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MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 p.m., Monday, May 14, 2007
Council Chambers, City Hall
Meeting No. 07-09
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CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the City Council was held in the City Hall Council Chambers and was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Longrie.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Diana Longrie, Mayor Present
Rebecca Cave Councilmember Present
Erik Hjelle, Councilmember Present
Kathleen Juenemann, Councilmember Present
Will Rossbach, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
G2 Peace Officer Memorial Day -May 15 & National Police Week
N1 and N2 moved to K1 and K2 -Unfinished Business
M1 2006 Budget
M2 Water Fest
M3 Green Expo
M4 Grant Opportunities
M5 Council Invitation
K4 Review of the March 12, 2007 Minutes regarding Gladstone Redevelopment
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Nays-Mayor Longrie, Hjelle, Cave
Ayes-Councilmembers Juenemann,
Rossbach
Mayor Longrie moved to approve the agenda as amended, removing proposed item K4.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle
Nays-Councilmembers Juenemann
Ayes-Councilmembers Hjelle, Rossbach,
Cave, Mayor Longrie
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes from the April 23, 2007 5 p.m. Council/Manager Workshop
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the minutes of April 23, 2007 5 p.m. as amended.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie Ayes-all
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2. Minutes from the April 23, 2007 City Council Meeting
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the minutes of April 23, 2007.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-all
F. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Doug Jones, 2505 Silver Lane N.E., Minneapolis, said he owns eleven properties in
Maplewood and spoke regarding the reconstruction of Mount Vernon Street. Mr. Jones
requested that the council consider putting in four parking bays across the right of way to
alleviate the parking problem.
2. Ron Cockriel, 943 Century Avenue, spoke regarding the south Maplewood moratorium
neighborhood meeting and requested information on pending litigation regarding a south
Maplewood property. City Attorney Kantrud responded regarding the Copar Companies
pending litigation.
3. Carolyn Peterson, 1801 Gervais Avenue, thanked the council for holding the moratorium
meeting.
4. Bill Kayser, 6408 81 ~` Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, spoke regarding legal issues.
5. Christopher Hampl, 1120 Gordon Avenue, spoke regarding comments made at the previous
city council meeting regarding the trailer park demolition project and asked the council to
review the tapes of the meeting.
6. Nancy Lazaryan, 2516 Linwood, spoke regarding pending litigation.
7. Larry Whitcomb, 518 County Road B East, spoke regarding time limits for receiving
information requests from the city.
8. Mark Bonnet, 1635 Sterling Street South, spoke regarding the south Maplewood moratorium
meeting and urged the council to make changes to the current comprehensive plan and then
move forward with the new comprehensive plan.
9. Joe Bailey, 1615 Sterling Street South, spoke regarding the south Maplewood moratorium
meeting and to thank the council for holding the conservation easement seminar.
10. Ron Cockriel spoke regarding Maplewood's 50`h anniversary celebration and reported on the
Bruentrup Farm Tea and the upcoming Pedal in the Parks bike tour events.
G. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Citizen's Award Presentation -William Knutson
Police Chief Thomalla presented the Citizen's Award to William Knutson from the police
department for his help in rescuing passengers from a vehicle submerged in lake water.
Chief Thomalla presented Barry Knutson with a Letter of Recognition from the police
department for calling 911 and assisting with the rescue, aid and comfort of the vehicle
passengers.
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Peace Officers/National Law Enforcement Memorial Day
Police Chief Thomalla reported on National Law Enforcement Memorial Day which will be
held on May 15 and mentioned there is a memorial at the state capitol where several
Maplewood police officers will participate in the honor guard. Mayor Longrie read a
proclamation for National Law Enforcement Memorial Day.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the National Law Enforcement Memorial Day
proclamation.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes-all
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Cottagewood Utility Improvements, City Project 06-10
a. Assessment Hearing, 7:00 p.m.
b. Resolution for Adoption of Assessment Roll
Public Works Director Ahl presented the report. Director Ahl instructed the public to
complete an assessment objection form in order to have your assessments reviewed.
Mayor Longrie opened the public hearing for comments from the public. No individuals
addressed the council.
Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the following resolution for the adoption of the
assessment roll for the Cottagewood Public Improvement Proiect, City Proiect 06-10:
RESOLUTION 07-05-060
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 23rd , 2007,
calling for a Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Cottagewood Public Improvements, City
Project 06-10, was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments
according to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows:
1. NONE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections
received and report to the City Council at the regular meeting on June 11, 2007, as to
their recommendations for adjustments.
2. The assessment roll for the Cottagewood Public Improvements as amended, without
those property owners' assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll shall
constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land
therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the
amount of the assessment levied against it.
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3. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period
of 15 years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January
2008 and shall bear interest at the rate of 6.0 percent per annum for the date of the
adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on
the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2007. To each
subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid
installments.
4. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the county auditor, but no later than October 1, 2007, pay the whole of the
assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city
clerk, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30
days from the adoption of this resolution; and they may, at any time after October 1, 2007,
pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with
interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such
payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged through
December 31 of the next succeeding year.
5. The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after October 1, 2007, but no later than
November 15, 2007, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor
to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be
collected and paid over the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-all
Adopted by the council on this 14`h day of May 2007.
Desoto Skillman Area Street Improvements, City Project 06-16
a. Assessment Hearing 7:17 pm
b. Resolution for Adoption of Assessment Roll
Public Works Director Ahl presented the report. Director Ahl instructed the public to
complete an assessment objection form in order to have your assessments reviewed.
Director Ahl read the names and addresses of those who have filed an assessment
hearing objection form.
Mayor Longrie opened the public hearing and the following individuals spoke:
(a) Doug Jones spoke regarding several properties that he owns in this project area.
(b) Steve Kubesh, 1726 Edgerton Street, spoke regarding four possible future lots as
part of a vacated alley that he is being assessed for.
(c) James Fitzgerald asked when the review on these objections will be completed.
Mayor Longrie said that the review will be completed at the June 11 council meeting.
(d) Tom Ohearn, 1690 Jessie Street, requested staff meet with him at his property to
review driveway issues.
(e) Larry Whitcomb, 518 County Road B East, spoke regarding issues with the water
main in his area.
(f) Valerie Taylor, 2052 Bradley Street, said she represented townhouse owners who
had complained to the city and did receive the correction information requested.
(g) Wayne Hruby, 1720 Desoto Street, requested that staff investigate whether his
second lot is actually a buildable lot. Director Ahl said it will be investigated and will then
notify Mr. Hruby of his options.
(h) Steve Dang of the Mississippi Street Apartments spoke requesting that the
Mississippi Street construction project be canceled. Director Ahl suggested that the
council discuss the Mississippi Street construction at the June 11 council meeting.
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Mayor Longrie reminded those present who intend to file an assessment objection that they need
to complete the form at this time. Mayor Longrie closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Juenemann moved to approve the following resolution as amended for the
adoption of the assessment roll for the Desoto-Skillman Area Street Improvement Proiect, City
Proiect 06-16, less all obiections received as noted within this report and all obiections received
at the Assessment Hearing. These assessments are referred to the staff for review and
recommendation to the City Council on June 11, 2007.
RESOLUTION 07-05-061
ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on April 23rtl, 2007, calling for a
Public Hearing, the assessment roll for the Desoto-Skillman Area Street Improvements, City Project 06-16,
was presented in a Public Hearing format, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, the following property owners have filed objections to their assessments according to
the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, summarized as follows:
• Harry and Mary Ryman, 604 Kingston Avenue (PIN: 17-29-22-43-0029)
• Moises and Ireneo Perez Rodriguez, 1699 Jessie Street (PIN: 17-29-22-34-0113)
• Rosoto Villas, c/o Azure Properties, Inc, 1901 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-32-0001)
• Joseph Tarnowski, 453 E Roselawn Avenue (PIN 17-29-22-23-0061)
• Doug Jones, North Star Properties of Minnesota representing the following properties:
0 1977 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0093)
0 1993 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0003)
0 2007 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0002)
0 2019 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0001)
0 1985 Clark Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0012)
0 1994 Clark Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0006)
0 1999 Clark Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0011)
0 2008 Clark Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0007)
0 2011 Clark Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0010)
0 2020 Clark Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0008)
0 2025 Clark Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0009)
• James Fitzgerald, 2141 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-22-0004)
• Tarrytown Common Area Interest, Paula Lawislak, 2030 Arkwright St. (PIN 17-29-22-23-0037)
• Tarrytown Common Area Interest, Sara Walz, 2014 Arkwright St. (PIN 17-29-22-23-0029)
• Tarrytown Common Area Interest, 2006 Arkwright Street (PIN 17-29-22-23-0025)
• Saralinda Bauer, 1901 Sloan St. (PIN 18-29-22-41-0031)
• Kaylyn McFarland, 1731 Edgerton St. (PIN 17-29-22-34-0059)
• Hieu Ngoc Bui Tran, 1696 Jessie Street (PIN 17-29-22-34-0106)
• Steven Kubesh,1726 Edgerton Street (PIN 17-29-22-43-0071)
• Andy Faulkner, 471 Roselawn Ave (PIN 17-29-22-24-0025)
• Lien Thi Dang, 2048 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0042)
• Hung Dang, 2056 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0043)
• Philong Dang, 2064 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0045)
• Khai Van Dang, 2072 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0046)
• Lien Thi Dang, 2080 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0047)
• Khai Van Dang, 2088 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0049)
• Steven Dang, 2096 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0050)
• An Nguyen, 2104 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0051)
• Toua Xiong, 2112 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0053)
• Kim Nguyen, 2120 Mississippi Street (PIN 18-29-22-11-0054)
• Miguel Angel Salas Perez, 1697 Jessie Street (PIN 17-29-22-34-0114)
• Daniel Barranco Alvarez, 545 Larpenteur Avenue (PIN 17-29-22-34-0057)
• Ann Rinehart, 2140 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-21-0106)
• Ming Yang Wang, 2106 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-21-0036)
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• Annastacia Belladonna, 2144 Bradley Street (PIN 17-29-22-21-0110)
• Wayne Hruby, 1720 Desoto Street (PIN 17-29-22-34-0042)
• Larry Whitcomb, 518 E County Road B (PIN 17-29-22-21-0099)
• June Wendt, 1989 Arkwright Street, (PIN 17-29-22-23-0071)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to review the objections received, as
noted above, along with any and all objections filed at the Assessment Hearing, and report to the
City Council at the regular meeting on June 11~", 2007, as to their recommendations for
adjustments. The City Engineer and City Clerk are hereby instructed to delay all assessments
proposed for the above objections thereof and shall be included in the final recommendations of
the City Engineer on June 11~", 2007.
2. The assessment roll for the Kenwood Area Street Improvements as amended, without those
property owners' assessments that have filed objections, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof, is hereby adopted. Said assessment roll shall constitute the special
assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby
found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied
against it.
3. Such assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 15
years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January 2008 and shall
bear interest at the rate of 6.0 percent per annum for the date of the adoption of this assessment
resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of
this resolution until December 31, 2007. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added
interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
4. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to
the county auditor, but no later than October 1, 2007, pay the whole of the assessment on such
property, with interest accrued to the date of the payment, to the city clerk, except that no interest
shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution;
and they may, at any time after October 1, 2007, pay to the county auditor the entire amount of the
assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such
payment is made. Such payment must be made before October 15 or interest will be charged
through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
5. The city engineer and city clerk shall forthwith after October 1, 2007, but no later than October 15,
2007, transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor to be extended on the
property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and paid over the same
manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-all
Adopted by the council on this 14~" day of May 2007.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Hjelle moved to adopt consent agenda items 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 and 13.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-all
Councilmember Juenemann moved to adopt consent agenda item 2.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-all
Councilmember Hjelle moved to adopt consent agenda item 5.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave Ayes-Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave,
Juenemann, Hjelle
Nay-Councilmember Rossbach
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Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt consent agenda item 6.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-all
Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt consent agenda item 7.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-all
Councilmember Cave moved to adopt consent agenda item 8.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Hjelle,
Cave, Juenemann
Nay-Councilmember Rossbach
Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt consent agenda item 12.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-all
A five-minute break was taken. The meeting was resumed at 9:35 p.m.
Approval of Claims
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
211,799.41 Checks # 72513 thru # 72567
Dated 04/13/07 thru 04/24/07
153,621.05 Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 04/12/07 thru 04/19/07
696,433.90 Checks # 72568 thru # 72623
Dated 04/25/07 thru 05/01/07
340,210.04 Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 04/20/07 thru 04/26/07
37,742.39 Checks # 72624 thru # 72666
Dated 04/30/07 thru 05/08/07
$ 196,640.39 Disbursements via debits to checking account
Dated 04/27/07 thru 05/03/07
$ 1,636,447.18 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated
555,788.39 04/20/07
Payroll Deduction check # 1001927 thru #
2,681.47 1001929
dated 04/20/07
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$ 461,197.36 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 05/04/07
Payroll Deduction check # 1002030 thru #
$ 2,656.53 1002032
Dated 05/04/07
$ 1,022,323.75 Total Payroll
$ 2,658,770.93 GRAND TOTAL
2. Authorization to enter into 3-year agreement with McLeod for voice & data services
Authorized staff to enter into athree-year agreement with McLeod for voice and data
services and to purchase a Cisco ASA 5520 firewall for security.
3. Conditional Use Permit Review- Dearborn Meadows PUD
Reviewed the conditional use permit for Dearborn Meadows PUD.
4. Conditional Use Permit Review- Heritage Square PUD
Reviewed the conditional use permit for Heritage Square.
5. Building Maintenance - 2006 Funds Carryover to 2007 Expenditures
Approved spending of city funds for building maintenance projects as outlined in report.
6. MCC Equipment Maintenance Agreement
Approved spending of city funds of $9,228 which is in the MCC 2007 budget in GL#602-
614-4430.
7. MCC Exterior Door Replacement
Approved spending of city funds for Options 1, 2, and 4 and written insert of the proposal
from Harmon Glass as submitted in staff report.
8. MCC Interior Door Project
Approved spending of city funds for Option 3 of the proposal to add interior doors from the
main area to the north hallway at the MCC.
9. MCC Eight Miscellaneous Projects
Approved spending $135,584 of city funds transferred from the General Fund
Contingency Funds to 602-614-4430 as listed in staff report.
10. Mapleridge Driveway Reconstruction, City Project 07-03, Resolution Approving Plans,
Accepting Assessment Roll and Ordering Assessment Hearing
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Approved the following resolutions for the Rainbow/Maple Ridge Driveway Improvement,
Project 07-03:
RESOLUTION 07-05-062
APPROVING PLANS
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on April 23'', 2007, plans
and specifications for the Rainbow/Maple Ridge Driveway Improvements, City Project 07-03,
have been prepared by (or 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, acopy of which are attached hereto and made a
part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the city engineer.
RESOLUTION 07-05-063
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, the city engineer will assign day labor for the Rainbow/Maple Ridge Driveway
Improvements,
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.
RESOLUTION 07-05-064
ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING
WHEREAS, the clerk and the city engineer have, at the direction of the council, prepared
an assessment roll for the Rainbow/Maple Ridge Driveway Improvement, City Project 07-03, and
the said assessment roll is on file in the office of the city engineer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 11th day of June 2007, at the city hall at 7:00 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 city engineer and that written or oral objections will be considered.
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11. Brookview Area Street Improvements, City Project 07-01: Accepting Plans and
Specifications and Authorizing Ad for Bid, Ordering Preparation of Assessment Roll,
Accepting Roll and Ordering Assessment Roll Hearing
Approved the following resolutions for the Brookview Area Street Improvements, Project
07-01:
RESOLUTION 07-05-065
APPROVING PLANS
ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on March 26`h, 2007, plans
and specifications for Brookview Area Street Improvements, Project 07-01, have been prepared by
(or 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, acopy 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.
2. The city clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the
Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such
approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least ten days
before the date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be
publicly opened and considered by the council at 10:00 a.m. on the 14th day of June, 2007, at the
city hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the clerk and
accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota for
five percent of the amount of such bid.
3. The city clerk and city engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to receive,
open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids
received. The council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular city council
meeting of June 25`h, 2007.
RESOLUTION 07-05-066
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, the city clerk and city engineer will receive bids for the Brookview Area Street
Improvements, City Project 07-01.
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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RESOLUTION 07-05-067
ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING
WHEREAS, the clerk and the city engineer have, at the direction of the council, prepared
an assessment roll for the Brookview Area Street Improvements, City Project 07-01, and the said
assessment roll is on file in the office of the city engineer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 25th day of June 2007, at the city hall at 7:00 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.
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 city engineer and that written or oral objections will be considered.
12. Mogren Street Improvements, Beam to County Rd D, City Project 06-17,
Resolution Adding Trail Improvement between Hazelwood and Kennard to City
Project
Approved the following resolution approving the transfer of $75,000 of tax abatement
funds for the construction of the trail along the power lines between Hazelwood and
Kennard into the project fund for City Project 06-17:
RESOLUTION 07-05-068
ADDING TRAIL IMPROVEMENT BETWEEN
HAZELWOOD AND KENNARD TO CITY PROJECT 06-17
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood desires that a trail be constructed
between Hazelwood Street and Kennard Street along the power lines within the Legacy Village
development, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously issued tax abatement bonds for the cost of
the construction of said trail in the amount of $75,000, and
WHEREAS, said bond funds need to be expended in 2007-2008, and
WHEREAS, the City is considering a project within the area called Mogren Street
Improvements, City Project 06-17.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by City Council of the City of Maplewood that:
1. Said Trail Project is hereby authorized to be included within the Project considerations
for City Project 06-17.
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2. The Finance and Administration Manager is hereby authorized and directed to transfer
the $75,000 in funds into the Project Fund for City Project 06-17.
13. Approval of Purchase for Testing Services -City Improvement Projects in 2007
Authorized the City Engineer to enter into a contract for professional services with Braun-
Intertec for testing and quality control services on City Improvement Projects for 2007.
AWARD OF BIDS
Mogren Street Improvements, Beam to County Road D, City Project 06-17,
Resolution Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract
a. Public Works Director Ahl presented the report.
Councilmember Hjelle moved approval of the following resolution awarding the bid to Frattalone
Companies in the amount of $2,374,426.30:
RESOLUTION 07-05-069
FOR AWARD OF BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the
bid of Frattalone Companies in the amount of $2,374,426.30 is the lowest responsible bid for the
construction of Mogren Street Improvements, City Project 06-17, 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 Juenemann Ayes-all
Desoto -Skillman Street Improvements, City Project 06-16, Resolution
Receiving Bids and Awarding Construction Contract
a. Public Works Director Ahl presented the report.
Dick Dufresne, 1721 Desoto Street, addressed the council on the use of concrete
for street projects as opposed to asphalt and questioned the possibility of bidding
concrete as an option for street improvement projects.
Councilmember Rossbach suggested that staff be directed to verify the numbers and gather
information on the use of concrete for street projects.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to approve the following resolution awarding the bid to TA Schifsky
and Sons in the amount of $3,097,587.90 for Base Bid plus Alternates 1 and 2.
RESOLUTION 07-05-070
FOR AWARD OF BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the
bid of TA Schifsky and Sons in the amount of $3,097,587.90, which includes the base bid, Bid
Alternate #1 and Bid Alternate #2 [Bid Alternate #3 is not awarded] is the lowest responsible bid
for the construction of Desoto Skillman Area Streets, City Project 06-16, 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.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-all
Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct staff to look at the additional projects that Director Ahl
listed, do the preliminary work on concrete alternatives and then submit this information to the city
council.
Seconded by Councilmember Cave
Mayor Longrie questioned what this motion was requesting. Councilmember Rossbach clarified
that this motion is requesting information and includes spending $40,000.
The council voted:
K. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Nays-Juenemann, Hjelle, Mayor Longrie
Ayes-Councilmembers Rossbach, Cave
Markham Pond Wall Motion for Reconsideration and Recommendation to Table pending
further research by the City Attorney
Councilmember Hjelle moved to reconsider the previous council action.
Seconded by Mayor Longrie Ayes-Councilmembers Hjelle and Cave, Mayor Longrie
Nay-Councilmember Juenemann
Abstention-Councilmember Rossbach
Mayor Longrie moved to table this matter pending further review of the history of this matter.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle
Ayes-all
COBRA Benefits for 911 Dispatchers
a. City Manager Copeland presented the report.
Councilmember Cave moved to authorize payment of COBRA benefits in the amount of $6,284
for all transferring 911 dispatchers as a severance benefit at the time of employee transfer to
Ramsey County.
Seconded by Councilmember Juenemann Ayes-all
St. Paul's Monastery Redevelopment (Century and Larpenteur Avenues) Public Comment
on this matter was taken at a Special City Council Meeting on May 7, 2007. Public
Comment is now closed. Discussion is limited to City Council questions for City Staff.
a. Application for Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development
b. Preliminary Plat for Century Trails Commons
Senior Planner Ekstrand presented the report and responded to questions from the
council.
Ellen Higgins, in charge of development for Common Bond Communities, addressed the
council regarding the proposed affordable housing.
Mayor Longrie thanked Ms. Higgins for her suggestion that a transportation task force be
created to work toward increasing public transportation to this site. Mayor Longrie stated
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her support for increasing transportation on the site and creating a task force to look at
these issues.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to adopt the following resolution approving a conditional use permit
for a planned unit development for the Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Paul's Monastery.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION 07-05-071
WHEREAS, the Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Paul's Monastery applied for a conditional use
permit for a planned unit development to develop their 31.04-acre site with a 50-unit town house
development; a 40-unit seniors housing apartment building; to convert the existing monastery
building as a multi-use family-violence shelter with 37 housing units, offices and support facilities
and to build a future monastery building on the north end of their property.
WHEREAS, Section 44-1092(3) of the city ordinances requires a conditional use permit for
institutions of any educational, philanthropic and charitable nature.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at 2675 LarpenteurAvenue. The legal
description is:
That part of the South Y of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 29, Range 22,
Ramsey County, Minnesota lying east and north of a line described as beginning at a point on the
south line of said Southeast Quarter of Section 13 985 feet west of the southeast corner of said
Southeast Quarter of Section 13; thence 78 degrees 40 minutes to the right proceeding in a
north-northwesterly direction for 620 feet to a point of curve; thence to the left on a curve having a
radius of 100 feet a distance of 157.08 feet to a point of tangent; thence 90 degrees to the right,
at right angles to the tangent to said curve at said point of tangent, a distance of 450 feet; thence
90 degrees to the left a distance of 200 feet; thence 90 degrees to the right a distance of 225 feet,
more or less, to the north line of said South Y of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13.
Except that part of the Southeast Quarter of said Southeast Quarter of Section 13 which
lies northeasterly of a line parallel with and distant 100 feet southwesterly of a line
described as beginning at a point on the east line of said Section 13, distant 1324.13 feet
north of the southeast corner thereof; thence run westerly at an angle of 90 degrees with
said east section line for 186.63 feet; thence deflect to the right on a 10 degree curve,
delta angle 29 degrees 20 minutes, for 293.33 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for
100 feet and there terminating;
together with all that part of the above described tract, adjoining and southerly of the
above described strip, which lies easterly of a line run parallel with and distant 60 feet
westerly of the following described line: Beginning at the point of intersection of the above
described line with the east line of said Section 13; thence run southerly along the east
line of said Section 13 for 540 feet and there terminating;
also together with a triangular piece adjoining and southerly of the first above described
strip and westerly of the last described strip, which lies northeasterly of the following
described line: From a point on the last described line, distant 150 feet southerly of its
point of beginning, run westerly at right angles to said line for 60 feet to the point of
beginning of the line to be described; thence run northwesterly to a point on the southerly
boundary of the first above described strip, distant 100 feet westerly of its intersection with
a line run parallel with and distant 33 westerly of the east line of said Section 13.
Which lies easterly, northerly and easterly of a line described as commencing at said southeast
corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13; thence westerly, along said south line of the
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Southeast Quarter of Section 13, a distance of 832.02 feet to the point of beginning of the line to
be described; thence deflecting to the right 78 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds a distance of
750.06 feet; thence deflecting to the left 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds a distance of 204.00
feet; thence deflecting to the right 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds a distance of 638.98 feet to
said north line of the south half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13 and said line there
terminating.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
On March 20, 2007, the planning commission held a public hearing. The city staff published
a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The planning
commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written
statements. The planning commission also considered the reports and recommendation of
city staff. The planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit.
2. On May 7, 2007, the city council 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 conformity
with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of
operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to
any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or
air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or
other nuisances.
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.
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Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. This planned unit development shall follow the concept plans date-stamped January 11,
2007. These plans are considered concept plans because the applicant must submit
design plans to the city for approval for the proposed apartments, town houses, future
monastery; shelter and any other future use. Staff may approve minor changes.
2. This planned unit development does not give any approvals for Lot 1, Block 1 since this
site has not been proposed for any future development and its future use is unknown.
The development of this site would require a revision of this planned unit development
and must comply with all city development requirements.
3. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of council
approval or the permit shall become null and void.
4. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
5. The property owner shall be required to dedicate right of way for a roadway to be studied
by the City Engineer during the next three to five year period. The final location of the
roadway shall be studied by the City Engineer and reported with a recommendation to the
city council. The final need for the roadway has not been determined but will likely be
necessary if additional development occurs on this property in excess of that currently
being proposed or at higher density levels than approved; and also if property sold
includes a major expansion of uses that generate significant additional traffic to be
generated at Hill-Murray.
6. The applicant must obtain all necessary and required permits from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation, Ramsey County and the Ramsey-Washington Metro
Watershed District.
7. The applicant must provide aright-turn lane on Century Avenue into the site, subject to
MnDOT's approval.
8. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the engineering reports by Erin
Laberee and Michael Thompson dated February 22, 2007 and by R. Charles Ahl dated
April 19, 2007.
9. The applicant shall install sidewalks wherever possible along Larpenteur Avenue
10. Staff may approve minor changes to the plans.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach
A friendly amendment was added to the motion requiring the following conditions be included in
the resolution:
11. Establish a neighborhood committee of no less than nine members whose membership
composite shall be one representative from Hill-Murray administration or trustees, one day
care parent from Maple Tree Day Care, one parent whose child attends Hill-Murray, three
neighborhood citizens who signed the petition included in the council packet and three
neighborhood citizens who are from the yellow cards received by the city. The
committee's purpose shall be to facilitate communication, develop neighborhood solutions
to neighborhood concerns, and provide feedback to all parties subject to the planned unit
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development. The committee shall report periodically to the council and disband when no
longer needed.
12. Establish a transportation task force of neighbors and parties to the planned unit
development to work on public transportation service and options for the site, to work in
coordination with the neighborhood committee.
13. The proposed project shall be reviewed by the Community Design Review Board and all
requirements of that board shall be followed.
14. Include two playground areas within the planned unit development as discussed at the
hearing that were to be added to the plans.
15. Develop a security plan in partnership with all of the parties subject to the planned unit
development and the neighborhood committee.
16. Monastery Way and Bennett Road shall be public roads and the cost of city sewer, storm
water, public street infrastructure and city water shall be borne by the developer.
17. The applicant shall install sidewalks along applicant's property on Larpenteur Avenue and
internal streets.
The council voted as follows: Ayes-all
The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on May 14, 2007.
Councilmember Hjelle moved approval of a preliminary plat for Century Trails Commons located
at 2675 Larpenteur Avenue. Approval is subiect to:
1. Redesigning the public street right-of-way within the site to be 60 feet wide.
2. Complying with the applicable requirements of the engineering reports by Erin Laberee
and Michael Thompson dated February 22, 2007 and by R. Charles Ahl dated April 19,
2007.
3. Street lights shall be installed if required by the city engineer, subject to his approval.
4. The applicant shall dedicate any additional right-of-way if required by Ramsey County and
the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
5. The property owner shall be required to dedicate right-of-way for a roadway to be studied
by the City Engineer during the next three to five year period. The final location of the
roadway shall be studied by the City Engineer and reported with a recommendation to the
city council. The final need for the roadway has not been determined but will likely be
necessary if additional development occurs on this property in excess of that currently
being proposed or at higher density levels than approved; and also if property sold
includes a major expansion of uses that generate significant additional traffic to be
generated at Hill-Murray.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes-all
Counciimember Cave moved to extend the meeting to finish the agenda.
Seconded by Counciimember Hjeiie
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Councilmember Juenemann explained she needed to leave the meeting at 11:20 p.m, due to
medical issues.
The council then voted: Ayes: Councilmembers Rossbach, Cave, Hjelle, Mayor Longrie
Gladstone Area Improvements, City Project 04-21, Resolution Directing Preparation of a
Tax Increment District and Calling a Public Hearing for June 25, 2007 for Lake Phalen
Estates (continued from April 23 meeting)
a. Public Works Director Ahl presented the report.
b. Link Wilson of Kaas Wilson Architects, 308 18`h Street East, Minneapolis,
addressed the council.
c. Denny O'Donnell, of Walker Eldercare said that Walker Eldercare is the only for-
profit entity of Walker Methodist and is wholly owned by Walker Methodist.
d. Bart Montanari, 595 Lakeside Drive, Bayport is the developer on the project and
spoke regarding the LLCs in connection with the project. Mr. Montanari said an
LLC is always created for every new project with Dabar Cos.
e. John McGovern, 1876 East Shore Drive, spoke also representing his neighbor and
commented that this is prime land in the area and should be able to carry itself in
an open market.
f. AI Galbraith, 1770 Edward Street, said this property should stand on its own and
not need TIF financing.
g. David Bartol, 1249 Frisbee Avenue, spoke in favor of TIF financing generally and
said he will leave the decision of whether to use it for this project up to the council.
h. Kevin Schmidt, 1800 Phalen Place, said he does not think this project needs TIF.
i. Bart Montanari again addressed the council saying that this project cannot move
forward without TIF funding.
In response to a question by Councilmember Cave of whether a motion is needed, City Attorney
Kantrud stated that if the council is not going to make recommendation to set a public hearing
and TIF plan or to take any action, no motion would be required.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to call for a public hearing to prepare the district for Tax Increment
Financing based on the internal rate of return of 15% and to set a Public Hearing for the July 9
city council meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach
Ayes-Councilmembers Hjelle, Rossbach
Nays-Councilmember Cave, Mayor Longrie
The motion failed.
Mayor Longrie moved to table the following agenda items K5 and K6 until the June 11 council
meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle
Ayes-all
Gladstone Area Improvements, City Project 04-21, Review for Final Alternative Area
Urban Review (AUAR) Comments and Approval of Resolution Adopting the AUAR
Gladstone Area Improvements, City Project 04-21, Resolution Authorizing Preparation of
Plans and Specifications for LCDA Grant Improvements on Frost Avenue and for
Improvements at TH 61/Frost Avenue.
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L. NEW BUSINESS
Preliminary Approval for Issuance of Bonds
a. Finance & Administration Manager Mittet presented report.
b. Terri Heaton of Springsted Inc. addressed the council and said that any excess
monies not used for the projects could be used as debt service payment or could stay in
the capital fund for a similar project.
Councilmember Hjelle moved to adopt the following resolution providing preliminary approval for
the sale of $10,170 General Obligation Improvements Bonds:
RESOLUTION 07-05-072
PROVIDING FOR COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF
$10,170,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
SERIES 2007A
A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the
"City"), has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue $10,170,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2007A (the "Bonds"), to finance various
improvement projects within the City; and
B. WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its independent financial advisor and is therefore authorized to sell
these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
Section 475.60, Subdivision 2(9); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit
proposals for the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
2. Meeting; Proposal Opening. This City Council shall meet at the time and
place specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of
considering proposals for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The proposals shall be received
at the offices of Springsted and shall be opened at the time specified in such Terms of Proposal.
3. Terms of Proposal. The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the
negotiation thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as Exhibit A and
hereby approved and made a part hereof.
4. Official Statement. In connection with the sale, the City Clerk, Mayor and
other officers or employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate with Springsted and
participate in the preparation of an official statement for the Bonds, and to execute and deliver it
on behalf of the City upon its completion.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach
Mayor Longrie asked for how much this would add to the budget for debt service.
Manager Mittet responded that the levy would be about $300,000 per year.
The council then voted: Ayes-Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle and
Rossbach
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2. Intoxicating Liquor -Pei Wei
a. Citizen Services Manager Guilfoile presented the report.
b. The applicant, Edward Unangst, 655 Wood Duck Drive, Woodbury, addressed the
council.
M.
Councilmember Cave moved to approve the intoxicating liquor license.
Seconded by Councilmember Hjelle Ayes-Mayor Longrie, Councilmembers Cave, Hjelle
and Rossbach
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. 2007 Budget
Councilmember Rossbach requested a printed copy of the budget and that copies of the
printed budget also be made available to the public. Manager Mittet responded saying that
adjustments have been made to the budget recently, but he would make copies available
as soon as it is published.
2. Green Expo
Mayor Longrie reported on the Green Expo.
3. Grant Opportunity
Mayor Longrie reported on a seminar she attended on preparing for Minnesota's age
wave and cities' grant opportunities regarding this issue.
4. Councillnvitation
Mayor Longrie reported on an invitation to the council from the Union Pacific Railroad to
ride on a passenger train on June 10 from St. Paul to Hudson, Wisconsin.
N.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Follow-up on Joy Park Boat Ramp Public Access
City Attorney Kantrud reported that a contract previously entered into by the city requires
that the city keep the boat ramp open.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Longrie adjourned the meeting at 12:50 a.m.
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