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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, August 26, 2002
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 02-18
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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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Absent
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes from the City Council Meeting, August 12, 2002, Meeting No. 02-17
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the City Council Minutes of August
26, 2002, Meeting No. 02-17 as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M1. Citizen's Police Academy N1. Budget Meeting Time Change
M2. Citizen Input on Budget N2. September 11 Presentation
M3. Don Winger Retirement N3. Pre-Agenda September 5th
M4. Volunteer Recognition Picnic
M5. Maplewood in Motion
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Agenda as amended
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
APP OINT MENT S/PRESENTATION S
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-5 and 7. 8 as presented.
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Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the consent agenda item 6 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYART.F.
$1,798.00 Check#58497 dated 8/6/02
$215,695.01 Checks #58498 thru #58555 dated 8/13/02
$134,023.95 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 8/6 thru 8/9/02
$1,422.00 Check#58556 dated 8/13/02
$597,473.18 Checks #58557 thru #58638 dated 8/20/02
$3,928,769.61 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 8/9 thru 8/19/02
$4,879,181.75 Total Accounts Payable
pAVRnt.t.
$403,353.35 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
8/16/02
$23,426.83 Payroll Deduction checks #90188 thru #90192
dated 8/16/02
$426,780.18 Total Payroll
$5,305,961.93 GRAND TOTAL
2. Annual Maplewood Historical Society Payment
Authorized staff to include a $2000 payment to the Maplewood Historical Society in the
city's budget each year.
3. Budget Changes for Interfund Transfers
Approved the appropriate budget changes in the Sewer Fund and the Public Improvement
Projects Fund for these transfers.
4. Transfer to Close Fund for Arcade Street Project
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Approved to close this project, approve atransfer of $14,000 to the WAC Fund-St. Paul
Water District, approve a transfer of $4,312.87 to the Street Construction State Aid Fund
and authorize the appropriate budget changes.
5. Conditional Use Permit Review-2650 Maplewood Drive (Forest Products)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for Forest Products at 2650 Maplewood
Drive again in one year.
6. Conditional Use Permit Review-1300 McKnight Road (Feed Products and Service)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for Feed Products and Service, 1300
McKnight Road, again in one year.
Temporary Liquor License-Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Approved the temporary intoxicating liquor and food permit.
8. Award Contract for Purchase of High Volume Pump
Awarded the contract for the 8-inch high volume pump to Prairie Equipment Company for
$43,675.65.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 p.m. Tax-Exempt Revenue Bond Refinancing (St. Paul Port Authority)-Second
Harvest (1140 Gervais Avenue)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
c. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
Peter Klein, representing Second Harvest
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the following resolution and Joint Powers
Agreement for Maplewood Giving approval of the continued participation in the financing and
refinancing oftax-exempt bonds for Second Harvest Heartland.
EXHIBIT A
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into as of the 26th day of August, 2002, by and between the Port
Authority of the City of Saint Paul (the "Port Authority"), a body corporate and politic, and the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, a municipal corporation (the "City', provides as follows:
WHEREAS, the Port Authority has been engaged in a governmental program for providing financing in
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the City of Saint Paul to a substantial number of person representing the general public, and to a more limited
extent, exempt persons and developers of housing and related facilities by making loans to such person
evidenced by various financing leases and loan agreements, and in the process of operating this program the
Port Authority has developed a high degree of financial expertise and strength; and
WHEREAS, the City has the power to exercise Economic Development Authority powers under
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469 (the "Act'); and
WHEREAS, the City and the Port Authority have previously entered into a Joint Powers Agreement
dated as of October 10, 1988, pursuant to which the Port Authority participated in the financing of the
acquisition and renovation of a 64,000 square foot facility on approximately 4.2 acres of land at 1140 Gervais
Avenue in the City, which was to be operated by Emergency Fund Service, Inc., a Minnesota 501(c)(3)
corporation to provide a centralized facility to distribute emergency food supplies to citizens of the Cities of
Saint Paul and Maplewood, Ramsey County, and the State of Minnesota (the "Project');
WHEREAS, the Port Authority participated in the Project by issuing, on behalf of the City, its Tax-
Exempt Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the principal amount of $1,500,000 (the "1988 Bonds',
pursuant to the Port Authority's Basic Resolution No. 876; and
WHEREAS, Second Harvest Heartland, a Minnesota 501(c)(3) corporation ("Second Harvest') is the
successor in interest and function to Emergency Fund Service, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City has asked the Port Authority to continue its participation in the Project, by issuing,
its Tax-Exempt Revenue Refunding Bonds in the approximate amount of $1,100,000 to refinance the Project by
refunding the 1988 Bonds, and its Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds in the approximate amount of $1,400,000, to
finance the renovation ofthe Project (the refunding and renovation bonds are collectively referred to herein as
the "2002 Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, the Project has and will continue to primarily service citizens of the Cities of Saint Paul
and Maplewood, Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Port Authority has determined that significant benefits will inure to the residents ofthe
City of Saint Paul from the refinancing and renovation of the Project, and in order to promote these benefits,
the Port Authority has agreed to issue the 2002 Bonds on the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein made, the parties to this
Agreement hereby agree as follows:
1. The Port Authority shall exercise the powers of the Act by adopting, approving and executing
such resolutions, documents and agreements as shall be necessary or convenient to issue and sell the 2002
Bonds and such other resolutions, documents and agreements as shall be necessary or required in connection
with the issuance of the Bonds and the giving effect to or carrying out the provisions of the agreements and
other documents under whichthe Bonds are issued and/or secured. The 2002 Bonds shall notbe deemed issued
on behalf ofthe City, and accordingly the Port Authority shall be solely responsible forthe issuance ofthe 2002
Bonds as herein provided and may take such action as it deems appropriate for such purpose without further
action being taken by the City.
2. It is anticipated that, in connection with the issuance of the 2002 Bonds, the Port Authority will
adopt a resolution providing the terms of the Bonds, and will set forth the Port Authority's pledge to the
paymentthereof (the "Resolution"). In addition, it is anticipated thatthe Port Authority will enter into revenue
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agreement (the "Revenue Agreement') with Second Harvest, pursuant to which Second Harvestwill (a) agree
to make payments at such times and in such amounts as are needed to repay the 2002 Bonds and any interest or
premium due thereon, and (b) undertake to operate and maintain the Project.
3. The Port Authority shall have the sole duty and responsibility to comply with or enforce
covenants and agreements contained in the Port Authority's resolution specifically authorizingthe issuance of
the Bonds. This power shall specifically include the following:
a. the Port Authority shall maintain the bond register as required by federal law, and shall
be further responsible for such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable in connection
with the transfer or exchange of bonds;
b. the Port Authority shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the
provisions of the Revenue Agreement relating to insurance, and shall receive and disburse the net
proceeds of insurance claim payments or condemnation payments in accordance with the provisions of
that agreement;
c. the Port Authority shall be responsible for the disbursement of funds from the
Construction Fund established in connection with the issuance ofthe 2002 Bonds andforthe collection,
holding and disbursing of moneys in any sinking fund or reserve established under the Revenue
Agreement.
4. The source of funds to implement the purposes of this Agreement shall be the proceeds ofthe
2002 Bonds, and such other properties and revenues as shall be loaned or contributed to, or derived from, the
Project.
5. The 2002 Bonds shall be speciaUlimited obligations ofthe Port Authority, payable solely from
proceeds, revenues and other amounts pledged thereto, as will be more fully described in the Resolution. The
Bonds and the interest thereon shall neither constitute nor give rise to a general indebtedness or pecuniary
liability, or a general or moral obligation, or a pledge or loan of credit of the City or the State of Minnesota,
within the meaning of any constitution or statutory provision. To that end, the Port Authority hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against any claims or losses arising out of the failure ofthe Port
Authority to provide for the payment of principal of, and the interest or any premium on the 2002 Bonds. This
indemnity shall not, however, be construed to relate to any claims or losses which might arise by virtue of the
exercise, by the City, of its governmental powers in connection with the Project.
6. The Port Authority will charge afee for its administration ofthe Project and the issuance ofthe
2002 Bonds, which fee will be described in, and payable under, the Revenue Agreement.
7. Unless otherwise provided by concurrent action of the Port Authority and the City, this
Agreement shall terminate upon the retirement or defeasance of the last outstanding 2002 Bond, and this
Agreement may not be terminated in advance of such retirement or defeasance.
8. Upon termination of this Agreement, any property acquired as a result of this Agreement, and
any surplus moneys, shall be returned to the Port Authority.
9. This Agreement may be amended by the Port Authority and the City, at any time, by an
instrument executed by both of them. No amendment hereof maybe entered into by the Port Authority or the
City, however, ifthe effect of such amendment would impair the rights of the holders ofthe 2002 Bonds, unless
such holders have consented to such amendment.
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10. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when taken
together shall constitute a single agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Port Authority and the City have caused this Agreement to be executed
on their behalf, by their duly authorized officers, as of the day and year first above written.
RESOLUTION 02-08-143
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE PORT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL ON BEHALF OF SECOND HARVEST
HEARTLAND
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City', as follows:
SECTION 1
Recitals
1.1 In 1988, the City entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with the Port Authority of the City of
Saint Paul (the "Port Authority"), pursuant to which the Port Authority issued its $1,400,000 Development
Revenue Note (the "1988 Note") to finance the acquisition and renovation of a 64,000 square foot facility
located at 1140 Gervais Avenue in the City to provide a centralized facility to distribute emergency food
supplies to citizens ofthe cities ofMaplewood and SaintPaul, Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota (the
"Project') for Emergency Fund Service, Inc., whose operations have been taken over by Second Harvest
Heartland (the `Borrower").
1.2 The Borrower has now advised this Council of its desire to refinance the 1988 Note through the
Port Authority, and to provide for additional financing of the renovation of the Project and the purchase of
equipment to be used therein, at an estimated total of approximately $2,600,000.
1.3 The Borrower has represented to the City that the Project will assist the Borrower in improving
its facilities in the City, for the benefit of the residents of the City and surrounding area, that the issuance of
tax-exempt revenue bonds is essential to the successful completion of the Project; and that the Port Authority
has evidenced a willingness to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds and loan the proceeds thereofto the Borrower
to finance the proposed Project.
1.4 In order to facilitate the financing of the Proj ect by the Borrower, the City has agreed to enter in
to a new Joint Powers Agreement with the Port Authority in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit
A.
1.5 A notice of public hearing was published on August 10, 2002 in the St. Paul Pioneer
Press, and pursuant to such notice a public hearing has been held before the City
Council on the proposal of the Borrower to finance the Project through the issuance of
revenue bonds by the Port Authority, at which hearing all those who desire to speak
were heard, and in connection with which written comments were taken in advance.
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SECTION 2
Consent to Issuance and Authorization
of Joint Powers Agreement
2.1 On the basis of the information given to the City to date, the City hereby consents to the
issuance by the Port Authority of approximately $2,600,000 of its revenue bonds, and the loan ofthe proceeds
thereof to the Borrower to finance the Project, all as provided in the Joint Powers Agreement. The adoption of
this resolution shall not be deemed, however, to establish a legal obligation on the part ofthe City, its Council
orthe Port Authority to issue or to cause the issuance ofthe Bonds. The Bonds, if issued by the Port Authority,
shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property ofthe City or the Port
Authority. The Bonds shall be payable solely from said revenues and property of the Borrower specifically
pledged to the payment thereof, and shall not constitute a debt or pecuniary liability of the City or the Port
Authority within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation.
2.2 The form ofthe Joint Powers Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A is approved substantially
in the form attached, with such subsequent changes as may be approved by the City staff, in consultation with
counsel to the City.
2.3 The appropriate officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Joint
Powers Agreement in substantially the form submitted, as modified pursuant to Section 2.2, above, and any
other documents and certificates which are reasonably required by the Port Authority or its bond counsel to the
transaction described herein. The execution of the Joint Powers Agreement and any other instrument by the
appropriate officer or offices of the City shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of such documents in
accordance with the terms of this resolution.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
2. 7:15 p.m. Keller Golf Course Maintenance Building Replacement (2160 Maplewood
Drive)
a. Conditional Use Permit
b. Design Approval
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
a Matt Ledvina representing the Community Design Review Board and the Planning
Commission presented their reports.
d. Kevin Finley from Ramsey County Parks and Recreation answered council questions.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
None
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution approving the conditional use
permit for the Keller Golf Course, 2166 Maplewood Drive:
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RESOLUTION 02-08-144
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ramsey County applied for a conditional use permit for the Keller Golf Course and to
replace an existing maintenance building at the golf course.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the Keller Golf Course property located at 2166 Maplewood Drive.
The legal description is:
SUBJ TO HWY 61 & FROST AVE & EX STATE OF MINNESOTA R/W; W 'h OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 &
TRIANGULAR PART IN SW COR OF E'/z OF NW 1/4 OF NE'/4 MEAS 208.71 FT ON WL & 297.26 FT ON
SL THEREOF ALSO PART OF S W 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LYING NLY OF STATE OF MINNESOTA R/W ALSO
PART OF NE'/4 OF NW '/4 LYING ELY OF H WY 61 & ELY OF AL DESC AS COM AT PT ON NL OF &
1830.5 FT E OF NW COR OF NW 1/4 TH S 40 DEG 15 MIN W FOR 790 FT TO W L OF NE'/4 OF NW '/4TH
S ON SD WL FOR 310 FT TH S 43 DEG 15 MIN E FOR 160 FT TO PT OF BEG TH S 10 DEG E FOR 300
FT TO SL OF NE'/4 OF NW '/4 & THERE TERM ALSO PART OF SE'/4 OF NW '/4 LYING NLY OF STATE
OF MINNESOTA R/W
ALSO PART OF S W 1/4 OF NW 1/4 LYING ELY & SLY OF AL BEG ON EL OF & 366 FT S FROM NE COR
OF S W 1/4 OF NW 1/4 TH N 72 DEG 18 MIN W FOR 119 FT TH WLY ALONG CURVE TO LEFT RAD 215
FT FOR 185 FT TH S 66 DEG 34 MIN W FOR 195 FT TH S 48 DEG 40 MIN W FOR 320 FT TH S 440 FT
TH S 46 DEG 45 MIN E FOR 400 FT TO SL OF S W 1/4 OF NW 1/4 & THERE TERM ALSO PART OF NW 1/4
OF SW 1/4 LYING ELY &NLY OF PART OWNED BY CITY OF ST PAUL ALSO W 330 FT OF GOVT.
LOT 2 IN NE'/4 OF S W '/4 LYING ELY &NLY OF PART OWNED BY CITY OF ST PAUL ALSO PART
OF E 10 ACRES OF W 20 ACRES OF SD GOVT. LOT 2 LYING NLY OF STATE OF MINNESOTA R/W;
ALL IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 22.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
On August 5, 2002, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve this
permit.
On August 26, 2002, the city council held a public hearing. 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 from 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,
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drainage, water runoff, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
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.
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.
The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features
into the development design.
The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
The applicant must begin construction within one year after the council approves this permit or the
permit shall end. The city council may extend this deadline for one year.
The city council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the design plans for the Keller Golf Course. 2166
Maplewood Drive, and approval is based on the following conditions:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
2. Install the three dormers on the roof area as shown on the proposed plans.
3. Provide the following for city staff approval before the city issues grading or building
permits:
a. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan, subject to the city engineer^ s approval.
This plan shall include the reconstruction of the entrance drive into the site.
b. A detailed photometric plan for all proposed outdoor lighting, subject to staff approval.
c. Plans for a trash dumpster enclosure. These shall include a revised site plan to show the location
and elevations of all four sides of the enclosure. The gates shall be 100 percent opaque and the
materials and colors of the enclosure shall be compatible with those of the new maintenance
building. This plan shall be subject to staff approval.
d. A revised landscape plan that shows the size of all plantings and the landscaping as required in
the rainwater gardens.
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4. Complete the following before occupying the new maintenance building:
a. The construction of the required trash dumpster enclosure for any outside trash containers for
this facility. (code requirement) The enclosure must be 100 percent opaque, match the color of
the building and have a closeable gate that extends to the ground.
b. Install all required landscaping around the driveway, parking lot and the site.
5. 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. The owner or contractor shall
complete any unfinished landscaping by June 1 if the county occupies the building in the fall or
winter or within six weeks if the county occupies the building in the spring or summer.
c. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve
minor changes.
7. The city is not requiring in-ground lawn irrigation since the applicant has the means and the
workforce to maintain the landscaping.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Beaver Lake T.H. Sanitary Sewer and Bike Path, Project 01-09: Resolution for Award of
Bids, Adjusting Assessment Amount, Approving Change Order and Revising Project
Budget
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Cavett presented specifics from the report.
c. Karl Keel, URS, Project Manager, spoke about the project.
d. Mayor Cardinal recognized Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive, Maplewood.
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution that accepts the bids, awards a
construction contract to Barbarossa and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,332,373.15, and approves a
change order in the amount of a reduction of $260.133.20 for Beaver Lake Town Homes Sanitary
Sewer and Bike Path. Cit,~ Project 01-99:
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RESOLUTION 02-08-145
RESOLUTION FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS
AWARD OF BIDS
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
WHEREAS, the City Council approved plans and specifications for the Beaver Lake Town Homes
Sanitary Sewer and Bike Path, City Project 01-09 on July 8, 2002, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Council direction bids were received, opened and read aloud on August 2,
2002 as follows:
Contractor Base Bid
Barbarossa and Sons, Inc. $1,492,373.15
Bid Alternate 1
$160,000.00
Lametti and Sons, Inc. $1,771,595.00 -$400,000.00
Engineer's Estimate $ 900,000.00 N/A
WHEREAS, a project budget of $855,330 was set on June 24, 2002, and
WHEREAS, Barbarossa and Sons, Inc., in cooperation with City staff, have determined a number of
project changes that will result in a reduction in expenditures in the amount of $260,133.20, and
WHEREAS, the preliminary estimate for assessment to the land owner for Beaver Lake Town
Homes Development was $157,800, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported that the cost of construction of the sanitary sewer
service needed for the Beaver Lake Town Homes Development has increased substantially in excess of
$59,972 due to unforeseen soil conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That the bid of Barbarossa and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,492,373.15 is the lowest responsible
bid for the construction of The Beaver Lake T.H. Sanitary Sewer and Bike Path, City Project 01-09.
2. That the Bid Alternate 1 in the amount of a reduction of $160,000 is appropriate and reduces the bid
amount for contract purposes to $1,332,373.15 and the mayor and clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the city.
3. That Change Order No. 1 in the amount of -$260,133.20 is hereby approved.
4. That the assessment amount for the Beaver Lake Town Home developer is hereby increased to
$217,772.00.
5. That the finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the revised financing plan for the project.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
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J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Cable Cast-Community Design Review Board/Parks Commission
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the informational telecasts (~er~) from the
Parks Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the telecasting of the Community Design Review Board
Meeting (effective immediately).
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Conditional Use Permit Review and Right-of-Way User Agreement-2194 Van Dyke Street
(Lanndervilles)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
a The following people were heard:
Maggie Chalkline, 1863 E County Road B, Maplewood
Connie Launderville, 2194 Van Dyke Street, Maplewood
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Sandhurst Avenue right-of--way user permits for
the properties at 2182 and 2194 Van Dyke Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-Councilmembers Collins, Wasiluk, and
Juenemann
Nays-Mayor Cardinal
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the conditional use permit for 2194 Van Dyke Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
Councilmember Collins withdrew his second, which was acknowledged by Mayor Cardinal.
Councilmember Collins moved to table the conditional use permit review for Lanndervilles for staff
to investigate other options and to hold a neighborhood meeting. Staff will bring their
recommendations back to the September 23 City Council Meeting.
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Seconded by Mayor Cardinal. Ayes-All
2. 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Chief Winger presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to authorize the Police Department to accept and expend the
2002 LLEBG grant.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to accept the recommendations to invite the public to comment
on how the funds could be used and accept the $1,195. local match from an appropriate account per
the Finance Director.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
3. Safe and Sober Grant
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Chief Winger presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to accept the $30,000 grant and pass the following resolution
authorizing the execution of agreement:
RESOLUTION 02-08-146
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
Be it resolved that the Maplewood Police Department enter into a grant agreement with the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, for the project entitled SAFE & SOBER
COMMUNITIES during the period from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003.
The Chief of the Maplewood Police Department is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and
amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Maplewood Police Department and
to be the fiscal agent and administer the grant.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
4. Off-Sale Liquor License-Sidney Applebaum-2515 White Bear Avenue (Sid's Discount Liquor)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented specifics from the report.
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c. Chief Winger provided an additional report noting other business's Mr. Applebaum owns.
d. The following person was heard:
Sydney Applebaum, 3679 Oakton Ridge, Minnetonka
Councilmember Juenemann moved to table the application for off-sale liquor license for Sidney
Applebaum for Sid's Discount Liquor until further investigation is completed.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
5. Meeting for Fire Department Study
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report and specifics.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to set a special meeting on September 12 at 6:00 p. m. to hear
the report on the EMS study by the Mercer Group.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive, Maplewood-Feels the council deviates from protecting
residential properties, would like to see a moratorium placed on liquor licenses, and is
opposed to running a 6 times of year production from the Parks Commission.
2. Kevin Berglund-1929 Kingston, Maplewood-Feels the city is lacking Park Department
leadership, is concerned with the hiring process for the Police Chief position and would like
to see a response from the council during visitor presentations.
3. Maggie Chalkline, 1863 E. County Road B-Expressed her support of the city staff and their
efforts.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
Citizen's Police Academy-Mayor Cardinal noted the 6~' annual academy will be held Sept.
through Oct. 24 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday's for 8 weeks.
2. Citizen Input on Budget-The proposed budget will be reviewed September 3`d at 6:00 p.m.
3. Don Winger's Retirement-Mayor Cardinal wished Chief Winger good luck and thanked him
for his years of service.
4. Volunteer Recognition Picnic-Councilmember Juenemann reminded those participating that
the picnic is from 5-8 p.m. September 5 at Battle Creek Park.
5. Maplewood in Motion--Councilmember Wasiluk's phone number is 651-776-2633.
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N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilmember Juenemann moved to change the budget meeting time for September 3`d
from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
2. A special presentation will be made at the City Council/Manager workshop on September
09 at 6:30 p.m. in remembrance of the events of that day. The workshop will begin at 6:00
p.m.
3. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to cancel the pre-agenda meeting for September 5. 2002.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal. Ayes-All
4. Ashley Kickler-Ashely is a Maplewood resident that will be participating in the Miss Junior
Minnesota Pageant on November 7, 2002.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-All
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