HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-92 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, April 27, 1992
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 92-08
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. Juke r, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Council/Manager Meeting, April 6, 1992
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of
April 6, 1992 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Mayor Bastian,
Councilmembers Juke r,
Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -None
Abstain -Councilmember Carlson
2.Meeting No. 92-07 (April 13, 1992)
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 92-07 (April 13, 1992)
as corrected:
Page 1,D-2: "Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach"
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1.House on English
L2. Seat Belts
L3. Sidewalks
L4. Mayor's Update
J6. City Wide Water Main
M1.Manager's Meeting Update
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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EA. PRESENTATION
1.Human Relations Commission Annual Report
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Chairperson Karla Sand presented the Human Relations Commission's Annual
Report.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to accept the Human Relations Commission Annual
Report.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
2.Human Relations Commission Appointment
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Mr. Michael LeClair, the applicant, answered questions from the Council.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to appoint Michael LeClair to fill the vacancy on
the Human Relations Commission which will expire December 31, 1993.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rossbach moved, to approve the consent agenda items F-1 thru F-4
as recommended.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, ]uker, Rossbach
Nays -Councilmember Zappa
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 587,562.31 Checks #25567 - #25631
Dated 4-1-92 thru 4-14-92
$ 109,689.16 Checks #16824 - #16947
Dated 4-27-92
$ 697,251.47Tota1 per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 195,546.95Payroll Checks #25996 thru #26153
Dated 4-10-92
$ 40,391.83 Payroll Deduction Checks #26158 thru
#26175 dated 4-10-92
$ 235,938.78 Total Payroll
$ 933,190.25 GRAND
TOTAL
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2.Ambulance Bill - Application for Cancellation
Authorized cancellation of the $215 remaining balance on an ambulance bill for
Edward Saum on a hardship basis.
3.Budget Transfer - Sewer Fund
Authorized transfer of $35,680 from the Sanitary Sewer Fund contingency account
(601-508-000-4910) to the Sanitary Sewer Fund fees-for-service account
(601-508-000-4910) to pay the City of St. Paul for repairs to the
Parkway lift station.
4.System Development Fund
Authorized transfer of $35,000 from the PAC Commercial Fund to the "System
Development" account in the Park Development Fund to cover the
anticipated cost of items expected to be purchased for the park system.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Demont Avenue - Flandrau to Bittersweet
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:
Mr. John Daubney, Attorney representing John Kavanagh
Mr. David Busch, Attorney representing the Wessin property
Mr. Bill Burns, 2527 Bittersweet, applicant requesting vacation of
the north of Demont right-of-way
d.Councilmember Rossbach moved to deny the appropriation of $2,000 for a
feasibility study.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
e.Mayor Bastian moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure and reconsider the vote
taken to table the Demont vacation request.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
f.Mayor Bastian moved to reconsider the vote to table the Demont vacation
request and place the item at the same meeting as the Conditional
Use Permit requested by Mr. Kavanagh.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
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2.Conditional Use Permit: 2051 E. Larpenteur Ave. (Mounds Park Academy)
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:
Jacob Buxell, Architect
Kathleen Wind, Assistant Superintendent of District 622
d.Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, Mounds Park Academy applied for a revision of the conditional use
permit for a school.
WHEREAS, they applied for this revision to allow them to expand the existing
school.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2051 E. Larpenteur Avenue. The legal
description is:
Tracts D, E and H of Registered Land Survey No. 396 as recorded in the
office of the Ramsey County Registrar of Titles and a parcel of
land described as follows:
Commencing at a point distant 33 feet West of the Northeast corner of the
West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 14, Township 29, Range 22; thence
running West 26 rods; thence South 22 rods; thence East 26 rods;
thence North 22 rods to the point of the beginning, which lies
within the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of
said Section 14, Ramsey County, MN.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1.The Planning Commission discussed this application on February 18, 1992.
They recommended that the City Council approve said permit.
2.The City Council held a public hearing on April 13, 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:
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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 January 14,
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. The Academy may phase the
development plan.
2.The City Council shall review this permit one year from the date of
approval, based on the procedures in City Code. The City
may, at that time, direct the closure of the Price entrance
if traffic problems continue.
3.The school shall turn the tennis court lights off by 9:00 p.m. Only the
school shall use the tennis court lights.
4.The school shall only use the area between the tennis courts and pond and
the west lot line as a track or route for running during
fall and spring cross-country meets.
S.The City Council may require that the Academy build a driveway to Beebe
Road through the School District's property if the Academy
buys the School District's building.
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6.The City Council may require that the school chain the westerly access for
evening events if they become a problem.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Councilmembers Carlson, Juke r,
Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Mayor Bastian
e.Councilmember Zappa moved to authorize all-way stop signs at Price and Ruth to
be reviewed in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Councilmembers Carlson, Juke r,
Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Mayor Bastian
3.]uly 4th Celebration Update
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Staples presented the specifics of
the report.
c.Mayor Bastian moved to approve the plans for the 4th of July celebration as
outlined in the staff report.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Juker
NEW BUSINESS
l.Stop Signs: Desoto and Ripley
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:
Wayne Hruby, 1720 Desoto
Audrey Duellman, 1843 Desoto
d.Councilmember Rossbach moved to install all-way stop signs at Desoto and
Ripley and that a "Stop Sipn Ahead" be installed on Desoto.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
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2.Resolution: Support for N.E.S.T.
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Patricia A. Williamson, member of District 622 Community Education Advisory
Council, presented a resolution of support for N.E.S.T.
c.Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution from the North St.
Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Community Education Advisory Council for
support of NEST and moved its adoption:
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A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR
NORTHEAST SUBURBAN TRANSIT (NEST)
WHEREAS, all citizens of Maplewood need access to public transportation to
guarantee mobility within the suburbs in order to visit retail
establishments, reach places of work, use health and medical service
centers, participate in community programming and be contributing
residents; and
WHEREAS, young single parents with children need door to door transportation
services to attend literacy and parent education programs such as the
Family Learning Center and Early Childhood Family Education classes; and
WHEREAS, older adults can no longer provide personal transportation for
themselves but seek to maintain their independence and continue to live
and recreate in Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, persons with disabilities do not always meet the stringent
requirements for Metro Mobility eligibility and MTC buses are not often
equipped with lifts; and
WHEREAS, parents and guardians are not universally available to transport
children and youth to education, enrichment and recreation activities,
sport practices and games, church events, and volunteer service
responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, a vision for the future must involve supportive communities which
are open and accessible to ALL citizens regardless of age, nationality,
ability, education or economic status; and
WHEREAS, Northeast Suburban Transit (Nest) is a service that is helping to
meet these needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT ON THE 11TH OF MARCH 1992
We, the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Community Education Advisory Council do
hereby call for continued funding by the City Council of Maplewood for
the operation of Northeast Suburban Transit (NEST) to include a
proactive marketing plan and buses equipped with lifts.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember ]uker
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3.Proclamation: Community Clean Up Day - May 2, 1992
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Mayor Bastian presented the specifics of the Recycling and Clean Up Day.
c.Mayor Bastian introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its adoption:
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RECYCLING AND CLEAN-UP DAY
May 2, 1992
WHEREAS, we the people of Maplewood are responsible for the future of our
Earth and its environment; and
WHEREAS, we the people of Maplewood should take time and look around to see
what can be done to improve and beautify the community where we live;
and
WHEREAS, the community of Maplewood, in conjunction with Earth Day, will
make a significant effort to clean up its homes, yards, and
neighborhoods, thus enhancing the quality of community life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council and I, Gary W.
Bastian, Mayor of the City of Maplewood, do hereby proclaim Saturday,
May 2, 1992 as
RECYCLING AND CLEAN-UP DAY
in Maplewood, and actively promote and encourage its citizens to participate in
clean-up activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly
committed to a neat and unpolluted community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Maplewood to be affixed this 2nd day of May in the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
4.Highway 36 Access
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to obtain clarification of the
access at Ariel and the exit off of 694 for eastbound.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
S.Maplewood Care Center
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. The following was heard:
Mr. Mark Larson, Messerli and Kramer, attorney representing Maplewood
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Care Center
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to take no action on the Maplewood Care Center.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
6.City-Wide Water Main - Improvement Project 90-07
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c.Councilmember ]uker introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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ASSESSMENT CORRECTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 91-04-51 of the City Council of Maplewood,
Minnesota adopted 4-22-91, the special assessments for the construction
of City Wide Water Main Improvement 90-07 were levied against property
described as 11-29-22-24-0017; and
WHEREAS, the special assessment for the Improvement 90-07 was found to
contain an error;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota,
that the special assessment for City Wide Water Main Improvement 90-07
for property described as 11-29-22-24-0017 be reduced from $8,750.00 to
$6,125.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. House on English Street
a.Councilmember ]uker asked when the house on English Street will be removed.
b.Staff reported the house would be removed as soon as road restrictions are
lifted.
2.Seatbelts
a.Mayor Bastian stated some businesses have "Buckle Up" signs at their exit
driveways.
b.Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to investigate the placement of such signs
at all City-owned facilities.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
3.Sidewalks
a.Mayor Bastian stated he had a request from a resident at 2142 Arcade Street
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for information on installing sidewalks within the City.
b.Council directed staff to investigate the costs of sidewalks and how a city
can initiate a program for installing sidewalks.
4.Mayor's Update
a.Mayor Bastian commented on a program to follow up on a "buy-out" program for
guns.
1.Director of Public Safety Collins reported that Ramsey County is studying
the "gun buy-out" in connection with the DARE program.
b.Mayor Bastian reported on recent and upcoming meetings of the League of Cities
and other organizations.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1.Manager's Meeting Update
a.Manager McGuire commented on upcoming events and meetings.
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:26 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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