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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-28-2011 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00p.m.,Monday,March 28, 2011 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No.06-11 A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00p.m.by Mayor Rossbach. B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C.ROLL CALL Will Rossbach, MayorPresent Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent Marvin Koppen, CouncilmemberPresent James Llanas, CouncilmemberPresent John Nephew, CouncilmemberPresent D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added or changed to the agenda by councilmembers. Mayor Rossbach recommended moving J1. Approval of Liquor License –Rookies Sports Bar Ahead of the H. 1. Public Hearing. Councilmember Juenemann added N1. City Clean Up andN2. Police Department Memorial. Councilmember Llanas added N3. Joint Powers Agreement with Tartan Ice Arena Report. Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of March 7, 2011, City Council Workshop Minutes CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve the March 7, 2011, City Council Workshop Minutesas submitted. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All The motion passed. 2.Approval of March 14, 2011, City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Nephewmoved to approve the March 14, 2011, City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemann.Ayes –All March 28, 2011 1 City Council MeetingMinutes The motion passed. 3.Approval of March 14, 2011, City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Nephew had a correction to Page 2, item E. 2.adding that the motion was seconded by Councilmember Koppen . Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the March 14, 2011, City Council Minutes. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS None. G.CONSENT AGENDA 1.Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve items1-3and 5-13. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 2.Councilmember Koppenmoved to approve item4. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmember Koppen, Llanas and Nephew Nay –Councilmember Juenemann The motion passed. 1.Approval of Claims CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $93,260.16Checks #83860thru #83907 Dated 03/08/11 thru 03/15/11 $ 336,932.44Disbursements via debits to checking account Dated 03/07/11thru 03/11/11 $75,888.56Checks #83908thru #83942 Dated 03/11/11 thru 03/22/11 $ 180,492.48Disbursements via debits to checking account Dated 03/14/11thru 03/18/11 March 28, 2011 2 City Council MeetingMinutes __________________ $ 686,573.64Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $529,820.95Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 03/18/11 $ 2,810.10Payroll Deduction check #1010071thru #1010074 Dated 03/18/11 ___________________ $532,631.05Total Payroll GRAND TOTAL $ 1,219,204.69 Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 2.Approval of Resolution Accepting a Donation to the Fire Department from Residential Mortgage Group Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the $100 donation from Residential Mortgage Group to the Fire Department. RESOLUTION 11-03-542 AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHORIZED to receive and accept grants, gifts and devices of real and personal property and maintain the same for the benefit of the citizens and pursuant to the donor’s terms if so-prescribed, and; WHEREAS, Robert Martinson II wishes to grant the city of Maplewood the following: $100.00, and; WHEREAS, Robert Martinson II has instructed that the City will be required to use the aforementioned for: use by the fire department to directly improve the community, and; WHEREAS, the city of Maplewood has agreed to use the subject of this resolution for the purposes and under the terms prescribed, and; WHEREAS, the City agrees that it will accept the giftby a four-fifths majority of its governing body’s membership pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03, that the Maplewood City Council approves, receives and accepts the gift aforementioned and under such terms and conditions as may be requested or required. The Maplewood City Council passed this resolution by four-fifths or more majority vote of its membership on March 28, 2011. Signed: Signed: Witnessed: ________________________ _________________________ __________________________ (Signature) (Signature) (Signature) March 28, 2011 3 City Council MeetingMinutes Mayor __________________Chief of Fire________________City Clerk________________ (Title) (Title) (Title) ________________________ _________________________ __________________________ (Date) (Date) (Date) Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 3.Approval of Spring 2011 Clean-Up Event Councilmember Juenemann moved toapprove the 2011 Spring Clean Up Event for April 30, 2011,from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aldrich Arena,1850 White Bear Avenue. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 4.Approval of Myth Nightclub Shared Parking Agreement with Ashley Furniture CouncilmemberKoppenmoved toapprove the shared parking agreement between the owners of the Myth Nightclub and Ashley Furniture to allow the Myth to utilize 115 parking spaces for their needs. Approval of this agreement is subject to the owner of the Myth doing the following: 1.Posting each entrance to the Myth parking lot with the name and location of the overflow parking lots. 2.Arranging for Ramsey County Sheriff officers to patrol each parking lot (on site and off site). 3.Providing parking attendants to be stationed at eachparking lot (on site and off site). 4.Providing parking attendants to direct traffic to overflow parking lots. 5.Submit any future shared-parking agreements to the city staff for approval and adjustment of the maximum allowed occupancy. All agreements shallbe subject to approval by the city attorney. 6.Submit any future shared-parking agreements to the city staff for approval and adjustment of the maximum allowed occupancy. All agreements shall be subject to approval by the city attorney. 7.Assure that the maximum allowed occupancy shall be 4,400 persons, which includes all Myth staff and personnel, unless that number is revised by the fire marshal. The presence of staff and personnel will always factor into the total allowed occupancy regardless of whether shared parking is a factor or not. 8.Assure that any future parking agreements shall be for a minimum of one year. 9.Notify the city in writing within 90 days if either party in a parking agreement wishes to terminate the agreement. Seconded by CouncilmemberNephew.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Koppen, Llanas, And Nephew March 28, 2011 4 City Council MeetingMinutes Nay –Councilmember Juenemann The motion passed. 5.Approval to Waive the Building Permit and Plan Review Fees for Officer Joe Bergeron’s Memorial Councilmember Juenemann moved toapprove waiving the building permit andplan review fees of $1,093.52 for Joe Bergeron’s Memorial. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 6.Approval of Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Mahtomedi for the Operation of Mahtomedi Beach Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Mahtomedi for Mahtomedi Beach operations 2011 through 2013. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 7.Approval of Western Hills Area Street Improvements, Project 10-14 a.Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Advertising for Bids b.Resolution Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolutions for the Western Hills Area Street Improvements, City Project 10-15: approving Plans and advertisement for Bids and Ordering the Preparation of the Assessment Roll. RESOLUTION 11-03-543 APPROVING PLANS ADVERTISING FOR BIDS WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on January 10, 2011plans and specifications for the Western HillsArea Street Improvements, City Project 10-14, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the city engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications to the council for approval, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1.Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the city engineer. 2.The city clerk or office of the city engineer shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the Construction Bulletinan advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least twenty-one days before the date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by the council at th 10:00 a.m. on the 29day of April, 2011, at city hall and that no bids shall be considered unless March 28, 2011 5 City Council MeetingMinutes sealed and filed with the clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota for five percent ofthe amount of such bid. 3.The city clerk and city engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular city council meeting of May9, 2011. RESOLUTION 11-03-544 ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, the city clerk and city engineer will receive bids for the Western HillsArea Street Improvements, City Project 10-14, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the city clerk and city engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the city office for inspection. FURTHER, the clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment notify the council thereof. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 8.Snake Creek Stabilization (Sterling Street Crossing), City Project 10-13 a.Approval of Resolution Ordering Transfer of Funds b.Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Reconstruction of the Snake Creek Crossing at Sterling Street CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprove the resolution ordering transfer of funds for the Snake Creek Stabilization (Sterling Street Crossing), City Project 10-13. Also approving the agreement with Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District and authorize the City Engineer to execute the agreement on behalf of the city. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed for the agreement. RESOLUTION 11-03-545 ORDERING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE SNAKE CREEK STABILIZATION (STERLING STREET CROSSING), PROJECT 10-13 th WHEREAS, on this 28day ofMarch 2011, the adoption of the resolution ordering transfer of funds for the Snake Creek Stabilization (Sterling Street Crossing), Project 10-13, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1.The finance director is hereby authorized to transfer $66,000 into the Snake Creek Stabilization (Sterling Street Crossing), City Project 10-13from the Environmental Utility Fund,for the construction costs associated with the Snake Creek Stabilization (Sterling Street Crossing) project. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All March 28, 2011 6 City Council MeetingMinutes The motion passed. 9.Approval of Resolution for Modification of the Existing Construction Contract, Change Order #3 –Stillwater Road Improvements, Project 09-04 CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved torecommend the resolution directing modification of existing construction contract, change order no. 3, for city project 09-04. RESOLUTION 11-03-546 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROJECT 09-04, CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 09-04,Stillwater Road/TH 5 Improvements,and haslet 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 09-04, Change Order No. 3. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that: 1.The mayor and city engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $21,663.15. The revised contract amount is $1,389,284.74 Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 10.Approval of Service Agreement with First-Shred Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the service agreement with First-Shred for shredding services for all departments within the city. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 11.Approval of Maplewood’s Mow-Hi Pledge and Green Yards Events Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove Maplewood’s Mow-Hi Pledge and Green Yards Events. Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 12.Approval of Arbor Day Proclamation March 28, 2011 7 City Council MeetingMinutes Councilmember JuenemannproclaimedMay 7, 2011, as Arbor Day in Maplewood. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION Whereas, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate temperatures, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and Whereas, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products, and Whereas, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and Whereas, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and beauty, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, May 7, 2011, is hereby designated Arbor Day in the City of Maplewood. Further, all citizens are encouraged to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands. Adopted this 28day of March, 2011. th SIGNED: WITNESSED: ______________________________ _____________________________ Will Rossbach, Mayor Karen Guilfoile,City Clerk ______________________________ ______________________________ Date Date Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. 13.Gladstone Area Redevelopment –Phase 1, City Project 04-21 a.Resolution AcceptingFeasibility Report, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing b.Resolution for DNR Property Easement/Acquisition Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the resolution accepting the report, authorizing preparation of plans and specifications, and calling for a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2011 8 City Council MeetingMinutes April 11, 2011, for the Gladstone Area Redevelopment/Improvements –Phase 1, City Project 04- 21, Also adoptingthe resolution authorizing acquisition of the DNR property easement. RESOLUTION 11-03-547 ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY STUDY, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, pursuant to resolutionsof the council adopted December 13, 2004 and October 16, 2006, areporthas been prepared by the city engineering division in coordination with its consulting engineer with reference to the improvementof Gladstone Area Redevelopment, City Project 04-21– Phase 1, and this reportwas received by the council on March 28, 2011,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 Gladstone AreaRedevelopment –Phase 1, City Project 04- 21in 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 improvementof $7,274,600. 2.The city engineer or designated staff engineer is theengineer for this improvement and is hereby directed toprepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. 3.The finance director is hereby authorized to makethe financial transfers necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed budget of $7,274,600 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as follows: Funding Source Amount Special Assessment$ 2,200,000 Municipal State Aid Bonds$ 925,000 Mn/DOT Bridge Funds$ 1,600,000 Bond Savings$ 599,600 Debt Service$ 200,000 Sewer and Water Utility Fund$ 200,000 Environmental Utility Fund (EUF)$ 550,000 Street Light Fund$ 600,000 EPA Grant$ 200,000 Site PAC Fund$ 100,000 Existing PAC Fund$ 100,000 Total$ 7,274,600 th 4.A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 11day of April, 2011in the council chambers of city hall at 7:00p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. th Approved this 28day of March 2011. CITY OF MAPLEWOOD RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 11-03-548 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARYEASEMENTS FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR CITY PROJECT NO. 04-21,GLADSTONE AREA REDEVELOPMENT -PHASE 1 March 28, 2011 9 City Council MeetingMinutes WHEREAS , the City Council received the feasibility report for the Gladstone Area Redevelopment Phase 1 Improvements on March28, 2011. WHEREAS , the project requires the acquisition of temporary easements from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for construction of improvements identified in the feasibility report. WHEREAS , the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requires a resolution authorizing the acquisition to be included in the application for easements if the application is being made on behalf of a county, city, or township. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT: 1.The City of Maplewood is hereby authorized to acquire temporary easements from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for City Project No. 04-21, Gladstone Redevelopment Phase 1. th Adopted by the City Council of Maplewood this 28day of March2011. AYES: All NAYS: None _____________________________ Will Rossbach,Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Jim Antonen, City Manager Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. H.PUBLIC HEARING 1.Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of a Resolution of Intent to Organize Trash Collection a.Environmental Planner, Shann Finwall gave the report of Intent to Organize Trash Collection and answered questions of the council. b.Environmental & Natural Resources Commissioner, Dale Trippler addressed the council. c.Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl addressed and answered questions of the council. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearingat 8:03 p.m. The following people spoke at the public hearing: 1.Chris Greene, Maplewood. 2.Bob Parsons, 2229 Prosperity Road, Maplewood. 3.Joanne Parsons, 2229 Prosperity Road, Maplewood. 4.Colin Lee, Lakeville.President Hoodbid.com 5.George Murray, Southwind Townhome Association, Maplewood. 6.Mary Jo Kreitz, 2242Craig Place, Maplewood. 7.Mark Bradley, 2164 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood. March 28, 2011 10 City Council MeetingMinutes 8.Chris Songe, 2205 Radatz Avenue, Maplewood. 9.Clyde Jones, 2360 Gall Avenue, Maplewood. 10.Larry Whitcomb, 518 County Road B East, Maplewood. 11.Jeanette Carle, 1627 Sandhurst Avenue, Maplewood. 12.Bill Schreiner, 1098 Beaver Creek Parkway, Maplewood. 13.Fran Grant, 1848 McKnight Road, Maplewood. 14.Bill Hansen, 2836 Keller Parkway, Maplewood. 15.William Robbins, 2277 Stillwater Avenue East, Maplewood. 16.Michael Pophem, Maplewood. 17.Tim Kinley, 2367 LarpenteurAvenue, Maplewood. 18.Les Katola, 1837 Lakewood Drive North, Maplewood. 19.Pat McCallum, 2611 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood. 20.John Grambush, 1865 Phalen Place, Maplewood. 21.Tom Trost, 1886 Sterling Street North, Maplewood. 22.Al Benjamin, 2674 Elm Street, Maplewood. 23.Tony Hoffer, 42 Ferndale Street, Maplewood. 24.Sharlene Laumer, 2764 Keller Parkway, Maplewood. 25.Wayne Dunshee, 2874 Arcade Street, Maplewood. 26.Jon Belisle, 2594 Brookview Drive, Maplewood. 27.Dave Schelling, 1955 Greenbrier Street, Maplewood. 28.Mike Berkopec, GeneralManager, Ace Solid Waste, Inc., Vice-Chair of NSWMA. 29.Timothy LaMusga, 1805 McKnight Road, Maplewood. 30.Diana Longrie, 1771 Burr Street, Maplewood. 31.Michelle Piotrowski, 399 Sterling Street, Maplewood. 32.Gary Kloncz, 613 Sterling Street South, Maplewood. 33.Male speaker didn’t give his name. 34.MarieBallard, Maplewood. 35.David Domack, Dick’s Sanitation (DSI), Lakeville.(Hauler) 36.Scott Zager, 2009 Maryknoll, Maplewood. 37.Christel LaMusga, 1805 McKnight Road, Maplewood 38.Ginny Yingling, 673 Dorland Road South, Maplewood. 39.Kim Points, 2288 Maple Lane, Maplewood. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearingat 10:01 p.m. The city council took a 10-minute recess. The city council reconvened. CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve the resolution of intent to organize trash collection. This resolution is required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 115A.94, Subdivision 4 to begin the planning processfor organized trash collection, to initiate additional public participation, and to evaluate all trash collection system options, including evaluating the city’s current open trash collection system for potential improvements. RESOLUTION 11-03-541 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ORGANIZE TRASH COLLECTION March 28, 2011 11 City Council MeetingMinutes WHEREAS, Maplewood has an open trash collection systemwith nine residential trash haulers licensed in the city in 2011. WHEREAS,Minnesota Statute, Section 115A.94, Subdivision 4(a) requires a city adopt a resolution of intent to organize trash collection before implementing an ordinance, franchise, license, contract or other means of organizing collection. WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute, Section 115A.94, Subdivision 4(b) requires a city to hold a public hearing prior to adopting the resolution of intent to organize trash collection. WHEREAS, on March 28, 2011, the Maplewood City Council held a public hearing to take testimonyfrom interested persons, including persons licensed to operate solid waste collection services in the city, prior to the adoption of a resolution of intent to organize trash collection. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Maplewood City Council hereby adopts a resolution of intent to organize trash collection for the following reasons: 1.To begin a planning process. 2.To initiate additional public participation. 3.To evaluate all trash collection system options, including evaluating the city’s current open trash collection system for potential improvements. Adopted this 28th day of March, 2011. By:Attest: ___________________________________________________________________ MayorCityClerk Seconded by CouncilmemberLlanas.Ayes –Mayor Rossbach Councilmember Juenemann, Llanas and Nephew Nay –Councilmember Koppen The motion passed. I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. J.NEW BUSINESS 1.Approval of LiquorLicense –Patrick Conroy and Kari Hooten –Rookies Sports Bar – 1820 Rice Street *(This item was moved ahead of the public hearing) a.City Clerk, Director Citizen Services, Karen Guilfoile gave the report on Rookies Sports Bar Liquor License. b.Co-Owner of Rookies Sports Bar, 1820 Rice Street, Kari Hooten addressed the council. March 28, 2011 12 City Council MeetingMinutes Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the liquor license for Patrick Conroy and Kari Hooten for Rookies Sports Bar at 1820 Rice Street. Seconded by Councilmember Nephew.Ayes –All The motion passed. 2.Approval of City Council Goals for 2011 –2013 a.City Clerk, Director Citizen Services, Karen Guilfoile gave the report on the City Council Goals for 2011 –2013 Councilmember Nephew moved to approve the resolution adopting the 2011-2013 City Council Goals. Resolution 11-03-549 Establishing City Council Three Year Goals WHEREAS , the city council of the City of Maplewood on February 4, 2011held a city council retreat and discussed their goals ranking them in order of priorityas follows; Goal Number 1 Financial Sustainability: Continue to provide quality, efficient services to our citizens while equalizing expenditures and revenues every year. Make budgetingdecisions that comport with the principals of sustainability. Goal Number 2 Good Government: Continue to make Maplewood city government transparent and accessible; operate within an environment of efficiency and mutual respect. Welcome and encourage citizen involvement, and work with other cities to collaborate and consolidate cityservices. Goal Number 3 Parks and Recreation: Determine how to resolve the Community Center’s funding and programming issues. Further define what we want the newly reestablished department to be with an interest in a possible joint venture with neighboring communities. Goal Number 4 Capital Assets: Establish a plan to address deferred maintenance issues to city facilities, as well as balancing the continued investment into the public infrastructure. Determine a funding structure that is sustainable and addresses not only existing but future capital assets. Goal Number 5 Public Safety : Create and commit to a long-term plan for rebuilding and relocating fire stations, from five to three. Determine the space needs for the Police department. Goal Number 6 Environment: Going Green: Continue developing processes and programs for “going green,” sustainability. Goal Number 7 Redevelopment: Create and commit to a redevelopment plan for the city through prioritizing and updating the master plan. WHEREAS , these goals were established by the city council with input from city staff and will be placed in prominent places so that they may be viewed by the citizens of Maplewood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby approves the Resolution Establishing City Council Three Year Goals that were set on February 4, 2011. Approved this 28th Day of March, 2011 _______________________Attest: ____________________________ March 28, 2011 13 City Council MeetingMinutes Mayor,Will RossbachCity Clerk, Karen Guilfoile Seconded by CouncilmemberKoppen.Ayes –All The motion passed. K.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1.Bob Zick, North St. Paul. Mr. Zickstated citizens have the right to express their opinionduring visitor presentations. Mr. Zick expressedhis opinion regarding city government being involved in trash hauling. L.AWARD OF BIDS None. M.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. N.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1.City Clean Up –Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann gave a reminder of the Spring Clean-Up Event Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aldrich Arena. 2.Police Department Memorial –Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann stated the Sergeant Joe Bergeron Memorial Benefit is being held at the Maplewood Community Center on Saturday, April 23, 2011, from 2:00 -10:00 p.m. Raffle tickets are available for $10 eachand more information can be found onthe city’s website. 3.Joint Powers Agreement with Tartan Ice Arena Report –Councilmember Llanas Councilmember Llanas stated he and Councilmember Koppen serve on the Tartan Ice Arena Board. At the last meeting the 2012operating budget was discussed and the need to share the costs involved inrunning the Tartan Ice Arena. More information will be brought forward to the council in the near future. O.ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbachadjourned the meeting at 10:58 p.m. March 28, 2011 14 City Council MeetingMinutes The following people spoke at the March 28, 2011, 7:00 p.m. Organize Trash Collection Public Hearing: 1. Chris Greene, Maplewood. 2. Bob Parsons, 2229 Prosperity Road, Maplewood. 3. Joanne Parsons, 2229 Prosperity Road, Maplewood. 4. Colin Lee, President, Hoodbid.com. 17372 Jalisco Lane, Lakeville. 5. George Murray, 2129 Southwind Road, Maplewood. 6. Mary Jo Kreitz, 2242 Craig Place, Maplewood. 7. Mark Bradley, 2164 Woodlynn Avenue, Maplewood. 8. Chris Songe, 2205 Radatz Avenue, Maplewood. 9. Clyde Jones, 2360 Gall Avenue, Maplewood. 10. Larry Whitcomb, 518 County Road B East, Maplewood. 11. Jeanette Carle, 1627 Sandhurst Avenue, Maplewood. 12. Bill Schreiner, 1098 Beaver Creek Parkway, Maplewood. 13. Fran Grant, 1848 McKnight Road, Maplewood. 14. Bill Hansen, 2836 Keller Parkway, Maplewood. 15. William Robbins, 2277 Stillwater Avenue East, Maplewood. 16. Michael Pophem, Maplewood. 17, Tim Kinley, 2367 Larpenteur Avenue, Maplewood. 18. Les Katola, 1837 Lakewood Drive North, Maplewood. 19, Pat McCallum, 2611 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood. 20. John Grambush, 1865 Phalen Place, Maplewood. 21. Tom Trost, 1886 Sterling Street North, Maplewood. 22. AI Benjamin, 2674 Elm Street, Maplewood. 23. Tony Hoffer, 42 Ferndale Street, Maplewood. 24. Sharlene Laumer, 2764 Keller Parkway, Maplewood. 25. Wayne Dunshee, 2874 Arcade Street, Maplewood, 26. Jon Belisle, 2594 Brookview Drive, Maplewood. 27. Dave Schelling, 1955 Greenbrier Street, Maplewood. 28. Mike Berkopec, General Manager, Ace Solid Waste, Inc., Vice -Chair of NSWMA. 29. Timothy LaMusga, 1805 McKnight Road, Maplewood. 30. Diana Longrie, 1771 Burr Street, Maplewood. 31. Michelle Piotrowski, 399 Sterling Street, Maplewood. 32. Gary Kloncz, 613 Sterling Street South, Maplewood. 33. Male speaker didn't sign up to speak but came forward to speak without giving his name. 34. Marie Ballard, 2578 Forest Blvd, Maplewood, 35. David Domack, Dick's Sanitation (DSI), 8984 - 215'" Street West, Lakeville. 36. Scott Zager, 2009 Maryknoll, Maplewood. 37. Christel LaMusga, 1805 McKnight Road, Maplewood 38. Ginny Yingling, 673 Dorland Road South, Maplewood. 39. Kim Points, 2288 Maple Lane, Maplewood.