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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-08-2007MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2007 Council Chambers, City Hall Meeting No. 18 A. B. C. D. E CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Longrie. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Diana Longrie, Mayor Present Rebecca Cave, Councilmember Present Erik Hjelle, Councilmember Present Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present Will Rossbach. Councilmember Present APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Cave requested moving agenda item G. Appointments/Presentations ahead of item F. Public Hearings. M1. Pleasant View Park (requested by Councilmember Cave) M2. 2008 Levy (requested by Councilmember Juenemann) M3. Internal Communications (requested by Councilmember Juenemann) M4. Campaign Signs (requested by Councilmember Hjelle) M5. Lower Afton Trail Update (requested by Mayor Longrie) M6. N.E.S.T. Meeting (requested by Mayor Longrie) M7. Letter Regarding Beam Avenue Sidewalk (requested by Mayor Longrie) M8. Volunteers for 2008 Frog Monitoring Program (requested by Mayor Longrie) Councilmember Cave moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Mayor Longrie. Ayes -All APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the September 24, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Council Manager Workshop Minutes (Closed Session). Councilmember Cave moved to approve the September 24, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Council Manager Workshop minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes -Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle, Rossbach Abstain -Councilmember Juenemann October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting Approval of the September 24, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Council Manager Workshop Minutes. Councilmember Cave moved to approve the September 24, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Council Manager Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes -All Approval of the September 24, 2007, 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes. Mayor Longrie requested a clarification be added under H1. Visitor Presentations after the last sentence adding Mayor Longrie informed the audience that public copies of the Code Enforcement Materials were available during the presentation at the entrance of the chambers. Mayor Longrie moved to approve the September 24, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. Seconded by Councilmember Cave. Ayes -All F. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS Introduction of Bob Dollerschell, Public Safety Manager a. City Manager, Greg Copeland introduced the new Maplewood Public Safety Manager, Bob Dollerschell and gave a synopsis of his employment background. b. Bob Dollerschell stated it's an honor and a privilege to serve as the Maplewood Public Safety Manager. He said he has been with the City of Maplewood for 18 years and served 9 years on the Maplewood Police Civic Service Commission. He thanked the City of Maplewood for the opportunity to serve as the new Public Safety Manager. Swearing in of new Maplewood Police Officers Joseph Demullina and Lisa Darvell a. Police Chief, Dave Thomalla introduced new Maplewood Police Officers, Joseph Demulling and Lisa Darvell and shared background information for both. b. Mayor Longrie gave the Oath of Office to both officers. c. Maplewood Police Officer Lisa Darvell's father pinned the badge on her uniform. d. Maplewood Police Officer Joseph Demulling's father pinned the badge on his uniform. Presentation of Lifesaving Award to Officer Tim Hawkinson a. Police Chief, Dave Thomalla presented the Maplewood Police Department Lifesaving Award to Maplewood Police Officer Tim Hawkinson. Officer Tim Hawkinson has been with the Maplewood Police Department for five months. Chief Thomalla presented Officer Hawkinson with the Lifesaving Award and pin that he will wear on his uniform. Chief Thomalla introduced Officer Joe Tran's father-in-law Robert Foss, who was the recipient of Officer Hawkinson's good deed when the hemlich maneuver was performed on him during a choking episode. October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 2 Community Television Day Proclamation a. Mayor Longrie said the City of Maplewood would like to proclaim October 18, 2007, as Community Television Day. The City of Maplewood televises all City Council meetings and Commission and Board meetings on community television. Mayor Longrie read and presented the proclamation. Mayor Longrie moved to proclaim October 18, 2007, as Community Television Day. Proclamation for Celebrate Community Television Day -October 18, 2007 WHEREAS democracy is the foundation of our society and in order for democracy to flourish, people must be able to communicate ideas, share opinions and get information; WHEREAS a healthy, democratic society is founded on engaged, informed and actively involved citizenry; WHEREAS for an ever increasing number of citizens their dominate means of information delivery and exchange today is through electronic media; WHEREAS Community Television contributes to diverse voices in public discourse and serves the community as an important forum for free speech as provided in the First Amendment of the US Constitution; WHEREAS Community Television provides citizens, local non-profits and other institutions with access to electronic communications training, equipment, facilities and delivery systems; teach electronic literacy and encourages civic dialogue and direct citizen participation; and; WHEREAS Community Television serves our community needs and promotes media access and enriches democracy for all people regardless of their life circumstances, their political or religious beliefs or their ability to pay; WHEREAS the City of Maplewood supports the principles of Community Television and takes an active role as a city in utilizing Community Television to communicate with its citizenry by broadcasting all City Council meetings, all citizen advisory Commissions and Board meetings and numerous other public meetings; NOW, THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that I, Diana Longrie, Mayor of Maplewood and the City Council members, do hereby proclaim October 18, 2007 as Celebrate Community Television Day in the City of Maplewood and we urge all citizens to embrace the important role of public access media in our democracy to protect our liberty and perpetuate ourfreedom and we call upon all citizens to get involved and share with their family, friends, and neighbors through community television. Diana Longrie, Mayor Rebecca Cave, City Councilmember Kathleen Juenemann, City Councilmember Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk Erik Hjelle, City Councilmember Will Rossbach, City Councilmember October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 3 Seconded by Councilmember Cave. Ayes -Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Juenemann, Rossbach NFL- Councilmember Hjelle G. PUBLIC HEARINGS Desoto Skillman Area Street Improvements -Doug Jones' Parking Bays and Sanitary Sewer Improvements, City Project 06-16 a. Assessment Hearing b. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll c. Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl presented the report. Mayor Longrie asked if anyone wanted to speak regarding this item. No individuals came forward. Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the Resolution Adopting the Assessment Roll identif~ng assessing the benefiting properties a total of $19,265.13 for the Desoto Skillman Area Street Improvements - Doug Jones' Parking Bays and Sanitary Sewer Improvements, City Project 06-16. RESOLUTION 07-10-176 ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 10`h, 2007, calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Desoto-Skillman Area Street Improvements, City Project 06-16, Sanitary Sewer and Parking Bay Improvements, was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: As of October 1s`, 2007, no objections have been filed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on October 22"d, 2007, as to their recommendations for adjustments. The assessment roll for the Desoto-Skillman Area Street Improvements, City Project 06-16, Sanitary Sewer and Parking Bay Improvements as amended, without those property owners' assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll 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 it. October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 4 Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15 years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2008 and shall bear interest at the rate of 6.0 percent per annum for 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, 2007. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than November 7, 2007, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after November 7, 2007, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 5. The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after November 7, 2007, but no later than November 15, 2007, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes. Adopted by the council on this 8`h day of October 2007. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -All October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 5 Pond Overlook Public Improvements - 2161 County Road D, City Project 07-08. a. Assessment Hearing. b. Resolution Adopting Assessment Roll c. Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl presented the report. Mayor Longrie asked if anyone wanted to speak regarding this item. No individuals came forward. Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the Resolution Adopting the Assessment Roll for the Pond Overlook Public Improvements - 2161 County Road D, City Project 07-08. RESOLUTION 07-10-177 ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 10th, 2007, calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Pond Overlook Public Improvements (2161 County Road D), City Project 07-08, was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, due to a revision to the previously accepted assessment roll, the following changes were necessary, and the assessment roll shall be amended as follows: Parcel ID 353022440011- 2161 County Road D E -Assessment revised from $163,955.52 to $148,116.77. WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows: a. None. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review objections received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on October 22, 2007, as to their recommendations for adjustments. 2. The assessment roll for the Pond Overlook Public Improvements (2161 County Road D) as amended, without those property owners' assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll 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 it. 3. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 8 years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2008 and shall bear interest at the rate of 6.0 percent per annum for 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, 2007. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 6 4. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the county auditor, but no later than November 7, 2007, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after November 7, 2007, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 5. The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after November 7, 2007, but no later than November 15, 2007, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes. Adopted by the council on this 8th day of October 2007. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes -All October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 7 South Maplewood Moratorium Time Extension -South of Carver Avenue a. City Attorney, Alan Kantrud gave the report. b. City Manager, Greg Copeland answered questions of the council. c. Rose Lorsung, Senior Planner, Schnell Madson, answered questions of the council. Mayor Longrie asked if anyone wanted to speak regarding this item. Ron Cockriel, 943 Century Avenue North, Maplewood. Mr. Cockriel agreed with the time extension of the moratorium. Michael and Joe Bailey, 1615 Sterling Avenue South, Maplewood. Ms. Bailey said she agreed with the extension of the moratorium as well. Ms. Bailey said some of the neighbors sent their own response to this request to the city. Mr. Bailey said "everything worth doing - is worth doing right" so he supports the moratorium extension for the area south of Carver Avenue. City Manager Copeland said the residents that sent their responses to the City of Maplewood for the moratorium time extension will have their responses added to the record at the city. Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing. Councilmember Cave uic ~~U~i rviauicwuuu oiuuy ru ca-Douai ui i.ai va the current interim ordinance, November 12, 2007. ORDINANCE NO. 882 AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF A CONTINUATION OF THE PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND FOR DEVELOPING LAND USE AND ZONING STANDARDS FOR THE AREA SOUTH OF CARVER AVENUE IN MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA The area under consideration in this ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the "South Maplewood Study Area") includes all the land south of Carver Avenue in Maplewood (refer to the South Maplewood Study Area map for the exact location. The Maplewood City Council ordains: SECTION 1. PURPOSE 1.01 The City of Maplewood is currently conducting a study that includes land use, zoning and planning components for the area south of Carver Avenue. 1.02 The objective of the study is to review existing and planned land uses and zoning designations and the existing natural and constructed features in the south Maplewood study area, including a review of the diversity of housing options within Maplewood because of the zoning. From this information, the city may make changes to the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance or the land use plan in the area to create better-planned and constructed developments and neighborhoods. October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 8 1.03 In addition to the study, the city may need to revise the city's zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use map and comprehensive plan because of the following issues: - Land use - Minimum lot sizes - Public utility availability (including sewer and water and the costs and impact on the area) - Building setbacks - Open space connectivity - Existing city and county public land uses - Parks and trails connections - Mississippi River Critical Area considerations - Mississippi National River and Recreational Area (MNRRA) considerations, including those of neighboring communities - Metropolitan Council Requirements and Land Planning Guide Book (including, but not limited to, the strategies for protecting special resources including solar access, wind energy access, the urban service area and historic preservation). - Pedestrian flow and safety - Parking - Historical features and the objectives listed in the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan - Topography - Wetlands, ponding and other water features - Storm-water systems and management requirements - Housing density - The percentage of R-1(R) acreage to other land use acreage for residential purposes in Maplewood. - The percentage of R-1(R) housing potential in relation to other designations for housing opportunities in Maplewood, i.e. single dwelling, 40,000 square foot lots versus 10,000 square foot lots, R-1, R-1(S), mid-density, high density to provide a comprehensive list of the housing options in Maplewood. - The financial impacts of development on the city - Street patterns and traffic flows - Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District considerations and requirements - MnDOT Highway and Traffic Plans for the area, including traffic and public safety - Preservation of housing and life-style options 1.04 There is a need for the city to do these studies so that the city staff and the city council will have current and relevant information before considering or making any changes to the city's comprehensive plan and to the city's zoning ordinance, zoning map and land use map for the area south of Carver Avenue. SECTION 2. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT STUDY; MORATORIUM 2.01 The city council authorizes the city staff to do this study. City staff shall coordinate this study with the planning commission, the environmental and natural resources commission, the historical preservation commission, other government agencies, property owners, interested citizens, the city council and any other entities that may provide input to the study. 2.02 Upon completion of the study, city staff will present the study and its results to the planning commission for their review and recommendation to the city council. October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting g 2.03 A moratorium on development in the south Maplewood Study Area is adopted pending completion of the study and/or the adoption of any amendments to the city's zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use map or comprehensive plan as the city deems necessary because of the study. The city will not approve any new development, subdivision or building permit for a new building, except for those parcels that are two acres in size or smaller and now of record, during the moratorium period. Maplewood may issue building permits for the expansion or remodeling of existing structures, for accessory structures or for one new principal structure on an existing lot of record where the owner does not subdivide the property. SECTION 3. TERM 3.01 The term of ordinance shall be for one year or until the city council adopts amendments to the city's zoning ordinance, zoning map, land use map or comprehensive plan as the city deems necessary because of the study or the city council takes any action that directly affects the study or the ordinance. SECTION 4. VARIANCES 4.01 The city council, at their discretion, may grant variances from this ordinance based upon a determination that a proposed subdivision or development would be compatible with proposed land use and zoning, and that such proposals would keep with the spirit and intent of this ordinance. The procedures to be followed in applying for a variance from this ordinance shall be in accordance with state law on findings for variances and shall include the following: a. The applicant shall file a completed application form, together with required exhibits, to the Community Development Department. b. The application for a variance shall set forth special circumstances or conditions that the applicant alleges to exist and shall demonstrate that the proposed subdivision or development is compatible with existing or proposed land use and zoning. c. The city will submit the application to the planning commission for their review and recommendation to the city council. d. The city council may set, at its discretion, a public hearing before making a final determination on the requested variance. e. The city council may impose such restrictions upon the proposed subdivision or development as may be necessary to meet the purpose and intent of this ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Longrie. Ayes -All October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 10 Sign Ordinance Amendment -Prohibited Signs -First Reading -Referral to Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board. a. City Attorney, Alan Kantrud presented the report and answered questions of the city council. b. Planner, Ken Roberts answered questions of the city council. c. Tom McCarver, Clear Channel Outdoor Signs, 3225 Spring St NE, Minneapolis, addressed the council. Mayor Longrie asked if anyone wanted to speak regarding this item. Nancy Lazaryan, 2516 Linwood Avenue, Maplewood, addressed the council. She stated that the city should require an environmental impact statement regarding the light pollution. Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing. Councilmember Cave specifically Sec. 44-737. Prohibited Signs generally that includes the deletion of the words in the prohibited section of the sign code striking Seconded by Mayor Longrie. Mayor Longrie made a friendly amendment to include both the Planning Commission and the Community Design Review Board in the review process. Councilmember Cave accepted the friendly amendment. Councilmember Rossbach made a friendly amendment to make the motion two separate motions for the council vote. Councilmember Cave accepted the friendly amendment. The motion was: Councilmember Cave specifically Sec. 44-737. Prohibited signs generally that includes the deletion of the words in the prohibited section of the sign code striking Seconded by Mayor Longrie. Ayes -Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle, Juenemann -Councilmember Rossbach Mayor Longrie moved to recommend that the council refer the change to the Planning Commission and the Community Design Review Board for their consideration and input and further make the recommendation regarding the Dynamic Display ordinance. Seconded by Councilmember Cave. Ayes -All October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 11 Mayor Longrie moved that the city council reserve number 3 as recommended by the City Attorney until later on when the council pets to that topic which states that the City Council review the framework for settlement with Clear Channel and approve it as to form. H. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -All Councilmember Juenemann wanted staff to alert the two commissions that they will be seeing the balance of the new sign code for their input soon. Councilmember Hjelle recommended that the council take a 10-minute break at 8:55 p.m. The City Council meeting resumed at 9:05 p.m. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS James Horkey, 2744 Clarence Street North, Maplewood. Veronica Sletten, 2747 Clarence Street, Maplewood. Larry Demarre, 2746 Clarence Street, Maplewood Elizabeth Sletten, 2747 Clarence Street, Maplewood. The above Maplewood residents spoke about a problem with crime in their neighborhood and discussed the idea of putting a neighborhood watch program together and asked for additional Maplewood Police protection and patrolling in this neighborhood. Dave Schilling, 1955 Greenbrier Street, Maplewood. Mr. Schilling stated that even though the City Council recommended keeping the taxes down in Maplewood, Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota are increasing taxes. Nancy Lazaryan, 2516 Linwood Avenue, Maplewood. Ms. Lazaryan asked how the Maplewood citizens could get something put on the ballot for the November 6, 2007, election to turn Maplewood into a Charter City. Bill Kayser, 2516 Linwood Avenue, Maplewood. Mr. Kayser spoke regarding the GIS system for Ramsey County and stated how the property at 2516 Linwood Avenue comes upon the GIS system. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve items 2, 3, 4, and 5. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve item 1. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -All Ayes -Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle, Rossbach Nay -Councilmember Juenemann October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 12 3. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve item 6. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes -All 1. Approval of Claims Councilmember Hjelle moved Approval of Claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 909,077.41 Checks #73601 thru #73672 Dated 09/19/07 thru 09/25/07 $ 133,124.75 Disbursements via debits to checking account Dated 09/14/07 thru 09/20/07 $ 297,778.88 Checks #73673 thru #73733 Dated 09/26/07 thru 10/02/07 $ 308,844.03 Disbursements via debits to checking account Dated 09/21/07 thru 09/27/07 $ 1,648,825.07 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL $ 541,858.83 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 09/21/07 $ 2,696.32 Payroll Deduction check #1003235 thru #1003237 Dated 09/21/07 $ 544,555.15 Total Payroll $ 2 193 380.22 GRAND TOTAL Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle. Rossbach -Councilmember Juenemann 2. Conditional Use Permit Review -Mounds Park Academy, 2051 Larpenteur Avenue. Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit Review for Mounds Park Academy at 2051 Larpenteur Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes -All October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 13 3. Conditional Use Permit Review -Commercial Equipment Parking and Storage at 65 Larpenteur Avenue. Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit Review Commercial Equipment Parking and Storage at 65 Larpenteur Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes -All 4. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the November 6, 2007, Local General Election. Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the November 6, 2007, Local General Election. RESOLUTION 07-10-178 ACCEPTING ELECTION JUDGES RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list of Election Judges for the 2007 Municipal General Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Ahems, Fran Desai, Bhupat Hasledalen, Lisa Anderson, Cynthia Deshler, Maria Hatlestad, Kathryn Anderson, Elsie DeVeau, Priscilla Hecht, Lloyd Anderson, Ronald Dicks, Judy Heininger, Gordon Anderson, Vivian Dickson, Helen Jean Hilliard, Barb Ansari, Ahsan Dittel, Kathleen Hines, Constance Barrett, Marlis Droeger, Diane Hinnenkamp, Gary Bartelt, Joan DuCharme, Fred Hogan, Anna Bedor, David Duellman, Audrey Holzemer, Mary Behrens, Margaret Dvorak, Margaret Horton, Shirlee Belland, Jaime Eddy, Betty Hulet, Jeanette Berry, Robert Eickhoff, Carolyn Hunt, Marie Bloecher, Crystal Eineke, John Huntoon, Lynn Bortz, Jeanne Erickson, Elizabeth Iversen, Mildred Boyd, Mary Erickson, Phyllis Janacek, Jeffrey Breidenstein, Ann Marie Fastner, Delors Jefferson, Gwendolyn Brown, Amy Fischer, Lorraine Jenkins, Chris Brown, Joanne Fischer, Mary Johannessen, Judith Bunde, Jennette Fitzgerald, Delores Johnson, Barbara Button, Joan Flister, Stephen Johnson, Carmen Byers, James Fosburgh, Anne Jones, Victoria Cahanes, Lucille Franzen, James Jurmu, Joyce Carborne, Joyce Franzen, Nick Kidman, Marilyn Carle, Jeanette Frederickson, Rita Kirchoff, Harold Carr, Robert Freer, Mary Jo Kleiter, Kalie Cleland, Ann Fry, Patricia Kliever, Rosemary Cohn Madson, Debra Gaines, Mark Knauss, Carol Connelly, Thomas Gelao, Beverly Koch, Rosemary Connolly, Colleen Golaski, Diane Kohuth, Julie Cooper, Jason Grant, Guy Kolasa, Joan Cottrell, Joan Gudknecht, Jamie Koval, Harry Davidson, Mae Gunn, Jaclynn Kramer, Dennis Davidson, Marianne Gunther, Roy Kramer, Patricia Deeg, Edward Guthrie, Rosie Krekelberg, Mona Lou Dempsey, Loree Haack, Donita Kroll, Lisa October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 14 Krominga, Josephine Mossong, Betty Skinner, Jeanne Lackner, Marvella Muraski, Gerry Snidarich, Lisa Lally, Rita Myster, Thomas Spangler, Bob Lampe, Charlotte Neis, Clara Spies, Louis Larson, Anita Nguyen, Tina Stafki, Tim Lauren, Lorraine Nieman, James Stark, David Lawrence, Donna Nieters, Louise Stephanie, Pam Leiter, Barbara Nissen, Helen Stevens, Sandra Leiter, Jacqueline Norberg, Ann Storm, Mary Leo, Ann Oakes, Todd Swanson, Ingrid Leo, Pati O'Brien, D. William (Bill) Tauer, Lori Leonard, Claudette Olson, Lois Taylor, Lorraine Lincowski, Steve Olson, Mary Taylor, Rita Lincowski, Vi Olson, Norman Theisen, Jean Lockwood, Jackie Olson, Rachel Tillman, Leila Lodge, Audrey Paddock, Ken Tolbert, Franklin Lofgren, Delores Pehl, David Tucker, Cecilia Lofgren, Richard Petrie, James Unger, Connie Lowe-Adams, Shari Popham, Mike Urbanski, Holly Lund, Rebecca Prettner, Ruth Urbanski, William Lundgren, Robert Priefer, William VanBlaricom, Beulah Lundgren, Robert Prokosch, Dan VanderPoll, Kathy Luttrell, Shirley Prokosch, Pam Vanek, Mary Madson, Colin Roller, Carol Vargas-Mulcahy, Jeremy Maeyaert, Paul Rome, Holly Vatne, Mary Mahowald, Valerie Rossow, Kenneth Volkman, Phyllis Mahre, Carol Rowe, Charles Wandersee, Gene Mahre, Jeri Rudeen, Elaine Wasmundt, Gary Manthey, John Satriano, Pauline Wasmundt, Gayle Marsh, Delores Sauer, Elmer Willy, John Maskrey, Thomas Sauer, Kathleen Willy, Nancy McGinnis, Sharon Schmidt, Deborah Wistl, Zachary Mechelke, Geraldine Schneider, MaryAnn Witschen, Delores Mechelke, Marylou Schroepfer, Harriet Zacho, Karen Meyer, Jackie Schultz, Louise Zager, Scott Meyerding-Dedrick, Polly Schulze, William Zuercher, Courtney Misgen, Joan Shankar, Ananth Zuercher, Maggie Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes -All October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 15 5. Piano Donation to the MCC and Ashland Theater Productions. Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the Piano Donation to the MCC and Ashland Theater Productions. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes -All 6. Authorization to Enter into Lease Agreement for Strength and Cardio Equipment. Councilmember Rossbach moved the Authorization to Enter into a Lease Agreement for Strength and Cardio Equipment for athree-year period and not to exceed $2,000 per month. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes -All J. AWARD OF BIDS MCC Exterior Door Replacement Award of Bid a. City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile presented the report. b. Building Official, Dave Fisher spoke about the doors at the MCC. Mayor Longrie moved to approve awarding the bid to Brin Northwestern Glass Company for the replacement of the exterior doors, vestibule doors, frames, glass, and hardware at the lower east entry and upper south entry doors at the MCC for $31,000. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -All Mayor Longrie moved to approve an additional budget transfer of $1,800 from the Contingency Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. L. NEW BUSINESS Ayes -All Approval of 2008 Charitable Gambling Awards. City Manager, Greg Copeland presented the report. Mayor Longrie Gambling Tax Funds for 2008. Any reduction in available funds will result in a proportional reduction of the award amount. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -All October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 16 2. Approval of Settlement Framework with Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. a. City Attorney, Alan Kantrud presented the report and answered questions of the city council. b. Tom McCarver, Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. gave a PowerPoint presentation about billboards and Dynamic Display signs and answered questions of the city council. Mayor Longrie recommended that the city council move forward in the discussion regarding the Maplewood Community Center sign. Seconded by Councilmember Cave. Ayes -Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle, Navs -Councilmembers Juenemann, Rossbach 3. Re-designation of Funds -Community Center Sign. a. City Clerk, Karen Guilfoile presented the report and answered questions of the city council. Councilmember Cave moved to approve funds of $52,400 be used for the purposes of constructing a wall in the south gym of the Maplewood Community Center to accommodate the changing needs of the center. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -All Councilmember Hjelle moved to extend the city council meeting to complete item L4 and table the remaining portion of the meeting until the next city council meeting on October 22, 2007. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -All 4. Approval of Proposed Feasibility Study for Edgerton Roselawn Pond Project. a. Public Works Director, Chuck Ahl presented the report. Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the proposed feasibility study for Edgerton/Roselawn Pond Project. Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle. Ayes -Councilmembers Juenemann, Cave Navs -Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Hjelle, Rossbach. The motion failed on a 3 -2 vote. October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 17 Councilmember Hjelle moved to table the remaining portion of the meeting until the next city council meeting Monday, October 22, 2007. Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann. Ayes -All M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS M1. Pleasant View Park M2. 2008 Levy M3. Internal Communications M4. Campaign Signs M5. Lower Afton Trail Update M6. N.E.S.T. Meeting M7. Letter Regarding Beam Avenue Sidewalk M8. Volunteers for 2008 Frog Monitoring Program N. ADMINSTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. O. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Longrie moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 p.m. October 8, 2007, City Council Meeting 18