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Home My WebLink About2023-01-09 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 09, 2023 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 01-23 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Abrams. Mayor Abrams welcomed 2023 by showing a video reflecting back on December’s community engagement events. 1. Oath of Office City Clerk Sindt administered the oath of office for Mayor Abrams, Councilmember Juenemann, and Councilmember Lee. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Present Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following were added to council presentations: PSA – Trash, Recycling Carts, & Fire Hydrants Snow Plowing Reuter Walton Development Public Safety Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. December 12, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Councilmember Cave moved to approve the December 12, 2022 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted. January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Villavicencio Abstain – Councilmember Lee The motion passed. 2. December 12, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Agenda item I1 b. was corrected to change “Block 2” to “Block 1” in Section 1, 1:01, third paragraph. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the December 12, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Cave Ayes – Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Villavicencio Abstain – Councilmember Lee 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 PSA – Trash, Recycling Carts, & Hydrants Councilmember Juenemann asked residents to please dig out fire hydrants in your areas and also gave a reminder that trash and recycling bins should not be placed in the streets. Snow Plowing Mayor Abrams commended Public Works for doing a fabulous job snow plowing for the last snow event. Public Safety Councilmember Cave inquired about re-visiting the CUP and making amendments regarding the Reuter Walton Development. Council discussed the topic. Reuter Walton Development Councilmember Lee commented on participating in the Public Safety Santa Parade. January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 3. 2023 City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Miscellaneous Groups Mayor Abrams introduced the item and explained the challenges of balancing appointments. Appointment 2022 Appointments 2023 Appointments Acting Mayor* Councilmember Cave Councilmember Villavicencio *Rotation of acting mayors: 2015 Abrams, 2016 Xiong, 2017Juenemann, 2018 Smith, 2019 Juenemann, 2020 Knutson, 2021 Juenemann Auditor Contact Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Community Design Review Board Councilmember Knutson Councilmember Lee Mike Martin (SL) Mike Martin (SL) Data Compliance Officers: Responsible Authority Andrea Sindt Andrea Sindt City Personnel Officer Terrie Rameaux Terrie Rameaux City Law Enforcement Officer Brian Bierdeman Brian Bierdeman Development Committee Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Environment & Natural Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Resources Commission Shann Finwall (SL) Shann Finwall (SL) Gold Line Partners - CMC Councilmember Cave Councilmember Cave (fka Gateway Corridor Commission) Mayor Abrams (ALT) Mayor Abrams (ALT) Gold Line BRT – PAC Councilmember Cave Councilmember Cave Steve Love (ALT) Steve Love (ALT) Heading Home Ramsey Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Juenemann (ALT) Councilmember Juenemann (ALT) Heritage Preservation Commission Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Villavicencio Joe Sheeran (SL) Joe Sheeran (SL) Housing & Economic Development Councilmember Knutson Councilmember Lee Commission Mike Martin (SL) Mike Martin (SL) Maplewood Communications Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Knutson (ALT) Councilmember Lee (ALT) Maplewood Green Team Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Shann Finwall (SL) Shann Finwall (SL) Official Newspaper Pioneer Press Pioneer Press Parks & Recreation Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Villavicencio Commission Audra Robbins (SL) Audra Robbins (SL) January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 Planning Commission Councilmember Knutson Councilmember Lee Mike Martin (SL) Mike Martin (SL) Purple Line – CMC Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Cave (ALT) Councilmember Cave (ALT) Ramsey County Dispatch Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann Policy Committee Mayor Abrams (ALT) Mayor Abrams (ALT) Ramsey County League Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams of Local Governments Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT) Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT) Regional Mayors Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Rice/Larpenteur Project Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave (ALT) Councilmember Cave (ALT) Shann Finwall (SL) Shann Finwall (SL) St. Paul Regional Water Services Mayor Abrams Councilmember Cave Board of Water Commissioners Melinda Coleman (ALT) Melinda Coleman (ALT) Suburban Area Chamber Melinda Coleman Melinda Coleman of Commerce Mayor Abrams (REP) Mayor Abrams (REP) Councilmember Knutson (REP) Councilmember Cave (REP) Suburban Rate Authority Steve Love Steve Love Councilmember Lee moved to approve the 2023 City Council appointments to boards, commissions and miscellaneous groups. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Public Safety Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Program Public Safety Director Bierdeman introduced the item. Lieutenant Dugas gave the presentation. 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 items G5, G6, G7, G8, and G9 were highlighted. Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G9. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 1,345,637.89 Checks # 110169 thru # 110219 dated 12/20/22 $ 980,760.44 Checks # 110220 thru # 110285 dated 12/30/22 $ 1,910,946.09 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 12/05/22 thru 01/01/23 $ 4,237,344.42 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 683,114.54 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/09/22 $ 665,793.93 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/23/22 $ 1,348,908.47 Total Payroll $ 5,586,252.89 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Resolution Designating Depositories for City Funds. Resolution 23-01-2162 DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are selected as depositories for deposits and investments of the City of Maplewood: Premier Bank Wells Fargo Bank US Bank 4M Fund/PMA RBC Oppenheimer TD Ameritrade January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the deposits in any of the above depositories shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is furnished as additional security, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any funds in the above depositories may be withdrawn and electronically transferred to any other depository of the city by the request of the finance director or his/her designee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these depository designations are effective until December 31, 2023 Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Renewal of Contract with Human Resource Attorney Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Maplewood and Madden Galanter Hansen, LLP and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Purchase of New Cardiac Monitors Councilmember Cave moved to approve the purchase of new cardiac monitors. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Resolution to Accept Donation from Wayne Nuessmeier Family Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation made by the Wayne Nuessmeier Family. Resolution 23-01-2163 EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A DONATION TO THE MAPLEWOOD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Wayne Nuessmeier Family has presented to the Maplewood Public Safety Department a donation in the amount of $500.00; and WHEREAS, this donation is intended for the purpose to benefit the Department; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends the Wayne Neussmeier Family for their civic efforts, January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: 1. The donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. The donation will be appropriated for the Public Safety Department as designated; and 3. The appropriate budget adjustments be made Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Resolution to Accept MN First Responder AED Project Grant Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution accepting the MN First Responder AED Project Grant. Resolution 23-01-2164 EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A GRANT TO THE MAPLEWOOD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the MN First Responder AED Project has presented to the Maplewood Public Safety Department a grant for an estimated amount of $75,000.00; and WHEREAS, this grant is intended for the purpose to benefit the Department; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the grant and commends The University of Minnesota Medical School and the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust for their civic efforts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: 1. The grant is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. The grant will be appropriated for the Public Safety Department as designated; and Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Resolution to Accept Donation from Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation made by Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen. Resolution 23-01-2165 EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF A DONATION TO January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 THE MAPLEWOOD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Schmelz Countryside has presented to the Maplewood Public Safety Department a donation in the amount of $2,000.00; and WHEREAS, this donation is intended for the purpose to benefit the Department; and WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council is appreciative of the donation and commends Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen for their civic efforts, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: 1. The donation is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and 2. The donation will be appropriated for the Public Safety Department as designated; and 3. The appropriate budget adjustments be made. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 8. State of Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety DWI/Traffic Safety Grant Councilmember Cave moved to approve the grant agreement with the State of Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety for the 2023 DWI/Traffic Safety Officer. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 9. Resolution Entering into an Agency Agreement for Federal Participation in Construction Between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Maplewood Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution authorizing the City of Maplewood to enter into an Agency Agreement for Federal Participation in Construction between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of Maplewood. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to sign said agreement signifying council approval. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed. Resolution 23-01-2166 AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minnesota Stat. Sec.161.36, the Commissioner of Transportation be appointed as Agent of the City of Maplewood to accept as its agent, federal aid funds which may be made available for eligible transportation related projects. January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 8 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor and the City Manager are hereby authorized and directed for and on behalf of the City of Maplewood to execute and enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation prescribing the terms and conditions of said federal aid participation as set forth and contained in “Minnesota Department of Transportation Agency Agreement No.1052232, a copy of which said agreement was before the City Council and which is made a part hereof by reference 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 tion passed I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Purple Line Engagement Process City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Council discussed the process and provided direction to staff. No Action Required. 2. Third Amendment to Maplewood Community Center Operating Agreement City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Tara Monack, YMCA Executive Director, answered questions of council. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Third Amendment to Maplewood Community Center Operating Agreement with the YMCA of the North, dated January 9, 2023. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. E. AWARD OF BIDS None F. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk January 09, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 9