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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.07.81MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 7, 1981 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 81 -9 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 7:00 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. Juker, Gouncilperson Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of Meeting No. 81 -5 (March 5) Councilman Anderson moved that the minutes of approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. 2. Minutes of Meeting No. 81 -6 (March 19) Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Me be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes — all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Dog Ordinance 2. Easement on Four Seasons Park 3. Double and Quad Design 4. Cable T.V. 5. Commission Liaison 6. Sterling — Larpenteur— Howard 7. Metro Waste Control Commission 8. Battle Creek 9. Cope Avenue 10. Montgomery Ward 11. Carsgrove's Meadows — Feasibility 12. Linwood Avenue — Feasibility CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Item E -2 to become Item J -5. No. 81 -5 (March 5, 1981) be No. 81 -6 (March 19, 1981 Councilman Anderson moved, seconded by Councilman Bastian, Ayes — all, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 1, 3 through 5 as recommended: — 1 — 5/7 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I -- Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 005682 through Check No. 005762 — $252,612.27; Check No. 009815 through Check No. 009984 — $147,272.33; Part II — Payroll, Check No. 01373 through Check No. 01497 — $51,540.32)in the amount of $451,424.92. 3. Safe Deposit Box Resolution Resolution No. 81 -5 -87 RESOLVED, that, until written notice to the contrary is given by this corporation to the Safe Deposit Department of the Maplewood State Bank access to Safe Deposit Boxes (herein called safes) standing in the name of this corporation in the vaults of the above named bank shall be had by the following:. Daniel F. Faust, Finance Director Arline Hagen, City Treasurer Any one of them shall have full authority to enter said safes and to make deposits therein or remove any part or all of the contents thereof, to rent safes and to execute leases thereof in the name of this corporation, to amend or cancel said leases, to exchange or surrender the safes, and in all other respects to represent this corporation. 4. 1980 Annual Financial Report and Audit Copies of the 1980 Annual Financial Report and Audit were distributed. A meeting with the supervisor of the City's Audit, Bob Voto, and Council will be May 18, 1981 at 5:00 P.M. 5. Budget Transfer: Legal Costs Authorized a $10,000 transfer from the contingency account .701 -212 -4910 to the operating budget account 701 -211 -4480 to finance the legal costs for the City to challenge the proposed Metro Waste Control Commission sewer rate charges for storm water run off. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Bike Lanes: Prosperity and County Road B — 7:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the construction of bike lanes on Prosperity Road and County Road B. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. C. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Frank McGinley, 2044 Prosperity Road d. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following persons expressed their opinions: Mr. James Weist, Employed by Group Health e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. — 2 — 5/7 2 f. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of bicycle lanes and necessary appurtenances on County Road B - Prosperity Road, Bicycle Lanes (Improvement Project 81 -10) a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on May 7, 1981, and the Council has heard all persons desiring tobe heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; 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 approve the construction, by Ramsey County of bicycle lanes and necessary appurtenances on County Road B - Prosperity Road, Bicycle Lanes (Improvement Project 81 -10) as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is hereby directed to afford . cooperation to Ramsey County for the making of said improvement. 3. This improvement is hereby designated to be Maplewood Project No. 81 -10. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. - Preliminary Plat and Street Vacation: Bollman - 7:15 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request. of Castle Design and Development Co. for approval of a proposed preliminary plat and to vacate Sandhurst Avenue from VanDyke Street to Hazel Street. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Fischer moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve vacation of Sandhurst Avenue from Hazel Street to a point 175 feet west, on the basis that: 1. It would be cost - prohibitive to develop this portion of the right -of -way. 2. It serves no public purpose and is in the public interest to vacate. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes all. Commissioner Fischer moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council indefinitely table consideration of the vacation of Sandhurst Avenue from VanDyke Street to apoint 420 feet to the east until it is determined that the subject right -of -way is not needed for the development of inner block property. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes - all. - 3 - 5/7 Commissioner Fischer moted that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals approval of variances to allow 73 feet of frontage for lots 1 and 2 and 74 feet of frontage for lot 3, on the basis that: 1. Approval would assure property separation between structures and, therefore, be in keeping with the intent of the Code. 2. Strict enforcement of the Code would require moving of the existing structures, which would constitute an unnecessary hardship. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes all. Commissioner Fischer moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the requested preliminary plat subject to: 1. Payment of sewer cash connection charges for lots 1 and 2 2. Evidence of an adequate well water supply. 3. City Engineer approval of the final grading and drainage plan. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes all." d. Mr. Ken Gervais, Castle Design and Development.Co., spoke on behalf of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following persons expressed their concerns and opinions: Mrs. Kathy Ward, 1861 E. County Road B Mr. Ron Launderville, 2194 Van Dyke Street Mr. Jim O'Keefe, 2201 Hazel Street Mr. Ken Brown, 2182 Van Dyke Street Mr. Don Chlebeck, 1863 E. County Road B Mr.. James O'Keefe, 2201 Hazel Street Mrs. Connie Launderville, 2194 Van Dyke Street f. Mayor Greavu moved to vacate all of Sandhurst Drive at this time and that consideration will be given to Mr. James O'Keefe when and if he wishes to develop his property. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Councilman Bastian moved to amend the motion to approve the vacation of Sandhurst Drive from Hazel Street to a point 175 feet west subject to the conditions presente in the staff report. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilman Anderson. Voting on the original motion: Ayes - Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Mayor Greavu and Councilman Anderson. g. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 4 - 5/7 81— 5 -89 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 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 Sandhurst Avenue, west of Hazel Street and east of the northern extension of the east line of the west 120 feet of the east 295 feet of lots 1 and 2, block 30, Smith and Taylor's Addition, Section 2, Township 29, Range 22 WHEREAS, the following property is affected by the street vacation: 1. Except the west 160 feet, lot 2, block 19, Smith and Taylors Addition 2. The East 175 of lot 1, block 30, Smith and Taylors Addition. WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council finds that the vacation of the above described street 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 street be and hereby is 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, based on the following reasons: 1. It would be cost — prohibitive to develop this portion of the right of way; 2. It serves no public purpose and is in the public interest to vacate. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes— Councilperson Juker, Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. Nays — Mayor Greavu and Councilman Anderson. h. Councilman Bastian moved to approve the Bollman Addition preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Payment of sewer cash connection charge for lots 1 and 2; 2. Evidence of an adequate well water supply; 3.. City Engineer approval of the final grading and drainage plans. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting to convene as the Maplewood Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 8:25 P.M. 4. Preliminary Plat — Chesterwood 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Garet M. Bros for approval of the preliminary plat of Chesterwood Addition. The Clerk noted the dates of publication and stated the hearing notice was in order. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. — 5 — 5/7 C. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Pellish. moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat, subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedication of an additional three feet of right of way for McKnight Road; 2. Driveways shall be limited to the Cul -de -sac; 3. Submission of a developers agreement before final plat approval; 4. Change the street name to a name mutually agreeable to the developer, public safety and staff; 5. The driveway on lot 5 shall be constructed to channel run off from the drive to the cul -de -sac. Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes - all." d. Mr. Garet Bros, the developer, spoke on behalf of the request. 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 Anderson moved to approve the preliminary plat of Chesterwood Addition subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedication of additonal three feet of right of way for McKnight Road; 2. Driveways shall be limited to the cul -de -sac; 3. Submission of a developers agreement before final plat approval; 4. Change the street name to Timber Trail; 5. The driveway on Lot 5 shall be constructed to channel run off from the drive to the cul -de -sac. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. 5. Rezone: Woodlyn Avenue and McKnight Road - 7 :45 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Mr. Mack Nettleton to rezone a 7.67 parcel of land on the north side of Woodlyn Avenue, west of McKnight Road from F, Farm Residence, to R -3, Multiple Dwelling. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. C. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Ellefson moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the requested zone change from F (Farm Residence) to R-3 (Mul- tiple) based on the finding that the proposed zoning is consistent with the Land Use Plan. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes - all." - 6 - 5/7 d. Mr. Mack Nettleton, the developer, spoke on behalf of his request. e.. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following area residents expressed their concerns: Gene Adams, 2226 E. County Road D Joe Peterson, 2223 Lydia Avenue William Stafki, 2234 E. County Road D g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Bastian moved to table the rezone request of Mr. Mack Nettleton until such time as the Land Use Plan is presented to the Council and that the Council will then have an oDDortunity to discuss the changes in the Dro -Dosed area along with the and McKnight. area Seconded by Councilperson Joker. Ayes - all. 6. Revenue Note: Atlantic Street and Highway 36 - Racquet Club - 8:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public .hearing regarding the request of the Maplewood Racquet Club, Inc. for approval of Industrial Revenue Notes in the amount of $1,200,000 to construct a racquet ball club at Atlantic Street and Highway 36. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. C. Mr. Mark Haggerty, attorney representing the Maplewood Racquet Ball Club, requested the hearing be tabled until the meeting of June 4, 1981. d. Councilman Bastian moved to table the until the meeting of June 4. 1981. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. hearing for the Revenue Note Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting at 9:15 P.M. to reconvene as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 9 :57 P.M. 7. Rezone - Lot Division: 750 E. Viking Drive - 8:15 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Arnold Triemert to rezone the property at 750 E. Viking Drive from F (Farm Residence) to R -2 (Double Dwelling) and a lot division to allow separate ownership of each half of double dwelling. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. C. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: - 7 - 5/7 "Commissioner Kishel moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council denial of the requested zone change for 750 E. Viking Drive based on the following: 1. The proposal is not consistent with the intent of the Land Use Plan. 2. The proposal would substantially injure or detract from the use of adjoining properties. Commissioner Ellefson seconded. Ayes - 4 (Commissioners Pellish, Kishel, Barrett and Ellefson) Nays - 3 (Commissioners Whitcomb, Hejny and Fischer) Motion carries." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Arnold Triemert, the applicant, 750 E. Viking Drive. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Robert J. Travers, attorney for Carl Pedro; Mrs. Mary Pedro, 770 E. Viking Drive. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Anderson moved to deny the request of Arnold Triemert to rezone 750 E. Viking Drive from F (Farm Residence) to R -2 (Double Dwelling) based on the following findings: 1. The proposal is not consistent with the intent of the Land Use Plan. 2. The proposal would substantially injure or detract from the use of adjoining properties. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. h. Councilman Anderson moved to deny the lot division as requested by Mr. Arnold Tr�omert_ Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Tree Removal a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the .following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 -5 -90 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Clark Landscaping in the amount of $4.35 per inch of diameter, is the lowest re- sponsible bid for completion of Project 81 -6, Removal of Diseased Shade Trees, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a con- tract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilman .Anderson. Ayes - all. - 8 - 5/7 2. Southlawn Avenue Improvements a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 5 91 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Total Asphalt Construction Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, in the amount of $156,905.65 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Southlawn Drive (Improvement Project 79 -15), 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 Mayor Greavu. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution: Feasibility Studies Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilperson Juker, . Councilmen Anderson and Nelson. Nays - Councilman Bastian. a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to table Item R -1 until the meeting of May 21, 1981. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. One Hour Parking: English Street a. Manager Evans stated a representative from Truck Utilities has requested a one hour parking restriction for the east side of English Street between Highway 36 and Gervais Avenue. It is recommended that since this is a commercial area and in view of the enforcement problem, no action should be taken. b. No action taken. 2. Special Exception: 1700 Frank Street (Brown) a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recom- mendation: "Commissioner Fischer moved that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve a one year permit for the proposed home steam cleaning business, subject to compliance with the criteria outlined in the Planning Commission Subcommittee report. Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes all." - 9 - 5/7 c. Councilman Bastian moved to approve a one year home occupation permit as requested by Ron and Kathy Brown to operate a steam cleaning business at 1700 Frank Street subiect to compliance with the criteria as outlined in the Plannine Commission report. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. d. Mrs. Delores Jorgenson, 1703 Duluth Street, asked questions regarding the home occupation permit. 3. Revenue Note: Planning Commission Role a. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the following Planning Commission report: "The following motion was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of April 20, 1981: In view of the revenue note criteria most recently adopted by the City Council, it is suggested that the Planning Commission be relieved of its review role in the process. The present criteria are so broad that it is felt there is no need for Planning Commission input and the inordinate amount of time spent by the Planning Commission on these matters is no longer justified under these conditions. If the Council continues to feel that issuance of these bonds is appropriate and a continued use of this vehicle will be allowed by the legislature and congress, then unless there is a change in the criteria which impact directly upon the planning process, it is recommended that the Planning Commission be spared this time consuming review of revenue notes because the present criteria are so broad." b. Councilman Bastian moved to table Item J -3 until the Council has had an opportunit to review the staff report. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 4. Carver Lake, Woodbury a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Council directed Staff to send Woodbury Maplewoods ordinance regarding boating regulations. 5. Feasibility Study - Linwood Avenue Improvement Project 80 -15 a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastian introduced the followine resolution and moved its adoption: 81 -5 -92 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare preliminary plans for the improvement of Linwood Avenue 1320 feet east of McKnight Road by construction of sanitary sewer, watermain and appurtenant work; and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid preliminary plans for the improvement herein described: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improve- ment of Linwood Avenue 1320 feet of McKnight Road by construction of sanitary sewer and watermain and appurtenant work is feasible and should best be made - 10 - 5/7 as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for and or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of $146,894.00. 3. A public hearing; will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 -. Frost Avenue on- Thursday: the 4th day of June 1981, at 7:15 p.m. to consider said improvement. The notice for said public hearing shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF HEARING OF IMPROVEMENT 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: June 4, 1981 Time: 7:15 P.M. Location: Council Chambers City Hall 1380 Frost Avenue The general nature of the improvement is the construction of sanitary sewer, watermain, and appurtenant work in the following described area: LINWOOD AVENUE 1320 FEET EAST OF MCKNIGHT ROAD The total estimated cost of said improvement is $146,894.00. It is proposed to assess every lot, piece or parcel of land benefited by said improvement whether abutting thereon or not, based upon benefits received without regard to cash valuation. Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement should be present at this hearing. This Council proposed to proceed under the authority granted by Chapter 429 M.S.A. Dated this 7th day of May, 1981. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL /s/ Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Dog Ordinance — 11 — 5/7 a. Councilperson Juker requested the Maplewood Dog Ordinance be placed on the agenda for discussion. 2. Easement - Four Seasons Park a. Councilperson Juker stated she has had calls regarding the Four Seasons Park easement and requested it be referred to staff to gather the background information. 3. Double and Quad Design a. Councilperson Juker requested the proposed Double and Quad Design Ordinance be placed on the future agenda for discussion. 4. Cable TV a. Councilperson Juker moved that Councilman Anderson be appointed to the Cable TV Commission to replace Councilman Bastian. Seconded by Councilman Bastian b. Councilman Anderson moved to on the Cable TV Commission. Seconded by Councilman Bastian 5. Commission Liaison Ayes - all. oint Counciloerson Juker as an alternate member Ayes - all. a. Councilman Bastian suggested that the Council members be appointed to act as liaison to each commission. b. No action taken. Councilperson Juker moved to waive the Rules of Procedures and extend the meeting past the deadline. Seconded by Mayor Creavu. Ayes - all. 6. .Sterling - Holloway and Larpenteur a. Mayor Greavu stated Sterling Street between Holloway and Larpenteur is in bad condition. b. Staff will investigate. 7. Metro Waste Control Commission a. Mayor Greavu stated the City of St. Paul is pumping the water from the pond at Burns and McKnight into the sewer system. Is Maplewood going to have to pay for this? b. Staff will investigate. 8. Battle Creek a. Mayor Greavu questioned if Maplewood is going to contest the Battle Creek assess- ments. The Watershed District lowered Oakdale and Woodbury assessments. b. Staff will investigate. - 12 - 5/7 L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Cope Avenue a. City Attorney John Hannigan reported on the Cope Avenue condemnation. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 5 - 93 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF MAPLEWOOD WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council authorized its City Attorney to initiate proceedings in eminent domain to acquire the site for the so- called Cope Avenue Park; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners' duly appointed by the District Court to ascertain and report damages for the taking of said site filed their report and awardes of damages August 1, 1980 in the amount of $137,930; and - - WHEREAS, the Respondent - Owners appealed from said Award of Damages for a trial de novo; and WHEREAS, the issue of damages was tried to a jury, which rendered its verdict for the amount of $270,000 the 23rd day of April, 1981; and WHEREAS, the jury verdict exceeds the acquisition budget for the park site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Maplewood that the City Attorney be, and hereby is, directed to discontinue and dismiss the proceedings in eminent domain pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 117. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 2. Montgomery Ward a. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the payment of $15,061.53 for purchase of from Montgomery Ward & Company in connection with the Gervais Avenue improve. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. 3. Carsgroves Meadows - Forest Street a. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 -5 -94 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare preliminary plans for the improvement by construction of sanitary sewer, watermain, drainage works, streets and appurtenant work; and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid preliminary plans for the improvement herein described: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement concerning the construction of streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermains and all necessary appurtenances in the following described area: - 13 - 5/7 Forest Street Connor Avenue to 200' west. (proposed) from Keller Parkway to Leola Road. Cypress Street from to County Road C. Connor Avenue (proposed) from Cypress Street and the improvement of Gervais.Avenue (proposed) by construction of sanitary sewer, watermains and all .necessary appurtenances from the present westerly terminus of Gervais Avenue westerly to Forest Street (proposed) and the construction of storm sewers, ponding areas, and appurtenances in the following described area: Those lands lying west of T.H. 61, Northerly of T.H. 36, easterly of Keller Parkway, and southerly of County Road C. and the construction of watermain and all necessary appurtenances along County Road C from Forest Street (proposed) to approximately 600 feet West of T.H. 61 is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or aportion of the cost of the improvement according to M.S.A. Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $769,127.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1380 Frost Avenue on Thursday the 4th day of June, 1981, at 7:15 p.m. to consider said improvement. The notice for said public hearing shall be in substantially the following form: NOTICE OF HEARING OF IMPROVEMENT 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 palce within the said City: DATE: June 4, 1981 TIME: 7:15 P.M. LOCATION: Council Chambers City Hall 1380 Frost Avenue Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 The general nature of the improvement is the construction of streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermains and all necessary appurtenances in the following described area: Forest Street (proposed) from Keller Parkway to Leola Road. Cypress Street from Connor Avenue to County Road C. Connor Avenue (proposed) from Cypress Street to 200' west; — 14 — 5/7 and the improvement of Gervais Avenue (proposed) by construction of sanitary sewer, watermains, and all necessary appurtenances from the present westerly terminus of Gervais Avenue westerly to Forest Street (proposed) and the construction of storm sewers, ponding areas, and appurtenances in the following described area: Those lands lying west of T.H. 61, Northerly of T.H. 36, easterly of .Keller Parkway, and southerly of County Road C and the construction of watermain and all necessary appurtenances along County Road C from Forest Street (proposed) to approximately 600 feet West of T.H. 61. The total estimated cost of said improvement is $769,127.00. It is proposed to assess every lot, piece or parcel of land ,benefited by said improvement whether abutting thereon or not, based upon benefits received without regard to cash valuation. Persons desiring to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement should be present at this hearing. This Council proposes to proceed under the authority granted by Chapter 429 M.S.A. Dated this 7th day of May, 1981. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL s/ Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes — all. M. ADJOURNMENT 11:06 P.M. City Clerk 1` — 5/7