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City Council Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, July 11, 2016
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 13-16
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
Mayor Slawik spoke about the passing of Richard “Dick” Juker, 20 year employee of the
Maplewood Fire Department and husband of former Councilmember Fran Juker. City
Manager Coleman gave additional information and talked about his Celebration of Life
event.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cadet Senior Ekstrand from the Civil Air Patrol led the council in the 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 item was pulled from the agenda:
J3 Review of Liquor License Conditions for Stargate Nightclub, 1700 Rice St N
The following items were added to the agenda under Appointments and Presentation,
Council Presentations:
National Night Out
Business Retention
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of June 27, 2016 City Council Workshop Minutes
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the June 27, 2016 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of June 27, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the June 27, 2016 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Administrative Presentations
a. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar.
b. July 4th Recap
Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the recap on the July 4th Light it Up
event. She then recognized and thanked Brandon Clemings, Chad Hauer and Mike
Wegwerth, owners of the Dog House Bar & Grill for their continued participation in the
event. She also recognized Office Specialist Michelle Larson for her assistance in
planning the event. Michelle Larson addressed the council and introduced Lieutenant
Colonel Paul Prior and Cadet Senior Ekstrand of the Color Guard. Lieutenant Colonel
Prior addressed the council to talk about the Color Guard and presented Michelle Larson
with a Commanders Coin for her work in making the event a success and inviting the
Color Guard to participate.
2. Council Presentations
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the National Night Out event that will be taking
place on Tuesday, August 7, 2016 and encouraged Maplewood residents to participate.
Councilmember Abrams reported on the Business Retention Meeting with Maplewood
Pediatric Dental Clinic that she attended along with Mayor Slawik and Assistant City
Manager Funk. Mayor Slawik provided additional information about the visit.
3. Approval of a Proclamation Designating July as Parks and Recreation Month
Parks & Recreation Director Konewko gave the staff report then read the Proclamation
Designating July as Parks and Recreation Month.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Proclamation Designating July as
Parks and Recreation Month.
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Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve consent agenda items G1-G6.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 723,155.89 Checks # 97523 thru # 97569
dated 06/17/16 thru 06/28/16
$ 585,340.55 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 06/20/16 thru 06/24/16
$ 1,308,496.44 Total Accounts Payable
$ 1,308,496.44 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of Resolution Certifying Election Judges for the August 9, 2016
State Primary Election
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution certifying election judges for
the August 9, 2016 State Primary Election.
Resolution 16-07-1358
CERTIFYING ELECTION JUDGES
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the
following list of Election Judges for the 2016 Federal Primary Election to be held on
Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
Vanessa Abaciry
Pria (Kaushalya)
Abeyratne
Kevin Achmeier
Meridith Aikens
Jim Allen
Alissa Allen
Beverly Anderson
Carole Anderson
Nancy Anderson
Sam Anderson
Theodore Anderson
Ahsan Ansari
Patti Ascherman
Roxanne Aschittino
Paul Babin
Bernadette Barbon
Joan Bartelt
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David Bedor
Jan Behr
Jeanette Behr
Jaime Belland
Kristine Berck
Mary Betts
Al Bierbaum
Sharon Bierwerth
Diane Bjorklund
Donita Bolden
Michele Booher
Jeanne Bortz
Alfred Boulay
Kristen Bowers
Ginny Brandon
Richard Brandon
Denise Bricher
Kathy Bronner
Diane Brown
Bernice Bunkowske
Eugene Bunkowske
Ruth Burch
Thomas Burke
Kelly Buser
Fannie Carson
Helen Carson
Justin Carson
Rita Casura
Jane Cavanaugh
Kiley Cermak
Andre Chouravong
Ann Cleland
Barb Clothier
Edward Combe
Thomas Connelly
Colleen Connolly
Victoria Cramer
Corey Culver
Richard Cushing
Bonnie Dahl
Dana Daniels
Pauline Danielson
Nancy DeBernardi
Jay Delveaux
Kalpana Desai
Phil DeZelar
Charlene Dickerson
Glenndell Dickerson
Helen Jean Dickson
Steve Diebel
Albin Dittli
Tom Dougherty
Diane Droeger
Larry Dumke
Gloria Dunshee
Marilyn Duscher
John Eads
Carolyn Eickhoff
John Ek
Susan Ek
Michael Elliott
Carol Evans
Jeanne Ewald
Ann Fallon
Jan Falteisek
Gretchen Francis
Robert Francis
Nick Franzen
Mary Jo Freer
Robert Freid
Mary Katherine Fuller
Barbara Funk
Gary Gardner
Richard Garner
Terrence Garvey
Nora Germain
John Gerten
Mary Glaeser
Diane Golaski
Anne Gravelle
Barb Gravink
David Grefe
Jamie Gudknecht
Dianne Gustafson
Ernie Haag
Phyllis Haag
Michael Hafner
Joann Hagemo
Sandra Hahn
Vonna Hahn
Linda Hale
Kathryn Hallestad
Lisa Hansford
Joan Hanson
Mary Harder
Barbara Hart
Robert Hart
Jean Heininger
Amy Heitman
Darlene Herber
Gary Hinnenkamp
Pamela Hodges
Cheryl Hollman
John Hollman
Mary Holmes
Janice Hoppe
Jeanette Hulet
John Hunt
Patricia Huth
Raymond Huth
Carol Ingersoll
Mary Claire Inhofer
Carol Jagoe
David Jahn
Gwendolyn Jefferson
Kathleen Jensen
Robert Jensen
Judith Johannessen
Cheryle Johnson
Robert Johnson
Warren Johnson
Howard Johnston
Anabella Jones
Shirley Jones
Myrna Kane
Judy Kiges
Tim Kinley
Judy Kipka
Carol Knauss
Lois Knutson
Pete Koegel
Carol Koskinen
Patricia Krageland
Dennis Kramer
John Krebsbach
Jason Kreger
Elaine Kruse
Shirley Kulzer
Jackie Kwapick
Thomas Labarre
Annette LaCasse
Cameo Laibson-Brown
Charlotte Lampe
Barbara Larson
Stephanie Layer
Tom Layer
Joanne Leach
Mary Ann Leo
Claudette Leonard
James Leonard
Kenneth Lewis
Sandy Lewis
Lisa Liddell
Rosella Limon
Vi Lincowski
Greg Lindholm
Marianne Liptak
Jules Loipersbeck
Darlene Loipersbeck
Claudia Lonetti
Shari Lowe-Adams
Paul Lowery, Jr.
Suzanne Madison
Valerie Mahowald
Jeri Mahre
Edward Malecki
Clarence Manke
Luke Mantalica
John Manthey
Samantha Martin
Thomas Maskrey
Arianne Maxwell
Shance McCain
John McCann
Larry McCarthy
Ryan McCarthy
Judy McCauley
Joan McDonough
Kayleen Meyer
Barb Miller
Michael Mireau
Patricia Mohwinkel
Dorothy Molstad
Marlene Moreno
Doris Moritz
Maureen Morse
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Betty Motz
Gilbert Motz
Mike Muenchow
John Myers
Clare Nelson
Frankie Nesbitt
Mary Newcom
Miranda Nichols
Helen Nissen
Ann Norberg
Debbie Norring
Cynthia OBrien
D. William (Bill) O'Brien
Bruce Olsen
Anita Olson
Norman Olson
Kathy Overby
Mary Overson
Shantal Pai
Dian Parent
John Parnell
Susan Parnell
Bernard Pedersen
Marilyn Peper
Devrie Perzichilli
Joan Peterson
Kathleen Peterson
Linda Petrie
Carolyn Plank
Rae Plaster
Orlin Plath
Joseph Plumbo
Roger Posch
Kenya Pratt
Dan Prokosch
Pamela Prokosch
Shelly Putz
Steve Putz
Claudia Reeve
Andrew Reichow
Roy Reichow
JoAnne Reinke
Rita Renslow
Rita Roadfeldt
Vincent Rodriguez
Tom Ross
Teresa Rossbach
Beryl Rourke
Bob Rozmarynowski
Shirley Rubbert
Elaine Rudeen
Crystal Rygg
Chris Sagert
Karla Sand
Janet Sandberg
Warren Sands
Laurie Saniti
Kathleen Sauer
Sharon Sawyer
Thomas Scharnott
Cynthia Schluender
William Schmidt
Mary Ann Schneider
Julie Schommer
Betty Schramel
Jim Schramel
Raymond Schuman
Sarah Seelen
James Seitz
Deborah Seyfer
Maryjean Sheppard
Bernice Simons
Mary Singer
Delaney Skaar
Steven Skaar
Susan Skaar
Chris Sloan
Bobbi Smith
Duane Smith
Margaret Smith
Betty Soete
Sokunthea Soeun
Leora Somers
Kathy Sorenson
Annette Sova-Peterson
Bob Spangler
Edna Spangler
Florence Sprague
Mary Ann St. Marie
Tim Stafki
Judith Steenberg
Richard Steenberg
Karen Stenson
Mary Storm
Mary Strandness
Chris Swanson
Kim Swift
William Symoniak
Joseph Tarnowski
Lori Taylor
Carol Thomalla
Jeff Thomas
Lynn Tietel
Michael Tourville
Dale Trippler
Jo Trippler
Micki Tschida
Holly Urbanski
Carolyn Urbanski
Mary Vanek
Carolyn Veeser-Egbide
Joanne Wagner
Gayle Wasmundt
Vicki Weinberg
Mary Wendt
Angela Wettschreck
Greg White
JoRonda Wilks
Mary Jo Wolfe-Haider
Beth Wolszon
Susan Wood
indy Yorkovich
Scott Zager
Kim Zaiman
Judy Zielinski
Leroy Zipko
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of Resolution to Maintain Statutory Tort Liability Limits
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution affirming that the City does not
waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes
466.04.
Resolution 16-07-1359
RESOLUTION TO MAINTAIN THE
STATUTORY TORT LIMITS FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE PROPOSED
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WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust has asked the City
to make an election with regards to waiving or not waiving its tort liability established by
Minnesota Statutes 466.04; and
WHEREAS, the choices available are; to not waive the statutory limit, to waive
the limit but to keep insurance coverage at the statutory limit, and to waive the limit and
to add insurance to a new level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood City Council does
hereby elect to not waive the statutory tort liability limit established by Minnesota
Statutes 466.04.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval of Final Cost for Parking Lot Paving at East Metro Public Safety
Training Center, City Project 09-09
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the final cost of $66,400.00 with T.A.
Schifsky and Sons, Inc. for the parking lot paving at the recently completed East Metro
Public Safety Training Center, City Project 09-09.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of Letter Supporting Ramsey County Parks and Recreation’s
Funding Application to Extend the Bruce Vento Regional Trail
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the letter supporting Ramsey County Parks
and Recreation’s plan to extend the Bruce Vento Regional Trail and authorize the City
Engineer to sign the letter of support.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of Resolution for Police Department to Accept Six Alco-Sensor
Preliminary Breath Test Devices and One Dry Gas Regulator Awarded from
the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Office of Traffic Safety
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution for Police Department to
Accept Six Alco-Sensor Preliminary Breath Test Devices and One Dry Gas Regulator
Awarded from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Office of Traffic Safety.
Resolution 16-07-1360
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY
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WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHORIZED 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, the Office of Traffic Safety wishes to grant the City of Maplewood
the following: six Alco-Sensor IV preliminary breath test devices and one dry gas
regulator, and;
WHEREAS, the Office of Traffic Safety has instructed that the City will be
required to use the aforementioned for: patrol and traffic purposes, 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 super majority of its
governing body’s membership pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute
§465.03, that the Maplewood City Council approves, receives and accepts the gift
aforementioned and under such terms and conditions as may be requested or required.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of a Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Study,
Pond/Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director gave the staff presentation and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a
Feasibility Study for City Project 16-12, Pond/Dorland Area Street Improvements.
Resolution 16-07-1361
Ordering Preparation of a Feasibility Study
WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to the Pond/Dorland Area,
which is depicted on the attached project location map, is hereby called Pond/Dorland
Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12 and to assess the benefited property for
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all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and
that he is instructed to report to the City Council with all convenient speed
advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed
improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible, and as to whether it
should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other
improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $80,000 are appropriated to prepare
this feasibility report.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Consideration of a Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Study,
Hillwood/Crestview Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 16-13
City Engineer/Deputy Public Works Director gave the staff presentation and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a
Feasibility Study for City Project 16-13, Hillwood/Crestview Area Pavement
Rehabilitation.
Resolution 16-07-1362
Ordering Preparation of a Feasibility Study
WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to the Hillwood/Crestview
Area, which is depicted on the attached project location map, is hereby called
Hillwood/Crestview Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 16-13 and to assess the
benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and
that he is instructed to report to the City Council with all convenient speed
advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed
improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible, and as to whether it
should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other
improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $60,000 are appropriated to prepare
this feasibility report.
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Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Review of Liquor License Conditions for Stargate Nightclub, 1700 Rice St N
This item was pulled from the agenda.
4. Consider Approval of the Establishment of a Workgroup to Review & Make
Recommendations for Changes to the Police Department’s "Use of Force"
Policies and Training Protocols
Director of Public Safety/Police Chief Schnell gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution and authorization to enter
into agreements for outside facilitation of the Workgroup in accordance with established
purchasing authority (limits) of the City; and the establishment of a workgroup to review
and make recommendations for changes to Police Department "Use of Force" policies
and training protocols; and Councilmember Smith be assigned as the council liaison to
the workgroup and Councilmember Juenemann as the alternate.
Resolution 16-07-1363
Resolution for the Establishment of a Workgroup to Review & Make
Recommendations for Changes to Police Department
“Use of Force” Policies and Training Protocols
Whereas, the protests resulting from recent high-profile shootings of African
American men in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Falcon Heights, Minnesota highlight the
distrust that exists across racial and ethnic lines, and;
Whereas, the senseless murders of five Dallas, Texas police officer assigned to
keep safe and protect peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters in the City’s downtown
area demonstrate the very real dangers faced by officers because they are officers, and;
Whereas, suburban communities, such as Maplewood, must recognize the need
to critically balance the enforcement of law with recognition that as agents of
government police must, in certain circumstances, be authorized to utilize reasonable
levels of force to secure public safety, as well as, the officer’s own safety, and;
Whereas, despite a Constitution that considers all people equal, profound
disparities exist for African Americans and other people of color across the United
States, including, Minnesota, and;
Whereas, these unacceptable racial disparities are represented in nearly every
standard social measure, including, healthcare, education, housing, and criminal justice,
and;
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Whereas, the City of Maplewood has identified racial equity a strategic priority
with the standard expectation being fair and equitable service delivery to all people who
live, work, or visit Maplewood, and;
Whereas, it is recognized that of all the services provided by the City, police
services by their very nature, have the greatest potential to result in controversy and
grow distrust, and;
Whereas, the City of Maplewood values and honors the critical role of our police
officers in enhancing the safety and quality of life for the community, and;
Whereas, it is widely recognized that communities receive the kind of policing
they demand and as the policymakers representing the whole of Maplewood, we
endeavor to provide the most effective, fair, and transparent police services possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that to foster effective, fair, and
transparent police servicers, the City of Maplewood shall establish a Workgroup made
up of a diverse cadre of eight to fourteen Maplewood residents to engage is a systematic
review of the police departments ‘use of force’ polices and training protocols, and further
directs that:
The City Manager solicit letters of interest from Maplewood residents willing and
able to serve as a member of the Workgroup, as soon as practicable;
Following a reasonable application period, the City Manager shall present the
Council copies of the letters of interest from all qualified applicants for review and
final selection;
From the final Workgroup membership, the Mayor will select one member to
serve as co-chair, along with the Police Chief;
That the City Council select a Councilmember to serve as the Council Liaison to
the Workgroup;
The Police Chief shall make available members of the department considered
“use of force” subject matter experts or other resources, as may be needed;
The Workgroup co-chairs will establish meeting agendas in cooperation with the
Workgroup membership to provide substantive background information, a review
of current practice, and the department’s current “use of force” and related
training protocols;
The City Manager, or her designee, shall, in accordance with the City’s
established purchasing authority, engage the services of an outside facilitator(s)
familiar with police practices and/or criminal justice to guide the review and
discussion;
Upon completion its work, the Workgroup shall make recommendations to the
Police Chief for policy additions, policy deletions, or changes to existing policies.
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The Workgroup will also prioritize recommended training or other changes to the
department’s elective training curriculum;
Within 30 days of receipt of the Workgroup’s recommendations, the Police Chief
shall provide a written report to the City Manager and Workgroup members
detailing the integration of the Workgroup’s recommendations into police
department policy;
Should certain recommendations or elements of recommendations not be
adopted, the Police Chief shall provide a written rationale for the decision. When
practical, the City Manager will present the report to the City Council.
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.
1. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
M. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m.