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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-25 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 25, 2018 Maplewood City Hall – Council Chambers Meeting No.12-18 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held at the Maplewood City Hall – Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:17 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. Mayor Slawik gave a recap on the League of Minnesota Cities conference she attended along with Councilmember Abrams and Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk. Councilmember Abrams and Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk gave additional information on the conference. 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 item was added to the agenda under Appointments and Presentations, Council Presentations:  Step 5 Recognition for Green Step Cities The following items were pulled and added to the agenda under New Business:  Agenda item J1 Beebe Meadows, SVK Development, LLC, 2135 Larpenteur Avenue was pulled from the agenda.  A resolution was added to agenda item J3 Maplewood Fire Relief Association – a. Special Legislation. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 11, 2018 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the June 11, 2018 City Council June 25, 2018 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Xiong Juenemann and Abstain – Councilmember Smith The motion passed. 2. June 11, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann requested the word “she” be removed from the requested change to the May 29, 2018 City Council Meeting. The requested change was reworded to read - Change the word “she” to “City Manager” under F2 Grateful Resident Email on page 2 of the City Council Meeting Minutes. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the June 11, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Administrative Presentations a. Council Calendar Update City Manager gave the update to the council calendar, reviewed other topics of concern or interest requested by councilmembers and gave an overview of upcoming events in the community. 2. Council Presentations Step 5 Recognition for Green Step Cities Councilmember Abrams reported that the City of Maplewood was awarded Step 5 Recognition for Green Step Cities at the League of Minnesota Cities Conference. 3. Presentation of the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) City Manager Coleman introduced the staff report. Finance Director Paulseth gave further information. Steve Wischmann with BerganKDV gave the presentation. Councilmember Abrams moved to accept the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. June 25, 2018 2 City Council Meeting Minutes G. CONSENT AGENDA Agenda item G3 as pulled for a separate vote. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve agenda items G1, G2, G4, G5 and G6. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 85,127.59 Checks # 101729 thru #101749 dated 06/12/18 $ 611,021.95 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/04/18 thru 06/08/18 $ 295,727.12 Checks #101750 thru #101792 dated 06/19/18 $ 46,620.14 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/11/18 thru 06/15/18 $ 1,038,496.80 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 558,529.90 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/15/18 $ 2,819.48 Payroll Deduction check # 99103293 thru # 99103297 dated 06/12/18 $ 561,349.38 Total Payroll $ 1,599,846.18 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval to Maintain Statutory Tort Liability Limits Councilmember Abrams moved to approve to maintain the statutory tort liability limits. Resolution 18-06-1584 Resolution to Maintain the Statutory Tort Limits for Liability Insurance Proposed June 25, 2018 3 City Council Meeting Minutes WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust annually requests member cities to make an election to waive or not waive the tort 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 elects to not waive the statutory tort liability limit established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Urban Agriculture Ordinance Summary (4 votes) Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution authorizing the urban agriculture ordinance amendments to be published by title and summary. Resolution 18-06-1579 Urban Agriculture Ordinance Summary Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Nos. 978 through 985 by Title and Summary WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood (the “City”) is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood has adopted Ordinance Nos. 978 through 985, ordinances which create or amend city code to allow for urban agriculture uses; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, § 412.191, subd. 4, allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the ordinances are 21 pages in length; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance Nos. 978 through 985 to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance: Public Notice The City Council of the City of Maplewood has adopted Ordinance Nos. 978 through 985, ordinances which create or amend city code to allow for urban agriculture uses. A summary of the ordinances follows: Ordinance No. 978 June 25, 2018 4 City Council Meeting Minutes An Ordinance Allowing the Keeping of Bees 1. Allow beekeeping in any zoning district as a permitted use. 2. Hive placement requirements as follows: a. Located at least five feet from any property line with the front of the hive facing in toward the property. b. Located at least ten feet from a public sidewalk with the front of the hive facing in toward the property. c. Located at least 25 feet from a principal building on an adjoining lot. Ordinance No. 979 An Ordinance Allowing the Keeping of Poultry in All Zoning Districts 1. Allowing other types of poultry in addition to chickens (i.e., quail and pheasants) 2. Changing the neighborhood consent requirements from 100 percent to 60 percent consent for approval of a poultry permit. 3. Allowing the keeping of poultry on property that is not zoned single family residential with a permit. Ordinance No. 980 An Ordinance Allowing the Temporary Keeping of Goats and Sheep 1. Allow the temporary keeping of goats and sheep (up to 60 days) for vegetative management with a permit. 2. Require 60 percent neighborhood consent for the temporary keeping of goats and sheep. 3. Allow up to 75 goats or sheep, depending on size of lot. Ordinance No. 981 An Ordinance Allowing Aquaponics and Aquaculture in the Light and Heavy Manufacturing Zoning Districts 1. Amend the M-1 and M-2 Zoning Districts to allow for these uses. Ordinance 982 An Ordinance Allowing Community and Market Gardens 1. Allow community gardens one acre or under as a permitted use in any zoning district with standards such as setbacks, time limits for sale of produce, etc. 2. Allow community gardens over one acre in any zoning district with a conditional use permit. Ordinance 983 An Ordinance Allowing Front Yard Gardening and Permaculture 1. Adding text that make it clear that front yard gardening is a permitted use in all residential zoning districts. Ordinance 984 An Ordinance Allowing Urban Farms June 25, 2018 5 City Council Meeting Minutes 1. Allow urban farms on park land if it meets the City’s Park Master Plan. 2. Allow urban farms on all other zoning districts with a conditional use permit. Ordinance 985 An Ordinance Allowing Direct to Consumer Sales in all Commercial Zoning Districts 1. Define direct to consumer sales as the exterior sale of agricultural products or prepared foods directly from farmers or venders to consumers. 2. Allow direct to consumer sales in all commercial zoning districts for up to four months with permit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood that the City Clerk keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for public inspection and that she post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city. th The resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Maplewood this 25 day of June, 2018, by a vote of five Ayes and zero Nays. Nora Slawik, Mayor ATTEST: Andrea Sindt, City Clerk Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Resolution to Conduct Off-Site Gambling for the White Bear Avenue Business Association at the Ramsey County Fair Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Resolution to Conduct Off-Site Gambling for the White Bear Avenue Business Association from Tuesday, July 11, 2018 through Saturday, July 15, 2018 during the Ramsey County Fair, 2020 White Bear Avenue. Resolution 18-06-1580 City Approval to Conduct Off-Site Gambling Within City Limits White Bear Avenue Business Association WHEREAS, White Bear Avenue Business Association has submitted an Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling at the Ramsey County Fair Grounds, 2020 White Bear Avenue in Maplewood, MN 55109; and WHEREAS, the off-site gambling will take place during the Ramsey County Fair on Tuesday, July 11, 2018 through Saturday, July 15, 2018. June 25, 2018 6 City Council Meeting Minutes BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling is approved for White Bear Avenue Business Association 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 Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Temporary Lawful Gambling – Local Permit for Associated General Contractors of Minnesota at Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood Drive Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the temporary Lawful Gambling – Local permit for Associated General Contractors of Minnesota on August 3, 2018 at Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood Drive. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Amended 2018 Pay Rates Resolution for Temporary/Seasonal and Casual Part-Time Employees Councilmember Abrams moved to approve an amendment to the 2018 Pay Rates Resolution for Temporary/Seasonal and Casual Part-Time Employees. Resolution 18-06-1581 2018 Pay Rates Resolution Temporary/Seasonal & Casual P/T Employees 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 July 1, 2018. 2018 upon Council approval. Accountant $10.00-30.00 per hour Accounting Technician $9.65-22.00 per hour Administrative Assistant $9.65-23.00 per hour Background Investigator $25.00-40.00 per hour June 25, 2018 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Building Inspector $14.00-35.00 per hour Building Attendant $9.65-15.00 per hour CSO $14.50-19.50 per hour Election Judge $9.65-12.00 per hour Election Judge - Assistant Chair $9.65-15.00 per hour Election Precinct Chair $9.65-16.00 per hour Engineering Aide $9.65-16.00 per hour Engineering Technician $10.00-16.00 per hour Fire Maintenance Engineer $14.00-$18.00 per hour Fire/EMS Cadet $14.50-$19.50 per hour Gardener $12.00-22.00 per hour Intern $9.65-20.00 per hour IT Technician $15.00-20.00 per hour Laborer $9.65-15.00 per hour Office Specialist $9.65-18.00 per hour Receptionist $9.65-16.00 per hour Recreation Instructor/Leader $9.65-32.00 per hour Recreation Official $9.65-30.00 per hour Recreation Worker $9.65-18.00 per hour Vehicle Technician $9.65-15.00 per hour Video Coordinator* $11.00-19.00 per hour Video Technician* $10.00-18.00 per hour *Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hours or less. BE IT 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 by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Input on Changes to Gas & Electric Franchise Fees City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: 1. John Schmahl, North St. Paul Resident 2. Kevin Berglund, Maplewood Resident Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing. City Manager Coleman gave additional information about the franchise fees. Public Works Director Love answered questions of the council. June 25, 2018 8 City Council Meeting Minutes No formal action was taken. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Resolution Adopting Revised Assessment Roll, Farrell-Ferndale Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-18 City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for Adopting Revised Assessment Roll for the Farrell-Ferndale Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-18. Resolution 18-06-1582 Adopting Revised Assessment Roll WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the City Council on June 11, 2018, the assessment roll for the Farrell-Ferndale Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-18 was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, the following eight (8) property owners have filed objections or deferral requests to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: 1. Parcel 362922120005 – Cassandra Luna, 687 Ferndale Street North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mrs. Luna is requesting a cancellation or revision of assessment due to having been assessed in the past for improvements to Carlton Street, which abuts the rear portion of her property, as part of City Project 03-22. 2. Parcel 362922140029 – John Junek, 570 Ferndale Street North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mr. Junek is requesting a senior citizen deferral. 3. Parcel 362922110023 – Elizabeth Hintze, 653 Century Avenue North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 2 units at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600 for a total assessment of $13,200. Mrs. Hintze is requesting an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of her property. 4. Parcel 362922140058 – Cha Neo Yeng Vang, 2725 Conway Avenue. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 2 units at the partial reconstruction assessment rate of $4,950 for a total assessment of $9,900. Mr. Vang is requesting an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of his property. 5. Parcel 362922140066 – Scott Jerde, 593 Century Avenue North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1.5 units at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600 for a total assessment of $9,900. Mr. Jerde is June 25, 2018 9 City Council Meeting Minutes requesting an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of his property (1 full unit). 6. Parcel 252922440016 – Shanyn M. Charles, 744 Mayhill Road North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mrs. Charles is requesting a disability and financial hardship deferral. 7. Parcel 362922120006 – V. Lynette Kimble, 679 Ferndale Street North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mrs. Kimble is requesting a senior citizen deferral. th 8. Parcel 252922410048 – Ronald E. Betzold, 2687 7Street East. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mr. Betzold is requesting a senior citizen deferral. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: A. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to make the following adjustments to the assessment roll for the Farrell-Ferndale Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-18: 1. Parcel 362922120005 – Cassandra Luna, 687 Ferndale Street North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mrs. Luna is requesting a cancellation or revision of assessment due to having been assessed in the past for improvements to Carlton Street, which abuts the rear portion of her property, as part of City Project 03-22. Staff recommendation is to deny the request for cancellation of assessment, as the property is being assessed per the City’s assessment Policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property. The previous assessment for City Project 03-22 represented the benefit received by the property from improvements along Carlton Street. It was determined at that time that the property was large enough to be subdivided and was assessed for 1 unit as such. That 1 unit was placed on an undeveloped property deferral, which is set to expire in the near future and would thus be terminated. The property is being assessed at this time for the portion of the property that accesses Ferndale Street. 2. Parcel 362922140029 – John Junek, 570 Ferndale Street North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mr. Junek is requesting a senior citizen deferral. Staff recommendation is to grant a senior citizen deferral upon approval of necessary paperwork and financial information. If approved, the deferral will be for a period of 15 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 5 percent during the deferral period and the assessment will become due with accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period. June 25, 2018 10 City Council Meeting Minutes 3. Parcel 362922110023 – Elizabeth Hintze, 653 Century Avenue North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 2 units at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600 for a total assessment of $13,200. Mrs. Hintze is requesting an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of her property. Staff recommendation is to grant an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of the property. If approved, the undeveloped property deferral will be for a period of 15 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 5 percent during the deferral period. If improvements are made to the undeveloped property within the deferral period, the assessment will become due with accumulated interest. If no improvements are made during the 15-year deferral period, the assessment would be terminated. 4. Parcel 362922140058 – Cha Neo Yeng Vang, 2725 Conway Avenue. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 2 units at the partial reconstruction assessment rate of $4,950 for a total assessment of $9,900. Mr. Vang is requesting an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of his property. Staff recommendation is to grant an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of the property. If approved, the undeveloped property deferral will be for a period of 15 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 5 percent during the deferral period. If improvements are made to the undeveloped property within the deferral period, the assessment will become due with accumulated interest. If no improvements are made during the 15-year deferral period, the assessment would be terminated. 5. Parcel 362922140066 – Scott Jerde, 593 Century Avenue North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1.5 units at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600 for a total assessment of $9,900. Mr. Jerde is requesting an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of his property (1 full unit). Staff recommendation is to grant an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portion of the property (1 full unit). If approved, the undeveloped property deferral will be for a period of 15 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 5 percent during the deferral period. If improvements are made to the undeveloped property within the deferral period, the assessment will become due with accumulated interest. If no improvements are made during the 15-year deferral period, the assessment would be terminated. 6. Parcel 252922440016 – Shanyn M. Charles, 744 Mayhill Road North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mrs. Charles is requesting a disability and financial hardship deferral. Staff recommendation is to grant a disability and financial hardship deferral upon approval of necessary paperwork and financial information. If approved, the deferral will be for a period of 15 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 5 percent during the deferral period and the assessment will become due with accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period. 7. Parcel 362922120006 – V. Lynette Kimble, 679 Ferndale Street North. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full June 25, 2018 11 City Council Meeting Minutes reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mrs. Kimble is requesting a senior citizen deferral. Staff recommendation is to grant a senior citizen deferral upon approval of necessary paperwork and financial information. If approved, the deferral will be for a period of 15 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 5 percent during the deferral period and the assessment will become due with accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period. th 8. Parcel 252922410048 – Ronald E. Betzold, 2687 7Street East. It is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at the full reconstruction assessment rate of $6,600. Mr. Betzold is requesting a senior citizen deferral. Staff recommendation is to grant a senior citizen deferral upon approval of necessary paperwork and financial information. If approved, the deferral will be for a period of 15 years. Interest will accrue at a rate of 5 percent during the deferral period and the assessment will become due with accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period. B. The assessment roll for the Farrell-Ferndale Area Street Improvements, City Project 17-18, as amended, is hereby accepted, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Said assessment roll shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each track of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvements in the amount of the assessment levied against it. C. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years for residential, commercial, townhomes, and multi-family properties, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2019 and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.00 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, 2018. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. D. 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, 2018, 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, 2018, 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 16 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. E. The City Engineer and City Clerk shall forthwith after November 15, 2018, but no later than November 16, 2018, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax list of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All June 25, 2018 12 City Council Meeting Minutes The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Beebe Meadows, SVK Development, LLC, 2135 Larpenteur Avenue a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Resolution (4 votes) b. Zoning Map Amendment Resolution c. Preliminary Plat This item was pulled from the agenda. 2. Repeal of Coin-Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance City Manager Coleman introduced the report. City Clerk Sindt gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the ordinance repealing sections 8.66 through 8.71 of the Maplewood City Code relating to coin-operated amusement devices. Ordinance No. 986 An Ordinance Repealing Sections 8.66 through 8.71 of the Maplewood City Code Relating to Coin-Operated Amusement Devices The City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota ordains: Section 1. Sections 8.66 through 8.71, inclusive, of the Maplewood City Code are hereby repealed. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after its adoption and publication. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Maplewood Fire Relief Association a. Special Legislation b. Settlement Agreement – Intent to Close Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.05, subd. 3(b), Attorney-Client Privilege City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution approving the Special Legislation pertaining to termination and dissolution of the Maplewood Firefighters Relief Association. Resolution 18-06-1583 A Resolution Approving Special Legislation Related to the Maplewood Firefighters Relief Association June 25, 2018 13 City Council Meeting Minutes WHEREAS, the Minnesota legislature, in 2018 Minn. Laws, Chapter 211, Article 14, Section 30, approved certain special law requirements related to the dissolution and termination of the Maplewood Firefighters Relief Association (the “MFRA”); and WHEREAS, the special legislation only becomes effective upon the approval by the board of trustees of the MFRA, the membership of the MFRA, and a majority of the Maplewood city council; and WHEREAS, the MFRA board of trustees and membership both met and approved the special legislation on June 21, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Approval of special law. The city council of the city of Maplewood hereby approves the provisions of 2018 Minn. Laws, Chapter 211, Article 14, Section 30. 2. Actions Required. City staff shall take all necessary actions to notify the appropriate parties of this approval. Further, city staff shall herewith take all actions necessary and appropriate to implement the terms of the special legislation. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve to close the regular meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.05, subd. 3(b), attorney-client privilege, to discuss pending litigation and Settlement Agreement related to the Maplewood Fire Relief Association. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. Members in attendance during the close meeting included Mayor Slawik, Councilmember Abrams, Councilmember Juenemann, Councilmember Smith, Councilmember Xiong, City Manager Coleman, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Funk, City Attorney Batty, Finance Director Paulseth, and Public Safety Director Nadeau. Mayor Slawik closed the regular meeting to go into closed session at 9:02 p.m. Mayor Slawik called the regular meeting back to order at 9:20 p.m. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Settlement Agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. June 25, 2018 14 City Council Meeting Minutes