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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:03 P.M., October 13, 2003
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 03-25
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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 7:03 P.M. by Mayor Cardinal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy scout troop 64 introduced themselves to the council and led those in attendance in the
pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember
Present
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Present (left the meetng at 9:30)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes from the Council Manager Workshop-September 22, 2003
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the CounciUManager Workshop Minutes of
September 22. 2003 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
2. Minutes from the City Council Meeting-September 22, 2003
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 22.
2003 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
3. Minutes from the City Council Special Meeting-September 22, 2003
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Special City Council Minutes of September 22,
2003 as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Koppen, Juenemann and Collins
Abstain-Councilmember Wasiluk
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E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M1. Maplewood Royalty
M2. Speed Limits in School Zones
M3. ARRM Events
M4. Campaign Signs
M5. Resolution In Support of Bus Barn
M6. Fire Fighter Recognition
M7. Hoedown at MCC
N1. Temporary Gambling Permit
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Make A Difference Day
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following proclamation
and declared Saturday. October 25. 2003 as Make A Difference Da, i
City of Maplewood:
Proclamation
Whereas, serious social problems concern our nation and threaten its
future; and
Whereas, connecting with others and working together through volunteer
service can bridge the differences that separate people and help solve serious
social problems; and
Whereas, we, the American people, have a tradirion of philanthropy and
volunteerism; and
Whereas, millions ofself-sacrificing individuals touched and enhanced
the lives of millions on the annual Make A Difference Day by giving where there
was a need, rebuilding what had been torn down, teaching where there was a
desire to learn and inspiring those who had lost hope; and
Whereas, USA Weekend Magazine and its affiliate newspapers and The
Points of Light Foundation and its affiliate Volunteer Centers have joined to
promote an annual national day of doing good that celebrates and strengthens the
spirit of volunteer service; and
Whereas, volunteer service is an investment in the future we all must
share;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Bob Cardinal, do hereby proclaim
Saturday, October 25, 2003, as Make A Difference Day in the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, and urge my fellow cirizens to observe this day by connecring with
friends, fellow employees and relarives, and with religious, school and civic groups
to engage in projects benefiting their community.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes-All
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$200,842.80 Checks #61885 dated 9/22 thru 9/23/03
$235,660.87 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 9/12 thru 9/18/03
$93,713.38 Checks #61965 thru #62024 dated 9/26 thru
9/30/03
$630,452.76 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 9/19 thru 9/25/03
$3,646.35 Checks #62025 dated 10/01/03
$654,142.28 Checks #62026 thru #62081 dated 10/7/03
$1,246,130.28 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 9/26 thru 10/02/03
$3,064,588.72 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$408,935.77 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
9/26/03
$4,318.38 Payroll Deduction checks #95091 thru #95095
dated 9/26/03
$413,254.15 Total Payroll
$3,477,842.87 GRAND TOTAL
2. Kennard/Frost Area Street Improvements, Project 02-10: Resolution Directing
Modification of the Existing Construction Contract, Change Order No. 4
Approved the following resolution directing the modification of the existing construction
contract for the Kennard/Frost Area Street Improvement Project, City Project 02-10.
RESOLUTION 03-10-192
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project 02-10, Kennard/Frost Area Street Improvements, and has let a construction
contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as
Improvement Project 02-10, Change Order No. 4.
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
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contract by executing said Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $24,948.39. The revised contract
amount is $2,261,558.96.
No revisions to the project budget are required at this time, as these changes fall within the
original project budget.
3. Standard Master Agreement for Professional Engineering Services between the City and
Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Ina (TKDA).
Authorized the mayor and city manager to enter into the Standard Master Agreement for
Professional Engineering Services from TKDA. Any subsequent project-specific
contracts/proposals with TKDA would be directed to the city engineer for approval.
4. Parkway Lift Station Improvements, Project 02-14: Resolution Terminating Existing
Agreement for the Joint Usage of the St. Paul Parkway Lift Station.
Approved the following resolution terminating the existing Parkway Drive Lift Station
agreement with the City of St. Paul.
RESOLUTION 03-10-193
AUTHORIZING TERMINATION OF AN EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF ST. PAUL FOR THE JOINT USAGE OF THE PARKWAY DRIVE
LIFT STATION
WHEREAS, the Parkway Lift Station Removal Project, City Project 02-14, has been
recently completed, and
WHEREAS, the project included the installation of gravity sanitary sewer and the
removal of the existing City of St. Paul Parkway Drive Lift Station, and
WHEREAS, the Parkway Drive Lift Station was removed from service on or about July
15, 2003, and
WHEREAS, an existing agreement between Maplewood and the City of St. Paul for
the joint usage of the Parkway Drive Lift Station is, therefore, no longer necessary,
AND WHEREAS, Maplewood and the City of St. Paul need to terminate the existing
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLE WOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. The existing joint usage agreement between Maplewood and the City of St. Paul
for the Parkway Drive Lift Station shall be terminated effective July 15, 2003.
Approved this 13th day of October 2003.
5. General Election Judges Resolution Certification
Adopted the following Resolution accepting Election Judges for the 2003 General
Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2003:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ELECTION JUDGES 03-10-194
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RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list of
Election Judges for the 2003 General Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2003:
Cynthia Anderson Walter Hayde James Nieman
Elsie Anderson Lloyd Hecht Louise Nieters
Ronald Anderson Gordon Heinenger Ann Marie Norberg
Suzanne Anderson Pat Hensley Mary Olson
Marlis Barrett Constance Hines Norman Olson
Joan Bartelt Shirlee Horton Phyllis Pauley
Gerald Behm Jeff Janacek David Pehl
Jaime Belland Barbara Jensen Karyl Petersen
Carole Berger Judith Johannessen Sophie Peterson
Merv Berger Barbara Johnson Linda Randolph
Anna Breidenstein Victoria Jones Rose Marie Rossi
Jennette Bunde Dorothea Kandler Elaine Rudeen
Joan Button Marilyn Kidman Florence Sajevic
Lucille Cahanes Helen King JanetSauro
Anne Cardenas Rosemary Koch Larry Schaaf
Tracy Carle Joan Kolasa Mary Ann Schneider
Robert Carr Joseph Kolasa Sandy Schoenecker
Thomas Connelly Mona Lou Krekelberg Don Schroepfer
Mae Davidson Josephine Krominga Harriet Schroepfer
Jean Dickson Margaret Kunde Evelyn Skluzacek
Kathy Dittel Marvella Lackner Louis Spies
Diane Droeger Rita Lally Tim Stafki
Fred DuCharme Lorraine Lauren David Stark
Audrey Duellman Barbara Leiter Lorraine Taylor
Carolyn Eickhoff Christine Locke Rita Taylor
John Eineke Delores Lofgren Faith Thomforde
Elizabeth Erickson Richard Lofgren Milo Thompson
Delores Fitzgerald Shirley Luttrell Pat Thompson
Bob Flood Paul Maeyaert Franklin Tolbert
Anne Fosburgh Carol Mahre Carmen Tomaszewski
Lucille Foster Geraldine Mahre Gerry Trooien
Mary Ann Franssen Rose Marie Manders Cecelia Tucker
Rita Frederickson Delores Marsch Constance Unger
Beverly Gelao Thomas Maskrey Barbara Vandeveer
Clarice Gierzek Jackie Meyer Mary Vatne
Mark Gilstad Joan Misgen Gene Wandersee
Diane Golaski Bill Moen Gayle Wasmundt
Betty Granger Katherine Mollers John Willy
Guy Grant Betty Mossong Delores Witschen
Ray Gullickson Gerald Muraski
Wendy Haavisto Howard Muraski
6. Ordinance Acceptin g Recodification of City Code of Ordinances
Adopted an ordinance adopting and enacting a new code for the city of Maplewood
Minnesota.
7. Frontline Church Carnival Fee Waiver
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Issued a temporary permit for food sales to Lisa Arrigoni, on behalf of the Frontline
Church 2055 White Bear Avenue. The church is having a carnival on October 25, 2003
from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8. Speedway SuperAmerica-1750 White Bear Avenue-3.2 Malt Liquor
Approved the 3.2 Malt Liquor license for Barry Sterling to be used at the Speedway
SuperAmerica located at 1750 White Bear Avenue.
9. Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Temporary Gambling License
Approved a temporary gambling license for Stephen Klein, on behalf of the Church of the
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard Street. The event will be held on
November 19, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION 03-10-201
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
temporary premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for Church of the Presentation of the
Blessed Mary, 1725 Kennard Street, Maplewood, Minnesota.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the
timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in
compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of
Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval.
10. Conditional Use Permit Review Salvation Army (2080 Woodlyn Avenue)
Approved to review the conditional use permit for the Salvation Army adult day care
facility at 2080 Woodlyn Avenue only if the applicant proposes a change or if any
problem arises.
11. Conditional Use Permit Review Sinclair Fuel Station (2158 Rice Street)
Approved to renew the conditional use permits for the Sinclair Gas Station at 2158 Rice
Street again only if the applicant proposes a change or if a problem arises.
12. Position Modification-City Clerk's Department
Approved the position modification changing one full-time position to two part-time
positions effective immediately.
13. Winter Sand for the 2003/2004 Season
Awarded a bid for winter sand to Aggregate Industries, based on their low bid of
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$23,220.00.
14. Road Salt Needs for the 2003/2004 Season
Authorized entering into a contract with North American Salt Company under State Contract
#430992 for our winter road salt needs for $26,135.10.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the consent agenda items as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 p.m. Hazelwood Street Improvements, Project 01-16: Assessment Hearing and
Resolution for Adoption of the Assessment Roll
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
c. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Ron Erickson, 2699 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood
Christeen Stone, 2727 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood
Kathryn Irvin, 2707 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood
d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the following resolution for the adoption of the
assessment roll for Hazelwood Street Improvements, Project 01-16:
RESOLUTION 03-10-195
ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the city council has met
and heard and passed on all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of
Hazelwood Street (County Road C to Beam Avenue), as described in the files of the city clerk as
Project 01-16, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands
named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the
proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against
2. For the case of homesteaded, single family residential properties located in the MMATI
Improvement area, it has been deemed that they shall be treated as undeveloped property until all
roadway improvements in the designated MMATI area have been completed. The duration of
construction in the MMATI area is proposed to extend for the duration of 5 years. Assessments
for all homesteaded, single-family residential properties shall be deferred without interest for a
period of five years.
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3. Assessments on all homesteaded, single family residential properties shall be payable in
equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years, the first of the installments to be
payable on or after the first Monday in January 2009, and shall bear interest at the rate of 6.0
percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first
installment, no interest will be due on any of the assessment from the date of this resolution until
December 31, 2008. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one
year on all unpaid installments.
4. For all other commercial, multi-family and non-homesteaded residential properties, the
assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years, the
first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January 2004, and shall bear
interest at the rate of 6.0 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment
resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date
of this resolution until December 31, 2003. To each subsequent installment when due shall be
added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
5. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the council to reimburse itself in the future for
the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional
assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any
properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on the
improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to
such properties make such assessment feasible.
6. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which maybe served
by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are
not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the council, as
authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 429.051, to reimburse the city by adding any portion
of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension or improvements.
7. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county
auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county, and such assessments shall be
collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
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Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
2. 7:10 p.m. Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation (1201 Belmont Avenue)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Ekstrand presented specifics from the report.
d. Commissioner Dierich presented the Planning Commission Report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
None
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution vacating an unused
drainage and utility easement on the property at 1280 Belmont Lane:
VACATION RESOLUTION 03-10-196
WHEREAS, David Newberg, representing Wa and Cha Vang (the property owners),
applied for the vacation of the following:
A 10-foot-wide unused drainage utility easement located on the property at 1280
Belmont Lane, Maplewood (Property Identification Number: 16-29-22-11-0039) and
described as follows:
The 10-foot-wide drainage and utility easement on Lot 10, Block 9, Hills and Dales Plat
Number 2 in Section 16, Township 29, Range 22
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1. On September 15, 2003, the planning commission recommended that the city council
approve the public vacation.
2. On October 13, 2003, the city council held a public hearing. The city staff published a
notice in the Maplewood Review and sent a notice to the abutting property owners. The
council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements.
The council also considered reports and recommendations from the city staff and planning
commission.
WHEREAS, after the city approves this vacation, public interest in the property
will go to the above-mentioned property (Lot 10, Block 9, Hills and Dales Plat Number 2).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-
describedvacation for the following reasons:
L It is in the public interest.
2. The easement is unused.
3. The easement is not needed for drainage or utility purposes.
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
3. 7:20 p.m. Grubers Power Equipment (1762 White Bear Avenue)
A. Minor Subdivision
B. Moratorium Variance
C. Parking Lot Setback Variance
D. Conditional Use Permit for Expansion of Exterior Storage
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
a Commissioner Dierich presented the Planning Commission Report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Matt Gruber, representing Gruber's Power Equipment
Scott Carver, representing Junior Achievement
Larry Griffin, 56~' South Street, Minneapolis, an attorney representing Junior
Achievement
Bob Zick, 1880 East Shore Drive, Maplewood
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to table this item until the October 27~' City Council Meeting for
staff to compile detailed language for an approval of the variance. Gruber's representatives have
consented to this delay.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers,
Juenemann, Koppen
Nays-Councilmember Collins
4. 7:30 p.m. Swimming Pool Fence Code Amendment
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Community Development Director Ekstrand presented specifics from the
report.
a Commissioner Dierich presented the Planning Commission Report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
None
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt ordinance 841, the first reading of the swimming pool
fence code amendment and to add a fencing requirement for all pools (even covered
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. ABATIX for two (2) Chemical Agent Detectors
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Chief Lukin presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to award a bid in the amount of $17.015.88 to ABATIX for
two chemical went detectors.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
2. Carpet Replacement City Hall
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to award the bid amount of $69,754 to St. Paul Linoleum for the
replacement of carpet for City Hall.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
Afive-minute break was taken. CounciGnember Wasiluk left for the duration of the meeting.
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. White Bear Avenue Improvements, Radatz to Buerkle Road, City Project 02-21: Review
Improvement Plan
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
No Action required.
2. Century Avenue Improvements, Brookview to Linwood, City Project 03-15: Review
Improvement Plan
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
No action required.
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3. TH 61 Improvements at County Road D, City Project 03-07: Resolution Approving
Municipal Agreement Grant Request to MnDOT
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 approving the submittal of
a Municipal Agreement Request to MnDOT for the TH 61 Improvements at County Road D,
City Project 03-07:
RESOLUTION 03-10-197
APPROVING MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT GRANT REQUEST TO MNDOT
WHEREAS, it is proposed to realign County Road D, east of Trunk Highway 61,
requiring improvements to Trunk Highway 61, City Project 03-07, and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation provides a program where
funds are provided to local governments through the Municipal Agreement Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLE WOOD,MINNESOTA:
That the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve a request to MnDOT for improvements to
TH 61 at the realigned intersection with County Road D and is instructed to include the grant
request into the project planning for said Trunk Highway 61, City Project 03-07.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-Councilmembers Collins,
Juenemann, Koppen
Abstain-Mayor Cardinal
4. Springside Drive Extension, West of Sterling Street, City Project 03-36: Resolution
Receiving Request and Directing Preparation of Preliminary Report
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to accept the applicant's petition and approve the attached
resolution receiving request and directing preparation of the preliminary report:
RESOLUTION 03-10-198
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to extend Springside Drive, west of Sterling Street,
construct atemporary cul-de-sac and extend utilities to the cul-de-sac, City Project
03-36, 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
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connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement
as recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $4,000 are appropriated to prepare
this feasibility report.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
5. Kennard Street Improvements, City Project 03-04: Resolution Receiving Petition for
Parking Bay Improvements, Approving Change Order Financing and Approving Revised
"No Parking" Resolution
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 that receives the petition
for parking bays from 100% of the property owners along Kennard Street and declares the
petition valid: approves the change order financing for the proiect and approves no parking
restrictions along the remainder of the roadway:
RESOLUTION 03-10-199
DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER FINANCING
APPROVING NO PARKING RESTRICTION
KENNARD STREET IMPROVEMENT, PROJECT 03-04
WHEREAS, a certain petition requesting the improvement of parking bays along the
western side of future Kennard Street, adjacentto future Outlot H of the Legacy Village of Maplewood
plat, has been received from the current property owner consistent with and in conformity to Minn.
Statute 429.035, and
WHEREAS, said petition represents 100% of all property owners to be assessed for said
improvement, and
WHEREAS, said property owner has signed a waiver of irregularity and appeal, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has presented change order financing for the improvement of said
parking bays in the amount of $53,000, and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has approved the plans for the construction of Kennard
Street from Beam Avenue to County Road D.
WHEREAS, the city will be expending Municipal State Aid (MSA Project 138-142-01) funds on
the improvement of said street; and
WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum width standard with
unrestricted parking; and
WHEREAS, release of MSA funds is dependent on specified parking restrictions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that
1. Said petition is hereby declared to be signed by 100% of the property owners and is hereby
declared to be sufficient.
2. Said petition and waiver shall be sufficient to hereby waive the need for a public hearing on said
improvement.
3. Such improvement of parking bays as petitioned is hereby found to be necessary, cost-effective
and feasible and is ordered to be constructed as petitioned.
4. The City Engineer is designated as the engineer for this improvement and is hereby instructed to
add said improvement of parking bays to the existing contract for City Project 03-04, Kennard
Street Improvements.
5. Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $53,000 is hereby approved for City Project 03-04 for
construction of said parking bays.
6. The City of Maplewood shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on both the east and the west
side of Kennard Street from Beam Avenue to County Road D, except where parking bays are
provided on the southbound parkway (west lane) and the total lane width is 26'.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes-All
CouncilmemberJuenemann moved to extend the meerinQ unril all agenda items are completed.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
Ayes-All
6. Approve Sale of Excess City Land to University Auto Sales at Northeast Corner of TH
36/61
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the sale of the excess property on the northeast
corner of TH61 and TH36 to University Auto Sales at the final appraised value. This sale is
referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for final approval and minor adjustments are
authorized to complete the sale:
Seconded by Councilmember Collins
Ayes-Council members Collins,
Juenemann, Koppen
Abstain-Mayor Cardinal
Maplewood Pavement Management Policy: Resolution Approving Assessment Rate
Update for 2004
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution adopting the 2004 assessment
rates as outlined above and in the Maplewood Pavement Management Policy:
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RESOLUTION 03-10-203
ADOPTION OF THE 2004 ASSESSMENT RATES
WHEREAS, the Maplewood Pavement Management Policy has established set assessment rates based
on the type of improvement procedure proposed for a given project, and
WHEREAS, the policy, established in 1999, calls for the assessment rate to be adjusted each year, and
WHEREAS, feasibility studies have been ordered for the 2004 construction season,
WHEREAS, the assessment rates must be established to accurately complete the studies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. The updated assessment rates are approved for all construction in the city of Maplewood during
the 2004 construction season.
2. All rates shown are residential. Commercial rates are handled on an individual basis, but are
typically figured on a front-foot basis. They are calculated by dividing the residential rate by 75
and multiplying by 1.5 (Res. Rate/75x1.5) to get the front-foot commercial and multi-family
residential rate.
Street Improvement Procedure 2004
1. Complete Street Reconstruction: $4300
2. Partial Reconstruction/LTnit: $3220
3. Bituminous Surface Replacement/iJnit: $2260
4. Mill & Overlay/iJnit: $1610
Other Imnrovement Rates
5. Storm drainage/unit: $670
6. Cash connect charge -water: $2760
7. Water service w/new main construction: $1050
8. Water service w/tap to existing main: $1310
9. Cash connect charge -sewer: $2760
10. Sewer service w/new main construction $1050
11. Sewer service w/tap to existing main: $1970
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
8. Contract for Purchase of Parcel Manager and Permits Software
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Collins moved to approved a contract with Eden Systems. Inc. for the purchase
and implementation of parcel manager and permits software and authorized the appropriate
budget changes totaling $79,880.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
9. Removal of Hazardous Building - 2575 Carver Avenue (Gearin)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented specifics from the report.
c. Peter Nikitas, attorney representing Patty Gearin spoke on the project
d. Patty Gearin, home owner, provided further specifics
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the resolution and the Order for Removal of the
hazardous conditions at 2575 Carver Avenue:
RESOLUTION 03-10-200
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ORDER ORDERING REMOVAL OF A
HAZARDOUS BUILDING AT 2575 CARVER AVENUE.
WHEREAS, upon the City of Maplewood's inspection of the property of Patty Gearin
("Owner'~'s property at 2575 Carver Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota, Parcel Number
24.18.22.12.0010 ("Property"), surface discharge of effluent from a septic tank located on the
Property was found, numerous building code violations were found along with air quality issues,
and not countingthe costs of dealing with the necessary mold lead remediation, and creating anew
well and water treatment system, the total cost ofthe necessary repairs is approximately $35,675.
WHEREAS, the dwelling has been vacant for several months and is not habitable in its
current condition without posing a health and safety threat not only to the inhabitants but to the
public;
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to take action pursuant to Minnesota Statute Sections
463.15 to 463.61 to order Ms. Gearin to remove the hazardous building from her property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA THAT:
The City shall issue an Order ordering Ms. Gearin to remove the hazardous building on her
property at 2575 Carver Avenue within thirty (30) days.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
10. Ramsey County HRA Levy
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Coleman presented specifics from the report.
No action was taken.
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
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None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Maplewood Royalty-Mayor Cardinal would like this item addressed at a
Council/Manager Workshop.
2. Speed Limits in School Zones
Mayor Cardinal moved to support posting speed zones for schools in all areas within the
city and required a traffic study for county roads. This posting would apply to private
and public schools.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
3. Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota -Mayor Cardinal noted that
Maplewood residents with disabilities and their service providers are invited to an event
coming up on Sunday, October 19 to Kick off Community Enrichment Week (October
19-25). It will be held at Phalen Park Pavilion 2:00 p.m.
4. Campaign Signs-City Manager Fursman reminded candidates campaign signs are not
allowed in the public right-of--ways.
5. Resolution in Support of Bus Barn-Councilmember Koppen asked staff to add this item
to the October 27 City Council Meeting.
6. Firefighter Recognition-Councilmember Juenemann thanked the 100 volunteer
firefighters for their loyalty, dedication and willingness to put themselves on the line for
their community.
7. Hoe Down at the Community Center-Mayor Cardinal noted it will be held Friday,
October 24, at 6:30 p.m. and is sponsored by the Historical Commission.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Temporary Gambling Permit North Star BCCA (Breweryanna Collectors Club)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the repot.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented specifics
Councilmember Koppen moved to permit the approval of the temporary gambling permit
for Mr. Joe Wendall, treasurer of North Star BCCA to be made administratively.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes-All
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:33 p. m.
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Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -All
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