HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 12-23 City Council PacketAGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monda December 23, 1991
Council Chambers, Municipal Buildin
Meetin No. 91-25
ka' CALL . T ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ..ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Council/Mana Meetin of December 5, 1991
2. Meetin No. 91-24 ( December 9, 1991
EA* APPOINTMENTS
1, Human Relations Commission Appointment
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
F. ..CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent A are considered to be routine b the Cit
Council and will. be enacted b one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these
i tems. If a member of the Cit Council wishes to di'scuss an item, that item will be
removed from the Consent A and will be considered separatel
1. Approval of Claims
2. Removal of Assessment: Pro 90-07
3. Reduction of Assessment, Project 86-01
4. Reduction of Assessment: Project 90-07
5, PERA Resolution - Part-Time Police Officer
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7,-,00 p.m., 1919 White Bear Avenue:
Zonin Map Chan ( 4 Votes
Lot Width Variances,
Side Setback Variance
20 7:10 p,m,, Code Chan Buildin Separations in Town House Developments (4 Votes)
3, 7:10 p.m., Gervais Avenue. (Cotta of Maplewood).
Land Use Plan Chan (4 Votes)
Reduction of Parkin Spaces
Conditional Use Permit For a PUD
Sanitar Sewer Feasibilit Stud
Tax-Exempt Financin
Tax-Increment Financin
4. 7:20 p.m., Stein Li License
H. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Maplewood-In-Motion
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance to Increase. H Char Rates ( 2nd Readin
2. Ordinance to Increase Sewer Rates (2nd Readin
3. Reconsideration of Increase in Ambulance Rates
4. Park Availabilit Char
5. Proposed Communit Center Project
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Municipal State Aid - Off-S Resolution
2. Approval of 1992 On-Sale Intoxicatin Li License
8. Approval of 1992 Off-Sale Intoxicatin Li License
4. Code Chan Parkin Lot Stripin ( 1st Readin
5*1 Ramse Count Local Government Services-Stud Commission Report
6. 1991 Donation to Dispute Resolution Center
7. 1.992 Lease With Suburban Communit Channels
B. Hartman Homes
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
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N. ADJOURNMENT
COUNCIL,/MANAGER MEETING
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
4:30 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 1991
Maplewood Room, City Hall
MINUTES
A.CALL TO ORDER.
The Council /Manager meeting of the Maplewood City Council was held in the
Maplewood Room, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Bastian at
4:35 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Mayor Gary Bastian Present
Councilperson Dale Carlson Present
Councilperson Fran Juker Present
Councilperson George Rossbach Present
Councilperson Joseph Zappa Present
Others Present:
City Manager Michael McGuire
Assistant City Manager Gretchen Maglich
C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda:
E. OTHER BUSINESS
1. Police Civil Service Commission and Chief of Police
2. Gambling and Liquor Licenses Renewals
3. Holiday Hours
4. Staff Workshop
5. Performance Pay
6. Open Space Committee Update
7. Suburban Court Sites
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8. January Swearing -in Ceremony
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Councilmember Zappa moved that the agenda be approved as amended. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Carlson and approved.
Ayes: Bastian, Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, and Zappa
NEW BUSINESS
1. Community Center Survey and Next Step
FUTURE TOPICS
4. Recycling
City Manager McGuire presented a summary of the results of the City
Council /Advisory Committee survey of facilities to be included in the
proposed community center. After considerable discussion, it was the
consensus of the Council that the City Councilmembers fill the survey out
again and submit it to the City Manager; and that this list as well as the
recommended plan of action for future steps be placed on the December
23, 1991 meeting agenda.
2. Employee Replacement Procedure
City Manager McGuire discussed the current policy of requesting formal
Council approval to replace an employee, and he recommended a policy
change. After some discussion, Councilmember Zappa moved that the
current policy be amended to state that in the event of a resignation or
termination of a current employee, the Cijy Manager will notify each
Councilmember in writing of the vacancy. If a Councilmember has an
objection to filling, the position, the Councilmember may _place the item on
the agenda for Council review. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Carlson and approved.
Ayes: Bastian, Carlson, Rossbach, and Zappa
Nays: Juker
3. Ramsey County Local Government Services Study Commission Report
City Manager McGuire presented the Commission's draft report of
recommendations to the State Legislature regarding consolidation of
public services within Ramsey County. He stated that the Commission has
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scheduled a special meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 1992, 7:00 p.m.,
Room 5, State office Building to receive comments from units of local
government. It was the consensus of the City Council to place this item
on the December 23, 1991 agenda for public comment.
4. Land Purchase Update
Assistant City Manager Maglich reported on the status of the following
properties: 1800 E. County Road B, house at 1810 E. County Road B,
Monette" and "Pearson" properties, Art Wicklander, Wonder Bakery
building, and homes on County Road B between the drives of City Hall
and the Public Works building. Following some discussion
Councilmember Zappa moved that staff obtain a list of items required to
bring the house at 1810 E. County Road B into code compliance for
occupancy and a cost estimate of those items. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Juker and was defeated.
Ayes: Juker and Zappa
Nays: Bastian, Carlson and Rossbach
Mayor Bastian moved that further discussion about the house be tabled.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carlson and was approved.
Ayes: All
The Council directed the staff to obtain the assessed values of the homes
between the City Hall driveway and the Public Works building driveway.
City Manager McGuire distributed a list of additional remodeling items
and associated cost estimates for the Parks & Recreation building at 1810
E. County Road B. It was the consensus of the City Council that City
Manager McGuire would contact each Councilperson individually and
discuss these expenditures.
E.OTHER BUSINESS
1. Police Civil Service Commission and the Police Chief
Councilmember Zappa asked other Councilmembers for their thoughts
about pursuing special State legislation in 1992 to remove Maplewood's
position of Police Chief from the City's Police Civil Service law as was
attempted in 1991. It was the consensus of the Council that
Councilmember Zappa and City Manager McGuire speak with State
Senators who opposed the legislation last year and obtain their thoughts
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about either completely eliminating the Police Civil Service from the City
or removing the position of Police Chief from the existing law.
2. Gambling and Liquor Licenses Renewal
City Manager McGuire distributed a status report of charitable gambling
contributions from licensed organizations in the City. He noted that per
the City ordinance, the City will not issue or renew on -sale or off -sale
alcoholic beverage licenses, bottle club permits, or food licenses to any
organization that is delinquent in their charitable gambling contribution
payments to the City. He stated that the City Clerk has been instructed to
notify organizations that are not in compliance that their licenses will not
be renewed unless all past due amounts are paid by December 23rd.
3. Holiday Hours
City Manager McGuire recommended that special holiday hours be
established for Christmas Eve - an early close at noon as was done last
year, and that regular work hours be kept for New Year's Eve.
Councilmember Zappa moved that City Hall close at noon on Christmas
Eve, December 24th, and that regular business hours be kept for
December 31st, New Year's Eve. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Carlson and approved.
Ayes: All
4. Staff Workshop
City Manager McGuire informed the Council that the senior management
staff is attending a one day team building workshop on Tuesday,
December 17, 1991 at a downtown location.
5. Performance Pay
City Manager McGuire distributed to the City Council a list of employees
who are eligible for merit pay and the amount of the pay being paid to
each individual for on -the job performance in 1991.
6. Open Space Committee Update
City Manager McGuire distributed a memo from Parks & Recreation
Director Odegard which summarized the progress of the open Space
Committee to date.
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7. Suburban Court Sites
City Manager McGuire reported that the top two sites being considered by
Ramsey County for a single suburban court location are 1) Rice
Street /Interstate 694 and 2) the vacant Wards building on White Bear
Avenue.
8. January Swearing -in Ceremony
There was some discussion about the swearing -in ceremony for
Councilmembers Carlson and Rossbach in January to start their new four
year term. It was -the consensus of the Council that Councilmember
Carlson would make arrangements for a youth color guard and that the
City Clerk would present the oath of office.
F. FUTURE TOPICS
It was determined that at the December 9, 1991 Council meeting, City Manager
McGuire would recommend a date for the next Council /Manager meeting. The agenda
for the next Council /Manager meeting will consist of Police Study Update, Take Home
Car Policy, and organized Collection/Recycling.
G.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
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TO: City Manager
AGENDA REPORT Act.jon by council
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FROM: Human Resource Director 6
RE: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
DATE: December 10, 1991
At their meeting on December 3rd the Human Relations Commission
voted to recommend the appointment of Lori Surma to fill the existing
vacancy created by the resignation of Paul Sand. Paul's term was to
expire on 12/31/93.
Ms. Surma will be at the Council meeting on the 23rd to answer any
questions. I have attached a copy of her application for your review.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Ms. Lori Surma be appointed to fill the remainder
of the vacant term on the Human Relations Commission.
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Attachment
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM
NAME Lori L. surnia PHONE
ADDRESS 2275 Atlantic e Z I PSc; lng____
I) How long have you lived in the City of Maplewood? 8 months
2) Does your employment require travel or being away from the community which would make
regular attendance at meetings difficult? Yes x_ No
3) On which Board or Commission are you interested in serving? (check)
Community Design Review Board
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Human Relations Commission
Park & Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Police Civil Service Commission
4) Do you have any specific areas of interest within this Board's or Commission's scope of
responsibilities?
I do not have any specific areas of interest with in the Human Relations Board,
but I are very interested in Human Relation Issues and would like take part publically,
as well as my activity at Hamline University, and in numerous national organizations.
5) List other organizations or clubs in the Community in which you have been or are an
active participant: Hamline University International Relations Club,
Human Rights Club, and..Amnesty International, Boy Scout Troop 252 & Red Cross
6) Why would you like to serve on this Board or Commission?
I feel that serving on the Board would give me an opportunity to become active
in my community on a longer term basis than at Hamline University . I feel that I
could bring a lot of new ideas and energy, and also learn from this experience.'
I would like to continue on the Board for as long as possible, if I was to serve.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
I presently am a senior at Hamline University, and will be graduating this
January. I am a legal assistant in a law firm in Minneapolis, and at 23yrs. old
would like to make a conmlittment to this Board if I am selected.
AGENDA NO. F -1
AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Manager
FROM: Finance Director AI/a!ze -
RE: APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
DATE: December 16, 1991
4otion by Council:
Endorsed
Modified.,
Roj eoted
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It is recommended that the Council approve payment of the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
692,757.00 Checks # 24992 thru # 25054
Dated 12 -02 -91 thru 12 -12 -91
115 Checks # 15562 thru # 15692
Dated 12 -23 -91
807,971.31 Total per attached voucher /check
register
PAYROLL:
244,084.63 Payroll Checks dated 12 -06 -91 and
12 -16 -91 (merit pay)
39.638.79 Payroll Deductions dated 12 -06 -91
283,723-42 Total Payroll
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Attached is a detailed listing of these claims.
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