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Home My WebLink About2020-07-13 City Council Meeting MinutesA. C. E. MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, July 13, 2020 Held Remotely Via Conference Call Meeting No. 13-20 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held remotely via conference call and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Abrams. Mayor Abrams opened the meeting by giving an update on the homeless encampment in Maplewood. Public Safety Director Nadeau provided a summary of events leading to disbanding the encampment and placement of camp residents. 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 to Council Presentations. Green Steps Cities Award Regional Mayors and Superintendent Zoom Meeting Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 22, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the June 22, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS July 13, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Council Presentation were heard before Administrative Presentation, Council Calendar Update. 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 Green Steps City Award Councilmember Juenemann gave an update on the city's Green Steps City Award. Regional Mayors and Superintendent Zoom Meeting Mayor Abrams reported on the Regional Mayors and Superintendent Zoom meeting she participated in. 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 G2 and G3 were highlighted. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G4. Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 170,069.31 Checks #105762 thru #105789 dated 06/23/20 $ 616,516.40 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/15/20 thru 06/19/20 $ 605,680.13 Checks #105790 thru # 105863 dated 06/30/20 July 13, 2020 2 City Council Meeting Minutes $ 369,828.57 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/22/20 thru 06/26/20 $ 245,964.99 Checks # 105864 thru # 105903 dated 07/07/20 $ 565,800.62 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/29/20 thru 07/03/20 $ 2,573,860.02 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 592,793.31 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/26/20 $ 2,300.25 Payroll Deduction check # 99104229 thru # 99104231 dated 06/26/20 $ 595,093.56 Total Payroll $ 3,168,953.58 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Neblett The motion passed. Ayes — All, via roll call 2. Conditional Use Permit Review, CarMax, 1325 Beam Ave Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the CUP review for the CarMax Automobile Dealership and review again in one year. Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. 3. Resolution to Accept a Donation from the Jensen Family Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution accepting a donation in the amount of $1,200.00 from the Jensens for a memorial bench and plaque at Fish Creek Preserve. Resolution 20-07-1832 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Parks and Recreation Department has received a donation of $1,200.00 for a bench and plaque from Bob and Donna Jensen; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the City of Maplewood, Parks and Recreation Department to accept this donation. July 13, 2020 3 City Council Meeting Minutes Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. 4. Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Establishing a Ballot Board for the 2020 State Primary Election Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution listing election fudges and establishing a ballot board for the 2020 State Primary Election to be held on August 11, 2020. Resolution 20-07-1833 2020 State 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, 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 State Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from the following list. Allen, Jim Bolden, Donita Anderson, Dorothy Brandon, Ginny Anderson, Theodore Brandon, Richard Babin, Paul Brooks, Wayde Battle, Wilma Cardinal, Clair Baxton, Brenda Cardinal, Robert Beaurline, Ken Carlin, Mary Bedor, David Carlson, Anthony Belland, Jaime Cleland, Ann Benedict, Harold Connolly, Colleen Bjornstad, Myron Dickerson, Charlene July 13, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Dickson, Helen Jean Dittli, Albin Dolinski, Lucja Dougherty, Conor Erickson, Marilyn Falde, David Feist, Tanessa Fellman, Gail Franey, Judith Frank, Travis Franzen, Nick 0 Fuller, Mary Lehrke, Dustin Rodriguez, Vincent Katherine Leonard, Claudette Rossbach, Teresa Funk, Barbara Lewis, Sandy Rozmarynowski, Bob Funk, JoAnn Lind, Kristy Rude, Gyulnara Glazebrook, Jane Lor, Linda Rygg, Crystal Goeppinger, Linda Lundberg, Roberta Sands, Warren Golaski, Diane Madison, Earl Schluender, Cynthia Grefe, David Martinson, Patricia Schmidt, William Gudknecht, Nick Mastro, Christina Seitz, James Hafner, Michael McCain, Sharice Shindler, Tim Hahn , Vonna McCann, John Skaar, Delaney Hahn, Sandra McCauley, Judy Skaar, Susan Hamper, Linda Michaelson, Dorcas Smith, Margaret Harder, Mary Moreno, Marlene Smith, Mavas Heininger, Jean Muenster-Blakley, Sprague, Florence Hinnenkamp, Gary Sarah Stafki, Tim Hodges, Pamela Myint Swe, Myint Storer, Donna Holmes, Mary Nentwig, Caroline Stukel, Matthew Hulet, Jeanette Nichols, Miranda Swenson, Patricia Huneke, Daniel Norberg, Ann Taylor, Jamie Huth, Patricia O'Brien, D. William Thompson, Jerrilyn Huth, Raymond (Bill) Tschida, Micki Islas, Karen Olsen -Sartain, Urbanski, Carolyn Jacobson, Chris Jennie Urbanski, Holly Jahn, David Olson, Anita Vang, Lisa Jensen, Kathleen Olson, Stacy Virnala, Ronald Johnson, Robert Parent, Dian Walsh, Alison Johnston, Howard Parnell, John Waschlmusch, Laure Jones, Terri Parnell, Susan Wasmundt, Gayle Kane, Myrna Pearson, Gina Watson, James Kipka, Judy Peterson, Dillan Wettschreck, Kathryn Koegel, Pete Peterson, Joan Wille, Sarah Kohlman, Karen Peterson, Kathleen Wold, Hans Komianghi, Kenn Philben, Leo Xiong, Prechor Kramer, Dennis Pinc, Roberta Xiong, Sheng Krebsbach, John Pine, Kendra Xiong, Yang Kwapick, Jackie Potter, Nina Yorkovich, Cindy Labarre, Tom Putz, Shelly Landers, Patricia Putz, Steve Laska, Peggy Reinke, JoAnne Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All, via roll call 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 July 13, 2020 5 City Council Meeting Minutes I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Approving Formation of Parks & Recreation Programming Task Force and Nature Center Task Force Assistant City Manager/HR Director Sable gave the report. Mayor Abrams moved to approve the resolution for Formation of the Parks and Recreation Programming Task Force and Nature Center Task Force with modifications of adding Stakeholders and City Council rather than City Manager in 2nd to last bullet point. Resolution 20-07-1834 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD RESOLUTION FOR THE FORMATION OF TASK FORCES TO REVIEW & MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES TO NATURE CENTER AND PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMMING Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant shifts in the City's service model for Parks and Recreation and Nature Center programming and their financial sustainability moving forward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that to provide effective recreation and nature center programs and services in a financially sustainable way, the City of Maplewood shall establish two Task Forces made up of a diverse group of eight to fourteen Maplewood residents and key stakeholders to engage in a systematic review of the current operations, evaluate future programming possibilities, and establish key partnerships: • The City Manager shall solicit applications from interested stakeholders and Maplewood residents willing and able to serve as a member of the Task Force(s), as soon as practicable; • Following a reasonable application period, the City Manager shall present the Council copies of the applications from all qualified applicants for review and final selection; • That the City Council select a Councilmember to serve as the Council Liaison to the Task Force(s); • The City Manager shall make available members of the City considered subject matter experts or other resources, as may be needed; • The Task Force(s) will establish meeting agendas in cooperation with the membership to provide substantive background information, a review of current practice, and other service models; • Upon completion its work, the Task Force(s) shall make recommendations to the City Council for changes to existing practices. The Task Force(s) will also prioritize recommended partnership agreements, if appropriate; • When practical, the City Manager will present the report to the City Council. July 13, 2020 6 City Council Meeting Minutes Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. Councilmember Neblett moved to appoint Councilmember Juenemann for the Nature Center Task Force and Councilmember Knutson for the Parks & Recreation Proarammina Task Force. Seconded by Councilmember Smith The motion passed. 2. Liquor License Fee Refund City Clerk Sindt gave the staff report. Ayes — All, via roll call Councilmember Smith moved to approve the refund of 2 months of license fees for all on -sale liquor licenses. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Each councilmember shared thoughts on current events. Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk July 13, 2020 7 City Council Meeting Minutes