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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, June 13, 2022
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 13-22
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 Acting Mayor Cave.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Absent
Rebecca Cave, Acting Mayor 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
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. May 23, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the May 23, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. May 23, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the May 23, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
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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
National Night Out
Councilmember Juenemann announced National Night Out will take place August 2, 2022 and
suggested residents start planning.
3. 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Finance Director Paulseth introduced the item. Matt Mayer, Partner at BerganKDV, gave the
presentation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to accept the Maplewood 2021 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio 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 G5 was highlighted.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G5.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 1,339,956.91 Checks # 109011 thru # 109063
dated 05/24/22
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$ 728,259.27 Checks # 109064 thru # 109081
dated 05/31/22
$ 130,024.63 Checks # 109082 thru # 109101
dated 06/07/22
$ 1,336,029.83 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 05/16/22 thru 06/05/22
$ 3,534,270.64 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 604,051.97 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 05/27/22
$ 604,051.97 Total Payroll
$ 4,138,322.61 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution to Maintain Statutory Tort Liability Limits
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution to maintain statutory tort liability
limits.
Resolution 22-06-2096
RESOLUTION TO MAINTAIN THE STATUTORY TORT LIMITS FOR
LIABILITY INSURANCE PROPOSED
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust annually requests
member cities to make an election to waive or not waive the tort liability limit established by
Minnesota Statutes 466.04; and
WHEREAS, the City has three choices: to not waive the statutory limit, to waive the
limit but to keep insurance coverage at the statutory limit, and to waive the limit and to add
insurance to a new level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Maplewood hereby elects to not waive the statutory tort liability limit established by Minnesota
Statutes 466.04
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for St. Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Road
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for St.
Paul’s Monastery for their event on July 9, 2022.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Establishing a Ballot Board for the
2022 State Primary Election
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution listing election judges and
establishing a ballot board for the 2022 State Primary Election to be held on August 9, 2022.
Resolution 22-06-2097
RESOLUTION FOR 2022 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES AND ESTABLISHING A BALLOT BOARD
WHEREAS, MN State Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2 states election judges for precincts in
a municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, it is required by MN Statutes 203B.121, Subd. 1 to establish a Ballot
Board; and
WHEREAS, approval of the resolution does not qualify individuals to serve as an
election judge; and
WHEREAS, appointments will be made from the list to fill the needed positions after
training and required paperwork have been completed; and
WHEREAS, appointment of additional election judges within the 25 days before the
election may be made if the appointing authority determines that additional election judges will
be required; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota, a Ballot Board is hereby established that would consist of a sufficient number of
election judges as provided in sections 204B.19 to 204B.22 to perform the task; and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk or designee assign Election Judges
to serve on the Ballot Board and in the 2022 State Primary Election to be held on Tuesday,
August 9, 2022 from the following list
ANDERSON, THEODORE DROMMERHAUSEN, LAURÉN GREFE, DAVID
GROTE, DEL PEREZ, LAURIE SMITH, MARGARET
KWAPICK, JACKIE MASTRO, CHRISTINA BJORNSTAD, MYRON
HULET, JEANETTE JONES, GWENDOLYN SAMAC, DEBORAH
VANG, DAVID KOEGEL, PETE RODRIGUEZ, VINCENT
EADS, JOHN FRITSCHE, DEAN GOEPPINGER, LINDA
HAYDEN, DENNIS HOFFMANN, DEB LANDERS, PATRICIA
LEWIS, NEAL MICHAELSON, DORCAS DEZELAR, PHIL
URBANSKI, HOLLY HARDER, MARY SCHMIDT, WILLIAM
DEMOE, JASON FULLER, MARY KATHERINE MCCABE, BONNIE
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MCCANN, JOHN NELSON, STEVEN SHINDLER, TIM
STEENBERG, JUDITH O'BRIEN, D. WILLIAM (BILL) LEONARD, CLAUDETTE
PUTZ, SHELLY CLELAND, ANN DEY, PETER
GRAF, AMY SLIND, TYLER URBANSKI, CAROLYN
ROZMARYNOWSKI, BOB LABARRE, TOM DICKERSON, CHARLENE
KOSKINEN, CAROL ROGERS, PETER ROSSBACH, TERESA
SCHAEFER, THOMAS VERBEEK, STEVEN WALKER, MELISSA
DITTLI, ALBIN NICHOLS, MIRANDA BRANDON, RICHARD
FUNK, BARBARA LUCAS, LYDIA LYNCH, VIRGINIA
PINC, ROBERTA RENNER, MARY ANN SCHAEFER, MARYANN
UNKLESBAY, JEANINE OLSON, ANITA BRANDON, GINNY
CATHERINE, MARY HAHN OHS, SANDRA LEECH, JEFF
MARTINSON, PATRICIA OLSON, LINDA POTTER, NINA
SELBY, PATRICIA YORKOVICH, CINDY PUTZ, STEVE
KREBSBACH, JOHN GRAF, RON HEININGER, JEAN
HUTH, RAYMOND KIPKA, JUDY PASQUARELLA, CHERYL
VIRNALA, RONALD BEDOR, DAVID SKAAR, DELANEY
HANSFORD, LISA HUTH, PATRICIA JACOBSON, CHRIS
KARALUS, SHARON NADEAU, JILL DAHL RYGG, CRYSTAL
GOLASKI, DIANE PARENT, DIAN BORSCHEID, STEPHANIE
BROCKWAY, TOM CARLIN, MARY CHRIS NORDIN, ERIKA
SKAAR, SUSAN SPRAGUE, FLORENCE TSCHIDA, MICKI
WALSH, ALISON BERGK, KRIS FELLMAN, GAIL
HEILLE, LISA HODGES, PAMELA PARNELL, SUSAN
WIENS, ANDREW STAFKI, TIM BAAS, ROB
COOK, KENDALL DANIELSON, MEGAN HARRIS, MARK
JENSEN, KATHLEEN NORBERG, ANN PARNELL, JOHN
TURNER, GLORIA WALKER, MARGARET JOHANNESSEN, JUDITH
MAHRE, JERI JOHNSTON, HOWARD FRANZEN, NICK
HINNENKAMP, GARY STEMPER, JAMES JAHN, DAVID
DOHERTY, MICHELLE KARALUS, SHARON SMITH, RUSSELL
CINCOTTA, MARY MCCABE, DAVID EVANS, JOAN
ROWLEY, CYNTHIA BARRETT, WILLIAM PRAHL, LESLIE
PORTER, LEON KRONSCHNOBEL, ROBERT GEISER, RACHEL
FREIMUTH, KATHRYN DUNSHEE, GLORIA DAWSON, BETTY
MATTINSON, STEVEN CHARTRAND, NATHANIEL BARON, JODI
NELSON, KARLA CARSON, LARRY LEWIS, KENNETH
JACOBSON, CHRISTINE FRANS, JANINE GUNARD, DANIEL
NENTWIG, CAROLINE LEHRKE, DUSTIN SPANGENBERG, ALBERT
SCHREIER, BRIGID NORDBY, JAMES SCHLUENDER, CYNTHIA
BABIN, PAUL SCHREIER, MARGARET ZOLLINGER, PAUL
CAMPBELL, THOMAS KNUTSON, JASON HORN, GARY
JADER, ANITA HESS, HARLAND DUNSHEE, GLORIA
NELSON, KARLA LENTSCH, LOUIS MARTINSON, STEVE
XIONG, YANG WESTCOTT, THERESA VIRNALA, RONALD
FRANEY, JUDITH BATTLE, WILMA BRUDZINSKI, MARGARET
MINDER, ALEX HUNEKE, DANIEL LARSON, STEVEN
KRAEMER, DENNIS WENDT, MARY PEARSON, GINA
LOR, LINDA THOLE, LYNN STRANDNESS, (MARY)
BARON, JODI LENNEA
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Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Purchase of One Police Canine (K9) and Applicable Training
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the contract to purchase and train One Police
K9 team through McDonough K-9.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson 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. Home Occupation License Resolution, Living Long Hair, 1973 Barclay Street
Community Development Director Thomson gave the staff report. Kristi Long, Owner – 1973
Barclay, addressed the council.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve a home occupation license resolution for
Living Long Hair studio located at 1973 Barclay Street, subject to certain conditions of
approval.
Resolution 22-06-2098
HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Kristi Long is proposing a home-based hair salon business.
1.02 The property is located at 1973 Barclay Street and is legally described as:
Lots 29 and 30, Block 26, GLADSTONE PLAT 2, Ramsey County, Minnesota, and
adjacent East 1/2 of vacated alley
Property Identification Number 152922240076
Section 2. Standards.
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2.01 Section 14-56 outlines the licensing requirements for home occupations on
residential property.
Section 3. Findings.
3.01 The proposal meets the specific home occupation license standards.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this home occupation
license request.
1. On May 17, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. City staff
published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The Planning Commission gave everyone a
chance to speak and present written statements at the hearing. The Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council approve this resolution.
2. On June 13, 2022, the City Council discussed this resolution. They considered
reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission and city staff.
Section 5. City Council Action.
5.01 The City Council hereby approves the resolution. Approval is based on the findings
outlined in Section 2 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the
following:
1. The applicant must apply to the City Clerk for a business license. This license
must be renewed with the City Clerk on an annual basis.
2. The applicant shall provide a copy of their state license (Minnesota State Board
of Cosmetology).
3. Parking shall be provided on the property, in the property owner's driveway.
Public streets cannot be used for customer parking.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Setback Variance Resolution, MG
McGrath Inc, 1387 Cope Avenue East
Community Development Director Thomson gave the staff report. Mike McGrath and Tim
Sauro with MG McGrath addressed the council and provided further information.
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Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the resolution for a conditional use permit
amendment and a setback variance permitting exterior storage and a parking lot expansion for
MG McGrath Inc.’s property located at 1387 Cope Avenue East.
Resolution 22-06-2099
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT AND SETBACK VARIANCE RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Tim Sauro, of MG McGrath, has requested approval of a conditional use permit
amendment to allow exterior storage.
1.02 The applicant has also requested approval of a setback variance of 13 feet to
expand its parking lot.
1.03 The property is located at 1387 Cope Avenue East and is legally described as:
The north 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of section 10. Township 29. Range 22.
Except the east 39 acres. Except that part lying west of the easterly right of
way line of the northern pacific railroad. And except that part lying north of the
southerly right of way line of highway no. 36 as now located:
Excepting therefrom. The following described parcel:
Commencing at the center of said section 10. Thence southerly along the east
line of the southwest 1/4 a distance of b4b.3 feet to the intersection of the
southerly right-of-way line of trunk highway no. 36. Thence westerly along the
said southerly right-of-way line a distance of 1196.20 feet. Thence deflecting to
the left 90 degrees and along the said right-of-way line a distance of 25 feet,
thence deflecting to the right 90 degrees and along said right-of-way line a
distance of 93.46 feet to an iron, said point being the intersection of west line of
the east 39 acres and the said trunk highway no. 36 southerly right-ofway line.
Thence westerly along said right-of-way line a distance of 233.30 feet. Thence
southerly and parallel with the west line of the east 39 acres a distance of
250.00 feet to the point of beginning. Thence continuing along the same line a
distance of 169.15 feet to a point on the south line of the said north 1/2 of the
southwest 1/4 of section 10. Thence easterly along the said south line a
distance of 233.30 feet to a point on the west line of the said east 39 acres,
thence northerly along said west line a distance of 188.86 feet. Thence
westerly parallel with the said southerly right-of-way line a distance of 233.30
feet to the point of beginning.
And
Excepting therefrom the following described parcel:
Commencing at the center of said section 10. Thence southerly along the east
line of the southwest 1/4 a distance of b48.3 feet to the intersection of the
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southerly right-of-way line of trunk highway no. 36, thence westerly along the
said southerly right-of-way line a distance of 1196.20 feet. Thence deflecting to
the left 90 degrees and along said right-of-way line a distance of 25 feet.
Thence deflecting to the right 90 degrees and along said right-ofway line a
distance of 93.46 feet to an iron. Said point being the intersection of west line
of the east 39 acres and the said trunk highway no. 36 southerly right-of-way
line and the point of beginning. Thence westerly along said right-of-way line a
distance of 233.30 feet. Thence southerly and parallel with the west line of the
east 39 acres a distance of 250. 00 feet. Thence easterly and parallel with the
southerly right-of-way line a distance of 233. 30 feet to a point on the west line
of the east 39 acres. Thence northerly along said west line a distance of 250
feet to the point of beginning.
Section 2. Standards.
2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-512(4) requires a Conditional Use Permit for the
exterior storage of goods or materials.
2.02 General Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a)
states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on
the following nine standards for approval.
1. 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.
4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or
methods of operation 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.
5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
6. 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.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site’s
natural and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
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2.03 Variance Standard. City Ordnance Section 44-13 refers to state statute which
states a variance may be granted from the requirements of the zoning
ordinance when: (1) the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and
intent of this ordinance; (2) when the variance is consistent with the
comprehensive plan; and (3) when the applicant establishes that there are
practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. Practical difficulties mean:
(1) The proposed use is reasonable; (2) the need for a variance is caused by
circumstances unique to the property, not created by the property owner, and
not solely based on economic conditions.
Section 3. Findings.
3.01 The proposal meets the specific conditional use permit standards.
3.02 The proposal meets the specific variance standards.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use
permit amendment and setback variance requests.
1. On May 17, 2022, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city
staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices to
the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave
everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written
statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council
approve this resolution.
2. On June 13, 2022 the city council discussed this resolution. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission
and city staff.
Section 5. City Council
5.01 The city council hereby approves the resolution. Approval is based on the
findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the
following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the City. Prior to the
construction of an expanded parking lot, the applicant must submit and
receive approval of a 15-Day Minor Construction Project application.
2. The City Council may require additional parking in the future if the council
determines that there is a need for additional parking on the site. This
approval permits the addition of 16 additional parking spaces to be added
to the south of the building.
3. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of
Council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The Council
may extend this deadline for one year.
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4. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
5. The applicant must submit a site plan for staff approval that includes the
following elements:
a. Locations of all exterior storage areas. Exterior storage is required to
be setback at least 40 feet to the north from the south building line
and out of view from Highway 36.
b. Location of all trash enclosures. All trash receptacles stored outside
are required to be kept inside an enclosure.
6. The expanded parking lot must be setback at least two feet from the front
property line along Cope Avenue East.
7. All requirements of the engineering report, dated April 27, 2022, must be
met.
8. The applicant must submit a screening plan for staff approval that includes
landscaping between the expanded parking lot and Cope Avenue East.
9. Prior to any permits being issued for the parking lot expansion project, the
applicant must meet all requirements of the city’s tree preservation
ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Acting Mayor Cave adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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