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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, September 28, 2020
Held Remotely Via Conference Call
Meeting No. 18-20
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held remotely via conference call and was called to
order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams announced that the HyVee project has been approved.
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
City Clean Up
Rice-Larpenteur Alliance Event
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 14, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the September 14, 2020 City Council
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett 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
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events in the community.
2. Council Presentations
City Clean Up
Councilmember Juenemann informed the residents that October is Fall Clean Up month
with Republic Services curbside collection at discount rates; and October 10 is the
shredding event to be held at the Public Works Building.
Rice-Larpenteur Alliance Event
Mayor Abrams gave a recap of the Rice-Larpenteur outdoor event.
3. Resolution of Appreciation for Ann Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist
City Manager Coleman gave the report. Councilmember Juenemann read the resolution
of appreciation. Ann Hutchinson thanked the council for the resolution and the Nature
Center Staff for their service to the City and gave a brief recap of the services the Nature
Center provided.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Ann
Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist.
Resolution 20-09-1861
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Ann Hutchinson was hired as one of the first naturalists for the City of
Maplewood, beginning her employment on September 10, 1987; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hutchinson has served faithfully in a naturalist and environmental
educator capacity for over 33 years; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, Environmental and Natural Resources Commission,
and City employees have appreciated her experience, insights, and leadership in the
City's environmental education and the operation of the City's Nature Center; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hutchinson has freely shared her knowledge, skills, wit, and
abilities during her service with the City; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hutchinson has shown dedication to her duties and has
consistently contributed to the betterment of the environment and education of our youth
and adults on the importance of being good stewards of the land.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Ann Hutchinson, Lead Naturalist, is hereby
extended our gratitude and appreciation for her 33 years of dedicated service.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
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4. Proclamation of Appreciation for the Maplewood Department of Public Safety
Mayor Abrams presented the background information for the proclamation and read the
proclamation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Proclamation of Appreciation for the
Maplewood Department of Public Safety.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
5. Commissioner Interviews (continued from Workshop)
The following were interviewed for commission appointments:
1. Tyler Hamilton
2. Stephen Today
3. Stacy Yoakiem
4. Kayla Dosser
5. Megan Kysylyczyn
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.
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve agenda items G1-G7.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 249,838.91 Checks #106351 thru #106381
dated 09/15/20
$ 282,438.62 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/08/20 thru 09/11/20
$ 241,845.27 Checks #106382 thru #106412
dated 09/22/20
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$ 708,232.17 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 09/14/20 thru 09/18/20
$ 1,482,354.97 Total Accounts Payable
PAYRni I
$ 635,009.92 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/11 /20
$ 2,243.92 Payroll Deduction check # 99104318 thru # 99104320 dated 09/11/20
$ 637,253.84 Total Payroll
$ 2,119,608.81 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson
The motion passed.
2. Transfers Between Funds
Ayes — All, via roll call
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the transfers dated 9/28/2020 and authorize
the Finance Director to make the necessary accounting entries.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
3. Maplewood Historical Society Annual Appropriation
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the annual appropriation of $5,000 to the
Maplewood Area Historical Society.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes— All, via roll call
The motion passed.
4. CARES Grant Expenditures
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the CARES Act expenditures, consisting of
wages and benefits for 25 employees for the pay period beginning March 1, 2020
through the pay period ending September 11, 2020 in the amount of $1,708,535.91 and
COVID-19 related leaves of absence in the amount of $89,028.68 for the same pay
Deriods. for a total of $1.797.564.59 in arant expenditures related to waaes and benefits.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
5. Tax Increment Financing and Business Subsidy Agreement for Maple Ridge
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Center
Councilmember Neblett moved to a
SUSO 4 Mapleridge, LP.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson
The motion passed.
the Contract for Private Redeveloament with
Ayes — All, via roll call
6. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for the
Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virain Mary on November 141". 2020
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
7. Revised Resolution Approving 2020 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal and
Casual Part-time Employees
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the revised temporary/seasonal and casual
part-time pay rates resolution adjusting the salary ranges for election positions effective
July 1, 2020.
Resolution 20-09-1862
REVISED 2020 PAY RATES RESOLUTION
TEMPORARY/SEASONAL & CASUAL P/T EMPLOYEES
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
$10.00-16.00
per hour
Election Judge - Assistant Chair
$10.00-19.00
per hour
Election Precinct Chair
$10.00-20.00
per hour
Election Judge —Area Logistics
$10.00-20.00
per hour
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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 Knutson 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.
Right of Way Vacation Adjacent to 1351 Frost Avenue
a. Public Hearing
b. Resolution Vacating Portion of Curve Street north of Frost Avenue
and West of Clarence Street
Community Development Director Thomson gave the staff report.
Mayor Abrams opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
None
Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the public right-of-way vacation
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resolution for the unused Curve Street right-of-way, north of Frost Avenue and west of
Clarence Street.
Resolution 20-09-1863
PUBLIC VACATION RESOLUTION
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as
follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Betty and Michael Schultz have petitioned the Maplewood City
Council to vacate the unused Curve Street public right-of-way north
of Frost Avenue and west of Clarence Street.
1.03 A hearing notice on said petition was published in the City of
Maplewood's official newspaper and written notice was mailed to
the property owners within the Gladstone, Ramsey County Plat.
1.02 On September 28, 2020, the City Council held a hearing on such
petition, at which time all persons for and against the granting of
said petition were heard.
Section 2. Standards
2.01 Minnesota state statute requires that no vacation shall be made
unless it appears in the interest of the public to do so.
Section 3. Findings.
3.01 The Maplewood City Council makes the following findings:
1. There is no anticipated public need for the described Curve
Street right-of-way.
2. The vacation is not counter to the public interest.
4.01 Therefore, the city council is in favor of the vacation of the above -
described Curve Street right-of-way.
Seconded by Councilmember Neblett Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
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J. NEW BUSINESS
Conditional Use Permit Resolution, Boaters Outlet Exterior Storage,
2000/1986 Rice Street
Community Development Director Thomson gave the staff report.
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the resolution for a conditional use permit to
allow the exterior storage of boats at 1986 Rice Street for the benefit of Boaters Outlet at
2000 Rice Street.
Resolution 20-09-1864
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Glenn Kloskin, owner of Boaters Outlet at 2000 Rice Street, and
George Sonnen, owner of McCarron's Pub and Grill at 1986 Rice Street, have applied
for a conditional use permit for exterior storage of boats at 1986 Rice Street, for the
benefit of Boaters Outlet retail and boat storage facility at 2000 Rice Street;
WHEREAS, Section 44-512 (4) of the Business Commercial district states that a
conditional use permit may be granted for exterior storage in the Business Commercial
district;
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at 1986 Rice Street.
WHEREAS, the legal description and property identification number of the
property is:
That part of the West half of the Northwest Quarter (W 1 /2 of NW 1 /4) of
Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, described as follows:
Commencing on the West line thereof at a point 473 feet North of the Southwest
corner of said West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W 1 /2 of NW 1 /4); thence
East 152 feet; thence North 158 feet; thence West 10 feet; thence North 44 feet;
thence West 142 feet; thence South 202 feet to the place of beginning; also
commencing at a point on the West line of said West half of the Northwest
Quarter (W 1 /2 of NW 1 /4) 675 Feet North of the Southwest corner thereof;
thence East 470 feet; thence North 100 feet; thence West 470 feet; thence South
100 feet to the point of beginning, Ramsey County, Minnesota
PIN 182922230009
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
On September 15, 2020, the Planning Commission held a public hearing.
The City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The Planning Commission gave everyone
at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The
Planning Commission also considered the reports and recommendations
of City staff. The Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve this permit.
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2. On September 28, 2020, the City Council considered reports and
recommendations of City staff and the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approved the
above -described conditional use permit, because:
The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be
in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding
area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods
of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or
cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare,
smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off,
vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would
not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including
streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems,
schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or
services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural
and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
All construction shall follow the site plan date -stamped August 4, 2020, approved
by the City. Staff may approve minor changes.
2. This permit allows Boaters Outlet to use an 8,000 square foot area at 1986 Rice
Street for the storage of boats for their retail boat sales and storage business at
2000 Rice Street.
3. Prior to use of the leased storage area, the applicant must obtain the following:
a. Fence permit.
b. Grading permit.
C. Watershed district permit.
4. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of City Council
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approval or the permit shall become null and void. The City Council may extend
this deadline for one year.
5. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All, via roll call
The motion passed.
2. Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance, Single Dwelling Residential (R-1) to
Double Dwelling Residential (R-2), 680 Viking Drive
Community Development Director Thomson gave the staff report.
Councilmember Neblett moved to approve the zoning map amendment ordinance for the
Property at 680 Viking Drive from single dwelling residential (R-1) to double dwelling
residential (R-2).
Ordinance 1015
A ZONING MAP ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REZONING THE PROPERTY AT 680
VIKING DRIVE FROM R1, SINGLE DWELLING RESIDENCE DISTRICT, TO R2,
DOUBLE DWELLING RESIDENCE DISTRICT
The Maplewood City Council ordains as follows:
Section 1.
1.1 The property at 680 Viking Drive is hereby rezoned from R1, single dwelling
residence district, to R2, Double Dwelling Residence District.
1.2 The property is legally described as W 75 FT OF E 229.76 FT MOL OF N 487.37
FT MOL OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 (SUBJ TO HWY & ESMTS) IN SEC 8 TN 29 RN
22
1.3 The property identification number for the lot is: 082922430037
Section 2.
2.1 This ordinance is based on the following findings:
1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the
City's Double Dwelling (R2) Zoning District.
2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of
neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood and that the
use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or
plan is adequately safeguarded.
3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the
community, where applicable, and the publicwelfare.
4. The proposed change will allow for the logical, efficient, and economical
extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police
and fire protection and schools.
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Section 3. This ordinance is effective immediately.
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 9:06 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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