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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, February 24, 2020
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 04-20
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called
to order at 7:17 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams reported on the public safety annual report. Public Safety Nadeau gave
additional information on the public safety annual report.
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
Agenda item J1 Sale of City -Owned Property at 2501 Londin Lane was added.
The following items were added under Council Presentations:
Spring Clean Up
Climate Adaptation
Tree Program
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 10, 2020 City Council Workshop Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the February 10, 2020 City Council
WorkshoD Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All
The motion passed.
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2. February 10, 2020 and Resumed February 12, 2020 City Council Meeting
Minutes
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the February 10, 2020 and Resumed
February 12. 2020 Citv Council Meetina 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.
2. Council Presentations
Spring Clean Up
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the Spring Clean Up at Alrich Arena on April
18th
Climate Adaptation Plan
Councilmember Juenemann reported on the first meeting of Climate Adaptation Plan
she attended last week.
Tree Program
Mayor Abrams reported on the second annual Tree Program.
3. St. Paul Area Association of Realtors Presentation
City Manager Coleman introduced the item. Khayree Duckett, Government Affairs
Director -St. Paul Area Association of Realtors addressed the council to give the
presentation.
4. Ramsey County Youth Works! Presentation
City Manager introduced the item. Ling Becker, Workforce Solutions Director with
Ramsey County addressed the council to give the presentation.
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.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G2.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 37,441.97 Checks #105056 thru #105078
dated 02/11 /20
$ 673,085.63 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 02/03/20 thru 02/07/20
$ 251,913.08 Checks # 105079 thru #105118
dated 02/18/20
$ 383,790.32 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 02/10/20 thru 02/14/20
$ 1,346,231.00 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 632,290.44 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 02/07/20
$ 1,405.00 Payroll Deduction check # 99104088 thru # 99104089 dated 02/07/20
$ 633,695.44 Total Payroll
$ 1,979,926.44 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Payment for Axon Yearly Maintenance Support & Evidence.com Subscription
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the payment for Axon yearly
maintenance support and Evidence.com subscription.
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS — If you are here fora Public Hearing please familiarize yourself
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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.
Schaller Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 19-11
a. Public Hearing 7:00 pm
b. Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public Hearing (4 Votes)
Public Works Director Love introduced the item. Assistant City Engineer Jarosch gave
the presentation.
Mayor Abrams opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
1. Allen Eldridge, 2316 Valley View Ct. E.
2. Al Paulson, 2276 Timber Trail E
Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing.
Staff answered questions asked during the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the
Improvement for the Schaller Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 19-11.
Resolution 20-02-1788
Ordering Improvement
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted January 13,
2020, a date for a council hearing was set on the proposed street improvements for the
Schaller Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 19-11; and
WHEREAS, a notice was mailed ten days in advance to residents and a notice of
the hearing was published, and the hearing was duly held on February 24, 2020; and the
council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully
considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the
Feasibility Report, that the City of Maplewood make improvements to the Schaller Area
Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 19-11.
2. Such improvements ordered as proposed in the Council resolution
adopted on the 241" day of February, 2020.
3. The City Engineer, or his designee, is the designated engineer for this
improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications as
previously directed by the City Council at the January 13, 2020 council meeting.
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4. The Finance Director was authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications at the January 13, 2020 council
meeting. A budget of $2,032,000 was established at that time. The proposed financing
plan shall be implemented and is as follows:
Proposed Financing Plan
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%
Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All
The motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
Sale of City -Owned Property at 2501 Londin Lane
a. Intent to Close Meeting (Minn. Stat. §13D.05 subd. 3c)
b. Purchase Agreement with INH Properties
Mayor Abrams moved to close the regular meeting and go into closed session pursuant tc
Minn. Stat. �13D.05 subd. 3c to consider a purchase counter offer for City -owned property
located at 2501 Londin Lane East.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
The following were present during the closed session Mayor Abrams, Councilmember
Juenemann, Councilmember Knutson, Councilmember Neblett, Councilmember Smith,
City Manager Coleman, City Attorney Batty and Community Development Director
Thompson.
Mayor Abrams called the meeting back to order at 8:57 p.m.
Mayor Abrams moved to approve the purchase agreement with INH properties for the
sale of City -owned property at 2501 Londin Lane consistent with the discussion durinc
the closed session.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
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The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
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Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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