HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-93 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, February 8, 1993
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 93-04
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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
POINT OF ORDER: Councilmember Zappa read the following article and moved it be placed in the
minutes and printed in Maplewood-in-Motion:
"A leader must be agile as a monkey because he spends so much time out on a
limb. She needs a big chin so she can ward off the stings of insult and
ingratitude. He has to have a big mouth so he won't choke when he puts his
foot in it and a good appetite so he can swallow his pride and eat his
words. She needs a deaf ear for flattery, a good ear for criticism and the
judgment to distinguish between the two.
"Most of all, a leader needs a rubber neck so he or she can: 1. Turn the
other cheek; 2. Face reality; 3. Look back at history and forward to the
future; 4. Confront the issues; and 5. Face the music."
Printed in the
Ascension Church Bulletin
Fort Myers Beach, FL
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. Council./Manager Meeting, January 4, 1993
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of the Council/Manager
Meeting of Januarv 4. 1993 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
2. Meeting No. 93-03 (January 25, 1993)
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 93-03 (Januarv 25
1993) as corrected:
Page 17, J,2,d: Delete "Nays - Councilmember Zappa"
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
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E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L-10 Larpenteur Avenue Apartments
L-11 Canine Unit
L-12 Diversity
Seconded by Councitmember Zappa Ayes - all
EA. PRESENTATIONS
i. Proclamation
a. Mayor Bastian introduced the. followino Resolution .and: moved its
adootion•
92-2- 11
NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
February, 1993
WHEREAS, National Afro-American History Month will be observed across
America and abroad during February 1993, and
WHEREAS, the National Theme of this year's observance will be "Afro-
American Scholars: Leaders, Activists, and Writers."'"
WHEREAS, this observance alludes partly to Afro-American scholars having
to play a broader role as a leader of his race and activist and writer in
his community than most other scholars. He has had to emerge from the ivory
towers of academA to do battle in the struggle for rights and to overcome
oppression.
WHEREAS, this observance will also provide an opportunity for students
and the lay public to study how Afro-American Scholars brought to their work
a sensitivity developed from having to do battle to gain acceptance as
scholars and to rise above perceptions of color that erect barriers, to
them, that scholars of the majority group seldom face.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council and I, Gary W.
Bastian, Mayor of the City of Maplewood, do hereby proclaim the month of
February 1993 as
NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
in Maplewood, and actively promote and encourage its citizens to recognize
this event and participate in its observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the City of Maplewood to be affixed this 8th day of February in the.
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-three.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
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F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Zappa moved. seconded by Mavor Bastian: aves - all, to approve
the consent agenda items F-1. 2. 3, and 5 as recommended. (Item F-4 moved
to become Item J-8)
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: S 274,927.98 Checks #24166 - #24246
Dated 1-13-93 thru 1-29-93
3 124.260.91 Checks #19775 - #19975
Dated 2-8-93
S 399,188.89 Total per attached voucher/check
register
PAYROLL: 5 19,776.78 Payroll Checks #30624 thru #30643
Dated 1-22-93
5 18,853.98 Payroll Deduction Checks #30645 thru
#30646 dated 1-22-93
~ 206,030.58 Payroll Checks #30652 thru #30820
Dated 1-29-93
S 43.410.67 Payroll Deduction Checks #30825 thru
#30841 dated 1-29-93
S 288,072.01 Total Payrolls
S 687.260.90 GRAND TOTAL
2. Budget Transfer: Consulting Building Inspectors.
Approved a budget transfer of 516,840 from the Contingency Account to
Account 101-703-4480 (Fees for Service).
3. Donation: Maplewood Nature Center Building Addition
Accepted the following donations to be used for the Maplewood Nature Center
building addition and placing the x275.50 in Account 403-814-316-4720:
Robert D. and Carolyn Odegard 5250.00
Philip Schoch 12.00
Cash 13.50
5275.50
4. Donation: Hazelwood Soccer Complex
Moved to become J-8
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5. Oak Ridge
a. Code Variations - Arlington Ave., Currie Street and Myrtle Street
Approved the following Resolution:
93-02- 12
SUBDIVISION CODE VARIATION
WHEREAS, the Gonyea Company, Inc. requested three variations from the
subdivision code.
_ WHEREAS, this code variation applies to the Oak Ridge Development that
is east of McKnight Road and north of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad.
WHEREAS, the legal description for this property is:
That part of Section 24, Township 29, Range 22, described as follows:
The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, EXCEPT that
part platted as CAVES LAKEWOOD SECOND ADDITION,
That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter,
the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, and the
Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter which lie north-
erly of the Chicago, St. Paul, Mpls. and Omaha R/R,
_ That part of the South 1/2 of the Northeast Quarter lying
northerly of the Chicago, St. Paul, Mpls. and Omaha R/R, and
westerly of aline drawn from a point on the north line of said
south 1/2 distant 910.2 feet west of the westerly ROW line of
Century Avenue, to a point on the northerly ROW line of said
R/R, distant 1043.58 feet southwesterly of the westerly ROW line
of Century Avenue, and there terminating.
City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, Section 30-8 (b) (3) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances
- requires developers to limit cul-de-sacs to 1,000 feet in length, unless no
other alternative is possible.
_ WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing cul-de-sacs of 1,227 feet long for
Arlington Avenue (east of McKnight Road), 1,157 feet for Currie Street and
1,337 feet for Myrtle Street.
WHEREAS, this requires variations of 227 feet, 157 feet and 337
feet.
WHEREAS, the history of these variations is as follows:
1. On December 21, 1992, the Planning Commission recommended that
the City Council deny the variations.
2. On January 19, 1993, the City Council held a public hearing.
The City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and
sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The Council
gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present
written statements. The Council considered public testimony and
reports from the City staff and Planning Commission.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the
above-described variations, because:
1. The variations will save an existing wetland and a woodlot with
forty large trees.
2. The City approved a similar variation for two cul-de-sacs in the
Budd Kolby Second Addition.
b. Code Variation - Montana Ave.
Approved the following Resolution:
93-02-13
SUBDIVISION CODE VARIATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Gonyea Company, Inc. requested a variation from the
subdivision code.
WHEREAS, this code variation applies to the Oak Ridge Development that
is east of McKnight Road and north of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad.
WHEREAS, the legal description for this property is:
That part of Section 24, Township 29, Range 22, described as follows:
The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, EXCEPT that part
platted as CAVES LAKEWOOD SECOND ADDITION,
That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, the Northeast
Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast
Quarter which lie northerly of the Chicago, St. Paul, Mpls. and Omaha R/R,
That part of the South 1/2 of the Northeast Quarter lying northerly of the
Chicago, St. Paul, Mpls. and Omaha R/R, and westerly of aline drawn from a point
on the north line of said south 1/2 distant 910.2 feet west of the westerly ROW
line of Century Avenue, to a point on the northerly ROW line of said R/R, distant
1043.58 feet southwesterly of the westerly ROW line of Century Avenue, and there
terminating.
City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, Section 30-8 (b) (3) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances
requires developers to limit cul-de-sacs to 1,000 feet in length, unless no
other alternative is possible.
WHEREAS, the Gonyea company is proposing an 1160-feet-long cul-de-sac
_ for Montana Avenue.
WHEREAS, this requires a variation 160 feet.
WHEREAS, the history of this variation is as follows:.
On January 19, 1993, the City Council held a public hearing. The City
staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a
chance to speak and present written statements. The Council considered
public testimony and reports from the City staff and Planning Commission.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-
described variation, because:
1, There is no practical alternative.
2. The cul-de-sac length will be reduced when the property to the north
is developed.
c. Preliminary P1 at
Approved the Oak Ridge preliminary plat (received by the City on February 1,
1993) subject to the developer completing the following conditions:
1. Have the City Engineer approve the final construction and engineering
plans. These plans shall include the grading, utility, drainage,
erosion control, tree and street plans. These plans shall meet the
following conditions:
(a) The erosion control plan shall be consistent with the Ramsey Soil
and Water Conservation District Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
(b) The developer shall only grade the land that the City Engineer
determines is needed to construct streets, utilities, sedimentation
basins, mitigation areas or rough grading of steep slopes.
(c) The City Engineer must approve the final tree plan before anyone starts
to grade the site.
(d) Sedimentation basins shall provide 0.10 acre-feet of storage above
normal elevation for each tributary acre, based on the Maplewood
Comorehensive Storm Water Management Plan. If slopes are steeper than
10 horizontal to 1 vertical, the developer shall fence the sedimentation
basin. The developer. shall plant evergreen trees around the
sedimentation basin. To provide room for storing sediment, the
developer shall excavate the sedimentation basins to four feet below
normal water elevation. Sedimentation basins shall be a part of outlots
dedicated to the City.
2. Sign an agreement with the City that guarantees that the developer or
contractor will:
(a) Complete all public improvements and meet all City requirements.
(b) Place temporary fencing and signs at the grading line shown on the
grading plan.
(c) Construct the following eight-foot-wide bituminous walkways at the same
time as the developer builds the adjacent streets:
(1) On Sheet one of the plat: between Lots 6 and 7, 19 and 20, and 13
and 14.
(2) On Sheet two of the plat: between Lots 75 and 76, 54 and 55, 67 and
68 and on the pipeline between Lots 54 and 68. The developer may
build a wooden observation deck at the end of the trail between Lots
19 and 20.
(d) Have NSP install the street lights shown on the preliminary plat.
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(e) Before constructing utilities, televise and inspect the existing trunk
sanitary sewer within the plat. The developer shall make any repairs
that the City Engineer requires. The City shall pay the developer to
_ inspect and repair this sewer.
(f) Allow the City access to abandon the existing sanitary sewer manhole
(#31) in the wetland in Outlot B.
(g) Replace all fine alluvial soils (soils other than sand or gravel) with
sand within the two feet under the bottom of the aggregate base of the
street.
(h) Install perforated drains in sand subcuts at each catch basin lead
crossing.
(i) Before the City approves a final plat, the City will decide whether to
abandon and replace the 16-inch water main from Lot 84 to the railroad.
(j) Construct a ,tew stormwater outlet from the Outlot B pond through a
culvert ce~ossing the petroleum pipelines to the proposed wetland
mitigation area. From the east end of the mitigation area, build a 24-
inch-diameter stormwater pipe through the park into the Outlot C
wetland. (The stormwater outlet from Outlot B is non-functional.)
(k) Construct a storm sewer between Lots 10 and 14 and Lots 9 and 15 around
the wetland to the Arlington Avenue storm sewer.
(1) Install permanent signs around the edge of the wetland buffer strips.
These signs shall mark the edge of the buffer strips and state that
there shall be no mowing, vegetation cutting, filling or dumping of lawn
waste.
(m) Before the City Council approves a final plat for phase two, the City
shalt decide whether to require thzft the developer insert a plastic pipe
in the top of both of the existing outlet pipes for Outlot C under the
railroad tracks.
(n) Pay the City for the cost of directional signs and no parking signs on
one side of the streets.
(o) Clean the junk and tires out of the wetlands.
(p) Agree not to sell Lots 29-31 and 21-22 on Sheet One until the City Coun-
cil approves their sale. The City shall not approve these lots for sale
unless:
(1) Home construction has started on at least fifteen lots, and
(2) Lots 29-31 and 21-22 meet FHA's specification 79G (lowest floor
level must be built three feet a~tove the water table).
3. Make the following changes on the plat and related plans:
(a) Move the proposed sedimentation basin between Lots 111 and 113 so it
fronts on a street or connect this area with a pipe to the sedimentation
basin between Lots 94 and 95.
(b) Show a utility easement on Lot 116. This easement should extend fifteen
feet west from the water main.
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(c) Cul-de-sac bulbs shall .have 47-foot radius curb returns.
(d) Show drainage easements around the wetlands that the developer is pro-
posing for stormwater drainage.
4. Record covenants or deed restrictions with the final plat that do the
following:
(a) Prohibit-the construction of a house or its attachments within 100 feet
of the Williams Brothers pipeline or within 20 feet of a wetland
- boundary.
(b) Inform property owners about any pipelines or wetlands on the site and
prohibit any mowing, cutting, filling or dumping, including yard waste,
on the wetland or on a ten-foot buffer strip around the wetland. The
Director of Community Development may reduce the buffer zone for lots
with an unusual hardship. The director shall notify the City Council of
any reductions and allow them fifteen days to appeal the decision.
5. Deed Outlots A, B, C, D and E according to the phasing of the plat. The
developer shall have the right to complete the wetland mitigation that is
shown on the Outlots.
6. If the City decides to buy the "Future City Park" in Outlot B and has not
paid the developer for the park before recording the plat, the City will
sign an agreement to do so. If the City decides not to buy the park, the
developer shall show the park as an outlot for future platting or apply for
a new preliminary plat.
7. Sign an agreement with the City that pertains to all lots that would be east
of the pipeline. This agreement shall state that:
(a) The developer or contractor shall not do the following with these lots
until March 1, 1994 without the City's approval:
(1) Apply for final plat approval.
(2) Grade or remove trees.
(b) The City shall not conduct the annual review for phase two until June 1,
1994.
If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the Director
of Community Development may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final
plat.
d. Code Variations - Street Width
Approved the following Resolution:
93-02-14
CODE VARIATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Gonyea Company, Inc. requested a variation from the City Code.
WHEREAS, this code variation applies to the Oak Ridge Development that is east of
McKnight Road and north of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad.
WHEREAS, the legal description for this property is:
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That part of Section 24, Township 29, Range 22, described as follows:
The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, EXCEPT that part platted as CAVES
LAKEWOOD SECOND ADDYTION,
That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, the Northeast Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter, and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter which lie northerly
of the Chicago, St. Paul, Mpls. and Omaha R/R,
That part of the South 1/2 of the Northeast Quarter lying northerly of the Chicago, St.
Paul, Mpls. and Omaha R/R, and westerly of a line drawn from a point on the north line
of said south 1/2 distant 910.2 feet west of the westerly ROW line of Century Avenue, to
a point on the northerly ROW line of said R/R, distant 1043.58 feet southwesterly of the
westerly ROW line of Century Avenue, and there terminating.
City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, Section 29-52(a)(9) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires that local
residential streets shall be 32 feet in width, measured between curb faces.
WHEREAS, the Gonyea Company is proposing 28-foot-wide streets.
WHEREAS, this requires a variation of four feet.
WHEREAS, the history of this variation is as follows:
On January 19, 1993, the City Council held a public hearing. The City staff published
a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners.
The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written
statements. The Council considered public testimony and reports from the City staff and
Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described
variation, subject to the following conditions:
1. There shall be no parking on one side of the streets.
2. The developer shall pay the City for the cost of no parking signs.
G. PUBLYC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:14 P.M.), Screening Ordinance (1st Reading)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
possible revision of the Roof Equipment Screening Ordinance.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. No one appeared.
e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Zappa moved first reading of the proposed ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker,
Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian
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H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINdSHED BUSINESS
1. Sidewalk and Bus Stop Plowing
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
_ c. Councilmember Zappa moved to accent the report and commence with the
staff recommendation.
d. Councilmember Juker moved to table this item for future discussion at a
Council/Manager meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach,
Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember
Carlson
2. Schedule Council/Manager Meeting
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to establish a Council/Manager Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
to 8.00 P M on February 19 1993 and a saecial meeting on March 4 1993
at 6.00 P M for the Maalewood Estates public hearing
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Mailboxes
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Work Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the staff recommendation of
voluntary replacement of mailboxes with the swing-away style with side
strike slated and luminous numbers.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Juker, Rossbach
Notion Failed
2. Southlawn Drive, Project 85-17, Schedule Assessment Hearing
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
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c. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adootion•
93-02-15
ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the
Council, prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Southlawn
Avenue, Beam Avenue to County Road D, City Project 85-17, and the said
assessment is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 8th day of March, 1493, at the
City Hall at 7:00 p.m. to pass upon such proposed assessment and
at such time and place all persons owning property affected by
such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the
hearing on the proposed assessment to be published in the
official newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and
to mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said
assessment.
3. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of
hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the area to be
assessed, that the proposed assessment roll is on file with the
Clerk and that written or oral objections will be considered.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
3. July 4th Celebration Proposal
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Staples presented the
specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt Alternative No. II: and direct
staff to attempt to find wavs to include other cities and seek their
donations as well as to trv to negotiate with the Mall.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juker, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
4. New Maplewood Library brand Opening
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Council stated March 7, 1993 will be the date for official recognition
of the 527,500 donation to the Ramsey County Library System.
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5. Proposed Settlement; AFSCME Clerical/Technical ~ Maintenance
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt the following settlement with
A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 2725:
1. Wages: General base wage increase as follows:
1-1-93 1-I-94 1-1-95
2.5% 3.0% 3.5%
Pav Equitv: Effective 1-1-93, increase Utility Billing base pay 326 per
month and CSO/Paramedic base pay 354 per month.
2.' Deferred Compensation: Effective 7-I-93, increase City-paid
deferred compensation to 365 per month and eliminate 50% cash
payment option. Effective 1-1-95, increase City-paid deferred
compensation to 370 per month.
3. Life Insurance: Effective 1-1-94, increase City-paid life
insurance to 330,000.
4. Article 8--Call Back: Revise language to "An employee called in
for work by the Employer at a time other than his/her normal
scheduled shift.
5. Duration: Three-year contract to expire 12-31-95.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Council members
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
6. Proposed Settlement: Metro Supervisory Association
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt the following settlement with the
Metro Supervisory Association:
1. WdgeS: General base wage increase as follows:
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2.5% 3.0%
2. Section 10.1 Probationary Period - New Employees: Change six-
month probationary period to one year.
3. Deferred Compensation: Effective 7-I-93, increase City-paid
deferred compensation to 370 per month.
4. Article 26--Education: Revise City reimbursement to provide for
100% reimbursement of tuition and books upon completion with an
"A" grade.
5. Article 31--Duration: Two-year agreement to expire 12-31-94
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
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7. Proposed Settlement: LELS, Local 153, Patrol Officers
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt the following settlement with the
- LELS. Local 153. Patrol Officers:
i. Duration: Three-year agreement to expire 12-31-95.
2. Wages: Increase Top Patrol Rate as follows:
1-1-93 1-1-94 1-1-95
2.5% 3.0% 3.5%
3. Deferred Compensation: Effective 1-1-94, increase City-paid
deferred compensation to 365 per month. Effective 1-1-95,
increase City-paid deferred compensation to 370 per month.
4. Article 20 - In.iurv on Dutv: Revise to: "Employees injured. .
. .paid the difference between the employee's regular take-home
pay and Worker's Compensation payments.
5. Article B-II - Sick Leave: Add new section (b) as follows:
Sick leave Conversion - On December 31st of each year a
full-time employee with 800 hours or more of accumulated
sick leave shall be eligible to convert sick leave accumu-
lated in the previous 12 months to vacation or deferred
compensation at the employee's current pay rate on the basis
of two (2) hours of sick leave for one (1) hour of vacation
or deferred compensation. Such conversion shall not exceed
a total of forty-eight (48) hours of vacation and deferred
compensation.
Employee's maximum sick leave accrual shall be frozen at the
level of sick leave on record at the date the employee first
utilizes this conversion option.
6. Article B-IV - Holidays: Eliminate reference to "statutory"
holidays and replace "Columbus Day" with the "Friday after
Thanksgiving".
_ 7. New Article 22 - Tuition Reimbursement: The employer agrees to
pay one-half (1/2) of the cost of tuition and books upon
successful completion (C grade or pass) and 75% reimbursement of
tuition and books upon completion with a "B" grade or better,
during the term of this Agreement, for accredited course work at
the high school, vocational, undergraduate, or graduate college
level which is determined by the Employer to be job related.
All course work covered by this Article shall be during non-
working hours.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to prepare a report showing
the differences in all employee benefits.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
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8. Donation: Hazelwood Soccer Complex
a. Councilmember Rossbach questioned whether the signs should read
"Hazelwood Soccer".
b. Director of Parks and Recreation Odegard stated the NE Soccer Associa-
tion wishes to have the signation for the fields. Their proposed signs
do not replace the present Hazelwood Park signs.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to table this item until Council can review
what the signs will be.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Juker, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Carlson
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Burlington Northern Trait Fencing
a. Councilmember Zappa stated he had received a letter from the County
indicating there would be a fence constructed along the Burlington
Northern Trail.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved the Citv write a letter to Ramsev Countv
requesting they not construct a fence.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian,. Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Motion Failed
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to request Ramsev Countv to construct
vehicle deterrent fending along the Burlington Northern Trail.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
2. Hazelwood Avenue.
a. Councilmember Rossbach stated he had counted the signs from Frost to
County Road D. Of the 20 signs, 19 say Hazelwood Avenue, 1 says
Hazelwood Street.
3. Hydrant Charge
a. Councilmember Juker stated she received calls regarding Hydrant charges,
and asked where does that money go and why was it is charged.
b. Council directed staff to put an article in Maplewood-In-Motion
explaining this charge.
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4. Police Department
a. Councilmember Juker stated that robberies are increasing and the City
needs more police coverage; if 3 squads appear at one robbery, which
areas are not covered?
b. Manager McGuire stated all areas are covered.
5. Report on Construction of MorkHouse
a. Councilmember Zappa stated information on the construction of the
workhouse addition.
b. Councilmember Zappa said he had presented his concerns to the proper
City staff and the concerns have been met.
6. Corrections Report
a. Councilmember Zappa stated the Council was supposed to receive a yearly
report of the number of inmates.
7. Ramsey County Executive Report
a. Councilmember Zappa stated he had received a report called "The Close
Up", but it was received too late. He stated he sees no value in
spending the money if they cannot provide a more timely notice.
b. Councilmember Zappa requested they not spend money on postage for
outdated material.
c. Manager McGuire will contact the County and express the concerns.
8. Pubtic Safety Future Meeting
a. Mayor Bastian stated he would like to set a meeting for the purpose of
visualizing the City's future needs for public safety. Group to meet
would include Emergency Preparedness (2), Police (2-Head and police
members), Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal (2), HazMat representa-
tive and a facilitator.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to place this item on the March 8. 1993 Meeting
Agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
9. Open Space
a. Mayor Bastian asked what kind of funding sources would be available to
purchase the areas designated as Open Space.
b. Council directed staff to place this item on the March 8, 1993 Meeting
Agenda.
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10. Larpenteur Avenue Apartments
a. Councilmember Juker stated she had received a call on Friday evening
regarding 315-321 E. Larpenteur. Council had asked for a report.
b. Staff reported Prosecuting Attorney Costello is taking them to court.
Staff will provide an update as soon as information is available.
11. Canine Unit
a. Councilmember Zappa stated that one canine was retired and one put to
sleep. He feels one canine unit should be enough and the Ramsey County
Sheriff's Department should be better utilized.
b. Director of Public Safety Collins is preparing a report on the Canine
Unit.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved Council receive a canine report as soon as
possible.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - alt
12. Diversity
a. Mayor Bastian stated he feels Council should have a training session
regarding diversity.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT
9:33 P.M.
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Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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