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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, September 23, 2002
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 02-21
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C.
D.
CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the Maplewood 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
1. Minutes from the Special Meeting, September 03, 2002
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the Special Meeting Minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
2. Minutes from the CounciUManager Workshop, September 09, 2002
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the CounciUMana~er Workshop Minutes as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
3. Minutes from the City Council Meeting, September 09, 2002, Meeting No. 02-21
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M 1. Council presentation October 21
M2. School Referendum
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
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G.
APPOINTMENT S/PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the consent agenda items 1-7 and 9-10
as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the consent agenda item 8 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$112.00 Checks #58778 dated 9/4/02
$307,574.80 Checks #58779 thru #58820 dated 9/6 thru
9/10/02
$284,019.64 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 8/30 thru 9/9/02
$176.83 Checks #58821 dated 9/12/02
$484,293.63 Checks #58822 thru #58901 dated 9/17/02
$590,018.10
$1,666,195.00
PAYROLL
$413,374.65
$45,938.77
$459,313.42
$2,125,508.42
2. Resolution Acce
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 9/9 thru 9/13/02
Total Accounts Payable
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
9/13/02
Payroll Deduction checks #90485 thru #90491
dated 9/13/02
Total Payroll
GRAND TOTAL
Ming Election Judges-General Election November 5, 2002
Accepted the following list of Election Judges for the 2002 State General Election:
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RESOLUTION 02-09-155
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ELECTION.]IJDGES
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list of Election Judges for
the 2002 State General Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002:
Charlotte Alm Anne Fosburgh Marvella Lackner Sophie Peterson
Elsie Anderson Mary Ann Franssen Rita Lally Lorraine Petschel
Carol Arnold Rita Fredrickson Richard Lambert Jacque Phillippi
Marlys Barrett Bevery Gelao Anita Larson Bev Poleceh
Joan Bartelt Clarice Gierzak Nancy Lash Ida Quistad
Gerald Behm Mark Gilstad Robert Lundgren Linda Randolph
Jaime Belland Diane Golaske Lorraine Lauren Marlene Reitmann
Carol Berger Betty Granger Anita Leeman RoseMarie Rossi
Merv Berger Guy Grant Barbara Leiter Elaine Rudeen
Pat Blank Mary Grant Jacqueline Leiter Ronald Rutz
Donna Brown Pierre Guilfoile Thelma Ling Florence Sajevic
Jeanette Bunde Ray Gullickson William Little Karla Sand
Joan Button Betty Haas Delores Lofgren Larry Schaaf
Lucille Cahanes Carol Hamre Richard Lofgren Mary Ann Schneider
Geraldine Callahan Ronald Hamre Shirley Luttrell Sandy Schoenecker
Anne Cardenas Wendy Haavistor Paul Maeyaest Don Schroepfer
Robert Carr Walter Hayde Carol Mahre Harriet Schroepfer
Margaret Cokley Jacqueline Hayne Rose Marie Manders Teresa Shore
Thomas Connelly Lloyd Hecht Claire Markie Richard Simmer
Mae Davidson Gordon Heininger Thomas Maskrey Evelyn Skluzacek
Lawrence Dean John Henry Esther Maudal Terese Sonnek
Virginia Dehen Pat Hensley Jackie Meyer Bob Spangler
Bernice Del Monte Constance Hines Joan Misgen Louis Spies
Bhupat Desai Anna Mae Hogan Bill Moen Kenneth Sullivan
Kumad Desai Jennifer Hollerbach Katherine Mollers Theresa Sullivan
Jean Dickson Shirley Horton Arthur Mollica Lorraine Taylor
Kathy Dittle Kevin Hustings Jackie Monahan- Rita Taylor
Grace Dornfeld Mildred Iversen Junek Faith Thomforde
Diane Droeger Nancy Jackson Betty Mossong Milo Thompson
Fred DuCharme Robert Jackson Delores Marsch Pat Thompson
Audrey Duellman Jeff Janacek Howard Muraski D. Franklin Tolbert
Marge Dvorak Barbara Jensen James Nieman Carmen Tomaszewski
Betty Eddy Barbara Johnson Louise Nieters Geraldine Trooien
Carolyn Eickhoff Don Jungmann Rozanne Nohre Patricia Trumble
John Eineke Marilyn Kidman Ann Marie Norberg Cecilia Tucker
Elizabeth Erickson Helen King Neva Norman Barbara Vandeveer
Shirley Evertz Rosemary Koch Beverly Ogilvie Mary Vante
Ann Fallon Ron Kockelman Elizabeth Olson Gene Wandersee
Lorraine Fischer Joan Kolasa Mary Olson Gayle Wasmundt
Mary Fischer Joseph Kolasa Norman Olson John Willy
Delores Fitzgerald Nicole Korolchuk Phyllis Pauly Delores Witschen
Edward Fitzgerald Mona Krekelberg David Pehl Sandra Wittmann
Bob Flood Margaret Kunde Karyl Petersen
3. Personal Service License-Deborah Hart
Approved the individual personal service license for Deborah Sue Hart.
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4. Fee Waiver Request (Temporary Food)-Hmong Alliance Church
Waived the $45.00 per day permit fee for the Hmong Alliance Church, 1770 McMenemy
Street.
5. Revisions to Personnel Policies
Approved the proposed revisions to the Maplewood Personnel policies: Section 9-
Annual Leave and Section 4-Employment of Family Members.
6. Resolution Requesting Speed Study on McKnight Road between Maryland Avenue and
Larpenteur Avenue
Adopted the following resolution that requests a speed study for McKnight Road between
Larpenteur Avenue and Maryland Avenue.
RESOLUTION 02-09-156
REQUESTING SPEED STUDY
MCKNIGHT ROAD (MARYLAND to LARPENTEUR)
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has jurisdiction of McKnight Road between Maryland Avenue and
Larpenteur Avenue within the City of Maplewood, and
WHEREAS, residents along this segment of roadway are concerned with the overall roadway
speed, and
WHEREAS, a speed study will provide an evaluation to determine the appropriate speed for this
segment of roadway.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
A speed study of McKnight Road between Maryland Avenue and Larpenteur Avenue is hereby
requested to evaluate the segment speed limit.
Signal Agreement with Washington County, Ramsey County, City of Woodbury and City
of Maplewood for Signal Maintenance at Upper Afton Road and Century Avenue
Approved the four-party agreement with Washington County, Ramsey County, and the
City of Woodbury and the City of Maplewood for signal maintenance at Upper Afton
Road and Century Avenue and authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement.
8. Proclamation-Crime Prevention Month
Approved the following Resolution of Proclamation for Crime Prevention Month in
October:
RESOLUTION 02-09-157
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CRIME PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the vitality of our City depends on how safe we keep our homes, neighbor-hoods, schools,
workplaces and communities;
WHEREAS, crime and fear of crime destroy our trust in others and in institutions, threatening the
community's health, prosperity and quality of life;
WHEREAS, people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to prevent themselves and their
families, neighbors and co-workers from being harmed by crime, violence and drugs;
WHEREAS, the personal injury, financial loss and community deterioration resulting from crime are
intolerable and require investment from the whole community;
WHEREAS, crime prevention initiatives must include self-protection and security, but they must go
beyond these to promote collaborative efforts to make neighborhoods safer for all ages and to develop
positive educational and recreational opportunities for young people;
WHEREAS, adults must invest time, resources and policy support in effective prevention and
intervention strategies for youth, and teens must be engaged in driving crime from their communities;
WHEREAS, effective crime prevention programs excel because of partnerships among law
enforcement, other government agencies, civic groups, schools, faith communities, businesses and
individuals as they help to nurture communal responsibility and instill pride;
NOW, THEREFORE, we do proclaim October 2002 as Crime Prevention Month in the City of
Maplewood and urge all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions and businesses to
invest in the power of prevention and work together for the common good.
9. Conditional Use Permit Review-Sobriety High School (2055 White Bear Avenue)
Agreed to review the conditional use permit for Sobriety High School at 2055 White
Bear Avenue in one year.
10. Budget Transfer for Bruentrup Farm
Authorized a transfer of $4,700 from the General Fund contingency account to finance
the installation of water and sewer service at Bruentrup Farm
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 p.m. (7:08 p.m.) Conditional Use Permit-Budget Towing (1291 Frost Avenue)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
a Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report from September 4,
2002.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
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following people were heard:
Roy Carlson, Budget Tire of Minnesota, 1291 Frost Avenue, Maplewood
Dorothy Cartier, 1315 Frost Avenue, Maplewood
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution approving a conditional use
permit for the exterior display of tires at 1291 Frost Avenue:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Roy Carlson applied for a conditional use permit to display ten tire racks at Budget
Towing and Tire;
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property located at 1291 Frost Avenue, Maplewood,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the legal description is Lot 3, Block 1, Lincoln Park;
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Property Identification Number for this property is
16-29-22-14-0094;
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On September 4, 2002, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve the
conditional use permit.
2. On September 23, 2002, the city council held a public hearing. City staff published a notice in
the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council
conducted the public hearing whereby all public present were given a chance to speak and
present written statements. The city council also considered reports and recommendations from
the city staff and planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approves the above-described
conditional use permit based on the building and site plans. The city approved this 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 runoff, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create
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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.
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 of the conditional use permit is subject to the following conditions:
1. The exterior display of tires is limited to normal business hours (either 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m.). All tires must be stored inside the building during close of business.
2. The exterior display of tires is limited to 8 tire racks that hold 18 tires each.
3. The exterior display of tires is limited to the west side of the building and toward the front of the
west garage door.
4. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed for compliance with the required conditions in the
event the property is leased to a new business that intends to operate an automobile related
business with exterior tire display.
5. If the conditional use permit for exterior display of tires is abandoned and ceases for a
continuous period of one year or more, the conditional use permit will become null and void.
6. Pavement on the site must be repaired and resurfaced by June 1, 2003.
7. The conditional use permit for the exterior display of tires shall be reviewed again in one year.
8. No vehicles may be towed, parked, or stored at this location.
9. The following improvements must be made to the building and property by June 1, 2003: paint
the building, remove the black paint from the windows, remove the old oil tank from the west
side of the building, and install landscaping in the front of the property.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmember Collins
Nays-Councilmembers Koppen, Juenemann and
Wasiluk
Motion Failed.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approving a conditional use
permit as described in the staff report for the exterior display of tires at 1291 Frost Avenue:
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RESOLUTION 02-09-158
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Roy Carlson applied for a conditional use permit to display ten tire racks at Budget
Towing and Tire;
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property located at 1291 Frost Avenue, Maplewood,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the legal description is Lot 3, Block 1, Lincoln Park;
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Property Identification Number for this property is
16-29-22-14-0094;
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On September 4, 2002, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve the
conditional use permit.
2. On September 23, 2002, the city council held a public hearing. City staff published a notice in
the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council
conducted the public hearing whereby all public present were given a chance to speak and
present written statements. The city council also considered reports and recommendations from
the city staff and planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approves the above-described
conditional use permit based on the building and site plans. The city approved this 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 runoff, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create
traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and
fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks.
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
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features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval of the conditional use permit is subject to the following conditions:
1. The exterior display of tires is limited to normal business hours (either 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 8 a.m.
to 8 p.m.). All tires must be stored inside the building during close of business.
2. The exterior display of tires is limited to 10 tire racks that hold 18 tires each.
3. The exterior display of tires is limited to the west side of the building and toward the front of the
west garage door.
4. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed for compliance with the required conditions in the
event the property is leased to a new business that intends to operate an automobile related
business with exterior tire display.
5. If the conditional use permit for exterior display of tires is abandoned and ceases for a
continuous period of one year or more, the conditional use permit will become null and void.
6. Pavement on the site must be repaired and resurfaced by June 1, 2003.
7. The conditional use permit for the exterior display of tires shall be reviewed again in one year.
8. No vehicles may be towed, parked, or stored at this location overnight (excluding one tow truck
which maybe parked on the exterior of the building overnight).
9. The following improvements must be made to the building and property by June 1, 2003: paint
the building, remove the black paint from the windows, remove the old oil tank from the west
side of the building, and install landscaping in the front of the property.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
2. 7:15 p.m. Highwood Farm (Highwood Avenue East)
Preliminary Plat
Zoning Map Change (F to R-1)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Roberts presented specifics from the report.
a Commissioner Rossbach present the Planning Commission Report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Charles Cox, CEC Development, 1111 McKnight Road South
Tony Dierich, 2624 Promontory Place East, Maplewood
Trinh Tramberg, 1018 Dennis Street South, Maplewood
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John Farachi, Development Engineering, 1296 Hudson Road, St. Paul
Chris Gierke, 1024 Dennis Street, Maplewood
Jim Corcoran, 984 Dennis Street, Maplewood
Margaret Cougar, 2684 Highwood, Maplewood
John Maslowski, 1004 Dennis Street
Ryan Merz, 2684 Highwood, Maplewood
Ron Sullivan, 2628 Nemitz Avenue, Maplewood
David Meyers, 3021 Park Avenue, Minneapolis
Three additional speakers addressed the council but did not identify themselves
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Collins moved to table the Highwood Farms preliminary~lat and zoning map
change until October 28. 2002.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED 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:
Harold Wilson, 1877 East County Road B, Maplewood
Roy Hardwick, 2182 Van Dyke Street, Maplewood
Ernest Payette, 2195 Hazel Street, Maplewood
John Mason, 585 Harriet Avenue, St. Paul
Mariam Tschida, 2230 Van Dyke, Maplewood
Julie (inaudible), driver for Student Drive, 263 Pendred Circle, Woodbury
Connie Launderville, 2194 VanDyke, Maplewood
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the conditional use permit for the storage of one
commercial vehicle on the residential property at 2194 Van Dyke Street, maintain close staff
monitoring and review the conditional use permit again in one ,
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
K. NEW BUSINESS
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1. AFSCME 2003-4 Labor Agreement
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report and specifics from the report.
b. Human Resources Director Le presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the AFSCME Clerical/Technical& Maintenance labor
ageement for 2003 & 2004.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
2. County Road D Improvement, Project 01-15: Resolution for Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Order No. 2
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Cavett presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the following resolution Directing the Modification of
the Existing Construction Contract for the County Road D Improvements, Project 01-15:
RESOLUTION 02-09-159
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 01-15, County Road D Improvements and has let a construction contract pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as
Improvement Project 01-15, Change Order No. 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 Order No. 2 in the amount of $7,131.99. The revised contract
amount is $1,067,346.15.
No revisions to the project budget are required at this time, as these changes fall within
the original project budget.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
3. Traffic Control Revisions in the Gladstone South Neighborhood, Project 00-03
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Cavett presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve staff recommendation for revisions to the
neighborhood traffic control as part of the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvements,
Project 00-03.
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
4. Property Purchase Agreement-189 Larpenteur Avenue East
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report and presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the purchase asreement for 189 Larpenteur Avenue
and authorize staff to execute the necessary documents to finalize the closing to acquire the
property.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
5. Review of Group Home Rules and Regulations
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented specifics from the report.
c. Acting Chief Thomalla provided further facts and call statistics on the properties.
d. Assistant Fire Chief Swenson provided fire call statistics on the properties.
e. The following people were heard:
Tim Hammond, DDR Contract Manager for Ramsey County
Ruth Trapold, 2477 Brenner Avenue East, Maplewood
No action was taken. A community meeting on this topic will be arranged by Ms. Coleman for
further review of identified issues.
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. October 21, 2002-Councilmember Juenemann reminded council of the Fire/ EMS Study
on Monday, October 21st
2. School Referendum-Councilmember Koppen would like to see the council adopt a
resolution in support of the District 622 Referendum.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:02 p.m.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes -All
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