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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.13.82MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, September 13, 1982 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 82 -25 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, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 82 -22 (August 19, 1982) Councilmember Juker moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 82 -22 (August 19, 1982) be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes — all. 2. Minutes No. 82 -23 (August 23, 1982) Councilmember Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 82 -23 (August 23, 1982 be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes — all. 3. Minutes No. 82 -24 (August 25, 1982) Councilmember Juker moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 82_24 (August 25, 1982) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes — Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, Juker and Maida. Mayor Greavu abstained. D. OF AGENDA a Mayor Greavu moved to approve the-'agenda as amended: 1. Amend Comprehensive Plan 2. McKnight Road 3. Assessment Policy Review 4. Reconsideration for Clarification 5. 25th Anniversary Run - 6. Rezoning on Frost 7. Engineering Technician Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes — all. - 1 - 9113 E CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Consent Agenda Item 8 and placed it as Item E –A3. Councilmember Anderson moved, seconded by Councilmember Juker; Ayes – all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 through 7, 9 through 11 and 13 through 16 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (PartI – Fees, Services, Expenses, Check No. 00810 through Check No. 000895 – $281,972.79: Check No. 014103 through Check No. 014256 – $332,403.54: Part II, Payroll – Check No. 04794 through Check No. 04922 — $58,175.55) in the amount of $672,551.88. 2. Budget Transfer – Severance Pay Authorized a $25,000 transfer from account 101- 402 -4010 to finance the estimated sever- ance payments for the balance of 1982. 3. Termination of 3M Agreement for Fire Protection Authorized termination of the agreement with the 3M Company for fire protection. 4. Renewal – Employee Disability and Dental Coverage Authorized renewal of the existing one year contracts for long term disability insurance with Connecticut General and self insurance dental plan with Employee Benefit Plan. 5. Public Hearing – 1983 Budget Resolution No. 82 -9 -119 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Maplewood City Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed uses of federal revenue sharing funds by the City of Maplewood during 1983 and the relationship of such funds to the City's entire 1983 Budget. The hearing will begin at 6 :00 p.m. on October 7, 1982, and will be held in the Council Chambers at 1380 Frost Avenue. All citizens will have the opportunity to provide written and oral comments on the possible uses of revenue sharing funds and to ask questions concerning the entire budget and the relationship of revenue sharing funds to the entire budget. The following is a summary of the proposed budget: Proposed Proposed Revenue 1983 Budget Sharing Portion General Government $ 6,334,010 $ –0– Finance 174,910 –0– City Clerk 320,290 –0– Public Safety 2,727,970 307,000 Public Works 3,215,270 –0– Community Services 801, -280 –0– Community Development 239,880 –0– Totals $139813,610 �$ 307,000 The revenue sharing funds are proposed to be transferred to the General Fund and used – 2 – 9/13 to partly finance the contracts between the City and its three fire departments: Gladstone, Parkside and East County Line. A detailed breakdown of the above will be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Hall, 1380.Frost Avenue. ANY PERSONS HAVING INTEREST in this matter are invited to attend and be heard. Senior Citizens are encouraged to .attend and comment. Handicapped persons needing assistance or aids should contact the City Clerk before the meeting. 6. Budget Transfer - Highview North Judgement Authorized the following budget transfers to finance the Highview North judgement: $ 42,760 101 -199 -4910 General Fund Contingency 1,995 203 -199 -4910 Revenue Sharing Fund Contingency 755 203 -111 -4360 Revenue Sharing Fund Newsletter Publishing $ 45,510 7. Approval of Election Judges Resolution No. 82 -9 -120 RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list of Election Judges for the 1982 Primary Election, Tuesday, September 14, 1982: Precinct No. 1 Eleanor Mathews, Chairman Lorraine Schneider Maryls Hartman Mike Wasiluk Precinct No. 2 Pat Thompson, Chairman Evelyn Axdahl Kathleen Dittel Bea Hendricks Precinct No. 7 Betty Haas, Chairman Myrtle Maim Wyman Hageman Judy Widholm Precinct No.- 8 Jean Myers, Chairman Lorraine Fischer Rita Frederickson Edity Stottlemeyer Precinct No. 3 Precinct No. 9 Barb Leiter, Chairman Ida Szczepanski, Chairman Charlotte Wasiluk Mary Johnson Lynette Leonard Dolores Mallet Betty Emerson Betty Berglund Precinct No. 4 Precinct No. 10 Caroline Warner, Chairman Anne Fosburgh, Chairman Joyce Lipinski Mary Lou Lieder Marjory Tooley Dorothy Arbore Elsie Wiegert Pat Werden Precinct No. 5 Precinct No. 11 Jeanne Hafner, Chairman Dolores Lofgren, Chairman Emma Klebe Maxine Olson - 3 - 9/13 Sibbie Sandquist Phyllis Erickson Precinct No. 6 Kathy Supan,.Chairman Linda Prigge Joanne Houghton Joyce Schmidt Shirley Luttrell Margaret McDonald Precinct No. 12 Mary Libhardt, chairman Deloris Fastner Mildred Dehn Audrey Duellman 8. Time Extension — Stillwater Road and Stillwater Avenue (Gaughan) See EA -3 9. Time Extension — Crestview Third Addition Approved a one year time extension for the Crestview Third Addition preliminary plat. 10. Time Extension — Goff's Mapleview Addition Approved a one year time extension for the Goff's Mapleview Addition preliminary plat except the three lots fronting on County Road C which have received final plat approval. 11. Final Payment — 1982 Overlay and 1982 Seal Coating a. Resolution No. 82 -9 -121 WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City on August 16, 1982, Allied Blacktop Company, Inc. has satisfactorily completed Project 82 -10 in accordance with such contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the work completed under such contract is hereby accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract, taking the con- tractor's receipt in full. b. Resolution No. 82 -9 -122 WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the City on July 7, 1982, Northwest Asphalt, Inc. has satisfactorily completed Project 82 -11 in accordance with such contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the work completed under such contract is hereby accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. 12. Commercial Revenue Note — Emerald Inn — Final Approval Remove from Agenda. — 4 — 9/13 13. Change Order - Brookview Drive Resolution No. 82 -9 -123 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered Improve- ment Project,No. 78 -20 and has let a construction contract therefore pursuant to Minn- esota Statutes, Chapter 429; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and desig- nated as Improvement Project 78 -20, Contract Amendment #1; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Contract Agreement #1. 14. Final Payment - Brookview Drive Resolution No. 82 -9 -124 WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract approved by the City on June 18, 1981, DeLuxe Construction, Incorporated, has satisfactorily completed Maplewood Improvement Project No. 78 -20 in accordance with said contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, the work completed under said contract is hereby accepted and approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Mayor are hereby directed to issue a proper order for the final payment on such contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. 15. Donation - Trinity Baptist Accepted a donation of $225 from Trinity Baptist Church, 2220 Edgerton Street, with appreciation. 16. Change Order - Adolphus Street Resolution No. 82 -9 -125 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, has heretofore ordered Improvement Project No. 81 -4 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 de- signated as Improvement Project 81 -4, Contract Amendment #l; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Contract Amendment #1. E A SPECIAL HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment - Health Resources a. Mayor Greavu stated this hearing was continued from the meeting of August 23, 1982. Health Resources, Inc. is requesting approval of a plan amendment from SC Service Commercial to RB - Residential Business to construct a 100 plus con- dominium or cooperative residence for senior citizens. - 5 - 9/13 b. Mayor Greavu opened the meeting for anyone who wished to express their opinions. The following persons expressed their views: Mrs. Christine Stone, 2727 Hazelwood Street .(against the proposal) Mr. Jim Swanson, HealthResources, Inc. spoke in favor Mrs. Phyllis Erickson, 2673 Hazelwood Street (against the proposal) Mr. Don Wiegert, 2119 Duluth Place (in favor) Mr. Ronald Erickson, 2673 Hazelwood Street (against the proposal) Mr. Gerald Glazer, Ebenezar Society, one of the committee who reviewed this site for senior citizen housing, spoke in favor Mr. Grant Haffely, 1559 E. County Road C (against the proposal) Mr. John Riley, Health Resources, Inc., spoke in favor. - C. Mayor Greavu _moved to approve the Plan Amendment from SC, Service Commercia to_RB, Residence — Business, as requested by Health Resources, Inc. to construct senior citizen housing on Hazelwood Street north of their facilities at 2696 Ha wood. - - -� ^ - -- Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes — Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Maida. Nays — Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Juker. 2. HRA Housing Proposal a. Manager Evans presented the staff report with the following recommendation: I. Approve the enclosed resolution, authorizing the conditional preparation of applications to obtain tax — exempt mortgage financing and tax — increment financing authorities. II. Authorize staff to execute letters of understanding with: A. WoodMark, Inc. for the recommended seniors development on site three; B. Health Resources, Inc. for the recommended senior's development on site four; C. Holmes and Graven, Chartered to serve as bond counsel;- D. Juran and Moody, Inc. to serve as financial advisor; E. Bond underwriter (a recommendation to be offered on September 13). III. Approve the enclosed resolution setting a public hearing for October 25 to adopt the City's Housing Plan under Chapter 462 c (Tax— exempt mortgage bonding) of State Statutes. b. Mr. David Briggs, WoodMark, Inc., 1707 Cope Avenue, spoke on behalf of the proposals. C. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:. 82 -9 -126 WHEREAS, the Maplewood Housing Plan, adopted June 28, 1982, calls for the creation of 620 housing opportunities for low to moderate income persons between — 6 — 9/13 1980 and 1990 - -195 of these units for the elderly and the remainder for families; WHEREAS, on May 11, 1982, the Maplewood Housing and Redevelopment Authority recommended to the City Council that the feasibility of aseniors' condominium residence /first —time home buyer housing program should be evaluated; WHEREAS, a listing of developers with expertise in seniors' housing was re- quested from the Metropolitan Council; WHEREAS, four of the twelve developers contacted by Staff indicated that they had site control in Maplewood; WHEREAS, seven sites were submitted for consideration by the four interested developers (Bor —son, Health Resources, Inc. /Ebenezer Society, P.J. Gaughan, and Woodmark, Inc.); WHEREAS; on August 9, 1982, Council: 1. Requested site plans for the three best senior resident sites, as recom- mended by the HRA on July 28, 1982, and 2. Authorized City participation of up to $4,000 for the preparation of the first —time home buyer application, subject to repayment by the developer of the seniors' residence, if the application is approved; WHEREAS, on September 2, 1982, the HRA and City Council jointly interviewed the developers of the proposed sites for the seniors' residences; WHEREAS, Gary Solomonson Associates' feasibility study concluded that there is a market demand for both the proposed seniors' residence and first —time home buyer's program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, that the following actions are hereby authorized: 1. Preparation of an application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for authority to issue tax — exempt housing revenue bonds, at a cost to the City, not to exceed $4,000, subject to repayment by the chosen devel- opers(s) of the seniors' residence, if this application is approved. 2. Preparation of a tax — increment financing plan to construct a seniors' condominium /cooperatives subject to site plan approval being granted by the City. All costs to be paid by the chosen developer(s). Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes — all. d. Councilmember Bastian moved to direct staff to review other sites for the senior residents proposal and authorized staff to execute letters of understanding with A. WoodMark, Inc. to review senior resident development sites. B. Holmes and Graven, chartered to serve as bond counsel. C. Juran and Moody, Inc. -to serve as financial advisor D. Miller and Schroeder Municipals as bond underwriter. — 7 — 9/13 Seconded by Councilmember Joker. Ayes - all. e. Councilmember Bastian introduced the folloiwng resolution and moved its adoption_ 82 - 9 - 127 WHEREAS,. the City of Maplewood (the "City ") is interested in developing a first -time homebuyer /senior citizen housing program; and WHEREAS, the City is interested in selling housing revenue bonds pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 462C (the "Act ") in order to provide loans to the purchasers of housing units sold by senior citizens in the City; and WHEREAS, the Act requires the adoption of -a Housing Plan (the "Plan") after the holding of a public hearing, after published notice at least 30 days prior to the date of the public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD: 1. That a public hearing on the proposed Plan is set for October 25, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 2. That the City Clerk is directed to publish the following notice of public hearing once at least 30 days prior to the public hearing in a newspaper circulating generally in the City: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL HOUSING PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will meet in the City Hall at 7:00 p.m., October 25, 1982, and conduct a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462C.01, et seq., as it relates to adoption of a General Housing Plan. This plan will describe the housing needs of the City and will describe a plan to meet said needs and other matters required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C. Persons desiring to be heard on the proposed plan may address the Council. Further information regarding the plan will be available at the office of the City Manager after October 11, 1982. Seconded by Councilmember Joker. Ayes - all. 3. Time Extension - Stillwater Avenue and Stillwater Road - Gaughan a. Councilmember Bastian moved - approval of a one'year time extension for P.J. Gaughan's planned unit developrpent at Stillwater Road and Stillwater Avenue, on the basis that market conditions have not permitted this project to move forward Turing the past year and there have been no changed conditions which would justi a denial. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 1. House Moving: 2799 Southlawn Drive - 7:00 P.M. - 8 - 9/13 a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Herman Johnson to move a house onto property at 2799 Southlawn Drive. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Mr. Herman Johnson, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his proposal. 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. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the request of Herman Johnson to move a house onto property at 2799 Southlawn Drive subject to the following conditions being met before a moving permit is issued: 1. Payment of delinquent taxes and assessments 2. Payment of a $100 application fee 3. Provide a cash escrow, an irrevocable letter of credit, or equivalent security of $1,000.00 to guarantee any street repair that may be required resulting from damages caused by moving the building. 4. Lot lines shall be verified by the applicant by survey pins. 5. Furnish an irrevocable letter of credit, cash escrow, or equivalent security 1 -1/2 times the estimated cost of remodeling, refinishing, or otherwise constructing or reconstructing such building in accordance with the plans and specifications. With this surety, it shall be further conditioned that the work will be completed within ninety days of the issuance of the permit. 6. All rubbish, materials, extra fill, dirt, debris or left over material shall be removed from the property within seven days after a building is removed from a site in Maplewood. 7. Any excavation or basement left after a house is moved from or within a lot in Maplewood shall be filled in within 48 hours, unless a permit is approved to move another house onto said excavation. Any uncovered basement or excavation shall be fenced. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes — all. 2. Sign Variance: Denny's Restaurant 7:15 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Denny's Inc. for a sign height variance to erect an eighty foot tall pylon sign (a variance of 52 feet) and a sign area variance for a 350 square foot sign (variance is 150 square feet). The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Board member Dean Hedlund presented the following Community Design Review Board recommendation: -9- 9/13 "Board Member Hedlund moved the Board recommend approval of the sign variance as presented to the Board with a maximum height of 50 feet, each sign not to exceed 175 feet - -one sign for Cricket Inn and one sign for Denny's. No additional free standing signs would be permitted on either site. The variance is recommended on the basis that the sign would not be readible at 25 feet by the interstate traffic and also, by combining- the two signs on one 50 foot pole, it will minimize the clutter that multiple signs may create on the visual environment. The ordinance presently would permit each sign to be 200 square feet if on different poles. No additional signs shall be installed on the approved 50 foot pole. Board Member Deans seconded. Ayes — all." d. Mr. Jack Lawrence, Signcrafters, explained the specifics 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. Councilmember Anderson moved approval of this sign Plan stamped- 8 -10 -82 for- a sign — height and sin area variance for Denny's-Restaurant - - - - -- -and the — Cricket Inn, — --- - -- - - -- - - - -- on the basis that: 1. Strict enforcement to height limitations would cause undue hardship since the sign would not be readable by the interstate traffic. 2. By combining the signs on one fifty —foot tall pole, Denny's and the Cricket Inn would have minimized the clutter that multiple signs create on the environ- ment. The ordinance presently would allow one 200 square foot sign for each business if on separate poles. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The maximum height of the sign shall be fifty feet. 2. Each of the two sign faces shall not exceed 175 square feet. 3. No additional free — standing signs shall be allowed on either site. 4. No additional signs shall be allowed on this sign pole. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes — all. 3. Code Amendment: Setbacks to Residential Zones — 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing concerning establishing minimum setbacks for all types of building in R -1 and R -2 zones that are based on height of buildings. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Commissioner Duane Prow presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Barrett moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council —10 — 9/13 approval of the ordinance amendment to establish minimum setback requirements, based upon building height and mass, . for multiple dwelling, commercial and industrial structures that would abut F, Farm Residence, R —1, Residence District (single Dwell - ing) and R -2, Residence District (Double Dwelling) as outlined in staff's report dated August 11, 1982. Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Voting: Ayes— Commissioners Barrett, Howard, Kishel, Prew, Sletten, Whitcomb Nays— Commissioners Fischer and Hejny. Commissioner Whitcomb moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the screening ordinance as outlined in staff's report dated August 11, 1982. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes — Commissioners Barrett, Fischer., Hejny, Howard, Kishel, Prew, Sletten, Whitcomb." 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. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until October 7, 1982 meeting. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. 4. Code Amendment: Environmental Protection Ordinance 7:45 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing concerning a code amend- ment for an environmental protection ordinance. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. C. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Fischer moved that while the Commission approves the concept, there are some questions with the document as presented and does not feel ready to endorse it at this time. Commissioner Whitcomb seconded. Ayes— Commissioners Fischer, Whitcomb, Sletten, Howard. Nays— Commissioners Barrett and Prew Abstained — Commissioners Kishel & Hejny." d. Several area residents and developers voiced their opinions regarding the proposal. e Councilmember Anderson _moved—to refer the nance to the Planning—Commission—and the — further study and that the developers be Seconded by Councilmember Joker. G. AWARD OF BIDS d environmental protection and Redevelopment Authority contacted for their Ayes — all. — 11 — 9/13 1. Holloway Avenue a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82 — 9 — 128 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of T.A. Schifsky and Sons,. Incorporated in the amount of $845,032.78, is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of street, watermain, sanitary sewer and drain- age improvements on Holloway Avenue, Project No. 81 -12, 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 Councilmember Anderson. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Employee Medical Insurance a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize a_ for medical insurance based upon their Ayes — all. contract with Blue Cross /Blue Shield -- - - -1 —_ -- - -- _received on September 3, 1982. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes — all. 2. BC(M) Moratorium a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to extend the moratorium on the issuance of special use permits for recreation or restaurant uses in the Business— Commercial - Modified _— zoning district from September 17, -1982 to November 8, 1982. Seconded by Councilmember Juker., Ayes — all. 3. Billboard Moratorium a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Juker moved to extend moratorium for three months or until an— ordinance is adopted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes — Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian Juker and Maida. Nays — Mayor Greavu. 4. "No Parking" Larpenteur Avenue a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. No action taken. The applicants were not in attendance at the meeting. C. Council directed the Police Department to check this area for parking problems. — 12 — 9/13 I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Increase in Permit Fees a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to table the permit fees until the next regular meeting and that Council discuss these at the work shop session. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. 2. Jon Belisle — Sewer Fees a. No action taken. Applicant was not in attendance at the meeting. 3. Bellaire Sanitation — Automated Refuse Removal a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to direct staff to prepare an ordiance regulating automated refuse removal. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. 4. Eleventh Avenue Right of Way Tax Delinquency a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82 -9 -129 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood wishes to continue using certain property herein- after described for street purposes, to wit, 11th Street; and WHEREAS, said premises are listed as tax forfeited lands known as Parcel No. 57 01110 010 39; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: that the City of Maplewood hereby requests that the County Land Commissioner and /or other appropriate officials obtain for the City of Maplewood a Minnesota Use Deed for City Street purposes for 11th Avenue the property described as follows, to wit: The South 165 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 29, Range 22, except the West 60 feet thereof which is held by Ramsey County for White Bear Avenue right - of —way. The appropriate city officals are hereby authorized and directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Land Commissioner of the County of Ramsey and proceed to obtain said deed. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes — all. — 13 — 9/13 J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Andy Zuercher a. Mr. Zuercher stated he formalized plans to build a pole building in April, 1982. He received approval from the Planning Commission at that time. He applied for a building permit some time later and was told the Council had passed an ordinance prohibiting,pole buildings. b. Council stated he could apply for a variance. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Amend Comprehensive Plan a. Councilmember Juker stated she wished to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the Gladstone area. She outlined the area that should be changed. b. Councilmember Juker moved to initiate an amendment to the Land Use Plan for the Gladstone area. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Bastian. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Maida. 2. McKnight Road a. Councilmember Anderson requested a feasibility study be made for McKnight Road. b. Staff stated a feasibility study has already been completed and previously presented to Council. 3. Assessment Policy a. Councilmember Anderson requested the City assessment policy be reviewed. 4. Reconsideration for Clarification a. Councilmember Anderson stated he would like to reconsider a motion made at the last meeting on the Frost Avenue rezoning for clarification purposes only. b. Manager stated if requested it would be placed on the next agenda. 5. 25th Anniversary Run a. Councilmember Bastian stated the 25th Anniversary Run will be held October 17, 1982. It will start at noon at Plaza 3000 and will be 5 miles. There will be applications available at City Hall. L.- ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Engineering Technician a. Manager Evans stated one of the Engineering Technicians resigned and requested authorization to replace him. b. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize the Manager to proceed to fill the engineering - 14 - 9/13 technician position. Seconded by Councilmember Maids i M. ADJOURNMENT 11:40 P.M. - 15 - Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Bastian, Juker and Maids. Nays - Councilmember Anderson. City Clerk 9/13