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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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•
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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