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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M. Monday, June 27, 2005
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 05-12
A.
B.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D.
E.
F.
G
Robert Cardinal, Mayor
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember
Marvin Koppen, Councilmember
Jackie Monahan-Junek, Councilmember
Will Rossbach. Councilmember
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Present
Present
Present
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1. Minutes from the City Council Meeting-June 13, 2005
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes from the June 13, 2005 City Council
Meeting as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Juenemann, Koppen and Rossbach
Abstain-Councilmember Monahan-Junek
2. Minutes from the City Council/Manager Workshop-June 06, 2005
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the minutes from the June 06, 2005
Council/Manager Workshop as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes-Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Juenemann, Koppen and Rossbach
Abstain-Councilmember Monahan-Junek
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Monahan-Junek moved to approve the agenda as amended.
G9. VFW Temporary Gambling Resolution
M1. Charitable Gambling Funds
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve consent agenda items 1, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9.
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Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve consent agenda items 2, 4, and 7.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
1. Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 140,769.39 Checks # 67144 thru # 67205
dated 06/14/05
$ 284,486.63 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 06/03/05 thru 06/08/05
$ 772,778.33 Checks # 67206 thru #67261
dated 06/17 THRU 06/21/05
$ 143,091.42 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 06/09 thru 06/16/05
$ 1,341,125.77 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$ 487,457.84 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 06/17/05
$ 2,673.00 Payroll Deduction check # 101642 thru # 101644
dated 06/17/05
$ 490,130.84 Total Payroll
$ 1,831,256.61 GRAND TOTAL
2. Purchase of Squad Cars
Approved the purchase of two 2005 Ford Crown Victoria's for the Police Department.
3. Wateriest 2005 Summary
Accepted the Wateriest 2005 report from Environmental Management Specialist
Konewko.
4. Annual Spring Clean Up Summary
Accepted the 2005 Spring Clean up event from Environmental Management Specialist
Konewko and supported the following recommendations:
Continue with the fall collection event in September/October at Gethsemane Church.
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• Continue to implement service fees (recommending no increase) for residents who
utilize this service.
• Consider eliminating the fall collection event in 2006.
• Reduce the hours for the 2006 spring collection from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
• Continue to hold the spring collection event at Aldrich Arena in conjunction with Ramsey
County's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.
• Staff will evaluate the clean-up program after the 2006 spring collection and present
updated findings to the City Council.
Ramsey Nursing Home Foundation-Temporary Liquor and Food-Fee Waiver
Approved the temporary liquor and food licenses for The Ramsey Nursing Home
Foundation, 2000 White Bear Avenue, on September 16`h and granted the fee waiver.
Holy Redeemer Parish-Temporary Gambling License and Fee Waiver for Food
Adopted the following resolution approving the charitable gambling license for Holy
Redeemer church, 2555 Hazelwood Street, to be used on October 2, 2005:
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHARITABLE GAMBLING 05-06-99
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
temporary permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Holy Redeemer Parish, 2555
Hazelwood 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 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.
7. Budget Change for Demolition of Old Gladstone Fire Station (1900 Clarence Street)
Approved the expenditure of $45,000 for the demolition of the old Gladstone Fire Station
at 1900 Clarence Street.
8. Hazelwood Street Improvements (Beam to County Road D), Project 03-39-Resolution
Revising Project Completion Dates
Adopted the following resolution for the Hazelwood Street Improvements, Project 03-39,
revising the project completion dates.
RESOLUTION 05-06-105
REVISING PROJECT COMPLETION DATES FOR
HAZELWOOD STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY PROJECT 03-39
WHEREAS, the award of the construction contract for Hazelwood Street Improvements,
City Project 03-39, was awarded on June 13, 2005, and
WHEREAS, the published advertisement for bids and the contract documents stated that
construction was to begin on the project on or about May 31, 2005, and
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WHEREAS, the city's contractor has requested that the contract completion dates be
revised to reflect the delay in the contract award.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the completion dates for the Hazelwood Street Improvements, Project 03-39,
are hereby revised as follows:
Substantial Completion: August 15, 2005
Final Completion: September 19, 2005
Project Completion: October 17, 2005
This revision has the effect of revising the dates for which incentives would be awarded, or
liquidated damages assessed as stated in the contract.
9. VFW 8901-Temporary Gambling
Adopted the following resolution approving the temporary gambling permit for VFW 8901,
located at 1946 English Street for July 13`h and 17`h:
RESOLUTION 05-06-106
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
temporary permit for lawful gambling is approved for VFW 8901.
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.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:12 p.m. Dispatch Consolidation
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Police Chief Thomalla and Fire Chief Lukin presented specifics from the report.
c. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
Louis Spies, 1915 Myrtle Street, Maplewood
Bob Schneider, 1781 English Street, Maplewood
George Rossbach, 1406 County Road C, Maplewood
Ann Fosberg, 2516 East Idaho, Maplewood
Diana Longrie, 1771 Burr Street, Maplewood
d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
This item will be on the July 11, 2005 City Council Meeting agenda.
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At 8:20 p.m. a five minute recess was taken.
AWARD OF BIDS
Dahl Avenue Improvements (Woodhill Development), City Project 05-10-Resolution for
Award of Bids
City Manager Fursman presented the report.
Public Works Director Ahl presented specifics from the report.
Councilmember Monahan-Junek moved to adopt the following resolution accepting the bids and
awarding the contract to Danner, Inc. in the amount of $423,817.68:
RESOLUTION 05-06-107
AWARD OF BIDS
WHEREAS, the city engineers deems it in the best interest of the city to combine the Dahl
Avenue, Street and Utility Improvements for the Woodhill Development, City Project 05-10 for bidding
and award of bid. and
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on May 23'', 2005, for
advertising for bid for Dahl Avenue, Street and Utility Improvements for the Woodhill Development,
Project 05-10, bids were received opened and tabulated according to law,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA,
1. The bid of Danner, Inc. in the amount of $423,817.50 is the lowest responsible bid for the
construction of Dahl Avenue, Street and Utility Improvements for the Woodhill Development, City
Project 05-10, and the mayor and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with
said bidder for and on behalf of the city.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to
implement the financing plan for the project.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes-All
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEW BUSINESS
Solid Waste Ordinance Amendment-Multi-Family Residential Recycling (First Reading)
City Manager Fursman presented the report.
Environmental Management Specialist Konewko presented specifics from the report.
c. Jim Beardsley, Maplewood Environmental Committee, was present to answer council
question.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the first reading of the following proposed multi-family
recycling ordinance amendment:
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Draft # 4 -May 24, 2005
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
CHAPTER 30
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 30-107 OF THE CITY CODE
AND ADDING A SECTION RELATING TO REQUIRED
RECYCLING SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WITH TWO OR MORE DWELLING UNITS
Section 30-107 of the Code of the City of Maplewood is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 30-107. Program established.
The city has established and developed a local recycling program throughout the city. The city's goal is to
promote public education and solid waste reduction and recycling. The city shall require all the owners and
managers of multiple family dwellings to assure that they provide recycling services to all their residents.
30-107.1. Required Recycling Services; Multiple Family Dwellings.
(1) Definitions. For purposes of this subsection, the following terms have the meanings indicated:
(a) "Multiple family dwellings" means a building or a portion thereof containing two or
more dwelling units.
(b) "Designated recyclables" means the following recyclable materials: aluminum cans;
steel cans; glass jars and bottles; paper recyclables; plastic bottles; and corrugated
cardboard.
(c) "Aluminum cans" means disposable containers fabricated primarily of aluminum,
commonly used for soda, beer, juice, water or other beverages.
(d) "Steel cans" means all disposable containers fabricated primarily of steel ortin used
for food and beverages.
(e) "Glass jars and bottles" means unbroken jars and bottles, and containers (lids/caps
and pumps removed) which are primarily used for packing and bottling of food and
beverages.
(f) "Paper" means newspapers; household office paper and mail; boxboard; and
magazines/catalogs. No boxboard containers used for food product storage in the
refrigerator or freezer are included.
(g) "Plastic bottles" means plastic bottles shaped with a neck, rinsed and with lids, caps,
rings and pumps removed. Recyclable plastic bottles shall be identified on the bottom
with the SPI plastic codes #1 (PETE) and #2 (HDPE) including bottles containing:
liquor; milk; juice; soft drinks; water; certain food; soap and cosmetics.
(h) "Corrugated cardboard" means cardboard material with double wall construction and
corrugated separation between walls but not plastic coated cardboard.
(i) "Collection" means the aggregation of recyclable materials from the place at which it
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is generated and includes all activities up to the time when it is delivered to a recycling
facility.
Q) "Recycling container" for multiple family dwellings means any bin, cart, dumpster or
other receptacle for temporary storage and collection of designated recyclables from
tenants inmultiple-family dwellings prior to collection. Such recycling containers must
be separate, explicitly labeled as to recyclables included, and colored differently from
other containers for mixed solid waste or trash.
(2) Collection Services Required. The owner of a multiple family dwelling shall make available to
the occupants of all dwelling units on the premise services forthe collection of designated recyclables. The
recyclables collection services shall be available on the premises and shall be provided on a regularly
scheduled basis of at least twice a month. This collection service shall be for at least four broad types of
designated recyclable materials. The collection schedule and recycling containers' capacity shall provide
for regular removal or the recyclables such that there is adequate storage capacity available in the
recyclable containers to prevent overflowing containers. The owner may use the city's recycling contractor
to provide the recycling collection services orthey may independently contractwith another licensed hauler
and/or recycling contractor to provide the recycling collection services at the owner's expense.
(3) Recycling Information Required. The owner of a multiple family dwelling shall provide
recycling information to the occupants of each dwelling unit on the property. This information shall notify the
occupants of the availability of collection services, describes the procedures required to prepare the
designated recyclables for collection, and identifies the dates and times of collection. If the owner elects to
use the city's recycling contractor, the city's recycling contractor will supply the owner with the information
needed to create this informational fact sheet.
(4) Container Requirements. The recycling containers shall be:
(a) Sufficient in number and size to meet the demands for recycling services created by the
occupants;
(b) Equipped with self-closing lids;
(c) Equipped with standardized labels identifying the type of recyclable material to be
deposited in each container and colored differentlyfrom other containers for mixed solid
waste or trash.
(d) Maintained in proper operating condition and reasonably clean and sanitary;
(e) Repaired or replaced on a reasonable schedule if stolen or broken.
(5) Responsibility for Providing and Maintaining Recycling Containers:
(a) If the owner of a multiple family dwelling uses the city's recycling contractor, then the
contractor shall provide and maintain adequate recycling containers for demand and
needs of the property and its occupants.
Or,
(b) If the owner uses an independent recycling contractor, the owner shall assure
adequate recycling containers are provided and maintained by the independent
contractor.
(6) Containers Location(s). Recycling containers shall be placed in a location on the premises
that permits access for collection purposes but does not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. All such
locations shall comply with the City's zoning and other ordinances.
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(7) Transportation and Disposal. Upon collection bythe city's recycling contractororthe owner's
independent hauler, that person shall deliverthe designated recyclables to a recyclable material processing
center, an end market for sale or reuse, or to an intermediate collection center for later delivery to a
processing center or end market. It is unlawful for any person to transport for disposal or to dispose of
designated recyclables in a mixed municipal solid waste disposal facility. The contractor or hauler shall
transport all designated recyclables in a covered vehicle so the recyclables do not drop or blow onto any
public street or private property during transport.
(8) Scavenging Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person, otherthan the city's recycling contractor
or owner's independent hauler, to collect, remove, or dispose of designated recyclables afterthe materials
have been placed or deposited for collection in the recycling containers. The owner, owner's employees,
owner's independent hauler's employees, or city's recycling contractor's employees may not collect or
"scavenge" through recycling in any manner that interferes with the contracted recycling services.
(9) Annual Report. Each owner or manager of a multiple family dwelling shall file an annual report
with the city by January 31 of each year on a form to be provided by the city recycling coordinator. The
report shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
(a) name of owner and building manager and contact information;
(b) address of multiple family dwelling;
(c) number of dwelling units;
(d) description of recycling collection services made available to occupants, including
location of containers, dates of collection and whether collection services are provided
by owner, owner's employees, or a licensed collector;
(e) description of methods used to inform occupants of availability of recycling services;
(f) tonnage estimates for each type of material recycled as provided by the city's
contractor or owner's independent recycling contractor;
(g) name and address of licensed hauler/recycler that provides collection services and
where the recyclables were taken for processing.
(10) Administrative Penalties. Violation of this chapter shall be charged as an administrative fine
as follows: a fine of $200.00 for the first offense; a fine of $300.00 for the second offense at the same
location within a 12 month period; a fine of $500.00 for the third offense or additional offenses within a 24
month period at the same location. The owner shall be notified in writing of the violation and if the owner
fails to take action within 15 days of receiving the notice of violation, the owner shall be cited for violation in
accordance with the fine schedule.
11) Misdemeanor Prosecution. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the City from seeking
prosecution as a misdemeanor for any alleged violation of this chapter. If the City elects to seek
misdemeanor prosecution, then no administrative fine will be imposed under subpart (8) above.
This ordinance shall be effective three months following the date of publication.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
2. Pondview Townhomes (Krongard Construction) (Larpenteur Avenue and Adolphus
Street)
Preliminary Plat
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Setback Variance
Design Approval
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Planner Finwall presented specifics from the report.
c. Commissioner Grover presented the Maplewood Planning Commission report.
d. Boardmember Longrie presented the Maplewood Community Design Review Board
report.
e. Mr. Krongard, the applicant representing Krongard Builders was present for council
questions.
Councilmember Monahan-Junek moved to approve the Pondview Townhomes preliminary plat
date stamped May 9, 2005. Prior to final approval of the common interest community plat by
the city, the owner or developer must complete the following:
a. Revise the location of the wetland/ponding easement to ensure a 20-foot buffer from the
delineated wetland. This easement shall be prepared by a land surveyor, shall describe
the boundary of the buffer and shall prohibit any building, mowing, cutting, grading, filling
or dumping within the buffer.
b. Prepare and submit easement documents, if needed, for the required utility and
wetland/ponding easements to city staff for approval.
c. Revise the grading/drainage/utility plans as specified by the city's engineering
department in their June 2, 2005, engineering plan review.
d. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit the owner or developer must complete
the following:
1) Record the utility and wetland/ponding easements.
2) Since the plat is a common interest community plat and not officially recorded
until after the structures are built. all five individual lots must be combined into
one property for tax and identification purposes, and a revised lot line subdividing
the two buildings must be administratively approved by city staff in order to allow
the construction of the two buildings on two separate lots.
e. Prior to certificate of occupancy for the buildings, the owner or developer must record
the final plat.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approving a 16-foot setback
variance to the adjacent residential property for the proposed Pondview Townhomes located on
the northwest corner of Larpenteur Avenue and Adolphus Street:
VARIANCE RESOLUTION 05-06-103
WHEREAS, Jack Krongard of Krongard Builders, Inc., applied for 16-foot side yard setback
variance in order to construct a multiple dwelling housing unit (Pondview Townhomes) closer than the
required 50 feet to an adjacent residential property line.
WHEREAS, this variance applies to the property located on the northwest corner of Larpenteur
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Avenue and Adolphus Street. The legal description is:
The West 75 feet of the East 375 feet of the South 290 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County Minnesota; ALSO
The West 75 feet of the East 300 feet of the South 290 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota; ALSO
The East 75 feet of the West 150 feet of the East 300 feet of the South 290 feet of the Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County,
Minnesota; ALSO
The East 150 feet of the South 190.04 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 18, Township 29, Range 22, except the South 190.04 feet thereof, Ramsey County,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the history of this variance is as follows:
On June 6, 2005, the planning commission held a public hearing for the variance. City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property
owners as required by law. The planning commission gave everyone at the hearing an
opportunity to speak and present written statements. The planning commission also considered
reports and recommendations from the city staff. The planning commission recommended
approval of the variance.
2. The city council approved the variance on June 27, 2005. The city council considered reports
and recommendations from the planning commission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described variance
for the following reasons:
a. Strict enforcement of the code would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique
to the property and not created by the property owner.
b. The developable area for the two buildings is limited due to: 1) the additional 15 feet of
Adolphus Street right-of-way required by the city; 2) the location of a proposed storm sewer in
the center of the property; and 3) the required 30-foot front yard setback to Adolphus Street.
c. The reduction in the town house setback to the adjacent residential property line will be
mitigated by the following factors: 1) the town house will be located approximately eleven feet
lower than the adjacent residential lot line; 2) the town house proposed is only atwo-story
structure, and not a large multi-dwelling building; and 3) additional landscape screening will be
added to buffer the two properties.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-All
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the plans date stamped April 18`h and May 9,
2005, for the Pondview Townhomes to be located on the northwest corner of Larpenteur
Avenue and Adolphus Street. Approval is subject to the applicant doing the following:
Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project.
Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant must submit to staff for
approval the following items:
1) Revised grading/drainage/utility plans which comply with all city engineering
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department requirements as specified in Erin Laberee's June 7, 2005, engineering
plan review, including, but not limited to, the developer entering into a developer's
agreement with the city to ensure the sidewalk, easements, right-of-way,
homeowners documents, and other items are provided for.
2) Revised site plan showing the following:
a) Relocation of the guest parking areas to ensure a 15-foot setback to the
right-of-way. One way of accomplishing this is by reconfiguring the 5
westerly, 90 degree parking stalls as 3 parallel parking stalls.
b) The location of a 20-foot-wide wetland buffer easement (20 feet from the
ordinary high water mark of the wetland).
3) Revised landscape plan showing the following:
a) A row of Black Hills spruce or Austrian pine trees (at least 8 feet in height) to
be installed along the western property line, running from the front of the
town house to the back of the town house.
b) Landscaped planting beds to include low maintenance shrubs and
perennials to be located in the following areas:
1. In between the driveways, halfway down the drive;
2. Along the end unit sidewalks;
3. Along the back of the buildings, on the sides of the patios.
c) Landscaping to be located on the berms along Adolphus Street and
Larpenteur Avenue. Landscaping to include low maintenance perennial
shrubs, flowers, evergreen and deciduous trees.
d) An underground irrigation plan to ensure all landscaping on the site is
watered as required by city code.
4) Submit a lighting plan that shows the location and style of all proposed exterior
lights.
5) Revised elevations as follows:
a) Extend the brick or ledgestone wainscot along the entire east side of the
easterly building. This extension of brick or ledgestone wainscot should be
included along the east side of the attached garage and the east side of the
town house.
b) Adding a more prominent front entry for each unit by adding brick or
ledgestone to the front wall of the entries.
c) Addition of decorative vinyl shakes within the gables of the east elevation on
the east building.
d) Addition of a contrasting color belly board along the middle of the east
elevation on the east building.
e) City staff shall approve the final building products
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6) A cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for all required exterior
improvements. The amount shall be 150 percent of the cost of the work.
c. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the buildings:
1) Replace any property irons removed because of this construction.
2) Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and driveways.
3) Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all
landscaped areas.
4) Install all required outdoor lighting.
5) Install the required six-foot-wide sidewalk along Larpenteur Avenue.
6) Install wetland buffer signs that prohibit any building, mowing, cutting, filling, or
dumping with the wetland buffer.
7) Remove all unneeded silt fence from the site.
d. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
1) The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or
welfare.
2) The above-required letter of credit or cash escrow is held by the City of Maplewood
for all required exterior improvements. The owner or contractor shall complete any
unfinished exterior improvements by June 1 if occupancy of the building is in the fall
or winter, or within six weeks of occupancy of the building if occupancy is in the
spring or summer.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
3. Charitable Gambling Requests
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report and its specifics.
b. Police Chief Thomalla spoke regarding the Maplewood Police Reserves.
c. The following persons were heard:
Char Wasiluk representing the Bruentrup Farm
George Rossbach representing the Ramsey County Fair
Linda Christenson representing the Heritage Theatre Company
JoAnn Galvin representing Hill Murray School
Cedric Long representing Webster School PTL
Jeanie Summer representing the Dispute Resolution Center
Mayor Cardinal and each councilmember will submit their recommendations to City Manager
Fursman who will total the numbers for approval at the July 11`h City Council Meeting.
4. 2005-2006 Dispatcher Labor Agreement
a. City Manager Fursman presented the report.
b. Human Resources Director Le Presented specifics from the report.
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Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt the following proposed 2005-2006 negotiated labor
agreements between the City and IAFF Local A-22 representing the Public Safety Dispatchers:
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
AND
IAFF LOCAL A-22 -DISPATCHERS
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT
June 1, 2005
Wages and Duration: Two year contract for 2005-2006; General wage increase of 2°~ for 2005
and 3°~ for 2006 with the provision that if the City receives the previously withheld Homestead
Value Credit from the State for 2005, the wage adjustment will increase to 3°~ retroactive to
January 1, 2005. If the City does not receive this aid, the wage adjustment for 2005 will remain
at 2°~ and the wage adjustment for 2006 will change to 2°~ on January 1, 2006 and an
additional 2°~ on July 1, 2006. The two percent increase for 1-1-05 will be retroactive.
2. Shift Bidding: We added a requirement to rebid shifts if an employee terminates and there is
more than 90 days before the normal bid time. We also added language requiring timely
bidding of shifts and consequences for not bidding within 24 hours of notification. (Employee
moves to bottom of the list.)
3. Timely Vacation Bidding: We added similar language on bidding vacations in a timely manner.
The only difference is the employees have 48 hours to bid.
4. Filling Shifts: We agreed to "post open or unfilled shifts as soon as practical." We also agreed
that "reasonable efforts will be made by the Employer to minimize the negative impact on
Employees who are assigned to cover shifts."
5. Holiday Overtime: We agreed to clarify which hours are covered by holiday overtime as follows:
"Holiday pay shall be for shifts of the actual holiday beginning with the shifts with starting times
of 8 pm or later the evening prior to the holiday and prior to 8 pm the day of the holiday."
6. Solitary Pay Differential: We agreed to pay an additional 60 cents ($.60) per hour for solitary
work in excess of ten hours per week due to the difficulty of being restricted to the
Communications Center without assistance and without being able to leave. Employees
working alone for 10 or fewer hours would not be eligible. This additional pay is only for hours
in excess of ten in a week per individual.
7. We also made some minor housekeeping changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Monahan-Junek Ayes-All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
None
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N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes-All
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