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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, January 08, 2024
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 01-24
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams welcomed the New Year and directed residents to the city website and to the
Maplewood Living for what is upcoming in Maplewood in 2024. Mayor Abrams also invited
all to the State of Maplewood address that will be held in person on February 21, 2024 at
9:30 a.m.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Absent
Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. December 11, 2023 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the December 11, 2023 City Council
Workshop Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. December 11, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the December 11, 2023 City Council Meeting
Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
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The motion passed.
3. December 18, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the December 18, 2023 City Council Special
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio 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
Councilmember Juenemann reminded residents that cold weather gear is still being
collected. Mayor Abrams gave details for the collection and mentioned it will take place until
th
January 15.
3. 2024 City Council Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Miscellaneous
Groups
City Manager Coleman gave the staff report.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the 2024 City Council appointments to boards,
commissions and miscellaneous groups.
Appointment 2023 Appointments 2024 Appointments
Acting Mayor* Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Lee
*Rotation of acting mayors: 2017 Juenemann, 2018 Smith, 2019 Juenemann,
2020 Knutson, 2021 Juenemann, 2022 Cave
Auditor Contact Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann
Century Avenue Coalition Councilmember Lee Councilmember Lee
Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT) Councilmember Villavicencio (ALT)
Community Design Review Board Councilmember Lee Councilmember Lee
Mike Martin (SL) Mike Martin (SL)
Data Request Officials:
Responsible Authority/Data Compliance Official Andrea Sindt Andrea Sindt
City Personnel Designee Terrie Rameaux Terrie Rameaux
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City Law Enforcement Designee Brian Bierdeman Brian Bierdeman
Development Committee Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Cave
Environment & Natural Councilmember Juenemann Councilmember Juenemann
Resources Commission Shann Finwall (SL) Shann Finwall (SL)
Gold Line Partners - CMC Councilmember Cave Councilmember Cave
Mayor Abrams (ALT) Mayor Abrams (ALT)
Gold Line BRT – PAC Councilmember Cave Councilmember Cave
Steve Love (ALT) Steve Love (ALT)
Heritage Preservation Commission Councilmember Villavicencio Councilmember Villavicencio
Joe Sheeran (SL) Joe Sheeran (SL)
Maplewood Communications Mayor Abrams Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Lee (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)
Planning Commission Councilmember Lee 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 Councilmember Cave Councilmember Cave
Board of Water Commissioners Melinda Coleman (ALT) City Manager (ALT)
Suburban Area Chamber Melinda Coleman City Manager
of Commerce Mayor Abrams (REP) Mayor Abrams (REP)
Councilmember Cave (REP) Councilmember Cave (REP)
Suburban Rate Authority Steve Love Steve Love
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
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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 G3 & G8 were highlighted.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G9.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 129,408.41 Checks # 120281 thru # 120299
dated 12/12/23
$ 149,405.68 Checks # 120300 thru # 120345
dated 12/19/23
$ 1,083,823.53 Checks # 120346 thru # 120385
dated 12/26/23
$ 214,441.98 Checks # 120386 thru # 120408
dated 12/29/23
$ 871,070.51 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12/04/23 thru 12/31/23
$ 2,448,150.11 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits
$ 720,709.09 dated 12/08/23
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits
$ 716,574.89 dated 12/22/23
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$ 716,574.89 Total Payroll
$ 3,164,725.00 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 24-01-2274
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
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, 2024.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Conditional Use Permit Review, Menards, 2280 Maplewood Drive
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the CUP review for Menards and review again in six
months.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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4. Agreement with Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen for Professional Services
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Agreement with Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen for
Professional Services.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Opiate Antagonists Subgrant Agreement
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Opiate Antagonists Subgrant Agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
6. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for Church of the
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
7. Resolution Appointing Election Judges and Establishing a Ballot Board for the
2024 Presidential Nomination Primary Election
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution listing election judges and
establishing a ballot board for the 2024 Presidential Nomination Primary Election to be held
on March 5, 2024.
Resolution 24-01-2275
2024 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ELECTION APPOINTING
ELECTION JUDGES AND ESTABLISHING A BALLOT BOARD
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 204B.21, Subd. 2 states election judges for precincts in a
municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, it is required by Minn. Stat. 203B.121, Subd. 1 to establish a Ballot Board; and
WHEREAS, approval of the resolution does not qualify individuals to serve as an
election judge; and
WHEREAS, appointments will be made from the list to fill the needed positions after
training and required paperwork have been completed; and
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WHEREAS, appointment of additional election judges within the 25 days before the
election may be made if the appointing authority determines that additional election judges
will be required; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, a
Ballot Board is hereby established that would consist of a sufficient number of election judges
as provided in Minn. Stat. 204B.19 to 204B.22 to perform the task; and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk or designee assign Election
Judges to serve in the 2024 Presidential Nomination Primary Election to be held on Tuesday,
March 5, 2024 from the following list.
Pria Abeyratne Joe Cardenas Margaret Fett
Mark Acosta Robert Cardinal Dylan Flannigan
Janice Allen Thomas Carey Richard Fosse
Richard Anani Allen Carlson Judith Franey
Karen Anderson Linda Carpenter Melissa Franzen
Warren Anderson Cecelia Cathcart Nick Franzen
Emily Armistead Mary Catherine Dean Fritsche
Christina Arokjer Denise Chamblee Gordy Fritsche
Alex Ashton Song Chang Rachel Geiser
Rob Baas Mary Cincotta Jackie Gilliard
Cheryl (Sheri)
Rosanne Bane Chris Given
Commers
Jodi Baron Diane Golaski
Michelle Curtis
Deb Becker Amy Graf
Crystal Dahl Rygg
David Bedor Barb Granse
Frederick Dahm
Regan Beggs Marilyn Grant
Jason DeMoe
Vivian Beyer Alvin Grendzinski
Phil DeZelar
Margaret Bloemendal David Grossman
Charlene Dickerson
Stefanie Guindon-
Syl Booth
Gerald Diebel Hjermstad
Jon Boyde
Darrell Dippon Sandra Hahn Ohs
Phil Brady
Albin Dittli Lisa Hansford
Ginny Brandon
Catherine Dobihal Mark Harris
Richard Brandon
Michelle Doherty Sarah Hauptman
Kainy Brastad
Kathy Domeier Lisa Heille
Paulette Briese
Laurén
Jean Heininger
Tom Brockway
Drommerhausen
William Hensley
Abby Brown
Gloria Dunshee
Gregory Herber
Mike Bruce
Conner Dworskak
Lisa Herd
Ray Brunner
John Eads
Gina Hermann
Sheryl Brunner
Brian Eager
Harland Hess
Michelle Buettner
Luann Eager
Elaine Hill
Joan Bullivant
Kim Ebeling
Gary Hinnenkamp
Andrea Campbell
Delight Erickson
Pamela Hodges
Kevin Campbell
Gail Fellman
Debra Hoffmann
Jarilyn Carbo
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Jacquelyn Holl Patricia Martinson Peter Rogers
Jeanette Hulet Bonnie McCabe Teresa Rossbach
Patricia Huth David McCabe Monica Roth Day
Raymond Huth John McCann Cynthia Rowley
Chris Jacobson Janet McCanna Dave Rydeen
David Jahn Kimberly McKinzie Kathy Sabota
Kathleen Jensen Gerald Meissner Rebecca Salmela
Ciatlin Johnson Curtis Merkle Deborah Samac
Howard Johnston Dorcas Michaelson Patricia Sample
Gwendolyn Jones Pam Moy Brittney Sandquist
Narbada Kadanua Miranda Nichols Toni Scandale
Chaug Kadanya Douglas Nixon Maryann Schaefer
Nanda Kadanya Ann Norberg Thomas Schaefer
Sharon Karalus Patti Nord William Schmidt
D. William (Bill)
Tim Kellen Duane Schmitz
O'Brien
Judy Kipka Kurt Schnapp
Jodi Ogren
Peggy Kleiter Jen Schorr
Ashley Oliver
Pete Koegel Patricia Selby
Keith Olson
Carol Koskinen Jill Shortreed
Cary Oszman
Lois Knutson Karen Siedschlag
Dian Parent
Robert Kraemer Vicki Simms
John Parnell
Patricia Krageland Delaney Skaar
Susan Parnell
John Krebsbach Susan Skaar
Nancy Parsons
Sarah Kroening Tyler Slind
Cheryl Pasquarella
Robert Kronschnobel Margaret Smith
Terrell Payne
Jackie Kwapick Russell Smith
LeVares Pearson
Tom Labarre Mary Spielvogel
Dennis Peck
Patricia Landers Florence Sprague
Marilyn Perry
Courtney Larsen Tim Stafki
Matthew Phillips
Mark Larson Dallas Stejskal
David Plathe
Michelle Larson James Stemper
Nina Potter
(Mary) Linnea
Rose Larson
Tom Proepper Strandness
Gao Lee
Dawn Proulx Dianne Stroth Dahm
Nancy Lehedahm
Shelly Putz Mary Sturm
Jay Lelueaux
Steve Putz Sheli Telschow
Claudette Leonard
Sonja Quanbeck Theresa Terhark
Nancy Lindsey
Tim Reddy Lori Thompson
Oscar Lopez Letona
Christine Tkachuck-
Mary Ann Renner
Steve Loveless
Martinson
Jeanette Riopel
Lydia Lucas
Sam Todd
Rita Roadfeldt
Drake Ly
Micki Tschida
Brenda Robinson
Virginia Lynch
Grant Tyes
Sherry Robinson
Terri Mallet
Jeanine Unklesbay
Vincent Rodriguez
Dan Martin
Carolyn Urbanski
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Dylan Vang Alison Walsh Mike Wilde
Ronald Virnala Jeanette Walsh Patricia Williamson
Bill Voight Stacey Walsh Paula Willie
Melissa Walker Tim Walstrom Sharon Willson
Rosie Wall Cheryl Wieremann Cindy Yorkovich
Deborah Wallace Lynn Wiggert Paul Zollinger
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
8. Donation from Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution accepting the donation made by
Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen.
Resolution 24-01-2276
EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF
A DONATION TO THE MAPLEWOOD PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Schmelz Countryside has presented to the Maplewood Public Safety
Department a donation in the amount of $3,000.00; 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.
9. 2024 Pay Equity Report
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the 2024 Pay Equity Report for submission to the
Minnesota Management & Budget Department.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes – All
The motion passed.
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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. Penalties for 2023 Alcohol Compliance Failures
City Clerk Sindt gave the staff report. Public Safety Director Bierdeman spoke about the
educational compliance checks the police department conducts. Mayor Abrams called on
each establishment representative to address council. The following representatives spoke:
Xianwu Yang – Millions Crab
Daniel Rodriguez – Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1200
Brad Koppen - Party Time Liquor
Gongya Gar - Zen Ramen
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the compliance failure penalties as proposed
by staff.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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