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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
6:30 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2009
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 13-09
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:17 p.m. by Mayor Longrie due to the lateness of the 5:00 p.m. workshop meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Diana Longrie, Mayor Present
Erik Hjelle, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
John Nephew, Councilmember Present
Will Rossbach, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added by councilmembers:
Councilmember Hjelle removed L7. Reduction of 2009 City Budget to Reflect Loss of Revenue.
Mayor Longrie said a request had been made to move agenda item M4. between L2 and L3.
Councilmember Juenemann has a brief update on Ramsey County Dispatch H1.
Mayor Longrie has an update on the First Tier Suburb Committee Meeting as H2.
Councilmember Rossbach has an update on Rush Line Corridor Report as H3.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the June 1, 2009, Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the June 1, 2009, Council Workshop Minutes as
submitted.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie.
The motion passed.
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Ayes — Mayor Longrie
Councilmembers Nephew
& Rossbach
Abstentions — Councilmember Hjelle
& Juenemann
Approval of the June 1, 2009, A Continuation of May 28, 2009, Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the June 1, 2009, A Continuation of May 28, 2009,
Council Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle.
The motion passed.
Ayes — Mayor Longrie,
Councilmembers Hjelle,
Nephew & Rossbach
Abstain — Councilmember Juenemann
Approval of the June 8, 2009, Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the June 8, 2009, Council Workshop Minutes as
submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
Approval of the June 8, 2009, Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann phoned her correction to the June 8, 2009, council minutes into the
city clerk. On page 19 of 178 and page 22 of 178 in the packet the motion for K1. was made by
Councilmember Nephew, not by Councilmember Juenemann. Councilmember Juenemann had
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS — PART I
Bob Zick, 2515 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood. Mr. Zick commented on the Friends of
Maplewood website and on City Manager Antonen's salary and benefits.
2. Judith Johannssen, 1610 Woodlyn Avenue East, #3, Maplewood. Presented a petition
regarding the city council writing articles for the Maplewood Monthly.
3. Dave Schilling, 1955 Greenbrier Street, Maplewood. Mr. Schilling commented on city
spending and the budget issues the city is facing currently and in the future.
4. Melanie Edgett, 2701 Geranium Avenue East, Maplewood. Ms. Edgett said she is building
a new garage and is going green. She was concerned about the fees that were involved in
the removal and building of a new garage verses reusing current buildings and she asked
if the city council would approve or deny her request to have the related fees waived.
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5. John Wykoff, 2345 Maryland Avenue East, Maplewood. Mr. Wykoff stated members from
AFSCME and AFLCIO called him regarding being interviewed before candidates have
even filed for office with the City. He was concerned about this.
6. Roger Anderson, 2730 Carver Avenue, Maplewood. Spoke about a summons he received
for his property regarding Code violations.
G. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
Announcement of Council Manager Workshop — July 6, 2009, at 5:00 p.m.
Discussion of 2009 and 2010 Budget.
a. City Manager, James Antonen gave a brief report.
H. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Juenemann reported on an increase in fees for Ramsey County Dispatch
services and a study that was done regarding services they provide. More information will
follow.
2. Mayor Longrie gave a report and update on the First Tier Suburb Committee meeting in
connection with the National League of Cities.
3. Councilmember Rossbach gave an update on the Rush Line Corridor Task Force and
their next meeting June 24, 2009.
APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Annual
Report/Public Meeting — 7:00 p.m.
a. Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the
presentation and answered questions of the council.
b. City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson answered
questions of the council.
Mayor Longrie opened the public hearing.
Nobody came forward to address the council.
Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) Phase II Annual Report.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — All
The motion passed
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K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
County Road D Street Improvements (McKnight to Lydia), Project 08-20, Resolution
Awarding Bid Alternate 1 For Lake Links Trail Improvements
a. City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson gave the
report and answered questions of the council.
Mayor Longrie asked if anyone wanted to come forward.
Sherry Orlando, 3001 Standridge Place, Maplewood.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the resolution awarding the Lake Links Trail Bid
Alternate 1 for the County Road D Street Improvements (City Project 08-20) to T.A. Schifsky and
Sons in the total amount of $128,534.21.
RESOLUTION 09-06-204
COUNTY ROAD D STREET IMPROVEMENTS (MCKNIGHT TO LYDIA), PROJECT 08-20
AWARD BID ALTERNATE 1 FOR THE LAKE LINKS TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, bid alternate pricing for the Lake Links Trail Improvements, City Project 08-16, was
received as a part of the County Road D Street Improvements, City Project 08-20, and
WHEREAS, the bid alternate pricing was reflective of a very competitive bidding environment,
and
WHEREAS, based on a review of various design options, and input from the area residents, staff
is recommending that the Council award the bid alternate and include the construction of the
Lake Links Trail Improvements as a part of the County Road D Street Improvements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That Bid Alternate 1 for the Lake Links Trail Improvements be included as a part of the County
Road D Street Improvements, and be awarded to T.A. Schifsky and Sons in the total amount of
$128,534.21.
Approved this 22nd day of June 2009.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — Mayor Longrie,
Councilmembers Hjelle,
Juenemann & Nephew
Nay — Councilmember Rossbach
The motion passed.
2. Consider Resolution Approving Extension to Open Space Purchase Option Within
Carver Crossing Development Contract
a. City Attorney, Alan Kantrud gave the presentation and answered questions of the
council.
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Councilmember Nephew moved to table this item until a later date.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes — All
Mayor Longrie made a friendly amendment to table this until the next council meeting.
The motion passed.
3. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
a. Consider Selection of Projects
b. Consider Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Grant for Use of 2009 ARRA Funds
i. Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck AN gave the presentation
and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the submittal of grant information for projects
totaling $163,900 by adopting the resolution for seven projects for submittal.
RESOLUTION 09-06-203
APPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION
BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) PROGRAM APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is a Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Public Law 111-5,
appropriated funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue/award formula based grants to states,
U.S. territories, units of local government, and Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has been allocated $163,900 of Energy Efficiency and Block
Grant money for investment in energy efficiency improvements, fossil -fuel emission reductions, economic
benefits and energy use reductions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood will be applying for the EECBG funds to be used for the
following projects:
1) Replacement of Boilers at City Hall
1) HVAC controls efficiency at City Hall
2) Administrative Costs
3) Public Facilities Audit
4) Maplewood Mall Parking Lot Lights Retrofit Grant
5) Goodrich Park Lighting Upgrade
6) Lower Track Lighting Upgrade at MCC
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby:
1) designate Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager, as the proper authority to apply for and receive
EECBG funding; and
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2) assure that all laborers and mechanics on projects funded by the ARRA are paid wages at rates
Attest:
not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by
subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (Davis -Bacon Act).
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of June 2009.
Mayor
City Clerk
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes —All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve Chuck Ahl as the proper authority as the Grant
Administrator.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — Councilmembers Hjelle,
Juenemann, Nephew
& Rossbach
Nay — Mayor Longrie
4. Economic Development Authority
a. Consider Resolution Adopting an Ordinance Establishing The Maplewood Area
Development Authority
b. Consider Resolution Adopting Bylaws of Maplewood Economic Development Authority
C. Consider Resolution Directing Consideration of Business and Economic Development
Advisory Commission (BEDC)
d. Consider Resolution Accepting Purchase Agreement From Roadmaster of Minnesota
LLC For Parcel On Van Dyke Street North At Castle Avenue
i. Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl gave the report.
ii. City Attorney, Alan Kantrud answered questions of the council.
iii. City Manager, James Antonen answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the resolution adopting an ordinance establishing the
Maplewood Area Development Authority and changing the start time for the public hearing
from 7 to 8 p.m.
RESOLUTION 09-06-205
ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE
MAPLEWOOD AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is a Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated an interest to create an Economic Development
Authority per statute MS 469.093(1); and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has received a report from the City Attorney regarding an
ordinance that would establish the Maplewood Area Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to receive public testimony on the creation of said authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby:
1). Adopts the ordinance for the creation of the Maplewood EDA and directs staff to begin
procedures for implementing said ordinance into the administrative portion of the City Code. Said
ordinance shall not become effective until City Council affirmative action following the necessary
public hearing.
2) Calls a public hearing on said ordinance and EDA creation for the 13th day of July of 2009 in the
City Council chambers at 8:00 pm CDT.
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of June 2009.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — All
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve adopting the bylaws of the Maplewood Economic
Development Authority.
RESOLUTION 09-06-206
ADOPTING BYLAWS OF THE
MAPLEWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is a Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated an interest to create an Economic Development
Authority (EDA) per statute MS 469.093(1); and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has received a report from the City Attorney regarding an
ordinance that would establish the Maplewood Area Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has presented proposed By -Laws for the operation of said EDA
and the Council has reviewed and revised said By -Laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby:
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1) Adopt in a preliminary fashion, subject to review and subsequent additional approval, said
By -Laws of the Maplewood Economic Development Authority.
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of June 2009.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — All
DRAFT ORDINANCE NO:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE MAPLEWOOD AREA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 315.01. Definitions. Subdivision 1. Common terms. As used in this
Ordinance, the terms defined have the meanings given them.
Subd 2. "Authority" - an Economic Development Authority as defined by Minnesota Statutes
469.090 through ^69.122 469.1082.
Subd. 3. "City" - the City of Maplewood, Minnesota.
Subd. 4. "Council" - the duly elected governing body of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota.
Subd. 5. "The Act" - Minnesota Statues 469.090 through 469.123 469.1082.
Subd. 6. "Enabling Resolution" - this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Section 315.03. Establishment. An Economic Development Authority is
established which shall have all of the powers, duties and responsibilities of an Economic Development
Authority pursuant to Minnesota Statues 469.090 through ^69.122 469.1082. It shall be the role and
responsibility of the Authority to carry out economic and industrial development and redevelopment
within the Maplewood area pursuant to Bylaws as may be adopted by the Authority. It shall confer with
other City departments, and other public and private groups on matters relating to business and industrial
development and periodically survey the area's industrial and commercial climate and report regularly to
the Council.
SECTION 3. Section 315.05. Name. The Economic Development Authority created by the
Enabling Resolution shall be known as the Maplewood Area Development Authority.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the resolution directing consideration of business and
economic development advisory commission.
RESOLUTION 09-06-207
DIRECTING CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS AND
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is a Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated an interest to create an Economic Development
Authority per statute MS 469.093(1); and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is considering the need for an advisory board of housing and
business interests to provide guidance and recommendations to the Economic Development Authority;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to receive public testimony on the creation of said authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby:
1) Directs the city staff to prepare options for the creation of a Business and Economic
Development Advisory Commission (BEDC) that should include consideration for the
inclusion of the existing members of the City's current Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of June 2009.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — All
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve accepting the purchase agreement from roadmaster
of Minnesota LLC for the parcel on Van Dyke Street north at Castle Avenue.
RESOLUTION 09-06-208
ACCEPTING PURCHASE AGREEMENT FROM ROADMASTER
OF MINNESOTA LLC FOR PARCEL ON
VAN DYKE STREET NORTH AT CASTLE AVENUE
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is a Municipal Corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has indicated an interest to create an Economic Development
Authority per statute MS 469.093(1); and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has received a proposed purchase agreement for a vacant
parcel of land owned by the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, said parcel has been appraised by an independent appraiser in the amount of
$420,000; and
WHEREAS, said purchase agreement is for the amount of $450,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may act as an EDA or as the City Council in consideration of
accepting said purchase agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby:
1) Receives said purchase agreement on behalf of the City of Maplewood, such action shall
not be construed as effectively having accepted said agreement as outlined within the
provisions of the agreement.
2) Refers said agreement to City staff and City Attorney for a report on the impacts and legal
ramifications of accepting said agreement for the 13th day of July of 2009.
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of June 2009.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes — All
The council took a 5 -minute recess.
The council reconvened.
Mayor Longrie moved that items L1, L2, M4 and K8 be heard out of order due to citizens waiting.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
L. NEW BUSINESS (HEARD OUT OF ORDER)
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On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License — Approve TGI Friday's New Manager, John
Mark Dorow
a. City Clerk, Director Citizen Services, Karen Guilfoile gave the report.
b. Manager, John Mark Dorow, TGI Friday's, 3087 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood
addressed and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for TGI Friday's
New Manager, John Mark Dorow at 3087 White Bear Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License — Approve Champps New Manager, Richard
Milton Authier
a. City Clerk, Director Citizen Services, Karen Guilfoile gave the report.
b. Manager, Milt Authier, Champps, 1734 Adolphus Street, Maplewood addressed
and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License Manager for
Champps at 1734 Adolphus Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
M. CONSENT AGENDA (HEARD OUT OF ORDER)
4. Approval of Lawful Gambling License — Lady Slipper Chapter of The American
Business Association at Dean's Tavern
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the Lawful Gambling Premise License and Resolution for
Lady Slipper Chapter ABWA to Operate at Dean's Tavern.
RESOLUTION 09-06-202
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
premise license for lawful gambling is approved for Lady Slipper Chapter of the American
Business Women's Association to operate at Dean's Tavern, located at 1986 Rice Street,
Maplewood, Minnesota.
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 license 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 Councilmember Nephew. Ayes - All
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The motion passed.
K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (HEARD OUT OF ORDER)
8. Consider Denial of Application of Lot Split For Richie Place (South of Labore Road and
East of Arcade Street)
a. Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the report.
Councilmember Nephew moved to deny the lot split request to divide the 2.24 acre lot located
south of Labore Road and East of Arcade Street, the city will provide Mr. Soby with a letter of
the council decisions and the findings of fact that support that decision This lot split denial
is based on the following reasons:
a. Preliminary plat approved for the Little Canada portion of the Richie Place development
has lapsed and any new development for that area would require a new application that
would be subject to Little Canada's revised single dwelling zoning requirements.
b. The Maplewood portion of the Richie Place project was to receive all of its access and
utilities from Little Canada and was inherently dependent on the Little Canada portion of
the proposed development. Since preliminary plat approval no longer exists in Little
Canada it deems the Maplewood portion of the development inaccessible.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes — All
The motion to deny passed.
Councilmember Nephew made a friendly amendment that the city will provide Mr. Soby with a
letter of the council decisions and the findings of fact that support that decision.
5. Gladstone —Phase I —City Project 04-21 —Consider Resolution Receiving Preliminary
Report On Improvement Options and Calling Public Hearing for July 13, 2009
a. Resolution Accepting Preliminary Report, Calling Public Hearing, and Authorizing
Preparation of Plans and Specifications
i. Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl gave the report.
ii. Finance Director, Bob Mittet answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the resolutions accepting the report, calling for a public
hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2009, rather than 7:00 p.m. and authorizing preparation of
plans and specifications for the Gladstone Area Improvement — Phase I Project.
RESOLUTION 09-06-209
ACCEPTING REPORT, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted July 16th, 2007, a report has been
prepared by city staff, with reference to the improvement of the Gladstone Area — Phase 1
Improvements, City Project 04-21, by and this report was received by the council on June 22, 2009.
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary,
cost-effective, and feasible,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
The Council will consider the improvement of such streets in accordance with the report
and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the
improvement of $3,000,000.
2. The city engineer is the designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed
to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement.
3. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary for the
preparation of the project plans and specifications in the amount of $200,000.
4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 13th day of July,
2009 in the council chambers of Maplewood City Hall at 7:30 p.m., and the clerk shall give
mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — Mayor Longrie,
Councilmembers Hjelle,
Juenemann & Nephew
Nay — Councilmember Rossbach
The motion passed.
6. County Road D Street Improvements (McKnight to Lydia), Project 08-20, Resolution
Adopting Revised Assessment Roll
a. City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson gave the report.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the resolution for adopting revised assessment roll
for the County Road D Street Improvements, Project 08-20.
RESOLUTION 09-06-210
ADOPTING REVISED ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on May 28, 2009, the
assessment roll for the County Road D Street Improvements, City Project 08-20, was presented in a
Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, eight (8) property owners filed objections to their assessments according to the
requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows:
1. Parcel 01.29.22.21.0099 — Thomas Gamble; 2484 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer). Mr.
Gamble is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial hardship.
2. Parcel 01.29.22.22.0097 — Marcelina Rumbo; 2360 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and watermain). Ms.
Rumbo is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial hardship.
3. Parcel 01.29.22.22.0099 — Marcelina Rumbo; 2354 County Road D East
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It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and watermain). Ms.
Rumbo is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial hardship.
4. Parcel 01.29.22.22.0001 — David Seidel; 2370 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer). Mr.
Seidel is requesting a senior citizen deferment.
5. Parcel 01.29.22.21.0079 — Donna McCormack; 2384 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer). Ms.
McCormack is requesting a senior citizen deferment.
6. Parcel 01.29.22.21.0102 — Kendall Cook; 3069 Bellaire Avenue
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer). Mr.
Cook is requesting a deferment due to financial hardship.
7. Parcel 01.29.22.21.0105 — Shawn Themmes; 2429 Gall Avenue
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer).
Mrs. Themmes is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial hardship.
8. Parcel 01.29.22.22.0061 — Judy Garscia; 2280 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (watermain, street, and storm
sewer). Ms. Garscia is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial
hardship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to make the following adjustments to
the assessment roll for the County Road D Street Improvements, Project 08-20:
Parcel 01.29.22.21.0099 — Thomas Gamble; 2484 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer). Mr.
Gamble is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial hardship. Staff
recommendation is to deny cancellation of assessment and grant a disability/financial
hardship deferral (15 year) upon approval of necessary paperwork. After the 15 year deferral
time period the assessment would become due in total with interest.
2. Parcel 01.29.22.22.0097 — Marcelina Rumbo; 2360 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and watermain). Ms.
Rumbo is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial hardship. Staff
recommendation is to deny cancellation of assessment and grant a financial hardship
deferral (15 year) upon approval of necessary paperwork. After the 15 year deferral time
period the assessment would become due in total with interest.
3. Parcel 01.29.22.22.0099 — Marcelina Rumbo; 2354 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and watermain). Ms.
Rumbo is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial hardship. Staff
recommendation is to deny cancellation of assessment and grant a financial hardship
deferral (15 year) upon approval of necessary paperwork. After the 15 year deferral time
period the assessment would become due in total with interest.
4. Parcel 01.29.22.22.0001 — David Seidel; 2370 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer). Mr
Seidel is requesting a senior citizen deferment. Staff recommendation is to grant a senior
citizen/financial hardship deferral (15 year) upon approval of necessary paperwork. After the
15 year deferral time period the assessment would become due in total with interest.
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5. Parcel 01.29.22.21.0079 — Donna McCormack; 2384 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer). Ms.
McCormack is requesting a senior citizen deferment. Staff recommendation is to grant a
senior citizen/financial hardship deferral (15 year) upon approval of necessary paperwork.
After the 15 year deferral time period the assessment would become due in total with interest.
6. Parcel 01.29.22.21.0102 — Kendall Cook; 3069 Bellaire Avenue
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer). Mr.
Cook is requesting a deferment due to financial hardship. Staff recommendation is to grant a
financial hardship deferral (15 year) upon approval of necessary paperwork. After the 15 year
deferral time period the assessment would become due in total with interest.
7. Parcel 01.29.22.21.0105 — Shawn Themmes; 2429 Gall Avenue
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (street and storm sewer).
Mrs. Themmes is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial hardship. Staff
recommendation is to deny cancellation of assessment and grant a financial hardship
deferral (15 year) upon approval of necessary paperwork. After the 15 year deferral time
period the assessment would become due in total with interest.
8. Parcel 01.29.22.22.0061 — Judy Garscia; 2280 County Road D East
It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit (watermain, street, and storm
sewer). Ms. Garscia is requesting that the assessment be cancelled due to financial
hardship. Staff recommendation is to deny cancellation of assessment and grant a financial
hardship deferral (15 year) upon approval of necessary paperwork. After the 15 year deferral
time period the assessment would become due in total with interest.
2. The assessment roll for the County Road D Street Improvements as amended, is hereby
accepted, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. 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.
3. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15
years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2012 and shall
bear interest at the rate of 5.4 percent per annum beginning June 8, 2011. To the first installment
shall be added interest on the entire assessment from June 8, 2011 until December 31, 2011. 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 1, 2011, pay the whole of the assessment on such
property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest
shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid on or before July 8, 2011; and they may, at any
time after October 1, 2011, 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 October 15 or interest will be charged through
December 31 of the next succeeding year.
5. The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after October 1, 2009, but no later than October 15,
2009, 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.
Adopted by the council on this 22nd day of June 2009.
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Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
7. Holloway Ave and Stanich-Highlands Area Street Improvements, Project 09-13,
Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study and Calling Public Hearing
a. City Engineer, Deputy Public Works Director, Michael Thompson gave the report and
answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the resolution accepting the report, authorizing the
preparation of plans and specifications, and calling for a public hearing for 7 p.m. on Monday,
July 13, 2009.
RESOLUTION 09-06-211
ACCEPTING REPORT, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the Council adopted June 2nd , 2009, a report has been
prepared for the Holloway Avenue and Stanich Highlands Area Improvements, City Project 09-13, and
this report was received by the Council on June 22nd, 2009, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary,
cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. The council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the report and
the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $3,870,000.
2. The city's consultant, Kimley Horn and Associates, is the designated engineer for this
improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said
improvement.
3. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary for the
preparation of plans and specifications. A budget of $3,870,000 shall be established for the project.
The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Financing Source
Amount
City of Maplewood — G.O. Improvement Fund
$ 1,203,737
City of Maplewood Street Assessments
$
686,013
City of Maplewood Storm Assessments
$
74,250
City of Maplewood Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund
$
94,000
City of Maplewood M.S.A. — Bonds
$
434,500
City of Maplewood WAC Funds for St. Paul
$
45,300
City of Maplewood Environmental Utility Fund
$
152,000
City of North St. Paul Street Assessments
$
129,868
City of North St. Paul Funds
$
342,632
SPRWS Funds
$
621,700
Ramsey County Funds
$
56,000
Maplewood Driveway Replacement Program
$
30,000
Total
$ 3,870,000
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4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 13th day of July,
2009 in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 7:00 p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published
notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.
The motion passed.
L. NEW BUSINESS
Ayes — Councilmembers Hjelle,
Juenemann, Nephew &
Rossbach
Nay — Mayor Longrie
On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License — Approve TGI Friday's New Manager, John
Mark Dorow (moved and heard out of order)
2. On -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License — Approve Champps New Manager, Richard
Milton Authier (moved and heard out of order)
3. Consider Authorization To Enter Into An Agreement With The Minnesota DNR For
The Installation Of A Fishing Pier On Wakefield Lake
a. Community Development and Parks Director, DuWayne Konewko gave the
presentation and answered questions of the council.
b. Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, answered questions of the council.
Mayor Longrie asked if anyone wanted to address the council regarding this item.
Councilmember Nephew moved to approve entering into the agreement with the DNR for the
installation of a fishing pier on Wakefield Lake.
RESOLUTION 09-06-212
AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO WAKEFIELD LAKE PIER AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the DNR has provided the City of Maplewood with a grant opportunity to install a
fishing pier on Wakefield Lake;
WHEREAS, installation of said pier would greatly enhance fishing opportunities on Wakefield
Lake;
WHEREAS, the funding of this project is available through PAC funds,
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the Maplewood City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into the agreement with the DNR for the installation of the Wakefield
Lake fishing pier.
Adopted this 22nd day of June, 2009
Mayor
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.
City Clerk
June 22, 2009
City Council Meeting Minutes
Ayes —Mayor Longrie,
Councilmembers Juenemann
& Nephew
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Nays — Councilmembers Hjelle
& Rossbach
The motion passed.
4. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Submission Of A Request For State Bonding Funds
For the Design And Construction Of A Regional Fire Training Facility
a. Maplewood Fire Chief, Steve Lukin gave the presentation and answered questions
of the council.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve resolution #1 Authorizing Submission of Request for
State Bonding Funds for the Design and Construction of a Regional Fire Training Facility.
Mayor Longrie asked if anyone wanted to speak to come forward.
Ron Cockriel, 943 Century Avenue, Maplewood addressed the council.
RESOLUTION 09-06-213
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
RESOLUTION # 1
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF REQUEST FOR
STATE BONDING FUNDS FOR THE DESGIN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A REGIONAL
FIREFIGHTER TRAINING FACILITY
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Legislature is accepting allocations for Capital Bonding
Requests, for the 2010 Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has deemed the design and construction of a regional
Firefighter Training Facility a high priority project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is in need of Capital Bond funding to provide gap financing to
supplement local and other funding for the design and construction of a regional Firefighter
Training Facility; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the
submission of a request to the Minnesota State Legislature for 2010 bonding funds for the design
and construction of a regional Firefighter Training Facility in the amount of 50% of the
construction costs, or $3,000,000.
Date Adopted: June 22, 2009
Maplewood City Council
Diana Longrie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
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The motion passed
5. Reduction of Council Wages and Rollback of 2008 COLA Increase — Councilmember
Hjelle.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to permanently reduce Council pay by 50% and eliminate the 2008
Cost of Living Increase.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
6. Repeal of Maplewood City Ordinance Section 2-38 — Councilmember Hjelle
Councilmember Rossbach moved to not take the COLA increase in 2010.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
7. Reduction of 2009 city Budget To Reflect Loss of Revenue — Councilmember Hjelle
(REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER HJELLE)
Councilmember Hielle moved to extend the curfew to complete the agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.
The motion passed.
Ayes — Councilmember Hjelle,
Nephew & Rossbach
Nays — Mayor Longrie
Councilmember Juenemann
8. City Manager Performance Review — Councilmember Hjelle
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the city council will conduct a performance review of the
City Manager on September 17, 2009, at 5:30 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes —All
The motion passed.
The Council had a discussion regarding having a City Manager performance review to discuss a
goals workshop to be scheduled for August 3, 2009.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve item 3.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
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The motion passed.
2. Councilmember Nephew moved to approve item 1.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Mayor Longrie moved to approve item 2.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann.
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Ayes — All
Councilmember Nephew moved Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 122,597.81 Checks # 78556 thru # 78629
$ 354,550.84 Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 06/01/09 thru 06/05/09
$ 411,211.73 Checks # 78630 thru # 78681
Dated 06/16/09
$ 152,784.55 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 06/05/09 thru 06/12/09
$
1,041,144.93 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 499,038.09 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/12/09
$ 2,385.25 Payroll Deduction check #1007296 thru #1007297
dated 06/12/09
$ 501,423.34 Total Payroll
$ 1,542,568.27 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of 2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Mayor Longrie moved to approve the Police Department enter into this Interlocal Agreement and
accept $18,098 under the 2009 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Approve Contract — Event 360 Race For The Cure — Use of Harvest Park
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the Event 360 Race for the Cure Contract.
Seconded by Councilmember Nephew. Ayes — All
The motion passed.
N. AWARD OF BIDS
None.
O. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS — PART II
None.
P. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Longrie adjourned the meeting at 11:52 p.m.
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having the five members of the council write articles for the city newsletter, the Maplewood
Monthly. Currently, council members take turns writing articles whose content has varied from
issues of public concern to personal views about their own actions or about council activities.
In some instances, especially in an election year, such comments can give the appearance of use of
the Maplewood Monthly for personal and political advantage. The taxpayers of Maplewood pay
for the publication of the Maplewood Monthly; it is a violation of their trust if and when that
publication is used for one individual's political campaign.
In addition, such a practice gives the five council members an unfair advantage over any other
candidates for city office. Those other candidates do not have a citywide, taxpayer -paid medium
for publicizing their individual campaigns.
We ask specifically:
1) That the city council require that all council members who are or will be candidates for city
office in a given election year not be allowed to publish any articles, statements, or advertisements
the Maplewood Monthly for the duration of the campaign season, i.e., from the opening of filing
for office in July through election day in November.
2) That the city council require that all council members who are not candidates for office refrain
from using the Maplewood Monthly to campaign for anyone who is a candidate for office.
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We. the undersigned, petition the Maplewood City Council to make an adjustment to the practice
having the five members of the council write articles for the city newsletter, the Maplewood
Monthly. Currently, council members take turns writing articles whose content has varied from
issues of public concern to personal views about their own actions or about council activities.
In some instances, especially in an election year, such comments can give the appearance of use of
the Maplewood Monthly for personal and political advantage. The taxpayers of Maplewood pay
for the publication of the Maplewood Monthly; it is a violation of their trust if and when that
publication is used for one individual's political campaign.
In addition, such a practice gives the five council members an unfair advantage over any other
candidates for city office. Those other candidates do not have a citywide, taxpayer -paid medium
for publicizing their individual campaigns.
We ask specifically:
1) That the city council require that all council members who are or will be candidates for city
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for office in July through election day in November.
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having the five members of the council write articles for the city newsletter, the Maplewood
Monthly. Currently, council members take turns writing articles whose content has varied from
issues of public concern to personal views about their own actions or about council activities.
In some instances, especially in an election year, such comments can give the appearance of use of
the Maplewood Monthly for personal and political advantage. The taxpayers of Maplewood pay
for the publication of the Maplewood Monthly; it is a violation of their trust if and when that
publication is used for one individual's political campaign.
In addition, such a practice gives the five council members an unfair advantage over any other
candidates for city office. Those other candidates do not have a citywide, taxpayer -paid medium
for publicizing their individual campaigns.
We ask specifically:
1) That the city council require that all council members who are or will be candidates for city
office in a given election year not be allowed to publish any articles, statements, or advertisements s�
the Maplewood Monthly for the duration of the campaign season, i.e., from the opening of filing
for office in July through election day in November.
2) That the city council require that all council members who are not candidates for office refrain
from using the Maplewood Monthly to campaign for anyone who is a candidate for office.
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