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Home My WebLink About04-12-1999 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 12, 1999 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 99-08 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: Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve the minutes of Meeting 98-07 (March 22, 1999) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Carlson, Kittridge, Koppen Abstain -Allenspach E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended. M-1. -Clean-up Day M-2. -Civil Service Commission Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Mr. Jay Michaels from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency presented an award recognizing the city's innovative approach to its erosion control program. 2. Chief Svenden, head of the Fire Department dive team along with John Monk and Mike Dittel explained the program to the Council and then presented the Polaris Watercraft from Dave Garseau from Garseau Hardware. 3. Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt gave several updates on issues that are now before the Legislature. G. CONSENT AGENDA 04-12-99 1 Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 7,903,49 .Checks # 7842 - 7846, dated 3-12 thru 3-19-99 $ 189,081.50 . Checks # 42826 - 42919, dated 3-23-99 $ 37,618,78 .Checks # 7847 - 7852, dated 3-22 thru 3-24-99 $ 63,800.45 .Checks # 42922 - 43010, dated 3-30-99 $ 1,522.11 .Checks # 7853 - 7856, dated 3-26 thru 3-31-99 $ 346,428.83. Checks # 43013 - 43117, dated 4-6-99 $ 646,355,16 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $ 292,152.01 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 4-22-99 $ 22,667.89 Payroll Deduction Checks Dated 4-22-99 $ 314,819.90 Total Payroll $ 916,175.06 GRAND TOTAL 2. Authorize Bids For Sewer Rodder Authorized staff to prepare specifications and advertise for bids to replace the sewer rodding machine. 3. Personal Service License Business Premise -Salon Nostalgia, 1690 N. McKnight Road Approved Salon Nostalgia Family Grooming Center, 1690 North McKnight Road for a personal service business premise license. 4. Individual Personal Service License-Tonya Probert, Salon Nostalgia, 1690 N. McKnight Approved Ms. Tonya Kay Probert for an individual personal service license to be used at Salon Nostalgia Family Grooming Center. 5. Change of Manager -Chi-Chi's Restaurant -Dale Naasz Approved Dale Naasz for an intoxicating liquor license for Chi-Chi's Restaurant at 3069 White Bear Avenue. 6. Fee Waiver -Thrive "Neighborhood Night" Block Party Permits Waived the application fee for block party requests for May 19, 1999 in support of Ramsey County's "Neighborhood Night" event. 7. Approval Carnival License -Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Approved the carnival license for Kathleen Yzermans forthe Church of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1752 Kennard Street on May 1st and 2nd. Applicant must meet inspection requirements by the Maplewood Fire Department. 04-12-99 2 8. Hejny Rental Conditional Use Permit Review - 1829 White Bear Avenue Reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for Hejny Rental at 1829 White Bear Avenue, review this permit again in 5 years. 9. 1998 Community Design Review Board Annual Report Approved the Community Design Review Board's 1998 Annual Report. 10. Police Department Donation -White Bear Avenue Association Accepted a $500 donation from the White Bear Business Association to be used for the Maplewood Police Reserves Program. 11. Emergency Management -Disaster Assistance Payment Accepted the final payment of $123,133 the final payment for disaster assistance for the May 15 thru June 27, 1998 storms. 12. Human Relations Commission -Annual Report Accepted the 1998 Human Relations Commission Annual Report. 13. Authorization to Submit a Metro Greenway Grant Approved staff to submit the Metro Greenway grant in the amount of $225,000 with the understanding the City will provide matching funds in the amounf of $200,000 in open space funds. It is further understood that the property would only be acquired with the willing land sellers and that the grant would be approved H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:28 P.M. Cardinal Pointe Senior Housing Planned Unit Development Revision 3003 Hazelwood Street a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Associate Planner Ken Roberts presented the specifics of the report. d. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Paul Sentman, representing Presentation Homes Mayor Rossbach read a letter from George & Kathy Supan e. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following: Conditional Use Permit Changes 1. Change Condition 1 of the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Cardinal Pointe on Hazelwood Street to read as follows (I have crossed out the deletion and underlined the addition): All construction shall follow the plans date-stamped May 11, 1998 exce t where the council ma a rove than es to the drivewa locations. The City Council may approve mayor c anges. a erector o ommunity o eve opmen may approve minor changes. 04-12-99 3 2. Change Condition (6)a of the council approval of the plans date-stamped May 11, 1998 to read as follows: (6) The driveways shall meet the following standards: a. The developer shall move the northerly driveway on the Ma 11 1998 lans approximately 25 feet ~~~F....4 to the north (as is shown on the Marc pans to more close~l align wi'tT~ undergroun garage entrance an as gra es permit. 1 e noiT-Trt er ~rivewa shallbe for entrance only into the site and the developer shall post it as suc . Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all 2. 7:35 P.M. Pleasantview Neighborhood Streets, Project 98-12, Assessment Hearing a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Acting City Attorney So Lo Fawcett explained the procedure for public hearings. d. Public Works Director Haider presented the specifics of the report. e. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Kevin Edwards - 2472 Southcrest Shirley Wiggins, 893 Marnie Street South John Harrington, 1062 Crestview Drive South f. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppen moved/introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 99-04-022 RESOLUTION ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the city council has met and heard and passed on all objections to the roposed assessment for the improvement of Pleasantview Neighborhood Streets as described in the fees of the aty clerk as Project 98-12, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: I. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 8 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January 2000, and shall bear interest at the rate of 5.7 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1999. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest 04-12-99 4 for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the council to reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to such properties make such assessment feasible. 4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting pproperties which may be seared by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the city by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension or improvements. 5. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all 3. 7:30 P.M. Site Lighting Code Amendment -First Reading a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Associate Planner Ken Roberts presented the specifics of the report. d. Boardmember Matt Ledvina presented the Community Design Review Board report. e. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No one appeared. f. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppen moved/introduced the First Reading of the following Code Amendment and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 796 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SITE-LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTI-FAMILY AND NONRESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES The Maplewood City Council approves the following changes to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances: Section 1. This amendment changes Section 36-28(C)(1) as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are crossed out): (c) The developer of any project, other than single or double dwellings, shall do the following: (1) Install exterior site lighting. The li ht source includin the lens coverin the bulb shall be concealed rom any rest entia area or pu is street. ig ting s a not exc~.4 eae oot candle of li ht intensi at a residential property line. Residential areas are areas planned or used for residentia purposes. Asite-lighting plan shall be submitted for all development applications that abut residential properties. 04-12-99 5 Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after the city publishes it in the official newspaper. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all I. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Emergency Generator Purchase 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 Kittridge authorized to enter into a contract with Cummins North Central forthe urchase of the generator in the amoun o Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all 2. Pleasantview Neighborhood Streets, Project 98-12 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 Kittridge moved/introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 99-04-023 RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BIDS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of T. A. Schifsky and Sons in the amount of $171,136.30 is the lowest responsible bid for the improvement of Pleasantview Neighborhood Streets, City ProJ~ect 98-12, and the mayor and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the city. 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 J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Individual Personal Service License-Charity Phillips 04-12-99 6 a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. City Clerk Guilfoile 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: Charity Phillips, 516 4th Street, Hudson, WI Robert Miller, owner of Salon Nostalgia Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the license with the condition that Ms. Phillips complete the 250 hours of additional training within a twelve month period to comply with the City Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all 2. Establish Budgets for Street Projects for the Year 2000 a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Public Works Director Haider presented the specifics of the report. d. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. No one appeared. Councilmember Carlson recommended that staff be in meetin with the followin nei hborhoods be in protect development in these neiq or oo s an o approve a recommen e u qe s. Project 99-05, Tilsen North $5000 Project 99-06, Gladstone North $8000 Project 99-07, Hazelwood Street $5000 Seconded by Koppen Ayes -all L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS NONE M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Committee Reports-Clean-up Day scheduled for April 24th - to be held in the Maplewood Community Center parking lot. 2. Mayor Rossbach mentioned upcoming meetings. N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. City Manager Mike McGuire gave a report on the status of each referendum and how they are being promoted. 04-12-99 7 2. Civil Service Commission vacancies were discussed. O. ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk 04-12-99 8