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Home My WebLink About2023-04-10 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 10, 2023 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 07-23 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Abrams. Mayor Abrams welcomed everyone to a beautiful spring evening and highlighted the Easter egg hunt and upcoming clean-up event. 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 items were added to Council Presentations: City Clean-Up Details Menards Report from Regional Council of Mayors Councilmember Lee moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 27, 2023 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Councilmember Cave moved to approve the March 27, 2023 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. March 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 Mayor Abrams asked for the Business Section of Maplewood Living Update wording be corrected. Additionally, Mayor Abrams suggested the implementation of a Business Section of the Maplewood Living will require setting perimeters to ensure fairness and inclusivity and asked Councilmember Lee to speak with Communications Manager Sheeran about those perimeters. Councilmember Juenemann moved to table the March 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes pending amendments. Seconded by Mayor Abrams 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 City Clean-Up Details Councilmember Juenemann gave a final reminder the City Clean-Up will take place Saturday, April 22, Earth Day, and gave details of what will be accepted. Menards Councilmember Villavicencio reported on attending the Menards grand opening with other staff. Report from Regional Mayors Mayor Abrams reported on attending the Regional Council of Mayors meeting where the topic was crime, and as a Violence Reduction Leadership Group member provided updates on their work regarding juvenile offenders. 3. Ramsey County Organics Recycling Pilot Project Presentation Mayor Abrams introduced the item. Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt gave background and information, and Michael Reed, Environmental Health Division Manager, gave additional information. Andrea McKennan, Communications & Outreach Manager for Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy, gave the presentation and answered questions of council. No action required 4. Final Report from Purple Line Engagement Process City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 573,677.05Checks # 110630 thru # 110642 dated 3/28/23 $ 274,251.43Checks # 110643 thru # 110668 dated 4/04/23 $ 953,764.49Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 03/20/23 thru 04/02/23 $ 1,801,692.97Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 982,515.01Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 3/31/23 $ 982,515.01Total Payroll $ 2,784,207.98GRAND TOTAL Councilmember Cave moved to approve the final report and advisory committee recommendation. 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. Agenda items G2 & G8 were highlighted. Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G9. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Resolution Proclaiming Arbor Day 2023 April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution proclaiming Arbor Day 2023. Resolution 23-04-2198 PROCLAIMING ARBOR DAY 2023 WHEREAS, Arbor Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the importance of trees and forests to our economy, culture, history, and future of the state; and WHEREAS, Trees are of great value as they provide clean air and water, shade and energy savings, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, wood products, and jobs, while also capturing and storing carbon from the atmosphere, thereby offsetting greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, Properly planting and caring for a diverse mix of trees makes community forests more resilient by minimizing the impacts of diseases, insects, and other stressors such as climate change and providing long-term community and environmental benefits; and WHEREAS, Thoughtfully choosing, planting, and caring for a diverse mix of trees now supports resilient communities into the future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT May 20, 2023, is hereby designated Arbor Day in the City of Maplewood. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Collective Bargaining Agreement with LELS Local 173 Police Sergeants (2023 – 2025) Councilmember Cave moved to approve the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Maplewood and LELS Local 173 Police Sergeants and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for Associated General Contractors of MN, Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood Drive Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for Associated General Contractors of MN for their event on August 4, 2023 at Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood Drive. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for St Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Road April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for St Paul’s Monastery, 2675 Benet Road, for their event on June 24, 2023. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Resolution for a Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association at McCarron’s Pub and Grill, 1986 Rice Street Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution for a lawful gambling premises permit for Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association to conduct gambling activities at McCarron’s Pub and Grill, 1986 Rice Street. Resolution 23-04-2199 LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT FOR ROSEVILLE AREA YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION AT MCCARRON’S PUB AND GRILL WHEREAS, Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association has submitted an application to the City of Maplewood requesting City approval of a Lawful Gambling Premises permit application, to be used at McCarron’s Pub and Grill, 1986 Rice Street, Maplewood, MN; WHEREAS, local approval is required prior to the Gambling Control Board’s issuance of a premises permit; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, MN, that the premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for Roseville Area Youth Hockey Association to conduct gambling activities at McCarron’s Pub and Grill, 1986 Rice Street, Maplewood, MN. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Board approve said permit application as being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, MN, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Board for their approval. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Purchase Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Councilmember Cave moved to approve the purchase of Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 8. Resolution Accepting Donation to the Maplewood Police Department Honor Guard from the Family of Retired Maplewood Police Officer Jim Meehan Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation from the family of retired Maplewood Police Officer Jim Meehan. Resolution 23-04-2200 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GIFT TO CITY WHEREAS, Maplewood is AUTHORIZED to receive and accept grants, gifts and devices of real and personal property and maintain the same for the benefit of the citizens and pursuant to the donor’s terms if so-prescribed, and; WHEREAS, the family of Jim Meehan wishes to grant the City of Maplewood the following: $500, and; WHEREAS, the family of Jim Meehan has instructed that the City will be required to use the aforementioned for: the Maplewood Police Department Honor Guard, and; WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has agreed to use the subject of this resolution for the purposes and under the terms prescribed, and; WHEREAS, the City agrees that it will accept the gift by a super majority of its governing body’s membership pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Minnesota Statute §465.03, that the Maplewood City Council approves, receives and accepts the gift aforementioned and under such terms and conditions as may be requested or required. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. 9. Resolution Directing Final Payment and Acceptance of Project, County Road B and Arcade Street Improvements, City Project 19-22 Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution Directing Final Payment and Acceptance of Project for the County Road B and Arcade Street Improvements, City Project 19-22. Resolution 23-04-2201 DIRECTING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT COUNTY ROAD B AND ARCADE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 19-22 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the County Road B and Arcade Street Improvements, City Project 19-22, and has let a construction contract, and April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the County Road B and Arcade Street Improvements, City Project 19-22, is complete and recommends acceptance of the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, Minnesota, that City Project 19-22 is complete and maintenance of the improvements are accepted by the City; the final construction cost is $3,764,737.14. Final payment to Valley Paving, Inc. and the release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized. Seconded by Councilmember Lee 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 I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales License for Groceries and Nepali Kitchen Inc. dba Groceries and Nepali Kitchen, 1700 Rice Street Suite K Deputy City Clerk Evans gave the staff report. Tilak Pokwal, Owner of Groceries and Nepali Kitchen Inc., addressed the council. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales License for Groceries and Nepali Kitchen Inc. dba Groceries and Nepali Kitchen, location of 1700 Rice Street Suite K. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales License for Mr Taco of Maplewood Inc., dba Mr Taco, 2645 White Bear Avenue, Suite 3 Deputy City Clerk Evans gave the staff report. Armando Ocampo and Julian Ocampo, Owners of Mr Taco of Maplewood Inc., addressed the council. Councilmember Villavicencio moved to approve the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales License for Mr Taco of Maplewood Inc., dba Mr Taco, located at 2645 White Bear Avenue, Suite 3. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 The motion passed. 3 MNDOT Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership Program Public Works Director Love gave the staff report and answered questions of the council. Mayor Abrams and City Manager Coleman gave additional information. Council discussed the item and gave direction to staff. No Action Required. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 8