HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-91 and 01-17-91 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, January 14, 1991
and
4:30 P.M., Thursday, January 17, 1991
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 91-01
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 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. ROLL CALL
Gary W. Bastian,. Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting No. 90-31 (December 27, 1990)
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No 91-01 as presented
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to a rove the A ends as amended.
1. Water Department
2. Council/Manager Meeting on Police Study
3. Commissioner Terms
4. Road Study
5. Snow Plowing
6. Oil Recycling
7. Equipment Certification - G-7
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
EA. PRESENTATIONS
None
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Zappa moved: seconded by Councilmember Juker Aves - all to approve the
Consent Agenda item E-1 and E-3 through E-6 as recommended• (Item E-2 moved to I-11)
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1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 800,405.21 Checks #11312 thru #11563
Dated 12-14-90 thru 12-31-90
$ 210.157.41 Checks # 8935 thru # 8560
Dated 1-14-91
$1,010,562.62 Total per attached
voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 387,922.38 Payroll Checks dated 12-21-90,
1-3-91 and 1-4-91
$ 75.035.03 Payroll Deductions dated
12-91-90 and 1-4-91
$ 462,957.41 Total Payroll
$1,473,520.03 GRAND TOTAL
2. Application for Cancellation of Ambulance Bill
Moved to I-11
3. Footprint Lake - Project 87-32 - Acquisition Approval
Adopted the following Resolution acquisition of tax-forfeit property for a ponding
area for the Footprint Lake Storm Sewer Project:
Resolution 91 - O1 - O1
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council has ordered City Project 87-32,
Footprint Lake Storm Sewer, and
WHEREAS, the Council has levied assessments against benefitted property
for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, ponding areas are required for the project on property owned by
the State of Minnesota, as tax-forfeited lands,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that the two parcels described as Lot 5, except the east 15 feet
thereof, Block 14, Sabin Addition to Gladstone, Ramsey County, Minnesota,
subject to easements; South 1/2 of vacated alley adjacent and following:
except the East 15 feet of part northerly of County Road B of Lot 27 (10-29-
22-33-0025) and part West of extended West line of Lots 5 and 27 and
Northerly of County Road B of Block 14, Sabin Addition to Gladstone, Ramsey
County, Minnesota, subject to easements; South 1/2 of vacated avenue
accruing and all of vacated alley adjoining and following; (10-29-22-33-
0026) of said tax forfeit lands be acquired for said ponding purposes and
the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute an agreement for
acquisition of said tax-forfeit lands.
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4. Conditional Use Permit Termination: 1780 Ruth Street
Terminated the Conditional Use Permit at 1780 Ruth Street as the printing business
has been closed.
5. Temporary/Part-Time Pay Rates
Adopted the following Resolution setting 1991 pay rates for temporary and part-time
(non-union) employees:
Resolution 91 - O1 - 02
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 employees who do not work in excess of
67 days in a calendar year are not covered by union contract wage
rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay rate
maximums are hereby established for temporary and part-time
employees retroactive to January 1, 1991:
Recreation Worker $11.73 per hour
Recreation Official 17.63 per game
Puppeteers 29.37 per show
Accountant 14.77 per hour
Administrative Assistant 12.50 per hour
Secretary 10.16 per hour
Accounting Clerk 10.51 per hour
Clerk-Typist 9.22 per hour
Election Judge 5.75 per hour
Election Precinct Chairman 6.00 per hour
Laborer 6.25 per hour
Engineering Aide. 6.86 per hour
Janitor 5.20 per hour
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minimum pay rates for each of
the above be (1) the amount specified by federal and/or State law
for those positions covered and (2) $2.75 per hour for those
positions not covered by Federal or State law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the
authority to set the pay rate within the above ranges.
6. Budget Transfer - City Clerk's Office
Approved a budget transfer of $950.00 from the General Fund Contingency
Account to the City Clerk Office Supplies - Equipment Budget for sewer
billing programming changes required because of the addition of the
recycling charge.
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G. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Four (4) 35,000 GVW Cabs and Chassis
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the bids.
c. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following resolution and moved its aoproval•
91-01-03
AWARD OF BID - FOUR 35,000 GVW CABS AND CHASSIS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of Lakeland Ford Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $140,000
is the lowest responsible bid for furnishing four (4) 35,000 GVW
cabs and chassis, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf
of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Street Sweeper
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff-report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the bids
c. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following resolution and moved its aparoval•-
91-01-04
AWARD OF BID - STREET SWEEPER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of McQueen Equipment Company in the amount of $57,686 is the
lowest responsible bid for one (1) three-wheel, self-loading street
sweeper, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the
City.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. Dump Boxes, Plows and Hitches
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the bids.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved that all bids be reiected the request for bids be
rewritten and readvertised.
d. Councilmember Juker asked the City. Attorney for an opinion on the legality of
rejecting bids and readvertising. Discussion followed.
Motion died for lack of a second
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e. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its aooroval•
Resolution 91 - O1 - 05
AWARD OF BIDS - DUMP BOXES, PLOWS AND HITCHES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of MacQueen Equipment Co. in the amount of $62,872 is the
lowest responsible bid for furnishing:
1. Four (4) five cubic-yard dump boxes
2. One (1) 12-foot front plow
3. One (1) ten-foot wing plow
4. One (1) quick hitch
5. Remounting of three front plows, wing plows, and quick hitches
and that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the
City.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:15 P.M., Markfort 2nd Addition
a. Variance
b. Preliminary Plat
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal.
c. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Ron Dahlquist, 1774-1744 McMenemy Street
Virgil Hawkins, Meyer, Stuart & Associates, representing the developer.
Audrey Duelmann, 1843 Desoto Street
e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its aooroval•
90-01-06
VARIANCE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Leo Markfort applied for a variance from the zoning
ordinance at 1780 McMenemy Street. The legal description is:
EX S 162 FT THE SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4/ SUB TO
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ST/ IN SEC 17 TN 29 RN 22
WHEREAS, Section 36-72 of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires a rear
yard setback of 20% of the lot depth or 41 feet.
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing 23 feet.
WHEREAS, this requires a variance of 18 feet.
WHEREAS, the history of this variance is as follows:
1. This variance was reviewed by the Planning Commission on
December 3, 1990. They recommended that the City Council
approve the variance.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on January 14, 1991.
City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and
sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required
by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing an
opportunity to speak and present written statements. The
Council also considered reports and recommendations from the
City staff and Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the
above-described variance for the following reasons:
1. Strict enforcement would cause an undue hardship because of
circumstances unique to the property.
2. The variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent
of the ordinance.
3. There is an unusually large front yard that creates this
problem.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
g. Councilmember Zappa moved aoaroval of the revised plat for the Markfort 2nd
Addition oreliminarv plat dated November 15 1990 subiect to completion of the
following conditions before final plat approval•
1. A drainage easement shall be shown on outlot A for Phase II.
The location of this easement must be approved by the City
Engineer.
2. Atwenty-foot-wide drainage easement shall be shown on Phase II
from the South property line to the North properly line, ending
at the future two-acre-foot ponding easement. This storm sewer
- shall be constructed by the owner of the outlot when the outlot
is platted into buildable lots. The City Engineer shall approve
the location of the easement to ensure that it is properly
located to drain the property to the South and this site to the
future pond.
3. Before final plat approval for Phase II, the owner of the
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multiple dwelling property to the North must be given the
opportunity to document his preference to route sanitary sewer
for his property through the applicant's site, rather than to
McMenemy Street. This documentation shall include the depth of
the proposed multiple dwelling service connections and the depth
of the sanitary sewers that will be available to the property.
If this information cannot be provided before final platting of
Phase I is requested, atwenty-foot-wide utility easement shall
be shown on the outlot between future Ripley Avenue and the
north line of the outlot. The City Engineer must approve the
location. The elevation of the sewer in Phase I shall
accommodate this requested sewer. The owner of the outlot shall
deed to the City a five-foot-wide temporary construction
easement along each side of the permanent easement, if the
outlot will be platted before this sanitary sewer will be
constructed.
The property owner shall pay for this sanitary sewer if the City
Engineer determines there is a public need to route it through
the applicant's site. If there is no public need, then the
easement shall be vacated unless the property owner to the North
guarantees its construction and the owner of the outlot and the
City Engineer agree to the routing.
The City Engineer shall approve final grading, utility, drainage
and erosion control plans. A construction easement(s) shall be
obtained for any off-site grading.
4. A signed developer's agreement shall be submitted to the City
Engineer, .with the required surety, for all required on-site
public improvements, including:
a. A storm water pond
b. Storm sewer
c. Street and utilities
5. Submit to the City a written opinion from a certified soils
expert. This opinion shall describe the types of soils, the
correction procedures to prepare the lots for building and
whether the soils will allow for the practicable development of
the site as proposed. The Council may pass a resolution
describing the soil conditions for the future buyers. The
Council shall require the developer to file this resolution with
the final plat.
6. Move the lot lines to provide at least 75 feet from the
centerline of the North-South easement in the outlot to the East
line of Lot 11.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. 7:30 P.M., 1955-1975 McMenemy Street
a. Land Use Plan Change (4 Votes)
b. Future Land Use Plan Classification
c. Rezoning (4 Votes)
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a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics
c. Chairman Axdahl presented the Planning Commission Report
d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Karen Christofferson, St. Paul Board of Realtors
e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
_ f. Councilmember Rossbach moved the Land Use Plan remain unchanged as LSC and to
designate the classification on the update as LBC
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
aporoval:
90-01-07
REZONING RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council applied for a rezoning from
F (Farm Residential) to R-1 (Single Dwelling),
WHEREAS, this rezoning applies to the properties located between
Sloan Place and McMenemy Street North of Roselawn Avenue. The
addresses are 1955, 1961, 1967 and 1975 McMenemy Street and the PIN
numbers are 18-29-22-14-0003, 18-29-22-14-0004, 18-29-22-14-0005 and
18-19-22-14-0006.
WHEREAS, the history of this rezoning is as follows:
1. The Planning Commission reviewed this rezoning on
December 17, 1990. They recommended that the City
Council approve the rezoning.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on January 14,
1991° City staff. published a notice in the Maplewood
Review and sent notices to the surrounding property
owners as required by law. The Council gave everyone at
the hearing an opportunity to speak and present written
statements. The Council also considered reports and
recommendations from the City staff and Planning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the
above described rezoning for the following reasons:
i. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose
and intent of the zoning code.
2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or
detract from the use of neighboring property or from the
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character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the
property adjacent to the area included in the proposed
change or plan is adequately safeguarded.
3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and
conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the
public welfare.
4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon
the logical, efficient, and economical extension of
public services and facilities, such as public water,
sewers, police and fire protection and schools.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. 7:45 P.M., 2315 - The lot North of 2335 Stillwater Road
a. Land Use Plan Change (4 Votes)
b. Rezoning (4 Votes)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics
c. Commissioner Axdahl presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Judy Engebretson, daughter of Mrs. Lepsche, representing her Mother, who
owns the property to the North of 2315 Stillwater Road.
Donald John, 2329 Stillwater Road
Ken Masner, 758 North McKnight Road
Toni John, 2329 Stillwater Road
e. Mayor Bastian read the letter received from Violet Ethier, 2322 Stillwater Road.
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its
aooroval:
91-O1-OS
PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council initiated an amendment to
the City's Comprehensive Plan from RH (residential high density) to
RL (residential low density).
WHEREAS, this amendment applies to the properties located at
2315, 2321, 2329 and 2335 Stillwater Road and the undeveloped lot
north of 2335 Stillwater Road.
WHEREAS, the history of this plan amendment is as follows:
1. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on
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December 17, 1990 to consider this plan amendment. City
staff published a notice of this hearing in the
Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding
property owners as required by law. The Planning
Commission gave everyone at the hearing a chance to
speak and present written statements. The Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council approve the
plan amendment.
2. The City Council discussed the plan amendment on January
14, 1991. They considered reports and recommendations
from the Planning Commission and City staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the
above-described plan amendment for the following reasons:
1. The change would be consistent with the goals and
policies in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The RL classification would be more compatible with the
existing land uses than the RH classification.
3. The property owners and surrounding neighbors answering
the survey favored the change.
4. The City assessed the northerly 2.45 acres of this area
fora water tower, based on single-dwelling development.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
G. AWARD OF BIDS: (Continued)
4. Two (2) Cubic Yard Front End Loader
ae Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its aooroval•
91-Oi-91
RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of Zeigler Inc. in the amount of $59,048 is the lowest
responsible bid for furnishing one (1) two cubic-yard front-end
loader, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the
City.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
5o Two (2) One Ton Cabs and Chassis
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its aooroval•
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91 - O1 - 11
RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc. in the amount of $29,734 is the
lowest responsible bid for furnishing two (2) one-ton cabs and
chassis, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the
City.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
6. Front Mounted Rotary Mower
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its approval•
91-01-12
RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that
the bid of MTI, Inc. in the amount of $11,310 is the lowest
responsible bid for one (1) front-mounted rotary mower, and the
Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a
contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
7, Certificate of Indebtedness
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved the Citv reserve the right to finance on atax-exempt
basis at a later date the equiament purchases approved this evening-under Award
of Bids.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Code Change: Approval of Plans (1st Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposed
amendment which was tabled from November 26, 1990 for additional study.
c. Mayor Bastian moved anoroval of first reading of the proposed amendment to
Section 25-65 of the Citv Code relating to approval of plans
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
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Nays - Councilmember Juker
d. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its approval:
91-01-13
RESOLUTION INCREASING DOLLAR LIMITS OF MINOR BUILDING PROJECTS
WHEREAS, Section 25-65 (a) of the code of Ordinances requires
that the City Council define minor building projects by dollar
limits;
WHEREAS, construction costs have increased enough to warrant
that the City Council increase the previous dollar limits of $12,000
and $120,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a minor building project is
any .exterior construction under $15,000 in value, except additions
to buildings that the Community Design Review Board previously
approved. In this case, a minor construction project must be less
than $150,000 in value and similar in design to the existing
building.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Residential Dedication by Developers (P.A.C.)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Parks and Recreation Director Odegard presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Park Acquisition Charge at $135 per person.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
d. Councilmember Zappa proposed amending the charge from $135 per person to $450 per
residential unit.
e. Commissioner Jeanne Ewald presented the Park and Recreation Commission's basis
for the proposal and, their position on the question of charges based on density
vs per unit.
f. Councilmember Juker moved the item be tabled for further study by the Park and
Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
g. Councilmember Rossbach proposed returning to the original motion, which was
already on the floor.
h. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its approval•
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91-01-14
RESOLUTION FOR PARK ACQUISITION CHARGE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
WHEREAS Maplewood Code Sec. 21-46 recognizes the need for
neighborhood parks, establishes standards and improvement guidelines
for such and provides methods of acquisition and development, and
WHEREAS Sec. 21-56 states that the City Council at its first
regular meeting of each calendar year shall act to adopt by
resolution the cost per person which shall be multiplied by the
populace per unit value as found- in Sec. 21-48. This annual cost
determination shall be used to calculate the Neighborhood Park
Charge for each dwelling unit for the ensuing year,
WHEREAS the intention of the Ordinance is to provide for future
quality of life through the acquisition and development of park-open
space, and
WHEREAS the cost of acquisition of property and the development
of parks has continued to increase,
THEREFORE, the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that
effective January 15, 1991, the City Council establish the cost per
person for Neighborhood Park Charge at $135 per person.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
i. Councilmember Zappa moved Council direct staff and the Parks and Recreation
Commission to further study the issue of equitability of cost to single family
homes before brinoina before the Council in 1992.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker,
Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian
Mayor Bastian moved to susoend the Rules of Procedure in order to address items I-2
I-3. I-4. I-5 and Visitor Presentations. with the balance to be on Thursday January
17 at 4:30 o.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2. No-Parking Signs, Reaney and McKnight
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report
c. Mayor Bastian invited interested persons in attendance to present their views.
The following persons spoke:
Malcom Boege, 756 N. McKnight Road
Ken Manner, 758 N. McKnight Road
Kathy Manner, 758 N. McKnight Road
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Virgil Nordstrom, Businessman in area of Reaney and McKnight
d. Councilmember Zappa moved staff be directed to study narking and traffic patterns
for 30 days, then report back to Council at March 11. 1991 meetinq_
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
3. Truth-In-Housing Evaluators
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report, regarding a request to amend the
Truth in Housing Ordinance as it relates to certification of housing evaluators.
b. Commissioner Lorraine fisher presented the opinion of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved no action be taken unless and until it is determined
there is a need for more evaluators.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
4. Roof Top Equipment Screening Appeal (Birch Run Station)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report
c. Joe Shrombley, Weatherford/Walker Developments, Inc. (Owners of Birch Run
Station) defined their position and outlined their maintenance schedule.
d. Councilmember Juker moved to add the words "or as needed" to condition 5 of the
Community Design Review Board's roof-equipment screening design approved for
Birch Run Station.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
5. ABRA Appeal
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b Councilmember Zappa outlined his concerns regarding the type and number of trees
used for screening the Northerly side of the ABRA site, as seen when driving
South on Highway 61.
c. Tim Adelmann, Vice President, Abra, Inc. presented their position with regard to
site screening and compliance with City requirements.
d. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. a. Michael Roth, Skytracker Promotions of Little Canada, spoke to the Council about
the Balloon/Sign Ordinance, indicating that he wants to comply with our codes and
is concerned about timing because of the necessity of obtaining Council approval..r,
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b. Community Development Director Olson stated the problem with balloon signs has
occurred because the temporary sign ordinance, as written, did not anticipate the
use of balloons when size guidelines were specified. The ordinance is being
revised.
The Council recessed at 11:12 p.m. to reconvene at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 17,
1991.
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Mayor Bastian reconvened Meeting 91-01 at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 1991
B. ROLL CALL
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A, Zappa, Councilmember Present
I. NEW BUSINESS (Continued]
6. Authorization to Hire - City Clerk Secretary
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to authorize realacement of the City Clerk's Secretarv as a
part-time position based on 25 hours per week.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
_ 7. Fire Department Contracts
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the 1991 Fire Department Contracts.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
8. Annual Designations and Appointments:
a. City Attorney
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint the firm of Bannigan & Kellv as Citv Attornev
for 1991.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
b. Prosecuting Attorney
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Martin Costello as Prosecuting Attornev and
the monthly retainer be increased to 54.600.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
c. Municipal Legislative Commission
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Councilmember Zappa moved to reappoint Mayor Garv Bastian and Citv Manager:
Michael McGuire to the Munic~al Legislative Commission.
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Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
d. Ramsey County League of Local Governments
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to reaoooint Councilmember George Rossbach to the Ramsev
County League of Local Governments and to appoint Councilmember Joseph Zappa
as Alternate.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
e. Cable Commission
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
_ 2. Mayor Bastian moved that he would again represent Maplewood on the Cable
Commission and that Ann Fitch be reappointed to the Cable Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
f. N.E.S.T.
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to reaoooint Councilmembers Joseph Zappa and George
Rossbach to N.E.S.T.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
g. Suburban Rate Authority
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Dale Carlson to the Suburban Rate Authority
and reappoint Dan Faust as alternate.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
h. Official Newspaper
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian. moved to designate the Maplewood Review as the official
newspaper of the Citv.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
i. East Community Family Center
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to reappoint Director of Public Safetv Ken Collins to
the East Community Family Center and to research the groups election
process. If two can represent Maplewood. Councilmember Zappa will be the
2nd appointee.
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Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
j. Acting Mayor
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to aoooint Councilmember Joseph Zappa as Acting Mayor
for 1991.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
k. Chamber of Commerce
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Councilmember Zappa moved to aoooint Mavor Garv Bastian. with Manager
Michael McGuire as alternate, to the Maplewood-North St. Paul-Oakdale
Chamber of Commerce.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
1. St. Paul Water Treatment Plant Advisor
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to aoooint Council members George Rossbach and Dale
Carlson to the St. Paul Water Treatment Plant Advisory Board.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
m. Ramsey County Light-Rail Transit Committee
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to aoooint Councilmember George Rossbach to the
Intergovernmental Committee and Director of Community Develooment Director
Geoff Olson to the Technical Committee on the Ramsey County Light Rail
Transit Committee.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
n. HAZMAT Committee
i. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember Fran Juker to the HAZMAT
Committee
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
o. Fire Study Committee
1. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember Fran Juker to the Fire Study
Committee.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
9. Commissions and Boards:
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a. Planning Commission Reappointments
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to reappoint Garv Pearson. Will Rossbach and Bob
Cardinal to the Planning Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
b. C.D.R.B. Reappointments
i. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to reaoooint Marv Erickson to the Communitv Design
Review Board.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
c. Park and Recreation Commission
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to reaoooint Don Christianson. Vova Piletich. and Jeanne
Ewald to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
d. H.R.C. Reappointment
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Mayor Bastian moved to reaoooint Paul Sand to a three-vear term on the Human
Relations Commission
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
e. Civil Service Commission
1. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
2. Councilmember Zappa moved to advertise for interested parties.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
3. Mayor Bastian moved to reappoint Clavton Ouallev to the Civil Service
Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
4. Councilmember Juker moved staff look into the length of terms. who serves.
attendance, etc.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
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- 10. Rules of Procedure
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to adopt the Rules of Procedures as presented for 1991.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
11. Application for Cancellation of Ambulance Bill (From E-2).
a. Councilmember Juker moved to table for further information.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Water Department
a. Councilmember Rossbach expressed his concerns about overall City Water Department
problems and asked if anything is happening.
b. Manager McGuire stated the Water Department and Staff have been meeting and are
making some progress.
2. Council/Manager Meeting
a. Councilmember Zappa requested Council meet with Manager.
b. Mayor Bastian reminded Council of upcoming meetings:
Legal Review - 6:30 p.m. on 1-28-91
c. Councilmember Zappa moved a meeting be held on January 29. 1991 from 4:00 D.m.
to 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Police Study, a Workshop Session and the Fire
Committee.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. Commissioner Terms
Previously Discussed
4. Road Study
a. Councilmember Zappa questioned how meeting with White Bear regarding access to
Highway 694 went and if it can be incorporated with Road Study.
b. Director of Public Works Haider reported on meeting with White Bear Planning
Commissioner.
5. Snow Plowing
a. Mayor Bastian reported he had received several calls about sidewalks not being. <
plowed, especially on White Bear Avenue. He asked whether there had been and
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more thoughts on City doing the plowing or trails in the parks.
b. Mayor Bastian requested Public Works Director Haider obtain copy of memo from
last year regarding City plowing sidewalks.
c. Mayor Bastian inquired who plows sidewalks in front of Ramsey County Home.
Public Works Director Haider stated that is done by Ramsey County.
d. Councilmember Zappa moved staff be directed to look into plowing trails in the
a~ rks.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
6. Oil Recycling
Dropped from Agenda
Mayor Bastian moved to add two additional items to the Agenda: Metro East Crime
Commission and the Mavor's Uadate.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
7. East Metro Crime Commission
a. Councilmember Rossbach inquired why there is no money for East Metro Crime
Commission mailings.
b. Staff stated nothing was allocated
c. Council moved to instruct staff to see if other cities could help with funding
and also research how much Maplewood has spent to date.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
8. Mayors Updato
a. Mayor Bastian reminded the Council about various upcoming meetings.
M. ADJOURNMENT Of MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
C-~ . G~-~-~~
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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