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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.12.84MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Thursday, March 12, 1984 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 84 -05 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers 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 MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Present Michael T. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes No. 84 -04 (February 27, 1984) Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 84 -04 (February 27, 1984) as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to adopt the Agenda as amended: 1. 1186 E. County Road C 2. League of Women Voters 3. Woodbury Downs 4. 3M Meeting 5. Don Larsen 6. Development Meeting 7. 4th of July 8. Chamber Meeting 9. Frost Avenue 10. Waste Dump Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. E. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Anderson moved, seconded by Councilmember Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 thru 4 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I, Fees, Services, Expenses, Check Register dated February 27, 1984 thru February 29, 1984 - $477,165.31: Part II Payroll Checks dated February 2.4, 1984 - $72,626.88) in the amount of $549,792.19. 3/12 2. Pay Rates for Temporary and Part Time Employees (Non - Union) Resolution No. 84 -3 -44 WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations Act, part - time employees who do not work more than 14 hours per week and temporary employees who do not work in excess of 67 days in a calendar year are not covered by union contract wage rates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay rate maximums are hereby established for temporary and part -time employees retroactive to January 1, 1984: Recreation worker $10.50 per hour Recreation official 15.75 per game Puppeteers 26.25 per show Accountant 12.60 per hour Administrative assistant 7.35 per hour Secretary 7.30 per hour Accounting Clerk 7.30 per hour Clerk- Typist 6.00 per hour Election Judge 4.20 per hour Election precinct chairman 4.45 per hour Laborer 5.25 per hour Engineering aide 5.80 per hour Janitor 4.45 per hour BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minimum pay rates for each of the above be (1) the amount specified by State law for those postions covered and (2) $2.50 per hour for those positions not covered by State law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the pay rate within the above ranges. 3. Home Occupation Renewal: 1997 White Bear Avenue Resolution No. 84 -3 -45 WHEREAS, Mrs. Theresa Barnhill initiated a conditional use permit to operate a book exchange home occupation at the following- described property: Lot 1, Block 1, Edgeview This property is also known as 1997 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood; - 2 - 3/12 WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. This conditional use permit was approved by Council on April 7, 1980 subject to the following conditions: a. One wall- mounted five -pound all- purpose fire extinguisher shall be installed. b. "No smoking" signs shall be posted. c. Maintain the present signing only. d. Council shall review this home occupation after one year to see if there have been any problems created by this business. 2. This conditional use permit was renewed by the City Council for a three year period on April 16, 1981, subject to the original conditions. 3. A renewal of this conditional use permit was requested by Mrs.Barnhill on February 10, 1984. 4. The Maplewood City Council reviewed this request on March 12, 1984. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL + -that the above des- cribed conditional use permit be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The use is in conformity with the city's comprehensive plan and with the purpose and standards of the zoning code. 2. The establishment and maintenance of the use would not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare. . 3. The use would be located, designed maintained and operated to be compatible with the character of the R -1 zoning district. 4. The use would not depreciate property values. 5. The use would not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potent- ial surrounding land uses, due to noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, water runoff, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 6. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion, unsafe access or parking needs that would cause undue burden to the area properties. 7. The use would be served by essential public services, such as streets, police, fire protection, utilities, schools and parks. 8. The use would not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services; and would not be detrimental to the welfare of the City. •9. The use would preserve and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. - 3 - 3/12 10. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. 11. All Council conditions are being meta 12. There have not been any problems generated by this occupation. Approval is subject to the original conditions of approval. 4. Budget Transfer - Clerk's Office Approved a budget transfer of $152.00 from the Contingency Account to Account No. 01 -4130 31 to cover the cost of installing a telephone extension. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. G. AWARD OF BIDS None. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Preliminary Plat: Gervais Overlook a. Manager Evans stated this item was on the agenda for reconsideration of the approval of a preliminary plat to create twelve single dwelling lots known as Gervais Overlook. The motion to approve the 12 lot plat was denied. A preliminary plat for 20 lots was approved. b. Councilmember Bastian explained his reasons for reconsidering the proposal for a 12 lot plat. c. Mr. Richard Anderson, the developer, spoke on behalf of his proposal. d. Councilmember Bastian moved to adopt the preliminary plat alignment that Council rejected (the twelve lot plat) with the provision that the road go up nor away from the inters`e—cTTo—n--b—ythe Rethke property. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. 2. Policing of Battle Creek Regional Park Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson & Bastian. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Maida and Wasiluk. a. Manager Evans presented toe staff report and presented the following resolution from Ramsey County for discussion: WHEREAS, Battle Creek Regional Park, under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County, has been scheduled to receive improvements funded by the Metropolitan Council; and WHEREAS, the County may not develop any land within the Ramsey County parks and open space system without the approval of the governing body of the municipality in which such property is located (Minnesota Statutes 383A.07); and - 4 - 3/12 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has expressed a reluctance to approve the construction of facilities at Battle Creek Regional Park as proposed in Development Phase I because of anticipated increase in the demand for fire, police and street maintenance services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Ramsey County Commissioners hereby declares that the County shall assume the following responsibilities with regard to Battle Creek Regional Park subject to favorable actions by the City of Maplewood: 1. Ramsey County shall agree to pay a fair and reasonable charge for paramedic and fire calls to Battle Creek Regional Park on a per call basis. 2. Ramsey County shall assume the same rights and responsibilities as other property owners relative to the payment of special assessments of record, pending assessments and future assessments as provided by Minnesota Law for improvement benefiting Battle Creek Regional Park. 3. Ramsey County shall install gate closures to control the entrance to Battle Creek Regional Park. 4. Ramsey County shall not proceed with the development of improvements at Battle Creek Regional Park beyond those included in Phase I as financed by the Metropolitan Council in the 1981 -84 bienniums until the maintenance and operations funding problems have been resolved. 5. Ramsey County and Maplewood agree to carefully review all facts and data relative to the operation of Battle Creek Regional Park one year after the completion of Phase I development and each five years thereafter, for the purpose of assessing the impact of the development on the demand for municipal services. 6. Ramsey County will not pay for law enforcement calls to the park under any circumstances. b. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the first Phase in the development of the Battle Creek Regional Park and accept, for the present, the terms presented by Ramsey oun.y. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. H.R.A. Reappointment a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to reappoint Robert Larson to a five year term on the Housing and Redevelopmen u ori.y. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 2. Feasibility Study - McKnight Road Water Main and Elevator Tank a. Director of Public Works Ken Haider explained the specifics of the proposal. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: - 5 - 3/12 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of water service to Service District No. 6 by construction of the McKnight Road trunk water main and elevated water tank; and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed im- provement in Service District No. 6 by construction of the McKnight Road trunk water main and elevated water tank is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to M'.S,A. Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $1,852,000.00. 3. A public hearing will be held on Monday, the 2nd day of April, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. 3. Warning Siren on Hazelwood Station a. Assistant Director of Emergency Services John Zuercher explained the need for a budget transfer to replace the warning siren on Hazelwood Station. b. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the budget transfer of $2300 from the Contin Account to Account 012-4430 to tinance the replacement of e warning siren on Hazelwood a ion. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. 1186 E. County Road C a. Councilmember Wasiluk stated the State Highway Department has placed barriers along County Road C at Highway 61 and the residents of 1186 E. County Road C cannot use their driveway. b. Director of Public Works Ken Haider stated that MnDOT had purchased all the right of way around 1186 E. Co. Road C and had allowed the residence to remain there until such time as MnDOT needed the property. c. City Attorney Patrick Kelly will contact the State's attorney and investigate. - 6 - 3/12 2. Waste Dump a. Councilmember Wasiluk stated there will be a public hearing April 4, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. at Woodbury Jr. High regarding proposed waste dump sites. 3. Leauge of Women Voters. a. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 84 -3 -47 WHEREAS, members of the League of Women Voters of Maplewood have served the residents of Maplewood since 1959; and WHEREAS, during these years members of the League of Women Voters have done much to encourage educated nonpartisan political activity; and WHEREAS, members of the League of Women Voters have given generously of their time and efforts as volunteers assisting in all phases of elections; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota does hereby proclaim the week of April 8 to April 14,1984 to be LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IN MAPLEWOOD WEEK and do express the sincere appreciation of the City of Maplewood for all of the assistance and cooperation of the League of Women Voters. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes - all. 4. Woodbury Downs a. Councilmember Maida stated the Racing Commission will be holding a public hearing on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Woodbury City Hall regarding proposals for the race track. 5. 3M Meeting a. Councilmember Anderson has contacted the surrounding communities and they are anxious to meet with 3M. 6. Don Larsen a. Councilmember Anderson stated Don Larsen, a Maplewood resident, was appointed King Boreas of the Winter Carnival and he feels a proclamation should be presented to him. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, Donald W. Larson and his wife Bev, reside at 2554 Bittersweet Lane, Maplewood, Minnesota; BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood is proud of its citizen who is Boreas Rex XLVIII, King of the St. Paul Winter Carnival for 1984. We commend Mr. Larson for his 35 years of service to the Community as a member of the Salvation Army Board of Directors, the Board of the Indianhead Council of the Boy Scouts - 7 - 3/12 of America, the St. Paul Community Leaders Foundation, the St. Paul Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Commission, to the Junior Achievement of St. Paul, as Director of the First Bank East and as Director of Community Affairs for 3M Company We hereby declare Mr. Larson a valuable asset of the City of Maplewood and wish him well in his future endeavors. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. 7. Development Meeting a. Councilmember Anderson requested the City Planner contact area developers (specifically around the Mall) to set up a meeting. B. 4th of July a. Councilmember Bastian commented on the volunteer meeting he attended regarding the 4th of July. 9. Chamber Meeting a. Councilmember Anderson commented on the Chamber Meeting he attended. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS T Frost Avenue Manager Evans stated Wayne Leonard from Ramsey County will be meeting with the Council Thursday, March 22, 1984 at 5:00 P.M. to discuss Frost Avenue construct ion. M. ADJOURNMENT 8:27 P.M. i Clerk - 8 - 3/12