HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-92 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, February 10, 1992
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 92-03
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juke r, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Absent
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Meeting No. 92-02 (January 27, 1992)
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 92-02 (January 27,
1992) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
L-1. Consolidation Commission
L-2.Relief Association
L-3.In Your Interest
L-4.Council Review of Applicants
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Carlson moved, seconded by Mayor Bastian; ayes - all, to approve
the consent agenda items F-1 through F-7 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 229,166.36 Checks #25194 - #25272
Dated 1-16-92 thru 1-31-92
$ 159,977.87 Checks #16093 - #16227
Dated 2-10-92
$ 389,144.23Tota1 per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 198,271.09 Payroll Checks #25045 thru #25210
Dated 1-31-92
$ 12,042.98 Payroll Deductions Checks #2511
thru #25228 dated 1-31-92
$ 210,314.07 Total Payroll
$ 599,458.30 GRAND
TOTAL
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2.Carryover of 1991 Appropriations to 1992
Approved carryover of the following 1991 Budget amounts to the 1992 Budget:
Department Amount Account Number For
City Manager's $ 2,000 101-102-4480 Comparable worth time spent profiles
3,000 101-119-4480 M.A.M.A. pay equity study update
1,000 101-119-4640 Artwork for conference rooms
1,000 101-504-4410Painting and floor maintenance at
Public Works Building that is being
done in January and February (was a
1991 project)
Emergency Mgmt. 1,650 101-112-4430Maintenance of radio control equipment
on outdoor warning sirens
Finance 2,580 101-201-4630Computer software for annual financial
report and project management
1,190 101-202-4630Payroll software modification and
chairs
City Clerk 9,010 101-304-4430Maintenance contract for election
machines
Parks & Recreation 945 101-602-4290Balance of funds from contribution by
Lions Club for Maplewood Flower
Gardens
235 101-604-4290Balance of funds from the Howe
Memorial for projects at the
Maplewood Nature Center
Community Development 820 101-702-4490Planning consultant fees to update
comprehensive plan
$23,430 General Fund Total
Data Processing $22,305 703-118-4430 Maintenance of new software and
hardware
Capital Improvemt. 8,470 405-000-4630Remaining funds from construction and
furnishing of new addition. Funds to
be used for upgrades to heating and
A/C systems, office furniture for
training room, artwork for common
areas.
1,570 405-345-4720Funds remaining in CIP for Nature
Center parking which are requested to
be used for the parking lot at the
Nature Center/Prairie Area. Up until
this time, the street that will be
leading to the proposed parking lot
at the prairie has not been
completed.
$32,345 Total For Other Funds
55 775 Grant Total
3.Budget Adjustment - 2050 White Bear Avenue
Authorized adjustments to the appropriate accounts in the 1992 Budget to reflect
an increase in revenues of $55,780 and an increase in expenditures of
$40,000 associated with the property at 2050 White Bear Avenue.
4.Budget Transfer: Engineering
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Authorized the transfer of $26,600 of the Public Works Department 1991 excess
revenue to the Engineering Department 1991 Budget (101-503-000-4011) to
cover overtime wage expenditures for Project 90-07.
5.1991 Community Design Review Board Annual Report
Accepted the 1991 Community Design Review Board Annual Report which includes
information on Board activity and member attendance.
6.Budget Adjustment: Recycling Costs
Approved a 1991 Budget adjustment increasing recycling revenues and the Fees for
Service expense account (101-704-4480) by $14,600.
7.Budget Adjustment: Police Squad Car
Authorized transfer of $10,000 from the Contingency Account to purchase a police
patrol vehicle which was totaled out when struck by a stolen vehicle in
July of 1991.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.7:00 P.M. (7:05 P.M.), Tax Increment Financing Plan
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the City's
Tax Increment Financing Plan.
b.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
d.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
No one appeared.
e.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
f.Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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APPROVING THE MODIFIED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
RELATING TO HOUSING DISTRICT N0. 1-4
WHEREAS:
A.The City of Maplewood (the "City") has heretofore created Housing District No.
1-4 within Development District No. 1 and it has been proposed that
the City adopt a Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan with respect
to Housing District No. 1-4 within Development District No. 1 under
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to 469.134
and 469.174 to 469.179 (collectively the "Act");
B.The City Council has investigated the facts and has caused to be prepared a
Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing District No. 1-4;
and
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C.The City has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to
the proposed Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan relating to
Housing District No. 1-4, including, but not limited to,
notification of Ramsey County, Independent School District No. 622
and Special Intermediate School District No. 916 having taxing
jurisdiction over the property included in Housing District 1-4, and
the holding of a public hearing upon published and mailed notice as
required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Maplewood as
follows:
1.Modified Tax Increment Financinp Plan. The Modified Tax Increment Financing
Plan for Housing District No. 1-4, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the Clerk, is adopted as the Tax Increment Financing Plan
for Housing District No. 1-4.
a.Housing District No. 1-4 when established was established as a housing
district as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174,
subd. 11, the specific basis for such determination being
that the multifamily senior rental housing development to be
undertaken by The Cottages of Maplewood West Limited
Partnership consists of a project, or a portion of a
project, intended for occupancy, in part, by persons or
families of low and moderate income, as defined in Chapter
462A, Title II of the National Housing Act of 1934, the
National Housing Act of 1959, the United States Housing Act
of 1937, as amended, Title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as
amended, any other similar present or future federal, state,
or municipal legislation, or the regulations promulgated
under any of those acts.
b.The proposed redevelopment in the opinion of the City Council, would not
occur solely through private investment within the
reasonably foreseeable future and therefore the use of tax
increment financing is deemed necessary.
The reasons supporting this finding are that:
The Cottages of Maplewood West Limited Partnership has represented
to the City that they would not undertake the
project in Maplewood without the City's use of
tax increment financing. Private investment will
not finance these development activities because
of prohibitive costs. It is necessary to finance
these development activities through the use of
tax increment financing so that other development
by private enterprise will occur within
Development District No. 1.
c.The Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing District No. 1-4
conforms to the general plan for development or
redevelopment of the City of Maplewood as a whole.
The reasons supporting this finding are that:
(i)Housing District No. 1-4 is properly zoned; and
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(ii)The Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan will generally
compliment and serve to implement policies
adopted in the City's comprehensive plan.
d.The Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan will afford maximum opportunity
and consistent with the sound needs of the City of Maplewood
as a whole, for the development or redevelopment of
Development District No. 1 by private enterprise.
The reasons supporting this finding are that:
The development activities are necessary so that development and
redevelopment by private enterprise can occur
within Development District No. 1.
2.Public Purpose. The Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing
District No. 1-4 conforms in all respects to the requirements of the
Act and will help fulfill a need to develop an area of the City
which is already built up to provide employment opportunities to
improve the tax base, and to improve the general economy of the
State and thereby serves a public purpose.
3.Filinp. The City Clerk is further authorized and directed to file a copy of
the Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan for Housing District No.
1-4 with the Commissioner of Revenue.
Seconded by Councilmember ]uker Ayes -all
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
NEW BUSINESS
1.1992 Community Development Block Grant
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. No one appeared.
d.Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
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AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
RAMSEY COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, this development is known as the Cottages of Maplewood West and is
located on a site along the north side of Gervais Avenue, west of White Bear
Avenue.
WHEREAS, this project has been approved by the city and is consistent with the
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, Maplewood wishes to help meet the housing needs of low and moderate
income senior citizens.
WHEREAS, Maplewood has approved tax-increment and tax-exempt financing to reduce
the rents of this project for low and moderate income senior citizens.
WHEREAS, the City would use a Community Development Block Grant to reduce the
tax-increment financing for this project.
WHEREAS, reducing tax-increment financing would benefit Ramsey County and the
City.
WHEREAS, the County approved a similar grant for the Village on Woodlynn senior
project (previously known as the Cottages of Maplewood).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council requests that
Ramsey County approve a Community Development Block Grant for the Cottages of
Maplewood West.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
2.I-494 - Courtly Road Interchange
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. The following were heard:
Abbey Grundfeld, Woodbury resident, 2486 C Cobblehill Alcove
Mrs. Whitacre, 751 So. Century
David Heim, 815 So. Century
d.Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct staff to draft a letter indicating all
the adverse effects for Maplewood if the 494 interchange is
constructed (drainage, wetland, safety issues, traffic).
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.)
2.7:15 P.M. (7:57 P.M.), Chemlawn Building (1167 Highway 36)
Variances
Outside Storage
Plan Revisions
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the Chemlawn
Building at 1167 Highway 36.
b.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
d.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Dan Werner, Chemlawn
Richard Goebel, Second Harvest, St. Paul Food Bank, 1140 Gervais
e.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
f.Councilmember Rossbach introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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VARIANCE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Chemlawn Services Corporation applied for a variance from the
zoning ordinance at 1667 East Highway 36. The legal description is:
Subject to STH 36-118 and STH 61-1, the W 180 ft. of E 270 ft. of Blk
21, Clifton Addition, Ramsey County, MN.
WHEREAS, Section 36-26(c)(5)(b) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires
that parking lots have a five-foot setback from adjacent properties.
WHEREAS, the applicant i s proposing that thei r parking lot go up to thei r
east, west and north property lines.
WHEREAS, this requires a variance of five feet.
WHEREAS, the history of this variance is as follows:
1.This variance was reviewed by the Community Design Review Board on January
14, 1992. They recommended that the City Council approve
the variance.
2.The City Council held a public hearing on February 10, 1992. City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices
to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The
Council gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity to speak
and present written statements. The Council also considered
reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described variance for the following reasons:
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1.Strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances
unique to the property under consideration, since:
a.Chemlawn's parking lot abuts another parking lot on the west, a truck
loading area on the north and the rear of a
commercial building on the east.
b.The variances are needed for more parking.
2.The variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the
ordinance, since:
a.Most of the rear parking lot is not visible from the street.
b.The fence would prevent encroachment of vehicles onto adjacent
property.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
Outside Storage:
g.Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the outside storage area on the east
side of the building, subiect to screening this area on the east and
south with plastic slats. These slats must be a color that matches
the building, unless staff approves a different color.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
Plan Revisions:
h.Councilmember Rossbach moved approval of the plan revisions for Chemlawn
Service Corporation's site and landscaping plans as submitted,
subiect to Chemlawn doing the following within one month of paving
the lot or installing the fence:
1.The gate along the rear lot line should be locked at all times.
2.Increase the width of the south gate from 10 to 14 feet, for emergency
vehicle access.
3.Submit a certificate of survey of the site with stakes in place before
getting a building permit for the fence or paving
the parking lot.
4.Cut down the existing Russian Olive Trees along the west lot line and
replace with four trees subject to staff approval.
The three proposed Marshall's Ash trees must be at
least 2%: inches in caliper, balled and burlapped.
S.Clean and maintain site to be free of all debris and trash.
6.Remove the stored materials in the northeast corner of the site and
restore this area to a striped parking lot.
7.Stripe the rear parking lot with at least nine-foot-wide stalls.
8.Put up "No Parking, Fire Lane" signs on both sides of all the
driveways, except where there are parking spaces
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shown on the plan approved by the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
NEW BUSINESS (Cont.)
3.Highwood/McKnight Outlet: Project 90-10 - Schedule Public Hearing
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. No one appeared.
d.Councilmember Juker introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized and
directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of
Highwood-McKnight Outlet, City Project 90-10, by construction of storm
sewer, ponding areas, sanitary sewer and services, and
WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the
improvement herein described:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
as follows:
1.The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed
improvement on Highwood-McKnight Outlet by construction of
storm sewer, ponding areas, sanitary sewer and services, and
2.The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the
reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or
a portion of the cost of the improvement according to MSA
Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement
of $914,000.
3.A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at
1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 24th day of February,
1992, at 8 p.m. to consider said improvement. The City
Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing
and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
4. July 4th Celebration
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Staples presented the specifics of
the report.
c.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
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this matter. The following were heard:
Mr. Jeff Carver, representing Maplewood Mall
Jack Herbst, North Star Display
d.Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the staff recommendation to enter into
a partnership with Maplewood Mall for the July 4th celebration, "A
Star Spangled Night" with further plans to be approved by Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Nays -Councilmember Juker
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1.Don Houghton, 1825 Lakewood Drive, spoke on behalf of supporting the second
amendment - the right to bear arms.
a.Mayor Bastian stated this Council has not done anything to take away Mr.
Houghton's rights under the second amendment.
2.Kevin Berglund questioned the Council about various activities in Maplewood.
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.Consolidation Commission
a.Councilmember Carlson stated that Manager McGuire has served countless hours
on the Commission and deserves the Council's thanks.
b. Manager McGuire reported on various matters under discussion by the
Commission.
2.Relief Fund
a.Councilmember Juker asked for the date of the next Relief Fund Sub-Committee
meeting with City Manager McGuire.
b.City Manager McGuire will notify the Council of the meeting.
3.In Your Interest
a.Councilmember Rossbach expressed concern about the article in the Maplewood
Mall "In Your Interest" newsletter regarding the Community Center
and how it is to be funded, stating the information was premature -
that no decisions have been made about it.
b.Staff stated the figure of $13,000,000 came directly from the Capital
Improvement Plan.
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4.Council Review of Applicants for Commissions and Boards
a.Mayor Bastian stated that in previous years Council reviewed candidates for
City Commissions and Boards. He questioned whether there was a need
to do so at this time.
b.It was the consensus of the Council that the Commissions and Boards should
review their applicants.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:37 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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