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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.22.83MINUTES.OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 22, 1983 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 83 -33 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 1:00 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 of Meeting No. 83 -31 November 28, 1983 Councilmember Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 83 -31, November 28, 1983 be approved as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Adults Only 2. Meeting with Commission - "Plan for Maplewood" 3. Al Peloquin 4. Developers Meeting 5. State Aid Street Designation 6. Meeting with Ramsey County 7. Maplewood West Boulevard Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Anderson moved, seconded by Councilmember Juker, Ayes - Mayor Greavu; Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Maida; Nays - Councilmember Bastian, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 through 4 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I - Fees, Services, Expenses - Check Register Dated December 12, 13 and 14, 1983 - $819,788.40: Part II, Payroll - Check dated December 2, 1983 - $61,234.94; Check dated December 16, 1984 - $60,390.01) in the amount of $941,413.35. - 1 - 12/22 2. Designation of Official Depository Resolution No. 83 -12 -206 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minnesota Federal Savings and Loan Association is hereby designated as the depository for demand deposits of the City of Maplewood; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an agreement is hereby approved with Minnesota Federal Savings and Loan Association for banking and lockbox services based upon the terms in their proposal dated December 7, 1983; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds deposited in said bank may be withdrawn by check when signed by the signature, or by the facsimile signature, of the Mayor, City Manager and City Treasurer; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds in said bank may be wire transferred at the request of the City Treasurer or Finance Director for purchases of City investments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that deposits in said bank shall not exceed the amount of F.S.L.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this depository designation shall be effective until a new depository is designated. 3. Reduction of Retainage - Project 78 -10 Resolution No. 83 -12 -207 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: The retainage from the contractor for Project 78 -10, Hillwood Drive/ Dorland Road is reduced from 5% to 2% of the amount due. 4. Joint Powers Agreement - Watershed Management Approved the Joint Powers Agreement for the establishment of a St. Paul Park - Maplewood- Newport - Woodbury- Cottage Grove -Grey Cloud Township Watershed Management Organization. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. G. AWARD OF BIDS H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Code Amendment: Multiple Dwelling Signs (Reconsideration - Greavu) a. Mayor Greavu moved to reconsider the Council action on Decemb garding a code amendment for multiple dwelling signs. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. - 2 - 12122 2. 1983. re- 2. Code Amendment - Planning Fees - 2nd Reading - 4 Votes a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Maida introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 561 PLANNING FEES Section 1. Section 36 -26 of the Zoning Code of the City of Maplewood is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 36 -26. Fees. The following nonrefundable application fees shall be required: Zone Change Special Use Permit Planned Unit Development Comprehensive Plan Amendment Variances: R -1 All other districts Vacations Lot Divisions Preliminary Plat Home Occupation Permit Final Plat $135 135 135 135 40 80 45 30 for each lot created 135 40 for the initial permit and 15 for an annual renewal 30 Section 2. Section 36 -258 of the sign code is amended as follows: Sect. 36 -258. Fees. (1) A sign erection permit fee (except for billboards) shall be paid in accordance with the following schedule: Square Feet_ Fee 1 - 10 $ 10 11 - 25 15 26 - 50 25 51 - 100 55 over 100 105 (2) The fee for erection of billboards shall be $8.00 for the first five square feet, plus 45¢ for each additional square foot. (3) The annual license fee for billboards shall be $195. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect after its passage and publication. Passed by the Maplewood City Council on December 22, 1983. Attest: Lucille E. Aurelius /s/ Clerk John C. Greavu /s/ Mayor - 3 - 12/22 Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Abandonment of Project 82 -19 - Crestview Drive - Hudson Place. a. Councilmember Anderson stated he still has questions regarding this area as he has heard water is still needed.. b. City Attorney Pat Kelly has been working with the Water Department regarding their property. c. Councilmember Anderson moved that the Citv Attorney continue to contact the Water Department. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. d. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 83 - 12 - 208 WHEREAS: (a) The City of Maplewood has heretofore undertaken the Crestview Drive- Hudson Place Water Improvement Project pursuant to the authority granted in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429. (b) The City of Maplewood has heretofore issued Improvement Bonds of 1983, dated May 1, 1983, to finance all or a portion of the cost of the Project. (c) The City Council desires to abondon this Project and provide for the transfer of the moneys held in the respective Construction Account attributable to the Project as hereinafter set forth. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The City of Maplewood abandons the Project as it is not financially feasible. 2. The investment earnings of approximately $4,359 which accrued on the Bond proceeds held in the Construction Account for the Project shall be used by the City to pay the cost of the Project prior to the date of abandonment. 3. The remaining Project costs shall be financed by a transfer of $19,603 from the General Fund. 4. Bond proceeds in the amount of $114,756 in the Construction Account for the Project shall be transferred to the Debt Service Account for the Improvement Bonds of 1983. 5. Bond proceeds in the amount of $15,000 in the Construction Account for the Project shall be transferred to the Construction Account for Project 73 -20. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. - 4 - 12/22 4. Kohlman Park a. Councilmember Bastian stated he had investigated the construction of a tennis court at Kohlman Park. It is necessary to remove the bad soil type and replace it with suitable fill. b. Mr. Don Christensen, 1111 E. County Road C, spoke on behalf of the neces- sity of a park at that location. c. Council referred the matter back to the Park and Recreation Commission for further investigation. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Mobile Home Permit Fees 2 3 a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian directed staff to make a survey of other cities' charges for Mobile Home Permits. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian, and Maida Nay - Councilmember Juker Establishment of Payroll Benefit Fund a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson the establishment of a provide a reserve for Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. s s to provide for Resolution Designation Director and Alternate - Suburban Rate Authority. a. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 83 - 12 - 209 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: Mayor John C. Greavu is hereby designated to serve as a director of the Suburban Rate Authority, and City Manager Barry R. Evans is hereby designated to serve as alternate director of the Suburban Rate Authority for the Year 1984 and until their successors are appointed. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATI None. - 5 - 12/22 K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Adults Only a. Councilmember Juker requested the City Attorney to investigate ordinances regulating adult only programs. 2. Meeting with Commissioners a. Councilmember Anderson would like Council to meet with all the Commissions and Boards to discusss the "Plan of Maplewood" b. February 11, 1984, at 10:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers is the date to meet with the Commissions and Boards. 3. Retirement - Mr. Al Peloquin a. Councilmember Anderson moved that recognition be given to Mr. Al Peloquin for his contribution and services to the City of ap ewoo during his emp oyme Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 4. Developers Meeting a. Councilmember Anderson suggested a meeting with the developers and receive their concerns regarding building in Maplewood. b. No action taken. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. State Aid Street Designation a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 83 - 12 - 210 WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the streets hereinafter described should be designated Municipal State Aid Streets under the provisions of Minnesota Laws of 1967 Chapter 162; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the roads described as follows, to -wit: Sterling Street, Carver Avenue to 1300'' North Sterling Street, 2640' South of Highwood Avenue Sterling Street, Highwood Avenue to Linwood Avenue Sterling Street, Larpenteur Ave. to 1320' North Sterling Street, 1320' South to Holloway Avenue Maplewood West Blvd., Beam Avenue to County Road D Desoto Street, Larpenteur Ave. to Roselawn Avenue Hoyt Avenue, McKnight Road to Century Avenue 120 -010 120 -020 120 -030 120 -040 120 -050 121 -010 122 -010 123 -010 - 6 - 12122 be and hereby is established, located, and designated Municipal State Aid Streets of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Highways of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Highways for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said roads or portions thereof, that same be constructed, improved and maintained as Municipal State Aid Streets of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, to be numbered and known as Municipal State Aid Streets as shown above. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 2. Meeting With Ramsey County Board a. Acting Manager Haider stated the Ramsey County Board wishes to meet with the Maplewood City Council to discuss the Battle Creek Park. b. Suggested dates were January 20 and 27, 1984 and February 3, 1984. 3. Maplewood Boulevard West a. Director of Community Development stated Council had delayed scheduling the plan amendment for Korstad property until January. Mr. Korstad would like it de- layed until April. b. Councilmember Maida moved to hold a hearing on the second meeting in Januar regarding the Korstad proper y p an amen men on ap ewoo ou evar Ws t. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Nays - 4. Accept Settlement Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Anderson, Bastian, and Maida. Councilmember Juker. a. Director of Public Safety Collins and City Attorney Kelly explained a court settlement that awarded the City $1,000.00 plus title to a 1974 Chevrolet Blazer. This resulted from the involvement of a City Police Squad Car in a high speed chase in which $3,500 damage occured. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to accept the settlement. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. M. ADJOURNMENT 2:07 P.M. i y ClerK