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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday,June 26,2017
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No.12-17
A.CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at7:08p.m.by Mayor Slawik.
Mayor Slawik reported on the Fish Creek Trail Grand Opening that took place on Thursday,
June 22, 2017. Councilmember Juenemann, Parks & Recreation Director and City
Manager Coleman gave additional information about the event.
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C.ROLL CALL
Nora Slawik, MayorPresent
Marylee Abrams, CouncilmemberPresent
Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent
Bryan Smith, CouncilmemberPresent
Tou Xiong, CouncilmemberPresent
D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda under Appointments and Presentations,
Council Presentations:
GreenStep Cities
Green Team
Rice-Larpenteur Gateway Area Vision Plan
Mancheski’s Property
League of Minnesota Cities Annual Meeting
CouncilmemberAbrams moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by CouncilmemberXiongAyes–All
The motion passed.
E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Approval of June 12,2017 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the June 12, 2017City Council Workshop
Minutesas submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
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2.Approval of June 12, 2017City Council MeetingMinutes
CouncilmemberAbrams moved to approve the June 12,2017City Council MeetingMinutes
as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–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.
2.Council Presentations
GreenStep Cities
Councilmember Juenemannreported that last week the City of Maplewood was presented
with the GreenStep Cities Award, Step 5 at the League of Minnesota CitiesConference.
Green Team
Councilmember Juenemannreported on the presentation that was given at the last Green
Team meeting.
Rice-Larpenteur Gateway Area Vision Plan
Councilmember Juenemannreported on the Rice-Larpenteur Gateway Area Vision Plan
meeting she attended the previous week.
Mancheski’s Property
Councilmember Smithfollowed up on the article that was printed in the paper last week
about the Mancheski property that is located in the City of Maplewood. A meeting
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regarding the property will be held on Tuesday, June 27City Attorney Ron Batty gave
additional information about the purchase of the Mancheski property.
League of Minnesota Cities Annual Meeting
Mayor Slawikreported on the League of Minnesota Cities meeting she attended last week
in Rochester, MN. She further commented that the City of Maplewood along with other
cities wererecognized with the LMC President’s City of Excellence Award for their efforts
on Racial Equity. Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk gave additional details about
the Award.
Mayor Slawik reported on the improvements that were made to the Civic Center and other
facilitiesin Rochester.She further reported on the Social Capital Session that the City of
Oakdale held.
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3.2017 Guardian of the Flame Award Presented to Maplewood Police Department
by MN Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Sergeant Jim Nystrom, U of M Police Department and Director of Minnesota Law
Enforcement Torch Run addressed the council to give the report. Bill Fish, Executive Vice
President of Development & Partnershipspresented the 2017 Guardian of the Flame Award
to Commander Shortreed and Interim Director of Public Safety Crotty.
4.Presentation of Awards for Series of Homicide Investigations
a.Special Commendation to Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Special
Agent C. Michael Phill;
b.Unit Citation to Maplewood Police Department Investigations Team
Commander Shortreed presented the Medal of Special Commendationto Special Agent C.
Michael Phill from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Interim Director of Public Safety
Crotty presented the Unit Citation Award to the City of Maplewood Investigations Team and
Investigation Unit.
G.CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G6 be highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda itemsG1-G9.
Seconded by CouncilmemberAbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
1.Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann movedto approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 130,277.77 Checks # 99804 thru #99846
dated 06/13/17
$ 579,847.72 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 06/5/17 thru 06/09/17
$ 669,214.09 Checks #99847 thru #99887
dated 06/20/17
$ 290,466.86 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 06/12/17 thru 06/16/17
$ 1,669,806.44 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 560,593.47 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/16/17
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$ 1,697.03 Payroll Deduction check # 99102753 thru # 99102756dated 06/16/17
$ 562,290.50 Total Payroll
$ 2,232,096.94 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by CouncilmemberAbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
2.Approval of Resolution to Maintain the Statutory Tort Limits for Liability
Insurance Proposed
CouncilmemberJuenemann moved to approvethe resolution affirming that the City does not
waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes
466.04.
Resolution 17-06-1470
A RESOLUTION TO MAINTAIN THE
STATUTORY TORT LIMITS FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE PROPOSED
WHEREAS,the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust annually requests
member citiesto make an election to waiveor not waivethetort liability limit established by
Minnesota Statutes 466.04; and
WHEREAS,the City has three choices:to not waive the statutory limit, to waive the
limit but to keep insurance coverage at the statutory limit, and to waive the limit and to add
insurance to a new level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of
Maplewood hereby electsto not waive the statutory tort liability limit established by
Minnesota Statutes 466.04.
Seconded by CouncilmemberAbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
3.Approval of Transfer to Close Debt Service Fund #362
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve to Close Debt Service Fund 362 with a
transfer of $4,168.84 from fund 362 (Series 2010A) to fund 373 (Series 2015C).
Seconded by CouncilmemberAbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
4.Approval to Purchase 800 MHz Radios
CouncilmemberJuenemann moved to approve the expenditure of $78,534 to ANCOM for
the purchase of 24 new 800 MHz radios.
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Seconded by CouncilmemberAbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
5.Approval of Services for 2040 Comprehensive Plan Technical Chapters, Project
17-08
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve Services for Comprehensive Plan Technical
Chapters as identified in the attached contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract in a not-to-exceed amount of
$69,400.
Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
6.Approval of the 2017 Spring Clean Up Summary
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the 2017 Spring Clean Up Summary.
Seconded by CouncilmemberAbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
7.Approval of Resolution for a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for Merrick Inc.
to Conduct Gambling Activities at Gulden’s, 2999 Maplewood Drive
Councilmember Juenemannmoved to approve the resolution for a lawful gambling
premises permit for Merrick, Inc. to conduct gambling activities at the Gulden’s Restaurant
& Bar, 2999 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood.
Resolution 17-06-1471
LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISESPERMIT FOR
MERRICK, INC. AT GULDEN’S RESTAURANT & BAR, 2999 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
premisespermit for lawful gambling is approved for Merrick, Inc.to conduct gambling
activities at Gulden’s Restaurant & Bar, 2999 Maplewood Drive, Maplewood, MN.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the
timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling
Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as
being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by theCity Council
of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
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8.Approval of a Temporary Lawful Gambling -Local Permit for Carver Elementary
PTO at 2680 Upper Afton Road
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the temporary Lawful Gambling –Local
permit for Carver Elementary PTO on October 13, 2017 to be used at 2680 Upper Afton
Road, Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
9.Approval of Resolution to Conduct Off-Site Gambling for Merrick, Inc. at Light It
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Up Maplewood -July 4Event, 1663 County Road C
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for City Approval to Conduct
Off-Site Gambling Within City Limits for Merrick, Inc. onTuesday, July 4, 2017 during the
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Light It Up Maplewood–July 4Event at Hazelwood Park, 1663 County Road C.
Resolution 17-06-1472
City Approval to Conduct Off-Site GamblingWithin City Limits
Merrick, Inc.
WHEREAS,Merrick, Inc.has submitted an Application to Conduct Off-Site
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Gambling at the Light It Up Maplewood–July 4Event,1663 County Road Cin Maplewood,
MN 55109; and
WHEREAS, the off-site gambling will take place during the Light It Up Maplewood–
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July 4EventonTuesday, July 4, 2017.
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling is approved for Merrick, Inc. during the date
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 AbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
H.PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.Rush Line Corridor, Project 15-06
a.Public Hearing 7:00 p.m.
b.Consider Approval of Resolution of Support for the Locally Preferred
Alternative (LPA)
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Mayor Slawik and Public Works Director Thompson introduced the staff report. Victoria
Reinhardt, Ramsey County Commissioner and Chair of the Rush Line Corridor Task Force
addressed the council to give information on the timeline and history ofthe Rush Line
Corridor. Andy Gitzlaff, Project Managerwith Ramsey County Rail Authority gave the
presentation and answered questions of the council.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
1.Diana Longrie, 1771 Burr Street
2.Bob Zick, North St. Paul Resident
3.Tim Kinley, Maplewood Resident
4.Jim Miettunen, 2688 Barclay Street N.
5.Kevin Berglund, Maplewood Resident
6.Mary Acosta, 1995 Clarence Street
7.LauYang, 2380 Wycliff Street, All Parks Alliancefor ChangeRepresentative
8.Chris Imm, 2211 Ide Court
9.Denise Bricher, 2428 Amberjack Lane
10.Carol Rodriquez, 1255 Shryer Avenue
11.Tom Warden, 1970 Clarence
12.Katie Miller, 2679 Barclay Street
13.Dave Schelling, Greenbrier Street
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Mayor Slawik moved to approve the Resolution of Support for the Locally Preferred
Alternative.
Resolution17-06-1473
Resolution of the City of Maplewood
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Resolution transmitting the City of Maplewood’s support for the Locally Preferred
Alternative for the Rush Line Corridor to the Rush Line Corridor Task Force, the
Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority and the Metropolitan Council
WHEREAS, the Rush Line Corridor is an 80-mile travel corridor between St. Paul
and Hinckley Minnesota, consisting of urban, suburban and rural communities; and
WHEREAS, a Pre-Project Development Study has been completed to analyze bus
and rail alternatives in the 30-mile study area between St. Paul and Forest Lake, which has
the greatest potential for significant transit improvements in the near term; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Rush Line Corridor Project is to provide transit
service that satisfies the long-term regional mobility and accessibility needs for businesses
and the traveling public and catalyzes sustainable development within the 30-mile study
area; and
WHEREAS, the Pre-Project Development Study was a joint local and regional
planning effort conducted by the Rush Line Corridor Task Force and led by the Ramsey
County Regional Railroad Authority; and
WHEREAS, after a thorough technical analysis of 55 potential route segments and 7
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transit modes and extensive public engagement through the Pre-Project Development
Study Alternative 1 has been identified as the locally preferred alternative; and
WHEREAS, Alternative 1best meets the project’s purpose and need and would
likely qualify for Federal Transit Administration New Starts funding; and
WHEREAS, the Locally Preferred Alternative includes the definition of the mode,
conceptual alignment and general station locations which can be refined through further
environmental and engineering efforts; and
WHEREAS, Alternative 1 is defined as Bus Rapid Transit within a dedicated
guideway generally along Phalen Boulevard, Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority
right-of-way and Trunk Highway 61, extending approximately 14 miles, and connecting
Union Depot in downtown St. Paul to the east side neighborhoods of St. Paul and the Cities
of Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake and White Bear Lake (see attached figure); and
WHEREAS, Alternative 1 would be co-located with the Bruce Vento Trail through
the portion of the route that utilizes the Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, the next phase of the project will include environmental analysis under
the Federal and State environmental review processes to avoid, minimize, and mitigate
potential impacts while maximizing mobility, accessibility and surrounding economic
development opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the public will continue to be engaged throughout the environmental
review process and subsequent design, engineering and construction phases to ensure
that the project is reflective of the needs of the diverse communities within the Rush Line
Corridor; and
WHEREAS, a connector bus from White Bear Lake to Forest Lake and other bus
service improvements will continue to be explored during the environmental analysis phase
of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the comments submitted by agencies, adjacent communities, the
business sector and the public during the Locally Preferred Alternative comment period and
throughout the duration of the Pre-Project Development Study will be addressed
accordingly in the environmental analysis phase of the Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood supports the
selection of Alternative 1 as the locally preferred alternative, and the layout and design the
Bruce Vento Trail co-location within the Ramsey County Regional Rail Authority right-of-
way shall be made in such a manner that involves local community input and collaboration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood commits to undertaking
and developing station area plans for the proposed BRT station areas within its jurisdiction
based on market conditions, community input and Metropolitan Council guidelines and
expectation for development density, level of activity and design. This process shall also
involve local community input and collaboration to ensure the station areas also reflect the
needs of the local community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood supports the planned
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Route 54 extension and exploration of other transit improvements within the study area by
others including, but not limited to, improved bus service along 35E and to the northern
portion of the RushLine Corridor, the future conversion of Route 54 to Arterial BRT and the
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consideration of a potential Modern Streetcar along E. 7St to create a more
comprehensive transit system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution adopted by the City of
Maplewood be forwarded to the Rush Line Corridor Task Force, the Ramsey County
Regional Railroad Authority and the Metropolitan Council for their consideration.
Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Consider Options for Community Conversations at City Council Meetings
Councilmember Smith moved to table this item.
Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–All
The motion passed.
J.NEW BUSINESS
None
K.AWARD OF BIDS
None
L.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawikadjourned the meeting at9:57 p.m.
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