Loading...
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. - 1 - 6/10 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. - 2 - 6/10 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 - 3 - 6/10 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. - 4 - 6/10 b. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 75 -6 -86 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. - 5 - 6/10 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: 75 -6 -87 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 - 6 - 6/10 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: 75 -6 -89 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: - 7 - 6/10 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: 75 -6 -90 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; - 8 - 6/10 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 - 9 - 6/10