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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-28-2014 City Council Meeting MinutesApril 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 28, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 08-14 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:02 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 The following item was removed from the agenda: M2 Discussion on Allegations Against a Person Under the Authority of the City Council The following items were added to the agenda: N1 Cable Commission N2 Design Review Board N3 City Clean-Up N4 Recycling Yourself N5 Planning Commission N6 Metro Cities Annual Meeting N7 Resident Calls and Complaints Recorded and Resolved N8 3M Article N9 TAB and Gateway N10 Sound During Council Meetings and Commission Meetings Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. Mayor Slawik announced that City Manager Ahl will be retiring on May 30, 2014. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of April 14, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Change the motion for item I1 to indicate that Councilmember Cardinal moved the motion. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the April 14, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Approval of Resolution Awarding 2013 Maplewood Heritage Award Mayor Slawik read the resolution awarding the 2013 Maplewood Heritage Award to Bob Jensen, Heritage Preservation Commission Member. Natural Resources Coordinator Gaynor gave the staff report. Historical Preservation Commission Chair, Peter Boulay addressed the council and extended his thanks to Mr. Jensen. Bob Jensen addressed the council and gave a brief history of the trail that came from St. Paul to Desoto then North to Duluth. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for the 2013 Maplewood Heritage Award to Bob Jensen. Resolution 14-4-1056 RESOLUTION AWARDING THE 2013 MAPLEWOOD HERITAGE AWARD TO BOB JENSEN WHEREAS, Bob Jensen has lived in what is now the City of Maplewood since 2007, and prior to moving to Maplewood worked as a Project Manager for UFE, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Bob Jensen has been a member of the Maplewood Area Historical Society from 2009 to the present, served as Vice President of the Society from 2011 to 2012, and served as President of the Society from 2012 to the present; and WHEREAS, during his service to the Maplewood Area Historical Society, Bob Jensen has been instrumental in procuring and implementing grants for research and exhibits, overseeing consulting historians work on exhibits and research, improving the Society’s accounting system, researching Maplewood history, coordinating educational programs and historic walking tours, coordinating the rerouting of entry path at the Bruentrup Heritage Farm, planning and implementing installation of turf overflow parking area, and ensuring projects meet requirements of state and federal standards for historic research and preservation; and WHEREAS, the Heritage Preservation Commission has appreciated his experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, City of Maplewood staff has appreciated and benefited from his knowledge, guidance, dedication, and professionalism, especially with regards to understanding historic resources at Gladstone Savanna and Fish Creek, making contacts within the preservation community, and assistance with the Historic Context Study; and April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 WHEREAS, Bob Jensen has freely given of his wisdom, time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Bob Jensen has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and effort for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota and its citizens that Bob Jensen is hereby extended the Maplewood Heritage Award. The Maplewood Heritage Award is an annual award recognizing an individual who has positively influenced our City’s past or strengthened the preservation of Maplewood history. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on April 28, 2014 Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Human Rights Commission Appointments City Manager Ahl gave the staff report. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution to Appoint Elizabeth “Marie” Garza to the Human Rights Commission, term expiring 5/01/215. Resolution 14-4-1057 BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Hereby appoints the following individual, who has interviewed with the Maplewood City Council, to serve on the following commissions: Human Rights Commission Elizabeth “Marie” Garza, term expires May 1, 2015 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Presentation Cliff Aichinger, Administrator and Pamela Skinner, Board Member from the Ramsey- Washington Metro Watershed District addressed the council to give a presentation on water management issues and projects. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Koppen moved to approve agenda items G1-G6. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 294,680.21 Checks # 92320 thru # 92360 dated 04/15/14 thru 04/15/14 $ 287,046.69 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/07/14 thru 04/11/14 $ 141,340.66 Checks # 92361 thru # 92404 dated 04/17/14 thru 04/22/14 $ 386,848.13 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/14/14 thru 04/18/14 $ 1,109,915.69 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 518,838.70 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 04/11/14 $ 1,013.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9989963 thru # 9989965 dated 04/11/14 $ 519,851.70 Total Payroll $ 1,629,767.39 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit and Waiver of Permit Fee for the St. Paul East Parks Lions Club, 2020 White Bear Avenue Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit for the St. Paul East Parks Lions Club for the Ramsey County Fair from July 9, 2014 through July 13, 2014 located at 2020 White Bear Avenue; and waive the fee for the Temporary On-Sale 3.2 Beer Permit for the same event. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 3. Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit for Knights of Columbus #4145, 2999 Maplewood Drive Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Temporary Lawful Gambling Permit for the Knights of Columbus #4145 on May 28, 2014 to be used at Gulden’s Restaurant located at 2999 Maplewood Drive. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval to Hire Consultant for Mechanical Design Work for the Replacement of the HVAC Unit at the MCC that Services the Pool Area Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract for services with SEH to design an HVAC unit for the MCC with a budget not to exceed $25,100. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Approval of Cooperative Agreement (PW 2014-07) with Ramsey County for Signal System Replacement Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey County for the Ramsey County Concrete Rehabilitation, City Project 14-08; and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to sign the agreement signifying council approval. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed for the agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Approval to Purchase Additional Office Furniture for Police Department Expansion Project Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Purchase of Additional Office Furniture for the Police Department Expansion Project not to exceed $48,000. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Approval of Amendments to the City’s Health Codes – First Reading Councilmember Juenemann moved to table this item until the first regular council meeting in July 2014. April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Approval of Strategic Vision and Receiving Retreat Report Mayor Slawik reviewed the strategic goals the council set during the 2014 Council- Management Retreat. Barbara Strandell, retreat facilitator address the council and gave a brief overview of the retreat and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution establishing the 2015-2017 Strategic Goals. Resolution 14-4-1058 WHEREAS, on March 5, 2014, the City Council met in open session to plan and discuss the status of Maplewood issues and to determine a strategic vision for future years, and, WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council heard presentations from the Maplewood Management Team, and WHEREAS, a summary report of the meeting has been prepared and presented by Facilitator Barbara Strandell of What Works, Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Hereby adopts said report from Barbara Strandell of What Works, Inc. as a summary of the 2014 City Council – Staff Annual Planning Retreat, and, further resolves that, Said Strategic Visions and Goals are hereby adopted for the City of Maplewood and shall be incorporated into overall planning directives and budget considerations: 1. Economic Development a. Set priorities and establish marketing and development plans for businesses in targeted areas: Maplewood Mall area, Hwy 36-English, vacancies at strip malls. Includes redevelopment efforts in Gladstone; begin visioning redevelopment options for areas of Century Avenue (Hwy 94 to Stillwater Road); Century Ave / Stillwater Road intersection, Larpenteur-Van Dyke-No. St. Paul Rd-White Bear Avenue. 2. Public Safety a. Areas of focus shall be unique services, Integrative Youth Development, Prevention, Education, Technology, Focused Service, Partnerships, Diverse Communities, and Innovation. b. Community Paramedics shall be explored along with completion of the Fire Department Program and Plan including selling and redevelopment of abandoned stations; building of the 3M station and development of the facility for Fire Training. April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 3. Financial Sustainability a. Continue / adapt financial and operational sustainability efforts including reduction of debt balance, maintain goal of bond rating at AA1 and set up reserve funds to maintain assets. b. Continue / adapt financial and operational sustainability efforts including current budget methods, continue facility upgrades and environmental considerations. 4. Parks and Recreation a. Do the necessary preparation work for a Parks Referendum. b. Put a financial plan in place for the Maplewood Community Center. 5. Energy Conservation and Environment a. Energy efficiency of entire city including all levels of government, businesses, residences and non-profits. b. Renewal energy sources for all of Maplewood. Begin to retrofit all City buildings in Maplewood. c. Expand recycling services to all of Maplewood. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS None K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident 2. John Wykoff, Maplewood Resident M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Council Calendar Update City Manager Ahl gave the update providing the council with upcoming meetings and events. 2. Discussion on Allegations Against a Person Under the Authority of the City Council (No Report) a. Intent to Close Meeting (§13D.05 subd.2b) This item was removed from the agenda. N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Cable Commission Councilmember Abrams informed the council that the next meeting for the Cable April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 Commission will be May 8, 2014. She reported about the business agreement that Comcast has entered into with Charter Communications. She also reported on the Shoreview hearings that she attended concerning the Comcast franchise negotiations. 2. Design Review Board Councilmember Abrams reported on the Community Design Review Board meeting she attended last week. 3. City Clean-Up Councilmember Juenemann reported on the huge success of the City Clean-Up Event that took place last Saturday, April 19th and thanked city staff for all of their efforts. 4. Recycling Yourself Councilmember Juenemann informed residents that April is officially organ donation month and encouraged everyone to sign up to be an organ donor when they renew their driver’s license. 5. Planning Commission Councilmember Cardinal reported on the Planning Commission meeting he attended last month. 6. Metro Cities Annual Meeting Councilmember Cardinal reported on the Metro Cities annual meeting he attended last Thursday. 7. Resident Calls and Complaints Recorded and Resolved Councilmember Cardinal asked if there was a way the City could report to the residents about how the City records and resolves complaints. This would not involve police or fire calls. 8. 3M Article Councilmember Cardinal reported on a 3M article in the Architecture Minnesota Magazine. 9. TAB and Gateway Mayor Slawik reported on TAB and Gateway. 10. Sound During Council Meetings and Commission Meetings Mayor Slawik expressed concern on the sound recordings for council and commission meetings. City Manager Ahl indicated that staff is working on the issue. O. ADJOURNMENT April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.