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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-76 SMAGI,NDA Maplewood City Counc-t _.i. 7:30 P.iS. , 'I "°hursday, r.;.iar.y 19, 1976 Municipal Administration. Building Meeting 76 -•- (,A) CALL TO ORI.)ER (B) ROLL CALL (C) _ APPROVAL OF AGE14DA (D) PUBLIC HEARINGS f 1. Liquor License (on-Sale) - Keller_ Golf Course Club House 2. Sign 'and Variance Review -- Maplewood Ani7;:al Hospital (7:45) 3. Special Use Permit —2730 Stillwater Road (Knowlan'.$) (8.00)_ 4. Business and Commercial. (Modified) Zone - Ordinance (8.15) ( IE) COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS *See Below 4F) ADMI141ST'RATIVE PRESENTATIONS Holloway Avenue; Carver Lake Interceptor. Swr. (G) ADJOURNMENT • - I I. Community Education 2. Staff 3. Liquor License Hearing Date 4. Contributions 5.. 49'ers Settlement 6. Appointment to Northern States Power Committee 7. Ramsey County League Meeting 8. Frost Avenue _ 9. Chamber of Commerce Meeting 10. Minutes MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, February 19, 1976 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 76 -6 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 Norman G. Anderson, Councilman John C. Greavu, Councilman Burton A. Murdock, Councilman Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman APPROVAL OF AGENDA Present Present Present Arrived at 8:42 P.M. Present Mayor Bruton moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Community Education 2. Staff 3. Liquor License Hearing Date 4. Contributions 5. 49'ers Settlement 6. Appointment to Northern States Power Committee 7. Ramsey County League Meeting 8. Frost Avenue 9. Chamber of Commerce Meeting 10. Minutes Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Liquor License (On Sale) - Keller Golf Course Club House - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding an application for an On Sale Liquor License requested by Russell Miller to be located at Keller Club House, 2166 Maplewood Drive. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Acting Manager Ashworth presented the staff report. C. Mr. Russell Miller, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his request. d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. None were heard. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Mayor Bruton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 1 - 2/19 76 -2 -37 RESOLVED, that Russell Miller be granted approval and permission to serve liquor at the Keller Club House; 2166 Maplewood Drive, under the same consider- ations and restrictions of the existing liquor ordinances of the City of Maple- wood and the Statutes of the State of Minnesota. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. Mayor Bruton recessed the meeting at 7:46 P.M. to convene as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Mayor Bruton reconvened the meeting at 8:16 P.M. 2. Sign Review - Maplewood Animal Hospital a. Acting Manager Ashworth presented the staff report and recommended the sign request be denied due to lack of justification and it is further recommended the applicant investigate the possibility of an additional wall mounted sign on the south elevation of the building. b. Board Member Bill Howard presented the following Community Design Review Board recommendation: "Board Member Simkins moved the Board recommend to the City Council the proposal for a sign at Maplewood Animal Hospital be found in conformance with the Commun- ity Design Review Board Ordinance subject to the following conditions: 1. The sign shall be a ground mounted sign, maximum height of 6 feet. The setback from property line shall be 15 feet to the closest part of the sign. The sign shall be 4 by 3 foot, internally illuminated, doubled faced, white with blue letters as shown; 2. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Board Member Howard seconded. Ayes - all." c. Dr. Rosell, the applicant, spoke regarding his request. d. Councilman Greavu moved to approve the sign as requested by Dr. Rosell, Maple- wood Animal Hospital, 2603 White Bear Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. Sign approved as submitted with a maximum height of 13 feet; 2. The sign may remain so long as this facility remains an emergency facility, if for any reason the building is not used as an emergency facility, the sign is no longer authorized; 3. Limited landscaping at base of sign; 4. Owner and applicant agree to above in writing. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Greavu and Wiegert. Nays - Councilman Anderson. (Voted Nay because he felt sign was not in conformance with the ordinance.) Motion carried. 3. Special Use Permit - 2730 Stillwater Road (Knowlan's) 8:00 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request - 2 - 2/19 from Wm. C. Knowlan, Knowlan's Super Market, Inc., for a special use permit to use a single family residential zoned lot for parking purposes. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of- .publication. b. Acting Manager Ashworth presented the staff report with the recommendation that the proposal for the special use permit be approved subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. The applicant submit a detailed landscape plan for staff approval in- dicating the following: A. The intermittent fence be extended along the southerly and westerly property line to provide additional screening for the residential property;. B. Provide evergreen plantings between the existing parking and the adjacent residential use to the west; C. Provide additional evergreen plantings at the northerly portion of the proposed parking area to provide screening at the rear portion of the residential properties. 2. owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. C. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendat- ion: "Commissioner Prew moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council apporval of the proposed special use permit for 2730 Stillwater Road on the basis the applicant concurs with: 1. The applicant submit a detailed landscape plan for staff approval in- dicating the following: A. The intermittent fence be extended along the southerly and westerly property line to provide additional screening for the residential property; B. Provide evergreen plantings between the existing parking and the adjacent residential use to the west; C. Provide additional evergreen plantings at the northerly portion of the proposed parking area to provide screening at the rear portion of the residential properties. Commissioner Waldron seconded. Ayes all." d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Mr. Lee Jasinski, 2702 Stillwater Road, requested the fence be 8 foot redwood; Mr. M. J. Galvin, Jr., representing Knowlans Super Market, spoke on behalf of the request. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the special use permit to use Lot 31 Block 1, Midvale Acres, which is zoned R-1, for parking purposes, as requested fnr Knowlans Suner Market. Inc.. subiect to the followinP. conditions: - 3 - 2/19 1. The applicant submit a detailed landscape plan for staff approval in- dicating the following: A. A 6 foot intermittent fence be extended along the southerly and westerly property line to provide additional screening for the re- sidential property; B. Provide evergreen plantings between the existing parking and the adjacent residential use to the west; C. Provide additional evergreen plantings at the northerly portion of the proposed parking area to provide screening at the rear portion of the residential properties. 2. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 4. Business and Commercial (Modified) Zone - Ordinance - 8:15 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of zone district Business and Commercial - Modified. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the date of publication. b. Acting Manager Ashworth presented the staff report. c. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. None wished to be heard. d. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. e. Mayor Bruton, following Council discussion, moved to table this item until the March 11, 1976 meeting for further clarification. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. Mayor Bruton moved to suspend the "Rules of Procedures" to discuss Liquor License_ hearing date at this time. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. E. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Primoli Liquor License Application a. Acting Manager Ashworth recommended hearing date of April 8, 1976. b. The following persons spoke regarding the application: Attorney representing Daniel Primioli, Jr. and Steven Primoli. Mr. Daniel Primoli, Sr. Mr. Donald Fitch. C. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 4 - 2/19 76 -2 -38 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to action by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, a public hearing will be held on the 25th day of March, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 1380 Frost Ave- nue, to consider the application of the following individual for an On -Sale In- toxicating Liquor License: Daniel Fred Primoli 1362 Winchell St. Paul, Minnesota Steven Bradford Primoli 1589 Leone St. Paul, Minnesota such license to be located at 2305 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota, 55109. The Council is proceeding in this matter as outlined under the provisions of the City Ordinances. Such persons as desire to be heard in reference to this matter will be heard at the time and place as indicated. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Mr. Gale Pettee, owner of property on White Bear Avenue, requested Council take action on White Bear Avenue rezoning. Mr. Pettee was directed to proceed through proper procedures to appear on aganda. 3. Community Education Councilman Anderson reported that there will be a meeting called by the City of Oakdale regarding a Community Education Agreement on February 28, 1976, Saturday, and all the Council from the Cities involved are invited to attend. 4. Staff Councilman Anderson requested that several questions he has regarding staff be answered. Staff will investigate. 5. Northern States Power Line Route Committee Mayor Bruton stated he has a letter from Environmental Quality Control Commission of the State of Minnesota asking that we try to identify a citizen's, or appoint a citizen to serve on a citizen's committee to study Northern States Power line routes. There is a line to come thru the western portion of Maplewood. Perhaps a Planning Commission member could serve. General appeal to press for people who might be interested and also to the Planning Commission. 6. Ramsey County League Meeting Councilman Wiegert reported on the Ramsey County League Meeting regarding Crime Problems. - 5 - 2/19 7. Chamber of Commerce Councilman Wiegert reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting he attended. They requested a sign ordinance. 8. Minutes Councilman Anderson requested the reasons for a Councilman voting "Nay" on an issue be included in the Minutes. F. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Holloway Avenue a. Acting Manager Ashworth stated Holloway Avenue feasibility study has been com- pleted and found to be feasible. Public hearing is recommended for March 18, 1976 for the project. The City of North St. Paul must also approve the project, as this is a border line street. Their hearing date is March 15th. It has been suggested there be a joint meeting between North St. Paul Council and Maplewood Council to try to resolve some of the problems involved. b. Department of Public Works Director Collier commented on some of the problems involved. c. Mayor Bruton moved a date of March 9th or 10th for the meeting with the City of North St. Paul. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. d. Mayor Bruton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 76 -2 -39 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Holloway Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue by construction of grading, paving, sidewalk, driveway aprons, curb and gutter, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water and sewer service connections, and necessary restoration; and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement on Holloway Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue by construction of grading, paving, sidewalk, driveway aprons, curb and gutter, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water and sewer service connections, and necessary restroation is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estim- ated total cost of the improvement to the City of Maplewood of $179,049.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at - 6 - 2/19 1380 Frost Avenue on the 18th day of March, 1976, at 8:30 P.M. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. NOTICE OF HEARING OF IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, deems it necessary and expedient that the improvement hereinafter described, be made; NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing on said improvement at the following time and place within the said City: Date and Time: Thursday, March 18, 1976, at 8:30 P.M. Location: Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1380 Frost Avenue The general nature of the improvement is the construction of grading, paving, sidewalk, driveway aprons, curb and gutter, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water and sewer connections, and necessary restoration in the following described area: Holloway Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue The total estimated cost of said improvement to Maplewood is $179,049.00. It is proposed to assess every lot, piece or parcel of land benefited by said improvement whether abutting thereon or not, based upon benefits received without regard to cash valuation. Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement should be present at this hearing. This Council proposes to proceed under the authority granted by Chapter 429 M.S.A. Dated this 19th day of February, 1976. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Mrs. Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk City of Maplewood, Minnesota Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Carver Lake Interceptor Sewer a. Acting Manager Ashworth presented the staff report. b. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 7 - 2/19 76 -2 -40 WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission is in the process of design of the Carver Lake Interceptor System (also known as Fish Creek Inter- ceptor System) primarily for the service of Woodbury; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has only been asked its opinion as to the routing of the interceptor through Maplewood; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission has disregarded the re- commendations of the City of Maplewood for its recommended, routing; and WHEREAS, the construction of said interceptor is in essence "leap- frogging" across relatively undeveloped land which is not in accordance with accepted Metropolitan Council recommendations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission re- evaluate the need and necessity for said trunk line consistant with the impact it will have on undeveloped and partially developed property within the City of Maplewood; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the construction of the line be delayed in order to give the City of Maplewood adequate time for planning and developing the affected area in a logical and orderly manner. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. C. Mayor Bruton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 76- 2 -41 WHEREAS, the City Council has proposed that the area described as Carver Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue and generally along the route of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commissions Carver Lake Interceptor be improved by construction of sanitary sewer service connections, watermain, watermain ser- vice connections, and necessary restoration; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer, who is hereby instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and should best be made as proposed, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 3. Contributions a. Acting Manager Ashworth stated two contributions had been received. One for $200.00 from Norman Williams, as a memorial to his wife Cecelia, and the second for $500.00 from Harlan Barry, as a memorial to his wife Margaret. Both contrib- utions were made to the paramedic program for some identifiable piece of equipment. b. Councilman Greavu moved to Harlan Barry and that a letter for some identifible niece of I 6 from Norman Williams and lso. the donations be - 8 - 2/19 Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes — all. 4. 49'ers Contract Settlement a. Acting Manager Ashworth presented the staff report and recommended approval of the contract. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .. . b. Mayor .Bruton moved'aeceptance of'tfle 49'ers'settlement and authorized staff to sign the - contract. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. G. ADJOURNMENT 11:10 P.M. Ci Herk - 9 - 2/19