HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-23-92 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, March 23, 1992
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 92-06
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 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Frances L. ]uker, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Council/Manager Meeting: March 2, 1992
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of
March 2, 1992 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Councilmembers Carlson,
]uker, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - None
Abstained -Mayor Bastian
2.Meeting No. 92-OS (March 9, 1992)
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 92-OS (March 9,
1992) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Councilmembers Carlson,
]uker, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - None
Abstained -Mayor Bastian
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L-1 Undeveloped Streets
L-2 Proclamation April McManus
L-3 Spring Clean-Up Inquiry
]-9 New Business: 1992 Fire Contract
M-1 Council/Manager Meetings
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
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EA. APPOINTMENTS
1.Planning Commission Appointment
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Sherry Allenspach, the applicant spoke to the Council.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to appoint Sherry Allenspach to the Maplewood
Planning Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Zappa moved, seconded by Mayor Bastian; ayes - all, to approve the
consent agenda items F-1 thru F-6 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 359,328.52 Checks #25401 - #25464
Dated 3-2-92 thru 3-11-92
$ 72,463.09 Checks #16542 - #16655
Dated 3-23-92
$ 431,791.61Tota1 per attached voucher/check
register
PAYROLL: $ 195,427.00 Payroll Checks #25627 thru #25779
Dated 3-13-92
$ 39,933.83 Payroll Deduction Checks #25784 thru
#25800 dated 3-13-92
$ 235,360.83 Total Payroll
$ 667,152.44 GRAND
TOTAL
2.HRA Reappointment
Reappointed Larry Whitcomb to a five-year term on the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
3.Conditional Use Permit Review: 1661 Cope Avenue (Credit Union)
Extended without further review the Conditional Use Permit for the City/County
Employees Credit Union at 1661 Cope Avenue.
4.Conditional Use Permit Review: 2720 Maplewood Drive (A-Gem Auto)
Extended the Conditional Use Permit for A-Gem Auto at 2729 Maplewood Drive for
one year.
S.Conditional Use Permit Review: 600 Carlton Street (3-M Classroom)
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Extended the Conditional Use Permit for the 3-M Classroom at 600 Carlton Street
for 5 years.
6.Acceptance of Project - Conway Overlay Project 91-03
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROJECT 91-03
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that
Conway Avenue - T.H. 120 to McKnight, City Project 91-03, is complete
and recommends acceptance of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that City Project 91-03 is complete and maintenance of these
improvements is accepted by the City. Release of retainage in the
amount of $8,803.84 is hereby authorized.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.7:00 P.M. (7:10 P.M.), Conditional Use Permit: 47 So. Century Ave. (Lutheran
Church of Peace)
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
Conditional Use Permit for The Lutheran Church of Peace.
b.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
d.Board Member Bruce Thompson presented the Community Design Review Board
recommendation.
e.Commissioner Frost presented the Planning Commission report.
f.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Pastor Mark Becker, Lutheran Church of Peace
Don Gallagher, Gallagher Architects
g.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
h.Mayor Bastian introduced the followinp resolution and moved its adoption:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PEACE
WHEREAS, the Lutheran Church of Peace applied for a conditional use permit to
build an addition onto the church.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 47 South Century Avenue. The legal description
is:
That part of Section One (1), Township Twenty-eight (28) Range Twenty-two (22),
described as follows: Beginning at a point Five Hundred Fifty-five
(555) feet North of the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the
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Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 of SE 1/4) of said Section One (1); thence
North Four Hundred Forty (440) feet; thence West Three Hundred Thirty
(330) feet; thence South Four Hundred Forty (440) feet; thence East to
the point of beginning. Subject to that part taken for Century Avenue,
easements of record, if any, and to the restriction that no sanctuary or
church will be constructed within seventy-five (75) feet of the north
property line of said tract.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1.The Planning Commission discussed this application on February 25, 1991. They
recommended that the City Council approve said permit.
2.The City Council held a public hearing on March 23, 1991. 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, 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 following conditions:
1.A11 construction must comply with the site plan, date-stamped February 4,
1992. The City Council may approve major changes, after a public
hearing and recommendation from the Community Design Review Board. The
Director of Community Development may approve minor changes.
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2.The City Council waives the periodic reviews based on the procedures in City
code.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
2.7:10 P.M. (7:20 P.M.), Preliminary Plat: Countryview Summit
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding revision of
the preliminary plat for Countryview Summit.
b.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
d.Commissioner Frost presented the Planning Commission report.
e.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Nick Arndt, representing the developer
Doyle Biggs, Owner, Gulden's Roadhouse
Christopher Srembath, 2908 Frank
f.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g.Mayor Bastian moved to accept staff recommendation to approve the Countryview
Summit preliminary plat as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, ]uker, Rossbach
Nays -Councilmember Zappa
h.Councilmember Zappa moved to amend Mayor Bastian's motion and keep the
original Condition 1.
Motion died for lack of a second.
i.Council directed staff to bring back the finalized recommendations on the
Consent Agenda on April 13, 1992.
3.7:40 P.M., Maplewood Estates, 2nd Addition
Land Use Plan Change (4 Votes)
Street Vacation
Preliminary Plat
Zoning Map Change (4 Votes)
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding development
of the Maple Woods Estates Second Addition subdivision.
b.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
d.Commissioner Frost presented the Planning Commission report.
e.Councilmember Zappa moved to not require an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet.
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Seconded by Councilmember ]uker Ayes -Councilmembers ]uker, Zappa
Nays -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Motion Failed
f.Councilmember Carlson moved to require completion of an Environmental
Assessment Worksheet on this proiect as even though the developer
has not proposed filling in any way, the drainage pattern and other
natural features may be altered.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Nays -Councilmembers ]uker, Zappa
Motion Carried
g.Mayor Bastian moved to table Maplewood Estates until completion of an EAW
report.
Seconded by Councilmember ]uker Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, ]uker, Rossbach
Nays -Councilmember Zappa
9:21 P.M. 5 Minute Recess
Reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
H. AWARD OF BIDS
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1.Front Setback Appeal: 1460 Myrtle Court
a.Manager McGuire stated the applicant has requested this item be withdrawn.
b.The applicant, Mr. Thompson, appeared before the Council and reaffirmed his
request.
c.Mayor Bastian moved to table until the applicant requests this item be heard.
Seconded by Councilmember zappa Ayes -all
2.Design Review: 1770 Gervais Ave. (Schwan's Enterprises, Inc.)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
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c.Board Member Thompson presented the Community Design Review Board report.
d.David Lundberg, representing Schwan's Enterprises, Inc., spoke on behalf of
the proposal.
e.Councilmember ]uker moved to approve the plans (City date stamped February 13,
1992) for the building addition and site plan revisions to Schwan's
Sales Enterprises, Inc. at 1770 Gervais Avenue with the following
conditions:
1.Repeat the review in two years if the City has not issued a building
permit for this project.
2.Provide a sign for the handicap parking space.
3.Screen any new roof-top equipment.
4.Submit a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit to the City for
any required work not completed by occupancy. The amount of
escrow required shall be 150% of the cost of the unfinished
work. The City must approve an agreement from the
applicant, granting the City permission to complete any
unfinished work.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
3.Revision of Conditions and Time Extensions: Highwood Meadows Preliminary Plat
(Kayser)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c.Mayor Bastian moved to approve the extension of the Highwood Meadows
preliminary plat approval for one year, subiect to the March 25,
1991 conditions.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
4.Authorization for Preliminary Architectural Design of Proposed Community Center
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c.]im Malley, representing the Community Center Advisory Committee, appeared
before the Council.
d.Councilmember Zappa moved to take no further action on the Community Center.
e.Fred Richter and Duane Kell, Architects, Ankeny, Kell and Ankeny (AKR) spoke
on behalf of their firm.
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f.Mayor Bastian moved to authorize entering into a contract with Ankeny Kell and
Richter for a not-to-exceed fee of $29,000 to provide the
preliminary design of the proposed community center and a not-to-
exceed $4,000 for reimbursable expenses.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Nays -Councilmembers ]uker, Zappa
g.Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve up to $2,500 for a model of the
proposed community center.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Nays -Councilmember ]uker, Zappa
S.Comprehensive Plan Update (4 Votes)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Mayor Bastian moved to accept the Comprehensive Plan and will set a date under
Item M-1 for Council/Staff discussion.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember ]uker
6.Conditional Use Permit Review Process Ordinance (1st Reading)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember Zappa moved approval of 1st reading of the Conditional Use
Permit Review Process Ordinance.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
7.Roselawn Reconstruction Project 87-01
St. Paul Water Utility Agreement
Little Canada Agreement
Concurrence of Award
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to approve all three agreements.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
8.Resolution: Legislative Redistricting
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.City Clerk Lucille Aurelius presented the specifics of the report.
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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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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRECINCTS AND DEFINING BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has established new legislative districts; and
WHEREAS, this redistricting causes changes in the present City of Maplewood
established precincts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota,
does hereby establish sixteen (16) precincts and defines their boundaries as
follows:
Precinct No. 1 PARKSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Bounded by Larpenteur Avenue on the South; County Road B on the North;
Rice Street on the Westerly and Highway 35E on the East.
Precinct No. 2 ST. ]EROME'S SCHOOL
Larpenteur on the South, Highway 35E on the West; Highway 36 & Roselawn
on the North; Desoto St. and Keller Lake Channel on the East.
Precinct No. 3EDGERTON SCHOOL
Roselawn Avenue on the South; Highway 36 on the North; Desoto St. on the
West; Maplewood Dr. on the East.
Precinct No. 4 GLADSTONE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Larpenteur Ave. on the South, Recreation Trail and a portion of Frost
Avenue on the North and West; Prosperity Road and Hazelwood on
the East.
Precinct No. 5 GLADSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER
Recreational Trail on South; Highway 36 on the North; Maplewood Drive on
the West; Hazelwood on the East.
Precinct No. 6 HAZELWOOD FIRE STATION
Highway 36 on the South; County Road C on the North; Arcade Street and
Keller Parkway on the West; White Bear Avenue on the East.
Precinct No. 7 RAMSEY COUNTY LIBRARY
County Road D and Highway 694 on North; Little Canada/Maplewood Boundary
Line on the West and White Bear Avenue on the East.
Precinct No. 8 CONCORDIA ARMS
Highway 36 and North St. Paul/Maplewood Boundary Line on South; Highway
694 on North; White Bear Ave. on West; Century Ave. on East.
Precinct No. 9 MAPLEWOOD CITY HALL
Recreational Trail on the South; Highway 36 on the North; Hazelwood
Street on the West; Ariel Street alignment on the East.
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Precinct No. 10 RAMSEY COUNTY NURSING HOME
Larpenteur Ave. on South; North St. Paul Rd. on South East; Prosperity
and Hazelwood on West; Recreational Trail on North; North St.
Paul/Maplewood Boundary on East.
Precinct No. 11 MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Larpenteur on the South; North St. Paul/Maplewood Boundary Line on
North; North St. Paul Rd. on West; Century Ave. on East.
Precinct No. 12 BEAVER LAKE SCHOOL
Minnehaha on South; Larpenteur on the North; McKnight on West; Ferndale
St. and Alignment on East.
Precinct No. 13 EAST COUNTY LINE N0. 1
Highway 94 on the South; Minnehaha and Larpenteur on North; McKnight Rd
and Ferndale St. and Alignment on West; Century Ave. on East.
Precinct No. 14 CARVER SCHOOL
Lower Afton Rd. on the South; Highway 94 on North; McKnight Rd. on West;
Century Ave. on East.
Precinct No. 15 EAST COUNTY LINE N0. 2
Linwood Avenue on South; Lower Afton Road on North; McKnight Road on
West; Century Ave. on East.
Precinct No. 16 EAST COUNTY LINE N0. 2
Ramsey Co./Washington Co. Boundary on the South; Linwood on North;
McKnight Rd. on West; Ramsey/Washington Co. Boundary on East.
Seconded by Ayes - all
9.1992 Fire Department Contracts
a.Mayor Bastian moved to approve the 1992 Contracts with the Fire Departments.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.Undeveloped Streets
a.Councilmember ]uker stated there had been an accident on the undeveloped
street where approval was recently given to build a house.
b.Councilmember ]uker moved to have staff research the situation and report back
to Council.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
2.Proclamation
a.Mayor Bastian commented on the accomplishment of April McManus, the Hill-
Murray student who appeared on national TV and won $25,000.
b.Mayor Bastian introduced the following Proclamation honoring April McManus and
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moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, April McManus is a senior at Hill-Murray High School in Maplewood;
and
WHEREAS, April McManus was selected to take part in the Teen Tournament of
the TV game show Jeopardy; and
WHEREAS, April McManus was one of 15 teens nation-wide to compete in the
show's annual tournament; and
WHEREAS, April McManus won Jeopardy's Teen Tournament on Friday, March 6,
1992 in Hollywood; and
WHEREAS, April McManus will compete in the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions
this fall; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is proud of her efforts, and believes that
her performance is an inspiration to everyone;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Gary W. Bastian, Mayor of the City of
Maplewood, on behalf of the City Council and all residents within the
City, do hereby congratulate and commend April McManus for her
outstanding achievement of Champion in Jeopardy's Teen Tournament.
AND, BE IT RESOLVED, that copies of this proclamation be transmitted to
April McManus as evidence of our pride and esteem.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 23rd day of March in the year
of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
Councilmember Juker moved to waive the Rules of Procedure and continue the meeting
until balance of items have been handled.
Seconded by Ayes -all
3.Spring Clean-Up Inquiry
a.Mayor Bastian stated he had been asked if the City was going to sponsor a
Spring Clean-Up Day as had been done in the past.
b.Mayor Bastian moved to refer the question to staff to research and report back
to Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1.Council/Manager Meetings
a.Mayor Bastian moved to set the next meeting for Monday, March 30, 1992 from
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
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N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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