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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2014
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 16-14
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
Mayor Slawik reported on the 20th Anniversary for the Maplewood Community Center
that was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Parks & Recreation Konewko gave
additional information about the event.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mary Obwa, a student from North High School led the council in the 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 Absent
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda:
F1 One Time Event
N1 Planning Commission
N2 Waste Management Commercial Statement/Bill
N3 YMCA Visits
N4 Hobby Lobby Grand Opening
N5 Rush Line Walking Tour
N6 South Maplewood Meeting
N7 Parks Business Meeting
N8 Absentee Voting
N9 Visit with Senator Franken’s Staff
N10 Delinquent Trash Bills
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of September 22, 2014 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the September 22, 2014 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of September 22, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Abrams requested item G13 be corrected to reflect the discussion
regarding the $76,000 for the Fiber Optics Install for the South Fire Station come from
the South Fire Station Project or from the sale of one of the fire stations that the City has
for sale. The funds are not to come from the General Fund or the Information
Technology Budget.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the September 22, 2014 City Council
Meeting Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. One Time Event at the Myth
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag and Police Chief Schnell provided specifics
and answered questions of the council.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested items G2 and G3 be highlighted. Mayor Slawik
requested items G4 and G6 be highlighted.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G6.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 1,219,666.71 Checks # 93328 thru # 93363
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dated 09/23/2014
$ 415,938.27 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/15/14 thru 09/19/14
$ 320,324.61 Checks #93365 thru # 93388
dated 09/23/14 thru 09/30/14
$ 376,026.64 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/22/14 thru 09/26/14
$ 585,845.21 Checks # 93389 thru #93440
dated 10/07/14
$ 538,740.52 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/29/14 thru 10/03/14
$ 3,456,541.96 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$ 517,690.66 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/26/14
$ 874.20 Payroll Deduction checks #9993232 thru # 9993234 dated 09/26/14
$ 518,564.86 Total Payroll
$ 3,975,106.82 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of “Get Caught Recycling” Contest
Interim City Manager gave the staff report.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the “Get Caught Recycling” contest and
$250 budget for the Get Caught Recycling and Solid Waste Survey entry awards.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Donation to Maplewood Nature Center
Councilmember Juenemann provided the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution accepting the donation of
$250 to the Maplewood Nature Center in remembrance of former volunteer Peggy
Boege.
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Resolution 14-10-1126
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Parks and Recreation Department
has received a donation of $250 in remembrance of volunteer Peggy Boege;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council
authorizes the City of Maplewood, Parks and Recreation Department to accept this
donation.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Timber and Robinhood Park Improvements
Parks & Recreation Director Konewko gave the staff report.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the City Manager to enter into a contract for
$60,000 with MN/WI playground to purchase and install new playground equipment
chosen by the residents at Timber Park and approve the City Manager to enter into a
contract with St. Croix Recreation to purchase and install new playground equipment at
Robinhood Park.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval to Authorize Storm Sewer Repair at 2567 Mayer Lane
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve Capra’s Utilities to perform the necessary
storm sewer repair work in the amount of $40,256.28 at 2567 Mayer Lane and submit all
necessary claims to FEMA for reimbursement.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of First Amendments to Agreements with Tubman
(Administration of State Bond Funds for Tubman Center)
City Attorney Kantrud provided specifics of the report.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Mayor and Manager to execute the First
Amendments to the Grant Agreement, Ground Lease, and Lease and Use Agreement
with Tubman.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Approval of Amendments to the Ordinances Regulating Dog and Cat
Permits
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report and answered questions
of the council.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the first reading of the proposed
amendments regulating the term, renewal, and late penalty charge for Cat and Dog
Permits; Chapter 10, Article IV, Division 2, Sec 10-278 (Term; renewal; late penalty
charge) and Chapter 10, Article III, Section 10-93 (Term) and waive the second reading;
and approved increasing the late penalty charge to $5.00 for those not renewing by the
expiration date.
ORDINANCE 943
Amendment to Ordinance
Regulating the Term, Renewal, Late Penalty Charge for Cat Permits
Sec. 10-278. Term; renewal; late penalty charge.
A new permit shall be obtained each even year by every owner and a new fee paid. A
permit, if not revoked, shall be valid until the end of the permit period. Renewal permits
must be obtained prior to the expiration date, and there shall be a late penalty charge on
all renewal permits issued after the expiration date.
ORDINANCE 944
Amendment to Ordinance
Regulating the Term, Renewal, Late Penalty Charge for Dog Permits
Sec. 10-93. Term; renewal; late penalty charge.
A new permit shall be obtained each even year by every owner and a new fee paid. A
permit, if not revoked, shall be valid until the end of the permit period. Renewal permits
must be obtained prior to the expiration date, and there shall be a late penalty charge on
all renewal permits issued after the expiration date.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval of 2015 Charitable Gambling Awards
Interim City Manager Coleman gave the staff report.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the proposed awards as presented by all the
input from the council members including the transfer of $300 from Councilmember
Juenemann’s Fund Reserves to the Maplewood Police Reserves.
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Organization Amount Requested Proposed
Award
Ashland Productions $2,500.00 $760.00
Boy Scout Troop 461 $400.00 $380.00
CHILD Inc $1,000.00 $320.00
Dispute Resolution Center $2,000.00 $1,280.00
District 622 Education Foundation $2,500.00 $1,750.00
Ecumen Lakeview Commons $950.00 $310.00
Friends of Maplewood Nature $3,000.00 $2,200.00
Gethsemane Lutheran School $2,500.00 $640.00
Hmong American Education Fund $2,900.00 $1,440.00
LENA Youth Connect, Inc. $1,000.00 $450.00
Maple Tree Monastery Childcare Center $782.50 $220.00
Maplewood Area Historical Society $6,150.00 $4,060.00
Maplewood Monarchs S.O. Team $2,000.00 $760.00
Maplewood Police Reserves $5,000.00 $3,790.00
Maplewood Youth Scholarship Fund $3,500.00 $2,200.00
Mounds Park Academy $10,000.00 $540.00
Ramsey County Fair $3,500.00 $2,580.00
SRAA (Senior Royalty Alumni Assoc.) $4,000.00 $420.00
St. Jerome's Catholic School $825.00 $540.00
St. Paul Educational Foundation $4,000.00 $800.00
Tubman Family Alliance $1,200.00 $1,060.00
Weaver Elementary School $3,000.00 $1,150.00
Webster Elementary School $1,500.00 $920.00
White Bear Area YMCA $3,000.00 $1,370.00
Fund Reserves $0.00 $60.00
TOTAL AMOUNT OF REQUESTS $67,208.00 $30,000.00
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
None
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
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1. Yan Xu, Eagan Resident, Massage Therapist License Applicant
Councilmember Cardinal moved to allow them to reconsider.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to withdraw his motion.
2. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
Interim City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar.
2. Update on City Manager Search
Councilmember Juenemann gave the update on the City Manager Search.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to table any action on the City Manager Search for two
weeks until Councilmember Koppen can be present.
Motion failed due to lack of a second.
Councilmember Abrams moved to follow the recommendation of the subcommittee that
was created by the council to have the independent evaluator take a look at the three
submissions that were received in addition to the credentials of the current Interim City
Manager and report back to the council at the next meeting.
Councilmember Juenemann made a friendly amendment that the results be submitted to
Human Resources Department who will then present the results to the council at the
next meeting.
Councilmember Abrams accepted the friendly amendment.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Planning Commission
Councilmember Cardinal reported that there was not a quorum of the Planning
Commission on Tuesday, September 27, 2014. There were four members present and
five is required for a quorum. For this reason, the Commission could not discuss the U-
Haul item on the agenda.
2. Waste Management Commercial Statement/Bill
Councilmember Cardinal reported on a complaint he received from a business, stating
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that the County Environmental charge was 53 percent of its Waste Management bill.
3. YMCA Visits
Councilmember Abrams reported on the visits she and others made to several different
YMCA’s, to look at how they are partnering with Cities. Mayor Slawik gave additional
information about the visits. Councilmember Juenemann gave additional information
about partnering with the YMCA’s.
4. Hobby Lobby Grand Opening
Councilmember Abrams reported on the Hobby Lobby Grand Opening which she and
Mayor Slawik attended.
5. Rush Line Walking Tour
Mayor Slawik reported that the Rush Line is holding a resident walking tour on Tuesday,
October 14, 2014.
6. South Maplewood Meeting
Mayor Slawik reported on the meeting she attended in South Maplewood at the old fire
station on Londin Lane. Police Chief Schnell gave additional information on the South
Maplewood Meeting.
7. Parks Business Meeting
Mayor Slawik reported on the Parks Business Meeting she attended. Parks &
Recreation Director Konewko gave additional information about the meeting.
8. Absentee Voting
Mayor Slawik reminded residents to vote, and that they no longer need an excuse to
vote early.
9. Visit with Senator Franken’s Staff
Mayor Slawik reported on a visit she had with Senator Franken’s staff.
10. Delinquent Trash Bills
Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents that the City certifies delinquent trash
bills for Republic, and that letters will be sent from the City to resident’s that are
delinquent.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 9:24 p.m.