HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2000MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, June 26, 2000
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 00-13
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 00-11 (June 8, 2000) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Koppen, Wasiluk
Abstain -Councilmember Collins
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of CounciUManager Workshop (June 12,
2000) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 00-12 (June 12, 2000) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
Ll. Visitor Presentations -Funeral Arrangements
M 1. Budget Matter -Cleanup and Litter
M2. Overnight Parking
M3. Councilmembers Preferred Way of Communication
M4. Cable Council Meetings Cutoff
M5. Events Update
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. Human Relations Commission Appointments
Acting City Manager Haider stated that there were three openings on the Human Relations
Commission. The Council has interviewed two candidates. The council was asked to appoint
Elmo Mattox and Rita Ander to the Human Relations Commission.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the appointments of Elmo Mattox and Rita Ander to the
Human Relations Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
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
$25.00 Checks #8316 dated 6-5-00
$188,647.13 Checks #50039 thru #50157 dated 6-13-00
$186,752.77 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 6-6 thru 6-12-00
$35,074.27 Checks #8317 thru #8319 dated 6-12 thru 6-14-00
$95,859.07 Checks #50160 thru #50299 dated 6-20-00
$123,956.35 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 6-13 thru 6-19-00
$630,314.59 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
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$311,322.16 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 6-9-00
$24,287.76 Payroll Deduction check #78877 thru #78884 dated 6-9-00
$335.609.92 Total Payroll
$965,924.51 GRAND TOTAL
2. Transfer to Close Fund for Birmingham Street Storm Sewer Project
Closed project, approved a transfer from the Street Construction State Aid Fund to finance the
deficit and authorized the appropriate budget changes.
3. Transfer to Close Fund for Roselawn/Desoto Storm Sewer Project
Canceled project and approved a transfer from the General Fund to finance the costs incurred.
The 2000 budget amount for transfers of this type is $30,000.
4. Transfer to Close Fund for English Street-Frost to Highway 36 Project
Canceled project and approved a transfer from the General Fund to finance the costs incurred.
The 2000 budget amount for transfers of this type is $30,000.
5. Transfer to Close Fund for Van Dyke Street Bituminous Overlay Project
Canceled project and approved a transfer from the Street Construction State Aid Fund to finance
the deficit and authorize the appropriate budget changes.
6. MSA Contract Amendment -Non Union Range Adjustment
Approved change in the Public Works Coordinator salary range and MSA agreement and
authorized the Finance Director to make the appropriate budget adjustments to be effective on
June 12, 2000.
7. Office Depot Assignment and Assumption of Agreement
Approved the agreement and authorized appropriate city officials to execute the document.
8. Goff~s Mapleview Fifth Addition Preliminary Plat Time Extension (Duluth Street)
Approved aone-year time extension for Goff~s Mapleview Fifth Addition preliminary plat
subject to the April 26, 1993 conditions for the Maplewview Fourth Addition preliminary plat.
9. Goff~s Knollwood Circle Preliminary Plat Time Extension (Cypress Street)
Approved aone-year time extension for the Knollwood Circle preliminary plat subject to the
July 12, 1999 conditions of approval.
10. Georges Auto Body Conditional Use Permit Review (1225 Frost Avenue)
Approved review of conditional use permit for 1225 Frost Avenue again in five years.
11. Radio Interference Filters
Authorized the initial expenditure of $1,125.00 for the purchase of 500 filters. This expenditure
will be re-cooped as the filters are purchased by residents over time.
12. Change Order #2 for Maplewood Community Center Fitness Expansion Construction
Approved Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $15,634 and authorized the finance director to
make the necessary adjustments from the P.A.C. funds to cover the cost of the change orders.
13. Joint Powers Agreement with White Bear Township for Management of Bellaire Beach
Approved the joint powers agreement between the Township of White Bear and the City of
Maplewood regarding the lifeguard services for Bellaire Beach.
14. AFSCME Contract Amendment
Approved AFSCME Contract Amendment.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:10) LBC Zoning District Regulations Code Amendment (First Reading)
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
a Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Milo Thompson presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Candy Carlson, Administrator/Controller at Tillges
Wade Halstrom, Lab Manager at Tillges
f Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the first reading of the following ordinance amending
the permitted uses in the Limited Business Commercial District requirements:
ORDINANCE NO. 802
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERMITTED USES IN THE
LIMITED BUSINESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
The Maplewood City Council approves the following changes to the Maplewood Code of
Ordinances:
Section 1. This section changes Sections 36-154 as follows (additions are underlined and
deletions are crossed out):
Section 36-154(a) Permitted Uses. Offices, medical orhealth-related clinics and day care
centers. The city will allow uses similar to the above if they would not create a nuisance and if
they are not noxious or hazardous. The city council shall review uses that are not clearly similar
for a determination of compatibility.
Section 36-154(b) Reserved.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after the city publishes it in the official newspaper.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Good Samaritan Parking Request
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Good Samaritan request to install a parking lane
on Roselawn Avenue, and establish a Pd0 PARKING 10:00 PM TO 8:00 AM~zone at that
location.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
2. Park Land Donation from John Vitale
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Parks and Recreation Anderson presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to accept the property from Mr. Vitale and to have the Finance
Director make the necessary budget modifications from the contingency fund to cover the cost of
a formal appraisal for the property.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Funeral Arrangements -City Attorney Fawcett said there will be a memorial ceremony
scheduled for June 30, 2000 through July 3, 2000. City Attorney Fawcett said that in
proceedings such as this where an interpreter is requested, the city is mandated to provide for
that interpreting: Ong Lo, from the City Attorneys office, was present to interpret. Mouala
Mouachuepao representing the Metro Funeral Home, and Sao Moua, son of Colonel Cher Pao
Moua, spoke before the council. Mr. Sao Moua asked the city~s help to provide 24-hour police
presence in the area and to allow more parking spaces on the street.
Police Chief Winger said that the city would provide the best policing for the event as it can,
stating that having additional parking at Aldrich Arena, with a shuttle, would certainly ease the
complaints from the neighbors. Winger said that the city would like to keep parking off the
street unless it is absolutely necessary. Winger said he didn4 know at this time if the city could
dedicate a police officer or squad car at the event for 24 hours per day but the police would be
there when necessary and there will be command officers and supervisors available all weekend
to monitor.
Fire Chief Lukin said that staffs main concern would be the number of occupants in the funeral
home at any given time. He said the occupancy rating for the funeral home is approximately 350
people. It was staffs recommendation to try and stage as many people as possible outside and
provide the best possible way of allowing only those numbers in at a specific time.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Budget Matter -Cleanup and Litter (Adopt-A-Street) -Acting City Manager Haider said the
Public Works Department sweeps all the streets in the Spring and a couple times before the
winter comes. Mr. Haider said that during the summer certain areas that accumulate more litter
than others are swept on a regular basis. Mr. Haider said that having an Adopt-A-Street program
in Maplewood would be difficult because the vast majority of the streets in Maplewood are in
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residential areas which can get congested and could pose safety problems for those volunteers
picking up the litter.
2. Overnight Parking -Acting City Manager Haider said that the Overnight Parking Ordinance
states that between the hours of 2:00 am. and 6:00 a.m. you cannot park more than two hours in
the same spot. Mr. Haider said that this is difficult to enforce. Staff is requesting the council to
authorize staff to prepare an ordinance amendment that would prohibit parking from 2:00 a.m. to
6:00 a.m. period.
3. Councilmembers Preferred Way of Communication -Mayor Cardinal indicated his desire to
include his and the councilmembers phone numbers and e-mail addresses (if applicable) in the
Maplewood in Motion newsletter.
4. Cable Council Meetings Cutoff -Mayor Cardinal said that some of the broadcasted council
meetings were cut off at the end of the meeting and apologized to the people of Maplewood.
Corrections have been made so that this shouldn4 happen again.
5. Events Update -Councilmember Allenspach announced when the parks will be hosting the
Midsummer Nights. Mayor Cardinal said that the July 4th Celebration would be at Hazelwood
Park again this year beginning at 5:00 p.m. and all events are free.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Allenspach moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk
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