HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-1998 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, September 14, 1998
Council Chambers, Municippal Building
Meeting No. 98-20
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:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Special Meeting No. 98-18 (August 20,
1998) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 98-19 (August 24, 1998) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Workshop (August 31,
1998) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
M-1. Mayor's Mailbox
M-2. Midsummers Night
N-1. Schedule Special Meeting
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Kittridge moved seconded b Councilmember Carlson a es -all to a rove the
Consent Agenda, Items - as recommen e .
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1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 79,217.91 Checks #7600 thru #7605 dated 8-18-98 thru 8-21-98
103,809.74 Checks #39391 thru #39501 dated 8-25-98
66,332.85 Checks #7606 thru #7612 dated 8-24-98 thru 8-28-98
180,517.66 Checks #39505 thru #39619 dated 9-1-98
314.95 Checks #7613 thru #7614 dated 9-01-98 thru 9-3-98
528,695.25 Checks #39623 thru #39752 dated 9-8-98
$ 958,888.36 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 300,920.24 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 8-21-98
48,833.30 Payroll Deduction checks #67252 thru #67265 dated 8-21-98
287,377.20 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 9-4-98
49,159.27 Payroll Deduction Checks #67455 thru #67469 date 9-4-98
$ 686,290.01 Total Payroll
$1.573.178.37 GRAND TOTAL
2. Temporary Gambling Hill Murray High School (2623 Larpenteur Avenue East)
Approved a temporary gambling license for an event to be held on October 9, 1998.
3. Saint Jerome Fall Festival -Temporary Food and Liquor Permits
Approved a temporary strong beer and wine license to be used on September 20, 1998.
Proceeds will be used to supplement the parish and school funds.
4. Ramsey County Sheriffs Department -Special Use Permit at Ramsey County Fair
Grounds -Fright Night
Approved a special use permit to hold a haunted house at the Ramsey County Fairgrounds on
October 22 through the 24th and the 29th through the 31 st.
5. Police Department Structure Change
Established anon-union classification of Police Lieutenant with a salary range of
$54,000 - $63,363. Revised the salary range for the position of Police Captain from $52,292
- $69,815 to $57,500 - $69,815. Abolished one Police Sergeant position and one Police Captain
position effective on the hiring date of the two Lieutenants.
6. Employee Insurance Renewal
Approved aone-year contract for health insurance coverage with Medica and Health Partners,
approved aone-year contract for life insurance coverage with Minnesota Mutual, and aone-year
contract for dental plan administrative services with DCA including the Premier Network preferred
provider services.
7. Municipal State Aid Advancement Request
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Approved the following resolution requesting an advance of state aid funds:
98-09-90
RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADVANCE OF STATE AID FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has implemented Municipal State Aid Street Projects in 1998
which will require state aid funds in excess of those available in its state aid construction account, and
WHEREAS, said City is prepared to proceed with the construction of said projects through the use
of advance encumbrances from the general state aid construction account to supplement the available
funds in their state aid construction account, and
WHEREAS, repayment of the funds so advanced will be made in accordance with the provisions
of Minnesota Statutes 162.14, Subdivision 6 Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8820.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the commission of transportation be and hereby
requested to approve this advance for financing approved Municipal State Aid Street ProJ~ects of the City of
Maplewood in an amount up to $635,000 in accordance with Minnesota Rules 8820.1500, Subparagraph 9,
and to authorize repayments from the following year's accruals to the construction account of the Municipal
State Aid Street fund for said City.
8. Personal Service Business Premise License -Tracie Jo Peck for Shear Emphasis, Inc.
(3000 White Bear Avenue)
Approved a personal service business premise license for Tracie Jo Peck, Shear
Emphasis, Inc. (3000 White Bear Avenue)
9. Personal Service License -Dawn Bennett to be used at Shear Emphasis, Inc.
Approved a personal service license for Dawn Bennett
10. Contingency Request -Fire Department Apparatus Identification
Approved $5,150 from the contingency fund to be transferred to the Fire Department for
fire apparatus identification.
11. Donation Acceptance - "Middle School After School Youth Fund"
Accepted a donation in the amount of $270 on behalf of the "Middle School After School Youth
Fund'.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NONE
I. AWARD OF BIDS:
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to a rove a bid ro osal from Cramer Buildin Services in the
amount of $16,470 for a compressor rep acemen a e ommuni y en er.
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Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Driveway Variance - 1470 Price Avenue
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
b. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The
following persons were heard:
Thomas Schaefer, 1470 Price Avenue
Robert and Julie Lumpkins, 1707 Barclay Street N.
Councilmember Koppen moved to deny the request for the driveway setback variance.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -Councilmembers Kittridge, Koppen
Nays - Mayor Rossbach
Councilmembers Carlson, Allenspach
Vote failed.
Mayor Rossbach moved to a rove an ei ht foot wide drivewa addition from the front of the
ara e. The rroewa wi e s o e o avoi raina a on o e a acen roe an owner shall
cons ruc a oo privacy ence a onq a en ire enq o e new rroeway.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -Mayor Rossbach
Councilmembers Allenspach, Carlson
Nays -Councilmembers Kittridge, Koppen
Mayor Rossbach moved back to Presentations to mention the death of six children and expressed thanks
to those individuals who assisted with the funeral.
2. No Parking English Street
a. Managger McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Ken Ffaider 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:
David Bartol, 1249 Frisbie
Councilmember Koppen moved to establish a no arkin zone on both sides of En lish Street from
Ri le Avenue to Frost Avenue exce or a area a ween a wo rroewa s a an
ng is ree a wou a pos a no par ing p.m. o a.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
3. Keller/Arcade Intersection Design
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
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b. Ken Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following persons were heard:
Bill Hanson, 2836 Keller Parkway
John Gores, 2870 Arcade
Councilmember Carlson moved to a rove the revised intersection desi n at Keller/Arcade with a
center island and directe s a o pay or e a i Iona cos wi ap ewoo s a e ai un s.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - Mayor Rossbach
Councilmembers Allenspach, Carlson,
Kittridge
Nays -Councilmember Koppen
K. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Construction Agreement
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Melinda Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
c. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter.
The following person was heard:
James Kaczamarczik, 211 Ferndale Avenue
Councilmember Koppen introduced the followin Resolution and moved its ado tion. Mr.
Kaczamaczik is to work wi u is or s o cons ruc a rroewa an au orize en alder to
approve Ina pans.
98-09-91
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mr. Jim Kaczmarczik is asking that the City Council approve a construction
agreement to build a house on a lot that does not front on an improved public street.
WHEREAS, the legal description of the property is:
The SE 1 /4 of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 24, Township 28, Range 22, Ramsey County,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, Section 9-1 (a) of the City Code requires all lots to abut on a publicly dedicated and
maintained street to be built on.
WHEREAS, this parcel does not front on apublicly-maintained street and as such, the proposed
house would not front on a publicly dedicated and maintained street.
WHEREAS, the history of this request is as follows:
1. The Planning Commission discussed this request on September 1, 1998. They recommended that
the City Council approve the request.
2. The City Council discussed this request on September 14, 1998. The Council gave everyone at
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the meeting a chance 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
agreement because:
1. The situation is unusual.
2. The property owner did not cause the existing conditions.
3. Having one additional house in the area would not alter the neighborhood's character.
4. The City has approved other homes on private driveways.
This resolution requires that the property owner complete the following conditions before the City issues a
building permit:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan the Cityy dated August 14, 1998. The applicant shall
change the driveway and turnaround locations to lessen the grading and slope disturbance. The
City Engineer shall approve the driveway and turnaround location and designs. The Director of
Community Development may approve minor changes to the plans.
2. Record the following with Ramsey County:
a. An agreement that allows the property owner or users of this property to use the existing
priva a road easement for ingress and egress from the parcel to enry Lane.
b. An agreement against the property that:
(1) Holds the City harmless from any liability for using the private driveway or any delay in
emergency vehicles finding the structure(s).
(2) States that the pproperty owners shall maintain, plow and sand this driveway to the
satisfaction of tf~e Director of Public Works.
City staff shall review these agreements. The property owner shall provide the City with copies of all
recorded documents.
3. Install a sign at the end of Henry Lane and the driveway that states the addresses of the houses
using the private driveway.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
2. Maplewood Drop-off Recycling Center 1902 County Road B
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
Councilmember Carlson moved to close the rec clin center on November 1 1998 and re lace
with a spring cleanup day s a ing in
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
3. Revisions to Site Plan -Plaza 3000 (3000 White Bear Avenue)
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Melinda Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
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c. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following persons were heard:
Richard Schreier, Azure Properties, 2125 DeSota
Monica Mogren, Architect for Plaza 3000
Councilmember Carlson moved to table until a future meeting for the purpose of gathering
additional information.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -All
4. Storm Water Project Petition - Roselawn/Desota
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Ken Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
Councilmember Carlson authorized a budget of $10,000 to pursue a storm water management project
for the draina a area surrouncfin ose awn venue an eso a r~~un
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
5. Bruentrup Farm Status
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
b. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following person was heard:
Bruce Mogren, 1016 Stillwater Avenue
Councilmember Rossbach moved to table until a future meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
6. Street Name Change Donna Senty Drive
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
b. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
Councilmember Carlson moved to a rove a etition from residents on Donna Sent Drive re uestin
the name of the Drive be c ange ac o e origina name o e ree .
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
7. White Bear Lake Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption Project
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Carlson authorized staff to a for the Cit 's share of the White Bear Lake EVP
system with state aid stree cons ruc ion accoun un s .
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Committee Reports- Mayor's Mailbox -Mayor Rossbach reminded Maplewood citizens to
vote in the primary election on September 15, 1998.
2. RCLG Meeting on 9/24 at Shoreview Community Center -Don Shelby moderator
3. Mid Summer's Night -Councilmember Allenspach congratulated the Parks and Recreation
Staff for doing a good job on organizing all of the Mid Summer's Night events.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Special Meeting, Wednesday, September 16, 1998 for the purpose of canvassing the
election results at 4:45 in the Maplewood Room. Mofion by Allenspach, second by Kittridge,
Ayes -all.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Rossbach moved to adjourn at 9:20 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach. Ayes -All
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