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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.21.81MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7 :30 P.M., Thursday, May 21, 1981 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 81 -11 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, Councilperson Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the agenda as amended: 1. Vending Merchants Ordinance 2. Letter to Beam Avenue Residents 3. Ordinance Review 4. Vermin Destruction Permit 5. Carver Lake 6. Street Lights 7. Burlington Northern Easements Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Consent Agenda E -2 to become Item J -8. Councilman Nelson moved, seconded by Councilperson Juker, Ayes - all, to approve Consent Agenda Items 1, 3 and 4 as recommended. 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts payable (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 005774 thru Check No. 005816, $116,674.90; Check No. 009985 thru Check No. 010101 - $311,762.99: Part II - Check No. 01498 thru Check No. 01618 - $54,436.95) in the amount of $482,874.84. 3. Diseased Shade Tree Program - Project 80 -6 Assessment Roll Resolution No. 81 -5 -95 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, will meet in the Council Chambers, in the Municipal Building, at 1380 Frost Avenue, 7:00 p.m. C.D.S.T., - 1 - 5/21 on July 16, 1981, to hear all persons concerning the adoption of the assessment roll for Public Improvement Project No. 80 -6, Shade Tree Disease Control Program, and to adopt the assessment roll for Public Improvement Project No. 80 -6, Shade Tree Disease Control Program, and to adopt the assessment roll as presented or amended. This hearing is scheduled pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. The assessment roll as herein described is on file in the office of the City Clerk. All persons who wish to be heard, or to object, with reference to this matter may present their cases at this hearing, either orally or in writing. An owner may appeal an assessment to District Court pursuant to M.S.A. Section 429.081 by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or City Clerk of the City of Maplewood within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the assessment and by filing such notice with the District Court within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or City Clerk. DEFERMENT OF ASSESSMENTS: Under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 435.193 to 435.195 the City may, at its discretion, defer the payment of assessments for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. The procedures for applying for such deferment are available from the City Clerk. Area to be assessed is within the corporate limits of the City of Maplewood. Dated this 21st day of May, 1981. /s/ Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk 4. Change Order: Beam Avenue Improvements — Project 78 -24 Resolution No. 81 -5 -96 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project No. 78 -24 and has let a construction contract therefore pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and sup- plemented by an additional payment of $4,780.00; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to supplement the existing contract by $4,780.00 payable to the contractor, C.W. Houle, Inc. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Mining Permit: Hazelwood and Beam — Korstad 7:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Mr. William Korstad to continue excavating and grading of a 66 acre site to an elevation of one foot above street elevation. The property is located at the northeast corner of Hazelwood Avenue and Beam Avenue. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report -. C. Director of Community Development Geoff Olson presented the Planning Commission recommendation: — 2 — 5/21 "Commissioner Whitcomb moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a special use permit for mineral excavation on a 66 acre site, located at the northeast corner of Beam and Hazelwood Avenues, subject to: 1. Submission and approval of a final grading plan for the easterly 2/3's of the site. This grading plan shall provide for approximately 13 acre /feet of storm water storage capacity between elevation 910 and 916 in the northeast corner of the site. 2. Adherence to the requirements and standards set forth in Section 917 (Mineral. Extraction) of City Code. 3. In accordance with Section 917.060 (4), annual mineral extraction permits must be obtained from the Director of Public Works. A plan for each year's operation shall be approved by the City Engineer. Annual permits shall designate the area and total acreage to be excavated. 4. All excavation shall be in accordance with each year's approved plan. No devi- ations shall be allowed without prior approval from Director of Public Works. 5. There shall be no explosive detonations of any kind on the site. 6. A suitable structure or method of operation must be employed to remove excess dirt from truck bodies and tires prior to exiting onto a public right —of —way. 7. A sediment basin shall be constructed by the Applicant and approved by the City Engineer, to filter all storm water runoff from the active mining site. 8. Truck hauling shall be prohibited on Hazelwood Avenue north of the site. Approval is recommended on the basis that: 1. The use is consistent with Maplewood's Codes and would not hinder future develop- . ment plans. - 2. Excavation and grading of the site are required to prepare for future development. 3. Excavation and sale of the site's sand and gravel deposits to prepare the site for future development is in the public interest. Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes — all." d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Frank Frattalone, Frattalone Excavating, stated he was doing the excavating and he did not agree with the condition regarding the sediment pond (condition no. 1). Mr. William Korstad, 20 Red Fox Road, North Oaks, owner of the property, spoke on behalf of the proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Bastian moved to approve the special use permit for mineral extraction at the Northeast corner of Beam and Hazelwood as requested by William Korsta , — 3 — 5/21 subject to the following conditions: 1. Submission and approval of a final grading plan for the easterly 2/3's of the site. This grading plan shall provide for approximately 13 acre /feet of storm water storage capacity between elevation 910 and 916 in the northeast corner of the site. 2. Adherence to the requirements and standards set forth in Section 917 (mineral extraction) of City Code. 3. In accordance with Section 917.060 (4), annual mineral extraction permits must be obtained from the Director of Public Works. A plan for each year's operation shall be approved by the City Engineer. Annual .permits shall designate the area and total acreage to be excavated. 4. All excavation shall be in accordance with each year's approved plan. No deviations shall be allowed without prior approval from Director of Public Works. 5. There shall be no explosive detonations of any kind on the site. 6. A suitable structure or method of operation must be employed to remove excess dirt from truck bodies and tires prior to exiting onto a public right -of- way. 7. A sediment basin shall be constructed by the Applicant and approved by the City Engineer, to filter all storm water runoff from the active mining site. 8. Truck hauling shall be prohibited on Hazelwood Avenue north of the site. Approval is recommended on the basis that: 1. The use is consistent with Maplewood's Codes and would not hinder future develop- ment plans. 2. Excavation and grading of the site are required to prepare for future development. 3. Excavation and sale of the site's sand and gravel deposits to prepare the site for future development is in the public interest. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Feasibility Study Resolution a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. Ayes - all. b. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 5 - 97 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, as follows: - 4 - 5/21 WHEREAS, the cost of making feasibility studies for public improvements has steadily risen; and WHEREAS, the City can no longer pay for said feasibility studies from general funds collected under the tax levy limits; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that the City be reimbursed for the cost of such feasibility studies, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED as follows: 1. That henceforth the City will not undertake or expend effort in completing a feasibility study except under the following terms and conditions: a) That an applicant or developer and /or the petitioners for a feasibility study pay to the City the full amount of the cost of such study as estimated by the City Engineer. - b) That if the project is found to be not feasible or is not ordered by the City, the sum paid as provided in a) above shall be used and applied to the cost of preparing the feasibility study and shall not be returned to the parties paying said sum. c) That if the project is found to be feasible and is ordered by the City, the sum paid as in a) above shall be included as a cost of the overall project. The City may, at its option, upon sale of bonds for the project reimburse the party or parties having paid said funds or credit these funds to the overall cost of the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy shall remain in effect from and after its formal adoption and until further action by the Council of the City of Maplewood. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes — all. 2. Planning Commission's Role in Revenue Note Review a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Anderson moved that based on the Planning Commission report, the Planning Commission's role in reviewing revenue notes be discontinued. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes — all. 3. Critical Area Regulations — Ordinance — Second Reading a. Manager Evans stated the ordinance was adopted for first reading and final adoption is recommended. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 503 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 918 AND 1004 OF THE MAPLEWOOD CODE RELATING TO THE CRITICAL AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT AND PLATTING CODE — 5 — 5/21 THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. SECTION 918.050 of the Maplewood Code is hereby amended by adding new subparagraphs 23 and 24, to read as follows: 23. Bluffline — a line delineating a top of a slope with direct drainage to the Mississippi River or Fish Creek, connecting the points at which the slope becomes less than 18 percent. (More than one bluffline may be encountered proceeding landward from the river). 24. Park Dedication Fee — as defined in Section 211.010 of the City Code. SECTION 2. SECTION 918.110 of the Maplewood Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 918.110. SITE PLAN APPROVAL STANDARDS.. No site plan which fails to satisfy the following standards shall be approved by the City Council or Director of Com- munity Development. A. No development shall be permitted on slopes of 18 percent or greater which are in direct drainage to the Mississippi River Bluffs or Fish Creek. (Refer to map on file with the Director of Community Development.) B. In areas not in direct drainage to the Mississippi River Bluffs or Fish Creek, no development shall be allowed on slopes greater than 40 percent. (Refer to map on file with the Director of Community Development.) C. No development, whether or not in direct drainage to the Mississippi River Bluffs or Fish Creek, shall be permitted on land having a slope, before alteration, in excess of 12 percent unless the applicant proves the follow- ing conditions are met: (1) The foundation and underlaying material of any structure, including roads, shall. adequate for the slope condition and soil type. (2) Adequate controls and protections exist uphill from the proposed development such that there is no danger of structures or roads being struck by falling rock, mud, uprooted trees, or other materials. (3) The proposed development presents no danger of falling rock, mud, uprooted trees, or other materials to structures downhill. (4) The view of the developed slope from the river and opposite river- bank is consistent with the natural appearance of the undeveloped slope, consistent with any historic areas nearby, compatible with the view from historic areas, and compatible with surrounding architect- ural features. To the maximum extent possible, the use of natural devices, including vegetation management shall be preferred over the construction of artificial devices, including culverts, holding ponds, walls, and terracing. (5) All other structures other than buildings and roadway surfaces, but including retaining walls shall meet the following design requirements: (a) retaining walls or terrace contours shall not exceed five feet in height; —6— 5/21 (b) construction materials shall be subject to Community Deisgn Review Board approval; (c) the minimum space in between terraces and retaining walls shall be twenty feet. (6) Any lift stations required to service the slope development with local sewer systems are designed in accordance with local design standards and approved by the City Engineer. The applicant shall furnish a satisfactory arrangement or agreement by which the cost of maintenance and operation of the lift station are borne by those serviced by the facility. (7) No septic tank shall be placed on a slope of greater than 12 %. The natural slope may not be altered in any way where the septic tank system or part thereof is to be located. The drain lines shall be located parallel to contour lines. D. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed development shall be planned, designed, constructed and maintained to avoid substantial probabilities of: (1) accelerated erosion (2) pollution, contamination, or siltation of water bodies, rivers and streams (3) damage to vegetation (4) injury to wildlife habitats (5) increased flood potential (6) decreased ground water recharge E. The applicant shall demonstrate that the types and densities of land use proposed shall be suited to the site and soil conditions and shall not present a threat to the maintenance of the groundwater quality, a potential increase in maintenance costs of utilities, parking areas, or roads, and shall not be subject to problems due to soil, limitations, including, but not limited to soil bearing strength, shrink /swell potential, and excessive frost movement.. F. All new structures and roads shall be placed no closer than 40 feet from a bluffline. Exceptions shall be: (1) Public recreation facilities, scenic overlooks, public "observation" platforms, or public trail systems (2) The construction of above — ground pumping stations for sewer lines, such stations shall be screened from view from the river. (3) Other development, when the applicant can conclusively demonstrate that neither construction of final development will negatively impact slopes with a grade of 18 percent or greater. G.. Development shall be accomplished only in such a manner that on —site gross soil loss levels shall not exceed five(5) tons per acre per year during construct- ion, but only two (2) tons per acre per year when the site is adjacent to a water body or water course and 0.5 tons per acre per year after construction — 7— 5/21 activities are completed. H. Development shall not substantially diminish the scientific, historical, ed- ucational, recreational or aesthetic value of natural areas and unique plant and animal species, and shall not substantially alter the reproductive cycle of the species. I. Erosion protection measures shall make maximum use of natural inplace vegetation rather than the placing of new vegetation on site as erosion control facilities. The use of natural erosion control devices shall be preferred to the maximum extent over the construction of artificial drainage devices including culverts, holding ponds, and ditches. J. The development shall be located in such a manner as to minimize the removal of vegetation and alteration of the natural topography. K. The applicant shall demonstrate that there are no feasible or prudent alternatives to cutting trees on the site: development shall be permitted only in such a manner that the maximum number of trees shall be preserved. No trees may be cut except those occupying the actual physical space in which a structure, drive or raodway is to be erected. In the event that solor collection is utilized, trees may be cut to allow sufficient sunlight to the solar collectors if the applicant can demonstrate there are no feasible or prudent alternatives. If trees are cut, the density of trees shall be restored to that which existed before development, but in no case shall the applicant be required to raise the density above 10 trees per acre. The applicant shall demonstrate that all grading which takes place will be conducted in a manner that preserves the roof zone aeration and stability of existing trees and provides an adequate watering area equal to at least one -half of each tree's crown cover. L. Development in woodlands shall not reduce the existing crown cover greater than 50 percent and shall be conducted in such a manner that the understory and litter is preserved. M. Fishing in a wetland shall not exceed the excess storage and nutrient stripping capacities of the wetland based on the ultimate projected development of the wetland watershed. Flood storage and nutrient stripping capacities shall be calculated in accordance with Appendix B. N. Wetlands and other water . bodies shall not be used as primary sediment traps during or after construction. 0. The proposed development will not increase the runoff rate or decrease the natural rate of absorption of stormwater. P. The qaulity of water runoff and water infiltrated to the water table or aquifer shall be as high after development as it was before development of the site. Q. When filling in awetland, a minimum amount of filling may be allowed when necessary but in no case shall the following restrictions on total amount of filling be exceeded. Since the total amount of filling which can be permitted is limited, the City of Maplewood, when considering permit applications, shall consider the equal apportionment of fill opportunity to riparian land owners. (1) Total filling shall not cause the total natural flood storage capacity of the wetland to fall below the projected volume of runoff from the - 8- 5/21 whole developed wetland watershed generated by a 6" rainfall in 24 hours. Any increase in runoff must be detained for on-site infiltration through the soil to the water table. (2) Total filling shall not cause the total natural nutrient stripping capacity of the wetland to fall below the nutrient production of the wetland watershed for its projected development. (3) Only fill free of chemical pollutants and organic wastes may be used. R. No part of any septic tank system shall be located closer than 150 feet from the edge of a water body or water course unless it can be shown that no effluent will directly or indirectly reach the water body, water course or wetland. S. The grades of any streets shall not exceed 10 percent. T. Any and all erosion control, stormwater runoff, utility access, and similar structures shall be designed to be maintained, cleaned out, and otherwise operated without requiring the crossing of private lands . with or the operation of motorized heavy maintenance vehicles and equipment, such as bulldozers, trucks, and back - hoes on slopes in excess of 8 percent. As used in this section, private lands includes any out -lots. U. The proposed development, both vehicular and pedestrian, shall be adequate and consistent with local transportation and thoroughfare planning. V. The proposed development shall not lessen public access to and along the river bluff, nor does it lessen public opportunity to view the river from within the corridor. W. Development proposed along the Fish Creek Corridor shall be subject to the provisions of the City's Flood Plain Ordinance. X. The conduct of all grading landscaping, structure placement, and street routing shall be consistent with and to the maximum extent in furtherance of the goals and policies for the development of the river corridor adopted by the City of Maplewood on March 1, 1979 SECTION 3. SECTION 918.170 is amended to read as follows: SECTION 918.170 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.- The guidelines set forth in 6MCAR4.8040 (formerly WPC 40) shall serve as the minimum standards and criteria for the design, location, installation, use and maintenance of individual sewage treatment systems. SECTION 4. SECTIONS 918.170 (Maintenance Requirements) and 918.180 (Alternative Systems) are renumbered to Sections 918.180 and 918.190, respectively. SECTION 5. SECTION 1004.080 of the City Platting Code is hereby amended by adding a new subsection (3), to read as follows: (e) Within the legal boundaries of the City's designated Critical Area the City Council may require dedication for public open space or scenic easement, blufflands which are 18 percent or greater in slope and which are in direct drainage to the Mississippi River Bluffs or Fish Creek. The City Council may release the developer in part or in total from a park dedication fee in lieu of the value of the above dedicated blufflands -. - 9 - 5/21 SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. 4. Easement: Four Seasons Park a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mr. Joseph Zappa, 2225 Flandrau Street, adjacent property owner, spoke regarding the easement. Mrs. John Oswald, an adjacent property owner, spoke regarding the easement. C. Councilman Bastian moved to table this matter. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Councilman Anderson moved an amendment to the motion and out surveys to the area to see exactly how many people a Park. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Voting on original motion. 5. Lion's Bingo Permit Revision Request a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. staff to send Four Seasons Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Council- person Juker, Councilmen Anderson and Nelson. Nays - Councilman Bastian. Ayes - all. b. Mr. Howard Erickson and Mr. Clare Zuercher, members of the North Maplewood Lions Club, spoke regarding reasons for thier request. C. Councilman Bastian moved to table this item and instruct staff an ordinance and forward such ordinance to persons holding bingo 1 their reactions. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Beam Avenue, West of Maplewood Drive to prepare tenses to obtain a. Several of the residents on Beam Avenue expressed their concerns regarding the problems they are experiencing due to the sanitary sewer construction and because of Mr. VoyaPiletich's grading and hauling of dirt. - b. Councilman Bastian moved that before a new permit is issued to Mr. Piletich, it comes before the Council for discussion and conditions. Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Councilman Bastian withdrew his motion. - 10 - 5/21 C. Councilman Nelson moved that because of health reasons and gross inconvenience and trouble to the_Qrop�erty owners along the street that grading and hauling oper- ations be stopped immediately until we have a meeting at 7:30 on May 28, 1981 to hear the matter. The hauling company is also to be present, as well as Mr. Piletich. This motion is based on observation of the Council as well as persons who appeared here this evening. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. J. NEW BUSINESS Ayes - all. 1. Paramedic Bill: Cancellation Request a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastian moved to service charges of Dorothy Boll Seconded by Mayor Greavu 2. Donations: Heritage Center AR er. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Anderson, Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Councilperson Juker. a. Councilman Bastian moved to accept the $100.00 donation from the Maplewood Coin Club designated to the Maplewood Heritage House and instructed the staff Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes - all. 3. Double and Quad Dwelling Design Ordinance (lst Reading) a.. Manger Evans stated Council gave first reading to this ordinance on May 6, 1980 and denied the ordinance on second reading on March 20, 1980. Since that time, Councilwoman Juker has requested that this be placed on the agenda for re- consideration. b. Councilman Anderson moved first readi of Ouads and Double Dwellines. of an ordinance to regulate the de Seconded by Councilperson Juker. Ayes — Mayor Greavu; Councilperson Juker, Councilman Anderson. Nays - Councilmen Bastian and Nelson. 4. Dog Ordinance Review a. Councilperson Juker stated she has had several complaints from residents regarding dogs barking continually during the day. b. Councilman Bastian moved that Councilperson Juker draft an ordinance that Council can review and present to Council by the first of July. Seconded by Mayor Greavu.. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Anderson, Bastian and Nelson. Nays - Councilperson Juker. - 11 - 5/21 5. Sterling Street, Holloway Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve Sterling Street from Holloway Avenue to Larpenteur Avenue by reconstruction of the roadway and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429; ion: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,. MINNESOTA: that the proposed improvement is 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 connect- ion with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. 6. Beam Aenue Paving: Joint Proposal a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 -5 -99 WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary, expedient, and proper to participate with the City of North St. Paul in the overlay of Beam Avenue from Indian Way to Second Street; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: that the sum of $5,500,00 from the budgeted Contingency fund be used to defray the cost of overlaying Beam Avenue from Indian Way to Second Street in cooper- ation with the City of North St. Paul.,. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. 7. Frank McGinley Presentation Ayes - all. a. Mr. Frank McGinley, 2044 Prosperity Road, voiced his concerns about the staff and Council not using the microphones. He stated the audience can't hear anything. b. No action taken. 8. Out of City Canine Team Requests - a. Manager Evans stated recently we have received requests for police assistance involving our canine teams. The communities we have assisted usually have mutual aid agreements with our department. An excellent spirit of cooperation exists between our department and the other departments in the area. They - 12 - 5/21 often assist us on calls, and we, in turn, assist them. However, in some instances, we have had to call our canine team on duty and pay them overtime. In view of the foregoing, the police staff recommends the following fee schedule be authorized by the City Council: Charge for on duty canine teams to adjoining municipalities of White Bear, North St. Paurl,Oakdale and Woodbury - none. Charge for on duty canine teams to non - adjoining municipalities - $15 per hour per team. Charge for on -duty or call out teams to municipalities able to reciprocate - none. Charge for call out teams to municipalities that cannot or will not reciprocate - $20 per hour per team, three -hour minimum. In addition, staff recommends a mileage charge of $.40 per mile be charged. b. Councilperson Juker moved to approve the rates for the City's Canine team as recommended in the Manager's report. Seconded by Councilman Bastian. Ayes.- all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Vending Machine Ordinance a. Continued to a future meeting. 2. Beam Avenue a. Discussed under I - Visitor Presnetations. 3. Ordinance Review a.. Councilman Anderson stated Council should review the complete City Ordinances. 4. Cable TV a. Councilman Anderson reported on the Cable TV Commission meeting. 5. Vermin Destruction Permit a. Councilman Bastian stated he had received complaints regarding the damage being done by rabbits. Instructed staff to investigate some type of permit to allow citizens to kill the rabbits. 6. Carver Lake a. Mayor Greavu stated he had received complaints regarding motorized boats on Carver Lake. 7. Street Lights - 13 - 5/21 a. Mayor Greavu requested staff to investigate placing a street light on the cul de sac of Meyer Court. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Burlington Northern Easements a. City Attorney Bannigan stated there is a necessity to obtain some hydrant and water main easements from Burlington Northern within Project 78 -9. Burlington Northern has granted the easements but the Council has to authorize acceptance and also the payment of $500.00 to cover their costs and surveys, etc. b. Councilman Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 81 - 5 - 100 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood requires certain easements for its Water Improve- ment Project 78 -9 for the construction and maintenance of an 8 -inch water main and fire hydrant maintenance area; and WHEREAS, the property whereon the City proposes to construct and maintain such water main and fire hydrants is owned by Burlington Northern, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Burlington Northern, Inc.. proposes to grant to the City of Maplewood an easement for the above expressed purposes, upon and across the following des- cribed premises, situated in Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, to wit: Those portions of the South 4 feet of the North 37 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 16, Township 29, Range 22 East, Fifth Principal Meridian, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as follows: 1. The West 14 feet of the East 607 feet of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 16. 2. The West 14 feet of the East 907 feet of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 16. 3. The West 14 feet of the East 1,207.feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 16. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: That the City Council accepts the conveyance of said easements by Burlington Northern, Inc. and authorizes the City Manager to pay Five Hundred and no /100ths ($500.00) Dollars as consideration for said grant of easement over the above des- cribed property, and directs its City Attorney to record this easement with the Ramsey County Recorder. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - all. - 14 - 5/21 ADJOURNMENT 9:40 P.M. — 15 — 6 - ity Clerk 5/21