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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-22-93 u-i Action tY G;cnc_1: Endorsed... Mo dif i e d._- Re j ected___--- Date----- MEMORANDUM T0: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: City Clerk's Office RE: COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 1993 DATE: April 20, 1993 We have reviewed the proceedings of the above Council Meeting, and find the Minutes which were presented for approval reflect the basic content of the discussions and motions, and the Minutes are being presented again for your approval. The appropriate corrections have been made to the Maplewoods Estates Second Addition portion of the minutes. MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, March 22, 1993 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 93-08 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 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. Minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of March 4, 1993 Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of March 4. 1993 as presented. Seconded by Rossbach Ayes - all 2. Minutes of Meeting 93-06 (March 4, 1993) Special Meeting Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 93-06 (March 4. 1993) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all 3. Minutes of Meeting 93-07 (March 8, 1993) Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 93-07 (March 8. 1993) as corrected: Page 18, Item J-A.l,d Maple Woods Estates 2nd Addition Motion to take no action on environmental Impact Statement: Ayes - Councilmembers Zappa, Juker, Rossbach Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Carlson Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all 1 3-22-93 E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended: L-1 Ramsey County Board Meeting L-2 Maplewood in Motion Letter L-3 Bus Stops for Library L-4 Hazel Ridge Update L-5 Friends of Open Space M-1 Community Design Review Board Appointments Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all EA. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation: Hill Murray High School Hockey Team a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Proclamation and moved its adootion• PROCLAMATION HILL MURRAY NIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY TEAM WHEREAS, the Hill Murray High School Hockey Team represented Section Three in Tier I of the 1993 Minnesota State Hockey Tournament; and WHEREAS, Hill Murray High School is located in the City of Maplewood; and WHEREAS, the students and staff of Hi11 Murray Nigh School are to be commended for their valuable contribution to the people of Maplewood by demonstrating their school spirit and leadership skills during the 1993 State Hockey Championships; WHEREAS, the hockey players gave fully of their time, talent and energy to lead their team to the finals of the 1993 Minnesota State Hockey Tournament; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL and all the citizens of Maplewood, that the Hill Murray. High School Hockey Team be congratulated and commended for their outstanding achievement of Second Place in Tier I of the 1993 Minnesota State Hockey Tournament. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this proclamation be transmitted to Hill Murray High School, Maplewood, Minnesota, as evidence of our esteem. c. Principal Joe McHugh, Coach Steve Rohlik and Team Co-Captain Chad Brennan expressed thanks from Hill-Murray to the Council and residents of Maplewood for their support of the school and team. 2 3-22-93 F. CONSENT AGENDA: ' Councilmember Zappa moved. seconded by Councilmember Carlson: ayes - all, to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 5 as recommended. 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: S 153,275.60 Checks #24349 - #24412 Dated 2-25-93 thru 3-9-93 S 537.837.87 Checks #24436 - #24551 Dated 3-22-93 S 691,113.47 Total per attached. voucher/check register PAYROLL: S 223,996.05 Payroll Checks #31283 thru #31467 Dated 3-12-93 S 43.393.58 Payroll Deduction Checks #31472 thru #31481 dated 3-12-93 _ S 267,389.63 Total Payroll S 958,503.10 GRAND TOTAL 2. Certification of Tree Removal Charges 93-03-42 CERTIFICATION OF TREE REMOVAL COSTS BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY CLERK is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the auditor of Ramsey County the following diseased tree removal costs for certification against the tax levy of said property owner for the year 1993, collectible in the years 1994 through 1996, including interest at the rate of seven (7) percent on the total amount each year: PIN 10-29-22-44-0092 5250.00 3. Acquisition of Tax Forfeited Land 93-03-43 AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN TAX-FORFEITED PARCELS WHEREAS, .the City of Maplewood has determined that the following described tax-forfeited land is required for street right-of-way: The South sixteen (s 16) feet of the South one-half of the Southeast quarter (S 1/2 of SE 1/4) of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter (SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4) in Section ten (10), Township twenty-nine (29), Range twenty-two (22); subject to Hazelwood Avenue. PIN 10-29-22-24-0055 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proper City officials be and hereby are authorized to make an application for conveyance of said tax- - forfeited land for street right-of-way purposes; and 3 3-22-93 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to file a certified copy of this resolution and application for conveyance of said tax-forfeited land in the office of the land commissioner. 4. Williams Pipeline Agreement - Project 87-45 Authorized entering into an agreement regarding the relocation of the Williams' pipelines to construct Sterling Street north of Linwood. The estimated cost of 5121,000 is all state-aid eligible. 5. 1993 Dispatching Agreements Reproved two dispatching agreements: one between the City of Maplewood and the East County Line Fire Department/Oakdale Ambulance unit, the other between the City of Maplewood and the Oakdale Fire Department.. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P. M. (7:13 P.M.), Maplewood Community Center: a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding various matters related to the proposed Maplewood Community Center. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Will Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report, which included a recommendation to not approve the parking space reductions. e. Representatives of the AKA, the Community Center architectural firm, commented on the various options for providing additional parking spaces. f. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No one appeared. g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. Land Use Plan Change (4 Yotes) h. Councilmember Carlson moved to aoorove the proposed Land Use Plan Chance (from BC - business and commercial - and M-1 - light manufacturing - to G_-_government facility). Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa MOTION FAILED (Four votes required) Conditional Use Permit i. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its adootion• 4 3-22-93 93-03-44 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood applied for a conditional use permit to build a Community Center. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property lying south of 2146 White Bear Avenue. The legal description is: E 250 FT OF W 533 FT OF N 333 FT OF NW 1/4 (SUBJ TO RD) IN SEC 14 TN 29 RN 22 WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. On March 1, 1993, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve this permit. 2. The City Council held a public hearing on March 22, 1993. 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, because: 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. 5 3-22-93 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions. i. All construction shall follow the site plan that the City stamped January 26, 1993. The Director of Community Development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed construction must be substantially started or the proposed use utilized within one year of Council approval or the permit shalt become null and void. The Council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. The City Council shall not review this permit again unless there is a problem. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa Reduction in Required Parking j. Mayor Bastian moved to approve a reduction in the parking spaces required by City Code to the number provided in the plan reviewed by Council at this meeting (aooroximately 55 less than Code reauirementl. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa Buiiding Plans k. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the site plan stamped Januarv 26. 1993 and the building elevations stamped Februarv 4. 1993 for the Maplewood Community Center. The Citv of Maplewood shalt do the following._ 1) Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a building permit for this project. 2) Restore and sod damaged boulevards. 3) Install reflectorized stop signs at all exits and a handicap- parking sign for each handicap-parking space. 4) All visible mechanical equipment, on the roof or ground, shall be screened as the Code requires. 5) Revise the site plan as follows: a) Move the trash dumpster enclosure to the east side of the Community Center and combine it with the Park Maintenance building's enclosure. The design and location is subject to staff approval. b) Remove the County Road B curb cut to the Parks Department maintenance garage, subject to Ramsey County's approval. 6 3-22-93 c) Connect the sidewalk along White Bear Avenue and the trail west of the pond to the DNR Trail. , d) Connect the trail from the Community Center to City Hall parking lot. The City: should consider=extending this trail around the pond, with a connection to the DNR Trail. e) There shall be security lights along the trail to City Hall. f) Maintain a ten-foot buffer zone around the north and west side of the pond. Move the trail outside the buffer zone... This may require redesigning the entrance drive or trail location. g) Widen the diameter of the circular drive to ninety feet for school buses. h) Post "Buckle Up" signs at the White Bear Avenue exits. i) Redesign the dock access as shown on Page 16 of the March 16, 1993 report. j) Redesign the driveway to County Road Bas shown on Page 18 of the March 16, 1993 report. k) Redesign the parking by the Parks Building to allow for a fire truck to turn around. m) Add at least sixteen parking spaces on the north side of the building. n) Move the parking lots. three feet to the east to allow enough right-of-way for the future expansion of White Bear Avenue. o) Move the White Bear Avenue sidewalk so that the east side will be 54 feet from the White Bear Avenue centerline. p) Show concrete curbing around the parking lots and drives. show concrete curb and gutter along the _ existing City Hall drive to match the existing curb and gutter. 6. Remove all existing buildings, fences and paving. 7. Taper the sidewalk along White Bear Avenue to match the driveway grade. 8. Submit final trail, grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the City Engineer for approval. The plans shall include the .following: a) Provide catch basins at the low point of the City Hall driveway. b) Provide a water main connection of a sufficient size with an appropriate number of hydrants. The Fire Marshall and City Engineer shall approve these. 7 3-22-93 c) The sanitary sewer shall be connected to County Road B, subject to available capacity verification by the City Engineer. 9. Install an in-.ground sprinkler system for all landscaped areas, except under the oaks on the north side of the building. (Code Requirement) 10. Erect temporary fencing and signs at the drip Tine of the large trees to be saved. (Code Requirement) Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa 2. 7:30 P.M. (8:11 P.M.), Project 85-17; Southlawn Avenue Assessment a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a .public hearing regarding assessments for Project 85-17, Southlawn Avenue. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedures for a public hearing. d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Robert Hajicek, 1700 East County Road D, stated his objections City Attorney Kelly reported on his contacts with Mr. Hajicek's attorney f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Zappa moved to table this item until Aoril 26. 1993. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF SECOND h. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item until Aoril 12. 1993. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes -Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Juker, Zappa Nays - Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach H. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Community Center: Bid Package /i - Clearing and Grubbing ~ a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adootion• 8 3-22-93 93-03-45 AWARD OF BIDS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD; MINNESOTA that the bid of F. M. Frattalone in the amount of 582,870 is the lowest responsible bid for the clearing and grubbing of the Community Center site. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. _ Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Councilmember Juker I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. MapleWoods Estates Second Addition - a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics of the report. c. Mayor Bastian moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure for the purpose of reconsidering the action whereby the land use elan designation of the property was chanced. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND i Street Vacation (Ripley) d. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption• 93-03-46 VACATION OF PARTS OF RIPLEY STREET. WHEREAS, North Suburban Development, Inc. (Roger Kolstad) applied for the vacation of the following-described Street: That part of the north 33 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Maple Woods Estates, Ramsey County, Minnesota and that part of Ripley Avenue lying between the East line. and its Southerly extension of Lot 11, Block 2 and the East line and its Southerly extension of Lot 11, Block 3 all as platted in Hillside Homesites, Ramsey County, Minnesota and that-part of the North 33 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Maple Woods Estates, Ramsey County, Minnesota and that part of Ripley Avenue lying between the Southerly extension of the East and West lines of Lot 6, Block 3 all as platted in Wiesner Park, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows: 1. A majority of the property owners abutting this street signed a petition for this vacation; 9 3-22-93 2. The Planning Commission discussed this vacation on March 2, 1992. They recommended that the City Council approve this vacation. 3. The City Council held a public hearing on March 8, 1993. City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the abutting property owners as required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written. statements. The City Council also considered reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning Commission. WHEREAS, after the City approves this vacation, public interest in the property will go to the following abutting properties: Lot 1, Block 1, Maple Woods Estates, Lots 5 and 6, Block 3, Wiesner Park Addition and Lots 10 and ll, Block 3, Hillside Homes Addition, all in Section 13, Township 29, Range 22. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above described vacation because it is in the public interest. It is in the public interest because: 1. The City does not need this right-of-way. 2. The adjacent properties have adequate street access and other streets would better serve them. This vacation is subject to the retention of an easement for trail or park purposes on Lots 10 and 11, Block 3, Hillside Homes Addition. The developer shall file the vacation resolution with the final plat. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all Preliminary Plat e. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the Maple Woods Second Addition preliminarv plat (received by the Citv on February 12. 1993) sub.iect to the conditions recommended in the staff report of March 16. 1993. Seconded by Councilmember Juker f. Mayor Bastian moved to amend the conditions by (Item 4.i) changing Lots 1-3. Block 4 to Outlot D: (5~ include Outlot D with those to be deeded to Citv and list the lots on Sterling as Outlot D.: delete proposed 3.i) and 3.k~ (relative to reconstruction of Sterling Street). Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Councilmember Juker g. Mayor Bastian called for vote on the original motion to approve the preliminarv plat subject to the developer meeting the following conditions as amended by the previous motion: 30 3-22-93 1. Have the City Engineer approve 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 grading plan shall show the depth and location of the Great Lakes pipeline. The developer shall only grade those areas that the City Engineer determines the developer needs to construct streets, utilities and sedimentation basins. b) The City Engineer shall approve the final tree plan before anyone starts to grade the site or before the City approves the final plat. This plan shall include having the developer mark all trees that the developer will keep on the property during and after development. The developer shall mark the limits of the tree removal and the City Engineer shall review this. The developer shall have the protective fence and erosion control measures in place and approved by the City Engineer before the developer does any grading. The plan must meet the City's tree ordinance. c) For the sedimentation basin: 1) It shall provide 0.10 acre-feet of storage above normal elevation for each tributary acre, based on the Maplewood Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. 2) If the slopes on a basin are steeper than 10 horizontal to 1 vertical, the developer shall fence the sedimentation basin. The fence shall be five-feet-high, vinyl-clad chain link and shall be at the high water mark. The developer shall landscape the sedimentation basin site with evergreen trees. 3) To provide room for storing sediment, the - developer shall excavate the sedimentation basin to four feet below the normal water level. _ 4) The construction of the sedimentation basin shall not extend into~the wooded area between the basin and the wetland. The developer shall limit the tree removal for the outfall pipe to a 20-foot-wide corridor between the basin and the wetland. The outfall pipe shall discharge to the normal water level of the wetland. d) The erosion control plan shall be consistent with. the Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. e) The City limits the grading on the site to only the land that the developer needs to construct the home pads, streets, utilities, sedimentation basin or drainage requirements as approved by the City Engineer. 11 3-22-93 f) The utility plans shall show the following: 1) Abandon the water main in Ripley Avenue from McKnight Road to Lakewood Drive. The developer _ shall move and reconnect any water services from this water main. 2) Replace the water main between Myrtle and Lakewood with an eight-inch ductile iron pipe water main at the proper location in the right- . of-way. 3) All new water main in the development shall be eight-inch ductile iron pipe. 4) All new water main in easements that are not under a trail and that cross the pipelines shall be in reinforced concrete casing pipe. 5) Abandon the sanitary sewer in Ripley Avenue between Lakewood Drive and Myrtle Street. The existing sanitary sewer in Lakewood Drive shall connect to the new sanitary sewer in Ripley Avenue. g) The streets shall be 28 feet wide from face to face of the concrete curb and gutter with no parking on one side. This street width is subject to approval of a Code variation by the City Council. 2. The final plat shall have drainage and utility easements along all property lines. These easements shall be 10-feet-wide along the front and rear property lines and 5-feet-wide along the front and rear property lines and 5-feet-wide on the side property lines. 3. 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 orange snow fencing and signs at the grading limits. c) Have NSP install street lights in five locations, primarily at curves in streets. The exact location and type of lights shall be subject to the City Engineer's approval. d) Construct the following eight-foot-wide bituminous trails at the same time as the developer builds the adjacent streets: 1) Over the Outlot B, between Sterling Street and the trail between Lots 21 and 22, Block One. 2) Between Lots 2 and 3, Block 3, to the trail near the south property line. (This is instead of putting the trail between Lot 7, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 3.) 12 3-22-93 3) Between Lots 21 and 22, Block 1 to the trail in Outlot B. These trails shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation and the City Engineer. e) Completely .reconstruct Ripley Avenue between Lakewood Drive and Myrtle Street. The reconstruction shall include concrete curb and gutter that shall extend to the north end of the curb returns on the north side of Ripley Avenue. These curb returns are for the intersections of Ripley Avenue with Lakewood Drive and Myrtle Street. f) Build all streets with a two-foot sand subcut, an eight- - inch gravel base and at least 3-1/2 inches of - bituminous. g) Install perforated drains in sans subcuts at each catch basin lead crossing. _ h) Install permanent signs around the edge of the wetland buffer areas. These signs shall mark the edge of the buffer areas and shall state there shall be no mowing, vegetation cutting, filling or the dumping of lawn waste. i) Pay the City for the cost of no-parking signs on one side of the streets and all other directional and street signs. j) Remove any junk, debris or tires from the wetlands and the site. k) The developer shall overlay Myrtle Street with two inches of asphalt at the same time as he constructs the asphalt base course in the subdivision. 4. Make the following changes to the plat and related plans: a) Drop the park label from Outlot B. b) Show a 20-foot-wide extension of Outlot B between Lots 21 and 22, Block 1. Rearrange Lots 17-27, Block 1 to meet all City Code requirements and to reshape Lot 26. c) Change the utility easement between Lots 2 and 3, Block 3 to a 35-foot-wide public easement centered on the property line. d) Add the following easements: 1) A 20-foot-wide storm sewer easement between Lots 3 and 4, Block i. 2) A 30-foot-wide utility easement between Lots 10 and il, Block 1. 13 3-22-93 3) A 30-foot-wide utility easement between Lots 20 - and 21, Block 1. e) Show the width of the easement on the rear of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 3. This easement shall be wide enough to accommodate the storm sewer pipe. f) Drop the drainage easements for the ponds on Lots 6 through 9 and 16, 17 and 18, Block One from the final plat. g) Drop Mary Joe Lane from the grading and utility plans. - h) Change the 20-foot-wide walkway area between Lot 7, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 3 to a 20-foot-wide utility easement. Rearrange the shape of Lots 7, Block 2 through. Lot 7, Block 3. This change shall include the required 35-foot-wide public easement between Lots 2 and 3, Block 3 and shall make the lot lines radial to the curve and cul-de-sac. i) Change the park label along the Ripley Avenue right-of- way to Outlot C. j) Change Lots 1-3, Block 4 to be platted as Outlot D. k) Change Ripley Avenue to Lakewood Drive where it angles North and South. 1) Change the minimum building setbacks to thirty feet. 5. Deed Outlots A, B, C and D to the City. 6. Record easements with the final plat that do the following: a) Prohibit the construction of a house or its attachments within 100 feet of the Great Lakes Pipeline.. (This affects-Lots 1 - 6 and Lots 22 - 27, Block 1 and Lots 1 - 7, Block 2) b) Prohibit the construction of a house or its attachments within twenty feet of a wetland boundary. These covenants or restrictions shall inform the property owners about the pipelines and wetlands on the site and prohibit any mowing, vegetation cutting, filling or dumping, including yard waste, in the wetland or in the 20-foot buffer strip around the wetland. (This affects any lot abutting a wetland.) _ 7. The developer shall remove all existing debris on the site, including any existing foundations, curb and gutter, pipes or loose debris. The developer may bulk head and leave existing water and sewer pipes if they are forth feet behind the rear of the house pads. If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the City may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final plat. 14 3-22-93 Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember ' Rossbach Code Variation - 28 Foot Mide Streets g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its ado~tion• 93-03-47 STREET WIDTH CODE VARIATION WHEREAS, the City Engineer requested a variation from the City Code. WHEREAS, this code variation applies to the Maple Woods Estates Second Addition Development that is South of Ripley Avenue between McKnight Road and Sterling Street. WHEREAS, the legal description for this property is: Lot 1, Block 1 of Maple Woods Estates Addition, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota WHEREAS, Section 29-52(a)(9) of the Maplewood Cade of Ordinances requires that local residential streets shall be 32 feet in width, measured between faces of curbs. WHEREAS, the City Engineer is proposing 28-foot-wide streets. WHEREAS, this requires a variation of five feet. WHEREAS, the history of this variation is as follows: The City Council held a public hearing on March 8, 1993. 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 a chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above described variation, with the condition that there shall be no parking on one side of the streets and the developer shall pay the City for the cost of - no-parking signs. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Rossbach Councilmember Zappa moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure and continue to finish the Agenda. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Councilmember Carlson 15 3-22-93 2. Open Space Referendum a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Parks & Recreation Odegard presented the specifics of the report. c. Mayor Bastian invited Leroy Hale, a resident, to the microphone to give his opinion regarding the preferred method of stating the aim of the open space referendum (whether by specific amount of land or by specific amount of money).- . d. Mr. Hale stated he would prefer specific amount of land. _ e. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following was heard: Will Rossbach, Planning Commission f. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to begin the process of estimating the costs of at least the first Table 1 Property Prioritization and also, as Dart of that, to identify whether we need to acquire the entire parcel or up to different ground. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Nays - Councilmember Zappa 3. Mosquito Control a. Mayor Bastian stated this item was from the Council Presentations of the March 8 meeting and presented the specifics of the discussion. b. Councilmember Zappa moved approval of the recommendation that-the Council consider a public hearing on mosquito control if authorization is permitted from 1993 State legislative action for the City to remove itself from the Mosquito Control District tax levy. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Councilmember Juker c. Mayor Bastian moved to prohibit adult spraying (the cold foaaer that goes along and has an effect on anything it touches. from mosouitos to other buos and butterflies) during the 1993 seasom on properties owned by the city of Maplewood. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Zappa Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach d. Mayor Bastian moved to require the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. on any other sprayinp within the Citv of Maplewood. to provide advance notice. City staff will develop and present for Council approval a format which would then be presented to the Mosquito Control District. including procedures and timing and how much advance notice will be required. 16 3-22-93 Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Zappa Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach 4. Public Safety Department's Future - Meeting a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report, e. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following was heard: Ed Huber, Deputy Chief, East County line Fire Department _ b. Councilmember Zappa moved to appoint a steering committee made of uo the Mavor and City Council. Citv Manager. Director of Public Safety. Director of Emergency Management. Fire Marshal. 3 Fire Chiefs and a facilitator. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Care-Free Cottages of Maplewood: 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: Bruce Mogren, Developer Request For Low Interest Loan From The County d. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 93 - 03-- 48 REQUESTING A LOW-INTEREST LOAN FROM RAMSEY COUNTY WHEREAS, this project is known as the Carefree Cottages of Maplewood (known before as the Cottages of Maplewood West). WHEREAS, the location of this project would be on a site along the north side of Gervais Avenue, west of White Bear Avenue. WHEREAS, the City has approved this project and it would be consistent with the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan. WHEREAS, Maplewood wishes to help meet the housing needs of low and moderate income senior citizens. WHEREAS, Maplewood has approved tax-increment and tax-exempt financing 17 3-22-93 to reduce the rests of this project for low and moderate income senior citizens. WHEREAS, the County approved a grant for the Village on Woodlynn senior housing project (known before as the Cottages of Maplewood). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council requests that Ramsey County give the City a 5648,000, low-interest loan for the Carefree Cottages of Maplewood. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian Change in Tax Increment Financing d. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the recommended chance in Tax- - Increment Financing for this oro.iect Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian Change in Sidewalk Condition e. Councilmember Zappa moved to take no action on the sidewalk condition. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson f. Councilmember Juker moved to amend the motion and take no action on the sidewalk condition at this time. but bring it back before the Council for a public hearing in one or two months (after the building permit is issued). Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Rossbach 2. I.S.D. 622 Community Education Advisory Council Representatives a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to invite the four applicants for I.S.D. 622's Community Education Advisory Council to interview at a pre-agenda meeting and to set up,_procedures at the next Council/Manager meeting. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 3. Commercial Property Study a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. 18 3-22-93 b. Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report. c. Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to initiate and coordinate ` a commercial property study to evaluate the relationship between commercial and residential zones and the control of the intensity of use of commercial oroperty. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all 4. Charitable fiambling Request a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian moved to approve the request of the Human Relations Commission for 3300 to be used for 400 Maple Leaf Kev Chains which will be distributed at the City's Open House in mid-May. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Councilmember Juker c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the Maplewood Seniors and Persons With Disabilities Advisory Committee request for 3500 to gurchase two packages of referral network software: one for Gladstone Center and one for the Citv Hall Receptionist. provided it is not too much work for the receptionist to handle. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Juker, Zappa d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve a donation of 3250 to be used to purchase a software package to help seniors access referral information about housing health care shopping, transportation and other public services with the software to be installed at the Gladstone Center. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Juker K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Ed Lear, Chairman, Joint Chiefs, Maplewood Fire Departments a. Mr, Lear commented on problems with obtaining information regarding operating funds and resolution of 1993 contract. b. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to bring this item with a report to the April 12 Council meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all 2. Kevin Berglund, 1929 Kingston Avenue a. Mr. Berglund commented on various matters of concern to the Council and residents. 19 3-22-93 COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 12:18 P.M. Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk 20 3-22-93