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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
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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.
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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
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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•
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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•
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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
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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;
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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:
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
12:18 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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