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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, April 8, 2019
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 07-19
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams made some comments about an issue that will be discussed later during
the meeting about the community and public discourse.
Mayor Abrams then made some comments about the potholes in Maplewood. Public
Works Director Love gave some additional information.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
William Knutson, Councilmember Absent
Sylvia Neblett, Councilmember Present
Bryan Smith, Councilmember Absent
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda under Council Presentations:
Public Safety Award
Spring Clean Up
Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Water Treatment Facility Tour
Gold Line Tour
Letter Request
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of March 25, 2019 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the March 25, 2019 City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
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Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
2. Approval of March 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
Changes were made to the Mayor’s introductory comments about the elderly couple with
flooding in their basement.
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the March 25, 2019 City Council Meeting
Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Administrative Presentations
a. Council Calendar Update
City Manager Coleman gave an 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
Public Safety Award
Councilmember Juenemann reported that Sergeant Mike Dugas was recognized with
the Stars of Life Award by the Minnesota Ambulance Association. Police Chief Nadeau
gave further information about the award.
Spring Clean Up
Councilmember Juenemann reported that Spring Clean Up will take place on May 11 at
Aldrich Arena.
Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the summer camps at Bruentrup Farm being
offered through the Parks & Recreation Department.
Water Treatment Facility Tour
Mayor Abrams reported on the tour she participated in last week of the SPRWS water
treatment facility.
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Gold Line Tour
Mayor Abrams reported on the Gold Line meeting she attended and the tour of the route
she went on.
Letter Request
Mayor Abrams reported on the letter of support requested by the City of St. Paul to
repair the Kellogg Street Bridge. Council consensus was to send a letter of support.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Agenda item G3 was highlighted.
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve agenda items G1-G7.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 570,257.08 Checks #103389 thru #103430
dated 03/21/19 thru 03/26/19
$ 310,964.32 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 03/18/19 thru 03/22/19
$ 330,646.65 Checks # 103431 thru #103463
dated 04/02/19
$ 2,040,990.66 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 03/25/19 thru 03/29/19
$ 3,252,858.71 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 579,072.26 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 03/22/19
$ 3,435.46 Payroll Deduction check # 99103691 thru # 99103695 dated 03/22/19
$ 582,507.72 Total Payroll
$ 3,835,366.43 GRAND TOTAL
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
2. Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Maplewood Liquor, 2950 White Bear
Avenue North, Suite 2
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for
Maplewood Liquor, located at 2950 White Bear Avenue North, Suite 2.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
3. Waterfest Sponsorship
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Waterfest Sponsorship in the amount of
$1,000.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
4. May 11, 2019 Spring Clean Up Event
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Spring Clean Up event to be held May 11,
2019, at Aldrich Arena from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
5. Purchase of Road Salt for the 2019-2020 Winter Season
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Street Superintendent to purchase de-
icing salt under a state contract for the 2019-2020 winter season in an estimated amount
of $94,000.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
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6. Renewal of Contract with Human Resource Attorney
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Consulting Services Agreement between
the City of Maplewood and Madden Galanter Hansen, LLP and authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the city.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
7. Purchase of Mobile Heavy Truck Lift System
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the purchase of one Stertil Koni Mobile Truck
Lift and direct the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with Midwest Lift
Works under MN State Contract #126-295 in the amount of $41,950.58.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01
a. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Advertising for
Bids
b. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll
Public Works Director Love gave the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Advertising for Bids for Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City
Project 18-01.
Resolution 19-04-1676
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on April 8, 2019,
plans and specifications for the Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-
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01, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer, who has
presented such plans and specifications to the City Council for approval,
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted April 8, 2019,
fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the Ferndale-
Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications are hereby approved and ordered placed
on file in the office of the City Engineer.
2. The City Clerk or office of the City Engineer shall prepare and cause to be
inserted into the official paper and Finance and Commerce an advertisement for bids
upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications.
The advertisement shall be published twice, at least twenty-one days before the date set
for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly
opened and considered by the council at 10:00 a.m. on the 9th day of May, 2019, at city
hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk and
accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota for five percent of the amount of such bid.
3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to
receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to
tabulate the bids received. The City Council will consider the bids, and the award of a
contract, at the regular city council meeting of May 13, 2019.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Ordering Preparation of
Assessment Roll for Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01.
Resolution 19-04-1677
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer will receive bids for the Ferndale-
Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith
calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against
every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets affected, without
regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed
assessment in the city office for inspection.
FURTHER, the City Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment
notify the City Council thereof.
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Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
2. Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 18-27
a. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Advertising for
Bids
b. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll
Public Works Director Love gave the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Advertising for Bids for Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement
Rehabilitation, City Project 18-27.
Resolution 19-04-1678
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on April 8, 2019,
plans and specifications for the Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation,
City Project 18-27, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer,
who has presented such plans and specifications to the City Council for approval,
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted April 8, 2019,
fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the Mailand-
Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 18-27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications are hereby approved and ordered placed
on file in the office of the City Engineer.
2. The City Clerk or office of the City Engineer shall prepare and cause to be
inserted into the official paper and Finance and Commerce an advertisement for bids
upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications.
The advertisement shall be published twice, at least twenty-one days before the date set
for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly
opened and considered by the council at 10:30 a.m. on the 9th day of May, 2019, at city
hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk and
accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota for five percent of the amount of such bid.
3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to
receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to
tabulate the bids received. The City Council will consider the bids, and the award of a
contract, at the regular city council meeting of May 13, 2019.
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Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
Mayor Abrams moved to approve the Resolution Ordering Preparation of Assessment
Roll for Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 18-27.
Resolution 19-04-1679
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer will receive bids for the Mailand-
Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 18-27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith
calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against
every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets affected, without
regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they shall file a copy of such proposed
assessment in the city office for inspection.
FURTHER, the City Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment
notify the City Council thereof.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
3. Myth Public Safety Review
Public Safety Director/Police Chief Nadeau gave the report and answered questions of
the council. City Attorney Batty gave further information on the legal perspective on the
Myth public safety review. Attorney Andrew Bardwell with Skolnick & Joyce, P.A.
addressed the council to give information on the Myth. Brian Jessen, General Manager
with the Myth addressed the council to give additional information on the Myth.
Kervy Sanchez, Security Manager with the Myth addressed and answered questions of
the council.
Mayor Abrams moved to direct Public Safety Director/Police Chief Nadeau to develop an
operational action plan with staff from the Myth and provide a progress update at the
April 22 meeting; the operational action plan would then be brought back to the council
for formal adoption as a requirement for the Myth to operate in the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams, Council
Members Juenemann and
Neblett
The motion passed.
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K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
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