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Home My WebLink About10-26-2015 City Council Meeting Minutes October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2015 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 20-15 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Miea Hernandez a student at Cretin-Durham Hall was present for a government class and led the council in the pledge of allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, Mayor Present Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Absent Robert Cardinal, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda: M1 City Hall Landscaping M2 League of Women Voters Meeting – John Choi Presentation M3 Cable TV M4 Gateway Corridor 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 October 12, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the October 12, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 2. Approval of October 12, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the October 12, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of October 19, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the October 12, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Deborah Fideldy, Environmental and Natural Resources Commissioner Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Deborah Fideldy, Environmental and Natural Resources Commissioner. Resolution 15-8-1266 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Deborah Fideldy has been a member of the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission for one year and eleven months, serving from November 14, 2013 to September 21, 2015. Ms. Fideldy has served faithfully in those capacities; and WHEREAS, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission has appreciated her experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Ms. Fideldy has freely given of her time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Ms. Fideldy has shown dedication to her duties and has consistently contributed her leadership and efforts for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Deborah Fideldy is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for her dedicated service. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G8. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 644,554.67 Checks # 95908 thru # 95945 dated 10/08/15 thru 10/13/15 $ 535,463.48 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 10/05/15 thru 10/09/15 $ 175,031.86 Checks #95946 thru #95990 dated 10/20/15 $ 400,436.57 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 10/13/15 thru 10/16/15 $ 1,755,486.58 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 512,417.07 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 10/09/15 $ 1,151.53 Payroll Deduction check # 99101865 thru #99101866 dated 10/09/15 $ 513,568.60 Total Payroll $ 2,269,055.18 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of 2015 Budget Adjustments for Debt Service Funds Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Finance Director to make all entries necessary to account for the budget adjustments as outlined in the staff report. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 3. Approval to Close Debt Service Funds Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Finance Director to make all entries necessary to account for the transfers and to move any remaining balance sheet accounts to the new funds as outlined in the staff report. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval of Annual Maplewood Historical Society Payment Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Annual Payment of $2,000 to the Maplewood Historical Society. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Approval of Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant Agreement for Villages at Frost and English Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the mayor and city manager to sign and execute the grant agreement between the City of Maplewood and Metropolitan Council. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Approval of the 2016 SCORE Funding Grant Application Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the submittal of the 2016 SCORE Funding Grant Application to Ramsey County. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling – Local Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Lawful Gambling – Local Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Turkey Bingo Night on November 21, 2015 at 1725 Kennard Street, Maplewood; and acknowledge the Application for Exempt Permit and waive any objection to the timeliness of said permit, as governed by MN Statute §349.166. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 8. Approval of Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1, County Road B Trail and Safety Improvements, City Project 14-02 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1, for the County Road B Trail and Safety Improvements, City Project 14-02. Resolution 15-8-1267 Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract County Road B Trail and Safety Improvements, City Project 14-02 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvements Project 14-02, County Road B Trail and Safety Improvements, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 14-02, Change Order No. 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that: 1. The Mayor and City Engineer are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 1 which is an increase of $25,859.20. The revised contract amount is $1,060,805.60. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARING None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider Approval of Fitness Pods Around Wicklander Pond Parks Manager Taylor gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the fitness pod concept and authorize staff to go out and solicit sponsorships to help pay for the project; and authorize the Finance Director to set up a budget for this project for the total of $34,050, the City’s contribution will be paid for out of the Park Development Fund. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Consider Approval of Resolution Adopting 2016 Rates for Utilities Finance Director Bauman gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution authorizing the utility rates for 2016. Resolution 15-8-1268 Adoption of the 2016 Rates for Utilities: Environmental Utility (Storm Water) Water Surcharge (St Paul) Recycling WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has established utility rates, and WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the utility rates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that: 1. The updated Environmental Utility Fund rates with a 3% increase shall become effective beginning January 1, 2016, with quarterly rates set at $23.10 ($7.70 per month). 2. The updated water surcharge rates for the St. Paul Water District shall become effective beginning January 1, 2016, with fees set as follows: 7.0% of the St. Paul water charge. 3. The updated recycling fees with a 7.5% increase shall become effective beginning January 1, 2016, with fees set as follows: $3.26 per account per month for multi-family units $9.78 per account per quarter for single-family residents 4. The updated utility rates are approved for all related services received on or after January 1, 2016. 5. The rates shown will be reviewed by staff on an annual basis with recommendations for revisions brought to the city council for consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 None L. VISITOR PRESENTATION 1. Dave Johnson, Maplewood Resident 2. John Wykoff, Maplewood Resident 3. Tim Kinley, Maplewood Resident 4. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Council Calendar Update City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar. N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. City Hall Landscaping Councilmember Juenemann reported on the updated landscaping at City Hall. 2. League of Women Voters – Presentation by Ramsey County Attorney John Choi Councilmember Juenemann reported that Ramsey County Attorney John Choi gave a presentation to the League of Women Voters on October 13, 2015. His presentation featured an innovative project he has spearheaded, the Ramsey County Joint Domestic Abuse Prosecution Enhancement Project. 3. Cable TV Councilmember Juenemann reported on the calls she has been receiving regarding changing cable providers from Comcast to Century Link. 4. Gateway Corridor Mayor Slawik gave an update on Gateway Corridor. O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.