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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.20.80} i MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, November 20, 1980 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 80 -29 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Absent Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present Frances L. Joker, Councilman Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting No. 80 -27 (October 16, 1980) Councilman Nelson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 80 -27 (October 16, 1980) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended 1. Atlantic and Cope 2. Alarm Ordinance 3. Rice & Roselawn: Auto Lot 4. Highway 61 and Frost 5. Sewer Cleaning 6. McKnight and Burns 7. Gervais and White Bear 8. January Council meeting dates Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Items 1 and 6 from the Consent Agenda to become Items J 2 and 3. Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Councilperson Juker, Ayes - 3, Nay - Councilman Bastian, to approve Items 2 thru 5 and 7 thru 10 of the Consent Agenda as recommended 2. Financing for Gall Avenue Feasibility Study a. Approved a transfer of $1,709 from the General Fund to the Special Assessment Fund for the Gall Avenue Project 79 -10. 3. Financing for Beam and Lydia Openings - 1 - 11/20 a. Approved the following transfers totaling $144,924 for the opening of Beam and Lydia Avenues east of White Bear Avenue: $21,302 from the W.A.C. Fund to finance water main relocation costs 2,264 from the Sewer Fund to finance sewer main relocation costs 119,304 from the State Aid Fund to finance the street improvements 2,054 from the Special Assessment Fund (Project 73 -9 Conway Avenue) to finance the Furness Court costs $144,924 Total 4. Police Uniform Supplies a. Approved Uniforms Unlimited as the police uniform supplier for the remainder of 1980 and all of the year 1981. 5. Budget Transfer: V.E.M. Fund a. Approved the sum of $6,000.00 be transferred from the V.E.M. Capitol Outlay Budget (901 -4640) to the V.E.M. Equipment Repair Maintenance Budget (901 -4430) in order to cover the cost of repairs for the Catapilar 930 front end loader. 7. Final Plat: Goff's Mapleview Addition a. Approved final plat of Goff's Mapleview Addition as all conditions necessary for this phase were met. 8. Time Extension: Goff's Mapleview Addition a. Approved a 90 time extension for the portion of the preliminary plat not being considered for final approval on the basis that: 1. There have been no changes in the area that would justify denial of a time extension 2. The Applicant is showing progress in final platting the lots on County Road C 3. Council has approved time extensions for other plats. 9. Resolutions: On and Off Sale Liquor License a. Off Sale Liquor License Resolution No. 80 -11 -226 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minn- esota, that the following Off Sale Liquor Licenses having been previously duly issued by this Council, are hereby approved for renewal for one year, effective January 1, 1981, with approvals granted herein subject to satisfactory results of required Police, Fire and Health inspections: Delta Liquors, Inc. Labers Liquors, Inc. 3000 White Bear Avenue 1730 Rice Street J & R Liquors Maplewood Wine Cellar, Inc. 2730 Stillwater Road 1281 Frost Avenue Little Red Wagon, Inc. Sarracks International Wines & Spirits 2290 Maplewood Drive 2305 Stillwater Road - 2 - 11/20 C & G Liquors Party Time Liquors 1347 Frost Avenue 1740 VanDyke Avenue FDWA b. On Sale Liuqor License Resolution No. 80 -11 -227 RESOLVED, by, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that the following On -Sale Liquor Licenses having been previously duly issued by this Council, are hereby approved for renewal for one year, effective January 1, 1981, with approvals granted herein subject to satisfactory results of required Police, Fire and Health inspections: Bali -Hai Restaurant, Inc. 2305 White Bear Avenue Chicone's Bar & Cafe, Inc. 2289 Minnehaha Avenue Fox & Hounds 1734 Adolphus Holiday Inn of Maplewood 1780 County Road D Garrity's 1696 White Bear Avenue Maplewood Bowl, Inc. 1955 English Street Northernaire Motel, Inc. 2441 Highway 1161 Brothers Deli 3035 White Bear Avenue Deans, Inc. 1986 Rice Street Guldens, Inc. 2299 Maplewood Drive J T Bar & Lounge, Inc.(Hideaway) 70 E. County Road B Chalet Lounge 1820 Rice Street The Red Rooster 2029 Woodlyn Avenue Maple Wheel Lounge 2220 White Bear Avenue Payne Avenue Lodge 11963 (Club License) Loyal Order of Moose 1946 English Street 10. Temporary Gambling Permit: Northeast Metro Alano Society, Inc. a. Approved the Temporary Gambling Permit for December 13, 1980 as requested by Northeast Metro Alano Society, Inc. at 1954 Hazelwood Street. Appointments to Human Relation Commission a. Ms. Pat Williamson, 321 Ferndale Avenue and Sister Claire Lynch, 2675 E. Larpenteur Avenue stated their reasons for wishing to serve on the Maplewood H.R.C. b. Councilman Nelson moved to appoint Ms. Pat Williamson and Sister Claire Lynch to the Maplewood Human Relations Commission. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. - 3 - 11/20 Mayor Greavu moved to hear Item H -2 at this time. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 2. Code Amendment: Residential Estate District (2nd Reading) a. Manager Evans presented the staff report recommending the amending of the Zoning Code to include a Residential Estate District. b. The following Maplewood residents expressed their opinions regarding the proposed code amendment: Mr. Gordon Grant, 2134 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Kieth Brugrgain, 2140 Arcade Street (opposed) Mr. Maurice Hughes, 2160 Arcade Street (opposed) Mr. Karl Biebighauser, 2048 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Charles Mozzello, 2142 Arcade Street (opposed) Mrs. Ardis Grant, 2134 Arcade Street (in favor) Ms. Linda Cole, 2161 Arcade Street (in favor) Ms. Vera Pelitich, 2130 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Earl Nelson, 2060 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Ralph Tschida, 2180 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Mark Fenner, 2128 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Joseph Ling, 2090 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Chet DeGeer, 2008 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Ron Owens, 2010 Arcade Street (in favor) Mr. Voya Pelitich, 2130 Arcade Street (opposed) Letters from Judge King, 2138 Arcade Street and Dr. Joseph Ling, 2090 Arcade Street, expressing their views favoring the Code Amendment. Ms. Carole Grant, 2134 Arcade Street (in favor). c. Councilman Nelson moved 2nd reading of an ordinance to establish a Residential Estates District. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian & Nelson. Ordinance failed (4 to 1 vote needed). F. PUBLIC HEARINGS Nays - Mayor Greavu. 1. Rezoning: West of Keller Lake, East of Arcade Street - 7:30 P.M. a. Councilman Bastian moved to table this item until the first Council meeting in March, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 2. Ripley Avenue Watermain, West of Edgerton - 7:45 P.M. - Project 80 -3 a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the improve- ment of Ripley Avenue from Edgerton Street to approximately 530 feet west by con- 4 - 11/20 struction of watermains and appurtenant roadway work. The Clerk noted the dates of publication of the hearing notice and stated the hearing notice was found to be in order. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Director of Public Works Bittner presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Dennis Prokop, agent representing Robert Clausen. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the construction of the with the stipulation the assessments be eaual to the cost Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. i Avenue watermain h. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80 - 11 - 228 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of watermain, street regrading, and necessary appurtenances on watermain in Ripley from Edgerton Street (Improvement Project 80 -3) a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on November 20, 1980, 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. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct watermain, street regrading, and necessary appurtenances on watermain in Ripley from Edgerton Street (Improvement Project 80 -3) as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Fmgineer is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. 3. This improvement is hereby designated to be Maplewood Project No. 80 -3. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. 3. P.U.D. Maple Knoll Development 8:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Ajax Venture Company for final Planned Unit Development approval for 57 apartment units, south of Radatz Avenue on the West side of White Bear Avenue. The Clerk noted the dates of publication of the hearing notice and stated it was found to be in order. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: - 5 - 11/20 "Commissioner Prew moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Planned Unit Development, based upon the following: 1. The project would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan; 2. The units are of a scale, design, and location that would be compatible with adjacent single family homes. Final approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The first lift of Southlawn Drive is paved. 2. Final utility and grading plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval and shall take into consideration the erosion control methods re- commended by the Soil Conservation Service. 3. Sanitary sewer and water main through the site shall be constructed to City standards. A utility easement shall be dedicated to the public from Southlawn to White Bear Avenue, incompassing the property between the utility lines and extending 10 feet beyond and parallel to each line. 4. Storm sewer through the project shall be constructed to City standards. Twenty foot storm sewer easements shall be dedicated to the public between buildings A and B and along the east property line. 5. The elevation of the parking lot in the northwestern portion of the site shall be lowered to allow unimpeded sheet drainage from the properties to the north. 6. The private roadways through the property to the east and west shall be con - structed with this project. Design specifications shall be approved by the City Engineer. Permanent easements shall be provided to insure their continued extistance. 7. Occupancy permits shall not be issued until: a. conditions 1 - 5 are satisfied b. The first list is paved for the roadways listed in condition 6 8. Adherence to the Community Design Review Board's conditions adopted on October 28, 1980. 9. Combine Parcel B (55 feet of frontage on Radatz Avenue) with Parcel A (Project Site). 10. Building permit to be obtained for the first unit within one year of the PUD approval. 11. Applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes - all." d. Mr. Mike McKenna, representing the developer, Realty World, spoke on behalf of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mr. Luben, 1816 Radatz Avenue, asked questions regarding the drainage problems in the area. h. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - 6- 11/20 i. Councilperson Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption 80 - 11 - 229 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Maplewood, acting on its own initiative as provided under Section 911.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood, for the property described as follows: Unplatted Lands: Ex W 310 feet and Ex N 200 ft part of N 1/2 of SW 1/4 S of Radatz Ave and W of White Bear Ave in Section 2, Township 29, Range 22 which has been proposed for Special Use Permit. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 20, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. in the City Hall, notice thereof having been duly published in the official newspaper and notices of said hearing having been mailed to all property owners of record within 350 feet of the area proposed for final approval Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development for 57 apartment units; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made its recommendations; and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said Special Use Permit be granted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the application for the above described Special Use Permit for Planned Unit Development to construct 57 apartment units as submitted by Realty Development Services, Inc. be granted, subject to all conditions contained in the Planning Commission report as follows: "Commissioner Prew moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Planned Unit Development, based upon the following: 1. The project would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan 2. The units are of a scale, design, and location that would be compatible with adjacent single family homes. Final approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The first lift of Southlawn Drive is paved. 2. Final utility and grading plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval and shall take into consideration the erosion control methods recommended by the Soil Conservation Service. 3. Sanitary sewer and water main through the site shall be constructed to City Standards. A utility easement shall be dedicated to the public from Southlawn to White Bear Avenue incompassing the property between the utility lines and extending 10 feet beyond and parallel to each line. 4. Storm sewer through the project shall be constructed to City standards. Twenty footstorn sewer easements shall be dedicated to the public between buildings A and B and along the east property line. 5. The elevation of the parking lot in the northwestern portion of the site shall be lowered to allow unimpeded sheet drainage from the properties to the north. 6. The private roadways through the property to the east and west shall be con- structed with this project. Design specifications shall be approved by the City Engineer. Permanent easements shall be provided to insure their con- tinued existence. - 7 - 11/20 7. Occupancy permits shall not be issued until: a. Conditions 1 - 5 are satisfied b. The first lift is paved for the roadways listed in condition 6 8. Adherence to the Community Design Review Board's conditions adopted on October 28, 1980. 9. Combine Parcel B (55 feet of frontage on Radatz Avenue) with Parcel A (Project Site). 10. Building permit to be obtained for the first unit within one year of the PUD approval. 11. Applicant agree to the above conditions in writing. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all." Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Mayor Greavu. 4. Special Use Permit: 1955 Prosperity Road - 8:15 P.M. 5. Special Use Permit, 1954 Hazelwood Street - 8:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Northeast Metro Alano, Inc. for a- special use permit to use 1955 Prosperity Road as a meeting place for the Maplewood Alcoholics Anoymous Club and Alatun Club. The Clerk stated the hearing ncti'.eewas found to be in order aid noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Howard moved the Planning Commission recommend to the Council approval of the special use permit for a non - profit meeting place for the North- east Metro Alano Society, based on the following findings: 1. There is adequate off - street parking available 2. The use is compatible with the Land Use Plan Approval is subject to: 1. Review by Council after one year of operation. If after one year no sub- stantial problems have arisen from the Alano Club, the permit may be re- newed for another five years 2. The applicant shall provide the City with written permission from the church approving the use of their parking lot 3. Inspection by the Fire Marshal for compliance with Fire and Safety Codes 4. Security lighting to be provided in the parking lot as required by the Director of Public Safety. - 8 - 11/20 Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes - all." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. The following area resi- dents voiced their opinions and concerns: Mr. Orville Demong, 1965 Prosperity Road Mr. Edward Hawthorne, 1967 Prosperity Road e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80 - 11 -230 WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Maplewood, acting on its own initiative as provided under Section 911.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood for the property described as follows: which has been proposed for Special Use Permit. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 20, 1980, at 8:15 P.M. in the City Hall,notice thereof having been duly published in the official City news- paper, and notices of saidhearing having been mailed to all property owners of record within 300 feet of the area proposed for use as a meeting place; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has made its recommendations; and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said Special Use Permit be granted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the petition for the above described Special Use Permit for use as a meeting place be granted, subject to the following conditions contained in the staff and Planning Commission reports: 1. There is adequate off - street parking available 2. The use is compatible with the Land Use Plan Approval is subject to: 1. Review by Council after one year of operation. If after one year no sub- stantial problems have arisen from the Alano Club, the permit may be re- newed for another five years 2. The applicant shall provide the City with written permission from the church approving the use of their parking lot 3. Inspection by the Fire Marshal for compliance with Fire and Sefety Codes 4. Security lighting to be provided in the parking lot as required by the Director of Public Safety. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. - 9 - 11120 g. Mayor Greavu moved to revoke the s ecial use permit for 1954 Hazelwood on the basis that the Northeast Metro ano Society lams to move their meeti pace to 1 55 Prosperity Road, the revocation shal come ettective at the time the applicant moves to 19J5 Prosperity Bond. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 6. Rezoning: 763 No. Century Avenue - 8:45 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request to rezone 763 No. Century Avenue from R -1 Single Family Residence to LBC Limited Business Commercial. The hearing had been scheduled for November 6, 1980 and tabled to this date. The Clerk statedthe hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Whitcomb moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval to rezone the subject property to LBC Limited Business Commercial on the basis that: 1. The rezoning is in compliance with the Land Use Plan 2. The rezoning would be a continuation of the adjacent commercial property to the south. 3. The applicant has submitted a petition signed by over 51% of the adjacent land owners agreeing to the proposed commercial zoning. 4. The LBC zoning would provide a safeguard for the adjacent residential develop- ment to prevent the construction of a possibly objectionable cormercial bus- iness. 5. The City mayconsider rezoning the property to BC in the future, providing there is a specific development proposal for the site. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes - all." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilperson Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80 -11 -231 WHEREAS, a petition was filed with the Council of the City of Maplewood by the owner of the following described property, and a hearing was set as provided under Section 915.020 of the Municipal Code of the City of Maplewood: Lot 11, Block 1, Cahanes Acres which has been proposed for rezoning from R -1 Single Family District to LBC, - 10 - 11/20 Limited Business Comnercial;and WHEREAS, a public hearing was h6-1d on November 20, 1980, at 8:45 P.M. in the City Hall, notice thereof having been duly published in the official City news- paper, and notices of said hearing having been mailed to all property owners of record within 300 feet of the area proposed for rezoning; and 7 WHEREAS, all objections and recommendations relative thereto were heard by the City Council; and WHEREAS, it appears for the best interest of the public that said petition be granted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, that the petition for the above described rezoning be granted. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. Rezoning: North of Roselawn Avenue, West of Sloan Place - McDonalds - 9:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu recommended the public hearing regarding request of McDonalds to rezone property north of Roselawn Avenue, West of Sloan Place. The hearing was scheduled for October 16, 1980, and continued to this meeting. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. C. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kishel moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the request of McDonalds's Corporation to rezone the property in question from CO, Commercial Office to BC, Business Commercial be approved based on the following: 1. The rezoning is consistent with the spirit and intent of the Land Use Plan. 2. The proposed rezoning will not injure or detract from the use of the neigh- boring properties 3. The proposed development will not, by itself, significantly add to the existing sewer deficiency. Commissioner Sletten seconded. Commissioner Kishel said he is making a motion on just the zone change at this time. A separate motion will be required for the initiation of a feasibility study for the sewer. Voting: Ayes 6 Nays 2 (Commissioners Barrett and Fischer) Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recormmend the City Council initiate a feasibility study for correcting the sewer capacity deficiency in this area. Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes all." d. Mr. Mike Asaad, representing McDonalds, spoke on behalf of this proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. - 11 - 11/20 f. Mayor Creavu called for opponents. The following voiced their concerns: Mr. Don Zettel, 334 Bellwood Ms. Rose Devine, 360 E. Skillman Avenue Mr. Mike Straut, 1714 Edgemont Mr. John Thom, 328 Roselawn Avenue Mr. Ken Puglisi, 319 Bellwood Avenue Mr. Florian P. Kaufenberg, 1885 No. Sloan Ms. Marilyn Thomas, 328 Roselawn Avenue g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Nelson moved that the 1.4 acre parcel of lan ocadh t�ec nortF Seconded by Councilperson Juker. G. AWARD OF BID 1. Paramedic Vehicles of Mc Donald's to rezone a vacant Ayes - all. a. Manager Evans presented the staff report recommending purchase of two 1981 Chevrolet Station wagons from Merit Chevrolet. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80 -11 -232 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Merit Chevrolet in the amount of $17,920.88 is the lowest responsible bid for the purchase of two 1981 Chevrolet station wagons to be used for police paramedic patrol service 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. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 2. New Police Vehicles a. Manager Evans presented the staff report recommending purchase of six 1981 Ford LTD police patrol vehicles from Ridgedale Ford and approve a budget trans- fer from account 101 - 121 -4210 in the amount of $4,290 in account 101 - 121 -4610 to cover the increase cost of the vehicles. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80 -11 -233 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Ridgedale Ford (under Hennepin County open bid) in the amount of $48,647.76 is the lowest responsible bid for the purchase of six 1981 Ford LTD police patrol vehicles, 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. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. c. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the budget transfer of $4 from Account - 12 - 11/20 101 -121 -4210 to 101 - 121 -4610 to cover the increase costs of the six police vehicles. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Special Exception: Elm Street and Kohlman Avenue - Window Washing Service a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Coaanission recommend- ation: " Commissioner Whitcomb moved that the Planning Conanission recommend to the City Council approval of the home occupation permit for a window washing business based on the findings that: 1. The home occupation will only amount to a business office use 2. Office uses are permitted under the Code with a special exception 3. The use should be compatible with the neighborhood Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall apply for a renewal of the home occupation permit after one year from the date of this approval,to determine if the business has caused any nuisance 2. There shall be no outdoor storage of equipment associated with the business, other than a pickup truck 3. Conditions a - h of the Planning Commission guidelines for home occupations shall be met. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Commissioner Howard moved an amendment to delete "other than a pickup truck" from condition #2. Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes - 6 Nays - 3 (Comnisioners Fischer, Whitcomb Ellefson)" c. Mir. Tony Lehman, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his request. d. Mr. Larry Ellison, new home owner on Elm Street, asked questions regarding the special exception. e. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the special exception as requested Mr. Tony Lehman fora ome occupation permit or a winclow was inp_ business Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. - 13 - 11/20 2. Code Amendment: Residential Estate District- 2nd reading a. Discussed after Item E-A. 3. Code Amendment: Double Dwelling (2nd Reading) a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Nelson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE 493 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 903 and 904 OF THE MAPLEWOOD CODE CONCERNING TWWO- FAMILY HOUSING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Sections 903.101 (8) and 903.101(8) are hereby deleted. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication as provided by law. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. C. Councilman Nelson introduced the following ordinance and mov i adoption ORDINANCE 494 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 202.150 OF II-IE MAPLE1400D CODE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 202.150, subd. 1, of the Maplewood Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1. To review all building plans, except single family dwellings and their accessory structures, and except those proposals excluded from review under Section 202.190, as amended. Sign applications shall be reviewed as stated in the City Sign Ordinance. Section 2. T`�is Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication as provided by law. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. I 4. Connemara Request a. Deleted. VISITOR PRESENTATION J None. NEW BUSINESS - 14- 11/20 1. Ordinance - Sewer Rates a. Manager Evans presented the staff report recommending adoption of an ordinance increasing the sewer rates and a change in billing frequency be approved for first reading. b. Councilman Nelson moved first reading of an ordinance increasing the sewer rates and changing the frequency of billing commercia act Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. 2. Purchase of Sanders a. Councilperson Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 80 - 11 - 234 Wf REAS, it is deemed necessary, expedient and proper to purchase three additional spinner -type roadway sanders; and 4WY,EA.S, an extended purchase clause was a part of a contract awarded to the lowest bidder for four spinner type roadway sanders on August 21, 1980; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLE6JOOD, MINNESOTA, that purchase of three additional spinner -type roadway sanders at $2,215 per sander is authorized. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. 3. Accounts Payable Councilman Bastian moved that Check No. 004902 throu gT c t rou ec No. - t roug ec No. 26104 - as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Atlantic and Cope Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Mayor Greavu. a. Councilperson Juker consented on the Atlantic and Cope intersection. b. Councilperson Juker moved to place the stop signs on Cope Avenue instead of on Atlantic Street. C. Councilperson Juker withdrew her motion. d. Item tabled to next meeting. 2. Alarm System Ayes - all. WATA14!11t�AWJ91kRTGW11R It"5PAMW - 15 - 11/20 a. Councilperson Juker requested staff research the Alarm system ordinance per= taining to homeowners. b. Staff to investigate. 3. Auto Lot - Rice and Roselawn a. Councilman Bastian questioned what requirements were placed on the auto lot at Rice Street and Roselawn Avenue. b. Staff to research. 4. Frost & Highway 61 (Maplewood Drive) a. Councilman Bastian questioned how to accomplish striping in the inter- section of Frost and Highway 61, particularity going south. b. Staff to investigate. 5. Sewer Cleaning a. Mayor Greavu commented on the claim made by Mr. Kealy regarding a sewer back up at his home. b. No action taken. 6. McKnight and Burns a. Mayor Greavu commented on the intersection at McKnight and Burns. He feels it needs semi - phores. b. Staff stated the County was investigating this issue. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Traffic Lights - White Bear and Gervais a. Manager Evans commented on the need of semi - phores at White Bear Avenue and Gervais. The County is investigating the problem and intends to work them into thier schedule. M. ADJOUPa EENT 11:55 P.M. City Clerk - 16 - 11/20