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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-2001MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, June 25, 2001 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 01-13 A. B. C. D. E. F G. 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 Collins moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 01-10 (May 14. 2001) as corrected. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the minutes of CounciUManager Worksho~(June 11. 2001 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 01-12 (June 11. 2001) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Agenda as amended: K6. One Time Event Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All APP OINT MENT S/PRESENTATIONS None CONSENT AGENDA: 1 Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -All 1. Approval of Claims ACCOUNTS PAYART.F. $151,572.08 Checks #54333 thrn #54408 dated 6/12/01 $195,685.90 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 6/4 thrn 6/11/01 $16,036.61 Checks #54409 thrn #54410 dated 6/12/01 $568,367.24 Checks #54411 thrn #54480 dated 6/19/01 $106,025.01 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 6/12 thrn 6/18/01 $1,037,686.84 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $340,081.79 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 6/8/01 $26,575.10 Payroll Deduction check #84298 thrn #84304 dated 6/8/01 $366,656.89 Total Payroll $1,404,343.73 GRAND TOTAL 2. Ramsey County Fair Permit -Carnival Approved the itinerant carnival permit for Joe Fox, County Fair Manager, and Ramsey County Fair, from July 12th to the 15th. 3. Human Relations Commission -Transfer of Contingency Funds Approved the transfer of funds from the contingency account into the general fund. 4. Donation to Police Department Approved the Police Department to accept a donation of $500 from the Sheet Metal Worker Federal Credit Union, and directed the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments so that the donation maybe used to purchase equipment for the Police 2 Department. 5. Conditional Use Permit Review -Hill Murray High School Accepted the recommendation from staff to review the conditional use permit from Hill-Murray High School at 2625 Larpenteur Avenue again in one year. 6. Resolution Supporting Sandy Lake Soccer Concept Adopted the following resolution that memorializing the City Council position regarding the future development of Sandy Lake: RESOLUTION O1-06-055 ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF DEVELOPING SANDY LAKE AS A COMMUNITY PARK WHEREAS, Ramsey County and St. Paul are in need of outdoor athletic fields, especially to provide facilities for youth soccer facilities, and WHEREAS, the St. Paul Regional Water Services is the owner of certain property approximately 32 acres in size and is known as the Sandy Lake site, located on County Road B between Rice Street and I-35E north in Maplewood, and WHEREAS, the Sandy Lake site is the former location of Regional Water Services lime settling ponds and is now being filled in accordance with MPCA-approved plan for closure of the site, and WHEREAS, Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul, division of parks and recreation, believe the Sandy Lake site can be developed for outdoor recreational uses including athletic fields, trails and other features, and WHEREAS, Ramsey County has indicated their interest in providing financial dollars for the development of a regional athletic complex at Sandy Lake, and WHEREAS, the St. Paul division of parks and recreation wishes to explore the outdoor recreation potential of the Sandy Lake site in collaboration with Regional Water Services, Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Maplewood, with the goal of obtaining along-term lease of the site to the City of St. Paul to develop and operate future recreational facilities, and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood encourages the City of St. Paul and Ramsey County to work together to locate and develop soccer facilities at Sandy Lake. NOW, THEREFORE, be resolved by the Maplewood City Council that the City of St. Paul and Ramsey County are hereby authorized and directed to pursue a plan for the development of public outdoor recreational facilities at the Sandy Lake site working in collaboration with the St. Paul Regional Water Services with the majority of costs to be borne by the City of St. Paul and/or Ramsey County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any plan resulting from the process must be acceptable and ultimately approved by the City of Maplewood and that said plan is subsequently subject to the approval of the Board of St. Paul Regional Water Services and the City of St. Paul. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M. Afton Ridge (Lower Afton and McKnight Roads) A. Land Use Plan Change (BC-M and LBC to R-3H) B. Zoning Map Change (CO and LBC to R-3) C. Preliminary Plat D. Design Approval a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. c. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Dale Trippler presented the Planning Commission report. e. Boardmember Tim Johnson presented the Community Design Review Board report £ Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following person(s) was/were heard: Emil Sturzenegger, 2455 Londin Lane, Maplewood Sean Schuller, 349 Parkview Lane, Maplewood Tim Thone, the Applicant, Thone Builders and Developers Greg Juenemann, 721 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Maplewood g. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution that changes the Land Use Plan from Commercial Office (CO) and Limited Business Commercial (LBC) to Residential High Density (R-3H) for the proposed Afton Ridge Housing development on the southeast corner of Lower Afton and McKnight Roads: RESOLUTION 01-06-056 LAND USE PLAN CHANGE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Tim Thone, representing Thone Builders and Developers, Inc., made application to the City of Maplewood for a change to the city's land use plan from commercial office (CO) and limited business commercial (LBC) to residential high density (R-3H) for a project called Afton Ridge. WHEREAS, this change applies to the undeveloped property located on the southeast corner of Lower Afton and McKnight Roads, behind the Holiday Station Store, in Maplewood, 4 Minnesota. WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On June 4, 2001, the planning commission held a public hearing. City staff published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning commission conducted the public hearing whereby all public present were given a chance to speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve the plan amendments. 2. On June 25, 2001, the city council discussed the land use plan changes. They considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above- described land use plan change for the following reasons: 1. This site is proper for and consistent with the city's policies for high-density residential use. This includes: a. Creating a transitional land use between the existing low density residential and commercial land uses. b. Increasing the moderately priced housing stock within the city. a Create in-fill development with a density of 9.5 units per acre. 2. This development will minimize any adverse effects on surrounding properties because: a. The townhouses exceed the required 50-foot setback from adjacent residential property lines. b. Many of the existing mature trees will be preserved along the shared property lines with the single-family residential property lines. a The architecture of the buildings will create a quality development. d. There would be no traffic from this development on existing residential streets. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -All Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the resolution that changes the zoning map from Commercial Office (CO) and Limited Business Commercial (LBC) to Multiple Dwelling Residential (R03) for the proposed Afton Ridge housing development on the southeast corner of Lower Afton and McKnight Road: RESOLUTION 01-06-057 ZONING MAP CHANGE WHEREAS, Tim Thone of Thone Builders and Developers, Inc., has proposed the following change to the City of Maplewood's zoning map: commercial office (CO) and limited business commercial (LBC) to multiple dwelling residential (R-3). WHEREAS, this change applies to the undeveloped property located on the southeast corner of Lower Afton and McKnight Roads, behind the Holiday Station Store, in Maplewood, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the legal description of these properties are: 1. That part of the NW Quarter of the NW Quarter of Sec 12, Twn 28, Rng 22, Ramsey County, MN described as follows: Commencing at a cast iron monument found for the NW corner of said Sec 12; thence S 00 deg 17 min 21 sec E, assumed bearing, along the W line of said Sec 12 a distance of 362.00 feet thence N 88 deg 15 min 34 sec E along the S line of N 362.00 ft of said NW Quarter of the NW Quarter a distance of 245.08 ft to an iron pipe which is the point of beginning; thence continuing N 88 deg 15 min 34 sec E a distance of 418.66 ft; thence S 00 deg 18 min 10 sec E a distance of 265.04 ft; thence S 88 deg 15 min 34 sec W a distance of 415.46 ft; thence N 00 deg 17 min 24 sec W a distance of 53.74 ft; thence S 88 deg 15 min 34 sec W a distance of 5.07 ft; thence N 00 deg 17 min 21 sec W a distance of 211.21 ft; thence to the point of beginning. 2. That part of the NW Quarter of the NW Quarter of Sec 12, Twn 28, Rng 22, Ramsey County, MN described as follows: Commencing at a cast iron monument found for the NW corner of said Sec 12; thence S 00 deg 17 min 21 sec E, assumed bearing, along the W line of said Sec 12 a distance of 362.00 ft thence N 88 deg 15 min 34 sec E along the S line of the N 362.00 ft of said NW Quarter of the NW Quarter a distance of 40.01 ft to the E line of the W 40 ft of said NW Quarter of the NW Quarter thence S 00 deg 17 min 21 sec E along said E line a distance of 205.00 ft to an iron pipe which is the point of beginning; thence N 89 deg 42 min 39 sec E a distance of 250.07 ft; thence S 00 deg 17 min 24 sec E a distance of 288.76 ft; thence S 88 deg 18 min 50 sec W a distance of 250.07 ft to said east line of the W 40 ft; thence N 00 deg 17 min 26 sec W along said E line a distance of 294.85 ft to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Property Identification Number for the property is as follows: 12-28-22-22-0050. WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On June 4, 2001, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve the rezoning change. 2. On June 25, 2001, the city council held a public hearing. City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council conducted the public hearing whereby all public present were given a chance to speak and present written statements. The council also 6 considered reports and recommendations from the city staff and planning commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described change in the zoning map for the following reasons: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. 5. The owner plans to develop this property as multiple-family dwellings. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the preliminary plat date stamped May 11, 2001, for Afton Ridge housing development. Approval is based on the following conditions: 1. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall include: grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, streets, sidewalks, driveways and parking plans with the following changes: a. Developer will revise drainage plan to incorporate treatment and detention facilities per city ordinance which requires compliance with NURP design standards. The city engineer shall approve ponding and drainage calculations. b. Reduction in the length and width of the fire lane turn-around located on the west side of the development from 120 feet in length to 80 feet in length and 24 feet in width to 12 feet in width. c. Relocation of the four parking stalls on the west side of the development to ensure a 15-foot setback from the McKnight Road right-of--way. d. Relocation of the four parking stalls located nearest the wetland to the south, further away from the wetland. 7 e. A 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within the McKnight Road right-of-way along the west side of the development. This sidewalk shall run from the most southerly end of the development's property line to the existing sidewalk in front of the Holiday Station Store. Removal of all three fire lane turn-arounds on the east side of the development to be replaced with a 12-foot wide bituminous surface fire lane which will extend from the ends of the driveways around the buildings. The entrance to the fire lane shall be equipped with afall-down bollard to ensure access by emergency vehicles only. g. An 8-foot wide bituminous trail from the most westerly drive on the eastern portion of the development to the existing bituminous trail which is in the center of the development. h. Revising the parking space dimensions from 15 foot deep x 8 foot wide to 18 foot deep x 9.5 foot wide. Driveways for all units maintaining at least a 25-foot length. j. Showing concrete curb and gutter around all driveways (excluding east fire lane drive) and parking areas within the development. k. Shift the two buildings located on the west side of the development 20 feet to the north. Deed a 3-foot strip of land on the western portion of the development, adjacent McKnight Road, to the county for a widened right-of--way. 2. Paying for costs related to the engineering departments review of the construction plans. 3. Signing 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, including around all trees to be preserved (construction fence to the drip line of the trees) and around the wetland buffer. a Install wetland buffer signs at wetland buffer line. d. Install a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within the McKnight Road right- of-way on the west side of the development from the most southerly property line to the existing sidewalk in front of Holiday Station Store. e. Install an 8-foot wide bituminous trail on the east side of the development from the most westerly driveway to the existing trail. 4. Submit all required easement documents (wetland buffer and trail easements) for staff approval before recording them with Ramsey County. 5. Submit homeowner's association documents for staff approval before recording it with Ramsey County. 6. Record final plat with Ramsey County. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the design review date stamped Mail l 2001, for Afton Ridge housing development. Approval is based on the following conditions: 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. Submit a revised landscape plan to staff for approval that incorporates the following details: (1) Location of all existing trees on the site to be preserved. (2) All replacement deciduous trees shall be at least two and one-half (2-1/2) inches in diameter, balled and burlapped. (3) A continuous row of 6-foot high or larger evergreens, spaced no more than 8-foot on center, to be installed along or near the shared property line of the Holiday Station Store. (4) Four groupings of six, 6-foot high or larger evergreen trees to be installed at the ends of the drives adjacent the single family lots. (5) Planting beds to be installed in between the driveways, in front of the entrance doors, to include low maintenance shrubs and perennials that are mulched and edged. (6) An underground lawn irrigation system. (7) Design of wetland buffer signs that are required to be installed at wetland buffer line to state: Wetland Buffer - no mowing, cutting, filling, or dumping. (8) If there is approved grading disturbance within the wetland buffer for required ponding on the site, native plantings within the wetland buffer are required. The species and location of native plantings within the wetland buffer are subject to city approval. 9 (9) In addition to the above, all common grounds shall be sodded (except for mulched and edged planting beds and wetland buffer). (10) Preservation of the elm tree which is 26 inches in diameter and located on the western lobe of the project, adjacentto 349 Parkview Lane. (11) A berm to be installed adjacent the rear property of 349 Parkview Lane. The berm shall have 6-foot high or larger evergreen trees installed on the top to ensure screening from the adjacent property at 349 Parkview Lane. b. Submit a certificate of survey for all new construction and have each building staked by a registered land surveyor. c. Submit a lighting site plan that shows the location and style of all proposed exterior lights. d. Dedicating awetland-buffer easement. This easement shall describe the boundary of the buffer and prohibit any building, mowing, cutting, filling or dumping within the buffer. The applicant is responsible for recording the deed with Ramsey County. e. Submit a revised west elevation of the Oxford building proposed along McKnight Road showing the bump out wall similar to that shown on the side elevations of the Bradford and Camelot buildings. 3. Complete the following before occupying each building: a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction. b. Complete all landscaping for the development, including tree replacement, mulched and edged planting beds, any required wetland buffer plantings and sod. c. Restore and sod damaged boulevards. d. Install address signs at both driveway entrances and above each unit. e. Install wetland buffer signs that prohibit any building, mowing, cutting, filling, or dumping with the buffer. Remove all unneeded silt fence from the site. g. There shall be no parking on the 24-foot wide private drives. The developer shall post the drives with no parking signs. 10 h. There shall be no parking on the fire lane turn-around located on the western portion of the development. The developer shall post the lane with no parking/fire lane signs. There shall be no driving or parking on the 12-foot wide fire lane located on the eastern portion of the development. The developer shall post the lane with fire lane signs and install afall-down bollard at the entrance of each side of the lane. j. Install stop signs at both driveway exits. 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. 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. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -All Councilmember Allenspach moved to direct staffto work with state and county officials to do a traffic study of Lower Afton Road. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen. Ayes -All I. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Radio Console Equipment -Dispatch Center a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Fire Chief Lukin presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to award the bid to the Motorola Corporation in the amount of $171,597.76 for the purchase of the Motorola radio console equipment. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Wasiluk, Collins 11 Nays -Councilmember Koppen 2. 3. 4. 5. 911 Answering Equipment -Dispatch Center a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Collins moved to award the bid to Quest in the amount of $119,804.00 for the purchase of the 911 phone equipment. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Communication Recorder -Dispatch Center Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Wasiluk, Collins Nays - Councilmember Koppen a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Collins moved to award the quote to Northland Business Systems in the amount of $45,013.00 for a communications recorder. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Seventy-Five Foot Telesquirt -Fire Department a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Wasiluk, Collins Nays -Councilmember Koppen b. Fire Chief Lukin presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Koppen moved to award the bid to General Safety Equipment in the amount of $469,707.00 fora 75' Telesquirt. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All Paver Equipment Purchase a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the purchase of one used Neil model M-450 self- propelledpaver and trailer for a total price of $34,314.97. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -All 12 6. Police Department Carpeting a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve acceptance of the low bid for carpet for the police department. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All J. K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS 1. Liquor Violation -Guldens a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Police Chief Winger presented the specifics of the report. a The following persons were heard: Mike Engler, Owner of Gulden's Roadhouse Councilmember Collins moved to assess a civil penalty of $500 to Guldens Roadhouse. 2999 Highway 61 for failing an alcohol compliance check on May 12, 2001. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All 2. Liquor Violation -Chi-Chips a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Police Chief Winger presented the specifics of the report. a The following persons were heard: Perry Step, Regional Manager of Chi-Chi's Restaurant Councilmember Collins moved to assess a civil penalty of $1.000 to Chi-Chips. 3069 White Bear Avenue, for failing an alcohol compliance check on May 12, 2001. Any subsequent violations may lead to a suspension of their license. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All 3. Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Studies (3 Resolutions) 13 A. English Street, Frost Avenue to Highway 36, Project 01-14 a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adopt the following resolution that orders preparations of a feasibility study for English Street, from Frost Avenue to Highway 36: RESOLUTION 01-06-058 PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve English Street, from Frost Avenue to Highway 36, Project 01-14, 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 $24,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All B. County Road D, (White Bear to Bellaire) and Bellaire Street (County Road D to Lydia), Project 01-15 a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution that orders preparations of a feasibility for County Road D. (White Bear to Bellaire) and Bellaire Street (County Road D to Lydia): RESOLUTION 01-06-059 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY WHEREAS, it is proposed to replace County Road D, from White Bear Avenue to Bellaire, and Bellaire Street, from County Road D to Lydia Avenue, Project 01-15, and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, 14 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 $18,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All C. Hazelwood Street, from County Road C to St. John's Blvd., Project 01-16 a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution that orders preparations of a feasibility for Hazelwood Street, from County Road C to St. John's Blvd: RESOLUTION 01-06-060 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY WHEREAS, it is proposed to replace Hazelwood Street, from County Road C to St. Boulevard, Project 01-16, 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 $24,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -All 4. Use Agreement - Bachman~s (2600 White Bear Avenue) a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Assistant City Manger Coleman presented the specifics of the report. 15 a The following persons were heard: Todd Bachman, Owner, Bachman's, 2600 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood Councilmember Koppen moved to direct staff to sign and record the memo of understanding for Bachman's allowing them to use part of the German Street right-of- way for the expansion of their outdoor storage area. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All 5. City Manager -Merit Pay a. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented the specifics of the report. Mayor Cardinal moved to approve a merit payment of 5% for Richard Fursman for the first six months of employment with the City of Maplewood. Seconded by Councilmember Collins 6. One Time Event for Intoxicating Liquor License Holders Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Wasiluk, Collins Nays -Councilmember Koppen a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. Discussion was held regarding intoxicating liquor license "one time event" permits, in particular, the event that occurred this past Saturday at the Rock located at 2029 Woodlyn Avenue. City Manager Fursman invited comments from the council on modifications they would like to see to the One Time Event ordinance. Mayor Cardinal formally apologized to neighboring cities and their residents for the decibel level during the concert at The Rock. L. M. N. O. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Kathy Juenemann, 721 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Maplewood--Ms. Juenemann wanted to publicly thank the stafffor their efforts and time expended on the 911 Dispatch Center. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS None ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None ADJOURNMENT 16 Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 P.M Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All 17