HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-1997 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, August 11, 1997
Council Chambers, Municipal Building-
Meeting No. 97-15
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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 7:08 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Meeting 97-14 (July 28, 1997).
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 97.14 (July
28 1997) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended•
L1 Mosquito Control
L2 Mayor's Update
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
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F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved seconded by Councilmember Koppen• aves - all. to approve
the Consent Agenda Items F1 thru F7 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 3,859.00 Checks #7158-#7160 Dated 7-18-97 thru 7-25-97
$ 311,604.88 Checks #32967-#33067 Dated 7-29-97
$ 34,181.41 Checks #7161-#7166 Dated 8-1.97 thru 8.1-97
$ 321.791.38 Checks #33070-#33183 Dated 8-5-97
$ 671,436.67 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 421,379.28 Payroll Checks and Dorect Deposits Dated 7.25-97
$ 46.817.40 Payroll Deduction Checks #33070-#60115 Dated 7-25.97
$ 468,196.68 Total Payroll
$1.139.633.35 GRAND TOTAL
2. Donation to Police Reserves - White Bear Avenue Business Association
Accepted with thanks a donation of $500 from the White Bear Avenue Business
Association, in appreciation of Police Reserve assistance with traffic and
crowd control at the Ramsey County Fair, the White Bear Avenue Parade. and
the fireworks. The donation is to be used for Reserve uniforms and
equipment for the Police Reserve.
3. Service Agreement Renewal - Medical Support for Paramedic Program
Approved renewal of the existing service agreement between the Maplewood
Police Department and Ramsey Emergency Medical Services to provide initial
and continuing education and medical direction for the Paramedic Program.
4. Liquor License Application - Outback Steakhouse, Inc.
Approved an on-sale liquor license for the Outback Steakhouse of Florida,
Inc., to operate at 1770 Beam Avenue.
5. Historical Advisory Commission - Resignation, New Appointment
Accepted the resignation of Harold Pruse from the Historical Advisory
Commission and appointed Anne fosburgh to fill the remainder of the 4-year
term ending in May, 2000.
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6. Project 96-20, Ariel Street, 11th Ave. to County Road C: Schedule Assessment Hearing
Adopted the following Resolutions:
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ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
PROJECT 96-20, ARIEL STREET UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Clerk and City Engineer have received bids forth improvement
of Ariel Street Utility and Street Improvements, City Project 96-20.
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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ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING
PROJECT 96.20, ARIEL STREET UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Counci 1 ,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Ariel Street, Eleventh Avenue to
County Road C, City Project 96-20, and the said assessment is on file in the office
of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 8th day of September, 1997, at the City Hall
at 7 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 that written or oral
objections will be considered.
7. Health East Food Permit Fee Waiver
Authorized waiving the S40 Temporary Food Sales Permit fee for HealthEast
St. John's Hospital softball tournament on August 16, 1997 at Goodrich
Fields. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit North End Elementary
School in St. Paul.
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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:17 P.M.): Saint Paul Water Utility Building Expansion (1900 Rice Street)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
proposal by the Saint Paul Water Utility to construct one new building
and add onto two existing buildings at the water treatment plant at 1900
Rice Street North. The building will be used to house the Water
Utility's existing and anticipated future chemicals, chemical handling
equipment and chemical storage tanks.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Milo Thompson presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Boardmember Mat Ledvina presented the Community Design Review Board report.
f. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
g. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Kou Vang, representing the St. Paul Water Utility, the applicant
Laureen Sherman, 1867 Beaumont Street
MAYOR BASTIAN MOVED TO TABLE THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL AFTER ITEM G-2. TO
ALLOW MR. VANG TO PRESENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO MRS. SHERMAN ABOUT THE
LOCATION OF THE PROJECT IN RELATION TO 1867 BEAUMONT.
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CARLSON AYES ALL
2. 7:15 P.M. (7:35 P.M): Saint Paul Water Utility Conditional Use Permit
- Lagoon Rehabilitation Mining
(North of Roselawn Avenue, East of Railroad Tracks)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
proposal by the St. Paul Water Utility to rehabilitate the four small
lagoons north of Roselawn Avenue, east of the railroad tracks, to be
used to pretreat process waste streams from the water treatment plant
before being recycled to the plant or discharged to Trout Brook.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Thompson presented the Planning Commission report.
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e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Jim Haugen, Superintendent of Water Treatment Plant, St. Paul Water Utility
John Fontaine, 2988 N. Winthrop Drive ~
Joseph Palumbo, 176 East Skillman
Jim Haugen, Second Appearance
.Steven Condiff, 133 East Skillman
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - LAGOON REHABILITATION
WHEREAS, Mr. Brad Eilts, Saint Paul Water Utility, applied for a conditional use
permit to mine four small dewatering lagoons.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property on the north of Roselawn Avenue,
east of the railroad tracks.
Subject to avenue; except the South 15 feet; of the East 320 feet of
the West 1790 feet of the Northwest 3, excluding part in James 1st
Addition part of subdivision, Northwest 3, Southeasterly of
waterworks right-of-way in Section 18, Township 29, Range 22 in
Ramsey County, Minnesota. (PIN 18.29-22.24-0024)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On July 21, 1997, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve. this permit.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on August 11, 1997. 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. At this meeting, the council tabled action on this
request.
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.
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4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or
methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental,
disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of
excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air
pollution, drainage, water runoff, vibration, geperal 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:
i. The water utility and contractor shall follow the requirements in
Article IV (Mining) of Chapter 36 of the City Code.
2. Trucks entering this site shall enter the property from County Road B
and follow the road along the west side of .the property, at the speed of
not more than five mph, to the loading area. Trucks leaving this site
shall exit the property and travel west on Roselawn to Rice Street.
3. The operator or contractor shall get a mining permit approved by the
City Engineer each year. No work shall be done without an annual
permit. This permit shall state the amount of material that can be
removed each year. The operator or contractor shall submit a site plan
each year, including grading, drainage and erosion control information.
The grading plan shall include contours of the existing and final
grades. The erosion control plan shall be consistent with the Ramsey
Soil and Water Conservation District Erosion and Sediment Control
Handbook. All work shall follow the annual plan and permit.
4. There shall be no explosive detonations of any kind on the site.
5. The contractor or operator shall install, maintain and use a suitable
structure or method to remove excess dirt or other material from trucks
and trailer tires before entering a public street from the site. The
contractor/operator shall submit a plan for this structure to the City
Engineer for approval.
6. The permit holder is responsible for acquiring any permits from other
agencies.
7. This permit shall end on December 1, 2001.
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8. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for the four small lagoons.
This plan will be reviewed and approved by the Neighborhood Advisory
Committee and City Council before the City issues the annual permit for
mining in 1998.
9. Provide baffles, or other methods, surrounding the'pumps to reduce the
noise level created by the mining.
10. Apply calcium chlorate on the road to nearly eliminate the dust created
by the hauling trucks.
11. The lagoon elevations shall remain 2-3 feet below the top of the berm in
the summer months once normal water utility operations begin.
12. The City Council shall not review this permit again unless there is a
problem.
13. The applicant shall revisit the upkeep of the site.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
MAYOR BASTIAN RESUMED THE PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM G-i) REGARDING THE ST. PAUL
WATER UTILITY BUILDING EXPANSION
Kou Vang (Second appearance)
John Kendall, 1852 Beaumont Street
h. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
Conditional Use Permit
i. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ST. PAUL WATER UTILITY EXPANSION
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Water Utility has requested a conditional use permit to
construct a new building and add onto two existing buildings at the water treatment
plant.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 1900 Rice Street North. The .legal description
is:
SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 22 IN THE VILLAGE OF
MAPLEWOOD REVISED DESCRIPTION NUMBER 175 A SPECIFIC PART OF
SEC 18, TN 29, R 22.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On July 21, 1997, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve this permit.
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2 On August 11; 1997, the City Council held a public hearing. The City
staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the hearing
a chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also
considered reports and recommendations of the City staff and Planning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described
conditional use permit based on the building and site plans. The City approves this
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 woul d be served by adequate public faci 1 i ti es and services,
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
water and sewer systems, schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public
facilities or services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's
natural and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the City. The
Director of Community Development may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year
of Council approval or the permit shall became null and void. The
Council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
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_ 4. Notify the City Fire Chief of chemicals in use, changes in federal,
state, or local regulations related to chemicals used or stored on site
and the water utility plan to address the changes. Notification shall
occur before implementaion of changes at water utility site.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes all
Design Approval
j. Mayor Bastian moved to approve the building elevations (stamped July 19.
1996) and the site plan (staffed June 19 1997) for the building
exoansion at 1900 Rice Street North. subject to the developer doing the
following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a
building permit for this project.
2. Complete the following before the City issues a building permit:
a. Provide a grading, drainage, utility and erosion control
plan to the City Engineer for approval. The erosion
control plan shall comply with ordinance requirements.
The drainage plan shall include replacing the bituminous
swale with a pervious material.
3. If any required work is not done, the City may allow temporary
occupancy if:
a. The City determines that the work is not essential to
the public health, safety or welfare.
b. The City receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for
the required work. The amount shall be 150 of the cost of the
unfinished work.
c. The City receives an agreement that will allow the City to complete any
unfinished work.
4. All work shall follow the approved plans. The Director of
Community Development may approve minor changes.
5. Add handicap-accessible parking spaces to comply with ADA
requirements for each new building in each new parking lot.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. 7:30 P.M. (8:05 P.M.): Hailer's Woods (Sterling Street South)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
proposal by Tollefson Development to develop lots for 23 single-family
homes on a 38.4 acre property east of Sterling Street, south of Fish
Creek and north of the City boundary with Newport, to be known as
Hailer's Woods.
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b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Thompson presented the Planning Commission report.
e. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
f. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Peter Knaeble, Terra Engineering, Inc., Engineer for the project
Joe Rumpca, 1670 Sterling St. S
Carol Schlomka, 1447 Sterling St. S
Dan Watlund, 1450 Sterling St. S
Bernita Weber, 1400 Sterling St. S
Susan Korf, 1486 Sterling St. S
John Sjolander, 1636 Sterling St: S
Sue Schlomka, 1491 Sterling St. S
Michael Bailey, 1615 Sterling St. S
Barb Ledo, 1480 Sterling St. S
Ted Cyptar, 1645 Sterling St. S
Dave Ledo, 1460 Sterling St. S
Peter Lodermeier, 1494 Sterling St. S
Don Schlomka, 1675 Sterling St. S
Carol Schlomka (Second appearance)
Barb Ledo (Second appearance)
Michael Bailey (Second appearance)
Peter Knaeble (Second appearance)
Carol Schlomka (Third appearance)
Michael Bailey (Third appearance0
h. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
i. Councilmember Carlson moved to deny the subdivision code variations for
long dead-end streets and street right-of•wav width. the preliminarv
plat and~ermanent relaxed urban street design. and directed staff to
investigate speed of traffic on South Sterling east of 494. to establish
a moratorium on development south and east of 494 and to review the
comprehensive plan.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
Motion to deny was based on the following:
1. The proposed plat, Hailer's Woods, is 38.40 acres and is zoned F (farm
residence).
2. There are adjacent properties to the north, south, and west that the City has
zoned F (farm residence).
3. The applicant is requesting that the City approve the following:
a. Subdivision code variation from Section 30.80 for long dead-end streets,
preliminary plat for 23 house lots averaging 1.62 acres in area.
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b. Permanent relaxed urban street design for streets in the development
(Section 24.52) and a code variation to have sixty-foot-wide right-of-ways
with the relaxed urban street design.
c. Change the zoning map from F (farm residence) ~o RE•40 (residential estate
40,000) for the house lots in the proposed plat.
4. City staff has noted that the existing zoning is consistent with the existing
land use plan designation.
5. City staff mailed a notice of the application and proposed development to the
nearby property owners as identified in Ramsey County records.
6. City ordinance and past practice provides that the City relies upon the
identification of owners obtained from Ramsey County records.
7. The City Engineer reported that the roads servicing the proposed development had
capacity for an additional 230 cars per day.
8. The City held a public hearing as required by law.
9. Many citizens spoke opposing the proposed development.
10. Many residents raised concerns about additional traffic from the proposed
development where there are many blind intersections, hilly terrain, and speeding
vehicles.
11. Objections were also raised by residents about the negative impact of additional
storm water run-off from the site. There are already existing run-off problems
from heavy rains including but not limited to erosion, flooding, and ponding.
12,. Residents questioned the compatiblity of the proposed development with the
existing character of the neighborhood, with an existing average lot size of 4
acres.
13. Concerns were raised with the excessive length of the proposed cul-de-sacs and
the ability to provide fire and police protection. The Fire Chief testified that
anything bigger than a one room fire would jeopardize the safety and health of
residents of plat. The proposed cul-de-sacs were 1200 and 1350 feet in length.
14. Residents indicated concern with the use of septic tanks and drainfields and the
impact they may. have on the groundwater because they are too close together and
too close to existing and proposed wells.
15. Residents indicated concern with loss of trees, impact of erosion, and loss of
wildlife in the area.
16. Citizen testimony also noted concerns with potential future assessments for City
water and sewer service and the ability to pay and provide City water and sewer
service to plat. There was extensive discussion regarding finances for projects
involving utilities, such as, water, sewer, and storm drainage.
17. There was also concern noted with an existing creek and wetlands and that they
were not properly identified and protected by the proposal.
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18. The City Council noted that the Comprehensive Plan does not adequately address
utility issues in this unserved area of Maplewood.
19. Residents also indicated concern about the development and its impact on the
school district which is currently facing capacity jssues and school bus pick-up
and safety concerns.
20. The developers failed to address the ponding location and the adequacy of ponds
and the adequacy of the existing infrastructure for storm drainage for the
proposed preliminary plat.
21. This plat would not meet the requirements of the F (farm residence) zone.
j. City Attorney Kelly explained specific information about the use of a
moratorium. The moratorium cannot be used to deny a plat. Moratoriums
are allowed pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes in order to establish
orderly planning process and for the public health, safety, and welfare
of City residents.
H. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Project 96.17: Arcade Lift Station Replacement
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian moved to reject all bids received for Project 96-17.
Arcade Street Lift Station Replacement. and advertise for new bids this
winter.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
10:30 P.M.:
COUNCILMEMBER ROSSBACH MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING TO FINISH THE AGENDA
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KOPPEN AYES - COUNCILMEMBERS KOPPEN, ROSSBACH
NAYS - MAYOR BASTIAN, COUNCILMEMBERS
ALLENSPACH, CARLSON
MAYOR BASTIAN INQUIRED IF EXTENDING. THE MEETING TO THURSDAY AT 4:30 P.M. WOULD BE A PROBLEM
FOR THE APT TOWER REPRESENTATIVES.
MICHELLE JOHNSON OF APT STATED IT WOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM.
A. CALL TO ORDER.
Continuation of the August 11, 1997, meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota
was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 4:30
P.M. on Thursday, August 14, 1997 by Mayor Bastian.
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B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present '
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present.
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. APT Telecommunications Tower (1779 McMenemy Street)
a. Public Works Director Haider gave the staff update.
b. Community Development Director Colemen presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following persons were heard:
Michelle Johnson, Representative of American Portable Telecom (APT)
Mark Nathanson, 1860 McMenemy Street
Michelle Johnson (Second appearance)
Greg Horsted, Lawyer representing APT
Michelle Eastman, 1741 McMenemy Street
Pete (Louis) Gilbert, 1942 Kenwood Drive
Jeff Vogt, 378 Ripley Avenue
Pete Gilbert (Second appearance)
Robert Miesner, 1741 McMenemy Street
Michelle Eastman (Second appearance)
Mark Nathanson (Second appearance)..
Pete Gilbert (Third appearance)
Michelle Johnson (Third appearance)
Mark Nathanson (Third appearance)
Greg Horsted (Second appearance)
Michelle Johnson (Fourth appearance)
Pete Gilbert (Fourth appearance)
Michelle Eastman (Third appearance)
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to deny the conditional use permit for the
APT Telecommunications Tower (1779 McMenemy Street).
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
Motion to deny was based on the following:
1. The applicant, American Telecom, is proposing to install a 165 foot tall monopole
at 1779 McMenemy Street.
2. The City has. zoned the property M•l, Light Industrial. The zone was established
pursuant to State use for a truck storage facility.
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3. City staff mailed a notice of the application and proposed development to the
nearby property owners as identified in Ramsey County records.
4. Notice of the application and proposed development was properly made in reliance
upon the appropriate records filed in Ramsey County.
5. The City held a public hearing as required by law '
6. Many citizens spoke opposing the proposed monopole.
7. Objections and concerns by the neighbors included the esthetics of the monopole,
interference with other radio frequencies, safety issues, and decreased property
values.
8. Residents also were concerned with maintenance issues and ice buildup in the
winter months.
9. Residents noted concerns with health and safety issues.
10. The City Council noted that the MnDot site should not be zoned M-1 because it
does not fit in with the character of the neighborhood and surrounding land uses.
The surrounding zoning i s R-1, R-3, and F, and existing 1 and uses include
residential vacant land, townhouses, apartments, single family homes, and a
church.
11. The M-1 zoning classification of the proposed site was dictated by the State of
Minnesota for the current use of truck storage and maintenance activities, anc!'
represents spot zoning.
12. Allowing additional industrial uses, such as, a monopole or expansion of a spot
zoning adds more incompatible activities and becomes more of a burden to the
residential neighborhood including impact on property values and unsightliness.
13. The subject property and surrounding properties are unique because of the scenic
vistas of downtown St. Paul and surrounding area. Testimony indicated that the
monopole will negatively impact the surrounding properties views and scenic
vistas.
14. Appraisals were submitted by the Shenehow Company and LaSalle and Associates
which i ndi Gated the monopol a woul d i ntrude on vistas and views and have a
significant negative impact on the value of adjoining property.
H. AWARD OF BIDS (CONT.)
2. Project 97-07: Londin Lane and Mailand Road
a. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
b. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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AWARD OF BID FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CITY PROJECT 97-07
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Tower
Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $324,104.50 is the lowest responsible bid for the
construction of Londin Lane, McKnight Road to Lower Afton Road and Mailand Road,
McKnight Road to Sterling Street, Street Improvements, City Project 97-07 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.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary to implement the financing plan for the project.
Seconded by lSnPA~~7 Ayes - all
3. Project 97-08: Skillman Avenue and Bittersweet Lane Neighborhood
a. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
b. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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AWARD OF BID fOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CITY PROJECT 97-08
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Tower
Asphalt, Inc., in the amount of 5165,878.00, less the Addendum No. 1 amount of
572,387.75, is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Skillman Avenue,
Desoto Street to Edgerton Street and Bittersweet Lane, Edgehill Road, and Southlawn
Drive, all south of County Road C, Street Improvements, City project 97-08 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 upon approval of the plans and specifications
by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Office of State Aid.
The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers
necessary to implement the financing plan for the project. The authorized contract
amount with Tower Asphalt, Inc. is 593,490.25.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Project 97-07, Londin Lane and Mailand Road,. No Parking Resolution
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
- b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
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d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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NO-PARKING RESTRICTION, PROJECT 97-07, LONDIN LANE'AND MAILAND ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has approved the construction of Londin Lane from
McKnight Road to Lower Afton Road and Mailand Road from McKnight Road to Sterling
Street; and
WHEREAS, the city will be expending municipal state aid (MSA Projects 138.120-01,
138.131-Oi and 138-132-01) funds on the improvement of said streets; and
WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum width standard
with unrestricted parking; and
WHEREAS, release of MSA funds is dependent on specified parking restrictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood prohibits the
parking of motor vehicles on the south side of Londin Lane from McKnight Road to
Lower Afton Road and the south side of Mailand Road from McKnight Road to Sterling
Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
2. Project 97-08, Skillman Ave. & Bittersweet Lane Neighborhood, No Parking Resolution -
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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NO•PARKING RESTRICTION - PROJECT 97-08: SKILLMAN AVENUE, DeSOTO TO EDGERTON
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has approved the construction of Skillman Avenue
from Desoto Street to Edgerton Street
WHEREAS, the city will be expending municipal state aid (MSA Project 138-133.01))
funds on the improvement of said streets; and
WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum width standard
with unrestricted parking; and
WHEREAS, release of MSA funds is dependent on specified parking restrictions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood prohibits the
parking of motor vehicles on the south side of Skillman Avenue from Desoto Street to
Edgerton Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes ally
3. Schedule Special Council Meetings
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Councilmember Koppen moved to cancel the Council/Manager Workshop
meetings for the month of September and conduct the 1998 Budget meeting
on September 2. 1997 at 5:00 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to schedule public hearings for the deer
survev and compost site to be held during the September 22. 1997 Council
meeting that will be held at Carver School Gym at 7:00 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Mosquito Control
a. Councilmember Koppen discussed the mosquito control situation.
2. Mayor's Update
a. Mayor Bastian commented on various upcoming events and meetings.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT
6:57 P.M.
Karen Guilfoile. City Clerk
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