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Home My WebLink About09-27-2010 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00p.m.,Monday,September 27, 2010 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No.20-10 A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00p.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.APPROVALOF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda by the councilmembers: J7.Appointment to the Tartan Joint Ice Arena Board–Mayor Rossbach N1.Maplewood Monthly August Issue–Councilmember Juenemann N2.Organized Collection–Councilmember Nephew N3.Citizen’s Forum–Councilmember Llanas Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of the September 7, 2010 City Council Workshop Minutes Mayor Rossbach had a correction to the roll call changing Julie Wasiluk’s nametoMarvin Koppen. CouncilmemberNephewmoved approval of the September 7, 2010, City Council Workshop Minutesas amended. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All The motion passed. 1 September 23, 2010 City Council Meeting Minutes 2.Approval of the September 13, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann had a correction to page 7, item numbers2 and 4, changing CouncilmemberRossbach to MayorRossbach. Councilmember Nephewmoved approval of the September 13, 2010, City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Resolution of Appreciation for Steven Gunn, Police Civil Service Commission a.Councilmember Juenemann gave the presentation and read the resolution of appreciation for Steven Gunn. Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Steven Gunn. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION 10-09-457 WHEREAS, Steven Gunn has been a member of the Maplewood Police Civil Service Commission since July 1985 and has served faithfully and continuously in that capacity until August 2010; and WHEREAS, the Commission and the City Council have appreciated his vast experience, insights, and good judgment; and WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy for over 25 years, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, he has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota and its citizens that Steven Gunn is hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service, and we wish him continued success in the future. Passed by Maplewood City Council on September 27, 2010 __________________________________ Will Rossbach, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.Ayes –All The motion passed. 2 September 23, 2010 City Council Meeting Minutes G.CONSENT AGENDA 1.Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve items1-17. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 1.Approval of Claims CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $120,333.64Checks #82236thru #82285 Dated 09/08/10 thru 09/14/10 $ 296,155.21Disbursements via debits to checking account Dated 09/02/10thru 09/9/10 $ 1,569,275.13Checks #82286thru #82340 Dated 09/16/10 thru 09/21/10 $ 154,324.02Disbursements via debits to checking account Dated 09/10/10 thru 09/17/10 __________________ $ 2,140,088.00Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $507,843.87Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/17/10 $ 2,290.25Payroll Deduction check #1009426thru #1009428 Dated 09/17/10 ___________________ $510,134.12Total Payroll GRAND TOTAL $ 2,650,222.12 Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 2.Approval of 2010 Budget Adjustments CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toauthorize the Finance Manager to revise the 2010 budget to reflect the 2010 re-estimates for accounts that are included in the proposed 2011 budget. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 3 September 23, 2010 City Council Meeting Minutes 3.Approval of Resolution Certifying Election Judges for the November 2, 2010, State General Election CouncilmemberJuenemann moved toapprove the resolution certifying election judges for the November 2, 2010, State General Election. RESOLUTION 10-09-458 ACCEPTING ELECTION JUDGES RESOLVED , that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list of Election Judges for the 2010 State General Electionto be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Ahrens, Fran Erickson, EricHutton, Marcia Albu, Josephine Erickson, SueIversen, Mildred Albu, Verle Evans, CarolIversen, Thomas Anderson, Beverly Evans, JoanJacobs, Scott Anderson, Elsie Feld, RobynJagoe, Carol Anderson, SuzanneFernholz, Jean Janacek, Jeffrey Anderson, VivianFinch, Roberta Jefferson, Gwendolyn Ansari, AhsanFischer, Lorraine Johannessen, Judith Arnold, AjlaFischer, Mary Johansen, Kathleen Arnold, CaroleFischer, Peter Johnson, Barbara Barrett, MarlisFitzgerald, Delores Johnson, Mary Bartelt, Joan Fosburgh, Anne Johnson, Warren Bedor, David Fowler, Cynthia Johnson, Wendy Behr, Jeanette Francis, Gretchen Jones, Julia Belland, Jaime Francis, Robert Jones, Shirley Berry, Robert Franssen, Maryann Jurmu, Joyce Bolden, Donita Franzen, James Kirchoff, Harold Bollar, RobertFreer, Mary Jo Knauss, Carol Bortz, Albert Friedlein, CharleneKnutson, Lois Bortz, Jeanne Friedlein, RichardKoch, Rosemary Breidenstein, Anna Marie Fritsche, SamanthaKramer, Dennis Brooks, Jean Ann Fuller, Mary KatherineKramer, Patricia Bunkowske, Bernice Galligher, Patricia Krause, Bruce Cahanes, Lucille Gebauer, Marilyn Krekelberg, Mona Lou Carbone, Joyce Gebauer, Victor Kroll, Lisa Carle, Jeanette Gierzak, Sister Clarice Kwapick, Clemence Cleland, Ann Golaski, Diane Kwapick, Jackie Cohn Madson, Debra Gudknecht, Jamie Lackner, Marvella Combe, Edward Gunn, JaclynnLampe, Charlotte Connelly, Thomas Guthrie, RosieLarson, Michelle Connolly, Colleen Haack, DonitaLauren, Lorraine Cotter, Cathleen Hafner, MichaelLaValle, Faylene D'Arcio, India Hart, BarbaraLawrence, Donna Davidson, Marianne Hecht, LloydLee, Debbie Davis, GregoryHeininger, Gordon Leiter, Barbara Deeg, EdwardHerber, Darlene Leo, Ann Demko, FredHess, Harland Leo, Pati DeZelar, PhilHilliard, Barb Leonard, Claudette Dicks, JudyHilliard, Emma Lincowski, Steve Dickson, Helen Jean Hines, Constance Lincowski, Vi Droeger, Diane Hinnenkamp, Gary Lockwood, Jackie DuCharme, Fred Horgan, Gerald Lodge, Audrey Duellman, Audrey Horgan, Sharon Loipersbeck, Darlene Eickhoff, Carolyn Hulet, Jeanette Loipersbeck, Jules Erickson, Elizabeth Hulet, Robert Lowe-Adams, Shari 4 September 23, 2010 City Council Meeting Minutes Lowery, David Rongstad, Fran Lucas, LydiaRonholm, Mary Luttrell, ShirleyRowe, Charles Lynne, Carole Ruby, Shirley Mahowald, Valerie Rudeen, Elaine Mahre, Jeri Sandberg, Janet Manthey, John Satriano, Pauline Marsh, Delores Sauer, Elmer Maskrey, Thomas Sauer, Kathleen Mauer, Mary Lynn Sauro, Janet Mauston, Shelia Scheunemann, Marjorie McCann, John Schiff, Marge McCarthy, Peggy Schluender, Cynthia McCauley, Judy Schluender, David McCormack, Melissa Schneider, Mary Ann Mechelke, Geraldine Schoenecker, Sandra Mechelke, Mary Lou Schroepfer, Harriet Meehan, James Schultz, Louise Meister-Westermann, Jean Shankar, Ananth Miller, Charlotte Shores, Teresa Moran, Joyce Skaar, Susan Motz, Betty Spangler, Bob Mudek, Dolores Spies, Louis Mudek, Leo Stafki, Tim Muraski, Gerry Steenberg, Judith Myster, Thomas Steenberg, Richard Neis, Clara Stenson, Karen Nephew, Shelly Stevens, Sandra Nettleton, Janet Stevenson, Emily Newcomb, Mary Storm, Mary Newcomb, Winifred Strack, Joan Nichols, Miranda Sward, John Nieman, James Taylor, Lorraine Nieters, Louise Taylor, Rita Nissen, Helen Thomforde, Faith Niven, Amy Tillman, Leila Norberg, Ann Tolbert, Franklin Noyes, Douglas Trippler, Dale O'Brien, D. William (Bill) Tschida, Micki Olson, Anita Urbanski, Carolyn Olson, Lois Urbanski, Holly Olson, Norman Urbanski, Michelle Oslund, Kathryn Urbanski,William Overstreet, Sherri VanBlaricom, Beulah Paddock, Ken Vanek, Mary Parent, Dian Vatne, Mary Pariana, Patrice Volkman, Phyllis Pehl, David Walstead, Patricia Peitzman, Lloyd Wandersee, Gene Peper, Marilyn Wasmundt, Gayle Pickett, William Webb, Paulette Popham, Mike Weiland, Connie Priefer, Bill Whitcomb, Larry Rahn, Delbert Willy, John Renslow, Rita Witschen, Delores Rodriguez, Vincent Wood, Susan Rohrbach, Charles Yorkovich, Cindy Rohrbach, Elaine Zacho, Karen Roller, Carolyn Zian, Helen 5 September 23, 2010 City Council Meeting Minutes Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 4.Approval of Temporary Gambling Permit –Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary -Maplewood CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the resolution for the temporary gambling permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary –Maplewood for the turkey bingo annual event in the school gym at 1725 Kennard Street on November 20, 2010. RESOLUTION 10-09-459 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the temporary gambling permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street, to be used on November 20, 2010. 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. 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 CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 5.Approval to Extend Joint Powers Agreement and Appoint Signing Authority Child Sexual Predator Program CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the extension of the joint powers agreement and appoint Acting City Manager, Chuck Ahl as the signing authority. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 6.Approval of Resolution Accepting Donation to the Police Department from Residential Mortgage Group Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution for the $100 donation from Residential Mortgage Group to the police department. September 27, 2010 6 City Council MeetingMinutes RESOLUTION 10-09-460 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: $100, 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 where the donators will be living, 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 September 27, 2010. Signed:Signed:Witnessed: __________________________________________________________ (Signature)(Signature)(Signature) Mayor______________Chief of Police_________City Clerk____________ (Title)(Title)(Title) ____________________________________________________________ (Date)(Date)(Date) Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 7.Approval of Resolution Accepting Donation to Volunteers in Police Service From Qwest CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the resolution for a $500 donation to the Volunteers in Police Service from the Qwest Foundation. September 27, 2010 7 City Council MeetingMinutes RESOLUTION 10-09-461 AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY WHEREAS, Maplewood isAUTHORIZED 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, the Qwest Foundation wishes to grant the Cityof Maplewood the following: $500, and; WHEREAS, the QwestFoundation has instructed that the City will be required to use the aforementioned for: the Maplewood Police Department Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program, 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 September 27, 2010. Signed:Signed:Witnessed: __________________________________________________________ (Signature)(Signature)(Signature) Mayor______________Chiefof Police_________City Clerk____________ (Title)(Title)(Title) ____________________________________________________________ (Date)(Date)(Date) Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 8.Approval of Community Center Catering Provider Request for Proposal Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the proposal for catering providers and the final selection will be made at the December 13, 2010, city council meeting. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. September 27, 2010 8 City Council MeetingMinutes 9.Approval of Community Center Liquor Provider Request for Proposal CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the proposal for liquor providers and the final selection will be made at the December 13, 2010, city council meeting. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 10.Approval of Historical Preservation Society Fee Waiver for Use of the Community Center for Annual Event CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove reducing the fee for the Historical Preservation Commission’s Halloween Hoe Down annual fundraising event on October 22, 2010 at the Maplewood Community Center. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 11.Upper Afton Road Improvements, Project 07-27, Resolution Approving Final Financing and Closure of Project Fund 589 CouncilmemberJuenemann moved toapprove the resolution authorizing the finance director to implement the final financing plan, transfer any excess funds to the PIP fund account, and to close project fund 589 for City Project 07-27. RESOLUTION 10-09-462 APPROVING FINAL FINANCING AND CLOSURE OF PROJECT FUND 589 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered improvement to City Project 07-27, Upper Afton Road Improvements,and the City Council accepted the project and approved final payment on February 23, 2009. The total project cost is $614,422.49. NOW, THEREFORE, BIT IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the final financing plan and transfer any excess funds to the PIP Account: Final Financing Plan $735,100.19 MSA Bond Sale Proceeds $ 33,972.71 (approved & levied) Special Assessments $ 33,458.95 Sanitary Sewer Fund $ 33,458.95 Environmental Utility Fund $ 6,175.52 Interest on Investments $ - Driveway Program $ 842,166.32 TOTAL TH Approved this 27day of September 2010. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. September 27, 2010 9 City Council MeetingMinutes 12.White Bear Avenue/County Road D Improvements, City Project 08-13, Approval of Cost- Share Agreement Amendment with Ramsey County Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the cost-share agreement amendment with Ramsey County and authorize the mayor, city manager, and city attorney to execute the agreement on behalf of the city. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 13.Approval of Sidewalk Improvement (County Road C East of White Bear Avenue), Project 10-08 a.Report on Cost of Work Done by Day Labor b.Resolution Accepting Work and Authorizing Budget Transfer CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the report on Cost of Work Done by Day Labor for the sidewalk improvement (County Road C East of White Bear Avenue), City Project 10-08, and also approve the resolution for accepting the work and authorizing a budget transfer. RESOLUTION 10-09-463 ACCEPTING WORK AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET TRANSFER CITY PROJECT 10-08 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on July 26, 2010, ordering the Sidewalk Improvement (County Road C East of White Bear Ave), City Project 10-08, city staff has satisfactorily completed the improvement in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that: 1.The work completed under said contract is hereby accepted and approvedby the City. 2.The finance director is authorized and directed to make the necessary budget adjustments to reflect the total cost to complete the work as outlined by the Report on Cost of Work Done by Day Labor. th Approved this 27day of September, 2010. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 14.Approval of Community Center Trail Improvement (County Road B to Community Center), Resolution Ordering Transfer of Funds for Purchase of Materials CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the resolution ordering the transfer of funds for purchase of materials for the Community Center Trail Improvement (County Road B to Community Center). September 27, 2010 10 City Council MeetingMinutes RESOLUTION 10-09-464 ORDERING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF MATERIALS th WHEREAS, on this 27day of September 2010, the city engineer has presented plans and specifications for the Community Center Trail Improvement (County Road B to Community Center), AND WHEREAS adoption of the resolution ordering transfer of funds for purchaseof materials shall signify approval of plans and specifications, AND WHEREAS, the project is currently estimated at $12,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1.The city engineer shall proceed under the direction of the council, as given from time to time, to carry on all work in connection with such improvement in accordance with the plans and specifications herein approved. 2.The finance director is hereby authorized to transfer $12,000 into the Street Maintenance budget (101-502-000-4180)from the Park Development Fund, in order to purchase materials to construct the trail improvement. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 15.Approval of Conditional Use Permit Review –Midwest Grounds Maintenance Company, 1949 Atlantic Street Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the conditional use permits for 1949 Atlantic Street and review again in March 2012 to ensure completion of the required parking lot pavement. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 16.Approval of Resolution Accepting Donation for Memorial Tree at Joy Park Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution accepting the donation of $250 for a tree and memorial plaque at Joy Park to honor Karen Schultz. RESOLUTION10-09-465 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Community Development and Parks Department has received a donation of $250for a tree and plaque at Joy Park honoring Karen Schultz; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the City of Maplewood and the Community Development and Parks Department to accept this donation. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. September 27, 2010 11 City Council MeetingMinutes 17.Approval of Resolution Accepting Donation for Maplewood Nature Center CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the resolution accepting the donation of a burr oak tree from the Modern Woodmen Youth Group. The tree is planted in honor of Rob Rolfing, a Green Beret soldier from Sioux Falls. RESOLUTION10-09-466 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Community Development and Parks Department has received a donation of a bur oak tree; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the City of Maplewood and the Community Development and Parks Department to accept this donation. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. H.PUBLIC HEARING 1.White Bear Avenue/County Road D Improvements, Project 08-13 a.New Assessment Hearing 7:00 p.m. b.Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll 1.City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson gave the report and answered questions of the council. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak regarding this item. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the Assessment Hearing and approve the resolution for Adopting the Assessment Roll for the White Bear Avenue/County Road D Improvements, City Project 08-13. RESOLUTION10-09-467 ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on August 23, 2010, calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the White Bear Avenue / County Rd D Improvements, City Project 08-13, was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and; WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: As of September 15, 2010 staff has received the followingobjections to the proposed assessments: September 27, 2010 12 City Council MeetingMinutes 1.Parcel 02-29-22-21-0008–Denny’s Inc.; 3050 White Bear Avenue Azure Properties is objecting to the assessment on behalf of Mogren Landscaping LLP, the property owner, for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the value will not increase. b)They feel that revenues will decrease during the construction process. c)When theproperty owner settled the condemnation with Ramsey County they were told that there would be little or no assessment. 2.Parcel 02-29-22-21-0014 Jiffy Lube/Acapulco Restaurant.; 3069/3073 White Bear Avenue Azure Properties is objecting to the assessment on behalf of Woodring Company, the property owner, for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the value will not increase. b)They feel that revenues will decrease during the construction process. c)The businesses have access from the ring road of Maplewood Mall and they do not feel that they should be assessed for improvements to White Bear Avenue and County Road D. 3.Parcel 02-29-22-21-0016–Maplewood Square Shopping Center; 3035 White Bear Avenue Azure Properties is objecting to the assessment on behalf of Maplewood Square Associates, the property owner, for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the value will not increase. b)They feel that revenues will decrease during the construction process. c)When the property owner settled the condemnation with Ramsey County they were told that there would be little or no assessment. 4.Parcel 02-29-22-21-0027–Plaza 3000 Shopping Center.; 3000 White Bear Avenue Azure Properties is objecting to the assessment on behalf of Plaza 3000 Partnership, LLP, the property owner, for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the value will not increase. b)They feel that revenues will decrease during the construction process. c)When the property owner settled the condemnation with Ramsey County they were told that there would be little or no assessment. 5.Parcel 02-29-22-24-0003–Maplewood East Shopping Center.; 2950 White Bear Avenue Azure Properties is objecting to the assessment on behalf of Maplewood East Associates, the property owner, for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the value will not increase. b)They feel that revenues will decrease during the construction process. c)When the property owner settled the condemnation with Ramsey County they were told that there would be little or no assessment. 6.Parcel 02-29-22-21-0015-MHN Restaurant Partnership, LLC, 3065 White Bear Avenue MHN Restaurant Partnership, LLC, the owner of the Wedding Day Jewelers property, is objecting to the assessment for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and thevalue will not increase. b)They feel that revenues will decrease during the construction process. 7.Parcel 02-29-22-21-0019-Chung Hing Wong, 3070 White Bear Avenue Chung Hing Wong is objecting to the assessment for the following reasons: September 27, 2010 13 City Council MeetingMinutes a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the proposed special assessment exceeds the special benefits to the property derived from the local public improvement. b)They also feel that the City has failed to strictly comply procedurally with the terms and conditions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. 8.Parcel 02-29-22-21-0005-HLW LLC, 3094 White Bear Avenue HLW LLC is objecting to the assessment for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the proposed special assessment exceeds the special benefits to the property derived from the local public improvement. b)They also feel that the City has failed to strictly comply procedurally with the terms and conditions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. 9.Parcel 02-29-22-23-0003-Sears Roebuck and Company, 3001 White Bear Avenue Sears Roebuck and Company is objecting to the assessment and requesting that the assessment be reduced to $0 for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the proposed special assessment exceeds the special benefits to the property derived from the local public improvement. b)They also feel that the City has failed to strictly comply procedurally with the terms and conditions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. c)They feel that the proposed assessment violates City Code and other Minnesota law and statutes. d)They feel that the assessment form is not legal and that other properties that should have been assessed were not assessed. 10.Parcel 02-29-22-22-0013-Lai Ching Woo, 1900 County Road D East Lai Ching Woo is requesting that the assessment be cancelled and revised. 11.Parcel 35-35-22-33-0008-Walter F. Whitney, 1905 County Road D East Walter F. Whitney is objecting to the assessment for the following reasons: a)They do not feel that the property receives benefit from the improvement and the proposed special assessment exceeds the special benefits to the property derived from the local public improvement. 12.Parcel 02-29-22-22-0001-CC Acquisition, LP, 1940 County Road D East CC Acquisition, LP is objecting to the assessment because they feel that it is invalid pursuant to Minn. Stat. 429.051 because it is based upon an ordinary road maintenance project which does not confer any benefit upon the assessed property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1.That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on October11, 2010, as to their recommendations for adjustments. 2.The assessment roll for the White Bear Avenue / County Rd D Improvements as amended, without those property owners’ assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. September 27, 2010 14 City Council MeetingMinutes 3.Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 8 years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2011 and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.0 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2010. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 4.The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than October 27, 2010, pay the whole or partial (25% minimum) of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk (the city will accept no more than (2) payments), except that no interest shall be charged on the amount paid within 30 days from theadoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after October 27, 2010, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 5.The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after October 27, 2010 transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes. th Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 27day of September, 2010. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. J.NEW BUSINESS 1.Metro Transit Park and Ride Parking Ramp –Planned Unit Development, 1793 Beam Avenue a.Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrandgave the report and answered questions of the council. b.City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson addressed and answered questions of the council. c.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl answered questions of the council. 1.Planning Commissioner, Jeremy Yarwood addressed the council. 2.LindsaySheppard, Metropolitan Council, addressed and answered questions of the council. 3.GaryMilne Rojek, Architect, addressed and answered questions of the council. 4.Tom Downs,Registered StructuralEngineer, addressed and answered questions of thecouncil. 5.LaurieVanDalen, General Manager of Maplewood and Southdale Center addressed the council. September 27, 2010 15 City Council MeetingMinutes Councilmember Nephewmoved toapprove the resolution approving a conditional use permit for a planned unit development for the proposed Metro Transit parking ramp at the Maplewood Mall area park and ride facility. This approval includes a reduction in the front setback for the proposed parking ramp of 15 feet from the Southlawn Drive right-of-way line and a reduction in parking stall 8½ widths from 9½ feet to9feet. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION10-09-468 WHEREAS,Lindsay Sheppard, representing the Metropolitan Council, applied for a conditional use permitfor a planned unit development to construct a parking ramp at theMaplewood Mall area Metro Transit Park & Ride facility. WHEREAS, Section 44-6of the city ordinance provides that a PUD can be a development characterized by a unified site design with two or more principal uses or structures. WHEREAS, Section 44-1093(b) of the city ordinance provides that the city council may consider flexibility from strict code compliance in the internal and external design requirements of the project dependent upon the following findings: 1.The proposed development and the surrounding neighborhood can be better served by relaxing the code requirements that regulate the physical development or layout of the project because of its unique nature. 2.The PUD would be consistent with the spirit, intent and purposes of this chapter. 3.The planned unit development would produce a development of equal or superior quality to that which would result from strict adherence to this chapter. 4.The deviations would notconstitute a significant threat to the property values, safety, health or general welfare of the owners or occupants of nearby land or to the environment. 5.The deviations are required for thereasonable and practicalphysical development of the project. WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting that the city allow a building setback reduction for the proposed parking ramp from the Southlawn Drive right-of-way line from 30 feet to 15 feet and also a parking stall width reduction from 9½ feet to 8½ feet. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at 1793 Beam Avenue. The legal description is: Lot 9, Block 1, Maplewood Mall Addition WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1.On September 7, 2010, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the paper and sentnotices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission also considered the report and recommendation of city staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit. 2. On September 27, 2010, the city council considered reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission. September 27, 2010 16 City Council MeetingMinutes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council passedthe above-described conditional use permitand building setback and parking stall width reduction to 8½ nine feet wide (not 8 ½ feet as proposed), because: 1.The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and this Code. 2.The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3.The use would not depreciate property values. 4.The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5.The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street. 6.The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7.The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8.The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 9.The use would cause no more than minimal adverse environmental effects. 10.The proposed development and the surrounding neighborhood can be better served by relaxing the code requirements that regulate the physical development or layout of the project because of its unique nature. 11.The PUD would be consistent with the spirit, intent and purposes of this chapter. 12.The PUD would produce a development of equal or superior quality to that which would result from strict adherence to this chapter. 13.The deviations would not constitute a significant threat to the property values, safety, health or general welfare of the owners or occupants of nearby land or to the environment. 14.The deviations are required for the reasonable and practical physical development of the project. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1.All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city date-stamped July 28, 2010. Staff may approve minor changes. 2.The city council shall review this permit in one year. 3.The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 4.Comply with the requirements of the city’s engineering department in consideration of their review and the comments provided by the Ramsey County Traffic Engineer and the city’s traffic consultant at SEH. September 27, 2010 17 City Council MeetingMinutes 5.The applicant shall work with the building official and fire marshal to ensure compliance with applicable codes. 6.This approval does not include landscaping, lighting or architectural plans which shall be submitted for community design review board approval. The Maplewood City Council passedthis resolution on September 27, 2010. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Koppen, & Nephew Nays –Councilmembers Juenemann & Llanas The motion passed. The city council took a recess at 8:30 p.m. The city council reconvened at 8:45 p.m. 2.Review of Recycling Proposals and Direct Staff to Begin Negotiations a.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report and answered questions of the council. b.Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave further specifics regarding this item. c.City Attorney, Alan Kantrud answered questions of the council. 1.Dale Trippler, Chair,Environmental & Natural ResourcesCommission, addressed the council. 2.Ginny Yingling, Environmental Natural ResourcesCommissioner, addressed the council. 3.Willie Tennis, Co-Owner Tennis Sanitation,addressed the council. 4.Christopher Good, Director of Customer Relations, Eureka Recycling, addressed the council. Councilmember Nephewmoved todirect staff to proceed with the recycling contract negotiations 1)2) in ranking order as follows 2)Tennis Sanitation, LLC; and1)Eureka Recycling; 3) Veolia Environmental Services. Staff should begin negotiations with the top ranked vendor, Eureka Recycling. If those negotiations fail, staff shouldproceed to the next ranked vendor. Staff shall bring a draft recycling contract back to the city council for approval in October 2010. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Koppen, Llanas & Nephew Nay –Councilmember Juenemann The motion passed. September 27, 2010 18 City Council MeetingMinutes 3.Resolution of Support for the Submittal of an Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the Gladstone Savanna Restoration Project a.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report and answered questions of the council. CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toadopt the resolution showing the city’s intent to apply for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant in the amount of $200,000 to conduct cleanup activities on the Gladstone Savanna. RESOLUTION 10-09-456 CITY OFMAPLEWOOD,MINNESOTA RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE CITY’S INTENT TO APPLY FOR U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS the City of Maplewood is eligible to apply for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant funds prior to the application deadline of October 15, 2010 for the Gladstone Savanna; and WHEREAS the city has identified a proposed project within the city that meets the purposes and criteria of EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant proposal guidelines and is consistent with and promotes the purposes of the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act (Brownfields Law, P.L. 107-118); and WHEREAS the city has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration; and WHEREAS the city certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those in the Brownfields Law and described in the EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant proposal guidelines. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, after appropriate examination and due consideration, the governing body of the city: 1.Finds that it is in the best interests of the city’s goals and priorities for the proposed project to occur at the Gladstone Savanna at this particular time. 2.Authorizes its city staff to submit on behalf of the city an application for the EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant funds in the amount of $200,000 in order to help fund the cleanup of contaminated soil at the Gladstone Savanna and to execute such agreements as may be necessary to implement the grant application. th Adopted this 27day of September, 2010. ______________________________________________________________________ Will Rossbach, MayorKaren Guilfoile, City Clerk Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. September 27, 2010 19 City Council MeetingMinutes 4.Walser Automotive Used Car Sales –Conditional Use Permit, 2590 Maplewood Drive a.Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrandgave the report and answered questions of the council. 1.Don Schilling,representing Walser Automotiveaddressed and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Koppenmoved toapprove the resolution approving a conditional use permit to allow the sale of used cars and a vehicle garage at 2590 Maplewood Drive. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION10-09-469 WHEREAS, Mr. Don Schilling, representing Walser Automotive Group, applied for a conditional use permit to sell used cars and operate a vehicle maintenance garage. WHEREAS, Section 44-512(5)of the city ordinances requires a conditional use permit for the sale and leasing of used motor vehicles. WHEREAS, Section 44-512(8) of the city ordinances requires a conditional use permit for maintenance garages. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at 2590 Maplewood Drive. The legal description is: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 2, Speiser’s Arbolada; and the South 3 feet of Lot 10, W.H. Howard’s Garden Lots. (Torrens Property—Certificate of Title No. 295761) That part of Lot 14, W.H. Howard’s Garden Lots lying Westerlyand Northwesterly of the center line of Duluth Street, according to the recorded plat thereof. (Abstract Property) That part of Lot 15, of W.H. Howard’s Garden Lots which lies Northwest of the following described line; A line running parallel to and 50feet Northwest of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the North line of Section 9, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, distant 1,586.86 feet East of the North quarter corner thereof; thence run Southerly at an angle of 90 degrees 46’45” with said North section line (measured from East to South) for 1,028.82 feet; thence deflect to the right on a 20’ 00” curve (delta angle 64 degrees 45’ 24”) for 323.78 feet; thence on a tangent to said curve for 226.35 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 20 degree 00’ curve (delta angle 48 degrees 17’ 35”) for 241.27 feet; thence on a tangent to said curve for 503.38 feet; thence deflect to the right on a 1 degree 00’ curve (delta angle 5 degrees 16’ 30”) for 527.50 feet and there terminating. WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1.On September 7, 2010, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission also considered the report and recommendation of city staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit. 2. On September 27, 2010, the city council considered reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission. September 27, 2010 20 City Council MeetingMinutes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council passedthe above-described conditional use permit, because: 1.The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and this Code. 2.The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3.The use would not depreciate property values. 4.The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5.The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street. 6.The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7.The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8.The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 9.The use would cause no more than minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1.All construction shall follow the site planapproved by the city date-stamped August 11, 2010. Staff may approve minor changes. 2.The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3.The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4.All activity shall be confined to the site. There shall be no loading or unloading of vehicles on the street rights-of-way. 5.The applicant shall comply with and observe the city’s noiseordinance as it relates to PA systems or any other business activity. 6.Comply with all city ordinance requirements for signage and parking. The Maplewood City Council passedthis resolution on September 27, 2010. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. September 27, 2010 21 City Council MeetingMinutes 5.Rezoning Within the Gladstone Neighborhood, Properties near the Intersection of Frost Avenue and English Street a.Senior Planner, Tom Ekstrand gave the report and answered questions of the council. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wanted to address the council regarding this item. 1.Diana Longrie, Maplewood addressed the council. Mayor Rossbachmoved toapprove the rezoning of the properties within the Gladstone Neighborhood, near the intersection of English street and Frost Avenue, from R2 (double- dwelling), R1S(small-lot single dwelling ), M1 (light manufacturing), BC (business commercial) and BCM (business commercial modified) to R3 (multiple dwelling residential) and MU (mixed use). REZONING RESOLUTION10-09-470 WHEREAS ,the City of Maplewood city staffproposed severalchange to the city's zoning map within the Gladstone Neighborhood; WHEREAS ,thezoning map changesto MU (mixed use) applies to properties located near the intersection of Frost Avenue and English Street. The property identification numbers identifying the affected properties are: PIN 15-29-22-23-0023,PIN 15-29-22-23-0016,PIN 15-29-22-23-0024, PIN 15-29-22-32-0028, PIN 15-29-22-32-0077, PIN 15-29-22-23-0055, PIN 15-29-22-32-0092, PIN 15-29-22-32-0076, PIN 16-29-22-14-0081, PIN 16-29-22-14-0085, PIN 16-29-22-14-0070, PIN 16-29-22-14-0084, PIN 16-29-22-14-0092, PIN 16-29-22-14-0075, PIN 16-29-22-14-0071, PIN 16-29-22-14-0080, PIN 16-29-22-14-0082, PIN 16-29-22-14-0076, PIN 16-29-22-14-0072, PIN 16-29-22-14-0086, PIN 16-29-22-14-0079, PIN 16-29-22-14-0083, PIN 16-29-22-14-0077, PIN 16-29-22-14-0091, PIN 16-29-22-14-0074, PIN 16-29-22-14-0073, PIN 16-29-22-14-0078, PIN 16-29-22-14-0087, PIN 15-29-22-23-0087, PIN 15-29-22-23-0054, PIN 15-29-22-32-0038, PIN 15-29-22-23-0052, PIN 15-29-22-32-0091, PIN 15-29-22-32-0093, PIN 15-29-22-23-0051, PIN 15-29-22-23-0094, PIN 15-29-22-23-0015, PIN 16-29-22-14-0095, PIN 16-29-22-14-0097, PIN 15-29-22-23-0100, PIN 16-29-22-14-0098, PIN 16-29-22-14-0096, PIN 16-29-22-14-0099, PIN 15-29-22-23-0014, PIN 15-29-22-23-0038, PIN 15-29-22-32-0090 WHEREAS ,thezoning map changesto R3 (multiple residential) applies to properties located near the intersection of Frost Avenue and English Street. The property identification numbers identifying the affected properties are: PIN 15-29-22-23-0056, PIN 15-29-22-23-0085, PIN 15-29-22-32-0094, PIN 15-29-22-23-0011, PIN 16-29-22-42-0004, PIN 16-29-22-42-0002, PIN 16-29-22-42-0001, PIN 16-29-22-42-0003, PIN 15-29-22-23-0086, PIN 15-29-22-23-0013,PIN 15-29-22-32-0083, PIN 15-29-22-32-0095 WHEREAS ,On January 25, 2010, the city council adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan that classified the land use plan for the above referenced properties to MU or MDR. WHEREAS ,Section 473.865 subdivision 3 of the Minnesota State Statutes requires that cities amend their official zoning map within nine months of their adopting their revised comprehensive land use plan to match the new land use classification. WHEREAS , the history of this change is as follows: September 27, 2010 22 City Council MeetingMinutes 1.OnSeptember 7, 2010, theplanning commission held a public hearingto consider this rezoning. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements prior to their recommendation. 2.On September 27, 2010, the city council discussed the proposed zoning map change. They considered reports and recommendations fromthe planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council passedthe above-described change in the zoning map based on Minnesota Statute 473.865 subdivision 3, requiring the city to bring the zoning of this property into conformance with the adopted comprehensive land use plan classification. The Maplewood City Council passedthis resolution on September 27, 2010. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 6.Consider Approval to Purchase Approximately 2 Acres of Land From Gethsemane Church for Proposed Park a.Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the report and answered questions of the council. 1.Representative from Gethsemane Church addressed the council.(his name was inaudible) Councilmember Koppenmoved toapprove the purchase agreement authorizing the purchase of approximately two acres of land from Gethsemane Church for a proposed park. The monies in the amount of $372,400 would come directly from the Park Development Fund. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. 7.Appointment to TartanJointIce Arena Board(added by Mayor Rossbach) Mayor Rossbach moved to appoint Marvin Koppen to the TartanJointIce Arena Board. Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. K.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1.Diana Longrie, Maplewood.Ms. Longrie stated the City ofNorth St. Paul recently unveileda bronze statue of PoliceOfficer Crittenden that was killedin the line of duty. Ms. Longrie suggested that Maplewoodname the Maplewood Community Center in honor of Sergeant Joe Bergeron who was murderedin the line of duty. Ms. Longrie also asked about an update regarding the Shores developmentin the Gladstone area. September 27, 2010 23 City Council MeetingMinutes Ms. Longrie said sheis disappointed that after the first of the year the Citizens Forum will be changing its formatand how frequently themeetings are held. 2.Bob Zick, North St. Paul.Mr. Zick expressed concernsabout the city council meeting for dinnerandthe possibility of open meeting violations. Mr. Zick discussed a restraining order against a citizen who allegedly made threats to the Mayor and City Council.Mr. Zick also said hebelieves citizens should be able to address the council and staff by name during visitor presentations. L.AWARD OF BIDS None. M.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. N.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1.Maplewood MonthlyAugust Issue–Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann said on page 4 of the August issue of the Maplewood Monthly therewas an announcement regarding organized trash hauling and the reasons were given why the city should further look into it.She also mentioned the letter that was sent out to all waste hauling customers by the (NSWMA) National Solid Wastes Management Association. If residentshave questions they should refer back to the August Maplewood Monthly issue or call one of the city councilmembers. 2.Special Meeting on Organized Collection–Councilmember Nephew Councilmember Nephew reminded citizens of the Special Council MeetingOctober 4, 2010, at 7 p.m. to discuss the topic of organized collection in the city. 3.Citizens Forum–Councilmember Llanas Councilmember Llanas stated that a 30 ton piece of granitehas been donated and is being moved to the northeast corner of Arlingtonand English Street in Maplewood. Thegranite will be inscribed with a saying in honor of Sergeant Joe Bergeron. Councilmember Llanas reminded residents that the Citizens Forum is Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 10 am to 12 p.m at city hallin the council chambers. O.ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbachadjourned the meeting at11:03p.m. September 27, 2010 24 City Council MeetingMinutes