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7:00 P.M., Monday, December 11, 2000
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 00-26
A.
B.
C.
D.
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 7:03 P.M. by Mayor Cardinal.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 00-24
(November 27. 2000) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Special Meeting No. 00-25
(December 4. 2000) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
E1. Dispatching
M1. Deer in South Maplewood, Shooting and Feeding
M2. McKnight Road Bridge
M3. Maplewood In Motion Article
M4. Meeting with North St. Paul City Council
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
E-1. DISPATCHING
Mayor Cardinal moved to have dispatching return to the City of Maplewood starting
October 1, 2001 and directed the City Manager to put together a financial package to pay
for the egUlpment.
Seconded by Councilmember CollinsAyes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmember Collins
Nays - Councilmembers Allenspach,
Koppen, Wasiluk
The motion failed and dispatching will continue with Ramsey County.
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. Cheryl Wentland, Manager, Chi-Chips
City Manager Fursman asked the new manager of Chi-Chime, Cheryl Wentland to
come forward and introduce herself. Ms. Wentland stated that she had met with
the Police Chief and had been provided a copy of the city code of ordinances
pertaining to intoxicating liquor.
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
1. Approval of Claims
Approved claims.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE:
$769.57 Checks #52294 thru #52295 dated 11/21/00
$300,524.93 Checks #52296 thru #52362 dated 11/28/00
$2,968,017.86 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/20 thru 11/27/00
$76,838.81 Checks #52363 thru #52369 dated 11/28 thru 11/30/00
$280,763.34 Checks #52370 thru #52453 dated 12/5/00
$22,765.48 Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 11/28 thru 12/4/00
$3,649,679.99 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$333,119.87 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 11/22/00
$23,818.30 Payroll Deduction check #81484 thru #81489 dated 11/22/00
$95.162.00 Merit Payroll Checks dated 12/8/00
$452,100.17 Total Payroll
$4,101,780.16 GRAND TOTAL
2. Certification of Delinquent False Alarm Bills
Approved the following resolution to certify the remaining unpaid false alarm
charges for collection with property taxes payable in 2001:
RESOLUTION 00-12-110
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to
the Auditor of Ramsey County the following delinquent false alarm charges for
certification with the taxes of said property owner for the year 2000, collectible in
2001 and which includes interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) on the total
amount for one year:
ACCOUNT STREET ADDRESS PROPERTY AMOUNT
IDENTIFICATION
Hoff Jewelers 3001 White Bear Ave. 02-29-22-22-0008 $216.00
Bao Sue Lee 2415 Cypress St. 09-29-22-24-0095 43.20
TOTAL $259.20
3. Certification of Delinquent Utility Bill
Approved the following resolution to certify the unpaid bill for sewer charges for
collection with property taxes payable in 2001:
RESOLUTION 00-12-111
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to
the Auditor of Ramsey County the following delinquent utility bill for
certification with the taxes of said property owner for the year 2000, collectible in
2001 and which includes interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) on the total
amount for one year:
ACCOUNT STREET ADDRESS PROPERTY AMOUNT
IDENTIFICATION
David Heinn
815 Century Ave. So. 13-28-22-11-0010 $255.85
TOTAL $255.85
4. Ordinance to Increase Sewer Rates (Second Reading)
Approved the second reading of the following ordinance to increase sanitary
sewer charges by 12.1% effective January 1, 2001:
ORDINANCE NO. 808
AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE
RELATING TO
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 28-21 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following rates and charges are hereby established for all sanitary sewer
services furnished by and in the City:
(1) St. Paul Billing District:
(a) The residential and non-residential rates shall be $1.62 per 100
cubic feet.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $9.11 quarterly per sewer service
connection.
(2) North St. Paul, Roseville, Little Canada and Woodbury Billing Districts:
(a) The residential and non-residential rates shall be $2.17 per 1,000
gallons.
(b) There shall be a minimum of $9.11 quarterly per sewer service
connection
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning January
1, 2001.
5. Ordinance to Increase Recycling Charges (Second Reading)
Approved the second reading of the following ordinance to increase the recycling
charges by $1.2581 per quarter effective January 1, 2001:
ORDINANCE NO. 809
AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD CODE
RELATING TO
RECYCLING SERVICE CHARGES
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 16-58. Rates and charges is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The following rates and charges are hereby established for public education on
solid waste reduction and to finance recycling costs:
(1) St. Paul Billing District:
(a) The residential rate shall be $4.50 per unit per quarter.
(b) There shall be a 5% late payment charge added to all bills,
excluding the balance forward, which are not paid within thirty
(30) days of the billing date.
(2) North St. Paul Billing District:
(a) The residential rate shall be $1.50 per unit per month.
(b) There shall be a 5% late payment charge added to all bills,
excluding the balance forward, which are not paid within twenty
(20) days of the billing date.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force beginning January
1, 2001.
6. Resolution to Vacate Unneeded Easement
Approved the following resolution to vacate an unnecessary easement which will
accrue back to the underlying property from which it was acquired:
RESOLUTION 00-12-112
VACATION OF EASEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has determined that a certain easement was
filed with an erroneous property legal description; and, further, that said easement
is of no need or interest to the city;
WHEREAS, there appears to be no public benefit or purpose for public purposes,
over, across and through the south 33 feet of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section
24, Township 29 West, Range 22 North, filed at Ramsey County Minnesota,
Office of the Registrar of Deeds as document Number 2087450, dated August 19,
1980.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, in the County of Ramsey that the aforesaid easement is
declared vacated and shall be accrued to the adjacent parcel from which it was
erroneously acquired.
Acceptance of Grant and Donation for the •Be Tight• Program
Accepted a $11,861 Minnesota Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
from the Minnesota Department of Economic Security and a donation of $500.00
from the Suburban Collaborative Child Youth Development Activities Committee
to support the •Be Tight••after school program for middle school age youth.
8. Animal Control Contract for 2001
Accepted the 2001 contract from Animal Control Services, Ina These services
include answering calls for service, impounding stray animals, follow-up on
dog/cat and kennel licenses and educational programs for pet owners.
9. National Night Out Award
Accepted an award plague from the National Association of Town Watch for the
citys participation in the annual National Night Out program and recognized the
employees and groups who helped in making the event a success.
10. Stargate Bar & Dance Club
Granted approval to Stargate Bar & Dance Club to proceed with plans for
operating on December 31, 2000 subject to the owners getting the necessary food
handling permit and meeting all other state statutes and city codes relating to
Sunday liquor sales.
11.
12.
Accept Donation from NESA
Accepted a donation from the Northeast Soccer Association in the amount of
$5,401.90 to be utilized to purchase 14 players benches for Hazelwood Park.
Temporary/Seasonal Employees Resolution
Approved the following resolution establishing 2001 pay rates for temporary,
seasonal and casual part-time employees who work 14 hours or less per week:
RESOLUTION 00-12-113
hour
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations Act,
part-time employees who do not work more than 14 hours per week and
temporary/seasonal employees who work in positions that do not exceed 67 days
in a calendar year, or 100 days for full-time students, are not public employees
and are therefore not eligible for membership in a public employee union.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job
classifications are hereby established for temporary/seasonal and part-time (14
hour or less) employees effective January 1, 2001, upon Council approval.
Accountant
Accounting Technician
Administrative Assistant
Background Investigator
Building Inspector
Building Maintenance Assistant/Attendant
Clerk
Clerk-Typist
Custodian Maintenance Worker
Customer Service Assistant
CSO
CSO/Paramedic
Data Entry Operator
Election Judge
Election Precinct Chair
Engineering Aide
Engineering Technician
Fire Inspector
Intern
$10.00-18.00 per hour
$9.00 -15.00 per hour
$9.00-20.00 per hour
$25.00-$35.00 per hour
$14.00-25.00 per hour
$5.50-9.00 per hour
$6.50-10.00 per hour
$8.50-15.00 per hour
$8.00-12.00 per hour
$6.00-10.00 per
$8.00-$16.00 per hour
$12.00-18.00 per hour
$8.00-12.00 per hour
$6.50-12.00 per hour
$7.50-14.00 per hour
$7.00-11.00 per hour
$10.00-$16.00 per hour
$9.00-15.00 per hour
$6.50- 15.00 per hour
Laborer
Lifeguard
Receptionist
Recreation Instructor/Leader
Recreation Official
Recreation Worker
Secretary
Vehicle Technician
Video Coordinator*
Video Technician*
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
WSI & Head Lifeguard Differential
(Lifeguards or WSIs working as Head
Lifeguards; Lifeguards working as WSIs)
$6.5C
$6.00-12.00
$7.50-11.00
$6.00-30.00
$7.00-23.00
$5.50-18.00
$9.00-18.00
$9.00-15.00
$9.00-19.00
$8.50-17.00
$7.50-12.00
$1.00
-11.50 per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour
per game
per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour
per hour
* Video positions shall be paid a guaranteed minimum flat fee of $50 for 4 hour or
less.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to
set the pay rate within the above ranges.
13. Budget Change -Summer Day Camps
Approved a budget request in the amount of $7,805.21 to help cover the costs of
running the summer day camps due to a significant increase in enrollment than
anticipated.
H.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:22 P.M.) Affordable Auto (1930 Rice Street)
Conditional Use Permit
Design Approval
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
a Community Development Director Coleman introduced the staff report
and presented the specifics of the report.
d. Boardmember Jon LaCasse presented the Community Design Review
Board report.
e. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission
report.
Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following person was heard:
Kathy Torberg, 5217 Matterhorn Drive, Fridley
g. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution aPprovin~ as
conditional use permit for used car sales at 1930 Rice Street:
RESOLUTION 00-12-114
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mike Whitelaw and Tom Godes, representing G & W Investment
Corporation, applied for a conditional use permit to be permitted to operate a used
car sales business.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property located at 193 Rice Street. The legal
description is:
THE WEST 150 FEET OF THE SOUTH 158 FEET OF THE
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18,
TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 22, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA. (PIN
18-29-22-23-0005)
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On November 20, 2000, the planning commission recommended that the
city council approve this permit.
2. On December 11, 2000, 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 thatthe city council approve the
above-described conditional use permit based on the building and site plans. The
city approved 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 runoff, 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 approved by the city. The
director of community development may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed use must be substantially started within one year of council
approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may
extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4. The site shall be kept in neat and orderly condition. The applicant shall
observe the striping pattern and not crowd additional vehicles on the site
beyond what can be parked in the striped parking spaces. This shall
include keeping the drive aisles clear of vehicles.
5. There shall be no vehicle delivery or transport/trailer unloading along
either street. This shall be done on site.
6. Outdoor storage of any new or used materials other than vehicles shall be
prohibited unless such materials can be fully concealed within a trash
enclosure. The design and placement of any such enclosure shall be
subj ect to staff approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the plans date-stamped October 19,
2000 for Affordable Auto Sales at 1930 Rice Street. Approval is based on the
findings required by the code and subject to the applicants compl~g with the
following conditions:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building
permit for this project.
2. Provide the following for staff approval before the city issues a building
permit:
a. Revise the site plan to show 9 • afoot-wide parking spaces and one
eight-foot-wide handicap parking space. The handicap space shall
also have an eight-foot-wide striped loading aisle. The applicant
shall close the southerly curb cut on Rice Street and curb across
the opening at the street edge. This driveway shall be restored
with sod. The driveway closing shall meet with MnDOT
specifications. The applicant shall obtain a MnDOT permit if one
is required for this driveway closing.
b. Revise the landscape plan to show that the planting beds have
edging, weed-block fabric and rock or wood-chip mulch.
c. Revise the building elevations showing the east and north sides of
the building painted light grey to match the siding color.
d. A plan for a trash dumpster enclosure for outside trash containers
if used (code requirement). This plan must show the placement
and design of the enclosure. Trash enclosures must have a 100
percent opaque closeable gate. Enclosures must be of a material
that matches or is compatible with the building.
e. An escrow in the amount of 200 percent of the cost of installing
the landscaping, installing stop signs, striping the parking lot,
closing/restoringthe southerly driveway on Rice Street and
building a trash enclosure (if used) before obtaining a building
permit. This is to guarantee the completion of this work.
3. Complete the following:
a. Install a reflectorized stop sign at both Rice Street exits and a
handicap-parking sign for the handicap-parking space.
b. Construct a trash dumpster enclosure for any outside trash
containers if used.
c. Stripe the parking lot at 9• afoot-wide spaces with one eight-foot-
wide handicap-accessible parking space with an adjacent eight-
foot-wide loading space.
d. Install the planting beds.
e. Paint the north and east sides of the building to match the siding
color.
£ Adjust the site light that is mounted on the canopy to aim
downward toward the site, not outward into drivers-eyes.
4. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
5. Comply with the requirements of the sign ordinance and, if sufficient
documentation is presented to staff, the two existing signs along Rice
Street will be grandfathered in.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
2. 7:15 P.M. (7:33 P.M.) Emerald Estates (County Road D)
Preliminary Plat
Design Approval
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
a Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Boardmember Jon LaCasse presented the Community Design Review
Board report.
e. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission
report.
Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following person was heard:
Kim Tramm, Tramm Builders & Realtors, the Applicant
g. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the plans date-stamped October
25. 2000 for the Emerald Estates preliminary lat. The developer shall complete
the following before the city council approves the final plat:
1. Sign an agreement with the city that guarantees that the developer or
contractor will:
a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete all public
improvements and meet all city requirements.
b.* Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading
limits.
c. Pay the city for the cost of any traffic-control or no parking signs.
d. Provide all required and necessary easements.
2.* Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans.
a. The erosion control plans shall be consistent with the city code.
b. The grading plan shall show:
(1) The proposed building pad elevation and contour
information for each home site. The lot lines on this plan
shall follow the approved preliminary plat.
(2) Contour information for all the land that the construction
will disturb.
(3) The driveway grades.
(4) No grading beyond the plat boundary without temporary
grading easements from the affected property owner(s).
a The street, driveway and utility plans shall show:
(1) All the parking areas and driveways with continuous
concrete curb and gutter.
(2) The coordination of the water main alignments and sizing
with the standards and requirements of the Saint Paul
Regional Water Services (SPRWS). Fire flow
requirements and hydrant locations shall be verified with
the Maplewood Fire Department.
(3) All utility excavations located within the proposed right-of-
ways or within easements. The developer shall acquire
easements for all utilities that would be outside the project
area.
3. Pay the costs related to the engineering departments review of the
construction plans.
4. Change the plat as follows:
a. Add drainage and utility easements as required by the city
engineer.
b. Show drainage and utility easements along all the site perimeter
property lines on the final plat. These easements shall be ten feet
wide along the front and rear property lines and five feet wide
along the side property lines.
5. Secure and provide all required easements for the development including
any off-site drainage and utility easements.
6. The developer shall complete all grading for public improvements and
overall site drainage. The city engineer shall include in the developers
agreement any grading that the developer or contractor has not completed
before final plat approval.
Submit the homeowners association bylaws and rules to the director of
community development. These are to assure that there will be one
responsible party for the maintenance of the private utilities, driveways
and structure.
8. Record the following with the final plat:
a. All homeowners association documents.
b. A covenant or deed restriction that prohibits any further
subdivision or splitting of the lots or parcels in the plat that would
create additional building sites unless approved by the city council.
The applicant shall submit the language for these dedications and
restrictions to the city for approval before recording.
9. If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the
director of community development may waive any conditions that do not
apply to the final plat.
*The developer must complete these conditions before the city issues a grading
permit or approves the final plat.
Seconded by Councilmember CollinsAyes -all
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the plans date-stamped October
25. 2000 for the Emerald Estates Townhomes, based on the findings required by
the code. The developer. Tramm Builders and Realtors shall do the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building
permit for this project.
2. Before getting a building permit the applicant shall:
a. Submit a grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan to the
city engineer for approval.
b. Submit the building color scheme to staff for approval if the
community design review board has not already approved the
colors.
c. Submit a revised site plan showing the closing of the old easterly
driveway opening. This opening must be curbed over and the
boulevard restored. The proposed curb cut shall be 30 feet wide
with 10-foot turning radii. The applicant shall also revise the site
plan to show sidewalks from the driveways to the front doors of
each unit.
3. Complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Replace property irons that are removed because of this
construction.
b. Restore and sod damaged boulevards. Sod all landscaped areas,
except the hillside to the north which shall be sodded or seeded.
a Install areflectorized stop sign at the exit.
d. Install an automatic in-ground irrigation system with a rain sensor
for all landscaped areas, except for the hillside to the north.
e. Install continuous concrete curbing.
Close the old easterly driveway opening. This old opening must
be curbed over and the boulevard restored.
g. Post •no parking•signs on site in locations required by the fire
marshal.
4. 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 200 percent of the cost
of the unfinished work. Any unfinished landscaping shall be
completed by June 1 if the building is occupied in the fall or winter
or within six weeks if the building is occupied in the spring or
summer.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
6. The city engineer must review and approve the location of the curb cut for
the site access from a vehicle safety perspective. Consideration for the
location shall be given to the slope to the west and shall take into account
the existing curb cut for the property to the east.
The applicant shall revise the site plan to show sufficient sidewalks to the
guest entrance subject to staff approval.
8. The patios for units eleven and twelve should be landscaped and/or
screened, subject to staff approval.
Seconded by Councilmember CollinsAyes -all
3. 7:30 P.M. (7:55 P.M.) Intoxicating Liquor License -Fee Increase
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the
specifics of the report.
a Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. No one came forward.
d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Mayor Cardinal moved to increase the intoxicating liquor license fee by 3.5% to
$6,400.00.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
4. 7:45 P.M. Adoption Hearing on 2001 Budget and Tax Levy
A. City Manager Comments
B. Citizen Comments
C. Resolution Adopting the Budget for 2001
D. Resolution Levying Property Taxes Payable in 2001
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the
specifics of the report.
a Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. No one came foward.
d. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution adopting a
budget for 2001:
RESOLUTION 00-12-115
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR 2001
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that a budget for 2001 is hereby adopted as
outlined in the following summary:
CAPITAL DEBT
OPERATING IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET
Rstimated Balances OI-OI-OI $11.418.641 $1253.057 $2.501.698
Revenues 24.438.470 1.377.360 2.19LOR0
Net other increases 285.710 1281.470 373.530
Rxnenditures (25.630.7101 (2.8353601 (2.885.1601
RstimatedRalances 12-31-O1 $10.512.111 $1.076.527 R2.1R1.14R
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the
2001 Operating Budget:
GF,NF,RAT, FTJND:
R l .002.640
588.960
1.029.710
2.466.520
259.700
12R3.470
5364_R10
2.1 Rl _R00
R 14.177.610
CHARITABLE GAMBLING TAX FUND:
COMMUNITY CENTER FUND:
DATA PROCESSING FUND:
DENTAL SELF-INSURANCE FUND:
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FUND:
HOUSING REPLACEMENT FUND:
PAYROLL BENEFITS FUND:
POLICE SERVICES FUND:
RECREATION PROGRAM FUND:
RECYCLING FUND:
SANITARY SEWER FUND:
V.E.M. FUND:
0 DF,PARTMF,NT
Community Develonment
Finance
Fire
General Government
Human Resource
Parks and Recreation
Police
Public Works
GF,NF,RAT, FTJND TOTAT,
$32,500 General Government
2,158,640 Parks & Recreation
383,370 General Government
92,830 General Government
290 General Government
509,720 Community Development
3,472,030 General Government
220 Police
706,450 Parks and Recreation
311,810 Community Development
3,190,320 Public Works
594,920 Public Works
$25,630,710 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the expenses for the Community Center Operations Fund
may exceed the appropriation provided that the net operating income before other revenues and
expenses including depreciation for 2001 is not less than zero.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the
2001 Capital Improvements Budget:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS $75,850
FIRE TRUCK REPLACEMENT 1,620
PARK DEVELOPMENT 502,960
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 2,101,520
STREET CONSTRUCTION STATE AID 1,320
TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-1 210
TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-2 220
TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-3 200
TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-4 30,310
TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-5 25,090
TAX INCREMENT HOUSING DISTRICT #1-6 95,800
WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE - NO. ST. 60
PAUL
WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE - ST. PAUL 200
TOTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $2,835,360
BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Director shall establish a budget for each
public improvement project when the Council orders the project and that the budget amounts
shall be recorded at amounts specified in the feasibility study for the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following appropriations are hereby approved for the
2001 Debt Service Budget:
$1.510.000 Princinal
130R_1 RO interest
2.760 Pavine Aeent Fees
60.210 Interest - Interfund loans
4.010 Investment Manaeement
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above budgets for Governmental Funds are hereby
adopted for financial reporting and management control.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above budgets for all other funds are hereby adopted
for management purposes only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the transfer of appropriations among the various accounts,
within a fund, shall only require the approval of the City Manager or his designee. However,
City Council approval is required for transfers from contingency accounts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all appropriations which are not encumbered or expended
at the end of the fiscal year shall lapse and shall become part of the unencumbered fund balance
which maybe appropriated for the neat fiscal year except appropriations for capital improvement
projects which shall not lapse until the project is completed or canceled by the City Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach,
Collins,
Koppen, Wasiluk
Nays -Mayor Cardinal
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution lev~g mope ,taxes
payable in 2001:
RESOLUTION 00-12-116
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING TAXES PAYABLE IN 2001
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that:
1. The following amounts of taxes be levied for 2000, payable in 2001, upon the net
tax capacity in said City of Maplewood, for the following purposes:
Operations $6,514,830
Capital Improvements 180,000
Debt Service 1.126.960
TOTAL LEVY $7,821,790
2. In addition, there is a $649,620 market value based referendum levy for 2000
payable in 2001 to finance the debt service on the 1994 Open Space Bonds and
the 2000 Fire Safety Bonds.
3. The net tax capacity based levy of $1,126,960 for Debt Service and the market
value based referendum levy of $649,620 total $1,776,580. This is a net decrease
of $369,261 in the scheduled levy of $2,145,841. The breakdown by Debt
Service Fund is as follows:
ADOPTED
FUND SCHEDULED INCREASE TAX
NO. TITLE LEVY (DECREASE) LEVY
323 G.O. Bonds - 1991A 0 214,060 214,060
325 G.O. Imp. Refunding Bonds - 1992A 329,514 (329,514) 0
326 G.O. Tax Inc. Ref. Bonds - 1992B 0 63,270 63,270
328 G. O. Tax Inc. Bonds - 1993B 223,530 (223,530) 0
329 G.O. Imp. Refunding Bonds - 1993C 397,262 136,848 534,110
330 G.O. Open Space Bonds - 1994A 432,931 (20,911) 412,020
331 G.O. Imp. Bonds - 1995A 3,908 (3,908) 0
332 G.O. Tax Inc. Ref. Bonds - 1995B 127,904 66,296 194,200
334 G.O. Imp. Ref. Bonds - 1998B 128,771 (7,451) 121,320
335 G.O. Imp. Bonds - 1999A 49,090 (49,090) 0
337 G.O. Fire Safety Bonds - 2000A 452,931 (215,331) 237,600
TOTAL $2,145,841 ($369,261) $1,776,580
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
Collins,
I.
Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach,
Koppen, Wasiluk
Nays -Mayor Cardinal
AWARD OF BIDS
1. Maplewood In Motion Bid
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Parks and Recreation Anderson presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the low bid to Nystrom Publishing
in the amount of $31.541.76 for printing of the 2001 Maplewood In Motion
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
J.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Write-OffUncollectible Ambulance Bills for 1998
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Mayor Cardinal moved to approve the write-off of $109,731.99 in uncollectible
ambulance bills.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
2. Ambulance Rates for 2001
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Mayor Cardinal moved to adopt the following resolution adopting 2001
ambulance rates:
RESOLUTION 00-12-117
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2001 AMBULANCE RATES
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is authorizedto impose reasonable charges for emergency and
paramedic ambulance services by Minnesota Statutes 471.476 and by special laws (Chapter 426,
Laws of 1975, and Chapter 743, Laws of 1978); and
WHEREAS, the paramedic ambulance services are partly financed by property taxes; and
WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable to charge non-residents ahigher rate than residents for services
rendered; and
WHEREAS, it is fair and reasonable to charge for services rendered based upon the distance a
person is transported and by type of services provided; i.e., basic or advanced life support services as
defined by Medicare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, thatthe following charges shall be effective January
1, 2001:
Residents Non-Residents
Base rates:
Non-transport (treatment administered) $210 $210
Basic life support ambulance services $415 $440
Advanced life support ambulance services $710 $760
Rate per mile transported $9.65 $9.65
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be no charge when the patient has not been
administered treatment and is not transported, when the patient is transported to the detoxification
center, or when the patient is transported in a squad car.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if more than one person is transported, the ambulance
charges will be pro-rated between the people transported.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Councilmembers
Ayes - Mayor Cardinal,
Allenspach, Koppen, Wasiluk
Nays -Councilmember Collins
3. Organizational Changes
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staffreport and presentedthe specifics
of the report.
Councilmember Wasiluk approved the following: 1) appointment of Melinda
Coleman to the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director position
at the existing Community Development Director pay range, 2) re-structure the
Community Development Director position to an Assistant Community Development
Director with the nav range of $50.000-$63.633 and 3) annoint Melinda Coleman to
serve as Deputy City Clerk
Seconded by Mayor Cardinal Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. James Noonan, 339 Summit Avenue, St. Paul - He volunteers at the overflow
homeless shelter at Central Park United Methodist Church in St. Paul. He talked to
the council about the need for more beds at the homeless shelter in Maplewood.
Staff will follow-up regarding the availability.
2. Joe Gockowski, 2414 Montana Avenue East, Maplewood - He said that on
September 1, 2000 the paramedics were called to his home and he wanted to
compliment the Police Department staff, Fire Department staff and the paramedics
on the wonderful service he received.
3. Milo Thompson, 1794 Onacrest Curve, Maplewood - He said he was in support of
what Mr. Noonan had to say about adding more beds at the Maplewood homeless
shelter.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Deer in South Maplewood, Shooting and Feeding -Police Chief Winger said that at
the January meeting there will be a proposal for some funding to continue with the
deer reduction program.
2. McKnight Road Bridge -Councilmember Koppen said that there had been a 10 car
pileup on this bridge on Sunday. He wanted the city to work more closely with the
county to see that this and other bridges in the city get sanded.
3. Maplewood In Motion Article -Councilmember Koppen received phone calls about
the article that was written by Mayor Cardinal complaining that it was slanted
against the school district. He said the Maplewood In Motion was supposed to be
used as a platform to talk about the positive things in the city.
4. Meeting with North St. Paul City Council -Councilmember Koppen said that the
Mayor of North St. Paul thought it would be a good idea for the two city councils to
get together for coffee to get to know each other and discuss some of the issues they
face together. Staff was directed to work out a date for this get together.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Winger said that the St. Paul Metro Treatment Center, 2223
White Bear Avenue, has moved to Roseville.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk