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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, June 13, 2016
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 11-16
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
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 Absent
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda under Appointments and Presentations,
Council Presentation:
Trash cans and thanks to staff.
The following items under Appointments and Presentation were moved as follows:
F1 (previously F3) Swearing in Ceremony for Firefighters Andrew Atwater, Charles
Lander, George O’Gara and Adam Sauerwein.
F2 (previously F4) Swearing in Ceremony for Police Officer Robert Starkey.
F3 Update on July 4th Event
F4a (previously F1a) Council Calendar Update
F4b (previously F1b) Presentation of MCC Report from Hamlin University
F5a (previously F2a) Proclamation of Mark Wiegel Day
F5b Trach Cans and Thanks to Staff
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of May 23, 2016 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the May 23, 2016 City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of May 23, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Smith moved to approve the May 23, 2016 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Administrative Presentations
a. Council Calendar Update (this item was moved to F4a)
City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar.
b. Presentation of MCC Report from Hamline Students (this item was moved
to F4b)
Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk gave the staff report. City Manager Coleman
gave additional information about the MCC Report from Hamline Students.
2. Council Presentations
a. Trach Cans and Thanks to Staff (this item was moved to F5a)
Councilmember Juenemann reported on where to place your trash cans on pickup day
and reminded residents that the lid should be left closed so that the trucks are able to
properly pick up the cans.
Councilmember Smith thanked staff for their quick response to email concerns and
questions that he receives from residents.
b. Proclamation of Mark Wiegel Day (this item was moved to F5b)
Mark Wiegel, retired Inspector with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office addressed the
council and gave a synopsis of his career in law enforcement. Mayor Slawik then read
the Proclamation of Mark Wiegel Day.
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3. Swearing in Ceremony for Firefighters Andrew Atwater, Charles Lander,
George O’Gara and Adam Sauerwein (this item was moved to F1)
Fire Chief Lukin gave the staff report. City Clerk Haag administered the oath to
Firefighters Atwater, Lander, O’Gara and Sauerwein.
4. Swearing in Ceremony for Police Officer Robert Starkey (this item was moved
to F2)
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report. City Clerk Haag administered the oath to
Police Officer Starkey.
5. Update on July 4th Event (this item was moved to F3)
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the update on the July 4th Event.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G7.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
$ 158,180.65 Checks #97368 thru #97398
dated 05/24/16
$ 189,489.56 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/16/16 thru 05/20/16
$ 363,877.02 Checks # 97399 thru # 97432
dated 05/31/16
$ 533,879.79 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/23/16 thru 05/27/16
$ 256,318.45 Checks #97433 thru # 97460
dated 05/31/16 thru 06/07/16
$ 272,348.96 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/31/16 thru 06/03/16
$ 1,774,094.43 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
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$ 531,576.48 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 01/29/16
$ 1,789.03 Payroll Deduction check # 99102196 thru # 99102199
dated 05/20/16
$ 538,419.26 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/03/16
$ 1,331.53
Payroll Deduction check # 99102214 thru #99102216 dated
06/03/16
$ 1,073,116.30 Total Payroll
$ 2,847,210.73 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling - Local Permit for the St. Paul East
Parks Lions Club at the Ramsey County Fair, 2020 White Bear Avenue
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Temporary Lawful Gambling – Local
Permit for the St. Paul East Parks Lion Club on July 13th through July 17th at the Ramsey
County Fair, 2020 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval to Purchase Laserfiche Licenses
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the purchase Laserfiche licenses via the
City’s Laserfiche reseller, OPG-3 in the amount of $33,796.25.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Vantage Trust II Multiple Collective Investment Funds Trust
Participation Agreement with ICMA Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC)
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Participation Agreement with ICMA-RC.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval to Purchase 800 MHz Radios
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the expenditure of $30,000 to ANCON
communications for the purchase of 800 MHz radios using the State bid providing us the
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lowest possible cost.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval to Adopt the 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the new 2015 Minnesota State Fire Code.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of a Resolution for a Temporary Lawful Gambling - Local Permit for
the White Bear Avenue Business Association at the Ramsey County Fair,
2020 White Bear Avenue
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution for a temporary Lawful
Gambling – Local permit for the White Bear Avenue Business Association on July 13th
through July 17th at the Ramsey County Fair, 2020 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood.
Resolution 16-06-1345
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that
the temporary lawful gambling – local permit is approved for the White Bear Avenue
Business Association, 2201 Birmingham St in Maplewood.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling
Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application
as being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City
Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for
their approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consider Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing All Provisions of the
Currency Exchange Ordinance and Replacing It with New Provisions -
Second Reading
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk gave the staff report.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the second reading of the ordinance
repealing all provisions of the current Currency Exchange ordinance and replacing it with
new provisions.
Ordinance 966
An Ordinance Repealing all Provisions of the Currency
Exchange Ordinance and Replacing it with New Provisions
The Maplewood City Council approves the following revisions to the Maplewood Code of
Ordinances:
SECTION 1. This section repeals all sections of Chapter 14, Article XII, Division 4,
Currency Exchange and replaces them with new sections as follows:
DIVISION 4. – CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Subdivision I. – In General
Sec. 14-801. – Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings
given them:
(1) Application. The term “application” includes applications for both new and renewal
licenses.
(2) Commissioner. The Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce.
(3) Currency Exchange Business. Any person, except a bank, trust company, savings
bank, savings and loan association, credit union or industrial loan and thrift company,
engaged in the business of cashing checks, drafts, money orders, or traveler’s checks
for a fee. A person who provides these services incidental to the person’s primary
business is not included in the definition if the charge for cashing a check or draft does
not exceed one dollar or one percent of the value of the check or draft, whichever is
greater.
(4) Person. One or more natural persons; a partnership, including a limited partnership;
a corporation, including a foreign, domestic, or non-profit corporation; a trust; a political
subdivision of the State; or any other business organization.
Subdivision II. - License
Sec. 14-802. – State License Required.
No person may engage in the business of currency exchange in the city without first
obtaining a license from the Commissioner as provided by Minnesota Statutes Chapter
53A, and without first obtaining a conditional use permit for the permitted zoning district
in accordance with Sections 44-512(14) and 44-637(1) of this Code.
Sec. 14-803. - License Application Review Procedures.
(1) Notice of Application from the Commissioner. Upon receipt of the notice of
application from the Commissioner, the city clerk will request the complete application
file from the Commissioner’s office including any background check reports. The city
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clerk may request additional information from the applicant at any time during the
application review process as deemed necessary.
(2) Application Review Fee. Immediately upon the receipt of the notice of application
from the Commissioner the city clerk shall send a certified letter to the applicant
requesting an application review fee be paid within 15 days of the date on the
Commissioner’s notice. The fee shall be set by council resolution from time to time and
shall be non-refundable.
(3) Application Verification. Upon receipt from the Commissioner of a complete
application for the currency exchange license, the city clerk will cause to be published in
the official newspaper of the City notice of the date, time, and place for a public hearing
before the Council on the application. Prior to the public hearing, the city clerk shall
cause to be submitted to the Council reports regarding compliance of the application
with zoning regulations, access, property tax regulations as well as with Section 14-804.
(4) Public Hearing. The public hearing before the City Council shall take place no later
than forty-five (45) days after receipt of the notice of application from the Commissioner.
At the public hearing the City Council shall solicit testimony from any interested persons.
Following the public hearing the Council will vote to concur with or reject the application.
If the application is accepted, the city clerk shall notify the Commissioner of the City
Council’s concurrence pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 53A.04. If the application
is denied by the City Council the city clerk shall notify the Commissioner and send the
applicant by certified mail notice of the denial and the reasons therefor.
(5) Appeal. Within 30 days of receiving the notice of denial from the City, an applicant
may request an evidentiary hearing. The evidentiary hearing may be held before a
hearing examiner or a designee of the City Manager, who shall follow the contested
case procedure detailed in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 14.57-14.62. The hearing
examiner or designee shall make written findings of fact and a written recommendation
to the City Council. Following receipt of such findings and recommendation, the City
Council shall vote on issuance or non-issuance of the license and that decision shall be
forwarded to the Commissioner.
Sec. 14-804. – Standards for Withholding Local Concurrence of a State Currency
Exchange License.
The council may withhold its concurrence of a new or renewal state currency exchange
license, if the principal applicant person fails to meet any one of the following standards
or requirements:
(1) Applicant Ineligibility.
(a) Is not at least 18 years of age on the date the license application is received by
the City.
(b) Is not the real party in interest in the business to be licensed.
(c) Has falsified information or omitted material information on the license
application form required by State Law or this Division.
(d) Has violated any provision of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 53A or this Division
within three (3) years prior to the application date.
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(e) Has been convicted of a crime that is directly related to the license sought as
defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 364.03, subdivision 2, and is not able to
show competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform
the duties and responsibilities of the licensed occupation, as defined by Minn.
Statutes 364.03, subdivision 3.
(2) Improper Zoning. Local concurrence may be withheld if the place of business to be
operated under the license is located in a zoning district in which a currency exchange
business is not permitted and/or a conditional use permit has not been obtained
pursuant to the Code.
(3) Distance Limitations. Local concurrence may be withheld if the proposed currency
exchange business is not located at least 500 feet away from a residential lot line and at
least 500 feet of any school or church as provided in Section 44-512(14).
(4) Nonpayment of Fee. Local concurrence may be withheld if the applicant does not
submit the appropriate application review fee to the City as required in Section 14-
803(2).
(5) Noncompliance with other provisions of the code. Local concurrence may be withheld
if the currency exchange business does not comply with applicable zoning, building or
fire codes.
Sec. 14-805. – Limitation on Number.
No more than one currency exchange license shall be issued by the city at any time. The
city shall give priority to qualified applicants for renewal of an existing license.
Sec. 14-806. – Penalties.
A violation of any provision of this chapter will be a misdemeanor under Minnesota Law.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Approval of a Noise Control Waiver Request for Destiny Café 2
Corp at the Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report and answered questions
of the council.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Noise Control Waiver Request for
Destiny Café 2 Corp at the Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue on Friday, July 1,
2016 from 7:00 PM to 2:00 A.M on Saturday, July 2, 2016.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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2. Consider Approval of 2017 – 2019 Strategic Plan
Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk gave the staff report. City Manager Coleman
gave additional information about the Strategic Plan.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the 2017-2019 Strategic Plan and directed
staff to add additional wording under Targeted Redevelopment relating to Environmental
Impact as targeted redevelopment is done. Staff was further directed at a future retreat
to include a column to the Strategic Plan Summary referencing Resident
Benefits/Outcomes between Strategic Priority and Key Outcomes Indicators.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Consider Approval of Data Sharing/Research Agreement with and Between
the City of Maplewood, Maplewood Police Department and the Center for
Policing Equity (CPE) at the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA)
Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Data Sharing/Research Agreement
with and between the City of Maplewood, Maplewood Police Department and the Center
for Policing Equity (CPE) at the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA)
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS – All presentations have a limit of 3 minutes.
None
M. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.