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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, February 24, 2003
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 03-04
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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. by Mayor Cardinal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 461 led the 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 CounciUManager Workshop February 10, 2003
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the CounciUManager Workshop Minutes of
February 10, 2003 as amended.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmember
Collins, and Juenemann
Abstain-Councilmember Wasiluk
2. Minutes from City Council Meeting, February 10, 2003-Meeting No. 03-03
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the City Council Minutes of February 10. 2003.
meeting No. 03-03 as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmember
Collins, and Juenemann
Abstain-Councilmember Wasiluk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
K10. Funding Street Construction
M1. Soccer Fields
M2. Mayor's Forum
M3. Tree Sale
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Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the agenda as amended.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
APPOINTMENT S/PRESENTATIONS
1. Water Board Appointment
Mayor Cardinal moved to appoint Councilmember Ken Collins to the Water Board.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$518,851.02 Checks #60139 thru #60148 dated 2/2 thru
2/5/03
$74,801.97 Checks #60149 thru #60187 dated 2/7 thru
2/11/03
$10,761,696.51 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 1/31 thru 2/5/03
$83.24 Checks #60188 thru #60189 dated 2/10 thru
2/11/03
$436,928.18 Checks #60190 thru #60254 dated 2/18/03
$109,618.92 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 2/6 thru 2/13/03
$11,901,979.84 Total Accounts Payable
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$113,946.00 Payroll (Merit Pay) Checks and Direct
Deposits dated 2/7/03
$415,154.73 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
2/14/03
$26,895.04 Payroll Deduction checks #92590 thru #92597
dated 2/14/03
$555,995.77 Total Payroll
$12,457,975.61 GRAND TOTAL
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2. Disposal of Old Financial Records
Adopted the following resolution for appropriate financial records to be destroyed:
RESOLUTION 03-02-021
WHEREAS, M.S.A. 138.17 governs the destruction of city records; and
WHEREAS, a list of records has been presented to the Council with a request in
writing that destruction be approved by the Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA;
That the Finance Director is hereby directed to apply to the Minnesota
State Historical Society for an order authorizing destruction of the
records as described in the attached list.
That upon approval by the State ofthe attached application, the Finance
Director is hereby authorized and directed to destroy the records listed.
3. Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) Contract Approval
Approved the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) Contract.
4. 2002 Community Design Review Board (CDRB) Annual Report
Accepted the 2002 Community Design Review Board Annual Report.
5. Conditional Use Permit Review-Comfort Bus Company (1870 Rice Street)
Agreed to review the conditional use permit for the bus maintenance and repair garage
for Comfort Bus Company at 1870 Rice Street again in one year to ensure completion of
the project.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, & 4 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes-All
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve consent agenda item 3 as presented.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal
Ayes-All
Councilmember Collins moved to approve consent agenda item 5 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes-Councilmembers Collins,
Juenemann, and Wasiluk
Abstain-Mayor Cardinal
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 p.m. Ohlson Landscaping (1949 Atlantic Street)
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Metal Building
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Outdoor Storage
Design Approval
a. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented the staff report.
b. Commissioner Pearson presented the Planning Commission Report.
c. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Stephanie Jacques', the applicant, 1706 Barclay Street, Maplewood
Erik Ohlson, the applicant, 1706 Barclay Street, Maplewood
d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the following resolution approving Erik Ohlson and
Stephanie Jacques' request for a conditional use permit for exterior storage at 1949 Atlantic
Street:
RESOLUTION 03-02-022
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Erik Ohlson and Stephanie Jacques applied for a conditional use permit for exterior
storage within the business commercial zoning district for their landscape business;
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property located at 1949 Atlantic Street, Maplewood,
Minnesota. The legal description is:
Vacated alley adjacent and accruing and except the South 10 feet, the East 8.57 feet of Lot 14;
also, the East 8.57 feet of Lots 11 through 13; also Lot 6, except the South 10 feet of that part
West of the East 103.57 feet of said Lot 6; and all of Lots 7 through 10, all in Block 3, Lincoln
Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Property Identification Number for this property is
16-29-22-14-0089;
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On February 3, 2003, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve the
conditional use permit.
2. On February 24, 2003, 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.
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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
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. Exterior storage is limited to four landscape bins (8 feet wide x 8 feet deep x 6 feet high in size).
The bins shall be constructed of treated lumber that is brown in color. Storage within the bins is
limited to landscape goods or materials such as rock, mulch, sand, woodchips, etc.
2. The four approved landscape bins must be screened from view of the Gateway Trail with native
plantings.
3. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of city council approval
or the permit shall become null and void.
4. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed by the city council in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adopt the following resolution approving Erik Ohlson and
Stephanie Jacques' request for a conditional use permit for construction of a metal storage
building at 1949 Atlantic Street:
RESOLUTION 03-02-023
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Erik Ohlson and Stephanie Jacques applied for a conditional use permit for the
construction of a metal storage building that is 6,528 square feet in area and 23 feet, 6 inches in height
within the Business Commercial zoning district;
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property located at 1949 Atlantic Street, Maplewood,
Minnesota. The legal description is:
Vacated alley adjacent and accruing and except the South 10 feet, the East 8.57 feet of Lot 14;
also, the East 8.57 feet of Lots 11 through 13; also Lot 6, except the South 10 feet of that part
West of the East 103.57 feet of said Lot 6; and all of Lots 7 through 10, all in Block 3, Lincoln
Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Property Identification Number for this property is
16-29-22-14-0089;
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On February 3, 2003, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve the
conditional use permit.
2. On February 24, 2003, 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.
7. 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.
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9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval of the conditional use permit is subject to the following conditions:
1. There shall be no noise-making business activity conducted in the lot, or made by vehicles
entering or leaving the lot, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., Monday through Saturday, or all day
Sunday as required by code.
2. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
3. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of city council approval
or the permit shall become null and void.
4. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed by the city council in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the building elevation, grading drainage, and
lighting plans date-stamped February 11, 2003, and the site/landscape plan date-stamped
February 12. 2003, fora 6.528-square-foot metal building for the Ohlson Landscaping. Inc.
business located at 1949 Atlantic Street. Approval is based on the following conditions:
a. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
b. Provide the following for city staff approval before the city issues a grading or building
permit:
1) A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan and a detailed utility plan,
subject to the city engineer's approval. In addition, the applicants must sign a
developer's agreement with the City of Maplewood to ensure proper extension of
city sewer and water to the site. If rock infiltration pumps are proposed, a
maintenance agreement must be signed with the City of Maplewood ensuring that
the sumps are periodically cleaned.
2) A revised site plan showing the following:
a) The parking lot layout including the location of at least nine paved parking
spaces, the location of all Class 5 material, and a concrete slab in front of
all garage doors.
b) The driveway with a width of at least 20 feet that is paved between the
street and the parking lot. Any gate along this driveway must also open to
a 20-foot width.
c) The location of four treated lumber landscape bins, brown in color, and a
maximum size of 8 feet wide x 8 feet deep x 6 feet high.
3) Revised building elevations showing the following:
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a) The proposed vinyl wainscoting shown on all elevations of the building.
b) The proposed vinyl wainscoting shown constructed up to the height of the
window trim.
c) Two exterior faucets located on the north and south side of the building.
4) Building samples of metal panels, standing seam roof, trim, doors, and wainscot.
5) A revised landscape/screening plan that shows the following:
a) The four spruce trees proposed for the north side of the property are
revised from 6 feet in height to 8 feet in height.
b) All landscape material must be installed on the applicants' property.
c) Turf establishment plan showing all areas not consisting of Class 5 or
pavement as being vegetated with grass or native plantings.
d) Landscaping within any proposed rainwater garden. If the basin area will
only be seeded, the area must be vegetated with native grasses and forbes.
The mix design must be preapproved by the city in advance of seeding.
e) A signed agreement with the City of Maplewood stating that the owners
will hand water all landscaping. Any required landscape material that dies
must be replaced.
6) A detailed photometric plan for all proposed outdoor lighting. All freestanding
lights are limited to 25 feet in height, and the light illumination from any outdoor
light must not exceed .4 foot candles at all property lines.
7) Plans for atrash-dumpster enclosure. The gates shall be 100 percent opaque, and
the materials and colors of the enclosure shall be compatible with those of the
new metal building. This plan shall be subject to staff approval.
8) A letter of credit or cash escrow for all required exterior improvements. The
amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work.
a Complete the following before occupying the metal building:
1) Install all required exterior improvements.
d. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
1) The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or
welfare.
2) The above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of
Maplewood for all required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall
complete any unfinished exterior improvements by June 1 if occupancy of the
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building is in the fall or winter, or within six weeks of occupancy of the building
if occupancy is in the spring or summer.
e. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Temporary Liquor License-Aldrich Arena for St. Paul Winter Carnival
Councilmember Juenemann moved to table the request for the temporary intoxicating liquor
license for Joe MurRhy on behalf of Aldrich Arena for the St. Paul Winter Carnival until March
10. 2003 when the applicant could be present.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
2. On-Sale Liquor License-Martin Mongoven for Chili's Restaurant-1800 Beam Avenue
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented specifics from the report.
o. Martin Mongoven, the applicant, was present to answer questions.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the intoxicating liquor license for Martin
Mangoven for Chili's Restaurant at 1800 Beam Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
3. Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District, Approve Letter of Support of Boundary
Revisions in South Maplewood
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
a The following persons were heard:
Cliff Aichinger, Ramsey/Washington Watershed District
Matt Moore, South Washington Watershed District
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the boundary change petition dissolving the East
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
4. English Street Improvements, Project 01-14: Review and Approval of Landscape
Concepts for Roundabout
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
a The following person was heard:
Laurie McRostie, Landscape Architect with Short Elliot and Hendrickson, Inc.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the landscaping and street light system at Frost
Avenue and English Street and authorize preparation of plans and specifications for the
Evergreen Knoll Concept.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Mayor Cardinal applied chair privilege to allow the following persons to be heard:
Steve Dobihal, 1276 Lark Avenue, Maplewood
Dean Mathisen, 2096 McKnight Road, Maplewood
5. NPDES Phase II MS4 Permit, Project 02-22: Approve Permit Application for
Maplewood Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program, (SWPPP)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
a The following person was heard:
Ron Leaf, SEH Inc., the consulting firm for the project, was present for questions.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the following resolution approving the NPDES
Phase II Federal Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, (MS4), the NPDES Phase
II General Permit for Municipally Owned Industrial Operations, (Industrial), and authorize the
City Engineer to submit the permits to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,~MPCA~y the
March 10. 2003 deadline as required by the 1991 Federal Clean Water Act and Minnesota Rules
Chapter 7001:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-02-024
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NPDES PHASE II GENERAL PERMIT FOR MUNICIPAL
SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS, (MS4), AND THE NPDES PHASE II GENERAL
PERMIT FOR MUNICIPALLY OWNED INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS, (INDUSTRIAL),
PROJECT 02-22
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is required to obtain coverage under the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II General Permit to operate and have discharges from a
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4); and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is also required to obtain separate coverage under the NPDES
Phase II General Permit for Municipally-Owned Industrial Operations for storm water discharges from
the City's Public Works Facility; and
WHEREAS, staff and the consulting firm of SEH, Inc. have prepared draft permits for the City of
Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the draft permits and finds them to be in acceptable order
and authorizes their submittal to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by the application deadline of
March 10, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD IN REGULAR MEETING ASSEMBLED, that the City Council hereby adopts the
following:
Notice of Intent to obtain coverage under the General Permit Authorization to Discharge
Storm Water Associated with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, (MS4 Permit),
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System Permit
Program.
2. Notice of Intent to obtain coverage under the General Permit Authorization to Discharge
Storm Water Associated with Municipally Owned Industrial Operations, (Industrial Permit),
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State Disposal System Permit
Program.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
6. Maplewood Drive West/Keller Parkway, Project 03-02-Resolution Accepting Report and
Calling for Public Hearing
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 accepting the report and calling
for a public hearing for 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 2003, for the Maplewood Drive
West/Keller Parkway Resurfacing Project:
RESOLUTION 03-02-025
ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted December 23, 2002, a report has been
prepared by the city engineering division with reference to the resurfacing of Maplewood Drive
West/Keller Parkway, City Project 03-02, and this report was received by the council on
February 24, 2003, and
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WHEREAS, the report provides information regarding whether the proposed project is
necessary, cost-effective, and feasible,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. The council will consider the improvement of such street in accordance with the report
and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $444,850.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 10th day of March
2003 in the council chambers of city hall at 7 p.m., and the clerk shall give mailed and published notice
of such hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Gladstone South Streets, City Project 00-03: Resolution for Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change Orders 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 Gladstone South Neighborhood Improvements,
Project 00-03:
RESOLUTION 03-02-026
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 00-03, Gladstone South Neighborhood 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. 2 and Change Order No. 3.
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 $13,414.74 and Change Order No. 3 in
the amount of $44,750.61 The revised contract amount is $2,212,869.78.
No revisions to the project budget are required at this time, as these changes fall within
the original project budget. A final project recap will be done at a later date to reapportion funding
based on the cost of work.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
8. County Road D Improvement, Project 01-15: Resolution for Modification of Existing
Construction Contract, Change order No. 3
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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 Directing the Modification of
the Existing Construction Contract, (Change Order #3), for the County Road D Improvements.
Project 01-15:
RESOLUTION 03-02-027
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. 3.
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 $37,835.00. The revised contract
amount is $1,114,181.15.
No revisions to the project budget are required at this time, as these changes fall within
the original project budget. A final project reconciliation will be done at a later date to reapportion the
funding based on final work.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
9. Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan, Project 03-05; Authorize Update
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to authorize the cit.~engineer to hire a consultant engineer to
assist in the update of the Comprehensive Sewer Study of Maplewood and direct the finance
director to transfer $15.000 form the sewer fund to establish a nroiect fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
10. Funding Street Construction and Maintenance in Minnesota's Cities
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report
No action was required for this item.
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
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1. Andrew Kline, Troop 461-2488 Arlington Avenue E., Maplewood-Mr. Kline shared
fundraising ideas he had for the city.
2. Charlie Miettunen, Troop 461-2688 Barclay Street North, Maplewood-Mr. Miettunen
would like to see the old compost site on Beam Avenue be renovated in to a recreational
site.
3. Steven Dobihal, Troop 461-1276 Lark Ave. E, Maplewood-Mr. Dobihal asked whatthe
younger generation could do to help with financial problems in the city.
4. Patrick Schultz-1500 Mary Street North, Maplewood-Mr. Schultz inquired about the
future plans for the lot on Frost and English. Mayor Cardinal stated the city would be
beautifying it.
5. Dean Mathisen-2196 McKnight Road, Maplewood- Mr. Mathisen was curious about the
NW corner of Highway 61 and Beam Avenue (by Maplewood Toyota) and why
there are parked vehicles on the grass in the right-of--way. Assistant City Manager
Coleman stated Maplewood Toyota is under expansion and the city has granted
them temporary permission to park on the grass during the construction of their
addition.
6. Kevin Klein- 2488 Arlington Avenue East, Maplewood-Viewed an article in the
Minneapolis news regarding the Sterling Oaks Park Development, which his home
borders. He was curious as to when the neighborhood meeting would be held. Assistant
City manager Coleman will get Mr. Klein in touch with Parks and Recreation Director
Anderson.
Andrew Klein, Troop 461-2488 Arlington Avenue East, Maplewood-Shared his idea of
putting a flagpole in the middle of the roundabout, which he felt would be more cost
effective than trees when it came to replacement.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Soccer Fields-Mayor Cardinal would like Parks and Recreation Director Anderson to poll
the Parks Commission on where they stand with the soccer fields. The Public Hearing
for the council on the soccer fields is set for March 10, 2003.
2. Mayor's Forum-The Mayor's forum for Saturday, March lsr has been cancelled.
3. Tree Sale-Mayor Cardinal noted the Friends of the Park tree pickup will be at the
Ramsey County Park's Office on Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The cost is
approximately $13-$42 and must be ordered in advance. For more information residents
can call Andie at 651-770-4500.
4. Ramsey County League of Local Governments Meeting (Saturday, March 8th)-
Councilmember Juenemann noted this meeting (which will be dealing with the budget
deficit) is an attempt to create networking and partnerships between cities, counties and
school districts.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
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City Manager Fursman informed the public that there would not be any cuts to the services the
city provides due to budget cuts.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cardinal moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:17 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -All
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