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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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;
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• 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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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