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January 12, 2015
City Council Meeting Minutes 1
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2015
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 01-15
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Nora Slawik, Mayor Present
Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Present
Robert Cardinal, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda:
M2 Human Rights Community Listening Session
N1 Bruentrup Farm Holiday Tea
N2 Marnita’s Table
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of December 2, 2014 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the December 2, 2014 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of December 3, 2014 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the December 3, 2014 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
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Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of December 8, 2014 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the December 8, 2014 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of December 8, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the December 8, 2014 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Approval of Resolution for Commission Appointments
a) Human Rights Commission
City Manager Coleman reported that another vacancy has occurred on the Human
Rights Commission. Mayor Slawik was not present for the Council Manager Workshop,
this item will be brought to the full council for consideration at a future meeting where all
applicants will be considered.
No action was taken.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G12 be highlighted.
Councilmember Cardinal requested agenda items G10 and G14 be highlighted. Mayor
Slawik requested agenda items G9 and G13 be highlighted. Councilmember Abrams
requested agenda item G8 be highlighted.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G14.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 464,683.12 Checks #93946 thru # 94049
dated 12/05/14 thru 12/09/14
$ 329,590.63 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/01/14 thru 12/05/14
$ 681,743.13 Checks #94051 thru # 91404
dated 12/10/14 thru 12/16/14
$ 576,972.99 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/08/14 thru 12/12/14
$ 332,488.02 Checks #94105 thru # 94160
dated 12/17/14 thru 12/23/14
$ 352,761.14 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/15/14 thru 12/19/14
$ 123,419.90 Checks #94162 thru # 94200
dated12/30/14 thru12/30/14
$ 384,675.38 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/22/14 thru 12/26/14
$ 738,789.23 Checks # 94201 thru # 94259
dated 01/06/15
$ 170,735.86 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated12/29/14 thru 01/02/15
$ 4,155,859.40 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 538,816.38 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/05/14
$ 640.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9993631 thru # 9993632 dated 12/05/14
$ 533,979.34 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/19/14
$ 874.20 Payroll Deduction check # 9993651 thru # 9993653 dated 12/19/14
$ 565,349.39 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 01/02/15
$ 640.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9993675 thru # 9993676 01/02/15
$ 1,640,299.31 Total Payroll
$ 5,796,158.71 GRAND TOTAL
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Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Resolution Designation of Depositories for Investments
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Designation of Depositories
for Investments.
Resolution 15-1-1157
DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR INVESTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are selected as depositories
for time deposits of the City of Maplewood:
Alerus Financial (fka Prosperan Bank, Washington County Bank)
Wells Fargo Bank
US Bank
4M Fund
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the deposits in any of the above depositories
shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless
collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds in the above depositories may be
withdrawn and wire transferred to any other depository of the city by the request of the
Finance Director or his/her designee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these depository designations are effective
until December 31, 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of a Fee Waiver for a Temporary Intoxicating Liquor License for
the Maplewood Area Historical Society, 2170 E County Road D
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve to waiver the $204.00 fee for a Temporary
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for the Maplewood Area Historical Society, 2170 E
County Road D.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval to Make Payment for Eden Systems Yearly Support Contract
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the 2015 Contract for Eden Systems Support
in the amount of $53,743.97 for system updates and staff support.
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Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval to Enter Into Agreement with ElectroWatchman to Complete
Security System Migration
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve to enter into an agreement with Electro
Watchman, Inc. to complete the security system migration in an amount not to exceed
$25,000.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of Resolution Approving Final Payment and Acceptance of
Project, Lift Station 14 Rehabilitation, City Project 12-13
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Approving Final Payment and
Acceptance of Project, Lift Station 14 Rehabilitation, City Project 12-13.
Resolution 15-1-1158
APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the
Lift Station 14 Rehabilitation, City Project 12-13, is complete and recommends
acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that City Project 12-13 is complete and maintenance of these
improvements is accepted by the city; and the final construction cost is $178,301.07.
Final payment to Veit & Company, Inc. and the release of any retainage or escrow is
hereby authorized.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 12th day of January 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction
Contract, Change Order No. 4, East Metro Public Safety Training Center
Phase I Bid Package 5, City Project 09-09
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of
Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 4, East Metro Public Safety Training
Center Phase I Bid Package 5, City Project 09-09.
Resolution 15-1-1159
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
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PROJECT 09-09, BID PACKAGE 5, CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
made Improvements Project 09-09, East Metro Public Safety Training Center Phase I
Bid Package 5 Improvements, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Improvement Project 09-09, Change Order No. 4.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that:
1. The mayor and city engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify
the existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 4 which is an
increase of $3,748.32.
The revised contract amount is $1,559,210.88.
Adopted by the Maplewood City Council on this 12th day of January 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Approval of Addendum to Agreement with G&K Services
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the addendum to the Agreement with G&K
Services and authorize the Public Works Director to sign said addendum.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. Approval of Resolution Supporting Washington County Request for State
Bond Funds for Gateway Corridor Project, City Project 14-05
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Supporting Washington
County Request of $3,000,000 in State Bond Funds for the Gateway Corridor Project,
City Project 14-05.
Resolution 15-1-1160
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WASHINGTON COUNTY REQUEST FOR
$3,000,000 IN STATE FUNDING FOR THE GATEWAY CORRIDOR
WHEREAS, the Gateway Corridor Commission (Commission) was established in
March of 2009 to address transportation needs within the Gateway Corridor; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is an active member of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Gateway Corridor is located in Ramsey and Washington
Counties, Minnesota, extending approximately 12 miles, and connecting downtown Saint
Paul with its East Side neighborhoods and the suburbs of Maplewood, Landfall,
Oakdale, Lake Elmo, and Woodbury, and;
WHEREAS, the Gateway Corridor is experiencing robust employment and
population growth; and
WHEREAS, the Gateway Corridor will connect the eastern metropolitan area to
the region's transit system via Union Depot and will provide economic development
opportunities and is a critical link for employees commuting to their workplace; and
WHEREAS, the Gateway Corridor project recently received the important
Presidential designation as a Federal Infrastructure Permitting Dashboard Project, and;
WHEREAS, the Gateway Corridor Commission is in the process of preparing a
Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the project; and
WHEREAS, after an extensive public engagement and rigorous technical
evaluation a locally preferred alternative (LPA) of Bus Rapid Transit within a dedicated
guideway that would run generally parallel to I-94 has been determined to be the most
cost-effective and economically viable transit solution; and
WHEREAS, the six cities and two counties in which the LPA travels have all
passed resolutions supporting the LPA decision; and
WHEREAS, the LPA for the Gateway Corridor has been included in the
Metropolitan Council’s 2040 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP) which is scheduled for
adoption in January 2015; and
WHEREAS, the next step in the development of this transitway will be to
transition the project to the State and conduct engineering and additional environmental
analysis; and
WHEREAS, additional resources will be needed to advance the transitway
through the next phase; and
WHEREAS, Washington County requested $5 million in funding in the 2014
legislative session for this work and was awarded $2 million in state bond funds; and
WHEREAS, the balance of $3 million in State funding is requested by
Washington County in the 2015 legislative session; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood recognizes that the $3,000,000 gap is
needed to fully fund the State’s share of the next phase of work, referred to as Project
Development, and to keep the project moving forward without delay.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that City of Maplewood hereby supports
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Washington County’s request for the State of Minnesota to provide $3,000,000 in funds
to Washington County for engineering and environmental analysis work for the next
phase of development of the Gateway Corridor.
Approved by the Maplewood City Council this 12th day of January 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
10. Approval of Fuel Contracts for 2015
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the gas and diesel fuel contracts and terms
and conditions with Mansfield Oil Company of Gainsville, Inc. and authorize the City
Manager or her designee to sign said agreements.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
11. Approval to Order Replacement Police Squad Vehicles, in Accordance with
the 2015 Budget
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Police Department place the order for
four new police utility squads at the Minnesota State bid price of $26,583.95 and a 6-
cylinder ford pick-up truck at the Minnesota State bid price of $29,793 for a total of
$136,128.80.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
12. Approval of Resolution to Accept Donation from Ramsey County Sheriff’s
Foundation
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the resolution to accept the donation in the
amount of $1,000 from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Foundation to the Maplewood
Police Reserve Unit.
Resolution 15-1-1161
WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHORIZED to receive and accept grants, gifts and
devices of real and personal property and maintain the same for the benefit of the
citizens and pursuant to the donor’s terms if so-prescribed, and;
WHEREAS, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Foundation wishes to grant the City of
Maplewood the following: $1,000, and;
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WHEREAS, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Foundation has instructed that the City will
be required to use the aforementioned for the Maplewood Police Reserve Unit, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has agreed to use the subject of this
resolution for the purposes and under the terms prescribed, and;
WHEREAS, the City agrees that it will accept the gift by a super majority of its
governing body’s membership pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute
§465.03, that the Maplewood City Council approves, receives and accepts the gift
aforementioned and under such terms and conditions as may be requested or required.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
13. Approval to Purchase Portable Trailer-based Video Surveillance System
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve to purchase a trailer-based video
surveillance system in the amount of $42,909 and authorize the Finance Director to
make the necessary budget adjustments.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
14. Approval of Updated Legal Services Contract Extension
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Police Chief Schnell answered additional questions of the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with H.
Alan Kantrud P.A. for prosecution and civil services in the amount of $19,000 for the
month of January 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consider Approval of Reconstruction and Bituminous Overlay Plan and
Intention to Issue Obligation Bonds for Gladstone Redevelopment Phase 2,
City Project 14-01
a. Public Hearing, 7:00 pm
b. Resolution Approving 2015-2019 Street Reconstruction and Bituminous
Overlay Plan and Authorizing Issuance of Obligation Bonds
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Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. No one spoke.
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution Approving 2015-2019 Street
Reconstruction and Bituminous Overlay Plan and Authorizing Issuance of Obligation
Bonds.
Resolution 15-1-1162
Approving 2015-2019 Street Reconstruction and Bituminous Overlay Plan and
Authorizing Issuance of Obligation Bonds
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolutions of the council adopted May 12, 2014, a
report has been prepared with reference to the improvement of the Gladstone Phase 2
Improvements, City Project 14-01, and this report was received by the council on June 9,
2014, and
WHEREAS, the feasibility report provides information regarding whether the
proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible, and
WHEREAS, the feasibility report was accepted and the preparation of plans and
specifications was authorized by the council on June 9, 2014, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was called by the City Council on December 8,
2014 regarding the approval of a city-wide Street Reconstruction and Bituminous
Overlay Plan and Issuance of Obligations, and notice was published in the local
newspaper on December 24 and 31 of 2014, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 475.58 subdivision 3b the
Public Hearing was held at 7:00 pm at City Hall on January 12, 2015 regarding the
approval of the Street Reconstruction and Bituminous Overlay Plan and Issuance of
Obligations, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1) The 2015-19 Street Reconstruction and Bituminous Overlay Plan is herby
approved and the issuance of obligation bonds is authorized as part of said
Plan and in accordance with State Statute 475.58 subdivision 3b.
2) Furthermore, the maximum amount of Obligation Bonding authority for the
Gladstone Redevelopment Improvements Phase 2, City Project 14-01, is
$1,488,200.
Approved this 12th day of January, 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Project Budget Adjustment, Arkwright-
Sunrise Area Street Improvements, Project 12-09
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution adjusting the project
budget to $5,477,000 for the Arkwright Sunrise Area Streets Improvements, City Project
12-09.
Resolution 15-1-1163
PROJECT BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
ARKWRIGHT SUNRISE AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 12-09
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
made Improvements Project 12-09, Arkwright Sunrise Area Street Improvements, and
has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, On May 13, 2013 the City Council ordered the public improvements
to the Arkwright Sunrise Area Improvements and established a project budget of
$4,996,000, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The project budget adjustment reflects updated cost share amounts with
Saint Paul Regional W ater, City of Little Canada, and Ramsey County. No
increase to the amount G.O. Improvement Bonds are proposed as part of the
project budget adjustment. The increase to Environmental Utility Fund
represents the increase of stormwater related costs required to meet water
quality and rate control requirements.
2. Furthermore, the finance manager is hereby authorized to adjust the project
budget from $4,996,000 to $5,477,000.
FUNDING SOURCE APPROVED BUDGET PROPOSED BUDGET
G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS $2,529,000 $2,648,000
RAMSEY COUNTY (SIDEWALKS & TRAILS) $176,000 $176,000
SANITARY SEWER FUND $279,000 $291,000
I & I GRANT $39,000 $59,000
ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND $460,000 $925,000
SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT $697,000 $695,000
ST. PAUL WATER $480,000 $357,000
W.A.C. FUND $58,000 $93,000
CITY OF LITTLE CANADA $243,000 $212,000
DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT PROGRAM $35,000 $21,000
TOTAL FUNDING $4,996,000 $5,477,000
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Approved this 12th day of January 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Stargate Night Club,
1700 Rice Street Ste J & K
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag gave the staff report. Paul Paoye Xiong, new
owner, addressed and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve an on-sale intoxicating Liquor License for
Stargate Night Club, 1700 Rice Street.
Seconded by Mayor Slawik Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Mayor Slawik requested City Manager Coleman, Councilmember Abrams and
Councilmember Koppen to report on the process that was used to hire attorneys for civil
and criminal prosecution.
City Manager Coleman reported on the hiring process and then gave an overview of the
current structure for attorney services and the changes that are being implemented to
that structure. She further reported on State Statute that references the hiring of the City
Attorney. Mayor Slawik read State Statute 412.651 City Manager; Powers and Duties,
Subd. 3. Appointment of personnel.
Councilmember Abrams and Councilmember Koppen further reported on the process
used to hire attorneys for civil and criminal prosecution.
2. Approval of Recommendation to Hire City Attorney for Criminal
Prosecution Representation
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. City
Manager Coleman answered additional questions of the council. Elliott Knetsch, Vice
President of Campbell Knutson addressed and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Abrams moved approval for the City Manager to contract with the
Campbell Knutson Law Firm to serve as the Maplewood City Attorney for Prosecution
Services.
Seconded by Mayor Slawik Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Abrams and
Juenemann
Nays – Council Members Cardinal
and Koppen
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The motion passed.
3. Approval of Recommendation to Hire City Attorney for Civil Representation
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. H. Alan Kantrud, Principal of H.A. Kantrud
P.A. answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved approval for the City Manager to contract with H. Alan
Kantrud to serve as the Maplewood City Attorney for Civil Services.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Council Members Cardinal,
Koppen and Juenemann
Nays – Mayor Slawik,
Councilmember Abrams
The motion passed.
4. Approval of 2015 Rules of Procedure for City Council and Council Meetings
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag gave the staff report and answered questions
of the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the edits to the 2015 City Council Rules of
Procedure for City Council and Council Meetings.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of 2015 Policy and Procedures for a Public Hearing
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to change the 2015 Public Hearing
Policy and Procedures comment time from five (5) minutes to three (3) minutes.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. 2015 City Council Appointments To Boards, Commissions and
Miscellaneous Groups
City Clerk/Citizen Service Director Haag gave the staff report. Former Mayor Will
Rossbach addressed the council and indicated that he would like to serve on the St.
Paul Water Utility Commission in 2015.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve 2015 City Council Appointments to Boards,
Commissions and Miscellaneous Groups.
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Appointment 2014 Appointments 2015 Appointments
Acting Mayor* Councilmember Cardinal Councilmember Abrams
*Rotation of acting mayors: 2012 Councilmember Koppen, 2013 Councilmember Juenemann, 2014 Councilmember Cardinal
Auditor Contact Councilmember Abrams Councilmember Abrams
Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann
(Alternate) (Alternate)
Community Design Review Board Councilmember Abrams Councilmember Abrams
Mike Martin (Staff Liaison) Mike Martin (Staff Liaison)
Data Compliance Officers:
Responsible Authority Karen Guilfoile Karen Guilfoile
City Personnel Officer Terrie Rameaux Terrie Rameaux
City Law Enforcement Officer Paul Schnell Paul Schnell
Environment & Natural Kathleen Juenemann Kathy Juenemann
Resources Commission Shann Finwall (Staff Liaison) Shann Finwall (Staff Liaison)
Fire Relief Association Mayor Slawik Mayor Slawik
Relief By-Laws require Mayor Gayle Bauman (Staff Liaison) Gayle Bauman (Staff Liaison)
to be member of the Board
Gateway Corridor Group Mayor Slawik Mayor Slawik
Councilmember Koppen (Alternate) Councilmember Koppen (Alternate)
Michael Thompson (Alternate) Michael Thompson (Alternate)
Heritage Preservation Commission Marv Koppen Marv Koppen
Ginny Gaynor (Staff Liaison) Ginny Gaynor (Staff Liaison)
Housing & Economic Development Councilmember Koppen Councilmember Koppen
Commission Mike Martin (Staff Liaison) Mike Martin (Staff Liaison)
Human Rights Commission Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann
Karen Haag (Staff Liaison) Karen Haag (Staff Liaison)
Joint Ice Arena Board Councilmember Cardinal Councilmember Cardinal
Councilmember Koppen Councilmember Koppen
Mayor Slawik (Alternate) Mayor Slawik (Alternate)
Maplewood Green Team Kathleen Juenemann Kathleen Juenemann
Shann Finwall (Staff Liaison) Shann Finwall (Staff Liaison)
Municipal Legislative Commission Melinda Coleman Melinda Coleman
Mayor Slawik (Alternate) Mayor Slawik (Alternate)
Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann
(Alternate) (Alternate)
Official Newspaper Maplewood Review Maplewood Review
Pioneer Press (Alternate) Pioneer Press (Alternate)
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Parks & Recreation Councilmember Abrams Councilmember Abrams
Commission DuWayne Konewko DuWayne Konewko
Jim Taylor/Audra Robbins Jim Taylor/Audra Robbins
(Staff Liaisons) (Staff Liaisons)
Park System Plan Task Force Councilmember Cardinal Councilmember Abrams
Planning Commission Councilmember Cardinal Councilmember Cardinal
Mike Martin (Staff Liaison) Mike Martin (Staff Liaison)
Police Civil Service Commission Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann
Terrie Rameaux (Staff Liaison) Terrie Rameaux (Staff Liaison)
Ramsey County Dispatch Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann
Policy Committee
Ramsey County League Councilmember Cardinal Councilmember Cardinal
of Local Governments Marv Koppen (Alternate) Marv Koppen (Alternate)
Ramsey/Washington Councilmember Abrams Councilmember Abrams
Suburban Cable Commission Councilmember Cardinal (Alternate) Councilmember Cardinal (Alternate)
Councilmember Koppen (Alternate)
Regional Mayors Mayor Slawik Mayor Slawik
Rush Line Corridor Mayor Slawik Mayor Slawik
Melinda Coleman (Staff Liaison) Melinda Coleman (Staff Liaison)
Suburban Area Chamber Melinda Coleman Melinda Coleman
of Commerce Karen Haag (Alternate) Karen Haag (Alternate)
Councilmember Cardinal (Alternate) Councilmember Cardinal (Alternate)
Councilmember Koppen (Alternate) Councilmember Koppen (Alternate)
Suburban Rate Authority Michael Thompson Michael Thompson
St. Paul Water Utility Will Rossbach Will Rossbach
Transportation Advisory Board Mayor Slawik Mayor Slawik
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of Comprehensive General Buildings Renewal and Replacement
Policy
Finance Director Bauman gave the staff report.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Comprehensive General Buildings
Renewal and Replacement Policy.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Ron Cockriel
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave an update to the Council Calendar.
2. Human Rights Community Listening Session
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag reported on the Human Rights Commission
Community Listening Session on Police Accountability and Public Safety to be held on
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Bruentrup Farm Holiday Tea
Councilmember Abrams commented on the Holiday Tea that was held at the Bruentrup
Farm sponsored by the Maplewood Historical Society.
2. Marnita’s Table
Mayor Slawik reported that this Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
the Ramsey Suburban Family Collaborative is having an event called Marnita’s Table
which is an opportunity to have folks of different backgrounds and races interact and
have good conversations that are sometimes hard to have.
3. Regional Mayor’s Meeting
Mayor Slawik reported on Regional Mayor’s meeting she attended earlier in the day.
4. Civility
Mayor Slawik made a comment about civility and her hopes that council members leave
what happens at council meeting at council and things don’t carry over afterwards.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 9:42 p.m.