HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11-2001MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, June 11, 2001
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 01-12
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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 Koppen noted the corrections to the minutes of Meeting No. 01-10
(May 14, 2001) were not completed, and will be presented at the June 25, 2001 meeting.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 01-11
(May 29, 2001) as presented.
Councilmember Collins seconded
Ayes -All
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the minutes of the Council/Managers Workshop
(May 29, 2001) as presented.
Councilmember Collins seconded Ayes -All
APPOINTMENT S/PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Koppen expressed concern about what he perceives as inaccurate information
about the Maplewood Community Services South Office and the work they perform on behalf of
the city. He feels city staff and the community need to visit this facility, and other satellite
facilities, to ensure they are receiving accurate, first hand information.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
Councilmember Koppen seconded Ayes -All
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1. Approval of Claims
Approved claims.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$111,823.71 Checks #54202 thru #54272 dated 5/29/01
$166,994.79 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 5/22 thru 5/29/01
$275,070.31 Checks #54273 thru #54332 dated 6/1 thru 6/5/01
$90,081.60 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 5/29 thru 6/1/01
$643,970.41 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$341,370.45 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 5/25/01
$27,979.36 Payroll Deduction check #84136 thru #84140 dated 5/25/01
$369,349.81 Total Payroll
$1,013,320.22 GRAND TOTAL
2. Designation of U. S. Bank as Depository
Adopted the following resolution that designates U.S. Bank as depository for checking account
services which will decrease banking costs by $38,000.00 over two years:
RESOLUTION 01-06-047
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING U.S. BANK AS DEPOSITORY
RESOLVED, that U.S. Bank (herein called the "Bank") be and is hereby designated as a
depository of the City of Maplewood with authority to accept and or receive at any time for the
credit of the Depositor deposits by whomsoever made, of funds and other property in whatever
form or manner transferred or endorsed, whether made as demand deposits, savings deposits, or
time deposits; and that any officer or official of the Depositor be and is hereby authorized to
open or cause to be opened one or more accounts with the Bank on such terms, conditions and
agreements as the Bank may now or hereafter require and to make any further agreements
deemed advisable in regard to any of the foregoing.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that checks for the payment of the funds of the Depositor on
deposit with the Bank shall be binding on the Depositor when signed, manually or by use of a
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facsimile or mechanical signature or otherwise authorized, by the Mayor, City Manager and
Finance Director, and the Bank is hereby authorized to pay and charge to the account of the
Depositor any such checks so signed or otherwise authorized, including those payable to the
individual order of the same person or persons signing or otherwise authorizing the same and
including also those payable to the Bank or to any other person for application, or which are
actually applied to the payment of any such indebtedness owing the Bank from the persons who
signed such checks. In particular, and not in limitation of foregoing, such persons may authorize
payment, transfer or withdrawal by oral or telephonic directions to the Bank complying with
such rules and regulations relating to such authorization as the Bank may communicate to the
Depositor from time to time.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that funds in said bank maybe withdrawn by wire transferor
ACH at the request of the Finance Director or Assistant Finance Director, and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the person(s) so authorized to sign be and are hereby
authorized and empowered, on behalf of the Depositor, to transact any and all other business
with and through the Bank which such person(s) may at any time deem to be advisable,
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, authority to purchase certificates of
deposit and to enter into deposit agreements, safe deposit agreements, lock-box agreements,
night depository agreements, freight payment service agreements, payroll service agreements,
and other electronic data processing agreements offered by the Bank, and, in reference to any
such business, to make any and all agreements and to execute and deliver to the Bank any and all
contracts and other writings which such person(s) may deem to be necessary or advisable.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City Clerk shall certify to the Bankthe names and
signatures (either actual or any form or forms of facsimile or mechanical signatures adopted by
the person authorized to sign) of the persons named above and such certifying officer shall from
time to time hereafter, upon a change in the facts so certified, immediately certify to the Bank the
names and signatures (actual or facsimile) of the persons then authorized to sign or to act; the
Bank shall be fully protected in relying on such certificates and on the obligation of the
certifying officer (set forth above) to immediately certify to the Bank any change in any facts so
certified, and the Bank shall be indemnified and saved harmless by the Depositor from any
claims, demands, expenses, loss or damage resulting from or growing out of honoring or relying
on the signature of other authority (whether or not properly used and, in the case of any facsimile
signature, regardless of when or by whom or by what means such signature may have been made
or affixed) of any officer or person whose name and signature was so certified, or refusing to
honor any signature or authority not so certified.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that this resolution shall continue in force until express written
notice of their rescission or modification has been furnished to and received by the Bank.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that any and all transactions by or on behalf of the Depositor
with the Bank prior to the adoption of this resolution be, and the same hereby are, in all respects
ratified, approved and confirmed.
3. Resolution of Appreciation--John LaCasse, former Community Design Review Board Member
Adopted the following resolution that acknowledges Jon LaCasse for his years of service on the
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Design Review Board with he following resolution:
RESOLUTION 01-06-048
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION--JON LACASSE
WHEREAS, Jon LaCasse has been a member of the Maplewood Community Design
Review Board since August 23, 1999 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Community Design Review Board has appreciated his experience,
insights and good judgment; and
WHEREAS, Jon has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, for the
betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, Jon has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his
leadership and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf ofthe City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and its citizens that Jon LaCasse is hereby extended our gratitude and
appreciation for his dedicated service and we wish him continued success in the future.
4. Request for Senior Citizen Deferment: Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, Project 00-05
Approved to defer the Assessment 00-05 for C. G. Kettelson at 1159 Larpenteur Avenue,
PIN 16-29-22-43-0031.
5. Gambling Resolution--Maplewood Hill Murray Father's Club
Adopted the following resolution that renews the Lawful Gambling license with the State of
Minnesota for the Hill Murray Father's Club:
RESOLUTION 01-06-054
RENEWAL OF LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE-HILL MURRAY FATHER'S CLUB
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Hill Murray Father's Club, Inc., to
operate at Champps Restaurant located at 1734 Adolphus Street, Maplewood, Minnesota.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the
timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute • 349.213.
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 Minnesota Statute • 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.
6. Contingency Fund Request Remodeling Receptionist and Deputy Registrar Areas
(Tabled)
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Change of Polling Place Location
Approved the following resolution that designates Maplewood Fire Station #2-Gladstone
Neighborhood as the designated polling site for Precinct No. 4.
RESOLUTION 01-06-049
RESOLUTION CHANGING POLLING PLACE LOCATION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, in accordance with
State Statute 204B.16 designates Maplewood Fire Station #2 -Gladstone Neighborhood, 1955
Clarence Street, as the designated polling site for Precinct No. 4.
9. Donation of Hazardous Materials Equipment
Approved the donation of specialized hazardous materials equipment that cannot be used by
Maplewood, to the St. Paul Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team.
8. Councilmember Collins moved to approve the purchase of three dispatch console systems from
CSI Ereonomics for $20.668.05.
Councilmember Allenspach seconded. Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Wasiluk, Allenspach, and Collins
Nays -Councilmember Koppen
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P. M. (7:20 P.M.) The Gardens (McMenemy Street)
A. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for planned unit development (PUD)
B. Preliminary Plat
C. Design Approval
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manger Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Assistant City Manager Melinda Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Community Design Review Boardmember Olson presented specifics of the plan
review.
e. Planning Commissioner Rossbach presented specifics of the staff report.
Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person(s) was/were heard:
Tom Rothbauer, 1876 McMenemy, Maplewood
Tom Duellman, 1843 Desoto Street, Maplewood
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Jay Swenson, 1780 McMenemy, Maplewood
Joseph Kolasa, 1855 Desoto Street, Maplewood
Keith Colvard, 386 Ripley Avenue, Maplewood
Paulette Webb, 382 Ripley Avenue, Maplewood
Steven Albert, 387 Ripley Avenue, Maplewood
Chris McDonnell, 379 Ripley Avenue, Maplewood
Rich Kiplin, 405 Ripley Avenue, Maplewood
g. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to eliminate all language referring to a trail in the
Conditional Use Permit Resolution for The Gardens.
Councilmember Collins seconded. Ayes -All
Councilmember Allenspach moved to adopt the following resolution approving a
conditional use permit for The Gardens, a 22 unit townhouse development on the east
side of McMenemy Street, south of Roselawn Avenue:
RESOLUTION 01-06-050
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION-THE GARDENS
WHEREAS, Mr. Gordie Howe, representing Masterpiece Homes, applied for a
conditional use permit (CUP) for The Gardens residential planned unit development
(PUD).
WHEREAS, this permit applies to undeveloped property neat to the apartment
building at 1860 McMenemy Street, south of Roselawn Avenue in Section 17, Township
29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 17-29-22-32-0009.)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On May 21, 2001, the planning commission recommended that the city
council approve this permit.
2. On June 11, 2001, the city council held a public hearing. The city staff
published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding
property owners. 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.
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.
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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:
1. All construction shall follow the plans date-stamped May 3, 2001 except
where the city requires changes. Such changes shall include:
a. Revising the grading and site plans to show:
(1) Revised storm water pond locations and designs as
suggested or required by the watershed district or city
engineer. The ponds shall meet the city's NURP Pond
ordinance standards.
(2) The developer minimizing the loss or removal of natural
vegetation and large trees. These plans shall make every
attempt possible to save the double oak clump between
Lots 2 and 3, the 8-inch oak tree south of Lot 6 and the
basswood clump in front of building 22.
(3) Summer Lane must be at least 28 feet wide to allow
parking on its north side.
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The city council may approve major changes to the plans. 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 end. The council may extend this
deadline for one year.
3.* Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans.
These plans shall include:
a. The grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, streets, driveway,
tree preservation replacement, and parking plans. The cul-de-sac
bulb shall have the minimum radius necessary to ensure that
emergency vehicles can turn around.
b. The following changes for the storm sewer plans:
(1) There shall be an equalizer pipe between the proposed
north pond and the existing pond south of the site. This
equalizer pipe shall be placed at or below 902.0, such that
the elevations of both ponds would begin to equalize after
either pond was to reach an elevation of 902.0 This
equalizer pipe would likely run between Lots 15 and 16.
The grades and elevations of the storm sewer shall be
designed and installed to prevent any storm sewer flow to
the existing pond south of the site until the north pond
reaches an elevation of 902.0.
(2) The developer shall enclose the new pond with afour-foot-
high, black, vinyl-coated chain-link fence. (The fence shall
not be six feet high as shown on the plans.) The contractor
also shall install a gate in the fence as may be required by
the city engineer.
a The following for the streets and driveways:
(1) Curb and gutter along Summer Lane, if the city engineer
decides that it is necessary.
d. A revised storm water management plan for the proposal.
e. Using, where at all feasible, the existing 6-inch water service stub
when connecting to the water main (rather than open cutting
McMenemy Street).
Providing at least one additional fire hydrant between McMenemy
Street and the end of the cul-de-sac, so there are at least two
hydrants along Summer Lane.
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4. The design of the ponds shall meet Maplewood's NURP pond ordinance
standards and shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer. The
developer shall be responsible for getting any needed off-site pond and
drainage easements, if applicable.
5. The developer or contractor shall:
a. Complete all grading for the site drainage and the ponds, complete
all public improvements and meet all city requirements.
b.* Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the
grading limits.
c. Remove any debris, junk or fill from the site.
d. Restore all disturbed areas within the pond with a native seed mix
approved by the watershed district and by the city engineer.
6. The approved setbacks for the principal structures in The Gardens PUD
shall be:
a. Front-yard setback (from a private driveway): minimum - 20 feet,
maximum - 25 feet
b. Front-yard setback (public side street): minimum - 30 feet,
maximum - 35 feet
c. Rear-yard setback: minimum - 30 feet, maximum -none
d. Side-yard setback: minimum - 10 feet to a property line and 20 feet
minimum between buildings, maximum -none
The developer or builder will pay the city Park Access Charges (PAC
fees) for each housing unit at the time of the building permit for each
housing unit.
8. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
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Councilmember Koppen seconded Ayes -All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the preliminary plat and design approval for
The Gardens. The city bases this approval on the findings required by code. (Refer to the
resolution for the specific findings.) Approval is subject to the following conditions:
The developer shall complete the following before the city council approves the final
plat:
1. Sign an agreement with the city that guarantees that the developer or
contractor will:
a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete all public
improvements and meet all city requirements.
b.* Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the
grading limits.
c. Provide all required and necessary easements (includingten-foot
drainage and utility easements along the front and rear lot lines of
each lot and five-foot drainage and utility easements along the side
lot lines of each lot).
d. Have Xcel Energy install Group V rate street lights in at least two
locations. One shall be at the intersection of McMenemy Street and
the proposed private driveway (Summer Lane) and the other near
the intersection of the trail and Summer Lane. The exact style and
location shall be subject to the city engineer's approval.
e. Pay the city for the cost oftraffic-control, street identification and
no parking signs.
Cap, seal and abandon any wells that maybe on the site, subject to
Minnesota rules and guidelines.
2.* Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These
plans shall include grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree, trail, driveway
and street plans. The plans shall meet the following conditions:
a. The erosion control plans shall be consistent with the city code.
b. The grading plan shall show:
(1) The proposed building pad elevation and contour information for
each building site. The lot lines on this plan shall follow the
approved preliminary plat.
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(2) Contour information for all the land that the construction will
disturb.
(3) Building pads that reduce the grading on site where the developer
can save large trees.
(4) The street, driveway and trail grades as allowed by the city
engineer.
(5) All proposed slopes on the construction plans. The city engineer
shall approve the plans, specifications and management practices
for any slopes steeper than 3:1. On slopes steeper than 3: 1, the
developer shall prepare and implement a stabilization and planting
plan. These slopes shall be protected with wood fiber blanket, be
seeded with a no-maintenance vegetation and be stabilized before
the city approves the final plat.
(6) All retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls taller than
four feet require a building permit from the city. The developer
shall install a protective rail or fence on top of any retaining wall
that is taller than four feet.
(7) Sedimentation basins or ponds as required by the watershed board
or by the city engineer.
(8) No grading beyond the plat boundary without temporary grading
easements from the affected property owner(s).
(9) A minimum of a 10-foot-wide, 10:1 bench below the normal water
level (NWL) of any pond designed to be a wet pond. The depth of
the pond below the NWL shall not exceed four feet.
(10) Emergency overflow swales as required by the city engineer or by
the watershed district. The overflow swales shall be 10 feet wide,
one foot deep and protected with approved permanent soil-
stabilization blankets.
(11) Restoration of the pond area being done with native seed mix or
vegetation as approved by the city engineer and by the watershed
district. This requirement is an addition to the required planting
shown on the landscape plan.
(12) Drainage areas and the developer's engineer shall provide the city
engineer with the drainage calculations. The drainage design shall
accommodate the run-off from the entire project site and shall not
increase the run-off from site.
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(13) Creative design for the proposed storm water pond with curves,
rather than straight sides, for a more aesthetic design and visual
appeal. The pond, however, shall have the required storm water
capacity.
c. * The tree plan shall:
(1) Be approved by the city engineer before site grading or final plat
approval.
(2) Show where the developer will remove, save or replace large trees.
This plan shall include an inventory of all existing large trees on
the site. Specifically, the developer shall make every effort to save
the double oak clump between Lots 2 and 3, the 8-inch oak tree
south of Lot 6 and the basswood clump in front of building 22.
(3) Show the size, species and location of the replacement and
screening trees. The deciduous trees shall be at least two and one
half (2 '/z) inches in diameter and shall be a mix of red and white
oaks, ash, lindens, sugar maples or other native species. The
coniferous trees shall be at least eight (8) feet tall and shall be a
mix of Austrian pine and other species.
(4) Show no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree limits.
(5) Include for city staff a detailed tree planting plan and material list.
(6) Group the new trees together. These planting areas shall be:
(a) near the ponding areas
(b) on the slopes
(c) along the south side of the site to help screen the
development from the existing houses to the south
(7) Show the planting of at least 71 trees after the site grading is done
and increase the number of plantings by the ponding areas.
(8) Work with the neighbors to provide a privacy buffer using
plantings and hedges, not fencing.
d. The street, driveway, and utility plans shall show:
(1) The private driveway (Summer Lane) shall be a 9-ton design with
a maximum street grade of eight percent and the maximum street
grade within 75 feet of all intersections at two percent.
(2) Water service to each lot and unit.
(4) Repair of McMenemy Street (street and boulevard) after the
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developer connects to the public utilities and builds the private
driveway.
(5) The developer enclosing the new pond with afour-foot-high,
black, vinyl-coated chain-link fence. (The fence shall not be six
feet high as shown on the plans.) The contractor also shall install a
gate in the fence as may be required by the city engineer.
(6) Size and location of the sanitary sewer service for the existing
apartment building.
(7) The private driveways with continuous concrete curb and gutter
except where the city engineer decides that it is not needed for
drainage purposes.
(8) The coordination of the water main locations, alignments and
sizing with the standards and requirements of the Saint Paul
Regional Water Services (SPRWS). Fire-flow requirements and
hydrant locations shall be verified with the Maplewood Fire
Department.
(9) All utility excavations located within the proposed right-of--ways
or within easements. The developer shall acquire easements for all
utilities that would be outside the project area.
(10) The plan and profiles of the proposed utilities.
(11) Details of the ponds and the pond outlets. The outlets shall be
protected to prevent erosion.
e. The drainage plan shall ensure that there is no increase in the rate of
storm-water run-off leaving the site above the current (predevelopment)
levels. The developer's engineer shall:
(1) Verify pond, inlet and pipe capacities.
(2) Have the city engineer verify the drainage design calculations.
3. Pay the costs related to the engineering department's review of the construction
plans.
4. Change the plat as follows:
a. Show drainage and utility easements along all property lines on the final
plat. These easements shall be ten feet wide along the front and rear
property lines and five feet wide along the side property lines.
b. Label the common areas as outlots.
c. Add drainage and utility easements as required by the city engineer.
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d. Label the private street as Summer Lane on all plans.
5. Secure and provide all required easements for the development. These shall
include any off-site drainage and utility easements.
6. Sign a developer's agreement with the city that guarantees that the developer or
contractor will:
a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete all public
improvements and meet all city requirements.
b. * Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits.
c. Provide for the repair of McMenemy Street (street, curb and gutter and
boulevard) after the developer connects to the public utilities and builds
the private driveway.
Record the following with the final plat:
a. All homeowners' association documents.
b. An access agreement for the existing apartment building that ensures the
tenants may use Summer Lane for ingress and egress.
c. A covenant or deed restriction that prohibits any further subdivision or
splitting of the lots or parcels in the plat that would create additional
building sites unless approved by the city council.
The applicant shall submit the language for these dedications and
restrictions to the city for approval before recording.
8*. Submit the homeowners' association bylaws and rules to the director of
community development. These are to assure that there will be one responsible
party for the maintenance of the common areas, private utilities, driveways and
structures.
9. The developer shall complete all grading for public improvements and overall site
drainage. The city engineer shall include in the developer's agreement any
grading that the developer or contractor has not completed before final plat
approval.
10. Obtain apermitfromthe Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for
grading.
If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the director of
community development may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final plat.
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*The developer must complete these conditions before the city issues a grading permit or
approves the final plat.
Approved the plans date-stamped May 3, 2001 (site plan, landscape plan, grading and
drainage plans and building elevations) for The Gardens. The city bases this approval on
the findings required by the code. The developer or contractor shall do the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for
this project.
2. Complete the following before the city issues a building permit:
a.* Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans.
These plans shall include: grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree,
sidewalk and driveway and parking lot plans. The plans shall meet the
following conditions:
(1) The erosion control plan shall be consistent with city code.
(2) The grading plan shall:
(a) Include building, floor elevation and contour information.
(b) Include contour information for the land that the
construction will disturb.
(c) Show sedimentation basins or ponds as maybe required by
the watershed board or by the city engineer. A revised
design for the storm water pond that shows curves, rather
than straight sides, for a more aesthetic design and visual
appeal. The pond, however, shall have the required storm
water capacity.
(3) All the parking areas and Summer Lane shall have continuous
concrete curb and gutter except where the city engineer decides it
is not needed.
(4) There shall be no parking on the south side of the 28-foot-wide
Summer Lane. The developer or contractor shall post Summer
Lane and the driveways with no parking signs to meet the above-
listed standard.
b. Submit a certificate of survey for all new construction and have each
building staked by a registered land surveyor.
c. Submit a revised landscape plan to staff for approval which incorporates
the following details:
(1) All lawn areas shall be sodded. The city engineer shall determine
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the vegetation within the ponding area and the rain water gardens.
(2) Shifting some of the trees proposed for the north side of the pond
and the cul-de-sac to the south and east sides of the pond.
(3) The developer shall install landscaping in the ponding area to
break the appearance of the deep hole and to promote infiltration.
Such landscaping shall be approved by the city engineer and shall
be shown on the project landscape plans.
(4) Having in-ground irrigation for all landscape areas (code
requirement).
(5) The plantings proposed around the front of the units shown on the
landscape plan date-stamped May 3, 2001, shall remain on the
plan.
(6) A concrete walk from the driveway to the door of each unit.
d. Show that Ramsey County has recorded the final plat for this
development.
e. The end units of the three-unit buildings shall have the same covered
porch detailing as shown on the two-unit buildings.
3. Complete the following before occupying each building:
a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction.
b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards and sod all turf areas.
a Complete all landscaping and turf irrigation for that building and its rain
water garden(s).
d. Install the required concrete curb and gutter.
e. Put addresses on each building for each unit.
4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health,
safety or welfare.
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b. The city receives cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the
required work. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the
unfinished work. Any unfinished landscaping shall be completed by June
1 if the building is occupied in the fall or winter, or within six weeks of
occupancy if the building is occupied in the spring or summer.
a The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any
unfinished work.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
Councilmember Allenspach seconded. Ayes -All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Cured-in-Place Pipe, City Project 01-02
a. Mayor Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl gave the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the following resolution that awarded Insituform
Technologies the bid for cured-in-place pipe repair of sanitary sewer system pipe in the amount
of $81,768.00:
RESOLUTION 01-06-051
AWARD OF BID--INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES--Project 01-02
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of Insituform Technologies, in the amount of $81,768.00, is the lowest responsible bid
for the construction of City Project 01-02, Cured-in-Place Pipe, and the mayor and clerk 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.
Councilmember Wasiluk seconded Ayes -All
2. Bituminous Seal-Coating, City Project 01-05
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl gave the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following resolution that awarded Allied
Blacktop Company the bid for Bituminous Seal Coating in the amount of $71,075.00:
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RESOLUTION 01-06-052
AWARD OF BIDS-ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY, PROJECT Ol-OS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MALEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of Allied Blacktop Co. in the amount of $71,075.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the
construction of City Project 01-05, Bituminous Seal Coat, and the mayor and clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the city.
Councilmember Allenspach seconded Ayes -All
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approved the Consultant Selection for Mall Area Traffic Study, Project 01-11
a. City Manger Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl gave the specifics of the report.
a The following person was heard:
Karl Keel, Engineer, URS/BRW
Councilmember Collins moved to accept the recommendation from staff to approve a
consultant agreement with URS/BRW in the amount of $48,993.00 for the Mall Area
Comprehensive Traffic Study. Full completion of the study is contingent upon
cooperative agreements being negotiated with Ramsey County and MnDOT for recovery
of a portion of the stud, cy osts.
Councilmember Koppen seconded Ayes -All
3. Charitable Gambling
a. City Manger Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson gave the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to accept the recommendation from staff that
recommends National Night Out Celebration be funded as a permanent event through the
police department budget.
Mayor Cardinal seconded Ayes -All
Councilmember Collins moved to accept the recommendation from staff that approves
the award of charitable gambling monies to Maplewood Law Enforcement Explorers in
the amount of $8,000.
Mayor Cardinal seconded Ayes -All
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Councilmember Collins moved to accept the recommendation from staff that eliminates
charitable ~amblin~ funds for the Ramsey County Fair fireworks display.
Mayor Cardinal seconded. Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmember
Collins
Nays -Councilmembers Wasiluk,
Allenspach, Koppen
Councilmember Koppen moved to reduce the charitable gambling funds for Ramsey
County Fair to $1000.00.
Councilmember Collins seconded Ayes -All
Councilmember Collins moved to accept the recommendation from staff that approves
the award of charitable gambling monies to Moms' Club of Maplewood in the amount of
$500.
Mayor Cardinal seconded Ayes -All
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to accept the recommendation from staff that approves
the award of charitable ~amblin~ monies to: Maplewood Historical Societ,, i
amount of $4.340.
Councilmember Collins seconded Ayes -All
Councilmember Koppen moved to accept the recommendation from staff that approves
the award of charitable ~amblin~ monies to: the Non-proit/501 (c~(3) room rentals at the
MCC in the amount of $20,000.
Mayor Cardinal seconded Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Koppen, Wasiluk, Allenspach
Nays -Councilmember Collins
Councilmember Collins moved to accept the recommendation from staff that approves
the award of charitable gambling monies to the Red Cross Blood Drive and Bone
Marrow Program in the amount of $2.500.
Mayor Cardinal seconded. Ayes -All
K.
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Land Sale--1200 Block of Junction Avenue (Tilges)
a. City Manger Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manger Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
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Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution that authorizes the sale and
conveyance of a parcel of land owned by the City of Maplewood:
RESOLUTION 01-06-053
AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND CONVEYANCE
OF A PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood received a request from Robert Tillges that he be
allowed to purchase an adjacent city-owned property:
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property on the west side of Mr. Tillges' home located
at 1200 Junction Avenue. The legal description is:
THE EAST 129.5 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, HILLS AND DALES
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood obtained this property through the State of
Minnesota because is had become tax-forfeit:
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has had the property appraised to determine its fair
market value:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city council authorizes the sale of the
above-described property to Robert Tillges based on the following reasons:
1. The City of Maplewood has no need to retain ownership in this parcel to serve any public
purpose.
2. This parcel is considered to be surplus property and its sale would be in the interest of the
City of Maplewood.
The sale of this property to Mr. Tillges shall be subject to the following conditions:
1. Mr. Tillges shall pay all costs associated with the sale of this property to him by the City
of Maplewood.
2. The city shall retain drainage and utility easements over the property to be sold.
3. Mr. Tillges shall combine his existing home site at 1200 Junction Avenue with the
subject parcel into one legally-described lot.
Councilmember Koppen seconded Ayes -All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Bob Moore, owner of Salon Nostalgia, 1690 N. McKnight Road, recommended changes to
Maplewood's licensing procedures to expedite the hiring process of massage therapists.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
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1. City Manager Review--Staff was directed to include the City Manager Review on the June 25,
2001, agenda for the City Council.
2. Fire Relief Update--Mayor Cardinal presented the Fire Relief Update and will include it on the
consent agenda for the June 25, 2001, City Council Meeting.
3. Mid Summer Night Celebrations--Councilmember Allenspach gave a brief update on the twenty
scheduled Mid Summer Night Celebrations for 2001.
4. Cable Facility Meeting--Councilmember Koppen gave an update on a building being considered
for purchase in White Bear Lake.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Allenspach moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 P. M.
Councilmember Collins seconded Ayes -All
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