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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-90L 7800 P.M.~ Nond~Ir~ Augull: 27, 1990 4~0 J).N., ~Z1~urldiy, AUgUl~: 30, 1990 m4~:tn~.]lo. 00-19' APPROVAL O~P X. H~nutel o£ Heet~ng No. 90o17 (Auguli: 13~. 1990) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A~ matters :L(oted under CAe Consent Agenda &ce cona(dered to bo routine by the CAty CouncAX and v(~ be ena~od by one eot~on. There v~l:L bo no oep&cate d(ecuoaLon on theeo (tm. T£ · member of the C(ty ~ounc(X v(ohee to d~ecue· an Ate, thai: (tm vLLL be removed from the consent Agenda and w(1X bo cone(tiered lel:)Lcil:ely. '~ 2. 3. 4. S. Ord:l. nanc. e to Change Couric:L]. P&~'oXX Proceduz~ (le'c bid:Lng). FAn·nco DelMzt~nent Sta££(ng Changes TJM uxtenf(onf HAllvood Oaks NO. 2 P~oXMtJ~Ty PXa1: 7t00 P.N., Count~ Road C, Nb(to aeaz Avenue 1:0 Ac(eX, PcoJec. t 86-25z He&c~ng Aaleeoment 7sXO P.#., Go~va£s Avenue, l)z'oJec't:88-X4~- Allilmnt Hearing ?820 Assesemon1: He&cA,nV "- o 7z4S P.M., Resorting8 Sou~hl&vn Dr~vo and.~ounty Road D (Weoton Vo~os 8s00 P.H., 2168 ~hX~o Boer Avenues. (Y~u OXX i Chem~eeX Co.) &o. Conditional Oeo Poz~Lt ,. Plan ~t - DamsLty ConvorlLon Table (4 Votes) 2. GamhlLng Ordinance (Second Re&dLng) VTSITORPRESBNTATIONS C~OUNCTL FJ~ESL~ITATTONS J.O. ADMINISTI~AT~V~ PR~'NT&TION~ AD~OURNMENTOFM~'T~N~ MIN~'£~S OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7=00 P.M., Monday, August 27, 1990 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 90-19 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7=00 P.M. by Mayor Bastian. B. ROLL CALL Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Frances L. Juker,'Councilmember George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Do Present Present Present Present Present 1. Minutes of Meeting No. 90-17 (August 13, 1990) Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the Minutes of Meetinq No. 90-17 CAu~ust 13, 1990} as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. 2. Minutes of Special Meeting of August 16, 1990) Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the Minutes of Special Meetinq of Auqust 16, 1990 as subm~tted~ Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Aqenda as amended= 1. Balloons 2. Speakers 3. Maplewood History 4. Pool Hall, Update Ordinance 5. Outlots - Tree Plantings -- I 8-27-90 6. Mayor's Report 7. Add 1-11 Committee Assignments Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Zappa moved to remove Item E-2 to become Item 1-12. Seconded by Mayor Bastian. Ayes - all. Councilmember Zappa moved..seconded by Mayor Bastian. Aves - all. to approve the Consent Aqenda, Items ~ and 3 throuoh 5 as recommended. me Approval of Claims Approved the following claims= ACCOUNTS PAYABLE= $ 101,032.94 $ 797,456.14 $ 898,489.08 PAYROLL= $ 101,675.90 $ 38,125.00 $ 139,800.90 $ 1,038,289.98 Checks # 10680 thru ~ 10751 Dated 8-01-90 thru 8-15-90 Checks $ 6968 thru # 7108 Dated 8-27-90 Total per attached voucher/check register Payroll Checks Payroll Deductions Total Payroll GRAND TOTAL Ordinance to Change Council Payroll Procedures (1st Reading) Discussed as Item 1-12. 2 8-27-90 ~-~ 3. Finance Department Staff Changes Authorized the replacement of the full-time accountant that has resigned and authorized the hiring of a permanent part-time accountant at the same time. 4o Time Extension= Hillwood Oaks No. 2 Preliminary Plat Approved a one-year time extension for Hillwood Oaks No. 2 Preliminary Plat, subject to the original conditions of approval. Fe 5. Budget Transfer= City Clerk Approved a budget transfer of $4,000 from 101-119-000-4910 to accounts 101-302-000-4360 ($2,200) and 101-301-000-4110 ($1,800) to cover current and future expenses for the balance of 1990. PUBLIC HEARINGS me 7=00 P.M., County Road C, White Bear Avenue to Ariel, Project 86-25= Hearing. Assessment a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed County Road C Project 86-25 assessment roll. b. Manager McGuire Presented the staff report. c. City Attorney Pat Kelly explained the legal procedures for conducting an assessment hearing. d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the Mayor Bastian called for proponents. None were heard. Mayor Bastian called for opponents. The following were heard~ proposed assessment roll. e. f. Delores Ethier, 2187 Floral Drive, White Bear Lake, also submitted a written objection David Trepanier, 2702 E. 1st Avenue, North St. Paul, also submitted a written objection g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. 3 8-27-90 h. Councilmember Rossbach moved to refer the assessment roll back to staff for further information. Motion died for lack of a second. i. Councilmember Zappa moved to accept the assessment roll with the deletion of the sidewalk assessment. Motion died for lack of a second. J. Councilmember Juker introduced the followinq resolution and moved adoption= 90 - 8 - 142 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 County Road C - White Bear Avenue to Ariel Street, as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 86-25, 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. me Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 20 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. 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the 4 8-27-90 Cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made, ugon 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. ® 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 intention 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 on 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 Zappa. Councilmember Rossbach moved that the sidewalk assessment be deleted. Seconded by Mayor Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson and Rossbach. Nays - Councilmembers Juker and Zappa. Voting on original motion. Ayes - all. k. Council stated appeals of the assessment will be discussed on September 10, 1990. 7~10 P.M., Gervais Avenue, Project 88-14~ Assessment Hearing a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed assessment roll for Gervais Avenue Project 88-14. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. 5 8-27-90 c. City Attorney Kelly explained the legal procedures regarding the assessment hearing. d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the assessment roll in detail. e. Mayor Bastian called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Bastian called for opponents. The following were heard~ Dick Galera, representing Donald Regan~ also submitted a written objection. Donald Regan, owner of property. Frederick Fischer, representing Hartford Langer~ also submitted a written objection. State of Minnesota submitted a written objection. g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Juker introduced the followino resolution and moved its adoDtion~ 90 - 8 - 1~3 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 Gervais Avenue - English Street t° Mn/Dot Laboratory Drive, as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 88-14, 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, ae 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. 6 8-27-90 Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 20 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. 4e 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 intention 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 on 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 Rossbach. Councilmember Zappa moved to table until further information is obtained. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson. Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson and Zappa. 7 8-27-90 Motion defeated. Voting on original motion. Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Juker and Rossbach. Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach and Zappa Nay - Mayor Bastian. i. Council stated discussion on the objections to the assessments will be heard September 10, 1990. 3. 7=20 P.M., Southlawn Drive, Beam Avenue to County Road D, Project 85-17= Assessment Hearing. a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the adoption of the proposed assessment roll for Southlawn Drive Project 85- 17. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. City Attorney Kelly explained the legal procedures for the assessment hearing. d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the proposed assessment roll in detail. e. Mayor Bastian called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Bastian called for opponents. The following were heard~ Mark Laughlin, representing Ron Ringling of Day's Inn~ also submitted a written objection. Mr. Robert Hajicek, 1700 E. County Road Dj also submitted a written objection. g. Councilmember Rossbach moved to continue this hearin~ until September 10~ 1990. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. 4. 7=45 P.M., Rezoning= Southlawn Drive and County Road D (Weston Real Estate) (4 Votes) 8 8-27-90 a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Weston Real Estate to rezone approximately 20 acres of land from F (farm residential) to BC (Business Commercial) located on the southwest corner of County Road D and Southlawn Drive. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Commissioner Will Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report. e. Mayor Bastian called for proponents. The following were heard: Ken Bowser, 1765 E. County Road D~ Mr. Bowser also presented his opinions in writing and submitted letters from Jack Miles and Jean Goins in favor of the proposal. George Supan, 3040 Hazelwood, for the proposal, but is concerned about traffic. f. Mayor Bastian called for opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the fol~owinq resolution and move~ its adoption= 90 - 8 - 144 WHEREAS, Weston Real Estate applied for a rezoning from F (farm residential) to BC (business commercial). WHEREAS, this rezoning applies to the east 620 feet of the property located at 1700 County Road D. WHEREAS, the history of this rezoning is as follows: me The Planning Commission reviewed this rezoning on August 20, 1990. They recommended to the City Council that the rezoning be approved. The City Council held a public hearing on August 27, 1990. City Staff published a notice in the "Maplewood Review" and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as 9 8-27-90 required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described rezoning for the following reasons= 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. me 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. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4e The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. 8=00 P.M., 2168 White Bear Avenue= (Fina Oil and Chemical Co.) a. Conditional Use Permit b. Easement Vacation 1. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Fina Oil and Chemical Company for approval of the followings a. A conditional use Permit (CUP) for a public garage in a BC (business commercial) district, and Vacation of the southerly 15 feet of a 30-foot- wide utility easement along the north side of the site. 2. Manager McGuire presented the staff repokt. 10 8-27-90 3. Director of Community Develo1~nent Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. 4. Board Member Marie Robinson presented the Community Design Review Board report. 5. Brian Cluts, Architect representing Fina Oil, spoke on behalf of the request. 6. Mr. Don Morrow, Fina Oil and Chemical Company, answered questions from the Council. 7. Mayor Bastian called for proponents. None were heard. 8. Mayor Bastian called for opponents. None were heard. 9. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. 10. Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinq resolution and moved its adoption: 90 - 8 - WHEREAS, Fina Oil and Chemical Company applied for a conditional use permit to operate a public garage on property zoned BC, (business commercial). WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2168 White Bear Avenue. The legal description is= Lots i and 2, Block 29, Smith and Taylor's Addition to North St. Paul. WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows= The Planning Commission discussed this application on August 6, 1990. They recommended to the City Council that said permit be approved. me The City Council held a public hearing on August 27, 1990. City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and 11 8-27-90 present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described conditional use permit for the following reasons= 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. 0 The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of o~eration 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. 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. 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. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 12 8-27-90 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. A99roval is subject to the following conditions: All construction must be in accordance with the site plan as amended. The amendment adds a driveway along the east side of the Fina buildings to County Road B. The Director of Community Development may approve minor changes. The City Council may approve major changes. This permit shall be subject to review after one year from the date of approval, based on the procedures in City code. 3. The hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 P.M. 0 There shall be no outside material storage permitted. Ail trash kept outside must be stored within the trash enclosure. 5. Compliance with the City's motor fuel station ordinance. 6. A double-walled, above ground oil storage tank in the oil pit area, if Code permits. 7. The boulevard irrigation system shall only be operated between 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. 11. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the followinq resolution and moved adoption: 90 - 8 - l&& WHEREAS, Fina Oil and Chemical Company applied for the vacation of the following described easement= WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows= -- 13 8-27-90 1. A majority of the property owners abutting this signed a petition in favor of this vacation~ me The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on August 6, 1990. They recommended to the City Council that this vacation be approved. The City Council held a public hearing on August 27, 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 recon~endations from the City staff and Planning Commission. WHEREAS, after the vacation is approved, public interest in the property will accrue to the following abutting property= Lot 1, Block 29, Smith and Taylor's Addition to North St. Paul. 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. me The remaining 15 feet of utility easement is still sufficient width for servicing this sanitary sewer main. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Footprint Lake Storm Sewer Project. a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa intFoduced the fo~owinq resolution and moved its adoption= 14 8-27-90 90 - 8 - 1~7 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Progressive Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $1,920,995.27 ks the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Footprint Lake Storm Sewer, City Project 87-32, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract prepared by the City Attorney to avoid claims for delays before November 14, 1990, with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. FURTHERMORE, the project budget is amended to $2,500,000, and the project financing is amended as follows: Previous Proposed ~6-19-90} Chanoe Assessment8 State Aid General Obl£gation San. Sewer Fund $ 700,000 $ 700,000 0 665,000 665,000 0 635,000 1,042,600 -$407,600 500tO00 554,000 - 54,000 $2,500,000 $2,961,600 -$461,600 Seconded by Councilmember Carlson. Ayes - all. {ayor Bastian recessed the Meeting for five minutes. Mayor Bastian reconvened the Meeting at 9:55 P.M. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Plan Amendment - Density Conversion Table (4 Votes) a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the alternatives provided for adoption of a Density Conversion Table. c. Mayor Bastian moved to aDmr0ve alternate No. 3 of the Density Conversion Table as follows: DENSITY CONVERSION TABLES TABLE 1: MAXIMUM ALLOWED DENSITIES --- 15 8-27-90 RL, Residential iow density - 11.9 people/ gross acre RM, Residential medium density ~ 13.3 people/ gross acre RH, Residential high density = 22.8 people/ gross acre TABLE 2~ DENSITY CONVERSION TABLE TYPe of Dwellina PeoPle/Unit Single Dwellings Double Dwellings Town Houses Mobile Homes Apartments (3-4 units/building) Apartments (5+ units/building) Apartments (1-bedroom elderly) Apartments (2-bedroom elderly) 3.4 2.7 2.7 a 2.5 2.7 b 1.9 c 1.1 2.0 TABLE 3= TABLE CONVERTING PEOPLE/UNIT TO UNITS/GROSS-ACRE Type of Dwellina Maximum Allowed Density in Units/Gross-Acre Single Dwelling 3.5 3.9 --- Double Dwellings 4.4 4.9 8.4 Town Homes 4.4 4.9 8.4 Mobile Homes --- 5.3 --2 Apartments (3-4 unit/bldg.) 4.4 4.9 8.4 Apartments (5+ unit/bldg.) 6.3 7.0 12.0 Apartments (elderly) (Based on bedroom mix. See above table.) Notes (1) The maximum allowed density shall be determined by the minimum lot areas in the zoning code. If minimum area lots for each unit are not platted, the maximum number of units shall be determined by dividing the net project area by the minimum required lot area. Minimum lot areas may be reduced in planned unit developments, where the overall project does not exceed the maximum allowed density. 16 8-27-90 (2) The maximum allowed density shall be determined by State required minimum lot areas. (a) Assumes an equal mix of 2 and 3 bedroom units (sources Fred Haas, Marv Anderson Construction). (b) Assumes an equal mix of 2 and 3 bedroom units. (c) Based on a bedroom mix of 1.9% efficiencies, 43.4% one-bedrooms, 52.1% two- bedrooms and 2.6% three-bedrooms (source~Maplewood survey of apartment units). The above numbers are based on the 1980 Census, except for mobile homes. Each of the three maximum population densities from the land use plan was divided by the combined people per unit for each type of dwelling reported in the census. Mobile homes are at the 1970 Census figure to keep future mobile home parks consistent with the character of the most recently developed parks. The City intends to review all density figures after each Federal Census and make adjustments as needed. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. 2. Gambling Ordinance (Second Reading) a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian moved to table for two weeks to allow further review. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker and Rossbach. Nay - Councilmember Zappa. I- NEW BUSINESS 1. Consultant Contract for Fire Department Accounting Report a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian moved that KPMG Peat Marwick be hired to provid~ recommendations on accountinq procedures used by the City fire department= and that S5.000 be appropriated from the Genera~ Fund continqency account to cover the cost. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. -- 17 8-27-90 2. Southlawn - 1-694 Bridge a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider explained what had to be completed before Southlawn can extend over 1-694. c. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to investiqate options on property that would Provide access to the Htqhwa¥ and move traffic out of the Mall area. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 3. Truck Utilities - 2370 English Street a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson stated the City Attorney had advised that the problem of cleaning up the area be handled under the nuisance ordinance and not through a C.D.R.B. condition. c. Leo Capeder, Truck Utilities, stated the area would be cleaned. d. Mayor Bastian moved to accept the staff report. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. 4. Code Amendments Community Design Review Board Policies (First Reading) a. Coun¢ilmember Bastian moved to table th~s item to a future meetinq. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. 5. RE (Residential Estate) District a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian moved tO direct staff to initiate a RE 20 Zone District for the property east of Mark's Nature Haven. Seconded by Coun¢ilmember Zappa. Stop Sign at Sterling at Ripley &. Ayes - all. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. 18 8-27-90 b. Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinq resolution and moved its adoption= 90 - 8 - 1&8 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, CITY COUNCIL that stop signs be installed on Sterling Street at Ripley Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. c. Shirley Klitzke, 1812 Sterling, requested City investigate the trash that is accumulating in the woodlands in this area and also if the police could patrol the area before the start of the Hill-Murray school day and after school is out. The resident also complimented staff for all their cooperation. Councilmember Juker moved to waive the Rules of Procedures and extend the meetinq to th~ end of the Aqe~da. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all. 7. Lift Station Serving Ripley Residents a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Kelly Gohr, 540 Ripley Avenue, explained the sewer back up problems she is experiencing when the lift station becomes inoperable (such as a power outage). c. Councilmember Zappa moved to direc~ staff to investiqate alternatives to solvinq the problems, what the Cost wou~d be and how the pro~ect would be refunded. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 8. Crestview Forest Townhomes Owners' Association= Vista Hills Park a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Aleda Kroll, 577 So. Sterling, spoke on behalf of the Crestview Forest Townhomes Owners' Association, stated the concerns they have for the access to the Vista Hills Park. The following also voiced their opinions= George Hawn, 563 Sterling Bea Robertson, 597 Sterling 19 8-27-90 Ms. Tomlinson, 2587 Pond Avenue Mr. Legel, 521 Sterling Jackie Ditmore, 575 Sterling c. Mayor Bastian moved to table th~ item until the Council meetina of September 24, 1990, tO allow staff to review alternative accesses. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. 9. Kennel License Ordinance a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa moved first readinq of an ordinance that included Kennel license in an R-1 zone district. Seconded by Mayor Bastian. Ayes - all. 10. City hall Update and Landscape Plan a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Assistant City Manager Maglich explained the informal bids received for landscaping the parking lot of City Hall. c. Councilmember Zappa moved to hire Bachman's for Alternate 2 to landscape the park~q lot in the amount of $10f485.00 and that staff is directed to investiqate the Darkina lot liohtin~. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. d. Mayor Bastian moved to authorize a $5,000 payment to the contractor of the City Hall Expansion and requested the Architects appear before Council at the Council/Workshop session on September 6, 1990.. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. 11. Committee Assignments Mayor Bastian moved the followinq Committee assionments: Suburban Cable: Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Carlson, alternate Partnership Board: Councilmember Zappa 20 8-27-90 12. Hazardous Waste~ Councilmember Juker United Way - Blue Ribbon Committee~ Coun¢ilmember Carlson North Suburban Chamber~ Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Zappa, alternate St. Paul Water Boards Councilmember Carlson, Mayor Bastian, alternate Legislative Municipal Com~ittee~ Mayor Bastian Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - all. Ordinance to Change Council Payroll Procedure (First Reading) a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa stated he was against the proposed ordinance and moved t°take no a~tion. Motion died for lack of a second. c. Councilmember Juker moved first readinq of an ordinance to provide that the Councll is Paid on a bi-weekly time period. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None. Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker and Rossbach. Nay - Councilmember Zappa. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Balloons' a. Councilmember Juker commented on the balloons at the car dealership on Highway 61. b. Staff directed to investigate. 21 8-27-90 me Se 4e c. Councilmember Juker requested staff to update the temporary sign ordinance and review the ordinance regarding novelty signs. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. Ayes - Councllmember Carlson, Juker, Rossbach and Zappa. Nay - Mayor Bastian. d. Councilmember Juker requested staff to see if the "Benjamin's" Hazelwood and Co~e is legal. Speakers a. Councilmember Juker requested staff to investigate a better speaker system for the Fourth of July festivities. b. Staff stated Wakefield is being considered to be a municipal City park. c. Councilmember Juker moved to instruct staff to lnvestiqate the feasibility of puttinq speakers and additional outlets at Wakefield and also investiqate moveable speaker system. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. sign at Ayes - Councilmembers Juker and Rossbach. Motion defeated. Maplewood History Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson and Zappa. Councilmember Rossbach moved that the Maolewood Historical Committee Ayes - all. ae be updated and proceed. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Pool Hall Ordinance Update a. b. Mayor Bastian questioned what has happened to the pool hall ordinance. Staff is proceeding with the update of the ordinance. 22 8-27-90 60 7o Outlots - Tree Plantings a. Mayor Bastian requested that staff research if outlots could be forested. Mayor'8 Report a. Mayor Bastian stated that the A.M.M. Meeting will be held September 6, 1990, at Minneapolis Convention Center; League of Minnesota Cities' annual Fall program registrations have to be in by August 31, 1990. b. Mayor Bastian stated the League has printed an article regarding the Census Count. If the City does not feel this to be correct, the numbers can be appealed. Voter's Registration Day Proclamation a. Mayor Bastian moved the followinq proclamation= PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the National League of Women Voters has proclaimed September 22nd as National Voters Registration Day; WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood encourages citizen participation in government through voting; and WHEREAS, the League of Women Voters will have voter registration tables at the Maplewood Library; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that we do hereby proclaim the day of September 22, 1990, as NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY in Maplewood. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this proclamation be transmitted to the national League of Women Voters as evidence of our esteem. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Maplewood to be affixed this sixth day of September, one thousand nine hundred and ninety. -- 23 8-27-90 Lt Me Attest: City Clerk Seconded by Councilmember Zappa. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. ADJOURNMENT 12:18 A.M. Mayor Ayes - all. City Clerk 24 8-27-90