HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-09-93 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, August 9, 1993
Council Chambers, Municipal Building-
Meeting No. 93-17
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A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Absent
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
,Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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1. Minutes of Meeting 93-16 (July 26, 1993)'
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 93-I6 (July
26. 1993) as presented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
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E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Aoenda as amended:
Li Review/Revision Junk Car Ordinance
L2 Highway 61 and Larpenteur I
L3 Used Car Saes -White Bear and Mesabi
MI Remove J-4
M2 Item J-12 -Closed Session: Attorney/Client
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes -all
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EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Zappa moved. seconded by Mavor Bastian: aver - all. to approve
the Consent Agenda Items F-1 and F-3-F-6 as recommended. (Item 2 moved to
become J-13)
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 333,428.13 Checks #1192 - #1251
Dated 7-15-93 thru 7-30-93
S 117.830.34 Checks #10640 - #10788
_ Dated 8-9-93
$ 451,258.47 Total per attached voucher/check
register
PAYROLL: S 214,033.31 Payroll Checks #35880 thru #36074
Dated 7-30-93
S 13,356.39 Payroll Deduction Checks #36079 thru
#36085 dated 7-30-93
$ 227,389.10 Total Payroll
$ 678,648.17 GRAND TOTAL
2. SuperAmerica - Recovery Well License
Moved to become J-13
3. Budget Transfer - Sewer Fund
Authorized a transfer of $3,290.00 from the Sewer fund to the Sanitary Sewer
Operating Fund to pay for repair work on a service line on Radatz Avenue.
4. Change of Manager - Liquor License Application (Chili's)
Martin Mongoven stated he had sppken with Director of Public Safety,.
Collins regarding the responsibilities of a license holder.
Approved the application of Martin E. Mongoven for an intoxicating liquor
license as the manager of Chili's at 1800 Beam Avenue.
5. Budget Change - Youth T-Ball
Authorized a 1993 Budget change, increasing expenditures in 206-603'-238-4120
from $3,800 to $3,950 and increasing revenues in 206-000-238-3614 from
$6,500 to $6,650, to cover expenses for program supplies in the Youth T-Ball
Program.
6. Schedule Special Council Workshops
Approved scheduling of Council/Manager Meetings for Thursday, August 26,
1993 at 4:35 P.M. for AMM 1993 Legislative Update, and on Tuesday, September
7, 1993 .from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. for Fire Department Organizational Structure
Options.
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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
i. 7:00 P.M. (7:10 P.M.), Madeline Weaver Elementary School Parking Lot
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
request for a parking lot at Madeling Weaver Elementary School.
b. Assistant Manager Maglich presented the staff report..
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Will Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Boardmember Anitzberger presented the Community Design Review Board
report.
f. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Andy Matzke, Architect for School District 622
g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
Conditional Use Permit
h. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoation:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - PARKING LOT
WHEREAS, Independent School District No. 622 applied for a Conditional
Use Permit for a parking lot.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2135 Birmingham Street. The legal
description is:
VAC ALLEYS AND STS ACCRUING AND FOL PART SLY OF CO RD B OF
BLK 14 EX LOTS 34, 35 AND 36 AND E 1/2 OF LOT 33 BLK 22 AND
ALL OF BLK 19
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On August 2, 1993, the Planning commission recommended that the
City Council approve this permit.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on August 9, 1993. City
staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners as required by law. The Council
gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present
written statements. The Council also considered reports and
recommendations of the City staff and Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City council approve the above-
described Conditional Use Permit, because:
i. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and
operated to be in conformity with the City's comprehensive Plan
and Code of Ordinances.
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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.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan that the City
stamped July 16, 1993, as revised by the City. The Director of
Community Development may approve minor changes.
2. The City Council shall review this permit again on September 12,
1994.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all (4)
Ptan Reviews
i. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the clans that the Citv'has stamped
July 16. 1993 for a parking lot at Madeline Weaver Elementary School
with the condition that the School District do the following:
1) Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a
permit.
2) Restore and sod damaged boulevards.
3) Install a reflectorized stop sign at the existing drive to
county Road B.
4) Restripe the existing parking .lot with 9-1/2-foot-wide stalls.
(Code requirement)
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5) Provide parking lot lighting for the proposed parking lot by
September 1, 1994. The lighting shall not be directly visible
from any residential property or public street. Lighting shall
not exceed one foot-candle at a residential property line.
(Code requirement)
6) Revise the site plan so the parking spaces are at least 9-1/2
feet wide and the driveway to-the existing parking lot is 24
feet wide. (Code requirement)
7) Construct an enclosure for all dumpsters on the property by
September i, 1994. The contractor shall not start paving until
the City staff approves an enclosure plan. The construction
shall follow this plan. (Code requirement)
8) Submit a revised drainage plan to the City Engineer. The
contractor shall not start paving until the Engineer approves
this plan. All construction shall follow the approved plans.
- 9) Install a chained barrier across the drive to the existing
parking lot. The school shall determine when to chain the
drive.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach,
Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFYNISHED BUSINESS
NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Mounds Park Academy - Ruth Street Access
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
Jack Bacsell, representing Mounds Park Academy
William Gasolin, Maplewood North St. Paul School District 622
- Paula Miller, Mounds Park Academy
Gene Leslie, 1721 Ruth Street
Jeanne Ewald, 1744 Ruth Street
Sandy Anderson, 1772 Ruth Street
Chris Clark, 1736 Ruth Street
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to reopen the Ruth Street entrance to Mounds
Park Academv temporarily for 30 davs while the Laraenteur Avenue
entrance is under construction, and direct staff to work with the
Academv to have construction completed within that time frame.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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2. Sewer Hook-Up: 2442 Keller Parkway
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b. Diane Lorenz, 2442 Keller Parkway, the applicant, spoke on behalf of her
request.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to obtain a court order to
proceed with the hook-up of the sewer.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
3. Relocation Expenses - St. Paul Pioneer Press
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian moved that the Citv Council authorize oavment to the St.
Paul Pioneer Press in the amount of 514.020.40 for relocation assistance
associated with their tenancy at 2050 White Bear Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Zappa, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Juker
4. Appraisal for DNR Grant Application
REMOVED FROM AGENDA
5. Upper Afton Speed Study
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to take no action.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
6. Cooperative Economic Development Plan
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Juker moved to table this item until the August 23. 1993
meetino.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Juker, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
7. Budget Transfer - Beam Avenue Catch Basin
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
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c. Councilmember Juker moved to authorize a budget _afer from the
contingency Account to the Public Works Street Maint=<;_;:nce Account in
the amount of 51 300 to correct the drainage problem ors the Beam Avenue
property owned by Rav Rossbach.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Juker, Zappa
Nays - None
Abstain - Councilmember Rossbach
8. Gervais Avenue: Kennard to Hazelwood Feasibility Study
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the staff report...
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoation•
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ORDERING PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, it is proposed to reconstruct Gervais Avenue from Kennard
Street to Hazelwood Street 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 coni~enient speed
advising the Council in a preliminary was as to whether the proposed
improvement is 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 53,000 are appropriated to prepare
this feasibility report.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes = all
9. Lydia Avenue Petition
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the staff report...
b. Mayor Bastian moved that the petition be forwarded to Ramsey County and
the Citv request that Lydia Avenue from Ariel Street to Bellaire Avenue
be striaed as a two-lane roadway.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to ask the County to investigate the need for
the stow sign at Lydia and Frederick.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach,
Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian
VOTE TAKEN ON ORIGINAL MOTION Ayes - all
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30. Meeting to Review 1994 Budget
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the staff report..
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to establish Thursday. August 26, 1993 from
2.00 P M to 4.30 P M. to review the 1994 Budget.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
il. Community Center Project Update
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the staff report and specific
details of the update.
12. Ciosed Session - Attorney/Client regarding litigation.
a. Mayor Bastian moved to table .this item to the end of the Agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
13. SuperAmerica - Recovery We11 License
a. Director of Public Works Haider presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the oroaosed license agreements to
aid Suaer America in their remedial work by obtaining soil borings and
installing recovery wells on Citv right-of-way at Uoaer Afton Road
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Review/Revision - Junk Car Ordinance
a. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to review and revise the .funk
car ordinance pertaining to keeping cars for Darts by licensed motor
vehicle repair businesses.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all.
2. Arcade and Larpenteur Avenue Service Station
a. Councilmember Zappa stated the vacated service station at the North West
corner of Arcade and Larpenteur is unsightly and moved to direct staff
to enforce the clean-uo of that area.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
3. Used Car Sales: Highway 61, Frost Avenue West of English, White Bear & Mesabi
a. Councilmember Zappa moved to instruct staff to review these locations
for used car sales violations and resort back at the August 23. 1993
meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
9:10 P. M.
COUNCILMEMBER ZAPPA MOVED TO RECESS THE MEETING TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS ITEM J-
12.
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOKER AYES - ALL
COUNCILMEMBER ZAPPA MOVED TO RECONVENE THE MEETING AT 9:52 P. M.
SECONDED BY MAYOR BASTIAN AYES - ALL
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:53 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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