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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, August 08, 2022
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 17-22
CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Abrams
Mayor Abrams announced there is a "Boil Water Advisory" and read the St Paul Regional
Water Services announcement. Mayor Abrams spoke about the local soccer history and
rededication of the Fred Abbott field in Maplewood and the Kick-off that took place there for
the All Star game at Allianz Field in St Paul. Mayor Abrams also thanked Parks staff,
including Audra Robbins and Neil Breneman for organizing the event.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
William Knutson, Councilmember Present
Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following items were added to Council Presentations:
Purple Line Information
Highlight of New Businesses - Becker Furniture & Creative Kids Academy
Rice Larpenteur Summer Block Party
Recap of National Night Out
Police Ride Along
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes — All
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. July 25, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the July 25, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
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The motion passed.
2. July 25, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the July 25, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes as
submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
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
Purple Line Information
Councilmember Juenemann reported the Purple Line project has been slowed down and
routes and funding are being re -tooled.
Highlight of New Businesses - Becker Furniture & Creative Kids Academy
Mayor Abrams announced the opening of two new businesses, Becker Furniture & Creative
Kids Academy, in Maplewood.
Rice Larpenteur Summer Block Party
Mayor Abrams invited everyone to the summer block party being held at Rice and Larpenteur
on Saturday, August 13, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Recap of National Night Out
Mayor Abrams shared the success of National Night out and visiting different parties during
the event, and also invited the Council to reflect on their party visits.
Police Ride Along
Councilmember Villavicencio shared participating in a police ride -along and expressed words
of appreciation to the Public Safety Department.
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.
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Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G2.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
$
1,344,010.17
Checks # 109289 thru # 109343
dated 07/26/22
$
412,215.95
Checks # 109344 thru # 109379
dated 08/02/22
$
1,266,251.92
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 07/18/22 thru 07/31/22
$
3,022,478.04
Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$
694,435.76
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 07/22/22
$
694,435.76
Total Payroll
$ 3,716,913.80 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for the Church of St. Jerome, 380 Roselawn Avenue
East
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for the Church of
St. Jerome on September 17, 2022 at 380 Roselawn Ave E.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS— If you are here fora 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
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direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments.
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution Making Findings of Fact and Conclusion on Repeat Nuisance Service
Call Appeal, Emma Norton Services, 2161 Van Dyke St N
City Attorney Batty gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution entitled "Resolution Making
Findings of Fact and Conclusions on Appeal by Emma Norton Services Regarding Fees for
Excessive Nuisance Service Calls".
Resolution 22-08-2109
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS ON APPEAL BY
EMMA NORTON SERVICES REGARDING FEES FOR EXCESSIVE
NUISANCE SERVICE CALLS
WHEREAS, by letter dated June 24, 2022 to Emma Norton Services, LLC, owner and
operator of Emma's Place, the Maplewood police department notified the owner of fees for
excessive nuisance calls for service pursuant to city code; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated July 1, 2022, Emma's Place notified the city clerk they intend
to appeal the fees as allowed under city code; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2022, the city council conducted a hearing on the appeal, at which
time two representatives of Emma's Place addressed the city council regarding the matter; and
WHEREAS, city code requires the city council, following a hearing and consideration of
all evidence and testimony, to make findings of fact and conclusions regarding the appeal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council of the city of Maplewood
makes the following findings of fact regarding this matter:
Emma's Place is a multi -family residential facility which includes 13 dwelling units
located at 2161-2165 Van Dyke Street North in Maplewood.
2. Emma's Place has a rental housing license under the City's rental housing ordinance,
city code sections 12-600, et seq., and is subject to that and other ordinances and
the terms and conditions of its license.
3. In recognition that some properties place a disproportionate burden on city services
because of activities occurring on or associated with those properties, the City has
adopted a repeat nuisance service call ordinance, city code sections 24-146, et seq.,
which authorizes the imposition of fees for three or more nuisance calls for service
within a 12-month period.
4. Excessive nuisance calls for service make it difficult to provide a uniform level of
service within the community and result in additional city costs. The purpose of the
fees is to partially compensate for those additional costs and to encourage property
owners to promote lawful and responsible behavior at their properties.
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5. As of July 181" there had been 20 nuisance calls for service involving one of the
buildings at Emma's Place and 12 nuisance calls for service at a second building
during the previous 12 months. This includes the incidents cited in police case
numbers 22-13682 and 22-13969, which were the subject of the notice of June 24,
2022.
6. The city council received a written report and heard testimony from Lt. Michael Dugas
of the Maplewood police department at the hearing regarding the specific incidents
in question.
7. Two representatives of Emma's Place appeared at the hearing on July 25, 2022.
They acknowledged that the incidents cited in the subject police reports involved
residents of Emma's Place but argued against imposition of the fees because the
criminal activity took place at nearby commercial sites. No written material was
submitted by Emma's Place.
8. Nuisance calls for service at two units within Emma's Place during the previous 12
months represent 16.5 percent of the nuisance calls for service during that period for
the entire city.
9. In recognition that the number of incidents of unlawful and disruptive behavior by
some of the residents of Emma's Place have increased significantly within the last
year, city staff and members of the city council have repeatedly offered assistance to
address the problem. Such efforts have generally not been reciprocated or have been
ignored by Emma's Place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council of the city of Maplewood
makes the following conclusions:
Maplewood police case numbers 22-13682 and 22-13969 were nuisance service
calls and were preceded by more than two nuisance service calls at Emma's Place
in the previous 12 months.
2. There is no factual dispute about the incidents recounted in police case numbers 22-
13682 and 22-13969.
3. City code section 24-149 authorizes the imposition of fees for these calls.
4. The imposition of fees in the total amount of $500 is upheld and the appeal by
Emma's Place is hereby denied.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Maplewood as follows:
City staff shall serve Emma's Place by United States mail with a notice of this
determination within 10 days of adoption of this resolution by the city council.
2. The fee must be paid by Emma's Place within 30 days of notice of this decision.
3. City staff and consultants are hereby authorized and directed to take such additional
actions as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the intent of this resolution.
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Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes — All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Study, Myrtle -Sterling Area Street
Improvements, City Project 22-16
Public Works Director Love gave the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a
Feasibility Study for the Myrtle -Sterling Area Street improvements, City Project 22-16.
Resolution 22-08-2110
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to Myrtle -Sterling area streets, as
depicted on the attached project location map, and is hereby called Myrtle -Sterling Area Street
improvements, City Project 22-16.
AND WHEREAS, it is proposed to assess the benefited properties for all or a portion of
the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he
is instructed to report to the City Council with all convenient speed advising the council in a
preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and
feasible, and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some
other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $60,000 are appropriated to prepare this
Feasibility Report.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Study, Wood lynn -South lawn Area
Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 22-17
Public Works Director Love gave the staff report.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the Preparation of a
Feasibility Study for the Wood lynn-Southlawn Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 22-
17.
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Resolution 22-08-2111
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to Wood lynn-South lawn area
streets, as depicted on the attached project location map, and is hereby called Woodlynn-
Southlawn Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 22-17.
AND WHEREAS, it is proposed to assess the benefited properties for all or a portion of
the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he
is instructed to report to the City Council with all convenient speed advising the council in a
preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and
feasible, and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some
other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $60,000 are appropriated to prepare this
Feasibility Report.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
3. Options Regarding Edible THC Products
City Attorney Batty gave the staff report. Council directed staff to draft a moratorium for
council to review at the next council meeting.
No Action Required.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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