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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, February 25, 2002
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 02-04
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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 Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Council Workshop Minutes of February 11, 2002 as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes-All
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the City Council Minutes of February 11, 2002 meeting No.
02-03 as amended.
Councilmember Koppen asked that his statement regarding the RFP and a possible conflict of interest be
included in the minutes.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M1. Reference to Olympics
M2. Roundabout
M3. City Employee
M4. State Court of Appeals Decision
M5. Friends of the Parks Tree Sale
M6. League of Minnesota Cities Conference for Newly Elected Officials
N1. March 18~' Joint Meeting-Planning Commission/Park Board/City Council
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
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Ayes-All
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G.
APPOINTMENT S/PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$624.56 Checks #56851 thru #56852 dated 2/4 thru
2/7/02
$161,384.75 Checks #56853 thru #56942 dated 2/8 thru
2/12/02
$3,801,047.83 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 2/1 thru 2/8/02
$10,500.00 Check#56943 dated 2/8/02
$354,880.28 Checks #56944 thru #57021 dated 2/15 thru
2/19/02
$206,952.93 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 2/8 thru 2/19/02
$4,535,390.35 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$381,999.22 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
2/15/02
$36,396.61 Payroll Deduction checks #87938 thru #87943
dated 2/15/02
$418,395.83 Total Payroll
$4,953,786.18 GRAND TOTAL
2. Penalty Structure Tobacco Non-Compliance
Adopted the following ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the City of Maplewood Code Relating
to the Illegal Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors:
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Ordinance 823
Amending Chapter 10 of the City of Maplewood Code Relating
to the IDegal Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors
Sec. 10-22 Prohibited Sales
It shall be a violation of this Ordinance for any person to sell or offer to sell any tobacco, tobacco
product, or tobacco related device to any person under the age of eighteen (18) years. No person shall
sell, offer for sale, or dispense single packages of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco in open displays
which are accessible to the public without the intervention of a store employee. No person shall sell,
offer for sale or dispense any other tobacco-related product through the use ofself-service
merchandising unless a responsible employee is present to view and monitor the self-service display and
prevent the purchase or theft of such products by minors and the self-service display is equipped with an
alarm system or locking device capable of preventing the theft oftobacco-related products and the
display is located within ten (10) feet of the sales counter and in plan view of a responsible employee.
A license holder who operates an establishment or fully enclosed portion of an establishment that sells
only tobacco-related products is exempt from the self-service merchandising provision if the license
holder prohibits anyone under eighteen (18) years of age from entering the establishment or fully
enclosed portion of an establishment unless accompanied by a parent and the license holder
conspicuously displays a notice prohibiting persons under eighteen (18) years of age from entering the
establishment unless accompanied by a parent.
Sanctions for License Violations:
A licensee shall pay to the City a civil penalty of $250 for an initial violation, $500 for a second
violation and $1,000 for a third violation of any provision of the Section or state laws governing the sale
oftobacco-related products. The imposition of a civil penalty shall be issued by the City Manager or the
City Managers designated representative. The decision of the City Manager or the City Managers
designee maybe appealed by the licensee to the City Council within (10) days after receiving written
notice of the decision.
The City Council may revoke or suspend a license for a fourth violation or any subsequent violation of a
provision of this Section or state laws governing the sale oftobacco-related products. A revocation,
suspension or civil penalty shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a public hearing
before the City Council. The notice shall give at least eight (8) days-notice of the time and place of the
public hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the licensee.
3. Transfer to Close Fund for Tri-District School Pond Outlet Project
Approved a transfer of $133.33 from the Street Construction State Aid Fund and authorized
appropriate budget changes.
4. Change Order-Maplewood Community Center Dehumidification System Upgrade
Approved a change order for an additional amount of $26, 845.00 to replace coils in the
dehumidification system at the Maplewood Community Center.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 p.m. Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements, Project 00-03
Resolution Ordering Improvement After Public Hearing - 4 Votes
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a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
c. Assistant City Engineer Cavett provided further details.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following
persons were heard:
Betty David, 1838 Clarence Street, Maplewood
Laura Munson, 1770 Ide Street, Maplewood
Lowell Colliander, 1839 Barclay Street, Maplewood
Tom Mathisen, 1843 Clarence Street, Maplewood
Brad Richter, 1765 Ide Street, Maplewood
Susan Munson, 1784 Ide Street, Maplewood
Fred Coleman, 1836 Ide Street, Maplewood
Julie Stienberg, 1854 Barclay Street, Maplewood
Dick Martinson, 1801 Clarence Street, Maplewood
Rod Danielson, 1372 Price Street, Maplewood
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following resolution (O~tion B) ordering the
improvement of the Gladstone South Neighborhood Streets, City Project, 00-03, which would exclude
Ide Street and Sophia Avenue from the project:
RESOLUTION 02-02-019
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 11th day of February, 2002, fixed a date
for a council hearing on the proposed construction of the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street
Improvements, City Project 00-03,
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was
given, and the hearing was duly held on February 25, 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 improvements to the Gladstone South Neighborhood Streets, City
Project 00-03.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the
25th day of February 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.
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4. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. A project budget shall be established as approved
by the city council.
WHEREAS, two financing plans have been presented for council approval. Option A
includes all streets as presented in the feasibility study, and Option B has excluded costs and financing
for eliminating Ide Street and Sophia Avenue from the project, as identified in the feasibility study.
Street assessments:
Storm assessments:
Sewer utility fund:
SPRWS obligation:
City general tax levy
Option A
$1,076,520 (30%)
148,680 (4%)
192,100 (5%)
256,500 (7%)
1,996,200 (54%)
Total $3,630,000 (100%)
Option B
$1,004,500 (30%)
155,600 (4%)
153,500 (5%)
223,100 (9%)
1,809,300 (54%)
$3,346,000 (100%)
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Collins, Koppen, Wasiluk
Nays-Councilmember Juenemann
2. 7:15 p.m. Carriage Homes of Maple Hills (Parkway Drive)
A. Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development
B. Code Variation -Street Right-of--Way Width
C. Code Variation -Street Pavement Width
D. Preliminary Plat
E. Design Approval
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Roberts presented the specifics of the report.
o. Commissioner Gary Pearson presented the Planning Commission Report.
d. Boardmember Matt Ledvina presented the Design Review Board Report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following
persons were heard:
Richard Hocking, Attorney representing Bridgeland Development Company
Peter Knable, Project Engineer
Steve Nelson, Bridgeland Development
Richard Currie, 1937 W. Kenwood Drive, Maplewood
Carolyn Chesebrough, 1805 Arcade Street, Maplewood
Jim Stuckenschmidt, 907 Frost Avenue, Maplewood
Lyle Nelson, 334 Cherokee Avenue W. #412, Maplewood
Bob Malmgren, 721 E. Larpenteur Avenue, Maplewood
Ferdie Kaczka, 721 E. Larpenteur Avenue, Maplewood
Jan Christison, 1203 Parkway Drive, Maplewood
Adolph Palme and Mother, 1721 Arcade Street, Maplewood
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Pat Blank, 711 E. Larpenteur, Maplewood
Carol Hackelman, 735 Larpenteur Avenue, Maplewood
Pete Boulay, 1100 E. County Road C, Maplewood
Peter Knable, Project Engineer, Second Appearance
Steve Walbreak, Centex Homes
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following Conditional Use Permit resolution for a
Planned Unit Development for the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills development on the north side of
Parkway Drive on the site of the Maple Hills Golf Course. Approval is based on the developer paying
all reasonable costs for the City's Traffic Engineer to analyze the Parkway Drive entrance and the
developer shall implement the Traffic Engineer's recommendations to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer:
RESOLUTION 02-02-020
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mr. Steve Nelson, representing Bridgeland Development Company, applied for a
conditional use permit (CUP) for the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills residential planned unit
development (PUD).
WHEREAS, this permit applies to Maple Hills Golf Course property for the Carriage Homes of
Maple Hills PUD north of Parkway Drive and Larpenteur Avenue and west of Highway 61 in Section
17, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota (PIN 17-29-22-44-0009.)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On February 4, 2002, the planning commission recommended that the city council
approve this permit.
2. On February 25, 2002, the city council held a public hearing. The city staff published a
notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone
at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The council also considered reports
and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-
described conditional use permit, because:
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with
the city's comprehensive plan and code of ordinances.
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.
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5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic
congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire
protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into
the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the plans approved by the city. The city council may approve major
changes to the plans. The Director of Community Development may approve minor changes to the
plans. Such changes shall include:
a. Revising the grading and site plans to show:
(1) The developer minimizing the loss or removal of natural vegetation.
(2) All driveways at least 20 feet wide. If the developer wants to have parking on one side of
the public street, then that street must be at least 28 feet wide.
(3) All parking stalls with a width of at least 9.5 feet and a length of at least 18 feet.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council approval or the
permit shall end. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans.
4. The approved setbacks for the principal structures in the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills Townhome
PUD shall be:
a. Front-yard setback (from a public street or a private driveway): minimum - 20 feet, maximum -
none
b. Front-yard setback (public side street): minimum - 20 feet, maximum -none
c. Rear-yard setback: 50 feet from any adjacent residential property line
d. Side-yard setback (town houses): minimum - 20 feet from a property line and 20 feet minimum
between buildings.
5. If the city council decides there is not enough on-site parking after the town houses are occupied, the
city may require additional parking.
6. The developer or builder will pay the city Park Access Charges (PAC fees) for each housing unit at the
time of the building permit for each housing unit.
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7. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following resolution approving a city code variation to
have a 50-foot-wide street right-of--way instead of a 60-foot-right-of--way for Maple Hills Drive in the
Carriage Homes of Maple Hills:
RESOLUTION 02-02-021
STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTH CODE VARIATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mr. Steve Nelson, of Bridgeland Development Company, requested a variation from the
city code.
WHEREAS, this code variation applies to the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills PUD that is north of
Parkway Drive and Larpenteur Avenue and west of Highway 61.
WHEREAS, the partial legal description for this property is:
In the S.E. 1/4 of the S.E. 1/4 of Sec. 17, T.29, R.22, Ramsey County, MN. (PIN 17-29-22-44-0009).
WHEREAS, Section 29-53 of the Maplewood City Code requires that local residential streets have 60
feet ofright-of--way.
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing alocal street inthe development with 50-foot-wide right-of--ways
and reduced street pavement widths.
WHEREAS, this requires a variation of ten feet.
WHEREAS, the history of this variation is as follows:
The Maplewood Planning Commission reviewed this request on February 4, 2002. The planning
commission recommended that the council approve the proposed code variation.
The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on February 25, 2002. City staff published anotice
in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone
at the hearing a chance to speak and to present written statements. The council also considered reports and
recommendations from the city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council approve the above-
describedvariation subject to the city engineer approving the construction plans.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following resolution approving a city code variation for
a 24-foot-wide public street (Maple Hills Drive) in the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills:
RESOLUTION 02-02-022
STREET PAVEMENT WIDTH CODE VARIATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mr. Steve Nelson of Bridgeland Development Company requested a variation from the city
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code.
WHEREAS, this code variation applies to the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills PUD that is north of
Parkway Drive and Larpenteur Avenue and west of Highway 61.
WHEREAS, the partial legal description for this property is:
In the southeast'/a ofthe southeast 1/4 of Sec. 17, T.29, R.22, Ramsey County, MN. (PIN 17-29-22-44-
0009)
WHEREAS, Section 29-52(a)(9) ofthe Maplewood City Code requires that local residential streets shall
be 32 feet in width, measured between faces of curbs.
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a 24-foot-wide public streetwith no parking on both sides ofthe
street.
WHEREAS, this requires a variation of eight feet.
WHEREAS, the history of this variation is as follows:
The Maplewood Planning Commission reviewed this request on February 4, 2002. The planning
commission recommended that the council approve the proposed code variation.
The Maplewood City Council held apublic hearing on February 25, 2002. City staffpublished anotice
in the Maplewood Review and sentnotices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone atthe
hearing a chance to speak and to present written statements. The council also considered reports and
recommendations from the city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council approve the above-
describedvariation subject to no parking on the streetthat is less than 28 feet wide and the developer paying the
city for the cost of no-parking signs.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following resolution of the preliminary~lat for the
Carriage Homes of Maple Hills:
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills preliminary lat. The
developer shall complete the following before the city council approves the final plat:
1. Sign an agreement with the city that guarantees that the developer or contractor will:
a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete all public improvements and meet all city
requirements.
b.* Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits.
c. Have Excel Energy install Group V rate street lights in at least 10 locations -primarily at street and
driveway intersections and street or driveway curves. The exact style and location shall be subject to
the city engineer's approval.
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d. Provide all required and necessary easements.
e. Cap, seal and abandon any wells that maybe on the site, subject to Minnesota rules and guidelines.
£ Pay the costs related to the engineering departments review of the construction plans.
g. For the trails and sidewalks, complete the following:
(1) Construct an eight-foot-wide paved public walkway from Maple Hills Drive to the Gateway
Trail. This trail shall be in an 18-foot-wide trailway or pedestrian way or in an easement.
(2) Construct asix-foot-wide concrete sidewalk between Maple Hills Drive and the pond in the
center of the site.
(3) The developer shall build the trail, sidewalks and fencing with the driveways and streets
before the city approves a final plat.
(4) The city engineer must approve these plans.
h. Petition and work with the city for the realignment of the sanitary sewer and the installation of the
sewer lift station on the site. This sewer project also will require an assessment agreement between
the developer and the city to compensate the city for the benefit the developer receives from the
city sewer construction.
2.* Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall include
grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree, trail, sidewalk, driveway and street plans. Specifically:
a. The plans shall meet the requirements of the city engineer, including the comments and
requirements of the Assistant City Engineer as outlined in his memo of 1-29-02.
b.* The tree plan shall:
(1) Be approved by the city engineer before site grading or final plat approval.
(2) Show where the developer will remove, save or replace large trees. This plan shall include
an inventory of all existing large trees on the site.
(3) Show the size, species and location of the replacement and screening trees. The deciduous
trees shall be at least two and one half (2 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, Black Hills Spruce and other
species.
(4) Show no tree removal in the buffer zones or beyond the approved grading and tree limits.
(5) Include for city staff a detailed tree planting plan and material list.
(6) Group the new trees together. These planting areas shall be:
(a) near the ponding areas
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(b) on the slopes
(c) along the trail
(d) along the north and east sides of Maple Hills Drive to help screen the proposed buildings
from the neighbors
(e) along the south side of the site to screen the development from the existing town houses
to the south
The developer may use the tree groupings to separate the different types of residences.
(7) Show the planting or transplanting of at least 74 trees after the site grading is done.
a The street, trail, sidewalk and utility plans shall show the coordination of the water main locations,
alignments and sizing with the standards and requirements of the Saint Paul Regional Water
Services (SPRWS). Fire flow requirements and hydrant locations shall be verified with the
Maplewood Fire Department.
d. Revise the design of the entry road into the site (Maple Hills Drive where it meets Parkway Drive)
so it is as far south on Parkway Drive as possible and so it has a left-turn and aright-turn exit lane.
3. Pay the costs related to the engineering departments review of the construction plans.
4. Change the plat as follows:
a. Show drainage and utility easements along all property lines on the final plat. These easements shall
be ten feet wide along the front and rear property lines and five feet wide along the side property
lines.
b. Show the wetland boundaries on the final plat as approved by the watershed district.
a Make as many of the property lines as is reasonably possible radial to the cul-de-sacs or
perpendicular to the driveways and street right-of--ways.
d. Show the trails in publicly-owned property or easements. The developer shall record with Ramsey
County a separate deed for the trail that will connect to the Gateway Trail.
5. Secure and record with the final plat all required easements for the development. These shall include:
a. Any off-site drainage and utility easements.
b. Wetland easements over the wetlands and any land within 25 feet surrounding a Class IV wetland.
The easement shall prohibit any building or structures within 25 feet of the Class IV wetland or any
mowing, cutting, filling, grading or dumping within 25 feet of the wetland or within the wetland
itself. The purpose of the easements is to protect the water quality of the wetlands from fertilizer
and runoff. They also are to protect the wetland habitat from encroachment.
c. Any easements the city may need for the realignment of the sanitary sewer or the construction of
the new lift station on the site.
d. The easement for the trail between Maple Hills Drive and the Gateway Trail.
6. Record the following with the final plat:
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a. All homeowner's association documents. These documents must assure that there will be one
responsible party for the maintenance of the private utilities, driveways, signs and structures.
b. A covenant or deed restriction that prohibits any further subdivision or splitting of the lots or parcels
in the plat that would create additional building sites unless approved by the city council.
c. For the property at 905 Parkway Drive:
(1) All agreements between the developer and the property owner of 905 Parkway Drive for
changing the parking lot of the office building and for any changes to the existing ingress and
egress agreements.
(2) The deed that transfers the ownership of Outlot E to the owner of the property at 905 Parkway
Drive.
d. All wetland, drainage, utility and trail easements.
The applicant shall submit the language for these documents, easements, dedications and restrictions to
the city for approval before recording. These are to assure there will be one responsible party for the
maintenance of the common areas, private utilities, driveways, signs and structures.
The developer shall complete all grading for public improvements and overall site drainage. The city
engineer shall include in the developer's agreement any grading that the developer or contractor has
not completed before final plat approval.
8. Obtain a permit from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for grading.
If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the director of community
development may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final plat.
*The developer must complete these conditions before the city issues a grading permit or approves the
final plat.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the design plans (date stamped January 22 and Januar~23
2002) for the Carriage Homes of Maple Hills. The city bases this approval on the findings required by
the code. The developer or contractor shall do the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2. Complete the following before the city issues a building permit:
a. Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall
include the grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree, sidewalkanddriveway and parking lot
plans. The plans shall meet the following conditions and requirements of the assistant city
engineer outlined in his memo dated 1-29-02 and the following:
(1) There shall be no parking on either side of Maple Hills Drive or on the private driveways.
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The developer or contractor shall post the street and the driveways with no parking signs.
(2) 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 properties to the south and east. 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, Black Hills Spruce and other species.
(c) Show the planting or transplanting of at least 74 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.
(f) Group the new trees together. These planting areas shall be:
(1) near the ponding areas
(2) on the slopes
(3) along the trail
(4) along the north and east sides of Maple Hills Drive to help screen the proposed
buildings from the neighbors
(5) along the south side of the site to screen the development from the existing town
houses to the south
(3) All the parking areas and driveways shall have continuous concrete curb and gutter.
(4) The site, street, driveway, sidewalk and utility plans shall show:
(a) Asix-foot-wide concrete sidewalk between Maple Hills drive and the pond in the
center of the site. The public works director shall approve the location and design of
the sidewalk.
(b) A water service to each unit.
(c) The repair of Parkway Drive (street and boulevard) and the driveways in Bennington
Woods after the developer connects to the public utilities and builds the private
driveways and public street.
(d) The coordination of the water main locations, alignments and sizing with the
standards and requirements of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS).
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Fire-flow requirements and hydrant locations shall be verified with the Maplewood
Fire Department.
(e) The plan and profiles of the proposed utilities.
(f) The entry road into the site (Maple Hills Drive where it meets Parkway Drive) as far
south on Parkway Drive as possible with alert-turn and aright-turn exit lane.
b. Submit a certificate of survey for all new construction and have each building staked by a registered
land surveyor.
c. Revise the landscape plan for city staff approval showing:
(1) The planting of additional native evergreens and shrubbery on the site to provide additional
screening and privacy between the proposed town houses and the existing single dwellings and
town houses. The additional trees should include Austrian Pine, Black Hills Spruce, Eastern Red
Cedar and Eastern Arborvitae. These additional trees should be located as follows:
(a) Along the north property line of Bennington Woods.
(b) In Outlot D, on the north and east sides of Maple Hills Drive.
(c) Along the south side of Lot 12, east of the driveway to the new building.
The trees in these locations shall be at least six feet tall, in staggered rows (if possible) and
are to provide screening that is at least 80 percent opaque.
(2) Also show the areas noted in (1) above planted with a variety of shrubs (including Alpine
Current, Yew, Glossy Black Choke Berry, American Cranberry (short cultivar), Purple Leaf
Sand Cherry and Dogwood) to provide a variety of colors and textures.
(3) All lawn areas shall be sodded. The city engineer shall approve the vegetation within the
ponding area and on the steep slopes. On slopes steeper than 3:1, the developer shall prepare
and implement a stabilization and planting plan. These slopes shall be protected with a wood
fiber blanket, be seeded with a no-maintenance vegetation and be stabilized before the city
approves the final plat.
(4) Having in-ground irrigation for all landscape areas (code requirement).
d. Show city staff that Ramsey County has recorded the deeds and all homeowner's 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.
f Submit revised elevations for staff approval showing the following:
1. The brick wainscoting on all four elevations of each building.
2. A screening plan for all mechanical units and meters on or near the buildings.
g. The monument sign plans submitted by the developer at the February 12, 2002, CDRB meeting is
conceptually approved. The applicant shall submit final sign plans, including the location, height,
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materials for staff approval.
h. Submit samples of all building materials and the color schemes for the buildings to the city for
staff approval.
3. Complete the following before occupying the buildings:
a. Replace property irons that are removed because ofthis construction and set new property irons for
the new property corners.
b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards and sod all turf areas outside of the ponding areas.
a Install a reflectorized stop sign at the Parkway Drive exit, no parking signs along both sides of
Maple Hills Drive and the private driveways 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 between Maple Hills Drive and the pond in the
center of the site. The Maplewood Public Works Director shall approve the location and design of
the sidewalk.
e. Install the trail between Maple Hills Drive and the DNR Gateway Trail. The Maplewood Public
Works Director shall approve the location and design of the trail.
f Complete the site grading and install all required landscaping (includingthe foundation plantings),
ponding areas 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.
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.
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 Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following No Parking resolution for Maple Hills:
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RESOLUTION 02-02-023
NO PARKING RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Maplewood has approved a residential PUD and preliminary plat known as the
Carriage Homes of Maple Hills.
WHEREAS, the developer wants to have reduced street right-of--way widths, reduced street
pavement widths and reduced private driveway widths in this development.
WHEREAS, the city has approved reduced street right-of--way widths, reduced street pavement
widths and reduced driveway widths in the development, subject to on-street parking restrictions.
WHEREAS, Section 29-52(b) of the city code allows variations from the city code standards if they
do not affect the general purpose of the city code.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Maplewood prohibits the parking of motor
vehicles on both sides of all public streets and driveways less than 28 feet wide and prohibits parking on
one side of the public streets and driveways that are 28 feet to 32 feet wide in the Carriage Homes of Maple
Hills PUD north of Parkway Drive in Section 17-29-22.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
Councilmember Collins moved to extend the council meeting until all items on the agenda are
addressed.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Hazelwood Street Improvements (Gervais to County Road C), Project 99-07
A. Resolution to Direct the Modification of the Construction Contract
B. Resolution for Acceptance of Project
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the following resolutions directing the modification of the
existing construction contract in the amount of $58,596.48 and acceptance of Project 99-07 as final:
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RESOLUTION 02-02-024
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 99-07, Hazelwood Street Improvement, from Gervais Avenue to County Road C
East, 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 99-07, 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 $58,596.48. The revised contract
amount is $667,734.91.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement
the financing plan for the project. The revised financing plan is as follows:
Original Budget
State Aid:
Assessments:
Sewer Utility Fund:
SPRWS:
Revised Budget
$746,530
282,750
16,350
0
$1,073,300
$593,600
271,700
26,600
4.100
$896,000
RESOLUTION 02-02-025
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
WHEREAS, the city engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that Hazelwood Street
Improvements, City Project 99-07, is complete and recommends acceptance of the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that City Project 99-07 is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted
by the city. Release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes-All
2. English Street Improvement, Project 01-14
A. Approval of Sidewalk Location
B. Resolution Requesting Variance from Standards for State Aid Operations
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the sidewalk location for English Street on the west side
of the newly designed roadway
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes-All
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the following resolution requesting a variance form
MnDOT'S State Aid standards for the roundabout:
RESOLUTION 02-02-026
REQUESTING VARIANCE FROM STANDARDS FOR
STATE AID OPERATIONS
ENGLISH STREET IMPROVEMENTS
STATE AID PROJECT NO. 138-104-07
CITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 01-14
WHEREAS, on January 28, 2002, the Maplewood City Council approved a resolution ordering
construction of the English Street Improvements from Cope Avenue to Frost Avenue, City Project No.
01-14, and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Frost
Avenue and English Street in cooperation with Ramsey County, and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood City Engineer is hereby authorized to request a variance
from the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, pursuant to Minnesota Rules
for State Aid Operations 8820.3300, as they apply to the proposed English Street Improvement Project,
City Improvement No. 01-14, located in Maplewood, Minnesota in Ramsey County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That the variance is requested from the Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations 8820.9936,
adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapters 161 and 162, as they apply to the proposed
construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Frost Avenue and English Street, so as to allow a 15
mph design speed in lieu of the minimum geometric and design standards required by Minnesota Rules
for State Aid Operations 8820.9936.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Collins, Juenemann
Nays-Councilmember Wasiluk and Koppen
3. Edgerton/Roselawn Signal System Replacement, City Project 02-05
A. Approve Project Initiation
B. Approve Signal Justification Report
C. Approve Project Plans
D. Approve Cost Share Agreement with Ramsey County
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the initiation of the proiect, the signal justification
report (available in the city engineer's offices proiect plans and the cost sharing agreement with
Ramsey County for an estimated amount of $90.100 and authorize the mayor and city manager to
execute said agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
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4. Manufactured Home Park-Closing Ordinance Discussion
a. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented the report and the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to direct staff to research and draft a manufactured home park-
closingordinance for the City of Maplewood. Staff is to include input from the Planning Commission
the Housing Redevelopment Authority, members of APAC (All Parks Alliance for Change) and other
stakeholders in the ordinance development process.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Reference to Olympics Amy Peterson, a Maplewood Resident, D.A.R.E. representative and
Olympian will be returning to Minnesota in April Mayor Cardinal asked staff to contact Amy
and inform her that a day in April will be designated and recognized as "Amy Peterson Day".
2. Roundabout Chief Lukin assured the council that the new street roundabouts will be able to
accommodate fire trucks and semi-trailers.
3. City Employee Mayor Cardinal informed council of a longstanding city employee whose wife
is seriously ill and extended thoughts to him and his family at this difficult time.
4. State Court of Appeals Decision Mayor Cardinal read into the record the State of Minnesota
Court of Appeals decision regarding the compost site that was located on Beam Avenue in
Maplewood.
5. Friends of the Parks Tree Sale Councilmember Juenemann noted several types of trees and
shrubs are available through the Friends Program. All orders must be placed by April 12, 2002.
6. League of Minnesota Cities Conference for Newly Elected Officials Councilmember
Juenemann attended the conference and felt it was an extremely valuable experience for her and
distributed to council information received on the importance of goal setting and conducting
meetings.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve a joint meeting on March 18. 2002, for the City Council.
Park Board and Planning Commission. This meeting will be an open forum for all to share their vision
for 2002.
Councilmember Collins seconded Ayes-All
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 P.M.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -All
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