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Home My WebLink About2020-08-24 City Council Meeting MinutesA C E. MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, August 24, 2020 Held Remotely Via Conference Call Meeting No. 16-20 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held remotely via conference call and was called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Mayor Abrams. Mayor Abrams opened the meeting by reporting on the innovative initiative launched by the Maplewood Department of Public Safety in 2019 called the Mental Health Outreach Team (MHOT) with the goal to serve individuals with mental illnesses and the new partnership with Ramsey County where they imbed a social worker in the Maplewood Public Safety Department. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present William Knutson, Councilmember Present Sylvia Neblett, Councilmember Absent Bryan Smith, Councilmember Present APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the amended agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 10, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Change "residence" to "residents" and "business" to "businesses" in the Mayor opening remarks. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 10, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. 2. August 14, 2020 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 14, 2020 City Council Special August 24, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Meetina Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All, via roll call 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 for Appointments to the Nature Center Task Force and Parks & Recreation Programming Task Force City Manager Coleman began the staff report. Assistant City Manager/HR Director Sable continued the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for Appointments to the Nature Center Task Force. Resolution 20-08-1846 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE NATURE CENTER TASK FORCE Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant shifts in the City's service model for Nature Center programming and their financial sustainability moving forward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood hereby appoints the following individuals, whose applications have been reviewed and scored by the Maplewood City Council, to serve on the Nature Center Task Force as indicated below: 1. City Council Appointees: Friends of Maplewood Nature: James Beardsley Nature Center Volunteers: Jan Hayman and Camille Johnson Residents: Rebecca Bryan, Joseph Fox, Micah Larson, Elizabeth Roff, Martha Wullf, Karri Bitner, Marge Sagstetter, and Stacy Yoakiem 2. In the event that an appointee is unable to serve, their spot will be filled by the person with the next highest score. August 24, 2020 2 City Council Meeting Minutes Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for Appointments to the Parks & Recreation Proarammina Task Force. Resolution 20-08-1847 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD RESOLUTION FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMMING TASK FORCE Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant shifts in the City's service model for Parks and Recreation programming and their financial sustainability moving forward. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood hereby appoints the following individuals, whose applications have been reviewed and scored by the Maplewood City Council, to serve on the Parks & Recreation Programming Task Force as indicated below. 1. City Council Appointees: Aaron Wulff, Bao Vang, Michael Ericson, Angela Huggar and Vickie Lee -Her 2. In the event that an appointee is unable to serve, their spot will be filled by the person with the next highest score. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. 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 G4 was highlighted. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G4. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE August 24, 2020 3 City Council Meeting Minutes $ 1,482,480.31 Checks #106152 thru #106192 dated 08/05/20 thru 08/11/20 $ 519,836.52 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 08/03/20 thru 08/07/20 $ 168,054.09 Checks #106193 thru #106218 dated 08/18/20 $ 317,938.47 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 08/10/20 thru 08/14/20 $ 2,488,309.39 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 599,302.54 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 08/07/20 $ 1,421.00 Payroll Deduction check # 99104275 thru # 99104276 dated 08/07/20 $ 600,723.54 Total Payroll $ 3,089,032.93 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. 2. Purchase Technology Equipment Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of technology equipment _--- -- - „ Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. 3. Renew Ramsey County GIS Users Group Joint Powers Agreement Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Ramsey County GIS Users Group Joint Powers Agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All, via roll call The motion passed. 4. 2020 CARES Act Election Grant County — Municipality Agreement Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2020 CARES Act Election Grant County — Municipality Agreement with Ramsey County. August 24, 2020 4 City Council Meeting Minutes Seconded by Councilmember Smith Ayes — All, via roll call 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. Vacant Building Registration Community Development Director Thomson gave the staff report. No action was taken. for discussion Duraoses on K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Each councilmember shared thoughts on current events. Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk August 24, 2020 5 City Council Meeting Minutes