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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-15-76 SMf AGENDA Maplewood City Council 8 :00 P.M., Thursday, January 15, 1976 Municipal Administration Building Meeting 76 7 2 (A) CALL TO.ORDER (B) ROLL CALL (C) APPROVAL OF AGENDA (D) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.� W As -Built Construction Plans - Dorland Road, Londin Lane to Mailand Road and Pond Avenue from McKnight Road .'o Dorland Road (8:00) 2. Height Regulations (Elimination) - C. B. Towers, Ham Radio Towers, T. V. Antennas and Flag Poles (8:45) (E) UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Building Plan Review - MM Development (Gervais Avenue) (Altered Conditions) ` ( 2.- Zoning Alternates - Beam Avenue Area (F) NEW BUSINESS 1. Residential Estates District (Zoning Code Amendment) - Ordinance (G) COUNCIL PPESENTATIONS 1. School Building Utilization Advisory Committee 2. Other. Appointments.; Reconsider Rules of Procedure; Oslund Request; Ramsey County Home Request; Metro ; (Ii) ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS Frost Avenue; Wicklander Lawsuit; Stop sign- 1 Reports Sioux Line and Hazelwood; CDRB Meeting. 2. -Snowmobile Race 3. Legal Defense. _(Z) Adjournment . * NOTICE -- MEE'J'ZIVG STARTS AT II:00 P.M. MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 8:00 P.M., Thursday, January 15, 1976 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 76 - 2 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 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Bruton. B. ROLL CALL Robert T. Bruton, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Burton A. Murdock, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Appointments 2. Reconsider - Rules of Procedures 3. Oslund Request 4. Ramsey Home 5. Open Space 6. Frost Avenue 7. Wicklander Lawsuit 8. Stop Sign - Railroad Crossing - Hazelwood 9. Community Design Review Board Meeting 10. Snowmobile Race 11. Legal Defense Seconded by Mayor Bruton. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ayes - all. 1. As -Built Construction Plans - Dorland Road, Londin Lane to Mailand Road and Pong Avenue from McKnight Road to Dorland Road - 8:00 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the prepar- ation of As Built Construction Plans for the area of Dorland Road, Londin Lane to Mailand Road and Pond Avenue from McKnight Road to Dorland Road. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Director of Public Works Collier presented the staff report and recommended that the services of Schoell and Madson, Inc, be utilized to prepare the as built plans. This firm, through their contract with the City for the design of Londin Lane, has much of the ground work accomplished and is familiar with the area. The estimated cost is $2,000.00. c. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the pro- posal. None were heard. - 1 - 1 /15 d. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. e. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 76 -1 -9 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the preparation of as -built construction plans for the area described as Dorland Road from Londin Lane to Mailand Road and Pond Avenue from McKnight Road to Dorland Road, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on Jan- uary 15, 1976, 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 Maple- wood prepare as -built construction plans for the area described as Dorland Road from Londin Lane to Mailand Road and Pond Avenue from McKnight Road to Dorland Road as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. Schoell & Madson, Inc. are designated engineers 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 a part of Maplewood Project 71 -22. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. Mayor Bruton moved to waive the "Rules of Procedures" and to proceed with Item E -1 of the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Building Plan Review - MM Development (Gervais Avenue) Altered Conditions a. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the recommendation that the request to alter the conditions be denied. b. Mr. Leonard Vanesse, President of MM Development, spoke on behalf of the request. C. Mr. Larson, representing Mayflower Van and Storage Company, also spoke on be- hald of the proposal. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 2. Height Regulations (Elimination) - C.B. Towers, Ham Radio Towers, T.V. Antennas and Flag Poles (8:45 P.M.) a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding elimination of height regulations for C.B. Towers, Ham Radio Towers, T.V. Antennas and Flag - 2 - 1/15 Poles in all residential areas (R -1, R -2 and R -3). The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller stated on November 20, 1975, the Council placed an ordinance on first reading which eliminated C.B. Towers, "Ham" Radio Towers, T.V. Antennas and Flag Poles from the definition of "structure ", thus eliminating these items from height regulations within the Zoning Code. Second reading and final adoption is in order. c. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the pro- posal. The following persons were heard: Mr. Marvin Mahre, 2095 Prosperity Avenue (supports the Ordinance); Mr. Ralph Andrea, 2706 Brookview Drive (supports the Ordinance); Mr. Douglas Reed, 2014 Radatz Avenue (supports Ordinance); Mr. Don Elswood, 1376 Belmont Lane (supports Ordinance). d. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. e. Councilman Anderson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 392 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF MAPLE - WOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS, REMEDIES, PENALTIES AND VALIDITY UNDER SECTION 916 DEFINITIONS. The City Council of the City of Maplewood does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. The Zoning Code of the City of Maplewood is amended by changing subsection 916.010 Definition of Terms to read as follows: Section 916.010. Definition of Terms. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and phrases shall be construed throughout this ordinance to have the meaning herein indicated. The singular shall include the plural, the plural shall include the singular. The word "used" shall include the words "arranged ", "designed ", or "intended to be used ". The word "building" shall in- clude the word "structure ". In residential districts the words "building" and "structure" shall exclude citizen band radio towers, amateur radio towers, tele- vision antennas and flag poles. The present terms shall include the future tense. Section 2. The Zoning Code of the City of Maplewood is further amended by adding new subsections to read as follows: Section 904.070 (1) Special Yard Requirements. Citizen band radio towers, amateur radio towers, television antennas and flag poles shall maintain a five (5) foot setback from all property lines. Section 905.070 (1) Special Yard Requirements. Citizen band radio towers, amateur radio towers, television antennas and flag poles shall maintain a five (5) foot setback from all property lines. Section 906.120 (a) Special Yard Requirements. In all multi - family resident- ial districts citizen band radio towers, amateur radio towers, television antennas - 3 - 1/15 and flag poles shall maintain a five (5) foot setback from all property lines. Section 3. This ordinance shall be deemed a part of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota and shall be incorporated therein at the time of the next revision of said Code. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force after its pass- age and publication. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued) 1. Building Plan Review - M M Development (Gervais Avenue) Altered Conditions (con- tinued) d. Mr. Larson and Mr. Vanesse answered questions from the Council. e. Mr. Dick Juker, employee of Mayflower, spoke on behalf of the request. f. Councilman Greavu moved that condition €No. 2 (of the original conditions dated west side of the it or Seconded by Councilman Murdock. shall be no overnight parking of tr vities related to the added entry sh site circulation system of the parki and be submitted to insure the lands 2. Zoning Alternatives - Beam Avenue Area Ayes - all. a. Manager Miller presented the staff report. ties ". b. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kent moved that "The Planning Commission has considered the zoning alternatives presented by staff as they relate to zoning in the areas adjacent to the Maplewood Mall. The Commission forwards and recommends consideration by the City Council in order of preference - CT, Commercial Transitional; BC (M), Busin- ess and Commercial (Modified); and LBC (M), Limited Business and Commercial (Modi- fied); the Planning Commission's recommendation is based on a consideration of con- cept and general dontent rather than the individual specific provisions of these zoning alternatives." Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes all." c. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard. No one wished to be heard. d. Councilman Wiegert moved first reading of an ordinance to establish a BC (M) Zoning. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. e. Mayor Bruton moved February 19, 1976 for a public hearing regarding establishing a BC (M) zoning, Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. - 4 - 1/15 F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Residential Estates District (Zoning Code Amendment) a. Manager Miller stated the public hearing for this ordinance was held on December 11, 1975. The subject was tabled until this date. b. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Prew moved that the Planning Commission reiterate its recommendation in favor of the increased lot sizes and the Commission offers a compromise, should Council decide to consider it, the consideration of an increase in lot size to 15,000 square feet instead of establishing a new district of RE /20. This would pro- vide an additional zoning district to the continuing 10,000 square foot zone. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes all." c. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard. The following presented their opinions: Mr. John Kirby, 2488 Mailand Road; Mr. Budd Kolby, 2350 Linwood Avenue; Mr. Albert Berg, 2481 Linwood Avenue; Mr. Dan Herbst, Vice President of Pem -Tom; Mr. Jim Bergman, Contractor; Mr. Keith O'Brien, Sussel Company; Mr. Robert J. Tansey, Muske - Tansey; Mr. Marlin Grant, Mary Anderson Construction; Mr. Fred Franke, 504 So. McKnight Road. d. Councilman Anderson moved to table this Commission and staff to develop an overall Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Councilman Anderson withdrew his motion. Councilman Murdock withdrew his second. e. Mayor Bruton moved to table this subject indefinitely. er same to the 7 Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson, Murdock and Wiegert. Nays - Councilman Greavu. Motion carried. Mayor Bruton moved to waive the "Rules of Procedures" to continue meeting until the deadline. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. G. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. School Building Utilization Advisory Committee Mayor Bruton stated he received a letter from the Chairman of the Board of School - 5 - 1/15 District 622 requesting a representative be appointed to the School Building Utilization Advisory Committee. Councilman Anderson moved to appoint Councilman Don Wiegert to serve on the Committee. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. Councilman Murdock moved to appoint Councilman Norm Anderson as an alternate on the Committee. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Appointments a. Community Design Review Board 1. Board Member Cody presented the following Community Design Review Board re- commendation: "Board Member Howard moved the Community Design Review Board recommends to the City Council the following residents of the City of Maplewood be appointed to membership on the Community Design Review Board to fill the existing vacancies: Don L. Huot Thomas D. Jones Lloyd J. Parsons Herman Schulte Board Member Simkins seconded. Ayes all." 2. Councilman Anderson moved to appoint the following persons to serve on the Community Design Review Board: Don L. Huot, Thomas D. Jones, Lloyd J. Parsons and Herman Schulte. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. Councilman Anderson moved to waive the "Rules of Procedures" and to extend the meeting past the deadline to 12:15 A.M. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. b. Planning Commission 1. Councilman Wiegert stated he had contacted Roger Singer and Mr. Singer will not be returning to the Planning Commission. 2. Councilman Wiegert is adoption: 76 - 1 - 10 moved WHEREAS, Roger Singer became a member of the Planning Commission of Maplewood, Minnesota, in January of 1965 and has served continuously in that capacity to the present time; and WHEREAS, he was appointed and served as Chairman of the Planning Commission - 6 - 1/15 from May of 1969 through April of 1970; and WHEREAS, he has shown uncommon dedication to his duties and has consistent- 1y contributed his leadership and effort in many ways to the benefit of the citizens of Maplewood; and IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, and the citizens of the City that Roger W. Singer, his wife and his children are hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for this dedicated service and wish them continued success in the future. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. c. Housing and Redevelopment Authority 1. Councilman Greavu moved to reappoint Mrs. Lorraine Fischer to a five term on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. d. Youth Services Bureau 1. Mayor Bruton moved to accept resignation of Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 2. Council requested the Press to publicize the need for someone to serve. e. Metropolitan Transit Commission - Community Advisory Committee 1. Mayor Bruton stated he received a letter from the Metro Transit Commission requesting the City appoint a representative to the Community Advisory Committee. 2. Councilman Anderson moved to appoint Bill Howard and Roger Hennings to the Metropolitan Transit Commission Community Advisory Committee Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. City Clerk to notify the appointees and the Metro Transit Commission. 2. Rules of Procedures - Reconsider a. Mayor Bruton moved to reconsider the Rules of Procedures. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. b. Mayor Bruton moved to change the regular Council meetings Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. c. Mayor Bruton moved 1st reading of an ordinance to c Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. - 7 - 1/15 3, Oslund Request a. Manager Miller stated he received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Oslund requesting a light be placed at the skating rink next to their home. They have been providing this service, but can no longer. b. Mayor Bruton moved that a letter be forwarded to the Oslunds informing them that we appreciate the services they have performed, but at the present time Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 4. Ramsey County Home a. Mayor Bruton stated he received a letter from the Chairman of Resident Council Ramsey County Nursing Home regarding the traffic light at Frost and White Bear Avenue. He also mentioned a needed bus stop. Staff to investigate. 5. Metropolitan Council Ordinance - Open Space Mayor Bruton commented on the ordinance. 6. Frost Avenue a. Councilman Anderson stated the railroad tracks on Frost Avenue East of English Street are getting worse every day. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 76 -I -11 WHEREAS, the condition of Frost Avenue at the Burlington- Northern Railroad tracks in the vicinity of English Street is such that an extremely difficult vehicular grade adjustment is necessary causing great harm to vehicles crossing the area and creating a hazardous condition; and WHEREAS, trench and pothole settlements on Frost Avenue between Barclay Street and Birmingham Street have occurred causing hazardous conditions for vehicles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the County of Ramsey is requested to repair and maintain Frost Avenue in the above names locations in a manner consistent with the general safety and com- fort expected on a County Road. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. Mayor Bruton moved to waive the "Rules of Procedures" and continue the meeting until 12:30 A.M. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. 7. Wicklander Lawsuit Ayes - all. - 8 - 1/15 a. Councilman Anderson wished to know about this lawsuit. b. City Attorney Don Lais explained what was transpiring. 8. Stop Sign - Railroad Crossing on Hazelwood a. Councilman Wiegert questioned why there were stop signs at the railroad crossing on Hazelwood when there isn't one elsewhere (English Street). b. Staff to investigate. 1ii' ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Snowmobile Race a. Manager Miller stated staff has been contacted by representatives of the St. Paul Winter Carnival regarding the 500 Mile International Snowmobile Race which will start at the Maplewood Mall, Monday, January 19, 1976 and travel to Winnipeg. On our original contact, which was several months ago, they did not follow up with the requested information until yesterday. They need the following permission from our City Council: 1. Permission to hold a race in Maplewood; 2. Permission to close westbound Beam Avenue from the west line of Maplewood Mall to the western dead end west of Highway #61 from approximately 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon, January 19, 1976; 3. Permission to erect a banner at the starting line with the temporary erection of two wood power type poles from approximately 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon the same day only. Approval is recommended. b. Councilman Murdock moved to approve the requests from the St. Paul Winter Car- nival regarding the 500 Mile International Snowmobile Race as recommended by the Manager. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. Manager Miller stated other staff items would be continued to the next meeting. I. ADJOURNMENT 12:20 A.M. CitY Clerk - 9 - 1/15