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City Council Meeting November 13, 2006 1
MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7: 03 P.M. Monday, November 13, 2006
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 06-28
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, at City Hall, and was called to order at
7:03 P.M. by Mayor Longrie.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Diana Longrie, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave Councilmember Present
Erik Hjelle, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Will Rossbach, Councilmember Absent
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Longrie moved to approve the agenda as amended.
G1. Item G1 will be heard prior to Visitor Presentations
M1. Update on Conservation Easements
M2. Update on Mayor’s Forum
M3. Betty McCollum Meeting
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes from the October 16, 2006 Council/Manager Workshop
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the minutes from the October 16, 2006
Council/Manager Workshop as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
2. Minutes from the October 23, 2006 Council/Manager Workshop
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2006 Council/Manager
Workshop as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
3. Minutes from the October 23, 2006 City Council Meeting
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2006 City Council Meeting
as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
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G. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Charles Bethel, City Attorney for Human Resources, Status of 2007 Labor Contract
Negotiations
a. Charles Bethel defined collective bargaining and presented an update on the status
of the 2007 labor contract negotiations.
b. Steve Roy explained the process for determining salaries for specific positions, COLA (Cost of
Living Adjustment) and the elimination of the merit pay bonus program.
c. Mr. Bethel explained the genesis of the Maplewood Confidential and Supervisory
Association and the status of the negotiation meetings with each bargaining unit.
d. City Manager Copeland informed council that any cancellations and rescheduling of
negotiation meetings were cancelled by the bargaining units not by Mr. Bethel.
F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Nancy Lazaryan, 10734 West Lake Road, Rice, spoke regarding pending litigation. Mayor
Longrie reminded Ms. Lazaryan she needs to approach her issues under the rules of civil
procedures and asked that she take her litigation to the court room.
2. Dave Schilling, 1955 Greenbrier Street, commented on the recently published Maplewood
Salary Survey in the city news.
3. Bill Kayser, 6408 1st Avenue North, attempted to speak about pending litigation and was
firmly reminded by Mayor Longrie that a City Council Meeting is not the forum to continually
attempt to litigate his claims.
A two minute break was taken.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 8:17 p.m. South Maplewood Development Moratorium Ordinance (Second Reading)
a. Planner Roberts presented the report.
b. Mayor Longrie opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following
persons were heard:
Jim Kerrigan, 2620 Carver Avenue, Maplewood
Mary Dierich, Maplewood Planning Commissioner and resident (2624 Promontory Place)
Ron Cockriel, 943 Century Avenue, Maplewood
Joe Bailey, 1615 S. Sterling Street, Maplewood
Gordon Bailey, 1325 Bailey Road, Newport
Phill Soby, Developer and owner of 1525 Sterling Street S., Maplewood
Sharon Soby, 1525 Sterling Street S., Maplewood
Steve Mylnarczyk, 1364 Dorland Road S. Maplewood
Carl Erb, 2354 Heights Avenue, Maplewood
Amy Kaiser, 1400 Sterling Street S., Maplewood
Mark Bonitz, 1635 Sterling Street S., Maplewood
Mark Vogel, 1420 Sterling Street S., Maplewood
Michael Bailey, 1695 Sterling Street S., Maplewood
Sue Bonitz, 1635 Sterling Street S., Maplewood
Jeff Vogt, 378 Ripley Avenue, Maplewood
Jamie Jensen, 1517 Dawn Circle, Arden Hills
Greg Thompson, 1528 Haller Court, Maplewood
John Gores, 2870 Arcade Street, Maplewood
Pat Bailey, 1678 Sterling Street S., Maplewood
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Carolyn Peterson, 1801 Gervais Avenue, Maplewood
Mayor Longrie requested the following letter be entered into the record:
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c. Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to adopt the following second reading of the following ordinance for the
purposes of protecting the planning process, the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
Maplewood and for developing land use and zoning standards and land use planning for the area south
of Carver Avenue in Maplewood, Minnesota with the following changes:
Add: Section 2 should include the Historic Preservation Commission and the Environmental and
Natural Resources Commission
Clarify: Section 1-1.02 should clarify that the objective of the study is to review existing and planned
uses and zoning designations and existing natural and constructive features of the south Maplewood
Study Area. This should include review of the diversity of housing options within Maplewood as result of
the zoning and that those items that were part of the study of 1.03 be amended to incorporate what was
in the first reading of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 876
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS, FOR PROTECTING
THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF MAPLEWOOD AND FOR DEVELOPING
LAND USE AND ZONING STANDARDS AND LAND USE PLANNING FOR THE AREA SOUTH OF
CARVER AVENUE IN MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
The area under consideration in this ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the “South Maplewood Study Area”)
includes all the land south of Carver Avenue in Maplewood (refer to the South Maplewood Study Area map for
the location) that the city has zoned F (farm residence) and R-1(R) (rural residential).
The Maplewood City Council ordains:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE
1.01 The City of Maplewood is currently conducting a study that includes land use, zoning and planning
components for the area south of Carver Avenue.
1.02 The objective of the study is to review existing and planned land uses and zoning designations and the
existing natural and constructed features in the south Maplewood study area, including a review of the
diversity of housing options within Maplewood because of the zoning. From this information, the city
may make changes to the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance or the land use plan in the area to
create better-planned and constructed developments and neighborhoods.
1.03 In addition to the study, the city may need to revise the city’s zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use
map and comprehensive plan because of the following issues:
- Land use
- Minimum lot sizes
- Public utility availability (including sewer and water and the costs and impact on the area)
- Building setbacks
- Open space connectivity
- Existing city and county public land uses
- Parks and trails connections
- Mississippi River Critical Area considerations
- Mississippi National River and Recreational Area (MNRRA) considerations, including those of
neighboring communities
- Metropolitan Council Requirements and Land Planning Guide Book (including, but not limited to, the
strategies for protecting special resources including solar access, wind energy access, the urban
service area and historic preservation).
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- Pedestrian flow and safety
- Parking
- Historical features and the objectives listed in the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan
- Topography
- Wetlands, ponding and other water features
- Storm-water systems and management requirements
- Housing density
- The percentage of R-1(R) acreage to other land use acreage for residential purposes in Maplewood.
- The percentage of R-1(R) housing potential in relation to other designations for housing opportunities
in Maplewood, i.e. single dwelling, 40,000 square foot lots versus 10,000 square foot lots, R-1, R-
1(S), mid-density, high density to provide a comprehensive list of the housing options in Maplewood.
- The financial impacts of development on the city
- Street patterns and traffic flows
- Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District considerations and requirements
- MnDOT Highway and Traffic Plans for the area, including traffic and public safety
- Preservation of housing and life-style options
1.04 There is a need for the city to do these studies so that the city staff and the city council will have current
and relevant information before considering or making any changes to the city’s comprehensive plan and
to the city’s zoning ordinance, zoning map and land use map for the area south of Carver Avenue.
SECTION 2. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT STUDY; MORATORIUM
2.01 The city council authorizes the city staff to do this study. City staff shall coordinate this study with the
planning commission, the environmental and natural resources commission, the historical preservation
commission, other government agencies, property owners, interested citizens, the city council and any
other entities that may provide input to the study.
2.02 Upon completion of the study, city staff will present the study and its results to the planning commission
for their review and recommendation to the city council.
2.03 A moratorium on development in the south Maplewood Study Area is adopted pending completion of the
study and/or the adoption of any amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use map
or comprehensive plan as the city deems necessary because of the study. The city will not approve any
new development, subdivision or building permit for a new building, except for those parcels that are two
acres in size or smaller and now of record, during the moratorium period. Maplewood may issue
building permits for the expansion or remodeling of existing structures, for accessory structures or for
one new principal structure on an existing lot of record where the owner does not subdivide the property.
SECTION 3. TERM
3.01 The term of ordinance shall be for one year or until the city council adopts amendments to the city’s
zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use map or comprehensive plan as the city deems necessary
because of the study or the city council takes any action that directly affects the study or the ordinance.
SECTION 4. VARIANCES
4.01 The city council, at their discretion, may grant variances from this ordinance based upon a determination
that a proposed subdivision or development would be compatible with proposed land use and zoning,
and that such proposals would keep with the spirit and intent of this ordinance. The procedures to be
followed in applying for a variance from this ordinance shall be in accordance with state law on findings
for variances and shall include the following:
a. The applicant shall file a completed application form, together with required exhibits, to the
Community Development Department.
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b. The application for a variance shall set forth special circumstances or conditions that the
applicant alleges to exist and shall demonstrate that the proposed subdivision or development is
compatible with existing or proposed land use and zoning.
c. The city will submit the application to the planning commission for their review and
recommendation to the city council.
d. The city council may set, at its discretion, a public hearing before making a final determination
on the requested variance.
e. The city council may impose such restrictions upon the proposed subdivision or development as
may be necessary to meet the purpose and intent of this ordinance.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie Ayes-All
9:19 p.m. A five minute break was taken.
2. 9:35 p.m. Saint Paul Tourist Cabins Manufactured Home Park Closing (940 Frost Avenue)
a. Senior Planner Ekstrand presented the report.
b. City Attorney Kantrud answered council questions.
c. Mayor Longrie opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following
person was heard:
Steven Renderos, All Parks Alliance for Change (APAC), St. Paul
d. Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing.
e. City Manager Copeland stated research confirmed staff’s decision regarding an ordinance in
2002 was that State Statute provides protection for park residents.
f. Phil Johnson, Tourist Park Owner, felt confident the due to the concerted efforts made that a
settlement was made in good faith that was satisfactory to all park home owners.
g. Bart Montanari, developer of the Tourist Cabin site, requested assistance from council on
expediting a resolution with the one remaining resident.
Mayor Longrie moved to direct staff to provide council a report at the November 27th Council meeting
listing the sale transaction figures from all of the manufactured homes already purchased by the
developer, to assist council in determining a buyout award if an agreement is not made between the
developer and the one remaining park home owner.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes-All
I. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve consent agenda items 4, 5-6, 8, 10-11, 13-16, 18, and 20.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann requested a breakdown of the two invoices from Bethel and Associates.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve consent agenda item 1.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes-All
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Councilmember Cave moved to approve consent agenda item 2 with the caveat that council receives
information on the balance of the working capital for un-assessed improvement costs and the reserve
for the future capital outlay.
Seconded by Councilmember Ayes-All
Mayor Longrie moved to table consent agenda item 3 until the November 27th City Council Meeting for
staff to bring requested information to council.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers
Cave and Hjelle
Nay-Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda item 7.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda item 9.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda item 12.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda item 17.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
Councilmember moved to approve consent agenda item 19.
Seconded by Councilmember Ayes-All
Councilmember Cave requested the balance of the Fleet Management fund.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve consent agenda item 21.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 1,111,969.61 Checks # 71125 thru # 71179
dated 10/16/06 thru 10/24/06
$ 138,528.94 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 10/13/06 thru 10/19/06
$ 148,861.16 Checks # 71180 thru # 71230
dated 10/25/06 thru 10/31/06
Disbursements via debits to checking account
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$ 302,088.39
dated 10/20/2006 thru 10/26/2006
$ 807,840.37 Checks # 71231 thru # 71280
dated 11/01/06 thru 11/07/06
$ 125,678.08 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 10/27/06 thru 11/02/06
$ 2,634,966.55 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 555,275.13 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 10/20/06
$ 2,305.25 Payroll Deduction check # 1000156 thru # 1000157
dated 10/20/06
$ 458,779.27 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/03/06
$ 2,305.25 Payroll Deduction check # 1000268 thru # 1000269
dated 11/03/06
$ 1,018,664.90 Total Payroll
$ 3,653,631.45 GRAND TOTAL
2. Sanitary Sewer Rates for 2007
Approved the 8.1% increase in sanitary sewer rates effective January 1, 2007 to provide the
revenues anticipated in the 2007 budget.
3. Environmental Utility Rates for 2007
Tabled the 20% increase in the environmental utility rates.
4. Increase in Miscellaneous Service Charges
Approved the following increase in Community Development Department service charges
effective January 1, 2007:
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5. Increase in Community Development Service Charges
Approved the first reading of the ordinance to increase Community Development services
charges effective January 1, 2007.
6. Transfers for Unassessed Improvements
Authorized a $114,920 transfer from the Sanitary Sewer Fund to the Debt Service Fund for the
2003 Sewer Revenue Bonds and a $33,460 transfer from the Water Availability Charge Fund-
St. Paul Water District to the Debt Service Fund for the 2002 Improvement Refunding Bonds
and the appropriate budget changes.
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7. Recreation Program Grants
Accepted grant monies from the Maplewood/Oakdale Lions Club ($500) and the
Minnesota Recreation and Parks foundation ($800) for a new program entitled
“Walk to New York”.
8. Authorization to Purchase ArcIMS Software and Server
Authorized the purchase of the ArcIMS server and software to expand GIS
capabilities for both City staff and Maplewood citizens.
9. Conditional Use Permit Review – Schmelz Countryside Motors (1180 Highway 36 East)
Approved a conditional use permit for the expansion of a nonconforming automobile repair
facility and sales/storage located at Countryside Motors located at 1180 Highway 36 East, and
approved to review conditional use permit again if a problem arises in the near future or an
expansion or change is proposed.
10. Conditional Use Permit Review – Saint Paul Business Center East (1983 - 2025
Sloan Place)
Approved the conditional use permit for the St. Paul Business Center East again in one year
(November 2007) to ensure compliance with all city conditions of approval.
11. Conditional Use Permit Review – Venburg Tire (3001 Maplewood Dr N)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for Venburg Tire again only if a
problem arises or if the applicants propose a change to the site.
12. Conditional Use Permit Review – Woodlynn Ponds Townhomes (Chisholm Court, south of
County Road D)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for the Woodlynn Ponds Townhomes
PUD in one year.
13. Award Contract for 2006-2007 Winter Sand
Authorized the Director of Public Works to purchase up to 3,000 tons of winter sand up to a
maximum of $26,220 for the 2006-7 winter seasons from Aggregate Industries.
14. Hazelwood Street Improvements from Beam to County Road D, City Project 03-39,
Resolution Approving Change Order No. 1
Adopted the following resolution directing the modification of the existing construction contract,
Change Order No. 1 for the Hazelwood Street Improvements from Beam Avenue to County
Road D, City Project 03-39:
RESOLUTION 06-11-136
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 03-39, CHANGE ORDER No. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 03-39, Hazelwood Avenue Street Improvements from Beam to County
Road D, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported that it is now necessary and expedient that
said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 03-39, Change Order No. 1,
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as an increase to said contract by an amount of $6,863.72 such that the new contract amount is
now and hereby established as $945,821.68.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that the mayor and city manager are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the
City of Maplewood to signify and show that the existing contract is hereby modified through said
Change Order No. 1 as a contract increase in the amount of $6,683.72. The revised contract
amount is $945,821.68.
15. County Road D Improvements, west of Highway 61, City Project 02-08, Resolution
Approving Change Orders 26-28
Adopted the following resolution directing the modification of the existing construction contract,
Change Order Nos. 26 and 28 (T.A. Schifsky Contract), for the County Road D West
Improvements (TH 61 to Walter Street), City Project 02-28:
RESOLUTION 06-11-137
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 02-08, CHANGE ORDER Nos. 26-28
(T.A. Schifsky Contract)
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 02-08, County Road D Realignment (West) Improvements (TH 61 to
Walter Street), and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported that it is now necessary and expedient that
said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 02-08, Change Order No. 26-
28, (T.A. Schifsky Contract), as an increase to said contract by an amount of $24,733.16 such
that the new contract amount is now and hereby established as $999,155.38.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that the mayor and city manager are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the
City of Maplewood to signify and show that the existing contract is hereby modified through said
Change Order No. 26-28 as a contract increase in the amount of $24,733.16. The revised
contract amount is $999,155.38 and,
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the revised financing plan for the project. A project budget of $3,702,707.00 shall be
established. The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Proposed Financing Sources
Mn/Dot 532,510.00$
EUF 18,000.00$
Troutland 10,000.00$
Ramsey County 690,582.00$
Vadnais Heights 304,908.00$
SPRWS 33,378.00$
Developer 45,000.00$
Interest on Investments -$
2006 Bonding 468,544.00$
Special Assessments 1,077,964.00$
Bond Sales 521,821.00$
TOTAL 3,702,707.00$
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16. Hill-Murray Athletic Facility Addition, City Project 06-13, Approval of Storm Water Best
Management Practices Agreement
Approved the Storm Water Maintenance Agreement between the Hill Murray
Foundation, Inc. and the City of Maplewood.
17. Desoto-Skillman Area Improvements, City Project 06-16, Authorization to Award Contract for
Soil Borings and Geotechnical Evaluation Services
Authorized a contract with Braun Intertec for soil borings and a geotechnical
evaluation for the Desoto-Skillman Area Street Improvement Feasibility Study
in the amount of $10,445.
18. Kenwood Area Street Improvements, City Project 05-16, Resolution for Modification of Project
Budget
Adopted the following resolution directing the modification of the project budget for the Kenwood
Area Neighborhood Street Improvements, City Project 05-16:
RESOLUTION 06-11-138
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF PROJECT BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement
Project 05-16, Kenwood Area Neighborhood Improvements, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that the project budget be modified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
that:
1. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the revised financing plan for the project. A project budget of $5,573,230.00 shall
be established. The revised financing plan is as follows:
Revised Financing Sources
General Tax Levy 2,623,710.00$
Assessments 1,454,620.00$
Sewer Fund 567,900.00$
SPRWS 356,100.00$
WAC 83,850.00$
Investment Inter. $60,000.00
RWMWD $92,700.00
EUF 334,350.00$
TOTAL 5,573,230.00$
19. Public Works Building Addition, City Project 03-19, Authorization to Pay for Office
Equipment and Budget Adjustment
Approved a payment of $13,403.93 to Intereum, Inc for furnishings for the Public
Works Building Addition and that approval be given for the Finance
Department to make the appropriate budget adjustment to transfer funds from the Fleet
Management Fund to the Public Works Building Addition fund.
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20. Gladstone North Area Street Improvements, City Project 04-15, Resolution Approving
Change Order No. 4
Adopted the following resolution directing the modification of the Existing Construction Contract
for the Gladstone North Area Street Improvements, City Project 04-15.
RESOLUTION 06-11-139
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
PROJECT 04-15
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 04-15, Gladstone North Area Street Improvements, and has let a construction
contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported that it is now necessary and expedient that said
contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 04-15 Change Order No. 4 as an
increase to said contract by an amount of $11,742.17, such that the new contract amount is now and
hereby established as $1,806,977.72.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that the mayor and city manager are hereby authorized to sign on behalf of the City of
Maplewood to signify and show that the existing contract is hereby modified through said Change Order
No. 4 as a contract increase in the amount of $11,742.17. The revised contract amount is
$1,806,977.72.
No revisions to the project budget are proposed at this time, as these changes fall
within the original project budget.
21. Group Insurance Contracts
Concurred with the following Insurance Labor-Management Committee Group
Insurance Contract recommendations:
Health Insurance: Move to Medica from Blue Cross
Dental Insurance: Move to Assurant from MetLife
Long-term and Short-term Disability: No Change
Life Insurance: Retain Minnesota Life at a Lower Rate
J. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Sanitary Sewer Pipe Television Inspection Equipment
a. Public Works Director Ahl presented the report.
b. The following persons were heard:
Nels Gebben, 2638 Geranium Avenue East, St. Paul
John Grove, CUES Inc.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to award the bid of $127,441, plus sales tax, license and transfer
fees, to Flexible Pipe Tool Company for their Aries televising equipment.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-Councilmembers Cave,
Hjelle and Juenemann
Nay-Mayor Longrie
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Councilmember Hjelle moved to extend the meeting until all agenda items were addressed.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes-Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers
Cave and Hjelle
Nay-Councilmember Juenemann
2. Outfield Fence Replacement
a. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to authorize the award of bid of outfield fences to Modern
Fence in the amount of $49,925 for Goodrich Park with the monies to be allocated from the city
park development fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes-All
3. Maplewood Community Center Liquor Provider
a. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented the report.
Councilmember Cave moved to select Prom Catering as the sole liquor provider for the
Maplewood Community Center effective January 1, 2007 pending a successful, detailed
background check by the Maplewood Police Department.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Adoption of Electric Franchise Tax Rates for 2007 Xcel Energy Service Area
a. Interim City Manager Copeland presented the report.
b. Collette Jurek, representing Xcel Energy, addressed council questions.
c. The following persons were heard:
William O’Brien, 2018 Furness Court, Maplewood
Theresa Manzella, 1741 Atlantic Street, Maplewood
John Gores, 2870 Arcade Street, Maplewood
Mary Boyd, 2600 Montana Avenue East, Maplewood
Edward Kivel, 1880 Mary Knoll Avenue, Maplewood
Lynda Taklo, 2770 Keller Parkway, Maplewood
Bernard Kennedy, 2532 Stillwater Road, Maplewood
Aileen Fritsch, 812 N. McKnight Road, Maplewood
William Robbins, 2277 Stillwater Road, Maplewood
Elizabeth Olson, 2129 McMenemy Road, Maplewood
John Nephew, 628 E. County Road B, Maplewood
Collette Jurek, second appearance
John Gores, second appearance
Collette Jurek, third appearance
Terry Blomgren, 1225 Ferndale, Maplewood
Karen W. 344 Summer Lane, Maplewood
Brian Bauman, The Rock Nightclub, 2029 Woodlyn Avenue, Maplewood
William Robins, second appearance
Gene Lefto, 1762 Barclay Street, Maplewood
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Peggy Peterson, 2522 Adele Street, Maplewood
Mindy Macrunnel, 1890 Adele Street, Maplewood
Mayor Longrie moved to table the adoption of the Electric Franchise Tax raise pending staff
negotiations with Xcel for a proportionate tax rate consistent with the discussions of the
evening, with negotiations to begin the week of November 20, 2006.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
L. NEW BUSINESS
1. Century Avenue Improvements (I-94 to Lake Road), City Project 03-15, Ramsey
County Review of Project Details
a. Public Works Director Ahl presented the report.
b. Dan Soler, Ramsey County Traffic Engineer, provided council with an
update on the reconstruction project.
No action required or taken.
2. First Reading of Ordinance Adopting an Electric Franchise Tax in the No. St. Paul Utilities
Service Area
a. City Attorney Kantrud provided the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the first reading of the Electric Franchise Tax in
the No. St. Paul Utilities Service Area with the removal of the rates.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-All
3. Approve New Assessment Rates for 2007 Improvement Projects
a. Public Works Director Ahl presented the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt a resolution adopting the 2007 assessment rates
outlined in the Maplewood Pavement Management Policy.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the following resolution adopting the 2007
assessment rates outlined in the Maplewood Pavement Management Policy:
RESOLUTION 06-11-140
ADOPTION OF THE 2007 ASSESSMENT RATES
WHEREAS, the Maplewood Pavement Management Policy has established set assessment rates
based on the type of improvement procedure proposed for a given project, and
WHEREAS, the policy, established in 1999, calls for the assessment rate to be adjusted each year, and
WHEREAS, feasibility studies have been ordered for the 2007 construction season, and
WHEREAS, the assessment rates must be established to accurately complete the studies.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. The updated assessment rates are approved for all construction in the city of Maplewood during the
2007 construction season.
2. All rates shown are residential. Commercial rates are handled on an individual basis, but are typically
figured on a front-foot basis. They are calculated by dividing the residential rate by 75 and multiplying
by 1.5 (Res. Rate/75x1.5) to get the front-foot commercial and multi-family residential rate.
Street Improvement Procedure 2007
1. Complete Street Reconstruction: $4960
2. Partial Reconstruction/Unit: $3700
3. Bituminous Surface Replacement/Unit: $2590
4. Mill & Overlay/Unit: $1840
Other Improvement Rates
5. Storm drainage/unit: $ 820
6. Cash connect charge - water: $2970
7. Water service w/new main construction: $1130
8. Water service w/tap to existing main: $1400
9. Cash connect charge - sewer: $2970
10. Sewer service w/new main construction $1130
11. Sewer service w/tap to existing main: $2120
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-Councilmembers Cave,
Hjelle and Juenemann
Nay-Mayor Longrie
4. Selection of Firm to Coordinate the City Manager Hiring Process
a. Interim City Manager Copeland presented the report.
Councilmember Hjelle moved under Section 2-101 of the Maplewood City Code, appoint and
hire Mr. Copland as the permanent Maplewood City Manager, with 1 year probation, starting
tomorrow, at a yearly salary of $85,000 including benefits currently given. The council will give
Mr. Copeland a mid-year job performance review no later than June 1, 2007. A salary review
will occur after successful completion of an additional job performance review no later than
October 31, 2007. After satisfactory completion of his probationary period, Mr. Copeland will be
entitled to receive 6 months pay and benefits if terminated by the council for any reason other
than cause. Mr. Copeland’s powers and duties shall be set forth in Section 2-102 of the
Maplewood Code.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes-Mayor Longrie,
Councilmembers Cave, and
Hjelle
Nays-Councilmember Juenemann
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Conservation Easements
Mayor Longrie attended a recent presentation on conservation easements and made
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a contact with the Minnesota Land Trust which could prove very positive for
Maplewood.
2. Mayor’s Forum
The well attended Mayor’s Forum is held the first Saturday of every month and always includes
lively conversation about various topics.
3. Representative Betty McCollum
Mayor Longrie met with Betty McCollum regarding the Mississippi Area Initiatives.
Representative McCollum indicated she would welcome being contacted by council for
assistance with study information or possible funding.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. City Manager Copeland thanked council for their vote of confidence in hiring him as the City
Manager.
Councilmember Juenemann’s Comment:
Councilmember Juenemann requested the record reflect that she did not understand the reasoning
behind selective management salaries being published in an article in the last city news letter. She
stated “the people who hold the positions in the article have given the city many years and hours of
their best effort to run the city as best they can” and she did not appreciate the comments from elected
officials she felt were publicly humiliating to those individuals.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Longrie moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:13 a.m.