Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 04-25 City Council Meeting Minutes April 25, 2016 1 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 25, 2016 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 08-16 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. Mayor Slawik reported on Maplewood’s First Annual Day of Laughter event that will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Maplewood Community Center. The Laugh-In will be a contest between the City Council and the Police Department and begins at 4:30 p.m. the public is invited. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, Mayor Present Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Bryan Smith, Councilmember Present Tou Xiong, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda under Appointments and Presentation, Council Presentations: City-wide Clean Up, Update on the Parks Clean Up, Bergeron Memorial, City Employee Recognition, Organ Donation, Start by Believing, Rush Line Open House, Gateway Corridor and Tartan Arena. 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 April 11, 2016 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the April 11, 2016 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. April 25, 2016 2 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann noted a change to item F4, change the spelling from Molly to Mollie and add the name of the councilmember that seconded the motion. Councilmember Abrams noted a change to item J1, change the spelling from Susan to Suzanne. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the April 11, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Council Presentations Councilmember Abrams reported on the City W ide Clean Up event. Councilmember Juenemann reported on the City Wide and Parks Clean Up events, City Employee Recognition Luncheon, Bergeron Memorial Service on May 1, 2016, April Organ Donation Month and Ramsey County’s Start by Believing Initiative. Councilmember Xiong further reported on Organ Donations. Mayor Slawik reported on the Rush Line Open House at Hayden Heights Library. Councilmember Smith reported on the Gateway Corridor Commission Meeting and Tartan Ice Arena Meeting. 2. Administrative Presentations a. Council Calendar Update City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar. Citizen Services Director Haag reported on the 4th of July event. City Manager Coleman recognized City Clerk/Citizen Services Director Haag for her 20 years of service. b. Approval of Resolution in Support of Maplewood’s Participation in the Ramsey County Start by Believing Initiative Police Commander Shortreed gave the staff report. Councilmember Smith read the resolution of support. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution in support of Maplewood’s April 25, 2016 3 City Council Meeting Minutes participation in the Ramsey County “Start by Believing” Initiative. Resolution 16-04-1339 Maplewood: A Start by Believing Community Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men in the United States experience rape or attempted rape at some point in their lives, and data from other sources report the rate for women is as high as 1 in 4; and Whereas, according to a study by the University of Minnesota, the number of Minnesotan women reporting a date-related sexual assault rises from 12 percent by the time they graduate from high school, to 29 percent by age 23, to 33 percent by mid-life; and Whereas, an analysis of the Minnesota Student Survey data by the University of Minnesota estimated 60 percent of teen first pregnancies in Minnesota are preceded by experiences of molestation, rape, or attempted rape; and Whereas, current estimates suggest no more than 20 percent of sexual assaults will be reported to law enforcement, and less than 3 percent will result in the conviction and incarceration of the perpetrator; and Whereas, research documents that victims are far more likely to disclose their sexual assault to a friend or family member, and when these loved ones respond with disbelief, shame, or blame, victims suffer additional negative effects on their physical and psychological well-being and do not report their assault to law enforcement; and Whereas, the national public awareness campaign “Start by Believing” is designed to improve the initial responses of friends, family members, and community professionals, including law enforcement and prosecutors, so they can help victims to access supportive resources and report their assaults; and Whereas, Maplewood has worked collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies and with community partners for many years to prevent and respond to sexual violence in the community; and Whereas, public health and the criminal justice system have different roles and responsibilities, but are united in the goals to prevent and reduce sexual violence in our community, from children to vulnerable adults; Now Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Maplewood City Council, that the City re- dedicate itself to addressing the continuing problem of sexual violence through its support of the Ramsey County: Start by Believing Community Initiative and its goal for everyone to believe victims upon report. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. c. Approval of Proclamation for National Teacher Day April 25, 2016 4 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann read the proclamation for National Teacher Day. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Proclamation for National Teacher Day on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. d. Consider Approval of Proclamation Declaring May 2016 as Building Safety Month Interim Environmental and Economic Development Director Carver gave the staff report. Building Inspector Brash read the proclamation declaring May 2016 as Building Safety Month. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the proclamation declaring May 2016 as Building Safety Month. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Abrams moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G6. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 195,309.93 Checks # 97142 thru # 97178 dated 04/12/16 $ 277,452.03 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/04/16 thru 04/08/16 $ 128,156.76 Checks #97179 thru #97220 dated 04/12/16 thru 04/19/16 $ 589,513.74 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/11/16 thru 04/15/16 $ 1,190,432.46 Total Accounts Payable April 25, 2016 5 City Council Meeting Minutes PAYROLL $ 521,391.34 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 04/08/16 $ 1,310.03 Payroll Deduction check # 99102143 thru # 99102145 dated 04/08/16 $ 522,701.37 Total Payroll $ 1,713,133.83 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling – Local Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Lawful Gambling – Local Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Spring Festival on May 15, 2016 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 Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Approval of a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Environmental Assistance Grant Submittal for the “Make Your Building Better” Program Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the grant application for the Make Your Building Better Program from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Environmental Assistance. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval to Accept Grant and Authorization for City Manager to Enter into Grant Agreement and for Staff to Seek Quotes for Restoration at Prairie Farm Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Conservation Partners Legacy grant for Prairie Farm Preserve Pollinator Habitat; authorize the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; and authorize staff to seek bids from restoration contractors for this project. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. April 25, 2016 6 City Council Meeting Minutes 5. Approval of Purchase for Geotechnical Testing Services for 2016 Improvement Projects Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the purchase of geotechnical testing services for the 2016 improvement projects and authorize the City Engineer to enter into a contract for services with Northern Technologies, Inc. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Kelly and Lemmons Law Firm to be Added to a Master Agreement With and Between the City of Maplewood (Prosecution) and the MN State Courts Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution authorizing execution of the Courts Subscriber Services Agreement. Resolution 16-04-1340 Resolution Approving Master Subscriber Agreement for Minnesota Court Data Services for Governmental Agencies WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires to improve efficiencies through participating in a more efficient court process with the Minnesota Judicial Branch; and WHERAS, the City Attorney for the City of Maplewood has reviewed the Master Subscriber Agreement for Minnesota Court Data Services for Governmental Agencies; and WHEREAS, as the Minnesota Judicial Branch moves towards a more efficient court process, the eCourtMN initiative is committed to ensuring that non-court governmental agencies have appropriate access to court records and documents; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires to be subscribed to Minnesota Courts Data Services Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood Minnesota: That the Master Subscriber Agreement for Minnesota Governmental Agencies and Master Subscriber Agreement Amendment is approved and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized and directed to execute and deliver said documents. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS None April 25, 2016 7 City Council Meeting Minutes I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consider Approval of Revisions to City Code Changing from Odd to Even Year Elections – Second Reading Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the second reading of the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article II, Sec. 2-37 changing municipal elections from odd to even years. The Maplewood City Council approves the following revision to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances Ordinance 964 An Ordinance Amendment Changing the City Election from Odd to Even Year ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL Sec. 2-36. Terms of office; biennial elections in even-numbered years. (a) Pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 412.022, the terms of office of the mayor and each of the four councilmembers shall be four years. (b) The regular election of city officers shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in each even even-numbered year. The first such election in Maplewood shall be held in November, 2018. All terms of office ending January 2018 at the time of adoption of this section shall be extended to January 2019. All terms of office ending in January 2020 at the time of adoption of this section be extended to January 2021. Sec. 2-37. Primary elections. The second Tuesday in August of each even-numbered year in which a municipal general election is to be held for the purpose of electing officers is hereby designated as the primary election day for the city. State law reference Municipal primary elections, Minn. Stats. § 205.065. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Smith and Xiong Nays – Councilmember Juenemann The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Quarterly Report from Alan Kantrud, Maplewood Municipal Attorney April 25, 2016 8 City Council Meeting Minutes City Attorney Kantrud gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the quarterly report from Alan Kantrud, Maplewood Municipal Attorney. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS – All presentations have a limit of 3 minutes. 1. Tim Richmond, Maplewood Resident 2. John Wykoff, Maplewood Resident 3. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident M. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.