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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-78 Continuation of 06-15-78MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M.,Thursday, June 20, 1978 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 78 -14 Continuation of the June 15, 1978, Council Meeting r, NLL TO ORDER. ..ayor Greavu reconvened the meeting of June 15, 1978, at 7:33 P.M. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present - Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Roger F. Fontaine, Councilman Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present J. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 8. Franchises - N.S.P. a. Gas b. Electric 1. Manager Miller stated the city managers of suburban Ramsey County communities have been negotiating with NSP since 1971 attempting to develop uniform'gas and electric franchises for the suburban area. Since the original negotiations began, the State undertook rate regulation through the Minnesota Public Service Commission. Even without the rate regulatory question, it was felt that it would be both beneficial to the cities and the company to have uniform franchises. Presented are the negotiated franchises for both gas and electric. Adoption of the two ordinances is recom- mended. Maplewood's gas franchise was approved in May of 1958 and the electric franchise in October of 1964. The gas franchise has ex- pired; however, the electric franchise will not expire until 1984. It is felt that a uniform expiration date is best for the cities involved. It is therefore recommended that, although the electric franchise still has another six years to run, that the new franchise should be put into effect at the same time as other suburban cities. 2. Councilman Wiegert moved first reading a uniform gas franchise between Norther the suburban Ramsey County Communities. Seconded by Councilman Fontaine. 3. Councilman Wiegert moved first reading uniform electric franchise between Nort the suburban Ramsey.-County Communities. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. - 1 - of an ordinance to provide n States Power Company and Ayes - all. of an ordinance to provide a hern States Power Company and Ayes.- all. 6/20 t MINUTES OF MAPLE OOP/CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., hursdaJune 20, 1978 l Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 78-14 Continuation of the June 15, 1978, Council Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting of June 15, 1978, at 7:33 P.M. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Roger F. Fontaine, Councilman Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present J. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 8. Franchises - N.S.P. a. Gas b. Electric 1. Manager Miller stated the city managers of suburban Ramsey County communities have been negotiating with NSP since 1971 attempting to develop uniform gas and electric franchises for the suburban area. Since the original negotiations began, the State undertook rate regulation through the Minnesota Public Service Commission. Even without the rate regulatory question, it was felt that it would be both beneficial to the cities and the company to have uniform franchises. Presented are the negotiated franchises for both gas and electric. Adoption of the two ordinances is recom- mended. Maplewood's gas franchise was approved in May of 1958 and the electric franchise in October of 1964. The gas franchise has ex- pired; however, the electric franchise will not expire until 1984. It is felt that a uniform expiration date is best for the cities involved. It is therefore recommended that, although the electric franchise still has another six years to run, that the new franchise should be put into effect at the same time as other suburban cities. 2. Councilman Wiegert moved first reading of an ordinance to provide a uniform gas franchise between Northern States Power Company and the suburban Ramsey County Communities. Seconded by Councilman Fontaine. Ayes - all. 3. Councilman Wiegert moved first reading of an ordinance to provide a uniform electric franchise between Northern States Power Company and the suburban Ramsey County Communities. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. - 1 - 6/20 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 20, 1978 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 78 — 14 Continuation of the June 15, 1978, Council Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting of June 15, 1978, at 7:33 P.M. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Roger F. Fontaine, Councilman Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present J. NEW BUSINESS (Continued) 8. Franchises — N.S.P. a. Gas b. Electric 1. Manager Miller stated the city managers of suburban Ramsey County communities have been negotiating with NSP since 1971 attempting to develop uniform gas and electric franchises for the suburban area. Since the original negotiations began, the State undertook rate regulation through the Minnesota Public Service Commission. Even without the rate regulatory question, it was felt that it would be both beneficial to the cities and the company to have uniform franchises. Presented are the negotiated franchises for both gas and electric. Adoption of the two ordinances is recommended. Maplewood's gas franchise was approved in May of 1958 and the electric franchise in October of 1964. The gas franchise has expired; however, the electric franchise will not expire until 1984. It is felt that a uniform expiration date is best for the cities involved. It is therefore recommended that, although the electric franchise still has another six years to run, that the new franchise should be put into effect at the same time as other suburban cities. 2. Councilman Wiegert moved first reading of an ordinance to provide a uniform gas franchise between Northern States Power Company and the suburban Ramsey County Communities. Seconded by Councilman Fontaine. Ayes — all. 3. Councilman Wiegert moved first reading of an ordinance to provide a uniform electric franchise between Northern States Power Company and the suburban Ramsey County Communities. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. - 1 - 6/20 9. Salaries a. Manager Miller recommended the following 1978 salary increases retroactive to January 1, 1978: Manager's Secretary - 7% plus 9 year step increase Director of Emergency Preparedness - 7% Deputy Health Officer - 7% Police Sergeants - 7% (The Sergeants have stated they would accept 7% but may request to reconfer if the 320 settlement is greater than 7%.) b. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the 1978 salary increases for the Manager's Secretary Director of Emergency Preparedness Deputy Health Officer and Police Sergeants as recommended by the Manager. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 10. Street and Alley Vacations - Highway 36 and Atlantic Street a. Manager Miller stated the Council, on December 8, 1977, approved vacating the street and alley easements in Block 13, Clifton Addition, as requested by JJ's Restaurant (Carbone and Elia) subject to easements being given by the developer for the future location of the Highway 36 frontage road. The ease - ments have now been granted and a resolution vacating the streets and alleys is necessary. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 78 -6- 124 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851, thereof, the Maplewood City Council, upon Petition of a majority of the owners of the land abutting the street and alley proposed to be vacated, and after a public hearing preceded by two (2) weeks published and posted notice, proposes the vacations of the following described street and alley located in CLIFTON ADDITION, to -wit: The public street between Blocks 13 and 18, CLIFTON ADDITION, lying easterly of the easterly right -of -way line of Atlantic Street and westerly of the westerly right -of -way line of English Street, to- gether with the public alley in Block 13, CLIFTON ADDITION, lying easterly of the easterly right -of -way line of Atlantic Street and westerly of the westerly right -of -way line of English Street, all according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Ramsey County Recorder; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council finds that the vacations of the above - described street and alley are in the interest of the public due to changing land uses and obsolete platting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that the above - described street and alley be and hereby are, - 2 - 6/20 vacated and the City Clerk is hereby directed to prepare a notice of completion of the proceedings pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851 thereof, and shall cause the same to be presented to- the County Auditor for entry jupon his transfer records and the same shall be thereafter filed with the Ramsey County Recorder. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Civil Service Commission - Appointment a. Mayor Greavu nominated Mr. Joseph•Griemann. b. Mayor Greavu moved to appoint Mr. Joseph Griemann to the Police Civil Service Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr._ Roger Hennings. Seconded by Councilman Fontaine. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Fontaine and Nelson Nays - Councilman Anderson and Wiegert. Motion carries. 2. Greavu and Maddox i a. Councilman Anderson read a St. Paul Dispatch article regarding Mayor Greavu and St. Paul Councilman Ron Maddox regarding consolidation of Services. b. Mayor Greavu explained his position. 3. Cope Avenue and White Bear Avenue a. Councilman Anderson stated a letter be sent to Ramsey County requesting they do a feasibility study regarding signals at White Bear and Cope Avenues. b. Councilman Anderson moved that Ramsey County be contacted to proceed with a feasibility study regarding signals at Cope and White Bear Avenues. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 4. Eleventh St. and.White Bear Avenue a. Councilman Anderson stated it is impossible to get onto White Bear Avenue from Eleventh Street because of the traffic. b. Staff stated a feasibility study is now under way. 5. 3 -M Grass Retardant a. Councilman Anderson commented on the 3 -M Grass Retardant. It is being used on the median on Conway Avenue. - 3 - 6/20 vacated and the City Clerk is hereby directed to prepare a notice of completion of the proceedings pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851 thereof, and shall cause the same to be presented to the County Auditor for entry upon his transfer records and the same shall be thereafter filed with the Ramsey County Recorder. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Civil Service Commission - Appointment a. Mayor Greavu nominated Mr. Joseph Griemann. b. Mayor Greavu moved to appoint Mr. Joseph Griemann to the Police Civil Service Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Roger Hennings. Seconded by Councilman Fontaine. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Fontaine and Nelson Nays - Councilman Anderson and Wiegert. Motion carries. ;., Greavu and Maddox a. Councilman Anderson read a St. Paul Dispatch article regarding Mayor Greavu and St. Paul Councilman Ron Maddox regarding consolidation of Services. b. Mayor Greavu explained his position. 3. Cope Avenue and White Bear Avenue a. Councilman Anderson stated a letter be sent to Ramsey County requesting they do a feasibility study regarding signals at White Bear and Cope Avenues. b. Councilman Anderson moved that Ramsey County be contacted to proceed with a feasibility study regarding signals at Cope and White Bear Avenues. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 4. Eleventh St.. and White Bear Avenue a. Councilman Anderson stated it is impossible to get onto White Bear Avenue from Eleventh Street because of the traffic. b. Staff stated a feasibility study is now under way. 5. 3-M Grass Retardant a. Councilman Anderson commented on the 3-M Grass Retardant. 4..It is being used``,. on the median on Conway Avenue. - 3 - 6/20 vacated and the City Clerk is hereby directed to prepare a notice of completion of the proceedings pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851 thereof, and shall cause the same to be presented to the County Auditor for entry upon his transfer records and the same shall be thereafter filed with the Ramsey County Recorder. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes — all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Civil Service Commission — Appointment a. Mayor Greavu nominated Mr. Joseph Griemann. b. Mayor Greavu moved to appoint Mr. Joseph Griemann to the Police Civil Service Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Roger Hennings. Seconded by Councilman Fontaine. Ayes — Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Fontaine and Nelson Nays — Councilmen Anderson and Wiegert. Motion carries. 2. Greavu and Maddox a. Councilman Anderson read a St. Paul Dispatch article regarding Mayor Greavu and St. Paul Councilman Ron Maddox regarding consolidation of Services. b. Mayor Greavu explained his position. 3. Cope Avenue and White Bear Avenue a. Councilman Anderson stated a letter be sent to Ramsey County requesting they do a feasibility study regarding signals at White Bear and Cope Avenues. b. Councilman Anderson moved that Ramsey County be contacted to proceed with a feasibility study regarding signals at Cope and White Bear Avenues. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. 4. Eleventh St. and White Bear Avenue a. Councilman Anderson stated it is impossible to get onto White Bear Avenue from Eleventh Street because of the traffic. b. Staff stated a feasibility study is now under way. 5. 3-M Grass Retardant a. Councilman Anderson commented on the 3-M Grass Retardant. Could it be used on the median on Conway Avenue. - 3 - 6/20 7. Lot Splits. a. Councilman Fontaine's questions were already answered. 8. Bali Hai - Flaming Sword Show a. Manager Miller stated staff, in response to the request made to the City Council at their regular meeting on June 15, 1978, has been working with the Bali Hai Restaurant on their proposed "Flaming Sword" act. The Life Safety Code as adopted by the City of Maplewood under Section 17 -2131, Subdivision (C), prohibits such devices but states "(they) may be permitted provided neces- sary precautions are taken and subject to the approval of authority having jurisdiction." On January 3, 1978, we had an incident involving a similar device at the Hideaway, 70 E. Co. Rd. B. A patron had her clothing ignited. Staff did not learn of the "fire act" until the next day when the husband of the victim complained of his wife being injured in the incident. That act, due to its inherent dangers, was terminated immediately by consent of the management. Staff has met several times with the Bali Hai management the past several days. They have been completely cooperative and agree they must have a safe situation or they would not proceed with that part of the act. At the present time, Staff is requesting a transparent screen between the audience and the performer. The Bali Hai people are working with their contractor to provide the necessary safety barrier. At this time, Staff recommends that the City Council consider approval of the exception to the Life Safety Code on the condition that Bali Hai meets the safety requirements of the Public Safety Staff. b. Councilman Fontaine moved to approve the Sword Show" subject to the recommendations o Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. M. ADJOURNMENT 8:14 P.M. Ayes - all. City Clerk - 4 - 6/20 Hai to hold a tions