HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.28.80 SM MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOll CITY COWiCIL
7:30 P.M „ Thursday, February 28, 1980
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 80-5
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 Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present
Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilperson Present
Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilman Anderson moved to approve the agenda as amended:
1. Metro Council Meeting,
2. Newspaper Article
3. Establish Hearing Date
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all.
' D. PUBLIC HEARIIQGS
1, Public Improvement Project 75-6: Larpenteur Avenue and Howard Street -
Storm Sewer 7:30 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding construction
of a storm sewer system in the Larpenteur-Howard area. The Clerk stated the
nature of the hearing was in order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Assistant City Engineer Ren Haider presented the specifics of the proposed
improvement.
d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the
improvement. The following voiced their opinions:
Mr. Gilbert Mitchell, 1700 Howard Street;
Mr. Ralph J. Pierre, 1715 Howard Street;
Pir. Syd Johnson, 1742 Howard Street;
Mr. Jerry Hansen, 1783 Howard Street;
Mr. Dennis Kelly, formerly of 1700 Howard Street;
Mr. Robert Anderson, 1725 Howard Street;
Mr. Walter Truax, Eden Prairie, formerly a resident of the area;
Mrs. Helen Kelly, formerly of 1700 Howard Street;
Mrs. Jennifer Barnhill, 1702 Howard Street;
Attorney Pat McCullough, representing several homeowners in this area;
- 1 - 2/28
Mr. Bob Campbell, 1742 Howard Street.
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Councilman Anderson introduced. the following resolution and moved its adoption:
80-2-55
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of storm
sewer, appurtenances and necessary street reconstruction in the area bounded by
Larpenteur Avenue, McKnight Road, Ripley Avenue (extended) and Beebe Road
(Maplewood Project 75-6) a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the
notice duly given was duly held on February 28, 1980, 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 sewers, appurtenances and necessary street
reconstruction in the area bounded by Larpenteur Avenue, McKnight Road,
Ripley Avenue (extended) and Beebe Road 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.
g. Councilman Anderson moved to instruct staff to research alternatives regarding
the ponding and ditches.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all.
2. Public Improvement Project 79-15: Radatz and Southlawn Improvements 7:45 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu. convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the con-
struction of water mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, service connections,
street construction, curbs and gutters in the following described area: the
general area bounded by Beam Avenue on the North, White Bear Avenue on the East,
" Kohlman Avenue extended on the South and a line 2300 feet West of White Bear
Avenue. The Clerk stated the hearing date was found to be in order and noted the
dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Mr. Jim Orr and Mr. Dennis Sarri, Schnell and Madson, Inc., Consulting Engin-
eers, presented the specifics of the proposal.
do Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard:
Mrs. Lorraine Morgan, 1825 Radatz Avenue.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mrs. Esther Schoenberger, 2811 White Bear Avenue;
Mr. Herman Hassinger, 2752 Gem Street;
Mr. Frank Yoch, 1826 Radatz Avenue;
- 2 - 2/28..
Mrs. William Fox, 1893 Kohlman Avenue;
Mr. Roland Erbst, 1892 Kohlman Avenue;
Mr. Leo Rademacher, 1910 Radatz Avenue;
Mr. Richard Duda, 1840 Radatz Avenue..
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. The developer of the Maple Knolls Project spoke in regards to the proposed
improvement.
h. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
80-2-56
WHEREAS,-after due notice of public hearing on the construction. of watermain,
storm sewers, sanitary sewers, appurtenances and necessary street construction in
the general area bounded by Beam Avenue on the north, White Bear Avenue on the
east, Kohlman Avenue (extended) on the south, and a line 2300 feet west of White
Bear Avenue (Maplewood Project 79-15), a hearing on said improvement in accord-
ance with the notice duly given was duly held on February 28, 1980, and the Council
has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has dully considered
the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
as follows:
That the Council hereby determines not to undertake the improvements as
proposed in the Council Resolution adopted on January 17, 1980.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilmen Anderson &
Bastian, Councilperson Juker
Nays - Councilman Nelson.
3. Public Smprovement Project 78-24: Beam Avenue, West of T.H. 61 - 8:00 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the construct-
ion of water mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, service connections, street
construction, curbs and gutters, in the following described area: area bounded
by County Road D on the north, Hazelwood Street on the east, a line approximately
300 feet south of Beam Avenue (extended) on the south, and the Maplewood westerly
boundary between County Road D and Beam Avenue on the west (extended). The Clerk
stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Mr. Dan Boxrud, Short, Elliott and Hendricksen, Inc., Consulting Engineers,
presented the specifics of the proposal.
d. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the
proposal. The following voiced their opinions:
Mr. Bill Dixon, attorney representing K.S.T.P.;
Mrs. Karen Barnhart, 1134 E. County Road D;
Mr, Lynn Firestone, attorney for Voya Peletech;
Mr. Nick Vujovich, 1193 Beam Avenue;
Mr. Doyle Biggs, Gulden Supper Club;
- 3 - 2/28
Mr. Denny Zahn, 1166 Beam Avenue;
Mr. Talmadge Carey,. 1174 E. County Road D;
Mayor Greavu moved to extend the meeting past the deadline to finish the agenda.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
Mr. Harvey Zuercher, 2911 Maplewood Drive;
Mr. Michael Ray, 1200 Beam Avenue;
Mrs. Lloyd Ramstrom, 3085 E. Maplewood Drive;
Mrs. Marilyn Vars, 1140 Beam Avenue;
Mr. Frank Macalus, 2889 Maplewood Drive;
I4r. Arthur Mankey, 1210 Beam Avenue;
Mr. Ron McDaniel, Developer of proposed Toyota Dealership.
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Councilman Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
80-2-57
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of watermain,
storm sewers, sanitary sewers, street, curbs and gutters, and necessary appurten-
ances in the area bounded by County Road "D" on the north, Hazelwood Street on the
east; a line approximately 300 feet south of Beam Avenue (extended) on the south;
and the Maplewood westerly boundary between County Road "D" and Beam Avenue on
the west (extended) (Maplewood Project 78-24) a hearing on said improvement in
accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on February 28, 1980, 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:
That the Council hereby determines that, with the exception of the sanitary
sewer portion of the project, the improvement as proposed in the Council Resolution
of January 17, 1980, is not to be undertaken. The sanitary sewer portion of the
project is tabled for further study.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
E. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Establish Hearing Date - Commercial Revenue Note - 1195 E. Highway 36
a. P4ayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
80-2-58
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT AUTHORIZING
THE PUBLICATION OF A IQOTICE OF SAID HEARING
- 4 _ 2/28
WHEREAS,
(a) Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota Municipal
Industrial Development Act (the "Act") gives municipalities the power to issue
revenue bonds for the purpose of the encouragement and development of economi-
cally sound industry and commerce to prevent so far as possible the emergence of
blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment;
(b) The City Council of the City of Maplewood (the "City') has received from
FED Investments, a general partnership organized under the laws of the State of
Minnesota (the "Company") a proposal that the City assist in financing a project
hereinafter described, through the issuance of its industrial revenue bonds
(which may be in the form of a single debt instrument) (the "Bonds") pursuant to
the Act;
(c) Before proceeding with consideration of the request of the Company it
is necessary for the City to hold a public hearing on the proposal pursuant to
Section 474.01, Subdivision 7b, Minnesota Statutes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. A Public Hearing on said proposal of the Company will be held at the
time and place set forth in the Notice of Hearing hereto:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL
FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, will meet at the Municipal Building in the City of Maplewood, Minnesota,
at 8:15 o'clock p.m. on D7arch 20, 1980, to consider the proposal of FED Invest-
ments, that the City assist in financing a project hereinafter described by the
issuance of industrial development revenue bonds.
Description of Project
The project will consist of the acquisition of 3 acres of land and the con-
struction of a concrete block building containing approximately 60,000 square
feet for approximately 500 self-storage bays to be located at 1195 East Highway
36 in Maplewood, Minnesota.
The estimated principal amount of bonds or other obligations to be issued to
finance this project is $1,000,000.
Said bonds or other obligations if and when issued will not constitute a
charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City except the project and
such bonds or obligations will not be a charge against the City's general credit
or taxing powers but are payable from sums to be paid by FED Investments pursuant
to a revenue agreement.
- 5 - 2/28
A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of Securities,
State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with all attachments
and exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection beginning March 5, 1980,
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the City Hall.
At the time and place fixed for said Public Hearing, the City Council of the
_ City of Maplewood will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity
to express their views with respect to the proposal.
Dated this 28th day of February, 1980.
(BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL)
By /s/ Lucille E. Aurelius
Gity Clerk
2. The general nature of the proposal and an estimate of the principal
amount of bonds to be issued to finance the proposal are described in the form
of Notice of Hearing hereto attached.
3. The Notice of said Public Hearing shall be in substantially the form
contained in the Notice hereto attached.
4. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of Securi-
ties, State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with proposed
forms of all attachments and exhibits thereto, is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said
hearing to be given one publication in the official newspaper and a newspaper of
general circulation available in the City, not less than 15 days nor more than 30
days prior to the date fixed for said hearing, as shown in the notice of hearing
hereto attached.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Metro Council Meeting
a. Mayor Greavu commented on the Metro Council meeting regarding Beaver Lake
Drainage Area.
3. Newspaper Article
a. Mayor Greavu requested the Maplewood Review to correct an article. It should
be $175.00 a month, not "$175.00 per week."
F. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None.
G. ADJOURNMENT
12:01 A.M.
City Clerk
- 6 - 2/28