HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-1999 MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, January 25, 1999
Maplewood Community Center Theater
Meeting No. 99-02
A. CALL TO ORDER:
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Maplewood Community
Center Theater, 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 Kittridge moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 98-01 (January 11, 1999) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of the CounciUManager Workshop (January 4, 1999) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
1
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 259,276.02 Checks #7754 - 7768 Dated 01-04-99 thru 01-08-99
$ 150,002.44 Checks #41699 - #41857 Dated 01-12-99
$ 70,282.34 Checks #7769 - #7777 Dated 01-12-99 thru 01-15-99
$ 69.031.30 Checks #41861 -#41961 Dated 01-19-99
$ 548,592.10 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 294,052.93 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 01-08-99
$ 22.455.61 Payroll Deduction Checks #70046 - 70059 Dated 01-08-99
$ 316,508.54 Total Payroll
$ 865.100.64 GRAND TOTAL
2. Fire Services Contract
Approved contract for City of Maplewood to enter into agreement with the City of Landfall for fire services for
1999.
3. Order Feasibility Study, Harvester Area Streets, Project 98-10
Approved the following resolution ordering the preparation of the feasibility study for the Harvester Area
Neighborhood Streets, Project 98-10.
RESOLUTION
98-O1-04
ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PROJECT 98-10
WHEREAS, it is proposed to replace the Harvester Avenue Neighborhood Streets, Ferndale Street,
Midvale Street, Brand Avenue, Michael Lane, Edith Street, Evar Street and Glendon Street, and to assess the
benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota States, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD>
MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the city engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to
the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in the preliminary was as to whether the proposed
improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed in
connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $8500 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report.
4. Plumbing Inspection Fees
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This item was pulled from the agenda.
5. Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Oakdale and City of Maplewood regarding the Operation of
Skyview Pool and Tanners Beach
Recommended thatthe Joint Powers Agreement as amended be approved by the City Council andthatthe program
will be evaluated in one year.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. Ramsey County Family Services Center
1. Comprehensive Plan Change (Park to Government)
2. Conditional Use Permit
3. Design Approval
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
d. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
e. Commissioner Loraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission report.
f Boardmember Anath Shankar presented the Community Design Review Board report.
g. Ramsey County staff presented their report.
h. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons (76) were heard:
Michael Griffin, 328 W. Kellogg Blvd. - St. Paul
Douglas Dickausen, 2049 Northwood Drive - N. St. Paul
Gary Unger, 1847 E. Idaho - St. Paul
Harland Hess, 2472 Flandrau -Maplewood
Lynn Carver, 2033 N. 7th Street - N. St. Paul
Jay Delveaux, 1936 Kingston Ave. -Maplewood
Father Larry Snyder, Catholic Charities, 1200 2nd Ave. -Minneapolis
Fred Vogele, 3817 Greshamwayn -Oakdale
Bill Gamache, 5286 Heath Avenue N -Oakdale
Paul Gilliland, 1409 McAfle St. - St. Paul
Chuck Dier, 2015 English St. -Maplewood
Pat Myckleby, 2220 Craig Place -Maplewood
Sister Jana Roberts, 1750 Marion Street -Roseville
Carol Knauss, 1745 Gulder Place - St. Paul
Myrna Nelson, 334 Cherokee Ave. - St. Paul
Dr. Joe Norquist, 2087 Greenbrier St. -Maplewood
Cathy Boehm, 53 Sterling Street -Maplewood
Arnold Stenhlm, 1743 E Iowa Aave. - St. Paul
Monica Nilsson, 1047 S. Howell St.
Joseph A. Zappa, 2522 Flandrau -Maplewood
Mary White, 2675 E. Larpenteur - St. Paul
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Connie Elirt. 1801 Maryknoll -Maplewood
Josephine Kusz, 1601 E. Hoyt Ave. - St. Paul
Jean Strub, 1947 Flandrau -Maplewood
Robert G. Walz, St. Paul Area Council of Churches, 1671 Summit Ave.
Karen Eastman, 2246 Skillman Avenue - N. St. Paul
Kevin Berglund, 1929 Kingston Ave. -Maplewood
Erv Barrett, 1607 Christie Place - St. Paul
Anne Weyandt, 1415 Hilo Ave.N. -Oakdale
Michelle Urbanski, 1442 E. Lark -Maplewood
Dino Guerin -Ramsey County Commissioner
Shirley Klitzke, 1812 Sterling St. -Maplewood
Virginia Pederson, 1875 Flandrau -Maplewood
Ann Woods, 1961 Sherwood - St. Paul
Candy Petersen, 2618 Belmont Lane - N. St.Paul
David Austad, 1900 Furness St. -Maplewood
Mary Weyardt, 1415 Hilo Ave. N -Oakdale
George H. Johnson, 1946 Larpenteur
Ron Peterson, Gustavus - St. Paul
Jeff Worman, 14960 Xylite Street NE -Ham Lake
Vi Lincowski, 460 Highpoint Curve -Maplewood
Mary Claire Ryan, 593 Sterling St. -Maplewood
Valerie Neisius, White Bear Business Association
Steve Genheimer, 3718 Gershwin Lane -Oakdale
Rev. James Erlandson, 1901 Walter St. -Maplewood
JoAnne Parenteax, 1733 Barclay -Maplewood
Maria Duwenboegger, 358 Highpoint Curve -Maplewood
Bob Bruton, 2856 Lake Blvd - N. St. Paul
Peter Fischer, 2443 Standridge Avenue -Maplewood
Robert D. Brough, 538 Peter Street #206 - St. Paul
Linda McDonough-Rees - 1715 E. Larpenteur Avenue -Maplewood
Mary A. Casselton, 1871 N. McKnight -Maplewood
Dave Hulke, 1831 White Bear Ave. -Maplewood
Rita Ander, 2050 Holloway -Maplewood
Connie Pelter, 1835 Manton, Maplewood
Barbara Skoglund, 1969 Price Avenue, Maplewood
Tim Butler, 1967 Payne Ave. -Maplewood
Pete Boulay, 1100 E. Co. Rd. C -Maplewood
Lowell Colliander, 1839 Barclay Street, Maplewood
Bob Zick, 1880 E. Shore Dr. -Maplewood
Dick Zangs, 2071 E. California - St. Paul
Greg Copeland, 612 E. Cook Ave. - St. Paul
Jeff Williams, 1890 Barclay St. -Maplewood
Lori LaBey, 1758 Waik Ave. -Maplewood
Father, Michael Reding, 1735 Kennard St. -Maplewood
Carrie Wasby, 762 Geranium - St. Paul
J. Tacheny, Edina Realty, 2303 Minnehaha -Maplewood
Ruth Santella, 1579 Cottage
Regina LaRoche Thiene -Maplewood HRC
Irene Ripley, 2276 Holloway Ave. -Maplewood
Sue Butler, 1967 Payne Ave. -Maplewood
Mark D. Bradley Sr., 2164 Woodlynn Avenue -Maplewood
Beth Blick, 401 Ashland Avenue #9, St. Paul
Mary Schoenborn, 2649 Midvale Place -Maplewood
Sandra Nelson, 1510 Eastshore Dr., St. Paul
Howard Muraski, 55 McClelland St. -Maplewood
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g. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing at 12:00 p.m..
Councilmember Carlson (12:05 a.m.) moved to extend the meeting until the agenda was completed.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
Councilmember Kittridge introduced the following Resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan for the Ramsey
County Family Service Center, Ramsey County Nursing Home and County barn with staff recommendations and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
99-O1-OS
LAND USE PLAN CHANGE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ramsey County applied for a change to the city's land use plan from P (parks) to G
(government facility).
WHEREAS, the city staff proposed a change to the city's land use plan from P (parks) to G (government
facility) for the Ramsey Nursing Home site and the county barn site to bring the land use plan into conformance
with these uses.
WHEREAS, this change applies to the Ramsey Nursing Home (2000 White Bear Avenue), the proposed
Family Service Center northeast of the nursing home and the county barn (2020 White Bear Avenue). The legal
description is:
SUBJ TO AVE THEW 620 FT OF N 438 FT OF SW 1/4 AND W 620 FT OF S 235 8/10 FT OF NW 1/4
ALSO N 52 FT OF S 287 8/10 FT OF W 160 05/100 SD NW 1/4 ALL IN SEC 14 TN 29 RN 22
AND
SUBJ TO AVES AND ESMTS AND EX W 620 FT OF N 438 FT THE W 810 FT OF N'/z OF SW 1/4 OF SEC
14 TN 29 RN 22
WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
1. On December 21, 1998, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staffpublished a hearing
notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning
commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning
commission recommended that the city council approve the land use plan change.
2. On January 25, 1999, the city council discussed the land use plan change. They considered reports and
recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described change
because:
1. This change for the proposed Family Service Center would be consistent with the comprehensive plan's
goals and policies by providing housing and services to meet the needs of nontraditional households.
2. This change would correct the land use plan map by incorporating the Ramsey Nursing Home site and the
county barn site into the G classification rather than the current P classification.
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Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Kittridge, & Allenspaoh
Nays -Mayor Rossbach &Councilmember Koppen
MOTION FAILED
Councilmember Kittridge introduced the following Resolution approving aConditional Use Permitforthe Ramsey
County Family Service Center. As an amendmentto the existingfour conditions Councilmember Kittridge added
the 10th condition that was missing from the report. Condition 10 states, "The proposed Family Service Center is
considered a governmental use and is consistentwith the other Ramsey Countyfaoilities and operations such as the
adjacent Nursing Home". Councilmember Kittridge also added an amendment to condition 3c regarding the
construction and maintenance of a sidewalkfrom the trail extension and along side White Bear Avenue, and added a
condition establishing a Neighborhood Advisory Committee as suggested by Councilmember Carlson.
Mayor Rossbach requested an amendmentto the motion made by Councilmember Kittridge to include the eleven
additional conditions that Mayor Rossbach had presented. Councilmember Kittridge accepted the amendment and
moved the adoption of the following:
RESOLUTION
99-01-06
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ramsey County applied for a conditional use permit for a family service center.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the site northeast of the Ramsey Nursing Home at 2000 White Bear
Avenue. The legal description is:
SUBJ TO AVE THEW 620 FT OF N 438 FT OF SW 1/4 AND W 620 FT OF S 235 8/10 FT OF NW 1/4
ALSO N 52 FT OF S 287 8/10 FT OF W 160 05/100 SD NW 1/4 ALL IN SEC 14 TN 29 RN 22
AND
SUBJ TO AVES AND ESMTS AND EX W 620 FT OF N 438 FT THE W 810 FT OF N'/z OF SW 1/4 OF SEC
14 TN 29 RN 22
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On December 21, 1998, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit.
2. On January 25, 1999, the city council held a public hearing. City staff published a notice in the paper and
sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone atthe hearing a chance to speak
and present written statements. The council also considered reports and recommendations fromthe city staff
and planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED thatthe city council approve the above-described conditional
use 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, 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 runoff, vibration,
general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
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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.
lO.The proposed Family Service Center is considered a governmental use and is consistent with the other
Ramsey County facilities and operations such as the adjacent Nursing Home.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the permit
shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4. The county shall add more parking to the site if the city council deems it necessary.
5. Before issuance of a building permit, the County shall provide concrete evidence of a negotiatedagreement
with the local school government regarding all logistical and financial ramifications incurred by this
establishment.
6. There shall be no increase in size or capacity of the structure
7. The County shall assume financial responsibilityfor all services providedto the residents of the Shelter that
would normally be charged to the citizens (Example: Ambulance and paramedic runs)
8. All elements of the listed Emergency Housing Program Parameters shall remain in force unlessachangeis
agreed to by the City Council at a subsequent CUP review.
9. The County shall arrange with the contractor to assure no loss of space or utilities, normally availabletothe
1999 Ramsey County Fair, shall occur.
l0.A11 heretofore and subsequent agreements regarding restitution and expansion of the areaforCountyFair
purposed shall be completed before a certificate of occupancyy is issued. The new access to the lower level
as agreed upon by the fair board and the county shall be completed before the 1999 fair. Other
improvements shall include but not be limited to legitimate handicapped access to the barn upper level, and
all other improvements discussed in the fair board negotiations.
11.Parking spaces on the North side of the designated East -West Van Dyke Ave. Shall be redesigned in
accordance with the concerns of the Fair Board in the use of this area. The new layout shall meet the
approval of the fair Board and the City. Each year at a prearranged time before and during fair week, all
these new parking areas shall be evacuated from the use of the fair board at their discretion, if the use of
these is to be an advantage to them.
12.A11 disturbed electrical and other utilities, which affect the fair operation, shall be completely restored and
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ready for the 1999 fair.
13.If at any time, the City Council determines there is a need, the County will contract for, or provide from
their own staff, security patrols in the complex bounded by the Willard Munger Trail, White Bear Avenue,
Ripley Street, and the Goodrich Golfcourse. Times and extentofthe patrol will be established atthatpoint
in time.
14.This Conditional Use Permit will be reviewed annually, and if in the opinion of the City Council, any
evidence of negative repercussion to the area, or valid reason thatthe facility has caused undue hardship to
the residents, the city may revoke the Conditional Use Permit with no financial obligation to the city, and
the normal amortization process would not apply. The County would then have one hundred and twenty
(120) days to cease operations as a homeless shelter and devote the structure to an acceptable planned
backup use such as elderly care.
15.A11 portions of the Conditional Use Permit and land use plan shall be agreed to by the county and a letter
agreeing to all elements of the same shall be submitted to the city before issuance of a building permit.
16.Ramsey County shall be responsible for the maintenance and plowing on the sidewalk along White Bear
Avenue from the County facilities to the Gateway Trail.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Councilmember Kittridge & Carlson, Mayor Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Koppen & Allenspach
Councilmember Kittridge moved to annroved the plans (stamped November 13. 1998) for the proposed Ramsey
County Family Service Center, based on findings required by the code. The property owner, Ramsey County, shall
do the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall provide the following for staff approval:
a. A grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan.
b. A sidewalk/trail plan for the extension and connection to the Gateway Trail.
c. A revised site plan showing the handicap parking neat to the front sidewalk.
3. Complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Construct atrash dumpster enclosure for any outside trash containers. The enclosures must be 100
percent opaque, match the color of the building and have a closeable gate that extends to the ground.
If the trash container is not visible to the public it does not have to be screened.
b. Install all required landscaping. An in-ground lawn irrigation system is notrequired since there are
county maintenance personnel on site to water landscaped areas.
a Construct, maintain & plow the sidewalk/trail extension and connection along White Bear Avenue.
d. Screen any roof-top mechanical equipmentthat would be visible from the Ramsey Nursing Home.
Any other roof-top units that are visible from any other direction must be painted to match the
building.
e. The screening mentioned in 3.a. and d. shall be subject to staff approval.
4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
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a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
b. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of creditfor the required work. The amount
shall be 200% of the cost of the unfinished work.
a The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor
changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Councilmembers Allenspach, Kittridge,
Carlson & Mayor Rossbach
Nays -Councilmember Koppen
I. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
K. NEW BUSINESS
NONE
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Carlson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 12:42 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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