HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-1999 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, June 28,1999
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 99-14
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 Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Meeting 99-13 (June 14, 1999) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
M-2. Historical Society
M-3. Community Center
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Mosquito Control-Jim Stark
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
b. Jim Stark from the Moquito Control District gave a brief history of mosquito control in the city
and answered questions posed by the Council.
Councilmember Kittrdige move to remove the ban on spraying for mosquito control on public lands effective
immediately.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
1. Approval of Claims
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Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 13,795.16 Checks #7940 - #7945 Dated 6-4 thru 6-11-99
$ 113,958.18 Checks #44140 - #44261 Dated 6-15-99
$ 42,200.16 Checks #7946 - #7953 Dated 6-11 thru 6-18-99
$ 243,922.65 Checks #44264 - #44411 Dated 6-22-99
$ 413,876.15 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 305,834.26 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated
$ 22,448.16 Payroll Deduction Checks Dated
$ 328,282.42 Total Payroll
$ 742.158.57 GRAND TOTAL
2. Miscellaneous Permit -White Bear Avenue Business Association
Approved a Miscellaneous Permit to conduct a parade for the White Bear Avenue Business Association on July
15, 1999 from 7:00-9:30 p.m.
3. Gladstone North Area Streets, Project 99-06, Close Project
Closed project 99-06 and directed staff to investigate a different neighborhood to be considered for the year
2000 street improvement,
4. Police Department Donation
Accepted a donated Colt AR-15 rifle by Mr. Stelter for the use in the Police Department.
5. Rail Road Crossing Agreement 77713
Approved an agreement allowing for the upgraded RR crossing equipment and authorized staff to execute the
agreement at no cost to the city.
6. Request for Computer Software for the Community Center
Approved spending $17,820 from the capital outlay fund 602-000-000-1540 to purchase new facility
management software form CSI Software.
7. CounciUManager Workshop -Change of Date
Re-scheduled the Monday July 5, 1999 CounciUManage Workshop to Tuesday, July 6 due to the July 4th
Holiday.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:18 P.M.Hill-Murray High School (2625 Larpenteur Avenue)
- Conditional Use Permit Revision
- Design Approval
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
a Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Gary Pearson presented the Planning Commission report.
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e. Boardmember Tim Johnson presented the Community Design Review Board report.
f Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
Joseph Peshges, President of Hill-Murray High School, 2625 Larpenteur Avenue
g. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved/introduced the following resolution approving revisions for the conditional use
permit for Hill-Murray school and athletic fields at 2625 Larpenteur Avenue East. The city bases this approval
on the findings required by ordinance. This approval is subject to conditions of approval adopted by the city
council on May 11, 1998, and moved its adoption:
99-06-50
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hill-Murray High School requested that the city revise their conditional use permit for a
school.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2625 Larpenteur Avenue East. The legal description is:
Part ofthe S'/z of the SE 1/4 of S 13, T 29N, R22W, Ramsey County, MN (PIN 13-29-22-43-0001)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On June 7, 1999, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve this revised
permit.
2. The city council held a public hearing on June 28, 1999. City staff published a notice in the paper and
sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. 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 revision, 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.
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.
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9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
10. The city council may waive any of the above requirements for a public building or utility structure,
provided the council shall first make a determination that the balancing of public interest between
governmental units of the state would be best served by such waiver.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the plans as noted below:
a. For the athletic fields, follow the plans date-stamped March 6, 1998.
b. For the school and entry addition, follow the plans date-stamped May 6, 1999.
The director of community development may approve minor changes. The school shall move the
proposed temporary storage buildings as far away from the wetland buffer as possible to
minimize the variance they will need.
2. The proposed construction for the front entry addition and drop-off drive must be substantially started
within one year of council approval or the permit revision shall end. The council may extend this
deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit annually to monitor the traffic and parking situations related
to the use of the athletic fields.
4. Any new lights shall be installed to meet the city code. This requires that they be screened or aimed
so they do not cause any light-glare problems on streets or residential properties.
5. Dedicate and record awetland-protection buffer easement. This easement shall describe the boundary
of the buffer and prohibit any building, mowing, cutting, filling or dumping within the buffer. The
buffer shall follow the proposed chain-link fence line on the plans for the athletic fields date-stamped
March 6, 1998. The part of this wetland buffer area that is already mowed lawn may remain as such.
The school shall have the contractor install the fence and Swale while doing the adjacent field
construction.
6. Post signs on the edge of the wetland-protection buffer prohibiting any building, mowing, cutting,
filling or dumping within the buffer. Wetland buffer signs in the mowed area shall be placed at the
edge of the lawn.
7. That portion of the proposed walking/running path that is within 50 feet of the wetland shall be built
with a pervious material.
8. Ensure that all bleachers and dugouts are at least 30 feet from the Sterling Street and Larpenteur
Avenue right-of--ways.
9. The city may require the applicant to plant 30 native species of trees for screening between the
playing fields and the homes on Knoll Circle, as maybe determined at a future hearing on the
Conditional Use Permit.
10. The school shall prepare for city approval a turf management plan for the athletic fields. This plan
shall include the mowing, watering and fertilizing practices that the school will follow in the care of
their athletic fields and grounds. The school shall prepare and follow the plan so the practices will
minimize the impact of the storm water runoff on the nearby wetlands. The city must approve this
plan before issuing a building permit for the front-entry addition.
11. Submit a grading and drainage plan for watershed district approval to provide sedimentation control
at the stormwater discharge point before it dumps into the south wetland area.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach Ayes -all
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Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the plans date-stamped March 19, 1999, for the parking lot
changes and proposed front entry addition to Hill-Murray High School at 2625 Larpenteur Avenue.
The city bases this approval on the findings required by the code and the project shall be subject to the
following conditions:
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 submit the following for city staff
approval:
a. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the city engineer.
b. The architectural precast concrete shall match the existing Kasota stone on the
building. The applicant shall provide samples for staff approval.
a The finalized turf management plan as required by the conditional use permit.
3. The applicant or contractor shall complete the following before occupying the addition:
a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction.
b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards.
a Install reflectorized stop signs at all exits, ahandicap-parking sign for each
handicap-parking space and an address on the building.
d. Post a "no left turn" sign at the easterly curb cut.
e. Install continuous concrete curb and gutter all around the new parking lot and new
driveways. (code requirement)
£ Paint the rooftop mechanical equipment to match the building color if the units are
visible. (code requirement)
g. Install site-security lighting as required by the code. The light source, including
the lens covering the bulb, shall be concealed so the light source is not visible and
so it does not cause any nuisance to drivers or neighbors.
h. Install asix-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along the west edge of the new east
parking lot. This sidewalk shall run from the north end of the new parking lot to
the sidewalk that connects to the front of the school.
4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
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 credit for the work. The
amount shall be 200 percent of the cost of the unfinished work. Any unfinished
landscaping shall be completed by June 1 if the addition is occupied in the fall or
winter or within six weeks if the building is occupied in the spring or summer.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach Ayes -all
2. 7:28 P.M. Schroeder Milk (2080 Rice Street)
- Conditional Use Permit
- Design Approval
- Tax-Increment Financing Plan
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a. Enlargement of Development District No. l
b. Establishment of Economic Development District No. 1-4
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
a Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Gary Pearson presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Boardmember Tim Johnson presented the Community Design Review Board report.
£ Mary Ippel of Briggs and Morgan gave a presentation.
g. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Carl Schroeder, Schroeder Milk, 2080 Rice Street
Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive
h. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Kittrdige moved/introduced the following resolution approving a conditional use
permit for a Dairy Product Processing business at 2080 Rice Street and moved its adoption:
99-06-51
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Carl Schroeder, Jr. applied for a conditional use permit to expand a dairy product
processing and distribution facility:
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property at 2080 Rice Street. The legal description is:
SUBJECT TO HWY; IN IRENE'S ADDITION; VACATED STREETS AND ALLEYS
ACCRUING AND BLOCKS 1 THRU 3; AND IN SAID SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE
22, THE SOUTH 400 FEET OF PART OF WEST'h OF NORTHWEST 1/4 NORTH OF
IRENE'S ADDITION AND THE NORTH 200 FEET OF PART OF WEST'h OF NORTHWEST
1/4 SOUTH OF IRENE'S ADDITION IN SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 22.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On June 7, 1999, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve this
permit.
2. On June 28, 1999, 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 thatthe city council approve the above-described
conditional use permit 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.
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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.
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.
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. If the city council determines there is not enough on-site parking, the council may require that the
property owner provide additional parking.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
Councilmember Kittrdige moved to approve the plans, date-stamped May 7, 1999 and the parking
addendum date-stamped May 25, 1999, for the three-phase Schroeder Milk expansion proposal at
2080 Rice Street. Approval is based on the findings required by the code and subject to the following
conditions:
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:
a. Submit grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the city engineer for
approval.
b. Submit a revised site plan for staff approval showing the location of seven additional
parking spaces on the existing pavement.
3. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Provide enough handicap-accessible parking spaces to comply with ADA (Americans
with Disabilities Act) requirements. This may involve restriping an existing parking lot
to provide additional spaces close to the building.
b. With the Phase 2 construction, close the existing curb cut along the Cub Foods
driveway with continuous curbing, remove the asphalt and landscape according to the
approved plan.
c. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter all around the new parking lot.
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d. Paint new rooftop mechanical equipment to match the building color if the units are
visible. (code requirement)
e. The trash-dumpster screening requirement is waived unless the dumpsters would be
visible to the public In which case, an enclosure shall be provided using the same
materials and color as the building.
£ Install an in-ground lawn irrigation system for the landscaped area north of the building.
g. Provide site-security lighting as required by the code. The light source, including the
lens covering the bulb, shall be concealed so not to cause any nuisance to drivers or
neighbors.
4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
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 credit for the required work.
The amount shall be 200 percent of the cost of the unfinished work. Any unfinished
landscaping shall be completed by June 1 if the building is occupied in the fall or winter
or within six weeks if the building is occupied in the spring or summer.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
Councilmember Kittrdige moved to approve the following resolution for the tax-increment financing
for the expansion of the Schroeder Milk processing plant at 2080 Rice Street.
99-06-52
RESOLUTION RATIFYING NOTICE PUBLICATION ENLARGING DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT NO. 1 AND ADOPTING THE MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
THEREFOR, AND ESTABLISHING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-4
THEREIN AND ADOPTING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
WHEREAS, The City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City), has heretofore established
Development District No. 1 and it has been proposed that the City enlarge the boundaries thereof and
modify the development program therefor, and establish Economic Development District No. 104
therein and adopt a tax increment financing plan therefor under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.124 to 469.134 and 469.174 to 469.179 (collectively, the "AcY'); and
The City Council has investigated the facts and has caused to be prepared a proposed Modified
Development Program for Development District No. 1, and has caused to be prepared a proposed Tax
Increment Financing Plan for Economic Development District No. 1-4; and
The City has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the proposed
establishment of Economic Development District No. 104, and proposed adoption of the Modified
Development Program and the proposed adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor,
including, but not limited to, notification of Ramsey County and Independent School District No. 623
having taxing jurisdiction over the property to be included in Economic Development District No. 1-4,
a review of the City Planning Commission of the proposed Modified Development Plan for
Development District No. 1, as enlarged and the holding of a public hearing upon published and
mailed notice as required by law; and
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood as
follows:
1. Development District No. 1, as Enlarged. The city of Maplewood is modifying the boundaries of
Development District No. 1 as described in the Modified Development Program.
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2. Modified Development Program. The City of Maplewood is modifying the Development Program
for Development District No. 1 to allow for the enlargement thereof and the increased costs associated
with Economic Development District No. 1-4 as described in the Modified Development Program for
Development District No. 1, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the Modified
Development Program is adopted as the development program for Development District No. 1, as
enlarged.
3. Economic Development District No. 1-4. There is established in the City of Maplewood within
Development District No. 1 a tax increment financing district, the initial boundaries of which are fixed
and determined as described in the Tax Increment Financing Plan.
4. Tax Increment Financing Plan. The Tax Increment Financing Plan is adopted as the tax increment
financing plan for Economic Development District No. 10-4, and the City Council makes the
following findings:
A. Economic Development District No. 104 is an economic development district t as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, Subd. 12, the specific basis for such determination being
that the Schroeder Milk project will increase employment in the State and it will result in the
preservation and enhancement of the tax base of the State.
B. The proposed redevelopment in the opinion of the City Council, would not occur solely
through private investment within the reasonable foreseeable future and that the increased market
value of the site that could reasonably be expected to occur without the use of tax increment
financing would be less that the increases in the market value estimated to result from the
proposed development after subtracting the present value of the projected tax increments for the
maximum duration of Economic Development District No. 104 permitted by the Tax Increment
Financing Plan.
The reasons supporting this finding are that:
1. Schroeder Milk has represented to the City that is would bot undertake the project in
Maplewood without the City's use of tax increment financing there development activities
because of prohibitive costs. It is necessary to finance these development activities through
the use of tax increment financing so that other development by private enterprise will occur
within Development District No. 1.
2. A comparative analysis of estimated market values both with and without establishment
of Economic Development District No. l-4 and the use of tax increment has been preformed
as described above. Such analysis is found in Exhibit C of the Tax Increment Financing
Plan, and indicated that the increase in estimated market value of the proposed development
(less the indicated subtractions) exceeds the estimated market value of the site absent the
establishment of Economic Development District No. 1-4 and the use of tax increments.
C. The Tax Increment Financing Plan for Economic Development District No. 1-4 conforms to
the general plan for development or redevelopment of the City of Maplewood as a whole.
The reasons for supporting this finding are that:
1. Economic Development District No. 1-4 is properly zoned; and
2. The Tax Increment Financing Plan will generally compliment and serve to implement policies
adopted in the City's comprehensive plan.
D. The Tax Increment Financing Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with eh sound
needs of the City of Maplewood as a whole, for the development or redevelopment of
Development District No. 1 buy private enterprise. The reasons supporting this finding are that:
The development activities are necessary so that development and redevelopment by private enterprise
can occur within Development District No. 1.
5. Public Purpose. The Modified Development Program for Development District No. 1, as enlarged,
and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Economic Development District No. 1-4 conform in all
respects to the requirements of the Act and will help fulfill a need to develop areas of the City which
are already built to provide employment opportunities, to improve the tax base, and to improve the
general economy of the State and thereby serves a public purpose.
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6. Exemption from LGA/HACA. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.1399, Subd. 6, as
amended by the 1995 Omnibus Tad Bill, Article 5, Section 6, the City elects to make qualifying local
contribution to the project from unrestricted money of the City in an amount equal to 10% of the
annual tax increments from Eco=nomic Development District No. 1-4. Such local contributions shall
not exceed 2% of the net capacity of the City.
7. Certification. The Auditor of Ramsey County is requested to certify the original net tax capacity of
Economic Development District No. l-4 as described in Tax Increment Financing Plan, and to certify
in each year thereafter the amount by which the original net tax capacity has increased of decreased in
accordance with the Act; and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to forthwith transmit this
request to the County Auditor in such form and content as the Auditor may specify, together with a list
of all properties within Economic Development District No. l-4 for which building permits have been
issued during the 18 months immediately preceding the adoption of this Resolution.
8. Filing. The City Clerk is further authorized and directed to file a copy of the Modified
Development Program and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Economic Development District No. 1-4
with the Commissioner of Revenue.
9. Administration. The administration of Development District No. 1 remains assigned to the City
Manager who shall from time to time be granted such powers and duties pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 469.130 and 469.131 as the City Council may deem appropriate.
10. Notice of Public Hearing. The actions of City staff in causing the notice of public hearing to be
published in the Official newspaper of the city are hereby ratified, confirmed and adopted.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
3. 7:45 P.M. New Century PUD (Highwood and Century Avenues)
- Comprehensive Plan Changes
- Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development
- Street Right-of--Way Vacations
- Easement Vacations
- Code Variation -Street Right-of--Way Width
- Code Variation -Street Pavement Width
- Preliminary Plat
- No Parking on Streets
- Early Start of Construction of Model Homes
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
a Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Gary Pearson presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Jack architect and Planner
Bob Engstrom, Robert Engstrom Companies
Mike Thisen, 2587 Schaller
Steve Quayle, 2563 Schaller
Marva Buford, 2611 Schaller
Polly Gustafson, 2586 Schaller
Dawn Karnuth, 2586 Schaller
Scott Thury, 994 O'Day Street
David Gobran, 2594 Schaller
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Danna Johnson, 2610 Schaller
Dan Jensen, 2547 Scahller
Jo Lou, 2531 Scahller
Tom Wood, 966 Dennis Street
Scott Lease, 978 Dennis Street
Erwin Carlson, 2599 Southcrest
David Doerr, 2660 Highwood
Paul Swanson, 2595 Schaller
Brad Schultz, 2528 Schaller
Deb Singletary, 966 McClelland
Roger Muntifering, 992 Ferndale Street South
John Daniwitz, 1753 Lotus Avenue
Ann Feuersyein, 991 Ferndale Street
Ron Burzinski, 1358 Fulman
Diane Kowalcheck, 991 Ferndale Street
Dan Schoeder, 991 Ferndale
Dan Brunz, 2600 Southcrest Avenue
Roger Muntifering, second appearance
Erv Carlson, second appearance
1399 Kohlman Avenue
Tom Wood, second appearance
g. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Carlson moved to table for two weeks.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittrdige Ayes -all
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Seal Coat, Project 99-01
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 Koppen moved to award the contract to Allied Blacktop Company in the amount of
$78,810.00 for the 1999 sealcoat, Project 99-01.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Fire Safety Referendum
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the Bond Referendum.
c. Fire Chief Hewitt presented the specifics of the report.
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Councilmember Carlson introduced the following resolution formally establishing the election on
November 2nd for the $3,540,000 fire safety referendum and moved its adoption:
99-06-53
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION
OF ISSUING $3,540,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ("Council's of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota ("the
city"), as follows:
1. Project. This Council has investigated the facts and does hereby find, determine and declare that
it is necessary and expedient to defray the expense of the acquisition and betterment of fire station and
fire equipment and apparatus for the City.
2. Election. The proposition of authorizing the issuance of $3,540,000 General Obligation Bonds
for said purpose shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the city at the general election to be held
on Tuesday, November 2, 1999. Said election shall be held between the hours of seven o'clock a.m.
and eight o'clock p.m. The polling places shall be the MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #1
(PARKSIDE) located at 2001 McMENEMY ROAD, ST. JEROME'S SCHOOL located at 380
ROSELAWN AVENUE E., EDGERTON SCHOOL located at 1929 EDGERTON STREET,
MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #2 (GLADSTONE)located at 1900 CLARENCE STREET,
GLADSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER located at 1945 MANTON STREET, MAPLEWOOD FIRE
STATION #7 (HAZELWOOD) located at 1530 E. COUNTY ROAD C, FIRST EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH located at 2696 HAZELWOOD, CONCORDIA ARMS located at 2030 LYDIA
AVENUE, MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL located at 1830 EAST COUNTY RD B, RAMSEY
COUNTY HOME located at 2000 WHITE BEAR AVENUE, MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
located at 1896 LAKEWOOD DRIVEN., BEAVER LAKE SCHOOL located at 1060 STERLING
AVE. N. MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #1(E.CO.LINE) located at 1177 CENTURY AVENUE N.,
CARVER SCHOOL located at 2680 UPPER AFTON ROAD, MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #4
(E.CO.LINE 2 located at )2501 LONDIN LANE, MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #4 (E.CO.LINE
2)located at 2501 LONDIN LANE
3. Notice and Ballot. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post and publish according to
law a Notice of Election and Ballot combining the information required as to offices to be filled with
the information set forth on the following forms and to prepare information relating to the question in
the combined notice (as provided above):
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Mayor Rossbach moved to waive the rules of procedure to complete the meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
2. Parks Referendum
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the Bond Referendum.
c. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented the specifics of the report.
Cuncilmember Carlson introduced the following resolution formally establishing the election on
November 2nd for the $3,470,000 parks referendum and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION
OF ISSUING $3,470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ("Council's of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota ("the
city"), as follows:
1. Project. This Council has investigated the facts and does hereby find, determine and declare that
it is necessary and expedient to defray the expense of the acquisition and betterment of land, buildings,
and facilities within the City for its program of public recreation.
2. Election. The proposition of authorizing the issuance of $3,470,000 General Obligation Bonds
for said purpose shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the city at the general election to be held
on Tuesday, November 2, 1999. Said election shall be held between the hours of seven o'clock a.m.
and eight o'clock p.m. The polling places shall be the MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #1
(PARKSIDE) located at 2001 McMENEMY ROAD, ST. JEROME'S SCHOOL located at 380
ROSELAWN AVENUE E., EDGERTON SCHOOL located at 1929 EDGERTON STREET,
MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #2 (GLADSTONE)located at 1900 CLARENCE STREET,
GLADSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER located at 1945 MANTON STREET, MAPLEWOOD FIRE
STATION #7 (HAZELWOOD) located at 1530 E. COUNTY ROAD C, FIRST EVANGELICAL
FREE CHURCH located at 2696 HAZELWOOD, CONCORDIA ARMS located at 2030 LYDIA
AVENUE, MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL located at 1830 EAST COUNTY RD B, RAMSEY
COUNTY HOME located at 2000 WHITE BEAR AVENUE, MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
located at 1896 LAKEWOOD DRIVEN., BEAVER LAKE SCHOOL located at 1060 STERLING
AVE. N. MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #1(E.CO.LINE) located at 1177 CENTURY AVENUE N.,
CARVER SCHOOL located at 2680 UPPER AFTON ROAD, MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #4
(E.CO.LINE 2 located at )2501 LONDIN LANE, MAPLEWOOD FIRE STATION #4 (E.CO.LINE
2)located at 2501 LONDIN LANE
3. Notice and Ballot. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post and publish according to
law a Notice of Election and Ballot combining the information required as to offices to be filled with
the information set forth on the following forms and to prepare information relating to the question in
the combined notice (as provided above):
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Carlson, Kittrdige
Nays -Councilmember Koppen
3. Liquor License Referendum
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Kittrdige moved to direct staff to put a referendum on the ballot for the General
Election this fall requesting an additional seven license and moved its adoption:
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Street Jurisdiction Resolution with Ramsey County
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
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Councilmember Carlson moved/introducedthe following Resolutions changing jurisdiction of 5.51
miles of roads from Ramsey County jurisdiction to the City of Maplewood jurisdiction and moved
there adoption:
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RESOLUTION
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..." 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, Maryland Avenue (County State Aid Highway 31) from McKnight Road to
Lakewood Drive; Roselawn Avenue (County State Aid Highway 26) from Rice Street to Trunk
Highway 61; and Stillwater Avenue (County State Aid Highway 132) from McKnight Road to
Lakewood Drive, 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 Commissioner pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 162.02; and
WHEREAS, It apppears to the City Council of the City of Maplewood that the street hereinafter
described upon turnback from Ramsey County should be designated Municipal State Aid Streets under
the provision of Minnesota Law; and
WHEREAS, The consolidated plan stipulates that Ramsey County shall improve the roadway 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 Maryland Avenue from
McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive in 1991; and
WHEREAS, This segment of Maryland Avenue 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 jurisdiction transfer; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County will seal coat Roselawn Avenue from Rice Street to Trunk
Highway 61 for an estimated cost of $40,000; and Stillwater Avenue from McKnight Road to
Lakewood Drive for an estimated cost of $6,000 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 State Aid Highway" status of
Maryland Avenue (County State Highway 31) from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive; Roselawn
Avenue (County State Aid Highway 26) from Rice Street to Trunk Highway 61; and Stillwater Avenue
(County State Aid Highway 132) from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive, and transfers jurisdiction
over these roadways to the City of Maplewood effective the first day of the first month following
completion of the sealcoat of Roselawn Avenue and Stillwater Avenue and after the Ramsey County
Office of Budgeting and Accounting has encumbered the finds necessary to fund these sealcoat
projects, 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 Maryland Avenue
from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive; Roselawn Avenue from Rice Street to Trunk Highway 61;
and Stillwater Avenue from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon turnback to the City of Maplewood from Ramsey
County the segments of Maryland Avenue from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive; Roselawn
Avenue from Rice Street to Trunk Highway 61; and Stillwater Avenue from McKnight Road to
Lakewood Drive, be and are hereby established, located and designed as 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 jurisdictions changes executed.
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RESOLUTION
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..." 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, Case Avenue (County Road 158) from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive; and
Sterling Street (County Road 160) from Sounth County Line to Carver Avenue, located in the City of
Maplewood, are presently under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County as County Roads; and
WHEREAS, These roadways have been determined to serve a local function only; and
WHEREAS, Revocation of "County Road" status maybe accomplished by resolution of the
Ramsey County Board of Commissioner pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 163.11; 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 Municipal State Aid Streets under
the provision of Minnesota Law; and
WHEREAS, The consolidated 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 will crack and sealcoat Case Avenue from McKnight Road to
Lakewood Drive for an estimated cost of $4,000; and Sterling Street from the South County Line to
Carver Avenue for an estimated cost of $14,000 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 Case Avenue (County
Road 158) from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive; and Sterling Street (County Road 160) from
Sounth County Line to Carver Avenue and transfers jurisdiction over these roadways to the City of
Maplewood, effective the first day of the first month following completion of the crack fill and
sealcoat of Case Avenue and Sterling Street and after the Ramsey County Office of Budgeting and
Accounting has encumbered the finds necessary to fund these crack fill and sealcoat projects, 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 Case Avenue from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive;
and Sterling Street from Sounth County Line to Carver Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon turnback to the City of Maplewood from Ramsey
County the segments of Case Avenue from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive; and Sterling Street
from Sounth County Line to Carver Avenue, be and are hereby established, located and designed as
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 jurisdictions changes executed.
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RESOLUTION
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..." 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, Jackson Street (County Road 138) from Larpenteur Avenue to Roselawn Avenue,
McKnight Road (County Road 158) from Minnehaha Avenue to Case Avenue, and McMenemy Street
County Road 140) from Larpenteur Avenue to County Raod B, located in the City of Maplewood, are
presently under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County as County Roads; and
WHEREAS, These roadways have been determined to serve a local function only; and
WHEREAS, Revocation of "County Road" status maybe accomplished by resolution of the
Ramsey County Board of Commissioner pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 163.11; 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 Municipal State Aid Streets under
the provision of Minnesota Law; and
WHEREAS, The consolidated plan stipulates that Ramsey County shall improve these 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 Jackson Street from Larpenteur
Avenue to Roselawn Avenue, McKnight Road from Minnehaha Avenue to Case Avenue, and
McMenemy Street from Larpenteur Avenue to County Raod B in 1998; and
WHEREAS, These segments of Jackson Street, McKnight Road, and McMenemy Street have
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 jurisdiction transfer; and
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 Jackson Street
(County Road 138) from Larpenteur Avenue to Roselawn Avenue, McKnight Road (County Road
158) from Minnehaha Avenue to Case Avenue, and McMenemy Street County Road 140) from
Larpenteur Avenue to County Raod B and transfers jurisdiction over these roadways to the City of
Maplewood effective the first day of the first month following completion of the sealcoat of Roselawn
Avenue and Stillwater Avenue and after the Ramsey County Office of Budgeting and Accounting has
encumbered the finds necessary to fund these sealcoat projects, 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 Jackson Street from Larpenteur Avenue to Roselawn Avenue, McKnight Road from
Minnehaha Avenue to Case Avenue, and McMenemy Street from Larpenteur Avenue to County Raod
B; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon turnback to the City of Maplewood from Ramsey
County the segments of Jackson Street from Larpenteur Avenue to Roselawn Avenue, McKnight Road
from Minnehaha Avenue to Case Avenue, and McMenemy Street from Larpenteur Avenue to County
Raod B, be and are hereby established, located and designed as 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 jurisdictions changes executed.
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99-06-58
RESOLUTION
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..." 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, Ripley Avenue (County Road 121) from White Bear Avenue to North St. Paul
Road, located in the City of Maplewood, are presently under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County as
County Road; and
WHEREAS, This roadway has been determined to serve a local function only; and
WHEREAS, Revocation of "County Road" status maybe accomplished by resolution of the
Ramsey County Board of Commissioner pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 163.11; 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 Municipal State Aid Street under
the provision of Minnesota Law; and
WHEREAS, The consolidation plan stipulates that Ramsey County shall improve the roadway 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 to reconstruct Ripley Avenue from White Bear
Avenue to North St. Paul Road and fund the reconstruction project with Municipal State Aid Street
sources, andup to $170,000 from Capital Improvement Fuhds 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 Ripley Avenue
(County Road 121) from White Bear Avenue to North St. Paul Road and transfers jurisdiction over
these roadways to the City of Maplewood effective the first day of the first month following
completion of the construction of Ripley Avenue from White Bear Avenue to North St. Paul Road and
after the Ramsey County Office of Budgeting and Accounting has encumbered the finds necessary to
fund these sealcoat projects, 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 Ripley Avenue
(County Road 121) from White Bear Avenue to North St. Paul Road; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the County wil pay to the City as just compensation for
this jurisdiction transfer, up to $170,000 upon presentation of billings from the construction contractor
for the Reconstruction of this segment of Ripley Avenue, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon turnback to the City of Maplewood from Ramsey
County the segments of Ripley Avenue from White Bear Avenue to North St. Paul Road, be and are
hereby established, located and designed as 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 jurisdictions changes executed.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
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2. County Road D Speed Limit
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Haider presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Carlson moved to establish a 30 mph speed zone on County Road D from White Bear
Avenue to Bellaire Avenue and moved its adoption:
Seconded by Councilmember Kittrdige Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive commented on the conpost site and the Liquor Referendum.
2. Ralph Sletten, 2747 Clarence Street comments on compost site.
3. Greg Blasdael, 2670 Clarence Street
4. Veronica Sletten, 2747 North
5. Ralph Sletten, repeat
6. Bob Zick, repeat
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Mailbox will be on the July 12, 1999 agenda.
2. Historical Society will be on the July 12, 1999 agenda.
3. Community Center will be on the July 12, 1999 agenda.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Carlson moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:35 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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