HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2014 City Council Meeting MinutesFebruary 24, 2014
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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● 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.
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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.