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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, October 14, 2002
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 02-22
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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 7:08 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 CounciUManager Workshop, September 23, 2002
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Council/Manager Workshop Minutes of
September 23. 2002 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes-All
2. Minutes from City Council Meeting, September 23, 2002, Meeting No. 02-21
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the City Council Minutes of September 23. 2002
meeting minutes as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
lA. Fertilizer Ordinance Consideration
M2. Full-time Fire Fighters
M3. Met Council Redistricting
M4. Web Site
M5. Roundabout
M6. Hazelwood Bridge
M7. NEST
N1. Community Forum on Group Home Issue
Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
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Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Acting Police Chief Thomalla announced that Councilmember Juenemann has been chosen to
receive the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award. A
luncheon will be held in her honor on October 23`d where the award will be presented.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$498,029.84 Checks #58902 thru #58978 dated 9/24/02
$208,511.18 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 9/13 thru 9/23/02
$5,000.00 Check #58979 dated 9/25/02
$108,341.50 Checks #58980 thru #59022 dated 9/27 thru
10/1/02
$52,066.22 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 9/23 thru 9/27/02
$123,709.44 Check #59203 dated 9/30/02
$287,492.84 Checks #59024 thru #59095 dated 10/4 thru
10/8/02
$613,423.66 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 9/27 thru 10/7/02
$1,896,574.68 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$367,759.77 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
9/27/02
$22,530.93 Payroll Deduction checks #90621 thru #90625
dated 9/27/02
$390,290.70 Total Payroll
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$2,286,865.38 GRAND TOTAL
2. Stipend Pay for Fill-In Day Firefighters
Approved a new stipend of $100 per shift to be paid to the paid-per-call firefighters who
fill-in for daytime coverage.
3. Conditional Use Permit Review-5-8 Club (2289 Minnehaha Avenue East)
Extended the Conditional Use Permit approval for the 5-8 Club, 2289 Minnehaha
Avenue, for another year.
4. Conditional Use Permit Review-Salvation Army (2080 Woodlynn Avenue East)
Extended the Conditional Use Permit approval for the Salvation Army to expand an adult
day care facility, 2080 Woodlynn Avenue East, for another year.
5. Conditional Use Permit Review-Ramsey County Family Service Center (2001 Van Dyke
St.)
Approved reviewing the Conditional Use Permit for the Ramsey County Family Service
Center, 2001 Van Dyke Street, only if a problem develops or the applicant proposes a
change to the use of the building or site.
6. Conditional Use Permit Review-Countryside Volkswagen/Saab (1180 Highway 36 East)
Extended the Conditional Use Permit approval for Countryside Volkswagen/Saab, 1180
Highway 36 East, for another year.
7. Conditional Use Permit Review-Beaver Lake Estates (2425 Maryland Avenue East).
Extended the Conditional Use Permit approval for Beaver Lake Estates Manufactured
Home Park, 2425 Maryland Avenue East, for another year.
8. Conditional Use Permit Review-Rolling Hills Manufactured Home Park (1375-1487
Century Avenue North)
Extended the Conditional Use Permit approval for Rolling Hills Manufactured Home
Park, 1375-1487 Century Avenue North, for another year.
9. Temporary Food Permit-Fee Waiver-Explore Scouts
Waived the fee for the temporary food permit for the Explorer Scouts.
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10. Authorization for Funding for Telecommunications Consultant
Authorized funding up to $40,000 from the data processing fund for the purpose of hiring
a telecommunications consultant.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Gladstone Park Subdivision
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report and specifics.
Councilmember Koppen moved to award the bid of $496.100 or $82.683 per lot to Mr. Perrault
for the six-lot subdivision called Gladstone Park, the City Attorney shall coordinate the closing
of the property and the proceeds to be credited to the Park Available Fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ordinance to Increase Sewer Rates (First Reading)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented specifics from the report.
ORDINANCE 831
AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE
RELATING TO
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 28-21 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following rates and charges are hereby established for all sanitary sewer services
furnished by and in the City:
(1) St. Paul Billing District:
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(a) The residential and non-residential rates shall be $1.87 per 100
cubic feet.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $10.49 quarterly per sewer service
connection.
(2) North St. Paul, Roseville, Little Canada and Woodbury Billing
Districts:
(a) The residential and non-residential rates shall be $2.50 per 1,000
gallons.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $10.49 quarterly per sewer service
connection
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning January 1, 2003.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the first reading of the following ordinance (831,
which provides for a revision of sewer rates:
ORDINANCE 831
AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE
RELATING TO
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 28-21 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following rates and charges are hereby established for all sanitary sewer services
furnished by and in the City:
(1) St. Paul Billing District:
(a) The residential and non-residential rates shall be $1.87 per 100
cubic feet.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $10.49 quarterly per sewer service
connection.
(2) North St. Paul, Roseville, Little Canada and Woodbury Billing
Districts:
(a) The residential and non-residential rates shall be $2.50 per 1,000
gallons.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $10.49 quarterly per sewer service
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connection
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning January 1, 2003.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
2. Preliminary Approval for Sale of Refunding Bonds
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented specifics from the report.
Mayor Cardinal moved to adopt the following resolutions that provide preliminar~nnroval for
the sale of the bonds and schedule a council meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. November 7 for a
bid award on the bond issue:
RESOLUTION 02-10-159
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF
$3,385,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2002B
A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the
"City"), has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue its $3,385,000
General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2002B (the "Bonds") to refund the
February 1, 2004 through February 1, 2011 maturities of the City's General Obligation
Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 1993C, dated November 1, 1989; and
B. WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its independent financial advisor and is therefore authorized to sell
these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit
proposals for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
2. Meeting: Proposal Opening. This City Council shall meet at the time and
place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of
considering sealed proposals for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The Clerk or designee,
shall open proposals at the time and place specified in such Terms of Proposal.
3. Terms of Proposal. The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the
negotiation thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as Exhibit A
and hereby approved and made a part hereof.
4. Official Statement. In connection with said competitive negotiated sale,
the Clerk and other officers or employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate with
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Springsted and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds, and to
execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion.
RESOLUTION 02-10-160
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF
$5,280,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2002C
A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the
"City"), has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue its $5,280,000
General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2002C (the "Bonds") to refund the
February 1, 2004 through February 1, 2015 maturities of the City's General Obligation Tax
Increment Bonds, Series 1993B, dated September 1, 1993; and
B. WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its independent financial advisor and is therefore authorized to sell
these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit
proposals for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
2. Meeting: Proposal Opening. This City Council shall meet at the time and
place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of
considering sealed proposals for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The Clerk or designee,
shall open proposals at the time and place specified in such Terms of Proposal.
3. Terms of Proposal. The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the
negotiation thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as Exhibit A
and hereby approved and made a part hereof.
4. Official Statement. In connection with said competitive negotiated sale,
the Clerk and other officers or employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate with
Springsted and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds, and to
execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion.
RESOLUTION 02-10-161
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF
$3,485,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION OPEN SPACE REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2002D
A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the
"City"), has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue its $3,485,000
General Obligation Open Space Refunding Bonds, Series 2002D (the "Bonds") to refund the
October 1, 2004 through October 1, 2014 maturities of the City's General Obligation Open Space
Bonds, Series 1994A, dated March 1, 1994; and
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B. WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its independent financial advisor and is therefore authorized to sell
these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit
proposals for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
2. Meeting; Proposal Opening. This City Council shall meet at the time and
place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of
considering sealed proposals for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The Clerk or designee,
shall open proposals at the time and place specified in such Terms of Proposal.
3. Terms of Proposal. The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the
negotiation thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as Exhibit A
and hereby approved and made a part hereof.
4. Official Statement. In connection with said competitive negotiated sale,
the Clerk and other officers or employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate with
Springsted and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds, and to
execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
3. Gladstone South Streets, City Project 0-03: Modification of Existing Construction
Contract, Change Order 1
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution Directing the Modification of
the Existing Construction Contract for the Gladstone South Neighborhood Street Improvement
Project, City Project 00-03:
RESOLUTION 02-10-163
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 00-03, Gladstone South Neighborhood Street 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 00-03, Change Order No. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the mayor and city clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order No. 1 in the amount of
$3,134.00. The revised contract amount is $2,154,704.43.
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
4. White Bear Avenue Sidewalk at Highway 36
a. Approve Permit
b. Approve MnDOT Hold Harmless Resolution
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adopt the following resolution approving the conditions of
r~ht-of-wa~ereement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Approved a proiect
budget of $15,000 and that the Finance Director be authorized to make the necessary transfers
from the Contingency Fund to establish the budget for the White Bear Avenue Sidewalk at T.H.
36. Project 02-19:
RESOLUTION NO. 02-10-164
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONDITIONS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH
THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood wishes to construct a concrete pedestrian walkway
within the Trunk Highway 36 right-of-way along the west side of White Bear Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the pedestrian sidewalk will be located within the corporate limits of
Maplewood,
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has been granted an approved right-of--way permit
for the purpose of constructing said pedestrian walkway, pending receipt of a Hold Harmless
Resolution as required by the Commissioner of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT:
The City of Maplewood agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless the State of Minnesota and
its agents and employees of and from the claims, demands, actions or causes of actions arising
out of or by reason of the granting of right-of--way permit M-US-02-0696. The City further
assumes all liabilities, obligations or responsibilities described in permit M-US-02-0696 and
pertaining to the construction, maintenance, operations and supervision of the sidewalk,
bituminous curb, modular block wall, and utilities located within the Trunk Highway 36 right-of-
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way.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
5. County Road B/Hazelwood Street: Approve 4-way Stop Sign Request to Ramsey
County
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution that requests a 4-way stop sign
installation aY County Road B and Hazelwood Street:
RESOLUTION 02-10-165
REQUESTING 4-WAY STOP CONDITION
COUNTY ROAD B AND HAZELWOOD STREET
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has jurisdiction of County Road B between English Street and
White Bear Avenue within the City of Maplewood, and
WHEREAS, residents along this segment of roadway are concerned with the overall
roadway safety, and
WHEREAS, a previous engineering study identified a recommendation of a 4-way stop
condition at County Road B and Hazelwood Street to be consistent with area traffic movements
and a safety enhancement for Maplewood area residents.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows:
Ramsey County is hereby requested to install a 4-way stop control condition at County
Road B and Hazelwood Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
6. Off Sale Liquor License-Linda Bigelbach-Cub Foods-100 W. County Road B
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Acting Police Chief Thomalla presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to table the application for an off-sale liquor license for Cub
Foods at 100 West County Road B until the applicant can be present.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
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November 11, 2002 Council Meeting Change of Date
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
Councilmember Collins moved to reschedule the November 11, 2002 council date to November
13. 2002.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
lA. Fertilizer Ordinance Consideration--City Manager Fursman stated the council could
choose to revisit the ordinance at the request of George Dege, Dege Garden Store.
Mayor Cardinal moved to reconsider the ordinance at the October 28. 2002 Council Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmember Koppen
Nays-Councilmembers Wasiluk, Collins and
Juenemann
Motion Failed.
1. A Letter to the Citizens of School District 622--Mayor Cardinal read the following letter into
the record:
To the Citizens of School District 622:
The school district is conducting a levy referendum on the November 5, 2002 general election
ballot.
As Mayor and city council member of Maplewood, we would like to emphasize the need for
strong high quality schools in our communities.
Excellence in our schools helps all of us maintain the strength of neighborhood and our
communities overall.
Healthy and well-funded schools provide the critical educational infrastructure for our
communities that in the long run protect and enhance property values in our cities. As mayor
and council members, we respectfully ask that you research the facts regarding the referendum
and subsequently make a wise, knowledgeable and educated decision on November 5, 2002.
2. Full-time Fire Fighters Mayor Cardinal announced that Maplewood has six new full-time
firefighters. Twenty-one applications were received internally. Fourteen applicants were
qualified and six were offered the position.
3. Met Council Redistricting The Mayor noted that the Metropolitan Council is in the process
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of redistricting and should have the project completed by the end of the year.
4. Maplewood Web Site-Mayor Cardinal stated the web site will be enhanced with history of
the city, and information on Maplewood schools, churches and hospitals. When the Mayor
logged on he was hit 9282.
5. Roundabout-The Mayor collected feedback from councilmembers on the English Street
roundabout.
6. Hazelwood Bridge-At the Mayors forum residents encouraged, and supported the building of
abridge over Highway 36 at Hazelwood.
7. NEST-Councilmember Koppen noted that NEST service is curb to curb. Anew brochure is
being created to further educate the residents about this useful service
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Community Forum on Group Homes-Assistant City Manager Coleman informed staff
and residents that a forum will be held at the Maplewood Community Center on Tuesday,
October 29~' at 7:00 p.m.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Koppen moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes -All
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