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Home My WebLink About09-10-2012 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00p.m.,Monday,September 10,2012 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No.16-12 A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at7:04 p.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 The following changeswere made to the agenda: J1.Tabled -Approval of an On-SaleIntoxicating Liquor License for Freddy’s Tiki Hut J4.Move to J1.Approval on an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for New Owner’s of Dive Bar The following items were added to the agenda: M1.Maplewood Mall RainwaterMakeover Celebration M2.Fish Creek Event M3.Crime Watch M4.Recognition of 9/11 M5.Voter ID AmendmentForum Councilmember Llanasmoved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All The motion passed. E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of August 27,2012City Council MeetingMinutes The following corrections were made to the minutes: E2.Change the motion to read “at $85 (a prorated yearly rate).” F1.Change the first sentence to read “Firefighters Acosta, Herlund and Mellen were present for the meeting.” September 10, 20121 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 27, 2012City Council Meeting Minutesas amended. Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All The motion passed. F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Commissioner Reappointments a.Environment & Natural Resources Commission b.Planning Commission Assistant City Manager Ahl presented the staff report. Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the Resolution to Appointment Candidates to the Environmental & Natural Resources Commissionand Planning Commission. RESOLUTION 12-9-782 BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Hereby appoints the following individuals, who have interviewed with the Maplewood City Council, to serve on the following commissions: Environmental & Natural Resources Commission –Dale Trippler, term expires September 30, 2015 –Randee Edmundson, term expires September 30, 2015 Planning Commission –Dale Trippler, term expires December 30, 2015 Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All The motion passed. G.CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann had a comment for G7 and a question for G8. Councilmember Llanas requested the agenda item G4 be highlighted. CouncilmemberKoppenmoved to approve agenda itemsG1-G8. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. 1.Approval of Claims CouncilmemberKoppen moved to approve the Approval of Claims. September 10, 20122 City Council Meeting Minutes ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 406,668.76 Checks # 87757 thru # 87806 dated 8/22/12 thru 8/28/12 $ 359,923.39 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 8/20/12 thru 8/24/12 $ 398,420.24 Checks # 87807 thru # 87850 dated 8/27/12 thru 9/4/12 $ 278,016.06 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 8/27/12 thru 8/31/12 $ 1,443,028.45 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 524,652.50 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 8/31/12 $ 725.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9987418 dated 8/31/12 $ 525,377.50 Total Payroll $ 1,968,405.95 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. 2.Approval of Resolution for a Temporary Gambling Permit for Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary CouncilmemberKoppen moved toapprove the resolution for a Temporary Gambling Permit for the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. RESOLUTION 12-9-783 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the temporary premises permit for lawful gambling on October 1, 2012 is approved for the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street, Maplewood. 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. September 10, 20123 City Council Meeting Minutes NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to theGambling Control Division for their approval. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. 3.Approval of Resolution for a Temporary Gambling Permit for Good Samaritan Society of Maplewood CouncilmemberKoppen moved toapprove the resolution for a Temporary Gambling Permit for the Good Samaritan Society-Maplewood. RESOLUTION 12-9-784 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the temporary premises permit for lawful gambling on November 20, 2012 is approved for the Good Samaritan Society, 550 Roselawn Ave East, Maplewood. FURTHERMORE, that the MaplewoodCity 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. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. 4.Approval of Internet Crimes AgainstChildren (ICAC) Agreement Chief Police Thomalla presented the staff report. CouncilmemberKoppenmoved to approvetheInternet Crimes AgainstChildrenJointPowers Agreement with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions and to approve the resolution authorizing ChiefThomalla to be the legal authority/authorized representative to sign future Joint Powers Agreements and Amendments. RESOLUTION 12-9-785 RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MAPLWEOOD ON BEHALF OF ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, on behalf of its Police Department, desires to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, to participate in the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; September 10, 20124 City Council Meeting Minutes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1.That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement, by and between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureauof Criminal Apprehension, and the City of Maplewood, on behalf of its PoliceDepartment, is hereby approved. 2.That Police Chief David Thomalla, or his successor, is designated theLegal Authority/Authorized Representative for the Maplewood PoliceDepartment. The Legal Authority/Authorized Representative is alsoauthorized to sign any subsequent Amendments or Agreements that maybe required by the State of Minnesota to maintain participation in this JointPowers Agreement. 3.That Will Rossbach, the Mayor for the City of Maplewood, and KarenGuilfoile, the City Clerk, areauthorized to sign the State of Minnesota JointPowers Agreement. th Adopted this 10day of September, 2012, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. 5.Approval of Financial Assistance Request for the Ramsey County Chaplains Councilmember Koppenmoved to approve the amount of $300 for the Ramsey County Chaplains to attend the ICPC Regional Conference in October. Seconded by CouncilmemberJuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. 6.Approval to Purchase HP Server Storage System Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the authorization topurchase the HP storage system. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. 7.Conditional Use Permit Review -The Shores at Lake Phalen, 940 Frost Avenue Assistant City Manager answered questions of the council. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the extension of the Conditional Use Permit for The Shores at Lake Phalen and review again in one year. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. September 10, 20125 City Council Meeting Minutes 8.Conditional Use Permit Review –Maplewood Toyota, 2873 Maplewood Drive Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Maplewood Toyota and review again in one year. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–All The motion passed. H.PUBLIC HEARING None I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J.NEW BUSINESS Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Freddy’s Tiki Hut This item was tabled. 1.Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for New Owner’s of Dive Bar. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the staff report and answered questions of the council. Matthew Phelps and Douglas Henry were present and addressed the council. Councilmember Llanas moved to approve an On-Sale Intoxicating LiquorLicense for New Owner’s of the Dive Bar located at 3035 White Bear Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–Mayor Rossbach, Councilmember Juenemann, Koppen and Llanas Abstain–Councilmember Cardinal The motion passed. 2.Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Maplewood and Allied Waste Services Setting Terms of Services to be Provided through the Residential Trash System Environmental Planner Finwall presented the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Maplewood and Allied Waste Services Setting Terms of Services to be Provided through the Residential Trash System Secondedby CouncilmemberLlanasAyes–All The motion passed. September 10, 20126 City Council Meeting Minutes 3.Preliminary Approval of Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2013 and Setting Budget Public Hearing Date Assistant City Manager Ahl and Finance Manager Bauman presented the staff report and answered questions of the council.The council had concerns about public safety and being able to more quickly pay down the dept. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution setting the maximum City tax levy for payable in 2013 at $18,567,660 (4%) and setting the date for the Public Hearing on the 2013 Levy and Budget for Monday December 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the regular City Council Meeting.This levy combined with the proposed EDA levy of $89,750 will result in a total levy of $18,656,930 which is a 4.5% increase over 2012. RESOLUTION12-9-786 RESOLUTION PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2013 And SETTING BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DATE WHEREAS, State law requires that the City Council give preliminary approval of a proposed tax levy for 2012 payable in 2013 by September 15, 2012 and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed preliminary information on the Proposed 2013 Budget and has determined the amount of the proposed tax levy payable in 2013 which is the maximum amount that will be levied. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT: 1.The proposed tax levy for 2012 payable in 2013 in the amount of $18,567,660 is hereby given preliminary approval and shallbe certified to the Ramsey County Auditor. 2.The date for consideration of the final levy and consideration of the 2013 Budget shall be set as Monday, December 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Maplewood City Council Chambers. Seconded by Councilmember LlanasAyes–Mayor Rossbach, Councilmember Cardinal, Juenemann and Llanas Nays–Councilmember Koppen The motion passed. K.AWARD OF BIDS 1.East Metro Public Safety Training Center Bid Package 2, City Project 09-09, ResolutionReceiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson presented the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemannmoved approve the Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract for the East Metro Safety Training Center Bid Package 2, City Project 09- 09, to Frattalone Companies September 10, 20127 City Council Meeting Minutes RESOLUTION12-9-787 RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Frattalone Companies in the amount of $519,705.94,is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of the East Metro Public Safety Training Center: Bid Package 2–City Project 09-09, and the mayor and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the city. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project as previously approved by council and detailed below. Funding Source Amount STATE BONDING BILL GRANT $3,000,000 RAMSEY CO ERF GRANT $ 450,000 CITY EUF FUND $ 250,000 CITY CIP FUND $ 250,000 EAST METRO JPA –SPECIAL ASSESSMENT $ 175,000 MNDOT/MSA STREET ACCOUNT $ 55,000 SPRWS (WATER MAIN LOOP) $ 55,000 SANITARY SEWER FUND $ 50,000 ST PAUL WAC FUND $ 50,000 Total Phase 1 $4,335,000 th Adopted by the council on this 10day of September, 2012. Seconded by Councilmember KoppenAyes–All The motion passed. L.ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None M.COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1.Maplewood Mall Rainwater Makeover Celebration Councilmember Juenemann informed residents that on Saturday, September 15, 2012 there will be a grand re-opening of the mall focusing on theparking lot arearainwater management extreme makeover. 2.Fish Creek Event Councilmember Juenemann informed residents that on Saturday, September 22, 2012 theFish Creek Event gathering at Fish Creek Bluffwill occur from 1:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Also, Saturday, November 3, 2012 will be the Fish Creek Gala. September 10, 20128 City Council Meeting Minutes 3.Crime Watch Councilmember Juenemanninformed residents that crime is up in the city andencouraged residents to get to know your neighbor and be involved in Neighborhood Crime Watch. 4.911 Councilmember Llanasasked residents to reflect on the day’s events and to be thankful for our public safety staff in keepingthe community safe. 5.Voter ID Amendment Councilmember Llanasinformed residents on the potential cost of the Voter ID Amendment. N.ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbachadjourned the meeting at8:54p.m. September 10, 20129 City Council Meeting Minutes