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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2013
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 18-13
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Rossbach.
Mayor Rossbach introduced Noah, a student that was attending the council meeting as part of
his school project to study what the council does.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Noah.
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
N1. Early Voting
N2. MCC Postings
Councilmember Juenemann
moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of September 23, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann noted that the councilmember that seconded agenda item I1 needs
to be added.
Councilmember Cave
moved to approve the September 23, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes
as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. 3M Companies -- Doug Stang; Information and Photos of Groundbreaking
Ceremony for R & D Facility
Doug Stang from 3M Public Affairs addressed the council and gave the presentation on the 3M
Research and Development Facility.
2. Adoption of Proclamation Declaring the Week of October 20-26, 2013 as
Minnesota Manufacturers’ Week in the City of Maplewood
a. Neng Lee, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
(DEED)
b. Gladstone Window and Door
c. Truck Utilities
d. Garden Fresh Farms
Mayor Rossbach gave the report and read the Minnesota Manufacturers’ Week Proclamation
from the City of Maplewood. He further read the Proclamation from the State of Minnesota
signed by Governor Mark Dayton. Mayor Rossbach read and then presented Gladstone
Window and Door, Truck Utilities and Garden Fresh Farms each with a Certificate of
Commendation from the Governor Mark Dayton.
Neng Lee from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development was
present and addressed the council to give additional information about manufacturing firms in
Minnesota. He also gave additional information on Tour of Manufacturing MN website.
Councilmember Juenemann
moved to approve the Proclamation Declaring October 20th through
October 26th Minnesota Manufacturers’ Week in Maplewood.
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
PROCLAMATION
MINNESOTA MANUFACTURERS’ WEEK
WHEREAS, the manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Minnesota’s economy, and
promotion of this sector’s strength, success and high quality of life is an integral part of
Minnesota’s economic development strategy; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing provides high skill, high wage jobs, which significantly
contribute to Minnesota’s high standard of living and economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota has 300,200 manufacturing jobs statewide or 14 percent of all
private-sector jobs; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing contributes more than $30 billion to the state economy and
represents 17 percent of the Minnesota’s gross domestic product; and
WHEREAS, manufacturing has the second-largest payroll of any business sector in the
state, providing $16.1 billion in 2009 wages; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has 63 manufacturing companies within its borders,
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employing 486 people.
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood encourages the community, local and regional
Chambers of Commerce, trade associations and individual companies to mark the week with
special events recognizing the economic importance of the sector; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Maplewood does
hereby proclaim that the week of October 20 – 26, 2013 shall be observed as:
Minnesota Manufacturers’ Week in the City of Maplewood,
on this 14th day of October, 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Adoption of Proclamation to Tubman Family Alliance: Domestic Violence
Aw areness Month
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report and introduced Beverly C. Dusso, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Harriet Tubman Family Alliance. Mayor Rossbach read and presented Ms.
Dusso with the Proclamation Proclaiming October as National Domestic Violence Awareness
Month. Ms. Dusso gave additional information about the Harriet Tubman Family Center.
Councilmember Juenemann
moved to approve the Proclamation to Tubman Family Alliance
declaring October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
PROCLAMATION
City of Maplewood
Proclaims October National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEREAS, in the United States one in every four women will experience domestic
violence in her lifetime, and the cost of intimate partner violence in America exceeds $5.8 billion
dollars each year, with $4.1 billion directly related to associated medical and mental health
services; and
WHEREAS, in Minnesota, during 2012, at least 14 women were killed by a current or
former husband, boyfriend, or intimate partner and at least 1 man was murdered in a case
where the suspected, alleged, or convicted perpetrator was a current or former intimate partner
and at least 11 children were left motherless as a result of domestic homicide; and
WHEREAS, boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own
partners when they become adults and in the City of Maplewood police officers respond to more
than 500 domestic violence-related calls for service each year; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that as a community we cannot assume there is nothing we
can do to prevent and/or meaningfully intervene in domestic violence;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood recognizes
October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to give thoughtful
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consideration to domestic and family violence being among the most serious public safety
issues of our time; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we encourage our fellow citizens, non-governmental
organizations, and local faith communities to become involved in domestic violence prevention
and encourage the use of available resources such as Harriet Tubman Center, which can help
families touched by domestic violence; and
FINALLY, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Maplewood
supports and encourages the establishment of a clear and coordinated domestic violence
response protocol related to domestic and family violence.
This 14th day of October 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Appointment to Parks & Recreation Commission
a. Resolution for Appointment
City Manager Ahl gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann
moved to approve the Resolution to appoint Candidate to the
Parks & Recreation Commission.
RESOLUTION 13-10-975
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:
Parks & Recreation Commission
- Nikki Villavicencio, term expires 4/30/2014
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann
moved to approve agenda items G1-G14.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 518,875.04 Checks # 90726 thru # 90767
dated 09/24/13
$ 426,067.32 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/16/13 thru 09/20/13
$ 655,006.57 Checks # 90769 thru # 90825
dated 10/01/13
$ 271,260.96 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/23/13 thru 09/27/13
$ 1,180,831.03 Checks # 90826 thru # 90884
dated 09/30/13 thru 10/08/13
$ 992,803.29 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/30/13 thru 10/04/13
$ 4,044,844.21 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 507,968.23 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/27/13
$ 879.50 Payroll Deduction check # 9989564 thru # 9989566 dates 09/27/13
$ 508,847.73 Total Payroll
$ 4,553,691.94 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Summary Ordinance for the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System
Ordinance
Councilmember Juenemann
moved to approve the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System
Ordinance Summary Publication.
City of Maplewood
Ordinance No. 934 - Summary
An Ordinance to the Maplewood Municipal Code Regarding
Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems
On September 23, 2013, the Maplewood City Council adopted a Subsurface Sewage Treatment
System (SSTS) ordinance to comply with new state rules regulating septic systems. The City’s
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previous SSTS ordinance was adopted in 2002. Following is a summary of the new ordinance:
1. Purpose - to establish minimum requirements for regulation of septic systems for the
treatment and dispersal of sewage within the City in order to protect public health and
safety, groundwater quality, and prevent or eliminate the development of public nuisances.
2. Management Plans - required for all new or replaced systems.
3. Operating Permit - required for SSTS with a pretreatment device, custom engineered
design, or design flow of more than 5,000 gallons per day.
4. Compliance Inspections - required for construction of a new system; modification, upgrade,
or repair of existing systems; prior to issuance of building permits for bedroom additions;
expansion or change in use of the building or property being served by the system that
might impact performance of the system; and at time of property transfer.
5. Maintenance – maintenance inspections required every three years.
6. Abandonment – requirement that all systems no longer in use be abandoned.
7. Administration of the ordinance:
a. Trained Administrator - the City is required to designate an individual at the City who is
trained in the administrative requirements of the SSTS program.
b. Licensed Inspector – the City shall employ or retain under contract a qualified and
appropriately licensed professional to administer and operate the SSTS program.
c. Maintenance Inspections – the City is will create an administrative process to ensure
that property owners submit the required maintenance inspections to the City every
three years.
The SSTS ordinance goes into effect after publication. An official copy of the SSTS ordinance
is on file in the office of the Maplewood City Clerk, 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, or
can be obtained on the city’s website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/septic. Questions regarding
this ordinance should be directed to Steve Love, Assistant City Engineer at (651) 249-2404 or
steve.love@ci.maplewood.mn.us.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of Resolution Certifying Election Judges for the November 5, 2013
General Municipal Election
Councilmember Juenemann
moved to approve the Resolution Certifying Election Judges for the
November 5, 2013 General Municipal Election.
RESOLUTION 13-10-976
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ELECTION JUDGES
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list of
Election Judges for the 2013 General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.
Ahrens, Fran
Aikens, Meridith
Allen, Jim
Anderson, Nancy
Anderson, Suzanne
Ansari, Ahsan
Arnold, Ajla
Babin, Paul
Bartelt, Joan
Bedor, David
Beggs, Regan
Behr, Jeanette
Belland, Jaime
Berry, Robert (Bud)
Bjorklund, Diane
Bolden, Donita
Booher, Michele
Bortz, Albert
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Bortz, Jeanne
Brandon, Ginny
Brandon, Richard
Bunkowske, Bernice
Carle, Jeanette
Carol, Thomalla
Carson, Helen
Combe, Edward
Connelly, Thomas
Conover, Florence
Danielson, Nate
D'Arcio, India
DeBernardi, Nancy
Desai, Kalpana
DeZelar, Phil
Dickson, Helen Jean
Dittli, Albin
Droeger, Diane
Duellman, Audrey
Dunham, Bob
Eickhoff, Carolyn
Ewald, Jeanne
Fitzgerald, Delores
Fowler, Cynthia
Franzen, Nick
Freer, Mary Jo
Fuller, Mary
Katherine
Gaboury, Shirley
Garvey, Terrence
Gebauer, Victor
Gerten, John
Gierzak, Sister
Clarice
Golaski, Diane
Gudknecht, Jamie
Gustafson, Dianne
Guthrie, Rosie
Haddad, Joyce
Hahn , Sandra
Hahn , Vonna
Hanson, Joan
Harder, Mary
Hart, Barbara
Herber, Darlene
Hervig, Cindy
Hinnenkamp, Gary
Hulet, Jeanette
Hulet, Robert
Jagoe, Carol
Jahn, David
Jensen, Robert
Johannessen, Judith
Johansen, Kathleen
Johnson, Warren
Jones, Shirley
Kapfer, Deb
Kipka, Judy
Kirchoff, Harold
Knauss, Carol
Knutson, Lois
Kramer, Dennis
Kreger, Jason
Kwapick, Jackie
Lampe, Charlotte
Larson, Michelle
Layer, Stephanie
Layer, Tom
Leiter, Barbara
Leonard, Claudette
Liptak, Marianne
Loipersbeck, Darlene
Loipersbeck, Jules
Mahowald, Valerie
Mahre, Jeri
Mammenga II,
Donald
Manthey, John
Maskrey, Thomas
McCann, John
McCarthy, Peggy
McCauley, Judy
Mechelke, Mary Lou
Millette, James
Moreno, Marlene
Muenchow, Mike
Myster, Thomas
Nelson, Clare
Nelson, Percy
Newcomb, Mary
Nichol, Jane
Nichols, Miranda
Nissen, Helen
Norberg, Ann
O'Brien, D. William
(Bill)
Olson, Anita
Olson, Lois
Parent, Dian
Pedersen, Bernard
Peper, Marilyn
Posch, Roger
Putz, Shelly
Putz, Steve
Renslow, Rita
Rodriguez, Vincent
Rudeen, Elaine
Sagert, Chris
Sandberg, Janet
Sands, Warren
Sauer, Kathleen
Sawyer, Sharon
Scharnott, Thomas
Schluender, Cynthia
Schmidt, William
Schneider, Mary Ann
Schramel, Betty
Schramel, Jim
Schultz, Louise
Seitz, James
Seyfer, Deborah
Shores, Teresa
Skaar, Delaney
Skaar, Steven
Skaar, Susan
Spangler, Bob
Stafki, Tim
Steenberg, Judith
Steenberg, Richard
Storm, Mary
Taylor, Lori
Thomforde, Faith
Tourville, Michael
Trippler, Dale
Tschida, Micki
Urbanski, Carolyn
Urbanski, Holly
Urbanski, William
Vanek, Mary
Wasmundt, Gayle
Wolfgram, Dorothy
Yorkovich, Cindy
Zian, Helen
Zipko, Leroy
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
4. Approval of Annual Maplewood Historical Society Payment
Councilmember Juenemann
5. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract,
Change Order 2 with Weber, Police Department Expansion Project - Phase 1A
moved to approve the Annual Maplewood Historical Society
Payment in the amount of $2,0000.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing
said Change Order No. 2 which is an increase of $2,456.48.
moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 2, for the Police Department Expansion Project –
Phase 1A.
RESOLUTION 13-10-977
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT - PHASE 1A, CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
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. 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
The revised contract amount is $169,392.99.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 14th day of October 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract,
Change Order 5 with Weber, Police Department Expansion Project - Phase 2
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 5 with Weber for the Police Department Expansion
Project – Phase 2.
RESOLUTION 13-10-978
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DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT - PHASE 2, CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
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. 5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that:
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing
said Change Order No. 5 which is a decrease of $2,402.75.
The revised contract amount is $370,622.88.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 14th day of October 2013.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval to Amend Contract with The Conservation Fund to Extend Sale of Real
Estate for Fish Creek
Councilmember Juenemann
8. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement With Ramsey County For Violent Crime
Enforcement Team
moved to approve the Amendment to the Contract with the
Conservation Fund to Extend the Sale of Real Estate for Fish Creek and authorize the Mayor to
sign the contract extension.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann
9. Approval of 3M Developer Agreement, Project 12-15
moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey
County for Violent Crime Enforcement Team.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Developer Agreement with 3M Company for
the Research and Development Facility, Project 12-15 and authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to execute the agreement signifying City Council approval; and authorize the City
Attorney to make minor changes.
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Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
10. Approval of Resolution to Enter Into Cooperative Agreement with MnDOT for East
Metro Public Safety Training Facility, Project 09-09
Councilmember Juenemann
11. Approval of Maintenance Agreement With Washington County, Ramsey County,
and Woodbury, Project 03-15, Century Avenue Improvements
moved to approve the Resolution to Enter into a Cooperative
Agreement with MNDOT for the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, City Project 09-09
and direct the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement signifying city council approval.
Minor revisions can be approved by the City Attorney.
RESOLUTION 13-10-979
IT IS RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood enter into Mn/DOT Agreement No. 04443
with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes:
To provide for payment by the State to the City of the State’s share of the costs of the signal
replacement construction and other associated construction to be performed upon, along and
adjacent to Trunk Highway No. 120 (Century Avenue/Geneva Avenue) at the intersection of
Trunk Highway No. 5 (34th Street North) North Junction within the corporate City limits under
State Project No. 6227-80.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Manager are authorized to
execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann
12. Approval of Purchase of Fleet Maintenance Parallelogram Lift
moved to approve the Maintenance Agreement with Washington
County, Ramsey County and the City of Woodbury for the Century Avenue Improvements, City
Project 03-15 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement signifying
council approval. Minor revisions can be approved by the City Attorney.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to enter into a contract with Benco Equipment
for the Purchase of a Stertil Koni SKY 250 Lift under the MN State Contract #438688 in the
amount of $130,940.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
13. Approval of Purchase of Single Axle Plow Truck
Councilmember Juenemann
14. Ap proval of Consulting Contract for Marketing and Advertising
moved to approve to enter into a contract with Nuss Truck &
Equipment for the purchase of a 2013 Mack GU712 Chassis under the MN State Contract
#61010; and enter into a contract with Towmaster Truck Equipment for the purchase of a 2013
Dump Body, Plow and Equipment under the MN State Contract #61353 in the amount of
$183,996.24
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann
H. PUBLIC HEARING
moved to approve the Consulting Contract for Marketing and
Advertising with Carey Communications through December 2014 and authorize the City
Manager and Director of Citizen Services to sign the same.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Second Reading Amending the Ordinance Regulating Off-Sale
Intoxicating Liquor Licenses Distance Requirements and Lifting the Moratorium
on New Off-Sale Licenses
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Guilfoile gave the staff report.
Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the second reading of Sec. 6-169 that governs
the distance requirements between existing and new off-sale intoxicating liquor licensed
premises from 1,000 feet to 2,640 feet measuring the distance from main entrance to main
entrance and lift the current moratorium on the issuance of new off-sale intoxicating liquor
licensed premises.
ORDINANACE 932
Sec. 6-169 Ineligibility of certain premises.
No off-sale license shall be issued under this division for premises located 2,640 feet from an
existing off-sale premise. Licensed premises that fall within 2,640 feet of each other before
October 25, 2013, shall be exempt from the 2,640 foot requirement until that time that the
licensed establishment is sold for a purpose other than an off-sale liquor store. The distance
between premises shall be measured from main entrance to main entrance.
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Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – Mayor Rossbach, Council
Members Cardinal, Cave and
Juenemann
Abstain – Councilmember Koppen
The motion passed.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval of Purchase of Carts Through the Recycling Contract
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Coleman gave the staff report. City
Manager Ahl gave additional information and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to form an agreement with Tennis Sanitation to lease the carts
for recycling for one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Cardinal withdrew his motion.
Councilmember Juenemann
2. Approval of 2014 Charitable Gambling Awards
moved to table the Purchase of Carts through the Recycling
Contract for 6 weeks until the November 25, 2013 meeting to allow time for the Ramsey County
Manager to review process and drafting of the final grant agreement which will outline specifics
of how the grant monies can be used.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Coleman gave the staff report. City
Manager Ahl answered questions of the council. Police Chief Schnell answered additional
questions of the council.
Councilmember Cave
Organization
moved to approve the 2014 Charitable Gambling Awards:
Amount
Requested
Proposed
Award
American Red Cross - TC Area Chapter $2,000.00 $0*
Boy Scout Troop 461 $1,000.00 $630
Boy Scout Troup 197 $2,000.00 $1,080
CHILD Inc $200.00 $80
Dispute Resolution Center $2,000.00 $940
District 622 Education Foundation $2,500.00 $1,310
District 622 Fusion Drumline $2,700.00 $0*
Gethsemane Lutheran School $10,000.00 $830
Hmong American Education Fund $4,490.00 $1,600
Maple Tree Monastery Childcare Center $762.50 $0*
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Maplewood Area Historical Society $19,547.00 $7,889
Maplewood Fire Fighters Flower Fund $900.00 $250
Maplewood Monarchs S.O. Team $3,000.00 $1,400
Maplewood Police Explorers $5,000.00 $2,420
Maplewood Police Reserves $5,000.00 $2,660
Maplewood Youth Scholarship Fund $3,500.00 $1,780
Ramsey County Fair $3,500.00 $2,360
Second Chance Animal Rescue $800.00 $160
Simon Youth Foundation - Maplewood Mall $300.00 $50
St. Jerome's Catholic School $3,457.00 $580
St. Mary's Health Clinics $15,000.00 $3,000
The Salvation Army $3,000.00 $680
Tubman Family Alliance $1,500.00 $350
Webster Elementary School $3,800.00 $580
White Bear Area YMCA $3,000.00 $1,310
Fund Reserves $61
TOTAL AMOUNT OF REQUESTS $98,957 $32,000
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of an Annual Currency Exchange License Renewal for EZ Cash
Maplewood LLC, 3035 White Bear Avenue
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Guilfoile gave the staff report and answered questions of the
council.
Councilmember Cave
2. Preliminary Approval for Issuance of Refunding Bonds
moved to approve the Currency Exchange License Renewal for EZ Cash
Maplewood, LCC located at 3035 White Bear Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Finance Director Bauman gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann
A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"),
has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue $3,805,000 General
moved to give preliminary approval of the Resolution for the sale of
$3,805,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2013B.
RESOLUTION 13-10-980
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF $3,805,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2013B
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Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013B (the "Bonds") to (i) refund in full the February 1,
2015 through February 1, 2021 maturities of the City’s General Obligation Refunding Bonds,
Series 2004A, dated April 1, 2004; (ii) refund a portion of the August 1, 2018 maturity and
refund in full the August 1, 2019 through August 1, 2024 maturities of the City’s General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2004B, dated August 1, 2004; 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
3. Approval of Resolution Supporting Police Department Policy Development
. 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.
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Resolution in support of Police Department
Policy Development regarding response to domestic violence incidents involving law
enforcement officers and/or high-profile persons.
RESOLUTION 13-10-981
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF MAPLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICIES
PERTAINING TO POLICE OFFICER-PERPETRATED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND
POLICE RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BY PUBLIC FIGURES
WHEREAS, October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and
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WHEREAS, law enforcement has played a key role in the overall criminal justice
system’s improvements to effectively respond to domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, the challenge posed by domestic violence to law enforcement agencies
becomes even greater when police officers and other criminal justice system professionals are
implicated; and
WHEREAS, consistency in the response to domestic violence regardless of community
status, profile, or background is a matter of public trust and leadership; and
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police prepared model “best
practices” policies for consideration by local units of government that make an affirmative
statement that domestic violence will not be tolerated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota:
1. That we support the Maplewood Police Department’s effort to develop and
implement policies pertaining to police officer-perpetrated domestic violence
and response protocols for domestic violence involving public figures; and
2. Direct that the Maplewood Police Department continue all efforts toward
implementing effective and efficient strategies to prevent and intervene in
incidents of domestic and family violence.
Adopted this 14th day of October 2013
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
None
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Ahl gave an update to the City Council Calendar.
2. Cancellation of the November 4, 2013 Council Manager Workshop
Councilmember Cardinal moved to cancel the November 4, 2013 City Council Manager
Workshop Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Early Voting
Councilmember Juenemann clarified that it is not early voting in Maplewood, it is absentee
voting. Maplewood residents can vote by absentee at City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Saturday before the election and
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Monday before the election.
2. MCC Postings
Councilmember Cardinal requested that city staff is consistent in our policy for what is permitted
to be posted at the Community Center and what is permitted at city hall.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbach adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m.