HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-93 MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, October 25, 1993
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 93-23
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL•
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Absent.
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council/Manager Workshop, October 4, 1993
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Workshop
of October 4. 1993 as presented.
Seconded by Ayes - all>
2. Minutes of Meeting 93-22 (October 11, 1993)
Councilmember Zappa moved to aaorove the minutes of Meeting No. 93-22
(October 11. 1993) as presented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the Agenda as amended/submitted.
1. Flashing Yellow
2. House Moving Ordinance
3. Highway 36 Study
4. Mayor's Update
5. Remove J-5 Charitable Gambling Request
6. New J-5: Mitsubishi
Seconded by Mayor Bastian ayes ='a11
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Fp APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
i. Proclamation: National Unfunded Mandates Day
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Proclamation and moved its
adoption•
NATIONAL UNFUNDED MANDATES DAY
WHEREAS, unfunded mandates on local government have increased
significantly in recent years; and
WHEREAS, federal and state mandates do not consider local circumstances,
costs or capacity, and subject cities to civil or criminal penalties for
noncompliance; and
WHEREAS, federal and state mandates require compliance regardless of
other pressing local needs and priorities affecting the health, welfare and
safety of citizens; and
WHEREAS, federal and state burdens on local governments force `cities to
impose a combination of higher local taxes and fees on local taxpayers
and/or reduce local services to citizens; and
WHEREAS, federal and state mandates are often inflexible, "one-size-
fits-all" requirements with unrealistic time frames and overly specific and
inflexible procedures where less costly alternatives may be just as
effective; and
WHEREAS, the cumulative impact of these laws and rules directly affect.
the citizens of our cities; and
WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities,. in collaboration with the
National League of Cities, seeks to help citizens understand and then help
encourage lawmakers to reduce the burden and inflexibility of unfunded
mandates, beginning with a National Unfunded Mandates Day on October 27,
1993.
_ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Maplewood does hereby endorse the League's efforts and those of the National
League of cities and will funny inform our citizens about the impact of
state federal mandates on our local spending and taxes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood endorses this year of
mandate awareness, beginning on October 27, by informing and working with
members of our Congressional delegation and our state legislators to educate
them about the impact of federal and state mandates and the actions
necessary to reduce these burdens on our citizens.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
2. Recognition
a. Council recognized City Clerk Lucille Aurelius for 30 years service with
the City of Maplewood.
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F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Zappa moved seconded by Mavor Bastian: aver - all. to aoarove
the consent agenda items F-1 thru F-4 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: S 611,358.50 Checks #1520- #1585
Dated 10- 1-93 thru_10-14-93
t 438.650.29 Checks #11368 - #11497
Dated 10-25-93
51,050,008.79 Total per, attached voucher/check
register
PAYROLL:' S 203,536.65 Payroll Checks #36956 thru #37136
Dated 10- 8-93
S 45.563.85 Payroll Deduction Checks #37141 thru
#37158 dated 10- 8-93
S 249,100.50 Total. Payroll
51.299.109.29 GRAND TOTAL
2. Pioneer Booster Club Gambling Permit Renewal.
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APPROVING CHARITABLE GAMBLING...
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by .the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota: that
the premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for Hilt Murray Pioneer
Booster Club to be located at Maplewood Bowl, 1955 English Street.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling
Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit
application as being in compliance with Minn. Statutes No. 349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City
Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control
Division for their approval.
3. Maplewood-In-Motion
Authorized changes to the 1994 bid specifications for Maplewood in Motion to
include an additional 4 pages per month for 8 months, allowing the inclusion
of Community Center information.
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4. Grant Application: Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation
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!RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNMENT INNOVATION AND COOPERATION
FOR AN EAST METRO ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, in July 1990, the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed
into law with the goal of eliminating the exclusion of persons with
disabilities from buildings, participation in programs, receipt of services
and employment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood conducted a self-evaluation of City
programs, services and facilities to assess its strengths and weaknesses in
providing opportunities to persons with handicaps; and
WHEREAS, during the self-evaluation, the City of Maplewood discovered a
need for recreation and leisure services for people with disabilities,
particularly children eight to fifteen years of age; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Maplewood, Woodbury, Roseville, Little Canada,
Oakdale, North St. Paul, and their respective school districts met to talk
about a collaborative program for the entire east metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funding and staff time for the collaborative
adaptive recreational program are not available in city and school district
budgets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood, in
conjunction with other cities in Ramsey and Washington Counties, does hereby
support the collaborative efforts of the Parks & Recreation departments,
Community Education and Special Education programs to study, establish and
provide programs for persons with disabilities.
AND, BE IT ALSO RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Maplewood
strongly supports the application submitted to the Board of Government
Innovation and Cooperation requesting funds to make this important and
timely study possible.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
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I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Truth-In-Nousing Ordihance (2nd Beading)
- a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to table this item for two weeks.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Birch Run Station
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Boardmember Anitzberger presented the Community Design. Review Board
report.
d. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before. the Council
regarding this matter. The following was heard:
John Johanson, Welsh Companies, agreed to the staff recommendation,
except the pylon sign.
Building Remodeling (Office Max)
e. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the building design plans (stamped
August 12. 1993 for Office Max at Birch Run Station.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
Sign Plan Changes
f. Councilmember Zappa moved to denv the request for chances to the Birch
Run Station Sian Plan.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
g. Councilmember Zappa moved approval of staff recommendation B-3, sentence
6 "The Office Max wall sign is approved as described in the October 7.
1993 staff memo.": A 6' X 50' "Office Max" sign on the store front.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Juker, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Carlson
h. Councilmember Zappa moved to table the balance of the Sian Change Plan
reouest for two weeks to work with staff and current tenants of Birch
Run.
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MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
i. Mayor Bastian moved to approve recommendation B-6 on page 5 of the staff
reoort• Six anchor store tenant signs are allowed on the east-end
elevation facing Southlawn Drive These signs shall not exceed two feet
in height and must be centered horizontally on this wall.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juker
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
j. Councilmember Zappa moved to table the balance of the requested Sian
Plan Change for Birch Run Station for two weeks.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all.
2. Chemical Abuse Clinics Ordinance (1st Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following was heard:
Lori LaBey, representing the neighborhood in the area of the
St. Paul Methadone Clinic
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to table this proaosal and suggestions and
refer the ordinance to the Planning Commission and the Numan Relations
Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
3. James N. Kayser Request
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if .anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following was heard:
James Kayser, 2516 Linwood
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to take no action on this request.
Seconded by' Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
4. Community Center Update
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to schedule a Community Center Update Meeting
on Mondav. November 1. 1993. from 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
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Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
5. Charitable Gambling Request.:
WITHDRAWN FROM AGENDA AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST
6. Mitsubishi
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. David Adkins, representing Mitsubishi, explained his request.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to waive the 15-dav appeal. period for
Mitsubishi.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Lori LaBey, 1758 Lark Avenue
a. Mrs. LaBey requested Council place a moratorium on expansion of the
Methadone Clinic.
b. Councilmember Juker moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure to discuss
this request.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Nays - Mayor. Bastian, Councilmember
Carlson
c. Mayor Bastian moved that this item be placed on the November 1, 1993
Planning Commission Agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
d. Councilmember Juker moved to direct a letter to the State of Minnesota
that before thev approve anv such clinic use, the municipalities be
notified of anv applications.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
e. Juanita Gustafson stated she had a gun shot through her garage window.
f. Councilmember Zappa stated nothing was on record.
g. Bob Parsons, 2229 Prosperity, stated he is keeping a log of activity at
the Clinic between the hours of 5:30 A.M. to 10:18 A.M.: there were 155
people between 6:00 and 9:00 and 56 from 9:00 to 10:18. There was no
congestion. He feels there should be away for them to relocate and to
break the lease.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Flashing Yellow Lights
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a. Councilmember Zappa stated that as you drive east to the Washington
County line, there are flashing lights that indicate red lights ahead,
and asked if the City can have these signs installed.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to have staff contact MnDOT for their criteria
for such signs and request that signs be placed at County Road C and
TH61 and at TH61 and Beam Avenue.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
2. House Moving Ordinance
a. Councilmember Zappa stated that Council had requested staff to amend the
House Moving Ordinance to require that when a house is moved in, the
landscaping is completed.
b. Councilmember Zappa requested staff investigate this issue and to
investigate the house on Sherren.
3. Highway 36 Study
a. Councilmember Zappa reported on a meeting with MnDOT concerning Highway
36. He stated that North St. Paul does not wish anything done with
Highway 36, and perhaps Maplewood should proceed alone.
4. Mayor's Update
a. Mayor Bastian stated that the Partnership Parade will be on Saturday,
October 30, 1993 at 10:00 A.M., and there wilt be hot dogs served to the
first 400 people.
b. Mayor Bastian reported there was a dog complaint regarding 407 Kingston.
N. `ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:35 P.M. n
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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