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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00p.m.,Monday,June 25,2012
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No.11-12
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at7:02p.m.by Mayor Rossbach.
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.ROLL CALL
Will Rossbach, MayorPresent
Robert Cardinal, CouncilmemberPresent
Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent
Marvin Koppen, CouncilmemberPresent
James Llanas, CouncilmemberPresent
D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M1.Shared Vision
M2.Missing Trash Cans
M3.White House Proclamation
Councilmember Llanas moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–All
The motion passed.
E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Approval of June4, 2012 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the June 4, 2012City Council Workshop Minutes
as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember LlanasAyes–All
The motion passed.
2.Approval of June 11, 2012City Council WorkshopMinutes
Councilmember Llanasmoved to approve the June 11, 2012City Council WorkshopMinutesas
submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–All
The motion passed.
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3.Approval ofJune 11, 2012 City Council MeetingMinutes
Mayor Rossbachmoved to approve the June 11,2012City Council MeetingMinutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember LlanasAyes–All
The motion passed.
F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Fire Department Swearing in Ceremony for Tony Bigelbach, Paul Eaton, Mike Hagen,
Rochelle Hawthorne, Chad Jansen, Ladd Miller, Nathan Rank, Paul Rank and Tim
Wessels
Fire Chief Lukin presented that staff report andintroduced Paul Eaton, Mike Hagen, Rochelle
Hawthorne, Chad Jansen, Ladd Miller, Nathan Rank, Paul Rank and Tim Wessels. Due to prior
commitments, some of the Fire Fighters were unable to attend the meeting and will be sworn in at
a later council meeting. City Clerk Guilfoile administered the firefighter’s oath to Chad Jansen,
Ladd Miller, Paul Rank, Nathan Rank and Rochelle Hawthorne.
2.Presentation of FireDepartment Life Safety Awards
Fire Chief Lukin presented the staff report.
3.Acceptance of the Minnesota Resuscitation Consortium Grant
Assistant FireChief Mondor presented the staff report and answered questions of the council.Kim
Heartkins, Program Manager from the Minnesota Resuscitation Consortium was present and
addressed the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to acceptthe Grant from the Minnesota Resuscitation
Consortium.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
G.CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested to pull agenda item G5 for questions and possible
discussion; and agenda items G9, G10and G11.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda itemsG1-G4 and G6-G12.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
1.Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 554,745.36 Checks # 87203 thru # 87262
dated 6/6/12 thru 6/12/12
$ 245,135.94 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 6/4/12 thru 6/8/12
$ 577,944.01 Checks # 87263 thru # 87320
dated 6/12/12 thru 6/19/12
$ 444,683.56 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 6/11/12 thru 6/15/12
$ 1,822,508.87 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 518,140.58 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 6/8/12
$ 2,200.89 Payroll Deduction check # 9986887thru # 9986890
dated 6/8/12
$ 520,341.47 Total Payroll
$ 2,342,850.34 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
2.Conditional Use Permit Review for Auto Sales by Fleet Associates, Inc at 2495
Maplewood Drive
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toApprove to Review the Conditional Use Permit for Fleet
Associates, Inc. at 2495 Maplewood Drive again only if a problem arises or a major change is
proposed.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
3.Ordinance Amendment Regarding Variances for Metal Storage Buildings, Section 12-
5 (d)—Second Reading
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the Second Reading of the Ordinance Amendment
regarding Variances for Metal Storage Buildings, Section 12-5 (d).
ORDIANANCE 922
AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CONCERNING
VARIANCES TO THE METAL STORAGE BUILDING ORDINANCE
The Maplewood City Council approves the following revision to the Maplewood Code of
Ordinances. (Additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out.)
Section 1. Section 12-5 (d) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
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Sec. 12-5. Metal Storage Buildings.
(d) The city council may hear requests for variances from the literal provisions of this section when
the strict enforcement of this section would cause undue hardship because of circumstances
unique to the individual property under consideration and to grant such variances only when it is
demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the section. The term
“undue hardship,” as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means the property in
question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under the conditions allowed by the official
controls, and the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property, not
created by the landowner, and variance from this section, if granted, will not alter the essential
character of the locality.
(d) The city council may grant variances to the requirements of this section. All variances must
follow the requirements provided in Minnesota State Statutes.
Section 2. Thisordinance shall take effect after the approval by the city council and publishing in
the official newspaper.
The Maplewood City Council approved this ordinance revision on June 25, 2012.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
4.Ordinance Amendment Regarding Variances for Commercial Use Antennas and
Towers, Section 44-1334—Second Reading
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the Second Reading of the Ordinance Amendment
Regarding Variances for Commercial Use Antennas and Towers, Section 44-1334.
ORDINANCE 923
AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT CONCERNING
VARIANCES TO THE COMMERCIAL USE ANTENNAS
AND TOWERS ORDINANCE
The Maplewood City Council approves the following revision to the Maplewood Code of
Ordinances. (Additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out.)
Section 1. Section 44-1334 of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 44-1334. Variances.
(a)The city council may grant variances to the requirements of this article. All variances must
follow the requirements provided in Minnesota State Statutes.Minn. Stats.ch 462. For
variances regarding antennas and towers, the applicant must show the city the following:
(1)There are unique circumstances or characteristics peculiar to the property and this article
would inflict undue hardship on the property owner or applicant.
(2)The property cannot be developed or put to a reasonable use by strictly conforming with
this code.
(3)The applicant or property owner did not create or cause the hardship.
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(4)The proposed variance will not alter the essential character of the area or the zoning
district.
(5)The proposed variance is the minimum variance that will afford relief from the standards of
this code.
(6)The variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of thisarticle.
(b)The applicant for a variance for an antenna or tower-related matter shall submit, with the
variance application and any other required materials, a statement showing how the proposal
would meet the findings for variance approval.the findings insubsection (a) of this section.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after the approval by the city council and publishing in
the official newspaper.
The Maplewood City Council approved this ordinance revision on June 25, 2012.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
5.Approval of Potentially Dangerous Dogs and Dangerous Dogs License Fees
City Clerk Guilfoile presented the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved toapprove the License Fees of $150 for Dangerous Dogs and
$100 for Potentially Dangerous Dogs.
Seconded by Councilmember LlanasAyes–All
The motion passed.
6.Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement with DNR for Gateway Trail
Connection, Gladstone Area Redevelopment Improvements –Phase 1, Project 04-21
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved to approve theResolution Approving the Cooperative
Agreement with DNR for Gateway Trail Connection, Gladstone Area Redevelopment
Improvements –Phase 1, Project 04-21.
RESOLUTION 12-6-747
AGREEMENT WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GATEWAY STATE TRAIL CONNECTION
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Natural Resources has the authority, duty and
responsibility under Minnesota Statutes85.015, sub. 15, to establish, develop, maintain and
operate the Willard Munger State Trail System which includes the Gateway State Trail Segment;
and
WHEREAS, the State and the City are authorized under Minnesota Statutes Section
471.59 to enter into agreements to jointly or cooperatively exercise common powers; and
WHEREAS, the State owns land described as: Section 16, Township 29N, Range 22W,
Ramsey County; and
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WHEREAS, the State and City have determined that providing municipal trail connection to
the Gateway State Trail from the City of Maplewood’s Flicek Park is of high priority; and
WHEREAS, the City shall design, manage, construct and administer the municipal trail
connection to the Gateway State Trail, as established hereinafter referred to as the “Trail
Connection”; and
WHEREAS, upon completion, the Trail Connection shall be the sole responsibility of the
City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefit to be derived by the public
bodies hereto and for the benefit of the general public, the parties agree to the terms ofthe
Cooperative Agreement attached hereto.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
7.Resolution Requesting Ramsey County to Restrict Parking on Edgerton Street
(C.S.A.H. 58) Between Larpenteur Avenue and Highway 36
CouncilmemberJuenemannmoved toapprovethe Resolution Requesting Ramsey County to
Restrict Parking on Edgerton Street (C.S.A.H. 518) Between Larpenteur Avenue and Highway 36.
RESOLUTION12-6-748
REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY TO RESTRICT PARKING ON EDGERTON STREET
(C.S.A.H. 58) BETWEEN LARPENTEUR AVENUE AND HIGHWAY 36
Resolution Requesting Ramsey County to Restrict Parking on Edgerton Street (C.S.A.H. 58)
between Price Street and Highway 36.
WHEREAS, Edgerton Street is a Ramsey County State Aid Route, and
WHEREAS, the County of Ramsey is expending County State Aid Funds on the
resurfacing of Edgerton Street, and
WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on the street;
and approval of the proposed construction as a County State Aid Street must therefore be
conditioned upon certain parking restrictions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Maplewood
hereby requests Ramsey County to ban parking at all times on Edgerton Street between
Larpenteur Avenue and TH 36, except for the portion on the east side between Larpenteur Avenue
and Price Avenue, and except for the portion on the east side 300 feet to 380 feet north of
Kingston Avenue, and except for the portion on the west side 230 feet to 300 feet north of
Kingston Avenue.
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Adopted by the council on this 25day of June 2012.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
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8.Hills and Dales Area Street Improvements, Project 09-15
a.Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract, Change
Order No. 5
b.Resolution Approving Final Payment and Acceptance of Project
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the ResolutionDirecting Modification of Existing
Construction Change Order No. 5for the Hills and Dales Area Street Improvements, City Project
09-15.
RESOLUTION12-6-749
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 09-15, CHANGE ORDER NO.5
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvements Project 09-15, Hills and Dales Area Street 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 09-15, Change Order No. 5
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
1.The mayor and city clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by
executing said Change Order No. 5 which is $65,231.70
The revised contract amount is $5,507,269.52
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Approved this 25day of June 2012.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the Resolution Approving Final Payment and
Acceptance of Project for the Hills and Dales Area Street Improvements, City Project 09-15.
RESOLUTION12-6-750
APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
PROJECT 09-15
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
Improvement Project 09-15, the Hills and Dales Area Street Improvements, and has let a
construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the Hills and
Dales Area Street Improvements, City Project 09-15, is complete and recommends acceptance of
the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that
1.City Project 09-15 is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted by
the city; and the final construction cost is $5,503,412.09. Final payment to T.A. Schifsky
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and Sons, Inc., Incorporated, and the release of any retainage or escrow is hereby
authorized.
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Approved this 25day of June 2012.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
9.Approval of Purchase for Construction Services for Edgerton Pond Force Main, July
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City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director Thompson presented the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the Purchaseof Construction Services from St.
Paul Regional Water Services for Installation of Edgerton Pond Force Main Drainage Basin, City
Project 11-19.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
10.Approval of Resolution to Adopt State Performance Measures
Assistant City Manager Ahl presented the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the Resolution to Adopt State Performance
Measures.
RESOLUTON12-6-751
Resolution AdoptingState Performance Measures
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature created a Council on Local Results and Innovation;
and
WHEREAS, participation in the program may assist the City of Maplewood in improving
service delivery and enhancing communication with residents;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT
the City does hereby adopt and will implement the minimum 10 performance measures developed
by the Council on Local Results and Innovation;
the City has implemented a local performance measurement system;
the City will survey its residents by the end of the calendar year on the services included in the
performance benchmarks;
the City will report the results of the 10 adopted measure to its residents before the end of the
calendar year through publication, posting on the entity’s website, or through a public hearing at
which the budget and levy will be discussed and public input allowed.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
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11.Approval of Resolution for Grant Request on East Metro Public Safety Facility
Fire Chief Lukin presented the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve theResolution Approving the Grant Request to the
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the East Metro Public
Safety Facility.
RESOLUTION12-6-752
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood will act as the legal sponsor for project contained in the
Business Development Capital Projects Grant Program Application to be submitted on June 26,
2012 and that the City Manager and the Mayor are hereby authorized to apply to the Department
of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, and
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance,
and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate construction,
operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its useful life, and
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood has not violated any federal, state, or local laws
pertaining to fraud, bribery, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt
practice, and
WHEREAS upon approval of its application by the state, the City of Maplewood may enter
into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project(s), and the City of
Maplewood certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all
contract agreements, and
WHEREAS all non-state funding is committed and available and meets or exceeds the
requirement that the non-state match equal or exceed the state funding, and
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws,
regulations, and rules of General Obligation bond funds,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager and theMayor, or their
successors in office, are hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments thereto,
as are necessary to implement the project(s) on behalf of the applicant.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
12.2012Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal, Casual Part-time Employees
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve theResolution for 2012 Pay Rates for
Temporary/Seasonal, Casual Part-time Employees.
RESOLUTION12-6-753
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WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations act, part-time
employees who do not work more than 14 hour per week and temporary/seasonal employees who
work in positions that do not exceed 67 days in a calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students,
are not public employees and are therefore not eligible for membership in a public employee
union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job
classifications are hereby established for temporary/seasonal, casual part-time (14 hours or
fewer/wk) employees effective January 1, 2012 upon Council approval.
Accountant$10.00-30.00per hour
Accounting Technician$9.00-22.00per hour
Administrative Assistant$9.00-23.00per hour
Background Investigator$25.00-35.00per hour
Building Inspector$14.00-35.00per hour
Building Attendant$7.25-15.00per hour
Customer Service Assistant$7.25-15.00per hour
CSO$8.00-16.00per hour
Data Entry Operator$8.00-12.00per hour
Election Judge$7.25-12.00per hour
Election Judge -Assistant Chair$9.00-15.00 perhour
Election Precinct Chair$9.00-16.00per hour
Engineering Aide$7.00-16.00per hour
Engineering Technician$10.00-16.00per hour
Fire Maintenance/Engineer **$14.14per hour
Firefighter-in-Training (new hire) **$10.10per hour
Firefighter/EMT **$12.12per hour
Firefighter/Paramedic **$13.13per hour
Firefighter/EMT Captain **$14.14 per hour
Firefighter/Paramedic Captain **$15.15per hour
Battalion Chief **$16.16per hour
Intern$7.25-20.00per hour
IT Technician$15.00-20.00per hour
Laborer$7.25-14.00per hour
Lifeguard$7.25-14.00per hour
Manager-on-Duty Differential$1.00per hour
Office Specialist$8.50-18.00per hour
Receptionist$8.00-16.00per hour
Recreation Instructor/Leader$7.25-32.00per hour
Recreation Official$7.25-30.00per hour
Recreation Worker$7.25-18.00per hour
Theater Technician$20.00-30.00per hour
Vehicle Technician$9.00-15.00per hour
Video Coordinator*$11.00-19.00per hour
Video Technician*$10.00-18.00per hour
Water Safety Instructor (WSP)Differential $2.00per hour
Head Lifeguard (HG) Differential$1.00per hour
Water Safety Aide (WSA) Differential$.50per hour
*Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hours or less.
** Fire Department positions shall receive a $2 per hour differential for working the following
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holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
Day.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the pay
rate within the above ranges.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
H.PUBLIC HEARING
1.East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, City Project 09-09
a.Public Hearing 7:00 pm
b.Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public Hearing (4 Votes)
c.Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Advertising for Bids
d.Resolution Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director presented the staff report and answered questions of
the council. Ron Leaf, Water Resources Engineer with SEHaddressed and answered questions
of the council. Dale Trippler, representing the Planning Commission and Environmental Natural
Resource Commission addressed the council and presented the commission reports and
answered questions of the council.
Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
1.Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
2.BenFrenzen, Maplewood Resident
3.Gene Tschida. Maplewood Resident
Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppenmoved to approve the Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public
Hearingfor the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, City Project 09-09.
RESOLUTION12-6-754
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
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WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 14dayof May 2012, fixed a date
for a council hearing on the proposed improvements for the East Metro Public Safety Training
Facility Improvements, City Project 09-09.
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing
was given, and the hearing was duly held on June 25, 2012, and the council has heard all persons
desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1.Thatit is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that the
City of Maplewood make improvements to the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility
Improvements, City Project 09-09.
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2.Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the 25
day of June, 2012.
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3.The City’s consultant engineer, SEH, Inc., is the designated engineer for this improvement
and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of saidimprovement
as previously directed by the city council at the May 14, 2012 council meeting.
4.The finance director was authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement
the financing plan for the project by the city council at the May 14, 2012 council meeting. A project
budget of $4,335,000 was established. The approved financing plan is as follows:
1STATE BONDING BILL GRANT$3,000,000
2RAMSEY CO ERF GRANT$450,000
3CITY EUF FUND$250,000
4CITY CIP FUND$250,000
5EAST METRO JPA–SPECIAL ASSESSMENT$175,000
6MNDOT/MSA STREET ACCOUNT$55,000
7ST PAUL REGIONAL WATER SERVICES$55,000
8SANITARY SEWER FUND$50,000
9ST PAUL WAC FUND$50,000
TOTAL PHASE 1$4,335,000
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Approved this 25day of June 2012
Seconded by Councilmember CardinalAyes–All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Koppenmoved to approve the Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and
Advertising for Bidsfor the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, City Project 09-09.
RESOLUTION12-6-755
APPROVING PLANS
ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on May 14, 2012 plans and
specifications for the East Metro Public Safety Training Center Improvements, City Project 09-09,
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
10:00 a.m. on the 20th day of July, 2012, at city hall and that no bids shall be considered unless
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 of the amount of such bid.
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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
July 23, 2012.
Seconded by Councilmember CardinalAyes–All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the Resolution Ordering Preparation of
Assessment Rollfor the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, City Project 09-09.
RESOLUTION12-6-756
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, the city clerk and city engineer will receive bids for theEast Metro Public
Safety Training Center Improvements, City Project 09-09,
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 Councilmember CardinalAyes–All
The motion passed.
I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.East Metro Public Safety Training Center, Located at Century Avenue South of
Holloway Avenue. Approvals Requested for:
a.Comprehensive Plan Amendment to G (Government)
b.Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development
c.Design Review
d.Wetland Map Amendment
City Planner Ekstrand presented the staff report and answered questions of the council. Ron Leaf
with SEH, Inc. addressed and answered questions of the council. Dale Trippler representing the
Environmental Natural Resource Commission addressed the council and presented the
commission report and answered questions.
Councilmember Llanasmoved to approve the Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Land Use
Plan Amendment from UnguidedRight-Of-Way to G (Government) for the Property Located West
of the MN Highway 120 and MN Highway 5 Intersection.
RESOLUTION12-6-757
LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Fire Chief Steve Lukin of City of Maplewood has requested a change to the
City of Maplewood’s land use plan from unclassified right-of-way to G (government) for
consistency between the plan and actual use of the land.
WHEREAS, this change applies to the property located west of Highway 120 and Highway
5. The legal description is:
All that part of the following described tract:
The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 29
North, Range 22 West;
which lies northeasterly of a line run parallel with and distant 100 feet southwesterly of the
following described line:
Beginning at a point on the east line of said Section 13, distant 1324.13 feet North of the southeast
corner thereof; thence run westerly at an angle of 90 degrees with said east section line for 186.63
feet; thence deflect to right on a 10 degree 00 minute curve (delta angle 29 degrees 20 minutes)
for 293.33 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 100 feet and there terminating.
WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
1.On June 5, 2012, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a
hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners.
The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written
statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approvethe land
use plan change.
2.On June 25, 2012 the city council discussed the land useplan change. They considered
reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approvedthe above
described change for the following reasons:
1.The property is presently utilizedby MnDOT which would be compatible with a land use
classification of G.
2.The future use of this site is a public safety training center which will be utilized by multiple
public jurisdictions.
3.The classification to G would guide a piece of land that currently does not have any future land
use classification.
This action is subject to the approval of this land use plan amendment by the Metropolitan Council.
The Maplewood City Councilapproved this resolution on June 25, 2012.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the ResolutionApproving a Conditional Use Permit
for a Planned Unit Development for the Proposed East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, which
the Site Also Includes MnDOT’s Continued Operations and the Marshlands Rehabilitation Project;
approve the Design Plans Date-Stamped May 14, 2012, for the East Metro Public Safety Training
Center; and approve the Resolution Approving the Wetland Map Amendment for the Removal of
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Wetlands 3 through 6 from the City’s Wetland Map Based on the Opinion by the Watershed District
that the Wetlands are Non-Historical and as such Incidental.
RESOLUTION12-6-758
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Fire Chief Steve Lukin of City of Maplewood has applied for a conditional use
permit for a planned unit development tobuild a public safety training center.
WHEREAS, Section 44-6 of the city ordinance provides that a PUD can be a development
characterized by a unified sitedesign with two or more principal uses or structures.
WHEREAS, the site will also include MnDOT’s continued operations and the marshlands
rehabilitation project.
WHEREAS, Section 44-1093(b) of the city ordinance provides that the city council may
consider flexibility from strict code compliance in the internal and external design requirements of
the project dependent upon the following findings:
1.The proposed development and the surrounding neighborhood can be better served by
relaxing the code requirements that regulate the physical development or layout of the project
because of its unique nature.
2.The PUD would be consistent with the spirit, intent and purposes of this chapter.
3.The planned unit development would produce a development of equal orsuperior quality to
that which would result from strict adherence to this chapter.
4.The deviations would not constitute a significant threat to the property values, safety, health or
general welfare of the owners or occupants of nearby land or to the environment.
5.The deviations are required for the reasonable and practical physical development of the
project.
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting that the city allow a building to be constructed with
architectural siding.
WHEREAS, this permit applies tothe property located west of Highway 120 and Highway 5.
The legal description is:
All that part of the following described tract:
The Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 13,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West;
which lies northeasterly of a line run parallel with and distant 100 feet southwesterly of the
following described line:
Beginning at a point on the east line of said Section 13, distant 1324.13 feet North
of the southeast corner thereof; thence run westerly at anangle of 90 degrees with
said east section line for 186.63 feet; thence deflect to right on a 10 degree 00
minute curve (delta angle 29 degrees 20 minutes) for 293.33 feet; thence on
tangent to said curve for 100 feet and there terminating.
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WHEREAS, thehistory of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1.On June 5, 2012, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a
hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property
owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and
present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council
approvethe conditional use permit request.
2.On June 25, 2012 the city council discussed conditional use permit. They considered reports
and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council __________ the above-
described conditional use permit and architectural metal siding building, because:
1.The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in
conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and this Code.
2.The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area.
3.The use would not depreciate property values.
4.The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of
operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance
to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes,
water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical
interference or other nuisances.
5.The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
6.The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police
and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks.
7.The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services.
8.The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic
features into the development design.
9.The use would cause no more than minimal adverse environmental effects.
10.The proposed development and the surrounding neighborhood can be better served by
relaxing the code requirements that regulate the physical development or layout of the
project because of its unique nature.
11.The PUD would be consistent with the spirit, intent and purposes of this chapter.
12.The PUD would produce a development of equal or superior quality to that which would
result from strict adherence to this chapter.
13.The deviations would not constitute a significant threat to the property values, safety, health
or general welfare of the owners or occupants of nearby land or to the environment.
14.The deviations are required for the reasonable and practical physical development of the
project.
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Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1.All construction shall follow the site plan date-stamped May 14, 2012. Staff may approve
minor changes.
2.The city council shall review this permit in one year.
3.The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval
or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
4.Comply with the requirements of the city’s engineering department.
5.The applicant shall work with the building official and fire marshal to ensure compliance with
applicable codes.
6.This approval does not include landscaping plans or building elevations for the classroom
training building which shall be submitted for community design review board approval.
7.Hours of operation shall be limited to 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the site must be in compliance
with the city’s noise ordinance at all times.
8.City council must approve a joint powers agreement with partnering jurisdictions that will limit
the use of the burn buildings when weather conditions may cause smoke and other irritants
to affect nearby residential neighborhoods.
The Maplewood City Council approvedthis resolution on June 25, 2012.
RESOLUTION 12-6-759
Changes to the Maplewood Wetland Map
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2009, the Maplewood City Council adopted a wetland ordinance
(Ordinance No. 895) dealing with wetland regulations.
WHEREAS, as part of the ordinance the City Council adopted a wetland classification map.
The map is based on wetland classifications from Minnesota Routine Assessment Method
(MnRAM) wetland studies and assigned by the applicable watershed districts.
WHEREAS, the ordinance states that the City Council will adopt changes to the wetland
map which are based on MnRAM and other studies conducted and approved by watershed
districts.
WHEREAS, in 2005 and 2011 the City of Maplewood had wetlands delineated on a 20.5-
acre vacant lot located west of the intersection of Century Avenue and Highway 5 (refer to wetland
delineation map attached).
WHEREAS, the wetland delineation found that Wetlands 3 through 6were developed
incidentally as a result of the activities associated with the grading and fill material completed by
the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) in the 1970s.
WHERES, in November 2011 the Local Governmental Unit (MnDOT) and Technical
Evaluation Panel (Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District) reviewed the delineation report
and agreed with the assessment that Wetlands 3 through 6are non-historical wetlands and thus
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incidental. As such, Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District will be removing the wetlands
from their wetland classification map.
WHEREAS, On May 21, 2012, the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources
Commission reviewed the Local Governmental Unit and Technical Evaluation Panel decision that
Wetlands 3 through 6are non-historical and incidental, and recommended that the City Council
remove the wetlands from the City’s wetland classification map.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approves the above-
described wetland map change because Wetlands 3 through 6 have been found to be non-
historical and incidental and the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District will be removing
them from their wetland classification map.
The Maplewood City Council approvedthis resolution on June 25, 2012.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
2.Solid Waste Management Summary Publication Ordinance
Environmental Planner Finwall presented the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Solid Waste Management Summary
Publication Ordinance for Publication in the City’s Official Newspaper.
Ordinance No. 921
Maplewood Solid Waste Management Ordinance
On June 11, 2012, the Maplewood City Council adopted an ordinance which regulates the
management of solid waste within the City. A summary of the ordinance follows:
1.Solid waste is definedas set forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 116.06, subdivision
22(1)(9), but is further defined for purposes of this ordinance to include garbage, recyclables,
appliances, bulky waste, yard waste, and household hazardous waste.
2.The goal of the solid waste management ordinance is to improve solid waste management
and to serve the following purposes:
(a)Achieve a reduction in waste generated.
(b)Encourage the separation and recovery of materials and energy from waste.
(c)Ensure the protection of public health and safety and promote city cleanliness and
livability.
(d)Promote best management practices in solid waste management to protect air quality,
water quality, and natural resources.
(e)Be consistent with the requirements of the State statutes, State rules and Ramsey
County ordinances, and with State and Ramsey County solid waste plans.
(f)Provide high quality solid waste and recycling services in the most cost-effective manner
possible.
(g)Coordinate solid waste management among political subdivisions.
3.Any person collecting garbage, designated recyclables, or other solid waste in the city must
secure a license from the city to do so.
4.All residents and commercial properties shall separate all designated recyclables from solid
waste. These source separated items shall be collected for separate recycling, processing
or treatment.
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5.Every person shall legally dispose of garbage that accumulates upon their property in the city
at least once a week or more often as directed by the city manager unless given special
permission by the city.
6.Only the city-contracted garbage collector may collect garbage at residential properties (1 to
4 units).
7.Every person occupying a residential property (1 to 4 units) shall utilize the city-provided
garbage carts for the disposal of garbage.
8.The owner, operator, or manager of any multiple-family property with more than 4 units or
commercial property must supply garbage collection at least once weekly by a garbage
hauler licensed to do business in the city.
9.Only the city-contracted recyclables collector may collect and process recyclables set out for
recycling collection at the curb or alley line.
10.The collection of garbage for residential and multiple-family dwellings shall be in accordance
with the times outlined in the city’s contract for garbage collection, Monday through Saturday.
11.Collection of residential and multiple-family dwelling unit’s recyclables shall be in accordance
with the times outlined in the city’s contract for recyclables collection, Monday through
Saturday.
12.The collection of garbageand recyclables for commercial properties shall occur between the
hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
13.Each residential garbage collection licensee must schedule collection pickups as established
by the City of Maplewood day-certain pick up schedule.
14.The city manager or their designee shall have the authority to develop Solid Waste
Management Standards concerning days of collection, type and location of waste containers
and other matters as they deem necessary to provide for the safe, orderly and cost-efficient
preparation, storage, collection and disposal of all waste materials covered in this ordinance.
15.Regulations regarding the collection and composting or disposal of yard waste.
16.Manufactured homes and townhomes may opt into the city-contracted garbage hauling
service with city approval.
Seconded by Councilmember LlanasAyes–All
The motion passed.
3.Resolution Establishing Solid Waste Collection License Fees
Environmental Planner Finwall presented the staff report and answered questions of the council.
RESOLUTION 12-6-760
Solid Waste Collection Licensing Fees
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has adopted a solid waste management
ordinance (Ordinance No. 921) on June 11, 2012.
WHEREAS, one of the stated goals in the solid waste management ordinance is to ensure
the protection of public health and safety and promote city cleanliness and livability.
WHEREAS, one way of achieving the above-mentioned goal is to ensure appropriate city
controls over insurance, vehicle, and operation regulations for persons desiring to collect garbage,
yard waste, recyclables, or other solid waste in the city.
WHEREAS, to ensure appropriate city controls as mentioned above, the solid waste
management ordinance requires all persons who wish to collect garbage, yard waste, recyclables,
or other solid waste in the city to first secure a license from the city to do so.
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WHEREAS, the solid waste management ordinance specifies that the City Council will set
the fee for solid waste management collection licenses from time to time as needed.
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council hereby sets the solid waste management
collectionlicense fee at $250 per year.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood adopts the above-
mentioned collection license fee amount.
Maplewood CityCouncil authorizes this resolution on June 25, 2012.
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the Resolution Establishing Solid Waste Collection
License Fees
Seconded by Councilmember LlanasAyes–All
The motion passed.
J.NEW BUSINESS
None.
K.AWARD OF BIDS
None.
L.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
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1.Cancellation of July 2Council-Manager Work Session
City Manager Antonen requested the July 2, 2012 Council Manager Work Session be cancelled.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve Cancelling the July 2, 2012 Council-Manager
Workshop Session.
Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All
The motion passed.
2.Update on Shooting Range –No Report
City Manager presented the staff report and answered questions of the council.
M.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.Shared Vision
Councilmember Cardinal brought to the attention of the council an email he received about an
editorial published by ACM Publishers regarding a shared vision to combating poverty.The article
can be found on www.erstarnews.com.
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2.Missing Trash Cans
Councilmember Cardinal was concerned that with the new trash hauling systems, thieves would
be more aware when residents weren’t home because their trash can was not put out on collection
day. Mayor Rossbach askedCity Manager Antonen to check with surrounding communities that
have organized trash collection if they have seen an increase in crime due to this.
3.White House Proclamation
Councilmember Llanas shared a proclamation from the White House.The marriage amendment
informational sessions are scheduled for September 11 and October 24. Information about the
sessions will be in a press release, billboards, and Maplewood Monthly.
4.Fish Creek
Councilmember Juenemann informed residents that due to the rainout, the Fish Creek event will
be rescheduled for sometime in the fall.She also informed resident that Parks and Recreation
Director Konewko was notified that the City will be receiving $100,000 grant from 3M for the Fish
Creek acquisition.
5.Fireworks
Mayor Rossbach reminded residents of the Light It Up event that will be held at Hazelwood Park
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on July 4.There will be food vendors, adult beverages, live music, inflatables and fireworks to
close out the evening. Mayor Rossbach encouraged everyone to come and enjoy the fun!
N.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbachadjourned the meeting at 9:26p.m.
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