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Maplewood City Council
7 :80 P.M., Thursday, June 5, 1975
Municipal Administration Building
Meeting 75 ° 19
(A) CALL TO ORDER
B) ROLL CALL
(C) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. T ✓�_n�tes "IS l7 (May 15) & b4inuetes 75 °16 (May 8)
(D) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(E) PUBLIC HEARINGS a 1� Sui >d.ivision (Preliminary Plat) - Maplewood Heights 46
('130)
2.. Subdivision (Preliminary Plat Revision) - Bradley Park
(7045)
(F) AWARDING OF BIDS
�_�)_ _ Paramedic Radio Equipment
(G) APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
(H)' UNFINISHED BUSINESS_
—J.. , Subdivision (Final Plat)- Battle Creek Court
2. Building and Site Plan Review - Gervais Avenue /Highway 61
(M M Development Corporation)
3. Sign and Landscaping Plan - 1740 Gervais Avenue (Condor
Corporation)
4. Planned Unit Development Maple woods (Foundations)
5. Northeast Area Streets- Radatz Avenue and Ariel Street
6. Overlay District - Ordinance
7: Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvement -- County Road D,
West. of White hear Avenue
IIe water Improvement (Booster Station) ° Beebe Road
(Supplemental Agreement)
(I) VISITOR PRESENTATION - Saints North Roller Rink
(J) NEW BUSINESS
ls— Pia:i Change (Rm to LSC) - 2866 White Bear Avenue
2. Special Exception (Ceramics School) - 1973 Desoto
3, Lot Division - 1803 East County Road C
4. Assessment Cancellations:
a. A, E. Johnson Request
b, City Property
5. County Ditch 18 - County Open Space
6. Parking .Regulation - Keller Parkway /Arcade Street
(Spoon Lake)
7. Bus Route Extension #11 (To Maplewood Mall)
(K) COU_NCI_L PRES'NTATIONS
1. mct>ona IcI ° s Stop Signs
2. Council Salaries
3. Other:
a, Proclamation
-Apt _ of Jul A
)_
b • _
Insurance Committee Meeting-_Re uest
C. BeebeLab
d, Mobile Home Tie Down Ordinance 1st Readin
e, Election (even years)
f. Review of Ordinances
g, Tree Spade
(L) ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1, Property Acquisition - Fire
Funeral Home (Stillwater Ave.), Lot variance(2204°
2. hearing Dates Maplev-iew),_Lot_width -v riagcg�(� -corner Skillman .&
English) Tauer Plat, Diseased Tree, Deferments & Off-Sale
3. Donation - North Maplewood Lions and Lionells Liquor icz
4. Count] Ditch 17 (request for County action_
(M) An- J, ^ITRNDJFNT
MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:30 P.M., Thursday, June 5, 1975
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 75 -19
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 7:32 P.M. by Mayor Bruton.
ROLL CALL
Robert
T.
Bruton, Mayor
Present
John C.
Greavu, Councilman
Present
Donald
J.
Wiegert, Councilman
Present
Norman
G.
Anderson, Councilman
Present
Burton
A.
Murdock, Councilman
Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes No. 75 -16 (May 8, 1975)
Councilman Wiegert moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 75 -16 (May 8 1975) be
approved as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Minutes No. 75 -17 (May 15, 1975)
Councilman Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 75 -17 (May 15 1975)
be approved as corrected:
Page 5, Item J1 -c: insert "bound" instead of "south ".
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
3. Minutes No. 75 -18 (May 22, 1975)
Councilman Wiegert moved that the Minutes No. 75 -18 (May 22 1975) be approved
as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bruton moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Proclamation
2. Meeting - Insurance Committee
3. Meeting - Beebe Lab
4. Ordinance - Trailer Tie -down
5. Elections - Even years
6. County Ditch 17
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Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Subdivision (Preliminary Plat) - Maplewood Heights No. 6 (7:30 P.M.)
a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding-.a proposed
subdivision of land known as Maplewood Heights No. 6. The Clerk read the notice
of hearing along with the dates of publication.
b. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the recommendation that the
proposed preliminary plat be approved.
c. Commissioner Lorraine Fisher presented the following Planning Commission re-
commendation:
"Commissioner Howard moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council that the proposed subdivision of Maplewood Heights No. 6 be approved
subject to all lots meeting code requirement of minimum 10,000 square feet, and
street names be such as not to tend to confuse people with streets in other parts
of the area (area to include North Saint Paul).
Commissioner Kishel seconded. Ayes - all."
d. Mayor Bruton asked if anyone wished to be heard for or against the proposed
preliminary plat. None were heard.
e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing.
f. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the preliminary plat of Maplewood Heights
No. 6 with the suggestion that it be determined if the streets line up with ex-
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - All.
2. Subdivision (Preliminary Plat Revision) Bradley Park (7:45 P.M.)
a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed
re- subdivision of the existing plat of Bradley Park to be known as Neujahr Addit-
ion. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication.
b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended that the preliminary
plat be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. All lots shall be charged neighborhood park fees in accordance with the
present ordinance;
2. Easements shall be provided from the cul -de -sacs to Bradley Street. Said
easement shall provide a paved pedestrian bicycle path accessway;
3. Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of
the City Fire Marshal;
4. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing.
c. Commissioner Lorraine Fisher presented the following Planning Commission re-
commendation:
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"Commissioner Fischer moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council that the preliminary plat, Neujahr Addition, located east of Bradley and
west of DeSoto Street, plans dated May, 1975, be approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. All lots shall be charged Neighborhood Park Fees according to the present
ordinance;
2. A walkway easement be provided between DeSoto Court and Bradley, 15 feet
wide, paved to 10 foot width;
3. Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the
Fire Marshal;
4. If it is agreeable to present owners, Lots 2 and 3 of the previous subdivision
be incorporated into the numbering system of this proposed preliminary plat;
5. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing.
Commissioner Waldron seconded. Ayes - all with Commissioner Flaugher abstaining.
Commissioner Disselkamp moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the
City Council that Lots 6 and 19 through 28 of the Neujahr Addition be designated
to be rezoned to R -2 with the remaining lots rezoned to R -1.
Commissioner Howard seconded. Ayes - all."
d. Mr. Glenn Neujahr, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal and reviewed
the conditions.
e. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the
proposal. None were heard.
f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing.
g. Councilman Wiegert
Bradlev Park to become
liminary plat to re- subdi,
ect to the P1
s
1. All lots shall be charged Neighborhood Park Fees according to the present
ordinance;
2. A walkway easement be provided between DeSoto Court and Bradley, 10 feet
wide, paved to 6 foot width;
3. Fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the
Fire Marshal;
4. If it is possible, Lots 2 and 3 of the previous subdivision be incorporated
into the numbering system of this proposed preliminary plat. Staff to
pursue along with applicant;
5. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
F. AWARDING OF BIDS
1. Paramedic Radio Equipment
a. Manager Miller stated that the proper radio equipment is only available through
one supplier. Manager Miller presented Council a quotation from Motorola Communi-
cations.
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b. Councilman Greavu moved to declare Motorola Communications the only available
supplier of the proper paramedic radio equipment.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all,
c, Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid
of Motorola Communications in the amount of $6,660,00 is the only responsible
bid for the purchase of Paramedic Radio Equipment and the proper City officials
are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for
and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert,
G. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS
Councilman Wiegert moved that the a
No. 15006 through Check No, 15117 -
$64,777.37: Part II - Payroll Chec
Check No. 8468 through Check No. 85
paid as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson,
H UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ayes - all,
t I - Fees, Services, Expenses - Check
Check No, 770 through Check No. 814 -
hrough Check No. 8467x- $30,570.42;
.09) in the amount of $224,761.39 be
Ayes - all.
1, Subdivision (Final Plat) - Battle Creek Court
a. Manager Miller stated the approval of the preliminary plat for Battle Creek
Court was given by the Council on April ',3, 1975. The applicant has now completed
all the conditions of the preliminary plat and approval of the final plat is re-
commended.
b. Councilman Murdock moved to approve the Battle Creek Court final plat
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
2. Building and Site Plan Review - Gervais Avenue /Highway 61 (M M Development Corp.)
a. Manager Miller stated at the May 15, 1975 meeting the City Council reviewed
the recommendation of the Board for the warehouse /office building proposed by M
M Development at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and Gervais Street. As a con-
sequence of that review the Council referred condition No. 5 of the Board's re-
commendation for further discussion, Manager Miller presented the staff report
with the recommendation that condition $5 be retained in its present form. It is
further recommended that the following parking requirements be established for
general industrial uses permitted in the M -1 district and warehouse uses for sub-
ject property:
General Manufacturing Uses: 1 parking space for each 400 square feet of
floor area.
Warehouse: 1 parking space for each 1,000 square feet of
floor area.
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b. Director of Community Development Reed presented the following Community
Design Review Board recommendation:
"Board Member Howard moved that the Board recommend to the City Council that
condition 5 of their previous recommendation, remain in its present form since
no new information has been presented to cause the Board to believe that it is
not feasible.
Board Member Simkins seconded. Ayes: Members Howard, Glasow, Simkins
Nays: Members Cody and Ottman
Motion carried."
c. Mr. Dick Peterson, attorney representing M M Development, stated they agree
to all the conditions except No. 5.
d. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the building and site plans of M M Develop-
ment subject to the following conditions:
1. The landscaping plan submitted by applicant is approved as revised on
the marked plan dated 5/13/75 carrying the initials of Chairman Glasow;
2. Applicant shall provide adequate parking in accordance with the standards
as provided for in the Design Review Board policy;
3. If external storage areas will be required, plans shall be submitted for
staff review and approval. The design and materials of this facility
shall be related to and compatible with the architecture of the main
building;
4. Applicant shall petition for the improvement of Gervais Avenue in accord-
ance with plans and specifications approved by the City Engineer. The
applicant agrees not to protest the project or assessments resulting from
this improvement;
5. Parking requirements shall be based on the following: Office use - one
space for 200 square feet; Manufacturing use - one space for 400 square
feet; Warehouse use - one space for 1,000 square feet, and Council accepts
a_ minimum of 107 spaces;
6. Gas lines from the off -site LP gas tank providing standby service to sub-
ject property shall comply with all requirements of the Engineering and
Public Safety Departments;
7. Signing for the building and individual tenants shall be in accordance
with the proposals presented by the applicant in the sign content detail
sheet of the approved plan. All other signs, flags, banners and similar
attention getting devices are prohibited;
8. There shall be a time limit of 180 days from the date of City Council
approval of the plans to obtain all necessary building permits. Council
may extend this time limit upon request;
9. All utilities shall be located underground from the point where they enter
the site;
10. Signs, building materials, design and related architectural elements as
shown on submitted plans or as modified by conditions shall not be changed
in any manner without review and approval by the City Council. Any changes
made contrary to the above may result in revocation of the building /site
plan and /or occupancy permits. Colors shall be same as those used on
applicant's previous building at 2416 Maplewood Drive (Highway 61);
11. owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
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3. Sign and Landscaping Plan - 1740 Gervais Avenue (Condor Corp.)
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report.
b. Mr. Doug McMillan, attorney representing Condor Corp.,spoke on behalf of their
request.
c. Mr. James Riley, Condor Corporation, also spoke.
d. Mayor Bruton moved that the requests made by Condor Corporation should be
ferred to the Community Design Review Board through staff, as the Board is the
appropriate agency that this should go through.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson,
Murdock and Wiegert.
Nays - Councilman Greavu.
Motion carried.
e. Council stated they support the staff in the assigning the address of Condor
Warehouse as 1740 Gervais Avenue. Councilman Greavu requested the minutes of the
meetings pertaining to the Condor Warehouse.
4. Planned Unit Development - Maple Woods (Foundations)
a. Manager Miller stated at the meeting of May 15, 1975, Council approved the
Maple Woods Planned Unit Development time extension conditioned upon the develop-
ers appearing before the Council to discuss the existing foundations which have
been left in the area to the north and east of the townhouse development along
McKnight Road. The developers have agreed to appear at this meeting.
b. Mr. Ed Helfrey, representing Maple Woods, requested he be allowed to cover
the foundations, not remove them.
c. Following further discussion, Mr. Helfrey stated he would sign the agreement
to comply with the Council imposed conditions including covering the foundations.
5. Northeast Area Streets - Radatz Avenue and Ariel Street
a. Manager Miller presented a feasibility report relating to the construction
of Ariel Street between Radatz Avenue and Beam Avenue. The feasibility report
indicates that it is feasible to construct the roadway from an engineering stand-
point; however, there would be a high cost benefit ratio to provide service to
only a few owners.
The report also outlines another alternative which should be considered by the
Council. The social aspect of the roadway system in the area appears to be greater
than the question of the engineering feasibility for construction.
It is, therefore, recommended that citizen input from area residents be obtained
prior to making a decision to change the currently ordered project.
b. Director of Public Works Collier explained the feasibility report in detail.
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c. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard. The following persons
expressed their opinions:
Mr. Buttermore;
Mr. Bill Mikiska, 2003 Radatz Avenue;
Mr. Francis Trepanier, 2810 White Bear Avenue;
Mr. Ray Rossbach, 2055 Radatz Avenue;
Mr. Elmer Burkeman, 2015 Radatz Avenue.
d. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota
has deemed it necessary and expedient to revise the construction plans for the
improvement for Radatz Avenue from White Bear Avenue to Frederick Street;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Engineer is directed to cause the
necessary changes to be made in the improvement plans to reflect Engineering
Alternate #1.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - Councilman Anderson, Greavu, Murdock
and Wiegert.
Nays - Mayor Bruton.
Motion carried.
6. Overlay District - Ordinance
a. Manager Miller suggested that due to the lateness of the hour, this item be
referred to the Planning Commission and that it be placed on the Agenda for June
19, 1975 meeting. A copy of the ordinance will be available at the counter in
the Administration Office.
b. Councilman Wiegert questioned several items in the proposed ordinance.
c. Mayor Bruton moved that the proposed Overlay District Ordinance
comments, be referred to the Planning Commission and the CommunityD
Board for their comments and recommendations.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
with Council's
7. Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvement - County Road D, West of White Bear Avenue
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended that the City Council
direct the preparation of plans and specifications and authorize the City Engineer
to engate the services of Suburban Engineering to assist as required.
b. Director of Public Works Collier presented the specifics of the proposal.
c. Councilman Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota deems it
necessary and expedient that the improvement of County Road "D" between White
Bear Avenue and the Burlington- Northern Railroad tracks be improved by construct-
ion of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, sanitary sewer connections and necessary
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appurtenances;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA,
that the necessary final plans and specifications for said construction be pre-
pared and the City Engineer be authorized to secure the services of Suburban
Engineering, Inc, for the necessary engineering services.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert, Ayes - all.
8. Water Improvement (Booster Station) - Beebe Road Supplemental Agreement
a. Manager Miller stated with the decision of the Council not to proceed with the
wholesale water system, it is no longer necessary to include a 36" supply line
from the pumping station to the south side of Larpenteur. It is recommended that
this line now be deleted from the contract with a net decrease in price of
$55,648.67 from the original contract price of $456,267.00.
b. Mayor Bruton introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS:
A. The City Council of the City of Maplewood has heretofore ordered made
Improvement Project No. 73 -1, Water Booster Station, and has let a construction
contract therefore pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429;
B. Said construction contract was awarded on a unit price basis for a total
contract price of $456,267.00;
C. It is necessary ;andc! expedient that said contract be modified so as to
reduce the units of work at the same unit price at a reduction of $55,648.67;
D. A Supplemental Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, has been presented to the Council for the purpose of effecting such
modification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
modify the existing contract with respect to Porject No. 73 -1, Water Booster
Station, by executing said Supplemental Agreement.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson.
Motion carried.
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson,
Greavu and Murdock.
Nays - Councilman Wiegert.
1. Mr. Dick Schreier, 2125 DeSoto, stated he received a letter dated April 30 regard-
ing the color of the roller rink at 1818 Gervais. The building was painted the present
color late in 1973 and they weren't aware that the color was part of the conditions.
The tenant feels to repaint at this early date is not in accord with a prudent mainten-
ance practice and requests that the present color be accepted until normal maintenance
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calls for painting, then they will be happy to paint the building a color acceptable
to the City Planner, as requested in the letter. The letter stated he was to repaint
or come before the Council on June 5th, to show cause why it wasn't painted.
Councilman Wiegert
time as it re(
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Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Plan Change (RM to LSC) - 2866 White Bear Avenue
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated it is recommended that
the proposed plan change from RM to LSC for the easterly 230 feet of the subject
property be approved.
b. Commissioner Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Fischer moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council that
in as much as the RM area which remain will provide sufficient buffering from the
low density areas, and that the one point of contact is insignificant as long as
implementation includes LBC type zoning, it is recommended that the proposed plan
change from RM to LSC for the easterly 230 feet of the subject property be approved.
Seconded by Commissioner Kent. Ayes 8; Nay Commissioner Howard."
c. A property owner of one of the abutting properties spoke. He questioned the
buffering of the property in question, height of building, etc.
d. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council and the Maplewood Planning Commission
have prepared and adopted a Comprehensive Community Plan in compliance with the
requirements of Section 462.355 of the State Planning Enabling Legislation; and
WHEREAS, said Section 462.355 provides for subsequent amendment of said
Comprehensive Plan which reflect changed conditions;' and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood Planning Commission has conducted the required public
hearing and has given consideration to all evidence and testimony submitted at
such hearing held on May 19, 1975; and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has reviewed said amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood City. Council hereby amends
the Comprehensive Plan for Maplewood as follows:
The land use designation for the area located generally on the south side
of Beam Avenue between White Bear Avenue and a point approximately 700 feet
easterly thereof previously recommended as Rm, Residential Medium Density,
is changed to LSC, Limited Service Center, for the following reasons:
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1. Council finds the change to be minor in nature;
2. Undesirable effects of LSC uses are partially limited by public ownership.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Special Exception (Ceramics School) - 1973 Desoto
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the recommendation that the
proposed special exception be denied as detrimental to the existing zoning and
land development.
b. Commissioner Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Kent moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
that the proposed special exception be denied as detrimental to the existing zon-
ing and land development.
Commissioner Waldron seconded. Ayes all."
C. Councilman Wiegert moved to deny the request for Special Exception to construct
a single family residential structure to be used exclusively for a ceramics school
at 1973 Desoto Street, based on the reasons advanced by the Planning Commission
report.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
3. Lot Division - 1803 East County Road C
a. Manager Miller stated the applicant wishes to divide a single parcel of ap-
proximately 3 acres to create two lots. It is recommended that the division re-
quest be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The division not to become effective until such time that Ramsey County ac-
quires the northerly Plot B;
2. All deferred assessments to be paid;
3. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing.
b. Mr. N. R. Dittberner, realtor, representing the applicants, explained the
request.
c. Councilman Murdock moved to approve the lot division as presented for 1803
E. County Road C subject to the following conditions:
1. The division not to become effective until such time that Ramsey County
acquires the northerly Plot B;
2. All deferred assessments to be paid;
3. Owner and applicant agree to the above conditions in writing.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
4. Assessment Cancellations
a. A. E. Johnson Request
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1. Manager Miller stated Mr. Arnold Johnson has requested deferment of his
assessments for the Londin Lane Improvements. The assessments were levied
in 1971 and 1972. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended
that the request for deferment be denied.
2. Mr. Arnold Johnson spoke on behalf of his request.
3. Councilman Murdock moved to refer to staff to cooperate with Mr. Johnson
regarding the question of the drainage in the area and any deficiancies
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
b. City Property
1. Manager Miller presented two resolutions approving cancellation of assess-
ments against two properties purchased by the City. One covers the Markham
pit area north of County Road C and the other the Lillian Olson property on
Arcade Street. Passage of both resolutions is recommended.
2. Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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A RESOLUTION CANCELLING an Assessment Installment for Sanitary Sewer
purposes indentified as Ramsey County Land Commissioners File No. 186, D.P.
49, and Code No. 57 00910 050 70 in the office of Department of Property
Taxation, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, affecting property acquired
by the City of Maplewood, (Formerly Village of Maplewood) from Lillian E.
Olson, aka as Lillian Ethel Olson by Warranty Deed dated August 8, 1972, de-
scribed as follows; viz:
UNPLATTED LANDS
W 525.61 ft of N 41.44 ft of S 464.97 ft of SW 1/4 (subj to road & ease-
ment) in Section 9, Township 29, Range 22 according to the plat on file
and of record in Register of Deeds in and for Ramsey County, Minnesota,
(ace. to United States Gov't. Survey thereof)
WHEREAS, there remains on the records of the Department of Property Tax-
ation, Ramsey County, Minnesota, the above identified SEWER ASSESSMENT in the
amount of $20.12 payable in 1974, which inadverdently was not included for
cancellation at the time resolution was passed by said Council of the City of
Maplewood cancelling real estate taxes for the year of 1974 payable in 1975
affecting above described property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the above assessment for sewer purposes in the amount of $20.12
be cancelled and removed from taxation records of the Department of Property
Taxation, Ramsey County, Minnesota;
Further identified as File -A- 88798 pertaining to Code #57 00910 050 70.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
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3. Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ABATEMENT AND CANCELLATION of taxes of record
for the year of 1972 payable in 1973 on lands owned by the City of Maplewood,
(Formerly Village of Maplewood), legally described as follows:
UNPLATTED LANDS
The S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Sec. 3 Town. 29 N, Range 22
West, Ramsey County, Minnesota, and the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Sec.
3, Town 29, N, Range 22 West, except the West 578 feet of the South 1.310
feet thereof; subject to Hazelwood Avenue, County Road "C" and Kennard
Street; and subject to utility easements of record:
DESCRIBED BY RAMSEY COUNTY DATING PROCESSING AS:
UNPLATTED LANDS:
Ex W 578 ft of S 1310 ft the S 60 acres of W 1/2 of SE 1/4 (subj to rds)
in Sec 3 T. 29 R. 22 (acc. to the United Stated Govt. Survey thereof)
BOTH descriptions IDENTIFIED as Code No. 57 00310 070 77 080 77 - MAPLEWOOD
in the office of Department of Taxation, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota
(Formerly: Ramsey County Auditor);
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood (Formerly Village of Maplewood) acquired
the above described property by Stipulatinn Agreement from Markham Brothers
Construction Company, a Minnesota Corporation dated September 23, 1971, and
whereas, Markham Brothers Construction - Company desired; to become a party -
respondent to the order of the District Court, 2nd Judicial District, Ramsey
County, Minnesota, dated August 31, 1971 and amended on September 20, 1971,
above property having not been included in said District Court Order;
FURTHER, whereas above stated property was acquired by the City of Maple-
wood for construction of a settling pond and desilting basin incident to the
Beam Avenue Construction Project (an accessory to Maplewood Mall); and
WHEREAS, there remains on the records of Department of Taxation, Ramsey
County, Minnesota, unpaid taxes in the total amount of $1,531.19 for the year
of 1972, payable in 1973, affecting above property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA., that the above stated taxes in the amount of $1,531.19 consisting
of $1,361.06 and taxes and penalties and interest of $170.13, to June 25, 1975,
or total $1,531.19, BE ABATED and cancelled on the taxation records in the
Department of Taxation, Ramsey County, Minnesota, IDENTIFIED as Code Number
57 00310 070 77 (080 77) of Ramsey County Department of Taxation.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
5. County Ditch 18 - County Open Space
a. Manager Miller presented the staff report.
b. Manager Miller presented the following Parks and Recreation Commission recom-
mendation:
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"notion was made by Fox, Seconded by Glover, "To recommend to the City Council
to approve the County Ditch 18 Proposal. as outlined by staff."
Ayes - 7, Nays - 0, Abstainted - 1."
c. Commissioner Fischer presented the following Planning Commission recommendat-
ion:
"Commissioner Kent moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
that the County Ditch #18 Open Space acquisition be approved as in keeping with
the Plan for Maplewood and Ramsey County be commended on the program.
Commissioner Prew seconded. Ayes all.
A,
Commissioner Waldron moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council that the implementation of the County Ditch #18 Open Space acquisition
concept that the two additional parcels described in the staff report be included
in that acquisition, that the present negotiations between the Public Safety
Department and the County regarding a trade -off on land be carried forward to
condlusion, that the development of a system of underpasses to allow bicycles
and pedestrians to cross the roadways be explored.
Commissioner Fischer seconded.
Commissioner Prew moved an amendment that all the reference to the trade -off of
land in the Carver School area be deleted from the motion.
Commissioner Howard seconded. Ayes all.
Voting on the motion as amended: Ayes: Commissioners Howard, Kent, Waldron,
Axdahl, Fischer, Kishel, Pres; Nay: Commissioners Barrett and Disselkamp."
d. Mayor Bruton stated the meeting has reached the 11:30 P.M. deadline so this
will be the last item discussed and the meeting will be adjourned at 12:00 midnight
and automatically reconvene this meeting and agenda on Tuesday evening (June 10,
1975) at 7:30 P.M.
e. Mr. Larry Holmberg, representative of Ramsey County Open Space Program, spoke
regarding County Ditch 18.
M. ADJOURN]PHENT
12:00 Midnight.
Cit Clerk
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