HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-12-1998 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, October 12, 1998
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 98-22
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 Acting Mayor Carlson.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
C. ROLL CALL:
George F. Rossbach, Mayor Absent
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Kevin Kittridge, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 98-21
(September 28, 1998) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
M2 - Red Ribbon Partnership
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all,
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 66,939.05 Checks #7632 - #7645 Dated 9/21/98
10-12-98
thru 9/24/98
$ 162,900.26 Checks #39964 - #40047 Dated 9/29/98
$ 21,180.47 Checks #7646 - #7650 Dated 9/25/98
thru 9/30/98
$ 464,410.03 Checks #40051 - #40164 Dated 10/06/98
$ 715,429.81 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 295,800.96 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated
10-02-98
$ 49,290.97 Payroll Deduction Checks #67929-67943
Dated 10-02-98
$ 345,091.93 Total Payroll
$1,060,521.74 GRAND TOTAL
2. Conditional Use Permit Review - 3000 Maplewood Drive (Lexus)
Reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for the Lexus Automobile dealership
at 3000 Maplewood Drive review again in one year.
3. 1999 Score Funding Application
Approved the 1999 SCORE funding application for Ramsey County to
reimburse the City of Maplewood for recycling costs.
4. Personnel Policy Revisions
Approved the revisions to the Personnel Policies as presented.
5. Budget Change-Community Center Maintenance
Approved a $2,800 budget increase for part-time wages for the remainder
of 1998.
6. Outdoor Recreation Program Grant
Approved the Outdoor Recreation Program Grant agreement entitled OR99-
015 dated July 30, 1998, and authorized staff to enter into a formal
contract to construct a floating boardwalk at the Maplewood Nature
Center at a dollar amount not to exceed $100,000.
7. Ramsey County Road Jurisdiction Resolutions
Adopted the following resolution agreeing with the revocation of the
County State Aid status and transferring jurisdictions of East Shore
Drive cul-de-sac to the City of Maplewood.
RESOLUTION
98-10-101
WHEREAS, The 1991 Minnesota Legislature established a Ramsey
County Local Government Services Study Commission to "report on the
advantages and disadvantages of sharing, cooperating, restructuring, or
consolidating... 11 activities in areas of public service including public
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works; and
WHEREAS, The consolidation plan provides for reclassification of
roadways and corresponding changes in jurisdiction including the transfer of
local and State Aid roadways between the County and municipalities; and
WHEREAS, East Shore Drive (County Road 113) from the Cul de sac
to East Shore Drive, located in the City of Maplewood, is presently under the
jurisdiction of Ramsey County as a County Road; and
WHEREAS, This roadway has been determined to serve a local
function only; and
WHEREAS, Revocation of "County Road" status may be accomplished
by resolution of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes X163.11; and
WHEREAS, It appears to the City Council of the City of Maplewood
that the street hereinafter described upon turnback from Ramsey County should
be designated a Municipal State Aid Street under the provisions of Minnesota
Law; and
WHEREAS, The consolidation plan stipulates that Ramsey County
shall improve the roadways to acceptable levels prior to transferring
jurisdiction over roadway segments from Ramsey County to municipalities, and
the Ramsey County Capital Improvement Program provides funding for these
improvements; and
WHEREAS, The City of Maplewood desires Ramsey County to crack
fill and seal coat East Shore Drive from the Cul de sac to East Shore Drive
for an estimated cost of $6,500 from Capital Improvement Funds for Ramsey
County Roadway Consolidation; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, The City of Maplewood does hereby concur with the
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners revoking the "County Road" status of
East Shore Drive (County Road 113) from the Cul de sac to East Shore Drive,
and transfers jurisdiction over the roadway to the City of Maplewood,
effective the first day of the first month following completion of the crack
fill and seal coat of East Shore Drive, and after the Ramsey County Office of
Budgeting and Accounting has encumbered the funds necessary to fund the crack
fill and seal coat project, and after the County is in receipt of an adopted
resolution from the City of Maplewood concurring with the County revoking the
"County Road" status of East Shore Drive from the Cul de sac to East Shore
Drive; and Be It Further
RESOLVED, That the County will crack fill and sealcoat East Shore
Drive from the Cul de sac to East Shore Drive, for an estimated cost of
$6,500 from Capital Improvement Funds for Ramsey County Roadway Consolidation
as just compensation for this jurisdiction transfer; and Be It Further
RESOLVED, That upon turnback to the City of Maplewood from Ramsey
County the segment of East Shore Drive from the Cul de sac to East Shore
Drive, be and is hereby established, located and designated a Municipal State
Aid Street of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of
Transportation of the State of Minnesota; and Be It Further
RESOLVED, The Maplewood Engineer is authorized within the limits
of this resolution to take actions necessary to have the identified
jurisdiction change executed.
Adopted the following resolution agreeing with the revocation of the county
state aid status and transferring jurisdictions of County Road B (Edgerton
Street to Arcade Street) and Prosperity Drive (Larpenteur Avenue to County
Road B) to the City of Maplewood.
RESOLUTION
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98-10-102
WHEREAS, The 1991 Minnesota Legislature established a Ramsey
County Local Government Services Study Commission to "report on the
advantages and disadvantages of sharing, cooperating, restructuring, or
consolidating... 11 activities in areas of public service including public
works; and
WHEREAS, The consolidation plan provides for reclassification of
roadways and corresponding changes in jurisdiction including the transfer of
local and State Aid roadways between the County and municipalities; and
WHEREAS, County Road B (County State Aid Highway 25) from
Edgerton Street to Arcade Street, and Prosperity Road (County State Aid
Highway 64) from Larpenteur Avenue to County Road B, located in the City of
Maplewood, are presently under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County as County
State Aid Highways; and
WHEREAS, These roadways have been determined to serve a local
function only; and
WHEREAS, Revocation of "County State Aid Highway" status may be
accomplished by resolution of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes X162-02; and
WHEREAS, It appears to the City Council of the City of Maplewood
that the streets hereinafter described upon turnback from Ramsey County
should be designated as Municipal State Aid Streets under the provisions of
Minnesota Law; and
WHEREAS, The consolidation plan stipulates that Ramsey County
shall improve the roadways to acceptable levels prior to transferring
jurisdiction over roadway segments from Ramsey County to municipalities, and
the Ramsey County Capital
Improvement Program provides funding for these improvements; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County performed a recycle and overlay of County
Road B from Edgerton Street to Arcade Street in 1997; and
WHEREAS, This segment of County Road B has been improved by
Ramsey County to an acceptable level prior to the transfer of roadway
jurisdiction as calculated from the pavement condition rating of the 1997
Ramsey County Pavement Management System, therefore exempting Ramsey County
from providing any compensation from the Roadway Consolidation Fund to the
City of Maplewood for this jurisdictional transfer; and
WHEREAS, The City of Maplewood desires Ramsey County to rehab
Prosperity Road from Larpenteur Avenue to County Road B for an estimated cost
of $50,000 from Capital Improvement Funds for Ramsey County State Aid Highway
Consolidation; Now, Therefore, Be it
RESOLVED, The City of Maplewood does hereby concur with the
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners revoking the "County State Aid Highway"
status of County Road B (County State Aid Highway 25) from Edgerton Street to
Arcade Street, and Prosperity Road (County State Aid Highway 64) from
Larpenteur Avenue to County Road B, and transferring jurisdiction over the
roadways to the City of Maplewood, effective the first day of the first month
following the completion of the rehab of Prosperity Road, and after the
Ramsey County Office of Budgeting and Accounting has encumbered the funds
necessary to fund the rehab project, and after the County is in receipt of an
adopted resolution from the City of Maplewood concurring with the County
revoking the "County State Aid Highway" status of County Road B from Edgerton
Street to Arcade Street and Prosperity Road from Larpenteur Avenue to County
Road B; and Be It Further
RESOLVED, That the County will rehab Prosperity Road from
Larpenteur Avenue to County Road B, for an estimated cost of $50,000 from
Capital Improvement Funds for Ramsey County State Aid Highway Consolidation
as just compensation for this jurisdiction transfer; and Be It Further
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RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Maplewood does
hereby request the Ramsey County Engineer to take the actions necessary to
remove and redesignate the County State Aid Highway mileage currently
assigned to County Road B (CSAH 25) between Edgerton Street and Arcade
Street; and Prosperity Road (CSAH 64) between Larpenteur Avenue and County
Road B; and Be It Further
RESOLVED, That upon turnback to the City of Maplewood from Ramsey
County the segments of County Road B from Edgerton Street to Arcade Street
and Prosperity Road from Larpenteur Avenue to County Road B, be and are
hereby established, located and designated Municipal State Aid Streets of
Said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of
the State of Minnesota; and Be It Further
RESOLVED, The Maplewood Engineer is authorized within the limits
of this resolution to take actions necessary to have the identified
jurisdiction changes executed.
8. Winter Sand Purchase Approval
Awarded the purchase of winter sand to Camas in the amount of
$21,816.00.
9. Used Fire Truck Bid
Approved award of bid for the 1982 and 1980 Ford pumping machines to
Custom Fire Apparatus in the amount of $35,000.00.
10. Community Service Officer
Approved hiring a full-time Community Service Officer in the Police
Department.
11. Transfer title of City vehicle
Authorized the transfer of title of the Maplewood Police Department's
1986 Chevrolet Celebrity to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office/Suburban
Police Chaplaincy Corps.
12. Request for Funds for United Way Campaign Drive
Approved to allocate $300 of surplus funds for the 1998 United Way
Campaign activities.
13. Application for Cigarette and Tobacco Sales - Zahira Aqel
Approved a cigarette and tobacco license for Zahira Aqel at Tobacco #l,
Inc., 1700 Rice Street North.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:00 P.M.: (7:05)Carver Elementary School Parking Lot Expansion
(2680 Upper Afton Road)
- Conditional Use Permit
- Site Plan Approval
Conditional Use Permit Revision
a. Acting Mayor Carlson convened the meeting for a public hearing
regarding Parking Lot Expansion at Carver Elementary School.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
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c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the
specifics of the report.
d. Boardmember Matt Ledvina presented the Community Design Review
Board report.
e. Acting Mayor Carlson opened the public hearing, calling for
proponents or opponents. The following persons
were heard:
Bob Gunderson, Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen, Inc.,
representing applicant
Rita Brennen 2673 Upper Afton Road
f. Acting Mayor Carlson closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved/introduced to adopt the following resolution,
amending the Conditional Use Permit to expand the Carver Elementary School
parking lot at 2680 Upper Afton Road.
98-10-103
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Independent School District No. 622 is requesting that
Maplewood approve an amendment to their conditional use permit to expand a
school parking lot.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2680 Upper Afton Road. The
legal description is:
Beginning at a point twenty (20) rods west of the Northeast corner of the
North Half of the Southeast Quarter (N of the SE 1/4) of Section One (1),
Township twenty eight (28), Range Twenty two (22); thence South forty (40)
rods; thence West forty (40) rods; thence North forty (40) rods; thence
East forty (40) rods to the point of beginning. (PIN 1-28-22-41-0005)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit amendment
is as follows:
1. On September 21, 1998, the planning commission recommended that the
City Council accept this permit.
2. On October 12, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing. The
city staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the
hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The
council also considered reports and recommendations of the city
staff and planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve
the above-described conditional use permit amendment based on the building
and site plans. The city approves this permit because:
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,
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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 generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local
streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on
existing or proposed streets.
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.
10. The City Council may waive any of the above requirements provided
the council determines that the balancing of public interest between
governmental units would
best served by such a waiver.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the plans for building the 1995
expansion stamped January 18, 1995 and the utility, grading and
erosion control plan stamped March 9, 1995 as approved by the city.
The proposed parking lot expansion shall follow the plans stamped
August 14, 1998. The director of community development may approve
minor changes.
2. The proposed parking lot expansion project must be started within
one year after council approval or the permit shall end. The
council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on October 12, 1998.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the plans stamped August 14, 1998 for
the proposed parking lot expansion at Carver Elementary School. The
applicant shall do the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a
permit for this project.
2. Complete the following before occupying the additions:
a. Restore and sod damaged boulevards.
b. Install continuous concrete curbing around the proposed
parking and drive areas. (code requirement)
c. Install site security lighting. (code requirement)
Lighting shall not exceed one foot-candle of light at any
residential property line. The property owner shall shield
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or aim the lights so the light source is not visible.
d. Move the two pin oak trees into the landscaped median in
Upper Afton Road near
McKnight Road, subject to the city engineer's approval.
e. Plant a 2 ~~-inch-caliper, balled and burlapped tree in each
island within the proposed parking lot. Ornamental trees,
such as crab apple trees, may be 1 inches in caliper.
f. Remove the second dumpster that is out in the open or
provide a larger enclosure to conceal both dumpsters.
g. Provide a sidewalk from the northerly building entrance to
the proposed parking lot.
3. All work shall follow the approved plans. The Director of
Community Development may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - all
I. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Bruentrup Farm
a. City Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Acting Mayor Carlson opened the public hearing, calling for
proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard:
Carolyn Peterson, 1999 Jackson Street
Pete Boulay, 1100 East County Road C
Don Wiegert, 2119 Duluth Place
Al Galbreath, 1770 Edward Street
Don Harley, 1980 East Price Avenue
Betty Lyon, 183 McKnight
Bruce Mogren, 1066-67th Lane, Stillwater
Bill Bruentrup, 2980 White Bear Avenue, owner of property
Amel Ster, 2455 Londin Lane, #321
Qualey, 2889 Beam Avenue
Sandra Dickie, 1742 Frank Street
Kenneth Peterson, 2188 Maple Lane
Emerson Anderson, 2207 East Maple Lane
Sandy C, 1695 East Sandhurst
Car Wasluek, 1740 Frans Street
Hickeck, 1700 East County Raod D
Martha Anderson, 2207 East Maple Lane
Councilmember Koppen moved to table until November 9, 1998 to Give City
Manager McGuire and City Staff time to explore interest and options in
purchasing the Bruentrup property and further investigate the purchase
including the evaluation of the condition of the buildings and an estimate
of operational costs.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - all
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K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Residential Parking Ordinance
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the
specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Carlson asked if anyone wished to speak
before the Council regarding this matter. The following
persons were heard:
Sandy Dickie, 1742 Frank Street
Leif Erickson, 1720 Duluth Street
Tom Schafer, 1470 Price Avenue
Char Waslack, 1740 Frank Street
Councilmember Koppen moved that staff prepare specific code chanaes and
review chanaes to the ordinances relating to residential and commercial
properties that abut residential areas with Planning Commission for their
input.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Open Space Land Management Policy Update
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Park & Recreation Director Anderson presented the
specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Carlson asked if anyone wished to speak
before the Council regarding this matter. The following
persons was heard:
Scott King, 1233 Frisbie Avenue
Councilmember Kittridge moved that the Open Space Land Management Plan be
amended to not permit private access or usage of open space property for
non-open space purposes unless requested and formally approved bV the City
Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
3. Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Oakdale and City of
Maplewood
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Parks and Recreation Anderson presented the
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specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved that staff enter into a point powers agreement
between the City of Oakdale and the City Maplewood for a one-year period to
be reviewed June 1, 1999, as per the aquatic proposal outline.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
4. Park Names
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Parks and Recreation Anderson presented the
specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to ratify the following names: Sunset Ridge
Park, Sterling Oaks Park, Apple Wood Park as the names for the submitted
parks per review of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - Councilmembers
Allenspach,
Nays - Councilmember Kittridge
5. Passport Services - City Clerk Division
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Koppen moved that the City Clerk Division become a passport
acceptance facility for a one Vear trial basis.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATION
NONE
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Committee Reports
2. Councilmember Allenspach - gave an update on the Red Ribbon
Partnership and thanked everyone who worked to make it a success.
3. Cable Commission Meeting - re: franchise renewal
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space Update - City Manager McGuire informed the Council of the
Open Space Courts members:
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O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Koppen moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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