HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-90MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, June 25, 1990
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 90-13
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council
Chambers of the Maplewood City Hall, 1830 East County Road B, and was called to order by
Acting Mayor Rossbach at 7:00 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
Norman G. Anderson, Mayor
Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember
Joseph A. Zappa, Gounctlmember
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Zappa moved to aPProve the Agenda as amended;
1. Edgerton Street
2. McKntght Overlay
3. Building Slgnage
4. Holloway Street
5. Gonyea's Oak Heights Storm Sewer - I-7
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian
Ayes - All
E, CONSENT AGENDA
Council removed Item E-12 to become I-8
Council removed Item E-II to become I-9
Acting Mayor Rossbach moved, seconded by Councilmember Zappa, to approve the Consent
Agenda. Items 1 through 10 and 13 as recommended.
.Ayes Acting Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Bastian
1. Approval of Claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 317,445.60
Checks: ~10408 thru ~10445
Dated: 6-4-90 thru 6-12-90
$ 79,140.53
Checks: ~6283 thru ~6434
Dated 6-25-90
$ 396,586.13
Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$ 186,063.61
Payroll Checks
36,574,28
Payroll Deductions
$ 222,637.89 Total Payroll
$ 619,224.02 GRAND TOTAL
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2. Budget Transfer - Planning Commission
Approved a budget transfer in the amount of $200 from the contingency account to
cover higher than expected travel and training costs for the Planning Commission.
3. Sale of Tax-Forfeited Land
Adopted the following resolutions authorizing Ramsey County to sell at public auction
the tax-forfeited land described therein:
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Ramsey County by resolution
dated February 20, 1990, classified as nonconservation land lying .within the
limits of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, the subject lands are described as Lot 6, Block 8, Farrell's
Addition (PIN 36-29-22-14-0058) and
WHEREAS, a certified copy of the classification resolution together with a
list of the land classified has been submitted for approval of the classification
and sale of the land classified in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section
282.01, sub. 1;
WHEREAS, State law requires the City of Maplewood to: (a) act on the county's
classification of this property as nonconservation and (b) find that there is no
pubic use that the property can be put to before Ramsey County can offer this
property for public auction, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of the land shown on
said list as nonconservation land and the sale thereof be and hereby is approved;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to
file a certified copy of this resolution in the tax-forfeited land section.
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners ~of Ramsey County by resolution
dated February 20, 1990, classified as nonconservation land lying within the
limits of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, the subject lands are described as the North One-Half (N 1/2) of
vacated alley adjoining and the East 75 feet West 535 feet of Lot 1, Block 11,
Smith and Taylor's Addition to North St. Paul, (PIN 10-29-22-44-0052), and
WHEREAS, a certified copy of the classification resolution together with a
list of the land classified has been submitted for approval of the classification
and sale of the land classified in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section
282.01, sub. 1;
WHEREAS, State law requires the City of Maplewood to: (a) act on the county's
classification of this property as nonconservation and (b) find that there is no
pubic use that the property can be put to before Ramsey County can offer this
property for public auction, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the classification of the land shown on
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said list as nonconservation land and the Sale thereof be and hereby is approved;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to
file a certified copy of this resolution in the tax-forfeited land section.
4. Conditional Use Permit Renewal: 1810 County Road B (Fulk)
Approved renewal of a conditional use permit (CUP) for an M-i, light-manufacturing
use, with in 350 feet of a residential zone, for a period of five years, subject to
the previous conditions of approval.
5. Time Extension: Portable Sign Permit (Red Wagon Liquors)
Approved a 20-day time extension for a portable sign for Red Wagon Liquors at 2290
Maplewood Drive.
6. Administrative Overhead Charges - Improvement Projects
Adopted the following resolution to begin charging public improvement projects for
administrative overhead:
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WHEREAS, significant administrative and financial management costs are
associated with public improvement projects for costs incurred by the City
Manager's office, City Clerk's Department and Finance Department; and
WHEREAS, the financial management costs incurred on public improvement projects
result from processing bills for payment, accounting and budget administration; and
WHEREAS, many of these costs are incurred over a 20-year period as this is the
term of the special assessments and bond issues for public improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, an administrative overhead charge equal to 2% of the project
expenditures would be a reasonable charge to reimburse the General Fund for these
administrative costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFMAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that all public improvement projects that have special assessments
shall be charged monthly an administrative overhead charge equal to 2% of all
expenditures for the current month on the project and that this amount shall be
reimbursement to the City's General Fund for administrative costs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this policy be retroactive to January 1, 1990.
7. Interest on Developer Deposits
Adopted the following resolution establishing a formal policy regarding City payment
of interest on developer deposits and setting that rate at 5% simple interest:
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WHEREAS, developers make cash deposits with the City of Maplewood to
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guarantee the completion of grading, landscaping and other things necessary to
complete their projects; and
WHEREAS, it is fair and equitable to pay the developer a nominal amount of
interest on their deposit,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFMAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that 5.0% simple interest be paid on all developer deposits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that interest earned up to $10 be kept by the City
to cover accounting and processing of developer deposits.
8. Corporate resolution for Credit Cards at Wholesale Club
Adopted the following resolution regarding purchases at the Wholesale Club:
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires to obtain financial accommodations from
INB National Bank pursuant to the use of a number of Bank's Credit Cards by the
officers, agents, and employees of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City intends that its officers, agents, and employees be
authorized to use such Cards for corporate business; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City shall apply to Bank for issuance of
a sufficient number of Cards as, in the judgment of the officer or officers
hereinafter authorized, the City may require;
RESOLVED FURTHER that Norman Anderson, the Mayor of the City of Maplewood,
the City Manager, Michael McGuire, and the Secretary, Luctlle Aurelius, hereby
are authorized, directed, and empowered, in the name of the City, to apply to
Bank for the issuance of such Cards and to execute such application forms and
agreements as required by Bank to designate the officer, agents, and employees
authorized to use such Cards, and to pay all indebtedness incurred by use of such
Cards, whether authorized or unauthorized;
RESOLVED FURTHER that Bank is authorized to. act upon this resolution until
written notice of its revocation is delivered to Bank, and the authority hereby
granted shall apply with equal force and effect to the successors in office to
the officers herein named
9. Project 84-14, Walter Street Budget Adjustment
Approved a budget adjustment in the amount of $7,900 to cover higher than anticipated
costs for Project 84-14, Walter Street Improvements.
10. Reschedule Beam Avenue Public Hearing
Adopted the following resolution scheduling the public hearing for Project 88-12,
Beam Avenue, T.H. 61 to County Road D for July 9, 1990:
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WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and
directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of Beam Avenue,
T.H. 61 to County Road D, city Project 88-12, by construction of 36-foot-wide
street, utilities, storm sewer, sidewalk, and appurtenances, and
WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the
improvement herein described;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
as follows:
The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that
the proposed improvement on Beam Avenue, T.H. 61 to County
Road D, City Project 88-12, by construction of 36-foot-wide
street, utilities, storm sewer, sidewalk, and appurtenances
is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby
received.
The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in
accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefitted
property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement
according to MSA Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of
the improvement of $954,000.
A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 9th day of
July, 1990, at 8:20 to consider said improvement. The City
Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and
improvement as required by law.
11. Change Order For Playcrest, Geranium and Sherwood Parks
Discussed as Item I-9
12. U.S. Olympic Festival '90
Discussed as Item I-8
13. Skateboards
Accepted the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation that the City
neither become involved in skateboarding activities nor invest in a skateboarding
facility because of the heavy liability that would be incurred.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 p.m., Condor, Project 86-01: Assessment Hearing
a. Acting Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report
c. City Attorney reviewed the procedure for the hearing.
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Public Works Director Haider presented the specifics of the project being
assessed.
Acting Mayor Rossbach called for proponents or opponents of the assessment. The
following people expressed their objections to the proposed assessment:
Dale Happe, representing Mary Anderson Homes
Richard Martinson, 2455 Londin Lane
Sue Schnarr, representing McKnight Townhomes
Jerry Johnson, 2445 Dorland Lane
Bob Warner, 2354 Dorland Lane
Acting Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its approval:
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WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by
law, the City Council has met and heard and passed upon all
objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of Condor
Storm Sewer--Western Branch as described in the files of the City
Clerk as Project 86-01, and has amended such proposed assessment as
it deems just,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted
and shall constitute the special assessment against the
lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included
is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement
in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual
installments extending over a period of twenty years, the
first of the installments to be payable on or after the
first Monday in January 1991, and shall bear interest at the
rate of nine (9.0) percent per annum from the date of the
adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first
installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment
from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1990.
To each subsequent installment when due shall be added
interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council
to reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the
cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds
by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing
as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any
properties abutting on the improvement but not made,
upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not
herein assessed for the improvement, when changed
conditions relating to such properties make such
assessment feasible.
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To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting
properties which may be served by the improvement when
one or more later extensions or improvements are made,
but which are not herein assessed, therefore, it is
hereby declared to be the,~i~ention of the Council, as
authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to
reimburse the City by adding any portion of the cost so
paid to the assessments levied for any of such later
extension or improvements.
The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of
this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended down
the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments
shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other
municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker
Ayes
Nays
Acting Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Bastian, Juker
Councilmember Zappa
h. Councilmember Bastian to review the appeals of the assessments on July 9, 1990
Seconded by Councilmember Juker
Ayes
Acting Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Basttan, Juker
Counctlmember Zappa
Councilmember Juker moved to return to EA, PRESENTATIONS; Item 1,
Seconded by Counctlmember Bastian
On a voice vote, Ayes Ail
EA. PRESENTATIONS
1. Human Relations Commission Report - Re: John Glen Middle School
Manager McGutre introduced Karla Sand, Chairperson of the Human Relations
Commission, responding to the Council's request thatthe Commission investigate
an incident that occurred at John Glenn Middle School on March 29, 1990.
Ms. Sand reported on the revision of the Commission's original, preliminary,
report to the Council. The Commission wouid like direction from the Council
regarding whether they should initiate a dialogue with the District 622 School.
Board about addressing these issues.
Councilmember Bastian moved that Council accept the report and authorize the
Human Relations Commission send a copy of the report to the newspaper, and tq
proceed with a sensitivity training or any other proKram they can develop with
the cooperation of the Council and the School Board with the provision that the
Council be kept informed as you go along, to see where support or input is
needed,
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa
Ayes - All
2. 7:30 p.m., Street Vacation: Netnorlin Court
a. Acting Mayor Rossbach convened the public hearing regarding the proposed street
vacation and address change of Netnorlin Court.
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Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics of the proposal.
Vice-Mayor Rossbach called for proponents or opponents. The following person
stated their views:
Mack Nettleton, 2201 Woodlyn Avenue
Ike Rutherford, 3048 Netnorlin Court
Joe Peterson, 2223 Lydia Avenue
Vice-Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing
Councilmember Zappa introduced the following resolution and moved its approval:
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WHEREAS, Mack Nettleton initiated proceedings to vacate the public interest
in the following-described property:
Netnorlin Court
WHEREAS, the following adjacent properties are affected:
Lots 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23, Netnorlin Addition
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this vacation is as follows:
1. A majority of the owners of property abutting said
street have signed a petition for this vacation;
This vacation was reviewed by the Planning Commission on
September 18, 1989. The Planning Commission recommended
to the City Council that this vacation be approved.
The City Council held a public hearing on January 8,
1990, to consider this vacation. Notice thereof was
published and mailed pursuant to law. Ail persons
present at this hearing were given an opportunity to be
heard and present written statements. The Council also
considered reports and recommendations of the City staff
and Planning Commission.
WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above-described street, public interest in the
property will accrue to the following-described abutting properties:
Lots 18, 19, 21, 22 and 23, Netnorlin Addition
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Maplewood City Council that it is in
the public interest to grant the above-described vacation on the basis of the
following findings of fact:
When the adjoining properties are replatted, the street
right-of-way will not be used as an access to any of the
abutting properties,
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2. The adjoining property owners have no interest in
improving the street,
3. This street segment will not be needed for area traffic
circulation of emergency vehicle access.
This vacation is subject to the retention of a 20-by-50-foot
drainage and utility easement adjacent to Woodlynn Avenue and a 50-
foot-wide ingress and egress easement from Woodlyn Avenue to the
south end of the vacated cul-de-sac for the City to maintain the
drainage area on Lot 21.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Rossbach
Nays
Acting Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Councilmember Bastian
3. 7:45 p.m., Street Vacation: Harris Avenue
a. Acting Mayor Rossbach convened the public hearing regarding the proposed vacation
of two portions of Harris Avenue, between Hazelwood Street and Prosperity Road.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics of the proposal.
d. Acting Mayor Rossbach called for proponents or opponents of vacation.
Beverly Schwalbach, 2033 Prosperity Avenue, expressed her views.
e. Counctlmember Zappa introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption;
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WHEREAS, the City Engineering Department applied for the
vacation of the following described street segments:
That part of the Harris Avenue right-of-way abutting the
North line of Lot 2, Block 1, F. D. Nelson's Homesttes and
the Westerly 20 feet of the easterly 150 feet of the Harris
Avenue right-of-way abutting the north line of Lot 1, Block
1, F. D. Nelson's homesites.
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on June
4, 1990. They recommended to the City Council that this
vacation be approved.
The City Council held a public hearing on June 25, 1990.
City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review
and sent notices to the abutting property owners as
required by law. The Council gave everyone at the
hearing a chance to speak and present written
statements. The Council also considered reports and
recommendations from the City staff and Planning
Commission.
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WHEREAS, after the vacation is approved, public interest iht he
property will accrue to the following abutting properties:
Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, F. D. Nelson's Homesites
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the
above-described vacation for the following reasons:
1. It is in the public interest.
2. There is no need for a public street in this location.
3. The adjoining properties have adequate street access.
4. The adjoining property owners have no interest in having
the street constructed.
5. It has been the City's policy to vacate unused rights-
of-way whenever possible.
This vacation is subject to the retention of a 30-foot-wide public
utility easement.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian
7:55 p.m., Holloway Avenue
a. Plan Amendment (4 votes required)
b. Street Vacation (4 votes required)
Ayes Ail
1. Acting Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
vacation of Holloway Avenue between Beebe Road and Furness Street (6th Street in
N. St. Paul); and a plan amendment to make the vacation consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
2. Manager McGuire presented the staff report
3. Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics of the proposal.
4. Commissioner Gerke presented the opinion of the Maplewood Planning Commission.
5. Acting Mayor Rossbach called for proponents or opponents of the vacation. The
following persons expressed their views:
Bob Engwer, 2694 6th Avenue E, North St. Paul
The resident of 2104 E. Cowern
6. Acting Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
7. Councilmember Zappa moved that since 4-votes are required, this item be tabled
until Mayor Anderson returns.
All
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian Ayes
8:10 p.m., Easement Vacation: 2242 White Bear Avenue
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Acting Mayor Rossbach convened the public hearing regarding vacation of a 10-
foot-wide drainage easement at the south end of 2242 White Bear Avenue.
Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics.
Acting Mayor Rossbach called for proponents or opponents of the easement
vacation. Steve Lonergan, representing the applicant, U-Haul, presented their
views.
Acting Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Zappa introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption;
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WHEREAS, U Haul Company of Minnesota applied for the vacation of
the following-described easement:
The ten-foot-wide drainage easement lying North of and
adjacent to the vacated alley in the Westerly 214.37 feet of
Block 13, Smith and Taylor's Addition to North St. Paul.
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1. A majority of the property owners abutting this easement)
signed a petition in favor of this vacation;
The Community Design Review Board discussed this vacation on
June 5, 1990. They recommended to the City Council that
this vacation be approved.
The City Council held a public hearing on June 25, 1990.
City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and
sent notices to the abutting property owners as required by
law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to
speak and present written statements. The Council also
considered reports and recommendations from the City staff
and Planning Commission.
WHEREAS, after the vacation is approved, public interest in the
property will accrue to the following abutting properties:
2242 White Bear Avenue
Ramsey County Property Identification Number 11-29-22-33-0002
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the
above-described vacation for the following reasons:
1. It is in the public interest.
2. There is no need for the drainage easement since the storm
sewer pipe is located in the vacated alley to the South.
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Approval is subject to:
1. The applicant providing documentation that the City has a
drainage easement over the adjacent vacated alley, or
2. Dedicating a drainage easement to the City over ~he vacated
alley.
Ayes All
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian
G. AWARD OF BIDS:
1. Property, Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics.
c. Craig Morseth, Corporate Risk Managers, presented his analysis of the insurance
proposals
d. Councilmember Zappa moved to accept the staff recommendation as follows, with
instruction to Finance Director to inform Council of the claims related to 4th
of July Fireworks,
1. Property and Liability coverages be continued with the LMCIT
because it is the lowest cost option;
Boiler Insurance be continued with Hartford and Workers
Compensation with the LMCIT as these were the only proposals
received;
Employee Bonds be renewed with United Fire and Casualty as the
lower cost proposal from Auto Owners would require that 58
employees complete application forms.
4. The City will not purchase Umbrella or inverse condemnation
coverage due to the high premiumfor a small amount of coverage.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Rossbach
Ayes Ail
2. Beam Avenue Signals
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report
b. Public Works Director Haider presented the specifics of the bids
d. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following resolution and moved its approval;
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of Collins Electrical Construction Company in the amount of
$262,721.80 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of
Beam Avenue Signals, City Project 89-15, and the Mayor and Clerk are
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hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said
bidder for and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Rossbach
Ayes - All
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Design Review Board Appeal: Gall Avenue (Seltun)
This item was tabled from the June 11 meeting to allow meetings between the property
owners to resolve their differences.
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics.
c. Acting Mayor Rossbach called for proponents or opponents. The following persons
presented their views:
Vicki Seltun, 2474 Gall Avenue
Bruce Mogren, Stillwater, MN
d. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the twin homes on Gall Avenue for Desoto
Associates, subject to the following conditions:
1. Repeating the design review process if construction has not
begun within two years.
2. Restoring any adjacent property that may be damaged by this
construction.
3. Submitting grading, drainage, utility and erosion plans to the
City Engineer for approval.
4. Continually maintaining the building exteriors.
5. Verifying that Building B has a 30-foot setback from the County
Road D right-of-way.
6. Providing no more than an 18-inch deck or step projection into
any required setback.
7. Meeting all requirements of the driveway code.
8. A 2-1/2 inch balled and burlapped tree shall be planted in the
front yard of each unit on Gall Avenue.
9. The final color scheme shall be based on staff's approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - All
e. Councilmember Bastian moved the Council direct staff to investigate and provide
information to the Council regarding separating the small lot single dwellings
and double dwellings into separate zoning districts,
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Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Ail
PUD Termination: Cave's English Street 2nd Addition
This item was tabled from June 11 to consider terminating part of the PUD for the 16
condominiums.
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report
b. Community Development Director Olson reviewed the specifics of the request.
c. Commissioner Robert Cardinal of the Planning Commission presented the Commission
recommendation.
d. Sam Cave, Ed Cave and Sons, Inc. presented his views.
Councilmember Juker moved to terminate the approval for the 16 condominiums and
to approve an indefinite time extension for the small-lot single dwellings on
English Street,
Seconded by Acting Mayor Rossbach
Ayes - Ail
3. Code Amendment: Motor Fuel Stations (2nd Reading, 4 votes required)
a. Acting Mayor Rossbach presented the Ordinance for second reading.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to adopt the ordinance amending the Motor Fuel
Station Ordinance;
Ordinance No. 667
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MOTOR FUEL STATION ORDINANCE
TO PERMIT THE USE OF UNDERGROUND FIBERGLASS TANKS AND PIPING
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 36-151(2) (i) (13) is amended as follows:
13. Ail new or replacement underground fuel storage tanks shall meet
the standards of Minnesota Statutes and the standards of the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Such tanks shall also have
a UL listing appropriate for their use. In addition,
installation plans shall be submitted to the State Fire
Marshall's Office for approval.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and
publication.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Rossbach
Ayes Ail
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Code Amendment:
a.
b.
C.
d.
Truth-Sale-of-Housing (2nd Reading)
Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics.
City Attorney Kelly discussed the legal aspects of the ordinance.
Karen Christofferson, St. Paul Board of Realtors, presented information regarding
disclosure.
Councilmember Bastian moved this item be tabled to July 9 with direction to staff
to return to Council with a "clean copy" of an ordinance with disclosure only,
with a filing,
Seconded by Councilmember Juker
Open Space and Wetlands
a. Councilmember Zappa moved this
Seconded by Acting Mayor Rossbach
6. Mall Area Traffic
Ayes - Ail
item be tabled until Mayor Anderson returns.
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Acting Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Councilmember Bastian
This item was tabled from the June 11 meeting with direction to staff to
additional information from the consultant.
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Manager McGuire presented the staff report
Public Works Director Haider presented the consultant information
obtain
Councilmember Juker moved to table this item with instruction to staff to set up
meeting(s) with Mall Area businesses, Minnesota and Ramsey County officials, and,
possible, the City of White Bear Lake and any other affected cities to discuss
concerns, with the ultimate goal of those officials meeting with Council, perhaPS
in July or August, to devise a solution,
Seconded Councilmember Zappa
City-Wide Watermain and Other Improvements
a.
Ayes Ail
Manager McGuire informed Council this was a fairly lengthy and complicated matter
and they might wish to set a special meeting to consider it.
Acting Mayor Rossbach moved to table the item to a special meeting on July 10,
1990.
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Ayes - All
Councilmember Juker seconded the motion
NEW BUSINESS
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Footprint Lake Project:
a.
b.
C.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa
Plan Approval
City Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
Public Works Director Haider presented the specifics.
Acting Mayor Rossbach moved to table this item to the special meeting on
July 10, 1990
Ayes - All
2. Southlawn Drive and Maplewood Mall/Birch Run Intersection
a. Manager McGu£re presented the staff report.
b. Public Works Director Haider presented the specifics proposal.
d. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve placing 4-way stop signs at the intersection
of Southlawn Drive and the Maplewood Mall/Birch Run driveways.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian Ayes -Ail
3.Municipal State Aid Streets
On June 11 Council requested a report on the amount of state aid lost in past year
because of work not done.
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the details of this report.
c. Acting Mayor moved to table to the special meeting July 10, 1990
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Ail
4. Keller Parkway/County Road C Water Main, Project 88-10: Accept Project
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the project.
c. Coun¢tlmember Juker moved to accept the project
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian
5. County Road D Shouldor Paving Agreement
a.
b.
C.
Ayes - Ail
Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the agreement
Councilmember Zappa moved to enter into an agreement with Ramsey County for City
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cost participation in shoulder paving on County Road D.
Seconded by Counctlmember Juker Ayes - Ail
City Hall Update
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Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
Director of Public Works Haider presented details of progress on the building
addition, Change Order 6 and retainage information.
Acting Mayor Rossbach moved to approve Change Order 6 covering mtscellaneoum
electrical and alarm items,
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Seconded by Councilmember Juker
Ayes - Acting Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Juker and
Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Bastian
d. Councilmember Bastian moved to reduce the retainage to two and one-half percent.
Councilmember Zappa seconded the motion
Ayes -
Nays
Acting Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Bastian and
Zappa
Councilmember Juker
Gonyea's Oak Heights
On June 11 Council rejected Gonyea's offer of $47,000 in lieu of construction of a
storm sewer outlet from Pond 15 to Pond 16.
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to accept Gonyea's offer of $57,600 for the
storm sewer,
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian Ayes
8.US Olympic Festival '90 - E-12 from Consent Agenda
All
On June llth Council requested information regarding what the City is doing to
participate and promote the U.S. Olympic Festival '90.
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report
c. Councilmember Bastian moved the City take no additional action
Seconded by Acting Mayor Rossbach
Ayes - Acting Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Basttan and
Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
9. Playcrest, Geranium and Sherwood Parks (Change Order) E-II from Consent Agenda
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Councilmember Zappa stated he had removed this item from the Consent Agenda
because of concerns about the cost and necessity of the work.
Councilmember Bastian moved the park maintenance crew take immediate
steps to ensure safety in the eroded areas with instruction to staff to
investigate additional alternatives for corrective work,
Seconded by Counctlmember Zappa
Ayes - Ail
Councilmember Juker moved to extend the meeting until last four items on the agenda have
been dealt with
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.
Ayes - Ail
Edgerton Street
a. Councilmember Juker asked what work Ramsey County is doing on Edgerton
Street, from Roselawn north to County Road B, and stated it is causing
drainage problems for the residents there.
b. Director of Public Works Haider responded that he would check on it.
2. McKnight Overlay
a. Councilmember Bastian asked when the final overlay would be done on McKnight
Road.
b. Director of Public Works Hatder will check with obtain a schedule for completion.
3. Building Signage
a. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to investigate rearrangement of
signage on the building so that one end has "City Hall" and the other end
"Police",
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Ail
4. Holloway Street
a.
Acting Mayor Rossbach moved to put Holloway Street on the July 9 agenda
for discussion of possible reconsideration,
Seconded by Councilmember Juker
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
Ayes All
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Councilmember Zappa moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:37 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian Ayes - Ail
City Clerk
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