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7:00 P.M., Monday, November 27, 2000
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 00-24
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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 Absent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 00-23 (November 13. 2000
as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Koppen
Abstain -Councilmember Collins
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
M 1. Tartan Ice Arena Bubble
M2. Ramsey County Property South of the Workhouse
M3. Smart Growth Award
M4. Water Tower Contract Agreement
M5. White Bear Avenue and Lydia Avenue Traffic Study
M6. Emergency Management -Larry Cude
M7. Announcing Meeting Schedule
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
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G.
APP OINT MENT S/PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
1. Approval of Claims
Approved claims.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE:
$843.83
$85,741.66
$1,900,467.63
$34,687.43
$296,718.21
$103.067.14
Checks #52118 thru #52119 dated 11/8/00
Checks #52120 thru #52198 dated 11/14/00
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/07thru 11/13/00
Checks #52199 dated 11/15/00
Checks #52200 thru #52293 dated 11/21/00
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/14 thru 11/20/00
$2,421,525.90 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$311,991.67 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/9/00
$25.172.95 Payroll Deduction check #81201 thru #81208 dated 11/9/00
$337,164.62 Total Payroll
$2,758,690.52 GRAND TOTAL
2. Ordinance to Set Planning Fees for 2001 (Second Reading)
Approved the second reading of the following ordinance to set planning fees for 2001:
ORDINANCE NO. 807
PLANNING FEES
Section 1.Section 36-26 of the Zoning Code of the City of Maplewood is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 36-26.Fees. The following nonrefundable application fees shall be required:
Zone Change
Conditional Use Permit:
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R1 & R2 221
Other 786
Conditional Use Permit Revision:
Rl and R2 44
Other 158
Variances:
R1 and R2 145
Other 809
Vacations:
Rl and R2 139
Other 541
Lot Divisions (Fee per lot created):
Rl and R2 77
Other 288
Home Occupation Permit (initial permit) 158
(annual renewal) 52
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 1,077
Code Amendment 809
Planned Unit Development 1,192
Preliminary Plat 1,331
Preliminary Plat Revision or Time Extension 210
Final Plat 362
Time Extensions/Renewals 132
Section 2. Section 36 - 258 of the sign code is amended as follows:
Section 36 - 258.Fees.
(1) A sign erection permit fee (except for billboards) shall be $23.
(2) The fee for erection of billboards shall be $87.
(3) The annual license fee for billboards shall be $339.
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Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2001.
Budget Transfer for Maplewood Historical Society Payment
Approved a budget transfer in the amount of $2,000 for the Maplewood Historical Society.
Financial Transfer to Close Fund for Project 89-21, White Bear Avenue from Co. Rd. C to I-694
Authorized closure of the Fund for Project 89-21 by a transfer of $115,010.50 from the Street
Construction State Aid Fund and authorized the appropriate budget adjustments.
5. Financial Transfer to Close Fund for Project 98-10, Harvester Avenue Street Improvements
Authorized closure of the Fund for Project 98-10 by a transfer of $2,262.97 from the Street
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Construction State Aid Fund and authorized the appropriate budget adjustments.
6. Conditional Use Permit Review - Menard~s (2280 Highway 61 North)
Reviewed the conditional use permit for Menard~s at 2280 Highway 61 North and will review it
again in one year.
Conditional Use Permit Review -Kline Volvo (3040 Highway 61 North)
Reviewed the conditional use permit for Kline Volvo at 3040 Highway 61 North and will review
it again in one year.
8. Conditional Use Permit Review -Dege Garden Center (831 Century Avenue North)
Authorized continuation of the conditional use permit for Dege Garden Center at 831 Century
Avenue North subject to:
1) The business following the June 1, 1988, conditions of approval.
2) The city council shall review this permit again in five years. The city may review this
permit in less than five years if the owner proposes a change or if a problem arises.
9. Disaster Aid Budget Changes
Authorized appropriate budget changes to increase the public works-department budget and a
corresponding increase in revenue due to disaster aid from FEMA and the State of Minnesota for
the Presidential Disaster Declaration for the July 7, 2000 storm.
10. Change of Manager, Intoxicating Liquor License Chi-Chips
Approved the application submitted by Cheryl Wentland for an intoxicating liquor license for
Chi-Chips located at 3068 White Bear Avenue.
11. Gambling Resolution -Beaus Food & Spirits/Bleechers
Approved the following resolution for a lawful gambling license for the Mothers Maplewood
Hill Murray Club to have pull-tabs at Beaus Food & Spirits, 2289 Minnehaha Avenue and
Bleechers, 2220 White Bear Avenue North:
00-11-106A
APPROVING CHARITABLE GAMBLING
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises
permit for lawful gambling is approved for Hill Murray Mothers-Club to operate at Beaus, 2289
Minnehaha Avenue, and Bleechers, 2220 White Bear Avenue North, Maplewood, Minnesota.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of
application for said permit as governed by Minn. Stat. • 349.213.
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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 Minn. Stat. •349.213.
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.
12. Budget Change -Middle School Program
Approved the requested budget changes to the 2000 and 2001 Recreation Division budgets to
cover the •Be Tight•middle school after school program.
13. Establish Budget -Lift Station No. 2, Project 00-11
Approved a budget in the amount of $200,000 for the repair or replacement of Lift Station No. 2
and authorized the transfer of funds from the sewer fund to Public Improvement Project 00-11.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance to Increase Sewer Rates (First Reading)
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the first reading of the following ordinance which
provides for a revision of sewer rates:
ORDINANCE NO. 808
AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE
RELATING TO
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
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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 $1.62 per 100 cubic feet.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $9.11 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 $2.17 per 1,000 gallons.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $9.11 quarterly per sewer service connection
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning January 1, 2001.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Ordinance to Increase Recycling Rates (First Reading)
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the first reading of the following ordinance which
will increase the recycling service charge by $1.25 per quarter effective January 1, 2001:
ORDINANCE NO. 809
AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE
RELATING TO
RECYCLING SERVICE CHARGES
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
reduction and to finance recycling costs:
(1) St. Paul Billing District:
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(a) The residential rate shall be $4.50 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 $1.50 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, 2001.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
3. Street Light Petition -Chippewa Court North
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
b. Mayor Cardinal asked if there was anyone present who wanted to address the council on
the petition. The following person was heard:
Jonathan Picard, 3009 Chippewa Court North, Maplewood
Councilmember Allenspach moved to deny the request for a street light in the cul-de-sac bulb on
Chippewa Court North.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
4. Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Studies - (3 Resolutions)
A. Ripley Avenue (English Street to Hazelwood Street)/Gladstone South Neighborhood
Streets, Project 00-03
B. Tilsen South Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-04
C. Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-05
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Cavett presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the following resolution to order the preparation
of the feasibility study for Ripley Avenue (English Street to Hazelwood Street)/Gladstone South
Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-03:
RESOLUTION 00-11-107
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
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WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve Ripley Avenue (English Street to Hazelwood Street) and
Gladstone South Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-03, 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 and 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 $20,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility
report.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the following resolution to order the preparation
of the feasibility study for Tilsen South Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-04:
RESOLUTION 00-11-108
PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve Tilsen South Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-04, 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 and 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.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the following resolution to order the preparation
of the feasibility for Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets. Project 00-05:
RESOLUTION 00-11-109
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PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-05, 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 and 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 $15,000 are appropriated to prepare
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
5. Firefighters-Pension Fund Increase
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust and Fire Chief Lukin presented the specifics of the report.
Mayor Cardinal moved to approve the Maplewood Fire Fighters Relief Association proposed
by-law amendment increasing the firefighters-pension benefit levels for 2001:
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
6. Open Space Fund
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Parks & Recreation Anderson presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the budget allocation of $40,000 to seal the well at
Frost Avenue and English Street utilizing existing oven space funds.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Cheri Ottem, 7100 Humboldt Avenue North, Brooklyn Center - Ms. Ottem is one of the owners
of Stargate Bar, at 1700 Rice Street. She said they would like to be open on New Years Eve
which falls on a Sunday this year. She said Stargate Bar has a Sunday liquor license but does not
serve food. She wanted to know if the bar could be open on New Years Eve if they had a
catered buffet. Council directed staff to put this item on the December 11th Council Meeting.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
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1. Tartan Ice Arena Bubble -Councilmember Allenspach said the Tartan Ice Arena Dome has just
been replaced and there is going to be a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, December 3rd,
from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tartan Ice Arena.
2. Ramsey County Property South of the Workhouse -Councilmember Allenspach said there has
been communication from County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt~s office that the County
Commissioners are discussing land that they own and the possibility of selling that land for
housing. Staff said the property south of the workhouse is zoned farm residence and guided in
the city~s comprehensive plan as open space. There are wetlands on the property and that would
be problematic in itself. If any changes were proposed to sell the land for development it would
have to come before the council for zoning and comprehensive land use plan changes. The
County Board will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. on November 28th to discuss this.
3. Smart Growth Award -Mayor Cardinal asked Community Development Director Coleman to
come forward to accept the Smart Growth Twin Cities Award presented to Maplewood/St. Pau]
Hillcrest Village 2001 Opportunity Site for their commitment to healthy, vital communities and
growing smarter in the future. The Mayor said it was being presented to Ms. Coleman because
she did the work which resulted in a grant to the city of $150,000. Ms. Coleman said this grant
would be used in planning studies to bring consultants into work with the city to further define
land uses and retail opportunities for redevelopment in the Hillcrest/Larpenteur and White Bear
Avenue area.
4. Water Tower Contract Agreement -Mayor Cardinal said that AT&T has obtained the necessary
approval to lease space at the Ferndale Street tank site on Stillwater Road in Maplewood.
Maplewood will receive 50% of the net revenue generated by leasing operations at this site.
5. White Bear Avenue and Lydia Avenue Traffic Study -Assistant City Engineer Cavett said there
were issues at this intersection regarding the crossing time for pedestrians and the left turn from
Lydia onto southbound White Bear Avenue. Mr. Cavett said that the crossing time for the
pedestrians is enough according to traffic standards and that the Ramsey County Engineer said
this time should be adequate for most users. Mr. Cavett said that the Ramsey County Engineer
commented that it was his opinion that they wouldn4 find any reason for a change at this time
regarding the left turn from Lydia onto southbound White Bear Avenue. There have not been
any accidents at this site. The Ramsey County Engineer said they would be open to doing a
traffic study of the Lydia/White Bear intersection and the Woodlynn/ White Bear intersection.
Staff asked council if they wanted to make a recommendation to Ramsey County for a traffic
study on White Bear at those intersections.
Mayor Cardinal moved to recommend that the city do a traffic study in conjunction with Ramsey
County to satisfy the concerns of the over 200 residents that signed the petition that was
presented to the council back in October.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
6. Emegency Management -Larry Cude -Mayor Cardinal said that Director of Emergency
Management Cude worked very hard to get FEMA and the State of Minnesota to declare a
Presidential Disaster for the July 7, 2000 storm. Because of Mr. Cude~s efforts the city received
$147,925.94 to help pay for the city expenses incurred for debris removal and cleanup after the
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storm.
Announcing Meeting Schedule -Mayor Cardinal announced that there will be a budget hearing
on Monday, December 4th, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Cardinal also announced that there would be a
reception on Tuesday, December 5th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers,
for City Manager Fursman who has been on the job for approximately six weeks.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Set Date for Planning Commission Appointment -Director of Community Development
Coleman said there were two vacancies on the Planning Commission and that three candidates
were interviewed last week by the Planning Commission and that the Planning Commission will
be interviewing two more at their meeting on December 6th. Ms. Coleman asked if the council
would like to interview the candidates and if so, when they could do this. The Council said that
they would interview the candidates at the CounciUManager Workshop on Monday, December
11th, at 5:30 p.m.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cardinal moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P. M.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk
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