HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-1997 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, December 8, 1997
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 97-24
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal
Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Koppen.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
Marvin C. Koppen, Acting Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Meeting 97-22 (November 24,1997)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 97-22 (November 24,
1997) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
Ll City Cable Screens
L2 Gervais Street Signs
L3 Planning Session
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Plam~ing Commission Appointment -Matt Ledvina
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to appoint Matt Ledvina to fill the vacancy on the Planning
Commission created by the resignation of David Kopesky. This term will end on December
31, 1998.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved, seconded by Councilmember Rossbach; ayes -all, to approve the Consent
Agenda, Items F1 thru F15, as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
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Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 118,457.33 Checks #7298-#7304 Dated 11-18-97 thru 11-21-97
$ 99,709.40 Checks #34968-#35063 Dated 11-25-97
$ 830.00 Checks #7305-#7306 Dated 11-26-97 thru 11-26-97
$ 96,390.10 Checks #35069-#35158 Dated 11-2-97
$ 315,386.83 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 284,422.26 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 11-26-97
$ 46,664.60 Payroll Deduction Checks #62350-#62362 Dated 1-26-97
$ 331,086.863 Total Payroll
$ 646,473.69 GRAND TOTAL
2. Conditional Use Permit Review -Northern (1255 Cope Avenue)
Reviewed and renewed the Conditional Use Permitfor 1255 Coppe Avenue, allowingacommercial
building within 350 feet of a residential district. The CUP will be reviewed again in two months.
3. Conditional Use Permit Review -Edgerton School (1828 Edgerton Street)
Reviewed and renewed the Conditional Use Permit for Edgerton School at 1929 Edgerton Street,
to be reviewed again only if a problem arises.
4. Conditional Use Permit Review -Gethsemane Church (2410 Stillwater Road)
Reviewed and renewed the Conditional Use Permit for Gethsemane Church at 2410 Stillwater
Road until June, 1998. If all ofthe required work has been completed by that date, the CUP will
be reviewed again only if a problem arises.
5. Conditional Use Permit Review -Crestview Forest Townhomes (Sterling Street South)
Reviewed and renewed the Conditional Use Permit for Crestview Forest Townhomes, to be
reviewed again in six months.
6. Preliminary Plat Time Extension -Highwood Fourth Addition (South of Highwood Ave,
West of Lakewood Drive)
Approved aone-year time extension for the Hi wood Estates Fourth Addition preliminary plat,
subject to the December 9, 1996 conditional o approval.
7. St. Paul Business Center Water Agreement
Authorized execution of an agreement between the new owners of the St. Paul Business Center
located on Roselawn Avenue and I-35E, the City of Maplewood and the St. Paul Water Utility
assigning all the rights and responsibilities under the private watermain agreement to the new
owners.
8. Regular Part-Time Clerk-Typist Position
Authorized hiring of a regular part-time clerk-typist (20 hours per week) to provide clerical
support for the street, sewer and VEM staffs at the Public Works Building.
9. Budget Transfer -Legal Services
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Approved atransfer of $35,035 from the Contingency Fund and $65,000 from the unappro riated
fund balance in the General Fund to the Legal Budget to cover recent expenditures and to finance
legal services through the end of the year.
10. Fire Services Contract -Landfall
Approved entering into a contract with the City of Landfall for providing fire service for 1998.
11. 1997 Temporary/Seasonal and Part-Time Wages
Adopted the following Resolution establishing rates ofpayfortemporary/seasonal and casual part-
time (less than 14 hours per week) employees:
97-12-139
ADOPTING 1998 PAY RATES -TEMPORARY/SEASONAL AND CASUAL PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations Act, part-time employees
who do not work more than 14 hours per week andtemporary/seasonal employees who work in posrtions that
do not exceed 67 daps in a calendar year are not public employees and are therefore not eligible for
membership in a public employee union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job classifications are
hereby established for temporary/seasonal and part-time (14 hour or less) employees effective January 1,
1998, upon Council approval.
Accountant $10.00-16.00 per hour
Accounting Technician $ 9.00-14.00 per hour
Administrative Assistant $ 9.00-20.00 per hour
Building Inspector $14.00-20.17 per hour
Building Maintenance Assistant/Attendant $ 5.50- 8.50 per hour
Clerk $ 6.00- 9.00 per hour
Clerk-Typist $ 7.50-10.50 per hour
Custodian Maintenance Worker $ 8.00-11.00 per hour
Customer Service Assistant $ 6.00- 8.00 per hour
CSO/Paramedic $12.00-16.00 per hour
Data Entry Operator $ 8.00-12.00 per hour
Election Judge $ 6.00- 6.50 per hour
Election Precinct Chair $ 7.00- 7.50 per hour
Engineering Aide $ 7.00-10.00 per hour
Engineering Technician $10.00-16.00 per hour
Fire Inspector $ 9.00-14.00 per hour
Intern $ 6.00-14.00 per hour
Laborer $ 6.50-10.50 per hour
Lifeguard $ 6.00-10.00 per hour
Receptionist $ 7.50-10.50 per hour
Recreation Instrnctor/Leader $ 5.25-30.00 per hour
Recreation Official $ 5.25-22.00 per game
Recreation Worker $ 5.25-15.00 per hour
Secretary $ 8.50-15.00 per hour
Vehicle Technician $ 9.00-13.00 per hour
Video Coordinator* $ 9.00-14.00 per hour
Video Technician* $ 8.50-13.00 per hour
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) $ 6.00- 8.00 per hour
WSI & Head Lifeguard Differential $ 1.00 per hour
(Lifeguards or WSIs working as Head
Lifeguards; Lifeguards working as WSIs)
*Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $20 instead of an
hourly rate if their hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours is less than $20.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the pay rate
within the above ranges.
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12. Certification of Unpaid Sewer Charges
Adopted the following Resolution:
97-12-140
CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT SEWER BILLS
RESOLVED, thatthe City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Auditor of
Ramsey County the following delinquent charges, for the year 1997, collectible in 1998:
Dan McGrane Mike Vail
1249 Dennis Street 504 McKnight Road South
Maplewood, MN 55119 Maplewood, MN 55119
24-29-22-44-0140-4 12-28-22-32-0047-1
$828.70 $473.40
13. Financial Transfers for Unassessed Utility Improvements
Authorized transfers from the Sewer Fund and Water Fund to the Debt Service Funds to amortize
the cost of unassessed water and sewer improvements over the terms ofthe bonds that were issued
to finance the improvements, as follows:
FROM TO DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
$ 71,700 Water Fund 1977 Bonds (314)
6,010 Water Fund 1979 Bonds (((316)
2,050 Sewer Fund 1979 Bonds 316
67,720 Water Fund 1992 Bonds 325
33 460 Water Fund 1990 Bonds (322
180,940
14. Dental Self-Insurance Fund Budget Changes
Authorized amendingthe 1997 Budgetfor the Dental Self-Insurance Fund to estimatedrevenues of
$75,970 and estimated expenditures of $85,060.
15. Certification of Delinquent False Alarm Bills
Adopted the following Resolution:
97-12-141
CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT FALSE ALARM BILLS
RESOLVED, thatthe City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Auditor of
Ramsey County the following delinquent false alarm charges for certification againstthe tax levy
of said property owners for the year 1997, collectible in 1998 and which includes interest at the
rate of eight percent (8%) on the total amount for one year:
PROPERTY
ACCOUNT STREET ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION AMOUNT
Tad Treanor 2004 Edgerton Street 17-29-22-13-0077 27.00
Phoenix Engineering 1081 E. Highway 36 09-29-22-31-0001 275.40
Burger King 2865 White Bear Avenue 02-29-22-31-0057 70.20
Fina 2168 White Bear Avenue 11-29-22-33-0021 216.00
TOTAL $588.60
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:08 P.M.): Proposed 1998 Budget and Property Taxes
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a. Acting Mayor Koppen convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed
1998 budget and property taxes.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Citizen Comments
d. Acting Mayor Koppen opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No
one appeared.
e. Acting Mayor Koppen closed the public hearing.
Council Discussion
Resolution to Adopt the 1998 Budget
f. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
97-12-142
ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 1998
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that a
budget for 1998 is hereby adopted as outlined in the following summary:
CAPITAL DEBT
OPERATING IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
BUDGET S BUDGET
BUDGET
Estimated BalancesOl/01/98 $11,210,106 $924,935 $7,190,439
Revenues 22,239,210 3,216,470 1,814,790
Net other increases (decreases) 327,040 832,620 995,500
Expenditures 22,332,340 3,180,670 7,343,820
Estimated Balances 12/31/98 $11,444,016 $1,793,355 $2,656,909
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thatthe following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1998 Operating
Budget:
GENERAL FUND: DEPARTMENT
$863,480 Community Development
593,530 Finance
1,129,970 Fire
2,180,350 General Government
1,062,920 Parks and Recreation
4,823,960 Police
1,782,240 Public Works
$12,436,450 GENERAL FUND TOTAL
CHARITABLE GAMBLING TAX FUND: $3,500 General Government
COMMUNITY CENTER FUND: 1,614,790 Parks & Recreation
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DATA PROCESSING FUND: 399,160 General Government
DENTAL SELF-INSURANCE FUND: 82,620 General Government
ENHANCED 911 SERVICE FUND: 25,190 Police
GLADSTONE FIRE DISTRICT FUND: 130 Fire
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FUND: 11,110 General Government
PAYROLL BENEFITS FUND: 2,870,700 General Government
POLICE SERVICES FUND: 280 Police
RECREATION PROGRAM FUND: 595,880 Parks and Recreation
RECYCLING FUND: 238,610 Community Development
SANITARY SEWER FUND: 3,550,850 Public Works
WATER FUND: 57,500 Public Works
V.E.M. FUND: 445,570 Public Works
$22,332,340 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thatthe expenses for the Community Center Operations Fund may exceedthe
appropriation provided that the net loss for 1998 is less than $86,040.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1998 Capital
Improvements Budget:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND $321,990
PARK DEVELOPMENT FUNDS 253,120
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2,445,440
STREET CONSTRUCTION STATE AID FUND 970
TAX INCREMENT FUND 159,100
WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE - NO. ST. 50
PAUL
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $3,180,670
BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director shall establish a budget for each public
improvement project when the Council orders the project and that the budget amounts shall be recorded at amounts
specified in the feasibility study for the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1998 Debt
Service Budget:
$5,785,000 Principal
1,520,830 Interest
4,080 Paying Agent Fees
21,180 Interest - Interfund loans
12,730 Investment Management
$7,343,820 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE BUDGET
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above budgets for Governmental Funds are hereby adopted for
financial reporting and management control.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thatthe above budgets for all other funds are hereby adopted for management
purposes only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of appropriations among the various accounts within a
department budget orwithin anon-departmental expense category, within a fund, shall only require the approval ofthe
City Manager.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all appropriations which are not encumbered or expended atthe end ofthe
fiscal year shall lapse and shall become part ofthe unencumbered fund balance which may be appropriated for the neat
fiscal year except appropriations for capital improvement projects which shall not lapse until the project is completed or
canceled by the City Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
Resolution to Adopt the Tax Levy for 1998
g. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
97-12-143
CERTIFYING TAXES PAYABLE IN 1998
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that:
1. The followingg amounts of taxes be levied for 1997, payable in 1998, upon the net tax capacity in said City of
Maplewood, for the following purposes:
Operations $5,703,210
Capital Improvements 423,000
Debt Service 886,500
TOTAL LEVY $7,012,710
2. In addition, there is a $415,000 market value based referendum levy for 1997 payable in 1998 to finance the debt
service on the 1994 Open Space Bonds.
3. The net tax capacity based levy of $886,500 for Debt Service and the market value based referendum levy of
$415,000 total $1,301,500. This is a net decrease of $441,593 in the scheduled levy of $1,743,093. The
breakdown by Debt Service Fund is as follows:
ADOPTED
FUND SCHEDULED INCREASE TAX
NO. TITLE LEVY (DECREASE) LEVY
315 Refunding Bonds-1977 $138,500 $(52,500) $86,000
316 G.O. Bonds-1979 51,000 8,000 59,000
319 G.O. Bonds-1989 14,120 (14,120) 0
321 Tax Exempt Tax Increment-1989 99,940 1,560 101,500
322 G.O. Bonds-1990 220,090 (51,490) 168,600
323 G.O. Bonds - 1991A 67,475 (67,475) 0
325 G.O. Imp. Refunding Bonds - 1992A 383,010 (383,010) 0
326 Tax Increment Bonds - 1992B 0 23,000 23,000
327 G.O. Equipment Certificates-1993A 48,172 228 48,400
328 Community Center - 1993B 204,561 (139,561) 65,000
329 G.O. Imp. Refunding Bonds-1993C 78,787 256,213 335,000
330 Open Space Bonds 437,438 (22,438) 415,000
TOTAL $1,743,093 $(441,593) $1,301,500
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Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. 7:15 P.M. (7:19 P.M.): Forest Lawn Memorial Park
a. Acting Mayor Koppen convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposal to
build a crematory addition at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1800 Edgerton Street.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Jack Frost presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Boardmember Matt Ledvina presented the Community Design Review Board report.
f. Acting Mayor Koppen opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Leo Capeder, 536 E. County Road B, Forest Lawn Association President
Don Rundquist, 8727 Lake Jane Trail, Forest Lawn Manager
g. Acting Mayor Koppen closed the public hearing.
Conditional Use Permit
h. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
97-12-144
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -CREMATORY ADDITION
WHEREAS, Forest Lawn Memorial Park applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to build a
crematory addition at their facility.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property at 1800 Edgerton Street. The legal description is:
THAT PART OF THE WEST 1503.15 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SECTION
17, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 22, LYING NORTH OF THE SOO LINE RAILWAY
RIGHT-OF-WAY, INCLUDING ST. PAUL CEMETERY PLAT AND 3 FOREST
CEMETERY PLATS IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4.
WHEREAS, the history of this Conditional Use Permit is as follows:
1. On November 17, 1997 the Planning Commission recommended that the city Council
approve this permit.
2. On December 8, 1997, the City Council held a public hearing. The city staff published a
notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. 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, because:
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in confom~ity
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.
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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 nuisanceto
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.
5. 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. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the City. The Director of Community
Development may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of Council approval
or the permit shall become null and void. The Council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
Design Approval
i. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the site and landscape plans (date-stamped
October 22, 1997) for the cremat~tion at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1800 Edgerton
Street, based on the findings required by the Code and subjectto the property owner doingthe
following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a building permit
for this project.
2. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall:
a. Submit a grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan to the City
Engineer for approval before obtaining a building permit. The erosion
control plan shall be meet all ordinance requirements.
b. Revise the building elevations for staffapproval substitutingtheinetal-
shingle siding with white stucco to match the mausoleum.
3. Paint all roofaop mechanical equipment ifplaced on the addition. The color shall
match the building color. Screening is not required.
4. Keep the lawn and plantings around the proposed addition watered. Based on
Forest Lawn=s lawn maintenance practices, there is no need for in-ground lawn
irrigation.
5. If any required work is not done, the City may allow temporary occupancy if:
a. The City determines that the work is not essential to the public health,
safety or welfare.
b. The City receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter ofcreditforthe
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required work. The amount shall be 200 percent of the cost of the
unt"finished work. Any unfinished landscaping shall be completed by
June 1 if the building is occupied in the winter or within six weeks of
occupancy if the building is occupied in the spring or summer.
c. The City receives an agreementthat will allow the City to complete any
unfinished work.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The Director of Community
Development may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. 7:30 P.M. (7:32 P.M.): Gladstone Area Street Vacations (West of Manton Street,
South of Skillman Avenue
a. Acting Mayor Koppen convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposal by
City staff to vacate several unused street right-of--ways west of Manton Street and between
Skillman and Frost Avenues.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Jack Frost presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Acting Mayor Koppen opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No
one appeared.
f. Acting Mayor Koppen closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
97-12-145
VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS - PARTS OF IDE, BIRMINGHAM, RYAN
WHEREAS, Maplewood city staff initiated the vacation of the following-described right-of--ways:
1. The part of Ide Street right-of--way that is between the south right-of--way of
Skillman Avenue and the north right-of--way of the vacated Claire Street, m
Section 15, Township 29, Range 22 in Maplewood, Minnesota.
2. The part of Birmingham Street right-of--way that is between the south right-of--way
of Skillman Avenue and the north right-ot~-way of the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources Gateway Trail, in Section 15, Township 29, Range 22 in
Maplewood, Minnesota.
3. The part of Birmingham Street right-of--way that is between the north right-of--way
of Ryan Avenue and the south right-of--way of the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources Gateway Trail, of Section 15, Township 29, Range 22 in
Maplewood, Minnesota.
4. The part of Ryan Avenue right-of--way that is between the west right-of--way of
Manton Street and the east right-of--way of Ide Street (Donna Senty Drive), of
Section 15, Township 29, Range 22, in Maplewood, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the history of these vacations is as follows:
1. On November 17, 1997, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council
approve the vacations.
2. On December 8, 1997, the City Council held a public hearing. The City staff published a
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notice in the Maplewood Review and sent a notice to the abutting property owners. 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 these vacations, public interest in the property will go to the
following abutting properties:
1. Lots 1-9, Block 19, and Lots 11-18, in Block 18, Gladstone Addition of Section
15, Township 29, Range 22, in Maplewood, Minnesota.
2. Lots 1-10, Block 18, and Lots 12-22, in Block 10, Gladstone Addition, of Section
15, Township 29, Range 22, in Maplewood, Minnesota.
3. Lots 1 & 2, Block 20, and Lot 1, Block 17, Gladstone Addition, of Section 15,
Township 29, Range 22, in Maplewood, Minnesota.
4. Lots 30 & 1, Block 21, and Lots 1 & 30, Block 16, in Section 15, Township 29, Range 22,
Gladstone Addition, in Maplewood, Minnesota.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED thatthe City Council approve the above-describedvacations
for the following reasons:
L It is in the public interest.
2. The City and the applicant have no plans to build streets or alleys in these locations.
3. The adjacent properties have street access.
This vacation is subjectto the City keeping a utility and drainage easement over the Ryan Avenue
and Birmingham Street right-of--ways that are south of the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources Trail.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Community Development Department Fee Ordinance (Second Reading)
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve revisions in Community Development
Department license/permit fees and services charges as follows, to be effective January 1,
1998
PLANNING FEES (Set by Ordinance):
Zone Change $ 690*
Conditional Use Permit:
Rl and R2 206*
Other 733*
Conditional Use Permit Revision:
Rl and R2 41*
Other 147*
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Variances:
Rl and R2 135*
Other 753
Vacations:
Rl and R2 130*
Other 505*
Lot Divisions (Fee per lot created)
Rl and R'l 71
Other 268
Home Occupations:
Initial 150
Renewal 50
Sign Erection Permit 21
Billboard Erection Permit 81
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 1,004*
Code Amendment 753
Planned Unit Development 1,111
Preliminary Plat 1,241
Preliminary Plat Revision of Time Extension 196
Final Plat 338
Time Extensions/Renewals 123
Billboard License 316
LICENSES DUE JANUARY 1ST:
Contractor's License 100
Motels:
1 - 15 Units 96
16 - 35 Units 130
36 - 100 Units 239
Over 100 Units 274
Special Food Handling Establishment 79
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES:
Woodlot Alteration Permit 13
Building Relocation 720
Moving Permit 47
Community Design Review Board:
Rl and R2 166
Other 606
Demolition Permit 56
Mobile Home Permit 35
On-Site Sewage Systems 59
Truth-in-Housing Filing Fee 26
Truth-in-Housing Evaluators License 93
Zoning Compliance Letter 21
PUBLICATIONS (Includes Sales Tax):
Zoning Code 5
Platting Code 2
Sign Code 2
Comprehensive Plan 14
Zoning Map 10
City Map 2
Section Map 2
Planning Commission or Community Design
Review Board:
Minutes -Per Year 140
Agenda Packet -Per Year 100
Property Owner List 58
*Plus a surcharge for each affected property to pay for the County's filing fee for resolutions.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
e. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Ordinance for second reading and moved
its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 787
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1998 PLANNING FEES
Section 1.Section 36-26 of the Zoning Code of the City of Maplewood is hereby amended as follows:
Section 36-26.Fees.The following nonrefundable application fees shall be required:
Zone Change $ 690
Conditional Use Permit:
Rl & R2 206
Other 733
Conditional Use Permit Revision:
Rl and R2 41
Other 147
Variances:
Rl and R2 135
Other 753
Vacations:
Rl and R2 130
Other 505
Lot Divisions (Fee per lot created):
Rl and R2 71
Other 268
Home Occupation Permit (initial permit) 150
(annual renewal) 50
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 1,004
Code Amendment 753
Planned Unit Development 1,111
Preliminary Plat 1,241
Preliminary Plat Revision or Time Extension 196
Final Plat 338
Time Extensions/Renewals 123
Section 2. Section 36 - 258 of the sign code is amended as follows:
Section 36 - 258.Fees.
(1) A sign erection permit fee except for billboards)shall be $21.
2 The fee for erection of billboards shall be $81.
~3~ The annual license fee for billboards shall be $316.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 1998.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2. Lake Gervais Use Ordinance Revision -Second Reading
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant to the City Manager Busse presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Ordinance for second reading and moved
its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 788
REVISING AN ORDINANCE
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REGULATING THE SURFACE USE OF LAKE GERVAIS -CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
STATE OF MINNESOTA, that these amendments following, by this act, hereby replace and nullify those
like numbered clauses now existing and a part of the City of Maplewood Ordinance.
SECTION 1
This section changes Section 21.97(d) as follows:
No motorboat shall be operated in the City in the channels ofthe Phalen-Keller-Kohlman chain of lakes at a
speed in excess of its slowest motor speed.
SECTION 2
Sec. 21-100. PURPOSE, INTENT AND APPLICATION.
As authorized by Minnesota Statutes 86B.201, 86B.205 and 459.20, and Minnesota Rules 611.3000-
6110.3800 as now in effect and as hereafter amended, this Ordinance is enacted for the purpose and with the
intent to control and regulate the use of the waters of Lake Gervais of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota,
said body of water shared between the City of Little Canada and the City of Maplewood, to promote its fullest
use and enjoyment by the public in general and the citizens ofthe City of Maplewood in particular; to ensure
safety for persons and property in connection with the use of said waters; to harmonize and integrate the
varying uses of said waters; and to promote the general health, safety and welfare ofthe citizens ofthe City of
Maplewood, Minnesota.
MOTORBOATS, NON-MOTORIZED BOATS AND OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLES REGULATIONS
Sec. 21-101. MINNESOTA STATUTES. Minnesota statutes Chapter 84 and Chapter 86B and the rules
promulgated thereunder are hereby adopted and made a part of this Ordinance.
Sec. 21-102. SLOW - NO WAKE ZONES. It shall be unlawful to operate a watercraft while exceeding
slow - no wake speed:
a. Within 150 feet of any shoreline, unless launching or landing a skier by the most direct route
to open water.
b. Onthe entire surface ofLake Gervais whenthelake elevation exceeds 860.0 feetabovemean
sea level as measured by Ramsey County at the public access in Spoon Lake.
Such restrictions shall become effective upon publication in a local daily newspaper as anews
item or on a specified date, whichever is later. All public and private water access ramps
shall be posted prior to and during the time restrictions are in place. In addition, notice of
said restrictions shall be posted at the Maplewood City Hall.
When high water levels have subsided and have remained below an elevation of 860.0 feet
above mean sea level for three (3) consecutive days, said restrictions shall be promptly
removed.
Sec. 21-103. BOAT LAUNCHING. No person shall launch or beach a watercraft other than at a designated
public boat access, nor from private property without the owners permission. Non-motorized, hand carried
watercraft may also be launched and retrieved from public lands as defined and posted by the Ramsey County
Parks Department.
Sec. 21-104. WINTER USE. No motorized vehicle may be operated at a speed in excess of 15 miles per
hour within 150 feet of any shoreline, person, fish house or in any other area on the lake where the operation
would conflict with or endanger other persons or property. No motorized vehicle may encroach upon any
skating rink or sliding area which is located within 150 feet of any shoreline.
Sec. 21-105. ENFORCEMENT. The primary enforcement ofthis Ordinance shall be the responsibility of
the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department. This, however, shall not preclude enforcement by other licensed
peace officers.
Sec. 21-106. EXEMPTIONS. All authorized resource management, emergency and enforcementpersonnel,
while acting in the performance of their assigned duties are exempt from the foregoing restrictions.
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Sec. 21-107. NOTIFICATION. It shall be the responsibility of the City of Maplewood to provide for
adequate notification ofthe public, which shall include the placement of a sign at each public access outlining
essential elements of this ordinance.
Sec. 21-108. PENALTIES. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions ofthis Ordinance shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than seven
hundred dollars ($700.00) or by imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days, or both.
Secs. 21-109 110. Reserved.
SECTION 3
EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effectfrom and after the date of its passage and publication.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Certification of Sewer Cash Connection Charge
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
97-12-146
CERTIFICATION OF CASH CONNECTION CHARGE
RESOLVED, thatthe City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Auditor of
Ramsey County, the following cash connection sanitary sewer charges for certification againstthe
tax levy of said property owners for a period offive years beginning m the year of 1997, collectible
in 1998 with equal installments due and payable each year at 0% interest.
Thomas and Mary Garrity
2480 Ariel Street North
North St. Paul, MN 55109
PIN 11-29-22-13-0016-8
AMOUNT: $6,000.00
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes -all
2. Write Off Uncollectible Ambulance Bills for 1995
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to authorize the write-off of the uncollectible 1995
ambulance bills in the amount of 135,864.39.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
3. Update on Mayor and Council Appointment Process
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a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant to the City Manager Busse presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Koppen asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Rossbach movedto call meetings at 5:00 P.M. on December 15, 17 and 18,
1997. in the Maplewood Room to hold interviews of candidates.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. City Cable Screens
a. Council directed staffto verify that all screens appearing on Cable are current information.
2. Gervais Street Signs
a. Council directed staff to investigate the 'No Trucks' sign on Gervais Avenue between
Barclay and Kennard.
3. Plam~ing Session -Mayor/Council Retreat
a. January Workshop - a date will be chosen for the retreat and discussion will be held forhiring
a facilitator to conduct the meeting.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT
7:58 P.M.
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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