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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-2013 City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2013 1 City Council Meeting Minutes 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. October 14, 2013 2 City Council Meeting Minutes 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, October 14, 2013 3 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 October 14, 2013 4 City Council Meeting Minutes 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. October 14, 2013 5 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 October 14, 2013 6 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 October 14, 2013 7 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 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 E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 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. E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 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 E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 11 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. E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 12 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* E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 13 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 E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 14 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 E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 15 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 E2 October 14, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 16 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.