HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-2004MINUTES
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., January 26, 2004
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 04-02
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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
Mayor Cardinal recognized the following individuals who are actively serving our country and
asked everyone to please keep them in their prayers:
• William Cockriel, 943 Century Avenue North, active duty in Baghdad
• Will Riser Jr., 2205 Hazelwood Street, Sergeant in the Army Reserve
ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Marvin Koppen, Councilmember Present
Jackie Monahan-Junek, Councilmember Present
Will Rossbach, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes from City Council Meeting, January 12, 2004
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the City Council Minutes of January 12. 2004 as
amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
M1. Mayor's Forum
M2. North High School
M3. RCLLG Legislative Night
M4. Rush Line Corridor
M5. 800 MHz
N2. NRI Committee (Met Council)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
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F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None
G. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 128,793.48 Checks # 62843 thru #62848
dated 1/05/04 thru 1/07/04
$ 150,482.20 Checks # 62849 thru 62916
dated 1/13/04
$ 2,278,943.76 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 1/02/04 thru 1/08/04
$ - Checks #
dated
$ 175,122.63 Checks #62917 thru #62974
dated 1/20/04
$ 129,536.12 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 01/09/04 thru 01/15/04
$ 2,862,878.19 Total Accounts Payable
$ 560,871.49 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 01/16/04
$ 3,790.99 Payroll Deduction check #96324 thru # 96326
dated 01/16/04
$ 564,662.48 Total Payroll
$ 3,427,540.67 GRAND TOTAL
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2. Billing Agreement with St. Paul Regional Water Services
Approved an agreement for the billing of the new environmental utility charge by the St.
Paul Regional Water Services.
3. Transfers from Tax Increment Funds
Authorized the appropriate 2003 budget adjustments and 2003 transfers totaling
$234,000 form the Tax Increment Funds to the Debt Service Fund.
4. Disposal of Old Financial Records
Adopted the following resolution to destroy financial records that have passed their
legally required retention period:
RESOLUTION04-O1-009
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.
2. That upon approval by the State of the attached application, the
Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to destroy the
records listed.
5. Personal Service -Massage Therapy -Bonnie Gibson -Maplewood Community Center
Sister Rosalind
Approved the individual personal service license forBonita G. Gibson at Maplewood
Community Center to work for Sister Rosalind Gefre.
6. Carver Elementary -Temporary Gambling, Temporary Food -Fee Waiver
Adopted the following resolution approving Catherine Boehm, representing Carver
Elementary PTO, to hold a temporary gambling license to be used on Apri13, 2004 from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to conduct a raffle. The raffle will be conducted at the school
located at 2680 Upper Afton Road:
RESOLUTION 04-O1-010
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BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota, that the temporary permit for lawful gambling is approved for Carver
Elementary PTO, 2680 Upper Afton Road. 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.
County Road D Improvements (White Bear to McKnight), City Project 01-15 -Issue
Connection Charge Credit to Helen Mehsikomer
Approved payment of $1,860.00 from the Project Fund for County Road D
Improvements, City Project 01-15, to Helen Mehsikomer as a refund of charges for the
calculation error for the property at 2205 County Road D East.
8. Planning Commission's 2003 Annual Report
Approved and aocepted the Planning Commission's 2003 Annual Report.
9. Lawful Gambling Resolution, Change of Manager-TSE, Inc. Brian Halgrimson aY the
Chalet Lounge
Adopted the following resolution approving the change of manager for TSE, Inc. for their
gambling license held at The Chalet, 1820 Rice Street to Brian Halgrimson:
RESOLUTION 04-O1-011
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota, that the change of manager (Brian Halgrimson) is approved for TSE,
Inc. to operate at the Chalet, 1820 Rice 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. Donation from Schmelz Countryside Volkswagen-Saab
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Accepted a a $2,500 donation from John Schmelz to show his appreciation for the work
done by the Police Department this past year. He has asked that the donation be used at
the City Council's discretion for needed programs or equipment during 2004.
11. Maplewood Moose Lodge Charitable Gambling License
Approved the City Manager's letter of support for the Moose Lodge's Gambling License.
12. Policy and Procedure Manual Revision
Adopted revisions to the Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Councilmember Koppen moved to approve consent agenda items 1-7. 9, and 10 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve consent agenda item 8 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve consent agenda item 11 as presented. Council
discussed the fact that they are aware that this is an unique situation, the Moose Lodge is in good
standing in the city, new management and members are involved and that there has been a 10
year time lapse.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Rossbach moved to table consent agenda item 12 until a legal opinion has been
received.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:27 p.m. Easement Vacation, 2416 Teakwood Drive
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
a Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person was heard:
None
d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the following resolution for the vacation of an
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unused drainage and utility easement on the property at 2416 Teakwood Drive:
RESOLUTION 04-O1-012
VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Chris Cavett, representing the City of Maplewood and the property owners, applied
for the vacation of the following:
A 15-foot-wide drainage and utility easement located on the property at 2416 Teakwood Drive,
Maplewood (Property Identification Number: 12-28-22-31-0049) and described as follows:
The 15-foot-wide drainage and utility easement on Lot 1, Block 4, Huntington Hills Addition in
Section 12, Township 28, Range 22
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1. On January 5, 2004, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve
the public vacation.
2. On January 26, 2004, 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 1, Block 4, Huntington Hills Addition).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described
vacation for the following reasons:
L It is in the public interest.
2. The existing easement is not used and is not needed for drainage or utility purposes in its
current location.
This vacation is subject to the owner providing the city a 15-foot-wide drainage and utility easement
that follows the centerline of the existing drainage Swale and signing the necessary agreements to allow
the city to correct the drainage problems on the property.
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Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
2. 7:36 p.m. Proposed Mixed Use District
Comprehensive Plan Amendment (4 Votes)
Zoning Code Amendment
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
a Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person was heard:
None
d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve a comprehensive plan amendment to revise the
City of Maplewood's May 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
Councilmember Monahan-Junek moved to adopt the following ordinance creating a new zoning
district within the City of Maplewood that will allow for the mixture oflow-impact commercial
developments along with higher density residential development:
ORDINANCE NO. 847
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICT
The Maplewood City Council approves the following additions to the Maplewood Code of Ordinances:
Section L This section adds Section 34-16 to Chapter 34 (subdivisions) to the city code:
Section 34-16. Special subdivision regulations in the M-U mixed-use district
Chapter 34 (subdivisions) of the city code applies to the mixed-use zoning district unless specified
differently below.
(a) Blocks: Maximum block length of six hundred (600) feet.
(b) Right-of--way width: Subject to discretion of the director of public works and approval by the
city council.
(c) Road pavement widths: Subject to discretion of the director of public works and approval by the
city council.
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(d) Alleys: Interconnected roads and alleys are strongly encouraged within the mixed-use zoning
district.
(e) Alley right-of--way and pavement widths must be adequate for the following: vehicle passing,
vehicle loading and unloading and storage of snow. Alley right-of--way and pavement widths are
subject to the discretion of the director of public works and approval by the city council.
(f) Cul-de-sacs: Cul-de-sacs are prohibited within the mixed-use zoning district.
(g) Sidewalks: Sidewalks are required on both sides of roads.
Section IL This section adds the following language to Section 44-6 (definitions) to the city
code:
Bed and breakfast means a transient lodging establishment located in asingle-family dwelling unit or
other approved building in which guest rooms are rented on a nightly basis for periods of less than a
week and where at least one meal is offered in connection with the provision of sleeping
accommodations only.
Drive-through sales and service means an opening in the wall of a building designed and intended to be
used to provide sales and/or service to patrons who remain in their vehicles.
Drive-up food or beverage window means an opening in the wall of a building or restaurant designed
and intended to be used to provide food and/or beverage sales and/or food and/or beverage service to
patrons who remain in their vehicles.
Dry cleaning and laundry pick-up starion means an establishment or business maintained for the pickup
and delivery of dry cleaning without the maintenance or operation of any dry cleaning equipment or
machinery on the premises.
Dry cleaning plant means an establishment or business maintained for cleaning clothing or other fabrics
by immersion and agitation, or by immersions only, in volatile solvents including, but not limited to,
solvents of the petroleum distillate type and/or the chlorinated hydrocarbon type, and the processes
incidental thereto.
Dwelling, secondary means an additional dwelling unit located within and subordinate to the principal
dwelling on asingle-dwelling lot, designed for a single occupant or small family. Standards and
conditions for such a unit shall include the following:
1. A secondary dwelling unit shall be located within asingle-family dwelling or above its accessory
structure.
2. In the case of an addition to an existing structure, the exterior finish, roof pitch, windows, eaves
and other architectural features must be the same or visually compatible with those of the
original building.
3. The additional dwelling unit may not contain more than thirty percent (30%) of the principal
dwelling's total floor area or eight hundred (800) square feet, whichever is less.
4. There shall be no more than two (2) dwelling units on a lot.
5. At least one (1) dwelling unit on the lot shall be owner-occupied.
Dwelling, townhouse means a residence for one family that is attached either horizontally or vertically to
at least two other residences, each with a private outside entrance.
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Laundry means an establishment or business where patrons wash and dry clothing or other fabrics in
machines operated by the patron.
Limited producrion and processing are those uses that produce minimal off-site impacts due to their
limited nature and scale, are compatible with commercial and residential uses and may include
wholesale and off-premise sales. Odors, noise, vibration, glare and other potential side effects of
manufacturing processes shall not be discernable beyond the property line or to other tenants located in
a building. Limited production and processing includes, but is not limited to, the production,
processing, repair or service of the following:
1. Apparel and other finished products made from fabrics.
2. Computers and accessories, including circuit boards and software.
3. Electronic products, components, assemblies and accessories.
4. Film, video and audio production.
5. Food and beverage products, except no live slaughter, grain milling, cereal, vegetable oil or
vinegar processing.
6. Jewelry, watches and clocks.
7. Milk, ice cream and confections.
8. Musical instruments.
9. Novelty items, pens, pencils and buttons.
10. Precision dental, medical and optical goods.
11. Signs, including electric and neon signs and advertising displays.
12. Toys.
13. Wood crafting and carving.
14. Wood furniture and upholstery.
Live-work unit means a dwelling unit in combination with a shop, office, studio or other workspace
within the same unit, where the resident occupant both lives and works. Standards and conditions for
these shall include:
1. The workspace component must be located on the first floor or basement of the building, with an
entrance facing the primary abutting road.
2. The dwelling unit component must be located above or behind the workspace and maintain a
separate entrance accessible from the primary abutting road.
3. The office or business component of the workspace shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the
total gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit and shall meet all building code requirements.
4. A total of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided on site for alive-work unit, located
to the rear of the unit, or underground/enclosed (including attached or detached garage parking
spaces).
5. No more than one (1) passenger or light commercial vehicle (i.e., delivery truck) associated with
the office or business component of the workspace maybe stored on site. Heavy commercial
vehicles are prohibited.
6. The size and nature of the workspace shall be limited so that the building type maybe governed
by residential building codes. An increase in size or intensity beyond the specified limit would
require the building to be classified as a mixed-use building and will require different
construction standards.
7. The workspace component of the building may include the following uses: offices, small service
establishments, home crafts which are typically considered accessory to a dwelling unit or
limited retail associated with fine arts or crafts. The workspace component shall be limited to
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those uses otherwise permitted in the district that do not require a separation from residentially
zoned or occupied property. The workspace component may not include a wholesale business,
manufacturing business, motor vehicle service or repair for any vehicles other than those
registered to residents of the property and a commercial food service requiring a license, except
for a catering business which meets all conditional use permit requirements as specified in
Article V (conditional use permits).
8. Signage for alive-work unit is restricted to one (1), fifteen-square-foot (15 s.f.) wall sign and
shall not be internally illuminated.
Over story tree means a large deciduous shade-producing tree with a mature height over thirty (30) feet.
Photocopying establishment means a business engaging in the reproduction of written or graphic
materials through processes that do not include the use of volatile organic compounds which are subject
to federal or state air emissions regulations.
Publishing or prinring establishment means a business engaging in the reproduction of written or
graphic materials through processes that include the use of volatile organic compounds which are
subject to federal or state air emissions regulations.
Section III. This section adds Chapter 44, Article II, Division 14 to the city code to create the
mixed-use zoning district (M-U):
Division 14. M-U Mixed-Use District
Section 44-679. Purpose and intent The purpose of the mixed-use zoning district is to provide areas
in the City of Maplewood with a mixture of land uses, made mutually compatible through land use
controls and high-quality design standards. With this district, the City of Maplewood intends to
promote the redevelopment or development of an area into amixed-use urban center with compact,
pedestrian-oriented commercial and residential land uses that are within an easy walk of a major transit
stop. The intent of the mixed-use zoning district is to enhance viability within an area and foster more
employment and residential opportunities. The placement and treatment of buildings, parking, signage,
landscaping and pedestrian spaces are essential elements in creating the pedestrian-friendly and livable
environment envisioned by the city in a mixed-use area. To ensure these elements are achieved, basic
design standards are included in the district.
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Section 44-670. Uses.
Uses allowed within an M-U mixed-use zoning district are as follows:
Permitted (P)
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
one of Use Prohibited (PR)
Residential Uses
Single-family dwelling Pl
Double dwelling Pl
Multiple dwelling P
Secondary dwelling CUP
Mixed Commercial-Residential Uses
Multiple-dwelling residential and commercial P
Live-work unit CUPS
Commercial Uses
Adult uses and sexually oriented businesses PR
Antennas which are freestanding and not PR3
located on existing structures
Bakery/candy shop/catering, which produces P
goods for on-premise retail sale
Bank, credit union P
Bed and breakfast P/CUP/PR'
Cemetery, crematory or mausoleum PR
Clinic, medical or health related P
Clinic, veterinary P/PRs
Commercial Uses (cont.)
Currency exchange business PR
Drive-through sales and service PR
Drive-up food or beverage window PR
Dry cleaning and laundry pick-up station P
Dry cleaning plant P/PR6
Exterior storage, display, sale or distribution of goods or materials PR
Health sports club P
Indoor recreation P
Indoor theater P
Laundry P
Limited production and processing P/CUPS
Maintenance garage PR
Major motor fuel station PR
Mining PR
Minor motor fuel station CUPs
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Motor vehicle wash PR
Office P
Off-street parking as a principal use PR
Off-sale liquor business P9
On-sale liquor business P9
Pawnbroker PR
Planned Unit Development PR
Photocopying establishment P
Publishing or printing establishment P/PR10
Restaurant P
Retail P
Small appliance and electronic component or equipment repair P
Accessory use customarily incidental to any of the above uses.
The city may allow commercial uses similar to the above if they
would not create a nuisance and if they are not noxious or hazardous.
The city council shall review uses that are not clearly similar for
determination of compatibility.
1Nonconforming single and double-dwelling residential uses and structures: Any pre-existing
conforming or nonconforming single or double-dwelling residential use or structure which would
become nonconforming by adoption of the mixed-use zoning district and maybe expanded, extended or
intensified so long as such expansion, extension, or intensification would be permitted under the R-1
single-dwelling residential district or the R-2 double-dwelling residential district and/or M-U mixed-use
district.
Live-work units are a conditional use in the mixed-use zoning district if they meet all standards and
conditions as defined in the live-work definition. Live-work units do not require a home occupation
license as specified in Section 14-56 (home occupations).
3A11 other antenna requirements as specified in Article XI (commercial use antennas and towers) shall
apply.
'Bed and breakfast establishments are allowed as follows: 1)single-dwelling residential: permitted if
the bed and breakfast has four (4) or fewer guest rooms and as a conditional use permit if the bed and
breakfast has more than four (4) guest rooms; 2) commercial or mixed-use building: permitted; 3)
double dwelling, townhouse, or multi-family: prohibited. All bed and breakfast establishments must
meet the required number ofoff-street parking spaces as specified in Section 44-17 (off-street parking).
SVeterinary clinic with exterior kennels are a prohibited use in the mixed-use zoning district.
6A dry cleaning plant is a permitted use in the mixed-use zoning district only if located within a
commercial-only building. A dry cleaning plant is a prohibited use in the mixed-use zoning district if
located within amixed-use building (i.e., residential and commercial).
Limited production and processing is a conditional use in the mixed-use zoning district only if such use
has more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area, in which case total floor area shall
not exceedten-thousand (10,000) square feet.
sA minor motor fuel station is a conditional use in the mixed-use zoning district subject to the following:
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1. All parts of the minor motor fuel station shall be at least 100 feet from any residential use within
the mixed-use zoning district, including mixed-use buildings that comprise at least 50 percent
residential uses.
2. All parts of the minor motor fuel station shall be at least 350 feet from any single, double or
multi-family residentially zoned land.
3. All new or replacement underground fuel storage tanks shall meet the standards of state statutes
and the standards of the state pollution control agency. Such tanks shall also have a UL listing
appropriate for their use. In addition, installation plans shall be submitted to the state fire
marshal's office for approval.
4. There shall be leak detection equipment on all new and existing tanks according to the federal
environmental protection agency schedule deadlines. Leak detection facilities shall include
electronic (in tank) monitoring equipment and manual measurement and recording equipment of
tank levels for daily records. Records of daily tank levels, fuel purchases and fuel sales shall
always be available on site for inspection by the fire marshal.
9A11 alcoholic beverage licensing requirements apply as specified in Chapter 6 (alcoholic beverages).
i°Publishing and printing establishments are a permitted use in the mixed-use zoning district only if
located within acommercial-only building. A publishing and printing establishment is a prohibited use
in the mixed-use zoning district if located within amixed-use building (i.e., residential and commercial).
Section 44-671. Dimensional standards.
Lot Size Per Unit
Structure Setbacks (Feet)
Building Type (Square Feet) Height (Feet) Front Side Rear
Single dwelling 7,260 35i 20 to 25 5~ 15~
Double dwelling/ n/a 35i 20 to 25 5~ 15~
townhouse
Residential garage n/a Per Section n/a 5 0 to 6
accessed from alley 44-114
Residential garage not n/a Per Section 20 to 25 5 5
accessed from alley 44-114
Multiple dwelling n/a 35i 0 to 20 03 03
Mixed-use/residential n/a n/a 0 to 10 03 03
and commercial
CommerciaUincluding n/a n/a 0 to 10 03 03
structure parking
1No single dwelling, double dwelling, townhouse or multi-dwelling building shall exceed a height of
thirty-five (35) feet, or three stories, unless the city council approves a conditional use permit.
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zWhen a mixed-use zoned single or double-dwelling/townhouse adjoins a single or double-dwelling
residential zoning district, the side and rear yard setbacks of the adjacent single or double- dwelling
residential zoning district shall apply, or a side yard setback often (10) feet and a rear yard setback of
twenty (20) feet, whichever is greater.
3The zero (0) setback specified above is allowed except as otherwise specified in the building code.
Side and rear yard setbacks of at least ten (10) feet shall be required when amixed-use zoned
commercial, mixed-use (residential and commercial) or multi-family use adjoins amixed-use zoned
single or double-dwelling/townhouse residential use. Side and rear yard setbacks shall be as specified in
Section 44-20 (c)(~(b) (additional design standards) when amixed-use zoned commercial, mixed-use
(residential and commercial), ormulti-family use adjoins a single or double- dwelling residential zoning
district.
Section 44-672. Maximum density.
The density of the mixed-use zoning district shall not exceed the maximum density permitted by the
land use classification and people per unit designated in the city's adopted comprehensive plan. Density
bonuses are allowed per Section 44-300 (density credits). In addition, the net acreage for calculating
density maybe increased by three hundred (300) square feet for each affordable dwelling unit, as
defined by the Metropolitan Council guidelines.
Section 44-673. Off-Street Parking.
Section 44-17 (off-street parking) of the city code applies in the mixed-use zoning district unless
specified differently below.
Placement of surface parking within the mixed-use zoning district must meet the following:
1. Surface parking must be located to the rear of a principal building, or an interior side yard if
parking in the rear is impractical.
2. Surface parking must maintain aten-foot (10') setback to a road when constructed on the side or
rear of a building on a corner lot.
3. Surface parking must maintain afive-foot (5') side and five-foot (5') rear yard setback, unless
the surface parking adjoins a single or double-dwelling residential zoning district, in which case
the required setback is as specified in Section 44-19(a) (landscaping and screening).
4. The city may approve variances to the surface parking placement standard if a building has
special needs and site constraints. In these cases, there should be good pedestrian connections
between the sidewalk and building entrance, and the area in front of the parking lot should be
well landscaped.
Amount of parking:
1. The minimum amount of required parking spaces shall be as specified in Section 44-17 (off-
street parking).
2. The maximum amount of surface parking spaces shall not exceed the specified minimum by
more than ten percent (10%), or two (2) spaces, whichever is greater. If additional parking is
desired, it must be placed underground, within an enclosed building, or in a tuck-under garage.
3. On-street parking located in front of a commercial or mixed-use building may count toward the
required number of parking spaces.
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4. For retail, medical, service and office uses, if a transit shelter is provided on site or in front of the
building, then the minimum required number of parking spaces maybe reduced by five percent
(5%), but not to exceed five (5) parking spaces total.
5. Commercial parking district: For retail, medical, service and office uses, required parking may
be reduced by the establishment of a commercial parking district for the purpose of sharing
parking with varying peak parking hours or availability of off-street public parking. The
establishment of a commercial parking district to allow a reduction in parking required shall be
subject to review and approval by the community design review board during the development's
initial site plan review or subsequent site plan changes.
6. In addition to the above-referenced allowances for parking reduction, the city council may
authorize other reduced off-street parking requests through a special agreement. The reduction
must be based on proven parking data for a specific development.
Parking space size:
1. 90-degree parking: 9 feet x 18 feet
2. 45-degree parking: 8.5 feet x 18 feet
3. Parallel parking: 8 feet x 21 feet
Section 44-674. Design standards.
Section 44-20 (additional design standards) of the city code applies to the mixed-use zoning district
unless specified differently below.
Awnings: Awnings must be properly maintained, and if in poor repair must be repaired or replaced in a
timely manner. Metal awnings are prohibited unless the design of the awning is compatible with the
building, as determined by the director of community development (if the awnings require
administrative review) or the community design review board (if the awnings require design review).
Awnings may extend up to five (5) feet over the public right-of--way, where approved by the city, and
must meet all building code requirements.
Commercial/mixed-use building fagade: Any exterior building wall, except for single and double-
dwelling/townhouse residential buildings, adjacent to or visible from a public right-of--way or public
open space may not exceed forty (40) feet in width. New buildings of more than forty (40) feet in width
are allowed if the building wall is divided into smaller increments, between twenty (20) and forty (40)
feet in width, through articulation of the fagade. This can be achieved through combinations of the
following techniques and others that may meet the objective:
1. Fagade modulation -stepping back or extending forward a portion of the fagade.
2. Vertical divisions -using different textures or materials (although materials should be drawn
from a common palette).
3. Division into storefronts, with separate display windows and entrances.
4. Variation in rooflines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements to
reinforce the modulation or articulation interval.
5. Arcades, awnings, window bays, arched windows and balconies.
Exterior building materials: Exterior-building materials shall be classified primary, secondary or accent
material. Primary materials shall cover at least sixty percent (60%) of all facades of a building.
Secondary materials may cover no more than thirty percent (30%) of all facades of a building. Accent
materials may include door and window frames, lintels, cornices and other minor elements, and may
cover no more than ten percent (10%) of all facades of a building. Allowable materials are as follows:
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1. Primary exterior building materials maybe brick, stone or glass. Bronze-tinted or mirror glass
are prohibited as exterior materials.
2. Secondary exterior building materials maybe decorative block or stucco.
3. Synthetic stucco maybe permitted as a secondary material on upper floors only.
4. Accent materials maybe wood or metal if appropriately integrated into the overall building
design and not situated in areas that will be subject to physical or environmental damage.
5. All primary and secondary materials shall be integrally colored with no painted materials.
Fences: Fences over four (4) feet in height are prohibited in all front yards, except as required for
storage/service/loading as specified below.
First floor height: The first floor of commercial or mixed-use (residential and commercial) buildings
shall be designed with a minimum ceiling height of twelve (12) feet.
Material change: The front facade building material changes shall not occur at external corners (toward
a public right-of--way or public open space), but may occur at reverse or interior corners or as a return at
least six (6) feet from external corners.
Mixed-use building and development remodeling/additions/alterations: Remodeling, additions or other
alterations to mixed-use buildings and development (buildings and developments previously approved
and built with mixed-use design standards) shall be done in a manner that is compatible with the original
building or development. Original materials shall be retained and preserved to the extent possible.
Model variety: Each single or double-dwelling development of one hundred (100) or more units must
have at least four (4) models with three (3) elevations and material treatments each. For single or
double-dwelling developments of less than one hundred (100) units, at least three (3) models with three
(3) variations each are required. No road block should have more than two (2) consecutive single-
dwelling houses with the same house model.
Nonconforming buildings and developments: Additions to nonconforming buildings or developments
(buildings or developments built before mixed-use design standards) must be constructed with materials
required by this ordinance if the addition exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area. Exterior
remodeling or alterations to a nonconforming building or development must be constructed with
materials required by this ordinance. The director of community development (if administrative review
is required) or the community design review board (if design review is required) may authorize the use
of other materials if the addition, remodeling or alteration is deemed to be minor in nature and not
visible from a public right-of--way.
One-story buildings: One-story buildings taller than eighteen (18) feet in height shall be architecturally
detailed to simulate a two-story appearance.
Parks/playgrounds: The city may require that a reasonable portion of any proposed subdivision or
development be dedicated to the public or preserved for public use as parks, playgrounds, trails or open
space.
Pedestrian access: Each ground floor space with road frontage shall have its primary entrance on the
front facade. Additional entrances maybe provided off of a parking area or an access corridor.
Porches and entries: Porches, steps, pent roofs, roof overhangs and hooded front doors or similar
architectural elements shall be used to define all primary residential entrances. Decks shall be
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prohibited on all primary residential entrances. Front porches must have a minimum depth of six (6)
feet clear. Porches may extend six (~ feet into the required setback in the mixed-use zoning district.
Residential garages: Single or double-dwelling/townhouse attached garages must not be located in front
of the primary fagade and must have architectural elements to minimize the impact of the garage door or
be recessed from the primary front fagade (not including porches, bay windows or other minor
projections) by a minimum of eight (8) feet. Single or double-dwelling/townhouse garages, either
attached or detached, which are placed in the rear yard must be accessed by either an alley or a side-yard
driveway.
Setbacks: Within the mixed-use zoning district, all setbacks shall be measured from the outlying
property line of a development and either a public right-of--way or from the edge of a private road,
whichever applies. The term "road" as used to define setbacks within the mixed-use zoning district
applies to public right-of--ways and private roads.
Storage/service/loading: If an outdoor storage, service or loading area is visible from adjacent
residential uses, or a road or walkway; it shall be screened by a decorative fence, wall or screen of plant
material at least six (6) feet in height. Fences and walls shall be architecturally compatible with the
primary structure.
Windows: Buildings containing office and retail uses shall maintain forty percent (40%) minimum
window coverage on the first floor that faces a road or public open space. These windows shall extend
to a minimum of two (2) feet to the front fagade elevation.
Exceptions and Appeals to Design Standards:
Exceptions: The director of community development (if administrative review is required) or the
community design review board (if design review is required) may consider exceptions to the above-
mentioned design standards if they uphold the integrity of the guidelines and result in an attractive,
cohesive development design as intended by this ordinance.
Appeals: Appeals to the approved design conditions for a building or development are permitted as
specified in Section 2-285 (approval of plans).
C. Section 44-675. Landscaping.
Section 44-19 (landscaping and screening) of the city code applies in the mixed-use zoning district
unless specified differently below.
Landscape requirements:
1. All areas of land not occupied by buildings, parking, driveways, sidewalks or other hard surface
shall be sodded or mulched and landscaped with approved ground cover, flowers, shrubbery and
trees.
2. Hard surfaced areas, including sidewalks and patios, must include amenities such as benches,
planters and bike racks.
3. For parking lots consisting of twenty (20) or more spaces, interior landscape islands are required.
Interior landscape islands shall be at a rate of one (1) landscape island for every ten (10) parking
spaces. Landscaping areas located along the perimeter of a parking lot beyond the curb or edge
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of pavement shall not be included toward satisfying this requirement. Landscape islands shall be
a minimum of one hundred and forty-four (144) square feet in area and shall be a minimum of
eight (8) feet in width, as measured from back of curb to back of curb. The landscape islands
shall be improved as follows:
a. One (1) over story tree with atrunk size a minimum of two and one-half (2-1/2) inches in
caliper shall be provided for every landscape island.
b. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of every landscape island shall be planted with an
approved ground cover in the appropriate density to achieve complete cover within two
(2) years. Mulch may only be used around the base of the plant material to retain
moisture.
4. Perimeter landscape or pedestrian walls are required for all parking lots and shall be established
along the road and edges of the parking lot. The landscape treatment or pedestrian wall shall run
the full length of the parking lot and be located between the property line and the edge of the
parking lot as follows:
a. Perimeter parking lot landscaping adjacent the road shall be at least ten (10) feet in width,
as measured from the property line or edge of a private road to the back of curb.
b. The primary plant materials used in perimeter parking lot landscaping adjacent the road
shall be over story trees. Ornamental trees, shrubs, hedges and other plant materials may
be used to supplement the over story trees, but shall not be the sole contribution to such
landscaping.
c. Perimeter parking lot landscaping along the rear and sides of a parking lot (not adjacent
the road) shall be planted with a minimum of fifty percent (50%) ground cover approved
by the city to achieve complete cover within two (2) years. Mulch may only be used
around the base of the plant material to retain moisture.
d. In lieu of, or in addition to, perimeter parking lot landscaping, a pedestrian wall along the
perimeter of the parking lot maybe constructed. The pedestrian wall is limited to four
(4) feet in height, must be at least eighty percent (80%) opaque and must be
architecturally compatible to the principal building or development.
5. Over story trees are required at regular intervals along the road to help define the road edge, to
buffer pedestrians from vehicles and to provide shade. The over story trees shall be located in a
planting strip at least five (5) feet wide between curb and sidewalk, or in a planting structure of
design acceptable to the city.
Section 4-676. Lighting.
All outdoor lighting shall be of a design and size compatible with the building and as specified in
Section 44-19(c)(1) (outdoor lighting), except that light pole height maximum is limited to sixteen (16)
feet.
Section IV. This section adds Subdivision VII, Schedule No. VI, to Article III (sign regulations).
Subdivision VII. Schedule No. VI
Section 44-990. Scope.
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This schedule No. VI applies to signs in the M-U mixed-use district. Article III (sign regulations) of the
city code applies to the M-U mixed-use district unless specified differently below.
Section 44-991. Sign review.
The community design review board shall review all signage on new buildings or developments to
ensure that the signs meet mixed-use sign requirements and are architecturally compatible with the new
building or development. In addition, the community design review board shall review all
comprehensive sign plans as required in Section 44-736 (comprehensive sign plan).
All signage on mixed-use buildings or developments (buildings or developments previously approved
and built with mixed-use design standards) shall be reviewed by the director of community development
and shall be done in a manner that is compatible with the original scale, massing, detailing and materials
of the original building. All signage on non-mixed-use buildings or developments (buildings or
developments not built with mixed-use design standards) shall be reviewed by the director of
community development and shall comply with the mixed-use sign requirements, unless classified as a
pre-existing nonconforming sign in which case it shall comply with Section 44-12 (nonconforming
buildings or uses).
Section 44-992. Projecting signs.
Projecting signs are allowed as part of the overall signage. Projecting signs may not extend more than
four (4) feet over a public right-of--way and a private road or sidewalk, and must not project out further
than the sign's height.
Section 44-993. Overall wall signs.
Allowable area of overall wall and projecting signage for each establishment is one and one-half
(1 '/z) square feet of signage per lineal foot of building or frontage on a road, public open space or
private parking area, or thirty (32) square feet, whichever is greater. Each wall shall be calculated
individually and sign area may not be transferred to another side of the building. Minor motor vehicle
stations with canopies are allowed to place signage on the canopy and the building as long as they do
not exceed the requirements above. Wall and projecting signs shall not cover windows or architectural
trim and detail.
Section 44-994. Freestanding signs.
One (1) freestanding sign for each establishment is allowed if the building is set back at least twenty
(20) feet or more from the front property line. Freestanding signs must meet the following
requirements:
1. Limited to six (6) feet in height and forty (40) square feet in area.
2. Maintain afive-foot (5') setback from any side or rear property line, but can be constructed up to
the front property line.
3. Must consist of a base constructed of materials and design features similar to those of the front
fagade of the building or development.
4. Must be landscaped with flowers or shrubbery.
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Section 44-995. Prohibited signs.
Signs painted directly on the wall of a building; reader boards located in permanent signage, except for
reader boards advertising gasoline prices at minor motor vehicle stations; signs which advertise a
product and not a specific business.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Approve Budget Adjustment and Termination of Lease with Ramsey -Washington
MetroWatershed District to Facilitate Relocation of Public Works/Engineering Staff to
Public Works Maintenance Building at 1902 County Road B East
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve a budget transfer of $117,000 from the
contingency allocation of the fund balance for the relocation of the Public Works staff to the
Public Works Maintenance Building and termination of the lease with the Ramsey Washington
Metro Watershed District effective on March 31, 2004.
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes-All
2. County Road D Improvements (West of TH 61 to Highridge Court), City Project 02-08
Resolution Receiving Preliminary Report and Calling Public Hearing
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 receiving the preliminary
report for the realignment of County Road D (TH 61 to Highridge Court), City Project 02-08 and
calling for a Public Hearing for 7:30 p.m. on February 9. 2004:
RESOLUTION 04-O1-013
ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, a certain petition requesting the improvement and realignment of County
Road D between Trunk Highway 61, north of Guldens Restaurant and Highridge Court at
existing County Road D, was filed with the City Council on November 10, 2003, and
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WHEREAS, the petition represented not less than 35 percent in frontage of the
real property abutting the streets named in the petition, and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer reported that the petition was valid and
appropriate, and
WHEREAS, the petition was published consistent with M.S. 429.036 and no
persons appealed this determination within the required 30 day period from publication,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted November 10th, 2003,
a report has been prepared by URS, Inc. the city.s engineering consultant, under the
direction of the City Engineer, with reference to the improvement of County Road D,
west of TH 61 to Highridge Court, City Project 02-08, and
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 $2,321,400.
2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 9th day of
February 2004 in the council chambers of city hall at 7:30 p.m., and the clerk
shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and improvement as
required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
3. Approve Environmental Utility Fund BMP Credit Policy
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Engineer Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the following Environmental Utility Fund BMP
Credit Policy and authorized the Public Works Director and City Manager to administratively
imnlementthe approved polio
Environmental Utility
Best Management Practices Credit
Background
On August 25, 2003 the Maplewood City Council approved an Environmental Utility (Ordinance
No. 839) to finance the City.s Storm Water Management Program. In addition, the Utility will be
utilized to finance compliance with the City.s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
Phase II (NPDES Phase II) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the City.s
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) as outlined in the City.s Storm Water Permit.
The Utility provides for credits for the use of Storm Water Best Management Practices (BMPs)
such as storm water ponds, green space, undeveloped land, etc. Credits must be applied for by
Dec. 15u, of year preceding the year in which the credit is to be considered. The amount of the
credit will be determined by Maplewood.s Public Works Department and approved by the City
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Council. A property owner may appeal to the City Council regarding a determination of the
credit
once per calendar year.
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional
A credit maybe granted to a Commercial, Industrial or Institutional parcel that can demonstrate
minimum reduction of 20% of the amount of storm water leaving the parcel via the use of an
approved Storm Water Best Management Practice (BMP). Credits can be combined to account
for a total reduction of up to 75% of the Environmental Utility Fee. Documentation must be
provided to the City of Maplewood.s Public Works Department for evaluation of the claim. It is
strongly suggested that the documentation be prepared by a licensed professional engineer
of the State of Minnesota and provide the necessary drawings and calculations to support
the claim. It is the applicants responsibility to prove the claim.
Examples of Best Management Practices
1. Storm water retention and infiltration systems (ponds), grassed swales and drainage
from parking lots into grassed surfaces.
2. Storm Water Detention ponds are not eligible for a credit since the water from the
ponds is discharged to the City.s storm sewer system. MS4.
Land Use Credits
Vacant Land Credit
Vacant land meeting the following criteria is to be excluded from the area used to calculate the
monthly charge.
1. The property must not be developed in any way, or have been developed in the past
ten (10) years. The property must reflect land in an .undisturbed, natural state. with
non-impacted soils (i.e., the soils are not compacted).
2. The vacant land must represent at least 50% of the total parcel
3. Vacant land does not include .green space. as outlined below
Green Space Credit
Green space areas meeting the following criteria can receive up to a 75% reduction from the area
used to calculate the monthly charge.
1. Green spaces shall be contiguous pervious vegetated areas incorporated into the
developed parcel.
2. The space shall not have more than 25% impacted, compacted soils. Examples of
impacted spaces are trails, ball fields, gravesites, golf courses and picnic areas.
3. Green space must be 20 feet or more away from the nearest impervious surface or
structure.
4. The green space must be a minimum of 1 acre in size and not less than 25% of the
total parcel.
5. Grassed parking areas that are utilized more than 15 days per year are excluded from
the green space credit, as these are impacted, compacted soils.
Residential Properties and Rain Gardens
A Residential Property can apply for a credit of 30% per month if the property installs and
maintains a rain garden or other city approved BMP. The Rain Garden or other appropriate
BMPs
must meet current city standards and be approved by the City of Maplewood.s Engineering
Department prior to and after it.s construction.
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Authority
The Maplewood City Council reviewed administrative implementation of this policy on January
26, 2004.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
4. Proposed Cul-de-sac West of Germain Street, Project 04-03 -- Approve Resolution
Accepting Petition and Authorizing Preparation of Feasibility Study
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 ordering the preparation of a
feasibility for the proposed cul-de-sac west of Germain Street, Project 04-03:
RESOLUTION 04-O1-014
PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct street and utility improvements as part of the proposed
cul-de-sac west of Germain Street, Project 04-03, and to assess the benefited properties for all of the
cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the city engineer for study and that he is instructed
to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to
whether the proposed improvement is necessary, cost effective and feasible and as to whether it should
best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the
improvement as recommended.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes-All
5. County Road D Watermain Improvements, City Project 03-09 -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 Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution accepting the preliminary
report and calling for a Public Hearing for 7:45. Monday. February 9. 2004 for the Count
D Water Main Improvements, Project 03-09:
RESOLUTION 04-O1-015
ACCEPTING REPORT
CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution of the council adopted May 27, 2003, a report has been
prepared under the direction of the city engineer with reference to County Road D Water Main
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Improvements, City Project 03-09, and this report was received by the council on January 20, 2004, and
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 such water main improvements 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 for the improvement of $445,150.
A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the 9th day of February 2004 in the
council chambers of city hall at 7:45 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-Councilmember Juenemann, Koppen,
Monahan-Junek and Rossbach
Abstain-Mayor Cardinal
6. Intoxicating Liquor License-Noah Castle-The Rage (Prior Just for Feet building)
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented specifics from the report.
c. Noah Castle, the applicant, was present for council questions.
Councilmember Monahan-Junek moved to approve the Intoxicating Liquor License for Noah
Castle at 3090 Southlawn Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
Environmental Committee Fact Sheet
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. Environmental Health Officer Konewko presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to annrove the formation of the Environmental Committee.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
8. Legacy Village Development Amendment
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to table this item until the February_ 9~' City_ Council
Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
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9. Alcohol Violation-Singapore Chinese Cuisine
a. City Manager Fursman presented the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented specifics from the report.
o. Ms. Wai Wong from the Singapore Chinese Cuisine was present for questions.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to impose a fine of $500.00 against Singapore Chinese
Cuisine for their second compliance failure for selling alcohol to an underage buyer. If another
offense occurs staff would recommend for council consideration a fine of $2,000.00 for the third
offense plus the $500.00 not charged from the second offense.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach
Ayes-Councilmembers Juenemann, Koppen,
Rossbach and Monahan-Junek
Nays-Mayor Cardinal
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Forum-There will not be a Mayor's Forum the first Saturday in February. The
March 6th Mayor's Forum will be held at Maplewood Fire Station 3.
2. North High School-Mayor Cardinal recently visited North High School, which has a
population of over 2000 students. The Mayor expressed how fortunate the city is to
have such a great facility available for students and encouraged others to also visit the
school. Councilmember Monahan-Junek attended a 622 Citizen's Finance
Committee and commented that the principal was very appreciative of the Mayor's
visit.
3. Ramsey County League of Local Government-Legislator Night will be held January
29a' from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and is located at the corner of University Avenue and
Rice Street.
4. Rush Line Corridor-Councilmember Rossbach attended the most recent Rush Line
Task Force meeting and reported that the City of Forest Lake in Washington County is
building a station that will include a library area and medical office along with the transit
station. Councilmember Rossbach would like to see a public format to keep citizens
informed on the progress of the corridor, with the Mayor suggesting the city website as a
good vehicle to provide this information.
5. 800MHz Committee-Councilmember Juenemann attended the meeting as the city's
temporary representative and reported that the committee did not resolve what cities
actually had elected officials as representatives. The committee did address goal setting
and funding options for these goals. The neat meeting will be held in February.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council/Manager Workshop-A council/manager workshop will be held at 6:00 pm. on
February 9~'to discuss commission appointments.
2. NRI (National Resources Inventory) Committee (Met Council)-Mayor Cardinal and
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Councilmembers Juenemann and Rossbach are all interested in serving on this committee
dependent on the meeting schedule. City Manager Fursman will inquire further as to
how many representatives they are interested in and the day and time schedule.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes -All
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