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Home My WebLink About11-25-2002MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:08 P.M. Monday, November 25, 2002 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 02-25 A. B. C. D. E. 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 the CounciUManager Workshop, November 13, 2002 Councilmember Collins moved to approve the CounciUManager Workshop Minutes of November 13. 2002 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All 2. Minutes from the City Council Meeting, November 13, 2002, Meeting No. 02-24 Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the City Council Minutes of November 13, 2002 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All APPROVAL OF AGENDA M 1. Larry Cude's Retirement M2. Sand/Salt and other Environmental Issues Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All City Council Meeting 11-25-02 F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. 2002 National Night Out Award a. City Manager Fursman presented the report and specifics form the report. The National Association of Town Watch presented the city with a 2002 award recognizing the city's outstanding participation in America's Night Out Against Crime. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson, Chief Lukin and Chief Thomalla were recognized for their efforts. G. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All 1. Approval of Claims ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $249,732.31 Checks #59334 thru #59404 dated 11/12/02 $69,222.89 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 11/1 thru 11/7/02 $90.00 Checks #59405 thru # dated 11/13/02 thru $888,445.71 Checks #59406 thru #59467 dated 11/19/02 $266,562.45 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 11/8 thru 11/14/02 $1,474,053.36 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $382,727.72 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/8/02 $43,816.10 Payroll Deduction checks #91247 thru #91253 dated 11/8/02 $426,543.82 Total Payroll $1,900,597.18 GRAND TOTAL 2. Cashway Checking -Annual License Renewal Approved the annual renewal for the 2003 license for Cashway Checking. City Council Meeting 11-25-02 2 H. PUBLIC HEARINGS None I. AWARD OF BIDS None J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Hartford Group Development Proposal (Hajicek Property)-Resolution Ordering Preparation of Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) Environmental Study a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented specifics from the report. Mayor Cardinal moved to adopt the following resolution that orders preparation of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review for the proposed development by the Hartford Group for the Hijacek property: RESOLUTION NO. 02-11-171 A RESOLUTION TO ORDER AN ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) FOR THE LEGACY VILLAGE AT MAPLEWOOD IN THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules Part 4410.3610 provides for a substitute form of Environmental Review known as an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) process; and WHEREAS, an AUAR process allows for the environmental review of development and associated infrastructure in a particular geographic area within a jurisdiction if the local governmental unit has an adopted comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, the adopted comprehensive plan must contain at least the following elements: a land use plan; a public facilities plan including a transportation plan; a sewage collection system policy plan; and an implementation program; and WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood (the "City") has an adopted a Comprehensive Plan containing the required elements; and WHEREAS, the City is the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) pursuant to Minnesota Rules Part 4410.3610 Subp. 1; and WHEREAS, the specified boundaries for the Legacy Village at Maplewood study area ("Legacy study area") are shown in the attached exhibit (Exhibit A) and are as follows: south of County Road D to approximately one-quarter mile north of Beam Avenue, east of Hazelwood Avenue and west of Southlawn Avenue in the City; and WHEREAS, delineated subareas and the locations of land uses anticipated to occur in the Legacy study area are shown in Exhibit A; and City Council Meeting 11-25-02 WHEREAS, the anticipated land uses in the Legacy study area are consistent with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) is the most appropriate form of environmental review provided for in the Minnesota Environmental Review Program for the Legacy Village at Maplewood study area, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD IN REGULAR MEETING ASSEMBLED, that the City Council hereby adopts the following: 1. An order authorizing utilization of the Alternative Urban Areawide Review process, in accordance with Minnesota Rules Park 4410.3610, for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive environmental analysis for the Legacy Village at Maplewood study area, as shown on the attached Exhibit A. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All 2. Hartford Group Development Proposal (Hajicek Property)-Approval of Development Contract for Project and AUAR Review a. City Manger Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Development Contract with Hartford Groin Inc. which establishes an amount of $40.000 for consultant assistance in review of the development proposal, and authorized the City Engineer and Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director to retain consultants as needed for project review within the budget terms of the Development Project. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All 3. Hillcrest Village Redevelopment Area Project Timeline a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report and presented specifics from the report. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to direct staff to pursue the planning process for Hillcrest Village including hiring a market analyst, a financial consultant and design consultant. Council directed staff to pursue the planning process for the Gladstone neighborhood including hiring a market analyst, a financial consultant and a design consultant. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All 4. Highwood Farm (Highwood Avenue East) Preliminary Plat Zoning Map Change (F to R-1) a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report, and presented specifics from the City Council Meeting 11-25-02 report. b. Charles Cox, applicant, representing CIC Development, Inc., requested an extension until the 12/09/02 Council Meeting. Councilmember Juenemann moved to table action on the proposed Highwood Farms preliminary~lat until December 9. 2002, when the applicants have submitted the plans and annlications for town houses on the site. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Intoxicating Liquor License-Bradley Karl-The Chalet-1820 Rice Street a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented specifics from the report. c. Bradley Karl, applicant, 4324 Heritage Drive, Vadnais Heights spoke about the application. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the intoxicating and Sunday liquor license annlications for the Chalet at 1820 Rice Street. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All 2. Comfort Bus Sanitary Sewer Repair, Project 01-21: Resolutions for Final Recapitulation of Construction Contract, (change Order No. 1) and Acceptance of Project. a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following two resolutions for the Comfort Bus Sanitary Sewer repair, City Project 01-21: Final Recapitulation of the Construction Contract and Acceptance of the Project: RESOLUTION 02-11-172 FINAL RECAPITULATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 01-21, Comfort Bus Sanitary Sewer Repair, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, construction has now been completed with increases in the quantity of some contract unit price items that have resulted in a final project cost greater than the original contract amount, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary that said final contract be modified and designated City Council Meeting 11-25-02 as Improvement Project 01-21, Final Recapitulation. 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 Final Recapitulation in the amount of $22,591.05, which includes Change Order No. 2 and Change Order No. 3. The final contract amount is $132,963.05. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the revised financing plan for the project. The revised project financing plan is as follows: Sanitary Sewer Fund $170,000 RESOLUTION 02-11-173 ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT WHEREAS, the city engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that Comfort Bus Sanitary Sewer Repair, City Project 01-21, is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted by the city. Release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All 3. Hillcrest Animal Hospital Water Main Improvement, Project 01-28: Resolution for Modification of Existing Construction Contract, Change Orders No. 2 & 3 a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report. Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the following resolution Directing the Modification of the Existing Construction Contract for the Hillcrest Animal Hospital Water Main Improvement, Project 01-28: RESOLUTION 0211-174 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 01-28, Hillcrest Animal Hospital Water Main 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 01-28, Change Order No. 1. 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. 1 in the amount of $8,424.29. The revised contract amount is $77,164.29. No revisions to the project budget are required at this time, as these changes fall within the original project budget. City Council Meeting 11-25-02 Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All 4. 5. Approve Assessment Rates for the 2003 Street Reconstruction Projects a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the updated assessment rates as outlined in the Maplewood Pavement Management Policy. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Collins, Juenemann, and Koppen Nays-Councilmember Wasiluk Metro Supervisory Association 2003-2004 Labor Agreement a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. Human Resources Director Le presented specifics from the report. Councilmember Collins moved to approve the two-year labor asreement between the City and the Metro Supervisory Association. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS L Carol Gervais, 1373 Rolling Hills Drive-Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 2. Mark Verness, 1837 McKnight Road-Wetland Ordinance Protection 3. Floyd Olson, 1570 E. Larpenteur- Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 4. James Paste, Director of All parks Alliance for Change- Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 5. Jesse England, 1105 Bellcrest Drive- Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 6. Jim Stukenschmidt, 970 Frost Avenue- Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 7. Paul Severan, St. Paul Cabins- Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 8. Martin Marti, representing Lutheran Church of Peace-lack of Affordable Housing 9. Rick Gellman, 1105 Bellcrest Avenue- Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 10. Gary Pierson, 1209 Antelope Way- Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 11. Rick Gellman-Second Appearance 12. Ann Evans, Lutheran Church of Peace representative- Mobile Home Ordinance Concerns 13. Floyd Olson-Second Appearance M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Emergency Management-Mayor Cardinal announced that Larry Cude has retired after 22 years of service. 2. Sand/Salt & Other Environmental Issues-Councilmember Wasiluk asked for a report about how much sand and salt the city uses on the street compared to the county and state. City Council Meeting 11-25-02 N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Summary Judgment-City Attorney Kelly noted a summary judgment was issued by the United States Court of Appeals (regarding plaintiffs Robert Zick and Kevin Berglund) with the decision being affirmed by the District Court. 2. Special Budget Meeting-December 2, 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. O. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All City Council Meeting 11-25-02