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City Council Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2014
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 01-14
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 Slawik.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Nora Slawik, Mayor Present
Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Present
Robert Cardinal, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
N1 Comcast PEG Fees
N2 Swearing In
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 December 19, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the December 19, 2013 City Council
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda items G10 and G11 be highlighted.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G12.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 322,990.74 Checks # 91532 thru # 91570
dated 12/10/13 thru 12/17/13
$ 1,775,074.08 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/09/13 thru 12/13/13
$ 83,008.88 Checks # 91571 thru # 91610
dated 12/16/13 thru 12/24/13
$ 280,649.68 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/16/13 thru 12/20/13
$ 2,461,723.38 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 526,938.24 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/20/13
$ 976.85 Payroll Deduction check # 9989713 thru # 9989715 dated 12/20/13
$ 527,915.09 Total Payroll
$ 2,989,638.47 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Designation of Depositories for Investments
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Designating Depositories
for Investments.
Resolution 14-1-1024
Designation of Depositories for Investments
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are selected as depositories
for time deposits of the City of Maplewood:
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Alerus Financial (fka Prosperan Bank, Washington County Bank)
Wells Fargo Bank
US Bank
4M Fund
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the deposits in any of the above depositories
shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless
collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds in the above depositories may be
withdrawn and wire transferred to any other depository of the city by the request of the
Finance Director or his/her designee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these depository designations are effective
until December 31, 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of 2014 Fuel Contracts
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Gas Contract from March 2014
through January 2015 and the Diesel Fuel Contract from February 2014 through January
2015 with Yocum Oil.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Wicklanders Pond Dredging in Partnership with Ramsey-
Washington Metro Watershed District, City Project 13-12
Councilmember Juenemann moved to establish a project budget of $140,000 for the
Wicklanders Pond Dredging in Partnership with Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed
District, City Project 13-12; and authorize the finance director to make the necessary
financial transfers to implement the project and reimburse RWMWD upon project
completion.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of Purchase for Road Salt
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the contract with North American Salt for
the purchase of 300 tons of treated road salt at a total estimated cost of $25,300; and
also authorize the purchase of an additional 210 tons of regular road salt under the
current state contract at an estimated cost of $15,000.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
6. Approval of Resolution for 2014 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal, and
Casual Part-Time Employees
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for 2014 Pay Rates for
Temporary/Seasonal, and Casual Part-Time Employees.
Resolution 14-1-1025
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations act,
part-time employees who do not work more than 14 hour per week and
temporary/seasonal employees who work in positions that do not exceed 67 days in a
calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students, are not public employees and are
therefore not eligible for membership in a public employee union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job
classifications are hereby established for temporary/seasonal, casual part-time employees
effective January 1, 2014 upon Council approval.
Accountant $10.00-30.00 per hour
Accounting Technician $9.00-22.00 per hour
Administrative Assistant $9.00-23.00 per hour
Background Investigator $25.00-35.00 per hour
Building Inspector $14.00-35.00 per hour
Building Attendant $7.25-15.00 per hour
Customer Service Assistant $7.25-15.00 per hour
CSO $14.50-19.50 per hour
Data Entry Operator $8.00-12.00 per hour
Election Judge $7.25-12.00 per hour
Election Judge - Assistant Chair $9.00-15.00 per hour
Election Precinct Chair $9.00-16.00 per hour
Engineering Aide $7.00-16.00 per hour
Engineering Technician $10.00-16.00 per hour
Fire Maintenance/Engineer ** $14.71 per hour
Firefighter-in-Training (new hire) ** $10.51 per hour
Firefighter/EMT ** $12.61 per hour
Firefighter/Paramedic ** $13.66 per hour
Firefighter/EMT Captain ** $14.71 per hour
Firefighter/Paramedic Captain ** $15.76 per hour
Battalion Chief ** $16.81 per hour
Intern $7.25-20.00 per hour
IT Technician $15.00-20.00 per hour
Laborer $7.25-14.00 per hour
Lifeguard $7.25-14.00 per hour
Manager-on-Duty Differential $1.00 per hour
Office Specialist $8.50-18.00 per hour
Receptionist $8.00-16.00 per hour
Recreation Instructor/Leader $7.25-32.00 per hour
Recreation Official $7.25-30.00 per hour
Recreation Worker $7.25-18.00 per hour
Theater Technician $20.00-30.00 per hour
Vehicle Technician $9.00-15.00 per hour
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Video Coordinator* $11.00-19.00 per hour
Video Technician* $10.00-18.00 per hour
Water Safety Instructor (WSP) Differential $2.00 per hour
Head Lifeguard (HG) Differential $1.00 per hour
Water Safety Aide (WSA) Differential $.50 per hour
*Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hours or less.
** Fire Department positions shall receive a $2 per hour differential for working the following
holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas
Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the
pay rate within the above ranges.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval to Make Payment for Eden Systems Yearly Support Contract
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Eden Systems Support Contract for
2014 in the amount of $52,052.26.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Approval of Additional Office Furniture for Police Department Expansion
Project
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase and installation of office
furniture for Phase 2 & 3 from Commercial Furniture Systems (CFS) utilizing US
Communities pricing not to exceed $14,500.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. Approval of Purchase for New Ambulance
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of a 2014 Road Rescue
Modular Ambulance in the amount of $185,000.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
10. Approval of Purchase for Three C-Mac Video Laryngoscopes with Monitors
Fire Chief Lukin gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of three C-Mac Video
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Laryngoscopes with Monitors in the amount of $37,966.78 from Storz Endoscopy.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
11. Acceptance of Grant from Ramsey County for a Truck Mounted Command
Lighting System
Fire Chief Lukin gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the grant from Ramsey County
Emergency Management in the amount of $14,800 for a Truck Mounted Command
Lighting System.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
12. Approval of a Fee Waiver for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor Permit for the
Maplewood Historical Society, 2170 East County Road D
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to waive the fee for a Temporary On-
Sale Liquor Permit for the Maplewood Historical Society, 2170 East County Road D.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Highway 36 / English Street Interchange Improvements, Project 09-08,
Approval of Resolution Adopting Revised Assessment Roll
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
The following people spoke:
1. Jon Morphew, Attorney representing Cramer Maplewood LLC, 2385 English
Street
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution for Adopting Revised
Assessment Roll for the Highway 36 / English Street Interchange Improvements, City
Project 09-08; and recommended the City Attorney work with the property owners to
resolve any outstanding concerns.
Resolution 14-1-1026
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Adopting Revised Assessment Roll
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on October 28,
2013 (and confirmed on December 9, 2013), calling for an Assessment Public Hearing,
the assessment roll for the Highway 36/English Street Interchange Improvements, City
Project 09-08 was presented in a Public Hearing format on December 19, 2013,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their
assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
summarized as follows:
a. Parcel 09-29-22-34-0002 – Roger and Naomi Inc., 2228 Maplewood Dr N:
The property owner is objecting to the assessment because they feel that the
property has received no benefit from the improvement.
b. Parcel 09-29-22-43-0049 - Menard Inc., 2280 Maplewood Dr N: The property
owner is objecting because they feel that this project is a community
improvement and the entire community should be assessed.
c. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0007 – BBD Investments, Inc., 0 Highway 36: The
property owner “reserves all available objections and all of its legal and other
rights and remedies including, but not limited to, all rights of appeal.”
d. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0029 – BBD Investments, Inc., 1285 Cope Ave. E: The
property owner “reserves all available objections and all of its legal and other
rights and remedies including, but not limited to, all rights of appeal.”
e. Parcel 09-29-22-42-0004 – Soukup Realty, 1167 Viking Dr E: The property
owner is objecting to the assessment because the assessment is unjust and
unfair.
f. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0003 – Three D Sac Self Storage, 1195 Viking Dr E: The
property owner is objecting because they feel that they are receiving no
benefits or increase in property value.
g. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0025 – Aa Metcalf Moving Storage Inc., 1255 Viking Dr
E: The property owner is objecting to the assessment because no special
benefit has been derived from the alleged improvements.
h. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0026 – Maplewood Business Center, Inc., 1261 Viking Dr
E: The property owner is objecting to the assessment because no special
benefit has been derived from the alleged improvements.
i. Parcel 09-29-22-42-0001 – Second Harvest Heartland, 1140 Gervais Ave. E:
The property owner respectfully requests a full abatement of the assessment
as they do not feel that the project provided any increase to the fair market
value of the property.
j. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0019 – Cramer Maplewood, LLC, 2385 English Street
North
The property owner is “appealing this proposed special assessment as
arbitrary and very unfair, as it does not take into account the now very small
usable portion of land left after the land taken.”
k. Parcel 10-29-22-32-0006 – Camada Limited Partnership (Vomela); 2354
English Street North: The property owner is objecting to the assessment
because there is no benefit to the property from the project.
l. Parcel 09-29-22-14-0010 – Land of Lakes Properties, LLC, 1259 Gervais Ave
E: The property owner is objecting to the assessment because not all
properties benefitting from improvements are subject to the special
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assessment.
m. Parcel 10-29-22-32-0017 – Summit Community Bank, 0 Viking Dr E: The
property owner is objecting to the assessment because no special benefit has
been derived from the alleged improvements.
n. Parcel 10-29-22-32-0018 – Summit Community Bank, 0 Cope Ave E: The
property owner is objecting to the assessment because no special benefit has
been derived from the alleged improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to make the following
adjustments to the assessment roll for the Highway 36/English Street
Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-08:
a. Parcel 09-29-22-34-0002 – Roger and Naomi Inc., 2228 Maplewood Dr
N: The property owner is objecting to the assessment because they feel
that the property has received no benefit from the improvement. Staff
recommendation is to deny the request for revision or cancellation of
assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment
policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as
determined through the special benefit appraisal.
b. Parcel 09-29-22-43-0049 - Menard Inc., 2280 Maplewood Dr N: The
property owner is objecting because they feel that this project is a
community improvement and the entire community should be assessed.
Staff recommendation is to deny the request for revision or cancellation
of assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s
assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to
the property as determined through the special benefit appraisal.
c. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0007 – BBD Investments, Inc., 0 Highway 36: The
property owner “reserves all available objections and all of its legal and
other rights and remedies including, but not limited to, all rights of
appeal.” Staff recommendation is to deny the request for revision or
cancellation of assessment as this property is being assessed per the
City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit
to the property as determined through the special benefit appraisal.
d. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0029 – BBD Investments, Inc., 1285 Cope Ave. E:
The property owner “reserves all available objections and all of its legal
and other rights and remedies including, but not limited to, all rights of
appeal.” Staff recommendation is to deny the request for revision or
cancellation of assessment as this property is being assessed per the
City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit
to the property as determined through the special benefit appraisal.
e. Parcel 09-29-22-42-0004 – Soukup Realty, 1167 Viking Dr E: The
property owner is objecting to the assessment because the assessment is
unjust and unfair. Staff recommendation is to deny the request for
revision or cancellation of assessment as this property is being assessed
per the City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed
the benefit to the property as determined through the special benefit
appraisal. Staff recommendation is to deny the request for revision or
cancellation of assessment as this property is being assessed per the
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City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit
to the property as determined through the special benefit appraisal.
f. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0003 – Three D Sac Self Storage, 1195 Viking Dr E:
The property owner is objecting because they feel that they are receiving
no benefits or increase in property value. Staff recommendation is to
deny the request for revision or cancellation of assessment as this
property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined
through the special benefit appraisal.
g. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0025 – Aa Metcalf Moving Storage Inc., 1255 Viking
Dr E: The property owner is objecting to the assessment because no
special benefit has been derived from the alleged improvements. Staff
recommendation is to deny the request for revision or cancellation of
assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment
policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as
determined through the special benefit appraisal.
h. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0026 – Maplewood Business Center, Inc., 1261
Viking Dr E: The property owner is objecting to the assessment because
no special benefit has been derived from the alleged improvements. Staff
recommendation is to deny the request for revision or cancellation of
assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment
policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as
determined through the special benefit appraisal.
i. Parcel 09-29-22-42-0001 – Second Harvest Heartland, 1140 Gervais
Ave. E: The property owner respectfully requests a full abatement of the
assessment as they do not feel that the project provided any increase to
the fair market value of the property. Staff recommendation is to deny
the request for revision or cancellation of assessment as this property is
being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the assessment
does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined through the
special benefit appraisal.
j. Parcel 09-29-22-41-0019 – Cramer Maplewood, LLC, 2385 English Street
North. The property owner is “appealing this proposed special
assessment as arbitrary and very unfair, as it does not take into account
the now very small usable portion of land left after the land taken.” Staff
recommendation is to deny the request for revision or cancellation of
assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment
policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as
determined through the special benefit appraisal.
k. Parcel 10-29-22-32-0006 – Camada Limited Partnership (Vomela); 2354
English Street North: The property owner is objecting to the assessment
because there is no benefit to the property from the project. Staff
recommendation is to deny the request for revision or cancellation of
assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment
policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as
determined through the special benefit appraisal.
l. Parcel 09-29-22-14-0010 – Land of Lakes Properties, LLC, 1259 Gervais
Ave E: The property owner is objecting to the assessment because not all
properties benefitting from improvements are subject to the special
assessment. Staff recommendation is to deny the request for revision or
cancellation of assessment as this property is being assessed per the
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City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit
to the property as determined through the special benefit appraisal.
m. Parcel 10-29-22-32-0017 – Summit Community Bank, 0 Viking Dr E: The
property owner is objecting to the assessment because no special benefit
has been derived from the alleged improvements. Staff recommendation
is to deny the request for revision or cancellation of assessment as this
property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined
through the special benefit appraisal.
n. Parcel 10-29-22-32-0018 – Summit Community Bank, 0 Cope Ave E: The
property owner is objecting to the assessment because no special benefit
has been derived from the alleged improvements. Staff recommendation
is to deny the request for revision or cancellation of assessment as this
property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined
through the special benefit appraisal.
2. The assessment roll for the Highway 36/English Street Interchange
Improvements, City Project 09-08, as amended, is hereby accepted, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Said assessment roll shall
constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each
tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed
improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
3. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over
a period of 8 years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first
Monday in January 2015 and shall bear interest at the rate of 4.5 percent per
annum beginning on January 1, 2015. To each subsequent installment when due
shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
4. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of
the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than November 15, 2014, pay
the whole of the assessment on such property to the city clerk, no interest shall
be charged if the entire assessment is paid by November 15, 2014; and they
may, at any time after November 15, 2014, pay to the county auditor the entire
amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December
31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made
before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next
succeeding year.
5. The City Engineer and City Clerk shall forthwith after November 15, 2014, but no
later than November 16, 2014, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to
the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such
assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other
municipal taxes.
Adopted by the council on this 13th day of January, 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of 2014 Rules of Procedure for City Council and Council Meetings
Manual
City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to direct staff to make changes to the City Council
Rules of Procedure for City Council and Council Meetings as directed by the city council.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of 2014 Policy and Procedures for a Public Hearing
City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the 2014 Policy and Procedures for a Public
Hearing.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Consideration of 2014 City Council Appointments
City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the 2014 City Council Appointments as
follows:
Board, Commission or Group 2014 Appointment
Acting Mayor Robert Cardinal
Auditor Contact Marylee Abrams
Kathleen Juenemann (Alternate)
Community Design Review Board Marylee Abrams
(2nd & 4th Tuesday 7:00 p.m.) Mike Martin (Staff Liaison)
Data Compliance Officers: Responsible Authority – Karen Guilfoile
City Personnel Officer – Terrie Rameaux
City Law Enforcement Officer – Paul
Schnell
Environment & Natural Kathleen Juenemann
Resources Commission Shann Finwall (Staff Liaison)
(1st Wednesday of the Month)
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Fire Relief Association Nora Slawik
Relief By-Laws require Mayor Gayle Bauman (Staff Liaison)
to be member of the Board
Gateway Corridor Group Nora Slawik
Marv Koppen (Alternate)
Michael Thompson (Alternate)
Heritage Preservation Commission Marv Koppen
(2nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m.) Ginny Gaynor (Staff Liaison)
Housing & Economic Marv Koppen
Development Commission Mike Martin (Staff Liaison)
Human Rights Commission Kathleen Juenemann
(2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.) Karen Guilfoile (Staff Liaison)
Joint Ice Arena Board Bob Cardinal
Marv Koppen
Nora Slawik (Alternate)
Maplewood Green Team Kathleen Juenemann
(Monthly as Needed) Shann Finwall (Staff Liaison)
Municipal Legislative Commission Chuck Ahl
(Monthly, Wed. 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) Nora Slawik (Alternate)
Kathleen Juenemann (Alternate)
Official Newspaper Maplewood Review
Pioneer Press (Alternate)
Parks & Recreation Commission Marylee Abrams
(3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.) DuWayne Konewko
Jim Taylor/Audra Robbins (Staff
Representatives)
Park System Plan Task Force Bob Cardinal
Planning Commission Bob Cardinal
(1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.) Tom Ekstrand (Staff Liaison)
Police Civil Service Commission Kathleen Juenemann
(Meets as Needed) Terrie Rameaux (Staff Liaison)
Ramsey County Dispatch Kathleen Juenemann
Policy Committee
Ramsey County League Bob Cardinal
of Local Governments Marv Koppen (Alternate)
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Ramsey/Washington Marylee Abrams
Suburban Cable Commission Bob Cardinal (Alternate)
Marv Koppen (Alternate)
Regional Mayors Nora Slawik
Rush Line Corridor Nora Slawik
Melinda Coleman (Staff Liaison)
Suburban Area Chamber Chuck Ahl
of Commerce Karen Guilfoile (Alternate)
Kathleen Juenemann (Alternate)
Bob Cardinal (Alternate)
Suburban Rate Authority Michael Thompson
(First month of quarter)
St. Paul Water Utility Will Rossbach
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Ahl gave the staff report.
2. Set Council Management Team Retreat Date
City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve scheduling the Council-Management Team
Retreat for Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fire Station 2.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Cancellation of the February 3, 2014 Council Workshop
City Manager Ahl gave the staff report.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to cancel the Council Workshop
scheduled for Monday, February 3, 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Comcast PEG Fees
Councilmember Cardinal noted that Comcast PEG fees have changed which will be
reflected on the Comcast customer’s future bills.
2. Swearing In
Councilmember Juenemann thanked everyone that worked on the event.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.