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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.02.81MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, April 2, 1981 _ Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 81 - -7 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was .held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Greavu. B. ROLL CALL John Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilman Present Frances L. Juker, Councilperson Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Nelson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 81 -4 (February 19, 1981) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the agenda as amended: 1. Van- -Truck — Trailer Sales 2. Commissioners 3. Ramsey League 4. Resolution — Art Meyer 5. .Cable TV ' —.E A - -1 6. Letters — Mayor Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Item E -2 to become Item J -3. Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Mayor Greavu, Ayes — Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson and Nelson, Nay — Councilman Bastian, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1, 3 and 4 as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts — Part I Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 005579 through Check No. 005628 — $69,231.28; Check No. 009583 through Check No. 009700 -- $138,814.94: Part II -- Payroll Check No. 01123 through Check No. 01249 — $49,587.77) in Lite amount of $257,633.98. 3. Set Public Hearing for Bike Lane Construction .Resolution No. 81 -3 -52 — 1 — 4/2 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, deems it necessary and expedient that the improvement hereinafter described, be made; NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a public hearing on said improvement at the following time and place within the said City: DATE: May 7, 1981 TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: City Hall Council Chambers 1380 Frost Avenue Maplewood, Minnesota The general nature of the improvement is the construction of bicycle lanes and appur- tenant roadway work in the following described area: County Road B — Prosperity Road to North Saint Paul Road, and Prosperity Road — Larpenteur Avenue to County Road B. Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement should be Present at this hearing. Dated this 2nd day of April, 1981. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Lucille E. Aurelius, City Clerk City Clerk, City of Maplewood, Minnesota 4. Temporar1I 7 Position: Forestry Technican Established the pay scale for temporary position of Forestry Technician. E —A APPOINTMENTS 1. Human Relations Commission a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to appoint Scott William Rostron to the Maplewood Human Relations Commission. Seconded by Councilman, Nelson. Aves -- all. 2. Cable TV a. Councilman Bastian reported on the second meeting of the Cable TV Advisory Board, and introduced Mr. James Rohricht, Maplewood's appointee to the Board.. b. Mr. Rohricht stated the Advisory Board has hired his. Anita Benda, as Cable TV Consultant to help the Board through the preliminary procedures of establish- ing a Cable TV Commission. — 2 — 4/2 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Keller Parkway Sanitary Sewer — 7:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the construct- ion of sanitary sewer in Keller Parkway from 100 feet south of Palm Court approx- imately 690 feet south. 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 Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kishel moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the final proposed Keller Parkway Improvement be consistent with the City's physical development plan subject to the following: 1. Discharge to Little Canada is considered interim prior to construction of recommended Project 901; 2. Design and construction of this sewer is compatible with proposed future construction of project 901; 3. Subject to confirmation that project 901 is a valid concept. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes — all." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Tim. Gallivan, 2532 Keller Parkway, stated he and the five other property owners involved are In favor of the project. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adopti 81 -4 -53 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of sanitary sewer, street regrading, and necessary appurtenances on the Keller Parkway Sanitary Sewer (Improvement Project 80 -14) a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on April 2, 1981, . and the Council has I eard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the smile; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct sanitary sewer, and necessary appurtenances on the Keller Parkway Sanitary Sewer (improvement Project_ 80 -14) as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. 3. This improvement is hereby designated to be Maplewood Project No. 80 -14. — 3 — 4%2 Seconded by Councilman Anderson h. Councilman Bastian m.:ent 80 -4 be approved Ayes — all. ed that this improvement, Keller Sanitary Sewer ect to the Planning Commission's recommendation Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes — all. 2. Code Amendment: Garage Area — 1st Reading — 7:15 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of a zoning code amendment to limit the garage size to 75 percent of the total area of the dwelling or 1000 square feet whichever is less. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the recommendation, of approval of the ordinance amendment for maximum allowable garage size, on the basis that setting an absolute maximum, such as 750 square feet, overly restricts the garage size for larger homes. C. Vice Chairman Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: ".Commissioner Pellish moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the ordiance amendment as outlined in the Staff's report dated February 26, 1981. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes -- all." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Anderson moved first reading of an amendment to the zoning code to limit the garage size to 75 percent of the total area of the dwelling or 1000 square feet, whichever is less. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. h. Councilman Bastian moved to reconsider the previous motion regarding the amendment to the zoning code. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes — all. i. Councilman Anderson moved that the sentence "not withstanding the size pro- visions of this section 768 square feet shall be allowed for private garages" for dwellings under 1000 square feet. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. Councilman Anderson moved that Councilman Bastian be appointed Chairman of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Seconded by Councilperson Juker.. Ayes — all. Mayor Greavu moved to recess the meeting at 7:40 P.M. to convene as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. — 4 — 4(2 G Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 8 :04 P.M. 4. Code Amendment: .Billboards - lst Reading - 7:45 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the sign ordinance regarding off -- premises signs. 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_ Olson- presented the following Community Design Review Board recommendation: "Chairman Sjolander moved the Board recommend approval of the ordinance amending Section 818 of the Maplewood Code relating to signs as presented by staff. Board Member Phillippi seconded. Ayes all." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Ms. Nancy Jorgenson, representing- Naegele Sign Co. Letter from North Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Bastian moved to table the amendment to the ordinance and moved to remove the moratorium on construction of off -- premise -si -ups. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. AWARD OF BIDS I. Energy Audit Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Councilnerson Juker and Councilman Anderson. a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Nelson introduced the following . resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 4 - 54 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Environmental Engineering, Inc., of West St. Paul, Minnesota, in the amount of ,$1,440.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the conduct_ of a Maxi -- Energy Audit -- Municipal Building Project 81 - -2, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. -- 5 - Ayes - Councilnerson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Mayor Creavu, Councilman Anderson. 4 /2 i UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Rezoning: Arcade Street - Second Reading a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. The following persons voiced their opinions: Mr. Gordon Grant, 2134 Arcade Street (pr000nent) Dr. John Benassi, 2142 Arcade (in favor of larger lots, but against govern- ment regulations) Mr. Chet DeGeer, 2008 Arcade Street (proponent.) Mr. Joseph Ling, 2090 Arcade Street (proponent) Mr. Edward Hitchcock, 2190 Arcade Street (proponent) Mr. Karl Biebighauser, 2048 Arcade Street (proponent_) Ms. Gloria Nelson, 2060 Arcade Street (proponent) Mr. Thomas Kroll, 2158 Arcade Street (proponent) C. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the rezoning of the Arcade Street area from R -1 to R -E30 based on the reasons that the land, due to its unique topographical relief, necessitates special density to protect the environment and to protect the quality of the waters adjoining the area; the zoning would be consistant with the majority of the pre existing land uses; also, the majority of the land owners were overwhelmingly in favor of the larger lots and introduced the followine ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 501 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD ZONING CODE AND MAP The Council of the CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That the following described property is hereby rezoned from R -1, Residence District (Single Dwelling) t_o.R -E 30, Residence Estate District: Unplatted Lands, in Section 9, Township 29, Range 22, described as follows: that portion of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of said section, lying easterly of the CL of Arcade Street, south of the CL of Highway 36, and westerly of the westerly survey line for Ramsey County Open Space property along the west shore of Keller Lake. and Unplatted Lands, in Section 16, Township 29, Range 22, described as follows: the North 1044.43 feet of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of said section, lying east of the CL of Arcade Stret, and westerly of the westerly survey line for Ramsey County Open Space property along the west shore of Keller Lake. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication. Seconded by Councilman Nelson I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. Ayes -- Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Anderson, Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Mayor Greavu.- - 6 - 4/2 J NEW BUSINESS 1. Paramedic Bill: - Application for cancellation a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu roved to cancel the Mr. William LaBelle. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. ramedic ambulance - service charee for Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilperson Juker, Councilman Anderson. Nays - Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. 2. Public Improvemgent Petition - English Street a. Manager Evans presented the staff report stating if the Council wishes to proceed further with this petition, a feasibility study should be authorized with some direction as to the method of financing to be considered. b. Mr. David Tucci, the applicant, stated he was against having to provide a certified check or irrevocable letter of credit to the City to guarantee payment of the project costs. C. Mayor Greavu moved to order a feasibility study. Motion died for lack of a second. d. Councilman. Bastian moved to table this item until the second meeting in April for further information. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. 3. Settlement of Claim against RoGene, Inc. a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the recommendation that the proposed $10,000 settlement with RoGene, Inc. be accepted and a transfer of $2,063.42 from the General Fund be authorized to finance the remaining project costs. b. Councilman Anderson moved to Inc. and to approve a transfer of the remaining project costs. Seconded by Councilman Nelson K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Van - Truck - Trailer Sales pt the settlement of $10,000 from RoGene 063.42 from the General Fund to finance Ayes - all. a. Councilperson Juker moved that staff or reeulate selline merchandise from movi Seconded by Councilman Bastian 2. Commissioners Party re an ordinance that would prevent ,hicles such as vans, Ayes - all. a. Councilman Anderson questioned if the Council was interested in having another Commissioner's Party in the future. b. Councilman Bastian stated it was mentioned at the last get together that the commission and board members wanted to get together with the Council sometime. C. Councilman Anderson moved that a picnic be planned for the Commission Members this summer and that the Council fund this event. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. 3. Ramsey League a. Councilman Anderson stated there will be ,a Ramsey League meeting on April 15, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. at the Venetian Inn regarding "Cut back— management ". The League is trying to raise support for their organization. 4. Resolution — Art Meyer a. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption 81 -4 -55 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is young as an incorporated community, it is rich in its' heritage; among the many who have helped build the heritage of this community there is a man who riased his family here, a man who serves his community in the fullest sense; - WHEREAS, in April, 1981, after fifty two years of business, the City of Maplewood wishes to honor Mr. Arthur Meyer with a resolution expressing the sincere gratitude of the community for his many years of faithful, dedicated service on behalf of the community; BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF- MAPLEWOOD takes this opportunity to wish Mr. Arthur Meyer "Good Luck" and a. sincere thanks for serving this community these past fifty two years. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. 5. Cable TV Discussed under E —A -2. 6. Letters — Mayor a. Mayor Greavu stated he had received a letter from Senator Dahl, District 49 requesting Council to discuss either to support or not support for the Governor's proposal of a four cents per gallon gas tax increase. He further stated his decision on this matter will be decided on how the Councils in his district vote. b. Council stated they need more information before they can make a decision. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION None. — '), —,5", 4/2 ADJOURNMENT 10:14 P.M. City Clerk