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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-91 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 12, 1991 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 91-15 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 7:02 P.M. by Mayor Bastian. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. 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 D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 15, 1991 Council/Manager Meeting Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of the Julv 15. 1991 Council/Manager Meeting as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - M a y o r B a s t i a n, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - none - Abstain - Councilmember Juker 2. Meeting No. 91-14 (July 22, 1991) Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 91-14 (July 22. 1991) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 3. August 1, 1991 Council/Manager Meeting Councilmember Zappa moved to aoorove the minutes of the August 1. 1991 Council/Manager Meeting as aresented. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. Councilmember Carlson moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure to add "Hardship" to the Agenda as Item J-14. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 1 8-12-91 2. Councilmember Zappa moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure to add "NEST" to the... Agenda as Item J-15. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmember Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Motion Failed 3. Mayor Bastian moved to .suspend the Rules of Procedure to add "Stop Signs at McKnight and Holloway" to the Agenda as Item J-15. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 4. Councilmember Zappa moved to aoorove the Agenda as amended: 1. J-14 Hardship 2. J-15 Stop Signs at McKnight & Holloway 3. L- 1 N.E.S.T. 4. L- 2 Water Project 5. L- 3 Mayor's Update Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all f. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Zappa moved, seconded by Councilmember Carlson: ayes - all. to approve the Consent Agenda. Items F-1 thru F-9 as recommended. 1. Approval of Claims. Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 976,196.51 Checks #22668 - #22765 Dated 7-IO-91 thru 7-31-91 $ 325.003.48 Checks #14255- #14448 Dated 8-12-9I $1,301,199.99 Total per attached voucher/check register PAYROLL: $ 398,486.63 Payroll Checks dated 7-19-91 thru 8-2-91 $ 76.775.19 Payroll Deductions $ 475,261.82 Total Payroll $1.776.461.81 GRAND TOTAL 2 8-12-91 2. Transfers to Close Improvement Projects Approved transfers from the General fund to eliminate the deficits and close the following improvement projects: 88-07 $ 20.00 Sterling Street north of Carver Ave. 90-08 287.76 Birmingham-Frost Storm Sewer 89-13 314.95 Community-Wide Storm Sewer 88-15 2,394.17 Ariel St.-Cope Ave. to Castle Ave. 89-03 14,113.37 Roselawn Ave.-Arcade to Interstate 35E 3. Upper Afton Road, Project 86-07: Acceptance of Project Approved the following Resolutions: RESOLUTION 91-08-94 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT = WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 86-07 and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 86-07 Change Order Three. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order Three in the amount of $66,190.98. The project budget is amended to $1,500,000.00. The project financing is amended as follows: MSA $1,367,984.80 PAC 1,686.00 Special Assessments 96,510.20 MSA Street Construction Fund 33.819.00 $1,500,000.00 RESOLUTION 91-08-95 ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT 86-07 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that Upper Afton Road, T.H. 120 to McKnight Road, City Project 86-07 is complete and recommends acceptance of the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that City Project 86-07 is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted by the City. Release of retainage in the amount of $12,200.12 is hereby authorized. 3 8-12-91 4. Nature Center Donation Accepted a donation of $50.00 for the Nature Center from Jeanne Ewald and her family to use where needed, and authorized increasing the Program Supplies Budget Account (101-604-000-4120) by $50.00. 5. Conditional Use Permit Review: 2696 Hazelwood Avenue Reviewed and extended the Conditional Use Permit which was approved on August 13, 1990 for a church and day care center at 2696 Hazelwood Avenue, and will review this permit again when the Church has developed plans for their new sanctuary. 6. Conditional Use Permit Review: Sloan Place (St. Paul Business Center East Reviewed and extended the Conditional Use Permit for the St. Paul Business Center East for five more years after directing their representative to write a letter to the Center's garbage hauler directing the hauler to abide by the City's code for trash haulers regarding hours of operation. A copy of this letter is to be submitted to the City Manager and will become apart of the City's official Conditional Use Permit file. 7. Conditional Use Permit Review: 225-255 Roselawn Ave. (St. Paul Business Center West) Reviewed and extended the Conditional Use Permit for the St. Paul Business Center West for five more years. 8. Conditional Use Permit Review: 2120-2124 Woodlynn Ave. (The Village on Woodlynn) Reviewed the Conditional Use Permit for The Cottages of Maplewood, 2120 - 2124 Woodlynn Avenue. Since there are some dead trees which must be replaced, this permit will be reviewed again on October 28, 1991. 9. final Payment: Beam Avenue Signal, Project 89-15 Authorized final payment of $13,062.74 to Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, Inc., the engineering consultant for the Beam Avenue Signals, Project 89-15. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 p.m. (7:14 p.m.), 2675 Larpenteur Avenue (Priory) a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit, allowing St. Paul's Priory to operate a day care center. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Commission Report. 4 8-12-91 e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following was heard: Sister Duane Rose, representing St. Paul's Priory f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 91-08-96 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WHEREAS, St. Paul's Priory applied for a conditional use permit to _ operate a day care center. WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2675 E. Larpenteur Avenue. The legal description is: _ PART OF S 1/2 OF SE 1/4 ELY OF FOL DESC LINE; COM AT SE COR OF SEC 13 THE W ON S LINE OF SD SEC 985 FT THE R 78 DEG 40 MIN 620 FT THE CURVE LEFT RAD 10 FT FOR 157.08 FT TO POINT OF TAN TH R AT 4A TO TAN POINT 450 FT TH LEFT AT RA 200 FT TH R AT RA 225 FT MOL TO THE N LINE OF SD S 1/2 OF SE 1/4 (SUBJ TO HWYS RDS & ESMTS) IN SEC 13 TN 29 RN 22 WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. The Planning Commission discussed this application on July 15, 1991. They recommended that the City Council approve said permit. 2. The City Council held a public hearing on August 12, 1991. City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above- described conditional use permit 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. 5 8-12-91 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. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan, date-stamped July 1, 1991, except that the Priory shall increase the customer's parking stall widths to 9.5 feet to meet City Code. The City Council may approve major changes after a public hearing and recommendation from the Community Design Review Board. The Director of Community Development may approve minor changes. 2. The City Council shall review this permit one year from the date of approval, based on the procedures in City Code. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all 2. 7:10 p.m. (7:21 p.m.), 2180 White Bear Avenue (Finalube) Conditional Use Permit Revision Conditional Use Permit Renewal a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit Revision and Renewal for Finalube. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. d. Board Member Holder presented the Community Design Review Board Report e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Stan Zimmerman, 2200 White Bear Avenue Don Morrow, Profit Engineer, representing Fina Oil and Chemical Co. - 6 8-12-91 f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoation: RESOLUTION 91-08-97 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION _ WHEREAS, Fina Oil and Chemical Company applied for a conditional use permit to operate a public garage on property zoned BC (Business Commercial). WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2180 White Bear Avenue. The legal description is: Lots 1 and 2, Block 29, Smith and Taylor's Addition to North St. Paul WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. The City Council granted a conditional use permit fort his use on August 27, 1990. 2. The Community Design Review Board discussed this permit revision on July 9, 1991. They recommended that the City Council approve said permit. 2. The City Council held a public hearing on August 12, 1991. City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above- described conditional use permit 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. 7 8-12-91 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. Notwithstanding this 1991 finding, the Council has observed sporadic congestion at the egress and ingress to the subject property. Because of the potential risk to the health, safety and welfare of the community, the Council will look at further conditions with the renewal of the conditional use permit in 1993, specifically relating to the exits on White Bear Avenue and County Road B. 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 be in accordance with the site plan given to the City on October 15, 1990, The Director of Community Development may approve minor changes. The City Council may approve major changes. The property owner may leave the driveway over the northwest corner of the site until the property at 2200 White Bear Avenue redevelops or is sold. The property owner shall then provide landscaping, curbing and a sidewalk as shown on the October 15, 1990 site plan. If Fina does not construct these improvements by October 1; 1991, they shall provide a cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit for 150% of the estimated cost of the improvements. A letter of credit must be valid until the work is done. The property owner - shall also provide the City with a right-of-entry agreement, in case the City must do this work. 2. The hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 3. There shall be no outside material storage permitted. All trash kept outside must be stored within the trash enclosure. 4. Compliance with the City's motor fuel station ordinance. 5. The boulevard irrigation system shall only be operated between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson. Ayes - all h. Councilmember Zappa moved to renew the conditional use permit for Finalube Center at 2180 White Bear Avenue for one near. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 8 8-12-91 3. 7:30 p.m. (8:07 p.m.), Code Change: Single and Double Dwellings (1st Reading) a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a change to the City Code as it relates to Single and Double Dwellings. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report. e. Commissioner Tower presented the Housing and Redevelopment Authority report. f. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No one appeared. g, Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Zappa moved first reading regarding the location of single- and double-dwelling homes on a lot. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all H. AWARD OF BIDS None I. UNFINYSHED BUSINESS 1. Beebe Road, North of Larpenteur Ave.: Autumnwood Villas Conditional Use Permit for a P. U. D. Preliminary Plat a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa moved to denv the Conditional Use Permit and the preliminarv plat on the basis that: 1. The proposed plan would have more units than allowed by the Citv's land use plan. 2. The proposed plan would not preserve the wetland and open space that serves as a buffer for the homes to the east. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 2. Open Space Committee Appointments a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. 9 8-12-91 b. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint the following persons to the Open Space Committee: Neighborhood Representatives At-Large Representatives Area A: Carolyn Peterson Terry Spawn Area B: Richard Brandon Steve Musegate Area C: Charlotte Wasiluk Greg Juenemann Area D: Jeanette Hage Raymond Hess Area E: Jerome Hoffman Rose Ann Bauer Area F: Dominic Ramacier Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Council members Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Nays - None Abstain - Councilmember Zappa c. Mayor Bastian moved that Mr. Spawn, as top vote getter, chair the first meeting of the Committee. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Nays - none Abstain - Councilmember Zappa 3, Presentation of Proposed Community Center Feasibility Study a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Juker moved to have a Council session on the Communitv Center Feasibility Study on September 30. 1991 at 5:00 p.m. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all c. Councilmember Carlson moved to meet with the Communitv Center Committee on Wednesday. September 18. 1991 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Desoto/Burr Driveway 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 were heard: Al Grenz, 1771 Burr Mike Lyon, 1778 Desoto Mae Wallack, 1773 Burr Marie Grenz, 1771 Burr Roger Sjolander, 1773 Burr 10 8-12-91 d. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to prepare a feasibility study including construction plans, cost, etc. far access to the three homes in question as soon as possible. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all 2. Conditional Use Permit Review and Use Car License: 2720 Maplewood Drive (Yankovec) 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: Joseph Yankovec, 1779 Edgerton, the applicant d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve a used car license and renewal of the _ Conditional Use Permit for six months. with the condition that if any further problems occur staff will brino the license and conditional use permit back before the Council for termination. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all 3. Footprint Lake Storm Sewer, Project 87-32 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: RESOLUTION 91-08-98 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 87-32 and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 87-32 Change Order Two. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order Two in the amount of $11,721.30. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 4. Sign Review: 2720 Stillwater Road (Knowlan's) a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. 11 8-12-91 c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following was heard: Board Member Holder, Community Design Review Board Vern Thraen, Knowlan's d. Councilmember Zappa moved to: 1. Approve a chance to the 1979 sign plan for Knowlan's shooaing center which would include the Century Vacuum sign on the East wall and the Knowlan's Bakery-Deli sign of the South wall. 2. Deny the proposed wall-mounted reader board sign for Knowlan's Supermarket because the sign would not meet the intent of the code, which is for shopping centers to have neat, attractive and uniform signage. 3. Send a letter to the owner of the oroaerty notifying them to remove all illegal signs. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all 5. Sterling Street and Schaller Drive, Project 87-45: Schedule Public Hearing a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. d. Councilmember Juker introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoation. - 91-OS-99 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 _ Sterling Street, Schaller Drive, and Hillwood Drive, City Project 87-45, by _ construction of bituminous street with curb and gutter, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer, and appurtenances, 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 Sterling Street, Schaller Drive and Hillwood Drive, City Project 87-45, by construction of bituminous street with curb and gutter, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer, and appurtenances is feasible and should best me made as proposed, is hereby received. 12 8-12-91 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 coat of the improvement according to MSA Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $1,814,000.00. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on. Monday, the 9th day of September, 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 - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian 6. Contract for Auditing Services a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa moved to renew the contract with Peat Marwick for auditing services for five years, that Peat Marwick be retained to audit the financial statements of the Fire Departments for the year ending 12-31-91 and that the aaaropriate 1991 budget adiustments be made. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all Councilmember Zappa moved to waive the Rules of Procedure and extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian 7. Duluth-English Storm Sewer, Project 90-13: Schedule Public Hearing a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report c. Councilmember Zappa moved to adopt the proposed resolution scheduling the public hearing for Pro.iect 90-13. Seconded by Councilmember Juker d. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item and discuss it at a Council/Manager Session. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Nays - Councilmember Zappa 13 8-12-91 8. Prepayment of 1983 G.O. Improvement Bonds a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 91-08-100 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1983, SERIES A AND GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1983, SERIES B A. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"), issued on behalf of the City, $2,000,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1983, Series A, dated May 1, 1983 (the "Series A Bonds"), of which Series A Bonds $850,000 still remain outstanding; and B. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City issued on behalf of the City, $3,055,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds of 1983, Series B, dated ` May 1, 1983 (the "Series B Bonds"), of which Series B Bonds $1,105,000 still remain outstanding; and C. WHEREAS, all of the said Series A Bonds maturing in the years 1992 to 2002, both inclusive (Series A Bonds numbered 253 to 400, both inclusive), are subject to redemption and prepayment at the option of the City in inverse order of serial numbers, on December 1, 1991 and on any interest payment date thereafter at par and accrued interest, all as provided in the resolution of the City Council dated May 18, 1984\3 authorizing the issuance of said Series A Bonds (the "Series A Resolution"); and D. WHEREAS, all of said Series B Bonds maturing in the years 1992 to 2002, both inclusive (Series B Bonds numbered 414 to 611, both inclusive), are subject to redemption and prepayment at the option of the City in inverse-order of serial numbers, on December 1, 1991 and on any interest payment date thereafter at par and accrued interest, all as provided in the resolution of the City Council dated May 18, 1983 authorizing the issuance of said Series B Bonds (the "Series B Resolution"); and E. WHEREAS, the City Council deems it desirable and in the best interests of the City to call all of said Series A Bonds maturing in the years 1992 to 2002, both inclusive (Series A Bonds numbered 253 to 400, both inclusive) on December 1, 1991, in accordance with said Series A Resolution; and F. WHEREAS, the City Council deems it desirable and in the best interests of the City to all call of said Series B Bonds maturing in the years 1992 to 2002, both inclusive (Series B Bonds numbered 414 to 611, both inclusive), on December 1, 1991, in accordance with said Series B Resolution; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, as follows: 14 8-12-91 1. Series A Bonds to be Redeemed. All of the Series A Bonds maturing in the years 1992 to 2002, both inclusive (Series A Bonds numbered 253 to 400, both inclusive), shall be redeemed and prepaid on December 1, 1991 at par and accrued interest for each such Series A Bond called. 2. Series B Bonds to be Redeemed. All of the Series B Bonds maturing in the years 1992 to 2002, both inclusive (Series B Bonds numbered 414 to 611, both inclusive), shall be redeemed and prepaid on December 1, 1991 at par and accrued interest for each such Series B Bond called. _ 3. Publication of Notice of Call: Mailed Notice. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the call to be published in Northwestern Financial Review prior to December 1, 1991, the date for call, and to give mailed notice of call to the bank where said Series A Bonds and Series B Bonds are payable. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 9. Harvester Storm Sewer and Street Improvements, Project 90-12: Schedule Public Hearing a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item and discuss the matter at a Council/Manaoer meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Nays - Councilmember Zappa 10. City Land Purchase: 2050-2146 White Bear Ave. a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. c. Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report. d. Councilmember Zappa moved to accept the Planning Commission report Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 11. Highwood McKnight Outlet, Project 90-10 a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adootion• 15 8-12-91 91-08-101 APPROVING PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council, plans and specifications for Highwood/McKnight Storm Sewer Outlet, Project 90-10, have been prepared 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 6th day of September, 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 September 9, 1991a Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 12. Viking Drive West of Arcade a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report c. Councilmember Zappa moved to take no action at this time. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Councilmember Juker 16 8-12-91 13. Nomination for Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District Board a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa moved to invite Mr. G. Paul Baumeister to attend the next meeting. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 14. Financial Hardship - Water Project a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Keith Bourgoin and Mary Jo Bourgoin, the applicants, spoke to the - Council. c. Councilmember Zappa moved to denv the reouest of Mr.and Mrs. Bourgoin. Councilmember Zappa withdrew his motion. d. Councilmember Carlson moved to take no action at this time. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all It being 11:12, the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at 4:30 P.M. Thursday, August 15, 1991. 17 8-12-91 4:30 P.M., Thursday, August 15, 1991 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 91-15 Continued A. CALL TO ORDER Regular meeting No. 91-15 of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was reconvened at 4:30 P.M. by Mayor Bastian. C. 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 J. NEW BUSINESS (Continued? 15. Stop Signs - Lydia and McKnight a. Mayor Bastian presented a resolution requesting stop signs be placed at Lydia Avenue and McKnight Road. b. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and .moved its adoption: 91-08-103 INTERSECTION SIGNAGE RESOLUTION LYDIA AVENUE AND McKNIGHT ROAD MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the intersection of Lydia Avenue and McKnight Road is within the corporate limits of the City of Maplewood; WHEREAS, the two roads are both under the jurisdiction of the Ramsey County Board; and, WHEREAS, the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City and the County is being adversely affected by the following factors: A. Property damage and personal injuries have resulted from 12 vehicular accidents since January, 1990 (12 accidents; four with reported personal injuries); B. Both County roads are four-lane at this particular intersection, with McKnight traffic uncontrolled; C. Improvements one mile to the east of this intersection, in Joy Park, have made Lydia Avenue the second complete east-west route from White Bear Avenue to Century Avenue, causing traffic to increase to and from the Maplewood Mall regional shopping area; 18 8-15-91 D. The east bound Lydia traffic needs to creep into southbound - McKnight traffic before complete vision is achieved due to the placement of telephone poles and the landscaped retaining wall at the NW corner of the aforesaid intersection; E. Maplewood Police have noted an increase in the average speed of the Lydia and McKnight traffic flow, due in part to the four lanes of traffic and the slope of both McKnight Road and Lydia Avenue; F. Park Development in the SE corner of the intersection has contributed to increase in the pedestrian traffic and the vehicular use of the intersection streets leading to and from - the parks equipment, courts and pathways; and, G. Development of senior housing and single family housing in the square mile surrounding this intersection has led to an increase in the pedestrian traffic using the streets and boulevards, particularly in the vulnerable age categories (seniors and youth). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council Petition the Ramsey County Board to immediately install a four-way stop sign to control the aforementioned intersection for all of the above stated reasons. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Nays - Councilmember Zappa c. The resident of 2995 McKnight Road spoke on behalf of the request for stop signs. Mayor Bastian moved to reconsider the vote on the Open Space Committee (I-2L Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all d. Mayor Bastian moved to aoooint the followi~:a persons to the Onen Space Committee• Neighborhood Reoresentatives At-Larne Representatives Area A: Carolyn Peterson Terry Spawn Area B: Richard Brandon Steve Musegate Area C: Charlotte Wasiluk Greg Juenemann Area D: Jeanette Hage Raymond Hess Area E: Jerome Hoffman Rose Ann Bauer Area F: Dominic Ramacier Carol Guzzo Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach Nays - Councilmember Juker Abstain - Councilmember Zappa 19 8-15-91 K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Mr. G. Paul Baumeister of 1769 Frost Avenue, appeared in response to the Council's invitation. a. Councilmember Zappa moved to reconsider Item J-13. ' Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all c. Mayor Bastian moved to nominate Mr. G. Paul Baumeister to serve on the Ramsev/Washington Metro Watershed District Board. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes.- all 2. Dean Sherburne appeared and commented about the problem of a water line going through Pleasantview Park to serve a new residential development (Highwood Estates) and asked that the water line be moved further into the park to preserve the trees. a. Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct staff to prepare plans which would move the water line to where it is indicated on the discussed elan, with the location of the oath to be determined at a later date. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. N. E.S.T. a. Councilmember Zappa commented that there are many unanswered questions relative to the operation of the N.E.S.T. service and asked if City funds for N.E.S.T. are to be discussed in the budget session. b. Pat Svendsen, 1133 E. Ripley spoke in support of N.E.S.T. 2. Water Project a. Mayor Bastian asked for an update on the water project. b. Mayor Bastian moved the Citv invite the contractor to the next meeting unless there is significant progress on the oro.iect. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all 20 8-15-91 3. Mayor's Update a. Mayor Bastian informed the Council about: 1. upcoming meetings; 2. a letter from Information Advisors about 1990 Census data; 3. a letter from Thomasville Galleries; 4. three Cable Commission applicants - Mayor Bastian moved that the aoolicants be interviewed individually by Councilmembers. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all 5. General Legislation and Personnel Committee meeting of the League of Minnesota Cities on August 20; 6. an article on Dakota County recycling - done weekly M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Fuel System Update a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Councilmember Zappa moved to aoorove the emergency procedures for the fuel system update. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all N. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m. Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk 21 8-15-91