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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, February 12, 2024
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 03-24
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 thanked staff, the Maplewood Faith community, Public Safety Staff Barb
Johnson and Sergeant Gabriel, and all who donated items for the Winter Wear Drive The
drive collected 600 coats and 500 hats, scarves, and mittens. Mayor Abrams also
announced the television show Twin Cities Live is focusing on Maplewood this week.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Marylee Abrams, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Chonburi Lee, Councilmember Present
Nikki Villavicencio, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All
The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 22, 2024 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the January 22, 2024 City Council Workshop
Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee
Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Lee moved to approve the January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
AS Suhmitted
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
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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
None
3. Strategic Plan Update for Fourth Quarter of 2023
Senior Administrative Manager Knutson gave the presentation.
Councilmember Lee moved to accept the Strategic Plan Report for Fourth Quarter of 2023.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
4. Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring City Manager Melinda Coleman
Mayor Abrams introduced the item. Councilmember Juenemann read the Resolution of
Appreciation. Each Councilmember spoke. City Manager Coleman expressed words of
thanks and appreciation.
Mayor Abrams moved to approve the resolution of appreciation for City Manager Melinda
Coleman.
Resolution 24-02-2281
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR CITY MANAGER MELINDA COLEMAN
21 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
WHEREAS, Melinda Coleman began working for the City of Maplewood as
Community Development Director in 1995, rising to City Manager in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Melinda Coleman led several community development projects to
expand the City's housing stock and commercial corridors while preserving large tracts of
open space to bolster the City's outdoor recreational opportunities and protect its natural
resources; and
WHEREAS, Melinda Coleman oversaw several major transitions of the Fire/EMS
Department, to ensure the City maintained a high -quality response to a changing community
demographic; and
WHEREAS, Melinda Coleman has dedicated significant time and resources to
improve employee professional development, compensation and wellness initiatives to attract
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and retain a highly professional staff; and
WHEREAS, Melinda Coleman has served as a mentor, teacher and leader for scores
of local government professionals and has built a strong line of succession within the
organization; and
WHEREAS, Melinda Coleman has implemented and grew the Strengths Finder
program, so that all staff understand what motivates their colleagues and how they work best;
and
WHEREAS, Melinda Coleman has served as a fiscal steward of public funding
ensuring a balance between necessary resources to maintain a high -quality community at a
value for Maplewood's taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, Melinda Coleman's fiscal stewardship has positioned the City for efficient
day-to-day operations and to withstand future financial uncertainty.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens, that Melinda Coleman is being extended
our gratitude and appreciation for her professionalism and dedicated service over the
past 21 years.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
Agenda item F4 was voted on after the conclusion of item J2, before the adjournment.
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 G1 was highlighted.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve agenda items G1-G9.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Lee requested G5 be voted on separately.
Councilmember Lee made a friendly amendment to approve agenda items G1-G4 & G6-G9.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio
Ayes — Councilmember Lee
Councilmember Villavicencio
Nays — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
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The motion failed.
The original motion stands. Mayor Abrams called for a vote.
Ayes — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain — Councilmember Lee
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 1,098,454.62 Checks # 120452 thru # 120480
dated 01 /23/24
$ 3,893,557.91 Checks # 120481 thru # 120515
dated 01 /29/24
$ 137,498.65 Checks # 120516 thru # 120551
dated 02/06/24
$ 2,948,414.05 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 01/15/24 thru 02/04/24
$ 8,077,925.23 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits
$ 867,094.44 dated 01 /19/24
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits
$ 715,931.72 dated 02/02/24
$ 1,583,026.16 Total Payroll
$ 9,660,951.39 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
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Abstain — Councilmember Lee
The motion passed.
2. Local Lawful Gambling Permit for Ride for Wishes, 2029 Woodlynn Avenue
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Local Lawful Gambling permit for Ride for
Wishes. 2029 Woodlvnn Avenue. for their event on June 1. 2024.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain — Councilmember Lee
The motion passed.
3. Purchase of Fire Station Alerting Equipment for the South Fire Station
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Purchase of Fire Station Alerting Equipment for
the South Fire Station.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain — Councilmember Lee
The motion passed.
4. MN BCA Violent Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU) Joint Powers Agreement
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the MN BCA
Violent Crime Reduction Unit (VCRU).
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
The motion passed.
Ayes — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain — Councilmember Lee
5. Employment Agreement between the City of Maplewood and City Manager
Michael Sable
Councilmember Cave moved to approve employment agreement between the City of
Maplewood and City Manager Michael Sable.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes— Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
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Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain — Councilmember Lee
The motion passed.
6. Resolution Approving 2024 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal and Casual Part -
Time Employees
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution for temporary/seasonal and casual
part-time employees payrates effective January 1, 2024.
Resolution 24-02-2282
2024 PAY RATES RESOLUTION
TEMPORARY/SEASONAL & CASUAL P/T EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations act, part-
time employees who do not work more than 14 hour per week and temporary/seasonal
employees who work in positions that do not exceed 67 days in a calendar year, or 100 days
for full-time students, are not public employees and are therefore not eligible for membership
in a public employee union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job
classifications are hereby established for temporary/seasonal, casual part-time employees
effective January 1, 2024 upon Council approval.
Administrative Assistant
Background Investigator
Building Inspector
CSO
Election Judge
Fire Maintenance Engineer
Fire/EMS Cadet
Gardener
Intern
Laborer
Facilities/Events Staff
$15.00 - 23.00per hour
$35.00 - 45.00per hour
$20.00 - 35.00per hour
$15.00 - 25.00per hour
$15.00 - 25.00per hour
$15.00 - 25.00per hour
$15.00 - 25.00per hour
$15.00 - 25.00per hour
$15.00 - 25.00per hour
$15.00 - 20.00per hour
$13.00 - 30.00per hour
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this resolution will supersede previous resolutions
setting pay rates for these pay classifications; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set
the pay rate within the above ranges.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes —
The motion passed.
Abstain —
Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Councilmember Lee
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7. 2024 Master Group Contract for Medica Insurance Company
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the 2024 Master Group Contract for Medica
Insurance Company.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain — Councilmember Lee
The motion passed.
8. Resolution of Support for Tubman to Allow City As Fiscal Agent for State
Bonding Proposal
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the resolution of Support for Tubman to Allow Ci
as Fiscal Agent for State Bonding Proposal.
Resolution 24-02-2283
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR TUBMAN TO ALLOW
CITY AS FISCAL AGENT FOR STATE BONDING PROPOSAL
WHEREAS, Tubman operates the Harriet Tubman Center East in Maplewood, a
multi -service center including shelter and housing for victims of violence, exploitation, sexual
assault, homelessness, addiction, mental health issues and other forms of trauma; and
WHEREAS, Tubman is requesting state bonding support through legislation to
provide for up to $2,585,000 in capital investment funds for safety and accessibility, and code
compliance improvements to the Harriet Tubman Center East, and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has previously expressed support for the services
provided by Tubman for the citizens of Maplewood and the region, and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota requires that a local government agency act as
the fiscal agent for General Obligation Bond funding for projects such as the one proposed
by Tubman.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows:
Maplewood expresses its support for Tubman's request for state funding for this
important project and improvement and further supports the legislation on behalf
of Tubman in the 2024 legislative session.
2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare agreements and other
documents to enable the City of Maplewood to act as the fiscal agent for
Tubman in receiving financial support from the State of Minnesota.
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3. City staff and consultants are authorized and directed to take all other actions
necessary or convenient to carry out the intent of this resolution.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain — Councilmember Lee
The motion passed.
9. Payment for CentralSquare Yearly Maintenance Support
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the payment for CentralSquare yearly maintenance
support.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — Mayor Abrams
Councilmember Cave
Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Villavicencio
Abstain — Councilmember Lee
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.
1. 2024 Maplewood Street Improvements, City Project 23-08
a. Public Hearing 7:00 pm
b. Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public Hearing (4 Votes)
Public Works Director Love introduced the item. Assistant City Engineer Jarosch gave the
presentation.
Mayor Abrams opened public hearing. The following people spoke:
Jodi Andrews — 1768 East Shore Drive
Kevin Schmidt — 1800 Phalen Place
Christopher Hampl — 1120 Gordon Avenue E
Mayor Abrams closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lee moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the Improvement for the
2024 Maplewood Street improvements, City Project 23-08 (4 affirmative votes are required to
approve this resolution).
Resolution 24-02-2284
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
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WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution of the City Council adopted January 22nd, 2024,
a date for a council hearing was set on the proposed street improvements for the 2024
Maplewood Street Improvements, City Project 23-08; and
WHEREAS, a notice was mailed ten days in advance to residents and a notice of the
hearing was published, and the hearing was duly held on February 121", 2024; and the
council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the
same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the Feasibility
Report, that the City of Maplewood make improvements to the streets included in
the 2024 Maplewood Street Improvements, City Project 23-08.
2. Such improvements ordered as proposed in the Council resolution adopted on
the 12t" day of February 2024.
3. The City Engineer, or his designee, is the designated engineer for this
improvement project and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and
specifications as previously directed by the City Council at the January 22n1
2024 council meeting.
4. The Finance Director was authorized to make the financial transfers necessary
for the preparation of plans and specifications at the January 22nd, 2024 council
meeting. A budget of $10,878,200 was established at that time. The proposed
financing plan shall be implemented and is as follows:
Estimated Project Cost Recovery
Funding Source
Total Amount
% of Total
General Obligation (G.O.) Improvement Bonds
$4,759,300
43%
Street Revitalization Fund
$658,100
6%
Environmental Utility Fund
$2,156,000
20%
Ramsey -Washington Metro Watershed District
$125,000
1 %
Sanitary Sewer Fund
$430,000
4%
Water Area Fund (WAC)
$83,400
1 %
St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS)
$1,086,800
10%
Special Benefit Assessment
1 $1,579,600
15%
Total Estimated Project Funding:
1 $10,878,200
100%
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes — All
The motion passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Saint Paul Educational Foundation Communications Monopole, 1210 Sterling
Street South
a. Conditional Use Permit and Variances Resolution
b. Design Review Resolution
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Assistant Community Development Director Martin gave the presentation. Dale Romsos and
Vice President Robert Varani, with VMC LLC, addressed council and answered questions.
Councilmember Lee moved denial of the proposal based on findings of facts germane to the
request which has been included in the resolution.
Resolution 24-02-2285
DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, SETBACK VARIANCES
AND DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Dale Romsos of VMC LLC has requested approval of a conditional use permit,
setback variances and design review to permit a 195-foot communications
monopole.
1.02 The property is located at 1210 Sterling Street South and is legally described
as:
PIN: 132822430022. The South seventy-four feet (S. 74') of the West Half of
the Southeast Quarter (W 1/2 of SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 28, Range
22, lying North of the South twenty-five (S. 25) acres, East of Sterling Street,
and West of State Trunk Highway 494, it being the intention of the granters to
convey a seventy-four foot (74') strip immediately to the North of the South
twenty-five (S. 25) acres of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter (W 1 /2 of
SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22.
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Outlot A, HIGHWOOD ESTATES NO. 2, according to the recorded plat thereof.
AND
That portion of the SW 1/4 of the SE1/4 of Sec. 13, T. 28, R.22, according to
the Government Survey thereof, described as follows: Commencing at the SE
corner of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Sec. 13, thence N. 50 rods, thence
W. 80 rods to the Quarter Sec. line, thence S. 50 rods to the Sec. line, thence
E. along the sec. line 80 rods to the place of beginning, being 25 acres, more
or less.
Less and Except that portion of the property conveyed by the following: As
referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as Instrument No. 2717756: The east
one-half of Sterling Street right-of-way that is located in the south half of
Section 13, Township 28, Range 22 which is south of the south line of the
following -described property and south of the (easterly) extension of said south
line: the north 487.99 feet of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 13, Township
28, Range 22.
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AND
Outlet A, Maplewood Highlands, Ramsey County, Minnesota according to the
recorded plat thereof.
As referred to in Warranty Deed recorded as instrument No. 2718516:
That part of the South 180.00 feet of the West 233.00 feet of the Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 28, Range 22,
Ramsey County, Minnesota lying East of the West 33.00 thereof.
Ramsey County
Abstract Property
Section 2. Standards.
2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-1327 requires a Conditional Use Permit for
Communications Towers.
2.02 Communication Towers Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance
Section 44-1326.
1. Standards in this Code.
2. Recommendations of the planning commission and community design
review board.
3. Effect of the proposed use upon the health, safety, convenience and
general welfare of residents of surrounding areas.
4. Effect on property values.
5. Effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan.
2.03 General Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a)
states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on
the following nine standards for approval.
The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and
operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code
of Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the
surrounding area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or
methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental,
disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of
excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution,
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drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical
interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services,
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and
sewer systems, schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or
services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's
natural and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
2.04 Variance Standard. City Ordinance Section 44-13 refers to state statute which
states a variance may be granted from the requirements of the zoning
ordinance when: (1) the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and
intent of this ordinance; (2) when the variance is consistent with the
comprehensive plan; and (3) when the applicant establishes that there are
practical difficulties in complying with the ordinance. Practical difficulties mean:
(1) The proposed use is reasonable; (2) the need for a variance is caused by
circumstances unique to the property, not created by the property owner, and
not solely based on economic conditions.
2.05 Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings. City ordinance Section 2-
290(b) and 44-1327(13) requires that the community design review board make
the following findings to approve plans:
That the design and location of the proposed development and its
relationship to neighboring, existing or proposed developments and traffic
is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in
the neighborhood; that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring, existing or proposed developments; and that it
will not create traffic hazards or congestion.
2. That the design and location of the proposed development are in keeping
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not
detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by this article and the city's comprehensive municipal plan.
3. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a
desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and
that it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors.
Section 3. Findings.
3.01 The proposal would not meet all of the specific conditional use permit
standards.
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Effect of the proposed use. The tower would have a negative effect on the
health, safety, convenience and general welfare of residents of
surrounding areas. The proposed 195-foot tower location is within 175 feet
of the nearest residential structure.
2. Code Compliance. The proposed 195-foot tower is taller than what city
code allows and its proposed location does not meet the city's setback
requirements.
3. Character of surrounding areas. The tower would have a negative effect
on the existing character of the surrounding area. The proposed 195-foot
tower is 95 feet taller than the existing ski jump structure and would be
very visible to the nearby residential homes.
3.02 The proposal would not meet all of the specific variance standards.
Intent of this ordinance. The proposal is not consistent with the general
purposes and intent of the zoning ordinance. The intent of the residential
tower height requirements is to ensure neighborhoods do not have towers
built near residential structures that are significantly taller than other
structures in a neighborhood.
2. Practical difficulty. The subject request is not based on a practical
difficulty, as defined by statute and ordinance.
a. Reasonableness: The existing ski jump tower is 100 feet. The
proposed telecommunications tower is 195 feet. The request to
build a tower 70 feet above the 125-foot code limit is not reasonable
due to the existing structures on site and the nearby residential
properties.
b. Circumstance Unique: There is not a circumstance unique inherent
to the property that causes the variance. The property in which this
tower is proposed is 17.99 acres in size. The applicant desires to
build a new telecommunications tower near the existing ski jump
structure so that existing ground equipment would not have to be
moved. This is not a justification of unique circumstances for this
property that would cause a variance to be approved.
3.03 The proposal would not meet all of the specific site and building plan
standards.
Design and location of the proposed development. The location of the
proposed tower will interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring
existing developments.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use
permit and variances request.
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On November 21, 2023, the planning commission held a public hearing.
The city staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent
notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission
gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written
statements.
2. On December 11, 2023, the city council discussed this resolution. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission
and city staff. The city council voted to table this item until the February 12,
2024 meeting.
3. On February 12, 2024, the city council discussed this resolution. They
again considered reports and recommendations from the planning
commission and city staff.
Section 5. City Council
5.01 The city council hereby approves the resolution. Denial is based on the findings
outlined in section 3 of this resolution.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes — All
The motion passed.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Woodland Hills Church, 1740 Van Dyke Street
a. Conditional Use Permit Amendment Resolution
b. Design Review Resolution
Assistant Community Development Director Martin gave the presentation. Jodi Cremers and
Senior Pastor Greg Boyd, with Woodland Hills Church, addressed council and answered
questions.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the conditional use permit amendment resolution for
Darkina lot and site improvements to be constructed at 1740 Van Dvke Street.
Resolution 24-02-2286
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church has requested approval of a
conditional use permit amendment for parking lot and site improvements.
1.02 The property is located at 1740 Van Dyke Street North and is legally described
as:
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PIN: 142922330001. Parcel I: That parcel of land lying in the County of
Ramsey and State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit:
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW
1/4) of Section Fourteen (14). Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two
(22), lying Southerly of the North St. Paul Road and lying Southwesterly of the
following described line:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (NW 14 of SW 1/4); thence West One Hundred Twenty
(120) feet along the South line thereof to the place of beginning of the line
herein to be described; thence along a line bearing North Forty-seven (47)
degrees, Twenty-two (22) minutes West to the Southerly right-of-way line of the
North St. Paul Road and there terminating.
Also
That part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
(E'/2 of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-nine
(29), Range Twenty-two (22), lying Southeasterly of North St. Paul Road (so-
called); except that part of the South Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet lying
East of the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet; and further excepting
that part of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
(E'/2 of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), lying Northeasterly of the following described line:
Commencing at a point on the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One Hundred Ten (110) feet South of
the Northeast corner thereof; thence running to a point on the North line of said
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One
Hundred twenty (120) feet West of the Northeast corner thereof. Subject to
public easements over the East Thirty-three (33) feet thereof for North Hazel
Street; the West Thirty-three (33) feet thereof for Van Dyke Street, and the
South Thirty-three (33) feet of the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet
thereof for Larpenteur Avenue; further subject to the rights of the County of
Ramsey for highway over That part of the West 183 feet of the South 233 feet
of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
14, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota
(hereinafter to be referred to as Parcel X), enclosed within the area described
as follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parcel X; thence Northerly along the East
line thereof, a distance of 62.42 feet; thence Northwesterly to a point 70.38 feet
West of the East line and 65.37 feet North of the South line of Parcel X; thence
West parallel to the South line of Parcel X, a distance of 40 feet; thence
Northwesterly to a point 45 feet east of the West line and 74 feet North of the
South line of Parcel X; thence Northwesterly to a point on the East right-of-way
line of Van Dyke Street that is 102 feet North of the South line of said Parcel X;
thence West parallel to the South line of Parcel X, a distance of 33 feet to its
intersection with the West line of Parcel X, thence South along the West line, a
distance of 102 feet, to the Southwest corner of Parcel X; thence East along
the South line 183 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom such
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right-of-way heretofore dedicated to the public or otherwise acquired for
highways. all according to the United States Government Survey thereof.
Parcel II: That parcel of land lying in the County of Ramsey and State of
Minnesota, described as follows, to wit:
The South Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet of the East Half of the
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E'/2 of SW 1/4 of SW 14) of
Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two (22).
except the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet thereof and further
excepting the East One Hundred Eighty-three (133) feet thereof, subject to
rights acquired by the County of Ramsey for highway purposes over the
Southerly Thirty-three (33) feet thereof, according to the Government Survey
thereof. Except the premises described as Parcel A in a certain Multi -Party
Agreement dated April 24, 1969 (which Parcel A was conveyed to the County
of Ramsey pursuant to said Multi -Party Agreement), recorded in Ramsey
County Records, Book 2217, Page 345, as Document No. 1767687, said
Parcel A being described therein as follows: That part of the South 233 feet of
the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota,
except the West 183 feet thereof and also excepting the East 183 feet thereof
lying South of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East line
of the above -described property 49'/2 feet North of the Southeast corner
thereof, thence West on a line parallel to the South line of said Southwest
Quarter to a point 83 feet East of the West line of the above -described
property; thence Northwesterly to a point on the west line of said property that
is 62.42 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof and there terminating.
Excepting therefrom such right-of-way heretofore dedicated to the public or
otherwise acquired for highways.
Ramsey County
Abstract Property
Section 2. Standards.
2.01 City Ordinance Section 44-1092 requires a Conditional Use Permit for
Churches.
2.02 General Conditional Use Permit Standards. City Ordinance Section 44-1097(a)
states that the City Council must base approval of a Conditional Use Permit on
the following nine standards for approval.
The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and
operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and
Code of Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the
surrounding area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
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4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or
methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental,
disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of
excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution,
drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical
interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would not exceed the design standards of any affected street.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services,
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water
and sewer systems, schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or
services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's
natural and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Section 3. Findings
3.01 The proposal meets the specific conditional use permit standards.
Section 4. City Review Process
4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use
permit request.
On January 16, 2024, the planning commission held a public hearing. The
city staff published a hearing notice in the Pioneer Press and sent notices
to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission gave
everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written
statements.
2. On February 12, 2024, the city council discussed this resolution. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission
and city staff. The Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve this resolution.
Section 5. City Council
5.01 The city council hereby approves the resolution. Approval is based on the
findings outlined in section 3 of this resolution. Approval is subject to the
following conditions:
All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. Staff may
approve minor changes.
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2. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council
approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may
extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4. The temporary homeless shelter shall be limited to a period of two
months each year. The number of residents sheltered shall not exceed 20
persons at a time as proposed.
5. Woodland Hills Church shall provide constant supervision when the
temporary shelter is in operation.
6. Woodland Hills Church shall comply with all requirements of the
Maplewood Building Official, Fire Marshal and Health Officer prior to
beginning in the operation of the temporary shelter and food shelf.
7. Any changes in use or the operation of the temporary shelter or
expansion of the church shall require review by the city council.
8. Any plans for changes to the building exterior, other than painting or
repairs, shall be submitted to the community design review board, for
review and approval.
9. The applicant shall notify city staff prior to operating the temporary shelter
so the city can assure compliance with the allowed two months per year
of the homeless shelter.
10. Building permits are required for any structures or buildings that may be
built on this site.
11. Only two light poles may be removed from this site as related to this
project.
12. All demonstration tiny homes must be located on a hard surface and
cannot be stored on any greenspace within the property.
13. No construction materials may be stored outside.
14. All exterior activities related to the demonstration project of the tiny
homes must adhere to the city's noise ordinance requirements.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes — All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the design review resolution for parking lot
and site imarovements to be constructed at 1740 Van Dvke Street.
Resolution 24-02-2287
DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Jodi Cremers of Woodland Hills Church has requested approval of design
review for parking lot and site improvements.
1.02 The property is located at 1740 Van Dyke Street North and is legally described
as:
PIN: 142922330001. Parcel I: That parcel of land lying in the County of
Ramsey and State of Minnesota, described as follows, to wit:
All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 of SW
1/4) of Section Fourteen (14). Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two
(22), lying Southerly of the North St. Paul Road and lying Southwesterly of the
following described line:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (NW 14 of SW 1/4); thence West One Hundred Twenty
(120) feet along the South line thereof to the place of beginning of the line
herein to be described; thence along a line bearing North Forty-seven (47)
degrees, Twenty-two (22) minutes West to the Southerly right-of-way line of the
North St. Paul Road and there terminating.
That part of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
(E'/2 of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-nine
(29), Range Twenty-two (22), lying Southeasterly of North St. Paul Road (so-
called); except that part of the South Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet lying
East of the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet; and further excepting
that part of said East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter
(E'/2 of SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), lying Northeasterly of the following described line:
Commencing at a point on the East line of said Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One Hundred Ten (110) feet South of
the Northeast corner thereof; thence running to a point on the North line of said
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4), One
Hundred twenty (120) feet West of the Northeast corner thereof. Subject to
public easements over the East Thirty-three (33) feet thereof for North Hazel
Street; the West Thirty-three (33) feet thereof for Van Dyke Street, and the
South Thirty-three (33) feet of the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet
thereof for Larpenteur Avenue; further subject to the rights of the County of
Ramsey for highway over That part of the West 183 feet of the South 233 feet
of the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
14, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota
(hereinafter to be referred to as Parcel X), enclosed within the area described
as follows:
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Beginning at the Southeast corner of Parcel X; thence Northerly along the East
line thereof, a distance of 62.42 feet; thence Northwesterly to a point 70.38 feet
West of the East line and 65.37 feet North of the South line of Parcel X; thence
West parallel to the South line of Parcel X, a distance of 40 feet; thence
Northwesterly to a point 45 feet east of the West line and 74 feet North of the
South line of Parcel X; thence Northwesterly to a point on the East right-of-way
line of Van Dyke Street that is 102 feet North of the South line of said Parcel X;
thence West parallel to the South line of Parcel X, a distance of 33 feet to its
intersection with the West line of Parcel X, thence South along the West line, a
distance of 102 feet, to the Southwest corner of Parcel X; thence East along
the South line 183 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting therefrom such
right-of-way heretofore dedicated to the public or otherwise acquired for
highways. all according to the United States Government Survey thereof.
Parcel II: That parcel of land lying in the County of Ramsey and State of
Minnesota, described as follows, to wit:
The South Two Hundred Thirty-three (233) feet of the East Half of the
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (E'/2 of SW 1/4 of SW 14) of
Section Fourteen (14), Township Twenty-nine (29), Range Twenty-two (22).
except the West One Hundred Eighty-three (183) feet thereof and further
excepting the East One Hundred Eighty-three (133) feet thereof, subject to
rights acquired by the County of Ramsey for highway purposes over the
Southerly Thirty-three (33) feet thereof, according to the Government Survey
thereof. Except the premises described as Parcel A in a certain Multi -Party
Agreement dated April 24, 1969 (which Parcel A was conveyed to the County
of Ramsey pursuant to said Multi -Party Agreement), recorded in Ramsey
County Records, Book 2217, Page 345, as Document No. 1767687, said
Parcel A being described therein as follows: That part of the South 233 feet of
the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota,
except the West 183 feet thereof and also excepting the East 183 feet thereof
lying South of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the East line
of the above -described property 49'/2 feet North of the Southeast corner
thereof, thence West on a line parallel to the South line of said Southwest
Quarter to a point 83 feet East of the West line of the above -described
property; thence Northwesterly to a point on the west line of said property that
is 62.42 feet North of the Southwest corner thereof and there terminating.
Excepting therefrom such right-of-way heretofore dedicated to the public or
otherwise acquired for highways.
Ramsey County
Abstract Property
Section 2. Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings.
2.01 City ordinance Section 2-290(b) and 44-1327(13) requires that the community
design review board make the following findings to approve plans:
That the design and location of the proposed development and its
relationship to neighboring, existing or proposed developments and traffic
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is such that it will not impair the desirability of investment or occupation in
the neighborhood; that it will not unreasonably interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring, existing or proposed developments; and that it
will not create traffic hazards or congestion.
2. That the design and location of the proposed development are in keeping
with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and are not
detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and attractive development
contemplated by this article and the city's comprehensive municipal plan.
3. That the design and location of the proposed development would provide
a desirable environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors,
and that it is aesthetically of good composition, materials, textures and
colors.
Section 3. City Council Action.
3.01 The above -described site and design plans, date -stamped December 29, 2023,
are hereby approved based on the findings outlined in Section 3 of this
resolution. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and
maintained in substantial conformance with the design plans. Approval is
subject to the applicant doing the following:
Obtain a conditional use permit approval from the city council for this
project.
2. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit
for this project.
3. All requirements of the city engineer, fire marshal and building official
must be met.
4. Meet all requirements of the environmental review, dated February 1,
2024.
5. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy
if:
a. The city determines that the work is not essential to public health,
safety or welfare.
b. The above -required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City
of Maplewood for all required exterior improvements. The owner or
contractor shall complete any unfinished exterior improvements by
June 1 of the following year if occupancy of the building is in the fall
or winter or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if
occupancy is in the spring or summer.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
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Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes — All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Ordering the Abatement of Hazardous Building and Public Nuisance
Conditions at 1830 Howard Street North
Community Development Director Parr gave the presentation.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Ordering the Abatement of
Hazardous Building and Public Nuisance Conditions at 1830 Howard Street North.
Resolution 24-02-2288
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS BUILDING AND
PUBLIC NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT 1830 HOWARD STREET NORTH
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the property located at 1830 Howard Street North and legally described
as Lot 13, Block 1, Hillcrest Gardens, Ramsey County, Minnesota (the "Subject Property")
contains a single-family dwelling (the "Dwelling") and is located in the city of Maplewood (the
"City"); and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is owned by Karen Marie Haraldsen (the "Owner")
and, to the best of the City's knowledge, is presently unoccupied; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2024, pursuant to a duly obtained administrative search
warrant, a physical inspection of the Subject Property and the Dwelling was conducted by the
city's building official, Randy Johnson (the "Building Official") and the city's building inspector,
Dan Lentz, during which the following conditions were observed:
(1) The Dwelling's roof system is seriously deteriorated and compromised with
numerous large holes, leaving the interior exposed to the elements and
allowing water to infiltrate the Dwelling.
(2) The Dwelling's foundation has a large opening that exposes the lower level to
the elements.
(3) A portion of the exterior wall at the rear of the Dwelling is failing and appears to
be collapsing into the Dwelling.
(4) The Dwelling's main level floor near the rear of the structure slopes down and
sinks, and it appears unsafe and unstable. The main level floor joists also
appear to be rotted due to excessive moisture.
(5) Most of the observable ceilings on the main level are collapsed and have fallen
into the Dwelling's interior.
(6) The Dwelling's interior is extensively filled with piled up garbage, rubbish,
deteriorated building materials, and other debris, including throughout all
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occupiable spaces that were safely accessible. The Dwelling's interior smells
strongly of mold or mildew.
(7) The exterior portion of the Subject Property contains a junk vehicle and an
accumulation of other rubbish and debris.
WHEREAS, while inside the Dwelling, staff was unable to complete a full inspection of
all areas due to the extremely unsafe conditions within the Dwelling. Specifically, staff did not
access the Dwelling's back hallway, the second floor, or the basement due to in inability to
safely access those locations; and
WHEREAS, since the above -mentioned inspection, there have been no permits
pulled for the Dwelling that would indicate any improvements to the conditions observed on
January 11, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.15, subdivision 3 defines a "hazardous
building" as "any building... which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical
damage, unsanitary condition or abandonment, constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public
safety or health"; and
WHEREAS, section 18-31(5) of the Maplewood City Code (the "City Code") deems it
a public nuisance to accumulate rubbish, debris, and other offensive materials on property;
and
WHEREAS, section 44-170)(4) requires that all vehicles parked or stored outside on
residential property in the City have current registration and be operable, and section 18-70
of the City Code deems it a public nuisance to maintain any vehicle in the city that is
otherwise in violation of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 463.161 and section 18-37 of the City Code
authorize the city council to order the owner of any hazardous building or nuisance property
within the City to correct or remove said conditions; and
WHEREAS, additionally, Minn. R. 1300.0180 expressly requires that unsafe
structures "be abated [under] Minnesota Statutes, sections 463.15 to 463.26."; and
WHEREAS, based on the information presented, the city council has determined that
the condition of the Subject Property and the Dwelling constitutes a hazard and a public
nuisance in violation of both state and local law and, therefore, should be abated.
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Maplewood
as follows:
1. The city council adopts, as factual findings, all of the recitals listed above.
2. The city council finds that the Dwelling is hazardous, as defined by Minnesota
Statutes, section 463.15, and unsafe, as defined in Minnesota Rules, section
1300.0180.
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3. The city council also finds that the condition of the Subject Property constitutes
a public nuisance, as defined by both state and local law, and violates the
aforementioned sections of the City Code, and is a menace to the health of the
inhabitants of the city.
4. The city attorney shall finalize an abatement order substantially similar to that
attached as Exhibit A attached hereto.
5. The city attorney is authorized to take all necessary legal steps to effectuate
service of this resolution and the corresponding abatement order in the manner
required by state and/or local law.
6. The city attorney and city staff are authorized to take all necessary legal steps to
secure compliance with the abatement order and to obtain authority to remove
and abate the hazardous and nuisance conditions on the Subject Property by
court order and collect and/or assess the costs thereof against the Subject
Property, as otherwise permitted by state and/or local law.
EXHIBIT A
Abatement Order
STATE OF MINNNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
In the Matter of the Hazardous Building and
Nuisance Property Located at 1830 Howard
Street North, Maplewood, Minnesota
DISTRICT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case Type: Other Civil
ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF
HAZARDOUS BUILDING
AND PUBLIC NUISANCE
TO: All owners, occupants, and all lienholders of record.
The city council of the city of Maplewood, Minnesota hereby orders that within 45 days
of service of this order that you abate the hazardous and nuisance conditions which exist on
the property located at 1830 Howard Street North, Maplewood, Minnesota, which property is
legally described as: Lot 13, Block 1, Hillcrest Gardens, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Specifically, the city of Maplewood, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 463 and
the Minnesota State Building Code, has determined that the unoccupied single-family dwelling
(the "Dwelling") located at the above -referenced property is hazardous and unsafe due to the
following observations: the Dwelling's roof system is significantly deteriorated and
compromised with numerous large holes, leaving the interior exposed to the elements and
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allowing water to infiltrate the Dwelling; the Dwelling's foundation has a large opening that
exposes the lower level to the elements; a portion of the wall at the rear of the Dwelling is
failing and appears to be collapsing into the Dwelling; the Dwelling's main level floor near the
rear of the structure slopes down and sinks, and it appears unsafe and unstable; the Dwelling's
main level floor joists appear to be rotted due to excessive moisture; most of the observable
ceilings on the Dwelling's main level have collapsed and fallen into the Dwelling's interior; the
Dwelling's interior is extensively filled with piled up garbage, rubbish, deteriorated building
materials, and other debris, including throughout all observable occupiable spaces; and the
Dwelling's interior smells strongly of mold and mildew.
Additionally, the exterior portion of the above -referenced property contains a junk
vehicle and an accumulation of other rubbish and debris. For those reasons, the city of
Maplewood, pursuant to chapter 18 of the Maplewood City Code and Minnesota Statutes,
section 609.74, also has determined that the property constitutes a public nuisance.
Pursuant to the above -referenced statutes and ordinances, it is hereby ORDERED that
you abate the above -mentioned conditions within 45 days of the date of service of this order
by either (i) razing (demolishing) the Dwelling and removing all debris and other materials,
including the junk vehicle, from the property, or (ii) performing each and every one of the
following items:
1. Repair or replace the Dwelling's deteriorated roof in accordance with the
Minnesota State Building Code;
2. Repair or replace the hole in the Dwelling's foundation in accordance with the
Minnesota State Building Code;
3. Repair or replace all of the Dwelling's deteriorated walls and other structural
components in accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code, including a
structural analysis of deteriorated components to ensure safety and habitability;
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4. Repair or replace all of the Dwelling's deteriorated floors and ceilings in
accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code;
5. Determine the existence of mold due to the significant water infiltration and
mitigate said mold, as deemed necessary;
6. Remove all accumulations of garbage, rubbish, deteriorated building materials,
and other debris from the Dwelling's interior to ensure the health and safety of
occupants and sufficient ingress and egress throughout the Dwelling; and
7. Remove the junk vehicle and other accumulations of rubbish and debris from
the property's exterior, including inoperable lawn equipment, gas cans, and the
large pile of debris in the yard.
All such work is subject to permitting and required inspections by staff members of the
city to ensure compliance with applicable rules and law. This order is not a permit. You are
further advised that unless such corrective action is taken or an answer is served on the city
and filed within 21 days of the date of service of this order upon you, a motion for summary
enforcement of this order may be made to the Ramsey County District Court.
Finally, you are further advised that if you do not comply with this order and the city is
compelled to take corrective action, it will pursue the Dwelling's demolition and other exterior
nuisance abatement efforts, and all necessary costs incurred by the city in taking such
corrective action will be collected and assessed against the property pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, section 463.21 and section 18-37 of the Maplewood City Code. In connection thereto,
the city also intends to recover all of its expenses incurred in carrying out this order, including
specifically but not exclusively, filing fees, service fees, publication fees, attorneys' fees,
appraisers' fees, witness fees, including expert witness fees and traveling expenses incurred
by the city from the time this order was originally made, also pursuant to state and local law.
[signature page to follow]
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Dated 12024 KENNEDY & GRAVEN, CHARTERED
By:
David T. Anderson (#0393517)
700 Fifth Street Towers
150 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 337-9300
Attorney for City of Maplewood
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The undersigned acknowledges that costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney
and witness fees may be awarded pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211, subd. 2, to the party
against whom the allegations in this pleading are asserted.
David T. Anderson
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes — All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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