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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, November 26, 2018
Maplewood City Hall – Council Chambers
Meeting No. 22-18
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 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Slawik.
Mayor Slawik reported that Ship Shop & Share that supports military families will be held
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on Saturday, December 1 starting at 2:00 p.m. at Maplewood Mall. She then
acknowledged the passing of a community member Carol Anderson. Councilmember
Abrams gave additional details about Carol Anderson.
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
Recycle Your Holidays
Trash Cart Placement
Rush Line Tour
Meeting with Consul General from the Phillipines, Chicago Office
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 13, 2018 City Council Workshop Minutes
Section C. Approval of Minutes, change Ayes to: Mayor Slawik, Councilmembers
Abrams, Juenemann and Xiong.
Councilmember Abrams moved to approve the November 13, 2018 City Council
Workshop Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Slawik. Council
Members Abrams,
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Juenemann and Xiong
Abstain – Councilmember Smith
The motion passed.
2. November 13, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
Changes to B. Council Presentations:
- Change American to America in the last sentence under America Recycles week.
- Add 1902 Building and MCC to Recycle Your Holidays.
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the November 13, 2018 City Council Meeting
Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Abrams Ayes – Mayor Slawik. Council
Members Abrams,
Juenemann and Xiong
Abstain – Councilmember Smith
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Administrative Presentations
a. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman 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
Recycle Your Holidays
Councilmember Juenemann reported Recycle Your Holidays will be held again at
Maplewood City Hall, 1902 Building and MCC to recycle holiday lights starting
December 1.
Trash Cart Placement
Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents not to put their trash or recycling carts
in the streets, place them at the end of the driveway.
Rush Line Bus Tour
Mayor Slawik reported on the Rush Line Bus Tour she partcipated in. Interim
Environmental and Economic Development Director/Economic Development
Coordinator Martin and Public Works Director Love gave additional information.
Meeting with Consul General from the Philippines, Chicago Office
Mayor Slawik reported Consul General Gina Jamoralin from the Chicago Office of the
Philippines came to do passport work at the Philippines Center in Maplewood.
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Mentoring Student Katie
Mayor Slawik introduced Katie, a student from Scotland she will be mentoring. Katie
addressed the council to give information about herself.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve agenda items G1-G15.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 222,598.05 Checks #102550 thru #102593
dated 11/06/18 thru 11/13/18
$ 683,349.45 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/01/18 thru 11/09/18
$ 237,264.45 Checks # 102723 thru #102764
dated 11/15/18 thru 11/20/18
$ 279,971.32 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/13/18 thru 11/16/18
$ 1,423,183.27 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 560,525.12 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/16/18
$ 2,794.53 Payroll Deduction check # 99103524 thru # 99103528 dated 11/16/18
$ 563,319.65 Total Payroll
$ 1,986,502.92 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Designating Polling Place Locations for 2019
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the resolution designating polling place
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locations for 2019.
Resolution 18-11-1630
City of Maplewood
Ramsey County, Minnesota
Resolution Designating Polling Place Locations
2019 Elections
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 204B.16, subd 1 requires the City Council, by
ordinance or resolution, to designate polling place locations for the upcoming year; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling place locations may be made at least 90 days
before the next election if one or more of the authorized polling places becomes
unavailable for use; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling place locations may be made in the case of
an emergency when it is necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Maplewood hereby designates the following polling place locations for elections
conducted in the city in 2019:
Precinct 1 St. Paul Hmong Alliance Church
1770 McMenemy Street
Precinct 2 Edgerton Elementary School
1929 Edgerton Street
Precinct 3 Gladstone Fire Station
1955 Clarence Street
Precinct 4 Wakefield Park Community Building
1860 Hazelwood Street N.
Precinct 5 Maplewood Community Center/YMCA
2100 White Bear Avenue N.
Precinct 6 Redeeming Love Church
2425 White Bear Avenue N.
Precinct 7 First Evangelical Free Church
2696 Hazelwood Street
Precinct 8 Ramsey County Library
3025 Southlawn Drive
Precinct 9 Maplewood Middle School
2410 Holloway Avenue E.
Precinct 10 East Metro Regional Public Safety Training Center
1881 Century Avenue N.
Precinct 11 Beaver Lake Education Center
1060 Sterling Street N.
Precinct 12 Carver Elementary School
2680 Upper Afton Road E.
Precinct 13 Lutheran Church of Peace
47 Century Avenue S.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized to
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designate a replacement meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Election Law for
any polling place location designated in this Resolution that becomes unavailable for use
by the City;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized to
designate an emergency replacement polling place location meeting the requirements of
the Minnesota Election Law for any polling place location designated in this Resolution
when necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is directed to send a copy
of this resolution and any subsequent polling place location designations to the Ramsey
County Elections Office;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is directed to post a notice
of the polling place location changes in the clerk’s office.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Cancellation of Uncollectible Ambulance Accounts Receivable
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve to cancel the uncollectible ambulance
accounts receivable, for the years 2008 – 2016, in the amount of $3,088,948.95.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Cancellation of Uncollectible Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve to cancel the uncollectible miscellaneous
accounts receivable in the City’s governmental funds, for the years 2012 – 2017, in the
amount of $14,716.01.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Certification of Delinquent Trash and Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the resolution certifying delinquent accounts
receivable to the County Auditor.
Resolution 18-11-1631
Resolution Certifying Delinquent Accounts Receivable to the County Auditor
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the
Auditor of Ramsey County the following delinquent accounts, totaling $38,606.93, for
collection with the customers property taxes payable in 2019, including interest at the
rate of ten percent (10%) on the total amount for one year.
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Delinquent trash collection bills $33,016.29
Delinquent miscellaneous bills $5,590.64
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Agreement with Ehlers, Inc. for Municipal Advisory Services
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the agreement with Ehlers, Inc. for municipal
advisory services, beginning January 1, 2019.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Conditional Use Permit Review, Residential Accessory Building, 1788
Kennard Street
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the CUP review for the residential accessory
building addition and review again only if a problem arises or a change is proposed.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Conditional Use Permit Review, Maplewood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center,
1700 Beam Avenue
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the CUP review for Maplewood Alzheimer’s
Special Care Center and review again in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. Conditional Use Permit Review, Metro Heating and Cooling, 2303 Atlantic
Street
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the CUP review for Metro Heating and Cooling
and review again only if a problem arises or a change is proposed.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
10. Conditional Use Permit Review, Plaza 3000 Shopping Center, 3000 White
Bear Avenue
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the CUP review for Plaza 3000 Shopping
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Center and review again in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
11. 2019 Residential Trash Hauling Rate Price Adjustments
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the 2019 residential trash hauling rate price
adjustments that will go into effect on January 1, 2019.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
12. Purchase of One Toolcat Work Machine
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the purchase of one toolcat work machine and
direct the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Tri-State Bobcat for the
purchase under the MN Municipal Bid program in the amount of $44,053.90.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
13. Revised Joint Powers Agreement for the State of Minnesota Human
Trafficking Investigators Task Force (MNHITF)
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the revised Joint Powers Agreement for the
State of Minnesota Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
14. Renewal of CTV Contract
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve the CTV contract.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
15. Work Order No. 17A, Sterling Street Bridge Replacement, City Project No. 16-
25
Councilmember Xiong moved to approve Work Order No. 17A, Sterling Street Bridge
Replacement, City Project 16-25 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign
Work Order No. 17A.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. St. Paul Regional Water Services’ Conditional Use Permit for the Materials
Storage, Crushing, and Recycling Operation at its Sandy Lake Site
a. Public Hearing
b. Conditional Use Permit Resolution Revisions
City Manager Coleman introduced the staff report. Environmental Planner Finwall gave
the staff report. City Attorney Batty gave additional details about land use and
conditional use permits. Steve Schneider, General Manager with St. Paul Regional
Water Services addressed the council to give additional information.
Mayor Slawik opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
1. Joseph Plumbo, 176 Skillman
2. Nancy Plumbo, 176 Skillman
3. Michael Lambert, 161 Skillman
4. Diana Longrie, 1778 Desoto St.
5. Marjorie Kulseth, 177 Mt. Vernon Ave.
6. Liem Nguyen, 99 Skillman Ave. E.
7. Easton Hance, 160 County Road B E.
8. Christine Haas, 162 Mt. Vernon
9. Ann Marie Lackey, 125 Downs Ave.
10. Jack Hackman, 2011 Jackson St.
11. Susan Halverson, 170 Skillman
12. Jerry Houk, 185 Downs Ave. E.
Mayor Slawik closed the public hearing.
Council requested staff look into concerns expressed by the council and residents. City
Manager Coleman reported staff along with the city attorney will look into the concerns
expressed by the council and residents; and bring the item back to the city council as
quickly as possible.
Councilmember Xiong moved to table the resolution amending St. Paul Regional Water
Services’ conditional use permit for the materials storage, crushing, and recycling
operation at its Sandy Lake site.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
The council meeting was recessed at 9:35 p.m.
The council meeting was reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
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J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Adoption of the 2018-2028 Surface Water Management Plan
Assistant City Manager Funk introduced the item. Public Works Director Love gave the
staff report.
Councilmember Abrams moved to adopt the 2018-2028 Surface Water Management
Plan.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Repeal of City Code Section 2-43 Filling a Council Vacancy
Assistant City Manager Funk introduced the item. City Attorney Batty gave the report.
Mayor Slawik moved to adopt the Ordinance repealing city code section 2-43 Filling a
Council Vacancy.
Ordinance 993
An Ordinance Repealing Section 2-43 of the City Code
Regarding the Filling of a Council Vacancy
The Maplewood City Council ordains as follows:
Section 1. Repeal. Section 2-43 of the Maplewood city code is hereby repealed.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Slawik, Council
Members Abrams and
Juenemann
Nays – Council Members Smith
and Xiong
The motion passed.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slawik adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
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