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Home My WebLink About03-18-76 SMcouncil 0 >M '1.'hUrlc.c3.a.-,/, 18, 1.976 a I d ini-strat.-ion Buildina 4- Ylec Ul"Ig 76 9 (A) CALL TO) ORDER CALL APPROVAL OF A,":NENDA (D) PUBLIC HEARTLNGS 1. Street Imp r o ve me n East o: Alb I Street (extended) West of 1-35E, North of Larpefiteur Avenue and South of County Road B (7:30) (E) AWAP-DING OF BIDS Diseased Tree Removal COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS -TO"S 7 .4ISTRATIVE P'RESENT-k "' ,(H) ADJOURNIMENT MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7 :30 P.M., Thursday, March 18, 1976 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 76 -9 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 :31 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 Arrived at 7:55 P.M. Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Bruton moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Planning Commission Shirtsleeve 2, Community Design Review Board Request 3. Invitation - Planning Commission - Duluth Conference 4. Police State Aid 5. Status of McKnight Road 6. Sale of Vehicle 7. Paramedic Donation Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Street Improvement - East of Abel Street (Extended) West of I -35E, North of Larpenteur Avenue and South of County Road B - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed improvements in the area east of Abel Street (extended) west of I -35E, North of Larpenteur Avenue and south of County Road B, Manager Miller read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Assistant City Engineer, Mark Johnson, presented the specifies of the proposed improvements in detail. c. Manager Miller read the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Sherburne moved the Commission recommend to the City Council accept- ance of the feasibility study including the technical feasibility of the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and proposed street upgrading, however, the Commission re- commends to the Council that assessment of benefited property shall not include properties which are already receiving adequate services from the existing facil- ities. - 1 - 3/18 Commissioner Prew seconded. Chairman Axdahl moved an amendment that the Commission accepts the feasibility study including technical feasibility of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street, recommending the Council give consideration to the precedent which might be set and the impact on assessments as benefited properties including or not including properties which have previously been served or already receiving service from adequate facilities. Commissioner Barrett seconded. Voting on the amendment: Ayes 7; Nay - 1 (Commissioner Sherburne) Voting on the motion as amended: Ayes all." d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following voiced their opinions: Mr. Don Zettel, 334 E. Roselawn Avenue, presented a petition signed by residents on McMenemy against the proposal; Mr. Les Swanson, 2122 McMenemy Street; Mrs. Michaels, 2228 Burr Street; Mr. Joe Holencamp, 1984 Adolphus Street; Mr. Robert Westbrook, 418 E. County B, against; Mr. Louis Gilbert, 1942 E. Kenwood Drive; Mr. Gilbert requested that the following statement be included in the minutes: "One of the drainage rules is that water can be con- tained on the property and that it probably then can be developed." Mr, Dave Gens, 2079 McMenemy Street; Mr. Herbert Toenjes, Sr., 1966 McMenemy Street; Mr. Stan Clasen, 2176 Arkwright Avenue, presented a petition signed by area residents against the proposal; Mr. John Jungman, 157 E. Roselawn Avenue; Mr. Ron Chester, 2121 McMenemy Street; Mr. Robert Markfort, 1901 Sloan; Mr. Merle Potter, 407 E. Laurie Road; Mr. J. Fitzpatrick, 383 E. Laurie Road; Mr, Marvin Reitz, 113 Roselawn Avenue; Mr. Byron Hall, 2153 McMenemy Street; Mr, Patrick McMonigal, 223 E. Bellwood Avenue, - 2 - 3/18 e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Murdock moved to table any action on until a decision is reached on the water problems. Seconded by Councilman Anderson Motion carried. E. AWARDING OF BIDS 1. Diseased Tree Removal ed Ayes - Councilmen Anderson, Greavu and Murdock. Nays - Mayor Bruton and Councilman Wiegert. a. Manager Miller presented the staff report. b. Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; 76- 3 -48 RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that all bids received on March 9, 1976, for Project 76 -6 - Diseased Shade Tree Control Program, are hereby rejected and the staff is hereby directed to modify the specifications and re- advertise the project. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. F. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Selection of Personnel a. Manager Miller reported back to Council on the questions raised at the last Council meeting relative to selection of personnel. He further stated the test given for Park Foreman was a State Civil Service Test and the State does not release their tests publicly. Manager Miller will arrange for Council to see the test. b. Councilman Wiegert read a statement pertaining to Manager /Council (Plan B) form of government. c. Councilman Murdock moved that an informational memo be sent to all Ci personnel that whenever possible the City intends to use tests as a basis qualifying people for promotional opportunities or future emplovment. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. 2. Reproduction in City Hall a. Councilman Murdock stated the cost of the Xerox for the City is a noticable amount. He requests staff look into some other methods of reproduction. b. Finance Director Ashworth stated the cost of Xeroxing is $.04 for the 1st five copies, then it drops to 5/10 of a cent for each copy. - 3 - 3/18 c. Manager Miller stated staff is looking into other methods. Councilman Wiegert moved to suspend the Rules of Procedures and continue with Agenda items until Midnight. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 3. Highway 36 and Hazelwood a. Councilman Wiegert commented on a letter received from Mr. Kermit McKray in response to jhe City's letter regarding Highway 36 and Hazelwood. b. No action to en. 4. Frost Avenue a. Councilman Wiegert commented on a letter received from the County pertaining to Frost Avenue. b. No action taken. 5. School Utilization Committee Report a. Councilman Wiegert moved to address a letter to School District 622 (Board and Utilization Committee) and Paul Houska and Gil Leiter indicating the article in the newspaper was optimistic, to say the least, that Maplewood is interested in Purchasing Hillside Jr. High; the proposal would have to be thoroughly eval- as to whether or Seconded by Mayor Bruton. b. Councilman Wiegert withdrew his motion. Mayor Bruton withdrew his second. C, Councilman Greavu moved that st informing them that the Citv is not in a letter to the Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 6. Sewer Charge a. Councilman Anderson questioned whether or not there had been a change in the policy for charging storm sewer assessments. b. Council discussed the matter and no action taken. 7. U -Haul Sign a. Councilman Anderson questioned if the U -Haul sign approved on White Bear Avenue could be reconsidered. b. Attorney Don Lais commented on alternatives. C. Councilman Anderson moved to request the applicant for the U -Haul sign to appear before the Council. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. - 4 - 3/18 8. White Bear Avenue Curve a. Councilman Anderson commented on a talk he had with Ramsey County Assistant Engineer Floyd Suyker regarding the White Bear Avenue curve, b. Council directed staff to contact the County, 9. Status on McKnight Road a. Councilman Greavu questioned what is happening on the proposed realignment of McKnight Road, b, Councilman Greavu moved to send a letter to Ramsey County (and to Hal Norgard) requesting them to notify the residents involved as to what the status of the Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 10. Planning Commission "Shirt Sleeve" a. Mayor Bruton stated the Planning Commission would like to be involved on the assessing of property for the upgrading of utilities. b. Mayor Bruton moved to invite the Planning Commission to attend the "shirt sleeve" session scheduled for March 29, 1976 to discuss the Citv's finances. Seconded by Councilman Anderson, Ayes - all. 11. Community Design Review Board a. Mayor Bruton received a request from the Community Design Review Board for the Council to discuss proposed guidelines. b. Council requested this item be an Agenda item for the March 25, 1976 meeting. 12, Invitation - Planning Commission - Duluth Conference a. Councilman Anderson wished to extend an invitation for the Planning Commission to attend the League Conference in Duluth. b, Council discussed the matter and no action taken. Councilman Murdock moved to uspend the "Rules of Procedures" and to continue the meeting time deadlin s e to finish the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all. 13. Police State Aid a. Councilman Wiegert explained the proposed changes for Police State Aid. b. Councilman Wiegert moved that letters be sent to all Maplewood leg informing them that Maplewood sup3orts the continuation of the present (population and property valuation) in the calculation of police state oppose that distribution formula proposed in S.F. 2309 and H.F. 2434. - 5 - 3/18 rs G Seconded by Councilman Anderson. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Reports a. Traffic Control Improvements Ayes - all. 1. Manager Miller commented on the reference to traffic control improvements for White Bear Avenue and Frost Avenue that appeared in a resolution adopted by the City. It relates to minor painting for traffic control at White Bear Avenue and Frost Avenue, 2. No action taken. b, Associate Planner 1, Manager Miller discussed salary negotiations for the Associate Planner. 2. Council agreed to support the Manager's recommendation for the 1976 salary. 2. Sale of Vehicles a. Manager Miller stated bids were taken on a used police cruiser (1970 Ford - 4 door) on March 8, 1976. The highest bid was from Clausen Auto Body in the amount of $468.00. b, Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 76 -3 -49 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Clauson Auto Body in the amount of $468.00 is the highest responsible bid for the purchase of a 1970 Ford 4 door police cruiser and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Paramedic Donation a, Manager Miller stated Mrs. Ray Peterson, 2001 Arcade, and Mr. Richard Benson, 1960 Lee Street, had donated $50.00 in memory of their mother Mrs. Lillian Benson, to be used in the Paramedic Program. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to accept the donation to the Paramedic Program and that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Benson and Mrs. Peterson. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. H. ADJOURNMENT 12:20 A.M. Ayes - all. Cit Clerk - 6 - 3/18