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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, January 13, 2020
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 01-20
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 gave a recap of 2019 activities at Sandy Lake.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Carter, Collin and Jasmine McCay led the council in the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor
Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember
Present
William Knutson, Councilmember
Present
Sylvia Neblett, Councilmember
Present
Bryan Smith, Councilmember
Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added under Council Presentations:
Recognition of St. Louis Park
Hmong New Year
Issue with Garbage Pick -Up Over the Holidays
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 9, 2019 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the December 9, 2019 City Council
Workshop Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — Mayor Abrams,
Councilmembers
Juenemann, Knutson and
Neblett
Abstain — Councilmember Smith — Not
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present at the last meeting.
The motion passed.
2. December 9, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the December 9, 2019 City Council
Meetina Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — Mayor Abrams,
Councilmembers
Juenemann, Knutson and
Neblett
Abstain — Councilmember Smith — Not
present at the last meeting.
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
Recognition of St. Louis Park
Councilmember Juenemann congratulated St. Louis Park for banning vaping in their city.
Hmong New Year
Mayor Abrams reported on the Hmong New Year celebration she attended.
Issue with Garbage Pick -Up Over the Holidays
Mayor Abrams reported on the missed/delayed garbage pick-up with Republic Services
over the holidays.
3. Presentation of Citizens Awards — Public Safety Department
Public Safety Director Nadeau gave the presentation then presented Evelyn Hanson -
Florin and John Lee Citizen Service Plaques.
4. 2020 City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Miscellaneous
Groups
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve 2020 City Council appointments to
boards, commissions and miscellaneous groups.
Appointment 2019 Appointments 2020 Appointments
Acting Mayor* Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Knutson
*Rotation of acting mayors: 2014 Councilmember Cardinal, 2015 Councilmember Abrams, 2016
Councilmember Xiong, 2017 Councilmember Juenemann, 2018 Councilmember Smith
Auditor Contact Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann
Community Design Review Board Councilmember Knutson Councilmember Knutson
Mike Martin (SL) Mike Martin (SL)
Data Compliance Officers:
Responsible Authority Andrea Sindt
Andrea Sindt
City Personnel Officer Terrie Rameaux
Terrie Rameaux
City Law Enforcement Officer Scott Nadeau
Scott Nadeau
Development Committee** Mayor Abrams
Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Smith
Councilmember Knutson
**Rotate councilmember to join mayor to work with City Manager on annual performance evaluation:
2016 Councilmember Abrams, 2017 Councilmember Juenemann, 2018 Councilmember Xiong.
Environment & Natural Councilmember Juenemann
Resources Commission Shann Finwall (SL)
Gold Line Partners - CMC Councilmember Smith
(fka Gateway Corridor Commission) Mayor Abrams (ALT)
Gold Line BRT — PAC Councilmember Neblett
Steve Love (ALT)
Heritage Preservation Commission Councilmember Neblett
Ginny Gaynor (SL)
Housing & Economic Development Councilmember Smith
Commission Mike Martin (SL)
Maplewood Communications
Maplewood Green Team
Official Newspaper
Parks & Recreation
Commission
Planning Commission
Ramsey County Dispatch
Policy Committee
Ramsey County League
of Local Governments
Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Smith (ALT)
Councilmember Juenemann
Shann Finwall (SL)
Maplewood Review
Councilmember Neblett
Audra Robbins (SL)
Councilmember Knutson
Mike Martin (SL)
Councilmember Juenemann
Mayor Abrams (ALT)
Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Smith (ALT)
Councilmember Juenemann
Shann Finwall (SL)
Councilmember Smith
Mayor Abrams (ALT)
Councilmember Neblett
Steve Love (ALT)
Councilmember Neblett
Councilmember Smith
Mike Martin (SL)
Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Smith (ALT)
Councilmember Juenemann
Shann Finwall (SL)
Pioneer Press
Councilmember Knutson
Audra Robbins (SL)
Councilmember Knutson
Mike Martin (SL)
Councilmember Juenemann
Mayor Abrams (ALT)
Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Smith (ALT)
Regional Mayors Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams
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Rice/Larpenteur Project
Rush Line Corridor
Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Juenemann (ALT) Councilmember Juenemann (ALT)
Shann Finwall (SL) Shann Finwall (SL)
Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Smith (ALT)
Melinda Coleman (SL)
St. Paul Regional Water Services Mayor Abrams
Board of Water Commissioners Melinda Coleman (ALT)
Suburban Area Chamber Melinda Coleman
of Commerce Mayor Abrams (REP)
Councilmember Smith (REP)
Suburban Rate Authority Steve Love
Seconded by Councilmember Smith
The motion passed.
Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Smith (ALT)
Melinda Coleman (SL)
Mayor Abrams
Melinda Coleman (ALT)
Melinda Coleman
Mayor Abrams (REP)
Councilmember Smith (REP)
Steve Love
Ayes — All
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 G8, G10, G11 and G13 were highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G15.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 736,671.72 Checks #104734 thru # 104753
dated 12/10/19
$ 415,197.97 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/02/19 thru 12/06/19
$ 494,016.10 Checks #104754 thru # 104783
dated 12/17/19
$ 406,189.81 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/9/19 thru 12/13/19
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$ 610,141.61
Checks #104785 thru # 104849
dated 12/24/19
$ 682,816.44
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/16/19 thru 12/20/19
$ 386,028.26
Checks #104850 thru # 104876
dated12/26/19 thru 12/31/19
$ 439,014.55
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/23/19 thru 12/27/19
$ 736,808.00
Checks # 104877 thru # 104906
dated 12/30/19 thru 01/07/20
$ 341,784.47
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated12/30/19 thru 01/03/20
$
5,248,668.93
Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$
614,329.29
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits
dated 12/13/19
$
2,665.94
Payroll Deduction check # 99104020 thru # 99104023
dated12/13/19
$
614,157.27
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits
dated 12/27/19
$
3,117.11
Payroll Deduction check # 99104037 thru # 99104040
dated 12/27/19
$
1,234,269.61
Total Payroll
$ 6,482,938.54 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution designating depositories
for city funds.
Resolution 20-01-1767
Designating Depositories for City Funds
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are selected as depositories
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for deposits and investments of the City of Maplewood:
Premier Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
US Bank
4M Fund/PMA
RBC
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the deposits in any of the above depositories
shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless
collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any funds in the above depositories may be
withdrawn and electronically transferred to any other depository of the city by the request
of the finance director or his/her designee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these depository designations are effective
until December 31, 2020.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Rescind Resolution 90-6-99 Interest on Developer Deposits
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution rescinding resolution 90-6-
99 and eliminates the reauirement to Dav interest on the escrowed deposits of
developers.
Resolution 20-01-1768
Rescinding Resolution No. 90-6-99, Interest on Developer Deposits
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 90-6-99 established interest payments on developer
deposits; and,
WHEREAS, the calculation and payment of interest on developer deposits is not
a common practice and is administratively burdensome; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the developer's deposit (escrow) is to provide
assurance to the City that funds will be available to complete the project, and should be
an incentive for the developer to complete the project.
BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 90-6-99, requiring interest payments on
developer deposits, is hereby rescinded effective January 1, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that deposits already in place at December 31,
2019 will continue to accrue interest at the appropriate rate established at the time of the
deposit.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
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The motion passed.
4. Budget Adjustments and Transfers Effective 12/31/2019
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the transfers and budget adjustments
dated 12/31/2019 and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary accounting
entries.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
5. 2020 City Council Meeting Calendar
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2020 city council meeting calendar
with the meetings on the second and fourth Mondays with the exception of moving the
May 25 meeting to May 26 and cancelling the December 28 meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
6. Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Establishing a Ballot Board for
the 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary Election
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution listing election fudges and
establishing a ballot board for the 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary Election to be
held on March 3, 2020.
Resolution 20-01-1769
2020 Presidential Nomination Primary Election
Appointing Election Judges and Establishing a Ballot Board
WHEREAS, MN State Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2 states election judges for
precincts in a municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality;
and
WHEREAS, it is required by MN Statutes 203B.121, Subd. 1 to establish a Ballot
Board; and
WHEREAS, approval of the resolution does not qualify individuals to serve as an
election judge; and
WHEREAS, appointments will be made from the list to fill the needed positions
after training and required paperwork have been completed; and
WHEREAS, appointment of additional election judges within the 25 days before
the election may be made if the appointing authority determines that additional election
judges will be required; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood,
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Minnesota, a Ballot Board is hereby established that would consist of a sufficient number
of election judges as provided in sections 204B.19 to 204B.22 to perform the task; and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk or designee assign Election
Judges to serve in the 2020 Presidential Nomination Primary Election to be held on
Tuesday, March 3, 2018 from the following list.
Abeyratne, Pria
Garvey, Terrence
Koegel, Pete
(Kaushalya)
Gebremedhin, Eliya
Kohlman, Karen
Allen, Jim
Goeppinger, Linda
Kolbu, Janet
Anderson, Chamise
Golaski, Diane
Koskinen, Carol
Anderson, Nancy
Gottfried, Drew
Kramer, Dennis
Anderson, Theodore
Gramenz, Diane
Krebsbach, John
Babin, Paul
Gravelle, Anne
Krings, Bill
Backlund, Zachary
Grefe, David
Krings, June
Barbon, Bernadette
Gudknecht, Jamie
Kruse, Elaine
Bartley, Rosemary
Gudknecht, Nick
Kwapick, Jackie
Bedor, David
Gustafson, Dianne
Labarre, Tom
Beecher, Barbara
Haag, Phyllis
Lansberger, James
Belland, Jaime
Hafner, Michael
Larson, Barbara
Benton, Rob
Hagemo, Joann
Layer, Tom
Bierwerth, Sharon
Hahn , Sandra
Lemieux, Kirk
Bishop, Lynn
Hahn , Vonna
Leo, Mary Ann
Bjorklund, Diane
Hansford, Lisa
Leonard, Claudette
Bjornstad, Myron
Harder, Mary
Leonard, James
Bolden, Donita
Hart, Robert
Lewis, Sandy
Bongiovance,
Heininger, Jean
Lindelien, Darla
Marietta
Herber, Darlene
Liptak, Marianne
Brandon, Ginny
Hinnenkamp, Gary
Loipersbeck, Darlene
Brandon, Richard
Hodges, Pamela
Loipersbeck, Jules
Burdine, Denell
Holmes, Mary
Lundberg, Roberta
Carson, Helen
Hoppe, Janice
Mahre, Jeri
Clark, Kathy
Hulet, Jeanette
Mastro, Christina
Cleland, Ann
Huth, Patricia
McCann, John
Connelly, Thomas
Huth, Raymond
McCauley, Judy
Connolly, Colleen
Imm, Hilary
Miller, Barb
Czeck, Rozanne
Ingersoll, Carol
Monroe, Sharon
Dahl, Lola
Jacobson, Chris
Moreno, Marlene
Danielson, Pauline
Jahn, David
Nentwig, Julia
DeBernardi, Nancy
Jefferson,
Neumann, Brenda
DeZelar, Phil
Gwendolyn
Nichols, Miranda
Dickerson, Charlene
Jensen, Kathleen
Norberg, Ann
Dickson, Helen Jean
Johnson, Cheryle
O'Brien, D. William
Dittli, Albin
Johnson, Robert
(Bill)
Eads, John
Johnson, Warren
Olson, Anita
Eickhoff, Carolyn
Johnston, Howard
Parent, Dian
Falteisek, Jan
Jones, Anabella
Parnell, John
Franzen, Nick
Jones, Terri
Parnell, Susan
Freid, Robert
Judith, Johannessen
Paycer, Dori
Fuller, Mary
Kane, Annette
Paycer, Nicholas
Katherine
Kane, Myrna
Peper, Marilyn
Fulmek, Debra
Kipka, Judy
Perzichilli, Devrie
Fulmek, Stephen
Kirscher, LaVonne
Peterson, Joan
Funk, Barbara
Klamn, Monica
Peterson, Kathleen
Garmer, Richard
Knauss, Carol
Peterson, Linda
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Plank, Carolyn
Plath, Orlin
Plumbo, Joseph
Posch, Roger
Potter, Nina
Putz, Shelly
Putz, Steve
Rangitsch, Angie
Reichow, Andrew
Reichow, Roy
Reinke, JoAnne
Roadfeldt, Rita
Robinson, Virgil
Rodriguez, Vincent
Rossbach, Teresa
Rourke, Beryl
Rowe, Rosie
Rozmarynowski, Bob
Rygg, Crystal
Sands, Warren
Sauer, Kathleen
Schluender, Cynthia
Schmidt, William
Schommer, Julie
Seitz, James
Seyfer, Deborah
Singer, Mary
Skaar, Delaney
Skaar, Susan
Smith, Bobbi Gilpin
Smith, Duane
Smith, Margaret
Snavely, Frances
Sorenson, Faith
Sprague, Florence
Stafki, Tim
Steenberg, Judith
Sullivan, Maureen
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
Taylor, Lori
Tripp, Jodi
Tschida, Micki
Urbanski, Carolyn
Urbanski, Holly
Valento, Karen
Vang, Stephanie
Vittum, Nicholas
Walsh, Alison
Walsh, Justin
Waschlmusch, Laure
Wasmundt, Gayle
Wendt, Mary
Witek, Corey
Wood, Susan
Xiong, Sara
Yorkovich, Cindy
Zimitsch, Tom
7. Approval of Quit Claim Deed for Harvest Park and 1534 County Road C East
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the quit claim deed document to transfer
Property rights from the City to the owner of 1534 County Road C East for the
discrepancy area along the shared property line.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
8. Approval of 2020 SCORE Grant Agreement
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2020 SCORE Grant Agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
9. Pond Clean Out/Dredging Project, City Project 19-27
a. Budget Adjustment
b. Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed
District
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Budget Adjustment.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with
Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District for the 2019/2020 Pond Dredging
Program, City Project 19-27 and direct the Mayor and City Manager to sign the
agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
10. Resolution to Accept Donation from Schmelz Countryside
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation
made by Schmelz Countryside.
Resolution 20-01-1770
Expressing Acceptance of and Appreciation of a
Donation to the Maplewood Fire Department
WHEREAS, Schmelz Countryside has presented to the Maplewood Public Safety
Department a donation in the amount of $2000.00; and
WHEREAS, this donation is intended for the purpose of our equipment purchase
to benefit the Department; and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and
commends Jonathan Schmelz and Schmelz Countryside for their civic efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, that:
1. The donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and
2. The donation will be appropriated for the Public Safety Department as
designated; and
The appropriate budget adjustments be made.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
11. Resolution to Accept Donation from Cathy Petersen
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation
made by Cathy Petersen.
Resolution 20-01-1771
Expressing Acceptance of and Appreciation of a
Donation to the Maplewood Fire Department
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WHEREAS, Cathy Petersen has presented to the Maplewood Fire Department a
donation in the amount of $150.00; and
WHEREAS, this donation is intended for the purpose of our Community Risk
Reduction Programs; and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and
commends Cathy Petersen for her civic efforts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, that:
3. The donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and
4. The donation will be appropriated for the Fire Department as designated; and
The appropriate budget adjustments be made.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
12. Resolution Approving 2020 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal and Casual
Part -Time Employees
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the temporary/seasonal and casual part-
time pay rates resolution adjusting the minimum wage and Intern classification for
January 1, 2020.
Resolution 20-01-1772
2020 Pay Rates
Temporary/Seasonal & Casual P/T Emplouees
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations act,
part-time employees who do not work more than 14 hour per week and
temporary/seasonal employees who work in positions that do not exceed 67 days in a
calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students, are not public employees and are
therefore not eligible for membership in a public employee union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job
classifications are hereby established for temporary/seasonal, casual part-time
employees effective January 1, 2020 upon Council approval.
Accountant
$10.00-30.00
per hour
Accounting Technician
$10.00-22.00
per hour
Administrative Assistant
$10.00-23.00
per hour
Background Investigator
$25.00-40.00
per hour
Building Inspector
$14.00-35.00
per hour
Building Attendant
$10.00-15.00
per hour
Community Service Officer
$14.50-19.50
per hour
Election Judge
$10.00-12.00
per hour
Election Judge - Assistant Chair
$10.00-15.00
per hour
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Election Precinct Chair
$10.00-16.00
per hour
Engineering Aide
$10.00-16.00
per hour
Engineering Technician
$10.00-16.00
per hour
Fire Maintenance Engineer
$14.00-18.00
per hour
Fire/EMS Cadet
$14.50-19.50
per hour
Gardener
$12.00-22.00
per hour
Intern
$10.00-25.00
per hour
IT Technician
$15.00-20.00
per hour
Laborer
$10.00-15.00
per hour
Office Specialist
$10.00-18.00
per hour
Receptionist
$10.00-16.00
per hour
Recreation Instructor/Leader
$10.00-32.00
per hour
Recreation Official
$10.00-30.00
per hour
Recreation Worker
$10.00-18.00
per hour
Vehicle Technician
$10.00-15.00
per hour
Video Coordinator*
$11.00-19.00
per hour
Video Technician*
$10.00-18.00
per hour
*Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hours or less.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution will supersede previous resolutions
setting pay rates for these pay classifications; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to
set the pay rate within the above ranges.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
13. Resolution Accepting Donation from Sherman & Associates
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation
made by Sherman and Associates.
Resolution 20-01-1773
Expressing Acceptance of and Appreciation of a
Donation to the Maplewood Public Safety Department
WHEREAS, Sherman and Associates has presented to the Maplewood Public
Safety Department a donation in the amount of $600; and
WHEREAS, this donation was designated equally between the Police and Fire
Departments in the amount of $300 each; and
WHEREAS, this donation is intended for the purpose to support the needs of
the Maplewood Public Safety Department; and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and
commends Sherman and Associates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
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Maplewood, Minnesota,that:
1. The donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and
2. The donation will be appropriated for the Public Safety Department as
designated; and
3. The appropriate budget adjustments be made.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
14. Special Assessment Policy Revisions
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the adoption of the revised Special
Assessment Policy.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
15. Purchase of One Street Sweeper
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of one street sweeper and
direct the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with MacQueen Equipment
for the purchase under MN State Contract #153288 in the amount of $180,886.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS — If you are here fora 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. Climate Adaptation Planning Process
Environmental Planner Finwall gave the presentation. Ted Redmond with Pale Blue Dot
addressed the council to give additional information.
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Mayor Abrams moved to nominate Councilmember Juenemann to serve as representative
on the Climate Adaatation Steerina Committee.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of Plans &
Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing, Dennis -McClelland Area
Improvements, City Project 19-10
Public Works Director Love gave the presentation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Accepting the Feasibility
Report, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public
Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2020 for the Dennis -McClelland Area Street
Improvements, City Project 19-10.
Resolution 20-01-1774
Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of
Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Public Hearing
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the council adopted June 241", 2019, a
report has been prepared by the City Engineering Division with reference to the
improvement of Dennis -McClelland Area Street Improvements, City Project 19-10, and
this report was received by the council on January 131", 2020.
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the
proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The City Council will consider the Dennis -McClelland Area Street
Improvements, City Project 19-10, in accordance with the report and the
assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total
cost of $8,388,000.
2. The City Engineer or his designee is the designated
engineer for this improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare
final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial
transfers necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed
budget of $8,388,000 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as
follows:
Estimated Project Cost Recovery
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Funding Source
Total Amount
% of Total
G.O. Improvement Bonds
$2,421,500
29%
Special Benefit Assessments
$1,312,000
16%
Sanitary Sewer Fund
$402,500
4%
Environmental Utility Fund
$1,813,000
22%
Saint Paul Regional Water Services
$2,188,000
26%
W.A.C. Fund
$251,000
3%
Total Estimated Project Funding:
$8,388,000
100%
4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement
on the 101" day of February, 2020 at the Maplewood City Hall Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice of
such hearing and improvement as required bylaw.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of Plans &
Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing, Schaller Area Pavement
Rehabilitation, City Project 19-11
Public Works Director Love gave the presentation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Accepting the Feasibility
Report, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public
Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on February 24, 2020 for the Schaller Area Pavement Rehabilitation,
City Project 19-11.
Resolution 20-01-1775
Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of
Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Public Hearing
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the council adopted June 241", 2019, a
report has been prepared by the City Engineering Division with reference to the
improvement of Schaller Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 19-11, and this
report was received by the council on January 131", 2020.
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the
proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The City Council will consider the Schaller Area Pavement
Rehabilitation, City Project 19-11 in accordance with the report and the
assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total
cost of $2,032,000.
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2. The City Engineer or his designee is the designated
engineer for this improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare
final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial
transfers necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed
budget of $2,032,000 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as
follows:
Estimated Project Cost Recovery
Funding Source
Total Amount
% of Total
Street Revitalization Fund
$961,600
47%
Special Benefit Assessments
$765,900
38%
Sanitary Sewer Fund
$86,400
4%
Environmental Utility Fund
$159,500
8%
W.A.C. Fund
$58,600
3%
Total Estimated Project Funding:
$2,032,000
100%
4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement
on the 24th day of February, 2020 at the Maplewood City Hall Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice of
such hearing and improvement as required bylaw.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All
The motion passed.
4. Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of Plans &
Specifications, Calling for a Public Hearing, and Utilizing the Services of
Bolton and Menk, Inc. to Complete the Final Design, County Road B &
Arcade Street Improvements, City Project 19-22
Public Works Director Love gave the presentation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Accepting the Feasibility
Reaort. Authorizina the Preparation of Plans and Specifications. Callina for a Public Hearin
at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2020, and Utilizing the Services of Bolton and Menk, Inc. to
Complete the Final Desian for the Countv Road B & Arcade Street imarovements. Citv
Project 19-22
Resolution 20-01-1776
Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of
Plans and Specifications, and Calling for Public Hearing
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the council adopted June 22nd, 2019, a
report has been prepared by the City Engineering Division with reference to the
improvement of County Road B and Arcade Street Improvements, City Project 19-22,
and this report was received by the council on January 131h, 2020.
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the
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proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The City Council will consider the County Road B and Arcade
Street Improvements, City Project 19-22, in accordance with the report and the
assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total
cost of $5,048,900.
2. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is the designated project engineer for this
improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for
the making of said improvement. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to sign the design services contract proposal with Bolton & Menk,
Inc.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial
transfers necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed
budget of $5,048,900 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as
follows:
Estimated Project Cost Recovery
Funding Source
Total Amount
% of Total
G.O. Improvement Bonds
$2,201,400
44%
Special Benefit Assessments
$815,500
16%
Street Revitalization Fund
$110,000
2%
Sanitary Sewer Fund
$14,300
.5%
Environmental Utility Fund
$738,200
14.5%
Saint Paul Regional Water Services
$625,685
12%
W.A.C. Fund
$113,815
2%
Xcel Energy
1 $430,000
1 9%
Total Estimated Project Funding:
1 $5,048,900
1 100%
4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement
on the 101" day of February, 2020 at the Maplewood City Hall Council
Chambers at 7:00 p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice of
such hearing and improvement as required bylaw.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All
The motion passed.
5. 2019-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Association of
Fire Fighters Local 4470 - Fire Officers
Assistant City Manager/HR Director Sable gave the presentation.
Council directed staff to go back and talk to the bargaining group to discuss 12.11 and bring
it back to the council with other solutions.
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K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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