HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2002MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, January 28, 2002
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 02-02
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CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in 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 Present
Kathleen A. Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the City Council Minutes from the January 14. 2002
(02-02) meeting as amended:
Page 9: Item (5) should read: All driveway lengths will be reviewed by staff to accommodate
off-street parking.
Page 17: Address for Wasiluk should be 1740 Frank as opposed to Fern
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes-Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers
Juenemann, Koppen and Wasiluk
Abstain-Councilmember Collins
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the agenda as amended:
F1. Resolution of Support
M1. D.A.R.E. Graduation
M2. Mayor's Forum
M3. Snow, Sand, Potholes
M4. Ramsey-Washington Recovery Project
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
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F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Resolution of Support District 622
Mayor Cardinal read a Resolution of Support for School District 622 into the record.
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following Resolution of Support for District
622:
RESOLUTION 02-01-011
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
School District 622 North SL Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2001, approval of School District Referendum Revenue
Authorization failed approval by the voters of the district; and
WHEREAS, due to a budget shortfall of $6.7 million, proposed budget cuts for 2002-
2003 includes the closing of schools; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood considers Beaver Lake School and Harmony
School as an asset of significant value to the community from an educational and historical
standpoint; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood recognizes the difficulty of the school board in
making budget cuts but encourages the school district to do what it can within its power to keep
Beaver Lake School and Harmony School open to service the community of young children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, resolves to encourage School District 622 to do everything possible to keep local
schools, specifically two Maplewood Schools open and serving the communities. The City
Council of Maplewood encourages all of its citizens to support our public education, especially
during this financial crisis. Together we can find resolution to insure proper funding of our
schools, which will foster the financial health and vitality of our community schools. The
School Board is encouraged to exhaust all other options to avoid closure of the two schools
which would be a significant loss to the entire community.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
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ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$116.00 Checks #56546 dated 1/9/02
$330,133.20 Checks #56547 thru #56643 dated 1/11 thru
1/15/02
$106,596.87 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 1/4thru 1/14/02
$82.50 Checks #56644 dated 1/15/02
$307,882.21 Checks #56645 thru #56726 dated 1/18 thru
1/22/02
$192,002.57 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 1/11 thru 1/22/02
$936,813.35 Total Accounts Payable
pAVRnt.t.
$501,225.68 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
1/18/02
$35,332.15 Payroll Deduction checks #87549 thru #87553
dated 1/18/02
$536,557.83 Total Payroll
$1,473,371.18 GRAND TOTAL
2. Conditional Use Permit Review-Midwest Auto Works (2525 White Bear Avenue)
3. Conditional Use Permit Review-Equity Car Sales (2525 White Bear Avenue)
Approved to review the two conditional use permits for used automobile sales at 2525
White Bear Avenue again only if a problem arises.
4. Acceptance of Donation-Maplewood Lioness Club
Accepted the donation, and publicly thanked the North Maplewood Lioness Club for
their contribution.
5. Human Relations Commission-Reappointments
Approved to reappoint Gordie Heininger and Tammy Ndziega's Human Relations
Commission appointments for a term of three years.
6. Ramsey County Fair Board-Allocation of Funds
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Authorized a transfer of $3500 from the contingency fund for the Ramsey County Fair
Board for fireworks.
Joint Powers Agreement with City of Oakdale for Aquatic Services
Approved to enter into the proposed joint power agreement as reviewed and drafted by
the city attorney between the cities of Oakdale and Maplewood regarding the operation of
Skyview Pool and Tanners Beach.
8. Parks and Recreation Commission Appointments
Approved the reappointments of Peter Fischer, Carolyn Peterson and Craig Brannon for a
three-year term to the Maplewood Parks and Recreation Program.
9. Approval of Purchase of Staff Vehicle-Fire Department
Approved the purchase of a 2002 Dodge Durango from Lake Elmo Chrysler in the
amount of $28,388 for the Fire Department.
10. Sewer Backup Damages (1439 Sherren Avenue East)
Approved a payment of $1,024.99 to Scott Schreiber for personal property damage by a
sewer backup at his residence on 11-25-01.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:08 P.M. English Street Improvements, Project 01-14
Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public Hearing (4 Votes)
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
c. Steven Heth, Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., provided specifics of the report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing calling for proponents and opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Tom Matheson, 1843 Clarence, Maplewood
Scott Kankelfitz, 2028 English Street, Maplewood
Wally Peters, 1703 Duluth Street, Maplewood
Clarence Ebert, 1226 E. Shryer Avenue, Maplewood
Dan Niezgocki, 2076 English Street, Maplewood
Bob Schnieder, 1781 English Street, Maplewood
George Rettner, 1280 Ripley Street, Maplewood
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember Collins moved to approve the following resolution (02-01-008) ordering the
improvement of English Street from Frost Avenue to Cope Avenue. Cit,~ Project. 01-14. A
friendly amendment was made with the sidewalk and roundabouts, with the roundabouts being
reviewed in 24 months after installation:
RESOLUTION 02-O1-008
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 14th day of January, 2002, fixed a date
for a council hearing on the proposed street and storm sewer improvements on the English
Street Improvement, between Frost Avenue and Cope Avenue, City Project 01-14.
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was
given, and the hearing was duly held on January 28, 2002, and the council has heard all persons
desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that
the City of Maplewood make street and storm sewer improvements on English Street
from Frost Avenue to Cope Avenue on City Project 01-14.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the
28~' day of January 2002.
3. The city engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to
prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement.
4. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. A project budget of $1,794,200. shall be
established. The proposed financing plans is as follows:
Assessments $371,670
State aid $1,288,130
Sewer Utility Fund $39,350
Ramsey County $95,050
Total $1,794,200
Councilmember Koppen seconded Ayes-Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers Collins,
Juenemann, and Koppen
Nays-Councilmember Wasiluk
2. 8:08 P.M. County Road D Improvements, Project 01-15
Resolution Ordering Improvement after Public Hearing (4 Votes)
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
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b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
c. Karl Keel, URS, Project Manager, 3`d Street, Minneapolis, provided specifics of the
report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Gary Charpentier, 2212 E. County Road D, Maplewood
George Rossbach, 1406 E. County Road C, Maplewood
Peter Fisher, 2443 Standridge Ave.E., Maplewood
Mark Gernes, 1837 McKnight, Maplewood
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the following resolution (02-01-009) ordering the
improvement of County Road D, Hazelwood Street to McKnight Road, City Project, 01-15. A
friendly amendment was made to include a trail proposal from Mr. Bill Sanders in the proiect
approval:
RESOLUTION 02-O1-009
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 14th day of January, 2002, fixed
a date for a council hearing on the proposed street and utility improvements on County Road D,
between Hazelwood Street and McKnight Road, City Project 01-15.
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing
was given, and the hearing was duly held on January 28, 2002, and the council has heard all
persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that
the City of Maplewood make street and utility improvements on County Road D,
between Hazelwood Street and McKnight Road, City Project 01-15.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the
28th day of January 2002.
3. The city engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to
prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement.
4. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. A project budget of $1,880,840. shall be
established. The proposed financing plans is as follows:
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Assessments $ 728,280
State aid 1,008,810
Sewer Utility Fund 49,750
General Tax Levy 94.000
Total
$1,880,840
Councilmember Koppen seconded Ayes-All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. New Fire Truck
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Fire Chief Steve Lukin presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to award the bid to Custom Fire in the amount of $255.830 for
the purchase of one 1500 gallons per minute pumper fire truck and to direct the Finance
Department to make the necessary budget transfer.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Project 01-11, Consider Budget Adjustment for Mall Traffic Study
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve a budget authorization for the Mall Area Traffic
Study of $23,000 from the 2001 Public Works Administration Budget.
Councilmember Juenemann seconded Ayes-All
2. Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) Ordinance Amendment (Second Reading)
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manger Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt City Ordinance 822 that amends the Maplewood City
Code standards for Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) in the city.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
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K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application for Permit-Currency Exchange Business
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Karen Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the application for Michael and Suzanne Schroeder
and Cashway Checking LLC to operate a currency exchange in the City of Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmembers
Juenemann, Wasiluk and Koppen
Nays-Councilmember Collins
2. Tax Forfeit Property-Lakewood Drive North of Brenwood Circle
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the acquisition of tax forfeited parcel PIN 01-29-22-
22-0020.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
3. Metropolitan Council-Riverview Corridor Appointments
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Melinda Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to appoint Ken Collins and Chuck Ahl to serve on the Riverview
Corridor Advisory Committee. Also, appointed Jack Frost and Duane Simpson to be appointed
to serve on the Citizen's Workgroup for the Riverview Corridor Project.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
4. 2002 City Council Appointments
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Karen Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to appoint Patrick J. Kelly, Kelly & Fawcett, as the Maplewood
City Attorney for 2002.
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes-All
Councilmember Collins moved to appoint Patrick J. Kelly as the Prosecuting Attorney for the
City of Maplewood on a month-to-month basis, and directed staff to conduct a RFP (Request for
Proposal) for considering other firms for this service.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes-All
Councilmember Collins moved to appoint the Maplewood Review as the Official Newspaper.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes-All
Mayor Cardinal moved to appoint Kathy Juenemann to the Municipal Legislative Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
Ayes-All
Mayor Cardinal moved to appoint Kathy Juenemann to the Ramsey County League of Local
Governments.
Councilmember Collins seconded
Ayes-All
Councilmember Collins moved to consider a resident for appointment to the
Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Commission. The position should be published for any
citizen that is interested to apply. All applicants will be considered at the May 13, 2002 Council
Meeting.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal
Ayes-Mayor Cardinal,
Councilmember Juenemann and
Collins
Nays-Councilmember Koppen and
Wasiluk
Councilmember Collins moved to appoint Julie Wasiluk and Marv Koppen to N. E.S.T.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to appoint Kenneth Collins and Melinda Coleman to the
Suburban Rate Authority.
Seconded by Marvin Koppen seconded
Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to appoint Mayor Cardinal to the St. Paul Water Utility
Board of Commissioners
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
Councilmember Collins moved to apt
St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Ayes-All
Cardinal and Melinda Coleman to the Greater
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to appoint Julie Wasiluk and Police Chief Winger to The
Partnership
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes-All
Councilmember Collin s moved to appoint Marv Koppen and Melinda Coleman to the Metro
East Development Partnership
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Councilmember Juenemann moved to
Arena Board
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes-All
Mayor Cardinal moved to appoint Ken Collins and City Engineer Chuck Ahl to the Rush Line
Corridor.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to appoint Julie Wasiluk as acting Mayor in 2002 and Ken
Collins in 2003
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
5. Adult Use License Approval
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Karen Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to table the Adult Use License Fee directine City Clerk Karen
Guilfoile to obtain further information from other cities regarding the investigation fee.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
6. Project 02-04, Receive Petition Request and Authorize Preparation of Preliminary Report
for Lift Station Relocation at Maple Hills Development
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Chuck Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the following resolution authorizing preparation of a
preliminary report for the lift station relocation the Maple Hills Development:
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RESOLUTION 02-O1-010
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to abandon a lift station and construct a new lift station within
the proposed Maple Hills Development at Parkway Drive and T.H. 61, City Project 02-04, and tc
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, and
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $2,000 are appropriated to prepare this
feasibility report.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Nicole Hause, 2474 English Street, Maplewood, had concerns with parking tickets
received by members of her household and the off-street parking ordinance.
2. Ron Cockriel, 943 Century Avenue, Maplewood, thanked the council for passing the
resolution of support for School District 622. He also shared concerns regarding the need
to replace a sewer line on his property and requested that the city share the expense of the
replacement.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. D.A.R.E.: A D.A.R.E. graduation is scheduled at Weaver School on January 29, which
Councilmember Wasiluk will attend.
2. Mayor's Forum: There will be a Mayor's Forum Saturday, February 2°d, at 10:00 a.m. in
the Council Chambers at City Hall.
3. Snow, Sand and Potholes: City Engineer Chuck Ahl updated the council and citizens on
the recent progress of snow removal and street sweeping.
4. Ramsey-Washington Recovery Project: There is a meeting regarding this topic at the
Ramsey County League of Local Governments on February 28.
5. Future Topics: Councilmember Collins would like to see the All Parks Alliance for
Change and Open Space addressed at a future meeting or the March City
Council/Manager's Retreat.
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N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council Staff Retreat: City Manager Fursman will propose three dates for Council to
decide on for the CounciUStaff Retreat in March.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
Councilmember Wasiluk seconded Ayes-All
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