HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-12-2000MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, June 12, 2000
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 00-12
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
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of CounciUManager Workshop
(May 22, 2000) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 00-10 (May 22, 2000) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
M1. Midsummer Nights
M2. NEST
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. Certificates of Recognition -Jennifer Dahl and Lindsey Chezik
Mayor Cardinal presented Jennifer Dahl with a Certificate of Recognition and noted Lindsey Chezik also
received a Certificate of Recognition, but was not present at the meeting.
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the Claims.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE:
$34,714.22 Checks #8305 thru #8307 dated 5-15 thru 5-19-00
$368,584.11 Checks #49754 thru #49870 dated 5-23-00
$176,548.24 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 5-15 thru 5-22-00
$35,051.31 Checks #49873 thru #49952 dated 5-30-00
$1,159,855.62 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 5-23 thru 5-30-00
$103,534.58 Checks #8308 thru #8315 dated 5-30 thru 6-1-00
$159,357.89 Checks #49955 thru #50036 dated 6-6-00
$623,788.29 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 5-31 thru 6-5-00
$2,661,434.26 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$305,799.74 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 5-26-00
$23,213.78 Payroll Deduction check #78708 thru #78713 dated 5-26-00
$329,013.52 Total Payroll
$2,990,447.78
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GRAND TOTAL
2. Video Technician -Change in Guaranteed Minimum Fee
Adopted the following Resolution, establishing the pay rates for temporary, seasonal, and casual part-time
employees:
RESOLUTION 00 - 06 - 069
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations Act, part-time employees who
do not work more than 14 hours per week and temporary/seasonal employees who work in positions that do not
exceed 67 days in a calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students, are not public employees and are therefore
not eligible for membership in a public employee union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job classifications are hereby
established for temporary/seasonal and part-time (14 hour or less) employees effective June 12, 2000, upon
Council approval.
Accountant $10.00-18.00 per hour
Accounting Technician $9.00-15.00 per hour
Administrative Assistant $9.00-20.00 per hour
Building Inspector $14.00-25.00 per hour
Building Maintenance Assistant/Attendant $5.50-9.00 per hour
Clerk $6.00-10.00 per hour
Clerk-Typist $8.50-15.00 per hour
Custodian Maintenance Worker $8.00-12.00 per hour
Customer Service Assistant $6.00-10.00 per hour
CSO/Paramedic $12.00-18.00 per hour
Data Entry Operator $8.00-12.00 per hour
Election Judge $6.50-12.00 per hour
Election Precinct Chair $7.50-14.00 per hour
Engineering Aide $7.00-10.00 per hour
Engineering Technician $10.00-$16.00 per hour
Fire Inspector $9.00-14.00 per hour
Intern $6.50- 14.00 per hour
Laborer $6.50-11.50 per hour
Lifeguard $6.00-10.00 per hour
Receptionist $7.50-10.50 per hour
Recreation Instrnctor/Leader $5.50-30.00 per hour
Recreation Official $5.50-22.00 per game
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Recreation Worker
Secretary
Vehicle Technician
Video Coordinator*
Video Technician*
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
WSI & Head Lifeguard Differential
(Lifeguards or WSIs working as Head
Lifeguards; Lifeguards working as WSIs)
$5.50-15.00 per hour
$8.50-18.00 per hour
$9.00-15.00 per hour
$9.00-18.00 per hour
$8.50-16.00 per hour
$6.00-10.00 per hour
$1.00 per hour
* Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hours or less.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the pay rate within
the above ranges.
3. Boy Scout Troop 64 -Fee Permit Waiver
Approved the $43.00 food permit fee waiver for Boy Scout Troop 64.
4. Renumbering City Minutes
Approved the renumbering and certification of the 1999 Minutes.
5. Reject Bids -Fire Station
Rejected all bids that were submitted and opened in regards to the new Maplewood Fire Station based on lack
of bid support and the cost.
6. Labor Contract Amendment
Approved the below listed compensation schedule for the following positions:
Job Title Start 1 Yr. 3 Yr. 4 Yr. 8 Yr.
Accountant 19.73 22.19 24.66 25.40 25.89
VEM Technician 13.34 15.01 16.68 17.18 17.51
Sr. Engineering Tech. 17.79 20.02 22.24 22.91 23.35
Building Inspector 18.31 20.60 22.89 23.58 24.03
Associate Planner 18.21 20.48 22.76 23.44 23.90
CSO 12.18 13.70 15.22 15.68 15.98
*Referto Article 35.2--Longevity
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
12 Yr.* 16 Yr.*
23.80 24.24
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1. 7:00 P.M. (7:05) Ramsey County Yard Waste Transfer Site Conditional Use Permit Review (Beam
Avenue)
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a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
c. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Zack Hansen, Goodhue County, Applicant
Ron Brzinski, 1358 Kohlman Avenue
Greg Bleaser, 2670 Barclay Street
Rita Blaeser, 2670 Barclay Street
Jim Wilson, 2664 Barclay Street
Mark Pick Peich, 2676 Barclay Street
Dave Mozs, 2658 Barclay Street
Rita Blaeser, second appearance
Ron Brzinski, second appearance
Greg Blaeser, second appearance
£ Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Mayor Cardinal moved to terminate, effective immediately, the conditional use permit for the Ramsey County
Yard Waste Transfer Site on Beam Avenue for the following reasons: past operational problems including the
removal of materials, proximity to a hospital and health clinics, proximity to wetland, potential pollution in
pond, health concerns of nearby residents and inadequate buffer zone distance between residents and the
facility.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Collins and
Allenspach
Nays -Councilmembers Koppen and Wasiluk
2. 7:10 P.M. Mogren Brothers Landscaping Conditional Use Permit Reconsideration (Behind (West
of) 2599 White Bear Avenue)
This item was removed from the Agenda at the applicants request.
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. New Fire Department Pagers
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
b. Fire Chief Lukin presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to accept Ancom Communications bid for the purchase of 125 Motorola
Minitor III Pagers at a cost of $46,560.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Sprint PCS Telecommunications Monopole (2500 Hudson Place)
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
a Mayor Cardinal asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter.
The following person was heard:
Virgil Gilbertson, 222 South Sterling
A. Conditional Use Permit
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following Resolution, approving a conditional use permit to allow
un to a 75-foot-tall telecommunications monopole and related egUlpment. If an additional 25 foot extension is
added to the tower, the addition is subject to a public hearing and design approval. This approval is for the
property at 2500 Hudson Place. The city bases this approval on the findings required by the ordinance and is
subject to the following conditions:
RESOLUTION 00 - 06 - 070
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ms. Wendy Metchnek, representing Sprint PCS, applied for a conditional use permit to
install up to a 100-foot-tall telecommunications monopole and related equipment.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property at 2500 Hudson Place. The legal description is:
All that part of the East • rof the NW 1/4 of Section 1, Township 28, Range 22, described as follows:
Beginning at the North Quarter Corner of Section 1, Township 28, Range 22, thence Westerly along the
North line of said Section 1, a distance of 474.9 feet to a point, thence Southwesterly by deflection angle
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of 60 48' to the left, a distance of 460.39 feet to a point; thence Southeasterly by a deflection angle of
110 54' to the left, a distance of 711.55 feet to a point on the North-South Quarter line of said Section 1;
thence Northerly along said North-South Quarter line by a deflection angle of 98 50' to the left, a
distance of 505.13 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to Highway 12 right-of--way and Great Lakes
Pipeline easement.
In Section 1, Township 28, Range 22 in Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN O1-28-22-21-0001)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On May 1, 2000, the planning commission recommended approval of this request.
2. The city council held a public hearing on May 22, 2000. 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.
3. On June 12, 2000, the city council again considered this request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described conditional
use 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.
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 run-off, 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:
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1. All construction shall follow the site plans dated May 15, 2000, as 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. The applicant or owner shall allow the collocation of other providers-telecommunications
equipment on the proposed tower with reasonable lease conditions.
5. Any antenna that is not used for a year shall be deemed abandoned and maybe required to be
removed.
6. The applicant or Sprint shall post a bond or other guarantee with the city to ensure proper removal of
the antenna and monopole and the restoration of the site.
The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on June 12, 2000.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
B. Design Approval
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the site and design plans date-stamped May 15, 2000, for up to a
75-foot-tall telecommunications monopole but with a base to support up to a 100-foot-tall monopole and
equipment to the property at 2500 Hudson Place. Approval is based on the findings required by code and
subject to the applicant doing the following
Approve the site and design plans date-stamped May 15, 2000, for up to a 100-foot-tall telecommunications
monopole and equipment to the property at 2500 Hudson Place. Approval is based on the findings required by
code and subject to the applicant doing the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued permits for this project.
2. Before the city issues a building permit, city staff must approve a landscaping plan for the property.
This plan shall show the planting of a mix of Austrian Pine and Norway Pine trees to the west of the
existing garage, on the north side of the proposed lease area and northeast of the existing church
building. (These are the areas noted for additional tree planting on the plans date-stamped May 15,
2000.) These trees are to help screen the base area. These trees shall be at least 8 feet tall, balled and
burlapped and shall be planted in staggered rows as shown on the proposed plans.
3. The access drive between the tower lease area and the existing parking lot shall be paved with
bituminous.
4. If the landscaping or trees are not installed by the completion of the tower, the city shall require the
applicant to provide 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 within six weeks of occupancy.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve
minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
2. Bartelmy Acres Neighborhood Improvements -Project 99-13, Assessment Objections
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the staff recommended actions as listed below:
Approved a senior citizen deferment for the property at 1026 Mary Street North, PIN 25-29-22-24-0014, upon a
qualified submittal to the city clerk of the proper senior citizen deferment documentation by the property owner.
No action was taken to change the proposed assessment for 1085 Mary Street North, PIN 25-29-22-22-21-0007.
Approved a senior citizen deferment for the property at 1083 Sterling Street North, PIN 25-29-22-21-0003 upon
a qualified submittal to the city clerk of the proper senior citizen deferment documentation by the property
owner.
No action was taken to change the proposed assessment for 1070 Mary Street North, PIN 25-29-22-24-0021.
No action was taken to change the proposed assessment for 1076 Mary Street North, PIN 25-29-22-24-0022.
Approved a senior citizen deferment for the property at 1017 Sterling Street North, PIN 25-29-22-24-0009,
upon a qualified submittal to the city clerk of the proper senior citizen deferment documentation by the property
owner.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Staff Appeal of Comprehensive Sign Plan Review for JoAnn etc. at Birch Run Station (Beam
Avenue)
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
a Mayor Cardinal asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter.
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The following person was heard:
John Rieder, Arrow Sign Company
Councilmember Koppen moved to deny the proposed comprehensive sign plan change at Birch Run Station for
JoAnn etc. based on the following reasons:
1. Allowing the seven additional signs would set a precedent for allowing similar additional signs for the
other anchor stores at Birch Run Station.
2. The proposed seven additional signs are excessive. JoAnn etc. is already allowed four signs• one on
each of the two pylon signs, one on the east elevation and one on the store front. Four signs is what the
code would normally allow for a business on a corner lot.
3. The applicant has an optional design for the •experience the creativitytag line which would incorporate
this message into the main •doAnn etc.••sign. This sign would meet the intent of the current sign
allowance for this tenant space.
4. The Woodbury JoAnn etc. store is identified only by the words •doAnn etc.•• Staff sees no reason why
the applicant must have the additional signs in this instance.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
2. Request for Recycling Cost Increase -Superior Services
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
a Mayor Cardinal asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter.
The following person was heard:
Jeff Blue, General Manager for Superior Services, 1375 7th Avenue, Newport
Councilmember Koppen moved to eliminate waste oil and antifreeze from the list of materials collected.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -all
Mayor Cardinal moved to approve a rate increase $94.67 per ton effective January 1, 2001.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
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3. Purchase of Tax-Forfeit Property (Van Dyke Street)
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following Resolution, authorizing the re-conveyance and the
purchase oftax-forfeited properties:
RESOLUTION 00 - 06 - 071
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RE-CONVEYANCE AND
THE PURCHASE OF TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood and the Maplewood Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) have
decided that the city wants to reconvey to and buy from Ramsey County the following-described tax-forfeited properties
for the development of low to moderate or mixed income housing:
Parcel One
PIN: 11-29-22-33-0010
Description: Smith and Taylors Addition to North St. Paul, S. • rof vac alley adj and N • rof vac Laurie Ave
adj and fol part of Lot 2, Block 13
Parnal Turn
PIN: 11-29-22-33-0012
Description: Smith and Taylors Addition to North St. Paul, ex S 2 65/100 Ft and Ex Fol Beg on W L of and 2
65/100 Ft N of SW Cor of Lot 1 the 271 49/100 Ft Th N to Pt in Cl of Vac Laurie Rd 272 19/100
Ft E From W L of SD Lot Th W to W L of SD lot TH S to Beg part of Vac Adj and Lot 1, Block
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Parcel Three
PIN: 11-29-22-33-0016
Description: Smith and Taylors Addition to North St. Paul, Vac Ave S of & Accruing & Fol Ex N 2.65 Ft the
W 49 Ft of E 319 Ft of Lot 2, Block 20
Parcel Four
PIN: 11-29-22-33-0018
Description: Smith & Taylors Addition to North St. Paul, Vac Ave S of and accruing and fol ex N 2 65/100 ft
the E 270 Ft of Lot 2, Block 20
All in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 11, Township 29, Range 22, Maplewood, Ramsey County,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the city has determined that it would be prudent and in the public interest to help in the
development of housing for low to moderate or mixed income persons.
WHEREAS, the city has determined the above-referenced properties would be a good location for such
housing.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city council authorizes the Acting City Manager to
apply reconvey the above-described properties and purchase them for the development of low to moderate or
mixed income housing.
The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on June 12, 2000.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
4. No Parking -Adele Street at East Shore Drive
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
b. Mayor Cardinal asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter.
No one was heard.
Councilmember Koppen moved to establish a no-parking zone on the east side of Adele Street from East Shore
Drive to the first driveway north.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Midsummer Nights -Councilmember Allenspach announced when the first few parks will be hosting
Midsummer Nights and informed citizens that it was a chance for the citizens to meet their
neighbors and the City Staff.
2. NEST -Councilmember Wasiluk announced that the Metro Transit has funded three buses for the
NEST program.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Cardinal announced that the City of Maplewood received an award from the Watershed
District in recognition of 25 years (1975-2000) of valuable contributions to watershed
stewardship and improved quality of life for citizens of Ramsey/Washington Metro and Watershed
District.
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O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk
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