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Home My WebLink About2023-04-24 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, April 24, 2023 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 08-23 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 gave an update on the Spring Clean-Up event held Saturday, April 22nd. Mayor Abrams thanked staff and partners, gave metrics of items collected and played a highlight video. 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: Law Enforcement Citizen Academy Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Agenda item F2, City Clean-Up, was corrected to read “city clean-up will be held” Councilmember Cave moved to approve the March 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. April 24, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 2. April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Lee moved to approve the April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Cave 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 Law Enforcement Councilmember Juenemann wanted to reinforce Maplewood’s support of local Law Enforcement, in light of current events and the upcoming memorial for Sgt. Joe Bergeron. Citizen Academy Mayor Abrams highlighted the Citizen’s Academy’s recent graduating class and described the topics covered, opportunities, and hands-on experience gained by citizens and businesses. Public Safety Director Bierdeman gave additional information. 3. Review of the 2023 Community Survey Communications Manager Sheeran gave the presentation and answered questions of the council. No action required. 4. Resolution for Commissioner Reappointments City Manager Coleman gave the staff report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for Commissioner reappointments. Resolution 23-04-2202 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: Hereby appoints the following individual, who the Maplewood City Council has reviewed, to be reappointed to the following commission: Community Design Review Board April 24, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Tom Oszman, term expires 4/30/2026 Parks & Recreation Commission Craig Brannon, term expires 4/30/2026 Vickie Lee-Her, term expires 4/30/2026 Terri Mallet, term expires 4/30/2026 Planning Commission Tushar Desai, term expires 12/31/2025 Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio 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 item G3 was highlighted. Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G8. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Mayor Abrams consulted with City Attorney Anderson and suggested agenda item G3 be pulled and voted on separately. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G2, G4-G8. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 271,821.63 Checks # 110630 thru # 110701 dated 4/11/23 $ 550,828.36 Checks # 110643 thru # 110668 dated 4/18/23 $ 2,414,538.66 Disbursements via debits to checking account April 24, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 dated 04/03/23 thru 04/16/23 $ 3,237,188.65 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits $ 683,428.26 dated 3/31/23 $ 683,428.26 Total Payroll $ 3,920,616.91 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Resolutions Supporting Applications for Environmental Cleanup Grants, 1910 County Road C East Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolutions of support for grant applications to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Contamination Cleanup Fund, Metropolitan Council’s Tax Base Revitalization Account Funds, and Ramsey County’s Environmental Response Fund. Resolution 23-04-2203 RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR MINNESOTA’S DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT’S CONTAMINATION CLEANUP FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR GALAHAD DEVELOPMENT’S PROJECT AT 1910 COUNTY ROAD C EAST BE IT RESOLVED that the city of Maplewood has approved the Contamination Cleanup grant application submitted to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on April 24, 2023, by the City of Maplewood in partnership with Galahad Development, for the 1910 County Road C East site. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city of Maplewood is located within the seven- county metropolitan area defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, and is participating in the local housing incentives program under section 473.254. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Galahad Development act as the legal sponsor for the project contained in the Contamination Cleanup Grant Program to be submitted on April 28, 2023, and that the Assistant Community Development Director is hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for funding of this project on behalf of Galahad Development. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Galahad Development has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project administration. April 24, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sources and amounts of the local match identified in the application are committed to the project identified. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Galahad Development has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the state Galahad Development may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the above-referenced project, and that Galahad Development certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulation as stated in all contract agreements. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such agreements as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the applicant. Resolution 23-04-2204 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR METROPOLITAN COUNCIL’S TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT FUNDS FOR GALAHAD DEVELOPMENT’S PROJECT AT 1910 COUNTY ROAD C EAST WHEREAS the City of Maplewood is a participant in the Livable Communities Act's Local Housing Incentives Account Program for 2023 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to apply for funds under the Tax Base Revitalization Account; and WHEREAS the City has identified a contamination cleanup project within the City that meet the Tax Base Revitalization Account’s purposes and criteria and are consistent with and promote the purposes of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act and the policies of the Metropolitan Council’s adopted metropolitan development guide; and WHEREAS the City has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to ensure adequate project and grant administration; and WHEREAS the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract grant agreements; and WHEREAS the City finds that the required contamination cleanup will not occur through private or other public investment within the reasonably foreseeable future without Tax Base Revitalization Account grant funding; and WHEREAS the City represents that it has undertaken reasonable and good faith efforts to procure funding for the activities for which Livable Communities Act Tax Base Revitalization Account funding is sought but was not able to find or secure from other sources funding that is necessary for cleanup completion and states that this representation is based on the following reasons and supporting facts: 1. Finds that it is in the best interests of the City's development goals and priorities for the proposed project to occur at this particular site and at this particular time. April 24, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 2. Finds that the project components for which Livable Communities Act Tax Base Revitalization Account funding is sought will not occur solely through private or other public investment within the reasonably foreseeable future. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City Council of Maplewood authorizes Galahad Development to submit an application for Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Account grant funds and, if the City is awarded a Tax Base Revitalization Account grant for this project, the City will be the grantee and agrees to act as legal sponsor to administer and be responsible for grant funds expended for the project contained in the Tax Base Revitalization grant application submitted by May 1, 2023. Resolution 23-04-2205 SUPPORT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE FUND GRANT APPLICATION FOR GALAHAD DEVELOPMENT’S PROJECT AT 1910 COUNTY ROAD C EAST WHEREAS the City of Maplewood has been supportive of Galahad Development and its plans for a 72-unit story assisted living and memory care project at 1910 County Road C East; therefore, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council has approved the Galahad Development project and supports an Environmental Response Fund grant application which is being submitted to Ramsey County by May 1st, 2023, by Galahad Development. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Conditional Use Permit Review, White Bear Meadery, 1320 County Road D Circle East City Council discussed the item and Community Development Director Parr answered questions of the council. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the CUP review for White Bear Meadery, located at 1320 County Road D Circle East, and review again in six months. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for MKXB, LLC, dba Rice St Liquors, 1700 Rice Street Unit P Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for MKXB, LLC, dba Rice St Liquors, 1700 Rice Street Unit P. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. April 24, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 6 5. Purchase of Professional Services for Maplewood Police Department Garage Floor Sealing, City Project 23-06 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of professional services with Swedebro for the Maplewood Police Department garage floor sealing and direct the City Manager to enter into a contract with Swedebro, in the amount of $57,000.00. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. Collective Bargaining Agreement with LELS Local 153 Police Officers (2023-2025) Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the 2023-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Maplewood and LELS Local 153 Police Officers and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Payment for Axon Yearly Maintenance Support & Evidence.com Subscription Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve payment for Axon yearly maintenance support and Evidence.com subscription. Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All The motion passed. 8. Purchase of Police Department Security Enhancements Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the purchase of Police Department security enhancements. Seconded by Councilmember Cave 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 None April 24, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 7 K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk April 24, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 8