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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, February 11, 2002
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 02-03
A. 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.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. 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
Cub Scout Pack 197 and Boy Scout Troup 73 are in the process of learning about being a good citizen
and were present to watch the functions of the City Council.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Council Workshop Minutes of January 28. 2002 as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes-All
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the City Council Minutes of January 28. 2002 meeting No.
02-02 as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M1. Neighborhood Policing and Block Watch
M2. RFP for Prosecuting Attorney
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Item #14 was pulled for separate vote.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit Review for Comfort Bus
Maintenance Garage (1870) Rice Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes-Councilmembers Collins, Juenemann,
Koppen and Wasiluk
Abstain-Mayor Cardinal
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1-13 and 15-21.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$380.00 Checks #56727 thru #56728 dated 1/22 thru
1/23/02
$35,139.58 Checks #56729 thru #56772 dated 1/25 thru
1/29/02
$97,440.26 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 1/18 thru 1/28/02
$29,231.21 Checks #56773 thru #56775 dated 1/30 thru
1/31/02
$435,411.28 Checks #56776 thru #56850 dated 2/1 thru
2/5/02
$156,811.70 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 1/25 thru 2/4/02
$754,414.03 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$393,464.50 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
2/1/02
$40,008.95 Payroll Deduction checks #87742 thru #87749
dated 2/1/02
$433,473.45 Total Payroll
$1,187,887.48 GRAND TOTAL
2. Transfers from Tax Increment Funds
Authorized the appropriate 2001 budget adjustments and 2001 transfers totaling $544,045 from
the Tax Increment Funds to the Debt Service Fund
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3. Renewal of Contract for Investment Management Services
Approved the renewal of the contract with Voyageur Asset Management for investment
management services for afive-year period.
4. Carry Over of 2001 Appropriations to 2002
Approved the carryover requests from Department Heads of unspent funds from 2001 to 2002.
5. Disposal of Old Financial Records
Adopted the following resolution to destroy financial records that have passed their required
legal retention period:
RESOLUTION 02-02-012
DISPOSAL OF OLD FINANCIAL RECORDS
WHEREAS, M.S.A. 138.17 governs the destruction of city records; and
WHEREAS, a list of records has been presented to the Council with a request in writing that
destruction be approved by the Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA;
That the Finance Director is hereby directed to apply to the Minnesota State
Historical Society for an order authorizing destruction of the records as
described in the attached list.
2. That upon approval by the State of the attached application, the Finance
Director is hereby authorized and directed to destroy the records listed.
6. 2002 Vehicle and Equipment Purchases-Public Works
Authorized the purchase of two '/z-ton pickup truck replacements, two park mower replacement,
one 12-passenger van replacement, two asphalt rollers and disposal of replaced
vehicles/equipment thorough state auction services after new vehicles/equipment are delivered.
Maple Hills Lift Station Relocation, City Project 02-04: Adjust Scope of Preliminary Report
Adopted the following resolution authorizing an adjustment to the scope of the preliminary
report for the lift station relocation at the Maple Hills Development:
RESOLUTION 02-02-013
ORDERING REVISIONS TO A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2002, the Maplewood City Council approved a resolution to prepare
a preliminary report 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 to assess the benefited
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property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429, and
WHEREAS, Maplewood Public Works staff has determined that significantfinancial benefit
will likely be received to abandon the Parkway lift station within the City of St. Paul, and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County Public Works staff has determined that drainage improvements
may benefit improvements along Parkway Drive as a portion of the Maple Hill Development proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That all 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, additional funds in the amount of $20,000 are appropriated from the Sanitary
Sewer Fund to prepare this feasibility report.
8. Gambling Resolution-Merrick, Inc. at The Rock
Adopted the following resolution approving the renewal of the Lawful Gambling License with
the State of Minnesotafor the Merrick Companies Inc. at the Rock, 2029 Woodlynn Avenue:
RESOLUTION 02-02-014
LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises
permit for lawful gambling is approved for Merrick Companies to operate at The Rock, 2029 Woodlynn
Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of
application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute.349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in
compliance with Minnesota Statute.349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
9. Gambling Resolution-Merrick, Ina at Garrity's
Adopted the following resolution approving the renewal of the Lawful Gambling License with
the State of Minnesota for the Merrick Companies Inc. at Garrity's, 1696 White Bear
Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota:
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RESOLUTION 02-02-015
LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises
permit for lawful gambling is approved for Merrick Companies to operate at Garrity's, 1696 White Bear
Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of
application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute.349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in
compliance with Minnesota Statute.349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
10. Gambling Resolution-Church of St. Jerome at Dean's Tavern
Adopted the following resolution approving the renewal of the Lawful Gambling License with
the State of Minnesota for St. Jerome's Church to operate at Dean's Tavern, 1986 Rice:
RESOLUTION 02-02-016
LAWFUL GAMBLING
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises
permit for lawful gambling is approved for St. Jerome's Church to operate at Dean's Tavern.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of
application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute.349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in
compliance with Minnesota Statute.349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
11. Gambling Resolution-Church of St. Jerome's School
Adopted the following resolution approving the renewal of the Lawful Gambling License with
the State of Minnesota for St. Jerome's Church to operate at St. Jerome's School, 376 E.
Roselawn Avenue:
RESOLUTION 02-02-017
LAWFUL GAMBLING
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for St. Jerome's Church to operate at St.
Jerome's School, 376 E. Roselawn Avenue.
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FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the
timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute.349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in
compliance with Minnesota Statute.349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
12. Animal Control Services 2002 Contract
Approved the 2002 contract from Animal Control Services, Inc., for animal control in
Maplewood.
13. Conditional Use Permit Review-Lot Division (1101 County Road C)
Approved reviewing the conditional use permit for the lot division to create two 70-foot-wide
residential lots at 1101 and 1107 County Road C only if the owner proposes a major change or if
a problem exists.
14. Pulled for separate vote.
15. Conditional Use Permit Review-North Saint Paul Post Office Annex (1686 Gervais Avenue)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for the North St. Paul Post Office Annex at 1686
Gervais Avenue again only if a problem develops or if the owner proposes a major change.
16. Preliminary Plat Time Extension-Woodlynn Heights Townhomes No. Seven (Woodlynn
Avenue)
Approved aone-year time-extension for the Woodlynn Heights Townhomes Number Seven
preliminary plat.
17. 2002 City Manager's Employment Agreement
Approved changes to the City Manager Employment Agreement.
18. New SCBA Compressor-Fire Department
Accepted and awarded the bid to Alex Air in the amount of $19,189 for a new SCBA
Compressor, for the Fire Department and directed the finance department to make the necessary
budget transfer.
19. Disposal of Surplus Equipment-Fire Department
Declared three-fire trucks excess inventory and noted that the proceeds of the sale of these three
vehicles would go back into the city truck replacement fund.
20. Renewal of Landfall Agreement-Fire Department
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Approved the Landfall fire contract and the revisions that have been setforth by this new
contract.
21. Accept Donation from Home Depot-Fire Department
Accepted a grant of $600 from Home Depot for the fire prevention fund from supplies and
handouts for public education needs.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Adult Use Fee Structure and Code Change
a. Mayor Cardinal opened the meeting for a discussion about proposed code changes for adult uses
and their fees.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to place a moratorium on Adult Use Stores for asix-month time frame.
Staff was directed to rewrite the ordinance to include a new license and investigative fee and zoning
code restrictions.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Gladstone South Neighborhood Street, City Project 00-03: Accepting Report and Calling for
Public Hearing
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the following resolution accepting the report and calling
for a public hearing for the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements:
RESOLUTION 02-02-018
ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted November 27, 2000, a report has been
prepared by the city engineering division with reference to the improvement of the Gladstone South
Neighborhood Streets, City Project 00-03, and this report was received by the council on February 11,
2002, and
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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 $3,280,000.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 25th day of
February, 2002, in the council chambers of city hall at 7 p.m. and the clerk shall give mailed and
published notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Ken Gervais 2373 Linwood, Maplewood, questioned whether a recent settlement with a former city
employee was paid by city insurance with city funds. Finance Director Faust will research and inform
council.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Neighborhood Policing and Neighborhood Block Watch Councilmember Juenemann explained the
city neighborhood policing program and encouraged citizens to become aware and involved.
2. RFP for Prosecuting Attorney City Manager Fursman asked for Councilmember Juenemann and
Wasiluk's assistance in pursing a Request for Proposal. Councilmember Koppen requested that
Councilmember Collins not be permitted to vote on the RFP for Prosecuting Attorney stating that in
his opinion there would be a potential conflict of interest and he wanted to make sure that the
process was fair and equitable.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Retreat Apri13`d will be an all day Team Building retreat for the city council and city
department heads.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -All
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