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Home My WebLink About2017-10-09 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, October 9, 2017 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 19-17 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. Mayor Slawik reported on the Maplewood Fun Run that took place on Saturday, th September 30. Councilmember Xiong gave additional information about the run. Fire Chief Lukin reported on the Fire Prevention Week event that took place Saturday, th October 7. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, Mayor Present Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Bryan Smith, Councilmember Present Tou Xiong, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to the agenda under F2 Council Presentations: Leaves White Bear Area Chamber Business Lunch St. John’s Community Leadership Breakfast Carver Elementary Minnesota Business Partnership Award Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the September 25, 2017 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the September 25, 2017 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. October 9, 2017 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Member Juenemann, Smith and Xiong Abstain – Councilmember Abram, absent from 9/25 meeting The motion passed. 2. Approval of the September 25, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the September 25, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Member Juenemann, Smith and Xiong Abstain – Councilmember Abram, absent from 9/25 meeting The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Administrative Presentations a. Council Calendar Update Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk gave the update to the council calendar and council requested topics. Councilmember Smith requested to have a member from the City of St. Paul Planning Department attend a meeting to give a presentation on the Hillcrest Area Development. He further requested an update on Gilbert’s place. Councilmember Juenemann requested staff look into the “tiny houses/little buildings” issue. She further requested staff to look into people living in camping trailers/RV’s in the City. 2. Council Presentations Leaves Councilmember Juenemann requested residents to please take care of the leaves in their yard, not blow them into the street and if there is a storm drain near your property please clean the leaves away and dispose of them properly. White Bear Area Chamber Business Lunch Councilmember Abrams reported on the White Bear Area Chamber Business Luncheon th and Award Ceremony at Keller Golf Course she attended on Wednesday, October 4. St. John’s Community Leadership Breakfast Councilmember Abrams reported on the St. John’s Community Leadership Breakfast October 9, 2017 2 City Council Meeting Minutes th she and Mayor Slawik attended on Thursday, October 5. Mayor Slawik gave additional information about the breakfast. Carver Elementary Minnesota Business Partnership Award Councilmember Smith reported that Carver Elementary School received the 2017 Minnesota’s Future Award and a check for $50,000 from Minnesota Business Partnership. Mayor Slawik reported that the Business Engagement Breakfast will be held on th Wednesday, October 11. 3. Rice Street–Larpenteur Avenue Gateway Area Vision Plan Political Leadership Award – St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann gave additional information on the Rice Street-Larpenteur Avenue project. 4. Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Warren Wessel – Housing and Economic Development Commissioner Councilmember Abrams read the resolution of appreciation for Warren Wessel. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for Commissioner Wessel. Resolution 17-09-1499 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Warren Wessel has been a member of the Maplewood Housing and Economic Development Commission since December 13, 2010 and has served faithfully in that capacity to the present time; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Economic Development Commission has appreciated Mr. Wessel’s experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wessel has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wessel has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Warren Wessel is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. October 9, 2017 3 City Council Meeting Minutes 5. Approval of Resolution for Commission Reappointment Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann gave additional information about Mollie. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for reappointment of Mollie Miller to the Environmental & Natural Resources Commission. Resolution 17-09-1500 BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Hereby appoints the following individual, who the Maplewood City Council has reviewed, to be reappointed to the following commission: Environmental & Natural Resources Commission Mollie Miller, Term Expires on 9/30/2020 Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Abrams moved to approve agenda item G1. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 625,308.62 Checks # 100371 thru #100408 dated 09/26/17 $ 324,004.99 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 09/18/17 thru 09/22/17 $ 163,118.55 Checks #100409 thru #100443 dated 10/03/2017 $ 555,221.39 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 09/25/17 thru 09/29/17 $ 1,667,653.55 Total Accounts Payable October 9, 2017 4 City Council Meeting Minutes PAYROLL $ 553,936.28 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/22/17 Payroll Deduction check # 99102860 thru # $ 1,732.93 99102863 dated 09/22/17 $ 555,669.21 Total Payroll $ 2,223,322.76 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consider Approval of 2018 Charitable Gambling Awards Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2018 Charitable Gambling Awards. Proposed Amount Organization Award Requested ARCS -Aquatic Research & Conservation $ 740.00 Society 1,299.00 $ 1,500.00 Carver Elementary PTO 3,000.00 $ 1,460.00 Dispute Resolution Center 3,000.00 $ 1,600.00 District 622 Education Foundation 2,500.00 $ 2,580.00 Hmong Health Care Professionals Coalition 6,000.00 $ 620.00 ISD 622 Fusion Drumline Parent Boosters 1,250.00 $ 2,800.00 ISD 622 Gladstone Meals on Wheels 5,000.00 $ 2,900.00 Maplewood Area Historical Society 16,500.00 $ 2,100.00 Maplewood Police Reserves 5,000.00 $ 2,700.00 Maplewood Youth Scholarship Fund 3,500.00 $ 1,060.00 North High School Band 4,000.00 $ 1,050.00 North High School Choir 4,000.00 $ 1,040.00 North High School Robotics Team 7,000.00 $ 1,740.00 Ramsey County Fair 2,500.00 $ 790.00 Special Olympics MN - Maplewood Monarchs 1,000.00 $ 1,320.00 Tubman Family Alliance 1,300.00 $ 2,000.00 Weaver Elementary School 3,000.00 October 9, 2017 5 City Council Meeting Minutes $ 2,000.00 Webster Elementary School 3,000.00 $ 72,849.00 $ 30,000.00 Totals: Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consider Approval of a Resolution of Support for Local Road Improvement Program Grant Application for Frost Avenue, Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvements, City Project 16-18 Public Works Director/City Engineer Love gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution of Support for Local Road Improvement Program Grant Application for Frost Avenue, Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvements, City Project 16-18. Resolution 17-09-1501 EXHIBIT E FOR RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR FROST AVENUE, GLADSTONE PHASE 3 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 16-18 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has supported improvements along the Frost Avenue corridor through road infrastructure and stormwater treatment enhancements from Highway 61 to English Street as part of Phase 1 and Phase 2 projects, and WHEREAS, the Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvements project is the last segment of Frost Avenue to be reconstructed as part of the City’s Gladstone redevelopment program; and WHEREAS, the segment of Frost Avenue from English Street to White Bear Avenue is a Municipal State Aid Street; and WHEREAS, this segment of Frost Avenue is classified as a A Minor Arterial and is a route of regional significance; and WHEREAS, this segment of Frost Avenue will be reconstructed utilizing elements of the City’s Living Streets policy including width reduction, water quality features, and multi model improvements; and WHEREAS, Wakefield Lake is an impaired waterbody and the proposed project will not only improve the condition of Frost Avenue, but will also improve the quality of water entering said waterbody, and October 9, 2017 6 City Council Meeting Minutes WHEREAS, Frost Avenue as part of the Gladstone Phase 3 Corridor Improvement Project is identified in the City of Maplewood’s 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan, Project PW 17.070, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the City Council hereby supports the grant submittal for the Local Road Improvement Program by the Minnesota Department of Transportation as part of the 2017 solicitation. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Consider Approval to Authorize Design Services for a Regional Stormwater Study for Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01 Public Works Director/City Engineer Love gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the design services for a regional stormwater study for the Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01, and further authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the attached work order with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. October 9, 2017 7 City Council Meeting Minutes