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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.