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Home My WebLink About2019-09-09 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, September 9, 2019 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 17-19 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. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Abrams talked about the program the Maplewood Fire Department has in conjunction with the American Red Cross providing smoke detectors for homes that currently don’t have them. 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 Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 26, 2019 City Council Workshop Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 26, 2019 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – Councilmember Juenemann, Knutson, Neblett and Smith Abstain – Mayor Abrams The motion passed. 2. August 26, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the August 26, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. September 9, 2019 1 City Council Meeting Minutes Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – Councilmember Juenemann, Knutson, Neblett and Smith Abstain – Mayor Abrams 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 None 3. Resolution of Appreciation for Tom Sinn, ENR Commission Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Tom Sinn, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission. Resolution 19-09-1726 Resolution of Appreciation WHEREAS, Tom Sinn has been a member of the Maplewood Environmental and Natural Resources Commission for four years and ten months, serving from September 22, 2014 to July 31, 2019. Mr. Sinn has served faithfully in those capacities; and WHEREAS, the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission and City Council have appreciated his experience, insights and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sinn has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sinn has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and efforts for the benefit of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Tom Sinn is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – All The motion passed. September 9, 2019 2 City Council Meeting Minutes 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 item G2 was highlighted. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G3. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 814,909.98 Checks #104166 thru #104203 dated 08/27/19 $ 699,485.80 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 08/19/19 thru 08/23/19 $ 1,878,192.05 Checks # 104204 thru #104235 dated 09/03/19 $ 507,304.94 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 08/26/19 thru 08/30/19 $ 3,899,892.77 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 602,059.03 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 08/23/19 $ 3,225.75 Payroll Deduction check # 99103872 thru # 99103876 dated 08/23/19 $ 605,284.78 Total Payroll $ 4,505,177.55 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Massage Center License for L&RR, LLC d/b/a Fantastic Massage, 2225 White Bear Avenue N, Ste 1 September 9, 2019 3 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Massage Center license for L&RR, LLC d/b/a Fantastic Massage at 2225 White Bear Avenue N, Ste 1. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Use of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Professional Services for the Dennis-McClelland Area Improvements, City Project 19-10 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the use of Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for professional services for the Dennis-McClelland Area Improvements and to further authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to sign the individual project order. 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. None I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Adopting the 2020 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Setting the 2020 Finance Director Paulseth gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution setting a preliminary tax levy for taxes payable in 2020 of $23,217,300; and setting the 2020 budget hearing for December 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM. Resolution 19-09-1727 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND SETTING THE 2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME WHEREAS, State law requires that the City Council adopt a proposed property tax levy for taxes payable in 2020 by September 30, 2019; and September 9, 2019 4 City Council Meeting Minutes WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed 2020 Budget and has determined the amount of the proposed tax levy payable in 2020, which is the maximum amount that will be levied. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT: 1. The proposed tax levy for taxes payable in 2020, in the amount of $23,217,300 is hereby adopted and shall be certified to the Ramsey County Auditor as follows: General Fund $ 17,481,000 Debt Service Funds $ 4,407,856 Market Value Debt Service $ 274,444 EDA Fund $ 120,000 Capital Improvement Fund $ 200,000 Public Safety Equipment Fund $ 330,000 Building and Facilities Fund $ 200,000 Community Center Fund $ 204,000 Total Levy $ 23,217,300 2. Debt levies have been reduced by other revenue sources to a total of $4,407,856 for tax capacity levies and $274,444 for market value levies. 3. The date for the public hearing and consideration of the final 2020 levy and budget shall be Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the Maplewood City Council Chambers. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Curbside Residential Recycling a. Contract with Tennis Sanitation b. Recycling Cart Pricing Negotiation Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the execution of the Contract between the City of Maplewood and Tennis Sanitation for curbside residential recycling. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Curbside Residential Trash and Yard Waste Contract with Republic Services Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report. September 9, 2019 5 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the execution of the Contract between the City of Maplewood and Republic Services for curbside residential trash and yard waste collection. Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Maplewood 2040 Comprehensive Plan a. Resolution Adopting Comprehensive Plan (4 votes) b. Authorize Preparation of Required Zoning Code and Map Amendments Assistant Community Development Director Martin gave the staff report. Planning Commissioner Chair Arbuckle addressed the council and gave the planning commission report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution adopting Maplewood’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan and give staff the authority to make non-substantive changes for clarity or to correct typographical errors as the final document is prepared for printing as well as placement on the City’s website. Resolution 19-09-1728 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2040 MAPLEWOOD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 473.864 requires each local governmental unit to review and, if necessary, amend its entire comprehensive plan and its fiscal devices and official controls at least once every ten years to ensure its comprehensive plan conforms to metropolitan system plans and ensure its fiscal devices and official controls do not conflict with the comprehensive plan or permit activities that conflict with metropolitan system plans; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes sections 473.858 and 473.864 require local governmental units to complete their “decennial” reviews by December 31, 2018; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood authorized the review and update of its Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed Maplewood 2040 Comprehensive Plan is a planning tool intended to guide the future growth and development of the City of Maplewood in a manner that conforms with metropolitan system plans and complies with the Metropolitan Land Planning Act and other applicable planning statutes; and WHEREAS, the proposed Maplewood 2040 Comprehensive Plan reflect a community planning process conducted in the years 2016 through 2018 involving elected officials, appointed officials, city staff, community organizations, the public at large, developers, and other stakeholders; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 473.858, the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan was submitted to adjacent governmental units and affected special September 9, 2019 6 City Council Meeting Minutes districts and school districts for review and comment on April 13, 2018 and the statutory six-month review and comment period has elapsed; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan and all public comments, and thereafter submitted its recommendations to the City Council of the City of Maplewood and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2018 and October 16, 2018 the City of Maplewood conducted a public hearings on the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood approved Resolution 18-11-1628 authorizing the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review; and WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on August 28, 2019, the Metropolitan Council completed its review of the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan and found that the Plan meets the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act; conforms to the metropolitan system plans for transportation (including aviation), water resources, and parks; is consistent with Thrive MSP 2040; and is compatible with the plans of adjacent jurisdictions and affected special districts and school districts; and WHEREAS, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan includes all revisions made during the review process and responds to additional advisory comments that are part of the Metropolitan Council’s actions authorizing the City of Maplewood to place its proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan into effect. NOW THERE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the Maplewood 2040 Comprehensive Plan is adopted and is effective as of the date of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, pursuant to sections 473.864 and 473.865 of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, the City of Maplewood will: (1) review its fiscal devices and official controls; (2) if necessary, amend its fiscal devices and official controls to ensure they do not conflict with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan or permit activity in conflict with metropolitan system plans; and (3) submit amendments to fiscal devices or official controls to the Metropolitan Council for “information purposes.” Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes – All The motion passed. Councilmember Smith moved to approve the preparation of required zoning code and map amendments and to utilize the services of HKGi to complete the zoning work. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. North End Vision Plan Adoption September 9, 2019 7 City Council Meeting Minutes Assistant Community Development Director Martin gave the staff report. Planning Commissioner Chair Arbuckle addressed the council and gave the planning commission report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the North End Vision Plan. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. September 9, 2019 8 City Council Meeting Minutes