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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-09-2013 City Council Meeting Minutes December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2013 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 22-13 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Rossbach. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Will Rossbach, Mayor Present Robert Cardinal, Councilmember Present Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA F2 Ramsey County League Presentation N1 Commercial Recycling N2 Neighborhood Watch Councilmember Juenemann E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of November 25, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann 2. Approval of November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes moved to approve the November 25, 2013 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – Mayor Rossbach, Council Members Cardinal, Juenemann and Koppen Abstain – Councilmember Cave The motion passed. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the November 25, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Rossbach, Council Members Cardinal, Juenemann and Koppen Abstain – Councilmember Cave The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Approval of a Resolution in Honor of Planning Commissioner Lorraine Fischer Mayor Rossbach 2. Ramsey County League Presentation moved to table the resolution in honor of Planning Commissioner Lorraine Fischer until the next council meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. Mayor Rossbach gave the report and presented Councilmember Cave with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ramsey County League. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G8 be highlighted and had a question about G14. Councilmember Juenemann 1. Approval of Claims moved to approve agenda items G1-G14. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 1,409,491.78 Checks # 91277 thru # 91318 dated 11/19/13 $ 307,546.29 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 11/18/13 thru 11/22/13 $ 675,079.32 Checks # 91319 thru # 91415 dated 11/20/13 thru 12/03/13 December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 $ 359,266.08 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 11/25/13 thru 11/29/13 $ 2,751,383.47 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 513,321.50 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/22/13 $ 1,698.50 Payroll Deduction check # 9989668 thru # 9989670 dated 11/22/13 $ 515,020.00 Total Payroll $ 3,266,403.47 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Transfers Councilmember Juenemann 3. Authorization to Enter Into Contract with Allied Waste for Waste Hauling Services at City Facilities moved to approve the transfers and direct the Finance Director to make the entries necessary to complete the transactions. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann 4. Approval of Additional Office Furniture for Police Department Expansion Project moved to approve a one-year contract with Allied Waste/Republic Services for waste hauling services at City facilities. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann 5. Authorization to Request Funding from Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission for Council Chambers Improvements moved to approve the purchase and installation of office furniture for section 1 (predominantly offices on the south side of the building) of Phase 3 from Commercial Furniture Services (CFS) not to exceed $36,000 utilizing US Communities pricing. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Councilmember Juenemann 6. Approval of Grant Acceptance and Award of Contract for Historic Context Study moved to approve to request funding from Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission for Council Chambers improvements. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to accept the $9,500 Cultural and Historic grant to conduct a historic context study. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann 7. Approval of Consulting Contract for MCC Marketing Services moved to approve the Contract for Services with Thomas Zhan and Associates in the amount of $9,500 to conduct a historic context study. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann 8. Approval to Solicit RFP’s for a Planning Consultant to Complete the Maplewood Parks System Master Plan moved to approve the Consulting Contract for MCC Marketing Services with Christie Bernard that begins on January 1, 2014 and runs through December 2014; and authorize the City Manager and Parks & Recreation Director to sign the same. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Parks & Recreation Director Konewko gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann 9. Approval of Resolution for Final Payment and Acceptance of Project, Lark Avenue Storm water Lift Station, City Project 11-19 moved to approve to solicit proposals for a Planning Consultant for the Maplewood Parks System Master Plan. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution approving final payment and acceptance of project for the Lark Avenue Storm water Lift Station, City Project 11-19. December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Resolution 13-12-1012 Approving Final Payment and Acceptance of Project City Project 11-19 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered Improvement Project 11-19, the Lark Avenue Stormwater Lift Station, and has let a construction contract for completion of the work, and WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the Lark Avenue Stormwater Lift Station, City Project 11-19, is complete and recommends acceptance of the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that 1. City Project 11-19 is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted by the City; and the final construction cost is $94,375.00. Final payment to Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc., and the release of any retain age or escrow is hereby authorized. Approved this 9th day of December 2013. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 10. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 5, TH 36/ English Street Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-08 Councilmember Juenemann 11. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church, 1770 McMenemy Street moved to table the approval of resolution directing modification of Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 5, TH 36/English Street Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-08. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann 12. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, Buffalo Wild Wings, 3085 White Bear Avenue moved to approve to extend the Conditional Use Permit for the St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church and review again in one year. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Councilmember Juenemann 13. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, Cornerstone Community Church, 1616 Gervais Avenue moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a planned unit development for Buffalo Wild Wings at Chesapeake Retail Center, 3085 White Bear Avenue and review this permit again only if a problem arises or if changes are proposed. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann 14. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, Kline Auto World, 2610 Maplewood Drive moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Cornerstone Community Church, 1616 Gervais Avenue; and review this permit again only if a problem arises or if changes are proposed. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Senior Planner Ekstrand answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann H. PUBLIC HEARING moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for a planned unit development for Kline Auto World, 2610 Maplewood Drive; and review this permit again in one year to ensure continued compliance. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. 2014 Tax Levy and Budget a. Resolution Certifying Taxes Payable in 2014 b. Resolution Adopting a Budget for 2014 Finance Director Bauman gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the resolution certifying taxes payable in 2014 with 0% increase in the 2014 levy in the amount of 18,439,130. Resolution 13-12-1013 Certifying Taxes Payable in 2014 December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that: 1. The following amounts of taxes be levied for 2013, payable in 2014, upon the net tax capacity in said City of Maplewood, for the following purposes: General Fund $12,330,530 Ambulance Service 450,000 Community Center 525,000 Recreation Programs 175,000 Capital Improvement Projects 180,000 Fire Truck Replacement 50,000 Park Development 30,000 Redevelopment 40,000 Debt Service 4,042,840 TOTAL LEVY $17,823,370 2. In addition, there is a $615,760 market value based referendum levy for 2013 payable in 2014 to finance the debt service on the 2002 Open Space Refunding Bonds and the 2004 Fire Safety Refunding Bonds. This results in a total certified City levy of $18,439,130. There is also a proposal for an EDA levy of $89,270. This would bring the total levy up to $18,528,400 (no change from 2013). 3. The net tax capacity based levy of $4,042,840 for Debt Service and the market value based referendum levy of $615,760 total $4,658,600. This is a net decrease of $1,911,378.91 in the scheduled levy of $6,569,978.91. The breakdown by Debt Service Fund is attached. City of MAPLEWOOD Debt Service Fund breakdown ADDITIONS OR CERTIFIED ORIGINAL DATE PAYABLE 2014 REDUCTIONS BY DEBT BOND ISSUES PRINCIPAL ISSUED DEBT LEVY RESOLUTION LEVY GO O SPACE REFUND 2002D 3,425,000 1-Nov-02 398,580.00 -53,880.00 344,700.00 GO REF 2004A 2,940,000 1-Apr-04 316,411.09 -29,111.09 287,300.00 GO IMP 2004B 13,010,000 1-Aug-04 289,650.88 299,449.12 589,100.00 GO TAX ABMT 2004C 5,025,000 1-Aug-04 122,941.00 342,059.00 465,000.00 GO IMP 2004D 700,000 1-Aug-04 0.00 57,400.00 57,400.00 GO IMP 2005A 2,115,000 1-Aug-05 56,370.00 -56,370.00 0.00 GO IMP 2006A 6,085,000 1-Apr-06 368,292.44 48,707.56 417,000.00 GO IMP 2007A 10,060,000 1-Jul-07 323,570.44 -121,770.44 201,800.00 GO IMP 2007B 5,090,000 15-Oct-07 332,026.47 -73,626.47 258,400.00 GO IMP 2008A 9,970,000 1-Jul-08 627,234.00 -459,534.00 167,700.00 GO IMP REFUNDING 2008B 1,070,000 1-Jul-08 148,215.38 -148,215.38 0.00 GO IMP REFUNDING 2009A 4,680,000 1-Apr-09 431,366.36 -11,766.36 419,600.00 GO IMP REFUNDING 2009B 2,690,000 1-Dec-09 335,910.78 -50,910.78 285,000.00 GO 2010A 11,790,000 10-May-10 648,240.12 -323,540.12 324,700.00 December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 GO TIF Refunding 2010B 4,050,000 8-Jul-10 801,990.00 -740,990.00 61,000.00 GO IMP 2011A 10,000,000 1-Jun-11 443,492.11 -160,392.11 283,100.00 GO 2012A 5,780,000 1-Jul-12 536,211.29 -447,411.29 88,800.00 GO REFUNDING 2013A 6,180,000 1-Jun-13 389,476.55 18,523.45 408,000.00 $6,569,978.91 -$1,911,378.91 $4,658,600.00 Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the resolution adopting a budget for 2014. Resolution 13-12-1014 ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2014 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that a budget for 2014 is hereby adopted as outlined in the following summary: OPERATING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET DEBT SERVICE BUDGET BUDGET Revenues TOTAL $34,759,760 $6,850,710 $8,366,560 $49,977,030 Net other increases (decreases) (1,637,780) 1,354,570 1,283,210 $1,000,000 Expenditures (33,201,500) (9,484,510) (12,516,800) Net change in fund balance ($55,202,800) ($79,520) ($1,279,230) ($2,867,030) ($4,225,780) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the department appropriations totaling $33,201,500 as listed in the budget booklet are hereby approved for the 2014 Operating Budget. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS $140,000 FIRE TRUCK REPLACEMENT FUND 3,900 LEGACY VILLAGE PARK DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 40 LEGACY VILLAGE TAX ABATEMENT DISTRICT 3,990 PARK DEVELOPMENT 318,200 POND CLEAN OUT/DREDGING 100,000 PUBLIC SAFETY EXPANSION 6,272,920 PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY 2,318,790 REDEVELOPMENT 100,790 RIGHT-OF-WAY 70 TAX INCREMENT ECON DEV DISTRICT #1-11 2,340 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-1 4,510 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-2 5,770 December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-3 2,060 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-4 620 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-5 620 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-6 650 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-7 22,850 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-8 61,000 TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-10 116,540 WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE – N. ST. PAUL 1,550 WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE – ST. PAUL 7,300 TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS $9,484,510 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director shall establish a budget for each public improvement project when the Council orders the project and that the budget amounts shall be recorded at amounts specified in the feasibility study for the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 2014 Debt Service Budget: $9,674,670 Principal 2,789,310 Interest 9,030 Paying Agent Fees 14,350 Fees for Service 29,440 Investment Management Fees $12,516,800 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above budgets for Governmental Funds are hereby adopted for financial reporting and management control. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above budgets for all other funds are hereby adopted for management purposes only. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of appropriations among the various accounts, within a fund, shall only require the approval of the City Manager or his designee. However, City Council approval is required for transfers from contingency accounts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all appropriations which are not encumbered or expended at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and shall become part of the unencumbered fund balance which may be appropriated for the next fiscal year except appropriations for capital improvement projects which shall not lapse until the project is completed or canceled by the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Meeting of Economic Development Authority (EDA) – The City Council Serves as the EDA Mayor Rossbach recessed the council meeting at 7:39 p.m. so that the EDA meeting could be December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 held. Mayor Rossbach opened the council meeting at 7:45 p.m. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. New Assessment Hearing Set for December 19, 2013, TH 36/ English Street Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-08 Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann 2. Approval of the Conversion to Recycling Carts for the City’s Residential Recycling Program moved to approve to continue the assessment hearing for December 19, 2013 for TH 36/English Street Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-08. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. City Manager Ahl gave additional information. Willie Tennis with Tennis Sanitation was present and answered additional questions of the council. Mayor Rossbach moved to continue the current two year contract with Tennis with City purchasing carts. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Rossbach and Councilmember Juenemann Nays – Council Members Koppen, Cardinal and Cave The motion failed. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the six year contact with contractor supplied carts. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal After discussion Councilmember Koppen withdrew his motion. Councilmember Koppen moved to execute the provision within the existing contract with Tennis Sanitation for the purchase of recycling carts such that rates for the first two years of the contract shall be at $2.50 per household per month for 2014-2015 and $2.75 per household per month for 2016-2017. The provision for cart rollout by Tennis sanitation is hereby confirmed within the existing contract. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – Mayor Rossbach, Council Members Cardinal, Cave and Koppen Nays – Councilmember Juenemann December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 11 The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Transfer of City-Owned Real Property Between City and EDA, Castle Avenue and Van Dyke Street a. Approval of Transfer Assistant City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann 2. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Revision and Design Plans for Agropur, 2080 Rice Street moved to approve the transfer of city-owned real property located on the southeast corner of Castle Avenue and Van Dyke Street from the city of Maplewood to the Maplewood Area Economic Development Authority; this approval authorizes the city manager and city attorney to legally transfer ownership of the property. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. Senior Planner Ekstrand gave the staff report. Planning Commissioner Trippler was present and addressed the council to give the report from the Planning Commission. Councilmember Juenemann A. Adopt the resolution amending the conditional use permit for Agropur (formerly the Schroeder Milk site), located at 2080 Rice Street for their proposed 3,540-square-foot building addition. Approval is based on the findings required by city ordinance and subject to the following conditions (additions are underlined): moved to: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city date-stamped October 31, 2013 . The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. If the city council determines there is not enough on-site parking, the council may require that the property owner provide additional parking. B. Approve the plans date-stamped October 31, 2013 for the proposed tank room addition to Agropur, located at 2080 Rice Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The materials and color of the proposed tank room addition shall match the exterior materials and color of the contiguous part of the existing building. December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 12 2. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the assistant fire chief and building official. 3. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the city’s engineering department. Resolution 13-12-1016 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Agropur, Inc. has applied for a conditional use permit revision to construct a 3,540-square-foot tank room addition at their facility. WHEREAS, Section 44-512(2) of the city ordinances requires a conditional use permit for processing and distributing stations for beverages. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at 2080 Rice Street. The property identification numbers for these properties are: 182922220016 and 182922220017 WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. On November 19, 2013, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission also considered the reports and recommendation of city staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit. 2. On December 9, 2013, the city council considered reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above- described conditional use permit, because: 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the city's comprehensive plan and code of ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 13 and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city date-stamped October 31, 2013. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. If the city council determines there is not enough on-site parking, the council, may require that the property owner provide additional parking. The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on December 9, 2013. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of a Parking Reduction for Maplebrook Pet Care Center, 2811 White Bear Avenue Senior Planner Ekstrand gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann 1. The pet care center does not need more than the proposed 15 parking spaces for their staff and customers. moved to approve: Approve the parking reduction to allow 15 parking spaces at the Maplebrook Pet Care Center, located at 2811 White Bear Avenue. This parking reduction is based on the following reasons: 2. By reducing the number of parking spaces to 15, the property owner can resolve an erosion problem by installing a rain water garden in the parking lot. If a parking shortage develops, the property owner shall restore parking to the area planned for the new rain water garden or seek to use parking from an adjacent or nearby parking lot. 3. The property owner shall construct a trash enclosure to contain and conceal their two dumpsters as required by city code. The property owner shall work with staff for approval of the design which must be compatible with the building and must have a closeable gate which also conceals the dumpsters. The trash enclosure shall be constructed even if the December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 14 rain water garden project does not take place. The trash enclosure shall be constructed by May 30, 2014. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for 61 Liquors, 2700 Maplewood Drive City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Eric Atzmiller, owner of 61 Liquors was present and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Cave K. AWARD OF BIDS moved to approve an off-sale intoxicating liquor license for The Front Crew, LLC, doing business as 61 Liquors, 2700 Maplewood Drive. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Bid for Printing Services for the Maplewood Monthly and Additional City Publications Citizen Services/Communications Director Guilfoile gave the staff report. Councilmember Cardinal L. VISITOR PRESENTATION moved to award the bid to Nystrom Printing Company, Inc. in the amount of $350,388.30 for publishing, printing and postage beginning January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015 for the Maplewood Monthly, Maplewood Season, Residents Guide and Maplewood Parks & Recreation brochures. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Council Calendar Update City Manager Ahl gave the update to the council calendar. 2. Report on Swearing in Ceremony on January 6, 2014 City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report. December 9, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes 15 3. 2013 Sustainability Report Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report. N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Commercial Recycling Councilmember Koppen would like the City to look into a commercial recycling program to take advantage of more recycling opportunities. 2. Neighborhood Watch Group Councilmember Juenemann reported on the importance of the Neighborhood Watch Group where neighbors help watch out for each other. O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbach adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m.