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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2014
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 10-14
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:01 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
M1 Dispatch Policy Committee
M2 Update on Design Review Board & Parks
M3 Event at Old Country Buffet
M4 Update on Kohls
M5 Open House at Library for Rush Line
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 May 12, 2014 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the May 12, 2014 City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of May 12, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the May 12, 2014 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of May 20, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the May 20, 2014 Special City Council
Meeting Minutes as amended/submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Human Rights Commission Appointment
Mayor Slawik reported that the council approved the appointment of Annastacia
Belladonna-Carrera to the Human Rights Commission.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Abrams requested further information for agenda items G7, G8 and G9.
Councilmember Cardinal requested agenda item G12 be highlighted. Councilmember
Juenemann requested agenda item G10 be highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G13.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$462,256.89 Checks #92484 thru # 92533
dated 05/13/2014 thru 05/5/2014
$278,355.61 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/05/2014 thru 05/09/2014.
$1,607,505.05 Checks # 92534 thru #92568
dated 05/20/2014
$387,042.86 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/12/14 thru 05/16/14
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$325,761.31 Checks #92571 thru #92605
dated 05/16/14 thru 05/27/14
$256,986.14 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/19/14 thru 05/23/14
$477,943.42 Checks # 92606 thru # 92655
dated 05/29/14 thru 06/03/14
$415,926.57 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/27/14 thru 05/30/14
$4,211,777.85 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$540,397.52 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 05/09/2014
$1,104.95 Payroll Deduction check # 9990000 thru # 9990002
dated 05/09/2014
$515,635.41 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 05/23/2014
$961.71 Payroll Deduction check # 9990018 thru # 9990021
dated 05/23/2014
$1,058,099.59 Total Payroll
$5,269,877.44 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of a Fee Waiver for a Temporary Food Sales Permit for
Maplewood Athletic Association
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to waive the $110.00 fee associated with
the Temporary Food Sales permit for the Maplewood Athletic Association used for their
event on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of a Fee Waiver for a Temporary Food Sales Permit for North East
Soccer Association
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to waive the $165.00 fee associated with
the Temporary Food Sales permit for the North East Soccer Association used for their
event on Friday, June 6 through Monday, June 9, 2014.
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Temporary Lawful Gambling Permits for Ramsey Nursing
Home Foundation, 2000 White Bear Avenue
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Temporary Lawful Gambling Permits
for Ramsey County Nursing Home Foundation, 2000 White Bear Avenue to be used for
the Care Center’s 2014 Bingo Nights on July 14, August 14, September 15 and October
14.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval Authorizing Construction of Code Compliant Entrance at 1902
City Building (Parks and Recreation Entrance)
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the City Engineer to enter into a contract
for services with Goodmanson Construction for the construction of a code compliant
Parks and Recreation Department entrance at the 1902 Building in the amount of
$23,866.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of Purchase of Tandem Axle Plow Truck
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of the tandem axel plow
truck and enter into contracts with the Nuss Truck & Equipment for a 2015 Mack GU813
chassis, MN State Contract # 77950; and Towmaster Truck Equipment for a 2015 Dump
Body, Plow and Equipment, MN State Contract # 61353 in the amount of $221,556.93.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction
Contract, Change Order No. 1, South Fire Station Improvements, City
Project 12-14
Fire Chief Lukin gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of
Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1, for the South Fire Station
Improvements, City Project 12-14.
Resolution 14-6-1070
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Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract
Project 12-14, Change Order No. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
made Improvements Project 12-14, Fire Station 1 (South Fire Station) Improvements,
and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Improvement Project 12-14, Change Order No. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that:
1. The mayor and city engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the
existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 1 which is an increase of
$47,554.00.
The revised contract amount is $3,676,554.00.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 9th day of June 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction
Contract, Change Order No. 6, TH 36/English Street Interchange
Improvements, City Project 09-08
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of
Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 6, TH 36/English Street Interchange
Improvements, City Project 09-08.
Resolution 14-6-1071
Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract
Project 09-08, Change Order No.6
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
made Improvements Project 09-08, Highway 36/English Street Interchange
Improvements, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Improvement Project 09-08, Change Order No. 6 and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that:
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1. The mayor and city engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the
existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 6 which is an increase of
$131,659.89.
The revised contract amount is $19,133,047.71
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 9th day of June 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction
Contract, Change Order 2 with Jorgenson Construction, Police Department
Expansion Project – Phase 3
IT Director Fowlds gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of
Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 2, for the Police Department
Expansion Project – Phase 3.
Resolution 14-6-1072
Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract
Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 3, Change Order No. 2
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
made Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 3, and has let a construction
contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Police Department Expansion Project – Phase 3, Change Order No. 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by
executing said Change Order No. 2 which is an increase of $17,741.00.
The revised contract amount is $2,242,031.00.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 9th day of June 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
10. Approval of Contribution for Sponsorship of District 622 Educational
Foundation’s STAARS Banquet
Councilmember Koppen gave the report. Councilmember Juenemann gave additional
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information.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the $475 contribution to the District 622
Education Foundation.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
11. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Insurance Agent Services
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution to retain Arthur J.
Gallagher and Company as insurance agent for the City of Maplewood at a cost of
$12,000.
Resolution 14-6-1073
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Arthur J. Gallagher and Company be re-appointed as
the broker of record and insurance agent at a cost of $12,000 for the insurance year
starting July 1, 2014 and continuing through June 30, 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
12. Approval of Resolution to Adopt State Performance Measures
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution to Adopt State
Performance Measures.
Resolution 14-6-1074
Resolution Adopting State Performance Measures
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature created a Council on Local Results and
Innovation; and
WHEREAS, participation in the program may assist the City of Maplewood in
improving service delivery and enhancing communication with residents;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT
the City does hereby adopt and will implement the minimum 10 performance measures
developed by the Council on Local Results and Innovation;
the City has implemented a local performance measurement system;
the City will survey its residents by the end of the calendar year on the services included
in the performance benchmarks;
the City will report the results of the 10 adopted measure to its residents before the end
of the calendar year through publication, posting on the entity’s website, or through a
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public hearing at which the budget and levy will be discussed and public input allowed.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
13. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement Between the Saint Paul Police
Department and the Maplewood Police Department for Reimbursement of
Expenses Associated With the Gerald D. Vick Human Trafficking Task
Force
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement Between
the Saint Paul Police Department and the Maplewood Police Department for
Reimbursement of Expenses Associated with the Gerald D. Vick Human Trafficking
Task Force.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval of Warehousing in Business Commercial Districts by Conditional
Use Permit Ordinance—First Reading
City Planner Martin gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Interim
City Manager Coleman answered additional questions of the council. Christopher
Bohlman from Amerco Real Estate Company addressed the council to give additional
information and answer questions. Planning Commissioner Trippler addressed the
council and gave the report from the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Amending Section 44-512(4)
to allow warehousing in BC (Business Commercial) districts by Conditional Use Permit.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Letter of Intent to Purchase Fire Station No. 1 (East County Line)
a. Intent to Close Meeting (§13D.05 subd.3c)
Jeff Meyer and Jeff Turnbolt, co-founders of LCS Lawn Services addressed the council
and reported on their business and their desire to purchase the Fire Station.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to close the meeting for the purpose of discussing
the letter of intent to purchase Fire Station No. 1 (East County Line) as permitted by
State Statute 13D.05 subd.3c.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
Councilmember Juenemann withdrew the motion.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to move this item to the end of the agenda after Council
Presentations.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Preliminary Approval for Issuance of Bonds
Terri Heaton from Springsted addressed the council to gave the report and answered
questions.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolutions Providing Preliminary
Approval for the Sale of $7,905,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014A and
General Obligation Tax Abatement Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B.
Resolution 14-6-1075
Resolution Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $7,905,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2014A
A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the
"City"), has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue
$7,905,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014A (the "Bonds") to (i) various
street improvement projects; (ii) the construction of a new fire station located in the City,
including the related infrastructure; (iii) the purchase of capital equipment; and
B. WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its independent financial advisor and is therefore
authorized to sell these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit
proposals for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
2. Meeting; Proposal Opening. This City Council shall meet at the time and
place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of
considering sealed proposals for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The proposals
shall be received at the offices of Springsted and shall be opened at the time specified in
such Terms of Proposal.
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3. Terms of Proposal. The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the
negotiation thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as
Exhibit A and hereby approved and made a part hereof.
4. Official Statement. In connection with the sale, the City Clerk, Mayor and
other officers or employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate with
Springsted and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds, and
to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion.
Resolution 14-6-1076
Resolution Providing for the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $1,290,000 General
Obligation Tax Abatement Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B
C. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the
"City"), has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue $1,290,000
General Obligation Tax Abatement Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B (the "Bonds") to
refund in full the August 1, 2016 through August 1, 2020 maturities of the City’s General
Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2004C, dated August 1, 2004; and
D. WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its independent financial advisor and is therefore
authorized to sell these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit
proposals for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
2. Meeting; Proposal Opening. This City Council shall meet at the time and
place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of
considering sealed proposals for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The proposals
shall be received at the offices of Springsted and shall be opened at the time specified in
such Terms of Proposal.
3. Terms of Proposal. The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the
negotiation thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as
Exhibit A and hereby approved and made a part hereof.
4. Official Statement. In connection with the sale, the City Clerk, Mayor and
other officers or employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate with
Springsted and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds, and
to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of Home Occupation License for Just Rita’s, a Hair Salon Located
at 2139 Edgerton Street
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City Planner Martin gave the staff report. Planning Commissioner Trippler addressed
the council to give the report from the Planning Commission. Applicant Rita Johnson
addressed the council to give additional information and answer questions of the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve a Home Occupation License for Just Rita’s,
a hair salon to be operated from 2139 Edgerton Street by Rita Johnson. Approval is
subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall always comply with the requirements of the Home Occupation
License requirements of the city ordinances.
2. The applicant shall obtain building permits for work she may do on her house for this
home occupation, for example, building, plumbing, electrical or mechanical work.
3. The city council may review this approval, as needed, if there are any complaints
received due to neighborhood impact.
4. The applicant may install one home-occupation sign up to two-square feet in area
(code requirement).
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Design Plans and a Parking Reduction Authorization for the
Mudslinger’s Coffee Kiosk at Bachmann’s, 2600 White Bear Avenue
City Planner Martin gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Applicant Van Harvieus addressed the council to give additional information and answer
questions. Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson answered additional
questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the plans date-stamped May 19, 2014
for the proposed Mudslingers’ drive-up coffee kiosk in the Bachman’s northerly parking
lot located at 2600 White Bear Avenue. This approval allows a parking reduction of 10
parking spaces since the site has an abundance of parking available and they have not
experienced any parking shortages. Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of design plans is good for two years. If the applicant has not begun
construction within two years, this design review shall be repeated. Staff may
approve minor changes to these plans.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of the building official, assistant fire
chief, health officer and engineering department.
3. The applicant shall choose a single material for the wainscot on the building and
submit that choice to staff for approval.
4. The final color selection shall be submitted to staff for approval. The applicant shall
consider colors that complement those of the Bachman’s building.
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Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Used-Car Sales at the Maplewood
Office Park, 1705 Cope Avenue
City Planner Martin gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Planning Commissioner Trippler addressed the council to give the Planning Commission
report. Applicant Dennis Newcomb addressed the council to give additional information
and answer questions of the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve to approve the conditional use permit
resolution to allow a used-car sales business located at 1705 Cope Avenue. Approval is
based on the findings required by ordinance and subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan date-stamped April 14, 2014 approved by
the city. Staff may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council approval
or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for
one year after review and good-cause is shown.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4. The property owner shall prepare the site in the following manner to accommodate
the added attention and traffic to the area (completed no later than 180 days from
approval unless otherwise noted):
• Remove brush/debris pile along the west side of the property.
• Remove all unapproved signs immediately.
• Install a trash enclosure with a closeable (100 percent opaque) gate.
• Restore existing “Maplewood Office Park” signage to visually presentable
condition.
5. New signs, if not in compliance with the comprehensive sign plan, shall be submitted
to the community design review board as an amendment to the current sign plan.
This approval must be obtained prior to the installation of any signs that do not
comply with the current sign criteria.
6. No use of attention-getting advertising devices including, but not limited to: banners,
flags, stingers, streamers or similar (unless they are allowed by the city’s sign
ordinance).
7. A maximum of ten cars for sale at any one time.
8. All vehicles and the site shall always be kept in neat, clean and orderly condition.
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9. The allowed hours of operation shall be as follows: Monday through Friday from 10
a.m. to seven p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to six p.m. and Sundays closed.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of the Following Requests for a Holiday Station Store, 1285 Cope
Avenue East
a. Approval of a Resolution for a Conditional Use Permit Revision to
Allow a Motor Fuel Station to be Open 24 hours a Day and to Have a
Reduced Proximity to a Residential District
b. Approval of a Resolution for Building and Parking Lot Setback
Variances
c. Approval of Design Plans
City Planner Martin gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Planning Commissioner Trippler gave the Planning Commission report. Applicant
Stephen Lins of Linn Companies addressed the council to give additional information
and answer questions of the council. Public Works Director Thompson answered
additional questions of the council.
The following people spoke:
1. Ann Cleland, Maplewood Resident
2. Roger Franz, Maplewood Resident
3. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve:
1. Adopt the resolution approving a conditional use permit revision for a major motor
fuel station to be located at 1285 Cope Avenue. This CUP allows the Holiday Station
Store to be open 24 hours a day and to be constructed closer than 350 feet to a
residential district. Approval is based on the findings required by ordinance and
subject to the following conditions (additions are underlined and deletions are
crossed out):
a. Adherence to the site plan, dated May 27, 1988 date-stamped April 25, 2014,
unless a change is approved by the City's Community Design Review Board
City Council. Staff may approve minor changes.
b. The right-turn lane proposed along English Street shall be subject to the City
Engineer's and MnDOT’s approval.
c. The applicant shall restripe repair any damage to the sidewalk and curbs along
English Street and Cope Avenue, and widen it if necessary, to provide a left-turn
lane for west-bound Highway 36, subject to the MnDOT’s and the City
Engineer's approval.
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d. The landscape plan shall be revised for Community Design Review Board staff’s
approval showing:
1) On-site berming along Cope Avenue arid English Street. These berms
shall be four feet tall.
2) A thick screen of evergreen plantings shall be provided, maintained and
replaced when necessary on top of the berms to block headlight glare, to
meet the requirements of Section 36-27 of the City code.
3) Trees shall also be planted on top of the berms.
• The addition of landscaping along the English Street and Highway 36
sides of the site. Also, the applicant shall move the three Colorado
Blue Spruce that were proposed on the south side of Cope Avenue
onto the site. The landscaping plan shall also meet or exceed tree-
replacement requirements. The site shall have in-ground irrigation
provided. The revised landscaping plan shall be further developed to
provide landscaping screening on the south and southeast sides of
the site.
e. Gas sales shall be limited to two dispensers on one island. There shall be no
vehicle repair or maintenance.
f. The upper floor uses, facing Cope Avenue, shall not be open between the hours
of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. The fuel station, convenience store and car wash
are allowed to be open 24 hours a day. Intercom use may be limited by the city
if there are complaints about volume and late night use.
g. There shall be no temporary or permanent outside storage or sales, except fuel
Outdoor storage and sales are allowed along the south and west building
elevations and under the gas canopy. Outdoor storage and sales are not
allowed anywhere else on site.
h. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council
approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this
deadline for one year.
i. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
2. Adopt the resolution approving the following setback variances for the proposed
Holiday Station Store building and parking lot: a ten-foot building setback variance
from the north property line (code requires 30 feet and 20 feet is proposed) and ten-
foot parking lot setback variances for the parking lot from the north and east property
lines (code requires 15 feet and five feet is proposed). These variance approvals
are based on the following findings:
a. The proposed use would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of
the zoning ordinance since the wide boulevards on the north and east would
provide substantial building and parking lot setbacks on those sides.
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b. The proposed commercial use is consistent with the commercial classification of
the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan.
c. The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner that would
otherwise not be permitted by the city’s major motor fuel station setback
requirements. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the
property not created by the landowner and the variance will not alter the essential
character of the locality.
3. Approve the plans date-stamped April 25, 2014, for the Holiday Station Store to be
located at 1285 Cope Avenue East. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the
following:
a. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
b. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to
staff for approval the following items:
• A revised landscaping plan showing landscaping along the English Street and
Highway 36 sides of the site. Also, the applicant shall move the three
Colorado Blue Spruce that were proposed on the south side of Cope Avenue
onto the site. The landscaping plan shall also meet or exceed tree-
replacement requirements. The site shall have in-ground irrigation provided.
The earth berms along the Cope Avenue frontage shall be at least three feet
tall.
• A revised site plan providing for all customer parking spaces to be 10 feet
wide. There must be a total of 35 parking spaces. Parking spaces
designated for employees may be nine feet wide and shall be signed as such.
Handicap-accessible parking spaces shall comply with ADA, American’s With
Disabilities Act requirements.
• A revised building elevation plan indicating that only the north and east sides
of the building and the northerly, highway-frontage freestanding sign, shall
have the blue LED accent light bands applied. All lighting fixtures on the
under-side of the fuel island canopy shall be recessed so their lenses do not
drop beneath the bottom of the canopy. The blue awnings proposed on the
building shall also be applied to the windows on the north elevation.
• A revised photometric plan which meets all city lighting requirements.
• An irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow for all required landscaping.
The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work. The city shall hold
this escrow until it has been shown that the landscaping has survived one full
growing season.
• A plan to either paint roof-top mechanical equipment or to possibly screen it,
as code requires, from nearby homes.
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c. Signage on the property is not part of the design review approval. The applicant
shall apply for sign permits to be reviewed by staff.
d. Comply with all requirements of the engineering report dated May 5, 2014.
e. All work shall follow the approved plans and these conditions. Staff may approve
minor changes.
Resolution 14-6-1077
Conditional Use Permit Revision Resolution
WHEREAS, Stephen Linn, representing Linn Companies, applied for a
conditional use permit revision to build a new motor fuel station, convenience store and
car wash building.
WHEREAS, this conditional use permit would allow the following:
a. To be open 24 hours-a-day. Code requires motor fuel stations to be closed
between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. if the station is closer than 350 feet to a residential
district.
b. To have any structure in a M1 district that is closer than 350 feet to a residential
district.
c. To have any part of a major motor fuel station closer than 350 feet to a
residential district.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property at 1285 Cope Avenue East. The
property identification numbers for this property are:
09-29-22-41-0029 and 09-29-22-41-0007
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit revision is as follows:
1. The planning commission held a public hearing on May 20, 2014. City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding
property owners as required by law. The planning commission gave everyone at
the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. The
planning commission considered the reports and recommendations from the city
staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this
conditional use permit revision.
2. On June 9, 2014, the city council considered the recommendations of city staff
and the planning commission and the testimony of persons present at the
meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approved this
permit because:
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be
in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and this Code.
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2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding
area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods
of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or
cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare,
smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off,
vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems,
schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or
services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural
and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause no more than minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions (additions underlined, deletions crossed
out):
1. Adherence to the site plan, date-stamped April 25, 2014, unless a change is
approved by the City Council. Staff may approve minor changes.
2. The right-turn lane proposed along English Street shall be subject to the City
Engineer's and MnDOT’s approval.
3. The applicant shall repair any damage to the sidewalk and curbs along English
Street and Cope Avenue, subject to the MnDOT’s and the City Engineer's
approval.
4. The landscape plan shall be revised for staff’s approval showing:
• The addition of landscaping along the English Street and Highway 36 sides of
the site. Also, the applicant shall move the three Colorado Blue Spruce that
were proposed on the south side of Cope Avenue onto the site. The
landscaping plan shall also meet or exceed tree-replacement requirements.
The site shall have in-ground irrigation provided. The revised landscaping
plan shall be further developed to provide landscaping screening on the south
and southeast sides of the site.
5. There shall be no vehicle repair or maintenance.
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6. The fuel station, convenience store and car wash are allowed to be open 24
hours a day. Intercom use may be limited by the city if there are complaints
about volume and late night use.
7. Outdoor storage and sales are allowed along the south and west building
elevations and under the gas canopy. Outdoor storage and sales are not
allowed anywhere else on site.
8. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council
approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this
deadline for one year.
9. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on June 9, 2014.
Resolution 14-6-1078
Variance Resolution
WHEREAS, Stephen Linn, representing Linn Companies, applied for the
following variances as part of his request to build a new Holiday Station Store:
• A 10-foot building setback variance for the proposed car wash to be placed 20
feet from the north lot line, and
• two 10-foot parking lot setback variances on the north and east sides of the site
in order to have a five-foot setback from the Highway 36 and English Street
rights-of-way.
WHEREAS, these variances apply to the property at 1285 Cope Avenue East.
The property identification numbers for this property are:
09-29-22-41-0029 and 09-29-22-41-0007
WHEREAS, Section 44-20(6)(a) requires that buildings be setback 30 feet from
street right-of-way, and Section 44-20(5)(a) requires that parking lots be set back 15 feet
from street right-of-way.
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing that their building have a 20 foot setback
from the Highway 36 right-of way and the parking lot have a five-foot setback from the
Highway 36 and English Street rights-of-way.
WHEREAS, this requires variances of 10 feet for the building and 10 feet for the
parking lot on two sides.
WHEREAS, the history of this variance is as follows:
1. The planning commission held a public hearing on May 20, 2014. City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding
property owners as required by law. The planning commission gave everyone at
the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. The council
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also considered reports and recommendations from the city staff. The planning
commission recommended that the city council approve these variances.
2. On June 9, 2014 the city council considered the recommendations of city staff
and the planning commission and the testimony of persons present at the
meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approved the
above-described variances since:
1. The proposed use would be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of
the zoning ordinance since the wide boulevards on the north and east would
provide substantial building and parking lot setbacks on those sides.
2. The proposed commercial use is consistent with the commercial classification of
the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan.
3. The applicant is proposing to use the property in a reasonable manner that would
otherwise not be permitted by the city’s major motor fuel station setback
requirements. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the
property not created by the landowner and the variance will not alter the essential
character of the locality.
The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on June 9, 2014.
Seconded by Mayor Slawik Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Member Abrams, Cardinal
and Juenemann
Nays – Councilmember Koppen
The motion passed.
Interim City Manager gave additional information and answered questions of the council.
City Planner Martin and Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave additional
information and answered questions of the council. City Attorney Kantrud answered
additional questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to bring back the review of the conditional use
permit and all of the conditions of that permit to make sure they have been incorporated
into the business at this location and that it’s functioning as they promised.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Gladstone Improvements Phase 2, City Project 14-01, Resolution Accepting
Feasibility Study and Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
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Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution to Accept the Feasibility
Study and Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Gladstone
Improvements Phase 2, City Project 14-01.
Resolution 14-6-1079
Accepting Feasibility Study and
Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications
WHEREAS, pursuant to approval of the council on May 12, 2014, a feasibility
report has been prepared by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., with reference to the
improvement of Gladstone Phase 2 Improvements, City Project 14-01, and this report
was received by the council on or before June 9, 2014, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed
project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The City Council accepts the Gladstone Phase 2 Improvements, City Project 14-
01 in accordance with the feasibility study for which the improvement has an
estimated total cost of $3,425,000.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed.
3. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., is the designated engineer for this
improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for
the making of said improvement. The city manager and city engineer are hereby
authorized to sign the final design services contract proposal with Kimley-Horn
and Associates, Inc.
4. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed budget of
$3,425,000 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Funding Source Amount
Metropolitan Council Grant (LCDA) $ 900,000
Sanitary Sewer Fund $ 60,800
Environmental Utility Fund $ 285,000
Park Development Fund $ 130,000
Street Light Utility Fund $ 561,000
Other City Funds $1,488,200
Total $3,425,000
Approved this 9th day of June 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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8. Approval of Resolution In Support of Integrative Youth Development
Programming
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution in support of Integrative
Youth Development Programming – Maplewood’s “Rule of 5.”
Resolution 14-6-1080
In Support of Integrative Youth Development Programming
Maplewood’s “Rule of 5”
WHEREAS, Ramsey County officials have studied current and near term future
conditions showing a high number of areas of concentrated financial poverty will not only
create challenges for the people living within them, but will create an even bigger divide
impacting economic growth and community connectivity, and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is the largest, first ring suburban Ramsey
County community with a number of areas of concentrated financial poverty; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that without focused attention on
neighborhood resiliency and increasing the web of opportunity within neighborhoods,
national research and case studies suggest that concentrated areas of financial poverty
are likely to remain, intensify, and even spread; and
WHEREAS, data shows that “as early as elementary school, students living in
concentrated poverty underperformed on standardized tests when compared with
students in their larger metro region,” and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has 32% of the Region’s federally subsidized
housing units; twice that of neighboring Hennepin County and twenty times that of the
rest of the Region, and this heavy concentration of subsidized units, enhancements to
the web of opportunity, has the effect of increasing financial poverty within
neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, as the most diverse community in the Region, our area will be the
bellwether for the future if ongoing disparities issues in race, wealth, health, education or
employment are not addressed through a multi-pronged approach, which recognizes
that people are our future and youth our hope, and
WHEREAS, there is strong body of youth development research has shown that
meeting youth's developmental needs requires positive relationships with caring adults
that convey high expectations and provide opportunities for ongoing participation and
contribution; and
WHEREAS, data indicators clearly demonstrate that youth with five (5) or more
caring and connected adults – a rich developmental ecology - yield significant gains in
measures, such as school performance, educational attainment, income acquisition,
optimism, self concept, and relationships with family and peers; and
WHEREAS, research shows that effective schools, families, congregations, and
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communities can contribute to the positive development of all youth and that all sectors
of the community have a critical role to play in the enhancement of the developmental
ecology of children and adolescent health status; and
WHEREAS, research further shows that the richer this youth developmental
ecology, the less likely one is to use drugs and alcohol, to be sexually active, to be
depressed or have suicidal thoughts, to fail in school, and to exhibit antisocial or violent
behavior; and
WHEREAS, after analysis of the data, it has been determined that the difference
between troubled teens and those leading healthy, productive, positive lives was
strongly affected by the presence of a rich "developmental ecology;" and the research
also shows that the richer the youth developmental ecology, the more likely they are to
succeed in school and to exhibit positive civil and civic behaviors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is working collaboratively with Independent
School District 622 to support efforts to obtain funding to support implementation of
Integrative Youth Development – what we call the “Rule of 5” to aid youth, community
programs, youth serving agencies, and community members in the development of
practices and programs that enrich the developmental ecology of children and youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Maple wood supports and endorses the prevention-based “Rule of 5” framework, and
supports the inclusion of this information in presentations, workshops and training
opportunities to better enrich the developmental ecology of children and teens, and
encourages each neighborhood, congregation, business, school site, and youth program
to create a community-wide dialogue and pursue activities that enrich the developmental
ecology of the children and teens of Maplewood, Minnesota.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council, this 9th day of June, 2014.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Mark Bradley, Maplewood Resident
2. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
3. Nancy Blomquist, Maplewood Resident
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
Interim City Manager Coleman gave the update providing the council with upcoming
meetings and events.
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Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson reported on the MOVE Minnesota
Meeting he attended today on behalf of Mayor Slawik.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Dispatch Policy Committee
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the Dispatch Policy Committee meeting she
attended last week.
2. Update on Design Review Board
Councilmember Abrams reported on the Design Review Board Meeting she attended.
3. Event at Old Country Buffet
Councilmember Abrams reported that she attended a business breakfast meeting with
50 business owners at Old Country Buffet in Maplewood. She further noted that
Anthony Wedo, Chairman/CEO of Old Country Buffet was in attendance and was a
speaker at the event.
4. Update on Kohls
Mayor Slawik reported on the Kohl’s grand opening and ribbon cutting she attended at
Maplewood Mall.
5. Open House at Library for Rush Line
Mayor Slawik reported on the Rush Line Task Force open house she attended at the
Maplewood Library.
The following item was moved from J1 to the end of the agenda because staff requested
the council to close the meeting to discuss land negotiations for the Fire Station located
at 1177 Century Avenue N. in Maplewood.
J1 Letter of Intent to Purchase Fire Station No. 1 (East County Line)
a. Intent to Close Meeting (§13D.05 subd.3c)
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve to recess the meeting to go into closed
session to discuss the letter of intent to purchase Fire Station No. 1 (East County Line)
located at 1077 Century Avenue N., Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Mayor Slawik called the meeting back to order.
City Attorney Kantrud gave a summary of the closed session.
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O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.m.