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Home My WebLink About01-10-2011 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00p.m.,Monday,January 10, 2011 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No.01-11 A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:10p.m.by Mayor Rossbach. B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C.ROLL CALL Will Rossbach, MayorPresent Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent Marvin Koppen, CouncilmemberPresent James Llanas, CouncilmemberPresent John Nephew, CouncilmemberPresent D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added or changed tothe agenda by councilmembers: J1.Approval of Conditional Use Permit Revision, Woodland Hills Church Request for a Temporary Homeless Shelter, 1740 Van Dyke Street –Tabledby the applicant N1.Turf Grass Maintenance–Councilmember Juenemann N2.Volunteerism–Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Koppenmoved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of December 6, 2010, Special Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the December 6, 2010, Special Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 2.Approval of December 6, 2010, Special Work Session Minutes Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the December 6, 2010, Special Work Session Minutes assubmitted. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –All January 10, 2011 1 City Council MeetingMinutes The motion passed 3.Approval of December 13, 2010, Council Manager Workshop Minutes Councilmember Llanasmoved to approve the December 13, 2010, Council Manager Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Koppen & Llanas Abstentions–Councilmembers Juenemann,& Nephew The motion passed 4.Approval of December 13, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the December 13, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Juenemann, Koppen & Llanas Abstention–Councilmember Nephew The motion passed F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Swearing In of Police Officer Marcus Forsythe a.Maplewood Police Chief, Dave Thomalla introduced Officer Marcus Forsythe. b.City Clerk, Director Citizen Services, Karen Guilfoile administeredthe oath of office. G.CONSENT AGENDA 1.Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve items1, 2, 4-10. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephewAyes –All The motion passed. 2.Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve item3. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Juenemann, Llanas & Nephew Abstention–Councilmember Koppen January 10, 2011 2 City Council MeetingMinutes The motion passed. 1.Approval of Claims CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $594,867.83Checks #83057thru #83139 Dated 11/24/10 thru 12/7/10 $ 416,020.31Disbursementsvia debits to checking account Dated 11/29/10 thru 12/03/10 $193,257.54Checks #83140thru #83193 Dated 12/3/10 thru 12/14/10 $ 152,185.23Disbursements via debits to checking account Dated 12/06/10 thru 12/10/10 __________________ $ 1,356,330.91Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $506,421.87Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/10/10 $ 2,392.75Payroll Deduction check #1009717thru #1009719 Dated 12/10/10 ___________________ $508,814.62Total Payroll GRAND TOTAL $ 1,865,145.53 Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. 2.Approval of Temporary Gambling Permits –Ramsey Nursing Home Foundation CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the temporary gambling permits for Ramsey Nursing Home Foundation at 2000 White Bear Avenue for January 24, February 28, March 28 and October 24, 2011. RESOLUTION11-01-513 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Ramsey Nursing Home Foundation 2000 White Bear Avenue for January 24, February 28, March 28 and October 24, 2011. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213. January 10, 2011 3 City Council MeetingMinutes NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes–All The motion passed. 3.Approval of Annual Renewal of Liquor Licenses Off-Sale, On-Sale Wine and Club Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution for the Annual Renewal of Liquor Licenses Off-Sale, On-Sale Wine and Club effective January 1, 2011 for one year. RESOLUTION 11-01-514 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the following On-Sale, Off-Sale, Club and Wine Liquor Licenses, having been previously duly issued by this Council, are hereby approved for renewal for one year, effective January 1, 2011, with approvals granted herein subject to satisfactory results of required Police, Fire and health inspections: Off-Sale 3.2 Beer Licenses Cub Foods #30244Richard’s Market 100 West County Road B1344 Frost Avenue Cub Foods#31264SuperAmerica #4022 2390 White Bear Avenue1750 White Bear Avenue Rainbow Foods #8861SuperAmerica #4089 2501 White Bear Avenue11 Century Avenue South On-Sale 3.2 Beer Licenses Chipotle Mexican Grill 3095 White Bear Ave N. Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses A1 LiquorMerwin Liquors 19 Century Avenue North1700-D Rice Street Big Discount LiquorMGM Liquor Warehouse 2515 White Bear Avenue2950 White Bear Avenue Costco Wholesale #1021Party Time Liquor 1431 Beam Avenue East1835 East Larpenteur Avenue Cub Discount LiquorPrincess Liquor ‘n Tobacco 100 West County Road B2728 Stillwater Road Heritage Liquor LLCSarrack’s Int’l. Wine & Spirits 1347 Frost Avenue2305 Stillwater Road Maplewood Wine CellarWhite Bear Liquor & Wine 1281 Frost Avenue2223 White Bear Avenue January 10, 2011 4 City Council MeetingMinutes On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses 5-8 Tavern & GrillGoodrich Golf Course 2289 Minnehaha Avenue1820 North Van Dyke Acapulco RestaurantGuldens Roadhouse 3069 White Bear Avenue2999 North Highway 61 AMF Maplewood LanesHuey’s Saloon 1955 English Street2425 North Highway 61 Bleechers Bar & GrillJake’s City Grille 2220 White Bear Avenue1745 Beam Avenue East Buffalo Wild Wings 3085Keller Golf Clubhouse White Bear Avenue2166 Maplewood Drive Chalet LoungeOlive Garden #1200 1820 Rice Street1749 Beam Avenue Champps –MaplewoodOsaka Sushi & Hibachi 1734 Adolphus Street1900 County Road D E Chili’s Grill & Bar #224Outback Steakhouse 1800 Beam Avenue1770 Beam Avenue Chipotle Mexican GrillRed Lobster #0283 2303 White Bear Avenue2925 White Bear Avenue Dean’s TavernStargate Dance Club 1986Rice Street1700 Rice Street, Suite J Dive BarT.G.I. Friday’s #0472 3035 White Bear Avenue3087 White Bear Avenue DowntownLav 52 KmThe Ponds at Battle Creek 3030 SouthlawnDr.N601 Century Avenue South On-Sale Club License Maplewood Moose Lodge #963 1946 English Street On-Sale Wine/Strong Beer License Bambu Asian Cuisine 1715-A Beam Avenue Noodles & Company 2865 White Bear Avenue Taste of India 1745 Cope Avenue East January 10, 2011 5 City Council MeetingMinutes Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Juenemann, Llanas & Nephew Abstention–Councilmember Koppen The motion passed. 4.Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract Supplemental Agreement No. 41, Century Avenue Improvements, Project 03-15 Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution directing modification of existing construction contract supplemental agreement No. 41, for City Project 03-15. RESOLUTION11-01-515 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROJECT 03-15, SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 41 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered improvements to Project 03-15, Century Avenue Improvements, and has concurred with a contract let by Ramsey County and in accordance to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as City Project 03-15 including Supplement Agreement No. 41. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that: 1.The Mayor and City Engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Supplemental Agreement No. 41 which is an increase of $55.15. th Adopted by theMaplewood City Councilon this 10day of January 2011. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. 5.Approval of 2011 Contract Between City of Maplewood and Financial Concepts, Inc. (FCI) Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the contract between the City of Maplewood and Financial Concepts, Inc. (FCI) for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. 6.Approval of Budget Adjustment and Transfer for 2010 Taste of Maplewood Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove (1) the transfer of $15,280.96 from the general fund to the Taste of Maplewood Fund and (2) the appropriate budget changes. Secondedby CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. January 10, 2011 6 City Council MeetingMinutes 7.Authorization to Make Payment for Eden Systems Yearly Support Contact Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the payment for Eden Systems for the yearly support contract in the amount of$56,049.41 and funded from the 2011 IT Fund. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. 8.Approval of Resolution Accepting Donation from Schmelz Countryside CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the resolution accepting thedonation of $2,500 from Schmelz Countryside to be used toward youth and senior citizen programs. RESOLUTION 11-01-516 AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHORIZED to receive and accept grants, gifts and devices of real and personal property and maintain the same for the benefit of the citizens and pursuant to the donor’s terms if so-prescribed, and; WHEREAS, Schmelz Countryside wishes to grant the City of Maplewood the following:$2,500, and; WHEREAS, Schmelz Countryside has instructed that the City will be required to use the aforementioned for: programs for children and senior citizens,and; WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has agreed to use the subject of this resolution for the purposes and under the terms prescribed, and; WHEREAS, the City agrees that it will accept the gift by a super majority of its governing body’s membership pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03, that the Maplewood City Council approves, receives and accepts the gift aforementioned and under such terms and conditions as may be requested or required. The Maplewood City Council passed this resolution by a super majority vote of its membership on January 10, 2011. Signed:Signed:Witnessed: __________________________________________________________ (Signature)(Signature)(Signature) Mayor______________Chief of Police_________City Clerk____________ (Title)(Title)(Title) ____________________________________________________________ (Date)(Date)(Date) Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All January 10, 2011 7 City Council MeetingMinutes The motion passed. 9.Approval of Resolution Accepting Donation From Residential Mortgage Group Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution accepting the donation from Residential Mortgage Group for $200. RESOLUTION 11-01-517 AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHORIZED to receive and accept grants, gifts and devices of real and personal property and maintain the same for the benefit of the citizens and pursuant to the donor’s terms if so-prescribed, and; WHEREAS, Residential Mortgage Group (RMG) wishes to grant the City of Maplewood the following: $200, and; WHEREAS, Residential Mortgage Grouphas instructed that the City will be required to use the aforementioned for: use by the Police Department to directly improve the community, and; WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has agreed to use the subject of this resolution for the purposes and under the terms prescribed, and; WHEREAS, theCity agrees that it will accept the gift by a super majority of its governing body’s membership pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03, that the Maplewood City Council approves, receives and accepts the gift aforementioned and under such terms and conditions as may be requested or required. The Maplewood City Council passed this resolution by a super majority vote of its membership on January 10, 2011. Signed:Signed:Witnessed: __________________________________________________________ (Signature)(Signature)(Signature) Mayor______________Chief of Police_________City Clerk____________ (Title)(Title)(Title) ____________________________________________________________ (Date)(Date)(Date) Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. 10.Approval of Designation of Depositories for Investments Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the designation of depositories for Investments as Alerus Financial (fka Prosperan Bank, Washington County Bank), Wells Fargo Bank, US Bank, and 4M Fund. January 10, 2011 8 City Council MeetingMinutes RESOLUTION 11-01-518 BE IT RESOLVED , that the following be and hereby are selected as depositories for time deposits of the City of Maplewood: Alerus Financial (fka Prosperan Bank, Washington County Bank) Wells Fargo Bank US Bank 4M Fund BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that the deposits in any of the above depositories shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that funds in the above depositories may be withdrawn and wire transferred to any other depository of the city by the request of the Finance Manager or Assistant FinanceManager. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that these depository designations are effective until December 31, 2011. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. H.PUBLIC HEARING 1.Western Hills Area Street Improvements, City Project 10-14 a.Public Hearing 7:00 p.m. b.Resolution Ordering Improvement After Public Hearing (4 votes) i.Deputy Public Works Director, City Engineer, Michael Thompson introduced the item,gavefurther informationand answered questions of the council. ii.Assistant City Engineer, Steve Love gave the report and answered questions of the council. iii.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl answered questions of the council. iv.Maplewood Fire Chief, Steve Lukin answered questions of the council. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing. 1.Rick LaBere, 400 Kingston Avenue, Maplewood. 2.Clarence Osen, 50 Roselawn Avenue, Maplewood. 3.Wayne Belisle, Owner of Champp’s Restaurant, Maplewood. 4.John Slama, 77 Kingston Avenue East, Maplewood. 5.Chuck Berglund, 1699 Agate Street, Maplewood. 6.Don Bordsen, 1733 Agate Street, Maplewood. 7.Bruce Briese, 116 Summer East, Maplewood. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppenmoved toapprove the resolution ordering the improvement for the Western Hills Area Street Improvement, City Project 10-14, January 10, 2011 9 City Council MeetingMinutes RESOLUTION 11-01-519 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the13th day of December 2010, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the Western Hills AreaStreet Improvements, City Project 10-14. AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was duly held on January 10, 2011, 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 necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that the City of Maplewood make improvements to the Western Hills Area, City Project 10-14. 2.Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the 10th day of January, 2011. 3.The city engineeror his representative is the designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement as previously directed by the city council at the December 13, 2010 council meeting. 4.The finance director was authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project by the city council at the December 13, 2010council meeting. A project budget of $7,152,700was established. The approved financing plan is as follows: G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS$2,944,20041% SANITARY SEWER FUND$412,4006% ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND$1,560,20022% SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT$1,691,30023% ST. PAUL WATER$443,8006% W.A.C. FUND$40,8001% DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT PROGRAM$60,0001% TOTAL FUNDING$7,152,700100% th Approved this 10day of January 2011. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All The motion passed. The council took a break to clear the city council chambers. I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1.Approval of Open Space and Parks Zoning Ordinance Amendment –(Second Reading) a.Park and Recreation Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the report and answered questions of the council. January 10, 2011 10 City Council MeetingMinutes Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the second reading of the Open Space and Parks Zoning Ordinance Amendment. ORDINANCE NO. 911 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD ZONING CODE TO CREATE ANOPEN SPACE AND PARKS (OSP) ZONING DISTRICT Section 1. This amendment revises Section 44-6, Definitions, to read as follows(additions are underlined): Section 44-6. Definitions. Open SpaceandParks means properties that are publicly ownedwhich are used or planned as open space or park lands. Section 2. This amendment revises Section 44-9 to read as follows(additions are underlined): Section 44-9. Zoning Districts. OSPOpenSpaceandParks FFarm Residence District R-1Residence District (Single Dwelling) R-1RRural Conservation Dwelling District R-1SSmall-Lot Single-Dwelling District R-2Residence District (Double Dwelling) R-3Residence District (Multiple Dwelling) R-EResidence Estate District NCNeighborhood Commercial District COCommercial Office District BCBusiness Commercial District LBCLimited Business Commercial District BCMBusiness Commercial Modified District SCShopping Center District M1Light Manufacturing District M2Heavy Manufacturing District MUMixed Use Zoning District Section 3. This amendment revises Article II,District Regulations,by changing Division 1of the District Regulations to read as follows(additions are underlined and deletionsare crossed out): ARTICLE II. DISTRICT REGULATIONS DIVISION 1. GENERALLYOPEN SPACE AND PARKS DISTRICT (OSP) Section 44-46. Purpose and Intent. The OSPdistrict is designed to be a public park and open space district. Public parks and open space may be owned or operated by Maplewood, Ramsey County or any other public body.All improvements within these districts must be consistent with the Maplewood Comprehensive Land Use Plan. January 10, 2011 11 City Council MeetingMinutes Section 44-47. Permitted Uses The only uses permitted in the open space and parks district, are the following: Public open space and park lands. Section 44-48.Development Guidelines Improvements and structures within open space lands and public parks with recreational facilities and structures shall be consistent with the Maplewood Comprehensive Land Use Planand developed in conformance with the site-development requirements stipulated in the Maplewood Zoning Ordinance. Sections 44-49–44-70. Reserved. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication. The Maplewood City Council approved this ordinance on January 10, 2011. ____________________________ Mayor Attest: _____________________________ City Clerk Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. J.NEW BUSINESS 1.Approval of Conditional Use Permit Revision, Woodland Hills Church Request for a Temporary Homeless Shelter, 1740 Van Dyke Street The conditional use permit resolution revision for Woodland Hills Church request for a temporary was tabledby the applicant homeless shelter at 1740 Van Dyke Street. 2.Consideration of Penalties for Tobacco and Alcohol Compliance Failures a.Director Citizen Services, City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile gave the report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to increase the fine from $2,000 to $2,300 for White Bear Liquor & Wine. The motion failedfor lack of a second. January 10, 2011 12 City Council MeetingMinutes Mayor Rossbach moved toapprove the penalties for tobacco and alcohol compliance failures as follows. A1 Liquor and Keller LakeConveniencewho were on the agenda were not able to attend the meeting and will come before the council at a later date. Business NameAddressViolationAmount Amarose Convenience Store3001 White Bear AveTobacco$ 500 Champps 1734 AdolphusAlcohol$1,000 Chili’s Bar & Grill1800 Beam AvenueAlcohol$ 500 Goodrich Golf Course1820 Van Dyke StreetAlcohol$ 500 Heritage Liquor 1347 Frost AvenueAlcohol$1,000 Holiday Station280 S. McKnight RoadTobacco$ 500 Huey’s Saloon2425 Maplewood DriveAlcohol$2,000 Les’s Superette2665 White Bear AvenueTobacco$ 750 Maplewood Wine Cellar1281 Frost AvenueTobacco$ 250 MGM Liquor Warehouse2950 White Bear AvenueAlcohol$1,000 SuperAmerica11 Century Avenue NAlcohol$ 500 Walgreens2515 WhiteBear AvenueTobacco$ 500 White Bear Liquor & Wine2223 White Bear AvenueAlcohol$2,000 Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. 3.Approval for an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Hillside Wine & Spirits, Inc. a.Director Citizen Services, City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile gave the report and answered questions of the council. 1.Mai Lee, Owner of Hillside Wine & Spirits, Inc. addressed and answered questions of the council. CouncilmemberNephewmoved toapprove the Off SaleIntoxicating Liquor License for Hillside Wine & Spirits, Inc. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Juenemann, Koppen & Nephew Nay –Councilmember Llanas The motion passed. 4.Approval of Rules and Procedures for City Council and Council Meetings a.Director Citizen Services, City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile gave the brief report and answered questions of the council. b.City Attorney,Alan Kantrud answered questionsof the council. CouncilmemberNephewmoved toapprove the rules and procedures for city council and council meetings for 2011as amended. The document will be updated accordingly. Seconded by Mayor Rossbach.Ayes –All January 10, 2011 13 City Council MeetingMinutes The motion passed. 5.Approval of 2011 Public Hearing Policies and Procedures a.Director Citizen Services, City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile gave the report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the 2011 Public Hearing Policies and Proceduresas amended. The document will be updatedaccordingly. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 6.Consideration of 2011 City Council Appointments a.Director Citizen Services, City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile gave the report and answered questions of the council. b.City Manager,James Antonen addressed the council. Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the 2011 city council appointments. Appointment2011 Appointments Acting Mayor James Llanas 800 MHz Representative Kathleen Juenemann James Llanas (Alternate) AuditorContact John Nephew Will Rossbach (Alternate) Business & Economic Development James Llanas Advisory Commission Mike Martin (Staff Liaison) th (4Thursday 5:15 p.m.) Community Design Review Board Marv Koppen ndth (2& 4Tuesday 6:00 p.m.)Mike Martin (Staff Liaison) Data Compliance Officers: Responsible AuthorityKaren Guilfoile City Personnel OfficerTerrie Rameaux City Law Enforcement OfficerDavid Thomalla Environment & Natural Kathleen Juenemann Resources Commission Shann Finwall (Staff Liaison) rd (3Monday 7:00 p.m.) Fire Relief Association Will Rossbach Relief By-Laws require MayorGayle Bauman(Staff Liaison) to be member of the Board Gateway Corridor Group Will Rossbach Chuck Ahl (Alternate) January 10, 2011 14 City Council MeetingMinutes Heritage Preservation Marv Koppen Commission David Fisher (Staff Liaison) rd (3Thursday 7:00 p.m.) Housing & Redevelopment James Llanas Authority Tom Ekstrand (Staff Liaison) nd (2Wednesday 7:00 p.m.) Human Rights Commission James Llanas nd (2Tuesday7:00 p.m.)Karen Guilfoile(Staff Liaison Chuck Bethel (Staff Liaison) Joint Ice Arena Board Marv Koppen James Llanas Maplewood Green Team Kathleen Juenemann (Monthly as Needed)Shann Finwall (Staff Liaison) Municipal Legislative Commission James Antonen (Monthly Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)Kathleen Juenemann(Alt) Official Newspaper Maplewood Review Pioneer Press (Alternate) Parks & Recreation Will Rossbach Commission DuWayne Konewko rd (3Wednesday 7:00 p.m.)Jim Taylor/Audra Robbins The Partnership James Llanas Dave Kvam (Staff Liaison) Planning Commission John Nephew strd (1& 3Tuesday 7:00 p.m.)Tom Ekstrand (Staff Liaison) Police Civil Service Commission Kathleen Juenemann (Meets as Needed)Terrie Rameaux(Staff Liaison) Ramsey County League Will Rossbach of Local Governments Marv Koppen (Alternate) Ramsey/Washington Kim Facile Suburban Cable Commission John Nephew (Alternate) Regional Mayors Will Rossbach Rush Line Corridor Will Rossbach Chuck Ahl (Staff Liaison) Suburban Area Chamber James Antonen of Commerce Karen Guilfoile (Alternate) Suburban Rate Authority John Nephew (Scheduled first month of each quarter) St. Paul Water Utility No Representative Required January 10, 2011 15 City Council MeetingMinutes Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All The motion passed. 7.Approval of Taste of Maplewood Event a.Director Citizen Services, City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile gave the report and answered questions of the council. The following people had comments regarding the Taste of Maplewood Event: 1.Ron Cockriel, Maplewood. 2.Mark Jenkins, Maplewood. Mayor Rossbachmoved toapprove the resolution of support for the 2011 Taste of Maplewood held in August at Goodrich Park. Resolution 11-01-520 of Support for the 2011 Taste of Maplewood Whereas the City of Maplewood has established the Taste of Maplewood and Friends as an annual event that is an outreach to area businesses and families. Whereas the Taste of Maplewood brings the community together and gives local businesses the opportunity to showcase their offerings while providing families an opportunity to experience a family friendly environment at Goodrich Park. Whereas the Taste of Maplewood is a city-wide event and each department within the city will play a part in its success. Whereas city staff will work diligently soliciting sponsors including local businesses for the event to offset incurred costs. Therefore Let it Be Resolved that the city council supports the 2011 Taste of Maplewood and Friends event that will beheld in August 2011 at Goodrich Park. Seconded by CouncilmemberLlanas.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Juenemann, &Llanas Nays –Councilmembers Koppen, & Nephew The motion passed. K.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1.Bob Zick, North St. Paul.Mr. Zick discussed the anti-S.L.A.P.P.Ordinancewhichstands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. Mr. Zick also shared his opinion of miscellaneous matters in the city. January 10, 2011 16 City Council MeetingMinutes 2.Ron Cockriel, Maplewood.Mr. Cockriel expressed concern of people taking cans from residential recycling bins and inquired if there were an ordinance in place prohibiting this activity. L.AWARD OF BIDS None. M.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. N.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1.Turf Grass Maintenance –Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann stated there will be a Turf Grass Maintenance Workshop held February8, 2011, from 8:00am to 2:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Community Center.If the public would like to attend you are required to register with the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District. 2.Volunteerism –Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann discussed volunteerism and asked residents to think about giving back to the community by volunteering in Maplewood. O.ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbachadjourned the meeting at 10:49p.m. January 10, 2011 17 City Council MeetingMinutes