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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-25-2006Q A Q E. MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:04 P.M. Monday, September 25, 2006 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 06-25 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, and was called to order at 7:04 P.M. by Mayor Longrie. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Diana Longrie, Mayor Present Rebecca Cave Councilmember Present Erik Hjelle, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Will Rossbach, Councilmember Present APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Longrie moved to approve the agenda as amended. M1. Rush Line Corridor M2. Police Officer Incident M3. Firefighters Union Contract M4. City Staff Formation of a Union M5. Newspaper Article M6. Attendance at the Parks and Recreation Commission N1. Legal Costs in Excess of $5,000 Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes -All APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from the September 11, 2006 Special Meeting Councilmember Cave moved to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2006 Special City Council Meeting as presented. Seconded by Mayor Longrie Ayes -All 2. Minutes from the September 11, 2006 City Council Meeting Mayor Longrie moved to approve the minutes from the September 11, 2006 City Council Meeting as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes -All City Council Meeting 09-25-06 F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Nancy Lazaryan, 10734 West Lake Road, Rice, MN, made a presentation to the council referencing the September 11th City Council meeting and a Maplewood property. G. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Appointments a. Mayor Longrie presented the report and her appointments. Councilmember Rossbach moved to affirm Mayor Longrie's appointments to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority: • Beth Ulrich • Joy Tkachuck • Gary Pearson • Jeffrey James Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes -All H. PUBLIC HEARINGS None I. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Longrie moved to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, and 5. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes -All Mayor Longrie moved to approve consent agenda item 3 with the addition of a notice section added for the city to contact the developer if needed. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes -All Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda item 4 with special thanks to City Engineer Ahl. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes -All 1. Approval of Claims ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 107,464.59 Checks # 70820 thru # 70867 dated 09/06/06 thru 9/12/06 $ 126,087.80 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 08/31/06 thru 09/07/06 $ 130,492.87 Checks # 70868 thru # 70913 City Council Meeting 09-25-06 2 dated 09/12/06 thru 09/19/06 $ 1,851,192.25 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 09/08/06 thru 09/14/06 $ 2,215,237.51 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated $ 453, 808.70 09/08/06 $ 2,305.25 Payroll Deduction check # 106112 thru # 106113 dated 09/08/06 $ 456,113.95 Total Payroll $ 2,671,351.46 GRAND TOTAL 2. Conditional Use Permit Review — Saint Paul Business Center West (225 — 255 Roselawn Avenue East) Approved to review the conditional use permit for the Saint Paul Business Center West at 225- 255 Roselawn Avenue again only if a problem develops or if the owner proposes a major change to the site. 3. Cottagewood Private Development, City Project 06-08, Approval of Stormwater Maintenance Agreement & Approval of Developer Agreement Approved the Developer's Agreement and Storm Water Maintenance Agreement between Lauren & Company, L.L.C. and the City of Maplewood with a notice section added to enable the city to contact the developer if needed. 4. TH 36 Improvements (White Bear to Century), City Project 05-03, Resolution Approving Agreement with MnDOT for Turnback of Castle Avenue Adopted the following resolution approving the Agreement with MnDOT for the turnback of Castle Avenue in exchange for a payment by MnDOT of $75,112.65 and authorized the Mayor and Interim City Manager to sign the Agreement: CITY OF MAPLEWOOD RESOLUTION 06-09-117 IT IS RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood enter into Mn/DOT Agreement No. 89658 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes: To provide for the jurisdictional transfer, from the State to the City, of Castle Avenue East from White Bear Avenue eastwardly to the Maplewood City Limit within the corporate City limits under Control Section No. 6211. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Manager are authorized to execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement. City Council Meeting 09-25-06 5. Kenwood Area Street Improvements, City Project 05-16, Resolution Approving Change Orders 7 and 8 Adopted the following resolution directing the modification of the existing construction contract for the Kenwood Area Neighborhood Street Improvements, City Project 05-16, Change Orders 7 and 8: RESOLUTION 06-09-118 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROJECT 05-16, CHANGE ORDER 7 and 8 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 05-16, Kenwood Area Neighborhood 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 05-16, Change Order Nos. 7 and 8. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, M I N N ESOTA that: 1. The mayor and city clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order Nos. 7, 8 and 9 in the amount of $12,964.05. The revised contract amount is $4,466,202.34. 2. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the revised financing plan for the project. A project budget of $5,494,682.38 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as follows: Assessments: $ 1,454,620.00 Ramsey Wash Watershed District: $ 92,700.00 Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund: $ 567,846.46 SPRWS Obligation: $356,096.41 WAC Fund $ 80,000.00 Environmental Utility Fund $ 338,215.01 Investment Interest: $ 60,000.00 Debt Service levy: $ 2,545,204.50 Total $ 5,494,682.38 J. AWARD OF BIDS None K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Reconsideration — Conditional Use Permit Review (Liberty Classical Academy — 1717 English Street) a. Planner Roberts presented the report. City Council Meeting 09-25-06 L. 2 3 b. The following person was heard: Kathy Smith, 1964 Price Avenue, Maplewood Councilmember Rossbach moved to set 120 as the maximum number of students that the Liberty Classical Academy may have at their location at 1717 English Street and approved to review the conditional use permit for Liberty Classical Academy at 1717 English Street again in February 2007. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes -All Stop Sign — No Parking Requests: Harris Avenue/Kennard/Rosewood/MaryKnoll a. City Engineer Ahl presented the report. b. The following persons were heard: Richard Jechorek, 1678 Rosewood Avenue North, Maplewood Elizabeth Jechorek, 1678 Rosewood Avenue North, Maplewood Deb Mishler, 1655 Harris, Maplewood Richard Jechorek, second appearance Dave Schreiner, 1721 Rosewood Avenue North, Maplewood Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the establishment of a 4 -way stop condition at Maryknoll/Rosewood S and Kennard and relocation of the "No Parking" signs on both sides of Harris Avenue and provide notification to all affected residents. If a resident's response includes concerns, the concerns will be brought back to council. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes-Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle and Juenemann Nays -Mayor Longrie and Councilmember Rossbach Councilmember Juenemann moved to forward the neighborhood petition/requests to staff to investigate if a home occupation business is occurring and directed staff and legal council to address the neighborhood concerns. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes -All Code Revision Discussion -Alcoholic Beverages a. REaL Director Guilfoile presented the report. Council provided Ms. Guilfoile direction and guidance on how to proceed with the proposed code revision amendments for her to bring back as a first reading at the October 9th City Council Meeting. NEW BUSINESS Change of Manager Intoxicating Liquor License — Red Lobster - Michael Pauly a. REaL Director Guilfoile presented the report. C. Michael Pauly was present for council questions. City Council Meeting 09-25-06 Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Change of Manager/Intoxicating Liquor to Michael Pauly for Red Lobster Restaurant. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes -All 2. Jensen Estates Improvements, City Project 05-15, Resident Petition to Remove Trail Connection to Currie Street (2320 Hoyt Avenue) a. City Engineer AN presented the report. b. The following persons were heard: Gayle Schroeder, 2320 Hoyt Avenue, Maplewood Tim Greeninger, 2289 Hoyt Avenue, Maplewood Mayor Longrie moved to vacate the east six feet of the 10 foot trail easement on Lot 7 and directed staff to draft an amendment to the developers agreement such that the trail be realigned and provide for other requirements that are the result of this realignment such as the developer be responsible for the costs. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes -All 3. Crestview Forest Addition Improvements, City Project 06-21, Resolution Authorizing Preparation of Preliminary Report on Turnback of Private Street to Public Ownership a. City Engineer AN presented the report. b. The following person was heard: Joe Miller, 532 Sterling Street, Maplewood Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt the following resolution authorizing preparation of a preliminary report on the utilities and streets within the Crestview Forest Addition: RESOLUTION 06-09-119 ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to private streets and utilities within the Crestview Forest Addition, City Project 06-21, and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvement be referred to the city engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. report. FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $5,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility City Council Meeting 09-25-06 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle, Juenemann and Rossbach Nay -Mayor Longrie 4. Gervais Avenue Improvements, City Project 05-17, Resolution Adopting Final Action on Assessment Objections a. City Engineer AN presented the report. b. The following person was heard: Pete Sampair, 935 Park Avenue, Mahtomedi Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the following resolution for the adoption of the revised assessment roll for the Gervais Avenue Street & Storm Improvements, Project 05-17: RESOLUTION 06-09-120 ADJUSTMENTS TO ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 11, 2006, the assessment roll for the Gervais Avenue Street & Storm Assessments, City Project 05-17, was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, two property owners filed an objection to their assessment according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: 1. Peter Sampair, Chief Manager of Viking Drive LLC: Lot at the southeast corner of the intersection of Gervais Avenue and Maplewood Drive, 1111 Viking Drive E (PIN 092922420008): Mr. Sampair disagrees with the assessment and objects on the basis that the property value will not increase by the amount of the assessment. 2. Dharmendra B Bhakta, Owner: Second lot west of the northwest corner of the intersection of Gervais Avenue and Maplewood Drive, 0 Gervais Avenue (PIN 092922130012): Mr. Bhakta objects to the assessment that has been applied to his lot and is requesting deferral of the assessment until the lot is developed because it would cause a financial hardship. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: A. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to make the following adjustments to the assessment roll for the Gervais Avenue Street & Storm Assessments, Projec 05-17: Peter Sampair, Chief Manager of Viking Drive LLC: Lot at the southeast corner of the intersection of Gervais Avenue and Maplewood Drive, 1111 Viking Drive E (PIN 092922420008): Deny cancellation of assessment. Assessments are levied to properties abutting improvement areas in order to ease the general tax levy. Requesting cancellation of a developed commercial site on the basis that the street improvement will not increase the property value by the assessment dollar amount does not meet the criteria for cancellation. Furthermore, street improvements have been shown to increase property value and spur local re -development. 1. Dharmendra B Bhakta, Owner: Second lot west from the northwest corner of the intersection of Gervais Avenue and Maplewood Drive, 0 Gervais Avenue (PIN 092922130012): Grant deferral of assessment, without interest, until such time property is developed, subject to a signed agreement by the property owner. If the property is not developed within 15 years from the date of the assessment hearing, the deferred assessment shall be cancelled. City Council Meeting 09-25-06 B. The assessment roll for the Gervais Avenue Street & Storm Assessments, as amended, is hereby accepted, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Said assessment roll shall constitute the 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. C. 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 2007 and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.9 percent per annum for 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, 2006. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. D. 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 November 1, 2006, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the office of the city engineer, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after November 1, 2006, 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 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. E. The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after November 1, 2006, but no later than November 15th, 2006, 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. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes -All A five minute break was taken. Kurt Schneider, CoPar Development, requested Carver Crossing (Item L5) be heard on Thursday, September 28th at 5:00 p.m. versus the October 9th Council Meeting. Councilmember Hjelle moved to continue the meeting until council and administrative presentations are completed and tabled the Carver Crossing agenda item to a continuation of the meeting on Thursday, September 28th at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -All 5. Carver Crossing (Carver Avenue and Henry Lane) -Item Tabled Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Street Right -of -Way and Easement Vacations Preliminary Plat M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Rush Line Corridor Councilmember Rossbach provided an update from the recent Rush Line Corridor meeting which included the 2007 budget and studies on routes and modes of transportation. Mr. Rossbach wanted to be sure everyone understood that the county trail systems (i.e. Vento Trail) are transportation corridors owned by Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority and could potentially be used for other forms of transit other than bike trails. City Council Meeting 09-25-06 2. Police Assault Report Councilmember Hjelle stated that he has been informed that he did not assault a Maplewood Police Officer and added that the statement by Fire Fighter Union Representative Mike Stockstead was simply a lie. 3. Fire Fighters Union Contract Councilmember Hjelle informed council that the Fire Fighters Union has not submitted a labor contract proposal as of yet and asked Interim City Manger Copeland what provisions have been made if the firefighters simply walk -out. Mr. Copeland stated that a walk -out would clearly be in violation of their contract and would like to think Mr. Stockstead was not serious about his threat and, being essential personnel, the firefighters would not withdraw their services unilaterally. 4. Bureau of Mediation Services Meeting Councilmember Hjelle thanked Mr. Copeland for supporting and not opposing department managers and other staff in the formation of a union bargaining unit. He further commended him for not wasting further tax money on such an enterprise and that if the Department Managers and various staff want to form a labor union, and be considered, treated, compensated and paid like labor, that is their right and the city should not oppose their wishes. 5. Newspaper Article Councilmember Cave wanted to go on record that she does not have a strong dislike for Kelly & Fawcett as was printed in a recent newspaper article. Ms. Cave did not support paying the firm from a contract that was signed between former City Manager Fursman and Patrick Kelly but not agreed upon by council. Mr. Rossbach responded to the newspaper article saying "he stated his personal belief which he has a right to state." 6. Attendance at Meetings Mayor Longrie commended and thanked Mr. Copeland for attending recent Parks and Recreation Commission and Historical Preservation meetings. The Mayor relayed from commissioners that his attendance was well received and appreciated. N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Legal Costs a. Interim City Manager Copeland presented the report. Councilmember Cave moved to approve payment on the final bill from Derk Schwieger for attorney fees in the amount of $1,806.01. Seconded by Mayor Longrie Ayes -Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle and Rossbach Nays-Councilmember Juenemann O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Longrie adjourned the meeting at 11:20 p.m. to reconvene on Thursday, September 25th at 5:00 p.m. City Council Meeting 09-25-06 Mayor, City Council members, Mr Ahl and other members in attendance: I am addressing you tonite on behalf of many residents of the neighborhood bordered by Rosewood, Kennard, Maryknoll and Harris. We are in agreement and would be grateful for a stop sign to slow traffic on the Kennard/Maryknoll/Rosewood intersection. We would also be in agreement with Mr Keller's request to move the "No Parking" signs currently on the north side to the south side of Harris, however we are here to express our concerns relative to that request so a permanent, written record is created should future concerns arise. Our concerns are: 0 1. Mr Keller agrees not park any of his vehicles on the street overnight, after dusk or before dawn, or for more than 4 hours on the street. 2. Mr Keller park no more than one vehicle at a time on the street. 3. Mr Keller park the vehicle only on the straightaway of Harris and not directly obscuring traffic near his driveway entrance. This is a safety issue and a concern of many neighbors attempting to view oncoming traffic as they are approaching the curve of Harris. Mr Keller currently parks directly across from his driveway. 4. Mr Keller park his vehicles fully and completely onto his driveway, without the tail end of any vehicle or trailer remaining partially in the street. ; 5. Mr Keller agrees to park no more than 1 automobile, 1 pickup truck, 1 jffwA4=w ✓,e.-pt6bK s and 1 boat on his property, and that he continues to use rental space or other offsite locations to park trailers, dump trucks or any additional vehicles or implements he purchases. 6. That the City Council will agree that, with no less than three calls in one day from neighbors in the area to the police reporting a violation of the above, that the City Council will, at the least, review the parking violation issues, or place "No Parking" signs on both sides of Harris. We request this addition because Mr Keller has physically threatened the elderly neighbors, the teenage children of the neighborhood and myself with bodily harm. We would prefer to be able to address issues personally with Mr Keller, but he has been unable to control his temper or have any neighbor disagree with him without threats to their personal safety, thus we find it necessary to air our concerns in this public arena and to call the Maplewood Police Dept whenever we attempt to resolve our concerns. 7. That the City of Maplewood approve a permit request by Mr Keller should he consider an additional driveway on the west end of his property (also on the straightaway I previously mentioned), within the City ordinance restrictions and within the guidelines we've requested. Many Qf the neighbors in this neighborhood have been here 30 + years and we have always been able to resolve our differences without resorting to the police or publicly addressing the issues. We are a cooperative, constantly evolving group of varying ages, race and beliefs. We all regret that, as a result of one new neighbor forcing his will upon the neighborhood, that it is necessary to be standing here requesting these guidelines. Thank you for the time you gave me to express our views. Mayor, City Council members, Mr Ahl and other members in attendance: I am addressing you tonite on behalf of many residents of the neighborhood bordered by Rosewood, Kennard, Maryknoll and Harris. We are in agreement and would be grateful for a stop sign to slow traffic on the Kennard/Maryknoll/Rosewood intersection. We would also be in agreement with Mr Keller's request to move the "No Parking" signs currently on the north side to the south side of Harris, however we are here to express our concerns relative to that request so a permanent, written record is created should future concerns arise. Our concerns are: -o 1. Mr Keller agrees not/park any of his vehicles on the street overnight, after dusk or before dawn, or for more than 4 hours on the street. 2. Mr Keller park no more than one vehicle at a time on the street. 3. Mr Keller park the vehicle only on the straightaway of Harris and not directly obscuring traffic near his driveway entrance. This is a safety issue and a concern of many neighbors attempting to view oncoming traffic as they are approaching the curve of Harris. Mr Keller currently parks directly across from his driveway. 4. Mr Keller park his vehicles fully and completely onto his driveway, without the tail end of any vehicle or trailer remaining partially in the street. ; 5. Mr Keller agrees to park no more than 1 automobile, 1 pickup truck, I jm%vi--=m v-e�d& s �� and 1 boat on his property, and that he continues to use rental space or other offsite locations to park trailers, dump trucks or any additional vehicles or implements he purchases.. 6. That the City Council will agree that, with no less than three calls in one day from neighbors in the area to the police reporting a violation of the above, that the City Council will, at the least, review the parking violation issues, or place "No Parking" signs on both sides of Harris. We request this addition because Mr Keller has physically threatened the elderly neighbors, the teenage children of the neighborhood and myself with bodily harm. We would prefer to be able to address issues personally with Mr Keller, but he has been unable to control his temper or have any neighbor disagree with him without threats to their personal safety, thus we find it necessary to air our concerns in this public arena and to call the Maplewood Police Dept whenever we attempt to resolve our concerns. 7. That the City of Maplewood approve a permit request by Mr Keller should he consider an additional driveway on the west end of his property (also on the straightaway I previously mentioned), within the City ordinance restrictions and within the' guidelines we've requested. Many cif the neighbors in, this neighborhood have been here 30 + years and we have always been able to resolve our differences without resorting to the police or publicly addressing the issues. We are a cooperative, constantly evolving group of varying ages, race and beliefs. We all regret that, as a result of one new neighbor forcing his will upon the neighborhood, that it is necessary to be standing here requesting these guidelines. Thank you for the time you gave me to express our views. Mayor, City Council members, Mr Ahl and other members in attendance: I am addressing you tonite on behalf of many residents of the neighborhood bordered by Rosewood, Kennard, Maryknoll and Harris. We are in agreement and would be grateful for a stop sign to slow traffic on the Kennard/Maryknoll/Rosewood intersection. We would also be in agreement with Mr Keller's request to move the "No Parking" signs currently on the north side to the south side of Harris, however we are here to express our concerns relative to that request so a permanent, written record is created should future concerns arise. Our concerns are: 0 1. Mr Keller agrees not park any of his vehicles on the street overnight, after dusk or before dawn, or for more than 4 hours on the street. 2. Mr Keller park no more than one vehicle at a time on the street. 3. Mr Keller park the vehicle only on the straightaway of Harris and not directly obscuring traffic near his driveway entrance. This is a safety issue and a concern of many neighbors attempting to view oncoming traffic as they are approaching the curve of Harris. Mr Keller currently parks directly across from his driveway. 4. Mr Keller park his vehicles fully and completely onto his driveway, without the tail end of any vehicle or trailer remaining partially in the street. ; 5. Mr Keller agrees to park no more than I automobile, 1 pickup truck, 1 JWOC�I= ✓ e_IA6& and 1 boat on his property, and that he continues to use rental space or other offsite locations to park trailers, dump trucks or any additional vehicles or implements lie purchases. 6. That the City Council will agree that, with no less than three calls in one day from neighbors in the area to the police reporting a violation of the above, that the City Council will, at the least, review the parking violation issues, or place "No Parking" signs on both sides of Harris. We request this addition because Mr Keller has physically threatened the elderly neighbors, the teenage children of the neighborhood and myself with bodily harm. We would prefer- to be able to address issues personally with Mr Keller, but he has been unable to control his temper or have any neighbor disagree with him without threats to their personal safety, thus we find it necessary to air our concerns in this public arena and to call the Maplewood Police Dept whenever we attempt to resolve our concerns. 7. That the City of Maplewood approve a permit request by Mr Keller should he consider an additional driveway on the west end of his property (also on the straightaway I previously mentioned), within the City ordinance restrictions and within the'guidelines we've requested. Many 9f the neighbors in this neighborhood have been here 30 + years and we have always been able to resolve our differences without resorting to the police or publicly addressing the issues. We are a cooperative, constantly evolving group of varying ages, race and beliefs. We all regret that, as a result of one new neighbor forcing his will upon the neighborhood, that it is necessary to be standing here requesting these guidelines. Thank you for the time you gave me to express our views. A -j 0 � / ss ' 16, ev /V/ -7 7 l N K, .��� ; r�Z>� � �� CJ S 6,"vs- r)ou�e, _D471-. olo A -C) cj A\ /'Z --