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Home My WebLink About2022-06-27 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 27, 2022 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 14-22 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 announced Councilmember Juenemann was awarded the 2022 Elected Official of the Year award by Minnesota Women in City Government and read the resolution. Councilmember Juenemann expressed words of thanks. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jace Novak led 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 Present Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to Council Presentations: National Night Out Green Steps Award League of Minnesota Cities Conference Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 13, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the June 13, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – Councilmember Cave Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Knutson June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Councilmember Villavicencio Abstain – Mayor Abrams due to absence 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 reminded residents National Night Out will be held August 2, 2022. Residents may register online. Green Steps Award Councilmember Juenemann announced Maplewood was again awarded the Green Step Cities award at the League of Minnesota Cities conference. League of Minnesota Cities Conference Councilmember Juenemann gave a brief review on the League of Minnesota Cities conference that was held in Duluth. 3. Swearing-In Ceremony for Officer Adam Suedkamp Public Safety Director Bierdeman addressed the council and introduced Officer Suedkamp. City Clerk Sindt administered the oath. Officer Suedkamp addressed the council after the pinning of his badge. No Action Required. 4. Swearing-In Ceremony for Firefighter/Paramedics Jake Lanik and Michael Williamson, Firefighter/EMT Maclane Campbell, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal Jerry Novak, Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Schroeder Fire & EMS Chief Mondor addressed the council and introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Lanik, Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Williamson, Firefighter/EMT Maclane Campbell, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal Jerry Novak, and Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Schroeder. City Clerk Sindt administered the oath after the pinning of their badges. No Action Required. 5. Purple Line BRT Project Update June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Community Development Director Thomson introduced the item. Craig Lamothe, Purple Line Project Manager, and Liz Jones, Outreach & Engagement Lead, gave the presentation and answered questions of the council. Ramsey County Commissioner Reinhardt addressed the council and provided further comments. 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 item G3 was highlighted. Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G7. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 359,153.77 Checks # 109104 thru # 109137 dated 06/14/22 $ 85,477.28 Checks # 109138 thru # 109159 dated 06/21/22 $ 1,164,278.82 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 06/06/22 thru 06/19/22 $ 1,608,909.87 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 724,823.93 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/10/22 $ 724,823.93 Total Payroll $ 2,333,733.80 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 2. Financial Report for the Month Ended May 31, 2022 No Action Required. 3. Resolution Approving Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Improvements Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution regarding a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for I&I improvements and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the final grant agreement. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed. Resolution 22-06-2100 APPROVAL OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR INFLOW AND INFILTRATION IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore approved the grant agreement between the City of Maplewood and the Metropolitan Council for inflow and infiltration improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that: 1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into the grant agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for American Legion Post 272, 2166 Maplewood Drive Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for American Legion Post 272 for their event on August 1, 2022. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary held September 17 -18, 2022. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Resolution to Conduct Off-Site Gambling for Merrick, Inc., July 4th Celebration at Hazelwood Park, 1663 County Road C East June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution to Conduct Off-Site Gambling for Merrick, Inc on Monday, July 4, 2022 during the July 4th Celebration. Resolution 22-06-2101 CITY APPROVAL TO CONDUCT OFF-SITE GAMBLING WITHIN CITY LIMITS MERRICK, INC. WHEREAS, Merrick, Inc. has submitted an Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling th at the July 4 Celebration at Hazelwood Park, 1663 County Road D East in Maplewood, MN 55109; and WHEREAS, the off-site gambling will take place during the July 4th Celebration on Monday, July 4, 2022. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that Application to Conduct Off-Site Gambling is approved for Merrick, Inc. during the date stated above. 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, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Board for their approval Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract, Change Order, No. 46, 47 and No. 48, North Fire Station Construction Project Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution Directing Modification of the Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 46, 47 and Change Order No. 48, North Fire Station Construction Project and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign Change Order No. 46, 47 and Change Order No. 48. Resolution 22-06-2102 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, NORTH FIRE STATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, CHANGE ORDER NO. 46, 47, AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 48 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. WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as North Fire Station Construction Project, Change Order No. 46, 47 and Change Order No. 48. June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 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. 46 which will not change the overall project amount. The revised contract amount for Work Scope 23-A, General Sheet Metal Company, LLC., is $1,061,662.98. The revised contract amount for Work Scope 08-D, Yale Mechanical, LLC., is $541,506. 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. 47 which will decrease the project amount by $4,350. The revised contract amount for Work Scope 32-D, Century Fence Company is $27,645. 3. 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. 48 which will increase the project amount by $5,444.04. The revised contract amount for Work Scope 6-G, Ebert Construction., is $440,589. 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 otion passed I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement for Metro Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Project, Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, City Project 14-05 Public Works Director Love gave the staff report. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the cooperative agreement, with Ramsey County, for bicycle and pedestrian improvements as part of the Gold Line BRT project and direct the June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk June 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 7