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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2014 City Council Meeting MinutesFebruary 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 04-14 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:07 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 Watershed District Summary N2 Planning Commission N3 Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Farm N4 Clarification on Property at Roselawn and Rice Street N5 Council Retreat Issues – Public Input N6 Parks and Recreation Commission N7 TAB and Gateway Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of February 10, 2014 City Council Workshop Minutes The meeting start time needs to be changed from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the February 10, 2014 City Council Workshop Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of February 10, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the February 10, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of Retirement Plaques for Retirees for Corinne Ravenwald and Angel Reynoso – Fire Department Mayor Slawik read the presentation of Retirement Plaques for Corinne Ravenwald and Angel Reynoso. Chief Lukin gave additional thanks for their service to the community. 2. Approval of Housing Economic Development Commission Annual Report Warren Wessel, Housing & Economic Development Commissioner addressed the council and gave the annual report for the Housing and Economic Development Commission and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Housing Economic Development Commission’s Annual Report. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Report Peter Boulay, Heritage Preservation Commissioner addressed the council and gave the annual report for the Heritage Preservation Commission and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Heritage Preservation Commission’s Annual Report. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G2 be highlighted. Councilmember Cardinal had a comment for agenda item G1. Mayor Slawik requested agenda item G6 be highlighted. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve agenda items G1-G10. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All February 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $ 347,573.05 Checks # 91906 thru # 91957 dated 02/11/14 thru 02/15/14 $ 636,238.51 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 02/03/14 thru 02/07/14 $ 592,431.70 Checks # 91958 thru # 92024 dated 02/12/14 thru 02/18/14 $ 319,970.04 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 02/10/14 thru 02/14/14 $ 1,896,213.30 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 543,706.34 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 02/14/14 $ 1,013.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9989849 thru # 9989851 dated 02/14/14 $ 544,719.34 Total Payroll $ 2,440,932.64 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Agreement for Use of Harvest Park for the 2014 Susan G. Komen Twin Cities 3-Day Event Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Agreement for Use of Harvest Park for the 2014 Susan G. Komen Twin Cities 3-Day Event. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit and Waiver of Permit Fees for Carver Elementary PTO, 2680 Upper Afton Rd Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit and February 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Waived the Permit Fees for the Gambling Permit and Temporary Food Permit of $113.00 for Carver Elementary PTO, 2680 Upper Afton Road; Councilmember Koppen further acknowledged the Application for Exempt Permit and Waiver of any objection to the timeliness of said permit as governed by MN Statute §349.166. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval of Door Hardware Expenses for Police Department Expansion Project Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the purchase of door hardware expenses not to exceed $37,000 from the Police Department Expansion Project Fund for the Police Department Expansion Project. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Approval to Utilize Verizon Wireless Services off of State Contract Councilmember Koppen moved to approve using Verizon Wireless Services off the State Contract as the City’s Wireless Provider. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Approval to Enter into Contract with North Suburban Access Corporation for Videographer Services Councilmember Koppen moved to approve to enter into a Contract with North Suburban Access Corporation for Videographer Services. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Approval of 2014 Master Group Contract between City of Maplewood and Medica Insurance Company Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the 2014 Master Group Contract between City of Maplewood and Medica Insurance Company. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 8. Approval of Medical Direction Contract and Amendment Between the City of Maplewood and HealthEast February 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Pre-Hospital Medical Direction Agreement Amendment 1 between the City of Maplewood and HealthEast. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 9. Approval of Cancellation of the May 26, 2014 City Council Meeting Due to Memorial Day Holiday Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Cancellation of the May 26, 2014 City Council Meeting due to Memorial Day Holiday. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 10. Approval of Resolution of Support for Sherman and Associate’s Application for Ramsey County Community Development Block Grant Funds Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution of Support for Sherman and Associate’s Application for Ramsey County Community Development Block Grant/Home Investment Partnership Program. Resolution 14-2-1042 Resolution of Support for Sherman and Associates’ Application for Ramsey County Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)/Home Investment Partnership Funds in 2014 for the Redevelopment of the Maplewood Bowl Site, 1955 English Street WHEREAS, 1955 English Street, the former Maplewood Bowl site, in the city of Maplewood was identified by the City as a potential mixed use redevelopment site in the Gladstone Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the City’s Gladstone Neighborhood Master Plan and 2030 Comprehensive Plan support the redevelopment of the Maplewood Bowl site; and WHEREAS, Sherman Associates, a reputable Twin Cities housing developer, has proposed to build approximately 55 units of family housing in Phase I, 65 units of senior independent housing in Phase II and 6,000 square feet of commercial retail space in Phase III. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby supports and strongly recommends funding to Sherman Associates for the redevelopment of 1955 English Street with the goal to redevelop the site into mixed use housing options with commercial amenities that will significantly improve the Gladstone Neighborhood. Approved by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota this 24th day of February 2014. February 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARING None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Approval of Resolution Accepting Assessment Roll and Ordering Assessment Hearing for March 24, 2014, Arkwright-Sunrise Area Street Improvements, Project 12-09 Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution for the Arkwright Sunrise Area Street Improvements, City Project 12-09, Accepting Assessment Roll and Ordering Assessment Hearing. Resolution 14-2-1043 Accepting Assessment Roll and Ordering Assessment Hearing WHEREAS, the Clerk and the City Engineer have, at the direction of the council, prepared an assessment roll for the Arkwright Sunrise Area Street Improvements, City Project 12-09, and the said assessment roll is on file in the office of the City Engineer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. A hearing shall be held on the 24th day of March 2014, at the city hall at 7:00 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of hearing on the proposed assessment to be published in the official newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to mail notices to the owner of all property affected by said assessment. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the area to be assessed, that the proposed assessment roll is on file with the clerk and city engineer and that written or oral objections will be considered. Approved this 24th day of February 2014. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. February 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 2. Approval of Logan Property Acquisition Settlement Agreement, TH 36/English Street Interchange Improvements, City Project 09-08 City Attorney Kantrud gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. City Manager Ahl gave additional information. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Property Acquisition Settlement Agreement with RNI, Inc. related to the property at 2228 Maplewood Drive as part of City Project 09-08. Councilmember Koppen further approved the Mayor, City Manager and City Attorney sign the Property Acquisition Settlement Agreement signifying council approval. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of an Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for A-1 Liquors, 19 Century Avenue City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report. Stanley Jackson, applicant for A-1 Liquor was present and addressed the council. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for J & M Concession, doing business as A-1 Liquors at 19 Century Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Resolution Supporting the Move MN Campaign City Manager Ahl gave the staff report. Mayor Slawik gave additional comments. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Resolution Supporting the Move MN Campaign and their efforts to make transportation a priority in 2014. Resolution 14-2-1044 Resolution for Support of the Move MN Campaign WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood supports efforts for a new state-wide comprehensive transportation funding package to address Minnesota' s $ 50 billion transportation deficit; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood agrees that transportation investments provide benefits beyond new infrastructure, but also create jobs, build economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans by enabling the state to properly maintain and improve transportation assets that expand access and opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood affirms that to be effective, the new state-wide transportation funding package must be: February 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 ● Comprehensive, including funding for roads, highways, transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout Minnesota. ● Balanced across transportation modes and between Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, serving all Minnesotans equitably. ● Sustainable, including long-term solutions that will grow with the economy to meet the state’s growing transportation needs. ● Dedicated to transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the City Council of the City of Maplewood hereby supports the Move MN Campaign: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota this 24th day of February 2014. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of the July 4th Light It Up Special Event Permit Citizen Services Director Guilfoile gave the staff report. Police Chief Schnell answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to direct staff to implement the conditions of the special event permit for July 4th Light It Up event as outlined in the staff report. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Mark Bradley, Maplewood Resident 2. John Wykoff, Maplewood Resident 3. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Council Calendar Update City Manager Ahl gave the staff report. February 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 2. Council Management Retreat Agenda City Manager Ahl gave the staff report. N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Watershed District Summary Councilmember Cardinal informed residents of a Ramsey-Washington County Metro Watershed District Meeting at the Maplewood Community Center that was very well attended. 2. Planning Commission Councilmember Cardinal gave a report on the last Planning Commission meeting. 3. Maplewood Area Historical Society – Bruentrup Farm Councilmember Cardinal gave a report on the Maplewood Area Historical Society’s monthly meeting. 4. Clarification on Property at Roselawn and Rice Street Councilmember Cardinal requested an update from staff on the property located at Roselawn and Rice Street. City Manager Ahl updated the council on the current plans for the property. 5. Council Retreat Issues – Public Input Councilmember Cardinal extended public input from the residents. Any input or issues should be directed to the city manager or councilmembers. 6. Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Abrams reported on the Parks and Recreation Commission’s last meeting and requested residents that received the survey asking them about what they envision for the future of our parks to please return their survey as soon as possible. The survey results will be discussed at the March 24th meeting. 7. TAB and Gateway Mayor Slawik gave a report on the Gateway and TAB meetings she attended. O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.