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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, September 14, 2015
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 17-15
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:02 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
The following items were added to the agenda:
N1 Robots at State Fair
N2 Century Link
N3 Independent School District 622 Voter Referendum Levy
N4 Fall Clean Up Campaign
N5 Gladstone
N6 Maplewood Garden
N7 Rush Line Meeting
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of August 24, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the August 24, 2015 City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of August 24, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 24, 2015 City Council
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of August 31, 2015 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the August 14, 2015 Special City Council
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Resolution Approving Commission & Board Appointments
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution appointing Dorothy
Molstad to the Parks & Recreation Commission for the term expiring April 30, 2018.
Resolution 15-8-1248
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
Hereby appoints Dorothy Molstad, who has interviewed with the Maplewood City
Council, to serve on the following commission:
Parks & Recreation Commission, term expires April 30, 2018
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Rush Line Corridor Project Update
Andy Gitzlaff, Project Manager with Ramsey County Regional Rail addressed the council
and gave an update on the project.
3. GreenStep Cities Step Four Award
Environmental Planner Shann Finwall gave the staff report.
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G7.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
$ 457,199.33 Checks #95634 thru # 95680
dated 08/25/15
$ 584,307.61 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/17/15 thru 08/21/15
$ 474,504.95 Checks # 95683 thru # 95725
dated 08/26/15 thru 09/01/15
$ 273,352.13 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/24/15 thru 08/28/15
$ 242,663.89 Checks #95726 thru #95762
dated 09/01/15 thru 09/08/15
$ 606,885.35 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/31/15 thru 09/04/15
$ 2,638,913.26 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 537,381.39 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated08/28/15
$ 1,495.33 Payroll Deduction check # 9995522 thru # 9995524 dated 08/28/15
$ 538,876.72 Total Payroll
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Temporary Lawful Gambling – Local Permit for the Greater
Twin Cities United Way, 3M Center
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Temporary Lawful Gambling-Local
Permit for the Greater Twin Cities United Way to be used on October 15, 2015 at the 3M
Center.
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review – Beaver Lake Town Houses,
Maryland Avenue and Lakewood Drive
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to review the conditional use permit for
the planned unit development for the Beaver Lake Town Houses at Maryland Avenue
and Lakewood Drive again only if a problem arises or a major change is proposed.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review – Keller Golf Course, 2166
Maplewood Drive
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to review the conditional use permit for
the Keller Golf Course at 2166 Maplewood Drive again only if a problem arises or a
major change is proposed.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review – LCS Lawn Service, 1177
Century Avenue
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to review the conditional use permit for
LCS Lawn Service, 1177 Century Avenue again only if a problem arises or a major
change is proposed.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review – Used-Car Sales at
Maplewood Office Park, 1705 Cope Avenue
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to review the conditional use permit for
Used-Car Sales at Maplewood Office Park, 1705 Cope Avenue again in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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7. Approval of School Resource Officer Agreement Between ISD 622 and the
City of Maplewood
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agreement between the City of
Maplewood and North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 for School
Resource Officer Services and that the Finance Director be authorized to make any
necessary budget adjustments.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for ARKAK, LLC – the
Tiki Hut, 1820 Rice Street
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report. Andrew Kelbe, owner and
manager of ARKAK, LLC – the Tiki Hut addressed and answered questions of the
council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for
ARKAK, LLC – the Tiki Hut, 1820 Rice Street with the condition that City Code and State
Statutes rules and regulations pertaining to holding and intoxicating liquor license be
met; the license will not be issued until that time that inspections are completed by the
Environmental Health Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Building Official and Fire
Marshall.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Consider Approval of Amendments to the Ordinance Pertaining to Liquor
Served at the Maplewood Community Center and Resolution Establishing a
Temporary Liquor Service Permit Fee - First Reading
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report and answered questions of
the council.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the first reading of the amended ordinance
pertaining to liquor served at the Maplewood Community Center and approved the
resolution establishing a temporary liquor service permit fee.
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Resolution 15-8-1249
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that
the fee for a Temporary MCC Liquor Service permit be $50.00 for Maplewood-based
providers, and $100.00 for providers from an adjacent municipality.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Consideration of Vacation of Public Easement, Jack Schwartz, 2105
English Street North
Economic Development Coordinator Michael Martin gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council. Commissioner Kempe addressed the council and gave the
report from the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution vacating the drainage and
utility easement located at 2105 English Street North, since:
1. It is in the public interest.
2. There are no utilities located in the easement and it is not being utilized.
This vacation is conditioned upon the following:
1. The applicant meets all and any conditions within Steve Love’s July 30, 2015 report.
Resolution 15-8-1250
EASEMENT VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Jack Schwartz, applied for the vacation of a five foot wide drainage
and utility easement at his property located at 2105 English Street North. The property’s
legal description is:
Lot 13, Block 4, Hills and Dales
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2015, the planning commission held a public hearing.
The city staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent a notice to the
abutting property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a
chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission also
considered reports and recommendations from the city staff. The planning commission
recommended that the city council approve this request.
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2015, the city council reviewed this request after
considering the recommendations of staff and the planning commission.
WHEREAS, after the city approve this vacation, the public interest in the property
will go to the adjoining property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-
described vacation because:
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1. It is in the public interest.
2. There are no utilities located in the easement and it is not being utilized.
This vacation is conditioned upon the following:
1. The applicant meets all and any conditions within Steve Love’s July 30, 2015 report.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Consideration of Conifer Ridge Apartments, County Road D East, between
Hazelwood Street North and Kennard Street
a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Four Votes Required for Approval)
b. Planned Unit Development Revision
c. Public Easement Vacations
d. Lot Division
e. Design Review
Economic Development Coordinator Michael Martin gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council. Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave additional
information and answered additional questions of the council. Commissioner Kempe
gave the reports from the Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board.
Developer Peter Stalland of Conifer Ridge Apartments, LLC addressed the council to
give additional information and answer questions of the council. Dan Tillson, Civil
Engineer with Conifer Ridge Apartments answered additional questions of the council.
The following individuals addressed the council:
1. Suzanne Fry, 3060 Cottage Lane N.
2. Jeff Imsdahl, 3049 Chamberlain Street N.
3. Lynda Edmundson, 1577 Legacy Parkway
4. Marge Kager, 3003 Hazelwood Street
5. Gayle Nelson, 1600 Legacy Parkway
6. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve a resolution approving the
comprehensive land use plan amendment from MDR (medium density residential) to
HDR (high density residential) for the 12.5-acre parcel in Legacy Village for Conifer
Ridge Apartments, County Road D East between Hazelwood Street N. and Kennard
Street N.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Juenemann and
Koppen
Nays – Council Members Abrams
and Cardinal
The motion required four aye votes and failed.
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5. Consider Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation
of Plans & Specifications, and Calling for Public Hearing, Bellaire Avenue
Improvements (Beam to Lydia), City Project 15-16
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thompson gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution Accepting the Feasibility
Report, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public
Hearing for 7:00 p.m. on October 12, 2015 for the Bellaire Avenue Improvements, City
Project 15-16.
Resolution 15-8-1251
ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY STUDY, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the council adopted August 10, 2015, a
joint feasibility report in coordination with the City of North St. Paul has been prepared
with reference to the improvement of Bellaire Avenue Improvements, City Project 15-16,
and this report was received by the council on September 14, 2015, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed
project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The City Council will consider the Bellaire Avenue Improvements, City
Project 15-16 in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for
all or a portion of the cost of the Maplewood portion of the improvement pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of $93,250.00.
2. The City Engineer for North St. Paul is the designated engineer for this
joint improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications
for the making of said improvement.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed budget of
$93,250.00 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Special Assessments = $44,850.00
Utility Funds/G.O. Bonds = $48,400.00
4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 12th
day of October, 2015 in the council chambers of city hall at 7:00 p.m., and the clerk shall
give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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6. Consider Preliminary Approval of Proposed Tax Levy Payable in 2016 and
Setting Budget Public Hearing Date
Finance Director Bauman gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution setting the maximum City tax
levy for payable 2016 at $19,662,000 and setting the date for the Public Hearing on the
2016 Levy and Budget for Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm as part of the
Regular City Council Meeting. This levy, combined with the proposed EDA levy of
$89,270, will result in a total levy of $19,751,270 which is a 4% increase over 2015.
Resolution 15-8-1252
RESOLUTION PROVIDING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A
PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2016
and
SETTING BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DATE
WHEREAS, State law requires that the City Council give preliminary approval of
a proposed tax levy for 2015 payable in 2016 by September 30, 2015 and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed preliminary information on the
Proposed 2016 Budget and has determined the amount of the proposed tax levy
payable in 2016 which is the maximum amount that will be levied.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. The proposed tax levy for 2015 payable in 2016 in the amount of
$19,662,000 is hereby given preliminary approval and shall be certified to the Ramsey
County Auditor.
2. The date for consideration of the final levy and consideration of the 2016
Budget shall be set as Monday, December 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Maplewood City
Council Chambers.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Abrams,
Juenemann and Koppen
Nays – Councilmember Cardinal
The motion passed.
7. Meeting of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) - The City Council
Serves as the EDA
Mayor Slawik closed the City Council Meeting at 9:35 p.m.
Acting Mayor Abrams called the meeting back to order at 9:40 p.m.
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K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Tim Kinley, 1987 Mesabi Avenue E
2. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave an update to the council calendar.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Robots at State Fair
Councilmember Cardinal reported that Tartan High School won first place on the
demonstration of the Robotic Team at the MN State Fair.
2. Century Link
Councilmember Cardinal gave the council a handout on the CenturyLink Franchise
Action/Vote.
3. Independent School District 622 Voter Referendum Levy
Councilmember Cardinal alerted the residents about a levy that Independent School
District 622 is proposing that was included in the ISD22 newsletter mailed to all
residents.
4. Fall Clean Up Campaign
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the article in the September issue of
Maplewood Living about the Fall Clean Up Campaign. Juenemann indicated that
bulky items will be picked up by Republic Service at the curb throughout the month of
October for 50% off.
5. Gladstone
Councilmember Juenemann reported that in the September issue of the Maplewood
Season’s there is an article on the history of what has taken place to revitalize the
Gladstone area.
6. Maplewood Garden
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the Maplewood Garden Paradise for Fish
and Flora article in the September issue of Season’s.
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7. Rush Line Meeting
Councilmember Abrams invited citizens to attend one of the neighborhood meetings
on Rush Line that will take place on September 22nd, 29th and 30th. The meeting on
September 29th will be held at the Maplewood Community Center.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 10:02 p.m.