HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.05.81MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:30 P.M., Thursday, March 5, 1981
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 81 -5
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Build-
ing, and was called to order at 7:04 P.M. by Mayor Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present
Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present
Frances L. Joker, Councilperson Absent
Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Frost Avenue
2. Resolution
3. Letter MDOT
4. Call from Mrs. Drake — Watershed
5. Budget Transfer
6. Council Minutes
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes — all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Council removed Item E -3 to become Item J -8.
Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes — all, to approve the Consent
Agenda as recommended.
1. Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts (Part I — Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 005480 through
Check No. 005528 — $95,148.16; Check No. 009270 through Check No. 009458 — $113,434.06;
Part II — Payroll Check No. 26985 through Check No. 27110; $51,877.53) in the amount
of $260,459.75. _
2. Feasibility Study: Adolphus Sanitary Sewer
Resolution. No. 81 -3 -31
WHEREAS, it is proposed to replace the Adolphus Trunk Line Sanitary Sewers and
to .assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 429;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he is
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instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council
in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to
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whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement,
and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
4. Time Extension: 3M Company – Temporary Trailer
Approved request of 3M Company for renewal of a temporary permit to use a mobile
home as a temporary office for a car pool operation, subject to compliance with all
building codes, for a period of five (5) years. -
5. Change Order: Fire Station – East County Line No. 2
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RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that change order number
3 to the contract for construction of East County Line No. 2 Fire Station in the
amount of $950.00 be and hereby is in all things approved.
6. 1981 Contract: Environmental Health Services
Approved the 1981 contract between Ramsey County and Maplewood for Environmental
Health Services.
7. Budget Transfer — Paramedics
Authorized a budget transfer for an increase in revenues and expenditures within
the 1981 paramedic budget in the amount of $3,460.
8. Budget Transfer – Cable Communications Commission
Authorized a budget transfer of $1,000 from the General Fund Contingency account
to finance Maplewood's portion of the initial costs for the Ramsey Washington Counties
Suburban Communications Commission.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Revenue Note: Maplewood Dental Specialties
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request
from Maplewood Dental Clinic for a Industrial Development Revenue Note to construct
a 3,000 square foot dental clinic to be located on Cope Avenue between White
Bear Avenue and Flandrau Street. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in
order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development presented the following Planning Commission
recommendation:
"Commissioner Howard moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council preliminary approval of the tax exempt mortgage revenue note financing
in the amount of $300,000 based on the staff's analysis. Approval is subject
to:
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1. Construction must begin within one year of preliminary approval -.
2. Approval of a special exception by the City Council and approval of site
and building design plans by the Community Design Review Board.
Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes — all."
d. Mr. Dick Nordlund, Vice President First Corporate Services, Inc., spoke on
behalf of the proposal.
e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
h. Councilman Nelson moved to approve the Industrial Revenue Note as requested
by Maplewood Dental Specialties subject to the staff and Planning Commission
recommendations and introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION RECITING APROPOSAL FOR A
COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT
PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF SAID PROJECT TO THE
COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS
IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PROJECT
WHEREAS,
(a) The purpose of Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, known as the Minnesota
Municipal Industrial Development Act (the "Act ") as found and determined by the
legislature is to promote the welfare of the state by the active attraction and
encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to
prevent so far as possible the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas
of chronic unemployment_;
(b) Factors necessitating the active promotion and development of economic-
ally sound industry and commerce are the increasing concentration of population
in the metropolitan areas and the rapidly rising increase in the amount and cost
of governmental services required to meet the needs of the increased population
and the need for development of land use which will provide an adequate tax base
to finance these increased costs and access to employment opportunities for such
population;
(c) The City Council of the City of Maplewood ( "the City ") has received
from Maplewood Dental Specialties, a Minnesota general partnership (the "Company ")
a proposal that the City assist in financing a Project hereinafter described,
through the issuance of a Revenue Bond or Bonds or a Revenue Note or Notes herein -
after referred to in this resolution as "Revenue Bonds" pursuant to the Act;
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(d) The City desires to facilitate
retain and improve the tax base and help
employment opportunities required by the
the City in achieving those objectives.
valuation of the City and help maintain
valuation and debt and enhance the image
the selective development of the community,
to provide the range of services and
population; and the Project will assist
The Project will help to increase assessed
i positive relationship between assessed
and reputation of the community;
(e) Company is currently engaged in the business of providing dental services.
The Project to be financed by the Revenue Bonds is a dental clinic facility to
be located in the City and possibly leased to various parties and consists of
the acquisition of land and the construction of buildings and improvements thereon
and the installation of equipment therein, and will result in the employment
of 13 additional persons to work within the new facilities;
(f) The City has been advised by representatives of Company that conventional,
commercial financing to pay the capital cost of the Project is available only
on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the economic feasibil-
ity of operating the Project would be significantly reduced, but Company has
also advised this Council that with the aid of municipal financing, and its resulting
low borrowing cost, the Project is economically more feasible;
(g) Purusant to a resolution of the City Council adopted on February 5,
1981, a public hearing on the Project was held on March 5, 1981, after notice
was published, and materials made available for public inspection at the City
Hall, all as required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.01, Subdivision 7b at
which public hearing all those appearing who so desired to speak were heard;
(h) No public official of the City has either a direct or indirect financial .
interest in the Project nor will any public official either directly or indirectly
benefit financially from the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows: -
1. The Council hereby gives preliminary approval to the proposal of Company
that the City undertake the Project pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal industrial
Development Act (Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes), consisting of the acquisition,
construction and equipping of facilities within the City pursuant to Company's
specifications suitable for the operations described above and to arevenue agree-
ment between the City and Company upon such terms and conditions with provisions
for revision from time to time as necessary, so as to produce income and revenues
sufficient to pay, when due, the principal of and interest on the Revenue Bonds
in the total principal amount of approximately $300,000 to be issued pursuant
to the Act to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Project;
and •the ..agreement may also provide for the entire interest of Company therein
to bemortagaged to the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds; and the City hereby
undertakes preliminarily to issue its Revenue Bonds in accordance with such terms
and conditions.
2. On the basis of information available to this Council it appears, and
the Council hereby finds, that the Project constitutes properties, real and personal,
used or useful in connection with one or more revenue producing enterprises engaged
in any business within the meaning of Subdivision la of Section 474.02 of the
Act; that the Project furthers the purposes stated in Section 474.01, Minnesota
Statutes; that the availability of the financing under the Act and willingness
of the City to furnish such financing will be a substantial inducement to Company
to undertake the Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken,
will be to encourage the development of economically sound industry and commerce,
to assist in the prevention of the emergence of blighted and marginal land, to
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help prevent the movement of talented and educated persons out of the state and
_ to areas within the State where their services may not be as effectively used,
to promote more intensive development and use of land within the City and eventually
to increase the tax base of the community;
3. The Project is hereby given preliminary approval by the City subject
to the approval of the Project by the Commissioner of Securities, and subject
to final approval by this Council, Company, and the purchaser fo the Revenue
Bonds as to the ultimate details of the financing of the Project;
4. in accordance wtih Subdivision 7a of Section 474.01 Minnesota Statutes,
the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the proposal
for the Project to the Commissioner of Securities, requesting her approval, and
other officers, employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to provide
the Commissioner with such preliminary information as she may require;
5. Company has agreed and it is hereby determined that any and all costs
incurred by the City in connection with the financing of the Project whether
or not the Project is carried to completion and whether or not approved by the
Commissioner will be paid by Company;
5. Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, acting as bond counsel,
and First Corporate Services, inc., are authorized to assist in the preparation
and review of necessary documents relating to the Project, to consult with the
City Attorney, Company and the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds as to the maturities,
interest rates and other terms and provisions of the Revenue Bonds and as to
the convenants and other provisions of the necessary documents and to submit
such documents to the Council for final approval;
7. Nothing in this resolution or in the documents prepared pursuant hereto
shall authorize the expenditure of any municipal funds on the Project other than
the revenues derived from the Project or otherwise granted to the City for this
purpose. The Revenue Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance,
legal or equitable, upon any property or funds of the City except the revenue
and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof, nor shall the City be subject to
any liability thereon. The holder of the Revenue Bonds shall never have the
right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the outstanding
principal on the Revenue Bonds or the interest thereon, or to enforce payment
thereof against_ any property of the City. The Revenue Bonds shall recite in
substance that the Revenue Bonds, including interest thereon, is payable solely
from the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof. The Revenue. Bonds
shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional
or statuatory limitation;
S. In anticipation of the approval by the Commissioner of Securities and
the issuance of the Revenue Bonds to finance all or a portion of the Project,
and in order that completion of the Project will not be unduly delayed when approved,
Company Is hereby authorized to make such expenditures and advances toward payment
of that portion of the costs of the Project to be financed from the proceeds
of the Revenue Bonds as Company considers necessary, including the use of interim,
short —term financing, subject to reimbursement from the proceeds of the Revenue
Bonds if and when delivered but otherwise without liability on the part of the
City.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all.
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K. COUNCIL PRESENTATION
1. Frost Avenue
a. Councilman Anderson questioned what steps would be necessary to finish Frost
Avenue to White Bear Avenue.
b. No action taken.
2. Council Minutes
a. Councilman Anderson stated when the Council makes a motion it should be complete
and explicit.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
2. Preliminary Plat: Maple Park Shores — 7:15 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
of Rolling Green Properties, Inc. for preliminary plat approval for Maple Park
Shores south of Cope Avenue, west of Kennard Street. The Clerk stated the public
hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff 'report.
C. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the following - Planning Commission recommend-
ation:
"Commissioner Ellefson moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
approval of the preliminary plat located at Cope Avenue and Kennard Street subject
to the condition that the final plat shall not be approved unitl:
1. The City Attorney has approved the bylaws and rules of the proposed homeowner's
association to assure that all common areas will be maintained;
Z. A signed developers agreement for the construction of utilities through the
site and enlargement of the existing pending facility is submitted and approved
by the Director of Public Works;
3. An easement over Outlot A shall be dedicated to the City for drainage and
utility purposes on the final plat.
Commissioner Sletten seconded. Ayes — all."
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
I. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the preliminary plat of Maple Park Shores
subject to the condition that the final plat shall not be approved until:
1. The City Attorney has approved the bylaws and rules of the proposed homeowner's
association to assure that all common areas will be maintained;
2. A signed developers agreement for the construction of utilities through the
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site and enlargement of the existing ponding facility is submitted and approved
by the Director of Public Works;
3. An easement over Outlot A shall be dedicated to the City for drainage and
utility purposes on the final plat.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes — all.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Budget Transfer
a. Manager Evans requested Council authorize budget transfer of $1,000 from
Account 101 -161 -4910 (Contingency Fund) to Account 101 -115 -4730 (Building Improve-
ments) to install dedicated computer designed electrical wall outlets within
the Public Safety Area. The electrical work is necessary before the automated
police record system can begin.
b. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize the budget transfer of $1,000 from account
101 -161 -4910 to account 101 -115 -4730 as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes — all.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
3. Street Vacation: Hawthorne Avenue (Cave) — 7:30 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request
of Samuel Cave to vacate a portion of Hawthorne Avenue.. The Clerk stated the
hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
C. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recom-
mendation:
"Commissioner Rishel moved approval of the vacation of that portion of Hawthorne
Avenue from the west line of the Century East Apartment property to Ferndale
Street, except that part shown on the preliminary plat for street use and except
that 20 foot part planned for bike trail to the Century East Apartments.
Approval is based on the finding that such right —of —way has no public purpose and
is in the interest of the City to vacate.
Commissioner Sherburne seconded. Ayes all."
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
f. k'ajor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilman Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851,
thereof, the Maplewood City Council, upon petition of a majority of the owners
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of the land abutting Hawthorne Avenue, proposed to be vacated, and after a public
hearing preceeded by two (2) weeks published . and posted notice, proposes the
vacation of the following described Hawthorne Avenue from the west line of the
Century East Apartment property to Ferndale Street, except that part shown on
the preliminary plat for street use to wit:
PROPERTY AFFECTED BY THE STREET. VACATION:
Century East Outlot A, Lots I - 7, Block 2, Myhra Addition and the adjacent property
North of Hawthorne Avenue described as follows:
Unplatted Lands
Ex W 483 It & ex N 435 ft of S 795.87 it of BE 1/4 lying N of
Myhra Add (subj to Rds & Esmts) in Section 24, Township 29, Range 22
W 483 ft of BE 1/4 of SE 1/4 lying N of Myhra Add (subj to Rd & esmts) in
Section 24, Township 29, Range 22
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council finds that the vacation 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 City Council, Ramsey County, Minnesota,
that the above described Hawthorne Avenue be and hereby are, 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, subject to the City retaining a 20 foot wide pedestrian and bike trail
easement along the southerly 20 feet of that portion of Hawthorne Avenue located
between vacated Farrell Street and the west lot line of the Century East Apartment
property.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu.
Ayes — all.
4. Critical Area Plan and Regulations — 7:45 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu stated this hearing was continued from the February 5, 1981
meeting.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
C. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recom-
mendation:
"Commissioner Kishel moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council adoption of the proposed revisions to the Critical Area Plan and Regulations.
Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes — 10 Abstained — 1.^
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
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e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents.. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, certain areas of the Mississippi River Corridor were designated a
critical area under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 116G (1978) pursuant to Executive
Order No. 130, effective November 23, 1976, and continued pursuant to Executive
Order No. 79 -19, effective April 11, 1979; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood (the "City ") has planning and regulatory
authority over development activities within the designated critical area; and
WHEREAS, the City's proposed plan and regulations for the area have been
submitted to the Metropolitan Council pursuant to Section D. 2. of the Standards
and Guidelines. The Metropolitan Council has completed its review and has forwarded
its comments on the City's Plan and Regulations to the EQB; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 1979, the Maplewood City Council gave second reading
and final adoption to the Critical Area Plan and regulations, subject to Environ-
mental Quality Board (EQB) approval; and
WHEREAS, revisions were requested by the EQB; and
WHEREAS, City Staff proposed revisions to the Plan and Regulations as request -
ed by the EQB; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 1981, the EQ B approved the proposed Plan and Reg-
ulations, as revised, subject to Maplewood City Council approval of the revisions;
and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood Planning Commission recommended approval of the pro-
posed revisions on January 5, 1981; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held with legal notice on February 5, 1981
and continued to March 5,1981;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, that the Maplewood
Critical Area Plan and regulations, as revised, are hereby approved.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all.
G. AWARD OF BIDS
None.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Battle Creek Improvements
a. City Attorney Don Lais reported on the public hearing regarding the improvement
of Battle Creek and the assessments.
b. Council directed the City Attorney to send a letter to the Ramsey Watershed
District pointing out the many problems and concerns that Maplewood has. The
letter should be forwarded to the Elected Representatives of the district also.
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2. Storm Water Run Off
a. Manager Evans.presented the staff report and recommended Council authorize
concerted legal action with any of the other suburbs who wish to proceed with
litigation against the Met Council for decreasing St. Paul's share of the sewer
charges and increasing the suburbs.
b. Councilman Bastian authorized staff to proceed with appropriate legal action
as recommended.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu.
Ayes — all.
Councilman Bastian moved to suspend the Rules of Procedures and discuss Item
.I_.7 of thic times_
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Special Exception —.Home Occupation — 1772 Ruth Street
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report recommending approval of the proposed
home occupation for a custom drapery and decorating business, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall apply for a renewal of the home occupation permit after
on year. If there have been no complaints the permit may be renewed.
2. Compliance with the criteria outlined in the enlcosed Planning Commission
Subcommittee report.
b. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recom-
mendation: -
"Commissioner Ellefson moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
approval of the proposed home occupation for a custom drapery and decorating
business at 1772 Ruth Street, subject to the following conditions: -
1. The applicant shall apply for a renewal of the home occupation permit after one
year. If there have been no complaints the permit_ may be renewed.
2. Compliance with the criteria outlined in the Planning Commission Subcommittee
report.
Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes all."
C. Mrs. Sandra Anderson, 1772 No. Ruth Street, the applicant, spoke on behalf of
the proposal.
d. Councilman Bastian moved to approve the home occupation for a custom drapery and
decorating business at 1772 Ruth Street, subject to the following conditions: -
1. The applicant shall apply for a renewal of the home occupation permit after one
year;
2. The Council may renew the permit after one year, if there are no complaints;
3. Applicant comply with the criteria on home occupation as outlined in the Plan-
ning Commission subcommittee report.
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Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes — all.
VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto Street
a. Mr. Schreier, 2125 DeSoto Street, stated his reasons as a citizen of Maplewood
why the Council should not appeal the court's decision regarding the lawsuit he had
won against the City.
b. No action taken.
2. Plan Amendment: Ferndale Street
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Vice Chairman Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend-
ation:
"Commissioner Fischer moved to recommend that the line between the LSC and RL be moved
to the west so it runs down the rear property line of the lots on the west side of
Ferndale Street, to reflect:
1. The existing housing land use pattern,
2. The existing R -1 zoning, and
3. The expressed wishes of the owners of the lots.
Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes — all."
C. Mr. Bernard Mehr, Ferndale Street, requested his lot remain residential.
d. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council and the Maplewood Planning Commission have
prepared and adopted a Comprehensive Community Plan in compliance with the requirements
of Section 462.355 of the State Planning Enabling Legislation; and
WHEREAS, said Section 462.355 provides for subsequent amendment of said Compre-
hensive Plan which reflect changed conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood Planning Commission has conducted the required public
hearing and has given consideration to all evidence and testimony submitted at such
hearing held on February 23, 1481 and has adopted said amendment and forwarded said
amendment to the City Council for certification; and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has reviewed said amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL hereby adopts
and amends the Comprehensive Plan for Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all.
e. Council directed staff to notify the Ramsey— Washington Watershed District of the
Plan Amendment.
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3. Minnesota Star Cities Program
a. Director of Community Development Olson presented the staff report.
b. Councilman Bastian introduced the followins resolution and moved its adootion:
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD wishes to participate in the Minnesota
- Department of Economic Development Star Cities Program. We realize that the program
calls for hard work and a lot of effort on our part. We accept this challenge. Our
city looks forward to this opportunity to shape our economic future.
The program calls for the formation of aneconoi
local department corporation in an advisory capacity
During the initial organizational stage, a community
The charge of the coordinator will be to insure that
of the Star Cities Program. The coordinator will be
MDED and our community.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes — all.
4. Water Systems Study.
nic development commission or
to the local unit of government.
coordinator has been appointed.
the community meets all requirements
the main contact person between
a. Director of Public Works Bittner presented the staff report.
b. Councilman Nelson moved to proceed to engage the firm of Short Elliott Hendrickson,
Inc. to analyze the cost effectiveness of providing potable water supply under out
current retail agreements.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — Councilmen Anderson, Bastian and Nelson.
Nays — Mayor Greavu. -
5. Maplewood Lions — Lioness — Bingo
a. Manager Evans stated the North Maplewood Lions and Lioness have requested that
the City Council consider revising the City Bingo Ordinance to permit four occasions
per week rather than the present permitted two per week. The State Statute, 349.17,
Subd. 3(1), has been revised and allows four instead of the previous limit of two
times per week as it was previously.
b. Councilman Bastian moved to table this item J-5 until the May 21, 1981 meeting
for further information.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes — all.
6. Warren Carlson — Beam Avenue Property
a. Manager Evans presented a letter from Warren S. Carlson, Housing Development Assoc-
iates, who requested permission to purchase City owned property extending between
Beam Avenue and Radatz Avenue located one half block east of White Bear Avenue. He
wishes to combine that lot with the lot to the east for the intention of developing
24 units of townhouses.
b. No action taken.
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7. Richard Kostohryz — Polling Place
a. Manager Evans presented a letter from Representative Richard Kostohryz stating
he has received complaints from Precinct 3 residents regarding the stairways that
have to be climbed in order to vote. Precinct 3 is the Municipal Building and voting
is on the top floor.
b. Council stated there are several items they would like to discuss with Mr. Kostohryz
and instructed staff to see when he was available to meet with the Council.
8. Feasibility Report — McKnight Road Improvement 78 -19
a, Director of Public Works Bittner presented the staff report.
b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve McKnight Road between Larpenteur Avenue and
Maryland Avenue by the construction of watermain and adjunct facilities and to assess
the benefited property for all or aportion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that
he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council
in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to
whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improve-
ment, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes -- all.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS (continued)
2. Resolution: Maplewood Firefighters
a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood recognizes the importance of maintaining a
financially sound retirement and disability benefit program for its volunteer fire-
fighters through the firefighters' relief association; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the sole purpose of the fire state aid made
available under Minnesota Statutes 69.011 through 69.051 is to provide portion of
the funds necessary to support the various firefighters relief associations which
exist within the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, allocation of a portion or all of the fire state aid to purposes other
than now mandated may jeopardize the associations' financial ability to maintain and
improve pension and other benefit levels which are deemed necessary or desirous by
the City to attract and retain qualified volunteer firefighters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Maplewood is
opposed to any legislation which would alter or eliminate the exclusive allocation
of the fire state aid now provided for in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 69.011 through
69.057; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to the officers
of the Minnesota League of Cities and to each of the persons who represent the citi. ;
of Maplewood in the Minnesota State Legislature.
Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all.
3. Letter from Minnesota D.C.T.
a. Mayor Greavu stated he had received a letter from the District Engineer Minnesota
Department of Transportation indicating that they agreed with the City that traffic
signals are justified at the south intersection of Highway I -94 and McKnight Road.
They anticipate letting of the project_ in early 1982.
Councilman Bastian wished to take this opportunity to wish Bill Bittner well in his new
position and to thank him for his excellent services to the City.
M. ADJOURNMENT
9:44 P.M.
City Clerk
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