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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:19 P.M. Monday, August 22, 2005
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 05-17
A. CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, at the City Hall, and was
called to order at 7:19 P.M. by Mayor Cardinal.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present
Jackie Monahan-Junek, Councilmember Present
Will Rossbach, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes from City Council Meeting-August 08, 2005
Councilmember Monahan-Junek moved to approve the minutes from the August 08, 2005 as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers Juenemann,
Monahan-Junek and Rossbach
Abstain-Councilmember Koppen
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M1. NEST
M2. Fire Fighters Bogus Donation Calls
M3. Celi Dean-Miss Black USA
M4. City Phone System
M5. Reconsideration of Dispatching
J1A. Reconsideration of Consolidation of Ramsey County PSAP
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes-All
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation–Stepfamily Day
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Mayor Cardinal read the following proclamation:
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Proclamation
Whereas
, the City of Maplewood, and Stepfamily Day is enhanced by our strong
commitment to support the stepfamilies of our nation in their mission to raise their children,
create strong family structures to support the individual members of the family, instill in them a
sense of responsibility to all extended family members.
Whereas
, approximately half of all Americans are currently involved in some form of
stepfamily relationship and it is the vision of Founder, Michigan's Christy Borgeld and the
Stepfamily Association of America that all stepfamilies in the United States be accepted,
supported and successful.
Whereas
, the City of Maplewood, and our nation has been blessed by thousands upon
thousands of loving stepparents and stepchildren who are daily reminders of the joy, trials, and
triumphs of the stepfamily experience and of the boundless love contained in the bond between
all types of parents and children.
Whereas
, Stepfamily Day is a day to celebrate the many invaluable contributions
stepfamilies have made to enriching the lives and life experience of the children and parents of
America and to strengthening the fabric of American families and society.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Bob Cardinal
, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 16,
2005 as Stepfamily Day.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 363,197.29 Checks # 67615 thru # 67670
dated 8/09/05
$ 2,457,399.48 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/01/05 thru 08/04/05
$ 660,966.30 Checks # 67671 thru # 67733
dated 08/12/05 thru 08/16/05
$ 157,188.38 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/05/05 thru 08/11/05
$ 3,638,751.45 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
$ 473,040.70 08/12/05
$ 2,406.75 Payroll Deduction check # 102222 thru # 102224
dated 08/12/05
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$ 475,447.45 Total Payroll
$ 4,114,198.90 GRAND TOTAL
2. Consider Setting of 2006 Street Improvement Assessment Rates
Adopted the following resolution approving the 2006 assessment rates:
RESOLUTION 05-08-132
ADOPTION OF THE 2006 ASSESSMENT RATES
WHEREAS, the Maplewood Pavement Management Policy has established set assessment
rates based on the type of improvement procedure proposed for a given project, and
WHEREAS, the policy, established in 1999, calls for the assessment rate to be adjusted each
year, and
WHEREAS, feasibility studies have been ordered for the 2006 construction season, and
WHEREAS, the assessment rates must be established to accurately complete the studies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. The updated assessment rates are approved for all construction in the city of
Maplewood during the 2006 construction season.
2. All rates shown are residential. Commercial rates are handled on an individual
basis, but are typically figured on a front-foot basis. They are calculated by dividing the
residential rate by 75 and multiplying by 1.5 (Res. Rate/75x1.5) to get the front-foot commercial
and multi-family residential rate.
2005
Street Improvement Procedure
$4510
1. Complete Street Reconstruction:
$3370
2. Partial Reconstruction/Unit:
$2360
3. Bituminous Surface Replacement/Unit:
$1680
4. Mill & Overlay/Unit:
Other Improvement Rates
$ 750
5. Storm drainage/unit:
$2890
6. Cash connect charge - water:
$1100
7. Water service w/new main construction:
$1360
8. Water service w/tap to existing main:
$2890
9. Cash connect charge - sewer:
$1100
10. Sewer service w/new main construction
$2060
11. Sewer service w/tap to existing main:
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3. Approve Clarification to Resolution Approving Berm for I-94 Noise Mitigation, City
Project 03-12
Adopted the following resolution to construct a noise berm as part of the street
reconstruction program for the Brookview Area Streets beginning in 2008 and extend the
height of the berm as high as possible (approximately 9 additional feet to the existing
MnDOT berm near Crestview Drive N.), and extend at the same height for the entire
length for as far west (as close to the frontage road loop to I-94 East as possible) to the
existing noise wall at Sterling Street, with no gaps:
RESOLUTION 05-08-133
AUTHORIZING NOISE BERM IMPROVEMENTS
INTERSTATE 94 IMPROVEMENTS
McKNIGHT ROAD TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 120
City Project 03-12
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation requested and the City of
Maplewood granted approval for Municipal Consent for the improvement of Interstate 94
between McKnight Road and Trunk Highway 120 within the corporate boundaries of the City of
Maplewood, and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood did conduct a Public Hearing on July 12, 2004 for the
purpose of considering said request by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and
WHEREAS, said Public Hearing was preceded by mailed notice to all properties with an
interest in said improvement, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported that additional noise mitigation efforts can be
accomplished for approximately an additional $16,000 if completed as part of the planned
Brookview Area Streets Project planned to begin in 2008, and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has heard all testimony from individuals and
residents on this proposed improvement.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD, that:
1. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to proceed with a noise mitigation project as part
of the Brookview Area Streets project to begin in 2008.
2.The Berm shall be constructed as recommended by the City Engineer to extend at full
height from Crestview Drive to the existing wall at Sterling Street.
2 The City Engineer is hereby instructed to extend the height of the berm as high as
possible (approximately 9 additional feet to the existing MnDOT berm near Crestview Drive N.),
and extend at the same height for the entire length from as far west (as close to the frontage
road loop to I-94 East as possible) to the existing noise wall at Sterling Street, with no gaps.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to add this improvement consideration to the
next available update of the Capital Improvements Plan.
4. Temporary Gambling Permit – North Star Chapter BCCA
Adopted the following resolution approving the temporary Lawful Gambling permit for the
North Star Chapter of the BCCA (Brewery Collectible Club of America):
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RESOLUTION 05-08-134
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
temporary permit for lawful gambling is approved for the North Star Chapter of BCCA.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness
of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in
compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
5. Temporary Liquor Permit – Fee Waiver Request – St. Jerome Church
Approved the fee waivers for the temporary Beer and Wine License for St. Jerome’s
Catholic Church at 380 E. Roselawn Avenue for their annual fall festival and Booya to be
held on September 18, 2005.
6. Toenjes Hills Estates Final Plat (McMenemy Street and Toenjes Place)
Approved the final plat for Toenjes Hills Estates. This approval is subject to the county
recording the easements, deeds, deed restrictions and covenants required by the city
and the developer meeting all the conditions of the City Engineer.
7. Conditional Use Permit Review – Feed Products and Service (1300 McKnight Road
North)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for Feed Products and Service at 1300
McKnight Road again in one year. The council may review this permit sooner if a
problem arises or if the owner proposes a significant change to the site.
8. Conditional Use Permit Review – Commercial Equipment Parking and Storage (65
Larpenteur Avenue E.)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for the parking and storage of commercial
vehicles for the property at 65 Larpenteur Avenue again in one year.
9. Conditional Use Permit Review – Venburg Tire (3001 Maplewood Drive North)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for Venburg Tire in one year.
10. Conditional Use Permit Review – Heritage Square Second Addition (Kennard Street and
County Road D)
nd
Approved to review the conditional use permit for the Heritage Square 2 addition PUD
in one year.
11. Conditional Use Permit Review – Legacy Village PUD (County Road D, Kennard Street
and Southlawn Drive)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for the Legacy Village PUD in one year.
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12. 2005 Paid-per-call Firefighter Pay Rate Change
Approved to increase the paid-per-call firefighter pay an additional 1% (3% total COLA
for 2005) retroactive to January 1, 2005 and moving this title to the non-union pay plan
for COLA purposes only.
13. Donation to Citizens on Patrol
Approved to accept the donation and any future donations from Qwest for Citizens on
Patrol program participation by their employees.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve consent agenda items 1-13 after staff answered
questions posed by council.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval to Purchase 800 MHz Dispatch Equipment
a. City Manager Fursman suggested that council may want to consider 1 A. before
proceeding with the approval to purchase the 800 MHz dispatch equipment.
Ramsey County Radio Systems Manager Scott Williams answered systems questions.
Councilmember Koppen moved to table the approval to purchase 800 MHz until the September
12, 2005 City Council meeting.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Rossbach, and Koppen
Nays-Councilmember Juenemann and
Monahan-Junek
1. A. Reconsideration of Joint Powers Agreement
a. City Attorney Kelly defined Roberts Rules of Order for proper reconsideration.
Councilmember Koppen moved to suspend the rules to consider the reconsideration.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes- Councilmembers Rossbach, and
Koppen
Nays-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Juenemann and Monahan-Junek
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K. NEW BUSINESS
1. The Myth Nightclub (3090 Southlawn Drive)
a. Shared Parking Agreement Approval
b. Outdoor Patio Approval
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
c. The following persons were heard:
Jeff Kehr, General Manager of the Myth Nightclub
Bob Oswood, Sound Engineer for the Myth Nightclub
Also present for questions, but not heard:
Reg Plowman, RJ Marco Construction
John Gaspar, Architect
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the shared parking agreements for the Myth
Nightclub located at 3090 Southlawn Avenue. Approval is subject to the following conditions:
a. Shared parking agreements with the Maplewood Mall and MTC must be submitted to
staff for approval by September 2, 2005.These agreements must ensure the use of at
least 587 combined parking spaces
b. The city issuing a conditional certificate of occupancy to the Myth allowing for a
maximum occupancy of 4,400. This conditional certificate of occupancy will convert
back to a maximum occupancy of 1,450 if parking agreements approved by staff are
terminated or become invalid.
c. The city council will review and reconsider the shared parking agreement authorization
in three months (November 2005). Any future shared parking agreements approved by
the city must cover a minimum period of one year and must ensure notification to the city
by both parties within 90 days of expiration.
d. During any use periods of the Myth nightclub the following conditions must be met:
1) Post each entrance to the parking lot with the name and location of the overflow
parking lots.
2) Ramsey County sheriff officers must patrol each lot (on-site and off-site).
3) Parking attendants must be stationed at each lot (on-site and off-site).
4) Parking attendants must direct traffic to overflow lots via maps.
5) Clean-up of each lot (on-site and off-site) must take place prior to 6 a.m. the next
day.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the proposed 800-square-foot rooftop patio for the
Myth Nightclub located at 3090 Southlawn Avenue. Approval is subject to the following
conditions:
a. No outside music venues other than piped-in music is permitted on the patio.
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b. The city council will review and reconsider the outdoor patio for any nuisances in three
months (November 2005).
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes-All
2. Adoption of the Countywide Emergency Operations Plan
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Chief Lukin presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution adopting the Countywide
Emergency Operations Plan:
RESOLUTION 05-08-135
TO PARTICIPATE IN The COUNTYWIDE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
WHEREAS
, Chapter 12 of Minnesota Statutes and the Robert T. Stafford Act, and the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 require all counties and incorporated municipalities
to develop and adopt plans for preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating the
effects of emergencies and disasters; and
WHEREAS
, such plans are required to address all hazards and must meet no fewer than 64
specific planning items; and
WHEREAS
, such plans must be well integrated and coordinated to account for the fact that
emergencies in one jurisdiction impact on other nearby jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS
, the plan must include an implementation and maintenance process including plan
updates, integration of the plan into other planning documents and how the County will activate and
coordinate activities with the affected jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS
, Ramsey County Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has
indicated its willingness to coordinate these efforts should the municipality so desire; and
WHEREAS
, the plan will be shared with all municipalities, the County Board of Commissioners and
the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management for coordination; and
WHEREAS
, the above reasons make it desirable for the county to utilize common planning and
response elements designed to integrate our emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and
mitigation efforts; and
WHEREAS
, such indication is a requirement of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
and the National Response Plan which is the template for all jurisdictions in the United States; and
WHEREAS
, adoption of the all-hazard Emergency Operations Plan will make the municipalities and
the County eligible to receive Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMGP) grants; and
WHEREAS
, this Countywide Emergency Operations Plan has been certified as meeting or
exceeding all standards for emergency planning by the State of Minnesota Department of Public
Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Ramsey County and for
any jurisdiction within Ramsey County that chooses to adopt this plan as their municipal Emergency
Operations Plan; and
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WHEREAS
, this resolution does not preclude the [city or township] from preparing its own plan in
the future should it desire to do so; now, Therefore Be It
RESOLVED
, that city of Maplewood supports the county-wide all-hazard Emergency Operations
Plan development effort, and, be it further
RESOLVED
, that the city of Maplewood hereby adopts this Countywide Emergency Operations
Plan as the Emergency Operations Plan for the city, and, be it further
RESOLVED
, that the city of Maplewood requests that the Ramsey County Division of Emergency
Management and Homeland Security coordinate all-hazard Emergency Operations Plan
development and maintenance efforts for the [city or township] in the future.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
3. Water Surcharge Ordinance Second Reading
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report and presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the second reading of the following Water
Surcharge Ordinance:
ORDINANCE 864
AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE
RELATING TO WATER UTILITIES
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Part 1. Section 40, Article III is hereby amended to read as follows:
Division 5. Water Surcharge
Section 40-477. Purpose and Intent.
The city has determined that water system improvements in the St. Paul water service
district need to be constructed that cannot be fully assessed. In order to pay for these costs a
surcharge on water charges in the St. Paul billing district is established.
Section 40-478. Rates.
A surcharge on water charges in the St. Paul billing district shall be set from time to time
by the council and shall be on file for inspection in city offices.
Section 40-478. Statements and delinquent accounts.
Statements and delinquent accounts shall be the same as that specified for sanitary
sewer charges for the St. Paul billing district in Sections 40-63 and 40-64.
Part 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning January 1, 2006.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes-All
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4. Authorization to Begin Contract Negotiations for Recycling Services as Recommended
by Environmental Committee
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Environmental Management Specialist Konewko presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to authorize staff to begin negotiations with Eureka Recycling
as the first, preferred vendor for the city’s recycling services.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
5. Ohlson Landscaping and Oehrlein Lawn Maintenance Conditional Use Permit Revision
(Gladstone Neighborhood - 1949 Atlantic Street)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve staff recommendation to waive the requirement
to pave the parking lot at Ohlson Landscaping for one year (August 22, 2006) as originally
required by the February 9, 2005, conditional use permit and design review approval for 1949
Atlantic Street. The city council will review the parking lot pavement requirement again in
August 2006 pending a decision on the Gladstone redevelopment study. The parking lot
pavement waiver is conditioned on the applicants working with the city’s engineering department
to ensure proper erosion control measures are in place (i.e., temporary sediment infiltration
pond) and to review the conditional use permits for Ohlson Landscaping (1949 Atlantic Street)
and Oehrlein Outdoor Lawn Maintenance (vacant lot north of 1949 Atlantic Street) again in three
months (November 2005) to ensure all required exterior improvements are complete.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
6. New Best Buy Store (1801 County Road D)
a. Parking Count Reduction Authorization
b. Design Approval
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
c. Boardmember Ledvina presented the Design Review Board Report.
d. The following person was heard:
Tim Palmquist, applicant for Best Buy
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve a parking count reduction for the Town Center
shopping center located at 1845 County Road D in conjunction with the construction of a new
Best Buy store on the property. The parking count reduction is subject to the following
conditions:
a. Approval is for a reduction of 36 parking spaces for the overall site.
b. The applicant shall dedicate 12 feet of pedestrian and utility easement along County
Road D to allow for future improvements. County Road D is scheduled in the city’s CIP
for reconstruction and widening in approximately 2009.
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c. Best Buy shall provide the city with an approved letter of credit to assure the city of Best
Buy's contribution to the cost of the signal system construction at the intersection of
Southlawn Drive and County Road D. It is estimated that Best Buy's share will be
approximately $31,250 (50% of $62,500). The letter of credit shall remain in effect until
the City Council authorizes and/or levies the final assessments and financing plan for
the signal improvements, but no later than December 31, 2009.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes-Mayor Cardinal and
Councilmembers Monahan-Junek,
Koppen and Rossbach
Nays-Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the plans date-stamped June 15, 2005, and the
August 15, 2005, site plan for the Best Buy Store to be located within the Town Center shopping
center at 1845 County Road D. Approval is subject to the following conditions:
a. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
b. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for
approval the following items:
1) Revised engineering and grading plans. These plans shall comply with all
requirements as specified in the city engineering report dated Aug. 4, 2005,
which requires, among other items, 12-foot- wide pedestrian and utility easement
along County Road D, a 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along County Road D,
and a letter of credit authorizing and/or levying the final assessment and
financing plan for a traffic signal improvement at the intersection of Southlawn
Ave. and County Road D.
2) Revised site plan showing the following:
a) A 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along County Road D as determined by
the engineering department.
b) The building maintaining a 30-foot setback from both right-of-ways
(County Road D and Interstate 694).
c) The Southlawn Avenue entrance widened to 40 feet to allow for two exit
lanes and one entrance lane.
d) The landscape islands should be revised to reflect a consistent 10-foot
width.
3) Revised landscape plan showing the following:
a) Arborvitaes located in front of the wing wall should be at least 6 feet in
height at planting.
b) Several landscape planting beds located on the south side of the building,
along County Road D. The beds should include low maintenance shrubs
and perennials planted within rock mulch.
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c) The location of the 6-foot-wide sidewalk along County Road D and any
trees which will be preserved with the construction of the sidewalk. The
plan must reflect a row of deciduous trees (either existing or new trees)
along the entire south side of the property along County Road D. The
trees must be at least 30 feet on center and all new trees must be at least
2-1/2 caliper inches in size.
d) All existing landscaping on the entire Town Center property to ensure all
previously required landscape is still living.
e) An underground irrigation plan to ensure all landscaping on the site is
watered as required by city code.
4) Revised lighting and photometrics plan which ensures all freestanding lights
maintain a height of 25 feet or less, shows all proposed building mounted lights,
and ensure the light illumination at all property lines does not exceed .4 foot-
candles.
5) Obtain a permit from Minnesota Department of Transportation for any use of or
work within or affecting the Interstate 694 right-of-way.
6) Watershed district approval.
7) Elevations of the west wall of the remaining Town Center shopping center (after
demolition of the Frank’s Nursery Center) to ensure the finished wall is
compatible to existing building.
8) A cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior
improvements. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work and will
be used by the city in the event the required exterior improvements are not
complete.
c. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
1) Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
2) Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and
driveways.
3) Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all
landscaped areas.
4) Install all required outdoor lighting.
5) Install the required sidewalk along County Road D.
d. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
1) The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or
welfare.
2) The above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of
Maplewood for all required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall
complete any unfinished exterior improvements by June 1 if occupancy of the
building is in the fall or winter, or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if
occupancy is in the spring or summer.
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e. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
f. Building elevations are not included in this design review. Revised building elevations
must be submitted to the City Council after approval by the Community Design Review
Board for approval.
g. Signs are not included in this design review. Prior to issuance of sign permits for the
new Best Buy store the applicant must submit all proposed signs to the community
design review board for an amendment to the Town Center shopping center’s
comprehensive sign plan.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-Mayor Cardinal and
Councilmembers Monahan-Junek,
Koppen and Rossbach
Nays-Councilmember Juenemann
7. Purchase of Deputy Chief Vehicle for Fire Department
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Chief Lukin presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the purchase of a 2006 GMC Yukon for the Deputy
Fire Chief in the amount of $30,684.10 to Nelson Dodge and GMC.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-Councilmembers Juenemann,
Koppen, Monahan-Junek and
Rossbach
Nays-Mayor Cardinal
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Jerry Markie-1247 Leland Road, Maplewood, addressed council regarding his concerns
about Councilmember Monahan-Junek’s job as the City Manager of Eveleth, Minnesota.
2. Bob Zick-resident of Maplewood, North Saint Paul, and Oakdale School District,
addressed the City Council regarding development issues.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. NEST- Councilmember Rossbach gave a report on the financial condition of NEST.
2. Fire Fighter’s Bogus Donation Calls-Councilmember Rossbach notified the public that
there are people soliciting funds for the Maplewood Fire Department that are not
legitimate.
3. Celi Dean-Mayor Cardinal recognized the accomplishments and congratulated
Maplewood resident and University of Minnesota Student Celi Dean who was crowned
Ms. Black USA on August 7, 2005 in Washington, D.C.
4. City Phone System – Mayor Cardinal asked City Manager Fursman to remind staff
residents would like to talk to staff when they call the city, and not receive voice mail.
5. Reconsideration of Dispatching – Councilmember Koppen moved to waive the rules of
reconsideration for discussion and possible motion of the dispatching issue.
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Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes-Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers Koppen and
Rossbach
Nays-Councilmembers Juenemann
and Monahan-Junek
Mayor Cardinal moved for consolidation of dispatching with Ramsey County. This motion would
include consideration of the information included in the letter of the suburban Mayor’s to
Ramsey County Commissioners.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers Koppen and
Rossbach
Nays-Councilmembers Juenemann
and Monahan-Junek
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
City Manager Fursman clarified that Legacy Village is tax abatement, no Tax Increment
Financing is utilized in that district.
City Manager Fursman congratulated and thanked Police Officers Jason Marino, Jay Wenzel
and Steve Heinz on their success organizing a Fundraising Golf Tournament. Over $8,000 was
raised for Special Olympics.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
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