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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-24 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 24, 2017 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 08-17 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:11 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. Councilmember Juenemann gave a recap on the City Spring Clean Up that took place on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Mayor Slawik reported on the council-staff retreat that took place on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. City Manager Coleman gave additional information about the retreat. 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 Agenda item J1 was moved to be heard before agenda item 11. The following items were added to the agenda under Appointments and Presentations, Council Presentations: Saturday in Maplewood Business Retention & Expansion Visit Campus Clean Up ISD 623 Finance Committee Rice-Larpenteur Corridor Committee Rush Line Corridor Councilmember Smith moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes — All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of April 10, 2017 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the April 10, 2017 City Council Workshop April 24, 2017 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes — Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Smith and Xiong Abstain — Councilmember Juenemann The motion passed. 2. Approval of April 10, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the April 10, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes — All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Administrative Presentations a. Council Calendar Update City Manager Coleman noted that a memorial service will be held on Monday, May 1, 2107 for Police Sergeant Joseph Bergeron, the seventh anniversary of his death. City Manager Coleman gave the update to the council calendar. b. Approval of Proclamation Recognizing 2017 National Public Works Week, May 21-27 Public Works Director Thompson introduced the staff report. Councilmember Xiong read the proclamation recognizing May 21-27, 2017 as National Public Works Week. Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the Proclamation Recognizing 2017 National Public Works Week, May 21-27. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. Council Presentations Saturday in Maplewood Councilmember Abrams reported on the Women's Expo at the Maplewood Community Center and the Food Truck War at Maplewood Mall that took place on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Business Retention & Expansion Visit Councilmember Abrams reported on a BR&E visit she went on at WR Medical and Electronic Company. April 24, 2017 2 City Council Meeting Minutes Campus Clean Up Councilmember Juenemann reported on the campus clean up that took place at City Hall last week. ISD 623 Finance Committee Councilmember Juenemann reported that she is representing Maplewood on the ISD 623 Finance Committee for their building updates and maintenance. Rice-Larpenteur Corridor Committee Councilmember Juenemann reported on the Rice-Larpenteur Corridor Committee meeting she attended and announced that Maplewood was assigned five slots to fill with people from the City to be on an ongoing citizen action group. Rush Line Corridor Mayor Slawik encouraged residents to watch the Rush Line Corridor presentation from the City Council Workshop Meeting from earlier this evening; and that there will be Rush Line Open House and Public Hearing on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church located at 1390 Larpenteur Avenue. 3. Approval of Resolution for Commissioner Reappointments City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution for commissioner reappointments to the Community Design Review Board, Heritage Preservation Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission. Resolution 17-04-1448 BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Hereby appoints the following individuals, who the Maplewood City Council has reviewed, to be reappointed to the following commissions: Community Design Review Board Matt Ledvina, Term Expires on 4/30/2020 Heritage Preservation Commission John Gaspar, Term Expires on 4/30/2020 Parks & Recreation Commission Craig Brannon, Term Expires on 4/30/2020 Terri Mallet, Term Expires on 4/30/2020 Nikki Villavicencio, Term Expires on 4/30/2020 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All April 24, 2017 3 City Council Meeting Minutes The motion passed. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Abrams requested agenda item G5 be pulled to be considered separately. Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G4 be highlight. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G4. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes — All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 320,370.40 Checks # 99487 thru #99518 dated 04/04/17 thru 04/11/17 $ 1,474,803.73 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/03/17 thru 04/07/17 $ 135,789.27 Checks #99519 thru #99558 dated 04/18/17 $ 528,057.40 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 04/10/17 thru 04/14/17 $ 2,459,020.80 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 500,718.32 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 04/07/17 $ 1,111.53 Payroll Deduction check # 99102666 thru # 99102669 dated 04/07/17 $ 501,829.85 Total Payroll $ 2,960,850.65 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Voran Properties Addition Final Plat, Maplewood Alzheimer's Special Care Center, 1700 Beam Avenue April 24, 2017 4 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Voran Properties Addition final plat, Maplewood Alzheimer's Special Care Center, 1700 Beam Avenue, subject to the following conditions which were attached to the preliminary plat approval: 1. Submit to staff a revised plat which shows the easterly lot line for Lot 2 shifted to the west to ensure the existing parking lot on Lot 3 meets the required five foot setback. Alternatively, the applicants can submit: a) a parking easement; or b) revised site plan showing how the existing parking lot on Lot 3 is reconstructed to meet the five-foot setback. 2. Submit to staff copies of the executed cross access agreements for Lots 1 through 4. 3. Comply with the conditions of approval in Jon Jarosch's city engineering report dated October 31, 2016, and Erin Laberee's county engineering report dated November 17, 2016, attached to this report. 4. Comply with the conditions of approval in Shann Finwall's and Virginia Gaynor's environmental report dated November 8, 2016, attached to this report. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes — All The motion passed. 3. Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, CarMax, 1325 Beam Avenue East Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve to review the CarMax conditional use permit again in one year. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes — All The motion passed. 4. Approval of Use Agreement of Harvest Park for the 2017 Susan G. Komen Twin Cities 3-Day Event Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Use Agreement of Harvest Park for the 2017 Susan G. Komen Twin Cities 3-Day Event. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes — All The motion passed. 5. Approval of Resolution in Opposition to Corporate Interference, aka "Preemption" Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution in Opposition to Corporate Interference, a.k.a. "Preemption" and notify Governor Mark Dayton and the Legislative Leaders of the adoption of this resolution. April 24, 2017 5 City Council Meeting Minutes PROTECT LOCAL CONTROL Resolution 17-04-1449 RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO CORPORATE INTERFERENCE, A.K.A. "PREEMPTION" WHEREAS: Corporate interference, a.k.a. "Preemption", is designed to strip local governments of the authority to enact ordinances related to the minimum wage or any other benefit, term of employment, working condition, or attendance or leave policy that exceeds state or federal law; and WHEREAS: The push to enact Corporate Interference laws in Minnesota, including House File 600 and Senate File 570, is part of an alarming effort around the country in which powerful corporate interests, such as the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), are interfering with the democratic process in order to stop people in local communities from improving basic, minimum workplace standards; and WHEREAS: The effort in Minnesota is a transparent effort to stop improvements being made in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, and by the Metropolitan Airports Commission, as well as in other communities; and WHEREAS: The Minnesota Legislature has reserved to local governments the authority to act in the best interest of their residents (provided their actions don't conflict with state or federal law), and this includes the authority to act to protect public and private property, to benefit trade and commerce, and to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of local residents; and WHEREAS: This division of powers between federal, state, and local government is a strength of our system and it is there for a reason: different communities have different needs, and these local authorities provide communities with basic tools to address those needs themselves; and WHEREAS: This attack on local autonomy would have far-reaching and lasting impacts on families, communities, workers, and their local representatives, including: • Working families in cities across the state would see basic workplace standards suppressed; • Local residents' opportunities for political participation would be severely weakened; • Low-income workers who have been stepping into leadership positions in municipal policy development commissions around the state would have their voices taken away; April 24, 2017 6 City Council Meeting Minutes • Without the authority to make workplaces safer for workers, consumers, or the public, local government's ability to promote public health and the safety of their residents would be curtailed; • Mayors, City Council Members, County Commissioners, School Boards Members, Park District Commissioners, members of the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Metropolitan Council, and other local elected officials would be stripped of basic powers they have had for decades; now, therefore be it RESOLVED: That the Maplewood City Council, go on the record in opposition to House File 600, Senate File 570 and any other legislation that interferes with or preempts local governments' authority to enact ordinances related to the minimum wage or any other benefit, term of employment, working condition, or attendance or leave policy that exceeds state or federal law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Maplewood City Council notify Governor Mark Dayton and Legislative Leaders of the adoption of this Resolution, and ask them to oppose/veto any legislation that interferes with or preempts local governments' authority to enact ordinances related to the minimum wage or any other benefit, term of employment, working condition, or attendance or leave policy that exceeds state or federal law. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — Mayor Slawik, Council Members Juenemann, Smith and Xiong Nays — Councilmember Abrams The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing to Modify Development Program and Modify TIF District No. 1-13 for Frost English Village, 1957 English Street a. Approval of a Resolution Approving the Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment) District No. 1-13 within Municipal Development District No. 1 Economic Development Coordinator Martin gave the staff report. Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: 1. Mark Bradley, 2164 Woodlynn Avenue 2. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident 3. Tim Kinley, Maplewood Resident 4. Kevin Berglund, Maplewood Resident Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing. Shane LaFave from Sherman Associates addressed the council to give additional information on the Frost English Village project. Tom Dunaway with Springsted addressed the council to give additional information on TIF District No. 1-13. April 24, 2017 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution approving the modification to the tax increment financing plan for tax increment financing (redevelopment) District no. 1-13 within Municipal Development District No. 1. Resolution 17-04-1450 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (REDEVELOPMENT) DISTRICT NO. 1-13 WITHIN MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 WHEREAS: A. WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City") has heretofore established Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment) District No. 1-13 ("TIF District No. 1- 13") within Municipal Development District No. 1 and adopted a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor; and there is a proposal to amend the Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District No. 1-13 all pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to 469.133, both inclusive, as amended, and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to 469.1794, both inclusive, as amended (collectively, the "Act"); and B. WHEREAS, the City has investigated the facts and has caused to be prepared a Modification to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing (Redevelopment) District No. 1-13 (the "Modification"), which Modification increases the budget for eligible uses of tax increments as set forth therein and sets forth revised tax increment calculations; and C. The City has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the Modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District No. 1-13, including, but not limited to, notification of Ramsey County and Independent School District No. 622 having taxing jurisdiction over the property to be included in TIF District No. 1-13 and the holding of a public hearing upon published and mailed notice as required by law; and D. The City is not modifying the boundaries of TIF District No. 1-13. E. The City is not extending the duration term of TIF District No. 1-13. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood as follows: 1. Findings for the Modification of the TIF Plan. The City Council makes the following findings: (a) The Modification amends the TIF Plan for TIF District No. 1-13. (b) The City Council hereby finds that the Modification, is intended and, in the judgment of the City Council, the effect of such actions will be, to provide an impetus to accomplish certain objectives as specified in the Modification, which are hereby incorporated herein. The City further finds that the Modification conforms to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the City as a whole; and that the Modification April 24, 2017 8 City Council Meeting Minutes will afford maximum opportunity consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the development or redevelopment of the Development District by private enterprise. (c) The City Council hereby confirms the findings made with respect to TIF District No. 1-13 when originally established. 2. Public Purpose. The adoption of the Modification conforms in all respects to the requirements of the Act and will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the development or redevelopment of the Development District by private enterprise in that the intent is to provide only that public assistance necessary to make the private developments financially feasible. 3. Approval of the Modification. The Modification for TIF District No. 1-13, as presented to the City Council on this date, is hereby approved and adopted and shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk. 4. Certification. The staff of the City are authorized and directed to proceed with the implementation of the Modification and for this purpose to negotiate, draft, prepare and present to the City Council for its consideration all further resolutions, documents and contracts necessary for this purpose. Approval of the Modification does not constitute approval of any project or a development agreement with any developer. 5. Filings. The City Manager is authorized and directed to file a copy of the Modification with the County Auditor of Ramsey County and is further authorized and directed to forward a copy of the Modification to the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Office of the State Auditor pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subdivision 4a. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. 2. Hillwood-Crestview Area Street Improvements, Project 16-13 a. Assessment Hearing, 7:00 p.m. b. Consider Approval of Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll c. Consider Approval of Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract Public Works Director Thompson introduced the staff report. Civil Engineer II Jarosch gave the staff report. Attorney Ron Batty gave additional information about the objections to the street project. Public Works Director Thompson answered questions of the council. Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: 1. Jim Steichen, 551 Dorland 2. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident 3. Tim Kinley, Maplewood Resident 4. Kevin Berglund, Maplewood Resident Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for April 24, 2017 9 City Council Meeting Minutes the Hillwood-Crestview Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-13 excluding filed objections. Resolution 17-04-1451 ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on March 27, 2017, calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Hillwood-Crestview Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-13 was presented in a Public Hearing, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: a. Parcel 12-28-22-31-0033 — Kenneth R. Bennett, 535 Crestview Drive South. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 2 units at a rate of$3,450 per unit. Mr. Bennett is requesting an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of his property. b. Parcel 12-28-22-31-0032 —Joan and Mark Strobel, 2380 Oakridge Drive East. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 2 units at a rate of$3,450 per unit. Mr. and Mrs. Strobel are requesting an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of their property. c. Parcel 12-28-22-31-0005 — Elsa A. Wodesso, 504 Crestview Drive South. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of$3,450. Ms. Wodesso is requesting a revision of assessment and a financial hardship deferral. d. Parcel 12-28-22-31-0049 — Richard and Antonia Morgan, 2416 Teakwood Drive East. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $3,450. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan are requesting a senior citizen deferral. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on May 8, 2017, as to their recommendations for adjustments. 3. The assessment roll for the Hillwood-Crestview Area Street Improvements as amended, without those property owners' assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. April 24, 2017 10 City Council Meeting Minutes 4. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of and 15 years for all properties, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2018 and shall bear interest at the rate of 4.0 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2017. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 5. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than November 15, 2017, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after November 15, 2017, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 6. The City Engineer and City Clerk shall forthwith after November 15, 2017, but no later than November 16, 2017, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes — All The motion passed. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution for Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract for the Hillwood-Crestview Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-13, to T.A. Schifsky and Sons. Resolution 17-04-1452 RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that that the bid of T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. in the amount of$890,270.89 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Hillwood-Crestview Area Street Improvements, and the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project as previously approved by the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes — All The motion passed. 3. Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, Project 16-12 a. Assessment Hearing, 7:00 p.m. April 24, 2017 11 City Council Meeting Minutes b. Consider Approval of Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll c. Consider Approval of Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract Civil Engineer II Jarosch gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Public Works Director Thompson reviewed the types of assessment deferrals residents may apply for and answered questions of the council. Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: 1. Elmer Guetschoff, 1211 Dorland Road 2. Tony Mosley, 1208 Dorland Road 3. Bill Matheson, 2352 Dorland Road 4. Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident 5. Tim Kinley, Maplewood Resident 6. Kevin Berglund, Maplewood Resident 7. Amanda Jensen, 385 Dorland Road Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for Adopting Assessment Roll for the Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12 excluding filed objections. Resolution 17-04-1453 ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on March 27, 2017, calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12 was presented in a Public Hearing, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: a. Parcel 12-28-22-23-0225—Judith R. McDonough, 427 Dorland Road South. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of$1,613. Ms. McDonough is requesting a senior citizen or financial hardship deferral. b. Parcel 24-28-22-22-0013 — Elmer and Mary Guetschoff, 1211 Dorland Road South. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 2 units at a rate of$3,450 for the undeveloped portion off of Boxwood Avenue and $6,600 for the developed portion off of Dorland Road South. Mr. and Mrs. Guetschoff are requesting a cancellation of assessment for the Boxwood Avenue portion of their assessment and a revision of the Dorland Road portion of their assessment. c. Parcel 12-28-22-23-0267— Kathleen A. Stephan, 377 Pond Court. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of$1,613. Ms. Stephan is requesting a cancellation or revision of assessment. d. Parcel 12-28-22-23-0291 —Amanda K. Jensen, 385 Dorland Road South. It is April 24, 2017 12 City Council Meeting Minutes currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of$806.50. Ms. Jensen is requesting a financial hardship deferral. e. Parcel 12-28-22-23-0320 —William J. Mathison, 2352 Dorland Lane East. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of$806.50. Mr. Mathison is requesting a senior citizen deferral. f. Parcel 12-28-22-23-0304— Bozena Sobieska, 2355 Dorland Lane East. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of$806.50. Ms. Sobieska is requesting a senior citizen deferral. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on May 8, 2017, as to their recommendations for adjustments. 3. The assessment roll for the Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements as amended, without those property owners' assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 4. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of and 15 years for all properties, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2018 and shall bear interest at the rate of 4.0 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2017. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 5. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than November 15, 2017, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after November 15, 2017, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 6. The City Engineer and City Clerk shall forthwith after November 15, 2017, but no later than November 16, 2017, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to April 24, 2017 13 City Council Meeting Minutes the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes — All The motion passed. Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the resolution for Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract for the Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12, to Park Construction Company. Resolution 17-04-1454 RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that that the bid of Park Construction Company in the amount of$1,142,034.66 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, and the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project as previously approved by the City Council. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The following item was heard after agenda item J1. 1. Update on Status of Labor Contract Negotiations a. Intent to Close Meeting as Allowed by Minnesota State Statute 13D.03 Mayor Slawik moved to close the regular meeting pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 13D.03 and qo into closed session to discuss strategies, review offers received from bargaining unions, analyze fiscal considerations, and to provide direction to staff on development negotiation positions for counter proposals for all seven bargaining unions. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All The motion passed. The following were present during the closed meeting Mayor Slawik, Councilmember Abrams, Councilmember Juenemann, Councilmember Smith, Councilmember Xiong, City Manager Coleman, and Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk. Mayor Slawik closed the regular meeting to go into closed session at 9:31 p.m. Mayor Slawik called the regular meeting back to order. April 24, 2017 14 City Council Meeting Minutes Assistant City Manager/HR Director gave a brief summary of the closed session. J. NEW BUSINESS The following item was heard before agenda item 11. 1. Consider Approval of Purchase Agreement, 1160 Frost Avenue East Economic Development Coordinator Martin gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Mike Brass from Colliers International addressed the council to give additional information on the purchase agreement. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the terms of the purchase agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement for the property at 1160 Frost Avenue East. The City Attorney is authorized to approve the final format of the agreement and also approve minor modifications to the agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes — All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m. April 24, 2017 15 City Council Meeting Minutes