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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 08-13
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at
7:07 p.m. by Mayor Rossbach.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Will Rossbach, Mayor Present
Robert Cardinal, Councilmember Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Rossbach requested the following items be moved on the agenda: F5 before item F4 and J4
after M1.
The following items were added to the agenda.
N2 Government Cable Channels
N3 Maplewood Community Center Memberships
N4 Maplewood Police Retirement
N5 Maplewood Mall
N6 Senior Wellness Expo
N7 Remembrance of Sgt. Joe Bergeron
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of April 08, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the April 08, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes as
submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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2. Approval of April 08, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the April 08, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes as
submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – all
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation by Metropolitan Council Representative – Sandy Rummel
Representative Sandy Rummel was present to speak about current projects the Met Council is
currently involved in.
2. Parks System Task Force Appointments
Assistant City Manager Ahl gave the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution to appoint candidates to the Parks
System Task Force.
RESOLUTION 13-4-893
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 Parks System Task Force:
- Nicole Villavicencio
- Margaret Behrens
- Don Christianson
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Commission Appointments
a. Community Design Review Board
b. Heritage Preservation Commission
c. Human Rights Commission
d. Parks & Recreation Commission
e. Planning Commission
Assistant City Manager Ahl presented the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution to appoint candidates to the
commissions indicated.
RESOLUTION 13-4-894
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
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Hereby appoints the following individuals, who have interviewed with the Maplewood City Council, to
serve on the following commissions:
Community Design Review Board
- Anantha Shankar, term expires April 30, 2016
Parks & Recreation Commission
- Kim Schmidt, term expires April 30, 2016
Planning Commission
- Allan Ige, term expires December 31, 2015
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Resolution of Appreciation for Bruce Roman – Parks Commission
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Bruce Roman was present and addressed the council. Mayor
Rossbach read and presented Commission Roman with a resolution of appreciation.
Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Parks and Commissioner
Bruce Roman.
RESOLUTION 13-4-895
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Bruce Roman has been a member of the Maplewood Parks and Recreation
Commission since February 27, 2006 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, Bruce has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the
betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the commission has appreciated the experience, insights
and good judgment Bruce has provided over these many years; and
WHEREAS, Bruce has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently
contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Bruce Roman is hereby extended our gratitude and
appreciation for his dedicated service.
Passed by the Maplewood
City Council on April 29, 2013
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – all
The motion passed.
5. Resolution of Appreciation for Don Christianson – Parks Commission
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Parks and Recreation Commissioner Don Christianson was present and addressed the council.
Mayor Rossbach read and presented Commission Christianson with a resolution of appreciation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Parks and
Recreation Commissioner Don Christianson.
RESOLUTION 13-4-896
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Don Christianson has been a member of the Maplewood Parks and Recreation
Commission since January 1, 1977 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, Don has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the
betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the commission has appreciated the experience, insights
and good judgment Don has provided over these many years; and
WHEREAS, Don has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed
his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Don Christianson is hereby extended our gratitude and
appreciation for his dedicated service.
Passed by the Maplewood
City Council on April 29, 2013
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G6 and G13 be highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1 – G13.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 876,762.93 Checks # 89653 thru # 89685
dated 04/04/13 thru 04/09/13
$ 1,695,851.64 Disbursements via debits to checking account
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dated 04/01/13 thru 04/05/13
$ 332,458.06 Checks # 89686 thru # 89739
dated 04/16/13
$ 272,782.50 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 04/08/13 thru 04/12/13
$ 236,919.64 Checks # 89745 thru # 89790
dated 04/19/13 thru 04/23/13
$ 396,644.84 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 04/15/13 thru 04/19/13
$ 3,811,419.61 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 512,800.28 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 04/12/13
$ 974.82 Payroll Deduction check # 9989280 thru # 9989282 dated 04/12/13
$ 513,775.10 Total Payroll
$ 4,325,194.71 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract,
Change Orders with Derau Construction, Police Department Expansion Project –
Phase 1
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 2, for the Police Department Expansion Project – Phase
1.
RESOLUTION 13-4-897
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT - PHASE 1, CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Police
Department Expansion Project – Phase 1, 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 Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 1, Change Order No. 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
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1. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said
Change Order No. 1 which is an increase of $10,701.00.
The revised contract amount is $252,562.00.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 29th day of April 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Conditional Use Permit Review – Bruentrup Heritage Farm, 2170 County Road D
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s conditional
use permit and review in one year or sooner if a major change is proposed for the site.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Conditional Use Permit Review – Cottagewood Town House Development, South of
Highwood venue, East of Dennis Street, West of I-494
Councilmember Juenemann moved to review the Conditional Use Permit for the Cottagewood PUD
again in one year or sooner if the owner proposes a major change to the site.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Conditional Use Permit Review, T-Mobile Cellular Telephone Tower at Harmony
Learning Center, 1961 County Road C East
Councilmember Juenemann moved to review the CUP for the monopole at 1961 County Road C
East again in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of the Submission of a Community Powers Grant for the Proposed Plastic
Bottle Waste Reduction Project at the Community Center
Assistant City Manager gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the submission of a Community Powers Grant for
the proposed Plastic Bottle Waste Reduction Project at the Community Center.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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7. Resolution Adoption Retiree Health Savings Plan for LELS Police Officer Employees
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for Adoption of the VantageCare
Retirement Health Savings Plan Adoption Agreement and RHS Plan for the LELS Police Officers
employee group.
RESOLUTION 13-4-898
RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF THE
VANTAGECARE RETIREMENT HEALTH SEAVINGS (RHS) PLAN
Plan Number: 803411
Name of Employer: City of Maplewood State: Minnesota
Resolution of the above-named Employer (the “Employer”):
WHEREAS, the employer has employees rendering valuable services; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a retiree health savings plan for such employees serves the
interests of the Employer by enabling it to provide reasonable security regarding such employees’
health needs during retirement, by providing increased flexibility in its personnel management
system, and by assisting in the attraction and retention of competent personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Employer has determined that the establishment of the retiree health
Savings plan (the “Plan”) serves the above objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Employer desires that its retiree health savings plan (the “Plan”) be
administered by ICMA Retirement Corporation and/or its affiliates;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Employer hereby adopts the Plan in the
form of the ICMA Retirement Corporation’s VantageCare Retirement Health Savings program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assets of the Plan shall be held in trust, with the
Employer serving as the trustee (“Trustee”) for the exclusive benefit of Plan participants and their
beneficiaries, and the assets of the Plan shall not be diverted to any other purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Human Resource Coordinator shall be the coordinator and
contact for the Plan and shall receive necessary repots, notices, etc.
I, Karen Guilfoile, Clerk of the City of Maplewood, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof assembled this 29th day of April, 2013, by the
Maplewood City Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Resolution Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of
Maplewood on Behalf of its City Attorney and Police Department
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution approving the JPA’s involved in
access to the CJDN and appointing the City’s representative thereto.
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RESOLUTION 13-4-899
RESOLUTION APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS
WITH THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ON BEHALF OF ITS
CITY ATTORNEY AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney and Police
Department desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department
of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools available over the
State’s criminal justice data communications network for which the City is eligible. The Joint Powers
Agreements further provide the City with the ability to add, modify and delete connectivity, systems
and tools over the five year life of the agreement and obligates the City to pay the costs for the
network connection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota as
follows:
1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota
acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of
Maplewood on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney and Police Department, are hereby approved.
Copies of the two Joint Powers Agreements are attached to this Resolution and made a part of it.
2. That Lieutenant Kerry Crotty or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for
the Police Department. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent
amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the City’s
connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.
To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Lieutenant
Michael Shortreed is appointed as the Authorized Representative’s designee.
3. That the Maplewood City Attorney, Hugh Alan Kantrud, or his successor, is designated the
Authorized Representative for the Prosecuting Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also
authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of
Minnesota to maintain the City’s connection to the systems and tools offered by the State.
To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Jolene Lewis, the
City Prosecution Administrator is appointed as the Authorized Representative’s designee.
4. That Will Rossbach, the Mayor for the City of Maplewood, and James W. Antonen, the City
Manager, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements.
Passed and Adopted by the Council on this 29th day of April, 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. Approval for Police Department to Purchase Toughbook Computers
Councilmember Juenemann moved to authorize the purchase of 20 Panasonic Toughbook
computers from TKK Electronics at a total cost of $70,000 plus tax.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
10. Approval of Resolution Reducing Retainage on Existing Construction Contract,
Western Hills Area Street Improvements, City Project 10-14
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution directing the City Engineer to reduce
retainage on the existing construction contract for City Project 10-14 to 0.1%.
RESOLUTION 13-4-900
DIRECTING REDUCTION OF RETAINAGE ON EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 10-14
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has previously ordered Improvement
Project 10-14, Western Hills Area Street Improvements, and has let a construction contract pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the contractor, T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc., has requested, by written notice, a
reduction in contract retainage,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that the retainage within the construction contract is hereby authorized to be reduced,
at the discretion of the City Engineer, from 1% to 0.1%.
Adopted by the council on this 29th day of April, 2013
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
11. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract,
Change Order 1, TH 36/English Street Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-08
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1, for the Highway 36/English Street Interchange
Improvements, City Project 09-08.
RESOLUTION 13-4-901
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 09-08, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvements Project 09-08, Highway 36/English Street Interchange 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 09-08, Change Order No. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
1. The Mayor and City Engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract
by executing said Change Order No. 1 which is an increase of $47,338.37.
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The revised contract amount is $16,624,523.79.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 29th day of April 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
12. Approval to Enter into Contract for the Installation of Water Services, Rice Street
Improvements, Project 11-28
Councilmember Juenemann moved to authorize the Public Works Director to enter into a contract
for the installation of three water services to the properties of 1986, 2000, and 2020 Rice Street.
Further, authorize the Public Works Director to reimburse the City of Roseville for costs association
with the extension of a water service to the property at 1820Rice Street. The total estimated cost for
these four connections is $80,000 which will eventually be reimbursed by the property owners.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
13. Resolution Accepting Donation to the Human Relations Commission from the Wells
Fargo Foundation
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution accepting the donation of $285 from
Wells Fargo Foundation to be allocated to the Human Rights Commission for prizes to be awarded
for the Student Art Contest.
RESOLUTION 13-4-902
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Human Rights Commission has received a
donation of $285.00 for the purposes of awarding prize amounts to winning participants for their
Student Art Contest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the City
of Maplewood Human Rights Commission to accept this donation.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approve Purchase Agreement with Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority for Sale of
Bruce Vento Railroad Right of Way from Bean Avenue to North of Interstate 694.
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City Attorney Kantrud gave the staff report. Assistant City Manager Ahl answered questions of the
council.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Purchase Agreement for the sale of the property
contemplated to the Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of New On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Manager for Champps of Maplewood
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report. Wesley Kenton Isaacs addressed
and answered questions of the council. Acting Chief Kvam answered additional questions of the
council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve Wesley Kenton Isaacs as the on-sale intoxicating liquor
license manager for Champps of Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. 3M Company Environmental Assessment Worksheet – Consideration of a Finding of
No Negative Environmental Impact for a Proposed Research and Development
Building at 3M Center
Sherri Buss, Senior Planner with TKDA gave the report. Roger Spinner, Project Engineer with 3M
Company addressed and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Resolution Approving the Findings of Fact,
Conclusions and Record of Decision for the 3M Company Research and Development Building
Environmental Assessments Worksheet. This approval makes the determination that there is no
significant environmental impact and no need for 3M Company to conduct an environmental impact
statement for this building construction project.
RESOLUTION 13-4-903
Resolution Approving the Findings of Fact, Conclusions and Record of Decision for the 3M
Research and Development Building Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
WHEREAS, 3M Company, located at 3M Center in the City of Maplewood, is proposing to
construct a new Research and Development Building on its corporate campus, and
WHEREAS, the proposed project required completion of an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet (EAW) that meets the requirement of Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410, Sections
4410.1000 through 4410.1700; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules 4410.4300, Subpart 14 specifies that the local governmental
unit shall serve as the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) for construction of new industrial and
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commercial facilities proposed within its boundaries that exceed the minimum threshold for
environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a Resolution on November 15, 2012 that authorized
the City to act as the RGU for the 3M Research and Development Building EAW, and the EAW was
prepared to meet the requirements of Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410 and reviewed by the City’s
Planning Commission and Environment and Natural Resources Commission; and
WHEREAS, the notice of the EAW availability was published in the EQB Monitor on March 4,
2013, and the 30-day review and comment period began on March 4 and ended on April 3, 2013;
and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on the EAW at a publicly-noticed Planning
Commission meeting on March 19, 2013; and
WHEREAS, based on the information contained in the 3M Research and Development
Building EAW and the comments received on the EAW from the reviewing agencies and the public,
the Findings of Fact include:
The type and extent of environmental effects are not significant;
No cumulative potential effects of related or anticipated future projects exist that would pose
significant environmental effects.
The anticipated environmental effects are subject to mitigation as required by ongoing regulatory
authorities.
The extent of environmental effects can be anticipated and controlled through the proposed
mitigation actions and the permit requirements; and
WHEREAS, no regulatory reviewing agencies indicated a need for an EIS; and
WHEREAS, based on criteria in Minnesota Rule 4410.1770 the project does not have
significant environmental effects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the EAW for the project is adequate and
it should and hereby does declare a negative need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the
3M Research and Development Building.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council approves the distribution of
the Notice of Decision documenting this decision.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council this 29th day of April, 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of Shared Services of Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Lake Elmo for
Inspection Services
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Lake
Elmo for shared services and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute said agreement.
Furthermore, minor adjustments to the agreement, if needed prior to obtaining signatures, are
hereby authorized to be made by the City Attorney.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Meeting of Economic Development Authority
Moved to agenda section M Council Presentations.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Approval to Receive Quotes and Award Construction Contract – Police Department
Expansion Phase 2
Assistant City Manager gave the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to award the low bid of $359,000 for Police Department Expansion
Phase 2 to Weber, Inc.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. East Metro Public Safety Training Center, City Project 09-09
a. Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding of Contract for Burn Equipment Supplier
b. Resolution Authorizing Payment to the City of Oakdale for Purchasing Reclaimed
Base Material
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolutions for the East Metro Public Safety
Training Center, City Project 09-09, Receiving Bids and Awarding the Contract to Kidde Fire
Trainers for Supplying the Gas Fired Burn Equipment in the amount of $531,587.
RESOLUTION 13-4-904
RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the bid of Kidde Fire Trainers in the amount of $531,587.00, is the lowest
responsible bid for supplying and delivering the gas-fired burn equipment for the East Metro Public
Safety Training Center: Bid Package 5 – 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.
Adopted by the council on this 29th day of April, 2013.
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Authorizing Payment to the City of
Oakdale for Purchasing Reclaimed Base Material in the amount of up to $25,120.
RESOLUTION 13-4-905
AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF OAKDALE FOR
RECLAIMED BASE MATERIAL
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the City of Maplewood will reimburse the City of Oakdale for the costs of
delivering reclaimed base material to the East Metro Public Safety Training Center in the amount of
up to $25,120.00, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to make payments
as necessary to the City of Oakdale 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.
Adopted by the council on this 29th day of April, 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Rossbach recessed the City Council Meeting and called to order the Economic Development
Authority Meeting.
Mayor Rossbach called the meeting of the City Council back to order.
1. Annual Performance Evaluation of City Manager James Antonen
a. Declaration of Intent to Close Meeting (Minn. Stat. §13D.05)
Councilmember Cardinal moved to close the meeting and use the review forms provided to review
Mr. Antonen’s performance, and then summarize conclusions at the next open meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Mayor Rossbach reopened the meeting of the City Council.
Mayor Rossbach gave a brief overview of the discussion held.
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2. Government Cable Channels
Councilmember Cardinal informed residents that when subscribing to the free Government Channel
through Comcast, there is a scrambler fee the subscriber will need to pay for.
3. Maplewood Community Center Membership
Councilmember Cardinal received a call from an individual regarding recipients of public assistance
getting free membership to the Maplewood Community Center possible through Ramsey County;
and he wanted to know why they would get free membership when he has to pay for his
membership. City Manager Antonen will look into this and report back to the council.
4. Maplewood Police Retirement
Councilmember Cardinal informed residents that Police Officer John Frazer retired today from the
Maplewood Police Department. Officer Frazer served from January 9, 1989 through Monday, April
29, 2013.
5. Maplewood Mall
Councilmember Cardinal wanted to make the public aware of the rain gardens at Maplewood Mall
and how significant they are. He also informed them of the 7x8 foot wall mural that tracks how rain
water is absorbed through the lakes that is posted in the mall.
6. Senior Wellness Expo
Councilmember Juenemann informed residents that the Senior Wellness Expo at the Maplewood
Community Center will be held on Thursday, May 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
7. Remembrance of Sgt. Joe Bergeron
Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents that May 1st is the third anniversary of the very
unfortunate murder of Sergeant Joe Bergeron from the Maplewood Police Department. She asked
that everyone take a moment to remember Sergeant Bergeron for his service to the City and his
family for making the ultimate sacrifice by allowing him to be with us for the 26 years he was as a
Maplewood Police Officer.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbach adjourned the meeting at 10:21 p.m.