HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-2015 City Council Meeting MinutesFebruary 9, 2015
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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2015
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 03-15
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:07 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
Mayor Slawik reported that the new Met Council Chair Adam Duininck toured the
Gateway Trail with elected and appointed officials on Friday, February 6, 2015.
Mayor Slawik congratulated City Manager Coleman for officially being appointed as the
City Manager of Maplewood after meeting all the requirements set forth in her contract.
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:
N1 Employee Retirements
N2 Ramsey County Dispatch Policy
N3 Civic Engagement & Heart Safe Program
N4 Cable Commission
N5 Banker of the Year
N6 White Bear Avenue
N7 Regional Council of Mayors
N8 League of Minnesota Cities Community Engagement
City Manager Coleman noted that under Approval of Minutes for the January 26, 2015
meeting, City Clerk Haag has a correction on the minutes regarding the Senior Housing
Ordinance change.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of January 26, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the January 26, 2015 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of January 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
City Clerk Haag noted a correction to the January 26, 2015 City Council Meeting
Minutes. Agenda item J3 Approval of an Ordinance Amendment for Senior Housing
Unit-Size Requirements should have been approved as a first reading. There will be a
public hearing at the next council meeting and it will be a second reading. The
ordinance and ordinance number will be removed from the minutes and the motion will
include that it was a first reading.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the January 26, 2015 City Council Meeting
Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
None
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested item G4 be highlighted. Mayor Slawik requested
item G3 be highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G9.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 346,385.08 Checks # 94355 thru # 94399
dated 01/21/15 thru 01/27/15
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$ 552,649.68 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 01/20/15 thru 01/23/15
$ 393,226.68 Checks #94401 thru #94441
dated 01/29/15 thru 02/03/15
$ 296,880.63 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 01/26/15 thru 01/30/15
$ 1,589,142.07 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 553,327.90 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 01/30/15
$ 390.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9993716 dated 01/30/15
$ 553,717.90 Total Payroll
$ 2,142,859.97 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of 2015 Master Group Contract between City of Maplewood and
Medica Insurance Company
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Master Group Contract with Medica
Insurance Company.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of 2015 Pay Equity Report
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Pay Equity Implementation Report
for submission to the Minnesota Management & Budget Department for review.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval for Police Department to Accept Donation from Schmelz
Countryside Volkswagen
Police Chief Schell gave the staff report.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution accepting a $2,500
donation from Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen and authorize for the establishment of
a donation fund to be used for public safety prevention and intervention initiatives.
Resolution 15-2-1168
EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF
A DONATION TO THE MAPLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen has presented to the Maplewood
Police Department a donation in the amount of $2,500; and
WHEREAS, this donation is intended for the purpose of youth and senior citizen
prevention programming; and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and
commends John Schmelz and Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen for their civic efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, that:
1. The donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and
2. The donation will be appropriated for the Police Department as designated;
and
3. The appropriate budget adjustments be made.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of Resolution Adopting Ambulance Rates for 2015
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution adopting ambulance rates
for 2015.
Resolution 15-2-1169
ADOPTION OF THE 2015 AMBULANCE RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has established ambulance rates, and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the ambulance rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that:
1. The updated ambulance rates with a 0% increase and an added 15% surcharge
on non-resident runs shall become effective beginning February 10, 2015, with
rates set as follows:
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Residents Non-Residents
Non-transport $637.00 $733.00
Basic life support $1,683.00 $1,935.00
Advanced life support 1 $2,212.00 $2,544.00
Advanced life support 2 $2,440.00 $2,806.00
Charge per mile $21.84 $25.12
2. The updated ambulance rates are approved for all related ambulance runs
received on or after February 10, 2015.
3. The rates shown will be reviewed by staff on an annual basis with
recommendations for revisions brought to the city council for consideration.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of Transfers from Tax Increment Funds for 2014
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2014 Budget Adjustments and 2014
Transfers totaling $937,120 from the Tax Increment Funds to the Debt Service Funds.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of 2014 Carryovers and Transfers
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2014 carry overs and authorize the
Finance Director to reduce the 2015 budget as needed for any carry over amount that is
not used for its specified purpose during the year; and authorize the Finance Director to
make the entries necessary to account for the transfers requested from the General
Fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Approval of 2014 Transfers to Close Capital and Debt Service Funds
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the transfer of $2,206.69 from fund 344
(Series 2002D) to fund 368 (Series 2013B); the transfer of $7,258.05 from fund 447 (12-
13) to fund 601 (Sewer); the appropriate budget changes; and move any remaining
balance sheet accounts to the new funds if necessary.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. Approval to Transfer Funds Regarding Tax Abatement Note
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Finance Director make the entries
necessary to account for the transfer of $98,700 from the Legacy Village Tax Abatement
District Fund (431) to the G.O. Refunding Tax Abatement Bond, Series 2014B Fund
(370).
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of New Liquor License Manager for Chipotle Mexican Grill,
Armando Abla, Jr.
City Clerk Haag gave the staff report and introduced Armando Abla, Jr. from Chipotle
Mexican Grill. Armando Abla, Jr. addressed and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve Armando Alba, Jr. as the new liquor license
manager for Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2303 White Bear Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of New Liquor License Manager for SuperAmerica, Rebecca L.
Griglak
City Clerk Haag gave the staff report and introduced Rebecca L. Griglak from
SuperAmerica. Rebecca Griglak addressed and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve Rebecca L. Griglak as the new liquor
license manager for SuperAmerica, 11 Century Avenue South.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of New Liquor License Manager for Maddie’s Liquor, Akberali
Punjwani
Akberali Punjwani was not present for the meeting.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to table the approval of the new liquor license
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manager for Maddie’s Liquor, 1690 McKnight Road N.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD O F BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
None
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Retirements
Councilmember Juenemann acknowledged the retirement of Joanne Svendsen who
retired last October after working over 41 years in Public Safety; and Tom Ekstrand who
retired at the end of 2014 after working 38 years in the Planning Department.
2. Ramsey County Dispatch Policy
Councilmember Juenemann provided information on the last Ramsey County Dispatch
Policy meeting she attended the end of January 2015.
3. Civic Engagement & Heart Safe Program
Councilmember Abrams reported on a Civic Engagement meeting she attended with
Mayor Slawik and City Manager Coleman.
4. Cable Commission
Councilmember Abrams reported on the Cable Commission meeting she attended last
meeting in January 2015.
5. Banker of the Year
Councilmember Cardinal recognized Don Regan from Premier Bank for receiving the
2015 Banker of the Year Award sponsored by Bell Bank & Trust.
6. White Bear Avenue
Councilmember Cardinal reported on the poor road condition on White Bear Avenue
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from Frost Avenue to Cope Avenue and requested staff to encourage Ramsey County to
repair the cracks as soon as possible.
7. Regional Council of Mayors
Mayor Slawik reported on the Regional Council of Mayors meeting she attended earlier
in the day.
8. League of Minnesota Cities Community Engagement
Mayor Slawik reported on the LMC Community Engagement meeting that she attended
with Councilmember Abrams and City Manager Coleman.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.