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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-06-12 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 12, 2017 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 11-17 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. Mayor Slawik reported on the opening ceremony of the Tuj Lub Court in Maplewood that occurred on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Councilmember Xiong gave additional information about the opening of the Tuj Lub Court. 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 the agenda under Appointments and Presentations, Council Presentations: Traffic Award Green Step City Award Bus Rapid Transit Trip Historical Preservation Commission Meeting Gun Range Update Rush Line 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 May 22, 2017 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the May 22, 2017 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. June 12, 2017 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. Approval of May 22, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Smith moved to approve the May 22, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann 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. Councilmember Smith requested an item be put on a workshop agenda to discuss the upcoming budget process. 2. Council Presentations Traffic Award Councilmember Juenemann reported on the traffic award from the MN Department of Public Safety to the Maplewood Police Department for the 2016 Minnesota TZD (Towards Zero Deaths) Commissioners Award. Commander Shortreed gave detailed information about the award. Green Step City Award Councilmember Juenemann reported that the City has achieved step five of the Green Step City Award that will be awarded at the 2017 League of MN Cities Conference. Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk reported that the City of Maplewood will be honored by the League of Minnesota Cities and be presented the Racial Equity Presidential Award for the cities work on racial equity. Bus Rapid Transit Trip Councilmember Smith reported on the Bus Rapid Transit Trip to Eugene, Oregon that he and Mayor Slawik went on with other city and county leaders. Mayor Slawik gave additional information about the trip. Historical Preservation Commission Meeting Councilmember Xiong reported that the Historical Preservation Commission Meeting June 12, 2017 2 City Council Meeting Minutes scheduled for June 8, 2017 was cancelled. The next HPC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, 2017. Gun Range Update Councilmember Xiong reported that the gun range bonding bill was not passed during the 2017 legislative session. Rush Line Mayor Slawik reported that there will be a Public Hearing for the Rush Line on June 26, 2017. She further reported there will be hot dogs on the trial on Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Gladstone Fire Station off the trail. 3. Housing Presentation by League of Women Voters Councilmember Juenemann introduced the report and the members from the Roseville Area League of Women Voters. Rachel Geiser from the LWV, Roseville Area addressed the council and gave the housing presentation. Mindy Greiling from the LWV, Roseville Area also addressed the council to give additional information on the housing presentation. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Abrams moved to approve agenda items G1-G7. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 125,562.95 Checks #99695 thru #99730 dated 05/23/17 $ 302,465.04 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 05/15/17 thru 05/19/17 $ 509,378.93 Checks # 99731 thru # 99763 dated 05/22/17 thru 05/30/17 $ 523,903.84 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 05/22/17 thru 05/26/17 $ 314,756.04 Checks #99764 thru # 99803 dated 06/06/17 June 12, 2017 3 City Council Meeting Minutes $ 268,983.86 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 05/30/17 thru 06/02/17 $ 2,045,050.66 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 502,290.04 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 05/19/17 $ 1,697.03 Payroll Deduction check # 99102718 thru # 99102721 dated 05/19/17 $ 579,089.09 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/02/17 $ 1,187.68 Payroll Deduction check # 99102737 thru # 99102739 dated 06/02/17 $ 1,084,263.84 Total Payroll $ 3,129,314.50 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Resolution Accepting Tree Planting Donation Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution accepting the tree planting donation in the amount of$112 to the City of Maplewood. Resolution 17-06-1465 Acceptance of Donation WHEREAS the City of Maplewood has received a donation of$112 for planting trees at city parks from St. Paul and Ramsey County Friends of the Parks and Trails; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the City of Maplewood to accept this donation. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. 3. Approval to Purchase Two 3M Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the purchase of two 3M ALPR systems in the amount of$31,675 for the Maplewood Police Department. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. June 12, 2017 4 City Council Meeting Minutes 4. Approval of Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Issuance of an Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Note and Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of the Hearing for the Hill-Murray School Project Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Issuance of an Educational Facilities Revenue Refunding Note and Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of the Hearing for the Hill-Murray School Project. Resolution 17-06-1466 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES REVENUE REFUNDING NOTE AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING (HILL-MURRAY SCHOOL PROJECT) WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.165, as amended, relating to municipal industrial development (the "Act"), gives municipalities the power to issue revenue obligations for the purpose of promoting the welfare of the state by the active attraction and encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to prevent so far as possible the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, Minnesota ("Maplewood"), has received from Hill-Murray Foundation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization (the 'Borrower"), a proposal that the City of Pine Springs, Minnesota undertake a program to assist in financing, among other things, a Project described in Exhibit A, which is located in Maplewood,through the issuance of a revenue note or obligation(in one or more series)(the "Note")pursuant to the Act; and WHEREAS, Maplewood has been advised that a public hearing and City Council approval of the financing of the Project is required under the Act and Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code because the facilities to be financed by the Note are located in Maplewood: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1. A public hearing on the proposal of the Borrower will be held at the time and place set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing attached hereto as Exhibit A. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing to be given one publication in the official newspaper of Maplewood and a newspaper of general circulation available in Maplewood,not less than 14 days nor more than 30 days prior to the date fixed for the hearing, substantially in the form of the attached Notice of Public Hearing. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, this 121' day of June, 2017. June 12, 2017 5 City Council Meeting Minutes EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES REVENUE REFUNDING NOTE FOR THE HILL-MURRAY SCHOOL PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the"City")will meet at the City Hall, 1830 County Road B East in the City, at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017 to consider giving host approval to the issuance by the City of Pine Springs, Minnesota ("Issuer") of a revenue obligation, in one or more series (the "Note"), under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.165, as amended (the "Act"), in order to finance the cost of a project located in the City. Hill-Murray Foundation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization (the "Borrower"), proposes to (i) refinance certain conventional loans of the Borrower used to finance the renovation of certain art and science classrooms located on the southeast side of the second floor academic wing of the facility leased to the Hill-Murray School, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the "School"), located at 2625 Larpenteur Ave E in the City (the "Classroom Renovation Project") and (ii) refund the City's outstanding Educational Facilities Revenue Note(Hill-Murray School Project) Series 2010, as amended, the proceeds of which were used to refinance the outstanding principal balance of the $3,300,000 Educational Facilities Revenue Note, Series 2005 (Hill-Murray School Project) issued by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota and certain additional conventional loans procured by the Borrower which were used to finance (a) the acquisition of approximately 40 acres of land which is the current footprint of the School, along with an additional 4 acres of land located at 2625 Larpenteur Avenue East in the City, (b) construction and equipping of an athletic facility, and (c) construction and equipping of an auditorium for the School (the "Original Project" and, together with the Classroom Renovation Project, the "Project"). The Borrower owns the Project and the School operates the Project. The maximum estimated principal amount of the Note to be issued to finance the Project is $5,500,000. The Note,if and when issued,will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City or the Issuer, except the Project, and such obligation will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City or the Issuer but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a revenue agreement. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. Written comments will be considered if submitted at the above City office on or before the date of the hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All June 12, 2017 6 City Council Meeting Minutes The motion passed. 5. Approval of a Resolution for City Approval to Conduct Off-Site Gambling Within City Limits for the White Bear Avenue Business Association Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution for City Approval to Conduct Off- Site Gambling Within City Limits for the White Bear Avenue Business Association from Wednesday, July 12, 2017 through Sunday, July 16, 2017 during the Ramsey County Fair, 2020 White Bear Avenue. Resolution 17-06-1467 City Approval to Conduct Off-Site Gambling Within City Limits White Bear Avenue Business Association WHEREAS, White Bear Avenue Business Association has submitted an Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling at the Ramsey County Fair Grounds, 2020 White Bear Avenue in Maplewood, MN 55109; and WHEREAS, the off-site gambling will take place during the Ramsey County Fair on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 through Sunday, July 16, 2017. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling is approved for White Bear Avenue Business Association during the dates stated above. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Board approve said permit application as being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Board for their approval. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. 6. Approval of Resolution for 2017 and 2018 Pay Rates for Non-union, Non- contract Employees Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution for a wage adjustment of 2.5% for 2017 and 2018 for Non-Union, Non-Contract Employees. Resolution 17-06-1468 RESOLUTION APPROVING WAGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-UNION, NOW CONTRACT CITY EMPLOYEES FOR 2017 AND 2018 WHEREAS, The City's past practice is to offer consistent and equitable general wage adjustments across the organization by providing non-union, non-contract positions the same escalations as it does with the City's collective bargaining groups; and, June 12, 2017 7 City Council Meeting Minutes WHEREAS, For 2017 and 2018, union employees belonging to AFSCME, MSA, MCSA, and LELS (Police Sergeants) will receive the following wage adjustments; 2.5% on January 1, 2017 and 2.5% on January 1, 2018, and, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Director and Finance Director receive wage adjustments of 2.5% on January 1, 2017 and 2.5% on January 1, 2018; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution shall supersede any previous resolution setting pay rates for these pay classifications. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. 7. Approval of Resolution Calling Public Hearing for June 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., Rush Line Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative, Project 15-06 Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing for 7:00 p.m. on June 26, 2017 for the Rush Line Corridor Locally Preferred Alternative, Project 15-06. Resolution 17-06-1469 CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the Pre-Project Development Study has been completed for the Rush Line Corridor, and WHEREAS, Maplewood is one of the cities that must consider submitting a Resolution of Support for the locally preferred alternative, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that a Public Hearing shall be held on the proposed Locally Preferred Alternative for the Rush Line Corridor on the 26th day of June, 2017 in the council chambers of city hall at 7:00 p.m., and the clerk shall give published notice of such hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None June 12, 2017 8 City Council Meeting Minutes J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider Acceptance of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year Ended 12/31/2016 Finance Director Paulseth introduced the staff report. Steve Wischmann, Audit Partner with BerganKDV, Ltd. addressed the council to give the presentation and answer questions of the council. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended 12/31/2016 and approve the City's responses to the audit findings. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. Consider Approval of Ordinance Amendment Authorizing Sunday Sales for Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Establishments, Section 6-116. - Hours of Sale City Clerk Sindt gave the staff report. Councilmember Smith moved to approve Ordinance Amendment Authorizing Sunday Sales for Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Establishments, Section 6-116. - Hours of Sale. Ordinance No. 975 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING SUNDAY SALES FOR OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS, SECTION 6-116. — HOURS OF SALE The Maplewood City Council approves the following revisions to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances: Section 1. Chapter 6, Article III, Section 6-116, subsection (b) is hereby amended to read as follows (additions are underlined): (b) No sale of intoxicating liquor may be made by an off-sale licensee: (1) On Sundays; except between the hours of 11:00 am and 6:00 pm (2) Before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Saturday; (3) On Thanksgiving Day; (4) On Christmas Day, December 25; or (5) After 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24. Section 2. Chapter 6, Article III, Section 6-116 is hereby amended by adding a subsection (c): June 12, 2017 9 City Council Meeting Minutes (c) No delivery of alcohol to an off-sale licensee may be made by a wholesaler or accepted by an off-sale licensee on a Sunday. No order solicitation or merchandising may be made by a wholesaler on a Sunday. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes — Mayor Slawik, Council Member Abrams, Smith and Xiong Nays — Councilmember Juenemann The motion passed. 3. Consider Approval of Tartan Arena JPA Dissolution a. Dissolution Agreement b. Bill of Sale c. Quit Claim Deed City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Councilmember Smith gave additional information on the Tartan Arena JPA Dissolution. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Tartan Joint Powers Board Dissolution Agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Bill of Sale. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Quit Claim Deed. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. June 12, 2017 10 City Council Meeting Minutes