HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-91 and 02-28-91 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, February 25, 1991
and
4:30 P.M., Thursday, February 28, 1991
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 91-04
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:
1. Minutes of Council/Manager Meeting February 7, 1991
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of the Februarv 7 1991
Council/Manager Meeting as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Minutes of Meeting No. 91-03 (February 11, 1991)
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of the Februarv 7 1991
Council/Manager Meeting as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Stop Signs
2. Maintenance Crew Work
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Commercial Zoning Adjacent to Residential
5. Payments
6. HAZMAT Update
7. Fire Committee Update
8. Council/Manager Meeting
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -all
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EA. APPOINTMENTS
1. Community Design Review Board Appointments
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. The applicants, Bruce Thompson and Scott Wasiluk, appeared before the Council.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to appoint Bruce Thompson and Scott Wasiluk to the
Community Design Review Board.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Planning Commission Appointment
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. The applicant, Mary Martin, appeared before the Council.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to appoint Marv Martin to the Planning Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
E. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Zappa, moved. seconded by Councilmember Rossbach: Aves - all to approve
the Consent Agenda items 1 through 4 as recommended:
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 319,515.50 Checks #11698 - #11951
Dated 02-01-91 thru 02-13-91
$ 145.732.84 Checks #12307 - #12422
Dated 02-25-91
$ 465,248.34 Total per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 186,251.50 Payroll Checks dated 02-15-91
$ 37.897.22 Payroll Deductions
- $ 224,148.72 Total Payroll
$ 689,397.06 GRAND TOTAL
2. Resolutions of Appreciation - Human Relations Commission
Approved the following Joint Resolutions of Appreciation:
91-02-25
JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Scott Rostron became a member of the Human Relations Commission
of Maplewood, Minnesota in January of 1981 and has served faithfully in that
capacity; and
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WHEREAS, he has given of his time and energy without compensation for
the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, he has shown dedication to his duties and has contributed his
leadership and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and the citizens of the City, that Scott Rostron is
hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his service, and we wish
him continued success in the future.
91-02-26
JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Carol Engel became a member of the Human Relations Commission
of Maplewood, Minnesota in January of 1989 and has served faithfully in that
capacity; and
WHEREAS, she has given of her time and energy without compensation for
the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, she has shown dedication to her duties and has contributed her
leadership and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and the citizens of the City, that Carol Engel is
hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for her service, and we wish
her continued success in the future.
3. Resolution of Appreciation - Community Design Review Board
Approved the following Joint Resolution bf Appreciation:
91-02-27
JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Dan Molin became a member of the Community Design Review Board
of Maplewood on January 10, 1989 and has served faithfully;
WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without
compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, he has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently
contributed his leadership and effort for the benefit of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, and the citizens of the City, that Dan Molin is hereby
extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service, and we
wish him continued success in the future.
4. Park Facility Reservation Fee Schedule
Approved the 1991 Park Facility Reservation/fee Schedule as presented.
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F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. - Assessment Hearing, Upper Afton Road, Project 86-07
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings
c. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics
d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
None appeared.
e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following resolution and moved its
adootion•
91-02-28
ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by
law, the City Council has met and heard and passed upon all
objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of Upper
Afton Road-McKnight Road to Century Avenue as described in the files
of the City Clerk as Project 86-07, and has amended such proposed
assessment as it deems just,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall
constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein,
and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be
benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the
assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments
extending over a period of nineteen years, the first of the
installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January
1992, and shall bear interest at the rate of eight (8.0) percent per
annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution.
To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire
assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1991.
To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for
one year on all unpaid installments.
3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to
reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the cost of this
improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional
assessments on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments
herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but. not
made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein
assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to
such properties make such assessment feasible.
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4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties
which may be served by the improvement when one or more later
extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein
assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of
the Council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to
reimburse the City by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the
assessments levied for any of such later extension or improvements.
5. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment
to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax list of the County,
and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as
other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
G. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Police Cars
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to authorize ordering the four (4) marked patrol
vehicles budgeted for 1991.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Code Change: Planning Commission (2nd Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Ordinance and moved its adoption•
ORDINANCE 682
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE ELECTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON
THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 25-20 is amended as follows:
Section 25-20. Officers.
The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Planning Commission shall be
elected by the Planning Commission at the second meeting in January of each
year from among the members of the Planning Commission. The Chairperson
shall be responsible for calling and presiding at meetings and shall be
entitled to an equal vote with other members of the Commission.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and
publication.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
- 1. Stop Signs
a. Councilmember Zappa stated he had a request that the stop signs at Phalen Place
along Ripley be removed.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to develop a criteria for placement of
stop sions.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 7:25 P.M. - 600 Carlton St.: The Carlton Racquetball Club
Land Use Plan Change (4 Votes)
Zoning Map Change (4 Votes)
Conditional Use Permit
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report
c. Boardmember Moe presented the Community Design Review Board recommendation.
d. Commissioner Fischer presented the Planning Commission recommendation.
e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
1. Otto Bonestroo, Co-owner of Carlton Racquetball Club
2. Mr. Rusik, Chief Architect, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates
3. Jim Jensen, representing 3M Company
4. Scott Wennhold, 817 Mayhill Road
5. Harold Pearl, 657 Ferndale
6. Jim Imbertson, 585 Ferndale
7. Thomas Sandquist, 635 No. Ferndale
8. Marjorie Zabel, 2648 East 5th
9. Bernard Mehr, 687 Ferndale
10. Dave Haselrud, 3M Supervisor
11. John Janson, 2627 Fremont
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the followino Resolution and moved its adoption•
91-02-29
LAND USE PLAN CHANGE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Carlton Racquetball Club applied for a change to the City's
land use plan from RL (residential low density) to LSC (limited service
commercial). The change is for the westerly 140 feet of Lots 14-17, Block
1, Minty Acres, together with the westerly 140 feet of the northerly 1/2 of
vacated Fifth Avenue abutting Lot 17, together with the westerly 115 feet of
the northerly 20 feet of the southerly 1/2 of vacated fifth Avenue abutting
Lot 1, Block 2, Minty Acres.
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WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
1. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 4,
1991. City staff published a hearing notice 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 to the City Council that the
plan amendment be approved.
2. The City Council discussed the plan amendment on February 25,
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 change for the following reasons:
1. 3M, as well as most other commercial uses, would need this land
to expand the parking lot to meet City Code.
2. 3M would be a better use for the neighborhood than the
racquetball club or most other commercial uses.
3. The parking lot should not cause a problem to the neighbors.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
h. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption•
91-02-30
ZONING MAP CHANGE
WHEREAS, Carlton Racquetball Court applied for a change in the zoning
map from R-1 (single-dwelling residential) to BC-M (business commercial
modified).
WHEREAS, this change applies to the westerly 140 feet of Lots 14-17,
Block 1, Minty Acres, together with the westerly 140 feet of the northerly
1/2 of vacated Fifth Avenue abutting Lot 17, together with the westerly 115
feet of the northerly 20 feet of the southerly 1/2 of vacated Fifth Avenue
abutting Lot 1, Block 2, Minty Acres.
WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
1. On February 4, 1991, the Planning Commission recommended that
the City Council approve the change.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on February 25, 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council change the zoning
map for the above-described property to M-1 (light manufacturing) for the
following reasons:
1. 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 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
i. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
91 -02-31
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Carlton Racquetball Court applied for a conditional use permit ti
build a parking lot within 350 feet of residential district in an M-1 (light`
manufacturing) zone;
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the westerly 140 feet of Lots 14-17,
Block 1, Minty Acres, together with the westerly 140 feet of the northerly
1/2 of vacated fifth Avenue abutting Lot 17, together with the westerly 115
feet of the northerly 20 feet of the southerly 1/2 of vacated fifth Avenue
abutting Lot 1, Block 2, Minty Acres.
WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows:
1. On February 4, 1991, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve the permit.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on February 25, 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described change in the zoning map for the following reasons:
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and
operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan
and Code of Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of
the surrounding area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
_ 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials,
equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous,
hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any
person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke,
dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-
off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference
or other nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local
streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access
on existing or proposed streets.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and
services, including streets, police and fire protection,
drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks.
7. .The use would not create excessive additional costs for public
facilities or services.
8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the
site's natural and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction must follow the site plan on page 12 of the
January 30 staff report. The Director of Community Development
may approve minor changes. The City Council may approve major
changes.
2. This permit shall be subject to review after one year from the
date of approval, based on the procedures in City Code.
3. The use of the building shall be limited to offices, classes and
training labs.
4. There shall be no classes beginning before 8:00 a.m. or after
7:00 p.m.
5. There shall be no classes on weekends.
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6. The parking lot shall be bermed and landscaped as required by
the Community Design Review Board unless a plan amendment is
approved by staff reflecting Council desire for evergreens along
the east lot line.
7. There shall be no deliveries, garbage hauling, snow plowing or
other cleaning of the lot, between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson,
Juker, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian
Council recessed the meeting at 9:25 P.M.
Mayor Bastian reconvened the meeting at 9:35 P.M.
3. 8:15 P.M. - Highwood Meadows Plat
Easement Vacation
Preliminary Plat
Zoning Map Change (4 Votes)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
- b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Commissioner Fischer presented the Planning Commission report.
Mayor Bastian moved to suspend the Rules of Procedures and discuss Agenda Items F-3 and
F-4 and to continue the remaining Agenda Items on Thursday. 2-28-91 at 4:30 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
James Kayser, 2516 Linwood Avenue, the applicant
Rick Sherwood, 885 Lakewood Drive
James Kasper, the owner at 236 Timber Trail
Ken Gervais, 2373 Linwood, owner of property in the area
Troy Spawn, 2360 Timber Avenue
Randy Lewis, 2450 Highwood Avenue
Bill Poppert, 2433 Highwood
Dominic Ramacier, 865 Lakewood Drive
e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
f. Mayor Bastian moved to table Item I-2 to 3-25-91.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
g. Councilmember Zappa moved to reconsider the motion to table item I-2 to 3-11-91.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
h. Councilmember Zappa moved to table this item until 3-25-91 for further answers
to questions regarding open space, ponding, storm sewers and obtaining land for...
ap rks.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
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4. 8:40 P.M., Zoning Map Change: Radatz & White Bear Avenues (4 Votes)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Mary Magnuson, 1979 and 1985 Radatz
Chuck Smith, 2938 Chippewa, the applicant
Bernice Trepanier, 2810 White Bear Avenue
Mrs. Fisher, 2836 White Bear Avenue
Bruce Fisher, 2836 White Bear Avenue
d. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
e. Councilmember Zappa moved to table this item to Mav 13. 1991 for further
investigation.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. to reconvene at 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, February 28,
1991.
A. CALL TO ORDER
The continuation of Regular Meeting 91-04 of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was
called to order by Mayor Bastian at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal
Building.
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
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. County Road B Storm Sewer (Continuation of Public Hearing) Project 90-14 (4 Votes)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian called for persons who wished to speak on this issue. The
following were heard:
Todd Bjorklund, 1095 Junction
Rocky Kuehn, Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, consulting engineers
Bernie Miner, 1115 County Road B
Debra Forbes, 1071 E. County Road B
Velma Miner, 1115 County Road B
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d. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
e. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
91-02-32
RESOLUTION ORDERING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of storm
sewer and water quality ponds to serve the area approximately bounded by T.H. 61,
T.H. 36, English, and Junction, City Project 90-14, a hearing on said improvement
in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on November 25, 1990, and
the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has
fully considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is advisable, expedient and necessary that the City of
Maplewood construct storm sewer and water quality ponds to serve
the area approximately bounded by T.N. 61, T.H. 36, English, and
Junction, City Project 90-14, as described in the notice of
hearing thereof, and orders the same to be made.
2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement
and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications
for the making of said improvement.
3. The project budget is amended to $1,005,000. The project
financing shall be as follows:
Special assessment $ 210,000
MSA off system 285,000
General obligation 404,000
Ramsey-Washington Watershed 90,000
Sanitary sewer fund 16.000
Total $1,005,000
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
3. Schedule Meeting to Discuss Erosion Control Ordinances
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Council continued this item to K-8 Council Presentations.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Mark Terry - Sewer Account
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to waive the oenalty. but if Mr. Terry is ever late
again he will have to oav
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson
c. Councilmember Zappa withdrew his motion.
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d. Councilmember moved to direct staff to report back on sewer bills
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2. Preservation: Open Space
This item was tabled.
3. Reduction in Parking: 2720 Stillwater Road (Knowlan's)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian asked for interested parties who wished to speak. The following
was heard:
Pete Linder, Linder Greenhouse
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve a reduction to 13 fewer parkins spaces in
the Knowlan's Super Market parkins lot for a temporary greenhouse for Linder
Greenhouses.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson,
Rossbach, Zappa
Nays- Mayor Bastian,
Councilmember Juker
4. Code Change: Truth-in-Housing (1st Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Board Member Fischer presented the N.R.A. recommendation.
c. -Mayor Bastian called for interested parties who wished to speak. The following
were heard:
Keith Holmes, St. Paul Area Association of Realtors
Diane O'Donnel, Burnett Realty
d. Councilmember Zappa moved to table the ordinance chance
Motion died for lack of second.
e. Councilmember Rossbach moved first readins of an ordinance includins staff
alternative.
f. Councilmember Zappa moved to table the ordinance and direct staff to revise.
Motion died for lack of second.
g. Councilmember Rossbach moved the alternative ordinance including Clause B
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - M a y o r B a s t i a n,
Councilmembers Carlson,
Juker, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
h. Councilmember Juker moved to direct staff to prepare atruth-in-housing ordinance
for apartments.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
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5. Code Change: R-1S Zoning District (1st Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.<
c. Commissioner Fischer presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved first reading of the ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson,
Juker, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian
6. Plan Approval: Citywide Watermain, Project 90-07
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian introduced the followino Resolution and moved its adoption:
91-02-33
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on September
24, 1990, plans and specifications for City-Wide Water Main Extensions and
Miscellaneous Improvements, Project 90-07, have been prepared by (or under
the direction of) the City Engineer, who has presented such plans and
specifications to the Council for approval,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and .specifications, a copy of which are attached
hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered
placed on .file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the
official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement
for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved
plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published
twice, at least ten days before the date set for bid opening,
shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be
publicly opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 a.m. on
the 5th day of April, 1991, at the City Hall and that no bids
shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and
accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the
City of Maplewood, Minnesota, for five percent of the amount of
such bid.
3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and
instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the
time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received.
The Council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract,
at the regular City Council meeting of May 27, 1991.
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4. Funds budgeted for replacement of lift station at 2250 McMenemy
Street in the amount of $70,000 are transferred to Project 90-07
financing from the Sanitary Sewer Fund--Sanitary Sewer
Operations.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
7. Schedule Public Hearing - County Road B East of Rice, Project 89-05
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its adootion•
91-02-34
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized
and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of County
Road B--Rice to 1200 feet east, City Project 89-05, by construction of
bituminous street with concrete curb and gutter, and
WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for
the improvement herein described:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the
proposed improvement on County Road B--Rice to 1200 feet east,
City Project 89-05, by construction of bituminous street with
concrete curb and gutter is feasible and should best be made as
proposed, is hereby received.
2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in
accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited
property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement
according to MSA Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the
improvement of $1,739,857.95.
3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 25th day of
March 25, 1991, at 7:00 p.m. to consider said improvement. The
City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said
hearing and improvement as required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
8. McKnight Road Bike Path
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved the Citv not oarticioate in this exoenditure
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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9. Request for Stop Sign: Lydia at Bellaire
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Dave Roe, Ramsey County Design Engineer, presented the County position.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to refer this request to Ramsev County for study.
d. Mayor Bastian moved to refer the reouest to Ramsev Countv for investigation and
that Maplewood will support their findings.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - M a y o r B a s t i a n,
Councilmembers Carlson,
Juker, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
loo July 4th Celebration
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Parks and Recreation Odegard presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to authorize commitment to fireworks and
entertainment and authorize the necessary budget transfers as outlined in
Proposal 1.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - M a y o r B a s t i o n,
Councilmembers Carlson,
Juker, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
11. Request for Charitable Gambling - 10th Street Boxing Club
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Fran Donna, wife of the applicant, spoke on behalf of the request.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to deny the request.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. A resident of 2212 Beam Avenue, spoke to the Council regarding development of White
Bear Avenue.
a. Council directed staff to develop criteria for commercial sites adjacent to
residential sites.
2. Maintenance Crew Work
a. Councilmember Zappa moved a letter be sent to the maintenance crew commending
them for the excellent .iob of snow removal.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
a. Councilmember Zappa moved an amendment to the Rules of Procedure to have Pledge
of Allegiance at each meeting.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - M a y o r B a s t i a n,
Councilmembers Rossbach,
Zappa
_ Nays - Councilmembers Carlson,
Juker
4. Commercial Areas Next to Residential
Discussed under J-1
5. Payments
a. Councilmember Juker states she had been told the City is not paying bills on
time, thereby having to pay late payment penalties, and has, in some cases, been
` required to pay C.O.D.
b. Staff will investigate and report back to Council.
6. HAZMAT Update
a. Councilmember Juker reported on the recent meeting
7. Fire Study Update
a. Councilmember Juker reported on the recent meeting. She also indicated there
were some communication problems.
8. Schedule Meeting to Discuss Erosion Control Ordinances (Continued from H-3)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved a meeting regarding Erosion Control Ordinances be held at
4:30 P.M. on Aoril 4. 1991. The ore-agenda meeting is set for 3.30 P M on April
4. 1991.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
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L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Council/Manager Meeting
a. Mayor Bastian moved to establish a meetino date of March 4. 1991. 5:30 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. in the Maolewood Room to discuss State Aid and Neootiations.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
M. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
v Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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