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MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
4:30 P.M., Thursday, December 27, 1990
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 90-31
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 4:32 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Meeting of December 3, 1990
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of December 3, 1990 Meetino as
presented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian
Ayes - all
2. Minutes of Meeting of December 6, 1990
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of December 6, 1990 Meetino as
presented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian
Ayes - all
3. Minutes of Meeting No. 90-30, December 10, 1990
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meetino 90-30, December 27,
1990 Meetino as presented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian
Ayes - all
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Aoenda as amended:
1. Recycling
2. Balloons
3. Council/Attorney Session - 1-8, Lawsuit Update
4. Mayor's Report
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa
Ayes - all
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E. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Zappa moved; seconded
approve the Consent Aoenda items E-l
11 moved to 1-9)
bv Councilmember Carlson, Aves
throuQh E-10 and E-12 as recommended:
all, to
(Item E-
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 508,590.49 Checks #11240 thru # 11311
Dated 12- 3-90 thru 12-13-90
$ 180,849.10 Checks # 8218 thru # 8383
Dated 12-27-90
$ 689,439.59 Total per attached
voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 190,795.08 Payroll Checks dated 12-07-90
43,394.00 Payroll Checks dated 12-14-90
$ 37,822.23 Payroll Deductions
$ 271,011.31 Total Payroll
$ 960,450.90 GRAND TOTAL
2. Approved
Investments:
the
following
Resolution
for
Redesignation
of
Depositories
for
Resolution 90 - 12 - 218
RESOLUTION FOR REDESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR INVESTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are selected
as depositories for time deposits of the City of Maplewood:
American National Bank
First Minnesota
First Bank National (FBS Investment Service Inc.)
Investors Savings Bank
Premier State Bank
Marquette Bank
Norwest Bank Minneapolis
Town and Country Bank
Twin City Federal Savings and Loan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the deposits in any of the above
depositories shall not exceed the amount of F.D.I.C. or F.S.L.I.C.
insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is
furnished as additional security, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds in the above depositories
may be withdrawn and wire transferred to any other depository of
the City by the request of the Finance Director, Assistant Finance
Director or Accountants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these depository designations are
effective until December 31, 1993.
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3. Approved a Conditional Use Permit Renewal for Century Companies (R.
for a retail convenience center at English Street & Cope Avenue (N.E.
C. Ernst)
Corner)
4. Approved a Budget Adjustment increasing building revenues and fees for service
(Building Inspections) by $19,000.
5. Accepted the resignation of Dale Carlson from the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority and approved the following Joint Resolution of Appreciation:
Resolution 90 - 12 - 219
JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Dale Carlson became a member of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority of Maplewood, Minnesota in January of 1984
and has served faithfully in that capacity to the present time; and
WHEREAS ,
compensation
he
for
has given of
the betterment of
hi s time
the City of
and energy without
Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, he has shown dedication
contributed his leadership and effort for
to
the
his duties and has
benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the
City of Maplewood, Minnesota, and the citizens of the City, that
Dale Carlson is hereby extended out gratitude and appreciation for
his service, and we wish him continued success in the future.
6. Approved
agreement
a six-month
for Parcel A
extension (through June
in Ramsey County's Battle
30,
Creek
1991) of the
Regional Park.
lease
7. Approved acceptance of $425 in donations to the Roger How Memorial Fund, to
be held in a dedicated fund and used in 1991 for a bench and plantings at
the Nature Center.
8. Approved a Budget Transfer of $5,660 from the
Election Division, for payment of election judge
for the 1990 election.
Contingence Fund to
salaries and overtime
the
pay
9. Adopted the following State Aid Maintenance Resolution allowing the City to
perform more extensive maintenance on State Aid Routes without impacting
current City fund balances:
Resolution 90 - 12 - 220
STATE AID MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it has been deemed advisable and necessary to maintain
and repair designated Municipal State Aid Routes within the City of
Maplewood;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA CITY
COUNCIL that 25 percent of the City's 1991 total apportionment be
allocated to the maintenance account.
10.
Approved a
the After
because of
budget transfer from the After School Program Revenue
School Program Expenditure Budget in the amount of
an increase in participation and revenues.
Fund to
$656.10
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12. Approved a Budget Transfer in the amount of $1,010 from the General Fund
Contingence Account to the City Hall Maintenance Account to cover
unexpected increases in rubbish collection fees, an increase in utility
costs due to the new addition, and additional supplies/parts required for
the mechanical equipment in the new addition through the end of 1990.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
G. AWARD OF BIDS
None
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ambulance Rates - 1991
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the proposal.
c.
Councilmember Juker
ambulance billino as
moved to approve
follows:
Resident
Alternative
3
for
1991
Basic services
Advanced life support
$145
265
Non-Resident
$174
318
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa
Ayes
Nays
- Councilmembers
Mayor
Juker and
Bastian
Carlson
Zappa
and
and
Councilmembers
Rossbach
Motion failed 2 to 3
d. Mayor Bastian moved to approve Alternative 4 for 1991 ambulance
billino as follows:
Basic services
Advanced life support
$160
280
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember
Carlson
Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach,
Zappa
Motion failed 2 to 3
e. Councilmember Zappa introduced the followino resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolution 90 - 12 - 221
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 1991 AMBULANCE BILLING RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is authorized to impose
reasonable charges for emergency and paramedic ambulance services
by Minnesota Statutes 471.476 and by special laws (Chapter 426,
Laws of 1975, and Chapter 743, Laws of 1978); and
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'WHEREAS, the paramedic ambulance services are partly financed
by property taxes; and
'WHEREAS, it
higher rate than
is fair and reasonable to charge non-residents
residents for services rendered; and
a
'WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable to charge for
rendered based upon the type of services provided, i.e.,
advanced life support services as defined by Medicare.
services
basic or
NOW,
shall be
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
effective January 1, 1991:
that
the
following
charges
Basic ambulance services
Advanced life support ambulance services
Residents
$155
275
Non-Residents
$171
303
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there sha 11 be no charge for
services rendered when the length of services is 10 minutes or
less, when the patient is not transported, when the patient is
transported to the detoxification center, or when the patient is
transported in a squad car.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juker, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Rossbach
f. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to thorouqhly review the
paramedic proqram (e.q., police officer involvement, liability factors,
firefiqhter traininq and availability) and report back for discussion
prior to 1992 budqet preparation. Council to submit ideas.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian
Ayes - all
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Parking at Crown Plaza Shopping Center
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Paul Nolan representing Crown Plaza, presented their position on
the matter.
c.
Mayor Bastian moved to approve
Crown Plaza Shoppinq Center with
a reduction of eiqht parkinq
the followinq conditions:
spaces
for
the
The Council shall review the parkinq in one year. If there is a problem, the
Council may require that the owner provide additional parkinq or remove the
leased cars.
The leasinq company shall park the cars behind the buildinq.
There shall not be any repair or maintenance of the cars in the parkinq lot.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
Ayes - all
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2. Code Amendment: Planning Fees (2nd Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian introduced the followino ordinance and moved its approval:
ORDINANCE NO. 680
PLANNING FEES
Section 1. Section 36-26 of the Zoning Code of the City of
Maplewood is hereby amended as follows:
Section
application
36-26. Fees. The following
fees shall be required:
non-refundable
Zone Change
Conditional Use Permit
Planned Unit Development
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Variances:
R-1
All other districts
Vacations
Lot Divisions
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
Home Occupation Permit
$274
180
328
274
55
82
58
38 for each lot created
328
55
51 for the initial permit and
21 for an annual renewal
Section 2.
follows:
Section 36-258 of the sign code is amended as
Section 36-258. Fees.
(1) A sign
erection permit fee (except for billboards)
shall be paid in accordance with the following schedule:
Square Feet Fee
1 - 10 $ 15
11 - 25 20
26 - 50 31
51 - 100 77
Over 100 139
(2)
The fee for erection of billboards shall be $13
for the first five square feet, plus $.60 for
additional square foot.
each
(3) The annual license fee for billboards shall be
$262.
Section 3.
1991.
This ordinance shall take effect on January 1,
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa
Ayes - all
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3. Park Availability Charge (Commercial and Industrial Property)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to approve continuino the Commercial and Industrial Park
Availabilitv Charoe at 7%.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
Ayes - Mayor Bastian,
Councilmembers Carlson, Juker,
Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
4. Cable TV Schedule
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to videocast the first meetino of each month and
retain the tapes for 30 days.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
5. Purchase Proposal: Fulk Property
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to authorize the City Manaoer to draw up the aoreement to
purchase the four parcels owned bv Rooer Fulk for $640,000, the aoreement to be
presented for final approval at the second City Council meetino in Januarv,
1991.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
Ayes - all
6. Lease Agreement: Copier
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to approve enterino into a lease aoreement for a Kodak
235AF copier.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker
Ayes - all
7. Non-Union General Wage Adjustment
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve a
Januarv 1, 1991 for non-union employees,
Director of Emeroencv Manaoement, Deputv
City Manaoer.
4% oeneral waoe adlustment, effective
includino the Athletic Coordinator,
Director of Emeroencv Manaoement and
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa
Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
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8. Lawsuit Update
a. Councilmember Zappa moved this item be tabled to the end of the
meetino.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian
Ayes - all
9. Cable Commission 1990 Annual Report
a. Mayor Bastian moved to accept the 1990 Annual report of the Ramsev-
Washinoton Suburban Cable Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa
Ayes - all
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Recycling:
a. Councilmember Rossbach stated he hoped the article stating there was
only a 25 % increase in recycling in the test area where bins were
placed was in error, as he thought the increase was much greater than
that.
b. Staff will research
2. Balloons:
a. Councilmember Juker questioned why there are so many advertising balloons.
b.
Councilmember Zappa moved the
violators, effective Februarv 1,
the Chamber of Commerce informino
City
1991,
them
start immediate Iv
wi th Staff to send
of this policy.
taOOlno the
a letter to
Seconded by Councilmember Juker
Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juker, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Rossbach
3. Mayor's Update:
a. Mayor Bastian informed the Council of various meetings.
4. Councilmember Zappa moved the Council 00 into closed session to discuss an
pendino lawsuit - 5:50 P.M.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian
Ayes - all
Moved and seconded, aves - all, to adlourn the closed session at 6:15 P.M.
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The meeting was reconvened at 6:16 P.M.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
M. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned 6:17 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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