HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-91 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, March 11, 1991
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 91-05
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. ROLL CALL
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Arrived at 8:03 P.M.
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Absent
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Rossbach moved to aoorove the minutes of Meeting No. 91-04 (Februarv
25. 1991) as oresented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to aparove the Aoenda as amended.
1. Date for next Council/Manager Workshop (M-1)
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. HRA Appointment
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Lori Tauer, the applicant, answered questions from the Council.
c. Mayor Bastian moved to apaoint Lori Tauer to the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2. Boy Scout Troop 73
a. David Hardin, Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 73, sponsored by Holy Redeemer,
provided an honor guard for the, Presentation of Flags.
b. Tim Rossbach, Senior Patrol Leader, stated he was working on a merit badge.
c. Donald Dieble stated he was pleased to attend the meeting and that he is working
on his merit badge.
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E. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Rossbach moved, seconded by Councilmember Juker: Aves - atl, to approve the
Consent Aoenda items E-1 throu4h E-5 as recommended.
1. Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 438,629.42 Checks #11952 - #12011
Dated 02-14-91 thru 02-28-91
$ 111.442.22 Checks #12431- #12541
Dated 03-11-91
$ 550,071.64 Total per attached voucher/check register
PAYROLL: $ 189,717.90 Payroll Checks dated 02-15-91
$ 38.188.83 Payroll Deductions dated 02-15-91
$ 227,906.73 Total Payroll
$ 777,978.37 GRAND TOTAL
2. HRA Reappointment
Reappointed Lorraine Fischer to another five year term on the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.
3. Conditional Use Permit Renewal: Cope Avenue (Credit Union)
Approved a one-year renewal of the Conditional Use Permit for the City and County
Employees Credit Union.
4. Donation to Nature Center
Approved $50.00 increases in estimated revenues and the Program Supplies Budget fore
the Nature Center because of a donation from the St. Paul Audubon Society to help
fund the "Building For Birds" youth program.
5. Joint Use Sewer Agreement
Approved a Joint-Use Sanitary Sewer Agreement with the City of St. Paul to service
the Hillwood Oaks Second Addition Plat, Project 89-06.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Recycling Containers
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report
c. Mike Heinz, Gopher Recycling, spoke regarding the containers.
d. Mayor Bastian moved to re.iect the bids and direct staff to resubmit bid
specifications.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
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G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Assessment Objection - Upper Afton Road
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one was heard.
d. Councilmember Juker moved to take no action and the assessment remains as
adopted.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
2. Parking Investigation - Reaney & McKnight
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following persons were heard:
Malcolm Boege, 756 N. McKnight
Tom Wiener, representing the building owners, stated employees have been informed
not to park on McKnight Road.
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to take no action and instruct staff to continue to
monitor the site and send letters to the businesses in question,asking that they
make an effort to not Dark on the streets in question.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
3. Code Change: Truth-in-Housing (2nd Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following persons were heard:
Karen Christopherson, St. Paul Board of Realtors
d. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Ordinance and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE 683
AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
TRUTH-IN-SALE OF HOUSING ORDINANCE
THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Sec. 9-237 is amended to read as follows:
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(a) This article shall not apply to any newly constructed housing or residential
building when the title is conveyed to the first owner, except that no owner
shall convey or contract to convey a newly-constructed housing unit or
residential building without first providing to the buyer:
(1) A list of the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all
contractors and subcontractors who constructed the building.
(2) The items in Section 9-238 (b) (2) (a,b,c,e,f,g, h, and i).
(b) This article shall not apply to the following:
(1) Sales that had an executed purchase agreement or earnest money
contract before January 1, 1991.
(2) A housing unit or residential building with a listing agreement
that was signed before January 1, 1991. However, this article
shall apply when the listing agreement expires.
(3) A housing unit or residential building that the owner marketed
for sale without a listing agreement before January 1, 1991.
However, this article shall apply to these properties after June
1, 1991. The owner must provide proof that he or she marketed
the property before January 1, 1991, such as a copy of an ad in
the paper.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Truth-in-Housing: Multiple Dwelling Inspection
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Commissioner Fischer presented the HRA report.
Councilmember Carlson arrived at the meeting at 8:03 P.M.
d. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one was heard.
e. Councilmember Rossbach moved first reading of the ordinance adopting Item 4 to
be added to the present ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Juker, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Carlson
f. Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct staff to look at the rental housing Truth-
. in-Housing ordinance and the rental housing maintenance ordinance and submit a
rye ort.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
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2. Reduction in Required Parking: 1845 Co. Rd. D. (Frank's Nursery)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report
c. Board Member Robinson presented the Community Design Review Board report,
d. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following was heard:
Steve Mangold, representing the owners of the shopping strip, spoke in favor of
the reduction.
e. Councilmember Carlson moved aoaroval of fifty-eight (58) fewer oarking spaces
than code requires for the Frank's Nurserv Parking-lot.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
3. Balloon Sign: 1255 Cope Avenue (Northern Hydraulics)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following was heard:
John Rose, Northern Hydraulics, spoke on behalf of their request.
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved approval of a special sign permit for four davs for
Northern Hvdraulics to erect a balloon sign on the grounds.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
4. Code Change: Temporary Signs (1st Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Board member Robinson presented the Community Design Review Board recommendation.
d. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following was heard:
Frank Zappa, Skytracker Promotions
e. Councilmember Juker moved to table this item until Aoril 8. 1991.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
5. Code Change: Mining Ordinance (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.
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d. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following was heard:
Frank Frattalone spoke on behalf of the proposed mining ordinance code change.
e. Mayor Bastian moved to approve first reading of an ordinance regulating recvclinc
of mining materials and to delete the stipulation that the Director of Publii.
Safety must approve the use and handling of explosives and that blasting shall
occur only at hours specified in the permit.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
6. Hazelwood Fire Station Roof Repair and Redesign
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Safety Collins. presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following was heard:
Jim Frantzen, 1717 Clarence, representing the fire Department.
d. Mayor Bastion moved to approve a budget transfer of $1.800 from the contingency
fund and the expenditure of $1.800 for redesign of the Hazelwood Fire Department
four-foot soffit overhang and that the design specifies the removal of facia, and
find other alternatives.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
7, Lawful Gambling Permit - Transfiguration School
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Public Safety Director Collins presented the specifics of the report
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following was heard:
Ted Zarembski, Transfiguration School
d. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved it adoption:
91-03-35
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LAWFUL GAMBLING PERMIT FOR TRANSFIGURATION SCHOOL
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that
the premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for Transfiguration
School.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the
timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statutes
No. 349.213.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling
Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit
application as being in compliance with Minnesota Statutes No. 349.213.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution by the City
Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control
Division for their approval.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
Mayor Bastian moved to waive the Rules of Procedure to add a Proclamation for Hill Murray
to Council Presentations as Item J-1.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
I. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
J. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Hill Murray Proclamation
Mayor Bastian introduced the followina Resolution and moved its adoption:
91-03-36
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Hill Murray High School Hockey Team represented Section
Three in the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Hill Murray High School is located in the City of Maplewood;
and
WHEREAS, the students and staff of Hill Murray High School are to be
commended for their valuable contribution to the people of Maplewood by
demonstrating their school spirit and leadership skills during the 1991
State Hockey Championships;
WHEREAS, the hockey players gave fully of their time, talent and energy
to lead their team to the finals of the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL and all of
the citizens of Maplewood, that the Hill Murray High School Hockey Team be
congratulated and commended for their outstanding achievement of First Place
in the Minnesota State Hockey Tournament.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
K. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
I. Date for Council/Manager Meeting
Mayor Bastian moved the next Council/Manager meeting be on April 15, 1991 from 4:30
to 6:30 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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L ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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