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Home My WebLink About09-13-1999 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, September 13, 1999 Council Chambers, Carver Community Gym Meeting No. 99-19 A. CALL TO ORDER: A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Carver Community Gym, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Rossbach. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: C. ROLL CALL: George 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 CounciUManager Worksho~(August 2. 1999) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting 99-18 (August 23. 1999) as presented/corrected. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Councilmember Kittridge moved to add discussion regarding New Century, Ramsey County Water Park and South Service Center. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: NONE 9-13-99 1 G. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Rossbach moved to pull Agenda Item G-3, Beth Heights 3rd Addition for a separate vote. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Consent Agenda items G-1, G-2 and G-4 thru G-7 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Pulled item G-3 for a separate vote. 1. Approval of Claims ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $102,028.98 Checks #8026 thru #8040 dated 8-13 thru 8-19-99 $282,953.02 Checks #45354 thru #45453 dated 8-24-99 $35,126.72 Checks #8041 thru #8047 dated 8-20 thru 8-27-99 $528,077.63 Checks #45456 thru #45580 dated 8-31-99 $294,974.61 Checks #8048 thru #8054 dated 8-27 thru 8-31-99 $331,036.52 Checks #45583 thru #45685 dated 9-7-99 $1,574,197.48 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $346,763.59 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 8-20-99 $22,970.71 Payroll Deduction Check #73759 thru #73765 dated 8-20-99 $307,342.53 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 9-3-99 $24,333.71 Payroll Deduction Check #74120 thru #74127 dated 9-3-99 $701,410.54 Total Payroll $2,275,608.02 GRAND TOTAL 2 2. Set Date for Bid Award of Bruentrup Farm Relocation Project The Council decided to approve the bid award for Phase Two of the Bruentrup Farm Relocation Project as an agenda item at is September 23, 1999 Pre-Agenda Meeting and notify the public that it will consider the bids at 5:00 p.m. and award the contract to the low bidder. 3. Beth Heights 3rd Addition (Ferndale Street, north of Linwood Avenue) Approved the Beth Heights Third Addition final plat. Approval is subject to the county recording the deed restrictions and covenants required by the city and approved a 10-foot-yard setback variance for the lots in the Beth Heights Third Addition. 4. Gambling License - St. Paul Foundation at the Chalet Lounge -Ski Club Approved the following Resolution. 99-09-084 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LAWFUL GAMBLING The Chalet Lounge, 1820 Rice Street BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises permit for temporary lawful gambling is approved for Thomas McDonough, St. Paul Foundation to operate at The Chalet Lounge, 1820 Rice Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213 and the City allows the Board to issue a permit before 30 days. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval. 5. Consultant Selection -White Bear Avenue Corridor Study Authorized staff to execute a contract with the City of St. Paul, the White Bear Business Association and Bob Close and Associates to undertake the White Bear Avenue Corridor Study. The City of Maplewood will contribute $10,000 to this study. 6. Section 125 Cafeteria Benefit Plan Update Approved the revised and restated Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan effective October 1, 1999. 3 7. Emergency Repair -Markham Pond Storm Inlet Approved the emergency contract for repair of the Markham Pond inlet for County Ditch 18 in the amount of $37,391.15 H. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. 7:08 P.M. Minnesota Motors Conditional Use Permit Revision (135 Century Avenue North) 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 of opponents. The following persons were heard: Don Roemer, 135 N. Century Avenue Jean Ashley, 2466 Brookview Drive Joe Korba , 2659 Brookview Drive Don Roemer, second appearance e. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Councilmember Carlson moved, in the revised site plan for Minnesota Motors at 135 Century Avenue North, that the City shall install no parking signs on the boulevard and requests an aesthetically leasing design bj the annlicant that could include planter boxes. the pavement on the Brookview Drive boulevard will remain. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all 2. 7:15 P.M. Wildlife Management Options a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. COS Coordinator Colleen Dirkswager presented the specifics of the report. d. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: David Gobran, 2594 Schaller Drive Tony Dierich, 2720 Carver Avenue Dale Lutz, 518 Crestview Drive Kathy Dunhills, Representing DNR Tim Facile , 2418 Matterhorn Drive 4 Tony Dierich, second appearance Tom Watson, City of North Oaks Councilmember Susan Wortmann, 427 O'Day Circle South Lisa Bammert, 6280 Birchwood Road -Woodbury Allen Eldridge, 2316 Valley View Court Richard Pribnow, 2290 Mailand Road Edith Vine, 2454 Jim Schramel, 2276 Timber Trail Jerry Parenteau, 617 Century Avenue Kathy Dunhills, DNR, third appearance Ruth Hammond, 22 Ferndale Street N. Gary Schlomka, 1416 Henry Tom Johnsen, 932 Ferndale Street South Kathy Dunhill, DNR -fourth appearance Sara Lilja, 2392 Timber Avenue Tom Watson, second appearance John Horner , 2290 Timber Trail Paul Brandon, 617 Winthrop Lane Mark LeClair, 770 Dorland Road Larry Morgan, 2434 Nemitz Avenue Bill Tingerthal, 2434 Southcrest Chuck Eckman, 2307 Carver Cindy Winter, 2377 Dahl Andrea Plummer, 2385 Highwood Avenue Paul Wulterkens, 415 Totem Road Lee Kuhn, 2481 Brookview Drive M. Paradez, 2299 Carver Avenue Tom Diamond, 2119 Skyway Drive E. J. Falteisek, 2518 James Drive Ed Vitek, 2587 Upper Afton Road Larry Vandenberg, 409 Mary St. Joe Lindbeck, 2550 Minnehaha Tim Manaige, 970 O'Day Victoria Reinhardt, Ramsey County Commissioner Kathy Dunhill, fifth appearance Tom Watson, third appearance f Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing. Mayor Rossbach moved to establish a deer management program. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to work with Tom Watson to establish guidelines for a program with the DNR and other representatives. Staff was directed to begin the process this year so in the fall the chosen method can be implemented. The plan should also include options for disposal of the animals, including the possibility of donating to local food shelves. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all 5 I. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Floating Boardwalk at Nature Center a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Carlson moved to award the bid of $65,000 from Sunram Construction Inc. be accepted with the monies to be paid from the state grant and P.A.C. money. It is further understood that the city will provide the City Council with a bid alternative in the future to increase the bid to use copper treated wood. Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE K. NEW BUSINESS 1. No Parking McKnight Road, Mailand Road to I-94 a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Carlson requested that Ramsey County establish a "no parking" zone on McKnight Road from Mailand Road to I-94 on the east side and investigate a no-parking on the west side of the same portion of McKnight Road. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS NONE M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. New Century - At Councilmember Kittridge's request, Associate Planner Ken Roberts explained the types and costs of units being built in the New Century Development. 2. Councilmember Kittridge requested that Associate Planner Ken Roberts give a status update on the progress of the Ramsey County water park. Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, was in the 6 audience and addressed the parking issue. 3. Councilmember Kittridge informed the public of the progress the City is making in opening a South Service Center at the Carver of Londin Lane fire station. 4. Mayor's Mailbox -Mayor Rossbach encouraged everyone to get out and vote. N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Referendums -Assistant to the Manager Ericson reported the progress of information that will be distributed to the public on the three referendums. O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rossbach moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 P.M. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk 7