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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-1998 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 9,1998 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 98-OS 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 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Rossbach. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. ROLL CALL: George F. Rossbach, Mayor Present Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present Kevin Kittridge, Councilmember Present Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Minutes of February 19, 1998 Council Closed Session Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Council Closed Session on February 19, 1998 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all 2. Minutes of Meeting 98-04 (February 23,1998) Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 98-04 (February 23, 1998) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended: M 1 Deer Survey M2 Cable Commission Update M3 Mayor's Mailbox Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS NONE G. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Carlson moved, seconded by Councilmember Koppen; ayes -all, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items Gl thru G6, as recommended. 3-9-98 1 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 13,618.00 Checks #7398-#7399 Dated 2-13-98 $ 52,067.16 Checks #36414-#36482 Dated 2-24-98 $ 112,910.50 Checks #7400-#7422 Dated 2-19-98 thru 2-27-98 $ 291.261.17 Checks #36485-#36611 Dated 3-3-98 $ 469,856.83 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $ 334,771.51 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 2-20-98 $ 51,293.41 Payroll Deduction Checks #63976-#63989 Dated 2-20-98 $ 386,064.92 Total Payroll $ 855,921.75 GRAND TOTAL 2. Authorization to Sell Surplus Equipment Council declared the 1980 and 1982 Ford pumpers, and the 1974 snorkel as surplus Fire Department equipment and authorized sale of the equipment. 3. 1997 Park & Recreation Commission Annual Report Accepted with thanks the 1997 Park & Recreation Commission Annual Report. 4. Transfer of Property to SL Paul Water Utility Directed staffto execute documents transferringthe ownership ofthree water towers andthree pump stations from the City of Maplewood to the St. Paul Water Utility. 5. Project 96-02: Gervais Avenue Improvement -Correction of Assessment Authorized correction ofthe Project 96-02, Gervais Avenue Improvement, assessment roll by changing the assessment for PIN 10-29-22-13-0055 from $4,400 to $600. 6. Change of Ownership -Maplewood Bowl Approved the change of ownership of Maplewood Bowl from Adeline Benjamin to AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., with Ms. Benjamin to continue as the manager and liquor license holder. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE I. AWARD OF BIDS NONE J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE K. NEW BUSINESS 3-9-98 2 1. Commercial Vehicle and Equipment Ordinance Amendment a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Associate Planner Ken Roberts Coleman presented the specifics of the report. a Councilmember Koppen moved to approve first reading of an ordinance about the parking and storage of commercial vehicles and commercial egUlpment in residential areas. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 2. "No Trucks" Sign Removal, Atlantic Street a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following person was heard: James Pelland, the applicant d. Councilmember Carlson moved to authorize the removal of a "no truck" sign on Atlantic Street north of Frost Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all 3. Century Avenue Improvements, Project 95-ll, Cooperative Agreement a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Councilmmeber Carlson moved to authorize execution of a cooperative agreement with the City of Woodbury concerningthe reconstruction of Century Avenue between Courtly Road and Lake Road and old Century Avenue from the new Lake Road connection to Linwood Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - all 4. March 23 Council Meeting -Move to Tri District School a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. b. Councilmmeber Koppen moved to re-schedule the March 23, 1998 Council Meeting to March 30, 1998 and to hold it at the Tri District School at 701 West County Road B. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS NONE 3-9-98 3 M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Deer Survey a, Councilmember Kittridge requested a status report from the DNR regarding the deer survey. b. Assistant to the City Manager Tim Busse reported that due to lack of snow, one method used to track and count deer, there is a delay in preparing the survey. 2. Cable Commission Update a. Councilmember Carlson reported on a current issue with individuals representing themselves as representatives of GTN. 3. Mayor's Mailbox a. Mayor Rossbach relayed invitations to various meetings and reminded everyone to watch the Fire Department video being shown on local Cable Channel 16. N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS NONE N. ADJOURNMENT At 7:29 P.M., Mayor Rossbach moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk 3-9-98 4