HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-2001MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, May 14, 2001
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 01-10
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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. 01-09 (Aril 23. 2001) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes -All
Councilmember Sherry Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Worksho~(Anril
23. 2001) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes -All
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
M1. Water Board
M2. Nest Update
M3. Administrative Presentation
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
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Ayes -All
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F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
Tzianeng Vang was appointed for the Police Civil Service vacancy.
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda items 1-7 & 10-14 as presented.
(Items-8 and 9 were pulled for a separate vote.)
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes -All
1. Approval of Claims.
Approved claims.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE:
$126,919.97 Checks #53862 thru #53920 dated 4/20 thru 4/24/01
$143,906.23 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 4/17 thru 4/23/01
$2,745.35 Checks #53921 thru #53922 dated 4/24 thru 4/25/01
$435,870.51 Checks #53923 thru #53991 dated 5/1/Ol
$208,015.33 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 4/24 thru 4/30/01
$114,790.81 Checks #53992 thru #54004 dated 4/27 thru 5/3/01
$45,487.05 Checks #54005 thru #54067 dated 5/4 thru 5/8/01
$928,401.92 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 5/1 thru 5/7/01
$2,006,137.17 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$503,784.58 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 4/27/01
$25,971.47 Payroll Deduction check #83820 thru #83825 dated 4/27/01
$529,756.05 Total Payroll
$2,535,893.22 GRAND TOTAL
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2. Budget Appropriation for Gladstone Fire District Fund
Approved the purchase of equipment and furnishings for the fire station on County Road C in the
amount of $57,560.
3. Budget Appropriation for East County Line Fire District Fund
Approved the purchase of equipment and furnishings for the East County Line fire stations one
and four in the amount of $9,720.
4. Proposed Settlement LELS, Local #173 Sergeants, 2001-2002
Approved the two-year negotiated labor agreement between the city and LELS, Local #173
Sergeants.
5. Bruentrup Farm Fund Budget
Approved the $1,709 in deficits in Fund 419 be financed by the General Fund Contingency
Account.
6. Temporary Food Permit -Fee Waiver -Boy Scouts -Troop 187
Waived the miscellaneous food permit fee for the Boy Scouts, Troop 187, to sell food at the
garage sale being held by Arlington Hills United Methodist Church, 759 East County Road B,
on Saturday, June 2nd.
7. Temporary Food Permit -Fee Waiver -Boy Scouts -Pack 64
Waived the miscellaneous food permit fee for the Boy Scouts, Pack 64, to sell food at the
rummage sale being held by Cross Lutheran Church on May 19th.
10. Intoxicating Liquor License -Change of Manager -Best Western Maplewood Inn -Scott Uttley
Approved the intoxicating liquor license application from Scott Uttley, the new manager for the
Best Western Maplewood Inn, 1780 East County Road D.
11. Expenditure of 1999 LLEBG Grant Funds
Authorized the expenditure of the 1999 LLEBG funds for police technology, primarily forensic
and investigative equipment.
12. Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Woodbury for the Purchase of a Fire Truck
Adopted the following resolution approving a joint powers agreement with the City of
Woodbury for the purchase of a 75' Telesquirt:
RESOLUTION Ol-OS-037
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, to
approve a j oint powers agreement with the city of W oodbury for the purchase of two 75'
Telesquirts.
13. Adjust Sanitary Sewer Delinquent Charges - 2321 Stillwater Road
Approved the removal of four years of delinquent sanitary sewer charges (1988-1991) in the
amount of $405.88 on property identified as 25-29-22-33-0045 located at 2321 Stillwater Road.
14. Request for City Contingency Monies for Repair of City Halhs Roof and Front Walk
Approved transfer of $8,870.00 from the city~s General Fund Contingency Account to the
Building Operations fund to cover the costs to repair the City Halhs roof and sidewalk.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve:
8. Temporary Beer Permit - St. Paul East Park Lions at Ramsey County Fair Grounds
Approved the St. Paul East Park Lions application for a temporary beer permit to sell 3.2 beer
during the Ramsey County Fair, July 12th through the 15th.
9. Temporary Gambling Permit - St. Paul East Park Lions at Ramsey County Fair Grounds
Approved the St. Paul East Park Lions temporary gambling permit to conduct bingo at the
Ramsey County Fair, July 12th through 15th.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes -Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers Allenspach,
Collins, Wasiluk
Abstain -Councilmember Koppen
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:15) Beaver Lake Townhomes (Maryland Avenue, Lakewood Drive to Sterling
Street)
A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Planned Unit Development (PUD)
B. Street Right-of--Way Vacation
C. Easement Vacations
D. Preliminary Plat
E. Park and Open Space Purchase
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a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Planner Ken Roberts presented the specifics of the report.
d. Assistant City Manager Melinda Coleman also presented information about the report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Bob Zick, 1880 E. Shore Drive, Maplewood
Thor Nordwall, 1142 Sterling St. N., Maplewood
Tony Schwartz, 1142 Evar St., Maplewood
Tim Kennedy, 1134 Glendon St., Maplewood
Ginny Yingling, 773 Dorland Road, Maplewood
Robert Johnson, 1060 Mary Street, Maplewood
Gary Cooper, 1057 Sterling Street N., Maplewood
Pat Meron, 1043 Mary Street, Maplewood
Jeff Engelen, 2357 Case Avenue, Maplewood
Wayne Haag, 2407 Stillwater Road, Maplewood
Ted Ginkel, 2415 Stillwater Road, Maplewood
Cindy Hofineister, 995 Lakewood Dr. N., Maplewood
Georgianna Kemper, 2513 E. Geranium, Maplewood
Kevin Berglund, 1929 Kingston Avenue, Maplewood
Renee Readel, 215 East Larpenteur, Maplewood
Tom Hofineister, 995 Lakewood Dr. N., Maplewood
Margaret Lutfey, 1076 Mary Street, Maplewood
Annie Benjamin, 1060 Lakewood Drive, Maplewood
Steve Benjamin, 1060 Lakewood Drive, Maplewood
William Robbins, 2277 Stillwater Avenue, Maplewood
Kathleen Peterson, 1085 Mary Street, Maplewood
Planning Commissioner Gary Pearson, Beaver Lake Estates, Maplewood
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing at 10:22 p.m.
Councilmember Kenneth Collins moved to continue the city council meeting until all business is
completed:
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk. Ayes -All
Councilmember Collins moved to require the city to hire an independent consultant, paid for by
the developer, to complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Beaver Lakes
Estates proposed development because of the potential significant issues including: traffic,
effects on the creek bed, the proposed buffer is not significant enough to protect the creek from
development, and that the developer did not supply enough information relating to storm
ponding and run-off to the creek and adjacent and/or connecting lakes.
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Seconded by Mayor Cardinal.
Ayes -Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers
Allenspach, Collins, Wasiluk
Nays -Councilmember Koppen
2. 7:15 P.M. (10:47)Assessment Hearing for Gladstone West Street Improvements, Project 00-05
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Public Works Director Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
George and Luella Ashton, 1731 Edward Street, Maplewood
Greg Votel, 1730 Atlantic Street, Maplewood
Al Galbrath, 1770 Edward Street, Maplewood
Teresa Manzella, 1741 Atlantic Street, Maplewood
Roger Roemhildt, 1708 Duluth Street, Maplewood
Bob Ryan, 1173 Larpenteur, Maplewood
Tom Enright, 1211 Ripley, Maplewood
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adopt the following resolution for the Adoption of the
Assessment Roll for the Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-05:
RESOLUTION Ol-OS-038
ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the city council has
met and heard and passed on all objections to the proposed assessment for the
construction of the Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, as described in the files of the city
clerk as Project 00-05, and has such proposed assessment as it deems just,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against
the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be
benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
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2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of
15 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in
January, 2002, and bear interest at the rate of 6.3 percent per annum from the date of the
adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on
the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2001. To each
subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid
installments.
3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the council to reimburse itself in the future for
the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by
levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the
assessments herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not
made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the
improvement, when changed conditions relating to such properties make such assessment
feasible.
4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which maybe served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements
are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the
intention of the council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to
reimburse the city by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for
any of such later extension or improvements.
5. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county
auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county, and such
assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other
municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. 95' Mid-Ship Aerial Platform Ladder
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Fire Chief Lukin presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Award of Bid fora 95' midship aerial platform
ladder fire truck to Claret's Safety Equipment in the amount of $637,500.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
2. Gladstone West Street Improvements, Project 00-05
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Public Works Director Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
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Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adopt the following resolution for Award of Bid for the
Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets. Project 00-05 to T.A. Schifsky and Sons in the amount
of $961,863.58:
RESOLUTION Ol-OS-039
AWARD OF BID--Gladstone Project 00-OS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid from T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $961,863.58, is the lowest responsible
bid for the construction of the Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, City Project 00-05, and the
mayor and are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on
behalf of the city.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement
the financing plan for the project.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
3. Edgerton Park Bid
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the recommendation approving the bid for Edgerton
Park base bid in the amount of $531.000 plus bud alternatives as delineated for $87.000 for a
total bid allocation to Carl Bolander & Sons of $618.000. The council also approves the finance
directory preparation of a funding option program for city council consideration with the
monies to come from the park dedication fund
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Schedule Meeting to Review 2000 Annual Financial Report and Audit Reports
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to schedule a meeting to review the 2000 Annual Financial
Report and Audit Reports with Steve Laible, the partner at KPMG who was in charge of the
audit, for 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2001 in the Maplewood Room.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -All
2. Residential Parking Ordinance Amendment (Second Reading)
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
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b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following ordinance approving the code change
about off-street parking in residential areas:
ORDINANCE NO. 813
AN ORDINANCE ABOUT OFF-STREET PARHING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
The Maplewood City Council approves the following changes to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances:
(Additions are underlined and deletions crossed out).
SECTION 1. This section changes the language of Section 19-9(24) of the Maplewood City
Code as follows:
(24) All other conditions, acts or things which are liable to cause injury to the person or
property of anyone. This shall include, but not be limited to, the parking or storage of
vehicles in the front yard of a residential property on grass, unimproved areas or areas
without a hard surface.
SECTION 2. This section adds the following definition to Section 36-6 of the Maplewood City
Code.
Vehicle: A device for carr~g or conve~g persons or property that maybe self-propelled or
ma,} be propelled, drawn ortowed by aself-propelled vehicle.
SECTION 3. This section adds Subsection 36-22(j) to the city code as follows:
Section 36-22(j)
Purf ose
The purpose of this Article of the City Code is to control, through nuisance and zoning
regulations, certain land uses and activities that have a direct and detrimental effect on
the character of the City's residential neighborhoods. As such, the Maplewood City
Council
finds that, in order to accommodate the off-street parking needs of residents while
protecting the interests of the public, regulations and performance standards are
desirable and necessary for off-street parking areas in residential zoning districts.
Findings
To the purposes listed above, the Maplewood City Council finds that the use and
possession of vehicles are an important factor in the lives of many residents of
Maplewood. The city council also finds that the number of vehicles, the improper
storage of vehicles and the parking of and storage of excessive numbers of vehicles can
be a nuisance and can affect the neighborhood character as well as the public health.
safety and welfare, property values and the reasonable use and enjoyment of
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neighboring properties. The city council further finds that the establishment of these
regulations further the foals in the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan relative to the
establishment and enhancement of residential neighborhoods and similar goals. In
making these findings, the city council accepts the recommendations of city staff and
planning commission that have studied the experiences of other suburban cities that
have reviewed and regulated off-street parking in residential areas. The Maplewood City
Council establishes these regulations as a means to balance the interests of the owners of
vehicles, nearby residents and the public.
Goals
Goals in adopting this ordinance include the following
a. Preserving neighborhood character, public health, safety and welfare and property
values.
b. Allowing all residents a reasonable use of and a chance to enjo ty heir propertX
a Minimizing the nuisances and the adverse effects ofoff-street vehicle parking
through careful site design standards.
d. Requiring the owners and builders of residential drivewa~parkin~ areas to
dew and build them to reasonable standards.
e. Avoiding nuisances and potential damage to adjacent properties from off-street
vehicle parking and parking areas through design standards and setback
requirements.
(4) Off-Street Parking Standards for Single and Two Family Dwellings. The following
standards shall apply to off-street parking for single and two family residential
properties in the RE-4Q RE-3Q RE-2Q F, R-1, R-1(S) and R-2 zoning districts.
a. Vehicle narkine in the front yard setback area (the area between the front of the
residential structure and the street right-of--way line) of single and two family
residences shall only be on a hard surface driveway or on improved and
designated parking areas. Such a hard surface shall include bituminous, concrete,
brick. Gravel or crushed rock or another hard surface approved by cites
b. The city prohibits vehicle parking or storage in the front yard on grass,
unimnroved areas or areas without a hard surface.
c. Drivewa~parkin~ areas shall be at least five feet from a side grope ,line
and parking areas shall not be in the street right-of--way or on other public
property.
d. No owner or operator shall park a vehicle that would block a sidewalk.
e. All vehicles parked or stored outside on a residential property shall not be
abandoned (as defined in Section 19-28), shall have a current license and
r~istration and shall be in operable condition. (Also see Sections 19-28.
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Definitions and 19-29, Violation.)
£ The total area in the front yard setback area of a single dwelling lot improved for
parking and driveway purposes shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the front
yard setback area.
The total area in the front yard setback area of a duplex or double dwelling lot
improved for parking and driveway~urposes shall not exceed fift3%(50) percent of
the front yard setback area.
ii The city may approve an increase in front yard driveway coverage, a different
driveway setback or a different driveway surface for a single or double dwelling
by administrative review of minor construction plans as outlined in Section 25-65
of the city code. The city may approve an increase in front yard driveway
coverage, a different driveway setback or a different driveway surface where such
approval would meet the standards required by code for unique circumstances and
where the above ordinance standards do not fit or where they_ would create a
hardship for the property owner.
As part of such an approval, the city may require the property owner or applicant
to add screening next to or around the parking area or driveway. The city may
require such screening to help hide the parking area and vehicles from the view of
adiacent residential properties or from the view from the public street. The
property owner or applicant may use a privacy fence, additional landscaping or
other means to meet the screening requirement. City staff shall approve and
inspect all such screening.
3.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect on August 1, 200 L (After the City Council
approves it and the official newspaper publishes it).
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Charitable Gambling Requests for 2002
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
Ayes -Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers Allenspach,
Collins, Koppen
Nays -Councilmember Wasiluk
Councilmember Koppen moved to table the requests for 2002 charitable contributions until the
next meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
Ayes -All
4. Tilsen South Neighborhood Improvements, Project 00-04, Assessment Objections
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
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b. Public Works Director Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the senior citizen deferment for the following
properties:
2995 Bartelmy Lane N
2953 Howard Street N
2100 Mapleview Avenue E
PID 01-29-22-24-0065
PID 02-29-22-14-0037
PID 02-29-22-42-0025
and deny the cancellation request of the following property:
2141 Mapleview Avenue E PID 02-29-22-41-0009
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Stop Sign Requests
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
The following people were heard for a stop sign at Brooks and Hazelwood:
John Edmonson, 1396 County Road C. East, Maplewood
Mike Voss, 1522 Brooks Avenue, Maplewood
Doug Freed, 2467 Hazelwood, Maplewood
Jason Amborn, 1552 Brooks Avenue, Maplewood
Councilmember Collins moved to refer this request to Chuck Ahl and Chief Wenger to work
with the residents in the area to come up with a resolution to the problem.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen.
Ayes -All
Councilmember Collins asked that one side of Brooks be posted for no parking for the ball
tournament this weekend for public safety reasons.
The following people were heard for a stop sign at Cypress Street and ConnorAvenue:
Mark Warner, 2504 Cypress Street, Maplewood
Michelle Dansky, 2551 Cypress Street, Maplewood
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the stop sign request at Cypress Street and Connor
Avenue.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal
Ayes - All
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The following person was heard for a stop sign at Montanna Avenue and
Lakewood Drive:
Debbie Braun, 1617 Lakewood Drive, Maplewood
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the stop sign request at Montanna Avenue and
Lakewood Drive.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
2. Authorize Feasibility Study of Sewer Replacement at Lakewood/Maryland
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to authorize a feasibility for the sewer at Lakewood
and Maryland and that a consultant be hired to perform the stud
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
3. Pawn Shop/Currency Exchange Businesses -Moratorium
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve a moratorium until December 1. 2001 on the
issuance of pawn shop business licenses until a study is completed on this and other types of
licenses, including the possibility of licensing currency exchange (check cashing) and related
businesses.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive, Maplewood--Mr. Zick felt when the Police Chief speaks at a
press conference he should be in street clothes not his uniform. In uniform it appears his
perspective on an issue may be perceived as city policy.
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2. Renee Readel, 2215 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood--Ms. Readel expressed her
frustration working with the city~s insurance company about a sewer flooding issue in her home.
She questioned •who is responsible for contracting with the League of Minnesota Cities~s?•~
and •who the city representative is that works with them?••
Councilmember Collins moved to have city Attorney research Ms. Readehs claims and
report back to the council as soon as possible.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal. Ayes -All
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Water Board--Mayor Cardinal reported the executive director of the St. Paul Regional Water
Service would like to offer water service to those Maplewood residents that are affected and
getting poor service from North St. Paul.
2. NEST Update--Julie Wasiluk reported the funding proposal from the House of Representatives
cuts out the chance of saving the dial-a ride system. Information has been distributed to the
council members and hopefully they will contact the legislatures encouraging support for this
program and bus service.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
Public Safety Dispatching
1. Mr. Fursman explained that on May 10, 2001, Sheriff Fletcher gave 120-day notice that the
Ramsey County Sheriffs Office is terminating the agreement to provide dispatch services for
the City of Maplewood effective September 12, 2001.
The following persons were heard:
Sergeant Rabbit, City of Maplewood
Anne Fosburgh, Election Judge
Former Mayor George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C., Maplewood
Kathy Juenemann, 721 Mount Vernon Avenue, Maplewood
Tim Butler, Director of 911 Dispatch Center, St. Paul
Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive ,Maplewood
Councilmember Collins moved to
1. Authorize the return of dispatch services to the City of Maplewood.
2. Authorize the Chief of Police, Fire Chief and the City Manager meet with officials from
other entities to market our dispatch services;
3. Approve an $80,500 increase in the Dispatching Services budget to be financed by a
transfer from the General Fund contingency account;
4. Approve a $750,000 budget for dispatching equipment to be financed by the issuance of
capital notes;
5. Schedule the bid award for May 29 for the purchase of dispatching equipment;
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6. Approve 2001 Salary ranges for Public Safety Dispatcher at $15.39 to $19.67 per hour
and Dispatcher Trainee at $14.66 per hour.
7. Advise the City Manager to authorize the recruitment process to fill one supervisory and
eight dispatcher positions.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach
Ayes -All
Councilmember Collins moved to staff according to the recommendation.
O.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Allenspach,
Wasiluk, Collins
Nays -Councilmember Koppen
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 1:07 a.m.
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