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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, January 24, 2022
Held Remotely Via Conference Call
Meeting No. 02-22
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held remotely via conference call and was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams gave progress updates on the North Fire Station and Cassia Senior Care
Facility, and also mentioned Becker Furniture World bought the vacant Toys R Us property.
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:
Fire Hydrants
Crime Reduction Leadership Team
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann corrected F2, St Johns Hospital Interview to read: “Site
Administrator”.
Mayor Abrams corrected F4, 2022 City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions and
Miscellaneous Groups, Rush Line Corridor to read:
Rush Line Corridor Councilmember Cave
Mayor Abrams (Alternate)
Melinda Coleman (Staff Liaison)
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the January 10, 2022 City Council Meeting
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Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave 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 and reviewed other topics of
concern or interest requested by councilmembers.
2. Council Presentations
Fire Hydrants
Councilmember Juenemann requested residents shovel out the fire hydrants on and around
their property.
Crime Reduction Leadership Team
Mayor Abrams accepted an invitation by Ramsey County Attorney John Choi to join the
Crime Reduction Leadership Team.
3. Resolution Declaring a Climate Emergency
Environmental Planner Finwall gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Declaring a Climate
Emergency.
Resolution 22-01-202
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY
WHEREAS the City of Maplewood has experienced numerous climate-change
related impacts this year including a record June heat wave, dangerous air quality from
drought-fueled forest fires, and water restrictions from the same drought;
WHEREAS extreme weather will create new challenges for Maplewood’s
infrastructure and finances and will pose a threat to the economic vitality of our residents
and businesses;
WHEREAS Maplewood the City has adopted energy and climate goals to address
climate change as follows:
• 2021 Climate Adaptation Plan is a comprehensive road map that outlines the
specific strategic strategies and actions that Maplewood will implement to build
resilience to related climate impacts.
• 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Sustainability Chapter includes climate goals including
following the state energy goal guidelines of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 20
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percent of the City’s 2015 baseline levels by 2050 (an 80 percent reduction).
WHEREAS the greatest burden from an inadequate response to this crises will be
felt by historically marginalized or underserved communities;
WHEREAS in Minnesota, the ten warmest and wettest years ever recorded have all
occurred since 1998; warming surface waters are leading to a significant loss of fish habitat
for many prominent species as well as increasing the risk of harmful algae blooms; forests
are changing as native northern species are strained by warming temperatures; crops are
stressed by cycles of drought and floods; home insurance rates are rising far faster than the
national average (from an average of $368 in 1998 to $1348 in 2015); and warming winters
are leading to new pests as well as shorter winter recreation seasons;
WHEREAS, the bi-partisan Next Generation Energy Act, passed by the Minnesota
State Legislature and signed by then Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2007, committed our State
to achieving to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and with
interim goals of 15% and 30% below 2005 GHG emissions levels by 2015 and 2025,
respectively, with cities being key drivers of achieving these goals;
WHEREAS, our State did not meet its 2015 goal, and is not yet on track to reach
our future targets;
WHEREAS, in April 2016 world leaders from 175 countries, including the United
States, recognized the threat of climate change and the urgent need to combat it by signing
the Paris Agreement, agreeing to “pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5
degrees Celsius”;
WHEREAS, global warming has reached a temperature increase of nearly 1.1
degrees Celsius (nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit) as compared to pre-industrial times. The
death and destruction wrought by this level of global warming demonstrate that the Earth is
too hot for safety and justice, as attested by increased and intensifying wildfires, floods,
rising seas, diseases, droughts, and extreme weather;
WHEREAS, in August 2021 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC), the United Nations body responsible for assessing the science related to climate
change, released a report that stated “It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed
the atmosphere and land,” and that “Human influence has warmed the climate at a rate that
is unprecedented in at least the last 2000 years,” and “with every additional increment of
global warming, changes in extreme weather continue to become larger”;
WHEREAS, recent scientific research indicates that to achieve the goal of limiting
temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius, carbon emissions must be halved by 2030
and reach net zero global emissions by 2050;
WHEREAS, a transition to a clean energy economy, if not carefully planned, would
have a disruptive effect on impact on the livelihoods of many in our community, while a
well-planned transition may provide expanded job opportunities for local residents;
WHEREAS, 2,012 jurisdictions in 34 countries including Minnesota leaders Duluth,
Minneapolis, and Crystal Bay Township, have already declared climate emergencies in
order to focus attention on the need for rapid action to address climate change;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Maplewood declares that a climate
emergency threatens our city, region, state, nation, humanity and the natural world.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Maplewood commits to working for a just transition
and climate emergency mobilization effort and will implement and continue to support the
City’s Climate Adaptation plan and create a Climate Mitigation plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Maplewood calls on the Minnesota legislature and
executive branch to immediately and aggressively support cities of all sizes around
Minnesota to both mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change including providing
funding and resources for the development and implementation of climate action plans.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Maplewood calls on the federal government to
immediately commit resources to support the climate mitigation and adaptation efforts of
cities large and small, to invest in the infrastructure needed for a sustainable future, to
ensure that investment is at the scale needed, and to provide the necessary global
leadership to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit).
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 G10 was highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G13.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 1,055,339.66 Checks # 108439 thru # 108459
dated 01/11/22
$ 484,303.09 Checks # 108460 thru # 108500
dated 01/18/22
$ 839,305.89 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 01/03/22 thru 01/16/22
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$ 2,378,948.64 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 646,179.64 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 01/07/22
$ 646,179.64 Total Payroll
$ 3,025,128.28 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
2. Preliminary Financial Report for Month Ended December 31, 2021
No Action Required.
3. Allocation of ARPA Funding
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Allocating American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. The motion provides for the allocation of $1,844,002.14 as
described below.
Resolution 22-01-2033
RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
OF 2021 FUNDS
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed by Congress on
March 10, 2021 and signed into law on March 11, 2021; and
WHEREAS, ARPA provides $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state,
local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the Covid-19 emergency and restore
jobs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has received $2,234,002.14 of its total allocation
of $4,468,004.28 in ARP Act Funding; and
WHEREAS, the ARP Act allows local governmental units to utilize the funding for
the following purposes:
a. Response to the COVID-19 public health emergency;
b. Provide premium pay to essential workers;
c. Provide governmental services to the extent of reduction in revenue;
d. Make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council allocates
$1,844,002.14 in ARPA Funds to the City of Maplewood to reimburse the City for the
following eligible costs:
2021 Response to Covid-19 Personnel, $255,594.38;
2021 Response to Covid-19 PPE, 39,840.75;
2021 Response to Covid-19 Leave Pay, $40,402.03;
2021 Premium Pay for Essential Workers, $245,972.08;
2021 Revenue Loss 2021 Provision of Public Safety Ambulance Services,
$750,000;
2021 Revenue Loss 2021 Provision of Public Safety Services, $512,190.90.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council will consider further allocations of ARPA
funding at future meetings.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
4. Allocation of General Fund Surplus
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Allocating $1.5M in General
Fund Surplus.
Resolution 22-01-2034
RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $1,500,000 OF GENERAL FUND SURPLUS
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has a comprehensive set of financial policies,
including a Reserves Policy; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Reserves Policy is to provide financial stability through
the maintenance of reserve funds for unanticipated expenditures or unforeseen emergencies,
and to provide adequate working capital for current operating needs to avoid short-term
borrowing; and
WHEREAS, in establishing an appropriate fund balance (reserves), the City needs to
consider the demands of cash flow, capital asset purchases, need for emergency reserves,
ability to manage fluctuations of major revenue sources, credit ratings, and long-term fiscal
health; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Reserves Policy requires an unassigned fund balance in the
General Fund at a minimum of 41.67%, with a desired level of 50%, of annual General Fund
operating expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City’s General Fund unassigned reserves exceed the 50% desired
level of operating expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City Council committed $2,589,246 of General Fund reserves, in
excess of the desired 50% level of unassigned reserves, as a possible funding source for
construction of the North Fire Station; and
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WHEREAS, the North Fire Station project is now fully funded through other revenue
sources; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed other areas of need from a long-term financial
management perspective.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council allocates
$1,500,000 in General Fund surplus unassigned reserves as follows:
Employee Benefits Fund $ 400,000
Building Fund $ 250,000
Public Safety Equipment Fund $ 250,000
Fleet Fund $ 250,000
EDA Fund $ 350,000
Total Allocation $1,500,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization be given to the Finance Director to
make the accounting entries necessary to transfer the funds.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
5. Transfers and Budget Adjustments
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the transfers and budget adjustments dated
1/24/2022 and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary accounting entries.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
6. Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract, Change
Order No. 17, and No. 18, North Fire Station Construction Project
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution Directing Modification of the
Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 17 and Change Order No. 18, North Fire
Station Construction Project and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign Change Order
No. 17, and Change Order No. 18.
Resolution 22-01-2035
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT,
NORTH FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CHANGE ORDER NO. 17
AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 18
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the
construction of the North Fire Station, and has approved construction contracts related to the
project.
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WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as North Fire Station Construction Project, Change Order No. 17, and Change
Order No. 18.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
Minnesota, that
1. The Mayor, City Manager, and Fire and EMS Chief are hereby authorized and directed
to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 17 which is an
increase of $5,179.
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 05-A Thornberg Steel is $542,926.
2. The Mayor, City Manager, and Fire and EMS Chief are hereby authorized and directed
to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 18 which is an
increase of $1,820
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 09-C Twin City Acoustics is $52,615.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
7. Purchase of a New Ladder Truck
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of a new ladder truck from
Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
8. Purchase Furniture for North Fire Station
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve furniture quotation from Atmosphere
Commercial Interiors for the North Fire Station Construction Project.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
9. Resolution Approving 2022 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal and Casual Part-
time Employees
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the temporary/seasonal and casual part-time
pay rates resolution adjusting the minimum wage to reflect the new minimum wage for
January 1, 2022.
Resolution 22-01-2036
2022 PAY RATES RESOLUTION
TEMPORARY/SEASONAL & CASUAL P/T EMPLOYEES
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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, 2022 upon Council approval.
Accountant $10.33-30.00 per hour
Accounting Technician $10.33-22.00 per hour
Administrative Assistant $10.33-23.00 per hour
Background Investigator $25.00-40.00 per hour
Building Inspector $14.00-35.00 per hour
CSO $14.50-19.50 per hour
Election Judge $10.33-20.00 per hour
Fire Maintenance Engineer $14.00-18.00 per hour
Fire/EMS Cadet $14.50-19.50 per hour
Gardener $12.00-25.00 per hour
Intern $10.33-25.00 per hour
IT Technician $15.00-20.00 per hour
Laborer $10.33-15.00 per hour
Office Specialist $10.33-18.00 per hour
Receptionist $10.33-16.00 per hour
Recreation Instructor/Leader $12.00-32.00 per hour
Recreation Official $12.00-30.00 per hour
Recreation Worker $12.00-18.00 per hour
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 Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
10. Metro CERTs Seed Grant for the Clean Energy for All Project
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Metro CERTs seed grant project, Clean
Energy for All, by entering into the 2022-2023 Consulting Contract between the Great Plains
Institute for Sustainable Development and the City of Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
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11. Purchase of Three 2022 Marked Police Vehicles and Three 2022 Unmarked Police
Vehicles
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of three 2022 marked Dodge
Durango AWD squad cars (SUV), and three 2022 unmarked police vehicles: a Dodge Ram
1500 SSV (Truck), a Chevrolet Tahoe (SUV), and a Ford Explorer (SUV).
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
12. Resolution Directing Final Payment and Acceptance of Project, Dennis-McClelland
Area Street Improvements, City Project 19-10
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution Directing Final Payment and
Acceptance of Project for the Dennis-McClelland Area Street Improvements, City Project 19-
10.
Resolution 22-01-2037
DIRECTING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
DENNIS-MCCLELLAND AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS CITY PROJECT 19-10
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the
Dennis-McClelland Area Street Improvements, City Project 19-10, and has let a construction
contract, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the
Dennis-McClelland Area Street Improvements, City Project 19-10, is complete and
recommends acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
Minnesota, that
City Project 19-10 is complete and maintenance of the improvements are accepted by the
City; the final construction cost is $6,174,362.33. Final payment Veit & Company, Inc. and the
release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
13. Fiber Optic Agreement for North Fire Station
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the fiber optic agreement with Arvig to connect
the North Fire Station.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearing please familiarize yourself with the
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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
1. Administrative Hearing – Tobacco Compliance Check Failure, Fleming’s Auto
Service, 2271 White Bear Ave N
City Clerk Sindt gave the staff report. Katie Fleming addressed the council. Chief Bierdeman
gave further information. City Attorney Batty provided council direction.
Mayor Abrams, under these very unique circumstances, moved to strike the tobacco
compliance check failure record of October 22, 2021 and remove the fine of $600 from
Fleming’s Auto Service, 2271 White Bear Ave N.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Nay – Councilmember Juenemann
Nay – Councilmember Knutson
Aye – Councilmember Cave
Nay – Councilmember Villavicencio
Aye – Mayor Abrams
The motion failed.
Councilmember Knutson moved to require Fleming’s Auto Service, 2271 White Bear Ave N, to
pay the mandatory fine of $600 within 30 days due to a tobacco compliance check failure on
October 22, 2021.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Aye – Councilmember Juenemann
Aye – Councilmember Knutson
Nay – Councilmember Cave
Aye – Councilmember Villavicencio
Nay – Mayor Abrams
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of Plans &
Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for Cope Avenue Improvements,
City Project 21-06
Public Works Director Love introduced the item. Assistant City Engineer Jarosch gave the
presentation and answered questions of the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Accepting the Feasibility
Report, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public
Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on February 14, 2022 for the Cope Avenue Improvements, City Project
21-06.
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Resolution 22-01-2038
ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY STUDY, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the council adopted August 9th, 2021, a report
has been prepared by the City Engineering Division with reference to the improvement of the
Cope Avenue Improvements, City Project 21-06, and this report was received by the council
on January 24th, 2022.
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is
necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. The City Council will consider the Cope Avenue Improvements, City Project 21-06
in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a
portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429 at an estimated total cost of $3,927,500.
2. The City Engineer or his designee is the designated engineer for this
improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and
specifications for the making of said improvement.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed budget of
$3,927,500 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Estimated Project Cost Recovery
Funding Source Total Amount % of Total
Environmental Utility Fund $429,100 11%
G.O. Bonds Improvement $1,688,000 43%
Sanitary Sewer Fund $209,900 5%
Special Benefit Assessment $441,000 11%
St. Paul Regional Water $1,004,500 26%
WAC Fund $155,000 4%
Total Estimated Project Funding: $3,927,500 100%
4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 14th day of
February, 2022 at 7:00 PM. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice
of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All, via roll call
The motion passed.
3. Resolution Accepting Feasibility Study, Authorizing Preparation of Plans &
Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for Gervais Area Pavement
Rehabilitation, City Project 21-07
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Public Works Director Love introduced the item. Assistant City Engineer Jarosch gave the
presentation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Accepting the Feasibility
Report, Authorizing the Preparation of Plans and Specifications, and Calling for a Public
Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on February 14, 2022 for the Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City
Project 21-07.
Resolution 22-01-2039
ACCEPTING FEASIBILITY STUDY, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the council adopted August 9th, 2021, a report
has been prepared by the City Engineering Division with reference to the improvement of
Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 21-07, and this report was received by the
council on January 24th, 2022.
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is
necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. The City Council will consider the Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City
Project 21-07 in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting
property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of $4,113,300.
2. The City Engineer or his designee is the designated engineer for this
improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and
specifications for the making of said improvement.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary for the preparation of plans and specifications. A proposed budget of
$4,113,300 shall be established. The proposed financing plan is as follows:
Estimated Project Cost Recovery
Funding Source Total Amount % of Total
Special Benefit Assessments $1,097,000 26%
G.O. Improvement Bonds $194,928 5%
Environmental Utility Fund $171,200 4%
Sanitary Sewer Fund $89,300 2%
Street Revitalization Fund $1,202,272 29%
W.A.C. Fund $156,900 4%
Saint Paul Regional Water Services $648,400 16%
City of North Saint Paul $553,300 14%
Total Estimated Project Funding: $4,113,300 100%
4. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 14th day of
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February, 2022 at 7:00 PM. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice
of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave 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 8:44 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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