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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, 2015
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 18-15
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.
Mayor Slawik reported that the City of Maplewood was one of seven organizations to be
awarded the Advancing Equity Grant from the St. Paul Foundation. The award amount is
$75,000. Police Chief Schnell provided additional information about the grant.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Isabel Dickey, a student from North High School led the council in the 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 Trash Items
N2 ENR Commission
N3 VOA Homestead at Maplewood Anniversary
I2 Motion to Reconsider Conifer Ridge Development
N4 Red Ribbon Week
N5 Maplewood K5
N6 Super Bowl
N7 Rush Line
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of September 14, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the September 14, 2015 City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of September 14, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the September 14, 2015 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Update from Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom
Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom gave a report on various programs that the Sheriff’s
Department is involved in and working with other Municipal Departments throughout the
County.
2. Approval of Resolution for Commission & Board Reappointments
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for Commission & Board
Reappointments.
Resolution 15-8-1254
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:
Environmental and Natural Resources Commission
Dale Trippler, term expires 9/30/2018
Housing and Economic Development Commission
Dennis Unger, term expires 9/30/2018
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Presentation of Lifesaving Awards to Officer William Sypniewski and Officer
Pheng Her
Police Chief Schnell gave the report and presented Officers Sypniewski and Her with the Life
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Saving Award.
4. Resolution Recognizing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and
Encouraging Support for Community-Wide Efforts to Prevent Domestic and
Family Violence
Police Chief Schnell provided the report and read the resolution for council approval.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution Recognizing National Domestic
Violence Awareness Month and Encouraging Support for Community-Wide Efforts to Prevent
Domestic and Family Violence.
Resolution 15-8-1255
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWRENESS
MONTH AND ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY-WIDE
EFFORTS TO PREVENT DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE.
WHEREAS, October is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood in coordination with the Ramsey County Attorney’s
Office and Tubman’s advocacy services play a key role in effectively responding to the threat
of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, research shows that through solid coordination, sure and swift
consequences for battering, and sending messages that help is available makes an affirmative
statement that domestic violence will not be tolerated,
WHEREAS, all members of the community can play a vital role in protecting the health,
safety, and welfare of our neighbors by not turning a blind eye to domestic violence; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota;
1. That we recognize October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and
direct that the Maplewood Police Department continue all coordinated efforts toward
implementing effective and efficient strategies to prevent and intervene in incidents of
domestic and family violence; and
2. We encourage our fellow Maplewood residents, business leaders, and faith
communities to support efforts to combat domestic and family violence in all forms for the good
and welfare of our community.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
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:
$ 155,518.16 Checks # 95764 thru # 95790
dated 9/15/2015
$ 290,516.45 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated09/08/15 thru 09/11/15
$ 310,251.73 Checks #95791 thru #95827
dated 09/22/15
$ 494,193.23 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/14/15 thru 09/18/15
$ 1,250,479.57 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 516,516.75 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/11/15
$ 1,151.53 Payroll Deduction check # 9995540 thru #9995541 dates 09/11/15
$ 517,668.28 Total Payroll
$ 1,768,147.85 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Resolution Adopting Cooperative Agreement No. 1001178 with
MnDOT, McKnight/T.H.94 Signal Replacements, City Project 15-12
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Adopting Cooperative
Agreement No. 1001178 with MnDOT, McKnight/T.H.94 Signal Replacements, City Project 15-
12, and authorize the mayor and city manager to sign said agreement and any amendments.
Resolution 15-8-1256
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood is entering a cost share agreement with the State of
Minnesota, Department of Transportation based on direct local connections to the MnDOT
owned and maintained frontage roads/ramps that are served by two traffic signals proposed
for replacement based on local benefit as determined by local traffic counts, and
IT IS RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood enter into MnDOT Agreement No.
1001178 with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes:
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To provide for payment by the City to the State of the City’s share of the costs of the Signal,
Emergency Pre-Emption (EVP) and State Furnished Materials (SFM) for Signal Systems “K”
and “L” construction and other associated construction to be performed upon, along and
adjacent to the Trunk Highway No. 94 / McKnight Road interchange under State Project No.
6283-234 (T.H. 94=392), City of Maplewood Project 15-12.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to
execute the Agreement and any amendments to the Agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement with
Ramsey County, Gladstone Improvements Phase 2, City Project 14-01
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Community Development Block Grant
Program Agreement with Ramsey County for the Gladstone Phase 2 Improvements, City
Project 14-01, and authorize the mayor and city manager to sign said agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Purchase of One-Ton Dump/Plow Truck
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of the one ton truck and
equipment and to enter into contracts with the following vendors for these purchases under
MN State Contracts in an amount totaling $66,517.29:
Midway Ford, 2016 F550 chassis MN State Contract #74464
Towmaster Truck Equipment, 2016 Dump Body and Equip. MN State Contract #84884
Crysteel, Boss V – Plow MN State Contract #73055
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of Resolution Certifying Election Judges for the November 3, 2015
Municipal General Election
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution certifying election judges for the
2015 Municipal General Election on November 3, 2015.
Resolution 15-8-1257
CERTIFYING ELECTION JUDGES
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list
of Election Judges for the 2015 Municipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November
3, 2015.
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Audrey Duellman
Meridith Aikens
Jim Allen
Sam Anderson
Theodore Anderson
Nancy Anderson
Ahsan Ansari
Ajla Arnold
David Bedor
Jaime Belland
Al Bierbaum
Diane Bjorklund
Donita Bolden
Michele Booher
Jeanne Bortz
Albert Bortz
Richard Brandon
Ginny Brandon
Eugene Bunkowske
Bernice Bunkowske
Jeanette Carle
Fannie Carson
Justin Carson
Ann Cleland
Edward Combe
Colleen Connolly
Bonnie Dahl
Phil DeZelar
Charlene Dickerson
Helen Jean Dickson
Diane Droeger
Carolyn Eickhoff
Jeanne Ewald
Nick Franzen
Mary Jo Freer
Mary Katherine Fuller
Barbara Funk
Gary Gardner
Terrence Garvey
Diane Golaski
Ane Gravelle
Barb Gravink
Jamie Gudknecht
Dianne Gustafson
Joyce Haddad
Michael Hafner
Joann Hagemo
Vonna Hahn
Sandra Hahn
Mary Harder
Robert Hart
Barbara Hart
Jean Heininger
Darlene Herber
Gary Hinnenkamp
Robert Hulet
Jeanette Hulet
Raymond Huth
Patricia Huth
Carol Jagoe
David Jahn
Gwendolyn Jefferson
Robert Jensen
Judith Johannessen
Cheryle Johnson
Warren Johnson
Shirley Jones
Myrna Kane
Judy Kiges
Judy Kipka
Lois Knutson
Dennis Kramer
John Krebsbach
Elaine Kruse
Charlotte Lampe
Tom Layer
Claudette Leonard
Sandy Lewis
Marianne Liptak
Darlene Loipersbeck
Jules Loipersbeck
Claudia Lonetti
Valerie Mahowald
Jeri Mahre
John Manthey
Thomas Maskrey
John McCann
Peggy McCarthy
Larry McCarthy
Judy McCauley
Joan McDonough
Dorothy Molstad
Marlene Moreno
Betty Motz
Frederick Nazarian
Mary Newcomb
Ann Norberg
D. William (Bill)
O'Brien
Anita Olson
Dian Parent
Laura Paulsen
Marilyn Peper
Joseph Plumbo
Roger Posch
Steve Putz
Roy Reichow
Andrew Reichow
Rita Renslow
Vincent Rodriguez
Warren Sands
Kathleen Sauer
Sharon Sawyer
Cynthia Schluender
William Schmidt
Betty Schramel
Jim Schramel
James Seitz
Deborah Seyfer
Delaney Skaar
Susan Skaar
Bob Spangler
Tim Stafki
Chris Swanson
Lori Taylor
Carol Thomalla
Dale Trippler
Jo Trippler
Micki Tschida
Carolyn Urbanski
Holly Urbanski
Mary Vanek
Joanne Wagner
Gayle Wasmundt
Deborah Weinberg
Steven Weinberg
Robert Wiesner
Cindy Yorkovich
Helen Zian
Leroy Zipko
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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6. Approval of Resolution Accepting Donation of 58 Cases of Water from
Costco
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution to accept the 58 cases of
water valued at approximately $250.00 donated from Costco.
Resolution 15-8-1258
AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY
WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHOIRIZED to receive and accept grants, gifts and
devices of real and personal property and maintain the same for the benefit of the
citizens and pursuant to the donor’s terms if so-prescribed, and;
WHEREAS, Costco wishes to grant the city of Maplewood the following: A case
of water valued at approximately $250.00, and;
WHEREAS, Costco has instructed that the City will be required to use the
aforementioned for: use by the fire department, and;
WHEREAS, the city of Maplewood has agreed to use the subject of this
resolution for the purposes and under the terms prescribed, and;
WHEREAS, the City agrees that it will accept the gift by a four-fifths majority of
its governing body’s membership pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03;
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Consider Approval of Change to City Code of Ordinances - First Reading
a) Ordinance Adopting the Republication of the City Code of
Ordinances
b) Ordinance Repealing Chapter 8, Article V Pertaining to Billiard
Parlors and Poolrooms Licenses
c) Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14, Article XIV Pertaining to Private
School Licenses
d) Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14, Article XVI Pertaining to Tanning
Facilities
e) Ordinance Repealing Chapter 42, Article I and Article II Pertaining to
Taxi Cab Licenses
City Clerk Haag gave the staff report.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the first reading of the ordinances and
the administrative updates to the code language.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Article IV
Pertaining to Fireworks - First Reading
City Clerk Haag gave the staff report.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 20, Article IV Pertaining to Fireworks.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Consider Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 - Peddlers,
Solicitors and Vendors - First Reading
City Clerk Haag gave the staff report.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the first reading of an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 28 - Peddlers, Solicitors and Vendors.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consider Approval of Amendments to the Ordinance Pertaining to Liquor
Served at the Maplewood Community Center – Second Reading
City Clerk gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the second reading of the amended
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ordinance pertaining to Intoxicating Liquor served at the Maplewood Community Center.
Ordinance 953
DIVISION 5. - MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
Sec. 6-316 – Sale of wine, 3.2 percent malt liquor and intoxicating liquor.
The City may authorize the holder of an on sale wine, 3.2 percent malt liquor, or
intoxicating liquor license issued by the City of Maplewood or a municipality
adjacent to the City of Maplewood and will allow the licensee to dispense wine
not exceeding 14 percent alcohol by volume, 3.2 percent malt liquor, or
intoxicating liquor at any convention, banquet, conference, meeting of social affair
conducted on the premises of the Maplewood Community Center.
The sale of wine not exceeding 14 percent by volume, 3.2 percent malt liquor, and
intoxicating liquor may be served in the Maplewood Community Center under the
following conditions:
(1) The licensee is engaged to dispense wine, 3.2 percent malt liquor and
intoxicating liquor at an event by a person or organization permitted to
use the designated room of the Maplewood Community Center.
(2) W ine, 3.2 percent malt liquor and intoxicating liquor is dispensed
only to persons attending the event in the designated room for which
the room was rented and such dispensing is done only in the room
which was rented.
(3) The licensee shall serve wine, 3.2 percent malt liquor and intoxicating
liquor according to this chapter and other city ordinances.
(4) The licensee delivers to the city a certif icate of insurance providing off-
premises liquor liability coverage naming the city, in the amount of
statutory limits, as an additional named insured.
(5) All parties consuming wine, 3.2 percent malt liquor and intoxicating
liquor in the Maplewood Community Center shall be required to conform
to state liquor laws and all rules and regulations regulating the serving
or consumption of wine, 3.2 percent malt liquor or intoxicating liquor as
established by the city.
(6) W ine, 3.2 percent malt liquor and intoxicating liquor may only be
served until 12:00 midnight on all evenings, Sunday—Saturday.
(7) Licensees seeking authorization to dispense wine, 3.2 percent malt liquor,
or intoxicating liquor in the Maplewood Community Center shall apply to
the city clerk for a per event permit on a form prescribed by the City.
(8) W henever it is determined that a specific event for which the licensee
will be providing on-sale wine, 3.2 percent malt liquor, or intoxicating
liquor requires special or unique conditions, the City Council may
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impose such additional conditions. Compliance with these additional
conditions shall be a requirement of the permit.
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Motion to Reconsider an item
Councilmember Abrams moved to suspend city council rules regarding the timing of a
motion to reconsider.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Abrams gave the report.
Councilmember Abrams moved to reconsider and amend the comprehensive plan for
the Conifer Ridge Redevelopment from Medium Density Residential to High Density
Residential for the 12.5 acre parcel in Legacy Village.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review of 2016 Charitable Gambling Requests
The following individuals spoke regarding the needs of their organization:
1. Bob Jensen 1808 Burr Street Maplewood Area Historical Society
2. Paul Jurgels 1475 Eldridge Avenue Erickson Merkel Foundation
3. Sabrina Baumgartner 1725 Monastery Way Tubman
4. Noah Hurley 2927 Walter Street ISD622 Fusion Drumline
5. Amber Woitalba 2100 Orchard Lane White Bear Lake YMCA
6. Colleen Monahan 2320 Southcrest Lane Carver PTO
7. Carmen Snaza 1451 Price Avenue Weaver Elementary
8. Cathy Seiford 2626 Keller Parkway North High Robotics
9. Isabel Dickey 6140 Upper 46th St. N. North High Northern Lights Show Choir
10. Suzanne Madison 2086 Burr Street LENA Youth Connect, Inc.
11. Joe Fox 1821 Myrtle Street Ramsey County Fair
2. Consider Approval of Employee Resignation Agreement (Report
Distributed at Meeting)
Assistant City Manager Funk gave the staff report.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Employee Resignation Agreement for
Larry Farr.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Consider Approval of Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Contract for
Bid Package 5C (Classroom Building), East Metro Public Safety Training
Center, City Project 09-09
City Engineer/Public Works Director Thompson gave the staff report
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution to award the construction
contract to Terra General Contracting, LLC in the amount of $318,700 for the East Metro
Public Safety Training Center, Bid Package 5C – Classroom Building, City Project 09-09.
Resolution 15-8-1259
RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Terra General Contractors, LLC in the
amount of $318,700.00, is the lowest responsible bid for construction of the Classroom
Building for the East Metro Public Safety Training Center: Bid Package 5C (Classroom
Building) – City Project 09-09, 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 as previously approved by council on August 11, 2014 in
the amount of to $6,193,901.64. A final budget with the increased assessment amount
will be brought back to the Council at a future date once all the costs are known.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
None
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Trash Items
Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents that during the month of October the
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City’s trash hauler, Republic Services, offers pickup of bulky items for half price.
2. ENR Commission
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the Environmental Natural Resource
Commission meeting she attended last week and a new program of Urban Farming that
they Commission will be brining to the City.
3. VOA Homestead at Maplewood Anniversary
Councilmember Abrams reported that the Homestead at Maplewood will be celebrating
their 25th Anniversary on Tuesday, September 29th. She then read a proclamation that
she will be presenting at the event.
4. Red Ribbon Week
Councilmember Cardinal reminded the public that Red Ribbon Week is October 26th-
20th. Red Ribbon Week is a movement to educate youth about drug use and abuse.
Councilmember Cardinal requested Police Chief Schnell to report on the deer harvest
and the Hmong involvement.
5. Maplewood 5K
Mayor Slawik reported that the Maplewood 5K was held on Saturday, September 26th
and thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for putting it on.
6. Super Bowl
Mayor Slawik reported that the Super Bowl Committee invited all the Mayors in
Minnesota to tour the new Vikings Stadium and announced a program for cities called
“Fit to Play 52”.
7. Rush Line
Mayor Slawik reported that the next meeting for Rush Line will be on Tuesday,
September 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the Maplewood Community Center.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.