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Home My WebLink About2022-10-24 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, October 24, 2022 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 22-22 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Abrams. Mayor Abrams commended our Public Safety Department for treating, transporting and investigating the case involving a 17-month-old girl in Maplewood. Mayor Abrams requested staff compile a list of domestic abuse resources to be displayed on our website and asked anyone who is affected by domestic abuse to please reach out. 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 were added to council presentations: Article in the Maplewood Living Councilmember Juenemann Receiving an Award Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 10, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the October 10, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Villavicencio Abstain – Councilmember Knutson October 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 The motion passed. 2. October 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Cave moved to approve the October 10, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Villavicencio Abstain – Councilmember Knutson 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 Article in the Maplewood Living Councilmember Juenemann called attention to page 5 of the October Maplewood Living highlighting the Parks & Natural Resources programs offered at the Nature Center through their partnership with 4-H. Councilmember Juenemann Receiving an Award Mayor Abrams announced that Councilmember Juenemann will be receiving an award. Councilmember Juenemann explained the recognition is an environmental advocacy award through the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for her contributions to conservation and the environment. 3. Resolution for Commissioner Appointment City Manager Coleman gave the staff report and shared the results of the interview. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution to appoint Laura Koski to the Heritage Preservation Commission. Resolution 22-10-2134 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: October 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Hereby appoints the following individuals, who the Maplewood City Council has reviewed, to be appointed to the following commission or board: Heritage Preservation Commission (one opening) Laura Koski term expires April 30, 2025 Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. League of Women Voters Presentation on American Disabilities Act Study Ann Cleland from the League of Women Voters gave the presentation. No Action Required. 5. Baker Tilly Presentation on Compensation Study Results Assistant City Manager/HR Director Darrow introduced the item. Jada Kent, CCP with Baker Tilly, gave the presentation. Councilmember Knutson moved to accept the Baker Tilly Compensation Study report. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann 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. Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G5. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 1,258,145.75 Checks # 109757 thru # 109786 dated 10/11/22 $ 1,853,589.47 Checks # 109787 thru # 109819 dated 10/18/22 October 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 $ 828,432.95 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 10/03/22 thru 10/16/22 $ 3,940,168.17 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 634,751.64 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 10/14/22 $ 634,751.64 Total Payroll $ 4,574,919.81 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Financial Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2022 No Action Required. 3. 2023 SCORE Funding Grant Application Councilmember Cave moved to approve the 2023 SCORE Grant Application. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Purchase of New Ambulances Councilmember Cave moved to approve the purchase of two 2022 ambulances. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Contract for Purchase of Gas and Diesel Fuel with the State of Minnesota Fixed Price Fuel Program for 2023 Councilmember Cave moved to direct the Mayor and City Manager to enter into a contract with the State of Minnesota Fixed Price Fuel Program for 2023 fuel purchases. 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 October 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Amount Recommended Organization Requested Award Breakthrough Twin Cities$5,000.00 $ 3,600.00 District 622 Community Education - Youth Programs$2,500.00 $ 4,050.00 Justice Alan Page Elementary$6,000.00 $ 3,700.00 Maplewood Area Historical Society$8,400.00 $ 5,500.00 Maplewood Parks & Natural Resources - Scholarship Program$1,500.00 $ 2,300.00 Maplewood Parks & Natural Resources / Maplewood Public Safety Community Events $9,000.00 $ 8,400.00 North High School Bands$2,500.00 $ 2,400.00 North High School Robotics Team $4,000.00 $ 1,500.00 Presentation of Mary School (Equipment for Sports Clinics)$5,000.00 $ 3,300.00 record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor will then Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Community Events)$5,000.00 $ 2,200.00 Tubman $10,000.00 $ 9,000.00 direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments. Weaver Elementary School$3,000.00 $ 4,050.00 None $50,000.00 otion passed I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Award of 2023 Charitable Gambling Funds City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the proposed award amounts. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution Regarding Purple Line Mayor Abrams explained how the public comment process takes place then provided the background and purpose of mass transit and the Purple Line. City Council discussed the topic. Mayor Abrams opened up the meeting for public comment. The following people spoke: Kathy Sidles - 1380 Winchell Street, St Paul th David Nelson - 2574 4 Avenue E, North St Paul Pete Boulay - 1100 East County Road C Glen Yakel - 2949 Frank Street Jane Kolias - 2221 Ide Court Tim David - 5294 Bald Eagle Boulevard E, White Bear Township Barbara Schendel-Kent - 1641 Demont Avenue October 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Kevin Schmidt – 1800 Phalen Place Diana Longrie – 1778 Desoto Steve Samuelson – 2747 Hazelwood Darrell Paulsen – 1681 County Road C Caleb Olsen – 2727 Hazelwood Kim Schmidt – 1800 Phalen Place Torin Gustafson – 1773 White Bear Avenue N Peter Fischer – 2443 Standridge Avenue Terri Mallet – 2231 Ide Court Pat Vaughan – 1856 Phalen Place Barb Vaughan – 1856 Phalen Place Paul Anderson – 2105 Duluth Street Lee Benson – 2000 Dieter Street Councilmembers discussed the topic again. City Manager Coleman provided additional information. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution amending the last paragraph of the resolution by striking “recommends that the modification study be suspended to create an engagement plan to evaluate future transit options/routes that works effectively for all” and replacing with “withdraw support for the Purple Line bus rapid transit project within the City of Maplewood.” Mayor Abrams moved a friendly amendment to reinsert “and recommends that the modification study be suspended to create an engagement plan to evaluate future transit options/routes that works effectively for all” after the new proposed language. Motion failed for lack of a second. Councilmember Villavicencio moved to approve the resolution amending language by striking the words “be suspended” in the last paragraph of the resolution and replacing with “timeline be expanded”. Mayor Abrams moved a friendly amendment to modify the resolution title by replacing “Re- Evaluating” with “Withdrawing”. Councilmember Juenemann moved a second friendly amendment to add “As It Currently Exists” to the resolution title. Resolution 22-10-2135 RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING SUPPORT FOR THE PURPLE LINE BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT AS IT CURRENTLY EXISTS WITHIN THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD WHEREAS, Ramsey County is leading the design of the Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit Project (“Project”); in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), the Metropolitan Council and its Metro Transit division (Metropolitan Council), Saint Paul, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, and White Bear Township (“Municipalities”); and October 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council supports and understands the need for mass transit in the East Metro; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council values an engagement process that is inclusive, sustainable and works for residents and stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council wishes to work collaboratively with MnDOT, Ramsey County, Metropolitan Council, and the Municipalities to identify the best options for transit given declining ridership, necessity for route changes, cost and sustainability of such transit system; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires that Ramsey County, MnDOT, Metropolitan Council and the other Municipalities to work collaboratively to address these issues with the Maplewood City Council, to address issues and work with City of Maplewood staff to satisfactorily resolve issues that have arisen or could arise and to establish a working framework to develop new plans that include transparency, inclusion and communication with the residents and the business community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota that the City of Maplewood recommends that the modification study timeline be expanded to create an engagement plan to evaluate future transit options/routes that works effectively for all. Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk October 24, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes 7