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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2013 City Council Meeting MinutesMay13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2013 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 09-13 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:03 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 Councilmember Juenemann acknowledged the passing of former Planning Commissioner Gary Pierson. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA N1. Cable Commission N2. Maplewood Community Center N3. Maplewood Review N4. Art Exhibit N5. Maplewood Residence Financial Health N6. Maplewood Nature Center N7. Parks System Plan N8. Maplewood Students, Independent School District 623 N9. Filing for City Council Office N10. Visitor Presentations on the Agenda N11. Senior Expo at Maplewood Community Center Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of April 29, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the April 29, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 2. Approval of April 29, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the April 29, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Resolution of Appreciation for Joe Boeser, Planning Commissioner Mayor Rossbach read the resolution of appreciation for Planning Commissioner Joe Boeser. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Joe Boeser, Planning Commissioner. RESOLUTION 13-5-906 JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Joe Boeser has been a member of the Planning Commission since July 9, 2007 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and WHEREAS, Joe has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, the planning commission has appreciated the experience, insights and good judgment Joe has provided; and WHEREAS, Joe 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 Joe Boeser is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on May 13, 2013 Passed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on March 19, 2013 Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Commission Appointments a. Heritage Preservation Commission b. Human Rights Commission Assistant City Manager Ahl gave the staff report. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Resolution to appoint Robert Creager to the Heritage Preservation Commission; and Marurice Fortin and Jeffrey Kringle to the Human Rights Commission. May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 RESOLUTION 13-5-907 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: Heritage Preservation Commission - Robert Creager, term expires April 30, 2016 Human Rights Commission - Maurice Fortin, term expires May 1, 2016 - Jeffrey Kringle, term expires May 1, 2016 Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of Proclamation Recognizing National Public Works Week: May 19-25, 2013 Public Works Director Thompson gave the staff report. Mayor Rossbach read the Proclamation in recognition of Public Works Week, May 19 through May 25, 2013. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Proclamation Recognizing May 19-25, 2013 as National Public Works Week. CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PROCLAMATION PUBLIC WORKS WEEK May 19 through May 25, 2013 WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives; and WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, traffic safety and water quality; and WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services; and WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skills of all public works professionals; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council hereby proclaim the week of May 19 through May 25, 2013 as Public Works Week and encourages all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the various aspects of public works service delivery and to recognize the contributions made by public works professionals every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 The motion passed. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G3 be highlighted. Councilmember Cardinal requested agenda item G6 be pulled for further discussion. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve agenda items G1 through G5 and G7. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 489,235.88 Checks # 89791 thru # 89830 dated 04/30/13 $ 221,892.71 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/22/13 thru 04/26/13 $ 304,460.91 Checks # 89834 thru # 89879 dated 04/26/13 thru 05/07/13 $ 430,941.59 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/29/13 thru 05/03/13 $ 1,446,531.09 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 506,268.60 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 04/26/13 $ 1,349.32 Payroll Deduction check # 9989302 thru # 9989304 dated 04/26/13 $ 507,617.92 Total Payroll $ 1,954,149.01 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Resolution to Adopt State Performance Measures Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Resolution to Adopt State Performance Measures. May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 RESOLUTION 13-5-908 RESOLUTION ADOPTING STATE 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 Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Update on 2013 Spring Clean Up Event Councilmember Juenemann gave a brief report on the annual 2013 Spring Clean Up event. 4. Approval to Enter Into Contract With Parallel Technologies for Server Room Construction Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve to enter into Contract with Parallel Technologies not to exceed $80,000 for the Server Room Construction. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Approval of Resolution for a Temporary Gambling Permit and Waive Permit Fee for St. Paul East Parks Lions – Ramsey County Fair Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Resolution for a Temporary Gambling Permit and Waive the 3.2 Beer Permit Fee of $275 for St. Paul East Park Lions for the Ramsey County Fair located at 2020 White Bear Avenue. RESOLUTION 13-5-909 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the temporary gambling permit is approved for St. Paul East Park Lions to conduct excluded bingo at the Ramsey County Fair, 2020 White Bear Avenue. May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 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. 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 Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Approval of Exception of Purchasing Policy for City Manager Retirement Reception City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report. Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the Exception of the Purchasing Policy for City Manager Retirement Reception and waive the minimum of ten years with the City and increase the contribution not to exceed $500. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Rossbach, Council Members Cave, Juenemann and Koppen Nays – Councilmember Cardinal The motion passed. 7. Approval of Resolution for 2013 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal, and Casual Part-Time Employees Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Resolution for 2013 pay rates for temporary/seasonal, and casual part-time employees; increasing the Fire Department positions by a 1% COLA effective 1/1/13 and an additional 1% COLA effective 7/1/13. RESOLUTION 13-5-910 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 employees effective January 1, 2013 upon Council approval. Accountant $10.00-30.00 per hour Accounting Technician $9.00-22.00 per hour Administrative Assistant $9.00-23.00 per hour Background Investigator $25.00-35.00 per hour Building Inspector $14.00-35.00 per hour Building Attendant $7.25-15.00 per hour Customer Service Assistant $7.25-15.00 per hour May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 CSO $8.00-16.00 per hour Data Entry Operator $8.00-12.00 per hour Election Judge $7.25-12.00 per hour Election Judge - Assistant Chair $9.00-15.00 per hour Election Precinct Chair $9.00-16.00 per hour Engineering Aide $7.00-16.00 per hour Engineering Technician $10.00-16.00 per hour Fire Maintenance/Engineer ** $14.28 (1/1/13) per hour $14.42 (7/1/13) per hour Firefighter-in-Training (new hire) ** $10.20 (1/1/13) per hour $10.30 (7/1/13) per hour Firefighter/EMT ** $12.24 (1/1/13) per hour $12.36 (7/1/13) per hour Firefighter/Paramedic ** $13.26 (1/1/13) per hour $13.39 (7/1/13) per hour Firefighter/EMT Captain ** $14.28 (1/1/13) per hour $14.42 (7/1/13) per hour Firefighter/Paramedic Captain ** $15.30 (1/1/13) per hour $15.45 (7/1/13) per hour Battalion Chief ** $16.32 (1/1/13) per hour $16.48 (7/1/13) per hour Intern $7.25-20.00 per hour IT Technician $15.00-20.00 per hour Laborer $7.25-14.00 per hour Lifeguard $7.25-14.00 per hour Manager-on-Duty Differential $1.00 per hour Office Specialist $8.50-18.00 per hour Receptionist $8.00-16.00 per hour Recreation Instructor/Leader $7.25-32.00 per hour Recreation Official $7.25-30.00 per hour Recreation Worker $7.25-18.00 per hour Theater Technician $20.00-30.00 per hour Vehicle Technician $9.00-15.00 per hour Video Coordinator* $11.00-19.00 per hour Video Technician* $10.00-18.00 per hour Water Safety Instructor (WSP) Differential $2.00 per hour Head Lifeguard (HG) Differential $1.00 per hour Water Safety Aide (WSA) Differential $.50 per 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 holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the pay rate within the above ranges. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, City Project 12-09 a. Public Hearing 7:00 pm May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 b. Resolution Ordering Improvement After Public Hearing (4 votes) Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: 1. Warren Dickson, 481 County Road B East 2. Donald Anderson, 480 County Road B East 3. Robert M. Prettyman, 2196 Desoto Street 4. Doris Calhoun, 2205 Arkwright Street 5. Theresa Milsch, 410 County Road B East 6. Carol Koval, 2191 Arkwright Street 7. Judy McCauley, 506 County Road B East 8. Mary Phillippi, 407 Laurie Road 9. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson and Civil Engineer Jarosch answered additional questions of the council. Resident Judy McCauley addressed the council to request all residents affected by the project be notified of additional meetings regarding the sidewalks. Assistant City Manager Ahl suggested item 3 of the resolution be changed to “The City Engineer, or his designee, to prepare plans and specifications excluding sidewalks from the area. A decision on sidewalks and trails is deferred to a future meeting to be determined by the City Engineer. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve a Public Hearing and the amended Resolution Ordering the Improvement for the Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, City Project 12-09. RESOLUTION 13-5-911 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 8th day of April 2013, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, City Project 12-09. AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was duly held on May 13, 2013, 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 necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that the City of Maplewood make improvements to the Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, City Project 12-09. 2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the 13th day of May, 2013. May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 3. The City Engineer, or his designee, is the designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications, excluding sidewalks from the project area, for the making of said improvement as previously directed by the City Council at the April 8, 2013 council meeting. The decision on sidewalks and trails is deferred to a future council meeting as a separate action at a date to be determined by the City Engineer. 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 April 8, 2013 council meeting. A project budget of $4,996,000 was established. The approved financing plan is as follows and shall be implemented: FUNDING SOURCE FEASIBILITY ESTIMATE G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS $2,529,000 RAMSEY COUNTY (SIDEWALKS)$176,000 SANITARY SEWER FUND $279,000 I & I GRANT $39,000 ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND $460,000 SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT $697,000 ST. PAUL WATER $480,000 W.A.C. FUND $58,000 CITY OF LITTLE CANADA $243,000 DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT PROGRAM $35,000 TOTAL FUNDING $4,996,000 Approved this 13th day of May 2013. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Acceptance of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report – 2012 Finance Director Bauman gave the staff report. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the City’s responses to the audit findings. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – all The motion passed. 2. Preliminary Approval for Issuance of Bonds Finance Director Bauman gave the staff report. Terry Heaton from Sprinsted was present and addressed the council to give additional information to the council. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Resolution providing preliminary approval for the sale of $6,380,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A. May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 RESOLUTION 13-5-912 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF $6,380,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"), has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue $6,380,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A (the "Bonds") to (i) refund the August 1, 2016 through August 1, 2024 maturities of the City’s General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2004D, dated August 1, 2004; (ii) finance the expansion of and improvements to the City’s existing police department building; (iii) finance various improvement projects within the City; and B. WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul, Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its independent financial advisor and is therefore authorized to sell these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit proposals for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds. 2. Meeting; Proposal Opening. This City Council shall meet at the time and place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of considering sealed proposals for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The proposals shall be received at the offices of Springsted and shall be opened at the time specified in such Terms of Proposal. 3. Terms of Proposal. The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the negotiation thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby approved and made a part hereof. 4. Official Statement. In connection with the sale, the City Clerk, Mayor and other officers or employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate with Springsted and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds, and to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Conditional Use Permit Revision for the Tubman Center East Planned Unit Development, 1725 Monastery Way (Simple Majority Vote Required to Approve) Senior Planner Ekstrand gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution, with revisions to number six as requested by the applicant, amending the Conditional Use Permit the St. Paul’s Priory planned unit development which allowed the Tubman Family Shelter facility in the former monastery building located at 1725 Monastery Way. RESOLUTION 13-5-913 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REVISION RESOLUTION May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 11 WHEREAS, the Harriet Tubman Center East has applied to revised the conditional use permit for a planned unit development that included the development of the former 31-acre St. Paul’s Priory site. This development included a 50-unit town house development; a 40-unit seniors housing apartment building; the conversion of the former monastery into a multi-use family-violence shelter for Tubman and a future monastery building on the north end of their property. WHEREAS, the Harriet Tubman Center East is requesting amendment of this permit to expand their services and shelter housing. The shelter housing will expand to occupy the upper two floors of the building. The expanded services and programming will include the following uses: temporary shelter housing, legal services, counseling services, youth and family services, community training and education, child care, creative art studios and administrative offices. In addition to those, Tubman would add therapeutic and community gardens, a bus shelter for the community and Tubman clients, a community health clinic which will work in collaboration with Tubman counseling services, and renew the existing commercial kitchen to provide meals to Tubman residents and other facility users as well as partner with a community college and others to provide training in basic food preparation. WHEREAS, Section 44-1092(3) of the city ordinances requires a conditional use permit for institutions of any educational, philanthropic and charitable nature. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at 1725 Monastery Way. The legal description is: Lot 2, Block 1, St. Paul’s Monastery WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit revision is as follows: 1. On May 7, 2013, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the paper 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 also considered the reports and recommendation of city staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit. 2. On May 13, 2013, the city council considered reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above- described conditional use permit revision, because: 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances. 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. May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 12 5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets. 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 minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. This planned unit development shall follow the concept plans date-stamped January 11, 2007 and the subsequent, specific design approvals for new town homes, apartments and monastery approved by the community design review board. Staff may approve minor changes. 2. This planned unit development does not give any approvals for Lot 1, Block 1 since this site has not been proposed for any future development and its future use is unknown. The development of this site would require a revision of this planned unit development and must comply with all city development requirements. 3. This permit revision allows the Tubman Center East to expand their shelter housing to the remaining two upper floors in the building. This permit also permits the applicant’s support activities such as: a legal center, offices, counseling services group rooms, child care, playground, classrooms, community gathering spaces, space for collaborative community partnerships, community gardens, bus shelters and expanded use of the commercial kitchen for residents and other facility users and collaborative community groups. 4. The applicant shall work with city staff to on the placement and possible screening of future community gardens. 5. The applicant shall work with city staff on the appearance and location of bus shelters. These bus shelters may require the review and approval of the community design review board. 6. The applicant shall work to inform, educate, and encourage their residents and staff to park in Tubman parking lots and abide by all Maplewood parking regulations. City staff will monitor this and if parking issues continue the City Council may consider requiring the property owner increase on-site parking to meet the needs of facility users. The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on May 13, 2013. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Consider Process for Appointment of City Manager HR/Labor Relations City Attorney Bethel gave the staff report. May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 13 Councilmember Cardinal made a motion for issues not otherwise set forth in the current employment contract between the City and City Manager Antonen, be resolved by following normal procedures followed by Human Resources with regard to any employee that is terminating employment. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Cardinal made a motion to appoint an internal candidate for the City Manager position stating that Assistant City Manager Ahl was qualified for the position. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. Mayor Rossbach made a motion to direct staff to begin the appropriate contract negotiations with Mr. Ahl to be the next City Manager. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Lift Station 14 Rehabilitation, Project 12-13, Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding the Construction Contract for Lift Station 14 Rehabilitation in the amount of $178,317 to Veit & Company, City Project 12-13. RESOLUTION 13-5-914 AWARD OF BID BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Veit & Company, Inc. in the amount of $178,317.00, is the lowest responsible bid for the upgrades to Lift Station No.14, City Project 12-13, and the mayor and city manager 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 from the Sanitary Sewer Fund to implement the financing plan for the project. Adopted by the council on this 13th day of May, 2013. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. L. VISITOR PRESENTATION May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 14 The following people spoke: 1. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident 2. Mark Bradley M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Cancellation of the June 3, 2013 Council Manager Workshop City Manager Antonen gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Cancellation of the June 3, 2013 Council Manager Workshop. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Cable Commission Councilmember Cardinal informed residents that the Ramsey-Washington County Cable Commission Open House was not well attended. He suggested the city council give more emphasis to the Cable Commission. 2. Maplewood Community Center In response to a question posed by Councilmember Cardinal, Parks and Recreation Director Konewko gave a report informing Councilmembers and residents that the Community Center does not offer free memberships to special groups. 3. Maplewood Review Councilmember Cardinal received a comment form a resident about notices not being published in the Maplewood Review for Roseville School District 623. There is a section of Maplewood that is in Roseville School District 623 and because the notices are not published in the Maplewood review, they do not get the published notices. Councilmember Juenemann suggested the Roseville School District be contacted and request they publish noticed in the Maplewood Review as well as the Roseville Review. 4. Art Exhibit Councilmember Cardinal received a call in response to a note he put in the Maplewood Monthly that an individual would like to donate his entire art exhibit to a nonprofit in Maplewood. He indicated that if there are any Maplewood nonprofit businesses in the community that are interested to please contact him. 5. Maplewood Residence Financial Health Councilmember Cardinal requested Finance Director Bauman obtain the number of foreclosures in the City so the financial health of the City can be recognized and determine how it is impacting the City. 6. Maplewood Nature Center May13, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 15 Councilmember Cardinal wanted to know about a large oak tree that was cut down at the Maplewood Nature Center. Parks and Recreation Director Konewko informed the council and residents that a Pin Oak Tree was cut down last fall because it was struck by lightning. Pieces of the tree have been saved with the intention of making some furniture. 7. Parks System Plan Councilmember Cardinal informed residents that the Park System Task Force is proceeding well under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director Mr. Konewko. Notice will be put out that there are public meetings scheduled for June, July and August. 8. Maplewood Students, Independent School District 623 Councilmember Cardinal made a correction to a statement that he had made in the May edition of the Maplewood Monthly clarifying that there are 940 Maplewood Residents attending Roseville School District 623. 9. Filing for Office Councilmember Cardinal informed residents that filing for city council offices opens on Tuesday, May 21. City Clerk Guilfoile informed the council and residents that the filing period for mayor and two councilmember seats will run from Tuesday, May 21st through Tuesday, June 4th. 10. Visitor Presentations This item was addressed earlier in the meeting. Councilmember Cardinal indicated that he had nothing further to add. 11. Senior Expo at Maplewood Community Center Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents that the Senior Expo is being held at the Maplewood Community Center next Thursday, May 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbach adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.