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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, January 14, 2002
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 02-O1
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CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, at the Municipal Building, and was
called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Cardinal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Absent
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Council Workshop Minutes of December 17. 2001.
meeting 01-30 as presented.
Councilmember Wasiluk seconded.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ll Mobile Home Park Owners Association
M1 Maplewood School Closings
M2 Cable Commission
M3 Partnership
M4 League of Local Government
N1 Web Page Announcement
Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Collins, Koppen and Wasiluk
Abstain-Councilmember Juenemann
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Councilmember Wasiluk seconded. Ayes-All
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None
G. CONSENT AGENDA
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember. Wasiluk Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$58,798.97 Checks #56284 thru #56285 dated 12/11/01
$282,963.13 Checks #56286 thru #56351 dated 12/14 thru 12/18/01
$93,778.01 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated
12/7 thru 12/17/01
$145,792.46 Checks #56352 thru #56353 dated 12/17 thru 12/20/01
$230,515.16 Checks #56354 thru #56424 dated 12/26/01
$122,595.35 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated
12/14 thru 12/21/01
$63,510.61 Checks #56425 thru #56465 dated 12/31/01
$158,165.52 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated
12/21 thru 12/31/01
$99,003.77 Checks #56466 thru #56470 dated 1/2/02
$481,246.76 Checks #56471 thru #56545 dated 1/8/02
$1,649,899.31 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated
12/28/01 thru 1/07/02
$3,386,269.05 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$362,146.84 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/21/01
$27,153.99 Payroll Deduction checks #87083 thru #87087 dated
12/21/01
$363,299.72 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 1/4/02
$29,396.11 Payroll Deduction checks #87269 thru #87275 dated
1/4/02
$781,996.66 Total Payroll
$4,168,265.71 GRAND TOTAL
2. Donation to DARE Program
Accepted a $50 donation for the DARE Program from Hill-Murray High School, 2625
Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood.
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3. National Night Out Award
Accepted the plaque from the National Association of Town Watch and that the employees and
groups who participated in the 2001 National Night Out program be recognized their help in
making the event a success.
4. Purchase of Patrol Vehicles
Authorized the purchase of four 2002 Ford Crown Victoria squad cars at a cost of $20, 736 each.
5. Donation to Police Department
Accepted a $3000 donation from Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen-Saab to be used as needed
by the Police Department to continue to make the community a safe place.
6. Upgrades for Paramedic Equipment
Authorized purchase of four monitor/defibrillator upgrades for the Police Department at a cost of
$19,995.
Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board Reappointments
Reappointed Mr. Ledvina, Ms. Fischer, and Mr. Ahlness to serve on the planning commission
for another three years with terms ending on December 31, 2004. Reappointed Mr. Shankar and
Mr. Jorgenson to serve on the community design review board for another two years with terms
ending on December 31, 2003.
8. Conditional Use Permit Review - Lexus (3000 Highway 61 North)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for the Lexus automobile dealership at 3000
Maplewood Drive again in one year.
9. Conditional Use Permit-Mounds Park Academy (2051 Larpenteur Avenue)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for Mounds Park Academy at 2051 Larpenteur
Avenue again in one year.
10. Conditional Use Permit-APT Telecommunications Monopole (1300 Gervais Avenue)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for the telecommunications monopole at 1300
Gervais Avenue again in one year.
11. Pet Licenses-Prorate and Adjust Fee
Approved the $3.00 reduction for a pet license if the animal is sprayed or neutered. Approved
the $15.00 fee ($12.50 is sprayed or neutered) for the 2002 Pet license, which will be good for
ten months and expire on December 31, 2002.
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. Carefree Villas (Gervais Avenue)
Land Use Plan Change (R-1 to R-3 (H)) (4 Votes)
Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development
Lot Division
Design Approval
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Associate Planner Ken Roberts presented the specifics of the report.
c. Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Boardmember Ledvina presented the Community Design Review Board report
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following
persons were heard:
Bruce Mogren, Mogren Development Company, 1801 Gervais Avenue, Maplewood
Jean Doyle, 1801 Gervais Avenue, Maplewood
Will Rossbach, 1386 Country Road C East, Maplewood
Bob Zick, 1880 E. Shore Drive, Maplewood
Bruce Mogren, Second Appearance
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following resolutions changing the land use plan
from R-1 (single dwelling residential) to RH (residential high density,) for the 12 town house
units of the Carefree Villas of Maplewood (Resolution 02-01-001
RESOLUTION 02-O1-001
LAND USE PLAN CHANGE
WHEREAS, Bruce Mogren applied for a change to the city's land use plan from R-1 (single
dwellings) to R-3H (residential high density).
WHEREAS, this change applies to the undeveloped property located on the north side of
Gervais Avenue between the Carefree Cottages of Maplewood (Phases I and II) and the house at
1733 Gervais Avenue.
WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
On December 17, 2001, the planning commission held apublic hearing. The city staffpublished a
hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sentnotices to the surrounding property owners. The
planning commission gave everyone at the hearing achance to speak and present written statements.
The planning commission recommended that the city council deny the plan amendment.
2. On January 14, 2002, the city council discussed the land use plan changes. They considered reports
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and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED thatthe city council approve the above-described changes
for the following reasons:
1 . This site is proper for and consistent with the city's policies for high-density residential use. This
includes being neat to existing high-density senior housing units, a collector street and is near two
churches, shopping and Four Seasons Park.
2. This development will minimize any adverse effects on surrounding properties because:
a. Studies have shown there will be no adverse effect on property values.
b. There would be no traffic from this development on existing residential streets.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All (4 Votes)
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution 02-01-002, approving_a
conditional use permit for a planned unit development for the Carefree Villas, based on the
finding required by code:
RESOLUTION 02-O1-002
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, Bruce Mogren applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) for the Carefree Villas (Phase IV)
planned unit development (PUD).
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the undeveloped property on the north side of Gervais Avenue between
the existing Carefree Cottages of Maplewood (Phases I and II) and the house at 1733 Gervais Avenue. The
legal description is:
The North 125 feet of the South 300 feet of the West 100 feet of Lot 2, E.G. Rogers' Garden Lots,
and also; the East 10 feet of the West 100 feet of the South 175 feet of Lot 2, E. G. Rogers' Garden Lots, all
in Section 10, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota And
Except the West 100 feet, the South 300 feet of Lot 2, E.G. Rogers' Garden Lots in Section 10,
Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
On December 17, 2001 the planning commission recommended that the city council deny this
permit.
2. On January 14, 2002, the city council held apublic hearing. The city staff published anotice inthe
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 thatthe city council approve the above-described conditional use
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permit, because:
The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with
the city's comprehensive plan and code of ordinances.
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:
All construction shall follow the plans dated November 26, 2001, except where the city requires
changes. Such changes shall include revising the grading and site plans to show the additional
parking spaces and the required sidewalk along Gervais Avenue. 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. The owner shall not convert the town houses in this development to non-seniors housing without
the revision ofthe planned unit development. Forthis permit, the city defines seniors housing as a
residence occupied by persons that are 55 years of age or older.
4. There shall be no outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, boats or trailers at or around the
townhouses.
5. Residents shall not park trailers and vehicles that they do not need for day-to-day
transportation on the town house site.
6. If the city council decides there is not enough on-site parking after the town houses are
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occupied, the city may require additional parking.
7. The developer or builder will pay the city Park Access Charges (PACfees) for each housing unit
at the time of the building permit for each housing unit.
8. The three single dwellings are exempt from reviews for conditional use permit revisions for any
expansions, additions or changes provided that such changes would meet all applicable zoning
and building standards and requirements.
9. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the lot split creating four parcels for the Carefree Villas
development on Gervais Avenue. This lot division shall be subjectto the developer or applicant completing
the following conditions before the city~a proves the lot division deeds:
1. The developer or owner recording drainage and utility easements along all existing and new
property lines, subject to the approval of the city engineer.
2. The developer or owner recording cross easement and access agreements for Parcel A to have
access to Gervais Avenue across the adjacent property (the existing Carefree Cottages).
Signing 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. Pay the city for the cost of any traffic-control, street identification and no parking signs.
e. Install a sign where the new driveway intersects Gervais Avenue indicating that it is
private driveway.
£ Provide for the repair of Gervais Avenue (street, curb and gutter and boulevard) after the
developer connects to the public utilities and builds the private driveway.
g. Pay the costs related to the engineering department's review of the construction plans.
4. Changing the proposed lot division as follows:
a. Dedicate drainage and utility easements along all property lines. These easements shall
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be pedestrian and utility easements in the front and shall be ten feet wide, shall be ten
feet wide along the rear property lines and five feet wide along the side property lines.
Add drainage and utility easements as required by the city engineer.
c. For the lots fronting on Gervais Avenue, the east lot shall be at least 9,500 square feet
and the west shall be at least 10,000 square feet.
Secure and provide all required easements for the development. These shall include any off-
site drainage and utility easements, subject to the city engineer's requirements.
6. Record the following with the lot division deeds:
a. All homeowners association documents.
An access agreement for the proposed town houses that ensures the tenants may use
the existing driveway(s) for ingress and egress.
The applicant shall submit the language for these dedications and restrictions to the city for
approval before recording to assure there will be one responsible party for the maintenance
of the common areas, private utilities, driveways and structures.
7. The city will not issue building permits until the deeds for the town house site and the three
single dwelling lots are recorded and the developer has met the city conditions.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the plans (Site and Landscaping) dated November 26. 2001.
and the building elevations (dated November 26, 2001) for the Carefree Villas of Maplewood. The city
bases this approval on the findings required by the code:
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 the 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 final grading plan shall include:
(a) Building, floor elevation, driveway and contour information.
(b) The street, driveway and sidewalk grades as allowed by the city engineer.
(c) grading beyond the boundaries of the development without temporary
grading easements from the affected property owner(s).
(d) Emergency overflow swales as required by the city engineer or by the
watershed district. The design of the overflow swales shall be approved
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by the city engineer.
(3) There shall be no parking on either side of the new private driveway. The
developer or contractor shall post the driveways with no parking signs.
(4) The tree plan shall:
(a) Show where the developer or contractor will remove, save or replace large
trees.
(b) Show the size, species and location of the replacement and screening trees.
The new screeningtrees shall be grouped together. These planting areas shall
be along the south and east sides of the site to help screen the development
from the existing and proposed houses to the south. The deciduous trees shall
be at least two and one half (2 1/2) 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.
(c) Show the planting or transplanting of at least 20 trees after the site grading is
done.
(d) Show no tree removal beyond the approved grading and tree limits.
(e) Include for city staff a detailed tree planting plan and material list.
(5) All the parking areas and driveways shall have continuous concrete curb and gutter
except where the city engineer decides that it is not needed for drainage purposes.
All driveway lengths will be reviewed by staff to accommodate off-street parking.
(6) The design of the rainwater garden and its outlet shall be subject to the approval of
the city engineer. The outlet shall be protected to prevent erosion. The developer
shall give the city an easement for this drainage area and shall be responsible for
getting any needed off-site pond and drainage easements.
(7) Provide a minimum ofsix-inch-thick sidewalk section at each driveway.
(8) The site, driveway, sidewalk and utility plans shall show:
(a) Asix-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along the north side of Gervais Avenue
between the west end of the existing sidewalk and the west property line of
the site. The public works director shall approve the location and design of
the sidewalk.
(b) A water service to each unit.
(c) Repair of Gervais Avenue (street and boulevard) after the developer connects
to the public utilities and builds the private driveway.
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(d) The coordination of the water main locations, alignments and sizing with the
standards and requirements of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services
(SPRW S). Fire-flow requirements and hydrant locations shall be verified with
the Maplewood Fire Department.
(e) The plan and profiles of the proposed utilities.
b. Submit a certificate of survey for all new construction and have each building staked by aregistered land
surveyor.
c. Revise the landscape plan for city staff approval showing:
(1) Foundation plantings ofperennials and shrubs (with mulch) forthe areas between the sidewalks
and the proposed buildings.
(2) The planting of additional native evergreens on the site to provide additional screening. These
additional trees should include eastern red cedar, eastern arborvitae, and other native species.
These additional trees should be located as follows:
(a) Along the north property line of 1725 Gervais Avenue.
(b) Along the south side of the new driveway (along the south property line of proposed
Parcel A).
(c) Along the west side of the new driveway (along the east property line of Parcel B.)
The trees in these locations shall be at least six feettall, in staggered rows (ifpossible) and are to
provide screening that is at least 80 percent opaque.
(3) All lawn areas shall be sodded. The city engineer shall approve the vegetation within the
rainwater garden.
(4) Having in-ground irrigation for all landscape areas (code requirement).
d. Show city staff that Ramsey County has recorded the deeds, cross easements and all homeowners
association documents for this development before the city will issue a certificate of occupancy for
the first town house unit.
e. Submit a photometric plan for staff approval as required by the city code.
Revise the site plan or the property lines so that the town houses meet the setback requirements of
the building code and of the building official.
3. Complete the following before occupying the buildings:
a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this construction and set new property
irons for the new property corners.
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b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards and sod all turf areas outside of the rainwater garden.
a Install areflectorized stop sign atthe Gervais Avenue exit, ahandicap-parking sign for each
handicap-parking space, no parking signs alongthe private driveway and addresses on each
building for each unit. In addition, the applicant shall install stop signs and traffic
directional signs within the site, as required by staff.
d. Construct asix-foot-wide concrete public sidewalk on the north side of Gervais Avenue
between the west end of the existing sidewalk and the west property line of the site. The
Maplewood Public Works Director shall approve the location and design of the sidewalk.
e. Provide pedestrian ramps in the sidewalk along Gervais Avenue to match the entrance
driveway. Any future driveway shall match the grade of the new sidewalk.
f Complete the site grading and install all required landscaping, the rainwater garden and an
in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas (code requirement).
g. Install continuous concrete curb and gutter along all interior driveways and around all open
parking stalls, except where the city engineer determines that it is not necessary.
h. Install on-site lighting for security and visibility, subject to city staff approval.
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.
c. 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 Wasiluk Ayes-All
2. 7:15 P.M. Water Resources Management Plan
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Associate Planner Ken Roberts presented the specifics of the report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
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e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following revised Water Resource
Management Plan:
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN
The goals and policies in this plan for the management of water resources in Maplewood are consistent with the goals of
Ramsey-Washington Metro, Valley Branch, Capital Region and East Mississippi Watershed Districts, while meeting the
more specific and changing needs of the City. A map showing the four watershed districts is on page 12.
Maplewood recognizes the sensitivity of surface water and groundwater and has established environrnental protection
policies and standards (as noted below) that enhance protection of the environment, including surface water and
groundwater resources, in the city and in the region.
The goals and policies in this plan provide for future development and redevelopment in Maplewood while minimizing
surface water problems and enhancing and protecting the environrent. The City has adopted ordinances about flood
plains, shorelands, wetland protection and erosion control to address the specific problems and concerns that these special
conditions present.
In addition, an important part of the water resources management plan is the management (including maintenance and
enforcement programs) of individual sewage treatment systems (ISTS). The city will ensure protection of the public
health and local surface water and groundwater through implementation of the Water Resources Management Plan, the
ordinances and standards for ISTS and will continue to use and enforce the other city ordinances noted above.
WATER QUALITY
Goal
Maintain or enhance the water quality of Maplewoode surface waters.
Policies
1. Cooperate and collaborate with the four watershed districts to maintain and improve water quality.
2. Cooperate and collaborate with the watershed districts in their efforts to maintain and/or to improve the water
quality of specific water resources in the City.
3. Provide an appropriate level of storm water treatment upstream of lakes and wetlands, depending on the wetlands
functions, values and management classification.
4. Use regional storm water detention facilities to enhance water quality by removing sediment and nutrients from
runoff. Pond designs will meet the national urban run-off program (1VITRP) removal standards.
5. All projects using storm water treatment structures shall include a detailed City-approved maintenance plan that
meets City and watershed district standards and criteria.
6. Design storm water facility inlets to prevent debris from entering the conveyance system and impeding the flow
path. Encourage using BMPs (best management practices) (•rainwater gardens,•~treatment structures, NURP ponds,
etc.) and other detention facilities on all improvement and reconstruction projects, whenever practical.
7. Design outlet control structures, wherever practical, that restrict both high and low flows, to maximize
sedimentation and nutrient removal.
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8. Continue implementation of the City~s education program that includes items about preserving and improving water
quality.
9. Solve intercommunity water-quality issues through cooperation with the adjoining cities and appropriate watershed
district.
RUNOFF MANAGEMENT AND FLOOD CONTROL
Goal
Preserve, maintain, utilize and where practical, enhance the storm water storage and detention systems to control
excessive volumes and rates of runoff, control flooding, protect public health and safety and to minimize necessary public
capital expenditures.
Note: The map on page 12 shows the general areas in Maplewood that have the potential for flooding. The City adopted a
floodplain ordinance in 1991.
Policies
1. The City recognizes that runoff volumes typically increase with development; however, the City will require
builders and developers to maintain peak runoff rates below the pre- development 100-year (1 percent) recurrence
event by using regional detention facilities, rain water gardens or other on-site detention facilities and encouraging
the use of infiltration to reduce rnnoffvolumes where practical. All hydrologic modeling shall be based on ultimate
development of the affected watershed.
2. The City encourages the pretreatment of storm water. In addition, the City encourages the use of treatment ponds
and infiltration methods for storing storm water to reduce runoff rates and volume and to improve the water quality
of area lakes and wetlands.
3. Storm water management improvements shall be designed based on the critical storm event for, and the ultimate
development of, the drainage area.
4. Projects that affect the storm water system shall have a protected emergency overflow structure (i.e., swale,
spillway) into pond outlet structures to safely convey excess flows from storms larger than the 100-year (1 percent)
event.
5. Maplewood will require minimum building floor elevations to be above the 100-year floodplain, in accordance with
City and watershed district standards. At a minimum, the lowest opening of any building shall be 2.0 feet above the
100-year floodplain and/or 1.0 foot above the spillway overflow elevation, whichever is greater.
6. Maintain existing intercommunity drainage patterns and solve any intercommunity drainage issues through
cooperation and collaboration with the adjoining city and the appropriate watershed district.
7. Promote storm water infiltration practices where soil conditions allow and where not detrimental to groundwater
supplies.
WETLANDS
Goal
Achieve no net loss of wetlands, including acreage, functions and values. Where practicable, improve the functions,
values, biodiversity and acreage of wetlands and their buffer areas.
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Note: The map on page 12 shows the wetlands in Maplewood. The City adopted a wetland protection ordinance in 1996.
Policies
1. The City discourages wetland alterations. Proof that applicants or designers have given consideration to designs that
do not require wetland alteration shall be reviewed before the City will consider any proposal that includes wetland
alteration. Wetland alterations must be mitigated by meeting the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) requirements,
as administered by the local government units (LGUs) (currently the watershed districts).
2. Cooperate with the watershed districts in their administration of the WCA.
3. Cooperate with Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) in the administration of its wetland
management plan.
4. Seek to restore previously existing wetlands and enhance existing wetlands.
5. Provide buffer zones of native vegetation around ponds and wetlands to provide wildlife habitats, in accordance
with the Maplewood Wetland Buffer Ordinance.
6. Where feasible, minimize water level fluctuations (bounce) in wetlands or detention basins to prevent adverse
habitat changes.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Goals
Protect capacity of storm water system, prevent flooding and maintain water quality by preventing erosion and
sedimentation from occurring, and correct existing erosion and sedimentation problems.
2. In accordance with NPDES Phase II requirements, develop acity-maintenance plan for the inspection of all ponds,
outlet structures and inlet facilities and consider initiating a pond delta removal program. Such a program should
consider improvements to reduce sediment loads to ponds, wetlands and lakes to help prioritize critical improvement
areas.
Policies
Require erosion control plans for all land disturbance activities as defined by city ordinance. The erosion control
plans shall be consistent with the standards and criteria of the watershed districts-plans, the Ramsey Erosion and
Sediment Control Hana'book and general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) construction
storm water permit requirements.
2. Preserve and enhance natural vegetation to the greatest practical extent.
GROUNDWATER
Goals
Protect the quality and quantity of groundwater resources.
2. Develop a cooperative program with the watershed district to identify infiltration-sensitive areas and develop a
monitoring and testing program to monitor the impact of improvements.
Policies
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Provide increased green space, native vegetation and pond •dead••storage wherever possible and appropriate to
allow for the infiltration of storm water runoff and to promote groundwater recharging.
2. Encourage use of grassed waterways to maximize infiltration where not detrimental to groundwater supplies.
3. Promote awareness of groundwater resource issues through public education and information programs.
INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS (ISTS
Goals
Protect the public health, safety and welfare through a comprehensive ISTS ordinance.
2. Protect the quality and quantity of Maplewood~s surface and groundwater resources through the use of
properly designed and maintained ISTS.
Policies
Maintain an updated record of all known on-site septic systems, and continue to prohibit the installation of new
individual sewer systems or the alteration, repair or extension of existing systems when the builder or owner can
make connection to the City~s sanitary sewer.
2. Enforce individual water and septic system ordinances that are in conformance with MPCA Rules 7080 and
Metropolitan Council requirements. Maplewood will establish a management program that includes maintenance,
tracking and enforcement programs to insure that residents properly maintain their individual sewage treatment
systems (ISTS).3. Maplewood will require property owners to meet and encourage them to exceed state rules and
local ordinances for the design, installation, maintenance, expansion and repair of private on-site sewage treatment
systems. Specifically, the City will adopt an ISTS ordinance for a basis for the use of these systems.
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Goal
Increase public awareness, understanding and involvement in water and natural resource management issues.
Policies
Continue to develop and distribute educational materials to the public and targeted groups about the City~s
ordinances, policies and programs about water resources, groundwater, ISTS, wetlands, native vegetation,
alternative landscaping methods, litter control, pet wastes, recycling, trash disposal, leaf collection, public area
maintenance, grass clippings, lawn chemicals and hazardous materials. Information will be distributed via the Citye
monthly newsletter, local newspapers, cable television and any other appropriate media.
2. The City will consider alternative funding sources for storm water and surface water management, including starting
a storm water utility and/or imposing additional development fees. This could be part of the Phase II NPDES storm
water permit consideration process.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
3. 7:20 P.M. Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) Ordinance Amendment (First
Reading)
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
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b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Associate Planner Ken Roberts presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Will Rossbach presented the report from the Planning Commission.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. None
were heard.
f Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance amending the
Maplewood City Code standards for individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) in the citX
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Storm Sewer Improvements on County Ditch No. 18 @ Markham Pond, City Project 02-02:
Receive Petition and Authorize Preparation of Preliminary Report
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 02-01-003 that authorizes
preparation of a preliminary report for a storm sewer and utility improvements at Markham Pond
Outlet and authorization to explore the sale of a cityparcel for Cit,~ Project 02-02:
RESOLUTION 02-O1-003
PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct storm sewer improvements and utility
improvements at the outlet to Markham Pond at Hazelwood Street and Beam Avenue, City
Project 02-02, and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the
improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, acity-owned parcel of property exists at the southwestern corner of the
proposed property that appears to have no need for city ownership.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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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, and
That the vacant city-owned parcel shall be appraised for value and considered for sale to
the property developer as part of this project if authorized by the City Council.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $2,000 are appropriated to prepare this
feasibility report.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes -All
2. County Road D Roadway Improvements, City Project 01-15: Approve Preliminary Report and
Call Public Hearing
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
c. The following people were heard:
Karl Keel, URS, 3`d Street, Minneapolis,
George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C, Maplewood
Charlotte Wasiluk, 1740 Frank, Maplewood
Carolyn Peterson
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution 02-01-004 accepting the report
and calling for a public hearing for the County Road D Improvements. Hazelwood Street to
McKnight Road:
RESOLUTION 02-O1-004
ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted June 25, 2001, a report has
been prepared by the city engineering division with reference to the improvement of County
Road D Improvements, between Hazelwood Street and McKnight Road, City Project 01-15, and
this report was received by the council on January 14, 2002, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is
necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the
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report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of
$2,356,200.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 28th day of
January, 2002, in the council chambers of city hall at 7:20 p.m. and the clerk shall give mailed
and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
3. English Street Roadway Improvements, City Project 01-14: Approve Preliminary Report and
Call Public Hearing
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 02-01-005 accepting the report
and calling for a public hearing for the English Street Improvements from Frost Avenue to Cope
Avenue:
RESOLUTION 02-O1-005
ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted June 25, 2001, a report has
been prepared by the city engineering division with reference to the improvement of English
Street, between Frost Avenue and Cope Avenue, City Project 01-14, and this report was received
by the council on January 14, 2002, and
WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is
necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. The council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the
report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of
$1,794,200.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 28th day of
January, 2002, in the council chambers of city hall at 7:00 p.m. and the clerk shall give mailed
and published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes -All
4. Gladstone West Neighborhood Street Improvements, City Project 00-05: Resolution Directing
Modification of Construction Contract, Change Orders Nos. 1 & 2
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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 02-01-006 directing the
modification of the existing construction in the amount of $71,190.27:
RESOLUTION 02-O1-006
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 00-05, Gladstone West Neighborhood Streets, and has let a construction
contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Improvement Project 00-05, Change Orders 1 and 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the mayor and city clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Orders 1 and 2 in the amount of
$9,520.15 and $61.670.12 respectively. The revised contract amount is $1,033,053.85.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. The project budget is increased by $71,190.27.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
5. Bush Avenue Improvements, City Project 01-04: Resolution Directing Modification of
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 1
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the following resolution 02-01-007 for modification
of the construction contract for Bush Avenue. Cit,~ Project 01-04 in the amount of $4927.61.
represented by Chance Order No. 1:
RESOLUTION 02-O1-007
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 01-04, Bush Avenue, from Stillwater Road to Bartelmy Lane, and has let a
construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and
designated as Improvement Project 01-04, Change Order No. 1.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the mayor and city clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order 1 in the amount of $4,927.61.
The revised contract amount is $231,720.13.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. The project budget is increased by $4,927.61.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
6. Approve Assessment rates for the 2002 Construction Season
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to establish the 2002 construction season street assessment rates
at the 2000 base rates outlined in the Maplewood Pavement Management Policy, and establish
the storm sewer assessment rate at $630/unit.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. School Closings The following people were heard:
Dan Kaler-Superintendent of Schools District 622, updated the council on the impact of the
failed school levy, proposed budget cuts and upcoming public forums.
Jerry Markie-1247 Leland Road, Maplewood-- provided further statistics on the budget deficit
and its effects on the schools.
Ron Cockriel-943 Century Avenue, expressed his concerns on the proposed loss of Beaver Lake
and the impact on the staff and students and adding the option of a charter school.
Rosemary-a student at Transfiguration-doesn't want the school and daycare to close and loose
her friends.
John-A Maplewood Resident-stated he felt there were misperceptions with the levy and hoped
that it could be once again reviewed.
Bob Zick-1880 E. Shore Drive- would like to see the charter school supported by the school
district and city.
George Rossbach-1406 County Road C-doesn't understand why Maplewood is always at fault
when District 622 encompasses other cities.
Jackie Monaghan-Junek- 2430 E. Larpenteur Ave.-asked that people work together and rally to
save the schools.
2. Cable Commission Councilmember Koppen spoke about an article in the St. Paul
Pioneer Press regarding senior citizen discounts.
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3. Partnership-Councilmember Wasiluk informed citizens about the musical "Change" playing on
January 24a' at 2 and 7 p.m. aY the Maplewood Community Center at no charge.
4. The Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting will be held Thursday January 24a'
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the League of Minnesota Cities Building, 145 University Avenue.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. City Manager Fursman noted the current problems with the city's web page and hopes they will
be resolved shortly.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -All
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