HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-75 Continuation of 06-05-75 MeetingMINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:30 P.M., Thursday, June 10, 1975
_ Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 75 -19
Continuation of the June 5, 1975 Council Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Bruton reconvened the meeting of June 5, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday June 10, 1975.
B. 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
J. NEW BUSINESS (continued from June 5, 1975)
5. County Ditch 18 - Ramsey County Open Space (continued)
e. Mayor Bruton asked if anyone wished to be heard. The following were heard
and expressed their opinions:
Mr. Stan Westin, President of Lecon Properties;
Mr. John Brandl, 2740 Gem Street;
Mr. Al Linder, 2755 White Bear Avenue;
f. Mr. Larry Holmberg, Ramsey County Open Space Program, answered questions from
Council and the audience.
g. Mayor Bruton moved that Council approve
Countv Open Space Program with the recommen
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert.
two
Councilman Wiegert moved an amendment that acquisition be in accordance with the
City's drainage plan in those areas where there appears to be a disagreement.
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson,
Murdock and Wiegert.
Nays - Councilman Greavu.
Motion carried.
Vote now taken on original motion. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson,
Murdock and Wiegert.
Nays - Councilman Greavu,
Motion carried.
h. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the acquisition by the Ramsey County Open
Space the Kohlman Lake area as specified and of the Marsh 212 area subject to
future needs of Highway 212.
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Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson,
Murdock and Wiegert.
Nays - Councilman Greavu.
Motion carried.
6. Parking Regulation - Keller Parkway /Arcade Street (Spoon Creek)
a. Manager Miller stated the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department has
indicated that it has received complaints from residents in the areas of Arcade
Street and Keller Parkway in the vicinity of Spoon Lake Park regarding parking
problems encroaching on private property. The Department also notes the unsafe
traffic conditions related to shoulder parking and the character and alignment
of the streets involved. The Department indicates "the present on -site parking
facilities will accomodate the peak number of users that the six acre park and
adjacent lakes can support." The Department also indicates that the parking
facilities are related to the desirable capacity of the park facilities. To
eliminate the on- street parking will regulate preferable usage of the park as
well as improving traffic safety. The staff agrees with the County that the
installation of no parking signs on Arcade Street and Keller Parkway adjacent to
Spoon Lake is desirable and would recommend that the City concur with the proposed
action.
b. Councilman Murdock moved to concur with the recommendation of the Ramsey
Parks and Recreation Department for the installation of "No Parking" signs on
Arcade Street and Keller Parkwav adiacent to Spoon Lake_
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
7. Bus Route Extension No. 11 (Maplewood Mall)
a. Manager Miller presented a letter and map from the Metro Transit Commission
requesting permission to operate on County Road "C" between Highway 61 and Hazel-
wood Avenue. This permission is needed to extend Route ItIl to the Maplewood Mall
as indicated on the accompanying map. The Metropolitan Transit Commission has
previously acquired permission to operate on the other streets shown on the route.
As this extension would improve service to the Maplewood Mall area, it is recom-
mended that the requested authorization be granted.
b. Councilman Murdock moved to authorize Metro Transit Commission to
County Road C between Highway 61 and Hazelwood Avenue to extend Bus
the Maplewood Mall.
Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. McDonald's Stop Sign
a. Manager Miller stated Council received a transcript of the Council meeting
where the plans for McDonald's had been approved. As of today the directional
signs are not _there.
b. Councilman Murdock moved to table at this time.
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Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all.
2. Council Salaries
a. Mayor Bruton stated he had sent a memo to Council pertaining to Council
salaries. He wished to correct item No. 1. When the City was incorporated,
the Mayor's salary was $80.00 a month and Councilmen $60.00 a month. In 1960
that was changed to the current level.
b. Mayor Bruton moved to table to June 19 1975.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
3. Proclamation
1. Mayor Bruton made the following proclamation:
One hundred and ninety -nine years ago this fourth day of July the Declaration
of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. This resolution, passed
without one dissenting vote, meant that the 13 Colonies of America were united,
free and independent. A new nation began its great experiment of liberty under
law.
Now, this American experiment has produced the largest measure of freedom
and the highest standard of living for more people than the world has ever known.
But, we must never forget that our blessings are not self - perpetuating -they must
be earned, over and over again, by continued attention to the principles upon
which the United States of America was founded.
It is fitting that this Independence Day be dedicated to honoring these prin-
ciples by a massive expression of appreciation for the blessings and strengths of
this great democracy.
Therefore, by virtue of the powers vested in this office, I as Mayor, do hereby
proclaim Friday, July 4, 1975, as a day to Honor America, and call upon all citi-
zens- community and religious leaders, business and labor, schools and veterans
organizations -to recognize this special day with appropriate programs and ceremon-
ies.
Signed in the City of Maplewood this 10th day of June, 1975.
/s/ Robert T. Bruton, Mayor
5. Beebe Lab
a. Mayor Bruton stated Council had received a letter from Beebe Lab where they
offer their property for sale to the City.
b. Councilman Wiegert moved to instruct staff to inform Beebe Lab
is not interested in acquisition of their nronart_v_
Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all.
6. Mobile Home Tie -Down Ordinance
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a. Councilman Anderson moved 1st reading of an ordinance requiring Mobile
Home tie- downs.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
7. Election - Even Years
a. Councilman Anderson moved to hold City elections on even numbered years.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu.
Motion defeated.
8. Review of Ordinances
Ayes - Councilmen Anderson & Greavu.
Nays - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Murdock
and Wiegert.
a. Councilman Anderson stated he has received numerous calls from residents com-
plaining because they are required to take out permits for minor things.
b. Manager Miller stated the City is under the State Building Code,
C. Councilman Anderson moved to direct staff to draft a resolution to the
Legislature.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock.
d. Councilman Murdock
nertainine to permits
Seconded by Councilman Greavu.
9. Tree Spade
Ayes - all.
to staff to draft a
Ayes - all.
a. Councilman Murdock wished to know what is being done with the tree spade.
b. Manager Miller stated the park maintenance is being reviewed at this time
and hopefully the tree spade will be put to use two days per week.
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Property Acquisition - Fire Station
a. Manager Miller stated for sometime the staff has been endeavoring to obtain
an approximately 4 to 5 acre site adjacent to the Carver School on Upper Afton
Road for a south fire station site. Money is included in the 1974 Revenue Sharing
budget for this purchase. Recently it was learned that the Ramsey County Open
Space has the site in question under condemnation proceedings for open space pur-
poses. A Ramsey County Commissioner has indicated that he felt that the Open
Space should allow the City to purchase the site for public safety reasons; however,
our indications are that the Open Space people are not in accordance with that
view. The staff recommends that the Council authorize the City Attorney to join
in the condemnation proceedings to obtain the 4 to 5 acres for the City's use as
a fire station site.
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b. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD as follows:
1. That there has been a substantial increase in the population of that
part of this City lying South of Interstate -94; and
2. That the East County Line Volunteer Fire Department, 1177 Century Avenue
North, Maplewood, presently provides life - safety services to all of the City
lying East of McKnight Road and South of the City of North St. Paul; and
3. That the ever - increasing population South of said I -94 necessitates fire
runs and emergency calls in excess of desirable maximum distance and time stand-
ards; and
4. That it is reasonable and necessary for the safety, health and welfare
of the citizens of this City of Maplewood that the hereinafter described site be
acquired for the construction of a fire station for said East County Line Fire
Department, to wit:
The North 660 feet of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 1,
Township 29 N, Range 22 West, except the East 990 feet thereof,
according to the United States Government Survey thereof.
5. That the City Attorney is hereby authorized to acquire the above described
real property by direct purchase, donation or proceedings in eminent domain and
to incur such reasonable and necessary expenses for title information, surveys and
appraisals as are required and necessary for vesting title in the City; and
6. That it is reasonable and necessary tolocate a fire station on the above
described property for reasons of proximity to the volunteer firemen residing in
the area, a topography favorable to the location of said station site and that
this site better serves the citizens of Maplewood than any other site heretofore
identified for that purpose.
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all.
2. Hearing Dates
a. Manager Miller stated a hearing date of June 26 is recommended for a special
use permit amendment for a funeral home at 2591 Stillwater Road, a lot width var-
iance at the northeast corner of Skillman Avenue and English Street and a sideyard
variance for 2204 Mapleview. The storm and sanitary sewer improvement on County
Road D is the only other item presently scheduled for hearing on that evening.
b. Mayor Bruton moved to set June 26, 1975 as the hearing dates for the following:
Special Use Permit Amendment - 2591 Stillwater Road;
Preliminary Plat - Sauer Addition;
Lot width variance - 2204 Mapleview Avenue.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
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c. Manager Miller stated the date of July 31 is recommended for public hearings
on deferred assessments and diseased trees.
d. Diseased Trees
Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for Porject 74 -6, Shade Tree Disease Control Program,
and the said assessment roll 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 31st day of July, 1975, at the City Hall
at 7:30 P.M., C.D.S.T., 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 the said assessment.
3. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time, and place of hearing,
the general nature of the improvement, the area proposed to be assessed, that
the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk, and that written or
oral objections will be considered.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
e. Deferred Assessments
Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood has in the past deferred assessing
properties benefitted by the following public improvement projects:
Carlton Street Improvements
Sanitary Sewer Improvement No.
8
Atlantic Street Improvements
Water Improvement No. 6
Sanitary Sewer Improvement No.
7
Water Improvement No. 7
Sanitary Sewer Improvement No.
10
Water Improvement No. 68 -1
Water Improvement No. 68 -3
Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement No. 5
Sanitary Sewer Improvement No.
7, Project 3
Street Improvement - White Bear Avenue
Sanitary Sewer 68 -SAS -1
Street and Utility Improvement
68 -SAS -2
Storm Sewer 69 -4
Water Improvement 69 -9
Water Improvement 69 -11
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Water Improvement 69 -16
Water Improvement 69 -21
and;
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood now desires to review and evaluate said defer-
red assessments;
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the proper City officials are authorized and
directed to set a public hearing on all uncollected deferred and previously
unassessed parcels benefitted by said improvements, said hearing to be held on
the 31st day of July, 1975.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the said City officials are authroized and
directed to publish notice of said hearing in accordance with the requirements
of the state law and to serve mailed notice to the owners of all properties on
which the assessment was deferred.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
Coundilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for the deferred assessments on the following Public
Improvement Projects:
7:30 Carlton Street Improvements
Sanitary Sewer Improvement No, 8
Atlantic Street Improvements
Water Improvement No. 6
Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 7
8:00 Water Improvement No. 7
Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 10
Water Improvement No, 68 -1
Water Improvement No. 68 -3
Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement No. 5
Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 7, Project 3
Street Improvement - White Bear Avenue
Sanitary Sewer 68- SAS` -1
8:30 Street and Utilit
Storm Sewer 69 -4
Water Improvement
Water Improvement
Water Improvement
Water Improvement
V Improvement 68 -SAS -2
69 -9
69 -11
69 -16
69 -21
And said assessment roll is on file in the office of the City Clerk;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
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1. A hearing shall be held on the 31st of July, 1975 at the City Hall at
the times indicated 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 the said assessment.
3. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time, and place of hearing,
the general nature of the improvement, the area proposed to be assessed, that
the proposed assessment roll is on file with the Clerk, and that written or
oral objections will be considered.
f. Off Sale Liquor License
Mayor Bruton moved to set July I
nse to be loc:
Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all
3. Donations
date for an Off-
a. Manager Miller stated we have received $1,600 to sponsor the puppet wagon
and $400 towards the July 4th fireworks form the North Maplewood Lionells and
$400 from the North Maplewood Lions towards the July 4th fireworks. It is recom-
mended that the three donations be accepted and a resolution thanking the two
clubs passed.
b. Councilman Murdock
North Maplewood Lions
a letter of
for
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
4. County Ditch 17 - Request for County Action
to the
a. Manager Miller stated in order for the City to construct the County Ditch
17 improvements, Ramsey County has to hold a public hearing. He recommended
Council request Ramsey County to hold a public hearing relative to the County
Ditch 17 improvements.
b. Councilman Murdock introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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To: Board of County Commissioners of Ramsey County Minnesota.
The City of Maplewood, Minnesota, petitions the said County Board as follows:
1. To Improve and maintain County Ditch 17 within the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota;
2. Said petition is made pursuant to Minnesota Laws of 1957,Chapter 682;
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3. Vie City of Maplewood respectfully petitions that the County engage
the engineering services of Barr Engineering Company, 6800 France
Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55435, to draw such plans and
specifications as necessary.
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
ADJOURNMENT
9:24 P.M.
Cit Clerk
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