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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-78 Continuation of 07-20-78MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, July 27, 1978 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 78 -17 Continuation of July 20, 1978 Council Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting of July 20, 1978 at 7:33 P.M. B. ROLL CALL John C. Greavu, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present Roger F. Fontaine, Councilman Present Earl L. Nelson, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present Mayor Greavu moved to waive Rules of Procedure to add Approval of Agenda to the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Ariel Street 2. Furness Street 3. Tree Removal 4. Temporary No Parking 5. Discuss Item J10 and 11 following Council Presentations. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. J. NEW BUSINESS (continued) 12. Vending Machine Licensing - Ordinance - First Reading a. Acting Manager Blank presented the staff report. b. Councilman Fontaine moved to take "no action ". Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Searle Street a. Councilman Anderson questioned that when a condition is given on a particular situation such as "No filling of Pond ", how does a future homeowner know this. b. Staff stated one alternative is to file the conditions with title claim. c. Councilman Anderson moved that Seconded by Councilman Wiegert the conditions approved with the chain of title. Ayes - all. - 24 - 7/20 for the Searle Street 2. Negotiations a. Councilman Anderson questioned the progress of the Public Works negotiations. b. Acting Manager Blank reviewed the positions. c. Mayor Greavu requested staff check the cost of M A M A. 3. Crime Prevention Reward Program a. Acting Manager Blank stated Council had requested that Staff invesitgate the crime prevention reward program used by some communities and submit the information to you for your review. Please find attached the information that has been obtained. In discussing this matter with Dan Bucholz, Executive Vice President, North Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce, he states he feels that our City could either consider joining their program, work with our local Chamber to join their program, or urge our Chamber to set up their own program. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to refer all information to the Maplewood -North Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce and to include the letter from the North Suburban Chamber and to request the Chamber to initiate the action for a Crime Prevention ewar Program. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Tree Cutting a. Councilman Fontaine stated he had received a complaint from Mr. John Tucci, Kohlman and English, regarding how the contractor had removed his diseased tree and the damage he caused. b. Staff to investigate. 5. Conway Addition a. Councilman Fontaine stated Mr. Conway wishes to be on the next agenda. b. Staff stated he is scheduled for the August 3, 1978 meeting. 6. Letter - Indianhead Council a. Mayor Greavu stated he received a letter from the Indianhead Council requesting Council's support in declaring August 13 to 20 as "Scouting for the Handicapped Week ". There will be trailers at 15 locations within the Twin City area collecting newspapers for the Paper Drive Benefiting Scouting for the handicapped. b. Mayor Greavu moved to support the Indianhead Council's request to declare August 13 to 20 as "Scouting for the Handicapped Week ". Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 7. Battle Creek a. Mayor Greavu questioned what the function of the Water Shed District is regard- ing cleaning up Battle Creek and what responsibility does Ramsey County have there. He also stated there will be a meeting held by Ramsey County Open Space, Tuesday, night at 7:30 p.m, at Lutheran Chruch of Peace to discuss the development of the Battle Creek Ski Area. - 25 - 7/20 8. Ariel Street a. Councilman Fontaine was informed about a water drainage problem on Ariel Street. It is really a shared problem with North St. Paul,Ramsey County and Maplewood. b. Staff stated they are aware of the problem and are cooperating. 9. Furness Court and Lydia Avenue Area a. Councilman Fontaine stated he had received requests from the residents for more street lighting in the Furness Court -Lydia Avenue area. They are experiencing burglaries. b. Staff stated Sgt. Zappa has agreed to meet with the residents regarding crime prevention. C. Street lighting request forwarded to the Engineer. L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Temporary "No Parking Zone" a. Acting Manager Blank stated each year during the Ramsey County Fair we exper- ience heavy traffic congestion in the area of Flandrau Street -Frost Avenue -White Bear Avenue. The vehicles present a grave hazard to the pedestrians. Staff requests that the City Council, as it has in past years, enact a temporary "No Parking Anytime" restriction on both sides of Flandrau Street from 300 feet south of Frost Avenue north to its intersection with White Bear Avenue, from July 25 through July 30, 1978. b. Councilman Wiegert moved to place temporary "No Parking Anytime" restriction on both sides of Flandrau Street from 300 feet south of Frost Avenue north to its intersert_ion with White Bear Avenue from Julv 25 through Julv 30. 1978. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. J. NEW BUSINESS (continued) 10. Management Consultant a. Councilman Wiegert stated he stopped at the League offices and picked up copies of reports regarding "Picking Up New Management ". b. No action taken. 11. Acting Manager a. Councilman Wiegert moved to appoint Eric Blank as Acting Manager. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Councilmen Anderson and Wiegert. Motion failed. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Fontaine and Nelson. - 26 - 7/20 12. Salaries - Staff a. Mayor Greavu moved to table staff salaries until settlement of the Public Works contract. Seconded by Councilman Nelson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmen Fontaine and Nelson. Motion carried. M. ADJOURNMENT 9:47 P.M. Nays - Councilmen Anderson and Wiegert. City Clerk - 27 - 7/20