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City Council Meeting Minutes
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, August 22, 2016
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 16-16
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
Assistant City Manager/Human Resource Director Funk reported on the “Building Racial
Equity in Maplewood” article that was in the August 2016 issue of Maplewood Living.
Mayor Slawik reported that the Mayor and Elected Officials Cohort met with a consultant
to work on racial equity.
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 Appointments and Presentations under Council
Presentations:
Community Involvement
Gateway Corridor Meeting
Tartan Ice Arena
Goodrich Park
Davis Group Groundbreaking
Rush Line
School District Kick Off
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of August 8, 2016 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the August 8, 2016 City Council Workshop
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Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of August 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann noted that Legislatures need to be changed to Legislators.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the August 8, 2016 City Council Meeting
Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith 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.
2. Council Presentations
Community Involvement
Councilmember Juenemann reported on all of the community involvement opportunities
that are taking place in Maplewood.
Gateway Corridor Meeting
Councilmember Smith gave an update on the Gateway Corridor Commission and the
Project Advisory Committee meetings he attended during the past week.
Tartan Ice Arena
Councilmember Smith reported on the Tartan Ice Arena Joint Powers Meeting he
attended.
Goodrich Park
Councilmember Smith reported on the meeting he attended regarding the Universal
Playground Project at Goodrich Park.
Davis Group Groundbreaking
Mayor Slawik reported on the Davis Group Groundbreaking Celebration she attended for
the new HealthEast Medical Clinic on Hazelwood Street across from St. John’s Hospital.
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Rush Line
Mayor Slawik gave an update on the Rush Line Corridor project. Public Works Director
Thompson gave additional information.
School District Kick Off
Mayor Slawik announced that School District 622 had their kick-off for their school levy
campaign.
3. Presentation of Maplewood Acapulco Business Owner, Mr. Sam Leon,
Awarded Business Person of the Year
Councilmember Abrams introduced Tom Snell, Executive Director of the White Bear
Area Chamber and Sam Leon, COO of Acapulco Restaurant; she then gave some
background information about Sam Leon and his family. Tom Snell reported on the
event hosted by the White Bear Area Chamber where they highlight some of the
business leaders in the community and where Sam Leon was named Business Person
of the Year. Sam Leon gave additional background information on his family’s
businesses. Sam Leon was then presented with a Certificate of Achievement for
Business Person of the Year.
4. Approval of Proclamation Designating September as Hunger Action Month
Parks & Recreation Director/Environmental & Economic Development Director gave the
staff report and read the proclamation designating September as Hunger Action Month.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Proclamation Designating
September as Hunger Action Month in Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Approval of Resolution Appointing Applicants to the Police Department’s
“Use of Force” Workgroup
City Manager Coleman gave background information on the staff report. Mayor Slawik
announced the names of individuals that have been appointed to serve on the “Use of
Force” workgroup and also announced that Silvia Neblett will serve as Co-Chair. Police
Chief Schnell gave additional information on the staff report. Councilmember Smith was
appointed as council liaison to the workgroup. The following individuals addressed the
council to introduce themselves: Sarah Lilja, Slivia Neblett, Kay Hatlestad, Juan Wilson,
and David Singleton.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution to appoint the top thirteen
individuals to the Police Department’s “Use of Force” workgroup.
Resolution 16-08-1375
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
Hereby appoints the following individuals, whose applications have been reviewed and
ranked by the Maplewood City Council, to serve on the Police Department’s “Use of
Force” Workgroup.
Sylvia Neblett
David Mathews
David Singleton
Evelyn Combs
William Josten
Rita Janisch
Mary Schoenborn
Kathryn Hatlestad
Sarah Lilja
Lenna Scott
Tzianeng Vang
Juan Wilson
Melissa Sonnek
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Slawik requested to highlight agenda item G9 Approval of Pre-Hospital Medical
Direction Services Agreement with Regions Hospital.
Councilmember Juenemann requested to highlight agenda item G3 Approval of Public
Utility Easement over City Owned Land.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve agenda items G1-G10.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
- No checks this period.
$ 2,984,121.24 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/01/16 thru 08/05/16
$ 391,651.32 Checks #97750 thru #97816
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dated 08/09/16 thru 08/16/16
$ 229,513.47 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/08/16 thru 08/12/16
$ 3,605,286.03 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 579,428.18 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 08/12/16
$ 1,476.53 Payroll Deduction check # 99102289 thru # 99102292 dated 08/12/16
$ 580,904.71 Total Payroll
$ 4,186,190.74 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling - Local Permit for the Presentation
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Temporary Lawful Gambling - Local
Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Mini -Cad Event
on October 3, 2016 at Gulden’s 61 Restaurant, 2999 Highway 61 N, Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of Public Utility Easement Over City Owned Land
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the public utility easement over City owned
land and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign said public utility easement
signifying City Council approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Approval Authorizing Additional Purchase of Bituminous Materials
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Street Superintendent to purchase
additional bituminous materials in an amount up to $25,000 from TA Schifsky and Sons.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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5. Approval Authorizing Exterior Block Wall Repairs at City Hall, 1902 and 1810
Maintenance Buildings
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve RJ Marco to complete the block wall repairs
at City Hall, 1902 and 1810 Maintenance Building in an amount of $44,364.24, and that
a project budget of $55,000.00 be established to account for potential contingencies and
indirect costs.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, Whitaker Sports and Classic
Cars, 1081 Highway 36
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the minor CUP amendment permitting up to
10 cars out in front of the property at one time and to review the conditional use permit
for Whitaker Sports and Classic Cars again in one year to check for compliance.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, Maple Hill Senior Living, 3030
Southlawn Drive
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the conditional use permit for Maple Hill
Senior Living and review again in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Approval to Purchase 800 MHz Radios
Fire Chief Lukin gave the staff report.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve and authorize the additional expenditure of
$30,000 to ANCON for the purchase of 11 new 800 MHz radios. The purchase of the
new radios will be off of the state bid to provide the lowest possible cost as well as
utilizing the $500 rebate radio promotion.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. Approval of Pre-Hospital Medical Direction Services Agreement with Regions
Hospital
EMS Director Mondor gave the staff report and introduced Dave Waltz, EMT-P, Program
Director of Regions EMS and R. J. Frascone, M.D., Medical Director of Regions
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Hospital. R. J. Frascone, M.D. addressed the council to give background information on
Regions EMS Program. Dave Waltz, EMT-P addressed the council to say how pleased
he is to be back in the relationship with the City of Maplewood EMS Department.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Pre-Hospital Medical Direction Services
Agreement between the City of Maplewood and Regions Hospital.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
10. Consider Approval of Playground Replacement at Vista Hills Park
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the best value approach for Vista Hills Park
and authorize the Park & Recreation Director to enter into a contract with the provider of
the residents choose for replacement with a not to exceed budget of $85,000.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consider Approval of an Amendment to the Maplewood Rental and Owner-
Occupied Housing Maintenance Ordinance – Second Reading
Economic Development Coordinator Martin gave the staff report and answered
questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the second reading of the proposed
amendment to Section 12-110 removing subsection (b) in the Maplewood Rental
Housing Maintenance Code and amend the Owner-Occupied Housing Maintenance
Code Section 12-154 (4) to follow the revised notification process outlined in Section 12-
110.
Ordinance 967
Maplewood Rental Housing and
Owner-Occupied Housing Maintenance Code
Section 1. Section 12-110 and 12-154 of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended as follows:
Sec. 12-110. - Compliance orders.
(a) Whenever an Enforcement Officer determines that any dwelling, dwelling unit or
rooming unit, or the premises surrounding any of these, fails to meet the
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requirements of this Article, the Officer may issue a Compliance Order.
Compliance Orders shall state the violation(s) of the Article and order the
occupant and/or owner or agent to correct such violations. This Compliance Order
shall:
(1) Be in writing.
(2) Describe the location and nature of the violation of this Article.
(3) Set the required corrective action and a date and time for the completion of the
correction of such violation.
(4) Advise the occupant and/or owner or agent of the appeal procedure.
(5) Be served upon the occupant, as follows:
a. personal service;
b. sent by mail to the property address;
c. posted on or about the property conspicuously.
(6) Be served upon the owner or agent as follows:
a. personal service;
b. sent by mail to the address indicated by County property records for owner
or;
c. sent by mail to the address and posted at property for Agent of Owner.
Sec. 12-154. - Compliance order.
(a) Whenever the enforcement officer determines that any owner-occupied dwelling or
the premises fails to meet the requirements of this article, he may issue a
compliance order setting forth the violation of this article and ordering the owner,
occupant, operator or agent to correct such violation. This compliance order shall be
in accordance with Section 12-110.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after the approval by the city council and
publishing in the official newspaper.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Consider Approval of Amendments to the Maplewood Planning and Parks
and Recreation Commission Ordinances – Second Reading
Economic Development Coordinator Martin gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the second reading of the proposed
amendments to the Planning and the Parks & Recreation Commissions enabling
ordinances to reduce its memberships from nine to seven members.
Ordinance 968
Maplewood Administration Code to Reduce the
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Number of Required Planning Commission Members
Section 1. This amendment revises Section 2-248, Composition; appointment;
qualifications; terms to read as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are
crossed):
Section 2-248. Composition; appointment; qualifications; terms.
(a) The planning commission shall have seven members appointed by the city council.
The members shall be residents of the city and may not hold an elected city public
office. When possible, the council shall select commission members to represent the
various areas of the city and to help meet the needs of the residents.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Ordinance 969
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND RECREATION CODE
TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION MEMBERS
Section 1. This amendment revises Section 26-31, Created; composition;
appointment to read as follows:
Sec. 26-31. - Created; composition; appointment.
There is hereby created a city park and recreation commission consisting of seven
members to be appointed by the city council.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Consider Approval of an Amendment to the Maplewood Zoning Ordinance
Regarding Temporary Accessory Dwelling Units – Second Reading
Economic Development Coordinator Martin gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the ordinance opting-out of the
requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593.
Ordinance 970
An Ordinance Opting-Out of the Requirements of
Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016 Governor Dayton signed into law the creation and
regulation of temporary family health care dwellings, codified at Minn. Stat. 462.3593,
which permit and regulate temporary family health care dwellings;
WHEREAS, subdivision 9 of Minn. Stat. 462.3593 allows cities to “opt out” of
those regulations;
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 44-21 of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances is hereby added as
follows:
Sec. 44-21. OPT-OUT OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 462.3593.
Pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593, subdivision 9,
the City of Maplewood opts-out of the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section
462.3593.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect after the approval by the city council and
publishing in the official newspaper.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Approval of Amendments to Commissions’ Rules of Procedures
Economic Development Coordinator Martin gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the rules of procedures for the Planning
Commission, Community Design Review Board, Housing and Economic Development
Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission as it relates to meeting dates,
time and election of officers.
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. John Wykoff, Maplewood Resident
2. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
M. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.