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Home My WebLink About2022-03-28 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 28, 2022 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 08-22 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 showed a wood eagle, carved by renowned artist and Maplewood resident Donald Johnson, which will be displayed in the council chambers. Mayor Abrams also welcomed Assistant City Manager/HR Director Darrow and Deputy Chief Busack to the meeting. B. 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: Oklahoma Newspaper Recognition of Deb Pedro, Owner of Perkins, 1829 North St Paul Rd E Spring Clean-Up Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Cave moved to approve the March 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. March 28, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 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 Oklahoma Newspaper Mayor Abrams shared the Johnston County Sentinel newspaper in Tishomingo OK sent a copy of their paper featuring an article about a quilt given to veteran Delbert Taylor, made by the Grain Bin Quilters, as one of the quilters who participated was a Maplewood resident. Recognition of Deb Pedro, Owner of Perkins, 1829 North St Paul Rd E Mayor Abrams thanked Deb Pedro for her 42 years of service at the Maplewood Perkins and congratulated her on her retirement. Mayor Abrams also noted Perkins is closed and current Maplewood restaurant, Unison Restaurant & Banquet has purchased the building. Spring Clean-Up Councilmember Juenemann announced this year’s spring clean-up will take place May 21, 2022. 3. Resolution of Support for Emma’s Place Ramsey County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications for Youth Support Services and Community Investments Assistant City Manager/HR Director Darrow gave the staff report. Tonya Brownlow, Executive Director with Emma Norton Services, addressed council, provided further information, and answered questions of the council. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution supporting Emma Norton Services’ Community Development Block Grant Applications for Youth Support Services and Community Investments. Resolution 22-03-2063 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR EMMA NORTON SERVICES RAMSEY COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH SUPPORT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS WHEREAS, non-profit Emma Norton Services is requesting the support of the Maplewood City Council regarding two applications in response to Ramsey County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2022 Solicitation for Public Infrastructure and Other Non-Residential Construction Projects, WHEREAS, Emma Norton Services is requesting $199,930 to address rising maintenance and property management costs and bring much needed upgrades to the Emma’s Place Community Center, located in Maplewood, that align with intentional trauma- March 28, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 informed design features to support the physical and mental well-being of residents. WHEREAS, with a significant increase in teenage residents at Emma’s Place over the past year and a half, Emma Norton Services is requesting $82,125 in Support Service funds to expand the Youth Team by creating a new Youth Case Manager position (1.0 FTE) that will provide targeted services to teenage residents, and a portion of the Program Manager (.25 FTE) and Program Assistant (.25 FTE) positions to support this new role. WHEREAS, Emma Norton is committed to the mental and physical health of all of their residents, and are diligent to interweave that focus throughout all of their programming, including the physical spaces residents reside and access on the premises. WHEREAS, this resolution supports Emma Norton Services in their request for Community Development Block Grant Funding, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council, by resolution, supports Emma Norton Services request for CDBG funds for Youth Service Support and Community Investments. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Ramsey County HRA Update Community Development Director Thomson introduced the item. Ramsey County Commissioner Reinhardt addressed council and provided an overview and Kari Collins, Community & Economic Development Director gave the presentation. No action required. 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 items G3 & G7 were highlighted. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G7. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: March 28, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 $ 942,971.33 Checks # 108713 thru # 108744 dated 03/15/22 $ 448,094.68 Checks # 108745 thru # 108770 dated 03/22/22 $ 914,589.11 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 03/07/22 thru 03/20/22 $ 2,305,655.12 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 581,585.13 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 03/18/22 $ 581,585.13 Total Payroll $ 2,887,240.25 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Financial Report for the Month Ended February 28, 2022 No Action Required. 3. Resolution Accepting Friends of the Mississippi River Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Pollinator Habitat Restoration at Applewood and Carver Preserves Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Accepting the Friends of the Mississippi River Memorandum of Understanding for Pollinator Habitat Restoration at Applewood and Carver Preserves and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the MOU with Friends of the Mississippi River. Resolution 22-03-2064 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR POLLINATOR HABITAT RESTORATION AT APPLEWOOD AND CARVER PRESERVES WHEREAS, non-profit Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) submitted a grant application to the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, entitled Urban Pollinator and Native American Cultural Site Restoration; and WHEREAS, City staff drafted a letter of support for FMR’s grant application, in April 2020, expressing interest in open space restoration for pollinators, stating that FMR’s proposal is important for expanding native habitat along the river in the metro area, creating or linking natural habitat corridors, and involving the public in restoration; and March 28, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 WHEREAS, The City of Maplewood proposed a partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) to develop an ecological management plan and restore specified areas of Applewood and Carver Preserves to native plant communities, benefitting imperiled native pollinators, water quality, soil health, and community engagement in Maplewood; and WHEREAS, FMR was awarded the grant, (M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08l) dedicating $135,000 for restoring and enhancing the natural communities within Maplewood’s Applewood and Carver Neighborhood Preserves which are surrounded by a heavily populated urban area; and WHEREAS, these public open spaces offer the opportunity to inform visitors about the value of restoring habitat, providing for pollinators and other wildlife, creating climate change resilient natural areas and the significance of native plants/wildlife to Native American culture; and WHEREAS, The City seeks to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with FMR for the purpose of support of the Friends of the Mississippi River Memorandum of Understanding for Pollinator Habitat Restoration at Applewood and Carver Preserves, with FMR contributing funds from the above appropriations; and WHEREAS, Friends of the Mississippi River agrees to contribute $135,000 and the city agrees to contribute $9,600 of in-kind staff time toward the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council authorizes the City of Maplewood to accept this Memorandum of Understanding. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. AXON Body Worn Camera (BWC) and Taser Contract Renewal with Associated User Fees Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Axon Body Worn Camera and Taser contract renewal with associated user fees. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Purchase of Road Salt for 2022-2023 Winter Season Councilmember Juenemann moved to authorize the Street Superintendent to purchase de- icing salt under a State contract for the 2022-2023 winter season in an estimated amount of $102,650.00. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Ramsey County Public Works to Perform 2022 Street Striping March 28, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Councilmember Juenemann moved to authorize Ramsey County Public Works to perform City pavement striping needs, in an amount estimated at $30,000. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Professional Services to Complete 2022 LED Upgrade Project Councilmember Juenemann moved to authorize Protek Lighting Solutions to complete the approved LED Upgrade Project in an amount of $102,426.08. 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 1. Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 10, Article X of the Maplewood City Code Pertaining to Goats And Sheep Community Development Director Thomson gave the staff report. Councilmember Cave moved to adopt the ordinance amending Maplewood City Code Chapter 10, Article X pertaining to Goats and Sheep. Ordinance 1029 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE X OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY CODE PERTAINING TO GOATS AND SHEEP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 10-492 of the Maplewood City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 10-492. – Findings; purpose. Pursuant to the authority contained in Minnesota Statutes, section 412.221, subd. 21 and 23, and in furtherance of the health, safety, and welfare of the city and its residents, the city council deems it necessary to regulate the keeping of goats and sheep and to prevent public nuisances. It is the purpose of this article to provide a permitting program for the keeping and March 28, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 maintenance of goats and sheep brought into the city temporarily for the purpose of vegetation management. It is also the purpose of this article to limit the extent to which goats and sheep may otherwise be kept in the city. Section 2. The Maplewood City Code is hereby amended to add a new section 10-502 as follows: Sec. 10-502. - Exception to general prohibition. The general prohibition for keeping goats and sheep contained in section 10-495 above shall not apply to goats and sheep that are kept entirely within an indoor animal exhibit, provided, however, that said indoor animal exhibit satisfies all laws and rules, including permitting requirements, of the State of Minnesota’s Board of Animal Health and any other public agency with regulatory jurisdiction. The limitations contained in section 10-497(a) through (c) and section 10-499 do not apply to indoor animal exhibits that are excepted under this section. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective following its adoption and publication. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk March 28, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 7