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.
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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;
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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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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