 - Richard and Laurel Maloney Council discussed request and no action taken. - 4 - 8/28 C. Parcel No. 69 - Jon and Metta Belisle Council discussed request and no action taken, d. Parcel No. 73 - Donald Clark 1. Manager Miller stated the owner performed the work and recommended the assessment be cancelled. 2. Councilman Wiegert moved to cnacel the assessment for Shade Tree Control Program 74 -6 against Donald Clark, Code No. 57 21700 061 20. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 2. Deferred Assessments a. Parcel No. 1 3M Company (Code No. 57 18400 010 01) 1. Manager Miller recommended cancellation of Carlton Street assessment as per agreement at time of sales purchase. 2. Mayor Bruton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 75 -8 -168 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 62 -8 -188 of the City Council of Maple- wood, Minnesota, adopted August 30, 1962, the special assessments for the construction of Carlton Street, were levied against property described as 57 18400 010 01; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINN- ESOTA, that the assessments for Carlton Street Improvement, in the amount of $1,980.00 against 57 18400 010 01 be, and the same hereby are, cancelled. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. b. Parcel No. 3 and 4 - Reuben Ristrom (Code No. 57 68800 012 07 and 57 68800 022 07) Council discussed the request and took no action. Staff instructed to send out Senior Citizen application. c. Parcel No. 6 - Walter Sether (Code No. 57 0171 140 34) 1. Manager Miller recommended continuance of the deferred assessment for Water Improvement No. 6 for Walter Sether based on Court File #361370. 2. Mayor Bruton moved to continue the Water Improvement No. 6 assessment against property described as Code No. 57 01710 140 by Walter Sether. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. d. Parcel No. 7 Edward Moslowski (Code No. 57 0171 070 57) Council discussed the request and no action taken. - 5 - 8/28 e. Parcel No. 9 - Harry Tevlin, Jr. (Code No. 57 2700 100 04) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. f. Parcel No. 13 - Delbert Ward (Code No. 57 7771 170 01) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. g. Parcel No. 16 - Bernard J. Johnivan (Code No. 57 0041 010 84) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. h. Parcel No. 18 - George F. Rossbach (Code No. 57 0101 020 36) Councilman Greavu moved to continue the deferment of George F Rossbach f Sanitary Sewer No. 7 (Code No. 57 0101 020 36) in the amount of $1,000.00 until such time as the property is sold changes hands built upon or im- proved. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. i. Parcel No. 24 - Harvey A. Behrens) (Code No. 57 2960 601 00) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. j. Parcel No. 30 - Libo J. Napoli (Code No. 57 3470 040 02) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. k. Parcel No. 35 - William J. Dunn (Code No. 57 34700 180 08) a. Manager Miller recommended 63 feet of the assessment be cancelled and 110' be levied. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 75 -8 -169 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 68 -9 -178 of the City Council of Maple- wood, Minnesota, adopted September 23, 1968, the special assessments for the construction of Sanitary Sewer No. 7, were levied against property de- scribed as 57 34700 180 08; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD MINN- ESOTA, that the assessments for Sanitary Sewer No. 7, in the amount of $504.00 be, and the same hereby are, cancelled. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 1. Parcel No. 36 - Lakeview Lutheran Church (Code No. 57 34700 110 11) Council discussed the request and took no action. m. Parcels No. 38 thru 42 - Schein and Miggler (Code No. 57 34700 010 15; 57 34700 010 16; 57 34700 020 16; 57 34700 010 17; 57 34700 010 18) - 6 - 8/28 Council discussed the request and no action was taken. n. Parcel No. 43 - John Tucci (Code No. 57 4250 120 09) Council discussed the request and took no action. Senior Citizen application to be forwarded. o. Parcel No. 45 - Union Cemetary Association (Code No. 57 0251 010 76) 1. Manager Miller recommended this assessment be billed in five equal payments. 2. Councilman Greavu moved to bill the Union Cemetary Ass Improvement No. 7 deferred assessment on a five vear basis Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. P. Parcel No. 48 - Marvin and Lorraine Anitzberger (Code No. 57 4100 120 01) Council discussed the request and no action was taken.° q. Parcel No. 49 - Johanna Kramer (Code No. 57 0011 020 27) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded. r. Parcel No. 56 - Herbert Bruentrup (Code No. 57 00210 080 30) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded, S. Parcel No. 58 - Gladys Carlson (Code No. 57 19000 100 04) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded. t. Parcel No. 59 - Teresa DelFiacco (Code No. 57 3320 010 02) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. u. Parcels No. 60 through 70 - Estate of Edward Tierney (Code No. 57 3320 111 02; 57 3320 200 02; 57 3320 100 03; 57 7590 "200 00; 57 7590 210 00; 57 7590 220 00; 57 7590 230 00; 57 7590 240 00; 57 7590 250 00; 57 7590 260 00 and 57 7590 270 00) Council discussed the requests and no action was taken. v. Parcel No. 72 Arnold Johnson (Code No. 57 0120 040 28) Council discussed the requests and no action was taken. w. Parcel No. 73 - Arthur Stahnke (Code No. 57 0091 010 33) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded. - 7 - 8/28 x. Parcel No. 75 - Herbert Bruentrup (Code No. 57 00210 080 30) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded. y. Parcel No. 81 - Alice Olson (Code No. 57 0021 020 62) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded. z. Parcel No. 82 Donald McClellan - (Code No. 57 00410 010 56) 1. Manager Miller recommended the deferment be continued. 2. Councilman Wiegert Code No. 57 00410 010 way. d to continue the defer r Sanitary Sewer Improv s hands, is sold, built Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 1d McClellan, -1 until such as. Parcel No. 83 - Bever Brothers Greenhouse (Code No. 57 00910 070 36) Council discussed the request and no action was taken, bb. Parcel No. 87 - James Kayser (Code No. 57 01300 201 04) 1. Manager Miller recommended cancellation of the assessment. 2. Councilman Greavu moved to cancel the s duced the following resolution and moved it 75 -8 -170 assessment and intro- WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 70- 9 -141A of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, adopted September 14, 1970, the special assessments for the construction of Storm Sewer, 68- SAS -2, were levied against proper- ty described as Code No. 57 01300 201 04; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINN- ESOTA, that the assessments for Storm Sewer Improvement No. 68 -SAS -2 in the amount of $3,479.02 against Code No. 57 01300 201 04, be, and the same hereby are, cancelled. Seconded by Councilman Murdock, Ayes - all. cc. Parcel No, 88 - Leland L. Plummer (Code No. 57 01300 020 32) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded. dd. Parcel No. 89 - Clarence F. Anderson (Code No. 57 01300 020 34) Council discussed the request and no action was taken, ee. Parcel No. 90 - Lloyd V. Schaeffer (Code No. 57 01300 100 35) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. - 8 - 8/28 ff. Parcel No. 91 - Reed Santa (Code No. 57 01300 030 37) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. gg. Parcel No. 93 - Matilda M. Howlett (Code No. 57 00210 240 10) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded. hh. Parcel No. 105 - Anne M. Fesenmaier Council discussed the request and no action was taken. ii. Parcel No. 108 - Anton Wicklander (Code No. 57 01410 120 30) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. jj. Parcels No. 1I1 through 120 - Maryland Avenue (Code Nos. 57 02410 020 52, 57 02410 030 53, 57 02410 040 53, 57 02410 050 53, 57 02410 060 53, 57 0241 070 53, 57 02410 020 55, 57 02410 030 55, 57 14700 090 01, 57 14700 100 01) Council discussed the request and no action was taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded to Mr. Carl Olson. kk. Parcel No. 127 - Ramsey County (Code No. 57 14800 210 00) Council discussed the request and no action was taken, 11. Parcel No. 128 - Merle C. Bah (Code No. 57 17500 061 06) 1. Manager Miller recommended concellation of 20 feet of frontage for the easement for storm sewer drain. 2. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 75 -8 -171 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution 70 -9 -138 of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, adopted September 1, 1970, the special assessments for the construct - ion of Water Improvement 69 -16 were levied against property described as Code No. 57 17500 061 06; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the assessments for Water Improvement 69 -16, in the amount of $165.00 against Code No. 57 17500 061 06 be, and the same hereby are, cancelled. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. mm. Parcel No. 130 - Budd Kolby (Code No. 57 01300 010 27) 1. Manager Miller stated this is a senior citizen request and that the gentleman has also applied for the Green Acres status. - 9 - 8/28 2. Council discussed the request and no action taken. Senior Citizen application forwarded. Mayor Bruton asked if anyone present wished to ask questions. The following were heard: Mr. Bernard Johnivan, 1111 East County Road C; Mr. Lloyd V. Schaeffer, 2345 Highwood Avenue. G. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Commercial Park Charge a. Councilman Anderson wished to know what has been happening in regards to the Commercial Park Charge. b. Staff is proceeding. 2. Frost Avenue Connection a. Councilman Anderson stated Frost Avenue is difficult to find when you are on Highway 61. What can be done to solve this problem? b. Councilman Anderson moved to instruct staff to investigate the possibility of having better signing for Frost Avenue Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. c. Councilman Wiegert stated that at the Frost Avenue Connection (Keller Channel) the County put in a "no right turn" sign. d. Staff to investigate. 3. Highway 212 a. Councilman Anderson stated he was informed that some people think the area between Highway 120 and McKnight Road, north of the RR Tracks, would be a good place to build a camp ground, but Maplewoods plan shows Highway 212 being con- structed there. b. Staff to investigate. 4. County Reevaluation - Residential Referred to staff for investigation. 5. Up With People a. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: PROCLAMATION OF UP WITH PEOPLE MAPLEWOOD AWARENESS WEEK WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has proclaimed September 8 through 14, 1975 to be Maplewood Awareness Week; and - 10 - 8/28 WHEREAS, Up With People is a significant part of Maplewood Awareness Week; and WHEREAS, Up With People is a youth - oriented song and dance show with a cast of one hundred and fifty people from more than eleven countries whose chorale- type presentations, instrumentalism, singing and dancing solos show a type of reaffirmation of faith in traditional international qualities in the basic humanity we all share; and WHEREAS, September 11, 1975 the Up Wity People performance will be held at the Aldrich Recreational Arena, 1850 North White Bear Avenue in the City of Maplewood at 8:00 o'clock P.M.; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the City Council of the City of Maple- wood does hereby proclaim that Up With People will receive our full support and we invite the residents of the City of Maplewood and surrounding communities to support this endeavor. Seconded by Councilman Murdock, Ayes - all. b. Councilman Wiegert moved that a banner pertaining to Maplewood Awareness Week -Up With People -be placed on Frost Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. c. Councilman Wiegert connected with and ass Seconded by Councilman Anderson. I. ADJOURNMENT 11:35 P.M. City/ Clerk Ayes - all. some of the Ayes - all.