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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-2015 City Council Meeting MinutesMarch 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2015 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 06-15 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. Mayor Slawik spoke about the Bill that is going through the House of Representatives, sponsored by Representative Leon Lillie and a Senate Bill sponsored Senator Chuck Wiger to name a portion of Highway 36 in memory of Sergeant Joseph Bergeron. Police Chief Schnell gave additional information. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, Mayor Present Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Absent Robert Cardinal, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda: N2 City Clean Up N3 Planning Commission Report N4 Ambassador to Laos N5 TAB Report Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of March 9, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the March 9, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 2. Approval of March 9, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the March 9, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Approval of the 2014 Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Report Frank Gilbertson, Heritage Preservation Commissioner gave the 2014 HPC Annual Report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2014 Heritage Preservation Commission Annual Report. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Proclamation to Establish September 29, 2015 as the Maplewood Day Without Violence Mikel J. McLaughlin addressed the council and gave the report. Mayor Slawik read the proclamation. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Proclamation to Establish September 29, 2015 at the Maplewood Day Without Violence. PROCLAMATION Whereas: Maplewood does not have a day to commemorate and encourage non- violence; and Whereas: Other cities have established days/weeks to celebrate non-violence; and Whereas: Maplewood values and strives for neighborhoods free from the harmful effects of violence; and Whereas: Maplewood prides itself on being a leader and example to other communities; and Whereas: Day Without Violence is committed to having each city within Minnesota proclaim a citywide day without violence on September 29th; and Whereas: Day Without Violence is committed to having each state proclaim a March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 statewide day without violence on or about September 30th; and Whereas: Day Without Violence is committed to having the United States proclaim a nationwide day without violence on October 1st, to be known as the National Day Without Violence; and Whereas: Minnesota, along with the rest of these United States, can join with other nations to celebrate, on October 2nd, the United Nations International Day of Non- Violence. Now, Therefore, I, Nora Slawik, Mayor of Maplewood, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, September 29th, 2015, as the: Maplewood Day Without Violence Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of Proclamation for 2015 Mayors’ Day of Recognition for National Service Rachel Laurie, Director of the Greater Twin Cities Senior Volunteer Program addressed the council and gave the report. Mayor Slawik read the proclamation. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Proclamation for 2015 Mayors’ Day of Recognition for National Service. Proclamation WHEREAS, service to others is a hallmark of the American character, and central to how we meet our challenges; and WHEREAS, the nation’s mayors are increasingly turning to national service and volunteerism as a cost‐effective strategy to meet city needs; and WHEREAS, national service participants address the most pressing challenges facing our cities, from educating students for the jobs of the 21st century and supporting veterans and military families to providing health services and helping communities recover from natural disasters; and WHEREAS, national service expands economic opportunity by creating more sustainable, resilient communities and providing education, career skills, and leadership abilities for those who serve; and WHEREAS, national service participants serve in more than 60,000 locations across the country, bolstering the civic, neighborhood, and faith‐based organizations that are so vital to our economic and social well‐being; and WHEREAS, national service participants increase the impact of the organizations they serve with, both through their direct service and by recruiting and managing millions of additional volunteers; and WHEREAS, national service represents a unique public‐private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non‐federal March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS, national service participants demonstrate commitment, dedication, and patriotism by making an intensive commitment to service, a commitment that remains with them in their future endeavors; and WHEREAS, the Corporation for National and Community Service shares a priority with mayors nationwide to engage citizens, improve lives, and strengthen communities; and is joining with the National League of Cities, City of Service, and mayors across the country to recognize the impact of service on the Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 7, 2015. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Nora Slawik, Mayor of Maplewood, Minnesota do hereby proclaim April 7, 2015, as National Service Recognition Day, and encourage residents to recognize the positive impact of national service in our city; to thank those who serve; and to find ways to give back to their communities. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval of Proclaiming Arbor Day Natural Resources Coordinator Gaynor gave the staff report and read the proclamation. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Proclamation Proclaiming May 26, 2015 as Arbor Day in Maplewood. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION Whereas, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and Whereas, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and Whereas, trees can reduce the erosion of topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate temperatures, clean the air, produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife, and Whereas, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for homes, fuel for fires, and countless other wood products, and Whereas, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and Whereas, trees are a source of joy and beauty, March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That, May 16, 2015, is hereby designated Arbor Day in the City of Maplewood. Further, all citizens are encouraged to celebrate Arbor Day and support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Koppen moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G8. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 300,019.96 Checks # 94626 thru # 94685 dated 03/03/15 thru 03/10/15 $ 1,447,938.31 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 03/02/15 thru 03/06/15 $ 455,805.41 Checks #94686 thru #94730 dated 03/17/15 $ 286,901.28 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 03/09/15 thru 03/13/15 $ 2,490,664.96 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 546,724.18 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 03/13/15 $ 640.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9994478 thru #9994479 dated 03/13/15 $ 547,364.18 Total Payroll $ 3,038,029.14 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 2. Approval of a Final Plat, Sherwood Parkview, 2240 Hazelwood Street North Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Shorewood Parkview final plat located at 2240 Hazelwood Street North. Subject to the following conditions which were applied to the preliminary plat approval: 1. Comply with the conditions of approval in the updated engineering report by Jon Jarosch, Maplewood Staff Engineer, dated March 11, 2015. 2. Comply with the conditions of approval in the Environmental Review by Shann Finwall dated January 9, 2015. 3. Before the city can sign the final plat, the existing home, garage and shed shall be removed. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, CarMax, Mogren Retail Addition Councilmember Koppen moved to approve to review the Conditional Use Permit for CarMax and the Mogren Retail Addition unit development again in one year. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval to Authorize Ramsey County to Perform 2015 Street Striping Councilmember Koppen moved to approve Ramsey County to perform city pavement striping needs in an amount not to exceed $26,000 utilizing existing general fund allocations within the Public Works operating budget. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Authorize Purchase of Bituminous Materials for 2015 Councilmember Koppen moved to approve to purchase bituminous materials in an amount up to $60,000 from T.A. Shifsky and Sons. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Approve Emergency Generator Replacement Purchase for the 1902 Building March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the purchase of the 85kW emergency backup generator from Cummins NPower in the amount of $25,681. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Approval of a Temporary Gambling Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Temporary Gambling Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street to be used from May 15, 2015 to Mary 17, 2015. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. 8. Access to Criminal Justice Data Networks and E-Charging a. Approval of Resolution - State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Maplewood on Behalf of its City Attorney b. Approval of Court Data Services Amendment to CJDN Subscriber Agreement c. Approval of State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with the Criminal Justice Agency Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Resolution- State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the City of Maplewood on Behalf of its City Attorney. Resolution 15-3-1186 APPROVING STATE OF MINNESOTA JOINT POWERS AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ON BEHALF OF ITS CITY ATTORNEY WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney desires to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools available over the State’s criminal justice data communications network for which the City is eligible. The Joint Powers Agreement further provide the City with the ability to add, modify and delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five year life of the agreement and obligates the City to pay the costs for the network connection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota as follows: 1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the City of Maplewood on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney, are hereby approved. Copies of the Joint Powers Agreement is attached to this Resolution and made a part of it. March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 2. That the Maplewood City Prosecutor, Elliott B. Knetsch, or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Prosecuting Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain the City’s connection to the systems and tools offered by the State. To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Henry A. Schaeffer is appointed as the Authorized Representative’s designee. 3. That Nora Slawik, the Mayor for the City of Maplewood and Melinda Coleman, the City Manager, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Court Data Services Amendment to CJDN Subscriber Agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement with the Criminal Justice Agency. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Approval of First Reading Amending the Ordinance Regulating On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses – Section 6-122 and Waiving Second Reading Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report. Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the first reading amending the Ordinance Regulating On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License – Section 6-122 and Waive the Second Reading. Ordinance 946 Sec. 6-122. - One license for any one person or premises; possession of interest in more than one license in off-sale. (a) No more than one off-sale intoxicating liquor license may be directly or indirectly issued under this article to any one person or for any one place in the city. March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 9 (b) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly have or possess a direct or indirect interest in more than one off-sale intoxicating liquor license in the city. Upon conviction therefor the city council may immediately revoke all licenses of the person. The term "interest," as used in this subsection, shall be as defined in Minn. Stats. § 340A.412, subd. 3. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 2. Reschedule May 25, 2015 City Council Meeting Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve to reschedule the May 25, 2015 City Council Meeting to Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Goodrich Golf Course Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report. Bradley Behnke, Manager of Goodrich Golf Course addressed the council Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Goodrich Golf Course, 1820 Van Dyke Street N. Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident 2. Tim Kinley, Maplewood Resident March 23, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 10 M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Council Calendar Update City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar. N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Review of City Manager Goals and Expectations for 2015 Mayor Slawik gave the report. City Manager Coleman gave additional information. 2. City Clean Up Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents that Saturday, April 18th is the Annual City Clean Up day at Aldrich Arena. 3. Planning Commission Report Councilmember Cardinal reported that there are a couple of openings on the Planning Commission. He then reported on the last meeting he attended. 4. Ambassador to Laos Mayor Slawik reported on a dinner she attended for the Honorable Daniel Clune, US Ambassador to Laos 5. TAB Report Mayor Slawik reported she was elected to the Executive Committee of the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Advisory Board. O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.