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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 07-11 City Council Meeting Minutes July 11, 2016 1 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 July 11, 2016 2 City Council Meeting Minutes 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. July 11, 2016 3 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 July 11, 2016 4 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 July 11, 2016 5 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 July 11, 2016 6 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 July 11, 2016 7 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 July 11, 2016 8 City Council Meeting Minutes 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. July 11, 2016 9 City Council Meeting Minutes 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; July 11, 2016 10 City Council Meeting Minutes 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. July 11, 2016 11 City Council Meeting Minutes 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.