HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-2009 Continuation of Meeting 7.13.09CONTINUATION OF THE JULY 13, 2009, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009, AT 5:00 P.M.
IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Longrie.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Diana Longrie, Mayor Present
Erik Hjelle, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
John Nephew, Councilmember Present
Will Rossbach, Councilmember Present
K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consider Resolution Approving Extension To Open Space Purchase Option Within
Carver Crossing Development Contract (Tabled to July 27, 2009)
2. Resolution To Revise the 2009 Budget
a. Reduce 2009 Revenue Estimates
b. Reduce 2009 Expenditure Summary
c. Revise 2009 Fund Transfers
i. Finance Director, Bob Mittet gave the report and answered questions of the
council.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the resolution that adjusts the 2009 Budget by
reducing the revenue estimates to $17,019,403 and expenditures to $17,205,726 and to
authorize fund transfers in the aggregate total of a reduction of $22,525.
RESOLUTION 09-07-218
AUTHORIZING A REVISION TO THE 2009
REDUCING REVENUE ESTIMATES
REDUCING AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES
APPROVING FUND TRANSFERS
WHEREAS, after a duly called Public Hearing held on December 8, 2008, the City Council adopted a
resolution certifying taxes payable in 2009, and
WHEREAS, after said Public Hearing the City Council adopted a resolution adopting the 2009 Budget,
and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reported on anticipated shortfalls in revenue in 2009 and proposed a
plan for a reduction in expenditures and a revision to fund transfers to accommodate a fund balance
reserve in the General Fund that provides for adequate reserves for City operations.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEOOD, THAT:
1. That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to revise the 2009 Budget as follows:
a. Revenue estimates shall be reduced in the appropriate funds as follow:
i. Government Aids as MVHC: $524,877
ii. Property Tax Receipts: $264,000
iii. Interest of Investments: $150,000
iv. Building permit and plan review fees: $500,000
v. Passport/License Fees: $ 40,000
2. That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to revise the 2009 Budget as follows:
a. Expenditures authorizations shall be reduced in the appropriate accounts as follows:
i. Various accounts for fuel $102,957
ii. Various accounts for 5 personnel $248,186
iii. Transfers from Community Dev to Pub Wks $ 86,030
iv. Personnel costs in Police for delays $ 95,000
v. Personnel costs in Admin for City Mgr $ 28,440
vi. Personnel Costs in Admin for Sr. Asst. $ 9,760
vii. Personnel Costs in Finance for Intern $ 10,000
viii. Reduced transfer to MCC Account $ 79,780
ix. Reduced transfer to Rec Prog Fund $ 43,550
x. Various across the board expenditures $263,458
1. Citizen Services $ 17,861
2. Comm Development $ 24,168
3. Finance $ 9,962
4. Fire $ 27,365
5. Police $109,542
6. Public Works $ 58,006
7. Executive $ 14,983
8. Legislative $ 2,231
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to implement the following fund transfers:
a. Transfers shall be revised as follows:
i. From the Employee Benefit Fund to General Fund $480,000
ii. From the General Fund to the CIP Fund $ 0
iii. From the General Fund to the Fire Truck Replace Fund $ 99,640
iv. From the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund $421,125
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
L. NEW BUSINESS
3. Discussion On Administrative Citations — Councilmember Nephew
a. Councilmember John Nephew reported.
b. City Attorney, Alan Kantrud answered questions of the council.
c. Maplewood Police Chief, Dave Thomalla answered questions of the council.
This was a no action item.
4. Acceptance Of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
a. Finance Director, Bob Mittet gave the report.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.
Ayes — All
The motion passed.
5. Suspension Of The Maplewood Monthly Council Corner— Councilmember Nephew
This was discussed at the meeting of July 13, 2009.
a. Councilmember Nephew gave the report.
b. City Attorney, Alan Kantrud answered questions of the council.
1. Anne Fosburgh, 2516 Idaho Avenue East, Maplewood. (spoke twice) (Ms. Fosburgh
presented the city clerk with a petition)
2. Veronica Sletten, 2747 Clarence Street North, Maplewood.
3. Robert Martin, 2329 Londin Lane, Maplewood.
4. Joseph Waters, 2393 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood.
5. Mark Jenkins, 830 Century Boulevard, Maplewood.
Mayor Longrie read aloud the article she wrote for the August Maplewood Monthly which was
provided for the permanent record.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the resolution suspending the city council column in
the August, September, October and November 2009 issues of Maplewood Monthly.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.
The vote was not called.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to adjourn the meeting until July 20, 2009.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.
The motion passed to adjourn.
July 20, 2009
The council discussed this item again.
Ayes — Councilmembers Hjelle,
Juenemann, Nephew
& Rossbach
Nay — Mayor Longrie
The following statement was read aloud by Councilmember Nephew who wanted his statement
noted for the permanent record which was submitted to the city clerk for the record both in written
and electronic form.
I hereby withdraw my second for the resolution in item L5 to suspend the Council Corner column.
To explain my decision, I am submitting this statement for the record. I ask that this statement be
included in the minutes in its entirety.
I still support this resolution in principle. However, I can no longer vote for it in good conscience,
because to do so would mean giving an even greater advantage to the person who manipulated
the rules and her authority as chair for her own benefit, to prevent it from being passed a week
ago.
This episode makes clear to all observers the power that a mayor holds simply by being chair,
even if she has a minority of support on the council. I believe that, by keeping last Monday's
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meeting running long into the night, inhibiting its progress at every step, even going so far as to
spend twenty minutes reading an extended version of the lengthy letter she wished to publish in
the August newsletter, she purposely delayed a timely vote on this resolution.
The result of the delay, as I am sure was intended, was that the August newsletter already has
gone to press with her article included. To pass the resolution now would only serve to magnify
her unfair advantage over others.
As individuals, councilmembers may choose not to run columns as they are scheduled this fall, if
they feel it is inappropriate. I believe both Will and Kathy indicated at our last meeting that they
would voluntarily abstain from writing in the newsletter during their campaigns. They should be
given the opportunity to make that choice and to receive credit for doing the right thing, just as the
mayor made her choice to get her taxpayer -funded campaign message out by any means
necessary.
In the place of the original motion, I would like to offer a substitute motion to table this resolution
until January 2010. At that time the council takes up its annual review of council policy and
procedures. Long ahead of the next campaign, the new council can engage in a discussion
about what is or is not appropriate use of the city newsletter during election season.
Councilmember Rossbach withdrew his original motion of July 13, 2009, to approve the resolution
suspending the city council column for the Maplewood Monthly.
Councilmember Nephew moved to withdraw his second to the motion to suspend the motion of
the Maplewood Monthly and revisit this item during the first meeting of January 2010.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach.
The motion passed.
Ayes — Mayor Longrie,
Councilmembers Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nay — Councilmember Hjelle
Mayor Longrie wanted her comments noted for the record. Mayor Longrie said for the record in
looking at this agenda item at the last council meeting the total agenda item ran for 1 3/4 hour.
Any citizen who wants to take a look at how much time each person and citizen spent talking on
this comparing that to any other agenda item, and Mayor Longrie didn't think a person could
clearly attribute the time into the night of the meeting to any particular agenda item that was on
the agenda that evening.
Mayor Longrie said Dr. Julie Binko asked to be recognized on this agenda item and requested to
read her statement aloud.
Dr. Julie Binko, 1949 Greenbrier Street, Maplewood. Dr. Binko stated that she spent five hours
preparing a statement which she read aloud.
Councilmember Nephew made a motion to call for the orders of the day, which is a procedural
motion that asks that the council adhere to the agenda that has been approved and to proceed to
item L6. These other matters can resolve themselves in the fullness of time between now and the
future meeting.
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Mayor Longrie recognized City Manager, Antonen to read aloud the rules of procedure.
City Manager, James Antonen read aloud the rules of procedure.
Mayor Longrie stated that Dr. Binko should work with City Manager Antonen to get her discussion
item on the next city council agenda in order for her to continue to be heard.
No second to the motion was needed. But Mayor Longrie called to question. All Councilmembers
voted Aye.
6. Approval To Pay For Agent Commission For Insurance Policies
a. Finance Director, Bob Mittet gave the report.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve retaining Arthur J. Gallagher and Company as the
insurance agent at a cost of $14,500.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.
The motion passed.
M. CONSENT AGENDA
Ayes — Councilmembers Juenemann,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nays — Mayor Longrie
& Councilmember Hjelle
1. Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve items 1, 3, 4, 6, & 7.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve item 5.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie.
Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve items 8, 9, & 10.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
1. Councilmember Hjelle moved Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 135,005.81 Checks # 78682 thru # 78730
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PAYROLL
$ 506,708.20 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/26/09
$ 2,483.34 Payroll Deduction check #1007352 thru #1007353
dated 06/26/09
$ 509,191.54 Total Payroll
$ 2,136 641. 19 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Carsgrove Meadows Area Street Improvement, Project 08-10, Resolution Directing
Modification Of Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the resolution directing modification of existing
construction contract change order No. 1 for City Project 08-10.
RESOLUTION 09-07-219
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 08-10, CHANGE ORDER NO.1
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Dated 06/12/09 thru 06/23/09
310,305.26
Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 06/12/09 thru 06/19/09
616,469.43
Checks # 78731 thru # 78789
Dated 06/26/09 thru 06/30/09
127,414.43
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 06/19/09 thru 06/26/09
113,425.78
Checks #78790 thru #78827
Dated 07/01/09 thru 07/07/09
324,828.94
Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 06/26/09 thru 07/03/09
Total Accounts Payable
1,627,449.65
PAYROLL
$ 506,708.20 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/26/09
$ 2,483.34 Payroll Deduction check #1007352 thru #1007353
dated 06/26/09
$ 509,191.54 Total Payroll
$ 2,136 641. 19 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Carsgrove Meadows Area Street Improvement, Project 08-10, Resolution Directing
Modification Of Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the resolution directing modification of existing
construction contract change order No. 1 for City Project 08-10.
RESOLUTION 09-07-219
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 08-10, CHANGE ORDER NO.1
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WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 08-10, Carsgrove Meadows Area Street Improvements, and has let a construction
contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as
Improvement Project 08-10, Change Order No.1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that:
The mayor and city engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing
contract by executing said Change Order No.1 in the amount of $32,022.90. The
revised contract amount is $1,848,806.90.
Adopted this 20th day of July 2009
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
4. Resolution To Request Adoption Of 2009 Pay Rates For Temporary/Seasonal, Casual Part -
Time Employees - Mid Year Minimum Wage Amendment
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the 2009 Pay Rates For Temporary/Seasonal, Casual
Part -Time Employees - Mid Year Minimum Wage Amendment.
RESOLUTION 09-07-220
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations act, part-time
employees who do not work more than 14 hour per week and temporary/seasonal employees who work
in positions that do not exceed 67 days in a calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students, are not
public employees and are therefore not eligible for membership in a public employee union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job classifications are
hereby established for temporary/seasonal, casual part-time (14 hours or fewer/wk) and paid -per -call
employees effective July 18, 2009, upon Council approval.
Accountant
$10.00-30.00
per hour
Accounting Technician
$9.00-22.00
per hour
Administrative Assistant
$9.00-23.00
per hour
Background Investigator
$25.00-35.00
per hour
Building Inspector
$14.00-35.00
per hour
Building Attendant
$7.25-15.00
per hour
Customer Service Assistant
$7.25-15.00
per hour
CSO
$8.00-16.00
per hour
Data Entry Operator
$8.00-12.00
per hour
Election Judge
$7.25-12.00
per hour
Election Judge - Assistant Chair $9.00-15.00
per hour
Election Precinct Chair
$9.00-16.00
per hour
Engineering Aide
$7.00-16.00
per hour
Engineering Technician
$10.00-16.00
per hour
Fire Department Custodian
$600-690
per quarter
Firefighter -Paid -Per -Call
$9.27, $11.60, $16.24
per run
$18.00
per drill
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Firefighter -Paid -Per -Call - Paramedic Call Pay
$32.48
per run
Intern
$7.25-20.00
per hour
IT Technician
$15.00-20.00
per hour
Laborer
$7.25-14.00
per hour
Lifeguard
$7.25-14.00
per hour
Manager on Duty Differential
$1.00
per hour
Office Specialist
$8.50-18.00
per hour
Paramedic
$17.00-22.00
per hour
Receptionist
$8.00-16.00
per hour
Recreation Instructor/Leader
$7.25-32.00
per hour
Recreation Official
$7.25-30.00
per hour
Recreation Worker
$7.25-18.00
per hour
Theater Technician
$20.00-30.00
per hour
Vehicle Technician
$9.00-15.00
per hour
Video Coordinator*
$11.00-19.00
per hour
Video Technician*
$10.00-18.00
per hour
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
$7.50-16.00
per hour
WSI & Head Lifeguard Differential
$1.00
per hour
(Lifeguards or WSIs working as Head
Lifeguards; Lifeguards working as WSIs)
*Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hours or less.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the pay rate
within the above ranges.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
5. Approval To Purchase Police Department Property Room Shelving Upgrade
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve expending funds to purchase a mobile shelving system
from TAB for $23,489.62.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
6. Approval Of Transfers For 2008
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve transfers of $28,013.50 as of December 31, 2008, and
closure of the funds.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes - All
The motion passed.
Approval Of Geotechnical Services For Stillwater Road Improvements, Project 09-04
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the contract with Braun Intertec for soil borings and a
geotechnical evaluation for the Stillwater Road Improvements in the amount of $14,259.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.
Ayes - All
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The motion passed.
8. Resolution Accepting Youth Scholarship Donation From Jerome And Audrey Hughes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for the donation from Jerome and
Audrey Hughes in the amount of $100.
RESOLUTION 09-07-221
WHEREAS the Citizen Services Department - Recreation has received a $100 donation from
Jerome and Audrey Hughes for the Youth Scholarship fund; and
WHEREAS this fund provides a 2/3 reduction of the cost for youths to participate in recreation
programs offered by the City of Maplewood;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the Citizen
Services Department - Recreation to accept this $100 donation.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, on July 20, 2009.
SIGNED:
(Signature)
WITNESSED:
(Signature)
Mayor City Clerk
(Title) (Title)
( Date)
( Date)
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
9. Resolution Accepting Youth Scholarship Donation From Bruce And Marjorie Cuthbert
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for the donation from Bruce and
Marjorie Cuthbert for $250.
RESOLUTION 09-07-222
WHEREAS the Citizen Services Department - Recreation has received a $250 donation from
Bruce and Marjorie Cuthbert for the Youth Scholarship fund; and
WHEREAS this fund provides a 2/3 reduction of the cost for youths to participate in recreation
programs offered by the City of Maplewood;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the Citizen
Services Department - Recreation to accept this $250 donation.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, on July 20, 2009.
SIGNED:
(Signature)
WITNESSED:
(Signature)
Mayor City Clerk
(Title) (Title)
( Date) ( Date)
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
Resolution Accepting Youth Scholarship Donation From Bruce Mogren, Incorporated
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for the donation from Bruce
Mogren, Incorporated for $100.
RESOLUTION 09-07-223
WHEREAS the Citizen Services Department - Recreation has received a $100 donation from
Bruce Mogren, Incorporated for the Youth Scholarship fund; and
WHEREAS this fund provides a 2/3 reduction of the cost for youths to participate in recreation
programs offered by the City of Maplewood;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the Citizen
Services Department - Recreation to accept this $100 donation.
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, on July 20, 2009.
SIGNED:
(Signature)
WITNESSED:
(Signature)
Mayor City Clerk
(Title) (Title)
( Date) ( Date)
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Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
N. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS — PART II
None.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Longrie adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
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I hereby withdraw my second for the resolution in item L5 to suspend the Council Corner column. To
explain my decision, I am submitting this statement for the record. I ask that this statement be included
in the minutes in its entirety.
I still support this resolution in principle. However, I can no longer vote for it in good conscience,
because to do so would mean giving an even greater advantage to the person who manipulated the rules
and her authority as chair for her own benefit, to prevent it from being passed a week ago.
This episode makes clear to all observers the power that a mayor holds simply by being chair, even if
she has a minority of support on the council. I believe that, by keeping last Monday's meeting running
long into the night, inhibiting its progress at every step, even going so far as to spend twenty minutes
reading an extended version of the lengthy letter she wished to publish in the August newsletter, she
purposely delayed a timely vote on this resolution.
The result of the delay, as I am sure was intended, was that the August newsletter already has gone to
press with her article included. To pass the resolution now would only serve to magnify her unfair
advantage over others.
As individuals, councilmembers may choose not to run columns as they are scheduled this fall, if they
feel it is inappropriate. I believe both Will and Kathy indicated at our last meeting that they would
voluntarily abstain from writing in the newsletter during their campaigns. They should be given the
opportunity to make that choice and to receive credit for doing the right thing, just as the mayor made
her choice to get her taxpayer -funded campaign message out by any means necessary.
In the place of the original motion, I would like to offer a substitute motion to table this resolution until
January 2010. At that time the council takes up its annual review of council policy and procedures.
Long ahead of the next campaign, the new council can engage in a discussion about what is or is not
appropriate use of the city newsletter during election season.
For The Permanent Record
Meeting Date:_hei-
Agenda
Item#: �5
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