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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26-93 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 26, 1993 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 93-10 1. 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 Meeting 93-08 (March 22, 1993) Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 93-08 (March 22. 1993) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 2. Minutes of Council/Manager Meeting, April 5, 1993 Mayor Bastian moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of April 5. 1993 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers _ Juker, Rossbach Nays - None Abstain - Councilmembers Carlson, Zappa 3. Minutes of Council Meeting 93-09 (April 12, 1993) Councilmember Zappa moved to aoarove the minutes of Meeting No. 93-09 (April 12. 1993) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended: L1 White Bear Avenue Project L2 Birch Run L3 Mounds Park Academy. L4 Parkway Drive L5 Stop Sign L6 Libby Property L7 Castle Avenue L8 Runbeck L9 Frost Avenue M1 Fire Department's Future Meeting Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all 1 4-26-93 F. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Zappa moved: seconded by Councilmember Carlson: ayes - all. to approve the consent aoenda items 1 thru 6 as recommended. 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 514,502.23 Checks #20288 - #27976 Dated 3-26-93 thru 4-14-93 $ 824.428.91 Checks #25856 - #26023 Dated 4-26-93 _ $1,338,931.14 Total per attached voucher/check register PAYROLL: $ 204,833.58 Payroll Checks #31698 thru #31885 Dated 4- 9-93 $ 44.030.47 Payroll Deduction Checks #31890 thru #31904 dated 4- 9-93 $ 248,864.05 Total Payroll $1.587.795.19 GRAND TOTAL 2. Financial Transfer to Project 90-07 Approved a transfer of $779,000 from Project 87-45 to Project 90-07, along with the appropriate budget changes, using the excess funds in 87-45 to cover part of the remaining costs in 90-07. '3. Budget Changes and Transfer Related to 1992 Bond Issues Approved 1993 Budget changes for Debt Service Funds 301, 325, and 326 (relative to 1986 and 1992 bond issues); and a financial. transfer from Fund 326 to Fund 301 to close Fund 301. 4. Project 89-04, County Road C: Signal Agreement 93 - 04 - 54 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes, to wit: To revise the existing traffic control signal with street lights, emergency vehicle pre-emption and signing on Trunk Highway No. 61 at County State Aid Highway No. 23 (County Road C); and install interconnect on Trunk Highway No. 61 from County State Aid Highway No. 23 (County Road C) to County State Aid Highway No. 19 (Beam Avenue) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth and contained in Agreement No. 70661, a copy of which was before the Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized to execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of the contractual obligations contained therein. 2 4-26-93 5. Final Plat: Highwood Estates No. 3 Approved the final (forty-lots, single-dwellings) plat for Highwood Estates No. 3, being developed by Road Development, Inc. who has complied with the April 9, 1990 conditions. 6. Request for Maplewood City Resolution for Police Officer P. E.R. A. Benefits 93 - 04 - 54A P.E. R.A. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has hired David Allen Kvam to serve as a part-time police officer, and _ WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires that David Allen Kvam be classified as a basic member of the Public Employees Police and Fire Fund, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that pursuant to M.S.A. Section 353.64, subdivision 4, the part-time police officer position held by David Allen Kvam is a police officer position. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Safety shall hereby cause employee contributions to be deducted from the salary of David Allen Kvam according to the provisions of M.S.A. Section 353.65, subdivisions 2 and 3. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS ,1. 7:00 P.M. (7:08 P.M.): Mapleview Fourth Addition a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request to approve the preliminary plat for Mapleview Fourth Addition. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Kevin Kittridge presented the Planning Commission report. e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Pat Goff, Little Canada, the developer Lorraine Petschel, 1284 Edgehill Court Jim Fenlon, 1216 East County Road C 680 - tape 1 Vern Reilander, Chairman, Lakeview Lutheran Church Virginia Kostohryz, 1262 Edgehill Court 'i f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. Rezoning: Southwest Corner of Duluth St. & Co. Rd. C g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the followind Resolution and moved its adootion• 3 4-26-93 93-04-55 REZONING SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DULUTH STREET & COUNTY ROAD C WHEREAS, Goff Homes, Inc. has applied for a rezoning from R-3 (multiple- dwelling residential) to R-2 (double-dwelling residential). WHEREAS, this rezoning applies to the property located at the southwest corner of Duluth Street and County Road C. The legal description is: Lot 1, Block 2, Goff's Mapleview 2nd Addition WHEREAS, the history of this rezoning is as follows: 1. The Planning Commission reviewed this rezoning on April 19, 1993. They recommended that the City Council approve the rezoning. 2. The City Council held a public hearing on April 26, 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 an opportunity 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 rezoning for the following reasons: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all Rezoning: South of Duluth St.; h. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adootion• 93-04-56 REZONING SOUTH OF DULUTH STREET WHEREAS, Goff Homes, Inc. has applied for a rezoning from M-i (light manufacturing) to R-2 (double dwelling residential). 4 4-26-93 WHEREAS, this rezoning applies to the property located south of Duluth Street west of Edgehill Court. The legal description is: W.H. HOWARD'S GARDEN LOTS SUBJ TO RD, EX S 425 FT THE E 150 FT LYING S OF CL OF DULUTH STREET AS OPENED LOT 11 AND W. H. HOWARD'S GARDEN LOTS EX E 150 FT. & EX W 135 FT; PART OF LOT 11 LYING SLY OF CL OF DULUTH ST. AND THE E 150 FT OF THE S 425 FT OF LOT 11, W. H. HOWARD'S GARDEN LOTS. WHEREAS, the history of this rezoning is as follows: i. The Planning Commission reviewed. this rezoning on April 19, 1993. They recommended that the City Council approve the rezoning. 2. The City Council held a public hearing on April 26, 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 an opportunity 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 rezoning for the following reasons: 1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services - and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. Seconded by Mayor Bastian j. Councilmember Juker moved to amend the Resolution, to zone the adacent prooerty as "farm". Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Upon advice of the City Attorney, the motion to amend was ruled out of order as that action would require appropriate notice and a public hearing. k. Councilmember Juker withdrew the motion. VOTE IS ON ORIGINAL RESOLUTION AS INTRODUCED Ayes - all 5 4-26-93 Plat 1. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the preliminary plat for Maaleview 4th Addition sub.iect to the developer doing the following: I) Obtain the City Engineer's approval of final construction plans. These plans shall include grading, utility, drainage and erosion control plans. The utility plan shall show individual utility services to each double dwelling unit. The erosion control plan shall be consistent with the Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District Erosion Control Handbook. 2) Give the City a wetland buffer zone easement over Lots l-4, Block 2. This easement shall prohibit mowing, cutting, filling or dumping within twenty feet of the wetland. 3) Show drainage and utility easements along all property lines in Block One, except along the common property lines for the double dwellings. Show drainage and utility easements along all property tines in Block Two, except along the common property lines for the double dwellings and around Lot Five. These easements shall be ten feet wide along the front and rear property lines and five feet wide along the side property lines. 4) Sign an agreement with the City that guarantees that the - developer will complete all public improvements and meet all City requirements. This agreement shall include permanent signs along the wetland buffer zone. These signs shall state that there shall be no mowing, cutting, filling or dumping beyond this point. 5) Label the fifth lot in Block Two as an outlot and deed it to the City. _ 6) Revise the plat to show a thirty-foot-wide right-of-way dedication for Duluth Street at the northwest corner of Block Two. 7) Show the wetland boundaries on the plat. 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. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 2. 7:40 P.M. (7:48 P.M.): Application for Kennel Permit: 1232 Farrell Street (Drees) a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding an application by Julia Drees of 1232 Farrell street fora kennel permit to house three dogs. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Public Safety Collins presented the specifics of the report. 6 4-26-93 d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Julia Drees, 1232 Farrell Street, the applicant Debbie Raftus, 1228 Farrell Street, next door neighbor Tom Elton, 1233 Farrell Street, neighbor across the street Theresa Hein, 1237 Farrell Street, neighbor across the street e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Carlson moved to grant the kennel permit for the three existing dogs, and if odor becomes a problem the applicant will be - reouired to install a hard surface kennel floor. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach g. Councilmember Zappa moved to table this item pending results of the studv regarding kennel aermits. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Nays - Councilmember Zappa ~3. 7:50 P.M. (8:09 P.M.): Application for Off-Sale Liquor: 2526 White Bear Avenue (James Barber and Brian O'Reilly) a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding an application for an off-sale liquor license at 2526 White Bear Avenue, in the Maple Ridge Shopping Center. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Public Safety Collins presented the specifics of the report. d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: James Barber, Brooklyn Center, and Brian O'Reilly, St. Paul, the applicants e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.- f. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the liquor license for James Barber and Brian O'Reilly. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all AWARD OF BIDS 1. Pickup Truck with Survey Box a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. 7 4-26-93 b. Councilmember Zappa moved to award Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet the bid for a 1/2-ton aickup truck aer State Contract M-6439. The amount of the bid is $I1 479 for a vehicle to replace Unit 522.. a 1976 Chevrolet Suburban which is being used as a survey vehicle. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 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 asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following were heard: Terry Spawn, 2360 Timber Ave., Chairman of the Open Space Committee Carolyn Peterson, 1999 Jackson, Co-Chair of the Fund Raising Committee Rob Peterson, 1574 Lakewood, Marketing Committee Kathy Jueneman, 721 Mt. Vernon Dominic Ramacier, 865 Lakewood Drive, Treasurer of the Fund Raising Committee d. Councilmember Zappa moved to table until additional information can be obtained from Bond Counsel regarding the information that can be put on the ballot. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Zappa, Juker Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Bastian MOTION FAILED e. Councilmember Rossbach moved to establish an initial goal of $5 Million. in donations and/or from the referendum, based on the February 26, 1993 Open Space Committee recommendation. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach Nays - Councilmember Zappa f. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to consult with Bond Counsel to determine what amount and kind of information can be arinted on the referendum ballot. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all. g. Mayor Bastian moved to accept the Open Space Committee resort which was completed and presented to Council, send letters of thanks for their participation in the process, and to terminate it as an active advisory group of the Citv. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 8 4-26-93 h. Councilmember Rossbach moved to include in Maplewood-In-Motion either a coat/ of the thank you letter or some type of report thanking the Committee publicly. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all. 2. Sterling Linwood Improvements - Project 87-45: Assessment Appeals a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Councilmember Zappa moved to accept staff recommendation and respond to the aogeals as follows: 2410 Hillwood Drive Previously Canceled 2488 Hillwood Drive Denied - Assessment Justified 2383 Linwood Denied - Assessment Justified 2401 Linwood Assessment Justified, but Grant Senior Citizen Deferment to Mrs. Peterson Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 3. Mosquito Control a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.... b. Director of Parks & Recreation Odegard presented the specifics of the report. c. City Attorney Jim Hanton reported on the results of their investigation. d. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct a letter to the Mosquito Control. conies to the metropolitan newspapers and local newsoaaer that would indicate Citv policy and the direction we are going_ Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Zappa Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach 4. Charitable Gambling Proceeds: Requests for Funding a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report and stated that Mr. Michael Young of the Spartan Wrestling Club has requested that the Council postpone his request as he needs more time to collect some pricing information on the equipment. b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following was heard: Dan Faust, representing the North High Seniors Parents Committee, provided information about the status of the requests to North St. Paul and Oakdale and the status of the Committee's fund raising efforts. c. Councilmember Carlson moved to donate 51.000 to the North High graduation party. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 9 4-26-93 d. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to send a letter to Spartan Wrestling reiterating the Council policy of not making contributions from the charitable gambling fund to snorts organizations. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian _ e. Councilmember Juker moved to denv the request from Concordia Arms for $2.800 for partial funding to install a bus shelter on Lydia. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian 5. Excess Property: Lot West of 1646 Burke Avenue a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Juker moved to declare Lot 1. Block 2. Pflueger's Addition to Gladstone as excess property and direct staff to advertise it for sale. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all d. NEW BUSINESS 1. Temporary Sign Permit: 3035 White Bear Ave. (Sapphire Dragon) a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. c. Councilmember Zappa moved to denv the request for additional banners on the Sapphire Dragon Restaurant because there are no unusual circumstances and approving this request would set a precedent for other businesses. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all 2. MnDOT a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. c. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct legal counsel to take whatever legal action is appropriate to prevent Mn/DOT from starting anV development of the property at 1779 McMenemv. and to proceed to enforce our local zoning and building ordinances: and to direct staff to transmit our staff repor"t. the letter or anything we send to Mn/DOT to our eight representatives and the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities because there would be an appropriation pending for this either in 1993 or 1994 and that they might be able to look at an amendment or a rider that would indicate MnJDOT would have to follow any conditional use permit requirements or the zoning requirements in order to proceed with the construction of this building, which would make it potentially not feasible to proceed the way they want. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all 10 4-26-93 3. Community Center Project: a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. Request for Approval of Soil Correction and Site Utilities Bid Package #2 and Authorization to Advertise for Bids b. Mayor Bastian moved approve Bid Package #2 and authorize staff to advertise for bids. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson c. Councilmember Zappa moved to table-until current work is done and better information is available about existing soils and conditions. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach MOTION TO TABLE FAILED VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa 4. 934 Evar Street a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report on conditions outside the house. c. Director of Public Safety Collins presented the specifics of the report on conditions inside the house. d. Councilmember Zappa moved to accept the staff reports and to direct staff to continue providing reports at the next six Council meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all 5. Major Street Corridors Study.. a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. c. Commissioner Kevin Kittridge presented the Planning Commission report. d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to accent staff recommendation to combine the Ma.ior Street Corridors Study with the Commercial Propertv Study being conducted by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - alt 11 4-26-93 6. Schedule Meeting to Review 1992 Annual Financial Report a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Carlson moved to set the meeting to review the 1992 Annual Financial Report for Mav 24. 1993. at 6:30 P.M. in the Maplewood Room. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 7. TH 61 Frontage Roads, Project 93-02: Feasibility Report a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 93-04-57 ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized = and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of TH 61 Frontage Roads, City Project 93-02, by construction of bituminous street, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, and miscellaneous improvements, and WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for the improvement herein described: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the proposed improvement on TH 61 Frontage Roads, City Project 93-02, by construction of bituminous street, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, and miscellaneous improvements is feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received. 2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement in accordance with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement according to MSA Chapter 429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $2,309,000. 3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 24th day of May, 1993, at 7:10 p.m. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as required by law. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Rossbach, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian 8. Beam Ave./Walter Street, Project'88-12t final Payment a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. 12 4-26-93 c. Chuck Ahl, TKDA Engineering, presented additional information about the project. d. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adootion• 93-04-58 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 88-12 and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 88-12, Change Order 4. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order 4 in the amount of $99,298.20. The project budget is amended to $1,305,000.00. The project financing is amended as follows: Municipal state aid $ 896,100.00 Assessments 561.000.00 $1,457,100.00 Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Rossbach e. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adootion: 93 - 04 - 59 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 88-12 and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 88-12, Change Order 6. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE. CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOQD, MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order 6 in the amount of $(8,731.48). The project budget is amended to $1,297,000.00. The project financing is amended as follows: Municipal state aid $ 889,500.00 Assessments 561.000.00 $1,450,500.00 13 4-26-93 Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Rossbach f. Councilmember Zappa moved to denv Change Order #5 for Pro.iect 88-12. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Rossbach g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 93-04-60 ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT 88-32 WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that Beam Avenue-Walter Street, City Project 88-12, is complete and recommends acceptance of the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BV THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that City Project 88-12 is complete and maintenance of these improvements is accepted by the City. Release of final payment of x75,920.60 is hereby authorized. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Juker, Zappa Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember Rossbach K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS NONE L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 3. White Bear Avenue Project a. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to provide a report'on the study of traffic on White Bear Avenue from 694 to Beam. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all. 2. Birch Run a. Councilmember Zappa inquired about the change in the sign boards at Birch Run Station without the matter being brought to Council. b. Director of Community Development Olson explained the change and the situation. 14 4-26-93 3. Mounds Park Academy a. Councilmember Zappa reported he had heard that Mounds Park Academy was applying for Tax Increment Financing for expansion. b. Director of Community Development Olson reported that would be forthcoming when the request is ready. 4. Parkway Drive _ a. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff for a report on the post- construction mess on Parkway Drive near Highway 61 by the next Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all 5. Stop Sign a. Councilmember Juker commented about the need for better traffic control on the detour from White Bear Avenue over North St. Paul Road and Ripley, the lights at White Bear and Larpenteur and left turns into Hillcrest, and moved to direct staff to contact Ramsey County to get it changed. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 6. Libby Property a. Councilmember Juker reported that years ago the Libby property by 694 and Century had been, given the right to build a driveway on City right- of-way with the condition that they would be the sole users and would be solely responsible for all the maintenance. There is now a problem with the new owners of the adjacent house and a City approved addition to that house. b. Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to investigate the situation and resort back to Council with proaosed possible solutions. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all 7. Castle Avenue a. Councilmember Juker reported there is a continuing problem on Castle Avenue, the house next to the nursing home. The property has not yet been cleaned up asked if there could be an order to have the property cleaned up in two weeks. b. Manager McGuire reported the situation has been pursued quite vigorously the past two or three weeks and there will be a report on the situation. 15 4-26-93 S. Runbeck a. Councilmember Rossbach reported that last week in the Senate there was a motion to cap fiscal disparities at 15%, with cities which are now paying more than 15% (of which Maplewood is one) would pay no more than that. Linda Runbeck, who is one of the people representing Maplewood, spoke strongly against the motion. b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct staff to send a letter to Linda Runbeck and the other seven legislators. reminding them that they also rye resent Maplewood and should be watchin4 out for our concerns as well. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - alt 9. Frost Avenue a. Mayor Bastian commented on the conditions along Frost Avenue from Atlantic west to Flicek Park, where Monette will be moving, as well as a situation Frost and Adele where there is a curb cut that should not be there. b. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to look into these situations along Frost west to Phalen Place and report back to Council. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS I. Fire Department's Future Meeting a. City Manager McGuire suggested Monday, May 17, 1993 from 5:00 to 9:00 for a meeting to discuss the Fire Department's future. b. Mayor Bastian moved to set a meetin4 for Mondav. Mav 17 at 5:00 for discussion of the Fire Deaartment future. Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING. 10:16 P.M. Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk i6 4-26-93