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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-09 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, July 9, 2018 Maplewood City Hall – Council Chambers Meeting No.13-18 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 7:11 p.m. by Mayor Slawik. Mayor Slawik thanked everyone who attended and staff who helped with the annual fireworks display. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Nora Slawik, Mayor Present Marylee Abrams, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Bryan Smith, Councilmember Present – Arrived at 8:27 p.m. Tou Xiong, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following item was added to the agenda under Appointments and Presentations, Council Presentations: National Night Out Rain Gardens Business Retention and Expansion Meeting with ISD 622 Superintendent Business Council Meeting on the North End Regional Mayors Meeting Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 25, 2018 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the June 25, 2018 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong E2 Abstain – Mayor Slawik The motion passed. 2. June 25, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Change the word Pull to Pulled on page 1 under F2 Appointments and Presentations. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the June 25, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong 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 National Night Out Councilmember Juenemann reported that National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 7. Public Safety Director Nadeau gave additional information on National Night Out. Rain Gardens Councilmember Juenemann reported on the rain garden throughout the City and how beautiful they look. Business Retention and Expansion Meeting with ISD 622 Superintendent Councilmember Abrams reported on the BR&E Meeting she attended with ISD 622 Superintendent Christine Osorio. Business Council Meeting on the North End Councilmember Abrams reported on the Business Council Meeting she attended with the focus on the North End of Maplewood, specifically the mall area. Regional Mayors Meeting Mayor Slawik reported on the Regional Mayors Meeting she attended. E2 Mayor Slawik reported that Maplewood resident Pat Effenberger has retired from the Pioneer Press. G. CONSENT AGENDA Agenda items G3 and G5 were highlighted. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G5. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 663,058.97 Checks # 101793 thru #101845 dated 06/26/18 $ 1,042,229.35 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/18/18 thru 06/22/18 $ 122,088.09 Checks #101846 thru #101868 dated 07/03/18 $ 627,988.02 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/25/18 thru 06/29/18 $ 2,455,364.43 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 549,459.98 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/29/18 $ 1,170.32 Payroll Deduction check # 99103310 thru # 99103311 dated 06/29/18 $ 550,630.30 Total Payroll $ 3,005,994.73 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. E2 2. Resolution Amending Resolution #18-05-163, 2018A Bonds Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Amending Resolution No. 18- 05-163, Awarding the Sale of City’s $6,940,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A. Resolution 18-07-1585 Resolution Amending Resolution No. 18-05-1563, Awarding the Sale of City’s $6,940,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota (the “City”), as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. By Resolution No. 18-05-1563 adopted on May 14, 2018 (the “Award Resolution”), the City Council awarded the sale of the City’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018A (the “Bonds”), issued in the original aggregate principal amount of $6,940,000. The City issued the Bonds on June 14, 2018. 1.02. Section 2.02 and the form of Bonds attached as Exhibit B of the Award Resolution provide that interest on the Bonds is payable to the registered owners of record thereof as of the close of business on the first day of the month of such interest payment date. 1.03. Subsequent to the issuance of the Bonds, U.S. Bank National Association, Saint Paul, Minnesota, the initial Registrar appointed by the City under the Award Resolution (the “Registrar”), requested a change to the provisions in Award Resolution providing for the method of determining the registered owners of record of the Bonds to whom interest will be payable. The Registrar requests that Section 2.02 and the form of Bonds attached as Exhibit B of the Award Resolution (and correspondingly, the Bonds), be amended to provide that interest on the Bonds is payable to the registered owners of record thereof as of the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month preceding such interest payment date. 1.04. The proposed amendment to the Award Resolution does not change the interest or principal payment dates of the Bonds, or any other aspect of the Bonds including the principal amounts, interest rates or redemption provisions, but merely changes the method of determining the registered owner of the Bonds for purposes of making payments on the Bonds. Section 2. Award Resolution Amended. 2.01. Section 2.02 of the Award Resolution hereby is amended to read as follows (strikethrough denotes deleted text; underline denotes inserted text): 2.02. Dates; Interest Payment Dates. Each Bond will be dated as of the last interest payment date preceding the date of authentication to which interest on the Bond has been paid or made available for payment, unless (i) the date of authentication is an interest payment date to which interest has been paid or made available for payment, in which case the Bond will be dated as of the date of authentication, or (ii) the date of authentication is prior to the first interest payment date, in which case the Bond will be dated as of the date of original issue. The interest on the Bonds is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing February 1, 2019, to the registered owners of record thereof E2 as of the close of business on the fifteenth day of the immediately preceding month, whether or not such day is a business day. The first full paragraph of the form of Bonds in Exhibit B attached to the Award Resolution is amended to read as follows: The City of Maplewood, Minnesota, a duly organized and existing municipal corporation in Ramsey County, Minnesota (the “City”), acknowledges itself to be indebted and for value received hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner specified above or registered assigns, the principal sum of $__________ on the maturity date specified above, with interest thereon from the date hereof at the annual rate specified above, payable February 1 and August 1 in each year, commencing February 1, 2019, to the person in whose name this Bond is registered at the close of business on the fifteenth day (whether or not a business day) of the immediately preceding month. The interest hereon and, upon presentation and surrender hereof, the principal hereof are payable in lawful money of the United States of America by check or draft by U.S. Bank National Association, Saint Paul, Minnesota, as Bond Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Authenticating Agent, or its designated successor under the Resolution described herein. For the prompt and full payment of such principal and interest as the same respectively become due, the full faith and credit and taxing powers of the City have been and are hereby irrevocably pledged. 2.02. The Award Resolution remains in full force and effect and is not modified except as provided herein. 2.03. Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, bond counsel to the City, is hereby authorized to prepare substitute pages for the Bonds to reflect the amendment approved by this resolution, and deliver the same to the Registrar. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. 3. Replacement of Maplecrest Park Playground Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve a best value approach for the Maplecrest Park Playground and authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to enter into a contract with the provider that the residents choose for replacement, with a not to exceed budget of $100,000. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. 4. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the 2018 State Primary Election E2 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution listing election judges for the 2018 State Primary Election. Resolution 18-07-1586 Appointing Election Judges 2018 State Primary Election WHEREAS, MN State Statute 204B.21, subd. 2 states election judges for precincts in a municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality; and WHEREAS, Approval of the resolution does not qualify individuals to serve as an election judge; and WHEREAS, Appointments will be made from the list to fill the needed positions after training and required paperwork have been completed. NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the City Clerk or designee assign Election Judges to serve in the 2018 State Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 from the following list. Vanessa Abaciry Kristen Bowers Albin Dittli Pria (Kaushalya) Ginny Brandon Larry Dumke Abeyratne Richard Brandon John Eads Meridith Aikens Denise Bricher Carolyn Eickhoff Alissa Allen Bernice Jan Falteisek Jim Allen Bunkowske Nick Franzen Nancy Anderson Denell Burdine Robert Freid Theodore Thomas Burke Mary Katherine Anderson Kelly Buser Fuller Ahsan Ansari Helen Carson Barbara Funk Michael Antonio Jane Cavanaugh Terrence Garvey Ajla Arnold Andre Chouravong Eliya Gebremedhin Paul Babin Kathy Clark Bobbi Gilpin Smith Zachary Backlund Ann Cleland Linda Goeppinger Bernadette Barbon Edward Combe Diane Golaski Rosemary Bartley Colleen Connolly Diane Gramenz David Bedor Victoria Cramer Anne Gravelle Barbara Beecher Corey Culver David Grefe Jan Behr Bonnie Dahl Jamie Gudknecht Ruth Bell Dana Daniels Nick Gudknecht Jaime Belland Pauline Danielson Dianne Gustafson Kristine Berck Demartus Davis Phyllis Haag Sharon Bierwerth Nancy DeBernardi Michael Hafner Lynn Bishop Christa DePonty Joann Hagemo Diane Bjorklund Antonio Sandra Hahn Donita Bolden Phil DeZelar Vonna Hahn Marietta Charlene Lisa Hansford Bongiovance Dickerson Mary Harder Jeanne Bortz Helen Jean Barbara Hart Alfred Boulay Dickson Robert Hart E2 Sheila Haywood Darla Lindelien Shelly Putz Jean Heininger Marianne Liptak Steve Putz Darlene Herber Darlene Ladrena Rakowski Gary Hinnenkamp Loipersbeck Andrew Reichow Pamela Hodges Jules Loipersbeck Roy Reichow Cheryl Hollman Valerie Mahowald JoAnne Reinke John Hollman Jeri Mahre Rita Renslow Mary Holmes Samantha Martin Carol Rios Janice Hoppe Thomas Maskrey Vincent Rodriguez Jeanette Hulet Christina Mastro Teresa Rossbach Patricia Huth John McCann Beryl Rourke Raymond Huth Judy McCauley Bob Hilary Imm Joan McDonough Rozmarynowski Carol Ingersoll Barb Miller Crystal Rygg Carol Jagoe Marlene Moreno Karla Sand David Jahn Maureen Morse Warren Sands Kathleen Jensen Gilbert Motz Kathleen Sauer Robert Jensen John Myers Sharon Sawyer Judith Julia Nentwig Cynthia Johannessen Brenda Neumann Schluender Cheryle Johnson Mary Newcomb William Schmidt Robert Johnson Miranda Nichols Julie Schommer Warren Johnson Mary Nierling James Seitz Howard Johnston Ann Norberg Deborah Seyfer Anabella Jones Cynthia OBrien Mary Singer Annette Kane D. William (Bill) Delaney Skaar Myrna Kane O'Brien Susan Skaar Judy Kipka Mary O'Connell Duane Smith LaVonne Kirscher Bruce Olsen Margaret Smith Monica Klamn Anita Olson Sokunthea Soeun Carol Knauss Norman Olson Faith Sorenson Lois Knutson Brenda Oswald Kathy Sorenson Pete Koegel Kathy Overby Florence Sprague Carol Koskinen Dian Parent Tim Stafki Dennis Kramer John Parnell Judith Steenberg John Krebsbach Susan Parnell Richard Steenberg Jason Kreger Dori Paycer Mary Strandness Elaine Kruse Nicholas Paycer Chris Swanson Shirley Kulzer Marilyn Peper Kim Swift Jackie Kwapick Devrie Perzichilli William Symoniak Tom Labarre Joan Peterson Lori Taylor Annette LaCasse Kathleen Peterson Tiffany Taylor Barbara Larson Linda Peterson John Thon Tom Layer Carolyn Plank Jodi Tripp Kirk Lemieux Orlin Plath Jo Trippler Mary Ann Leo Joseph Plumbo Micki Tschida Claudette Leonard Roger Posch Carolyn Urbanski James Leonard Nina Potter Holly Urbanski Kenneth Lewis Kenya Pratt Karen Valento Sandy Lewis Dan Prokosch Stephanie Vang Lisa Liddell Pamela Prokosch Laure July 9, 2018 7 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 Waschlmusch Wettschreck Cindy Yorkovich Gayle Wasmundt JoRonda Wilks Tom Zimitsch Mary Wendt Beth Wolszon Angela Sara Xiong Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. 5. Purchase of Additional Trash Carts and Approve Cart Re-Distribution for the Maplewood Trash Plan Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the quote with Otto Environmental Systems N.A., Inc. for the purchase of 655 additional trash carts to be used in the Maplewood Trash Program and to reimburse Republic $15,000 to cover the cost for switching out the trash carts. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Maplewood Nature Center Master Plan City Manager Coleman introduced the staff report. Natural Resource Coordinator Gaynor gave the presentation and answered questions of the council. Lead Naturalist Hutchinson addressed the council to answer additional questions of the council. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the preparation of a Master Plan for Maplewood Nature Center not to exceed $50,000 and authorize staff to seek quotes and authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into contracts with consultants for creating the plan. Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. On-Sale Wine License for Groceries & Nepali Kitchen, 1700 Rice St, Suite J City Manager Coleman introduced the staff report. City Clerk Sindt gave the staff report. Applicant Parmandenda Khatiwoda addressed the council to give additional information July 9, 2018 8 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 about the business. Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the On-Sale Wine license for Groceries & Nepali Kitchen, located at 1700 Rice Street, Suite J. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council Members Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong The motion passed. Councilmember Smith arrived at 8:27 p.m. 2. Trails Edge Apartments, 2988 Country View Drive a. Planned Unit Development Resolution b. Public Vacation Resolution c. Lot Combination d. Design Review City Manager Coleman introduced the staff report. Economic Development Coordinator Martin gave the staff report. Commissioner Arbuckle addressed the council to give the Planning Commission report. Jim Kellison, Developer on behalf of CV2-INH, addressed the council to give additional information about the project and answer questions of the council. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the conditional use permit for a planned unit development resolution which approves a four-story, 152-unit multi-family building to be constructed at 2988 Country View Drive. Resolution 18-07-1587 Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development Resolution WHEREAS, Jim Kellison, on behalf of CV2-INH, has applied for a conditional use permit for a planned unit development for its proposed 152-unit multi-family project located at 2988 Country View Drive. WHEREAS, Section 44-1092 of the city ordinances requires a conditional use permit for planned unit developments built within the City of Maplewood. WHEREAS Section 44-359 of the city ordinances requires a conditional use permit for residential buildings taller than 35 feet or three stories. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at 2988 Country View Drive and the vacant parcel immediately to the north. The legal descriptions of the properties are: Lot 2, Block 2 of Mogren Retail Addition AND Registered Land Survey No. 602 WHEREAS, the history of this permit is as follows: July 9, 2018 9 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 1. On June 19, 2018, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve the permit. 2. On July 9, 2018, the city council discussed the permit. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approved the above-described conditional use permit because: 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site’s natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be started within one year of council approval or the permit shall end. The council may extend this deadline for one year. July 9, 2018 10 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. The applicant shall comply with the requirements in the engineer’s report dated June 11, 2018 and the environmental report dated June 11, 2018. 5. This approval permits the project’s “studio” or efficiency units to have a minimum of 570 square feet of floor area. 6. This approval permits the project to build a four-story multi-family building. All requirements of the fire department must be met in the construction of this building. 7. This approval permits the project to provide 153 underground parking stalls and 144 surface parking stalls – a waiver of seven spaces. If a parking shortage develops the applicant shall be required by the city to provide additional surface parking. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the public vacation resolution for the Trails Edge project as the existing utility easement will serve no public purpose after the applicant redevelops the property into a 152-unit multi-family building. Resolution 18-07-1588 Public Easement Vacation Resolution WHEREAS, Jim Kellison, on behalf of CV2-INH, applied for the vacation of a public utility easement. WHEREAS, this request applies to the 4.26 parcel located at 2988 Country View Drive. The legal description is: Lot 2, Block 2 of Mogren Retail Addition WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows: 1. On June 19, 2018, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve the vacation. 2. On July 9, 2018, the city council discussed the vacation. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approved the above described vacation for the following reasons: July 9, 2018 11 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 1. The easement would serve no public purpose after the applicant develops the property into a 152-unit multi-family building. This vacation is subject to: 1. Provide the city with a legal description of the easement area to be vacated and for the new areas to be conveyed as required for the 152-unit multi-family building project. 2. The applicant meets all conditions within Jon Jarosch’s June 11, 2018 report. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the lot combination request to adjust lot lines for the applicant’s 5.6 acre 152-unit multi-family building. This lot combination approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. A survey and new legal description must be submitted to planning staff for final approval. 2. The applicant shall comply with the requirements in the city’s engineering report, dated June 11, 2018. 3. The action only combines the two properties with the Ramsey County PID numbers of 03-29-22-24-0018 and 03-29-22-21-0116. 4. The lot division and all easements must be recorded with Ramsey County within one year of the approval date otherwise this approval is null and void. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the design plans for the new 152-unit multi-family building stamped June 8, 2018, for the development project located at 2988 Country View Drive. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. All requirements of the fire marshal and building official must be met. 3. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District. 4. All driveways and parking lots shall have continuous concrete curbing. 5. All requirements of the city engineer shall be met regarding grading, drainage, erosion control, utilities and the dedication of any easements found to be needed. All July 9, 2018 12 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 conditions of the Maplewood engineering report dated June 11, 2018 must be complied with. 6. Meet all requirements contained within Shann Finwall’s environmental report, dated June 11, 2018. 7. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall be in full compliance with the city’s tree preservation ordinance. 8. The applicant shall be required to submit a revised landscaping plan detailing landscaping elements along the west and north sides of the proposed dog run fence. 9. The applicant shall have the proposed tree species plantings approved by the city’s naturalist. 10. Any identification or monument signs for the project must meet the requirements of the city’s sign ordinance. Identification or monument signs shall be designed to be consistent with the project’s building materials and colors. 11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide the city with cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the exterior landscaping and site improvements. Staff shall determine the dollar amount of the escrow. 12. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building: a. Replace any property irons removed because of this construction. b. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways. c. Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas. d. Install all required outdoor lighting. e. Install all required sidewalks. 13. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. b. The above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of Maplewood for all required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall complete any unfinished exterior improvements by June 1 of the following year if occupancy of the building is in the fall or winter or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the spring or summer. 14. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of environmental and economic development may approve minor changes. July 9, 2018 13 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 Seconded by Councilmember Xiong Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Beebe Meadows, SVK Development, LLC, 2135 Larpenteur Avenue a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Resolution (4 votes) b. Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance c. Preliminary Plat Resolution City Manager Coleman introduced the staff report. Economic Development Coordinator Martin gave the staff report. Commissioner Arbuckle gave the Planning Commission report. Reid Schulz with Landform Professional Services addressed the council to give information on the project. Environmental & Economic Development Director Konewko, Public Works Director Love, and City Attorney Batty gave additional information on the project. Mike Kevitt of SVK Development addressed the council and gave additional information. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment resolution to amend the land use for the property at 2135 Larpenteur Avenue from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. Resolution 18-07-1589 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Resolution WHEREAS, SVK Development, LLC, applied for an amendment to the comprehensive plan from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. WHEREAS, this change applies to the property at 2135 Larpenteur Avenue in Maplewood, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the legal description for the lot is: SECTION 14 TOWN 29 RANGE 22: Part Of E 1/2 Of Se 1/4 Of Sw 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Nly Of Former M & St P Sub R/r (subj To Rds & Esmts) In Sec 14 Tn 29 Rn 22 WHEREAS, the property identification number for the lot is: 14-29-22-43-0002 WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On May 15, 2018, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve the comprehensive land use amendment. 2. On May 29, 2018, the city council discussed the land use plan change. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approved the above-described change for the following reasons: July 9, 2018 14 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 This site is proper for and consistent with the city's policies for low-density residential use including enhance existing neighborhoods by encouraging residential neighborhood development and redevelopment to address gaps in the housing mix, ensuring the efficient use of city services and infrastructure, and strengthen neighborhood vitality. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the Zoning Map Amendment ordinance to change the zoning district for the property at 2135 Larpenteur Avenue from Farm Residence (F) to Small-Lot Residential (R1-S). Ordinance 987 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map The Maplewood City Council approves an ordinance allowing a zoning map amendment from Farm Residence (F) to Small-Lot Residential (R1-S) for the following property: Street Address: 2135 Larpenteur Avenue in Maplewood, Minnesota. Legal Description: SECTION 14 TOWN 29 RANGE 22: Part Of E 1/2 Of Se 1/4 Of Sw 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Nly Of Former M & St P Sub R/r (subj To Rds & Esmts) In Sec 14 Tn 29 Rn 22 Property Identification Number: 14-29-22-43-0002 Approval of the zoning map amendment is conditioned on the Metropolitan Council approving the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment for the property from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Beebe Meadows preliminary plat resolution to authorize the Beebe Meadows seven single family lot subdivision at 2135 Larpenteur Avenue. Resolution 18-07-1560 Preliminary Plat Resolution WHEREAS, SVK Development, LLC, applied for a preliminary plat for Beebe Meadows, a subdivision with seven single family lots. WHEREAS, this preliminary plat applies to the property at 2135 Larpenteur Avenue in Maplewood, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the legal description for the lot is: SECTION 14 TOWN 29 RANGE July 9, 2018 15 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 22: Part Of E 1/2 Of Se 1/4 Of Sw 1/4 Of Se 1/4 Nly Of Former M & St P Sub R/r (subj To Rds & Esmts) In Sec 14 Tn 29 Rn 22 WHEREAS, the property identification number for the lot is: 14-29-22-43-0002 WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On June 19, 2018, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve the comprehensive land use amendment. 2. On July 9, 2018, the city council discussed the land use plan change. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approved the above-described change with the following conditions of approval: 1. Prior to final plat the applicant must submit the following: a. Verification that the Metropolitan Council approved the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment for the property from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. b. A preliminary plat opinion letter from the City Attorney detailing the requirements for fee title and plat recording. c. A detailed grading plan for Lot 7. The plan must include the building footprint and grading on the lot. No building or grading is allowed within the wetland buffer. d. Homeowner’s association documents. The documents must specify that all owners in the Beebe Meadows plat are responsible for the ownership, management, and maintenance of the Outlot and infiltration basins and details on how the wetland buffer and infiltration basins are to be preserved and maintained. e. Elevations of the proposed single-family homes. Elevations must reflect that each single family home has a distinctive front elevation. f. Revised landscape/screening plan that shows a six-foot high screening fence or landscaped screening on the north side of the house on Lot 1. The fence or landscaping must screen the house on Lot 1 from the townhouses on the north side of the property at 2124 and 2126 Southwind Road. The revised landscape plan must also comply with the conditions of approval as outlined in the June 12, 2018, Environmental Review. July 9, 2018 16 City Council Meeting Minutes E2 g. Revised plat that shows that all lots meet the minimum net buildable lot area of 7,500 square feet excluding the infiltration basins. Adjustments to the locations of the infiltration basins may be necessary to achieve this requirement. h. Wetland buffer easement for Lots 3, 4, 5, and 7. The easement will specify that no building, mowing, or grading is allowed within the wetland buffer easement. i. Comply with conditions outlined in the June 12, 2018, Environmental Review. j. Comply with conditions outlined in the June 12, 2018, Engineering Seconded by Mayor Slawik Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Purchase Agreement for 1946 English Street North (Three Parcels) City Manager Coleman introduced the staff report. Environmental & Economic Development Director Konewko gave additional information on the report. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the terms of the purchase agreement for the purchase of the three parcels comprising of 1946 English Street North and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement signifying City Council approval. The City Attorney is authorized to approve the final format of the agreement and also approve minor modifications to the agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. July 9, 2018 17 City Council Meeting Minutes