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Home My WebLink About12-23-2002MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, December 23, 2002 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 02-28 A. B. C. D. E. F G. CALL TO ORDER: A meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers, at the Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Cardinal. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the December 9, 2002 CounciUManager Workshop Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the CounciUManager Workshop Minutes of December 9. 2002 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All 2. Minutes from City Council Meeting, Meeting No. 02-13 Councilmember Collins moved to approve the City Council Minutes of December 9. 2002 meeting as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All APPROVAL OF AGENDA M1. Holiday Announcement M2. Holiday Greeting Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All APPOINTMENT S/PRESENTATIONS None CONSENT AGENDA City Council 12-23-02 Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve consent agenda items 1-8, and 10 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda item 9 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Juenemann, Koppen and Wasiluk Nays-Councilmember Collins 1. Approval of Claims ACCOUNTS PAYART.F. $50.00 Check#59588 dated 12/3/02 2. 3. $272,872.10 Checks #59589 thru #59673 dated 12/6 thru 12/ 10/02 $1,535,726.49 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 12/2 thru 12/5/02 $4,959.00 Checks #59674 thru #59676 dated 12/9 thru 12/13/02 $441,613.04 Checks #59677 thru #59754 dated 12/17/02 $245,951.00 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 12/6 thru 12/12/02 $2,501,171.63 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $394,441.29 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/6/02 $25,343.58 Payroll Deduction checks #91650 thru #91656 dated 12/6/02 $419,784.87 Total Payroll $2,920,956.50 GRAND TOTAL Financial Transfer for Unassessed Water Improvements Authorized a $33,460 transfer from the Water Availability Charge Fund-St. Paul Water District to the Debt Service Fund for the 1993 Improvement Refunding Bonds. Budget Changes for 2002 Bond Issues City Council 12-23-02 2 Authorized staff to make the appropriate 2002 and 2003 budget adjustments. 4. Revision to Pay and Benefits-Non-Union Employees Approved the revisions to the Pay and Benefits Contract for Non-Union Employees. 5. 2003 Pay Rates for Temporary/Seasonal & Casual Part-Time Employees Approved the following resolution establishing pay rates for temporary, seasonal, and casual part-time employees. RESOLUTION 02-12-185 WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations Act, part-time employees who do not work more than 14 hours per week andtemporary/seasonal employees who work in positions that do not exceed 67 days in a calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students, are not public employees and are therefore not eligible for membership in a public employee union. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job classifications are hereby established fortemporary/seasonal and casual part-time (14 hour or less) employees effective January 1, 2003, upon Council approval. Accountant $10.00-18.00 per hour Accounting Technician $9.00-15.00 per hour Administrative Assistant $9.00-20.00 per hour Background Investigator $25.00-$35.00 per hour Building Inspector $14.00-25.00 per hour Building Attendant $6.00-12.00 per hour Clerk $6.50-11.00 per hour Clerk-Typist $8.50-15.00 per hour Customer Service Assistant $6.00-10.00 per hour CSO $8.00-$16.00 per hour CSO/Paramedic $12.00-20.00 per hour Data Entry Operator $8.00-12.00 per hour Dispatcher $15.00-20.00 per hour Election Judge $6.50-12.00 per hour Election Precinct Chair $7.50-14.00 per hour Engineering Aide $7.00-11.00 per hour Engineering Technician $10.00-$16.00 per hour Fire Department Custodian $575 - $690 per quarter Fire Inspector $9.00-15.00 per hour Intern $6.50- 15.00 per hour Laborer $6.50-12.00 per hour Lifeguard $6.00-12.00 per hour Receptionist $7.50-11.00 per hour Recreation Instrnctor/Leader $6.00-30.00 per hour City Council 12-23-02 3 Recreation Official Recreation Worker Secretary Theater Technician Vehicle Technician Video Coordinator* Video Technician* Water Safety Instructor (WSI) WSI & Head Lifeguard Differential (Lifeguards or WSIs working as Head Lifeguards; Lifeguards working as WSIs) $1.00 per hour * Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hour or less. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the pay rate within the above ranges. 6. Conditional Use Permit Review-St. Paul Business Center East (1983, 1997 and 2025 Sloan Place) Approved to review the conditional use permit for the St. Paul Business Center East again in one year to ensure compliance with all conditions. Conditional Use Permit Review-Waldorf School (70 County Road B East) Approved to review the conditional use permit for the Waldorf School at 70 County Road B East again in one year. 8. Approve Master Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Ina (KHA) Authorized the Mayor of City Manager to enter in to the Standard Master Agreement for Professional Engineering Services, dated 12/09/02, from Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Any subsequent project-specific contracts/proposals with KHA would be directed to the City Engineer for approval. 9. Approve Contract with Century College for Paramedic Training Approved a contract with Century College for the training of two firefighters in the amount of $10,000 each, for atotal of $20,000. 10. Approve Landfall Police Service Contract Approved the 2003-2005 contract between the City of Maplewood and City of Landfall for police services. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 p.m Intoxicating Liquor License Fee Increase $7.00-25.00 per game $6.00-18.00 per hour $9.00-18.00 per hour $20.00-30.00 per hour $9.00-15.00 per hour $11.00-19.00 per hour $10.00-18.00 per hour $7.50-12.00 per hour City Council 12-23-02 a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented specifics from the report. c. Mayor cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: None d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing. Year 1991 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Fee $5,500.00 $5,750.00 $5,920.00 $6,040. $6,180. $6,400. $6,570. Increase 4% 3% 2% 2.5% 3.5% 2.5% 2.6% Councilmember Collins moved to approve the 1.5% increase for intoxicating liquor license fees for 2003. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All I. AWARD OF BIDS None J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Set Ambulance Rates for 2003 a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. Finance Director Faust presented specifics from the report. Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution to set the 2003 ambulance rates: RESOLUTION 02-12-186 ADOPTING 2003 AMBULANCE RATES WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is authorizedto impose reasonable charges for emergency and paramedic ambulance services by Minnesota Statutes 471.476 and by special laws (Chapter 426, Laws of 1975, and Chapter 743, Laws of 1978); and WHEREAS, the paramedic ambulance services are partly financed by property taxes; and WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable to charge non-residents ahigher rate than residents for services rendered; and City Council 12-23-02 WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable to charge for services rendered based upon the distance a person is transported and by type of services provided; i.e., basic or advanced life support services as defined by Medicare. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, thatthe following charges shall be effective January 1, 2003: Residents Non-Residents Base rates: Non-transport (treatment administered) $225.00 $ 225.00 Basic life support ambulance services $635.00 $ 665.00 Advanced life support ambulance services 1 $870.00 $ 910.00 Advanced life support ambulance services 2 $975.00 $1,025.00 Rate per mile transported $ 11.30 $ 11.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be no charge when the patient has not been administered treatment and is nottransported, when the patient is transported to the detoxification center, or when the patient is transported in a squad car. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if more than one person is transported, the ambulance charges will be pro-rated between the people transported. Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers, Koppen, Juenemann and Wasiluk Nays-Councilmember Collins 2. Intoxicating Liquor License-Melvin Lindholm-Ciatti's Italian Restaurant (1900 County Rd. D) a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented specifics from the report. c. Melvin Lindholm, 8108 College Park Drive, Brooklyn Park, the applicant, was present to answer questions. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the intoxicating liquor license for the Ciatti's Italian Restaurant located at 1900 County Road D. Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-All 3. Maplewood Drive West/Keller Parkway Resurfacing, City Project 03-02-Approve Resolution Ordering Feasibility Study a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report. City Council 12-23-02 6 Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following resolution Ordering the Preparation of the Feasibility for the Maplewood Drive West/Keller Parkway Resurfacing. Project 03-02: RESOLUTION 02-12-187 ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to Maplewood Drive West, from Keller Park to County Road C, City Project 03-02, and to assess the benefited properties for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvement be referred to the city engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $14,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All 4. Legacy Village at Maplewood (Hajicek), City Project 02-18-Approve Resolution Authorizing Distribution of Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) of Environmental Impacts a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report. c. Bill Griffith representing the Hartford Group was present. Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution that authorizes distribution of the AUAR for the legacy Village at Maplewood according to the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) distribution list and established a 30-day comment period: RESOLUTION NO. 02-12-188 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION TO ORDER DISTRIBUTION OF 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 City Council 12-23-02 adopted comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, on November 25, 2002 the Maplewood City Council authorized preparation of an AUAR for the Legacy Village at Maplewood project; and WHEREAS, the firm of SRF Consulting Group, Inc. has prepared a draft AUAR for the developer of Legacy Village at Maplewood; and WHEREAS, the City is the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) pursuant to Minnesota Rules Part 4410.3610 Subp. 1; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the draft AUAR and finds it to be in acceptable order designating the impacts of the proposed development and now desires to receive all comments and reviews related to the environmental impacts; 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. 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: An order authorizing distribution of the Alternative Urban Areawide Review, in accordance with Minnesota Rules Part 4410.3610, for an environmental analysis for the Legacy Village at Maplewood study, with a minimum of 30-day comment period. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All 5. White Bear Avenue Improvements (Woodlyn to Buerkle), City Project 02-21-Approve Resolution Authorizing Preparation of Preliminary Report a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report. Mayor Cardinal moved to approve the following resolution Ordering the Preparation of the Preliminary Report for the White Bear Avenue Improvements (Woodlyn to Buerkle~ proiect 02- 21, and authorized the finance director to transfer $150.000 from the street aid fund to the proiect fund: City Council 12-23-02 RESOLUTION 02-12-189 ORDERING PREPARATION OF A PRELIMINARY REPORT WHEREAS, the Maplewood Mall Area Comprehensive Traffic Study recommended the improvement of White Bear Avenue from Woodlyn to Buerkle, City Project 02-21, by the addition of auxiliary lanes, including the reconstruction of the County Road D area intersection and improvements at Interstate 694, and WHEREAS, Ramsey County and MnDOT have previous assisted with studies of the Maplewood Mall Areatraffic flow, and WHEREAS, the estimated cost of preliminary studies to consider improvement to White Bear Avenue is $150,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: That the proposed improvement is hereby referred to the city engineer for study and he is authorized to select a consultant to conduct said study. He is instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. 2. That funds in the amount of $150,000 are appropriated to prepare this preliminary report from the state aid street fund. 3. That the city engineer is directed to explore funding options with Ramsey County and MnDOT for cost sharing on this improvement. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All 6. Kennard Street Improvements (Beam to County Road D), City Project 03-04-Approve Resolution Authorizing Preparation of Preliminary Report a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report. b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the following resolution Ordering the Preparation of the Preliminary report for the Kennard Street Improvements (Beam to County Road D), Project 03-04, and authorized the finance director to transfer $15,000 to the project fund: RESOLUTION 02-12-190 ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY WHEREAS, it is proposed to make improvements to Kennard Street, from Beam Avenue to County Road D, City Project 03-04, and to assess the benefited properties for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, City Council 12-23-02 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvement be referred to the city engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $15,000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Lower Afton Road Traffic-Emil Sturzenegger, 2455 Londin Lane, Maplewood, presented concerns to the council regarding the traffic on Lower Afton Road. M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Holiday Announcement-The Mayor and Councilmembers thanked the city staff for all their hard work and wished staff and Maplewood residents a happy and safe holiday season. N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None O. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes -All City Council 12-23-02 10