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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-1998 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 27, 1998 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 98-08 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 Council/Manager Workshop (April 6, 1998) Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of the Council/Manager Workshop (April 6 1998)as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all 2. Minutes of Meeting 98-07 (April 13, 1998) Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 98-07 (April 13, 1998)as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended. M1 Mayor's Mailbox M2 Parked Vehicle Ordinance Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS Dan Kalhon, Cub Scout Pack 64 Leader with members of the Pack were present for approval of a Food Permit and waiver of the fee for a fund raiser they will be conducting. G. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Koppen moved, seconded by Councilmember Carlson; ayes -all, to approve the 4-27-98 1 Consent Agenda, Items G1 through G8 as recommended. 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 93,478.30 Checks # 7457- 7465 Dated 4-01-98 thru 4-10-98 69,318.85 Checks #37213-37347 Dated 4-14-98 6,920.18 Checks # 7466- 7468 Dated 4-13-98 thru 4-15-98 128,734.38 Checks #37350-37449 Dated 4-21-98 $ 298,451.71 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $ 401,203.31 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 4-17-98 48,122.09 Payroll Deduction Checks Dated 4-17-98 $ 449,325.40 Total Payroll $ 747.777.11 GRAND TOTAL 2. Fire Department On-Premise Stipends Authorized payment of on-premise stipends for firefighters for the six month Day Watch trial program. Stipends of $25.00 per position per each four hour shift and regular call pay of $12.00 per call to be funded from the 1998 Fire Department budget. 3. Proclamation -National Drinking Water Week Approved the following proclamation claiming the week of May 3-9, 1998, as National Drinking Water Week in Maplewood. PROCLAMATION NATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK May 3-9, 1998 WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature; and WHEREAS, our health, comfort, and standard of living depend upon an abundant supply of safe drinking water; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood believes that citizens should have a safe and dependable supply of water both now and in the future; and WHEREAS, we are calling upon each citizen to give drinking water a hand by protecting our source waters from pollution, practicing water conservation, and getting involved in local water issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, George Rossbach, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Maplewood, do hereby proclaim the week of may 3-9, 1998, as Drinking Water Week. 4-27-98 2 PROCLAIMED, this 27th day of April 1998. 4. Human Relations Commission - 1997 Annual Report Recommended approval of the 1997 Human Relations Commission Annual Report. 5. White Bear Avenue Parade Permit -July 16, 1998 Approved a miscellaneous permit to conduct a parade to be held on July 16, 1998 from 7:00 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. Parade route from Ivy and White Bear Avenues to the Maplewood Community Center. 6. Carnival License -Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Approved a carnival license request contingent upon applicant meeting inspection requirements by the Maplewood Fire Department for April 30, through May 3, 1998. 7. Temporary Liquor License -Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Approved a temporary liquor license to the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and waive the standard procedure of the City named as the Certificate Holder on the liquor liability insurance policy and accept the City named as additionally insured for April 30, through Mary 3, 1998. 8. Temporary Food Permit -Cub Scout Pack 64 Approved a miscellaneous permit to sell food at the Cross Lutheran Church and waived the $41.00 permit fee. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. 7:00 p.m.: (7:08 p.m.) Zoning Code Variance -Residential Building Height (3016 Frank Street) a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a zoning code variance for residential building height for 3016 Frank Street. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Milo Thompson presented the Planning Commission report. e. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Jim Haase, 830 125th Avenue NE, Blaine Pam Carrie, 2999 Carey Heights Drive 4-27-98 3 g. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 98-04-29 RESOLUTION ZONING VARIANCE - 3016 FRANK STREET WHEREAS, Mr. Jim Haase requested a variance from the zoning ordinance. WHEREAS, this variance applies to property at 3016 Frank Street. The legal description is: Lot 2, Block 1, Kohlman Overlook Park Addition WHEREAS, Section 36-68 of the zoning code limits houses to thirty feet or two and one-half stories in height. WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a house that would be three stories high and about 33 feet in height. WHEREAS, this requires a variance of one story and three feet in height. WHEREAS, the history of this variance is as follows: 1. On April 6, 1998, the Planning Commission recommended that the Council approve this variance. 2. The City Council held a public hearing on April 27, 1998. City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations from the city staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described variance for the following reasons: 1. The variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The peak of the proposed house would be lower in height than some houses that are two and one-half stories tall. The proposed variance would not be excessive nor would it alter the character of the area and it would still help protect the surrounding residential properties, which is the intent of the ordinance. 2. The applicant has shown that strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the property not created by the applicant. Undue hardship means the owner cannot put the property to a reasonable use if the City denies the variance. Approval is subject to the applicant or owner following the site plan and building elevations dated March 5, 1998, subject to any changes required by city staff. Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -All Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to review the Zoning Code for residential building height to conform to current building practices. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -All 2. 7:10 p.m.: (7:18 p.m.) Sign Size Variance -Carver School and Gym (2680 Upper Afton Road) a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a sign size variance for 4-27-98 4 Carver School and Gym located at 2680 Upper Afton Road. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Boardmember Tim Johnson presented the Community Design Review Board report. e. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Nora Eastman, Farrell Rita Brunner, 2673 Upper Afton Road g. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Carlson moved to table until the May 11, 1998 meeting to review other options for the sign and to determine the cost of the protect. Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -Carlson, Kittridge, Rossbach Nays - Allenspach, Koppen 7:15 p.m.:(7:37 p.m.) Harvester Avenue Stillwater to Century, Project 97-16 (4 votes) a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding Project 97-16 Harvester Avenue Utility and Street Improvements. (4 Votes) b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings. d. City Engineer Haider presented the specifics of the report. e. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Bernard Kennedy, 2532 Stillwater Road Peter Lobinsky, 2546 Stillwater Road E Wilfred Chartrand, 2466 Stillwater Road Dan Dobervich, 2523 Stillwater Road Cheryl Dobervich, 2523 Stillwater Road Del Abdelaziz, 980 Sterling Stuart Ward, 2567 Harvester Avenue E Jim Freiermuth, 2551 Harvester Avenue g. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Kittridge authorized the City Engineer to proceed with final plans for the proiect, continue to work with the residents and introduced the following resolution for adoption: 98-04-30 4-27-98 5 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT 97-16 WHEREAS, a resolution of the City Council adopted the 27th day of April, 1998, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed construction of street and utility improvements on Harvester Avenue from Stillwater Road to Century Avenue and Sterling Street from Harvester Avenue to Stillwater Road, City Project 97-16. AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was duly held on April 27, 1998, 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, as follows: 1. That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that the City of Maplewood construct street and utility improvements on Harvester Avenue from Stillwater Road to Century Avenue and Sterling Street from Harvester Avenue to Stillwater Road, City Project 97-16. 2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the 27th day of April, 1998. 3. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. 4. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project. A project budget of $940,000 shall be established. The proposed financing plans is as follows: Municipal state aid reimbursement $667,690 Street assessments 212,800 Storm sewer assessments 42,600 Water service assessments 4,000 Sewer service assessments 4,000 Sewer utility fund 3,660 Water main cash connection 5,250 Total $940,000 Seconded by Ayes -all 4. 7:30 p.m.: (8:25 p.m.) Hailer's Wood (Sterling Street South) 1. Cul-de-sac Length Code Variation 2. Preliminary Plat 3. Permanent Relaxed Urban Street Design 4. Street Right-of-Way Width Code Variation 5. Zoning Map Change (F to RE-40,000) (4 votes) 6. Front and Rear Yard Setbacks 7. No-parking on Streets a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposal by Tollefson Development to develop lots for 21 single-family home in the development known 4-27-98 6 as Hailer's Woods. Property is 38.4 acre property east of Sterling Street, south of Fish Creek and north of Newport. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings. e. Commissioner Milo Thompson presented the Planning Commission report. f. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Jack Clinton, 1403 S. Frontage Road, Hastings, Representing Developer Peter Knaeble, Terra Engineering, 6001 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, Representing Developer Carl Tollefson, Tollefson Development, Developer Bar Chenery, 2313 Mailand Road Denny Schlomka, 1525 S. Sterling Barb Ledo, 1480 S. Sterling Denny Schlomka, second appearance Michael Bailey, 1516 S. Sterling AI Singer, Carl Tollefson, second appearance g. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 98 - 04- 31 RESOLUTION: ZONING MAP CHANGE - HALLER'S WOODS WHEREAS, Tollefson Development applied for a change in the zoning map from F (farm residential) to RE-40 (residential estate 40,000). WHEREAS, this change applies to the property on the east side of Sterling Street that is proposed as Hailer's Woods. The legal description is: The South '/2 of the NW 1 /4 of the SE 1 /4; and the N '/2 of the SW 1 /4 of the SE 1 /4 of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On April 6, 1998, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the change. 2. On April 27, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. The council also considered reports and recommendations from the city staff and Planning Commission. 4-27-98 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described change in the zoning map for the following reasons: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. 5. The developer is proposing to develop the site with large lot single dwellings. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all Councilmember Carlson authorized approval of the preliminary plat contingent upon the developer completing the following: 1. Sign an agreement with the City that guarantees that the developer or contractor will: a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete all public improvements and meet all city requirements. b. Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits. c. Have NSP install street lights in two locations, primarily at street intersections. The exact location and type of lights shall be subject to the City Engineer's approval. d. Install permanent signs around the edge of the wetland and stream buffer easements. These signs shall mark the edge of the easements and shall state there shall be no mowing, vegetation cutting, filling, grading or dumping beyond this point. City staff shall approve the sign design and location before the contractor installs them. The developer or contractor shall install these signs before the City issues building permits in this plat. e. Install survey monuments along the wetland boundaries. f. Provide all required and necessary easements. g. Pay the City for the cost oftraffic-control, street identification and no-parking signs. h. Demolish or remove the existing house, buildings and junk from the site. Abandon any unused wells or septic systems within the plat, subject to the Environmental Health Official's approval. I. Install survey monuments and signs along the conservation easement boundary if such an 4-27-98 8 easement is required by the City Council. These signs shall explain that the area beyond the signs is a conservation easement and that there shall be no building, fences, mowing, cutting, filling, dumping or other ground disturbances in the conservation easement. The developer or contractor shall install these signs before the City issues building permits in this plat. 2. Have the City Engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall include grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree, trail and street plans. The plans shall meet the following conditions: a. The erosion control plans shall be consistent with the City code. This plan shall give special attention to prevent siltation on the existing low area on Lot 21. b. The grading plan shall: (1) Include building pad elevation and contour information for each home site. (2) Include contour information for the land that the construction will disturb. (3) Show sedimentation basins or ponds as required by the watershed board or by the City Engineer. (4) Show housing pads that reduce the grading on sites where the developer can save large trees. (5) Show all proposed slopes steeper than 3:1 on the proposed construction plans. The City Engineer shall approve the plans, specifications and management practices for any slopes steeper than 3:1. (6) Show all retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls more than 4 feet tall require a building permit from the City. (7) Show street grades as allowed by the City Engineer. c. The tree plan shall: (1) Be approved by the City Engineer before site grading or final plat approval. (2) Show where the developer will remove, save or replace large trees. This plan shall include an inventory of all existing large trees on the site. (3) Show the size, species and location of the replacement trees. The deciduous trees shall be at least two and one half (2 YZ) inches in diameter and shall be a mix of red and white oaks and sugar maples. The coniferous trees shall be at least eight (8) feet tall and shall be a mix of Austrian pine and other species. (4) Show no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree limits. d. The streets shall be a 9-ton design with a maximum street grade of eight percent and the maximum street grade within 75 feet of a street intersection of two percent. e. If approved by the City Council, the streets shall be permanent relaxed urban design as outlined in Section 29-52(a)(5) of the City code with no parking on both sides. 4-27-98 9 f. The drainage plan shall ensure that there is no increase in the rate of storm water run-off leaving the site above the current (pre development) levels. 3. Change the plat as follows: a. Add and change drainage and utility easements as required by the City Engineer. This shall include a drainage easement on Lot 21 below the elevation of the low point on Sterling Street next to this lot. This easement shall prohibit any building, structures, mowing, cutting, filling, grading or dumping within the easement area. b. Show drainage and utility easements along all property lines on the final plat. These easements shall be ten feet wide along the front and rear property lines and five feet wide along the side property lines. c. Show Sterling Avenue as Sterling Street on the final plat and construction plans. d. Show the wetland boundaries on the final plat as approved by the watershed district. e. Show the conservation easement and boundary on the final plat if such an easement is required by the City Council. 4. Provide all easements required by the City Engineer. These shall include: a. Wetland easements over the wetlands and any land within 100 feet surrounding a wetland. The easement shall prohibit any building or structures within 100 feet of the wetland or any mowing, cutting, filling, grading or dumping within 100 feet of the wetland or within the wetland itself. b. A stream buffer easement that is at least 50 feet wide on each side of the stream that is across the rear of Lot 14. The easement shall prohibit any building, structures or any mowing, filling, cutting, grading or dumping within 50 feet of the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of the stream. The purpose of these easements is to protect the water quality of the wetlands and the stream from fertilizer and runoff. They also are to protect the wetland habitat and the stream from encroachment. 5. The developer shall complete all grading for public improvements and overall site drainage. The City Engineer shall include in the developer's agreement any grading that the developer or contractor has not completed before final plat approval. 6. Record the following with the final plat: a. A deed dedicating a 100-foot-wide wetland buffer easement surrounding any wetland. b. A deed dedicating a 100-foot-wide (50 feet on center) stream buffer easement for the stream that crosses the rear of Lot 14. c. A deed restriction prohibiting the construction of a dwelling or its attachments within 100 feet of the Williams Brothers pipeline. This affects Lots 14, 15 and 16 of the proposed preliminary 4-27-98 10 plat the City received on March 9, 1998. The developer also shall notify the purchasers of the pipeline location. d. A covenant or deed restriction that prohibits driveways on Lots 1, 14, 15, 16 and 21 from going onto Sterling Street. e. A covenant or deed restriction that requires all wells be drilled into the Saint Peter aquifer, the Jordan formation, or the Ironton-Galesville aquifer. f. A 17.71-acre permanent conservation easement over the rear part of Lots 10 through 16 as shown on the plan dated 4-23-98 as discussed at the Council meeting. This easement shall prohibit any building, fences, mowing, cutting, filling, dumping or other ground disturbances in the conservation easement. The easement shall restrict tree cutting to diseased or hazardous only. Drain fields may be permitted in the easement on lots 7 and 8. The specific language of the conservation easement is subject to staff approval. g. A covenant or deed restriction for all lots noting that any house that is more than 150 feet from the public street shall have a 12-foot-wide, all-weather driveway as required by the fire code. h. A covenant or deed restriction that prohibits any further subdivision or splitting of the lots or parcels in the plat that would create additional building sites unless approved by the City Council. The applicant shall submit the language for these dedications and restrictions to the city for approval before recording. 7. Show the wetland boundaries on the plat as delineated on the site. A trained and qualified person must delineate the wetlands. This person shall prepare a wetland delineation report. The developer shall submit this wetland information to the Watershed District office. The Watershed District must approve this information before the City approves a final plat. If needed, the developer shall change the plat to conform to wetland regulations. If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the Director of Community Development may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final plat. The developer must complete these conditions before the City issues a grading permit or approves the final plat. Seconded by -Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Permanent Relaxed Urban Street Design Councilmember Carlson moved using permanent relaxed urban streets in Hailer's Woods. Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all Cul-de-sac Length Code Variation Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 98-04-32 4-27-98 11 RESOLUTION SUBDIVISION CODE VARIATION -LONG CUL-DE-SACS - HALLER'S WOODS WHEREAS, Tollefson Development, Inc. requested two variations from the subdivision code. WHEREAS, this code variation applies to the Hailer's Woods development that would be east of Sterling Street and north of Newport. WHEREAS, the legal description for this property is: The South Y of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4; and the N Y of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, Section 30-8(b)(3) of the Maplewood City Code of Ordinances requires developers to limit cul- de-sacs to 1,000 feet in length, unless no other alternative is possible. WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing cul-de-sacs 1,200 feet long and 1,350 feet long. WHEREAS, this requires variations of 200 feet and 350 feet. WHEREAS, the history of these variations is as follows: 1. On April 6, 1998, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the change. 2. On April 27, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing. The City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. The council also considered reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described variations because: 1. The variation will lessen the amount of grading, ground disturbance and street construction in the development. 2. The City has approved similar code variations for cul-de-sacs in the Budd Kolby and Oak Ridge Additions. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Street Right-of-Way Width Code Variation Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 98-04-33 RESOLUTION STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH CODE VARIATION - HALLER'S WOODS WHEREAS, Tollefson Development, Inc. requested a variation from the subdivision code. WHEREAS, this code variation applies to the Hailer's Woods development that would be east of Sterling Street and north of Newport. WHEREAS, the legal description for this property is: The South Y of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4; and the N Y of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota. 4-27-98 12 WHEREAS, Section 29-52(a)(5) of the Maplewood City Code of Ordinances requires developers to have 80-foot-wide street right-of-ways in developments with permanent relaxed urban streets. WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing 60-foot-wide street right-of-ways. WHEREAS, this requires a variation of 20 feet. WHEREAS, the history of these variations is as follows: 1. On April 6, 1998, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the change. 2. On April 27, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing. The City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written statements. The council also considered reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described variation because: 1. The variation will lessen the amount of grading and ground disturbance in the development. 2. The additional right-of-way is not necessary for public health, safety, welfare or convenience. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all Front and Rear Yard Setbacks Councilmember Carlson moved to approve flexible front and rear yard setbacks for the Hailer's Woods development as follows: Front yard-minimum 30 feet, maximum-150 feet except lots 3 and 7 may go to 200 feet. Rear yard-minimum 50 feet, maximum-none Side yard-as the Zoning Code requires Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all No Parking on Streets Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 98-04-34 RESOLUTION NO PARKING ON STREETS - HALLER'S WOODS WHEREAS, Maplewood has approved the preliminary plat known as Hailer's Woods. WHEREAS, the developer wants to have permanent relaxed urban streets in this development. WHEREAS, the City has approved the use of permanent relaxed urban streets in the development. WHEREAS, Section 29-52(a)(5) of the City allows permanent relaxed urban streets if both sides of the street are posted for no parking. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Maplewood prohibits the parking of motor vehicles 4-27-98 13 on both sides of all streets in the Hailer's Woods development (Haller Lane and Haller Court) east of Sterling Street, north of Newport in Section 24-28-22. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Mayor Rossbach moved to direct staff to research the purchase of open space in Hailer's Woods. Died for lack of a second Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to research the purchase of lots 8 and 9 for purchase of open space in Hailer's Woods. Councilmember Carlson withdrew the motion Councilmember Koppen moved to discuss the open space issue at the Council/Manager Workshop on Mav 4, 1998 and also conduct a Public Hearing at the Mav 11, 1998 regular Council Meeting. Seconded Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all I. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Century Avenue Improvements, Project 95-11, Concurrence of Award a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 98 - 04 -35 RESOLUTION AWARD OF BID PROJECT 95-11 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Hardrives, Inc. In the amount of $808,581.33 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Century Avenue Improvements, City Project 95-11, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to contact the City of Woodbury indicating Maplewood's concurrence with awarding the contract. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Schedule Meeting to Review 1997 Annual Financial Report and Audit a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. Councilmember Carlson moved to schedule a special meeting on May 11, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 1997 Annual Financial Report and Audit. Seconded by Councilmember Ayes -all 2. Engineering Aide Positions 4-27-98 14 a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. Councilmember Allenspach authorized staff to hire two temporary engineering aids and make necessary transfers from the general fund contingency to the engineering division budget in an amount not to exceed $18,890. Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all L. VISITOR PRESENTATION The following people were present to speak about open space: Dominic Ranier, 865 Lakewood Drive Greg Jueneman, 721 Mt. Vernon Following Council Procedures Mayor Rossbach moved to extend the meeting beyond the Policy 10:30 p.m. curfew. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Barb Ledo, 1480 S. Sterling Michael Bailey, 1615 S. Sterling Peter Fisher Carolyn Peterson, 1999 Jackson Street AI Singer Greg Jueneman, second appearance M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Committee Reports: Councilmember Allenspach reported that NEST will be having a 10 year celebration on May 7, 1998 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the North St. Paul Community Center. 2. Mayor's Mailbox: Mayor Rossbach gave Councilmembers dates of upcoming meetings and stated that the Mayor's Forum to be held on May 2, 1998 will be held at the Maplewood Mall Community Services Center from 10:00 a.m. to noon. N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS NONE O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbach moved to adjourn at 11:06 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all 4-27-98 15 4-27-98 16