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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 22-15
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.
Mayor Slawik reported that the Police Department is working with the Human Rights
Commission on Immigration Policies. Police Chief Schnell gave further details.
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:
I2 Approval of Resolution with the BCA on behalf of City Attorney - Prosecution
N1 Ramsey-Washington Watershed District Awards
N2 League of Women Voters Police Panel
N3 Remembrance of Audrey Duellman
N4 Cable Survey
N5 Ramsey County League of Local Government December 3, 2015 Meeting
N6 Heart Safe Video
N7 Rush Line Corridor Meeting
The following item was pulled from the agenda:
J3 Consideration of Amendments to the Tree Ordinance and Environmental Chapters
– First Reading
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of November 9, 2015 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the November 9, 2015 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Cardinal,
Juenemann and Koppen
Abstain – Councilmember Abrams
The motion passed.
2. Approval of November 9, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann noted the motion for E2 should read City Council Meeting
Minutes as amended.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the November 9, 2015 City Council
Meeting Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Cardinal,
Juenemann and Koppen
Abstain – Councilmember Abrams
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Retirement Plaque Presentation for Retirees Walter R. Fasulo and Nick J.
Miller
Fire Chief Lukin read and then presented the retirement plaques to retirees Fasulo and
Miller.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G10.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Approval of Claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
$ 1,035,074.66 Checks # 96055 thru # 96240 (Includes Election Judge Checks)
dated 11/10/15
$ 232,309.65 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/02/15 thru 11/06/15
$ 153,067.19 Checks #96241 thru #96286
dated 11/10/15 thru 11/17/15
$ 508,256.99 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/09/15 thru 11/13/15
$ 1,928,708.49 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 511,515.33 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/06/15
$ 1,151.53 Payroll Deduction check # 99101906 thru #99101907 dated 11/06/15
$ 512,666.86 Total Payroll
$ 2,441,375.35 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Donation to Maplewood Nature Center
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation of
$1,200 to the Maplewood Nature Center to be used towards a new entrance sign at
Maplewood Nature Center and authorize the Finance Director to make the appropriate
budget changes.
Resolution 15-11-1276
Acceptance of Donation
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Parks and Recreation Department
has received a donation of $1,200 from Friends of Maplewood Nature to be used
towards an entrance sign for Maplewood Nature Center.
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.
3. Approval to Enter Into Agreement for Wildlife Management Services
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve entering into an agreement with USDA
for sharpshooting deer up to $20,000 Project PM 15.010 and directs the City Manager to
execute said agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Resolution Adopting 2016 Assessment Rates, Public Works
Permit Fees and Park Availability Charges
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for Adoption of the 2016
Assessment Rates, Public Works Permit Fees, and Park Availability Charges.
Resolution 15-11-1277
Adoption of the 2016 Assessment Rates, Public Works Permit Fees,
And Park Availability Charges
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has established assessment rates, permit
fees, and park availability charges, and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the assessment rates, permit fees, and park
availability charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that:
1. The proposed assessment and improvement rates hereby attached shall
become effective beginning January 1, 2016. Furthermore the special
assessment rates shall be officially established through a benefit appraisal
analysis.
2. The updated public works fees are approved for all related permit
applications received on or after January 1, 2016.
3. The park availability charge (which has not changed from 2015) shall be
effective beginning January 1, 2016.
4. The rates attached will be reviewed by staff on an annual basis with
recommendations for revision brought to the City Council for consideration.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of New Stop Signs at Monastery Way and Benet Road
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the two stop signs at the southeast and
northeast corners of the intersection of Monastery Way and Benet Road making this a 4-
way stop intersection.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of Stop Sign Adjustments at Fenton Avenue/Phalen Place and
Fenton Avenue/Walter Street Intersections
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to remove the north/south stop signs on
Phalen Place at the intersection with Fenton Avenue and to install a new stop sign for
the west bound traffic on Fenton Avenue at the intersection with Walter Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of Resolution Accepting Insurance Labor-Management
Committee’s (LMC) Recommendation for Employee Insurance Benefits for
2016
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Insurance Labor-Management
Committee’s recommendations to be effective January 1, 2016.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Approval of Resolution Adopting Ambulance Rates for 2016
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Adopting Ambulance
Rates for 2016.
Resolution 15-11-1278
Adoption of the 2016 Ambulance Rates
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has established ambulance rates, and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the ambulance rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that:
1. The updated ambulance rates with a 3% increase and an added 15% surcharge on
non-resident runs shall become effective beginning January 1, 2016, with rates set
as follows:
Residents Non-Residents
Non-transport $676.00 $777.00
Basic life support $1,785.00 $2,053.00
Advanced life support 1 $2,346.00 $2,698.00
Advanced life support 2 $2,588.00 $2,976.00
Charge per mile $23.20 $23.20
2. The updated ambulance rates are approved for all related ambulance runs received
on or after January 1, 2016.
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.
9. Approval of Resolution Adopting 2016 Environmental and Economic
Development Fees
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Adopting the 2016
Environmental and Economic Development Fees.
Resolution 15-11-1279
Environmental and Economic Development Fees
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has performed their annual evaluation
of the fees charged by the city for building permits, planning reviews and restaurant
inspections;
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council hereby sets the Environmental and
Economic Development Fees for building, planning and health related fees as outlined
on the fee chart entitled 2016 Environmental and Economic Development Fees;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood adopt the
above mentioned 2016 fee amounts.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – All
The motion passed.
10. Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling – Local Permit for the East Side
Area Business Association (ESABA)
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Lawful Gambling – Local Permit for
the East Side Area Business Association’s Annual Gala on December 3, 2015 at 2100
White Bear Avenue N, 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.
H. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Beebe Road Street Improvements, City Project 13-10
a. Public Hearing 7:00 pm
b. Consider Approval of Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public
Hearing (4 votes)
Assistant City Engineer Love gave the staff report and answered questions of the
council.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
1. Daniel Brinkman, 2117 Southwind Drive
2. Tim Kinley, 1987 Mesabi Avenue
3. Mark Bradley, 2164 Woodlynn Avenue
4. Bob Zick, Inside Insight News Hour
5. India D’Arcio, 1854 Beebe Road
6. Elizabeth Donley, 1854 Beebe Road
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the
Improvement for the Beebe Road Street Improvements, City Project 13-10.
Resolution
Ordering Improvement
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 9th day of November
2015, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the
Beebe Road Street Improvements, City Project 13-10.
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the
hearing was given, and the hearing was duly held on November 23, 2015, and the
council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully
considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the
feasibility report, that the City of Maplewood make improvements to the Beebe Road
Street Improvements, City Project 13-10.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council
resolution adopted the 23rd day of November, 2015.
3. The City Engineer, or his designee, is the designated engineer for this
improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications as
previously directed by the City Council at the November 9, 2015 council meeting.
3. The finance director was authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project by the City Council at the November 9,
2015 council meeting. A project budget of $1,522,296 was established. The
approved financing plan is as follows and shall be implemented:
Approved this 23rd day of November 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Lakewood-Sterling Area Street Improvements, City Project 15-11
a. Public Hearing 7:00 pm
b. Consider Approval of Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public
Hearing (4 votes)
Assistant City Engineer Love gave the staff report and answered questions of the
council.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
1. Bob Zick, Inside Insight News Hour
2. Scott Richards, 1162 Marnie Court
3. Tim Kinley, 1987 Mesabi Avenue
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the
Improvement for the Lakewood-Sterling Area Street Improvements, City Project 15-11.
Resolution 15-11-1281
Ordering Improvement
WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 9th day of November
2015, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the
Lakewood-Sterling Area Street Improvements, City Project 15-11.
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the
hearing was given, and the hearing was duly held on November 23, 2015, and the
council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully
considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows:
FUNDING SOURCE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
% OF TOTAL
PROJECT
G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS $217,846 14%
SANITARY SEWER FUND $173,896 11%
ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND $86,790 6%
SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT BONDS $302,944 20%
St. Paul W.A.C. FUND $7,910 0.5%
State Aid FUNDS $725,000 48%
St. Paul Water $7,910 0.5%
TOTAL FUNDING $1,522,296 100%
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RECOVERY
1. That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility
report, that the City of Maplewood make improvements to the Lakewood-Sterling Area
Street Improvements, City Project 15-11.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution
adopted the 23rd day of November, 2015.
3. The City Engineer, or his designee, is the designated engineer for this
improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications as
previously directed by the City Council at the November 9, 2015 council meeting.
4. The finance director was authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary to implement the financing plan for the project by the City Council at the
November 9, 2015 council meeting. A project budget of $1,890,364 was established.
The approved financing plan is as follows and shall be implemented:
Approved this 23rd day of November 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Public Hearing Regarding Cable Television Franchise for Qwest Broadband
Services d/b/a CenturyLink to Provide Cable Communications Services
Civil Attorney Kantrud gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
FUNDING SOURCE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
% OF TOTAL
PROJECT
GAS FRANCHISE FEE FUND $520,000 46%
SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT $529,575 47%
ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND $26,189 2%
SANITARY SEWER FUND $47,535 4%
ST PAUL W.A.C. FUND $14,117 1%
AREA #1 FUNDING $1,137,417 100%
FUNDING SOURCE
TOTAL
AMOUNT
% OF TOTAL
PROJECT
G.O. IMPROVEMENT BONDS $368,760 49%
SPECIAL BENEFIT ASSESSMENT $312,475 42%
ST. PAUL WATER $4,757 1%
ST. PAUL W.A.C. FUND $4,757 1%
ENVIRONMENTAL UTILITY FUND $43,648 6%
SANITARY SEWER FUND $18,550 2%
AREA #2 FUNDING $752,947 100%
TOAL PROJECT FUNDING $1,890,364
ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RECOVERY
(LAKEWOOD AREA)
(STERLING AREA)
AREA #1
AREA #2
1. Bob Zick, Inside Insight News Hour
2. Tim Kinley, 1987 Mesabi Avenue
3. Mark Bradley, 2164 Woodlynn Avenue
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Patrick Hagerty with Century Link addressed the council to give additional information
and answer questions.
No action taken.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consider Approval of City Prosecutor Contract with Kelly and Lemmons
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Joseph Kelly, Kevin Beck, and Martin Norder with Kelly and Lemmons addressed the
council to answer questions of the council.
Councilmember Cardinal moved to approve the Agreement for Legal Services between
the City of Maplewood and Kelly & Lemmons, P.A for City Prosecution Services.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Cardinal,
Juenemann and Koppen
Nays – Councilmember Abrams
The motion passed.
2. Consider Approval of Resolution with the BCA on Behalf of City Attorney-
Prosecution
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement
with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on behalf of the City Attorney – Prosecution
Services.
Resolution 15-11-1283
Resolution Approving State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements with the
City of Maplewood on Behalf of its City Attorney
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney desires
to enter into Joint Powers Agreements with the State of Minnesota, Department of Public
Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to use systems and tools available over the
State's criminal justice data communications network for which the City is eligible. The
Joint Powers Agreement further provide the City with the ability to add, modify and
delete connectivity, systems and tools over the five year life of the agreement and
obligates the City to pay the costs for the network connection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota as follows:
1. That the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements by and between the State of
Minnesota acting through its Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension and the City of Maplewood on behalf of its Prosecuting Attorney, are
hereby approved. Copies of the Joint Powers Agreement is attached to this Resolution
and made part of it.
2. That the Maplewood City Prosecutor, Joseph A. Kelly (of Kelly and Lemmons, P.A.),
or his or her successor, is designated the Authorized Representative for the Prosecuting
Attorney. The Authorized Representative is also authorized to sign any subsequent
amendment or agreement that may be required by the State of Minnesota to maintain
the City's connection to-the systems and tools offered by the State. ·
To assist the Authorized Representative with the administration of the agreement, Kevin
M. Beck is appointed as the Authorized Representative's designee.
3. That Nora Slawik, the Mayor for the City of Maplewood and Melinda Coleman, the
City Manager, are authorized to sign the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreements.
Passed and Adopted by the Council on this 23rd day November, 2015.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Cardinal,
Juenemann and Koppen
Nays – Councilmember Abrams
The motion passed.
The council recessed for 5 minutes.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Approval of Resolution for 2016 Annual Liquor License Renewals
for Club, Off-Sale, On-Sale, and Wine
City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for 2016 Annual Liquor
License Renewals for Club, Off-Sale, On-Sale, and Wine.
Resolution 15-11-1282
2016 Annual Liquor License Renewals for Club, Off-Sale, On-Sale and Wine
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the following On-Sale, Off-Sale, Club and Wine
Liquor licenses, having been previously duly issued by this Council, are hereby
approved for renewal for one year, effective January 1, 2016, with approvals granted
herein subject to satisfactory results of required Police, Fire, health inspections, and
required documentation submitted:
Off-Sale 3.2 Beer Licenses
Cub Foods #30244
100 County Road B W est
Cub Foods #31264
2390 White Bear Avenue
Maplewood Kwik Mart
2150 McMenemy Street N
Rainbow Foods #7300
2501 White Bear Avenue
SuperAmerica #4022
1750 White Bear Avenue
SuperAmerica #4089
11 Century Avenue South
Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
61 Liquors
700 Maplewood Dr North
A-1 Liquor
19 Century Avenue North
Big Discount Liquor
2515 White Bear Avenue
Costco Wholesale #1021
1431 Beam Avenue East
Cub Discount Liquor
100 West County Road B
Heritage Liquor LLC
1347 Frost Avenue
Maddie’s Liquor
1690 McKnight Road North
Maplewood Wine Cellar
1281 Frost Avenue
Merwin Liquors
1700-D Rice Street
MGM Liquor Warehouse
2950 White Bear Avenue
Party Time Liquor
1835 East Larpenteur Avenue
Princess Liquor ‘n Tobacco
2728 Stillwater Road
Sarrack’s Int’l. Wine & Spirits
2305 Stillwater Road
White Bear Liquor & Wine
2223 White Bear Avenue
On-Sale 3.2 Beer Licenses
Chipotle Mexican Grill #1438
3095 White Bear Ave North
On-Sale Club License
Maplewood Moose Lodge #963
1946 English Street
On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
5-8 Tavern & Grill
2289 Minnehaha Avenue
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
3069 White Bear Avenue
Aramark
2350 Minnehaha Avenue East
Bleechers Bar & Grill
2220 White Bear Avenue
Buffalo Wild Wings #118
3085 White Bear Avenue
Chili’s Grill & Bar #224
1800 Beam Avenue
Chipotle Mexican Grill #224
2303 White Bear Avenue
Tiki Hut
1820 Rice Street North
Goodrich Golf Course
1820 North Van Dyke
Guldens Roadhouse
2999 North Highway 61
Jake’s City Grille
1745 Beam Avenue East
Jammin’ Wings
1900 County Road D East
Lancer Catering at Keller Golf Course
2166 Maplewood Drive North
McCarron’s Pub and Grill
1986 Rice Street N
Myth
3090 Southlawn Drive North
Olive Garden #1200
1749 Beam Avenue
Osaka Sushi & Hibachi
1900 County Road D E
Outback Steakhouse #2412
1770 Beam Avenue
Red Lobster #0283
2925 White Bear Avenue
Stargate Dance Club
1700 Rice Street, Suite J
T.G.I. Friday’s #0472
3087 White Bear Avenue
The Dog House Bar & Grill
2029 Woodlynn Avenue East
The Ponds at Battle Creek
601 Century Avenue South
On-Sale Wine/Strong Beer Licenses
Bambu Asian Cuisine
1715-A Beam Avenue
Noodles & Company
2865 White Bear Avenue
Taste of India
1745 Co
Seconded by Councilmember Cardinal Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Consider Approval of User Service Charges for Fire and EMS Services
Finance Director Bauman and Fire Chief Lukin gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
Mayor Slawik moved to approve the User Service Charges for Fire and EMS Services,
all of the items except the $200 for an EMS Non-Transport and $50 for an EMS Life
Assist; further study will be conducted on these two items and compare with other cities
and brought back to the council for further discussion during the first quarter of 2016 .
The charges would be effective January 1, 2016.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Consideration of Amendments to the Tree Ordinance and Environmental
Chapters – First Reading
a. Approval of Ordinance Regulating Trees in the City of Maplewood
b. Approval of Tree Standards
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c. Approval of Ordinance Reconfiguring the City’s Environmental
Chapters
This item was pulled from the agenda.
The council took a 5 minute recess.
4. City Manager Performance Evaluation
a. Intent to Close Meeting (§13D.05 subd. 3a)
City Attorney Kantrud stated the meeting is allowed to be closed per MN State Statute
13D.05 subd. 3a.
Mayor Slawik stated that the council will close the meeting for the purposed of discussing
the performance evaluation of City Manager Melinda Coleman. Mayor Slawik closed the
meeting at 9:33 p.m.
Mayor Slawik reopened the council meeting at 9:57 p.m.
Mayor Slawik gave a summary of the closed session.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
1. Mark Bradley, 2164 Woodlynn Avenue
2. Tim Kinley, 1987 Mesabi Avenue
3. Bob Zick, Inside Insight News Hour
4. John Wykoff, 2345 Maryland Avenue
5. Peter Fischer, 2443 Standridge
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar.
N. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District Awards
Councilmember Juenemann reported Ramsey-Washington County Watershed District
Annual Awards Presentation Banquet she attended on Thursday, November 12, 2015.
2. League of Women Voters Police Panel
Councilmember Juenemann reported that the League of Women Voters hosted a panel
that consisted of area Police Chiefs who discussed local service delivery and officer
training for mental health and domestic violence crises and avoiding racial profiling.
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3. Remembrance of Audrey Duellman
Councilmember Juenemann requested the council take a couple of moments to
remember Audrey Duellman a long time volunteer with the City of Maplewood who
recently passed away.
4. Cable Survey
Councilmember Cardinal reported on a cable survey that was conducted by a consultant
that was preparing the cable commission to negotiate with Comcast.
5. Ramsey County League of Local Government
Councilmember Cardinal reported that the Ramsey County League of Local Government
will be holding their annual meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2015 starting at 5:30
p.m. at the Keller Clubhouse with a special presentation on How Orientism within the
Media Enables Endless War by Mnar Muhawesh, Editor, Mint Press News.
6. Heart Safe Video
Councilmember Abrams reported on a public announcement video she participated in
with Fire Chief Lukin and Assistant Fire Chief Mondor on AED’s to work toward making
Maplewood a Heart Safe City. Fire Chief Lukin provided additional information on the
backpacks that are available for individuals to check out to take home to train their entire
family on how to do CRP and use an AED.
7. Rush Line Corridor Meeting
Mayor Slawik reported that the Rush Line and Gateway Corridor Meetings are public
meeting and the schedules are posted online; she then reported on the last Rush Line
Corridor Meeting she attended.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 10:41 p.m.