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Home My WebLink About2019-08-12 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, August 12, 2019 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 15-19 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Acting Mayor Juenemann. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of Girl Scout Troop #56861 led the council in the pledge of allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, Mayor Absent Kathleen Juenemann, Acting Mayor Present William Knutson, Councilmember Present Sylvia Neblett, Councilmember Present Bryan Smith, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann reported that National Night Out was held on Tuesday, th August 6. Public Safety Director Nadeau gave information on National Night Out. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 22, 2019 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the July 22, 2019 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. July 22, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the July 22, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All August 12, 2019 1 City Council Meeting Minutes 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. City Manager Coleman reported on the resignation and success of Assistant City Manager/Human Resource Director Funk. Assistant City Manager/Human Resource Director Funk gave his farewells to the City Council and staff. 2. Council Presentations None 3. Introduction of K-9 Officer “Ronan” Public Safety Director Nadeau introduced the staff report. Patrol Lieutenant Bierdeman addressed the council to give the staff report and introduced Officer Demulling and his new K-9 partner Ronan. Officer Demulling addressed the council to give his thanks for the opportunity to work with another K-9 Partner Ronan. 4. Presentation of GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Finance Director Paulseth addressed the council to give the presentation on the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award. G. CONSENT AGENDA – Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and non- controversial and are approved by one motion of the council. If a councilmember requests additional information or wants to make a comment regarding an item, the vote should be held until the questions or comments are made then the single vote should be taken. If a councilmember objects to an item it should be removed and acted upon as a separate item. Agenda items agenda items G3 and G8 were highlighted. Councilmember Neblett moved to approve agenda items G1-G8. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 1,242,848.63 Checks #103984 thru #104017 dated 07/23/19 $ 360,678.13 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 07/15/19 thru 07/19/19 $ 690,460.38 Checks #104018 thru # 104040 dated 07/30/19 $ 681,609.05 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 07/22/19 thru 07/26/19 $ 762,058.72 Checks # 104041 thru # 104104 dated 08/06/19 $ 2,671,012.97 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 07/29/19 thru 08/02/19 $ 6,408,667.88 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $ 583,617.91 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 07/26/19 $ 3,234.76 Payroll Deduction check # 99103838 thru # 99103842 dated 07/26/19 $ 586,852.67 Total Payroll $ 6,995,520.55 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. East Metro Fire Facility Fund Transfer Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the transfer, in the amount of $36,000, from the East Metro Fire Training Operations Fund to the East Metro Fire Training Capital Project Fund and authorize the finance director to make the necessary accounting entries. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Auto Theft Prevention Grant Contract with Minnesota Department of Commerce Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Auto Theft Prevention Grant Contract between the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce and the City of Maplewood, Maplewood Police Department; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. EUF Reimbursement Agreement, 2015 Woodlynn Avenue East Councilmember Neblett moved to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a EUF Reimbursement Agreement for the property of 2015 Woodlynn Avenue East and authorize minor changes to the agreement as approved by the City Attorney. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales License for Brinker Restaurant Corporation d/b/a Chili’s Bar & Grill, 1800 Beam Avenue Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales license for Brinker Restaurant Corporation d/b/a Chili’s Bar & Grill at 1800 Beam Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Local Lawful Gambling Permits for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permits for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary for their events on October 7, November 2 and November 23, 2019. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for Hill Murray School, 2625 Larpenteur Ave East Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for Hill Murray School for their event on April 25, 2020. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 8. 2019-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4470 Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the 2019 and 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Maplewood and the International Association of Fire Fighters – Fire Fighters- Local 4470; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearing please familiarize yourself with the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk before addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor will then direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments. 1. Public Comment on Increasing Legal Purchasing Age of Tobacco and Related Products to 21 City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Acting Mayor Juenemann opened the public hearing. The following people spoke: 1. Jalaila Stuckey, 800 Roselawn Ave. E. 2. Mindy Bieson, 175 Summer Ave, 3. Dr. Chris Fallert, 963 Ferndale St. S. 4. Riley Himmer, 1919 Flandrau St. 5. Bruce Nustad, 307 Oakwood Dr., Shoreview 6. Ray Muckala, 743 Century Ave. N. 7. Franklin Maldonado, 2080 Prosperity 8. Anan Barbarawi, 2315 White Bear Ave. N. 9. Mahmoud Alanta, 2950 White Bear Ave. N. #4 10. Brittney Jackson, North St. Paul 11. Kevin Mlynarczyk, 1524 Gervais Ave. 12. Susan Sindt, 1445 Skillman Ave. E. 13. Chris Turner, 2819 Aldrich Ave., Minneapolis 14. Cap O’Rourke, Representing the Retails and Manufactures of Vapor Projects 15. Katie Fleming, Minnoco/Fleming Auto Service, 2271 White Bear Ave. Acting Mayor Juenemann closed the public hearing. By consensus, council directed staff to revise the tobacco-related products ordinance and bring it back to council with suggested changes. The council went into recess at 8:46 p.m. Acting Mayor Juenemann called the meeting back to order at 8:55 p.m. I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Maplewood Nature Center Master Plan City Manager Colman introduced the item. Parks & Recreation Manager Robbins began the presentation. Lead Naturalist Hutchinson introduced Bryan Harjes, with HKgi who gave the presentation. Acting Mayor Juenemann moved to approve the Maplewood Nature Center Master Plan. Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Update Regarding Residential Curbside Trash and Recycling Contract Negotiation Community Development Director Thompson gave the staff report. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Master Funding Agreement, Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Project, City Project 14-05 Public Works Director Love gave the staff report. Councilmember Neblett moved to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a Master Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Project, City Project 14-05 and authorize minor changes to the agreement as approved by the City Attorney. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Acting Mayor Juenemann adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m.