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Home My WebLink About2017-07-24 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday,July24,2017 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No.14-17 A.CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at7:02 p.m.by Mayor Slawik. Mayor Slawik reported on the departure of Public Works Director, Michael Thompson. City Manager Coleman gave additional information about the departure. City Manager Coleman reported that Scott Nadeau, the city’s new Director of Public Safety will be starting on August 7, 2017. Mayor Slawik requested a moment of silence for the passing of Carolyn Peterson and Tom Wesling. B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tyler Szympanski attending North High School addressed and led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. C.ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, MayorPresent Marylee Abrams, CouncilmemberPresent Kathleen Juenemann, CouncilmemberPresent Bryan Smith, CouncilmemberPresent Tou Xiong, CouncilmemberAbsent D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda under Appointments and Presentations, Council Presentations: Carolyn Peterson National Night Out White Bear Avenue Parade Bruentrup Farm It was noted that the agenda was amended, adding agenda items F5 and G6. CouncilmemberJuenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by CouncilmemberSmithAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith July24, 20171 City Council Meeting Minutes The motion passed. E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approval of July10,2017 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the July 10, 2017City Council Workshop Minutesas submitted. Seconded by Councilmember SmithAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 2.Approval of July 10, 2017City Council MeetingMinutes CouncilmemberAbrams moved to approve the July 10,2017City Council Meeting Minutesas submitted. Seconded by Councilmember SmithAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. F.APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1.Administrative Presentations a.Council Calendar Update City Manager Coleman gave theupdate to the Council calendar and gave an updateonthe potential topics for future meetings. Councilmember Smith suggested the council talk about a process for outreach to developers and how those relationships are being fostered. 2.Council Presentations Carolyn Peterson Councilmember Juenemannreported that Carolyn Peterson, a long-time resident passed away. National Night Out st Councilmember Juenemannreminded residents of National Night Out on August 1. White Bear Avenue Parade Councilmember Abramsreported on the White Bear Avenue Parade she participated in this year. Councilmember Smith gave additional information about the parade. July24, 20172 City Council Meeting Minutes Bruentrup Farm Councilmember Abramsreported on an event she attended at the Bruentrup Farm a couple weeks ago. Police Advisory Commission Update City Manager Coleman gave an update on the application process for the Police Advisory Commission. KID CITYOfficial Evaluation Mayor Slawikreported the KID CITYEvaluation interview she had with Wilder. 3.Swearing In of New Battalion Chief Shawn Conway Fire Chief Lukin gave the staff report. City Clerk Sindt administered the oath. 4.Presentation by Bionic Polars, North High Robotics Team Colin Barret with North High Robotics Team addressed the council to give the presentation and answer questions of the council. 5.Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Michael Thompson, Public Works Director Mayor Slawik read the resolution of appreciation for Michael Thompson, PublicWorks Director. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Michael Thompson, Public Works Director. Seconded by Councilmember SmithAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. G.CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann requested agenda item G2 be highlighted. CouncilmemberAbrams moved to approve agenda itemsG1-G6. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 1.Approval of Claims CouncilmemberAbrams moved to approve the approval of claims. July24, 20173 City Council Meeting Minutes ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 382,761.49 Checks # 99969 thru #100001 dated 07/03/17 thru 07/11/17 $ 289,064.84 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 07/03/17 thru 07/07/17 $ 837,146.52 Checks #100002 thru #100047 dated 07/17/17 thru 07/18/17 $ 354,962.36 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 07/10/17 thru 07/14/17 $ 1,863,935.21 TotalAccounts Payable PAYROLL $ 548,352.08 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 07/14/17 $ 1,252.68 Payroll Deduction check # 99102780 thru # 99102783dated 07/14/17 $ 549,604.76 Total Payroll $ 2,413,539.97 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 2.Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, Whitaker Sports and Classic Cars, 1081 Highway 36 CouncilmemberAbrams moved to approve to review the conditional use permit for Whitaker Sports and Classic Cars again only if a problem arises or a major change is proposed. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann andSmith The motion passed. 3.Approval of a Conditional Use Permit Review, Maple Hill Senior Living, 3030 Southlawn Drive Councilmember Abrams moved to approve to extendtheapprovaloftheconditionaluse permitforMapleHillSeniorLivingandreviewagaininoneyear. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council July24, 20174 City Council Meeting Minutes Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 4.Approval of 2017 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal and Casual Part-time Employees Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution for 2017 pay rates for temporary/seasonal and casual P/T employees to be effective retroactive to January 1, 2017. Resolution 17-07-1477 WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations act, part-time employees who do not work more than 14 hour per week and temporary/seasonal employees who work in positions that do not exceed 67 days in a calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students, are not public employees and are therefore not eligible for membership in a public employee union. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job classifications are hereby established for temporary/seasonal, casual part-time employees effective January 1, 2017 upon Council approval. Accountant$10.00-30.00perhour Accounting Technician$9.00-22.00per hour Administrative Assistant$9.00-23.00per hour Background Investigator$25.00-40.00per hour Building Inspector$14.00-35.00per hour Building Attendant$9.00-15.00per hour CSO$14.50-19.50per hour Election Judge$9.00-12.00per hour Election Judge -Assistant Chair$9.00-15.00 per hour Election Precinct Chair$9.00-16.00per hour Engineering Aide$9.00-16.00per hour Engineering Technician$10.00-16.00per hour Fire Maintenance/Engineer **$15.84per hour Firefighter-in-Training (new hire) **$11.32per hour Firefighter/EMT **$13.58per hour Firefighter/Paramedic **$14.71per hour Firefighter/EMT Captain **$15.84per hour Firefighter/Paramedic Captain **$16.98per hour Battalion Chief **$18.11per hour Gardener$12.00-22.00per hour Intern$9.00-20.00per hour IT Technician$15.00-20.00per hour Laborer$9.00-14.00per hour Office Specialist$9.00-18.00per hour Receptionist$9.00-16.00per hour Recreation Instructor/Leader$9.00-32.00per hour Recreation Official$9.00-30.00per hour Recreation Worker$9.00-18.00per hour July24, 20175 City Council Meeting Minutes Vehicle Technician$9.00-15.00per hour Video Coordinator*$11.00-19.00per hour Video Technician*$10.00-18.00per hour *Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hours or less. **Fire Department positions shall receive a $2 per hour differential for working the th following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution will supersede previous resolutions setting pay rates for these pay classifications; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the pay rate within the above ranges. Seconded byCouncilmember JuenemannAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 5.Approval of Annual Maplewood Historical Society Appropriation Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the budgeted payment, in the amount of $5,000, to the Maplewood Area Historical Society for 2017. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 6.Approval of Travel for Mayor Slawik with Gateway Corridor Commission’s Gold Line Peer Region Trip Councilmember Abrams moved to approve out-of-state travel for Mayor Slawik with Gateway Corridor Commission’s DC Fly-In Trip. Seconded by Councilmember JuenemannAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motionpassed. H.PUBLIC HEARINGS None I.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J.NEW BUSINESS July24, 20176 City Council Meeting Minutes 1.Consider Approval of Master Tax-Exempt Lease/Purchase Agreement for Ambulance Finance Director Ellen Paulseth gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Master Tax-Exempt Lease/Purchase Agreement for financing the new ambulance through the U.S. Bank Government Lease and Finance Program in the amount of $227,746. Seconded by Councilmember SmithAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 2.Consider Approval of a Swimming Pool Cover Exception at 2090 Arcade Street Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.Substitute City Attorney Andrew Biggerstaff, Kennedy & Graven answered additional questions of the council. Commissioner John Eads gave the planning commission report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the swimming pool cover exception for 2090 Arcade Street. The pool cover exception allows the applicants to install a safety cover over the in-ground swimming pool instead of installing a fence around the pool. Approval is subject to the following condition: 1.Obtain a building permit for the in ground swimming pool and safety cover. The in ground swimming pool must be built per 2012 IRC, 2012 IMC, 2012 IFGC, 2014 NEC, 2012 Minnesota State Plumbing Code, and 2015 Minnesota Building Code.The swimming pool safety cover must be installed to manufacturer’s installation requirements meeting ASTM F1346-91. Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 3.Consider Approval of a Resolution in Support of the Paris Agreement Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. CouncilmemberJuenemann moved to approve the resolution in support of the Paris Agreement. Resolution17-07-1478 Resolution in Support of the Paris Agreement July24, 20177 City Council Meeting Minutes WHEREAS, consensus exists among the world's leading climate scientists that global warming caused by emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities is among the most significant problems facing the world today; and WHEREAS, documented impacts of global warming include but are not limited to increased occurrences of extreme weather events (e.g. droughts and floods), adverse impacts on ecosystems, demographic patterns and economic value chains; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota’s Next Generation Energy Act set a goal that would reduce GHG emissions in 2015 to a level 15% below the 2005 levels, and also for 2025 and 2050 emissions levels to be 30% and 80% respectively, below the 2005 levels. WHEREAS, responding to the climate change provides communities an opportunity to access first mover advantage in the range of products, services and know- how that transitioning to a climate-compatible future brings; and WHEREAS, the Paris Agreement resulted in a commitment from almost every nation to take action and enact programs to limit global temperature increase to less than 2 degrees Celsius, with an expectation that this goal would be reduced to 1.5 degrees in the future; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD: 1.Indicates its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through an implementation of a Climate Action Plan; and 2.Joins other US cities in the Climate Mayors network in adopting and supporting the goals of the Paris Agreement; and 3.Commits to exploring the potential benefits and costs of adopting policies and programs that promote the long-term goal of greenhouse gas emissions reduction while maximizing economic and social co-benefits of such action. Seconded by Councilmember SmithAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 4.Consider Approval of Bill of Sale, Termination, and Release Agreement Between the City of Maplewood and EA Solar Environmental & Economic Development Director Konewko gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Bill of Sale, Termination, and Release Agreement between the City of Maplewood and EA Solar. Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. July24, 20178 City Council Meeting Minutes 5.Consider Approval of Agreement for Services for the Removal of the Solar Panels at the MCC Environmental & Economic Development Director Konewko gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Agreement for Services for the Removal of the Solar Panels at the MCC. Seconded by Councilmember SmithAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. 6.Consider Approval of Ordinance Amendment Adopting State Fire Code Appendix K Fires or Barbecues on Balconies or Patios, Section 20-67 Fire Chief Lukin gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved toapprove the adoption of the MN State Fire Code Appendix K Fires or Barbecues on Balconies or Patios to Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-67–Adoption of State Fire Code. Ordinance 976 Ordinance AmendmentAdopting Appendix K Fires or Barbecues on Balconies or Patios, Section 20-67–Adoption of State Fire Code The Maplewood City Council approves the following revisions to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances: Section 1. Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20-67, is hereby amended to read as follows: There is hereby adopted by the city, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the current Minnesota State Fire Code, including the provisions contained in Appendix K as they pertain to fires or barbecues on balconies or patios. This code will be self-perpetuating so when new versions of these codes are changed they would be added to the city's Code. Seconded by Councilmember AbramsAyes–Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Smith The motion passed. K.AWARD OF BIDS None L.ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawikadjourned the meeting at8:16 p.m. July24, 20179 City Council Meeting Minutes