HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-1998 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, December 14,1998
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 98-28
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 Rossbach.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
George F. Rossbach, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Kevin Kittridge, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Special Meeting No. 98-27 (December 7, 1998) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Mayor Rossbach announced the cancellation of the Public Hearing scheduled for December 14, 1998 regarding
Merrick Bonds.
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1-4 and 6-12 as recommended. (Item G-5
moved to K-5) for discussion.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 35,902.40 Checks #7702-#7707 Dated 11-13-98 thru 11-18-98
$ 150,328.41 Checks #40891-#41031 Dated 11-24-98
$ 116,534.06 Checks #7708-#7711 Dated 11-20-98 thru 11-25-98
$ 262.234.95 Checks #41035-#41120 Dated 12-1-98
$ 38,888.23 Checks #7712-#7720 Dated 11-30-98 thru 12-4-98
$ 163,671.77 Checks #41124-#41286 Dated 12-8-98
$ 767,559.82 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 291,800.65 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 11-25-98
$ 21,465.15 Payroll Deduction Checks Dated 11-25-98
$ 313,265.80 Total Payroll
$1,080,825.62 GRAND TOTAL
2. Harvester Avenue Improvements, Project 97-16 -Change Order No. 1
Adopted the following resolution approving Change Order 1 for early completion incentives on the Harvester
Avenue and Sterling Street Improvement project in the amount of $3500.
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RESOLUTION
DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project
97-16, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statues. Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement
Project 97-16, Change Order 1.
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 contact by executing said
Change Order 1 in the amount of $3,500.00. The revised contact amount is $569,206.59
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing
plan for the project. The project budget is increased by $3,500.00
3. Pleasantview Neighborhood Overlay, Project 98-12 -Order Feasibility Study
Approved the following resolution ordering the preparation of the feasibility study for the Pleasantview Overlay,
Project 98-12.
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RESOLUTION
ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve the following streets: Crestview Drive, Marnie Street, Southcrest
Avenue, Nemitz Avenue, and Mamie Avenue, referred to as the Pleasantview Overlay, Project 98-12, and to assess
the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
That the proposed improvement be referred to the city engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to
the council with all convenient speed advising the council m a preliminary way as to whether the proposed
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improvement is necessary cost-effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in
connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended.
FURTHERMORE, funds in the amount of $6000 are appropriated to prepare this feasibility report.
4. Public Improvement Projects Budget Adjustments
Approved financing for Projects 90-06, 96-20 and 93-02 be adjusted and that the Finance Director be authorized to
make the appropriate adjustments.
6. 1999 Animal Control Services Contract
Accepted the 1999 animal control contract from Animal Control Services Incorporated.
7. Budget Change -Adult Volleyball
Approved the following budget changes to cover expenses for volleyball game officials.
Expenditures
Wages 206-603-218-4480 $4,500
Revenue
Increase Team Registrations 206-000-218-3641 $6,000
8. Ordinance to set Planning Fees for 1999 (2nd reading)
Approved the second reading setting planning fees for 1999.
9. Budget Transfers for Pay Rate Changes
Approved the 1998 budget transfers from the General Fund contingency account to finance non-union pay rate
changes and authorized the Finance Director to make these budget transfers annually in the future.
10. Certification of Delinquent False Alarm Bills
Approved the following resolution certifying the remaining unpaid false alarm charges for collection with property
taxes payable in 1999.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Auditor of Ramsey County
the following delinquent false alarm charges for certification against the tax levy of said property owners for the
year 1998, collectible in 1999 and which includes interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) on the total amount for
one year:
ACCOUNT STREET ADDRESS PROPERTY AMOUNT
IDENTIFICATION
Maplewood Imports 2780 Maplewood Dr. 04-29-22-41-0015-0 $27.00
Eye Technology 1983 Sloan Pl. N 18-29-22-14-0011-9 $561.60
Petsmart 2370 White Bear Ave. N 11-29-22-31-0057-3 $108.00
Taco Bell 1965 County Rd. D 35-30-22-34-0014-5 $108.00
Toys R US 1852 County Rd. D 02-29-22-22-0003-2 $324.00
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Maplewood Bowl 1955 English St. N 16-29-22-14-0077-5 $27.00
Menards 2280 Maplewood Dr. 09-29-22-43-0042-1 $324.00
Amusement City 1870 Rice St. N 18-29-22-32-0025-2 $27.00
TOTAL $1,506.60
11. Police Civil Service Commission Reappointment
Reappointed Steven Gunn to a three-year term which will expire on 12-31-2001.
12. Human Relations Commission Reappointments
Reappointed Gordon Heininger and Regina Laroche-Theune to a three-year term each which will expire on 12-31-
2001.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M.: Intoxicating Liquor License Fee Increase
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
Roger Clasen, 2290 Maplewood Drive, owner of Keller Lake Lounge
d. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve a 2% increase in the intoxicating liquor license fee for 1999.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach Ayes -all
2. 7:05 P.M.: Public Hearing on 1999 Budget and Tax Levy
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the 1998 Proposed
Budget and Tax Levy for the City of Maplewood.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
Kathleen Junemann, 1721 Mt. Vernon
d Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Mayor Rossbach moved/introducedthe following Resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 1999
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
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BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Estimated Balances 01/01/99 $11,725,023 $1,781,106 $3,336,820
Revenues 23,079,905 1,735,100 1,401,390
Net other increases 485,700 149,960 478,680
Expenditures (23,397,740) (1,956,860) (3,566,770)
Estimated Balances 12/31/99 $11,892,888 $1,709,306 $1,650,120
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the 1999
Operating Budget:
GENERAL FUND: DEPARTMENT
$862,310 Community Development
612,580 Finance
948,300 Fire
2,324,380 General Government
220,790 Human Resource
1,158,870 Parks and Recreation
4,910,870 Police
1,903,970 Public Works
$12,942,070 GENERAL FUND TOTAL
CHARITABLE GAMBLING TAX FUND: $22,000 General Government
COMMUNITY CENTER FUND: 1,936,780 Parks & Recreation
DATA PROCESSING FUND: 418,850 General Government
DENTAL SELF-INSURANCE FUND: 87,270 General Government
ENHANCED 911 SERVICE FUND: 25,230 Police
PAYROLL BENEFITS FUND: 2,926,270 General Government
POLICE SERVICES FUND: 260 Police
RECREATION PROGRAM FUND: 614,190 Parks and Recreation
RECYCLING FUND: 239,570 Community Development
SANITARY SEWER FUND: 3,652,170 Public Works
WATER FUND: 38,600 Public Works
V.E.M. FUND: 494,480 Public Works
$23,397,740 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of appropriations among the various accounts, within a
fund, shall only require the approval of the City Manager. However, City Council approval is required for transfers
from contingency accounts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all appropriations which are not encumbered or expended a the end
of the fiscal year shall lapse and shall become part of the unencumbered fund balance which maybe 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.
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Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Allenspach,
Carlson, Kittridge
Nays -Councilmember Koppen
Councilmember Carlson moved/introducedthe following Resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION CERTIFYING TAXES PAYABLE IN 1999
BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITYOFMAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that:
1. The following amounts of taxes be levied for 1998, payable in 1999, upon the net tax capacity in said City of
Maplewood, for the following purposes:
Operations $6,175,510
Capital Improvements 175,000
Debt Service 657,900
TOTAL LEVY $7,008,410
2. In addition, there is a $419,300 market value based referendum levy for 1998 payable in 1999 to finance the
debt service on the 1994 Open Space Bonds.
3. The net tax capacity based levy of $657,900 for Debt Service and the market value based referendum levy of
$419,300 total $1,077,200. This is a net decrease of $576,192 in the scheduled levy of $1,653,392. The
breakdown by Debt Service Fund is as follows:
ADOPTED
FUND SCHEDULED INCREASE TAX
NO. TITLE LEVY (DECREASE) LEVY
316 G.O. Bonds - 1979 54,000 (3,500) 50,500
321 Tax Exempt Tax Increment - 1989 102,690 (24,090) 78,600
323 G.O. Bonds - 1991A 67,750 8,550 76,300
325 G.O. Imp. Refunding Bonds - 1992A 363,966 (327,866) 36,100
326 Tax Increment Bonds - 1992B 0 215,000 215,000
328 Community Center - 1993B 210,698 (155,298) 55,400
329 G.O. Imp. Refunding Bonds - 1993C 384,937 (238,937) 146,000
330 Open Space Bonds 434,708 (15,408) 419,300
331 G.O. Imp. Bonds - 1995A 2,437 (2,437) 0
332 G.O. Tax Inc. Ref. Bonds - 1995B 32,206 (32,206) 0
TOTAL $1,653,392 $(576,192) $1,077,200
Seconded by Koppen Ayes -all
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I. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Approval of NSP Franchise Agreements
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant Manager Erickson presented the specifics of the report.
a Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following person was heard:
John Wertish, NSP Customer Service Manager
Councilmember Carlson approved the electric and gas franchise agreements with NSP and adopted the respective
ordinances with the letter from NSP on file to participate in finding a workable solution for modifying the railroad
track to all parties satisfaction.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
2. Approval of Letter of Understanding with Ramsey County for Police and Fire Dispatch Services
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Erickson presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Carlson moved to accept the letter of understanding with Ramsey County for Emergency Services
Dispatching.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach, Carlson, Kittridge,
and Koppen
Nays -Mayor Rossbach
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Recycling Program -Oil and Anti-Freeze Collection
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
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a Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following person was heard:
Tim Doran, Assistant General Manager Superior Services
Councilmember Carlson moved to drop oil & antifreeze from the recycling program subject to reduction in price on
contract.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
2. Approval of Additional Office Space and Proposed Amendment to Lease with Ramsey/Washington
Metro Watershed District
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b Assistant City Manager Erickson presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the amendment to the lease with the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed Districts which adds 132 square feet for $1,148.40 a year.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
3. Resident Wildlife Concerns
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
b. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
Councilmember Koppen moved to table until a later date and schedule the meeting in a southern Maplewood
residential area.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
4. Revised Procedure for Charitable Gambling Fund
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report.
Mayor Rossbach moved to adopt the revised procedure for requests for charitable gambling funds.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
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5. Maple Ponds Financing Agreement
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
c. Colleen Carey, of the Cornerstone Group answered questions posed by the Council.
d. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the grant agreement with Metropolitan Council giving Maplewood
$100,000 from their Local Housing Incentive Account for use by the Maple Pond Limited Partnership. The
developer is to use this money for the purchase and remodeling of the former Archer Heights Apartments at 1816-
1854 Beebe Road. This approval is subject to the Maple Pond Limited Partnership meeting all city standards and
requirements including those of the city attorney's and building, zoning and design review.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Kathleen Juenemann, 721 Mt. Vernon -Questions regarding letter of Agreement with Ramsey County for
Dispatch Services
2. Char Wauslik, 1740 Frank Street
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Rossbach announced several upcoming meetings and events.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Bruentrup Farm
a. City Manager Mike McGuire presented the specifics of the report.
Carolyn Peterson, 1999 Jackson Street, representing the Historical Society
Char Wauslik, 1740 Frank Street, representing the Historical Society
2. Councilmember Koppen moved to donate $2,000 to the Historical Society.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach Ayes -all
Councilmember Koppen moved to donate $2,500 towards the survey to be conducted by Decision Resources Inc.,
In return, the Historical Society will issue a check to the City of Maplewood for $1,000 to be used to supplement
the cost of the survey which will be conducted to determine citizen interest in saving the Bruentrup Farm. The
survey cost is $3,500 and will be paid for by the City.
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Seconded by Mayor Rossbach Ayes -Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Allenspach,
Carlson, Koppen
Nay -Councilmember Kittridge
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbach moved to adjourn at 8:42 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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