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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, March 10, 2003
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 03-OS
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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
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 February 24, 2003
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the CounciUManager Workshop Minutes of
February 24. 2003 as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann
Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Collins, Wasiluk and Juenemann
Abstain-Councilmember Koppen
2. Minutes from City Council Meeting, February 24, 2003 Meeting No. 03-04
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the City Council Minutes of meeting of February
24, 2003 as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Collins, Wasiluk and Juenemann
Abstain-Councilmember Koppen
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
G7. Stricken
F1. Human Relations Commission Applicants
F2. Recognize Mr. Hockey
N1. Recognize Sponsor for Fire Department
N2. March 24 City Council Meeting Changed to March 31
M 1. Joint Meeting with Council and Planning Commission
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M2. Partnership
M3. NEST
M4. Update on Joint Meeting for Cities and School Districts
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Appointment to Human Relations Commission
Councilmember Koppen moved to appoint Carol Watnemo to the Human Relations Committee.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
2. Mayor Cardinal congratulated Nate Dey, a North High School Senior and Maplewood
resident for receiving the Mr. Hockey award as the best high school hockey player in
Minnesota for 2002.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
City Manager Fursman clarified consent agenda items 2 and 6.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
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
PAYROLL
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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
2. Paramedic Call Pay for Paid-Per-Call Firefighters
Approved a new rate of $25.00 per call for paid-per-call firefighters, who are certified
paramedics, when assigned as a paramedic.
3. Approve Sewer Televising Contract
Authorized to enter into a contract with Pipe Services Corporation for the annual sewer-
televising project.
4. Approve Replacement Purchase of Two Staff Cars-Public Works
Authorized to enter in to a contract with Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet, under State
Contract 430025, for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet Malibu four-door sedans and
authorized the disposal of two (2) 1995 Ford Taurus vehicles at state auction.
5. Approved the following three (3) resolutions: 1) Approving East Mississippi Watershed
Management Organization Consolidation with Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed
District; 2) Approving East Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Joint
Powers Agreement Dissolution; and 3) Approving Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed
District Boundary Change
RESOLUTION NO. 03-03-028
EAST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
CONSOLIDATION WITH RAMSEY WASHINGTON METRO WATERSHED DISTRICT
Resolution by the City of Maplewood concurring with the petition to add or transfer
territory to the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District.
RECITALS:
1. That the City of Maplewood has jurisdiction over the territory of the East Mississippi
Water Management Organization (East Mississippi WMO)
2. That the East Mississippi WMO has not adopted a water management plan as required by
statute.
3. That the territory of the East Mississippi WMO is not large enough to exist as its
own watershed district.
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4. That to allow for the most efficient use of resources and accomplish the statutory
purposes for which the East Mississippi WMO was created, the territory of the
East Mississippi WMO should be added to the existing Ramsey-Washington
Metro Watershed District.
5. That the Boundary Change Petition prepared by the South Washington Watershed
District has been reviewed by the City Council, and subject to the terms and
conditions of paragraph 7 of said Petition, the City of Maplewood concurs with said Petition.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Maplewood is in concurrence with the
Boundary Change Petition of the South Washington Watershed District to be submitted to the Board
of Water and Soil Resources.
RESOLUTION NO. 03-03-029
EAST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT DISSOLUTION
Resolution by the City of Maplewood to terminate the Joint Powers Agreement of a St. Paul
Park, Maplewood, Newport, Woodbury, Cottage Grove and Grey Cloud Island Township Water
Management Organization.
Resolution by the City of Maplewood to terminate the East Mississippi Water Management
Organization.
RECITALS:
1. That the City of Maplewood entered into a Joint Powers Agreement between the cities of St.
Paul Park, Maplewood, Newport, Woodbury, Cottage Grove and Grey Cloud Island
Township, Minnesota to establish a water management organization.
2. That the Joint Powers Agreement was adopted by all of the affected units of government
pursuant to Minn. Stat. §471.59.
3. That the affected units of government have determined that the continuation of the Joint
Powers Agreement is unnecessary, and that simultaneous with the adoption of this
Resolution, a separate Resolution is being adopted to add or transfer territory covered by the
Joint Powers Agreement to an existing watershed district.
4. That Section VII of the Joint Powers Agreement allows for immediate dissolution of the
Joint Powers Agreement upon unanimous agreement of all parties.
5. That all parties have agreed to dissolve the Joint Powers Agreement and the commission
created there under.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD that the Joint
Powers Agreement for the establishment of a St. Paul Park, Maplewood, Newport, Woodbury, Cottage
Grove and Grey Cloud Island Township Water Management Organization, commonly referred to as the
East Mississippi WMO, shall be dissolved.
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-03-030
RAMSEY WASHINGTON METRO WATERSHED DISTRICT BOUNDARY CHANGE
Resolution by the City of Maplewood concurring with the petition to add or transfer territory to the
Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District.
RECITALS:
1. The City of Maplewood has jurisdiction over the territory identified to be added or
transferred from one WMO to another WMO.
2. That the territory drains to the abutting district and is more appropriately included within the
abutting watershed districts/water management organization.
3. That the territory changes are technical in nature, and are the result of study and review conducted
by the district since its creation.
4. That the Boundary Change Petition prepared by the South Washington Watershed District has
been reviewed by the City Council and the City of Maplewood concurs with said petition.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Maplewood is in concurrence with the
Boundary Change Petition of the South Washington Watershed District to be submitted to the Board of
Water and Soil Resources.
6. Accept LEAP Award (Landscape Ecology Award Program) presented to the City of
Maplewood by the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District Natural Resources
Board
Accepted the LEAP award and a $25.00 gift certificate to be utilized at the Maplewood
Nature Center.
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 p.m Maplewood Drive/Keller Parkway Resurfacing, City Project 03-02
Resolution Ordering Improvement following the Public Hearing
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Cavett presented specifics from the report.
c. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Bruce Shaw, 1122 County Road C, Maplewood
Jim Faulconbridge, 2400 Keller Parkway, Maplewood
Bruce Shaw-Second Appearance
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d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution ordering the improvement of
the Maplewood Drive West/Keller Parkway Resurfacing, City Project 03-02:
RESOLUTION 03-03-031
IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a resolution of the city council adopted the 24th day of February, 2003, fixed a date
for a council hearing on the proposed street improvements for the Maplewood Drive West/Keller
Parkway Resurfacing, City Project 03-02,
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the hearing was
given, and the hearing was duly held on March 10, 2003, and the council has heard all persons desiring
to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is necessary, cost-effective and feasible, as detailed in the feasibility report, that
the City of Maplewood make improvements to Maplewood Drive West and Keller Parkway, City
Project 03-02.
2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the council resolution adopted the
10th day of March 2003.
3. The city engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to
prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement.
4. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project. A project budget of $444,852 shall be established. The
proposed financing plans is as follows:
Assessments $202,439
City General Tax Levy $242,413
Total $444,852
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
2. 7:15 p.m Sibley Cove Apartment Building (County Road D)
Land use Plan Change (BC to R-3 (H))
Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Roberts presented specifics from the report.
a Commissioner Monahan-Junek presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
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following persons were heard:
David Steele, the applicant, provided further specifics on the project
Patrick Flaherty, Manager of Birch Glen Apartments, 3100 Aerial Street, Maplewood
Bob Larson, Owner, Maplewood Auto Mall, Maplewood
Keith Larson, Tenant, Maplewood Auto Mall, Maplewood
Myron Haynes, Business Owner, Plaza 3000, Maplewood
Bob Bankers, Owner of Birch Glen Apartments, Maplewood
Howard Nelson, 2175 E. County Road D, Maplewood
Sally Renish, Manager of Emerald Inn, 2025 County Road D, Maplewood
Dave Hubl, 2191 County Road D, Maplewood
David Steele, Second Appearance
Patrick Flaherty, Second Appearance
Keith Larson, Second Appearance
Bob Bankers, Second Appearance
Bob Larson, Second Appearance
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to adopt the following resolution approving the land use plan
change from BC (business commercial) to R-3 (H) (residential high density). This is for the 7.1-
acre site of the Sibley Cove housing development. (4 Votes required
LAND USE PLAN CHANGE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, David Steele, representing MWF Properties, applied for a change to the city's land
use plan from BC (business commercial) to R-3(H) (residential high density).
WHEREAS, this change applies to the undeveloped property located on the south side of
County Road D, west of Ariel Street and east of White Bear Avenue.
WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
1. On February 19, 2003, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff
published a hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding
property owners. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to
speak and present written statements. The planning commission recommended that the
city council approve the plan amendments.
2. On March 10, 2003, the city council discussed the land use plan change. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described
changes for the following reasons:
1. This site is proper for and consistent with the city's goals, objectives and policies for
high-density residential land use in the comprehensive plan. This includes:
a. Creating a transitional land use between the existing residential and commercial
land uses.
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b. Being near a collector street, being between two arterial streets and is near open
space and shopping and services.
2. This development will minimize any adverse effects on surrounding properties because:
a. The on-site pond and large setback from Woodlynn Avenue will separate the
apartment building from the properties to the south.
b. There should be no significant traffic increase from this development on existing
local residential streets. The existing street pattern keeps the apartment traffic
separate from the existing single dwellings and other residences.
a There should be less traffic from this development than from a commercial
development on the same site.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-Councilmembers Wasiluk,
Collins, and Juenemann
Nays-Mayor Cardinal and
Councilmember Koppen
Motion failed
The motion failed based on the following findings:
1. The land use designation (BC) has been established and Petitioner did not present
reasonable and sufficient evidence to change the land use to HR (residential high
density);
2. The proposed land use change by the Petitioner was inconsistent with adjoining
business commercial uses on three sides of the property based on testimony of
adjoining property owners;
3. The City's current land use ofthe Petitioner's site (BC) is consistent with the City's
goals, objectives and policies for the area The Petitioner failed to present evidence
thatthe site is proper and consistent with the City's goals, objectives and policies for
a land use changed to residential high density. The Petitioner failed to present
evidence that the proposed use to residential high density is a good transition use
between existing commercial uses and residential uses based on health, safety and
welfare;
4. There was testimony presented and introduced thatthe driveways ofthe commercial
uses would present a health, safety and welfare issue if the subject property is
changed to a residential high density. More study is needed.
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5. Testimony was presented by adjacent commercial users that the use is inconsistent and the
use of residential is inconsistent with adjoining commercial uses as an example:
a. Commercial lighting;
b. Commercial hours of operation;
c. Volumes of traffic in the adjacent commercial uses;
6. Testimony stated there was an error in notification to nearby property owners;
Testimony stated that as part of the process there was not atimely submission of the design
review plan for the council. In fact, the Design Review Board had not approved of the
design, from aprocedural point, andthe Council received changes in the designthatneeded
further analysis by the City Council. The design change would serve as a indicator for the
type of high residential use and the impact of adjoining property owners. The design plan
did not offer evidence, at the time because of lack of analysis that the change inland use plan
would not be incompatible with surrounding properties. The design plan would only offer
additional evidence for the high residential use. The Petitioner failed to have that
information in a timely manner before the Council;
8. That there is a need to protect neighbors and landowners from intrusion and encroachment
by a change of the adjoining use; there is a need for adequate buffers and separation between
commercial uses and high residential uses. There is aneed for more information whether or
not the developer can satisfy and minimize the proposed conflict in land uses; the Petitioner
failed to meet its burden to present evidence to minimize the proposed conflict in land uses.
9. There is a need for the Petitioner to present more information with respect to ingress and
egress to the proposed Petitioner's parking lot and conflict with commercial parking. The
Petitioner failed to meet its burden in presenting evidence of the conflict of its use with the
commercial activity;
10. Testimony of adjoining property users stated that deviations from the land use would
constitute a threat to the property values, safety, health or general welfare of the owner or
occupants of nearby land. There needs to be more information submitted by the developer
and that the uses would not threaten the property values, safety, health or welfare of
adjoining property owners. The Petitioner failed to meet its burden that the uses would not
threaten the property values, safety, health or welfare of adjoining property owners
11. Developer must present more evidence to prove or minimize the conflict between
commercial and high density uses.
Afive-minute recess was taken.
3. 7:30 p.m Saint Paul Soccer Center (County Road B)
Land Use Plan Change (OS (open space) to P (park))
Conditional Use Permit
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Community Development Director Ekstrand presented specifics from the
report.
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c. Parks and Recreation Director Anderson provided further specifics.
d. Commissioner Monahan-Junek provided the Planning Commission Report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Bob Biershied, St. Paul Parks and Recreation
Greg Mack, Ramsey County
Lois Hollenkamp, 1984 Adolphus, Maplewood
Ruth Brandt, 2000 Adolphus, Maplewood
Paul Allen, 131 Downs Avenue, Maplewood
Councilmember Collins moved to continue the meeting until completion.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Nancy Plumbo, 176 E. Skillman, Maplewood
Susan Halverson, 170 E. Skillman, Maplewood
JoAnn Ronning, 144 E. Skillman, Maplewood
Duane Rortvedt, 144 Mount Vernon, Maplewood
Highland Recreation Association, 2023 Beard Avenue, St. Paul
Chris Nelson, 1244 Highridge Court, Maplewood
Pete Frank, 1921 Price Avenue, Maplewood
Sean Nicholson, 2381 Chippewa Circle, Maplewood
Rob McHatie, 1412 Almond Avenue, Maplewood
Sharell Babin, 150 E. County Road B., Maplewood
Dan Odegaard, Administrative Director of the Waldorf School
Charles Lin, 1991 Adolphus Street, Maplewood
Gregory Cottle, 395 E. Horseshoe Drive, Shoreview, President of NW Soccer
Association
Dr. Urule Igavboa, 7521 22°d Street, Oakdale
John Hackman, 2011 Jackson Street, Maplewood
Sharell Babin-Second Appearance
Tom Peck-Second Appearance
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approving a comprehensive
land use plan amendment from OS (open space) to P (park) for the City of St. PauFs proposed
Sandy Lake Soccer Complex:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-03-032
LAND USE PLAN CHANGE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of St. Paul is proposing a change to the city's land use plan from OS (open
space) to P (park).
WHEREAS, this change applies to the property located on the south side of County Road B East west
of Interstate 35E in Section 18, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota
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WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
1. On February 19, 2003, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published a
hearing notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The
planning commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written
statements. The planning commission recommended that the city council not approve the plan
amendment.
2. On March 10, 2003, the city council discussed the proposed land use plan change. They
considered reports and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED thatthe city council approve the above-described change
for the following reasons:
1. The proposed soccer complex would meet Maplewood's mission to provide a comprehensive,
balanced and sustainable system of parks, open spaces/natural areas, trails and leisure-oriented
activities/programs for city residents to use and enjoy in ascost-effective manner as possible.
2. It would provide city residents with parks and natural areas for recreational uses as
visual/physical diversions from the hard surfacing of urban development and as a means to
maintain the character, ambience, appearance and history of the community.
3. It would maximize the recreational opportunities available to city residents through the
development of fair and equitable working partnerships between the city and the local school
district, adjacent cities, county, churches and civic organizations.
4. It would provide city residents with an interconnected trail system for transportation and
recreation purposes and as a means to tie divergent parks and open space with the broader
community.
5. It would convert an unattractive and unusable lime pit to an attractive and useable park.
6. It would provide relief for existing soccer fields that are heavily used.
7. It would create and foster a cooperative working relationship with the City of St. Paul and
Ramsey County.
8. It would serve as a regional recreational facility. This is advantageous since recreation does not
follow town borders.
Approval is based on the following reasons:
1. The proposed soccer complex would conform with Maplewood's mission to provide a
comprehensive, balanced and sustainable system of parks, open spaces/natural areas, trails and
leisure-oriented activities/programs for city residents to use and enjoy in ascost-effective
manner as possible.
2. It would provide city residents with parks and natural areas for recreational uses as
visual/physical diversions from the hard surfacing of urban development and as a means to
maintain the character, ambience, appearance and a sense of open space.
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3. It would maximize the recreational opportunities available to city residents through the
development of fair and equitable working partnerships between the city and the local school
district, adjacent cities, county, churches and civic organizations.
4. It would provide city residents with an interconnected trail system for transportation and
recreation purposes and as a means to tie divergent parks and open space to the broader
community.
5. It would convert an unattractive and unusable lime pit to an attractive and usable park.
6. It would provide relief for existing area soccer fields that are heavily used.
7. It would create and foster a cooperative working relationship with the City of St. Paul and
Ramsey County.
8. It would serve as a regional recreational facility that would serve many communities.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approving a conditional use
permit for the Sandy Lake Soccer Complex. Conditions include: the wetland issue needs to be
addressed, no lights on the field, no trails, walkway or paths to the neighborhood, and an 8' or
higher fence must be installed. Approval is based on the following findings required by code:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-03-033
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City of St. Paul applied for a conditional use permit to construct the Sandy Lake Soccer
Complex.
WHEREAS, Section 36-52(4) of the city code requires a conditional use permit for any public service or
public building use.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located on the south side of County Road B East on the
west of Interstate 35E. The legal description is:
Parcel #18-29-22-12-0010: South 140" of North 270' of E 442', 68/100'. North 130' of SW'/a of NE'/a
subject to County Road B part of NW'/a of NE'/a S.E.LY of 160' W.W. R/W in SECTION 18, TOWN 29,
RANGE 22.
Parcel #18-29-22-24-0024: Subject to Avenue; except South 15' of East 320' of West 1790' of NW '/a
ex. Partin James lsr Addition part of said NW '/a, S.E.LY of W. W. R/W in SECTION 18, TOWN 29,
RANGE 22.
Parcel #18-29-22-24-0001: SECTION 18, TOWN 29, RANGE 22. 100' W.W. R/W across N 2/3 of SW
'/a. 165' W. W. R/W across S '/a of NW '/a. 160' W. W. R/W across N 3/a of E'/z of NW '/a of SECTION 18,
TOWN 29, RANGE 22.
Parcel #18-29-22-12-0009: SECTION 18, TOWN 29, RANGE 22. 160' W.W R/W across NW'/a of NE
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1/a of SECTION 18, TOWN 29, RANGE 22.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On February 19, 2003, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve this
permit.
2. On March 10, 2003, the city council held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the
paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the hearing a
chance to speak and presentwritten statements. The council also considered reports and recommendations
of the city staff and planning commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described conditional
use 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 run-off, 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 is subject to the following conditions:
1. A detailed site plan shall be submitted to the city for approval. All construction shall follow the
approved site plan. The director of community development may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within two years of council approval or
the permit shall become null and void.
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3. The city council shall review this permit in two years. If the applicant has not substantially
started this project by that time, the city council may consider renewing this permit.
4. The applicant shall submit detailed plans that include, but are not limited to, the following:
• A detailed landscape and tree-buffer plan with quantities, sizes, species and locations.
• A detailed grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plan.
• Storm water run-off calculations.
• A site plan that provides setback dimensions, the location of trails, parking lot dimensions and
the location of any fences (including material, height and color).
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• Aright-turn lane into the proposed site from County Road B.
• An area for "proof-of-parking" should the proposed 235 spaces be insufficient.
• "No parking" signs along the main driveway.
• A neighborhood park element with features like a picnic area, tot lot, swing sets, etc.
• A paved bike path around the perimeter of the site.
• The driveway entrance widened to 26 32 feet.
• Agate at the driveway entrance.
5. Site lighting shall not be allowed for night play. Staff may approve security lighting if it is found
to be needed by the police chief for security reasons.
6. Park maintenance shall be provided by the City of St. Paul.
7. Tournaments and scheduled events shall not bring in outside vendors or merchandise without a
permit from the city clerk. In certain situations, the city manager may require city council review
and approval.
8. The applicant shall be responsible for locking the gate eaoh evening.
9. The applicant shall also submit a program identifying the hours of use, the teams or groups using
this facility and their ages. They shall also submit the management plan for the facility as well as
a plan for enforcement should there be any problems.
10. The City of Maplewood may require that the City of St. Paul provide additional police staffing
and security at any events at the Sandy Lake Soccer Complex.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
A short break was taken.
I. AWARD OF BIDS
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
K. NEW BUSINESS
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1. Legacy Village of Maplewood, City Project 02-18: Resolution Receiving Responses to
Comments on Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) and Calling a Public
Hearing
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Cavett presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution that receives the comments and
responses for the AUAR for the Le~acy Village at Maplewood and called a public hearing for
March 31, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the final AUAR and Mitigation Plan:
RESOLUTION NO. 03-03-034
A RESOLUTION TO RECEIVE COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO COMMENTS ON AN
ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW (AUAR) FOR THE LEGACY VILLAGE AT
MAPLEWOOD IN THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING
WHICH PURPOSE SHALL BE TO ADOPT THE FINAL AUAR AND MITIGATION PLAN.
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, 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 reviewed the draft AUAR and found it to be in acceptable order
designating the impacts of the proposed development and authorized the release of the AUAR on
December 23, 2002, to receive all comments and reviews related to the environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City allowed the required minimum 30-day comment period for the AUAR; and
WHEREAS, SRF Consulting Group, Inc. has prepared responses to the comments received; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood desires to receive public testimony on the final AUAR and
Mitigation Plan before considering adoption of same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
IN REGULAR MEETING ASSEMBLED, that the City Council hereby:
Receives all comments and responses to the draft Alternative Urban Areawide Review.
2. Calls a public hearing for 7:00 pm on March 31, 2003, for the purpose of receiving public
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testimony on the AUAR and for the purpose of considering adopting the final AUAR and
Mitigation Plan.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Patty Geheren, 2575 Carver, Maplewood Wanted to thank the fire department for
saving her life. There is also a pile of dirt in her yard that the city needs to address.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Joint Meeting Councilmember Juenemann requested a joint meeting of the City
Council and Planning Commission to encourage inner cooperation and to discuss
common goals.
2. Partnership Councilmember Wasiluk invited the public to The People's Fair 2003 to
celebrate diversity, Saturday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. at North High School.
3. NEST-Councilmember Koppen would like to see NEST promoted in every Maplewood
in Motion.
4. Joint Meeting with School Districts and Cities City Manager Fursman clarified with the
Mayor that this meeting should be arranged with all school districts and cities
collectively.
5. Met Council Blueprint 2030 Councilmember Collins noted that the blueprint maybe
retracted or revised.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Fire Department Sponsors Chief Lukin thanked the ladies of St. Jerome's Church for
the care blankets they donated for children.
2. March 24~' City Council Meeting
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to change the March 24~' City Council Meeting and
Council/Manager's workshop to March 31st
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cardinal moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:53 p. m.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes -All
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