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MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, February 26, 2024
City Hall, Council Chambers
Meeting No. 04-24
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to
order at 7:00 p.m.by Mayor Abrams.
Mayor Abrams called for a moment of silence for the Burnsville First Responders, Paul
Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and Adam Finseth, that lost their lives in the line of duty.
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:
Skillman Property
Women’s & Girl’s Public Safety Workshop
Citizen’s Academy
Tree Sale
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes– All
The motion passed.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
Councilmember Lee moved to approve the February 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
F. APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. Administrative Presentations
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a. Council Calendar Update
Assistant City Manager Darrow gave an update to the council calendar and reviewed other
topics of concern or interest requested by councilmembers.
2. Council Presentations
Skillman Property
Councilmember Lee shared attending a community meeting regarding the 1211 Skillman
property.
Women’s & Girls Public Safety Workshop
Mayor Abrams shared information on an upcoming safety workshop that will take place
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Thursday, April 4, and residents can contact Maplewood Public Safety for more information.
Citizen’s Academy
Mayor Abrams shared there is still space in the next Citizen’s Academy, beginning March 26,
2024. Interested parties may contact Maplewood Public Safety to sign up.
Tree Sale
Mayor Abrams reminded that the annual Tree Sale will begin online March 4,2024.
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.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve agenda items G1-G6.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
1. Approval of Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the approval of claims.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 218,738.72 Checks # 120552 thru # 120573
dated 02/13/24
$ 3,893,557.91 Checks # 120574 thru # 120600
dated 02/20/24
$ 480,858.09 Disbursements via debits to checking account
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dated 02/05/24 thru 02/18/24
$ 4,593,154.72 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits
$ 681,120.39 dated 02/16/24
$ 681,120.39 Total Payroll
$ 5,274,275.11 GRAND TOTAL
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
2. Resolution Directing Final Payment and Acceptance of Project, McMenemy Street
Improvements, City Project 21-02
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution directing Final Payment and
Acceptance of Project for the McMenemy Street Improvements, City Project 21-02.
Resolution 24-02-2289
DIRECTING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
MCMENEMY STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 21-02
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the
McMenemy Street Improvements, City Project 21-02, and has let a construction contract, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the
McMenemy Street Improvements, City Project 21-02, is complete and recommends
acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
Minnesota, that
City Project 21-02 is complete and maintenance of the improvements are accepted by the
City; the final construction cost is $4,991,757.43. Final payment to T.A. Schifsky and Sons,
Inc. and the release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
3. Resolution Directing Final Payment and Acceptance of Project, Gervais Area
Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 21-07
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution directing Final Payment and
Acceptance of Project for the Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 21-07.
Resolution 24-02-2290
DIRECTING FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
GERVAIS AREA PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, CITY PROJECT 21-07
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the
Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 21-07, and has let a construction
contract, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that the
Gervais Area Pavement Rehabilitation, City Project 21-07, is complete and recommends
acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
Minnesota, that
City Project 21-07 is complete and maintenance of the improvements are accepted by the
City; the final construction cost is $3,800,333.39. Final payment to T.A. Schifsky and Sons,
Inc. and the release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
4. Resolution for No Parking on McKnight Road Between Beam Avenue and I-
694, City Project 24-03
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Requesting Ramsey County
to Restrict Parking on McKnight Road between Beam Avenue and Interstate Highway 694.
Resolution 24-02-2291
REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY TO RESTRICT PARKING ON MCKNIGHT ROAD
BETWEEN BEAM AVENUE AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 694
WHEREAS, McKnight Road (CSAH 68) is a Ramsey County State Aid Route, and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has proposed a mill an overlay project on McKnight
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Road Between 11 Avenue and Interstate Highway 694, and
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WHEREAS, Ramsey County will be converting McKnight Road, between 13 Avenue
and Interstate Highway 694, from a 4-lane to 3-lane road, and
WHEREAS, the existing road facilities for the section of McKnight Road between
Beam Avenue and Interstate Highway 694 currently does not provide adequate width for
parking on the street, and
WHERAS, the section of McKnight Road between Beam Avenue and Interstate
Highway 694 will have dedicated bike lanes, which require the section of McKnight Road
between Beam Avenue and Interstate Highway 694 to be signed as a No Parking area.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Maplewood hereby requests Ramsey County to ban parking at all times on McKnight Road
between Beam Avenue and Interstate Highway 694.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
5. Separation Agreement and Release and Waiver of All Claims
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Severance Agreement and Release of All
Claims; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the document.
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes– All
The motion passed.
6. Resolution Appointing Additional Election Judges for the 2024 Presidential
Nomination Primary Election
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution listing additional election
judges for the 2024 Presidential Nomination Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024.
Resolution 24-02-2292
2024 PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION PRIMARY ELECTION
APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES
WHEREAS, MN State Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2 states election judges for precincts in
a municipality shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality; 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
WHEREAS, additional election judges have expressed interest in serving for the
Presidential nomination Primary after the initial list of election judges were approved by city
council on January 8, 2024; and
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, 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 also from the following list:
CROSS, JULIA
HELMEID, MOLLIE
LEWIS, KEN
SUCHY, DIANE
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YOUNG, MATT
Seconded by Councilmember Lee Ayes – All
The motion passed.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS – If you are here for a Public Hearing please familiarize yourself with
the Rules of Civility printed on the back of the agenda. Sign in with the City Clerk before
addressing the council. At the podium please state your name and address clearly for the
record. All comments/questions shall be posed to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor will then
direct staff, as appropriate, to answer questions or respond to comments.
None
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Mister Car Wash, 3050 White Bear Avenue North
a. Conditional Use Permit Resolution
b. Design Review Resolution
Community Development Director Parr gave the presentation. Chris Campbell, with CWP
West LLC, addressed council, answered questions and provided further information.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the resolution for a conditional use permit
approving a car wash to be constructed at 3050 White Bear Avenue North, subject to
conditions of approval.
Resolution 24-02-2293
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Background.
1.01 Mister Car Wash has requested approval of a conditional use permit.
1.02 The property is located at 3050 White Bear Avenue North and is legally
described as:
The South 100.00 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4,
Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey
County, Minnesota lying Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the East
360.0 feet thereof,
AND
The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4, Section 2, Township 29
North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying
Northerly of Woodlyn Avenue and Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the
East 360.0 feet thereof,
AND
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The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 100.0 feet of the
North 1/2 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
AND
The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 1 /2 of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying Northerly
of Woodlynn Avenue.
PIN: 022922210025
Section 2. Standards.
2.01 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.
1. 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,
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
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4.01 The City conducted the following review when considering this conditional use
permit request.
1. On January 16, 2024, the planning commission held a public hearing. 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. The planning commission recommended that the city council
approve this resolution.
2. On February 26, 2024, the city council discussed this resolution. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission
and city staff.
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:
1. All construction shall follow the approved plans. The planning staff may
approve minor changes.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year
of council approval or the permit shall become null and void.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4. The applicant must meet all the conditions outlined in the design review
resolution for this project.
5. This resolution approves the parking as proposed onsite: (3) off-street
parking stalls in the southeast corner of the property, (9) vacuum stalls on
the east side of the building, and (25) stacking stalls.
6. If a parking shortage develops on-site, the city council will require
additional parking spaces to be installed.
7. Water from the motor vehicle wash shall not drain onto a public street or
access.
Seconded by Councilmember Villavicencio Ayes – All
The motion passed.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve a resolution for design review approving a car
wash to be constructed at 3050 White Bear Avenue North, subject to conditions of approval.
Resolution 24-02-2294
DESIGN REVIEW RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
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Section 1. Background.
1.01 Mister Car Wash has requested design review approval to construct a 4,800-
square-foot car wash building on the property.
1.02 The property is located at 3050 White Bear Avenue North and is legally
described as:
The South 100.00 feet of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4,
Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey
County, Minnesota lying Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the East
360.0 feet thereof,
AND
The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Northwest 1/4, Section 2, Township 29
North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, lying
Northerly of Woodlyn Avenue and Easterly of White Bear Avenue, except the
East 360.0 feet thereof,
AND
The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 100.0 feet of the
North 1/2 of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2,
Township 29 North, Range 22 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
AND
The West 181.87 feet of the East 360.0 feet of the South 1 /2 of the Northeast
Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying Northerly
of Woodlynn Avenue.
PIN: 022922210025
Section 2. Site and Building Plan Standards and Findings.
2.01 City ordinance Sections 2-286(3) and 2-290(b) require the community design
review board to hold a public meeting to review the application and make
specific findings to approve design plans. The community design review board
held a public meeting on January 16, 2024, and recommended that the city
council make the following findings to approve the design plans:
1. 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,
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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 are hereby approved based on the
findings outlined in Section 2 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:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit
for this project.
2. Obtain approval of a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle wash.
3. All requirements of the fire marshal, city engineer, and building official
must be met.
4. A drainage system shall be installed, subject to the approval of the city
engineer.
5. Satisfy the requirements in the city engineering review authored by Jon
Jarosch, dated January 4, 2024.
6. Satisfy the requirements in the city environmental review authored by
Shann Finwall and Carole Gernes, dated January 4, 2024.
7. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Ramsey-
Washington Metro Watershed District.
8. Rooftop vents and any mechanical equipment shall be located out of view
from all sides of the property and screened as required by city ordinance.
9. This approval does not include signage. All signage must meet the city’s
sign ordinance requirements. The applicant must apply for a sign permit
before installation of any signs on the site.
10. Before the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit for
staff review and approval the following items:
a. The applicant shall provide the city with a cash escrow or an
irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior improvements.
The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work.
b. The site has an oil pipeline and overhead transmission line
easements. The applicant shall provide documentation from the
easement holder authorizing the proposed project details and
overall site design as shown on the applicant’s plans. The
documentation must include approval of the proposed building
location, parking, site access, utilities, landscape, and stormwater
management plan.
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c. The applicant must submit an updated landscape plan per the
recommendations outlined in the environmental review dated
January 4, 2024.
11. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
b. Provide continuous concrete curbs and gutters around the parking
lot and driveways.
c. Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation
system for all landscaped areas.
d. Install all required outdoor lighting.
e. Install all required sidewalks and trails.
12. 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.
13. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes – All
The motion passed.
K. AWARD OF BIDS
None
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Abrams adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
Andrea Sindt, City Clerk
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