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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-2014 City Council Meeting MinutesMarch 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 06-14 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. Police Chief Schnell gave a brief report on the shooting incident that took place on County Road B East, North of City Hall during the day on Monday, March 24, 2014. 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 M1 Spring Clean Up Reminder M2 Recycling Carts M3 Maplewood North Lions Club 50th Anniversary M4 Human Right Commission Art Contest M5 Project Family Connect M6 Report on Cable Commission M7 Gateway Commission and TAB 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 March 10, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the March 10, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. March 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS None G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann requested that consent agenda item G2 be highlighted. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve agenda items G1-G5. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $ 162,021.54 Checks # 92104 thru # 92153 dated 03/11/14 thru 03/15/14 $ 497,848.83 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 03/03/14 thru 03/07/14 $ 781,447.78 Checks # 92154 thru # 92186 dated 03/11/14 thru 03/18/2014 $ 255,675.06 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 03/10/14 thru 03/14/14 $ 1,696,993.21 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 536,803.03 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 03/14/14 $ 1,013.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9989915 thru # 9989917 dated 03/14/14 $ 537,816.03 Total Payroll $ 2,234,809.24 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Resolution Accepting Donation to Volunteers in Police Service March 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 Program Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Accepting the Grant from CenturyLink Clarke M. Williams Foundation in the amount of $500 to support the Volunteers in Police Service Program. Resolution 14-3-1049 EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A DONATION TO THE MAPLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, CenturyLink has presented to the Maplewood Police Department a grant in the amount of $500; and WHEREAS, this grant is intended for the purpose of supporting the Police Department’s programs and services; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends CenturyLink for their civic efforts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: 1. The donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. The donation will be appropriated for the Police Department as designated; and 3. The appropriate budget adjustments will be made. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, CarMax, Mogren Retail Addition Councilmember Koppen moved to approve to review the CarMax Conditional Use Permit and the Mogren Retail Addition Planned Unit Development again in one year. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval of Dupre Settlement and Waiver of Liability Agreement, TH 36/English Street Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Settlement and Waiver Liability Agreement for the Dupre property located at 1071 County Road B East as part of City Project 09-08; and authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to sign the Settlement and Waiver of Liability Agreement signifying council approval. March 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Approval to Authorize Ramsey County to Perform 2014 Street Striping Councilmember Koppen moved to approve Ramsey County to perform City pavement striping needs, in an amount not to exceed $27,000. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, Project 12-09 a. Assessment Hearing, 7:00 p.m. b. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll c. Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract Assistant City Engineer Love gave the staff presentation and answered questions of the council. Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for Adopting Assessment Roll for the Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, City Project 12-09. Resolution 14-3-1050 Adopting Assessment Roll WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on February 24, 2014, calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, City Project 12-09 was presented in a Public Hearing format, 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 08-29-22-33-0076 – Thomas R. Dooley; 0 Viking Drive It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit. Mr. Dooley is requesting an undeveloped property deferral. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment March 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 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. 2. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on April 14, 2014, as to their recommendations for adjustments. 3. The assessment roll for the Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements as amended, without those property owners’ assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. 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. 4. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years for residential properties and 8 years for commercial properties, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2015 and shall bear interest at the rate of 4.6 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2014. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 5. 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, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; 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. 6. 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 24th day of March 2014. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding March 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Construction Contract to Palda and Sons Inc. for the Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, City Project 12-09. Resolution 14-3-1051 Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Palda and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $4,082,463.64 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements – City Project 12-09, and the mayor and city manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the city. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project as previously approved by council. Adopted by the council on this 24th day of March 2014. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Approval of Consulting Services Contract with Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) for the Creation of the Parks System Master Plan Parks and Recreation Director Konewko gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Mark Jenkins spoke as a member of the group that interviewed consulting firms. Ron Cockriel, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission addressed the council and gave additional information. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the City Manager to enter into a contract with HKGI not to exceed $98,000 to provide consulting services for the creation of the Parks System Master Plan. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Royal Wombat, Inc— McCarron’s Pub & Grill, 1986 Rice Street City Clerk Guilfoile gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Royal Wombat, Inc. dba McCarron’s Pub & Grill located at 1986 Rice Street. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All March 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Mark Bradley, Maplewood Resident M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Council Calendar Update City Manager Ahl gave the update providing the council with upcoming meeting and events. Assistant City Manager Coleman spoke about the Urban Land Use W orkshop that will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 2. Report on Bruentrup Farm Events Assistant City Manager Coleman gave the report on the status of the Bruentrup Farm. N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Spring Clean Up Reminder Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents that Saturday, April 19th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Aldrich Arena is the annual spring clean up. 2. Recycling Cart Councilmember Juenemann provided information on the recycling carts that were and are being delivered to residents. Specifically to give the larger carts that are being delivered a three month trial period and if they desire a smaller cart make the switch after three months. 3. Maplewood North Lions Club 50th Anniversary Councilmember Koppen informed residents that the Maplewood North Lions Club celebrated their 50th Anniversary and talked about the things they do for people in the community. 4. Human Rights Commission Message on Arts Contest Councilmember Cardinal informed residents about the Maplewood 2014 Human Right Commission Arts Contest for students to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. City Clerk Guilfoile provided additional information. 5. Project Family Connect Councilmember Cardinal informed residents about the Project Family Connect in conjunction with School District 622 scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. March 24, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 to 2:00 p.m. at Woodland Hills. 6. Report on Cable Commission Councilmember Abrams gave a report on the March 2014 Cable Commission Meeting and some questions she had regarding the audit report. 7. Gateway Commission and TAB Mayor Slawik gave a report on the Gateway Commission Meeting. Mark Jenkins addressed the council and gave additional information about the meeting. He invited residents to attend the next Scoping Meeting (open house) on Tuesday, March 24, 2014 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Conway Rec Center in St. Paul. Mayor Slawik gave a report on the TAB Committee Meeting she attended in March 2014. Police Chief Schnell gave a brief report on the Ceremony for the new President of the Hmong 18 Council that was held at Gethsemane Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 22, 2014 that was attended by Mayor Slawik and himself. O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.