HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.05.87 SM MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, October 5, 1987
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 87 - 21
A. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the
Council Cl~.ambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by
Mayor Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present
Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
Charlotte Wasiluk, Councilmember Absent
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Wooded Lots
2. Residential Zoning - Henry Street
3. Maidment Property
4. Walkout Basements
5. County Road E and White Bear Avenue
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Bastian moved, seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes - all, to approve the
Consent Agenda, Items 1 and 2 as recommended:
1. Certify Delinquent Sewer Rental Accounts
Resolution No. 87 - 10 - 191
RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify
to the Auditor of Ramsey County the attached list of delinquent sewer rental
charges and hydrant charges said list made a part herein, for certification
against the tax levy ~fsaict property owners for the Year 1987, collectible in
1988, and which listing includes interest at the rate of eight (8~) percent
on the total amount for one year.
Total amount to be certified: $60,244.66
10/5
2. Certify Delinquent Weed Cutting Accounts
Resolution No. 87 - 10 - 192
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify
to the auditor of Ramsey County the attached list of delinquent weed cutting
charges said list made a part herein for certification against the tax levy of
said property owners for the Year 1987, collectible in 1988 and which listing
includes interest at the rate of eight (8~) percent on the total amount for the
year.
02 29 22 31 0047 $ 37.80
10 29 22 41 0010 48.60
10 29 22 43 0072 35.10
10 29 22 43 0074 35.10
15 29 22 '32 !0011 194.40
18 29 22 12 0001 59.40
TOTAL $410.40
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M., 1988 Budget
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
adoption of the proposed 1988 Budget.
b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report.
c. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
d. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None. were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Firefighters' Relief Budget
in the amount of $37,180.00 to be included in the 1988 Budget.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson and Bastian.
Councilmember Juker Abstained.
g. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
87-10-193
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the
budget for 1988 is hereby adopted as outlined in the following summary:
Capital Debt
Operating Improvements Service
Budget Budget Budget
Estimated Balances 1-1-88 $ 4,318,273 $ 2,209,059 $ 5,656,603
Revenues 12,304,830 385,060 2,140,980
- 2 - 10/5
Net other increases (decreases) (38,918) (50,800) 274,520
Expenditures 12,192,440 252,080 3,008,300
Estimated Balances 12-31-88 $ 4,391,745 $ 2,291,239 $ 5,053,803
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved
for the 1988 Operating Budget:
General Fund:
$ 1,132,730 General Government
255,890 Finance
214,650 City Clerk
3,548,050 Public Safety
1,359,530 Public Works
980,360 Parks and Recreation
431,290 Community Development
7,922,500 General Fund Total
Hydrant Charge Fund:
218,300 Public Works
Sewer Fund:
207,210 City Clerk
2,140,320 Public Works
V.E.M. Fund
307,100 Public Works
Payroll Benefits Fund:
1,397,690 General Government
$12,192,440 Total Operating Budget Appropriations
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved
for the 1988 Capital Improvements Budget:
Capital Improvements Project Fund:
60,440 Computer System- debt service
1,520 Audit Fees
Street Construction State Aid Fund:
40,000 Traffic Signals and Opticoms
150,000 Street overlay and sealcoating program
120 Audit Fees
$252,080 Total Capital Improvements Budget
Appropriation
- 3 - 10/5
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved
for the 1988 Debt: Service Budget:
$1,850,000 Principal
1,153,980 Interest
4,320 Paying Agent Fees
$3,008,300 Total Debt Service Budget Appropriations
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of appropriations among the various
accounts within a department budget or within a non-departmental expense
category, within a Fund, shall only require the approval of the City Manager.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all appropriations which are not encumbered
or expended at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and shall become a part
of the unencumbered fund balance which may be appropriated for the next fiscal
year except appropriations for capital improvement projects which shall not
lapse until the project is completed or cancelled by the City Council.
Seconded by P4ayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
h. Employee Positions
1. Street Maintenance Foreman
a. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize the Manager to fill the position of
street maintenance foreman.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - al L
2. Park Maintenance Foreman
a. Councilmember Anderson moved to authorize the Manager to fill the
position of park maintenance foreman.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson and Juker
Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
3. Police Officer/Sergeant
a. Councilmember Bastian moved to authorize the Manager to fill the
position of police officer and that the sergeant's position be at a
later date.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
~ 4. Full-Time Accountant
a. Councilmember Juker moved to authorize the position but table
the filling of the position until the position job description is
reviewed.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
- 4 - 10/5
_
i. Tax Credit
1. Councilmember Bastian moved that a resolution be drafted and sent to
the CitV's legislature delegation requesting that they reinstitute the
tax credit for fire fighters and public employees.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers
Anderson and Bastian
Councilmember Juker abstained.
j. Councilmember Bastian introduced' the following resolution and moved its
adoption•
87 - 10 - 194
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that:
1. The following amounts of taxes be levied for 1986, payable in 1987,
upon the taxable property in said City of Maplewood, for the following
purposes:
General Operations $4,383,610
Capital Improvements 120,000
Debt Service 242,400
Total Levy $4,746,010
2. There is on hand in the following sinking funds excess amounts as
indicated after each fund and such shall be used to pay on the
appropriate obligations of the City:
Description
1967 General Obligation Sanitary Sewer Bonds $ 12,000
1968 Improvement Bonds 10,000
1972 General Obligation Improvement Bonds - Series 1 35,000
1972 General Obligation Improvement Bonds - Series 2 11,000
1973 Improvement Bonds 114,800
1974 Refunding Bonds 101,400
1977 General Obligation Improvement Bonds - Series 2 174,000
1977 Refunding Bonds 264,400
1979 General Obligation Improvement Bonds 29,600
Total $752,200
In accordance with Minnesota Statutes 475.61 and 273.13, Subd. 19
(3), (a), (b), (c) and Chapter 297a and Chapter 162 of Minnesota
Statutes, the County Auditor of Ramsey County is hereby authorized
and directed to reduce by the amounts above mentioned the tax that
would otherwise be included in the rolls for the Year 1987 and
collectible in 1988.
3. It has been determined that the 1977 General Obligation Improvement
Bonds - Series I bond issue has insufficient projected assets to
meet projected liabilities, as required by State Statute, and the
original resolution levying ad-valorem taxes must be increased by
$7,300.
- 5 - 10/5
4. Changes set forth in sections one (1) and two (2) above result in a
net reduction of $744,900 in the scheduled levy of $987,300.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
None.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Reschedule - Solid Waste Committee Meeting
a. Councilmember Anderson moved to reschedule the Solid Waste Committee
Meeting to November 6 1987 at 7:00 P.M. and Staff to obtain the Gladstone
Community Center for the meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes- all.
2. St. Paul Water Board Meeting
a. Councilmember Anderson moved to establish Monday October 19 1987 at
7:30 P.M. at Parkside Fite Department for the Council and area residents to
meet with the St. Paul Board of Water Commissioners.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
I. NEW BUSINESS
None.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Wooded Lots
a. Councilmember Anderson commented that the developer of the Cave's Sterling
Street Addition had removed all the trees. He would like to see something in
the ordinance that would prevent a developer from removing all the trees.
2. Residential Zone
a. Councilmember Anderson suggested that a residential zoning be created for
the property at the end of Henry Street south of Fish Creek.
3. Maidment Property
a. Councilmember Anderson stated he had walked the Maidment Property and in
his opinion a street cannot be built through the property, only a cul de sac
for the back.
- 6 - 10/5
4. Walkout Basements
a. Councilmember Anderson stated he was informed that Council could
adopt an ordinance prohibiting walk out basements.
b. Item to be added to October 24, 1987 Agenda.
5. County Road E and White Bear Avenue
a. Councilmember Anderson in:~s.tructed Council and staff to look at the
design of County Road E.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None.
M. ADJOURNMENT
4:30 P.M.
City Clerk
- 7 - 10/5