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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 28, 2019
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 10-19
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams reported on Memorial Day and the purpose to honor the armed service
members that gave their lives for our county.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
William Knutson, Councilmember Present
Sylvia Neblett, Councilmember Present
Bryan Smith, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to the agenda under Council Presentations:
League of Women Voter’s Annual Meeting
County Road B Xcel Project Update
City Clean Up Stats
Tuesdays on the Trail
622 Educational Foundation STA2RS Banquet
Tree Sale Wrap Up
North End Open House
Rush Line Tour
Councilmember Smith moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of May 13, 2019 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the May 13, 2019 City Council Workshop
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
2. Approval of May 13, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the May 13, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
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.
Mayor Abrams reported on the Tree Event that took place this year. Communication
Manager Sheeran addressed the council to give information on the Tree Event. Public
Works Director Love gave additional information.
2. Council Presentations
League of Women Voter’s Annual Meeting
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the League of Women Voter’s Annual meeting that
was held at the new Wakefield Community Building on May 7, 2019.
County Road B Xcel Project Update
Councilmember Juenemann requested Public Works Director Love give an update on the
County Road B Xcel Energy Project. Public Works Director Love provided an update on
the County Road B Xcel Project.
City Clean Up Stats
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the stats from the City Clean Up that took place
this past spring.
Tuesdays on the Trail
Councilmember Juenemann reported that staff from the Rush Line BRT will be on the trail
on Tuesdays in different locations during the month of June to answer questions about the
Rush Line.
622 Educational Foundation STA2RS Banquet
Councilmember Neblett reported that she and Councilmember Juenemann attended the
622 STA2RS Banquet on May 22, 2019.
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Tree Sale Wrap Up
Mayor Abrams and Councilmember Smith reported on the trees they bought at the City
Tree Sale.
North End Open House
Mayor Abrams reported on the North End Open House that will take place on May 29,
2019.
Rush Line Tour
Mayor Abrams reported on a tour of the Rush Line she went on earlier in the day.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Agenda item G4 & G6 were highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G6.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 135,120.69 Checks #103632 thru #103654
dated 05/08/19 thru 05/14/19
$ 755,032.24 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/06/19 thru 05/10/19
$ 283,051.16 Checks # 103655 thru #103689
dated 05/15/19 thru 05/21/19
$ 385,132.51 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/13/19 thru 05/17/19
$ 1,558,336.60 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 585,019.99 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 05/17/19
$ 3,140.93 Payroll Deduction check # 99103759 thru # 99103763 dated 05/17/19
$ 588,160.92 Total Payroll
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$ 2,146,497.52 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Budgeted Capital Project Transfers for 2019
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the budgeted capital project transfers dated
5/27/2019 and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary accounting entries
and budget adjustments.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Resolution in Support of JB Vang’s Affordable Housing Project
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution of support for a 60-unit
affordable housing project at 1310 Frost Avenue This action also authorizes the Mayor to
sign a letter of support and the City Manager to sign the required form acknowledging
receptivity of a Metropolitan Council LCA funding award.
Resolution 19-05-1697
Resolution Consenting to the Process for the Creation of a Housing Tax
Increment Financing District in Support of the Proposed
JB Vang Multiple Family Housing Project
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is a municipal corporation and political
subdivision duly organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of
Minnesota; and,
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §469.174 - §469.1799, the City of
Maplewood is authorized to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to carry out the public
purposes described and contemplated thereby; and,
WHEREAS, JB Vang is proposing to construct 60-units of multiple-family rental
housing (the "Project") at 1310 Frost Avenue, with 100 percent of the units being affordable
to households with incomes at or below 60% of the area median income; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood supports the Project and will endeavor to work
with JB Vang to facilitate Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance through the creation of
a Housing TIF District with such actions being subject to JB Vang securing an allocation of
Housing Tax Credits from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for the Project; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood cannot create a Housing TIF District in support
of the Project until all statutory requirements have been fully satisfied, including the
consideration of comments from the public and affected governmental jurisdictions following
a public hearing.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, that the
recitals and exhibits, if any, set forth in this Resolution are incorporated into and made a
part of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of
Maplewood does hereby support the Project subject to final determination by the City
Council in its sole discretion of Project eligibility, statutory requirements, public hearings
and required reviews, public input, and without surrendering its legislative discretion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of
Maplewood supports the creation of a Tax Increment Financing district for the Project,
including a 26-year TIF Note in an amount up to $976,000 in principal, to address a funding
gap for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Council of
Maplewood hereby authorizes City staff and City consultants to work on Tax Increment
Financing assistance for the Project upon receipt of a complete TIF application from JB
Vang for the Project.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Hillside Liquor, 1690 McKnight Road N.,
Suite B
City Clerk Sindt gave the staff report. Amith Madhavaram, owner of Hillside Liquor
addressed the council to answer questions.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor license for
Hillside Liquor, located at 1690 McKnight Rd N., Suite B.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Resolution for State Aid Variance, Sterling Street Bridge Replacement, City
Project 16-25
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Request for Variance from
State Aid for the Sterling Street Bridge Replacement, City Project 16-25.
Resolution 19-05-1698
Request for Variance from State Aid
Sterling Street Bridge Replacement
City Project No. 16-25
City of Maplewood, Minnesota
A resolution requesting a variance from standard for State Aid Operation for Project
No. S.A.P. 138-150-001 (Sterling Street South/MSAS 150 over Fish Creek).
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood, MN is preparing plans to remove the structurally
deficient, 3 span timber bridge over Fish Creek; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation 8820.9920 require minimum
design standards satisfying a design speed of 35 MPH; and
WHEREAS, the reason for this variance request is to match the existing vertical
profile of the roadway, to minimize the amount of fill placed in the flood plain, and to
eliminate the need for a large bridge structure.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood City Council
does hereby request a variance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation State Aid
Operations Rules Chapter 8820.9920 (MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS; RURAL AND
SUBURBAN UNDIVIDED; NEW OR RECONSTRUCTION PROJECS) to allow a 20 MPH
design vertical curve in lieu of a 35 MPH design vertical curve.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood City Council hereby
indemnifies, saves and hold harmless the State of Minnesota and its agents and employees
of and from claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or by reason of
replacing bridge number 92252, Sterling Street South over Fish Creek, in accordance with
Minnesota Rules 8820.9920 and further agrees to defend at their sole cost and expense
any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any claim arising as a
result of the granting this variance.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Resolution for No Parking Along Larpenteur Avenue, Ramsey County
Bituminous Overlay Project, City Project 19-03
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Requesting Ramsey County
to Restrict Parking on Larpenteur Avenue (CSAH 30) Between 325 Feet West of Beebe
Road and McKnight Road.
Resolution 19-05-1699
Requesting Ramsey County to Restrict Parking on Larpenteur Avenue
(CSAH 30) Between 325 Feet West of Beebe Road and McKnight Road
WHEREAS, Larpenteur Avenue (CSAH 30) is a Ramsey County State Aid Route,
and
WHEREAS, the County of Ramsey is resurfacing Larpenteur Avenue and changing
the pavement marking and operations of the roadway, and
WHEREAS, the County of Ramsey proposes to stripe Larpenteur Avenue between
325 feet west of Beebe Road and McKnight Road as having bike lanes, and
WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on the
street; and must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
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Maplewood hereby requests Ramsey County to ban parking at all times on Larpenteur
Avenue between 325 feet west of Beebe Road and McKnight Road.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution Adopting Revised Assessment Roll, Ferndale-Ivy Area Street
Improvements, City Project 18-01
Public Works Director Love gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
City Attorney Batty answered additional questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Adopting Revised
Assessment Roll, Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01.
Resolution 19-05-1700
Adopting Revised Assessment Roll
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the City Council on May 13, 2019,
the assessment roll for the Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01 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 242922430065 – Shannan Seibert, 1235 Ferndale Street North, Unit C20. It is
currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $680.10 per unit.
Mrs. Seibert is objecting to her assessment and/or requesting a hardship deferral.
2. Parcel 242922440122 – Scott Evans, 1225 Farrell Street North. It is currently proposed
that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $6,600.00 per unit. Mr. Evans is
requesting a senior citizen/financial hardship deferral.
3. Parcel 242922440048 – Paul Beaumont, 1216 Ferndale Street North. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $4,539.37 per unit. Mr.
Beaumont is requesting a senior citizen/financial hardship deferral.
4. Parcel 242922440134 – Ruth Rubbelke, 1224 Farrell Street North. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $6,600.00 per unit. Ms.
Rubbelke is requesting a senior citizen/financial hardship deferral.
5. Parcel 242922440024 – Loretta Vogel, 1276 Ferndale Street North. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $4,539.37 per unit. Ms.
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Vogel is requesting a cancellation of assessment or financial hardship deferral.
6. Parcel 242922440111 – Susan Vik, 1274 Dennis Street North. It is currently proposed
that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $4,206.40 per unit. Ms. Vik is
requesting a financial hardship deferral.
7. Parcel 242922430026 – Lisa Hammer, 1225 Ferndale Street North, Unit B3. It is
currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $680.10 per unit.
Ms. Hammer is requesting a revision of assessment or financial hardship deferral.
8. Parcel 242922430020 – Joan Kaiser, 1215 Ferndale Street North, Unit A18. It is
currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $680.10 per unit.
Ms. Kaiser 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 Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City
Project 18-01:
1. Parcel 242922430065 – Shannan Seibert, 1235 Ferndale Street North, Unit C20. It
is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $680.10
per unit. Mrs. Seibert is objecting to her assessment and/or requesting a hardship
deferral. Staff recommendation is to deny a cancellation or revision of assessment
as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined through the
special benefit appraisal. Staff recommendation is to grant a 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 come due with
accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period.
2. Parcel 242922440122 – Scott Evans, 1225 Farrell Street North. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $6,600.00 per unit.
Mr. Evans is requesting a senior citizen/financial hardship deferral. Staff
recommendation is to grant a senior citizen or 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 come due with accumulated interest at the
end of the deferral period.
3. Parcel 242922440048 – Paul Beaumont, 1216 Ferndale Street North. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $4,539.37 per unit.
Mr. Beaumont is requesting a senior citizen/financial hardship deferral. Staff
recommendation is to grant a senior citizen or 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 come due with accumulated interest at the
end of the deferral period.
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4. Parcel 242922440134 – Ruth Rubbelke, 1224 Farrell Street North. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $6,600.00 per unit.
Ms. Rubbelke is requesting a senior citizen/financial hardship deferral. Staff
recommendation is to grant a senior citizen or 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 come due with accumulated interest at the
end of the deferral period.
5. Parcel 242922440024 – Loretta Vogel, 1276 Ferndale Street North. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $4,539.37 per unit.
Ms. Vogel is requesting a cancellation of assessment or financial hardship deferral.
Staff recommendation is to deny a cancellation or revision of assessment as this
property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the assessment
does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined through the special
benefit appraisal. Staff recommendation is to grant a 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 come due with accumulated
interest at the end of the deferral period.
6. Parcel 242922440111 – Susan Vik, 1274 Dennis Street North. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $4,206.40 per unit.
Ms. Vik is requesting a financial hardship deferral. Staff recommendation is to grant
a 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
come due with accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period.
7. Parcel 242922430026 – Lisa Hammer, 1225 Ferndale Street North, Unit B3. It is
currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $680.10 per
unit. Ms. Hammer is requesting a revision of assessment or financial hardship
deferral. Staff recommendation is to deny a cancellation or revision of assessment
as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined through the
special benefit appraisal. Staff recommendation is to grant a 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 come due with
accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period.
8. Parcel 242922430020 – Joan Kaiser, 1215 Ferndale Street North, Unit A18. It is
currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $680.10 per
unit. Ms. Kaiser 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
come due with accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period.
B. The assessment roll for the Ferndale-Ivy Area Street Improvements, City Project 18-01,
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
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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 2020 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, 2019. 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, 2019, 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, 2019, 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, 2019, but no later
than November 16, 2019, 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 Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Adopting Revised Assessment Roll, Mailand-Crestview Forest Area
Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 18-27
Public Works Director Love gave the staff report and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution for Adopting Revised
Assessment Roll for the Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City
Project 18-27.
Resolution 19-05-1701
Adopting Revised Assessment Roll
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution passed by the City Council on May 13, 2019,
the assessment roll for the Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City
Project 18-27 was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the following six (6) property owners have filed objections or deferral
requests to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 429, summarized as follows:
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1. Parcel 122822230413 – Julia Beasley, 469 Dorland Court. It is currently proposed that
the property be assessed for ½ of a unit at a rate of $348.31 per ½ unit. Mrs. Beasley is
objecting to her assessment as she was previously assessed for the Pond-Dorland
Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12.
2. Parcel 122822420063 – Robert and Kim Prayfrock, 563 Deer Ridge Lane South. It is
currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $3,100 per unit.
Mr. and Mrs. Prayfrock are objecting to their assessment and/or requesting a deferral of
assessment.
3. Parcel 122822420189 – JoAnn Dahlstrom, 515 Crestview Forest Drive South. It is
currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $3,100 per unit.
Ms. Dahlstrom is requesting a senior citizen deferral.
4. Parcel 122822230436 – Evette Scarver, 469 Mailand Court. It is currently proposed
that the property be assessed for ½ of a unit at a rate of $348.31 per ½ unit. Mrs.
Scarver is objecting to her assessment as she was previously assessed for the Pond-
Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12.
5. Parcel 122822230416– Tim and Lori Pearson, 2363 Dorland Court. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for ½ of a unit at a rate of $348.31 per ½ unit.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearson are objecting to their assessment as they were previously
assessed for the Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12.
6. Parcel 122822320047 – Philip Krinkie, 504 McKnight Road South. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 3 units at a rate of $3,450 per unit. Mr.
Krinkie is objecting to his assessment and requesting a revision of assessment or an
undeveloped property 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 Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement
Rehabilitation, City Project 18-27:
1. Parcel 122822230413 – Julia Beasley, 469 Dorland Court. It is currently proposed
that the property be assessed for ½ of a unit at a rate of $348.31 per ½ unit. Mrs.
Beasley is objecting to her assessment as she was previously assessed for the
Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12. Staff recommendation
is to deny a cancellation or revision of assessment as this property is being
assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed the
benefit to the property as determined through the special benefit appraisal. This
property will have been assessed for 1 full unit between projects 16-12 and 18-27.
2. Parcel 122822420063 – Robert and Kim Prayfrock, 563 Deer Ridge Lane South. It
is currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $3,100 per
unit. Mr. and Mrs. Prayfrock are objecting to their assessment and/or requesting a
deferral of assessment. Staff recommendation is to deny a cancellation or revision
of assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy
and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined
through the special benefit appraisal. Staff recommendation is to grant a financial
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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 come due with
accumulated interest at the end of the deferral period.
3. Parcel 122822420189 – JoAnn Dahlstrom, 515 Crestview Forest Drive South. It is
currently proposed that the property be assessed for 1 unit at a rate of $3,100 per
unit. Ms. Dahlstrom 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 come due with accumulated interest at the end of the deferral
period.
4. Parcel 122822230436 – Evette Scarver, 469 Mailand Court. It is currently proposed
that the property be assessed for ½ of a unit at a rate of $348.31 per ½ unit. Mrs.
Scarver is objecting to her assessment as she was previously assessed for the
Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project 16-12. Staff recommendation
is to deny a cancellation or revision of assessment as this property is being
assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed the
benefit to the property as determined through the special benefit appraisal. This
property will have been assessed for 1 full unit between projects 16-12 and 18-27.
5. Parcel 122822230416– Tim and Lori Pearson, 2363 Dorland Court. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for ½ of a unit at a rate of $348.31 per ½
unit. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson are objecting to their assessment as they were
previously assessed for the Pond-Dorland Area Street Improvements, City Project
16-12. Staff recommendation is to deny a cancellation or revision of assessment as
this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined through the
special benefit appraisal. This property will have been assessed for 1 full unit
between projects 16-12 and 18-27.
6. Parcel 122822320047 – Philip Krinkie, 504 McKnight Road South. It is currently
proposed that the property be assessed for 3 units at a rate of $3,450 per unit. Mr.
Krinkie is objecting to his assessment and requesting a revision of assessment or
an undeveloped property deferral. Staff recommendation is to deny a cancellation
or revision of assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s
assessment policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property
as determined through the special benefit appraisal. Staff recommendation is to
grant an undeveloped property deferral for the undeveloped portions of the property
(2 units). 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 come due with accumulated interest. If no improvements are made
during the 15-year deferral period, the assessment would be terminated on the
undeveloped portions of the property.
B. The assessment roll for the Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation,
City Project 18-27, 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
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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 2020 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, 2019. 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, 2019, 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, 2019, 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, 2019, but no later
than November 16, 2019, 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 Smith Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019A, in the Proposed Aggregate Principal Amount of $4,700,000
Finance Director Paulseth introduced the staff report. Chris Mickelson, Financial Specialist
with Ehlers, addressed the council to give the presentation.
Councilmember Smith moved to approve the Resolution providing for the Issuance and
Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A, in the Proposed Aggregate Principal
Amount of $4,700,000.
Resolution 19-05-1702
Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A, to be
Issued in the Proposed Aggregate Principal Amount of $4,700,000
BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the
“City”) as follows:
Section 1. Findings; Determinations.
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a. Improvement Bonds.
(i) The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 429 and 475, as
amended (collectively, the “Improvement Act”), to issue general obligation
bonds in an amount deemed necessary to defray in whole or in part the
expense incurred and estimated to be incurred in making improvements
authorized by the Improvement Act, including the construction,
reconstruction, improvement, and maintenance of streets, gutters, curb,
and sidewalks and the construction, reconstruction, extension, and
maintenance of storm and sanitary sewers and systems.
(ii) Certain assessable public improvements within the City, including the
reconstruction of certain streets and associated curb and gutter and utility
replacement, designated by the City as the Ferndale-Ivey Area Street
Improvement Project, 18-01, and the full-depth reclamation of pavement
and underlying materials with respect to certain streets and associated
curb and gutter and utility replacement designated by the City as the
Mailand-Crestview Forest Area Pavement Rehabilitation Project, 18-27
(collectively, the “Assessable Improvements”), have been made, duly
ordered, or contracts let pursuant to the provisions of the Improvement Act.
(iii) The Council finds it necessary and expedient to the sound financial
management of the affairs of the City to issue general obligation
improvement bonds in the proposed aggregate principal amount of
$3,550,000 (the “Improvement Bonds”), pursuant to the Improvement Act,
to provide financing for the Assessable Improvements. The Improvement
Bonds will be payable in part from special assessments imposed on
properties in the City specially benefited by the improvements made with
the proceeds of the Improvement Bonds.
b. Utility Revenue Bonds.
(i) The City is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 444 and 475, as
amended (collectively, the “Utility Revenue Act”), to issue general
obligation bonds in an amount deemed necessary to defray in whole or in
part the expense incurred and estimated to be incurred in making
improvements authorized by the Utility Revenue Act, including the building,
constructing, reconstructing, repairing, enlarging, and improving of
waterworks, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems, or any portion or
portions thereof.
(ii) The City Engineer has recommended the reconstruction of certain streets,
including various storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain, and stormwater
quality improvements, designated by the City as the Gladstone Phase 3
Corridor Improvements, Project 16-18 (the “Utility Improvements”),
pursuant to the Utility Revenue Act.
(iii) The Council finds it necessary and expedient to the sound financial
management of the affairs of the City to issue general obligation utility
revenue bonds in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $1,150,000
(the “Utility Revenue Bonds”), pursuant to the Utility Revenue Act, to
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provide financing for the Utility Improvements.
Section 2. Bonds Authorized.
a. It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the
affairs of the City to issue its General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A (the
“Series 2018A Bonds”), in the proposed aggregate principal amount of $4,700,000,
pursuant to the Improvement Act and the Utility Revenue Act (collectively, the “Act”) to
provide financing for the Assessable Improvements and the Utility Improvements. The
Series 2019A Bonds will be issued, sold, and delivered in accordance with the terms of a
pre-sale report prepared by Ehlers & Associates, Inc., and distributed on or before the date
hereof (the “Pre-Sale Report”). Ehlers & Associates, Inc., as municipal advisor to the City,
is authorized to assist the City in the offer and sale of the Series 2019A Bonds. The
officers, employees, and agents of the City are hereby authorized to assist Ehlers &
Associates, Inc. with respect to its activities in connection with the issuance and sale of the
Series 2019A Bonds.
b. The City is authorized by Section 475.60, subdivision 2(9) of the Act to
negotiate the sale of the Series 2019A Bonds, it being determined that the City has retained
an independent municipal advisor in connection with such sale.
Section 3. Authorization to Offer Bonds. The City Manager and the Finance
Director of the City, together with Ehlers & Associates, Inc., are authorized and directed to
prepare and distribute an Official Statement with respect to the Series 2019A Bonds, apply
for a rating from one or more rating agencies with respect to the Series 2019A Bonds,
negotiate the sale of the Series 2019A Bonds, and take such other actions as are
necessary or appropriate in anticipation of the award and sale of the Series 2019A Bonds in
accordance with the Pre-Sale Report. The City Council will meet at or after 7:00 P.M. on
Monday, June 24, 2019, to consider proposals on the Series 2019A Bonds, award the sale
of the Series 2019A Bonds, and take any other appropriate actions with respect to the
Series 2019A Bonds.
Section 4. Authorization of Bond Counsel. The law firm of Kennedy & Graven,
Chartered, as bond counsel for the City, is authorized to act as bond counsel and to assist
in the preparation and review of necessary documents, certificates, and instruments relating
to the Series 2019A Bonds. The officers, employees, and agents of the City are hereby
authorized to assist Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, with respect to the preparation of such
documents, certificates, and instruments and its other activities in connection with the
issuance and sale of the Series 2019A Bonds.
Section 5. Covenants and Undertakings. In the resolution awarding the sale of
the Bonds the City Council will set forth the covenants and undertakings required by the
Act.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
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L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
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