HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-09-92 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, March 9, 1992
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 92-OS
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 Acting Mayor
Carlson.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Absent
Dale H. Carlson, Acting Mayor Present
Frances L. Juke r, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Meeting No. 92-04 (February 24, 1992)
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meetinp No. 92-04 (February 24,
1992) as corrected.
1.Page 13, Item 3a: Add "to the citizens"
2.Page 5, Item Glg: "Seconded by Councilmember Zappa"
Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1.Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the Apenda as amended:
L-1 Clean-Up Ordinance
L-2 Assessment Letter
1 3-9-92
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rossbach moved, seconded by Councilmember Juke r; ayes - all, to
approve the consent agenda items 1, 2 and 4 as recommended. (Item F-3
moved to become J-6)
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 243,849.31 Checks #25329 - #25400
Dated 2-13-92 thru 2-28-92
$ 121,661.61 Checks #16414 - #16519
Dated 3-9-92
$ 365,510.92Tota1 per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 201,382.37Payroll Checks #25422 thru #25594 dated 2-28-
92
$ 39,214.40Payroll Deduction Checks #25599 thru #25614
dated 2-28-92
$ 240,596.77 Total Payroll
$ 606,107.69 GRAND
TOTAL
2.Budget Transfer - Ramsey Co. Overlay Agreement
Approved a budget transfer of $24,777 from the General Fund Contingency Account
to the Public Works Street Maintenance General Fund account to pay
Ramsey County.
3.Conditional Use Permit Review: English St. & Highway 36 - (English Place)
Moved to become J-6
4.Resolution Accepting Election Judges
92 - 03 - 26
ACCEPTING ELECTION JUDGES
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the
following list of Election Judges for the 1992 Presidential Primary
Election, Tuesday, April 7, 1992:
PRECINCT N0. 1 PRECINCT N0. 8
Milo Thompson, Chair Lorraine Fischer, Chair
Irene A. Ling Rita Frederickson
Rose Marie Manders Edith Stottlemyer
Betty Berglund
PRECINCT N0. 2 PRECINCT N0. 9
Pat Thompson, Chair Lucille Cahanes, Chair
Jean Dickson Delores Schipp
Kathleen Dittel Margaret Mcdonald
Evelyn Axdahl Phyllis Lofgren
2 3-9-92
PRECINCT N0. 3 PRECINCT N0. 10
Richard Wolszon, Chair Pat Werden, Chair
Doris Broady Diane Galaski
Annette LaCasse Ann Fosburgh
Alice Miller Mary Lou Lieder
PRECINCT N0. 4 PRECINCT N0. 11
LeAnn Kaup, Chair Shirley Luttrell, Chair
Thelma Ling Delores Lofgren
Caroline Warner Mable Abbott
Betty Eddy Helen King
PRECINCT N0. 5 PRECINCT N0. 12
Elsie Wiegert, Chair Mary Libhardt, Chair
Emma Klebe Mildred Dehen
Phyllis Erickson Audrey Duellman
Marcella Watson Deloris Fastner
PRECINCT N0. 6 PRECINCT N0. 13
Kathy Supan, Chair Donald Wiegert, Chair
Judy Widholm Ted Haas
Sandy Jones Richard Lofgren
Gunborg Mowchan Bill Schnellman
PRECINCT N0. 7 PRECINCT N0. 14
Betty Haas, Chair Margaret Earley, Chair
Armella Podgorski Grace Lock
Joan Cottrell Elsie Anderson
Lorraine Steinbring
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.7:00 P.M. (6:06 P.M.), Conditional Use Permit: 1900 E. Co. Rd. D (Kidsports)
a.Acting Mayor Carlson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor recreation
center.
b.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
d.Commissioner Gehrke presented the Planning Commission report.
e.Acting Mayor Carlson opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Chris Larsen, Larsen Doran Partnership, applicant
David Powell, The Gymania Corp., applicant
f.Acting Mayor Carlson closed the public hearing.
g.Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its
adoption:
3 3-9-92
92 - 03 - 27
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
GYMANIA CORPORATION
WHEREAS, Gymania Corporation applied for a conditional use permit to operate
an indoor recreation center.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 1900 East County Road D. The legal
description is:
Lot 2, Block 1, Maplewood Mall Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota, except
that part lying easterly of a line described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the north 1 i ne of said Lot 2, distant
325.83 feet westerly of the northeast corner of said Lot 2;
thence South, parallel with the east line of said Lot 2, to the
south line of said Lot 2 and there terminating. Subject to
easements, if any.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1.The Planning Commission discussed this application on March 2, 1992. They
recommended that the City Council approve said permit.
2.The City Council held a public hearing on March 9, 1992. City staff
published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners as required by law. The Council
gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present
written statements. The Council also considered reports and
recommendations of the City staff and Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described conditional use permit for the following reasons:
1.The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated
to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code
of Ordinances.
2.The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding
area.
3.The use would not depreciate property values.
4.The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or
methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous,
detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or
property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor,
fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-off,
vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or
other nuisances.
S.The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and
would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing
or proposed streets.
6.The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services,
4 3-9-92
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage
structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks.
7.The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities
or services.
8.The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's
natural and scenic features into the development design.
9.The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the City Council reviewing this permit, one year from
the date of approval, based on the procedures in City code.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
h.Councilmember Zappa moved to request staff to review the "recreation uses" in
the BC Zone and report back to Council.
Seconded by Councilmember ]uker Ayes -all
H. AWARD OF BIDS
1.Toro Mower
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember ]uker introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
92 - 03 - 28
AWARD OF BID - TORO MOWER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of
Minnesota Toro, Inc. in the amount of $11,750 plus trade-in is the
lowest responsible bid for furnishing one 72-inch-cut rotary mower with
accessories 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.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
2.Landscape Architect for Pleasantview Park
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Parks and Recreation Odegard presented the specifics of the
report.
c.Commissioner Carver presented the Park and Recreation Commission report.
d.Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the recommendation that Brauer &
Associated LTD be hired as the architects for Pleasantview Park at a
fee not to exceed $17,140; and the proper officials be directed to
execute the contract as attached; and that funds be appropriated
from the Neighborhood PAC charges.
5 3-9-92
Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes -Acting Mayor Carlson,
Councilmembers Rossbach,
Juker
Nays -Councilmember Zappa
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Conditional Use Permit: Demont Ave. between Flandrau St. & Bittersweet Lane
(Kavanagh)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to waive the Rules of Procedure to hear further
testimony.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
d.Acting Mayor Carlson asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
David Busch, Attorney representing the Wessins
John Daubney, Attorney for John Kavanagh
Bill Burns, 2527 Bittersweet Lane
e.Councilmember Rossbach moved to table until April 13, 1992.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes -all
2.Street Vacation: Demont Ave. West of Bittersweet Lane (Burns)
a.Councilmember Juker moved to table this Item (J-2) until April 13, 1992.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
3.Building Relocation Ordinance (2nd Reading)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember Juker introduced the followinp Ordinance and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE N0. 700
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE REQUIREMENT FOR
STREET REPAIR ESCROWS FOR BUILDING MOVERS
The Maplewood City Council approves the following changes to the Maplewood Code
of Ordinances:
1. Change Section 9-64 (b) as follows:
Subsection (1): Delete
2.Subsections (2) through (5): Renumber as appropriate
This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage.
6 3-9-92
Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes -all
4.Rental Property Licensing and Inspection:
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
Licensing
c.Councilmember Zappa moved not to require licensing.
Seconded by Councilmember ]uker Ayes -all
Truth in Housing Inspections
d.Councilmember Zappa moved to continue to require compliance.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
Rental Housing Maintenance Ordinance (1st Reading)
e.Councilmember Zappa moved first reading of an Ordinance updating the
rental housing maintenance code.
Seconded by Councilmember ]uker Ayes -all
S.Request for Extension of Tree Trimming Ordinance
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember Zappa moved to approve a 60-day extension for Northern States
Power to work with staff on drafting a tree-trimming ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
NEW BUSINESS
l.Bituminous Overlay - 11th Avenue
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember ]uker moved to authorize an agreement with North St. Paul to
overlay 11th Avenue from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road and that
a budget of $25,000 be established and financed by Municipal State
Aid.
7 3-9-92
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
2.Highwood McKnight Outlet, Project 90-10: Approve Plans
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
92 - 03 - 29
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS
AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution passed by the city Council on February 24,
1992, plans and specifications for Highwood-McKnight Storm Sewer Outlet,
Project 90-10, have been prepared under the direction of the City
Engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications to the Council
for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1.Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto and
made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
2.The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official
paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids
upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans
and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice,
at least ten days before the date set for bid opening, shall
specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be
publicly opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 a.m., on
the 3rd day of April, 1992, at the City Hall and that no bids
shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and
accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the
City of Maplewood, Minnesota for five percent of the amount of
such bid.
3.The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to
receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and
place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The
Council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at
the regular City Council meeting of April 13, 1992.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
3.Cooperative Agreement - Roselawn Ave, Project 87-01
a.Councilmember ]uker moved to table this item until an agreement is forthcoming
from the necessary parties.
8 3-9-92
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
9 3-9-92
4.Rice Street Signal Agreement
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its
adoption:
92 - 03 - 30
RESOLUTION
RICE STREET SIGNAL AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood enter into an agreement with the
State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following
purposes, to wit:
To remove the existing traffic control signals and install new traffic
control signals with street lights, emergency vehicle
pre=emption, interconnect and signing on Truck Highway No. 49
(Rice Street) at Wheelock Parkway, County State Aid Highway No.
30 (Larpenteur Avenue), County State Aid Highway No. 25 (County
Road B), Minnesota Avenue, and at County Road B2; revise the
existing traffic control signals with street lights, emergency
vehicle pre=emption, interconnect and signing on Trunk Highway
No. 49 (Rice Street) at County State Aid Highway No. 26
(Roselawn Avenue) - McCarron Street in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth and contained in Agreement No. 69107, a
copy of which was before the Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers be and hereby are
authorized to execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on
behalf of the City all of the contractual obligations contained therein.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
S.Open House Committee - LCMR Grant Application
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Acting Mayor Carlson moved to approve the application for a LCMR Grant.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
6.Conditional Use Permit Review: English St. & Highway 36 (English Place)
(Moved from Consent Agenda G-3)
a.Councilmember ]uker stated she believes this Conditional Use Permit should be
reviewed.
b.Richard Ernst, 5505 Golfview, Oakdale, presented his views on the matter.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to refer this matter to staff for traffic study and
report back to Council on April 13, 1992.
Seconded by Councilmember ]uker Ayes - all
10 3-9-92
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1.Gary Gherke, 1252 Cope Avenue
a.Mr. Gherke inquired whether Mr. Ernst's project is going to be done in stages.
b.Mr. Ernst stated the project would be developed in one stage.
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.Clean-Up Ordinance
a.Councilmember Juker stated the City needs a better ordinance to better clean
up the City.
b.Councilmember Carlson moved to refer the matter to staff to review the current
ordinance to find a better way to enforce clean up of property.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
2.Assessment Letter
Council directed staff to review the assessment letter for possible revisions.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjourned at 9:19 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
11 3-9-92