HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-1999 MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, February 22, 1999
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 99-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:
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve the minutes of Meeting 98-03 (February 8, 1999) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Workshop (February 1,
1999)as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Special Meeting 98-04 (February 16, 1999)
as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Abstain - Councilmembers
Carlson &Kittridge
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
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N-1. Mike McGuire -Civil Service Resignation
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Mayor and Councilmembers formal) reco nized Audre Duellman for her ast accom lishments in
promoting girl's and women's a e ics in e i y o ap ewoo an presen a er wi a p ague.
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 61,238.93 Checks #7798 - #7805 Dated 2-1-99 thru 2-5-99
$ 317,503.25 Checks #42145 - #42283 Dated 2-9-99
$ 52,392.15 Checks #7806 - #7813 Dated 2-8-99 thru 2-11-99
$ 42,779.37 Checks #42287 - #42371 Dated 2-11-99
$ 437,913.70 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 333,919.77 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 2-5-99
$ 39,444.71 Payroll Deduction Check #70721 - 70731 Dated 2-5-99
$ 373,364.48 Total Payroll
$ 847.278.18 GRAND TOTAL
2. Renewal of Contract for Banking Services
Approved contract with Norwest Bank for banking services be renewed for two years at the present
prices.
3. Transfers from Sewer Fund to Data Processing Fund
Approved a transfer of $4,345.49 from the Sewer Fund to the Data Processing Fund for the new
computer and network cabling and authorized appropriate budget changes.
4. Carryover of 1998 Appropriations to 1999
Approved the outlined budget carryover requests.
5. Change of Manager -Liquor License -Olive Garden
Approved the liquor license application for Thomas Hecker for an intoxicating liquor license for Olive
Garden, 1749 Beam Avenue.
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6. Equipment Purchase -Lawn Mower
Awarded contract to North Star Turf under state contract #422145 in the amount of $38,912.97 for the
purchase of a new mower in the park maintenance division.
7. Equipment Purchase -One Ton Trucks
Awarded contract to Falls Automotive under state contract #420857 in the amount of $57,116.22 and the
for the purchase of a two one-ton trucks and authorize disposal of Unite #613 and #643 at state auction.
8. Personal Service License -Massage Therapist -Elizabeth Arden Salon
Ms. Jwanouskoswas present to introduce herselfto the Council. Approved a personal service license for
Ms. Jwanouskos.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
I. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Street Maintenance Policy
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Cityy En ineer, Ken Haider presented the specifics of the policy and the five
opfions~or street improvements not including sealcoating.
c. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Pavement Management Policy as presented
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
2. Consider Creation of Assistant Fire Chief Position
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Fire Chief, Joel Hewitt presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter.
No one appeared.
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Councilmember Carlson moved to create a position of Full Time Assistant Fire Chief.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
3. Harvester Area Street Improvement, Project 98-10, Feasibility Study
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer, 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 moved/introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
99-02-011
ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted January 25, 1999, a report has been
prepared by the city engineering division with reference to the improvement of the Harvester area
neighborhood streets, City Projecf 98-10, by Harvester Area Neighborhood Street Improvements, and this
report was received by the council on February 22, 1999, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is necessary,
cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the report and the
assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost ofthe improvement pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $889,000.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 8~h day of March, 1999, in
the council chambers of city hall at 7:00 p.m. and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such
hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Colette Jurek, new Customer Service Manager from NSP introduced herself. She will be replacing
John Wertish.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
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1. Civil Service Resignation -Bob Dollerschell. Any person interested in serving on the Commission
should contact Mike McGuire by April 19, 1999.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Allenspach motioned to adjourn the meting at 7:33 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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