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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 10-10 City Council Meeting Minutes October 10, 2016 1 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, October 10, 2016 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 19-16 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. Mayor Slawik reported on the Public Safety Training facility event that took place this past weekend. Fire Chief Lukin provided additional information about the event. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Daire Gresham, student at Cretin-Derham Hall 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 Absent Tou Xiong, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to Appointments and Presentations under Council Presentations: Communications Budget Trash Pickup – Bulky Items Use of Force Task Force Rush Line Meeting Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of September 26, 2016 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann noted a correction to replace the word Administration with Advancement in the second to the last paragraph. October 10, 2016 2 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the September 26, 2016 City Council Workshop Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of September 26, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann noted a correct to change Iswald Shreyer to Isabel Shreier under pledge of allegiance. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the September 26, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong 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 Communications Budget Councilmember Abrams reported on a meeting she attended with City Manager Coleman, Communications Director Fairbanks, It Director Fowlds and Communications Coordinator Bergo regarding the Communications Department and the budget for the department moving forward. Trash Pickup – Bulky Items Councilmember Juenemann reminded Maplewood residents that bulky items can be picked up at their driveways during the month of October for half price. Use of Force Task Force Mayor Slawik reported on the Use of Force Task Force meeting she attended. Police Chief Schnell gave additional information about future meetings of the Task Force. Rush Line Meeting Mayor Slawik reported on the Rush Line Corridor Meeting she attended in Forest Lake on September 27, 2016. October 10, 2016 3 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of Proclamation Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Councilmember Juenemann read the Proclamation Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the proclamation designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Approval of Resolution Expressing Gratitude to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and Tubman for their Support of the Joint Domestic Abuse Prosecution Enhancement Project a. Presentation of Resolution to Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Tubman Executive Director Jen Polzin b. Presentation of Awards to Project Staff - Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Anna Christie and Tubman Advocate Jennifer Dickinson Mayor Slawik read the Resolution Expressing Gratitude to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and Tubman for their Support of the Joint Domestic Abuse Prosecution Enhancement Project. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Expressing Gratitude to the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and Tubman for their support of the Joint Domestic Abuse Prosecution Enhancement Project. Resolution 16-10-1385 City of Maplewood In Gratitude to The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office & Tubman for Leadership & Support of the Joint Domestic Abuse Prosecution Enhancement Project WHEREAS, domestic violence is a crime that invades the homes and can destroy the lives of its victims across the full spectrum of the community regardless of racial, ethnic, or socio-economic background; and WHEREAS, through the leadership of the Ramsey County Attorney and Tubman program executives and staff a vision emerged to improve the outcomes around domestic violence response by utilizing best practices focused on holding batterers accountable, advocating for the needs and rights of domestic violence victims, and increasing awareness about the impact of domestic violence; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and Tubman each committed highly competent personnel resources to support efforts in Maplewood focused on October 10, 2016 4 City Council Meeting Minutes improving domestic violence investigations, decreasing case dismissals, discontinuing the use of “continuance for dismissal” pleas, encouraging the use of evidence-based prosecution practices, and increasing support of and communication with the victims of these crimes; and WHEREAS, the outcome data which emerged from the analysis of 2015 cases indicates significant progress toward achieving our goals; and WHEREAS, our collective partnership in this project demonstrates that there are practices that can help to prevent and meaningfully intervene in domestic violence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , that the City of Maplewood is grateful for the leadership of Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Tubman Executive Director Jen Polzin and their respective staffs in recognizing that domestic and family violence is among the most serious public safety issues of our time; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as a City, we are committed to continued partnership and implementation of evidence-based domestic violence response protocols, and we encourage our fellow citizens, our business community, and local faith communities to become involved in and help stop the scourge of domestic and family violence. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. Police Chief Schnell addressed the council to present awards to Assistant County Attorney Anna Christie and Tubman Advocate Jennifer Dickinson. 5. Presentation on National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney and Jennifer Polzin, CEO of Tubman Jennifer Polzin, CEO of Tubman presented the MCBW Inspire Award to Police Chief Schnell. John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney addressed the council and reported on the Joint Domestic Abuse Prosecution Enhancement Project between the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and the Maplewood Police Department. Jennifer Polzin, CEO of Tubman addressed the council and further reported on the Joint Domestic Abuse Prosecution Enhancement Project between the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and the Maplewood Police Department. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G8. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. October 10, 2016 5 City Council Meeting Minutes 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 230,111.31 Checks # 98018 thru #98058 dated 09/27/16 $ 178,320.39 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 09/19/16 thru 09/23/16 $ 1,283,752.48 Checks #98059 thru #98104 dated 09/27/16 thru 10/04/16 $ 482,921.15 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 09/26/16 thru 09/30/16 $ 2,175,105.33 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 554,560.32 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/23/16 $ 1,902.93 Payroll Deduction check # 99102342 thru # 99102345 dated 09/23/16 $ 556,463.25 Total Payroll $ 2,731,568.58 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of One-Year Agreement with Securonet - Virtual Safety Network Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the one-year subscription agreement with and between Securonet and the City of Maplewood Police Department. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Appointment of Ms. Anne Bryson to the Use of Force Workgroup Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the appointment of Ms. Ann Bryson to serve as a member of the Use of Force Workgroup. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All October 10, 2016 6 City Council Meeting Minutes The motion passed. 4. Approval to Enter into a Contract for Purchase of Gas and Diesel Fuel with the State of Minnesota Fixed Price Fuel Program for 2017 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Public Works Director to enter into a contract for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel with the State of Minnesota Fixed Price Fuel Program for the period of February 1st, 2017 through January 31st, 2018. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Approval to Lease a Fire Department Response Vehicle Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the use of the US Bank government leasing program to purchase a new 2017 fire department emergency response vehicle with lighting system in an amount not to exceed $41,000; this purchase amount does not take into account the trade-in value or sale value of the 2007 Chevy Tahoe which will be taken off the total leasing purchase price. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Approval of Resolution Accepting AED Grants from Firehouse Subs Foundation Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the AED (Automated External Defibrillators) Grants from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation which will be placed in police patrol vehicles and at the Maplewood Mall assigned to the police department’s retail crime officers. Resolution 16-10-1386 Approval of Resolution Accepting AED Grants from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood applied for and received a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase 1 (one) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) valued at $1,495.00, and; WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood applied for and received a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase 15 (fifteen) Automated External Defibrillator (AED’s) valued at $22,425, and; WHEREAS, the strategic placement AED’s in the community is proven to increase the likelihood of survival from cardiac arrest, and; October 10, 2016 7 City Council Meeting Minutes WHEREAS, the city of Maplewood has expressed its intent to become a Heartsafe Community as recognized by the Minnesota Department of Health and the American Heart Association, and; WHEREAS, part of the initiative to become a Heartsafe Community involves placement of AED’s in First Responder Vehicles and in public areas, and; WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends Firehouse Subs and the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for the commitment to improve public safety. Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: 1. The grant is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. The AED will be assigned to Maplewood Police patrol vehicles and to the Maplewood Mall Retail Crime Officers for use for cardiac related emergencies; and 3. The fire department has agreed to maintain the AED as part of its citywide AED program management. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Approval of Resolution Accepting a Scholarship from the National Fire Protection Association Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Remembering When scholarship valued at approximately $8,000 that will allow two of the City’s community paramedics to attend Remembering When™ training sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. Resolution 16-10-1387 Approval of Resolution Accepting Scholarship from the National Fire Protection Association WHEREAS, the Maplewood Fire Department applied for and received a scholarship from the National Fire Protection Association that will allow two of the department’s community paramedics to attend the Remembering When™ fire and fall prevention program, and; WHEREAS, fire and falls pose a significant risk to the community, and; WHEREAS, the Maplewood Fire Department is committed to reducing community risk, and; October 10, 2016 8 City Council Meeting Minutes WHEREAS, Remembering When™ training will be delivered by Maplewood Fire Department and Regions Hospital EMS community paramedics, and; WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the scholarship and commends the National Fire Protection Association and the Centers for Disease Control’s commitment to reducing Community Risk. Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: 1. The scholarship is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. The Remembering When™ training will be delivered by Maplewood Fire Department and Regions Hospital EMS community paramedics. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. 8. Approval of Resolution Accepting MN Fair Plan Grant from the Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the MN FAIR Plan Grant valued at approximately $11,750 to purchase 200 stovetop fire stop units that will be offered to residents as part of the department’s home safety survey program. Resolution 16-10-1388 Approval of Resolution Accepting Scholarship from the Minnesota FAIR Plan and the Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association WHEREAS, the Maplewood Fire Department applied for and received a scholarship from the Minnesota FAIR Plan and the Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association, and; WHEREAS, cooking fires pose significant risk to the community, and; WHEREAS, the Maplewood Fire Department is committed to reducing community risk, and; WHEREAS, The Maplewood Fire Department believes a home safety survey program that incorporates stovetop fire extinguishers will increase the safety of the community, and; WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the grant and commends the Minnesota FAIR Plan and the Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association’s commitment to reducing Community Risk. Now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: October 10, 2016 9 City Council Meeting Minutes 1. The grant is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. The home safety survey program which includes stove top fire extinguishers will be delivered by the Maplewood Fire Department; and 3. The Maplewood Fire Department will continue to identify and implement best practices as it relates to community risk reduction. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consider Approval of Personal Services and Massage Center Ordinance Summary Publication (Super Majority Vote) Citizen Services Director/City Clerk Haag gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Personal Services and Massage Center Ordinance summary publications. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Consider Approval of 2017 Charitable Gambling Awards City Manager Coleman gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2017 Charitable Gambling suggested award amounts. Organization Amount Requested Proposed Award ARCS -Aquatic Research & Conservation Society, Inc. $2,498.92 $1,140.00 Carver Elementary PTO $5,000.00 $1,500.00 CHILD Inc $2,000.00 $970.00 Dispute Resolution Center $3,000.00 $800.00 District 622 Education Foundation $2,500.00 $1,400.00 Friends of Maplewood Nature $4,000.00 $1,700.00 ISD 622 Fusion Drumline Parent Boosters $1,800.00 $990.00 ISD 622 Gladstone Meals on Wheels $5,000.00 $2,800.00 ISD 622 Northern Lights Show Choir $5,000.00 $1,370.00 October 10, 2016 10 City Council Meeting Minutes Organization Amount Requested Proposed Award Maplewood Area Historical Society $5,600.00 $2,160.00 Maplewood Monarchs S.O. Team $2,000.00 $1,200.00 Maplewood Police Reserves $5,000.00 $2,600.00 Maplewood Youth Scholarship Fund $3,500.00 $2,400.00 North High School Robotics Team $7,000.00 $2,150.00 North High School Senior Class Party $2,500.00 $620.00 Ramsey County Fair $3,500.00 $1,460.00 Tubman Family Alliance $1,000.00 $1,200.00 Weaver Elementary School $3,000.00 $1,740.00 Webster Elementary School $2,500.00 $1,800.00 Totals: $66,398.92 $30,000.00 Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider Approval to Purchase Responder Safety Equipment a. Intent to Close Meeting as Allowed by Minnesota State Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(d) Police Chief Schnell introduced the staff report. Pursuant to MN State Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(d) Councilmember Juenemann moved to close the meeting and go into closed session to discuss security and emergency related response procedures and related sensitive security issues. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All Councilmember Abrams moved to open the City Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All Mayor Slawik announced that the meeting is now back in open session where a discussion was held regarding the need for council approval to purchase responder safety equipment, the meeting was closed in accordance to MN State Statute 13D.05 Subd. 3(d). The following were present during the closed session: Nora Slawik, Mayor Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Tou Xiong, Councilmember Melinda Coleman, City Manager Mike Funk, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Ron Batty, City Attorney Mike Mondor, EMS Chief October 10, 2016 11 City Council Meeting Minutes Steve Lukin, Fire Chief Paul Schnell, Police Chief Councilmember Abrams moved to approve to authorize the purchase of responder personal protective equipment as discussed during the closed session not to exceed $80,000, approximately $50,000 of which will be coming from grant funds from Ramsey County Emergency Management Homeland Security. 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. Kevin Berglund, Maplewood Resident M. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.