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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.
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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
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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
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$ 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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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):
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(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.
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