HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-13-1999 MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, December 13,1999
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 99-27
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 Cardinal.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
C. ROLL CALL:
Robert Cardinal, 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 Allenspach moved to approve the Minutes of CounciUManager Workshop~November 1. 1999
as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting 99-26 (November 22. 1999) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach, Carlson &
Koppen
Abstain -Mayor Cardinal &Councilmember
Kittridge
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
1. M-1 Elections -Attorney General Opinion
2. M-2 City Code of Ethics
3. M-3 Written Explanation of Primary Election Error
4. M-4 Ramsey County Compost Site
5. M-5 Chateau Village of Maplewood Senior Housing Crosswalk
6. N-2 December 27, 1999 Council meeting time change to 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing
candidates for an opening on the Human Relations Commission.
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
NONE
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items G 1-4 & G 6-12 as recommended and
pull G-5 for a separate vote.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -Mayor Cardinal &Councilmember
Koppen
Nays -Councilmembers Kittridge, Carlson
& Allenspach
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented:
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Councilmembers Kittridge, Carlson
& Allenspach
Nays -Mayor Cardinal &Councilmember
Koppen
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE:
$65,357.40 Checks #8147 thru #8154 dated 11-12 thru 11-18-99
$286,115.58 Checks #46996 thru #47111 dated 11-23-99
$95,642.95 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11-16 thru 11-22-99
$139,609.61 Checks #47114 thru #47198 dated 11-30-99
$130,781.82 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11-23 thru 11-30-99
$42,903.67 Checks #8155 thru #8167 dated 11-19 thru 11-30-99
$302,182.00 Checks #47201 thru #47325 dated 12-7-99
$387,227.09 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 12-1 thru 12-6-99
$1,449,820.12 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$299,467.01 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11-24-99
$22,823.32 Payroll Deduction check #75391 thru #75616 dated 11-24-99
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$87,698.00 Payroll Checks #75627 thrn #75672 dated 12-10-99 (merit
payroll)
$409,988.33 Total Payroll
$1,859,808.45 GRAND TOTAL
2. Certification of Delinquent False Alarm Bills
Adopted the following reso
union,
ce~ifying the remaining unpaid false alarm charges for collection with
property taxes.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Auditor of Ramsey
County the following delinquent false alarm charges for certification against the tax levy of said property owner
for the year 1999, collectable in 2000 and which includes interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) on the total
amount for one year:
Sunglass Hut 3001 White Bear Avenue N. 02-29-22-22-0008 $ 97.20
3. Redesignation of Depositories for Investments
Adopted the following resolution, designating depositories for investments.
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RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are selected as depositories for time deposits of the
City of Maplewood:
Firstar Bank -Premier State Bank - U. S. Bank - Norwest Bank
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the deposits in any of the above depositories shall not exceed the
amount of F.D.LC. or F.S.L.LC. insurance covering such deposit unless collateral or a bond is furnished as
additional security, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds in the above depositories may be withdrawn and wire
transferred to any other depository of the city by the request of the Finance Director, Assistant Finance
Director, or Accountants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these depository designations are effective until December 31,
2001.
4. Budget Change -Adult Volleyball
Approved of the requested changes: 206-603-218-4480 increase of $3,300 and 206-603-218-3641 increase of
$4,000.
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5. City Manager Evaluation
Approved a 5% merit pay for the City Manager for 1999.
6. Executive Secretary Compensation
Approved a change in job title from Executive Secretary to Executive Assistant and in increase in salary from
$31,911-$41,485 to $34,176-$43,008.
7. Proposed Settlement of L.E.L.S Local #173 -Sergeants
Approved the agreement with L.E. L.S. Local #173.
8. Resolution Vacating Assessments -City Clerk
Adopted the following resolution.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION VACATING OUTSTANDING ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, the City has levied assessments pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ch. 429.
WHEREAS, the land is legally described as:
PARCEL DESCRIPTION ACTION
Caves Nebraska Addition Outlot E Prior Resolution listed as Outlot F
PIN 24-29-22-23-0114 incorrectly-Assessment Amount $51.99
Highwood Fifth Addition, Lot 1 Block 1 Prior Resolution left out parcel
PIN 13-28-22-13-0086 Assessment Amount $33.71
Kohlman Lake Overlook #4 except 1998 Assessment $1518.52,
South 15 feet Lot 9 Block 2 2000 assessment No. 6055 $8,148.10
PIN 04-29-22-12-0072
WHEREAS, as a result of said levied assessments, the amount of assessments are $9,752.32.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City hereby vacates the assessments in the amount of $9,752.32 on the Tracts described herein.
2. The City hereby waives the requirement of Minn. Stat 429.071,Subd.2 with respect to Notice of Hearing
concerning the assessments on said parcels.
9. National Night Out Award
Accepted the plaque from the National Association of Town Watch and thatthe employees and groups who
participated in this year's National Night Out be recognized for their help in making the event a resounding
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success.
10. Disposal of Mobile Data Terminals
Declared the Mobile Data Terminals surplus property and authorized their disposal by the best means available.
11. Cigarette and Tobacco License -Omar Wazwaz - 1700 Rice Street
Approved a Cigarette and Tobacco Sale license to be used at Tobacco Z located at 1700 Rice Street N orth.
12. Bartelmy Acres Neighborhood Streets, Project 99-13, Order Preparation of Feasibility Study
Approved the following resolution ordering the preparation of the feasibility study for Bartelmy Acres
Neighborhood streets, Project 99-13.
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RESOLUTION
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to the Bartelmy Acres Neighborhood Streets (Sterling
Street, Mary Street, Bartelmy Lane and Magnolia Avenue) and to assess the benefited property for all or a
portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 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 a preliminary way as to whether the
proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective, feasible and as to whether it should best be made as
proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as
recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $10,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:00 P.M. Public Hearing on Proposed 2000 Budget and Tax Levy
City Manager Comments
Video Presentation of Proposed Budget
Citizen Comments
Council Discussion
Announcement of Hearing to Adopt the Budget and Tax Levy
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
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c. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
d. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No one was
heard.
£ Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
No motion needed.
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Maplewood in Motion Newsletter
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Carlson moved to 2000 award the bid of the Maplewood in Motion Newsletter to N,,
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Printing for $31,541.76.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
2. Fire Department Breathing Apparatus Purchase
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Fire Chief Hewitt presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to award the bid for the breathing apparatus and related equipment to Clarey's
Safety Equipment Fire Consortium in the amount of $190,797.75 and authorize the appropriate budget
adjustments.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Nature Center Boardwalk
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve chance order number one as outlined including authorization to
retain Gunderson Construction, Inc. For no more than 30 hours of construction management. Total cost for the
project not to exceed $96,000.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach, Carlson,
Kittridge &Koppen
Abstain -Mayor Cardinal
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2. 1999 Comprehensive Plan Update
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
a Commissioner Will Rossbach presented the Planning Commission Report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents of opponents. The
following person was heard:
Robert Overby, 1829 Furness Street
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the 1999 Maplewood Comprehensive Plan update.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
3. Tax Increment -Modifications for Housing Districts 1-4, 1-5 and 1-6
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
a Mary Ippel -Briggs & Morgen
Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolutions and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 ACCEPTING BID
ON THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF $692,296.80 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX
INCREMENT BONDS, SERIES 1999B (CAPITAL APPRECIATION BONDS), PROVIDING FOR THEIR
ISSUANCE, AND PLEDGING FOR THE SECURITY THEREOF TAX INCREMENTS
a. WHEREAS, on September 27, 1999, the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City") adopted a
resolution entitled: "Resolution Accepting Bid on the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $692,296.80 General
Obligation Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1999B, (Capital Appreciation Bonds), Providing for Their Issuance,
and Pledging for the Security Thereof Tax Increments" (the "Resolution"); and
b. WHEREAS, it is proposed that the proceeds of the above referenced bonds be used to finance public
improvements directly related to Housing Districts Nos. 1-4, 1-5 and 1-6 and the City Council finds it necessary
and expedient to amend the Resolution to so provide; and
c. WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Resolution be amended as more fully set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County,
Minnesota, as follows:
i. Amendments to the Resolution.
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(a) WHEREAS C of the Resolution is hereby amended to read as follows:
expended within the Development District to finance certain capital and administration costs of the
Development District, as set forth in the Plan (the "Project'), constituting public improvements directly related
to Housing Districts Nos. 1-4, 1-5 and 1-6; and"
(b) Paragraph 15 of the Resolution is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15. Funds. There has heretofore been created three (3) capital projects funds designated the
Tax Increment Housing District 1-4 Fund, Tax Increment Housing District 1-5 Fund, and Tax Increment
Housing District 1-6 Fund, respectively (collectively, the "Capital Projects Fund") held and administered by the
Finance Director separate and apart from all other funds of the City. The Capital Projects Fund shall be used to
(a) account for the receipt and disbursement of Tax Increments derived from the Tax Increment District that is
not needed for the Debt Service Fund (as hereinafter defined) and (b) account for the expenditure of the bond
proceeds on the public improvements and bond issuance costs. To the Capital Projects Fund there shall be
credited the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds, less capitalized interest in the amount of $17,947.31 credited to
the Debt Service Fund, together with other available funds, to pay interest due on the Bonds prior to the receipt
of Tax Increments. From the Capital Projects Fund there shall be paid all costs and expenses of the public
improvements and bond issuance costs, including all costs incurred and to be incurred of the kind authorized in
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.176 and 475.65; and the moneys in said account shall be used for no other
purpose except as otherwise provided by law; provided that the proceeds of the Bonds may also be used to the
extent necessary to pay interest on the Bonds due prior to the receipt of Tax Increments.
There is hereby created a debt service fund to be designated the General Obligation Tax Increment
Bonds, Series 1999B (Capital Appreciation Bonds) Fund (the "Debt Service Fund") to be administered and
maintained by the Finance Director as a fund separate and apart from all other funds maintained in the official
financial records of the City. The Debt Service Fund shall be maintained in the manner herein specified until
all of the Bonds herein authorized and any other general obligation tax increment bonds hereafter made payable
from the Debt Service Fund and issued for the Project, including any modifications or additions thereto, and the
interest thereon have been fully paid. There are hereby irrevocably appropriated and pledged to, and there shall
be credited to, the Debt Service Fund: (a) Tax Increments, in an amount sufficient, together with other sums
herein pledged, to pay the annual principal and interest payments on the Bonds and interest on inter-fund loans;
(b) capitalized interest in the amount of $17,947.31; D all investment earnings on funds held in the Debt
Service Fund; (d) any and all other moneys which are properly available and are appropriated by the governing
body of the City to the Debt Service Fund; and (e) any collections of all taxes which may hereafter be levied in
the event that the Tax Increment and other sums herein pledged to the payment of the Bonds are insufficient
therefor. The Debt Service Fund shall be used solely to pay the principal and interest and any premiums for
redemption of the Bonds and any other general obligation tax increment bonds of the City hereafter issued by
the City and made payable from said account as provided by law.
No portion of the proceeds of the Bonds shall be used directly or indirectly to acquire higher
yielding investments or to replace funds which were used directly or indirectly to acquire higher yielding
investments, except (1) for a reasonable temporary period until such proceeds are needed for the purpose for
which the Bonds were issued and (2) in addition to the above in an amount not greater than the lesser of five
percent (5%) of the proceeds of the Bonds or $100,000. To this effect, any proceeds of the Bonds and any sums
from time to time held in the Capital Projects Fund or Debt Service Fund (or any other City account which will
be used to pay principal or interest to become due on the bonds payable therefrom) in excess of amounts which
under then-applicable federal arbitrage regulations may be invested without regard to yield shall not be invested
at a yield in excess of the applicable yield restrictions imposed by said arbitrage regulations on such
investments after taking into account any applicable "temporary periods" or "minor portion" made available
under the federal arbitrage regulations. Money in the Fund shall not be invested in obligations or deposits
issued by, guaranteed by or insured by the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof if and to the
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extent that such investment would cause the Bonds to be "federally guaranteed" within the meaning of Section
149(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code")."
ii. Certificate of Registration. The Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this
Resolution with the County Auditor of Ramsey County, Minnesota, together with such other
information as the County Auditor shall require, and to obtain the County Auditor's
certificate.
iii. Full Force and Effect. Except as herein amended, all other terms and provisions of the
Resolution shall remain in full force and effect.
iv. Headings. Headings in this resolution are included for convenience of reference only and
are not a part hereof, and shall not limit or define the meaning of any provision hereof.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLANS FOR HOUSING DISTRICT NOS. 1-4, 1-5, AND 1-6
Whereas, the City of Maplewood has heretofore established Development District No. 1 and
adopted a Development Program therefor; and
Whereas, the City of Maplewood is modifying the Development Program to authorize the
expenditure of tax increments from Housing Districts Nos. 1-4, 1-5, and 1-6 within the boundaries of
Development District No. 1 for the purposes set forth below; and
Whereas, the City of Maplewood has heretofore established Housing Districts Nos. 1-4, 1-5, and 1-
6 within Development District No. 1.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City hereby modifies the Tax Increment Financing Plans to authorize the use of tax
increments from Housing Districts Nos. 1-4, 1-5, and 1-6 to be spent within Development District No. 1 for the
construction of public improvements directly related to Housing Districts Nos. 1-4, 1-5, and 1-6 as
set forth in Exhibits A through C attached hereto.
2. General Obligation Tax Increment Capital Appreciation Bonds in an amount not to exceed
$692,296.80 will be issued to finance the public improvement costs described herein.
Exhibit A
Schedule of Sources and Uses of Public Funds -Budget vs. Actual
for Tax Increment Housing District #1-4 (9H) Carefree Cottages Phase I
November, 1999
Fund 417
Current Fund 417
Amended New
Budget Budget
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Tax increment revenue 1,622,116 823,517
Interest on invested funds 1,968 1,968
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Bond proceeds 115,282
Transfers in
Total sources of funds 1.624.084 940.767
USES OF FUNDS:
Land/building acquisition
Installation of public utilities 112,065
Social, recreational facilities or
similar improvements
Note payments:
Principal
Interest 913,739 540,124
Transfers:
Debt service-1986 TIF bonds
Debt service-1989 TIF bonds
Debt service-1992 TIF bonds
Debt service-1993 TIF bonds
Debt service-1999 TIF bonds 283,360
Administrative costs 147,634 5,218
Other:
Unallocated 562,711 0
Total uses of funds 1.624.084 940.767
Funds remaining (deficiency) 0 0
Exhibit B
Schedule of Sources and Uses of Public Funds -Budget vs. Actual
for Tax Increment Housing District #1-5 (1~ Carefree Cottages Phase II
November, 1999
Fund 417
Current Fund 417
Amended New
Budget Budget
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Tax increment revenue 1,279,918 631,448
Interest on invested funds 12,456 12,456
Bond proceeds 94,070
Transfers in
Total sources of funds 1.292.374 737.974
USES OF FUNDS:
Land/building acquisition
Installation of public utilities 91,444
Social, recreational facilities or
similar improvements
Note payments:
Principal
Interest 728,653 400,195
Transfers:
Debt service-1986 TIF bonds
Debt service-1989 TIF bonds
Debt service-1992 TIF bonds
Debt service-1993 TIF bonds
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Debt service-1999 TIF bonds 231,220
Administrative costs 117,490 15,115
Other:
Unallocated 446,231 0
Total uses of funds 1,292,374 737,974
Funds remaining (deficiency) 0 0
Exhibit C
Schedule of Sources and Uses of Public Funds -Budget vs. Actual
for Tax Increment oust~ITistrict
Carefree Cottages Phase III
November, 1999
Fund 417
Current Fund 417
Amended New
Budget Budget
SOURCES OF FUNDS:
Tax increment revenue 5,277,683 2,724,940
Interest on invested funds
Bond proceeds 497,517
Transfers in
Total sources of funds 5.277.683 3.222.457
USES OF FUNDS:
Land/building acquisition
Installation of public utilities 483,635
Social, recreational facilities or
similar improvements
Note payments:
Principal
Interest 2,490,354 1,486,998
Transfers:
Debt service-1986 TIF bonds
Debt service-1989 TIF bonds
Debt service-1992 TIF bonds
Debt service-1993 TIF bonds
Debt service-1999 TIF bonds 1,222,87
Administrative costs 479,780 28,946
Other:
Unallocated 2,307,549 0
Total uses of funds 5,277,683 3,222,457
Funds remaining (deficiency) 0 0
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-4 AND #1-5 TO FINANCE
DEBT SERVICE ON THE 1999 TAX INCREMENT BONDS
ISSUED FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
A. WHEREAS, on August 23, 1999, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City',
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adopted a resolution (the "Earlier Resolution"), which authorized Tax Increment Housing District #1-4 and #1-
5 reimbursements for sanitary sewer improvements to finance debt service on the 1999 Tax Increment Bonds;
and
B. WHEREAS, the City desires to rescind the Earlier Resolution and adopt the following resolution in its
place:
"WHEREAS, the development agreement for Carefree Cottages Phase I and II provides that the developer
will be reimbursed for land acquisition and site improvements from tax increment revenues from Housing
District #1-4 and #1-5. The agreement provides that the developer will be reimbursed from the first 14.5 years
of tax increments, the City will receive the next 10 years of tax increments, and the developer will receive the
final half year of tax increments. The tax increments designated for the City are for reimbursement of sanitary
sewer improvements directly related to the Carefree Cottages Phase I, II and III. These improvements were
initially financed by the Sanitary Sewer Fund. 1999 Tax Increment Bonds have been issued to finance these
sanitary sewer improvements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax increments designated for the City from Housing
District #1-4 and #1-5 are pledged to the payment of the debt service on the 1999 Tax Increment Bonds."
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT
REVENUES FROM HOUSING DISTRICT #1-6 TO FINANCE DEBT
SERVICE ON THE 1999 TAX INCREMENT BONDS
A. WHEREAS, on August 23, 1999, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City',
adopted a resolution (the "Earlier Resolution"), which authorized the use of excess tax increment revenues from
Housing District #1-6 to finance debt service on the 1999 Tax Increment Bonds; and
B. WHEREAS, the City desires to rescind the Earlier Resolution and adopt the following resolution in its
place:
"WHEREAS, the development agreement for the Carefree Cottages Phase III provides that the developer will
be reimbursed for land acquisition and site improvements from tax increment revenues from Housing District
#1-6. The agreement provides that the developer be reimbursed with 90% of the tax increments for the first 15
years. This leaves tax increments available for other uses (10% of the tax increments for the fist 15 years and
100% of the tax increments for the following 10 years). The City installed sanitary sewer improvements
directly related to Carefree Cottages Phase I, II and III. These improvements were initially financed by the
Sanitary Sewer Fund. 1999 Tax Increment Bonds have been issued to finance these sanitary sewer
improvements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax increments from Housing District #1-6 are pledged to
the payment of the debt service on the 1999 Tax Increment Bonds."
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
4. Establishment of Housing Replacement Fund
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
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Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the establishment of the Housing Replacement Fund and to approve
a transfer of $646.929.86 from the Sewer Fund to the Housing Replacement Fund and to make the appropriate
budget changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
5. Courtesy Bench Ordinance - 2nd Reading
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the second reading of the Courtesy Bench Ordinance. In addition to
the approval of the second reading it was moved to allow Courtesy Bench Applicants aone-year grace period to
come into compliance to the new ordinance.
ORDINANCE N0. 802
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Carlson &Koppen
Nays -Councilmember Kittridge
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. South Maplewood Service Center
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Police Chief Winger presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to allow staff to obtain prices and execute a contract for a mobile office for a
one-year period commencing on January 2000.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
2. Maplewood Historical Society -Approval of Lease & Funds for 1999
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant to the City Manager Ericson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents of opponents. The following
persons were heard:
Carol Peterson, 1999 Jackson Street
Robert Overby, 1829 Furness Street
Peter Boulay, 1100 East County Road C
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve the lease between the city and the Maplewood Historical Society.
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Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve a donation request of $2.000 from the society which would be used
for general operating funds which are separate from the Bruentrup Farm Relocation Project. This funds will be
provided from the General Fund Contingency Account.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
3. Ambulance Rates for 2000
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Carlson moved the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is authorized to impose reasonable charges for emergency and
paramedic and ambulance services by Minnesota Statutes 471.476 an by special laws (Chapter 426, Laws of
1975, and Chapter 743, Laws of 1978); and
WHEREAS, the paramedic ambulance services are partly finance by property taxes; and
WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable to charge non-residents a higher rate than residents for services
rendered; and
WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable to charge for services rendered based upon the distance a person is
transported and by type of services provided; i.e., basic or advanced life support services as defined by
Medicare.
NO W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following charges shall be effective January 1, 2000:
Residents Non-Residents
Base rates:
Basic ambulance services $395 $420
Advanced life support ambulance services $660 $710
Rate per mile transported $9.10 $9.10
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be no charge for services rendered when the patient is not
transported, when the patient is transported to the detoxification center, or when the patient is transported in a
squad car.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if more than one person is transported, the ambulance charges will be
pro-rated between the people transported.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -All
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4. Ordinance to Set Sewer Rates for 2000 -Second Reading
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve the second reading of the Ordinance to set sewer Rates for 2000.
ORDINANCE NO. 803
AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE RELATING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 28-21 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following rates and charges are hereby established for all sanitary sewer services furnished by and in the
City:
(1) St. Paul Billing District
(a) The residential and non-residential rates shall be $1.45 per 100 cubic feet.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $8.13 quarterly per sewer service connection.
(2) North St. Paul, Roseville, Little Canada and Woodbury Billing Districts:
(a) The residential and non-residential rates shall be $1.94 per 1,000 gallons.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $8.13 quarterly per sewer service connection.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning January 1, 2000.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -All
5. Ordinance to Set Recycling Rates for 2000 -Second Reading
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve the second reading of the Ordinance to set recycling rates for 2000.
ORDINANCE NO. 804
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 16-58. Rates and charges is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following rates and charges are hereby established for public education on solid waste
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reduction and to finance recycling costs:
(1) St. Paul Billing District:
(a) The residential rate shall be $3.25 per unit per quarter.
(b) There shall be a 5% late payment charge added to all bills, excluding the balance
forward, which are not paid within thirty (30) days of the billing date.
(2) North St. Paul Billing District:
(a) The residential rate shall be $1.08 per unit per month.
(b) There shall be a 5% late payment charge added to all bills, excluding the balance
forward, which are not paid within twenty (20) days of the billing date.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning January 1, 2000.
Seconded by Carlson Ayes -all
6. Ordinance to Terminate Hydrant Charge -First Reading
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the first reading of the Ordinance terminating the Hydrant Charge.
ORDINANCE NO. 805
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 35-51 through 35-54 of the Maplewood Code concerning hydrant charges is hereby
deleted.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning
January 1, 2000.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
7. Establishment of Fire Truck Replacement Fund
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the establishment of a Fire Truck Replacement Fund and transfer
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$474,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Truck Replacement Fund and make the appropriate Budget
chances.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
8. Prorating Fees for Business Licenses- City Clerk
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Kittridge moved to approve prorating fees in excess of $500 on a six month basis.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
9. Food Establishment License -Request for Reduction of Fee -Keller Lake Convenience
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
No motion necessary due to the approval of K8.
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Will Rossbach asked question on bus bench pad requirements and the hardship that it may impose on
business owner's.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Elections -Councilmember Koppen requested a clarification from the attorney general's office on the timing
of taking office after an election. After discussion and a clarification from City Attorney Kelly,
it was decided that it was not necessary.
2. Code of Ethics -Mayor Cardinal requested information on the City Code of Ethics for the Council and staff.
3. Written Explanation of the Primary Election Error -Mayor Cardinal requested that City Attorney Kelly
provide a one page summary of the error.
4. Ramsey County Compost Site -Mayor Cardinal requested a review of the Conditional Use Permit for the
Site.
5. Chateau Village -Mayor Cardinal requested that staff provide a traffice study for the cross walk in the area.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Kittridge moved to change the December 27, 1999 Council Meeting to begin at 4:30 p.m. for
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the purpose of interviewing candidates for the Human Relations Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -All
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cardinal moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk
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