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7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 28, 1992
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 92-10
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 Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1.Council/Manager Meeting May 4, 1992
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of
Mav 4, 1992 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2.Meeting No. 92-09 (May 11, 1992)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 92-09 (Mav
11, 1992) as corrected:
Page 10, Item H, 1, d: Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
3.Council/Manager Meeting May 13, 1992
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of
Mav 13, 1992 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1.Progress on CWWMMI Project
L2.Dead End at 120 and Highway 5
L3.Letter to Media re Paper Tubes
L4.People Who Do Clean-Up Along Right-Of-Ways
LS.Tuesday, June 2, Comprehensive Land Use Plan Meeting
M1.June 15 Council/Manager Meeting
Seconded by Zappa Ayes - all
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F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Zappa moved, seconded by Councilmember Carlson; ayes - all, to
approve the consent agenda items F-1 and F-2 as recommended. (Item F3
moved to become I-3 and Item F4 moved to become ]-11.)
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 120,396.80 Checks #23001 - #23307
Dated 5-1-92 thru 5-7-92
$ 107,604.47 Checks #17077 - #17215
Dated 5-28-92
$ 228,001.27Tota1 per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 198,166.43Payroll Checks #26431 thru #26595
Dated 5-8-92
$ 40,665.23 Payroll Deduction Checks #26600 thru
#26615 dated 5-8-92
$ 238,831.66 Total Payroll
$ 466,832.93 GRAND
TOTAL
2.Conditional Use Permit Review: 2120-2124 Woodlynn Ave. (Village on Woodlynn)
Reviewed and approved renewal of the Conditional Use Permit for Village on
Woodlynn, 2120-2124 Woodlynn Ave., amended to continue until 1997 (5
years).
3.I-494/Lake Road Interchange
Moved to I-3
4.Budget Transfer: Roselawn
Moved to ]-11
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
l.Brenda Whyte: Assessment - Improvement 90-01
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
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b.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. No one appeared.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to take no action on this assessment appeal.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes -all
2.3-M Meeting
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember Zappa moved to meet on Thursday, June 18 at 8:00 a.m. to tour 3-
M Buildinp 275.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3.I-494/Lake Road Interchange (Moved from F-3)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.City Attorney Kelly clarified Maplewood's role in this Woodbury project.
d.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the council regarding
this matter. The following persons appeared:
Ken Mahle, Mayor of Woodbury, spoke on behalf of the project and
offered Woodbury's help in resolving any questions or problems
involving Maplewood residents.
Don Whitaker, 751 Century Avenue South, spoke against the project
Jenny Bruski, 743 Century Avenue South, questioned the advisability
of the project considering safety, traffic speed, etc.
Kelsey Whitaker, 751 Century Avenue South, spoke in regard to the
response of Woodbury and Maplewood to citizen's questions.
Abby Grundfeldt, Cobblehill Alcove, Woodbury, spoke in regard to
Environmental Assessment Worksheet questions.
Jim Scholz, 2355 Century Avenue South, Woodbury, spoke against the project.
Dick Jansen, 3056 Camelot Circle, Woodbury, spoke against the project.
e.Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its
adoption:
92 - OS - 50
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT OF I-494/LAKE ROAD INTERCHANGE
WHEREAS, the City of Woodbury proposes to construct a new interchange at I-
494 and Lake Road, and
WHEREAS, Lake Road connects to Century Avenue South of Linwood Avenue in the
City of Maplewood, and
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WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has requested layout
approval from Maplewood, and
WHEREAS, the City of Woodbury has completed an environmental assessment for
the project, and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Quality Board has completed its review of the
project, and
WHEREAS, the interchange and connecting roadways are consistent with the
Maplewood Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, several single family homes in Maplewood will be affected by the
project, and
WHEREAS, the effects of the project could be mitigated by installation of
driveway turnarounds, sidewalks, trees, or other appropriate
improvements, and
WHEREAS, installation of mitigating measures may require easements or
additional right-of-way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1.The layout of the I-494/Lake Road Interchange is approved.
2.The project shall, at no cost to the Maplewood homeowners, provide
driveway turnarounds, sidewalks, trees or other such
appropriate improvements to those homes on the West side of
Century Avenue from Linwood Avenue to 1,200 feet South.
3.The Maplewood City Engineer is directed to act as liaison between the
Maplewood residents and Woodbury representatives to design
improvements in Maplewood.
4.The City of Woodbury is relieved of responsibility under Item 2 above for
properties not granting appropriate easements for
installation of improvements.
S.The Maplewood City Council reserves approval authority of final
construction plans for that portion of the project in the
City of Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember ]uker Ayes -Councilmembers Carlson, ]uker,
Zappa
Nays -Mayor Bastian, Councilmember
Rossbach
NEW BUSINESS
1.Request for Temporary Signs: County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
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c.A representative from Ramsey County responded to questions about the need for
the additional signs.
d.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. No one appeared.
e.Mayor Bastian moved to approve the request for temporary signs under the
following conditions:
1.The signs shall only be up on the days that the collection facility is
open.
2.The signs shall not be within the sight triangle that is described in
Section 29-136 of City Code.
3.The signs shall be far enough from driveways so the signs will not
obstruct drivers' visibility.
4.The signs shall be at least six feet from the edge of the street or at
least two feet to a sidewalk. This requirement shall not
apply to the signs on Van Dyke Street.
S.The signs shall not exceed eight square feet.
6.The County shall place the signs as shown on the May 18, 1992 site plan,
except for Signs Three, Four and five. The County shall move
Sign Three off the boulevard and combine Signs Four and Five
into one double-sided sign on the Southeast side of the
North St. Paul Road and Ripley Avenue intersection. The
City Council may approve major changes in this plan. The
Director of Community Development may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - None
Abstain - Councilmember ]uker
2.Rea1 Estate Sign Ordinance (1st Reading)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c.Boardmember Marie Robinson presented the Community Design Review Board
report.
d.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. The following was heard:
Karen Christofferson, St. Paul Area Board of Realtors, spoke in favor of the
changes.
e.Councilmember Zappa moved to amend the Ordinance presented in Section 3 (12)
by adding "d." that a SOLD sign may be displayed for only 30 days
during the contract, and in (13) by changing the proximity to street
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pavement, etc. to "eight (8) feet" to agree with 12 (a).
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Juker
f.Councilmember Rossbach moved 1st reading of the Real Estate Sipn Ordinance as
amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Juker
3.ADA Compliance Survey
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Carlson moved to table this item to the June 8 meeting with
instruction to staff to check into combining efforts with the school
district and adiacent cities and Ramsey county.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
4.Ordinance: Building Plan Review Procedure (1st Reading)
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.Councilmember Juker moved to table this pending an additional proposed
amendment from Councilmember Rossbach.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Councilmembers Juker,
Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Mayor Bastian, Councilmember
Carlson
S.Truth-In-Sale of Housing Ordinance (1st Reading)
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember Juker moved to approve 1st reading of the Truth-In-Sale of
Housing Ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
6.Sterling/Schaller Improvements - Project 87-45 Easements
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
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c.Mayor Bastian moved to table this item until a map of the proiect area is
available.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
7.Change Orders 4 & 5, Roselawn Ave. - Project 87-01
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
approval:
92 - OS - 51
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered
made Improvement Project 87-01 and has let a construction contract
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified
and designated as Improvement Project 87-O1, Change Orders 4 and 5,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
modify the existing contract by executing said Change Orders 4 and 5 in
the amount of $12,542, and that the project budget is increased by
$12,542.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes -all
8.Close Out: Old Developer Projects
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to close out Developer Projects 87-21 (Ski Jump
Property Storm Sewer); 89-02 (Crown Plaza, Rice and Larpenteur); 89-
22 (Southwinds Apartments) and 90-09 (Maplewood Rental Townhouses)
and the costs of $19,717 be financed by the funds set aside for this
purpose in the General Fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
9.Gambling Ordinance - 1st Reading
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Safety Collins presented the specifics of the report.
c.Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. No one appeared.
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d.Councilmember Zappa moved 1st reading of the Gambling Ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
]uker, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Carlson
l0.Zacho Property - Abatement of Assessment
a.Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b.Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
92 - OS - 52
RESOLUTION OF ASSESSMENT ABATEMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to a Warranty Deed dated December 24, 1990, the City of
Maplewood, a municipal corporation, acquired real property having a property
identification number of 25-29-22-24-0073-4;
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood acquired the aforementioned real property subject
to all unpaid special assessments and accrued interest thereon;
WHEREAS, the records of the Ramsey County Assessor reflect an unpaid balance of
$7,285.12 as a special assessment levied for Maplewood Public Improvement
Project 83-07 and identified on the records of Ramsey County as DP-5530;
WHEREAS, the records of the Ramsey County Assessor also reflect an unpaid
balance of $1,959.37 as a special assessment levied for Maplewood Public
Improvement Project 86-3 and identified on the records of the Ramsey County
Assessor as DP-5655;
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is now the sole owner of record of said real
property subject to the aforementioned unpaid special assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
1)That all existing and levied special assessments and interest relative to PIN
No. 25-29-22-24-0073-4 are hereby abated;
2)That special assessment DP-5530 in the amount of $7,385.12 is hereby abated;
3)That special assessment DP-5655 in the amount of $1,959.37 is hereby vacated;
4)That the Maplewood City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a certified
copy of this Resolution to the Ramsey County Assessor immediately.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
ll.Budget Transfer - Public Works
a.Councilmember Rossbach questioned whether the City would be setting a
precedent by paying for pipe requested by the property owner.
b.Director of Public Works presented the details of the situation.
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c.Councilmember Rossbach moved to deny the request for the pipe.
Motion died for lack of a second.
d.Councilmember Zappa moved to authorize using $4,000 from the Contingency
Account to finance the proposal.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juke r, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Rossbach
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1.Richard ]anisch, Leland Road
a.Mr. Janisch addressed the Council regarding the storm sewer installation by
his property and his concerns about tree damage from the requested
easement and storm sewer. Stated he has now agreed to the easement
and has been told there is not enough money to complete the catch
basin and grading.
b.Director of Public Works Haider responded to questions about the project.
c.Councilmember Rossbach moved that staff recommend the best way to accomplish
the drainage and place this item on the June 8, 1992 agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.CWWMI
a.Councilmember Juker requested an update on the City Wide Water Main
Improvements, stating she had received reports of sodding and
filling work that had not been done.
b.Director of Public Works Haider reported on current status of work on the
project.
2.Dumping at Highways 120 and 5
a.Councilmember Zappa stated there is dumping occurring on the land at the
intersection of Highways 120 and 5.
b.Councilmember Zappa moved to instruct staff to check on this with respect to
the States purposes and the environmental impact of the dumping.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
3.Paper Tubes
a.Councilmember Zappa commented on the poor appearance of paper tubes and posts
all over the City.
b.Councilmember Zappa moved that staff write to the 3 newspapers serving the
City and request that they repair or replace all damaged and
unsightly newspaper posts and tubes in Maplewood.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes -all
4.Road Clean-Up Volunteers
a.Councilmember Zappa commented that the volunteers who are cleaning up the road
sides, etc. are doing an excellent job and that the City is looking
much better.
b.Councilmember Zappa moved that staff write letters to be placed in the
newspapers and in Maplewood-In-Motion commending those volunteers
for their work.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes -all
S.Comprehensive Land Use Plan Meeting June 2
a.Mayor Bastian commented on the upcoming "Mayor's Forum"/Council Meeting being
held on Tuesday, June 2 to discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
update and requested Council and Staff mention it to residents and
encourage them to attend and voice their opinions.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1.Upcoming Meetings
a.Manager McGuire commented on upcoming meetings and stated that Council needed
to set a time for the meeting at 3M.
b.Mayor Bastian moved the 3M meeting be at 8:00 a.m. on June 18.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Meeting adjourned at 9:18 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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