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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.16.84 Continuation of 02.13.84MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY. COUNCIL Adjourned Meeting (February 13, 1984) 5:00 P.M., Thursday, February 16, 1984 Meeting No. 84 -03 A. CALL TO ORDER, Mayor Greavu reconvened the adjourned meeting of February 13, 1984 at 5:02 P.M. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Present Michael T. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Animal Control a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to discontinue its contract service with ,APSi and engage in a contract, service with A E Aninial Control, whi-c-fi—mould Ta<e effect on February 15, 4984 for animal control services. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Regional Mutual Aid Association a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the followinq resolution and moved its A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT REGIONAL MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Maplewood as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires to become a member of the Regional Mutual Aid Association and its Director of Public Works, Kenneth Haider, is its authorized representative, and City Manager Barry Evans, its alternative represen- tative: and - 1 - 2/16 ion: WHEREAS, a mutual need exists between members of the Regional Mutual Aid Assoc- iation to share and assist one another in the areas of emergency, disaster control, and mitigation; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood considers it to be in the best interests of the City to enter into a mutual agreement with the other members of the Regional Mutual Aid Association. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood enter into agreement with the Regional Mutual Aid Association and hereby authorizes its Director of Public Works Kenneth Haider to represent the City of Maplewood in this associatoin and the Director of Public.Works is authorized to sign said agreement in behalf of said City of Maplewood. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Alderson, Maida and Wasiluk. Nays - Councilmember Bastian. 2. Plan Amendment: McMenemy Street South of Roselawn Avenue a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 -2 -29 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the Maplewood compre- hensive plan from RM, medium density residential to RL, low density residential for the following described property: All of Block 2, Demars 2nd Addition, Lots 1 -5, Block 3, Demars 2nd Addition, and; Lots 1 -5, Block 6, Demars 4th Addition The Wstly 327.31 feet of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 17, Township 29, Range 22 in Ramsey County This property is more commonly described as the southeasterly and southwesterly corners of McMenemy Street and Roselawn Avenue; WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: 1. This plan amendment was initiated by the City of Maplewood. 2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 16, 1984 to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Planning Commission.recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on February 13, 1984. The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: - 2 - 2/16 1. The entire area is zoned for and developed with single dwellings, which is compatible with the RL classification. 2. The change would have no adverse effect on the Comprehensive Plan on the development of adjacent properties. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 3. Plan Amendment: hlcMenemy Street North of Roselawn Avenue Discussed on February 13, 1984 4. Plan Amendment: Parkway Drive and Arcade Street a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Wasiluk introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 -2 -30 WHEREAS, the City of Mapelwood initiated an amendment to the Maplewood compre- hensive plan from RH, high density residential to RL, low density residential for the following described property: Lots 1 - 14, except for the parts of lots 13 and 14, lying westerly of a line running southwesterly from the most northerly corner of lot 13 to a point on the south line of and 75 feet east from most westerly corner of lot 14 then south to the south line of vacated Kingston Avenue of Forest Heights This property is more commonly described as the land west of Parkway Drive and Arcade Street, south of the Soo Line right of way. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: 1. The plan amendment was initiated by the City of Maplewood. 2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 6, 1984 to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on February 13, 1984. The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City staff. NOW, THEREFORE,'BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL thats the above described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the following findings -of- fact: 1. The entire area is zoned for and developed with single dwellings, which is compatible with the RL classification. 2. The change would have no adverse affects on ,the comprehensive plan or the development of adjacent properties. - 3 - 2/16 5 Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Plan Amendment: 1850 -1896 E. County Road B a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. Ayes - all. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 - 2 - 31 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the Maplewood Compre- hensive Plan from RM, residential medium density to RL, residential lower density for the following described property: That property lying 310 feet + south of County Road B between the Maplewood Public Works facility driveways This property is more commonly described as 1850, 1858, 1866, 1884, 1890, and and 1896 East County Road B. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows: 1. This plan amendment was initiated by the City of Maplewood. 2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 6, 1984 to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on February 13, 1984. The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and City Staff. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above described plan amendment to approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The RM designation is inconsistent with the existing larger lot, single dwelling neighborhood and F, farm residence zoning. 2. There is no need to retain the RM designation to provide a buffer between the single dwellings to the north and city's Public Works Facility grounds to the south. 3. Retention of the RM designation would be inconsistent with the Land Use Plan policy of having like uses face one another wherever possible. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 6. R -3 Moratorium a. Manager Evans stated,the City Council!established a one -year moratorium on rezonings from F, farm residence or R -1, single dwelling to R -3, multiple dwellings on February 14, 1983. The purpose of the moratorium is to review undeveloped land that is planned for multiple dwellings, but zoned for single dwellings, and - 4 - 2/16 determine whether multiple dwellings would be compatible with adjacent homes. Council met with the Planning Commission on May 16 to designate specific sites for study. These sites have now been considered. The moratorium can,itherefore, be lifted. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to accept the report. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 7. Planning Commission Resignation and Appointment a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the followinq resolution and moved its 84 -2 -32 WHEREAS, Duane Prew has been a member of the Planning Commission of Maplewood, Minnesota, since March 2, 1972, and has served faithfully in that capacity to the present time; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recognized his experience, leadership and good judgment by consistently electing him vice - chairman; and WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, he has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the City. ion: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens, that Duane Prew is hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service and we wish him continued success in the future. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. c. Councilmember Maida moved to appoint Francis L. Juker to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Maida withdrew her motion. d. Councilmember Anderson moved that the vacancy on the Planning Commission should be advertised. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 8. Comprehensive Plan Report a. manager Evans presented the staff report and presented the following 1984 Work Program proposal. 1. Complete the plan amendments and "downzonings" initiated by Council. 2. Consider changing the SC, service commercial designation at Larpenteur Avenue and McKnight Boulevard and on Century Avenue, north of Upper Afton Road to LSC, limited service commercial. Rezonings to NC, neighborhood commercial - 5 - 2/16 and BC(M), business commercial modified should follow. 3. Update the technical information in the plan. This would include updating obsolete information, revising the housing plan to reflect new regional housing goals from the Metropolitan Council and any other technical changes needed. 4. Review the implementation section of the plan - eliminating projects that are completed or are no longer desirable and setting priorities for those projects that should be done. 5. Update the zoning ordinance (last done in 1970). b. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to accept the report and approve the 1984 Work Program proposal. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 9. Battle Creek Watershed Appointment a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to submit Donald Wiegert's name as a candidate for the Battle Creek Watershed appointment. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 10. Valley Branch Watershed Appointment a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. No action taken. c. Council directed the Manager to send a letter to the Valley Branch Watershed Board informing them that the Council took no action becasue of the small area within Maplewood. 11. Change in Department Name Discussed on February 13, 1984. 12. AFSCM E Contract Discussed on February 13, 1984. J. VISITOR PRESENTATION None. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Maplewood Review a. Councilmember Wasiluk proposed to go to the Maplewood Review and discuss the possibility of them providing a complete section for Maplewood. 2. St. Paul Water Contract - 6 - 2/16 a. Councilmember Anderson questioned the progress of the contract with the St. Paul Water Department. b. Council directed staff to set up a meeting date for the week of February 27, 1984. 3. Compacting New Openings in Streets a. Councilmember Anderson stated the compacting on the streets isn't very good. 4. PUD Hearing Notice and Voting a. Councilmember Anderson moved to refer to the Planning Commission the question of requiring a 4 to 1 vote instead of majority for Planned Unit Deve opmen s. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. 5. Lights - Century and Ivy and Farrell and Ivy Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Wasiluk. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Maida. a. Councilmember Anderson stated he had received a letter from an area resident indicating the lack of lighting at Century and Ivy and Farrell and Ivy. b. The letter was referred to Staff. 6. Developers Meeting a. Councilmember Anderson stated he was going to call the area developers to see if they were interested in having a meeting. 7. Letter of Appreciation - Ed O'Mara a. Councilmember Anderson moved that a letter of ap presented to Ed O'Mara for his service to the commun ciation and a olacaue be Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes- all. 8. Waste Dump Meeting a. Councilmember Wasiluk stated there is a meeting at Metro Center March 8, 1984 at 4:00 P.M. regarding the locations of Waste Dumps. 9. County Parks a. Councilmember Bastian commented on the letter received from Ramsey County Sheriff Zacharias regarding the County Parks in Maplewood b. City Manager Evans stated Police Chief Ken Collins was meeting with Zacharias. c. Mayor Greavu stated there should be no parking along Upper Afton Road by the Upper Afton Park. d. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 7 - 2/16 84 -2 -33 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that both sides of Upper Afton Road from McKnight Road to 2600 feet east be designated a "No Parking" zone. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Maida and Wasiluk. Mays - Councilmember Bastian. i 10. Supplemental Code i a. Councilmember Bastian questioned if anything was being done to update the Code. b. The material has been forwarded to Municipal Code Corporation to provide Sup- plemental No. 2. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Watershed District Assessments a. Manager Evans stated an agreement had been reached whereby the Battle Creek Watershed assessments were reduced from $133,189 to $97,500. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to authorize payment of the $97,500 Battle Creek Watershed assessment_ Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 2. Beam Avenue Assessments Discussed on February 13, 1984. M. ADJOURNMENT 6:10 P.M. - 8 - 2/16