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Home My WebLink About2021-11-08 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 08, 2021 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 21-21 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 called attention to the new look of many public safety staff. Public Safety Director Bierdeman explained the department’s participation in no-shave November. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ellie Doyle, Ryan Doyle, Maryfrances Justice, Liam Pasdo, and Rowan Pasdo lead the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present William Knutson, Councilmember Absent Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to Council Presentations: PSA-Leaves Trunk or Treat Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Villavicencio moved to approve the October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Administrative Presentations November 8, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 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 PSA-Leaves Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents not to blow leaves into the streets and please help keep them out of the streets and storm sewers. Republic Services yard waste collection takes place through November. Trunk or Treat Mayor Abrams reported the Public Safety Department’s Trunk or Treat event was a huge success. Congratulations Councilmember Juenemann also congratulated Mannix Clark, member of the Maplewood Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, who was just elected to the Roseville Area School Board. 3. Swearing-In Ceremony - Police Officers Jeremiah Johnson and Joseph Pasdo Public Safety Director Bierdeman addressed the council and introduced Officer Johnson. City Clerk Sindt administered the oath. Officer Johnson addressed the council after the pinning of his badge. Public Safety Director Bierdeman addressed the council and introduced Officer Pasdo. City Clerk Sindt administered the oath. Officer Pasdo addressed the council after the pinning of his badge. No Action Required. 4. Swearing-In Ceremony - Police Lieutenant Michael Hoemke Public Safety Director Bierdeman addressed the council and introduced Lieutenant Hoemke. City Clerk Sindt administered the oath. Lieutenant Hoemke addressed the council after the pinning of his badge. No Action Required. 5. Swearing-In Ceremony - Police Deputy Chief Daniel Busack Public Safety Director Bierdeman addressed the council and introduced Deputy Chief Busack. City Clerk Sindt administered the oath. Deputy Chief Busack addressed the council after the pinning of his badge. No Action Required. 6. Resolution of Appreciation for HEDC Commissioner Dennis Unger November 8, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Dennis Unger. Resolution 21-11-2006 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Dennis Unger has been a member of the Maplewood Housing and Economic Development Commission for 10 years, serving from July 2011 to September 2021; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Economic Development Commission and the City Council appreciate his experience, insights, and good judgment; and WHEREAS, Mr. Unger has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Unger has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership and efforts for the benefits of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Dennis Unger is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All 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 G3 was highlighted. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G4. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 1,479,907.37 Checks # 108085 thru # 108134 dated 10/26/21 $ 1,113,874.64 Checks # 108136 thru # 108164 November 8, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 dated 11/02/21 $ 899,280.12 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 10/18/21 thru 10/31/21 $ 3,493,062.13 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 622,492.04 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 10/29/21 $ 622,492.04 Total Payroll $ 4,115,554.17 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Certification of Delinquent Trash and Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution certifying delinquent accounts receivable to the County Auditor. Resolution 21-11-2007 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Auditor of Ramsey County the following delinquent accounts, totaling $72,725.77 for collection with the customers property taxes payable in 2022 and subsequent years, as specified, including interest at the appropriate rate on the total amount. Delinquent trash collection bills $62,555.65 Delinquent miscellaneous bills $2,932.85 Sewer service line assessments $7,237.27 Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. On-Sale Wine License for Omega Sushi LLC, 3001 White Bear Avenue, Ste 27 City Clerk Sindt answered questions of council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the On-Sale Wine license for Omega Sushi LLC at 3001 White Bear Avenue, Ste 27. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. November 8, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 4. Resolution Accepting the Labor-Management Committee’s Recommendation for 2022 Employee Insurance Benefits Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution affirming recommendations from the Labor-Management Committee for all 2022 employee insurance benefits. Resolution 21-11-2008 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Labor-Management Committee met, reviewed and discussed the renewal information from all providers; and WHEREAS, Consensus from the Labor-Management Committee is to recommend approval of all employee benefits and renewals for 2022; and WHEREAS, funding for the plan renewals is reflected in the Maplewood 2022 Proposed Budget. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council hereby affirms the recommendations of the Labor-Management Committee regarding 2022 employee insurance benefits for the City of Maplewood Seconded by Councilmember Cave 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 otion passed I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS None K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk November 8, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes 5