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7:00 P.M., Monday, August 10, 1992
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 92-15
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.Minutes of Meeting 92-13 (July 13, 1992)
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meetinp No. 92-13 (July 13,
1992) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2.Minutes of Meeting 92-14 (July 27, 1992)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meetinp No. 92-14 (July
27, 1992) as presented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -Mayor Bastian,
Councilmembers Carlson,
Juke r, Rossbach
Nays -None
Abstain - Councilmember Zappa
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Apenda as amended:
L-1MIS Coordinator - Pay Adjustment
L-2Forum Update
J-6 City Survey
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
EA. PRESENTATIONS
NONE
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F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Zappa moved, seconded by Councilmember Rossbach, ayes - all, to remove
Items F-6 and F-11 (to become Items ]-4 and ]-5) and approve Items F-1 thru F-5 and F-7
thru F-10 as recommended.
1. Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 479,163.58 Checks #23346 - #23419
Dated 7-16-92 thru 7-31-92
$ 113,757.01 Checks #17860 - #17985
Dated 8-10-92
$ 592,920.59Tota1 per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 213,099.56Payroll Checks #27716 thru #27911
Dated 7-31-92
$ 16,929.66Payroll Checks for Sgts. Retro #27701 thru
#27711
Dated 7-31-92
$ 11,901.27 Payroll Deduction Checks #27916 thru
#27922 dated 7-31-92
$ 241,930.49 Total Payroll
$ 834,851.08 GRAND
TOTAL
2.Ambulance Bill - Application for Cancellation
Authorized cancellation of a $171 ambulance bill for Ralph Worlund because of
hardship.
3.Budget Transfer - 1992 Wage Settlements
Authorized transfer of $172,250 from the contingency accounts to the wage
accounts in the funds listed below to finance the annual wage increases
granted to each employee bargaining unit.
General Fund $164,520
Hydrant Charge Fund 340
Sanitary Sewer Fund 3,540
Vehicle/Equipment Fund 1,190
Data Processing Fund 2,660
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4.Certification of Election Judges
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ELECTION JUDGES
RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, accepts the following list
of Election Judges for the 1992 Primary Election, Tuesday, September 15, 1992:
PRECINCT N0. 1 PRECINCT N0. 9
Mary Libhardt, Chair Margaret Earley, Chair
Mildred Dehen Grace Locke
Audrey Duellman Elsie Anderson
Deloris Fastner Lorraine Petschel
PRECINCT N0. 2 PRECINCT N0. 10
Milo Thompson, Chair Betty Haas, Chair
Irene A. Ling Armella Podgorski
Rose Marie Manders Joan Cottrell
Claire Healey Mildred Burke
PRECINCT N0. 3 PRECINCT N0. 11
Pat Thompson, Chair Lorraine Fischer, Chair
Jean Dickson Rita Frederickson
Kathleen Dittel Edith Stottlemyer
Joanne Cunnien Betty Berglund
PRECINCT N0. 4 PRECINCT N0. 12
Richard Wolszon, Chair Lucille Cahanes, Chair
Alice Miller Delores Schipp
Grace Capra Margaret McDonald
Margaret Revoir Phyllis Lofgren
PRECINCT N0. 5 PRECINCT N0. 13
Don Weigert, Chair Ann Fosburgh, Chair
Thelma Ling Diane Galaski
Caroline Warner Mary Lou Lieder
Betty Eddy Gladys Sass
PRECINCT N0. 6 PRECINCT N0. 14
Elsie Wiegert, Chair Shirley Luttrell, Chair
Marcella Watson Delores Lofgren
Esther Dollerschell Helen King
Mary Agnes Fischer Carol Berger
PRECINCT N0. 7 PRECINCT N0. 15
Phyllis Erickson, Chair Richard Lofgren, Chair
Annette LaCasse Ted Haas
Lorraine Steinbring Marie Allen
Lynn Flaherty Lydia Smail
PRECINCT N0. 8 PRECINCT N0. 16
Kathy Supan, Chair Lyle Allen, Chair
Judy Widholm Mervin Berger
Sandy Jones Linda Dunn
Gunborg Mowchan Carolyn Eickhoff
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S.Conditional Use Permit Review: 2670 Highwood Avenue (Cellular One)
Approved renewal of a conditional use permit at 2670 Highwood Avenue (Minnesota
Cellular Telephone Company - Cellular One) for a five-year period.
6.Conditional Use Permit Review: 2180 White Bear Avenue (FinaLube)
Moved to ]-4
7.Conditional Use Permit Extension: 2271 White Bear Avenue (Flemings Auto Service)
Authorized a one-year extension of the conditional use permit to allow
redevelopment of the motor fuel station at 2271 White Bear Avenue.
Construction must start within one year or the permit ends.
8.Street Name Change: Gulden Place
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STREET NAME CHANGE FROM PRICE AVENUE TO GULDEN PLACE
WHEREAS, there is a City street that connects Ripley Avenue and the Price
Avenue and Barclay Street intersection.
WHEREAS, the City street map and the street signs show the name of this
street as Gulden Place.
WHEREAS, the County section map and Wakefield Park plat show this street as
Price Avenue.
WHEREAS, the County could avoid confusing street names if they changed the
name of this street on their maps
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood requests that
Ramsey County change their section maps to show the name of the above-
described street as Gulden Place.
9.Project 89-12: White Bear Avenue-Larpenteur to Frost; Off System (Resolution)
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APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE-AID STREET FUNDS
WHEREAS, it has been deemed advisable and necessary for the City of
Maplewood to participate in the cost of a construction project located
on CSAH No.. 65 and 29 within the limits of said municipality, and
WHEREAS, said construction project has been approved by the Commissioner of
Transportation and identified in his records as SAP No. 138-020-16.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that we do hereby appropriate from our
Municipal State-Aid Street Funds the sum of 76,180 dollars to apply
toward the construction of said project and request the Commissioner of
Transportation to approve this authorization.
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lO.Resolutions: Calling for Assessment Hearings
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ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - PROJECT 90-10
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Highwood-McKnight
Storm Sewer, City Project 90-10, and the said assessment is on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1.A hearing shall be held on the 24th day of August, 1992, at the City Hall
at 7:00 p.m. to pass on such proposed assessment and at such
time and place all persons owning property affected by such
improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the
proposed assessment to be published in the official newspaper,
at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to mail notices to
the owners of all property affected by said assessment.
3.The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the
general nature of the improvement, the area to be assessed, that
the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk and that
written or oral objections will be considered.
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ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT 86-27
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have received bids for the
improvement of Larpenteur, 35E to Edgerton, City Project 86-27.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the
proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against
every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they
shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the City office for
inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment,
notify the Council thereof.
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ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - PROJECT 86-27
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Larpenteur Avenue,
35E to Edgerton Street, City Project 86-27, and the said assessment is
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1.A hearing shall be held on the 14th day of September, 1992, at the City
Hall at 8:30 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at
such time and place all persons owning property affected by such
improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the
proposed assessment to be published in the official
newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to
mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said
assessment.
3.The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the
general nature of the improvement, the area to be assessed, that
the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk and that
written or oral objections will be considered.
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ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT 87-O1
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have received bids for the
improvement of Roselawn Avenue, Jackson Street to Rice Street, City
Project 87-01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the
proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against
every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they
shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the City office for
inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment,
notify the Council thereof.
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ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - PROJECT 87-O1
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Roselawn Avenue,
Jackson Street to Rice Street, City Project 87-01, and the said
assessment is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1.A hearing shall be held on the 14th day of September, 1992, at the City
Hall at 7:40 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at
such time and place all persons owning property affected by such
improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the
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proposed assessment to be published in the official
newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to
mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said
assessment.
3.The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the
general nature of the improvement, the area to be assessed, that
the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk and that
written or oral objections will be considered.
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ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT 87-14
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have received bids for the
improvement of Holloway Avenue, Beebe Road to Furness Street, City
Project 87-14.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the
proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against
every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they
shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the City office for
inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment,
notify the Council thereof.
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ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - PROJECT 87-14
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Holloway Avenue,
Beebe Road to Furness Street, City Project 87-14, and the said
assessment is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1.A hearing shall be held on the 14th day of September, 1992, at the City
Hall at 7:30 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at
such time and place all persons owning property affected by such
improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the
proposed assessment to be published in the official
newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to
mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said
assessment.
3.The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the
general nature of the improvement, the area to be assessed, that
the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk and that
written or oral objections will be considered.
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ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT 90-14
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have received bids for the
improvement of TH 61, County Road B Storm Sewer, City Project 90-14.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the
proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against
every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they
shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the City office for
inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment,
notify the Council thereof.
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ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - PROJECT 90-14
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of TH 61, County Road B
Storm Sewer, City Project 90-14, and the said assessment is on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1.A hearing shall be held on the 14th day of September, 1992, at the City
Hall at 7:50 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at
such time and place all persons owning property affected by such
improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the
proposed assessment to be published in the official
newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to
mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said
assessment.
3.The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the
general nature of the improvement, the area to be assessed, that
the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk and that
written or oral objections will be considered.
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ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT 88-12
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have received bids for the
improvement of Beam Avenue, West of TH 61, City Project 88-12
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
that the City Clerk and City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the
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proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against
every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land abutting on the streets
affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they
shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the City office for
inspection.
FURTHER, the Clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment,
notify the Council thereof.
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ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - PROJECT 88-12
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Beam Avenue, West of
TH 61, City Project 88-12, and the said assessment is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1.A hearing shall be held on the 14th day of September, 1992, at the City
Hall at 8:00 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at
such time and place all persons owning property affected by such
improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the
proposed assessment to be published in the official
newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and to
mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said
assessment.
3.The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the
general nature of the improvement, the area to be assessed, that
the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk and that
written or oral objections will be considered.
11.Maplewood Identification Sign - TH 5
Moved to J-5
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.7:00 P.M. Street and Alley Vacation: Chambers St. (Hall)
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request
from Robert Hall for vacation of Chambers Street between Frost
Avenue and the DNR Trail; an alley that was East of Chambers Street
and an alley that was West of Chambers Street.
b.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
c.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
d.Commissioner Jack Frost presented the Planning Commission report.
e.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
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The following persons were heard:
Kevin Schuberg, representing the applicant, Robert Hall
Rod Breheim, 1940 Atlantic Street
f.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g.Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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STREET VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert Hall applied for the vacation of the following described
street:
Chambers Street between Frost Avenue and the Minnesota DNR trail right-
of-way.
WHEREAS, THE HISTORY OF THIS VACATION IS AS FOLLOWS:
l.the City originally vacated this street in 1970 and 1971 (Document Numbers
1791895, 1800344 and 1807561).
2.A majority of the property owners abutting this street signed a petition
in favor of this vacation;
3.The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on July 20, 1992. They
recommended that the City Council approve this vacation.
4.The City Council held a hearing on August 10, 1992. City staff published
a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the
abutting 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 from the City staff and Planning Commission.
WHEREAS, after the vacation is approved, public interest in the property
will accrue to the following abutting properties:
Lots 14-25, Block 1, and Lots 4 through 11, Block 2, Lincoln Park
Addition and Lot 1 of Kuhl's Rearrangement of Lots 1, 2,
3, 20, 21 and 22, Block 2, of Lincoln Park Addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described vacation for the following reasons:
1.It is in the public interest.
2.The City has no plans to build a street in this location.
3.The adjacent properties have street access.
4.The City vacated parts of this street in 1970 and 1971.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
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h.Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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ALLEY VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert Hall applied for the vacation of the following described
alley:
The vacated alley in Block One of Lincoln Park Addition, Maplewood,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1.The City originally vacated this alley in 1961 (Document Number 1528546).
2.A majority of the property owners abutting this alley signed a petition in
favor of this vacation;
3.The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on July 20, 1992. They
recommended that the City Council approve this vacation.
4.The City Council held a public hearing on August 10, 1992. City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices
to the abutting 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 from the City staff and Planning
Commission.
WHEREAS, after the vacation is approved, public interest in the property
will accrue to the following abutting properties:
Lots 1-25, Block 1, Lincoln Park Addition
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City A\Council approve the above-
described vacation for the following reasons:
1.It is in the public interest.
2.The City has no plans to build an alley in this location.
3.The adjacent properties have street access.
4.The City vacated this alley in 1971.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
i.Councilmember Zappa introduced the followinp Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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ALLEY VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert Hall applied for the vacation of the following described
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alley:
The vacated alley in Block Two, Lincoln Park Addition, and in Kuhl's
Rearrangement of Block 2, Lincoln Park Addition, between
Frost Avenue and the Minnesota DNR trail right-of-way.
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1.The City originally vacated this alley in 1958, 1959, 1970 and 1971
(Document Numbers 1484272, 1456580, 1791896 and 1820782).
2.A majority of the property owners abutting this alley signed a petition in
favor of this vacation;
3.The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on July 20, 1992. They
recommended that the City Council approve this vacation.
4.The City Council held a public hearing on August 10, 1992. City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices
to the abutting 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 from the City staff and Planning
Commission.
WHEREAS, after the vacation is approved, public interest in the property
will accrue to the following abutting properties:
Lots 4-19, Block 2, Lincoln Park Addition and Lots 5 and 6 of Kuhl's
Rearrangement of Lots 1, 2, 3, 20, 21 and 22 of Block 2,
Lincoln Park Addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described vacation for the following reasons:
1.It is in the public interest.
2.The City has no plans to build an alley in this location.
3.The adjacent properties have street access.
4.The City vacated this alley in 1958, 1959, 1970 and 1971.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
j.Councilmember Zappa moved the above Resolutions be recorded with Ramsey County
only after the applicant completes the followinp:
1.Restripe the parking lot.
2.Remove and replace dead landscaping along Frost Avenue and English Street.
3.Maintain landscaping along Frost Avenue.
4.Sweep the parking lot.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
2.7:20 P.M. (7:26 P.M.), Project 90-13: Duluth/English Storm Sewer (4 Votes)
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding proposed
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storm sewer and street replacement in the Duluth / English area.
b.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
c.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
d.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Richard Borowicz, 1237 E. Skillman
Dennis Kramer, 1231 E. Skillman
Bill Dieslin, 2115 English
Chuck Diers, 2015 English
Richard Nowicki, 1278 E. Burke
G. L. Denmeier, 2055 English (Requested a vote)
Gerald Hanggi, 2126 Atlantic (For)
Tim Klein, 1954 Donna Senty Drive
Keith Cameron, 2099 Duluth
Lloyd Neumann, 2155 English
Dave Davidson, 1984 Barclay
Jeff Hafner, 2071 Duluth
Gary Johnson, 2082 Duluth
Stephen Muzikar, 2079 Duluth
Chuck Rohrbach, 2048 Duluth
Jeannie Kelcher, 1210 E. Ryan
Michael Lehner, 1271 Burke
Michael Herron, 1106 E. Ryan
John Mallon, 2142 Atlantic (For)
Mrs. Clifford McGuire, 1283 E. Burke (For)
Resident of 1241 E. Ryan Avenue
e.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
f.Councilmember Rossbach moved to deny this proiect.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -Mayor Bastian,
Councilmembers Carlson,
Rossbach
Nays -Councilmember Zappa
Abstain - Councilmember Juker
The meeting was recessed at 9:00 P.M. - re-convened at 9:07 P.M.
3.7:50 P.M. (9:08 P.M.), Project 85-17: Southlawn Drive Assessments
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
assessments for Project 85-17, Southlawn Drive.
b.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
c.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
d.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person was heard:
Robert Hajicek, 1700 E. County Road D
e.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
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f.Councilmember Zappa moved to table this item to allow staff time to answer
questions raised at this hearing.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
]uker, Rossbach,Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Carlson
4.8:00 P.M., On-Sale Liquor License: 1745 Cope Avenue - Tortilla Flats
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding an
application for an on-sale liquor license for Steven M. Ahlquist to
operate Tortilla Flats at 1745 Cope Avenue.
b.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
c.Director of Pubic Safety Collins presented the specifics of the report.
d.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person was heard:
Steven Ahlquist, 1274 Woodbridge Street, St. Paul, the applicant
e.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
f.Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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APPROVING AN ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to action by the City Council of the
City of Maplewood on August 10, 1992, an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor
License was approved for Steven M. Ahlquist at 1745 Cope Avenue, to
operate under the name of Tortilla Flats.
The Council proceeded in this matter as outlined under the provisions of the
City Ordinance.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
5.8:50 P.M. (10:03 P.M.), House Moving: West of 1847 Kohlman Avenue (Mosio)
a.Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request to
move a house from 2839 White Bear Avenue to a lot west of 1847
Kohlman Avenue.
b.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
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c.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
d.Board Member Marv Erickson presented the Community Design Review Board report.
e.Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person was heard:
Ray Mosio, 1847 Kohlman, the applicant
f.Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g.Councilmember Zappa moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
h.Councilmember Zappa moved to amend Condition 2 of the lot division approved
June 22, 1992, and place the condition that the greenhouse must be
reconstructed by May 1, 1993.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
i.Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the relocation of the house subiect to
the following conditions:
1.Mr. Mosio to submit an irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow for 1-
1/2 times the estimated cost of completing the construction.
Mr. Mosio shall complete the work within 90 days of the
City issuing the permit. The construction shall meet the
Building Code requirements.
2.Mr. Mosio to sign an agreement to convey title. This agreement shall give
the City the right to take possession of the house and
property if the required work is not completed within 90
days after the City issues the moving permit. This
agreement would allow the City the right to complete the
construction required by Code or demolish and remove the
structure. The City Attorney shall draft this agreement.
3.Mr. Mosio shall meet the conditions for approval of the lot division and
Code variation.
4.After the move, Mr. Mosio will regrade and sod the disturbed parts of 2849
White Bear Avenue.
S.Mr. Mosio will verify the lot lines with survey pins.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
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H. AWARD OF BIDS
1.Replace Underground Oil Tanks
a.Assistant Manager Maglich 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 Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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AWARD OF BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of
Pump & Meter Service, Inc. in the amount of $58,182.00 is the lowest
responsible bid for the removal and replacement of six (6) underground
oil storage tanks, 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 ]uker Ayes -all
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1.Kennel Permit: Champeau - 2994 Winthrop Drive
a.Assistant Manager Maglich 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. The following was heard:
Nancy Champeau, 2994 Winthrop Drive
d.Councilmember Zappa moved to deny the permit.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmembers Carlson, ]uker
Mayor Bastian moved to waive the Rules of Procedure and extend the meeting past the
deadline.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
]uker, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Carlson
2.Pleasantview Parking Facilities
a.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b.Director of Parks & Recreation Odegard 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.Councilmember Zappa moved that there will be no parking lot at Pleasantview
Park.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
3.User Fee Study
a.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b.Director of Finance Faust 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 moved to authorize the expenditure of $9,500 to conduct a user
fee study in one City department, and authorized a 1992 Budget
transfer from the Contingency Account to cover the cost.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Zappa
Nays -Councilmembers Juke r, Rossbach
4.Street and Easement Vacations - Hillwood Drive
a.Assistant Manager Maglich 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. The following was heard:
Marcel Eibensteiner, the applicant
d.Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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STREET VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Marcel Eibensteiner applied for the vacation of the following-
described street:
Hillwood Drive, between McKnight Road and the West line of Hillwood Oaks
Estates Addition.
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1.A majority of the property owners abutting this street signed a petition
for this vacation;
2.The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on July 6, 1992. They
recommended that the City Council approve this vacation.
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3.The City Council held a public hearing on July 27, 1992. City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices
to the abutting 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 from the City staff and Planning
Commission.
WHEREAS, after the City approves this vacation, public interest in the
property will go to the following abutting properties:
Lot 8, Block 1, and Lot 1 Block 2, South Oaks Second Addition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described vacation for the following reasons:
1.It is in the public interest.
2.The City will not need this right-of-way. This is because Mr.
Eibensteiner will be dedicating a new right-of-way for
Hillwood Drive with the final plat of Hillwood Oaks Estates
Second Addition.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
e.Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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EASEMENT VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Marcel Eibensteiner applied for the vacation of the following
easement:
The West 10 feet of Lot 1, Block 2, Hillwood Oaks Estates Addition.
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1.A majority of the property owners abutting this easement signed a petition
for this vacation;
2.The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on July 6, 1992. They
recommended that the City Council approve this vacation.
3.The City Council held a public hearing on July 27, 1992. City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices
to the abutting 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 from the City staff and Planning
Commission.
WHEREAS, after the City approves this vacation, public interest in the
property will go to the following property:
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Lot 1, Block 2, Hillwood Oaks Estates Addition
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described vacation for the following reasons:
1.It is in the public interest.
2.The City will not need this easement because Mr. Eibensteiner will be
dedicating new drainage and utility easements.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
S.Final Plat: Hillwood Oaks Estates Second Addition
a.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the final plat for the Hillwood Oaks
Estates Second Addition.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
6.Temporary Sign Ordinance (Second Reading - 4 Votes)
a.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c.Mayor Bastian moved to amend Section 1 of the proposed Ordinance by changing
the definition of "Garage-sale sign" as follows:
Garage-sale sign: A sign that advertises the sale of personal property
from a person's home. This definition includes, but is
not limited to, yard-sale, craft, boutique and estate-
sale signs.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
d.Mayor Bastian introduced the following Ordinance and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE N0. 706
AN ORDINANCE ABOUT TEMPORARY SIGNS AND SIGN ENFORCEMENT
The Maplewood City Council approves the following changes to the Maplewood Code
of Ordinances:
Section 1. This section changes Section 36-230 (Definitions - Sign Types: By
Function) by adding a definition of garage-sale sign as follows:
Garage-sale sign: A sign that advertises the sale of personal property from
a person's home. This definition includes, but is not limited
to, yard-sale, craft, boutique and estate-sale signs.
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Section 2. This section changes Section 36-235 as follows:
Section 36-235. Signs on rocks, or utility poles.
There shall be no signs on rocks, trees or utility poles on a public
right-of-way.
Section 3. This section changes Sections 36-240 through 36-243 as follows:
Section 36-240. Permit records.
The City shall maintain a record of sign permits as required by the City's
records retention schedule.
Section 36-241. Enforcement procedures.
(a)Permanent signs. The City shall send a written notice to the owner of
any illegal, permanent sign. This notice shall require that
the owner correct all code violations. If the sign is not a
safety hazard, the City shall allow at least ten days for
the owner to correct the violations. If the sign is a
safety hazard, the City shall take immediate action to end
the hazard. If the sign owner does not obey the City's
orders, the City may remove the sign or have whatever work
done that is needed to correct the code violations.
(b)Temporary signs. The City may remove illegal temporary signs on a street
right-of-way without notice. The City shall give the owners
of any other illegal temporary signs reasonable notice to
correct the violation.
(c)Removal of signs. Following any required notice, the City may remove
permanent and temporary signs and recover its costs under
the procedures of Section 19-13. If the City removes a
sign, the City may sell or dispose of it if the owner does
not reclaim the sign and pay any removal costs within thirty
(30) days of the sign's removal.
Sec. 36-242. Appeals and variances.
Appeals and variances from this article shall follow the procedures in State
law.
Section 4. This section changes Section 36-256 as follows:
Section 36-256. Required; exceptions.
Every person must get a sign permit before erecting, placing,
reconstructing, altering or moving a sign, except the following:
(1)Incidental, construction, political, garage-sale or real estate signs.
(2)Maintenance, repair or the change of sign copy.
(3)Temporary signs that are sixteen (16) square feet or less.
(4)Flags.
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Section 5. This section changes Section 36-307 as follows:
Sec. 36-307. Schedule No. 1: All districts.
The City permits the following special purpose and temporary signs in all
zoning districts. Such signs shall be exempt from Section 36-
278 (temporary signs) and scheduled II - V (permitted signs by
zoning district). Such signs shall be subject to the following
limitations:
(No change in subsections 1 - 14.)
(15)Garage-sale signs on private property or boulevards, subject to the
following requirements:
a) A person may place garage-sale signs of three (3) square feet or less
on a boulevard. No part of these signs shall be closer
than eight (8) feet to a street pavement or two (2) feet
to a sidewalk or trail. All signs shall contain the
actual dates of the sale.
b) The City shall only allow such signs from one day before the sale
until one day after the sale.
c) The City may remove a garage-sale sign that does not state the dates
of the sale.
(16)Non-commercial signs.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect after its passage.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
7.I-494/Lake Road Interchange
a.Assistant Manager Maglich 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 was heard:
Barry Johnson, Administrator, City of Woodbury
d.Councilmember Zappa moved to approve Alternative A with the promise that
landscaping plans be approved by Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
e.Mayor Bastian moved an amendment to approve Alternative B, instead of
Alternative A.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmember
Rossbach
Nays -Councilmembers Carlson, Juke r,
Zappa
Motion Failed
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Voting on Original Motion: Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, ]uker, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Rossbach
Original Motion Passed
8.Harvester Storm Sewer, Project 90-12 (4 Votes)
a.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b.Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Rossbach moved to deny the proiect and bring it back when a
policy on streets, etc. has been defined.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, ]uker, Rossbach
Nays -Councilmember Zappa
NEW BUSINESS
1.Hazelwood "No Parking" Request
a.Assistant Manager Maglich 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:
Pat Horan, 2034 Hazelwood Avenue
]oe Sauro, 2051 Hazelwood Avenue
Letter from Larry and Sandy Pruden, 2071 Hazelwood
Councilmember Zappa moved to take no action for one year, but to request the
school district to issue permits with the suggestion that it states
parking is to be in the school parking lot, and place signs on the East
side of Hazelwood stating "No parking during ball games".
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
2.llth Avenue Plan Approval: Project 92-17
a.Assistant Manager Maglich 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.
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d.Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
approval:
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APPROVING PLANS, ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - PROJECT 92-17
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council, plans and
specifications for Eleventh Avenue, Project 92-17, 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.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
3.Temporary Signs: 1790 Gervais (Cook's One-Stop Shop)
a.Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b.Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c.Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the request for temporary signs at Cook's
One Stop Shop at 1790 Gervais Court for the grand opening on August
21 and August 22, as follows:
1.Two on-site 3' x 14' temporary banners at the Highway 36 and Gervais
Court frontage, placed on the ground and stretched
between two stakes, to be in place one week prior to the
grand opening.
2.Three off-site directional signs, 3' tall, to be in place the two days
of the grand opening.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
4.Conditional Use Permit Review: 2180 White Bear Ave. (Finalube) - Moved from F-6
a.Councilmember Zappa stated he wished to revise the site plan for Finalube.
b.Councilmember Zappa moved that the driveway along the East side of the
property should exit onto County Road B, and to close off the most
westerly entrance on County Road B.
c.Chuck Phillips, representing Finalube, presented their position.
d.Councilmember Zappa moved to table this Conditional Use Permit Review for two
weeks, to be I-1 under Unfinished Business.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
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S.Maplewood Identification Sign TH 5 - Moved from F-11
a.Councilmember Zappa moved to place a sign on the South East corner of McKnight
and Minnehaha.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
6.City Survey
a.Mayor Bastian moved to authorize staff to enter into an agreement with
Decision Resources to do a City survey similar to the past survey to
gather information regarding City services, the Community Center,
etc. and to authorize a transfer of funds from the Contingency
Account.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays -Councilmember Juker
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1.MI5 Coordinator
a.Councilmember Juker objected to and questioned the MIS Coordinator wage
adjustment.
b.This matter will be discussed at a Manager/Council Workshop.
2.Mayor's Update
a.Mayor Bastian presented information on recent and upcoming meetings.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Adjourned at 12:40 A.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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