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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2015
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 16-15
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
Mayor Slawik reported on the Public Works Open House that took place on Tuesday,
August 18, 2015. Police Chief Schnell reported on the incident that happened over the
weekend.
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 Planning Commission Report, August 18th
N2 Former Maplewood Employee from Ramsey County Communication Center
N3 Parks Update
N4 TAB Update
N5 Employee Picnic
The following item was removed from the agenda:
F1 Resolution Approving Commission & Board Appointments
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of August 10, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 10, 2015 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
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Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of August 10, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the August 10, 2015 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of August 14, 2015 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 14, 2015 Special City Council
Meeting Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Abrams,
Juenemann and Koppen
Abstain – Councilmember Cardinal
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Resolution Approving Commission & Board Appointments
This item was removed from the agenda.
2. Presentation of Tuj Lub Partnership at Keller Park
Parks Manager Taylor introduced the staff report. The following individuals spoke on the
new Tuj Lub Courts that will be installed at Keller Park in Maplewood:
1. Victoria Reinhardt, Ramsey County Commissioner
2. Leon Lillie, State Representative
3. Elizabeth on half of Foung Hawj, State Senator
4. Chia Chue Yang, President of the Hmong Tuj Lub Club
5. Jon Oyanagi, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Director
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G6 be highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G6.
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:
$ 170,449.21 Checks # 95554 thru # 95581
dated 8/11/2014
$ 3,598,765.25 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/03/15 thru 08/07/15
$ 555,255.42 Checks #95582 thru #95633
dated 08/11/15 thru 08/18/15
$ 8,784,474.56 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/10/15 thru 08/14/15
$ 13,108,944.44 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 531,704.12 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 08/14/15
$ 1,151.53 Payroll Deduction check # 9995505 thru #9995506 dated 07/31/15
$ 532,855.65 Total Payroll
$ 13,641,800.09 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval to Enter into Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for
Leasing of City Vehicles
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve staff to enter into agreements with
Enterprise Fleet Management for the purpose of leasing City vehicles.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of a Public Easement, Fire Station 1 Improvements, City Project
12-14
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the public easement for roadway,
sidewalk, drainage and utility purposes over a portion of the Fire Station 1 property and
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authorize the Mayor to sign the easement. Minor changes to the easement can be
made if reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. It is further approved that the City
Engineer record the above listed document.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Cooperative Agreement (PW 2014-32) with Ramsey County,
Arkwright-Sunrise Area Improvements, City Project 12-09
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement with
Ramsey County (PW 2014-32) related to the sidewalk and trail improvements along
County Road B and Edgerton Street as part of the Arkwright-Sunrise Area
Improvements, City Project 12-09, and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the
agreement signifying the City Council approval. Minor revisions as approved by the City
Attorney are authorized as needed.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of Funding for the Tuj Lub Project at Keller Park
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Tuj Lub Project at Keller Park and
authorizes payment of $75,000 from the Park Development Fund to Ramsey County to
cover the City’s cost share. The Finance Director is also authorized to establish a
budget of $75,000 in the Park Development Fund for this project.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of Resolution Accepting a Donation to Maplewood Nature Center
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation of
$25.00 to the Maplewood Nature Center from the Olson family.
Resolution 15-8-1247
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Parks and Recreation Department
has received a donation of $25;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council
authorizes the City of Maplewood, Parks and Recreation Department to accept this
donation.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consideration of an Ordinance Amendment to Allow Temporary Exterior
Sales in Business Commercial Districts – Second Reading
Building Official Carver introduced the staff report. Planning Intern Lorenz addressed
the council to give the staff report and answer questions of the council.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the ordinance amending Section 44-511
adding an additional permitted use allowing temporary exterior sales in BC (business
commercial) districts and the period be limited to 4 months.
Ordinance 952
An Ordinance Amendment to Allow Temporary Exterior Sales in
BC (Business Commercial) Zoning Districts
The Maplewood City Council approved the following revision to the Maplewood Code of
Ordinances.
Section 1. Section 44-511 of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 44-511. Permitted Uses.
The city shall only permit the following uses by right in a BC business commercial
district:
(18) Temporary exterior sale of goods, up to 4 months per year, pursuant to licensing
and permitting requirements in chapter 14, article VI, chapter 20, article IV and
chapter 28, article II.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after the approval by the city council and
publishing in the official newspaper.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
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1. Consideration to Proceed with Design Work, Fish Creek Improvements,
City Project 15-19
Parks Manager Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to proceed with the design work for Fish
Creek Improvements, City Project 15-19.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Consideration of Century Link Franchise
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. City
Attorney Kantrud gave additional information and answered additional questions of the
council. Patrick Haggerty, Representative from Century Link addressed the council and
spoke on the Century Link Product, Prism and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve to proceed with the opportunity to
enfranchise CenturyLink in the City through the statutory application process.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Abrams,
Juenemann and Koppen
Nays – Councilmember Cardinal
The motion passed.
3. Consideration of Purchase Agreement with Scooters Coffee, 2228
Maplewood Drive N
a. Intent to Close Meeting (§13D.05 subd. 3c)
City Attorney Kantrud gave the staff report and requested the council go into closed
session to discuss the Purchase Agreement with Scooters Coffee as permitted by State
Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3c.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to go into closed session to discuss Purchase
Agreement for the property at 2228 Maplewood Drive with Scooters Coffee as permitted
by State Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3c.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Mayor Slawik closed the meeting at 6:17 p.m.
Mayor Slawik opened the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
City Attorney Kantrud summarized the closed session for the purchase of Maplewood
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property located 2228 Maplewood Drive in the purchase price of $285,000.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the consideration of the purchase
agreement with Scooters Coffee for the sale price of $285,000 for property located at
2228 Maplewood Drive and the Mayor and City Manager sign said purchase agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Suzanne Madison, Maplewood Resident
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Planning Commission Report, August 18th
Councilmember Cardinal reported on the Planning Commission Meeting he attended on
Tuesday, August 18th.
2. Former Maplewood Employee from Ramsey County Communication Center
Councilmember Juenemann reported that Marsha Pacolt, past Maplewood Dispatch
Employee passed away over this past weekend from cancer.
3. Parks Update
Councilmember Abrams reported on the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting she
attended on August 19th.
4. TAB Update
Mayor Slawik reported on the TAB meeting she attended. Public Works Director/City
Engineer reported on the Rush Line meeting he attended.
5. Employee Picnic
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the employee picnic that took place on
Tuesday, August 18th in the Public Works Building.
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O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.