HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-2013 City Council Meeting MinutesAugust 12, 2013
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 14-13
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Rossbach.
Mayor Rossbach read a letter from a resident about her grandson, Airman First Class Joseph
William Carlin serving in the military.
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
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of July 22, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the July 22, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes
as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of July 22, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes
Add to item F2; Senator Kent was unable to attend the meeting.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the July 22, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes as
amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Police Chief and Assistant City Manager
Mayor Rossbach introduced and welcomed Police Chief Paul Schnell to the City of Maplewood.
Mayor Rossbach introduced and welcomed Melinda Coleman back to the City of Maplewood as
the Community Development Director.
2. Swearing In Ceremony of Police Chief Paul Schnell (No Report)
City Manager Ahl presented the badge to Julie Schnell so she could do the honors of pinning the
badge on Police Chief Schnell. City Clerk Guilfoile re-administered the oath of office to Police
Chief Schnell.
3. Swearing In of Police Officers Brian Micheletti and Zachary Strand (No Report)
Police Chief Schnell introduced and welcomed Police Officer Brian Micheletti and Police Officer
Zachary Strand to the City of Maplewood. City Clerk Guilfoile administered the oath of office.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G10 be highlighted.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G15.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 1,547,571.59 Checks # 90326 thru # 90374
dated 07/18/13 thru 07/23/13
$ 281,141.30 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 07/15/13 thru 07/19/13
$ 386,270.86 Checks # 90375 thru # 90402
dated 07/30/13
$ 432,893.08 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 07/22/13 thru 07/26/13
$ 1,923,931.63 Checks # 90403 thru # 90454
dated 07/26/13 thru 08/06/13
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$ 2,929,771.84 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 07/29/13 thru 08/02/13
$ 7,501,580.30 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 522,224.55 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 07/19/13
$ 763.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9989447 thru # 9989448
dated 07/19/13
$ 524,427.17 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 08/02/13
$ 1,719.20 Payroll Deduction check # 9989474 thru # 9989476 dated 08/02/13
$ 1,049,133.92 Total Payroll
$ 8,550,714.22 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of a Resolution for a Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for Merrick, Inc at
Freddy’s Tiki Hut, 1820 Rice Street
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution for a Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for
Merrick, Inc. at Freddy’s Tikie Hut, 1820 Rice Street.
RESOLUTION 13-7-949
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
premise permit for lawful gambling is approved for Merrick Inc to operate at Freddy’s Tiki Hut,
located at 1820 Rice Street, Maplewood, MN.
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 Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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3. Approval of a Resolution for a Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit for the Church of
St. Jerome and Waiver of Permit Fees
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution for a Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit
for the Church of St. Jerome and Waive the Permit Fees.
RESOLUTION 13-7-950
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
temporary premise permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Church of St Jerome, 380 E
Roselawn Avenue in Maplewood.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness
of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Division
of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in compliance
with Minnesota Statute §349.213.
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 Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of a Resolution Approving the Terms of Interfund Loan in Connection with
Proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-13
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution to Allow Automatic Interfund Loans for a
Proposed Tax Increment Financing District 1-13 with Development District No. 1 and provide the
terms and conditions for repayment.
RESOLUTION 13-7-951
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERMS OF UP TO A
$2,000,000 INTERFUND LOAN IN CONNECTION WITH
A PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-13
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota (the "City"), as follows:
Background.
The City proposes to establish a Tax Increment Financing District No. 1-13 (the "TIF District")
within Development District No. 1, and proposes to adopt a tax increment financing plan for the
TIF District (the "TIF Plan").
The City has determined to pay for certain costs identified in the TIF Plan consisting of
land/building acquisition, public utilities, site improvements/preparation, other eligible
improvements, and administrative costs (the "Qualified Costs") incurred in connection with the
establishment of the TIF District and development/redevelopment of land within the TIF District,
which costs will be financed on a temporary basis from City funds available for such purposes.
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Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.178, Subd. 7, the City is authorized to advance or loan
money from the City's general fund or any other fund from which such advances may be legally
made, in order to finance the Qualified Costs.
The City intends to reimburse itself for the payment of the Qualified Costs, plus interest thereon,
from tax increments derived from the TIF District in accordance with the terms of this resolution
(which terms are referred to collectively as the "Interfund Loan").
Terms of Interfund Loan.
The City hereby authorizes the advance of up to $2,000,000 from the City's General Fund or so
much thereof as may be paid as Qualified Costs. The City shall reimburse itself for such
advances together with interest at the rate stated below. Interest accrues on the principal amount
from the date of each advance. The maximum rate of interest permitted to be charged is limited
to the greater of the rates specified under Minnesota Statutes, Section 270C.40 or Section 549.09
as of the date the loan or advance is authorized, unless the written agreement states that the
maximum interest rate will fluctuate as the interest rates specified under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 270C.40 or Section 549.09 are from time to time adjusted. The interest rate shall be 4%
and will not fluctuate.
Principal and interest on the Interfund Loan shall be paid semi-annually on each February 1 and
August 1 (each a "Payment Date") commencing with the Payment Date on which the City has
Available Tax Increment (defined below), or on any other dates determined by the City Manager,
through the last receipt of tax increment from the TIF District.
Payments on the Interfund Loan are payable solely from "Available Tax Increments" which shall
mean, on each Payment Date, all of the tax increment available after other obligations have been
paid, generated in the preceding six (6) months with respect to the property within the TIF District
and remitted to the City by Ramsey County, all in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.174 to 469.1794, as amended. Payments on the Interfund Loan are subordinate to any
outstanding or future bonds, notes or contracts secured in whole or in part with Available Tax
Increment, and are on parity with any other outstanding or future interfund loans secured in whole
or in part with Available Tax Increment.
The principal sum and all accrued interest payable under the Interfund Loan are pre-payable in
whole or in part at any time by the City without premium or penalty. No partial prepayment shall
affect the amount or timing of any other regular payment otherwise required to be made under
this Interfund Loan.
The Interfund Loan is evidence of an internal borrowing by the City in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Section 469.178, Subd. 7, and is a limited obligation payable solely from Available Tax
Increment pledged to the payment hereof under this resolution. The Interfund Loan and the
interest hereon shall not be deemed to constitute a general obligation of the State of Minnesota or
any political subdivision thereof, including, without limitation, the City. Neither the State of
Minnesota, nor any political subdivision thereof shall be obligated to pay the principal of or
interest on the Interfund Loan or other costs incident hereto except out of Available Tax
Increment, and neither the full faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State of Minnesota or
any political subdivision thereof is pledged to the payment of the principal of or interest on the
Interfund Loan or other costs incident hereto. The City shall have no obligation to pay any
principal amount of the Interfund Loan or accrued interest thereon, which may remain unpaid
after the final Payment Date.
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The City may amend the terms of the Interfund Loan at any time by resolution of the City Council,
including a determination to forgive the outstanding principal amount and accrued interest to the
extent permissible under law.
Effective Date. This resolution is effective upon the date of its approval.
Adopted this 12th day of August, 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Maplewood Mall Park and Ride Expansion, City Project 10-03, Approval of the
Interagency Agreement for the Maplewood Mall Transit Center, Park and Ride
Expansion
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Interagency Agreement between the City of
Maplewood and the Metropolitan Council for the Maplewood Mall Transit Center, Park and Ride
Expansion, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Beam Avenue and Southlawn
Drive; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement signifying City
Council approval. Minor revisions as approved the City Attorney are authorized as needed for
interagency agreements.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of a Resolution for Final Payment and Acceptance of Project, Maplewood
Mall Sidewalk Improvements, City Project 11-09
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution for the Maplewood Mall Sidewalk
Improvements, City Project 11-09, approving final payment and acceptance of project.
RESOLUTION 13-7-952
APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
PROJECT 11-09
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvements Project 11-09, Maplewood Mall Sidewalk Improvements, and has let a construction
contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the
Maplewood Mall Sidewalk Improvements, City Project 11-09 is complete and recommends
acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
1 City Project 11-09 is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted by the
city; and the final construction cost is $202,368.65. Final payment to Urban Companies, LLC
and the release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 12th day of August 2013.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of a Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract,
Change Order No. 3, TH 36/English Street Interchange Improvements, City Project
09-08
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 3, for the Highway 36/English Street Interchange
Improvements, City Project 09-08.
RESOLUTION 13-7-953
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 09-08, CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
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. 3.
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. 3 which is an increase of $45,552.15.
The revised contract amount is $16,718,503.40.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 12th day of August 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Consider Approval of Contract Between the City of Maplewood and ISD 622 for
Aquatic Programming Services
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the contract between the City of Maplewood and ISD
622 for aquatic programming services and authorizes the City Manager to execute contract.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. Conditional Use Permit Review—Beaver Lake Town Houses, Maryland Avenue and
Lakewood Drive
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Councilmember Cave moved to approve to review the conditional use permit for the planned unit
development for the Beaver Lake Town Houses at Maryland Avenue and Lakewood Drive again
in one year or sooner if the owner proposes a major change to the site or to the project plans.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
10. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Donation to the Maplewood Police Reserves
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation of $400 from the
Ramsey County Agricultural Society/Ramsey County Fair to be allocated to the Maplewood
Police Reserves for materials and/or training.
RESOLUTION 13-7-954
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Maplewood Police Reserves have received a
donation of $400 for the purpose of materials and/or training,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the
City of Maplewood Police Reserves to accept this donation.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
11. Approval for Police Department to Purchase Two License Plate Readers
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the purchase of two license plate readers and authorize
the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
12. Approval of a Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract,
Change Orders with Derau Construction, Police Department Expansion Project –
Phase 1
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 3, for the Police Department Expansion Project –
Phase 1.
RESOLUTION 13-7-955
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT - PHASE 1, CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
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
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WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 1, Change Order No. 3.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by
executing said Change Order No. 3 which is a decrease of $797.00.
The revised contract amount is $251,765.00.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 12th day of August 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
13. Approval of a Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract,
Change Orders with Weber, Inc., Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 1A
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1, for the Police Department Expansion Project –
Phase 1A.
RESOLUTION 13-7-956
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT - PHASE 1A, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 1A, 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 1A, Change Order No. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
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 $1,936.51.
The revised contract amount is $166,936.51.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 12th day of August 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
14. Approval of a Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract,
Chance Orders with Weber, Inc., Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 2
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Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1, for the Police Department Expansion Project –
Phase 2.
RESOLUTION 13-7-957
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT - PHASE 2, CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 2, 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 2, Change Order No. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
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 $3,653.72.
The revised contract amount is $362,653.72.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 12th day of August 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
15. Clarification of Wording for Leave Provisions in City Manager Contract
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the clarification of leave provisions for the City Manager
contract to provide for an accrual rate of 34 days per year.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consider Approving Refinancing Plan for Properties Owned by Dakota
Communities, Inc
a. Resolution Giving Host Approval to the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the
Dakota County Community Development Agency
City Manager Ahl gave the staff report. Ghazi Akailvi, Chief Financial Officer with Dakota
Communities, Inc. addressed the council and gave additional information.
Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Approving the Issuance of
Revenue Bonds by the Dakota County Community Development Agency giving host approval of
the Bonds and does not obligate us to any finances.
RESOLUTION 13-7-958
Resolution Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the
Dakota County Community Development Agency
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (the “CDA”) has
received a request that it issue approximately $3,500,000 of qualified 501(c)(3) revenue bonds
(the “Bonds”) and to loan the proceeds of the Bonds to Dakota Communities, Inc., a Minnesota
501(c)(3) corporation (the “Borrower”) to refinance 31 scattered site properties owned by the
Borrower and located in the State of Minnesota, including two properties located in the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota (the “City”) (the “Project”). The properties to be refinanced are comprised
primarily of 4-6 bedroom homes owned and operated by the Borrower as residences to provide
support and services for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.152 to 469.1655 (the “Act”) the
CDA is authorized to issue the Bonds to finance the properties located in the City (the
“Maplewood Property”) pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (“Section 147(f)”), each governmental unit in which facilities to be financed by the
Bonds are located must approve the issuance of the Bonds following a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Bonds to refinance the
Maplewood Property was held by the City Council on the date hereof following duly published
notice, at which hearing all persons that desired to speak were heard.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, that:
1. The City hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the CDA for purposes of the Act and
Section 147(f). Notwithstanding such approval, the adoption of this resolution shall not be
deemed to establish a legal obligation on the part of the City or the CDA to issue or to cause
the issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds, if issued by the CDA, will not constitute a charge, lien,
or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the City. The Bonds will be payable
solely from said revenues and property of the Borrower specifically pledged to the payment
thereof, and will not constitute a debt or pecuniary liability of the City or the CDA within the
meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.
2. This resolution shall constitute an intergovernmental agreement between the City and the
CDA for purposes of Minnesota Statutes 469.155, Subd. 9 without the requirement of any
further action by the City or the CDA.
3. The appropriate officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute documents
and certificates which are reasonably required by the CDA or its bond counsel to complete
the transaction described herein. The execution of any instrument by the appropriate officer
or officers of the City shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of such documents in
accordance with the terms of this resolution. The City hereby authorizes the CDA to issue the
Bonds to finance the Project and to take all actions necessary or desirable in connection
therewith, and no further approval or authorization of the City shall be required.
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Adopted this 12th day of August, 2013
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval of a Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit and Design Review,
Maplewood Auto Mall, a Used Auto Sales Business at 2529 White Bear Avenue
City Planner Martin gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. John
Lombardozzi, property owner of Maplewood Auto Mall addressed and answered questions of the
council. James Kuria and Quentin Minkin from Alpha One Motors were present and addressed
the council to give additional information regarding parking concerns.
Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the resolution approving a conditional use permit for auto
repair, auto detailing, auto rental, used auto sales and auto washing at 2525 and 2529 White
Bear Avenue. Approval is based on the findings required by the code and subject to the
conditions stated in the resolution.
RESOLUTION 13-7-959
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, this permit for the Maplewood Auto Center, which was built in 1987, allows
auto repair, auto detailing, auto rental, used auto sales and auto washing.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property located at 2525 and 2529 White Bear Avenue.
The legal description is:
SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS: N 280 FEET OF LOT 2 & ALL OF LOT 1 BLOCK 1, MAPLE
RIDGE MALL (PIN 11-29-22-22-0040)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On July 16, 2013, the planning commission held a public hearing and recommended that the
city council approve this permit. 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 also considered
reports and recommendations of the city staff.
2. On August 12, 2013, the city council reviewed this proposal. The council also considered
reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approves the above-
described conditional use permit based on the building and site plans. The city approved this
permit because:
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in
conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and this Code.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area.
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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.
5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
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 no more than minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All façade improvements for the Maplewood Auto Mall (Cooper Motors) used auto sales
business shall follow the plans approved by the city. The director of community development
may approve minor changes.
2. The property owner shall comply with the signage requirements of the city code and the auto
center’s sign criteria.
3. Fire protection systems (fire extinguishers and a sprinkler system) shall meet all requirements
of the code. These systems shall be approved and installed before the applicant begins his
business.
4. All vehicles on-site shall be operational.
5. Ensure that there is no illegal parking on the site including no parking on the grass and no
stacking of vehicles (i.e., two vehicles to one stall).
6. Ensure that the entire site is cleared of trash including all illegally dumped material located
within the drainage ditch behind the auto mall.
7. Ensure that trash dumpsters are placed inside enclosures at all times.
8. Ensure that the site is in compliance with the city’s temporary sign ordinance including
obtaining a sign permit for all temporary signs over 12 square feet and only allowing one
temporary sign per business located within the center.
9. Ensure that all landscaped areas are maintained including removing all weeds from the
landscaped area around the base of the center’s pylon sign.
10. There shall be no parting-out of vehicles outside the building and left in the parking lot.
11. Auto salvage businesses are prohibited from operating at this site.
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12. The parking lot shall be kept clear of junk and dirt.
13. All service work that is needed on vehicles shall be completed inside a proper service garage.
14. There shall be an after-hours contact person on record with the city’s emergency dispatcher.
15. If the building occupancy changes, the property owner shall comply with all applicable code
requirements relative to the new building use. A building permit may then be required.
16. Verify that the parking on-site does not obstruct fire department access for their trucks.
17. All tenants at the Maplewood Auto Center must adhere to the parking plan, dated July 8,
2013, as submitted by the property owner to city staff. A parking plan needs to be filed with
city staff at all times indicating the property is meeting the minimum parking requirements and
how the spaces are allocated to each tenant. A new parking plan shall be filed any time a
suite changes use or the building is physically altered in any way.
18. Parking in the center of the canopy, adjacent to the 2529 building, shall be for inventory only.
A no customer parking sign shall be posted
19. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
20. The property owner shall provide city staff a plan for trash removal or design plans for a new
enclosed structure for the 2529 building, subject to the city’s design review process.
21. The property owner or manager is responsible for compliance of all conditions listed in this
permit. If any tenant is found out of compliance the city will notify the property owner or
manager in order to rectify the situation.
The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on August 12, 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the design plans attached to this report for the façade
improvements on building B (former Super America) located at 2529 White Bear Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Plans for Building Additions to the Police Department at Maplewood
City Hall and a Parking Waiver
City Planner Martin gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. IT Director
Fowlds gave additional specifics of the report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the plans date-stamped July 11, 2013, for the
proposed additions to Maplewood City Hall for the Police Department expansion. This approval
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includes a parking waiver for 74 fewer parking spaces than code requires since a) city hall has
adequate parking available for its needs, b) there are no new employees proposed that would
impact parking needs and, c) many employees have already relocated to 1902 County Road B
which opens up several parking spaces at city hall. Approval is subject to the applicant
complying with the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall meet all building code and fire code requirements and comply with all
requirements as outlined in the engineering report dated July 15, 2013 by Jon Jarosch.
2. The applicant shall plant four trees preferably within the city hall campus if suitable locations
can be found. As an alternative, they shall be planted in Maplewood parks, subject to the
approval of the director of parks and recreation.
3. Applicant shall work with community development staff to incorporate elements of the
adopted City Hall Campus Master Plan into the Police Department additions.
4. A landscaping plan shall be submitted for staff approval detailing landscaping around all
mechanical equipment.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Discussion on the Small Kennel License, First Reading of Revision to Small Kennel
Ordinance and Waiver of Second Reading
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report and answered questions of the
council. City Attorney Kantrud answered additional questions of the council.
The following people spoke:
1. Marilyn Taylor, 1774 McKnight Road North
2. Joseph Brownan, 1758 McKnight Road North
3. Gayle Corman, 1782 McKnight Road North
4. Terry Ingleston, 1772 McKnight Road North
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the first reading of revisions to the Small Kennel
License Ordinance and Waive the Second Reading.
ORDINANCE 930
Sec. 10-218. Application; investigation; grant or denial of license.
(b) Consent. The applicant for any license required under this division shall provide with the
application the written consent of 75 percent of the owners or occupants of privately or publicly
owned real estate within 150 feet of the outer boundaries of the premises for which the license is
being requested or, in the alternative, proof that the applicant's property lines are 150 feet or
more from any structure. However, where a street separates the premises for which the license is
being requested from other neighboring property, no consent is required from the owners or
occupants of property located on the opposite side of the street. Where a property within 150 feet
consists of a multiple dwelling, the applicant need obtain only the written consent of the owner or
manager or other person in charge of the building.
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(b) Consent: Upon receipt of the completed Small Kennel license application, the City Clerk’s
office will obtain a list of affected properties from GIS identifying properties within 150 feet of the
applying property. Certified letters shall be sent to the affected property addresses requesting
approval or objection to the Kennel license. Upon written consent of 75 percent of the owners or
occupants of privately or publicly owned real estate within 150 feet of the outer boundaries of the
premises for which the license is being requested the license shall be forwarded to the Police
Department for inspection and final approval. Where a property within 150 feet consists of a
multiple dwelling, the applicant need obtain only the written consent of the owner or manager or
other person in charge of the building is required if the building is renter-occupied, if the building
is owner-occupied letters of consent or objection will be sent to each individual home owner for
consent or objection.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
2. John Wykoff, Maplewood Resident
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. National Night Out Report
Police Chief Schnell gave the update on the 73 National Night Out sites that were held in the city.
2. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Ahl gave an update to the City Council calendar.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilmember Cardinal informed the residents about a letter he received regarding the
bridge that is being pounded down on Highway 36 between Highway 61 and Edgerton
Street. The pounding at the construction site will be occurring 24 hours a day for the next
month or so. Michael Thompson added that under State guidelines they can work 24
hours a day. However, MN DOT staff have committed that if there are issues they will try
to make adjustments; but if the night work doesn’t happen, the project will take longer.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbach adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.