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Home My WebLink About2023-11-27 City Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M. Monday, November 27, 2023 City Hall, Council Chambers Meeting No. 22-23 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 shared St John’s Hospital is preparing for a large expansion that will include the ICU, OR, Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, and Support Services. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Marcy and Bridget Merkatoris led council in the pledge of allegiance. C. ROLL CALL Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Absent Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Present Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following items were added to Council Presentations: Hmong New Year Small Businesses Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District Councilmember Lee moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Councilmember Lee moved to approve the November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS November 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 1 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 Hmong New Year Councilmember Lee shared the Minnesota Hmong community celebrated the Hmong New Year during the previous weekend. Small Businesses Councilmember Lee reminded residents to shop local and support small businesses. Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District Councilmember Juenemann shared the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District has recognized and awarded the City of Maplewood with the LEAP award for the work done in Jim’s Prairie. 3. Swearing-In Ceremony for Fire Captain/Paramedic Brett Merkatoris Fire & EMS Chief Mondor addressed the council and introduced Fire Captain/Paramedic Brett Merkatoris. City Clerk Sindt administered the oath before the pinning of his badge. No action required. 4. Presentation of the Fire Department’s Body Worn Camera Program Fire & EMS Chief Mondor introduced Fire Marshall Novak who gave the presentation. No action required. 5. Strategic Plan Update for Third Quarter 2023 Administrative Services & Performance Measurement Coordinator Knutson gave the presentation. Councilmember Lee moved to accept the Strategic Plan Report for Third Quarter of 2023. 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. November 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 2 Councilmember Lee moved to approve agenda items G1-G7. Mayor Abrams made a friendly amendment to pull G7 for a separate vote. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Lee moved to approve the approval of claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 149,942.17 Checks # 120155 thru # 120181 dated 11/14/23 $ 555,619.29 Checks # 120193 thru # 120210 dated 11/21/23 $ 475,747.41 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 11/06/23 thru 11/19/23 $ 1,181,308.87 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits $ 771,557.43 dated 11/09/23 $ 771,557.43 Total Payroll $ 1,952,866.30 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of Budgeted Transfers Councilmember Lee moved to approve the transfers dated November 27, 2023 and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary accounting entries. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 3. Resolution Directing Promulgation of Ramsey County Emergency Operations Plan November 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 3 Councilmember Lee moved to approve the resolution directing promulgation of Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan. Resolution 23-11-2264 RESOLUTION DIRECTING PROMULGATION OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota is required by Minnesota State Statute to adopt a Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (CEOP). WHEREAS, the CEOP details all comprehensive emergency management efforts. WHEREAS, the CEOP is designed to comply with all applicable federal and state regulations. WHEREAS, the CEOP will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary by Ramsey County’s Department of Emergency Management. WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said CEOP is formally adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, Minnesota, that 1. The Mayor, City Manager, and Director of Emergency Management are hereby authorized and directed to adopt the Ramsey County Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan through promulgation. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 4. 2024 SCORE Funding Grant Application Councilmember Lee moved to approve the 2024 SCORE funding grant application. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 5. Fourth Amendment to Maplewood Community Center Operating Agreement Councilmember Lee moved to approve the Fourth Amendment to Maplewood Community Center Operating Agreement with the YMCA of the North. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 6. 2024 Service Agreement with National Financial Partners (NFP) for Employee Benefit Plan Assistance and Management November 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 4 Councilmember Lee moved to approve the 2024 service agreement between the City of Maplewood and National Financial Partners (NFP). Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 7. Conditional Use Permit Review, Menards, 2280 Maplewood Drive Community Development Director Parr gave the staff report. Public Works Director Love provided further information. Nick Brenner, Real Estate Representative with Menards, addressed the council and gave comments. City Council discussed the issues and City Attorney Batty provided procedural options. Mayor Abrams moved to table the CUP review for Menards and review it again January 8, 2024. 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 I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None J. NEW BUSINESS 1. On-Sale Wine License for J Pot MN Inc., dba J Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, 1845 County Road D East, Suite 100 City Clerk Sindt gave the staff report. Owner Zhong Zheng addressed the council. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the On-Sale Wine license for J Pot MN Inc., dba J Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, located at 1845 County Road D East, Suite 100. Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Ramsey County Cooperative Agreement for White Bear Avenue Improvements, City Project 19-26 Public Works Director Love gave the staff report. Councilmember Lee moved to approve the cooperative agreement, with Ramsey County, for the White Bear Avenue Improvements, City Project 19-26 and direct the Mayor and City November 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 5 Manager to sign the agreement. Minor revisions as approved by the City Attorney are authorized as needed. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All The motion passed. K. AWARD OF BIDS None L. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Andrea Sindt, City Clerk November 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes 6