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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, September 12, 2022
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 19-22
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 7:04 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams shared Louis Varland, the new MLB Twins pitcher, was raised and still resides
in Maplewood. Kim & Wade Varland, Louis’s parents, are long time Maplewood residents.
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:
Your yard in the fall
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 22, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 22, 2022 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. August 29, 2022 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the August 29, 2022 City Council Special
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
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Seconded by Councilmember Knutson 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
Your yard in the fall
Councilmember Juenemann asked residents to please not rake and blow leaves into the
streets.
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 G8 was highlighted.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G8.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 1,037,394.06 Checks # 109446 thru # 109486
dated 08/23/22
$ 1,303,418.12 Checks # 109487 thru # 109522
dated 08/30/22
$ 30,377.13 Checks # 109523 thru # 109620
dated 08/31/22
$ 136,952.60 Checks # 109621 thru # 109634
dated 09/06/22
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$ 1,728,061.35 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 08/15/22 thru 09/04/22
$ 4,236,203.26 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 616,273.83 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 08/19/22
$ 622,689.67 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/02/22
$ 1,238,963.50 Total Payroll
$ 5,475,166.76 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Maplewood Historical Society Annual Appropriation
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the annual appropriation of $5,000 to the Maplewood
Area Historical Society.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Approval of Transfers and Budget Adjustments
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the transfers and budget adjustments dated
September 12, 2022, and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary accounting
entries.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Massage Center License for SSM MN, LLC d/b/a Spring Spa, 1700 Rice St N.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Massage Center license for SSM MN, LLC dba
Spring Spa, 1700 Rice St N.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Establishing a Ballot Board for the
2022 State General Election
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Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution listing election judges and establishing
a ballot board for the 2022 State General Election to be held on November 8, 2022.
Resolution 22-09-2117
2022 STATE GENERAL 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 General Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 8, 2022 from the following list.
Acosta, Mark Brockway, Tom Dahm, Frederick
Allen, Janice Brudzinski, Margaret Danielson, Megan
Alswager, Kim Campbell, Thomas Dawson, Betty
Anderson, Theodore Carey, Thomas DeMoe, Jason
Anderson, Warren Carlin, Mary Chris Dettie, Beth
Baas, Rob Carson, Larry Dey, Peter
Babin, Paul Cathcart, Cecelia Dezelar, Phil
Bane, Rosanne Catherine, Mary Dickerson, Charlene
Baron, Jodi Chamblee, Denise Dickson, Helen Jean
Barrett, William Chartrand, Nathaniel Dippon, Darrell
Bartyza, Jill Cincotta, Mary Dittli, Albin
Battle, Wilma Claseman, Anne Dobihal, Catherine
Bedor, David Clauson, Mike Doherty, Michelle
Beggs, Regan Clauson, Mary Jo Drommerhausen, Laurén
Bergk, Kris Cleland, Ann DuChemin, Justin
Bjornstad, Myron Coleman, Roxanne DuFresne, Sandra
Borscheid, Stephanie Commers, Cheryl Dunshee, Gloria
Brady, Phil Cook, Kendall Eads, John
Brandon, Ginny Curtis, Michelle Eager, Brian
Brandon, Richard Dahl Rygg, Crystal Eager, Luann
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Ebeling, Kim Huth, Raymond Mader, Ronald
Ek, John Jacobs, Sandra Madson, Gail
Ek, Susan Jacobson, Chris Mahre, Jeri
Elling Schultz, Danna Jacobson, Christine Markovich, Jill
Evans, Brady Jader, Anita Martinson, Christine
Evans, Joan Jahn, David Martinson, Patricia
Fellman, Gail Jensen, Kathleen Martinson, Steve
Fosse, Richard Johannessen, Judith Mastro, Christina
Franey, Judith Johnston, Howard Mattews, Demetrius
Frans, Janine Jones, Anabella Mattinson, Steven
Franzen, Nick Jones, Anabella Mccabe, Bonnie
Freimuth, Kathryn Jones, Gwendolyn Mccabe, David
Fritsche, Dean Karalus, Sharon McCann, John
Fritsche, Gordy Kipka, Judy McCanna, Janet
Fuller, Mary Katherine Kloeber, Stephanie McCarthy, Michael
Funk, Barbara Knutson, Corinne McGee, Erin
Garrett-Friendt, Patricia Knutson, Jason Mcnaughton, Cathie
Geiser, Rachel Knutson, Lois Meister-Westermann, Jean
Goeppinger, Linda Koch, Rachel Merkle, Curtis
Golaski, Diane Koegel, Pete Merritt, Lance
Graf, Amy Koopmeiners, Michael Mertens, Sam
Graf, Ron Koopmeiners, Heidi Meyer, JoAnne
Grant, Marilyn Korinek, Rick Michaelson, Dorcas
Grefe, David Koskinen, Carol Minder, Alex
Grendzinski, Alvin Kraemer, Dennis Moen, Phyllis
Grote, Del Krebsbach, John Nadeau, Jill
Guindon-Hjermstad, Kronschnobel, Robert Nelson, Karla
Stephanie Kurkowski, Cynthia Nelson, Karla
Gunard, Daniel Kurysh, Bette Nelson, Steven
Haag, Phyllis Kwapick, Jackie Nentwig, Caroline
Hahn Ohs, Sandra Labarre, Tom Nichols, Miranda
Hansford, Lisa Ladd, Joshua Norberg, Ann
Harder, Mary Landers, Patricia Nordby, James
Harris, Mark Larsen, Courtney Nordin, Erika
Hashim, Tahir Larson, Mark O'brien, D. William (Bill)
Hayden, Dennis Larson, Rose Olson, Anita
Heille, Lisa Larson, Steven Olson, Linda
Heininger, Jean Layer, Thomas O'Neil, Amy
Hensley, WM Leech, Jeff Packer, Roger
Hensley, William Lehrke, Dustin Paklonsky, Mary
Herber, Gregory Lentsch, Louis Parent, Dian
Hermann, Gina Leo, Bob Parenteau, Cynthia
Hess, Harland Leo, Mary Ann Rulli Parnell, John
Hill, Elaine Leonard, Claudette Parnell, Susan
Hinnenkamp, Gary Lewis, Kenneth Pasquarella, Cheryl
Hodges, Pamela Lewis, Neal Pearson, Gina
Hoffmann, Deb Lindsey, Nancy Peck, Dennis
Horn, Gary Lopez Letona, Oscar Perez, Laurie
Hulet, Jeanette Lor, Linda Perry, Marilyn
Huneke, Daniel Lucas, Lydia Philbrook-Bougie,
Huth, Patricia Lynch, Virginia Claudette
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Phillips, Matthew Schmidt, William Thole, Lynn
Pinc, Roberta Schmitz, Duane Tschida, Micki
Plathe, David Schnapp, Kurt Turner, Gloria
Porter, Leon Schreier, Brigid Unklesbay, Jeanine
Potter, Nina Schreier, Margaret Urbanski, Carolyn
Prahl, Leslie Schreier, Rita Urbanski, Holly
Putz, Shelly Schwartz, Richard Vang, David
Putz, Steve Selby, Patricia Verbeek, Steven
Quanbeck, Sonja Shindler, Tim Virnala, Ronald
Rainer, Rita Simms, Vicki Vogel, Brittany
Reinemann, Sharon Skaar, Delaney Vogel, Lori
Renner, Mary Ann Skaar, Susan Walker, Margaret
Rinehart, Jane Slind, Tyler Walker, Melissa
Roberts, LuAnn Smith, Margaret Walsh, Alison
Roberts, Alan Smith, Russell Wendt, Mary
Rodriguez, Vincent Spande, Kayla Westcott, Theresa
Rogers, Peter Spangenberg, Albert Wiens, Andrew
Rossbach, Teresa Sprague, Florence Williamson, Patricia
Rowley, Cynthia Stadler, Kristine Willie, Paula
Rozmarynowski, Bob Stafki, Tim Willson, Sharon
Russell, Kathy Steenberg, Judith Willson, Stephen
Samac, Deborah Stemper, James Xiong, Yang
Sawdbeck, David Storm, Heidi Yang, Jake
Sawdlyte, Elaine Strandness, (Mary) Lennea Yang, Summai
Scandale, Toni Stroth Dahm, Dianne Yorkovich, Cindy
Schaefer, Maryann Suby, Dorothy Zajack, Amy
Schaefer, Thomas Tembreull, Gary Zollinger, Paul
Schluender, Cynthia Thigpen, Jeralean
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for The Homestead at Maplewood, 1890 Sherren
Avenue E
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for The
Homestead at Maplewood for their event on October 8, 2022.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Accela Software Subscription Renewal
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the renewal and payment of the 5-year Accela
software subscription.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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8. Resolution Directing Modification of Existing Construction Contract, Approve
Processing Allowances for North Fire Station Construction Project
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution directing modification of the existing
construction contract, approve processing allowances for North Fire Station Construction
Project.
Resolution 22-09-2118
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT,
APPROVE PROCESSING ALLOWANCES FOR NORTH FIRE STATION
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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.
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 processing allowances for the North Fire
Station Construction Project.
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 05-B, KMH Erectors Inc. is $169,237
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 31-A, Park Construction Company is
$509,970.50
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 08-L Right Way Caulking Inc. is
$24,230
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 21-A Summit Fire Protection
Company. is $69,044.75
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 09-C Twin City Acoustics Inc. is
$51,968.60
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 08-A Twin City Hardware Company
is $125,710
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 08-H WL Hall Company is $19,488
The revised contract amount for Work Scope 32-B Ebert Construction is
$204,785.77
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
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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.
1. McMenemy Street Improvements, City Project 21-02
a. Assessment Hearing, 7:00 p.m.
b. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll
Public Works Director Love introduced the item. Assistant City Engineer Jarosch gave the
presentation.
Mayor Abrams opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
Sharon Tarble – 1975 McMenemy Street
Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for
the McMenemy Street Improvements, City Project 21-02.
Resolution 22-09-2119
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on August 22, 2022,
calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the McMenemy Street Improvements, City
Project 21-02 was presented in a Public Hearing, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429, and
WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments
according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows:
a. Parcel 172922330010 – Pharanear Thin, 1716 McMenemy Street. It is currently
proposed that 1716 McMenemy Street be assessed for one residential unit for a
total assessment amount of $6,600. The property owner is objecting to the
assessment and requesting a cancellation of their proposed assessment because
they feel the work begin done as a part of the project will reduce their property
value.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the
lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be
benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied
against it.
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2. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to make the following
adjustments to the assessment roll for the McMenemy Street Improvements, City
Project 21-02:
a. Parcel 172922330010 – Pharanear Thin, 1716 McMenemy Street. It is
currently proposed that 1716 McMenemy Street be assessed for one
residential unit for a total assessment amount of $6,600. The property owner is
objecting to the assessment and requesting a cancellation of their proposed
assessment because they feel the work begin done as a part of the project will
reduce their property value. Staff recommendation is to deny a cancellation of
assessment as this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment
policy and the assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as
determined through the special benefit appraisal.
3. The assessment roll for the McMenemy Street Improvements as amended, without
those property owners’ assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll
shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each
tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed
improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
4. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a
period of and 15 years for residential properties and 8 years for commercial
properties, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in
January 2023 and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.27 percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall
be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until
December 31, 2022. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added
interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the county auditor, but no later than November 1, 2022, pay the
whole of the assessment on such property, without interest, to the city clerk; and
they may, at any time after November 15, 2022, pay to the county auditor the
entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to
December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be
made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the
next succeeding year.
5. The City Engineer and City Clerk shall forthwith after November 15, 2022, but no
later than November 16, 2022, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to
the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such
assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal
taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Cope Avenue Improvements, City Project 21-06
a. Assessment Hearing, 7:00 p.m.
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b. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll
Public Works Director Love introduced the item. Assistant City Engineer Jarosch gave the
presentation.
Mayor Abrams opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
Tim Sauro – 1357 Cope Avenue E
Charlene Elmquist – 1701 Cope Avenue E
Linda White – 1640 Cope Avenue E
Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for
the Cope Avenue Improvements, City Project 21-06.
Resolution 22-09-2120
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on August 22, 2022,
calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Cope Avenue Improvements, City
Project 21-06 was presented in a Public Hearing, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429, and
WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments
according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows:
a. Parcel 102922320014 – Timothy Sauro, 1357 Cope Avenue LLC, 1357 Cope
Avenue. It is currently proposed that 1357 Cope Avenue be assessed for a total
assessment amount of $22,977.00. The property owners are objecting to the
assessment and requesting a revision of their proposed assessment because they
feel they feel they should be credited for a sidewalk they installed along Cope
Avenue when the property was developed in 2011.
b. Parcel 102922410016 – St. Paul Sheet Metal Workers, 1681 Cope Avenue. It is
currently proposed that 1681 Cope Avenue be assessed for a total assessment
amount of $12,489.00. The property owners are objecting to the assessment and
requesting a revision of their proposed assessment because want a detailed
explanation of how the assessment was calculated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the
lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be
benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied
against it.
2. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to make the following
adjustments to the assessment roll for the Cope Avenue Improvements, City
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Project 21-06:
a. Parcel 102922320014 – Timothy Sauro, 1357 Cope Avenue LLC, 1357 Cope
Avenue. It is currently proposed that 1357 Cope Avenue be assessed for a
total assessment amount of $22,977.00. The property owners are objecting to
the assessment and requesting a revision of their proposed assessment
because they feel they feel they should be credited for a sidewalk they installed
along Cope Avenue when the property was developed in 2011. Staff
recommendation is to deny a revision of assessment as this property is being
assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not
exceed the benefit to the property as determined through the special benefit
appraisal.
b. Parcel 102922410016 – St. Paul Sheet Metal Workers, 1681 Cope Avenue. It
is currently proposed that 1681 Cope Avenue be assessed for a total
assessment amount of $12,489.00. The property owners are objecting to the
assessment and requesting a revision of their proposed assessment because
want a detailed explanation of how the assessment was calculated. Staff
recommendation is to deny a revision of assessment as this property is being
assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not
exceed the benefit to the property as determined through the special benefit
appraisal.
3. The assessment roll for the Cope Avenue Improvements as amended, without
those property owners’ assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll
shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each
tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed
improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
4. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a
period of and 15 years for residential properties and 8 years for commercial
properties, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in
January 2023 and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.27 percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall
be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until
December 31, 2022. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added
interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the county auditor, but no later than November 1, 2022, pay the
whole of the assessment on such property, without interest, to the city clerk; and
they may, at any time after November 15, 2022, pay to the county auditor the
entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to
December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be
made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the
next succeeding year.
5. The City Engineer and City Clerk shall forthwith after November 15, 2022, but no
later than November 16, 2022, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to
the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such
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assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal
taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 21-07
a. Assessment Hearing, 7:00 p.m.
b. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll
Public Works Director Love introduced the item. Assistant City Engineer Jarosch gave the
presentation
Mayor Abrams opened the public hearing. The following people spoke:
Solomon Thao – 1572 Gervais Avenue
Robert Bayer – 2425 White Bear Avenue
Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll for
the Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 21-07.
Resolution 22-09-2121
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on August 22, 2022,
calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation,
City Project 21-07 was presented in a Public Hearing, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments
according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows:
a. Parcel 102922240057 – Brenda and John Opheim, 1485 Gervais Avenue. It is
currently proposed that 1485 Gervais Avenue be assessed for one residential unit
for a total assessment amount of $3,450. The property owners are objecting to the
assessment and requesting a cancellation of their proposed assessment because
they feel the work begin done as a part of the project is normal street maintenance
and noted that the property was assessed when a sidewalk was extended and
curb replaced as part of the Highway 36/English Street project. They feel the
property will not receive any benefits from the improvements.
b. Parcel 112922230007 – Gervais Senior Living LLC, 1807 Gervais Court East. It is
currently proposed that 1807 Gervais Court East be assessed for $58,700.00.The
property owner is objecting to the assessment. The owner notes that the property
should only be assessed for improvements on Gervais Court, the notice of
assessment hearing failed to state how the dollar amount was determined, the
notice failed to state how the interest rate was determined, the notice failed to state
whether their property was commercial or residential, they feel the assessment
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shouldn’t happen before the completion of the improvements, and they feel 48
days is too little time to determine whether or not they can make a full or partial
payment during the interest-free timeframe.
c. Parcel 112922230010 – Redeeming Love Church, 2425 White Bear Avenue. It is
currently proposed that 2425 White Bear Avenue be assessed for $81,606.30.The
property owner is objecting to the assessment. The owner notes that the property
should only be assessed for the first 60 linear feet of their property along Gervais
Court, as they don’t use their frontage on Gervais Court beyond their entrance
drive. They are requesting a revision of assessment.
d. Parcel 102922420005 – Mee Moua, 1572 Gervais Avenue. It is currently proposed
that 1572 Gervais Avenue be assessed for one residential unit for a total
assessment of $3,450.The property owner is requesting a revision of assessment
as it is a public roadway and the assessment creates a financial hardship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the
lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be
benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied
against it.
2. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to make the following
adjustments to the assessment roll for the Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation,
City Project 21-07:
a. Parcel 102922240057 – Brenda and John Opheim, 1485 Gervais Avenue. It is
currently proposed that 1485 Gervais Avenue be assessed for one residential
unit for a total assessment amount of $3,450. The property owners are
objecting to the assessment and requesting a cancellation of their proposed
assessment because they feel the work begin done as a part of the project is
normal street maintenance and noted that the property was assessed when a
sidewalk was extended and curb replaced as part of the Highway 36/English
Street project. They feel the property will not receive any benefits from the
improvements. Staff determined that the property was not assessed for the
sidewalk and utility improvement project in 2012. Staff recommendation is to
deny a cancellation or revision of assessment as this property is being
assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the assessment does not
exceed the benefit to the property as determined through the special benefit
appraisal.
b. Parcel 112922230007 – Gervais Senior Living LLC, 1807 Gervais Court East. It
is currently proposed that 1807 Gervais Court East be assessed for
$58,700.00.The property owner is objecting to the assessment. The owner
notes that the property should only be assessed for improvements on Gervais
Court, the notice of assessment hearing failed to state how the dollar amount
was determined, the notice failed to state how the interest rate was determined,
the notice failed to state whether their property was commercial or residential,
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they feel the assessment shouldn’t happen before the completion of the
improvements, and they feel 48 days is too little time to determine whether or
not they can make a full or partial payment during the interest-free timeframe.
Staff recommendation is to deny a cancellation or revision of assessment as
this property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined through
the special benefit appraisal.
c. Parcel 112922230010 – Redeeming Love Church, 2425 White Bear Avenue. It
is currently proposed that 2425 White Bear Avenue be assessed for
$81,606.30.The property owner is objecting to the assessment. The owner
notes that the property should only be assessed for the first 60 linear feet of
their property along Gervais Court, as they don’t use their frontage on Gervais
Court beyond their entrance drive. They are requesting a revision of
assessment. Staff recommendation is to deny a revision of assessment as this
property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined through
the special benefit appraisal.
d. Parcel 102922420005 – Mee Moua, 1572 Gervais Avenue. It is currently
proposed that 1572 Gervais Avenue be assessed for one residential unit for a
total assessment of $3,450.The property owner is requesting a revision of
assessment as it is a public roadway and the assessment creates a financial
hardship. Staff recommendation is to deny a revision of assessment as this
property is being assessed per the City’s assessment policy and the
assessment does not exceed the benefit to the property as determined through
the special benefit appraisal. Staff further recommends approval of a deferral
upon completion of corresponding paperwork.
3. The assessment roll for the Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation as amended,
without those property owners’ assessments that have filed objections, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said
assessment roll shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named
therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by
the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
4. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a
period of and 15 years for residential properties and 8 years for commercial
properties, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in
January 2023 and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.27 percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment
shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution
until December 31, 2022. To each subsequent installment when due shall be
added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of
the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than November 1, 2022, pay
the whole of the assessment on such property, without interest, to the city clerk;
and they may, at any time after November 15, 2022, pay to the county auditor the
entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to
December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be
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made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the
next succeeding year.
5. The City Engineer and City Clerk shall forthwith after November 15, 2022, but no
later than November 16, 2022, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to
the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such
assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other
municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
otion passed
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution Adopting the 2023 Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Setting the
2023 Budget Public Hearing Date and Time
Finance Director Paulseth gave the presentation.
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the resolution setting a preliminary tax levy for
taxes payable in 2023 of $25,963,885, and setting the 2023 budget hearing for December 12,
2022 at 7:00 PM.
Resolution 22-09-2122
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2023 PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND SETTING
THE 2023 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND TIME
WHEREAS, State law requires that the City Council adopt a proposed property tax levy for
taxes payable in 2023 by September 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed 2023 Budget and has
determined the amount of the proposed tax levy payable in 2023, which is the maximum
amount that will be levied.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. The proposed tax levy for taxes payable in 2023, in the amount of $25,963,885 is
hereby adopted and shall be certified to the Ramsey County Auditor as follows:
General Fund $19,759,738
Debt Service Funds $ 4,892,661
EDA Fund $ 150,000
Capital Improvement Fund $ 220,000
Public Safety Equipment Fund $ 425,000
Building and Facilities Fund $ 300,000
Community Center Fund $ 216,486
Total Levy $25,963,885
2. Debt levies have been reduced by other revenue sources as follows:
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Levy year 2022ADDITIONS ORCERTIFIED
ORIGINALDATEPAYABLE 2023REDUCTIONS BYDEBT
BOND ISSUES PRINCIPALISSUEDDEBT LEVYRESOLUTIONLEVY
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GO 2012A5,780,0001-Jul-120.000.000.00
GO 2013A refunding6,180,0001-Jun-130.000.000.00
GO 2013B refunding3,700,00018-Dec-13215,118.750.25215,119.00
GO 2014A 7,745,0001-Aug-140.000.000.00
GO Imp 2015A refunding3,790,0001-Jan-15343,323.750.25343,324.00
GO 2015B 1,215,0008-Jul-15122,850.00-71,820.0051,030.00
GO 2015C refunding7,990,0008-Jul-15426,531.25-0.25426,531.00
GO 2016A 3,765,0008-Sep-16165,823.34-0.34165,823.00
GO 2016B refunding5,775,0008-Sep-16255,567.50-203,176.5052,391.00
GO Imp Refunding 2017B3,145,00011-May-17191,141.97-49,999.97141,142.00
GO 2017A3,850,00011-May-1798,676.40169,999.60268,676.00
GO 2018A6,940,00014-Jun-18291,886.04170,999.96462,886.00
GO 2019A4,475,00018-Jul-191,567,844.07-1,316,324.07251,520.00
GO 2020A5,480,0004-Nov-20409,787.13-193,104.13216,683.00
GO 2020B6,200,0001-Jul-20343,852.940.06343,853.00
GO CAPT IMPR 2021A9,500,00025-Jan-21608,068.13-0.13608,068.00
GO Refunding Series 2021B8,090,00018-Nov-211,145,602.50-68,000.501,077,602.00
GO Improvement, Series 2022A2,925,00023-May-22268,012.500.50268,013.00
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$6,454,086.27-$1,561,425.27$4,892,661.00
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3. The date for the public hearing and consideration of the final 2022 levy and budget
shall be Monday, December 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm in the Maplewood City Council
Chambers
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
None
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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