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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, November 28, 2022
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 24-22
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 announced a partnership with Costco collecting winter weather wear. The
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drive will run through December 28 and donations can be dropped off at City Hall, Costco,
YMCA, and the Salvation Army.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Absent
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
William Knutson, Councilmember Present
Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The following were added to council presentations:
Maplewood Living Highlights
Winter Parking
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. November 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve the November 14, 2022 City Council Meeting
Minutes as amended/submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Knutson
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain – Mayor Abrams
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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
Maplewood Living Highlights
Councilmember Juenemann highlighted two articles from the Maplewood living.
Councilmember Juenemann explained the deer feeding ban and proper placement of bird
feeders, and also asked residents not to throw away old Christmas lights and to recycle them
instead.
Winter Parking
Councilmember Juenemann and Public Safety Director Bierdeman explained the year-round
overnight parking ban and policies regarding on-street parking in the winter.
3. Introduction of K-9 Officer Kyro
Public Safety Director Bierdeman introduced Officer Starkey and Kyro. A video was played
and Officer Starkey addressed the council.
No Action Required.
4. Strategic Plan Update for Third Quarter 2022
Administrative Services & Performance Measurement Coordinator Knutson gave the
presentation.
Mayor Abrams moved to accept the Strategic Plan Report for Third Quarter of 2022.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Rental Housing Licensing Program Annual Report
Assistant Community Development Director Martin began the report by providing program
background and Administrative Assistant Beggs continued the presentation. Neighborhood
Preservation Officer Young concluded the presentation and answered questions of the
council.
No Action Required.
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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 Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G9.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 283,076.13 Checks # 109913 thru # 109950
dated 11/15/22
$ 2,257,431.09 Checks # 109951 thru # 109977
dated 11/22/22
$ 35,367.75 Checks # 109978 thru # 110104
dated 11/23/22
$ 870,358.51 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/07/22 thru 11/20/22
$ 3,446,233.48 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 633,003.83 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/10/22
$ 633,003.83 Total Payroll
$ 4,079,237.31 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Financial Report for Month Ended October 31, 2022
No Action Required.
3. Certification of Delinquent Trash and Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution certifying delinquent accounts
receivable to the County Auditor.
Resolution 22-11-2142
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the
Auditor of Ramsey County the following delinquent accounts, totaling $123,701.97 for
collection with the customers property taxes payable in 2023 and subsequent years, as
specified, including interest at the appropriate rate on the total amount.
Delinquent trash collection bills $75,178.90
Delinquent miscellaneous bills $10,046.07
Sewer service line assessments $38,477.00
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Cancellation of Ambulance Accounts Receivable
Councilmember Juenemann moved to cancel the uncollectible ambulance accounts
receivable for accounts dated prior to 9/30/2020, in the amount of $595,039.09.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Resolution Designating Polling Place Locations for 2023
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution designating polling place
locations for 2023 elections.
Resolution 22-11-2143
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS
2023 ELECTIONS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 204B.16, subd 1 requires the City Council, by
ordinance or resolution, to designate polling place locations for the upcoming year; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling place locations may be made at least 90 days
before the next election if one or more of the authorized polling places becomes unavailable
for use; and
WHEREAS, changes to the polling place locations may be made in the case of an
emergency when it is necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Maplewood hereby designates the following polling place locations for elections conducted in
the city in 2023:
Precinct 1 Edgerton Elementary School
1929 Edgerton Street
Precinct 2 Edgerton Elementary School
1929 Edgerton Street
Precinct 3 Gladstone Community Center
1945 Manton Street
Precinct 4 Wakefield Park Community Building
1860 Hazelwood Street N.
Precinct 5 Maplewood Community Center/YMCA
2100 White Bear Avenue N.
Precinct 6 Redeeming Love Church
2425 White Bear Avenue N.
Precinct 7 First Evangelical Free Church
2696 Hazelwood Street
Precinct 8 Ramsey County Library
3025 Southlawn Drive
Precinct 9 Justice Alan Page Elementary School
2410 Holloway Avenue E.
Precinct 10 Justice Alan Page Elementary School
2410 Holloway Avenue E.
Precinct 11 Beaver Lake Education Center
1060 Sterling Street N.
Precinct 12 Carver Elementary School
2680 Upper Afton Road E.
Precinct 13 Lutheran Church of Peace
47 Century Avenue S.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized to
designate a replacement meeting the requirements of the Minnesota Election Law for any
polling place location designated in this Resolution that becomes unavailable for use by the
City;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized to
designate an emergency replacement polling place location meeting the requirements of the
Minnesota Election Law for any polling place location designated in this Resolution when
necessary to ensure a safe and secure location for voting;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is directed to send a copy of this
resolution and any subsequent polling place location designations to the Ramsey County
Elections Office;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is directed to post a notice of the
polling place location changes in the clerk’s office.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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6. Ramsey County Consortium Mutual Aid Agreement
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the updated Ramsey County Consortium
Mutual Aid Agreement as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Resolution Directing Final Payment and Acceptance of Project, Beebe Road Street
Improvements, City Project 13-10
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution Directing Final Payment and
Acceptance of Project for the Beebe Road Street Improvements, City Project 13-10.
Resolution 22-11-2144
DIRECTING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
BEEBE ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 13-10
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the
Beebe Road Street Improvements, City Project 13-10, and has let a construction contract, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the
Beebe Road Street Improvements, City Project 13-10, is complete and recommends
acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
Minnesota, that
City Project 13-10 is complete and maintenance of the improvements are accepted by the
City; the final construction cost is $518,133.05. Final payment to Asphalt Surface
Technologies Corporation and the release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Sherwood Park Playground Replacement
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the replacement of the Sherwood Park
Playground and authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to enter into a contract with
Northland Recreation/Little Tikes (State Contract #030117-LTS) with a not to exceed budget
of $120,000.
Seconded by Councilmember Knutson Ayes – All
The motion passed.
9. First Amendment to Electrical Inspection Services Agreement
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the first amendment to the electrical
inspections agreement with Tokle Inspections.
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
tion passed
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Townhome Development, Vacant Land on 11th Avenue
a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Resolution (Requires 4 Council Votes)
b. Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance
Assistant Community Development Director Martin gave the staff report. Paige Severson,
Realtor, and Rashad Kennedy of Kennedy Property Development addressed the council.
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve a comprehensive plan amendment resolution
changing the future land use designation of the vacant land on 11th Avenue (PID
112922240029) from commercial to residential.
Resolution 22-11-2145
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
Resolution approving the comprehensive plan amendment re-guiding the vacant property
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located on 11 avenue from Commercial to High-Density Residential.
Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Kennedy Property Development, has requested approval of a comprehensive plan
amendment.
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1.02 The property is located on 11 avenue and is legally described as:
PID 112922240029
Section 11, Township 29, Range 22 except the North 278.94 feet: except the West
96.50 feet and except the East 403.00 feet of Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of
Northwest 1 in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22,(subject to road) Ramsey County,
Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof.
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Section 2. Criteria.
2.01 The 2040 Comprehensive Plan states the document may require amending due to a
property owner’s request to change land use designation to allow a proposed
development or redevelopment.
2.02 The 2040 Comprehensive Plan amendment process follows the same City identified
public hearing process as the major update process used to develop the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. Amendments are required to submit and gain approval from the
Metropolitan Council.
Section 3. Findings
3.01 The requested amendment would meet various amendment criteria outlined in the
2040 Comprehensive Guide Plan.
1. Enhance existing neighborhoods by encouraging residential neighborhood
development and redevelopment to address gaps in the housing mix, ensuring the
efficient use of city services and infrastructure, and strengthen neighborhood
vitality.
2. Increase development densities/intensities with quality design at appropriate
locations to support an increased mix of housing options, viability of neighborhood
commercial nodes, and regional transit investments.
3. Ensure the City has a variety of housing types for ownership and rental for people
in all stages of their life cycle.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this amendment request.
1. On November 15, 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 the comprehensive plan
amendment.
2. On November 28, 2022, the city council discussed the comprehensive plan
amendment. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning
commission and city staff.
Section 5. City Council
5.01 The above described comprehensive plan amendment is approved based on the
findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to, and only
effective upon, the following conditions:
1. Review and approval of the Metropolitan Council as provided by state statute.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed
Councilmember Knutson moved to approve a zoning map amendment ordinance to rezone
vacant land on 11th Avenue (PID 112922240029) from limited business commercial to high-
density residential.
Ordinance 1033
A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT ORDINANCE REZONING THE VACANT PROPERTY
LOCATED ON 11TH AVENUE FROM LIMITED BUSINESS COMMERCIAL TO R3,
MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT
The City of Maplewood, Minnesota Ordains:
Section 1.
1.01 The property located on 11th avenue is legally described as:
PID 112922240029
Section 11, Township 29, Range 22 except the North 278.94 feet: except the West
96.50 feet and except the East 403.00 feet of Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of
Northwest 1 in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22,(subject to road) Ramsey County,
Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof.
1.02 The property is hereby rezoned from LB, limited business commercial district, to R3,
multiple dwelling district.
Section 2.
2.01 This ordinance is based on the following findings:
1. The rezoning to R-3, multiple dwelling district would result in a development
compatible with the existing surrounding development type and intensity.
2. The rezoning would be consistent with the intent of the zoning ordinance and the
comprehensive guide plan.
3. The rezoning would be consistent with public health, safety, and welfare.
2.02 This ordinance is subject to the following condition:
1. Metropolitan Council approval of Resolution No. 22-11-2145 for a comprehensive
plan amendment approved by the Maplewood City Council on November 28,
2022.
Section 3.
3.01 This ordinance is effective upon publication in the city’s official newspaper.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
F. AWARD OF BIDS
None
G. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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