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Home My WebLink About2021-07-12 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, July 12, 2021 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 13-21 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Abrams. Mayor Abrams welcomed everyone back to in-person meetings and introduced the new Public Safety Director, Brian Bierdeman. Public Safety Director Bierdeman addressed the council. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present William Knutson, Councilmember Present Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to Council Presentations: National Night Out Tax Exemption Legislation World’s Largest Bottle of Soap Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 28, 2021 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the June 28, 2021 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. June 28, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes July 12, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Councilmember Villavicencio moved to approve the June 28, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Administrative Presentations a. Council Calendar Update City Manager Coleman gave an update to the council calendar and reviewed other topics of concern or interest requested by councilmembers. 2. Council Presentations The following items were added to Council Presentations: National Night Out Councilmember Juenemann gave a reminder that National Night Out will take place in Maplewood on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Tax Exemption Legislation Mayor Abrams announced that during the last legislative session Maplewood successfully received a tax exemption for the new fire station construction materials. World’s Largest Bottle of Soap Mayor Abrams announced Hy-Vee will be displaying the world’s largest bottle of soap. 3. Swearing-in Ceremony for Public Safety Director Brian Bierdeman City Manager Coleman gave the introduction. City Clerk Sindt performed the ceremonial swearing in of Public Safety Director Bierdeman. Public Safety Director Bierdeman addressed the council and expressed gratitude. 4. Ramsey County HRA Levy Assistant Community Development Director Martin introduced the item. Kari Collins, Ramsey County Community & Economic Development Director, addressed the council, gave the presentation, and answered questions of the council. No Action Needed 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 July 12, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 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 Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G4. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 1,217,494.88 Checks # 107608 thru # 107651 dated 06/29/21 $ 280,750.80 Checks # 107652 thru # 107679 dated 07/06/21 $ 1,139,547.72 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/21/21 thru 07/04/21 $ 2,637,793.40 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 597,696.82 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/25/21 $ 210,466.33 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 07/01/21 $ 808,163.15 Total Payroll $ 3,445,956.55 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Resolution to Accept the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Councilmember Cave moved to adopt the Resolution to Accept the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Established under the American Rescue Plan Act. Resolution 21-07-1963 RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT THE CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND ESTABLISHED UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT WHEREAS, since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was July 12, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 discovered in the United States in January 2020, the disease has infected over 33.7 million and killed over 600,000 Americans (“Pandemic”). The disease has impacted every part of life: as social distancing became a necessity, businesses closed, schools transitioned to remote education, travel was sharply reduced, and millions of Americans lost their jobs; WHEREAS, as a result of the Pandemic cities have been called on to respond to the needs of their communities through the prevention, treatment, and vaccination of COVID-19. WHEREAS, city revenues, businesses and nonprofits in the city have faced economic impacts due to the Pandemic. WHEREAS, Congress adopted the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021 (“ARPA”) which included $65 billion in recovery funds for cities across the country. WHEREAS, ARPA funds are intended to provide support to state, local, and tribal governments in responding to the impact of COVID-19 and in their efforts to contain COVID-19 in their communities, residents, and businesses. WHEREAS, an estimated $4,292,925 has been allocated to the City of Maplewood (“City”) pursuant to the ARPA (“Allocation”). WHEREAS, the United States Department of Treasury has adopted guidance regarding the use of ARPA funds. WHEREAS, the City, in response to the Pandemic, has had expenditures and anticipates future expenditures consistent with the Department of Treasury’s ARPA guidance. WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota will distribute ARPA funds to the City because its population is less than 50,000. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City intends to collect its share of ARPA funds from the State of Minnesota to use in a manner consistent with the Department of Treasury’s guidance. 2. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to take any actions necessary to receive the City’s share of ARPA funds from the State of Minnesota for expenses incurred because of the Pandemic. 3. City staff, together with the Mayor and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to make recommendations to the City Council for future expenditures that may be reimbursed with ARPA funds Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All July 12, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 The motion passed. 3. Resolution to Accept a Donation from the Kachelmyer Family Councilmember Cave moved to approve resolution accepting a donation in the amount of $138.55 from the Kachelmyers for a new plaque for their memorial bench at Fish Creek Preserve. Resolution 21-07-1964 ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION WHEREAS the City of Maplewood and the Parks and Recreation Department has received a donation of $138.55 for a bench plaque from Philip and Marlene Kachelmyer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the City of Maplewood, Parks and Recreation Department to accept this donation. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Resolution for a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for White Bear Youth Football Association at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 3069 White Bear Avenue Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution for a lawful gambling premises permit for White Bear Youth Football Association to conduct gambling activities at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 3069 White Bear Avenue. Resolution 21-07-1965 LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT FOR WHITE BEAR YOUTH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AT ACAPULCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT WHEREAS, White Bear Youth Football Association has submitted an application to the City of Maplewood requesting City approval of a Lawful Gambling Premises permit application, to be used at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 3069 White Bear Avenue; WHEREAS, local approval is required prior to the Gambling Control Board’s issuance of a premises permit; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, MN, that the premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for White Bear Youth Football Association to conduct gambling activities at Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, 3069 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Board approve said permit application as being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, MN, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Board for their approval. July 12, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearing please familiarize yourself with the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk before addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address clearly for the record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor will then direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments. None motion passed I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Terminating the Local Emergency Related to COVID-19 City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. City Attorney Batty provided further information. Mayor Abrams moved to approve the Resolution Terminating the Local Emergency Related to COVID-19, Resolution 21-07-1966 RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19 WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, Mayor Marylee Abrams issued Mayoral Declaration 2020-1 declaring a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City Council exercised its authority under Minnesota Statutes, section 12.29 to adopt Resolution No. 20-03-1794 to extend the local emergency “until further action of the City Council”; and WHEREAS, as of July 1, 2021 at 11:59pm, the statewide emergency is no longer in effect and all emergency restrictions and regulations related to COVID-19, including social distancing, mask wearing, and capacity restrictions have ended; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines as follows: a. The declaration of a local emergency allows a city to implement local emergency operations plans and to access certain emergency powers to meet, enter into contracts, and raise funds without having to follow typical procedures to allow it to rapidly respond to the emergency; b. The initial uncertainties associated with the pandemic, the potential need for a local emergency response, and the possibility a local declaration would be required to be eligible for federal or state relief funds made the declaration of a local emergency appropriate; July 12, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 c. Given that the local emergency related to the pandemic has extended for more than one year, the need for a rapid response using emergency powers is no longer necessary and the City has learned how to continue its work without having to rely on emergency plans or the exercise of emergency powers; d. While the pandemic remains a public health risk, the increased availability of vaccines has caused the number and severity of cases to continue to drop; and e. It is no longer necessary to continue the local emergency because the City can and will continue to respond to the pandemic without having to rely on local emergency operations plans or emergency powers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL as follows: 1. The local emergency declared by Mayoral Declaration No. 2020-1 on March 16, 2020 and extended on March 16, 2020 by City Council Resolution No. 20-03-1794 is terminated, effective immediately. 2. Resolution No. 20-03-1794 is repealed immediately. 3. The City shall continue its work to resume normal operations as soon as possible. 4. This Resolution will be given prompt and general publicity and filed in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 12.29 Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:37 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk July 12, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 7