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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2015
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 08-15
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:12 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
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
Councilmember Abrams moved to agenda item J1 under New Business be moved to be
heard after the Consent Agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The following items were added to the agenda:
N1 City Clean Up
N2 Organ Donations
N3 Heart Safe City
N4 Cable Commission
N5 MCC Family Expo
N6 Crumbling Roads
N7 Gun Range
N8 May 10th
N9 Teachers
N10 Highway 35E & Highway 61 Closing
N11 Rush Line Time Line
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of April 13, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the April 13, 2015 City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann noted that Mark Bradley needed to be added under Visitor
Presentation and agenda item N3, on the second line an “s” needs to be added to “organ
donor”. Staff reviewed the recording from the April 13th meeting and noted that Mark
Bradley spoke during agenda item J2 and not Visitor Presentation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the April 13, 2015 City Council Meeting
Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Approval of Proclamation Recognizing National Police Memorial Week 2015
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report and Mayor Slawik read the proclamation.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Proclamation Recognizing National
Police Memorial Week 2015.
Proclamation
Proclamation Recognizing National Police Week 2015
A Maplewood City Council proclamation to recognize National Police Week 2015 and to
honor the service and sacrifice of those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
while protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy.
WHEREAS, there are approximately 900,000 law enforcement officers serving in
communities across the United States, including the 52 dedicated sworn officers of the
MAPLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT;
WHEREAS, nearly 60,000 assaults against law enforcement officers are reported
each year, resulting in approximately 16,000 injuries;
WHEREAS, since the first recorded death in 1791, almost 20,000 law
enforcement officers in the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice and been
killed in the line of duty, including Sergeant Joseph Bergeron of the Maplewood Police
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Department;
WHEREAS, the names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the
walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, 273 names of fallen heroes are being added to the National Law
Enforcement Officers Memorial this spring, including 117 officers killed in 2014 and 156
officers killed in previous years;
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be
honored during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s 27th Annual
Candlelight Vigil, on the evening of May 13, 2015;
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be
honored during the MINNESOTA LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION’S
Annual Candlelight Vigil, on the evening of May 15, 2015;
WHEREAS, the Candlelight Vigil is part of National Police Week, which takes
place this year from May 10-16;
WHEREAS, May 15 is designated as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in honor of
all fallen officers and their families;
WHEREAS, the service and sacrifice of RAMSEY COUNTY SUBURBAN LAW
ENFORCEMENT officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the SUBURBAN
RAMSEY COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL CEREMONY, on May 11, 2015;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
formally designates May 10-16, 2015, as Police Week in the CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
and publicly salutes the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in
communities across the nation.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Commission & Board Appointments and Reappointments
a) Approval of Resolution for Appointments
b) Approval of Resolution for Reappointments
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution to appointment candidates
to commissions.
Resolution 15-4-1192
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
Hereby appoints the following individuals, who have interviewed with the Maplewood
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City Council, to serve on the following commissions:
Human Rights Commission
Sokunthea Soeun, term expires April 30, 2018
Amy Stedman, term expires April 30, 2016
Planning Commission
Frederick M. Dahm, term expires December 31, 2017
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the resolution to reappointment
commissioners to commissions.
Resolution 15-4-1193
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
Hereby appoints the following individuals, who the Maplewood City Council has
reviewed, to serve on the following commissions:
Community Design Review Board
Bill Kempe, term expires 4/30/2018
Jason Lamers, term expires 4/30/2018
Heritage Preservation Commission
Peter Boulay, term expires 4/30/2018
Human Rights Commission
Annistacia Belladonna-Carrera, term expires 4/30/2018
Elizabeth “Marie” Garza, term expires 4/30/2018
And, hereby appoints Matthew Prom, who the Maplewood City Council has reviewed, to
extend his term on the Park & Recreation Commission until such time as his seat is
filled.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Cardinal requested items G7 and G8 be highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G8.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 156,390.06 Checks # 94854 thru # 94891
dated 04/14/15
$ 376,344.88 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 04/06/15 thru 04/10/15
$ 220,313.93 Checks #94893 thru #94940
dated 04/15/15 thru 04/21/15
$ 519,288.19 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 04/13/15 thru 04/17/15
$ 1,272,337.06 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 547,553.93 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 04/10/15
$ 640.00 Payroll Deduction check # 9994520 thru #9994521dated 04/10/15
$ 548,193.93 Total Payroll
$ 1,820,530.99 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of a Resolution Identifying the Support for TBRA Funding and
Authorizing an Application for Grant Funds – Villages at Frost-English,
1955 English Street
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Identifying the Support for
TBRA Funding and Authorizing an Application for Grant Funds – Villages at Frost-
English, 1955 English Street.
Resolution 15-4-1194
Authorizing Application for the Tax Base Revitalization Account
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood is a participant in the Livable Communities
Act's Local Housing Incentives Account Program for 2015 as determined by the
Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make application apply for funds under
the Tax Base Revitalization Account; and
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WHEREAS the City has identified a contamination cleanup project within the City
that meet the Tax Base Revitalization Account’s purposes and criteria and are consistent
with and promote the purposes of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act and the
policies of the Metropolitan Council’s adopted metropolitan development guide; and
WHEREAS the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to
ensure adequate project and grant administration; and
WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and
regulations as stated in the contract grant agreements; and
WHEREAS the City finds that the required contamination cleanup will not occur
through private or other public investment within the reasonably foreseeable future
without Tax Base Revitalization Account grant funding; and
WHEREAS the City represents that it has undertaken reasonable and good faith
efforts to procure funding for the activities for which Livable Communities Act Tax Base
Revitalization Account funding is sought but was not able to find or secure from other
sources funding that is necessary for cleanup completion and states that this
representation is based on the following reasons and supporting facts:
1. Finds that it is in the best interests of the City's development goals and priorities
for the proposed project to occur at this particular site and at this particular time.
2. Finds that the project components for which Livable Communities Act Tax Base
Revitalization Account funding is sought will not occur solely through private or
other public investment within the reasonably foreseeable future.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, the City Council of Maplewood
authorizes Maplewood Acquisition LLC to submit an application for Metropolitan Council
Tax Base Revitalization Account grant funds and, if the City is awarded a Tax Base
Revitalization Account grant for this project, the City will be the grantee and agrees to
act as legal sponsor to administer and be responsible for grant funds expended for the
project contained in the Tax Base Revitalization grant application submitted on May 1,
2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of a Resolution Identifying the Support of Sherman Associates’
Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund Application for Grant
Funds – Villages at Frost-English, 1955 English Street
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Identifying the Support of
Sherman Associates’ Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund Application for
Grant Funds – Villages at Frost-English, 1955 English Street.
Resolution 15-4-1195
Support of an Environmental Response Fund Grant Application
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WHEREAS the City of Maplewood has been supportive of Maplewood
Acquisition LLC and its plans for the Villages at Frost-English project; therefore
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood approves the Villages
at Frost-English project, for which an Environmental Response Fund grant application is
being submitted to the Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority on May
1st, 2015, by Maplewood Acquisition LLC.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Resolution Approving No Parking Restrictions Adjacent to 3002 Lakewood
Drive N (Property Line to Lydia Avenue E)
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Approving No Parking
Restrictions Adjacent to 3002 Lakewood Drive N (Property Line to Lydia Avenue E).
Resolution 15-4-1196
3002 Lakewood Drive N – “No Parking” Restrictions
WHEREAS, the homeowner at 3002 Lakewood Drive N requested No Parking
Restrictions adjacent to his property extending from the property line to Lydia Avenue,
and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed said request and has worked with the
homeowner since September of 2013, and
WHEREAS, in this specific case it is reasonable to consider and implement the
signing of said No Parking signs; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood
shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on the east side of Lakewood Drive N adjacent to
3002 Lakewood Dr N, extending from the property line to the intersection with Lydia
Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval to Enter into Contract with Metro Sound and Lighting, Inc. to
Upgrade Sound System in the Banquet Room of the MCC
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to enter into Contract with Metro Sound
and Lighting, Inc. in the amount of $23,090 to upgrade the Sound System in the Banquet
Room of the Maplewood Community Center.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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6. Approval of Resolution for 2015 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal and
Casual Part-Time Employees
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for 2015 Pay Rates for
Temporary/Seasonal and Casual Part-Time Employees.
Resolution 15-4-1197
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations act,
part-time employees who do not work more than 14 hour per week and
temporary/seasonal employees who work in positions that do not exceed 67 days in a
calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students, are not defined as public employees
and are therefore not eligible for membership in a public employee union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay rang es and job
classifications are hereby established for temporary/seasonal, casual part-time
employees effective January 1, 2015 upon Council approval.
Accountant $10.00-30.00 per hour Accounting Technician $9.00-22.00 per hour Administrative Assistant $9.00-23.00 per hour Background Investigator $25.00-35.00 per hour
Building Inspector $14.00-35.00 per hour
Building Attendant $8.00-15.00 per hour
Customer Service Assistant $8.00-15.00 per hour
CSO $14.50-19.50 per hour
Data Entry Operator $8.00-12.00 per hour
Election Judge $8.00-12.00 per hour Election Judge - Assistant Chair $9.00-15.00 per hour Election Precinct Chair $9.00-16.00 per hour Engineering Aide $8.00-16.00 per hour
Engineering Technician $10.00-16.00 per hour Fire Maintenance/Engineer ** $15.00 per hour Firefighter-in-Training (new hire) ** $10.72 per hour
Firefighter/EMT ** $12.86 per hour Firefighter/Paramedic ** $13.93 per hour
Firefighter/EMT Captain ** $15.00 per hour
Firefighter/Paramedic Captain ** $16.08 per hour
Battalion Chief ** $17.15 per hour
Gardener $8.00-18.00 per hour
Intern $8.00-20.00 per hour IT Technician $15.00-20.00 per hour Laborer $8.00-14.00 per hour Lifeguard $8.00-14.00 per hour Manager-on-Duty Differential $1.00 per hour Office Specialist $8.50-18.00 per hour
Receptionist $8.00-16.00 per hour
Recreation Instructor/Leader $8.00-32.00 per hour
Recreation Official $8.00-30.00 per hour
Recreation Worker $8.00-18.00 per hour
Theater Technician $20.00-30.00 per hour
Vehicle Technician $9.00-15.00 per hour Video Coordinator* $11.00-19.00 per hour Video Technician* $10.00-18.00 per hour
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Water Safety Instructor (WSP) Differential $2.00 per hour
Head Lifeguard (hgl) Differential $1.00 per hour
Water Safety Aide (WSA) Differential $.50 per hour
* Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hours or less.
** Fire Department positions shall receive a $2 per hour differential for working the
following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving
Day and Christmas Day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution will supersede previous resolutions setting pay rates for these pay classifications; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set
the pay rate within the above ranges.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of Change to the Rules of Procedure for City Council and City
Council Meetings
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve changes to the Rules of Procedure for
City Council and City Council Meetings appointing the City Clerk as the parliamentarian
of city council meetings and adding the Elected Official Out-of-State Travel Policy to
Section14 – Council Administrations Policies under D. Other Matters.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Approval of Resolution Requesting Ramsey County Board Approval of a
Trail Easement, Gladstone Improvements Phase 2, City Project 14-01
City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution requesting Ramsey
County Board approval of a Trail Easement, Gladstone Improvements Phase 2, City
Project 14-01.
Resolution 15-4-1198
Ramsey County Board Approval of a Trail Easement
Gladstone Improvements Phase 2
City Project 14-01
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
Improvement Project 14-01, the Gladstone Improvements Phase 2, and let a
construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, and
WHEREAS, the approved construction plans require a 15.00 foot wide
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permanent recreational trail easement over the property located at 1160 Frost Avenue,
Parcel ID No. 162922420112, and
WHEREAS, the property located at 1160 Frost Avenue was tax-forfeited years
ago and is currently owned by Ramsey County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the City of Maplewood requests the Ramsey County
Board to grant and dedicate a permanent recreational trail easement over the northerly
15.00 feet of the property located at 1160 Frost Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Agenda item J1 was moved to be heard after the consent agenda.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Approval of First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Article XVIII
Relating to the Sale of Tobacco-Related Products
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag gave the staff report. Katie Engman, Program
Director of the North Suburban Tobacco Compliance Check Project and the Ramsey
Tobacco Coalition addressed the council to give additional information and answered
questions of the council.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke.
1. Steve Rush, Maplewood Business
2. Anan Barbarowi, Maplewood Business
3. Susan Sindt, Maplewood Resident and Maplewood Business
4. Eustacia Ikeri, Maplewood Resident
5. Michelle Tesser, Maplewood Resident
6. Cecily Fowler speaking on behalf of Marri Smith, Maplewood Resident
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the First Reading of the City Code
Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Article XVIII relating to the Sale of Tobacco-Related
Products.
Seconded by Mayor Slawik Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members
Abrams, Juenemann
Abstain – Councilmember Koppen
Nays – Councilmember Cardinal
The motion passed.
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I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Michelle J. Yeske as Liquor License Manager for Merwin
Liquors, 1700 Rice Street N
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag gave the staff report. Michelle Yeske, Manager
for Merwin Liquors addressed and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve Michelle J. Yeske as Liquor License
Manager for Merwin Liquors, 1700 Rice Street N.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of the Partners in Energy – Maplewood Energy Action Plan
Environmental Planner Finwall introduced Joel Ballandby, Minnesota GreenCorps
Member who then gave the presentation. Environmental Planner Finwall presented
additional information. Yvonne Pfeifer with Xcel Energy addressed and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Maplewood Energy Action Plan outlining
energy goals for action during May 2015 through December 2016.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of a Resolution Calling Public Hearing to Modify Development
Program and Establish TIF District No. 1-13 for Villages at Frost-English,
1955 English Street
City Planner Martin gave the staff report. City Manager Coleman answered questions of
the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution calling for a Public Hearing
on May 26, 2015 to establish TIF District No. 1-13 for Villages at Frost-English, 1955
English Street.
Resolution 15-4-1199
Resolution Calling Public Hearing on the
Proposed Adoption of a Modification to the
Development Program for Development District No. 1 and the
Proposed Establishment of Tax Increment Financing
District (Redevelopment) No. 1-13 Therein and the
Proposed Adoption of a Tax Increment
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Financing Plan Therefor
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota (the "City"), as follows:
1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at
approximately 7:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the following matters: (a) the
proposed adoption of a Modification to the Development Program for Development
District No. 1, (b) the proposed establishment of Tax Increment Financing
(Redevelopment) District No. 1-13 therein, and (c) the proposed adoption of a Tax
Increment Financing Plan therefor, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.124 through 469.133, both inclusive, as amended and Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.1794, both inclusive, as amended (collectively,
the "Act").
2. Notice of Hearing; Program Modification and Plan. The City Manager is
hereby authorized to cause a notice of the hearing, substantially in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit A, to be published as required by the Act and to place a copy of the
proposed Modification to the Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan
on file in the Manager's Office at City Hall and to make such copies available for
inspection by the public.
3. Consultation with Other Taxing Jurisdictions. The City Manager is hereby
directed to mail a notice of the public hearing and a copy of the Tax Increment Financing
Plan to Ramsey County and Independent School District No. 622 informing those taxing
jurisdictions of the estimated fiscal and economic impact of the establishment of the
proposed tax increment financing district.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
1. East Metro Public Safety Training Center, City Project 09-09, Approval of
Resolution Awarding Contract for Completion of Burn Room Thermal Liner
City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson gave the staff report. Fire Chief Lukin
gave additional information.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the resolution awarding a contract to Janhke
& Sons Construction, Inc. (DBA WHP Trainingtowers) in the amount of $108,553 for
completion of the Burn Room Thermal Liner systems as part of the East Metro Public
Safety Training Center, City Project 09-09.
Resolution 15-4-1200
Awarding Contract
WHEREAS, WHP Trainingtowers submitted bid pricing for additional liner
material necessary to accommodate the commercial wing of the burn tower for the East
Metro Public Safety Training Center, and
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WHEREAS, during the initial bidding process for the liner in the burn building (as
part of an earlier phase), only one contractor responded to the request for a calcium
silicate based liner system. WHP Trainingtowers was that contractor and they were able
to fully meet the requirements of the specifications, and
WHEREAS, during the original bidding process for the liner in the burn building,
the member departments had the option to select two different liner types (different
strength and temperature ratings), one for the gas burn prop areas and one for the Class
A burn areas. The departments chose to use a single system instead of two different
strength/temperature ratings, in part to avoid the potential for members replacing
damaged panels with the wrong temperature rating in a given area. In addition, the
single type allows consistency with a full 15-year warranty on the liner throughout the
facility, and
WHEREAS, the facility needs to maintain excess liner material on hand and be
able to maintain the system with staff from the member departments. Having a single
system is critical for having consistency in replacement of damaged panels when
considering there are multiple departments who are members of the facility and who
may be completing maintenance on the liner panels, and
WHEREAS, the mounting hardware is part of a system and is unique to each
manufacture's product. When damaged panels need to be replaced, the panels need to
be the same material to maintain the integrity of the system and the 15-year warranty
provided by the manufacturer, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that Jahnke & Sons Construction (DBA WHP
Trainingtowers) is the sole source manufacturer and installer of the thermal liner system
used at the East Metro Public Safety Training Center for the 2015 Burn Room Thermal
Liner project – City Project 09-09, and the mayor and city manager are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said contractor for and on behalf of
the city in the amount of $108,553.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract, Gladstone
Improvements Phase 2, City Project 14-01
City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council. Finance Director Bauman answered additional questions.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution receiving Bids and
Awarding Construction Contract, Gladstone Improvements Phase 2, City Project 14-01
to Park Construction Company in the amount of $2,383,293.60.
Resolution 15-4-1201
Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Park Construction Company for the Base
Bid + Bid Alternate 3 in the amount of $2,383,293.60 is the lowest responsible bid for the
construction of Gladstone Improvements Phase 2, City Project 14-01, and the mayor
and city manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said
bidder for and on behalf of the city.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary to implement the financing plan for the project as shown below.
Funding Source Amount
Metropolitan Council Grant (LCDA) $ 900,000
Ramsey County CDB Grant $ 250,000
MCES I&I Grant $ 25,000
Sanitary Sewer Fund $ 121,500
Environmental Utility Fund $ 285,000
St. Paul WAC Fund $ 109,500
Park Development Fund $ 235,000
Street Light Utility Fund $ 564,000
Developer Contributions $ 155,000
T.I.F. $ 351,000
Street Construction Bonds $ 429,000
Total $3,425,000
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Mark Bradley, Maplewood Resident
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave an update to the council calendar.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. City Clean Up
Councilmember Juenemann thanked staff and residents that took part in the Annual
Spring Clean Up Day, Earth Day and the All Parks Clean Up. She then encouraged
residents to pick up items that have blown in the front of their yards. Councilmember
Abrams commented that the Annual Spring Clean Up was a great event.
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2. Organ Donations
Councilmember Juenemann reported that April is Organ Donation Month and
encouraged everyone to check the organ donor box on their driver’s license application;
or they can go online and check the various organizations that solicit for organs to be
donated.
3. Heart Safe City
Councilmember Abrams reported on the Heart Safe City Project and requested the
council participate in CPR training and learn how to use AEDs.
4. Cable Commission
Councilmember Abrams gave an update to the Cable Commission indicating that the
Comcast and Time Warner agreement is not moving forward. Abrams also stated that
Century Link has a new product called Prism and is interested in becoming a provider in
the City of Maplewood.
5. MCC Family Expo
Councilmember Abrams reported that the Family Event at the Maplewood Community
Center was a wonderful event with a lot of Maplewood families participating.
6. Crumbling Roads
Councilmember Cardinal reported on the crumbling road issue and that the comments
from Engage Maplewood were not spectacular. Residents were encouraged to give
comments on the proposed franchise fee that will be used to help fix the roads.
7. Gun Range
Councilmember Cardinal reported on the issue with the gun range located in Maplewood
and requested that City Manager Coleman place it on a future city council meeting
agenda. Police Chief Schnell provided additional information on long term solutions for
the gun range.
8. May 10
Councilmember Cardinal read a note honoring mothers for Mother’s Day on May 10th.
9. Teachers
Councilmember Cardinal reported that Stephen Dombrosk, teacher at North High School
and a Maplewood resident, Amy Hewett-Olatunde, a teacher at LEAP High School are
amongst the ten finalists for teacher of the year in Minnesota.
10. Highway 35E & Highway 61 Closings
Councilmember Cardinal requested City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson give
an update on the Highway 35E and Highway 61 closings. City Engineer/Public Works
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Director Thompson informed the council and residents that the information on road
closing can be found on Public Works Twitter page at maplewoodpw.
11. Rush Line Time Line
Mayor Slawik reported on the time line for the Rush Line and that the meetings are now
on cable. She also informed everyone that there will also be neighborhood meetings
and encourage council members to attend the meetings.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m.