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7:00 P.M., Monday, May 24, 1993...
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 93-12
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 May 3, 1993
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manag~:r Meeting
of Mav 3. 1993 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson .Ayes - all
2. Minutes of Meeting 93-11 (May 10, 1993)
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No..93-11 (Mav
10. 1993) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L-1 Motor Vehicle Repair Ordinance
L-2 Garbage Cleanup
L-3 Letter from Maplewood Athletic Association
L-4 Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing Ordinance
L-5 MnDOT McMenemy Station
L-6 Street Lights
L-7 Mosquito Control Update
M-1 ISTEA Grant
M-2 Special Council Meeting with District 622 - June 22, 1993
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
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EA. PRESENTATIONS
1. Chamber of Commerce - Awards
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian presented Certificates to honor the following area high
school seniors for their academic or citizenship achievements:
David Berosik Tartan Citizenship
Nathan Crawford Tartan Academic
Rachel Dahms Tartan Academic
Jennifer Picard Tartan Citizenship
Amy Pogue Tartan Academic
Jennifer Ikhaml North High Academic
Jenny Kothbauer North High Academic
Erica Koreen North High Citizenship
Nathan Lockwood North High Academic
Russ Mortimer North High Citizenship
Andrew Hope Mounds Park Academy Academic
Kathleen Westerhaus Hill Murray Citizenship
Donald Bahneman Hill Murray Citizenship
Erika Koreen, Nathan Lockwood and Jennifer Picard were present to
_ accept their Certificates.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved. seconded by Councilmember Zappa: aves - all. to aoorove
the consent agenda items 1 thru 7 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: S 542,956.71 Checks #28047 - #28103
Dated 5-3-93 thru 5-T3-93
S 195.891.08 Checks #26181 - #26308
Dated 5-24-93
S 738,847.79 Total per attached voucher/check
register
PAYROLL: S 209,784.49 Payroll Checks #32208 thru #32374
Dated 5-7-93
S 44.544.13 Payroll Deduction Checks #32379 thru
#32393 dated 5-7-93
S 254,328.62 Total Payroll
E 993.176.41 GRAND TOTAL
2. 934 Evar Street
Accepted the report on the conditions at 934 Evar Street.
3. Budget Transfer - Computer Memory
Authorized a transfer of 5680 from the Contingency Account to Account 101-
. 701-000-4160 to purchase additional memory for two computers in the
Community Development Department.
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4. Conditional Use Permit Review: St. John's Northeast Community Hospital
Reviewed and renewed the Conditional Use Permit for St. John's Northeast
Community Hospital. The Permit will not be reviewed again unless there is
a problem.
5. Conditional Use Permit Time Extension: East of 1694 Demont Avenue
Approved a one-year time extension for the Conditional Use Permit to build
a house on Outlot A of the Seasons Park Addition.
6. Sterling/Linwood: Project 87-45
Granted a time extension to the contractor on this project because of the
delay resulting from awaiting resolution of the Williams Pipeline relocation
matter.
7. ADA Grievance Procedure
Approved the proposed Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance Procedure to
achieve compliance by the City with the Act.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:09 P.M.): Tax increment Financing Change: Care-Free Cottages of
Maplewood
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
request from Bruce Mogren to divide the tax-increment financing district
for this project into two parts.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Bruce Mogren, 10116 67th Lane, Stillwater, developer of the project,
presented additional information and answered questions from the
Council.
e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Art Wilde, 2464 Flandrau
Bruce Mogren, Developer (responded to Mr. Wilde's questions)
Justin Mallmann, 2400 Flandrau
Mary Ippel, Briggs & Morgan (explained the basics of tax-increment financing)
Jerry Mogren, 2855 Frederick, Developer
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
93-05-69
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM RELATING TO
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1, AND ESTABLISHING HOUSING DISTRICTS NOS. 1-4 AND 1-5
AND THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO
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WHEREAS: .
A. The City of Maplewood (the "City") has heretofore created Development
District No. 1 and it has been proposed that the City modify the
development program with respect thereto, and establish Housing District
Nos. 1-4 and 1-5 within Development District No. 1 and adopt Tax
Increment Financing Plans with respect thereto under the provisions of -
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.124 to 469.134 and 469.174 to 469.179
(collectively, the "Act");
B. The City Council has investigated the facts and has caused to be
prepared a Modified Development Program for Development District No. 1,
and has caused to be prepared proposed Tax Increment financing Plans for
Housing District Nos. 1-4 and 1-5; and
C. The City has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior
to the creation of Housing District Nos. 1-4 and 1-5 and the adoption of
the proposed Modified Development Program and the adoption of the Tax
Increment Financing Plan relating thereto, including, but not limited
to, notification of Ramsey County, Independent School District No. 622
and Special Intermediate School District No. 916 having taxing
jurisdiction over the property to be included in Housing District Nos.
1-4 and 1-5, and the holding of a public hearing upon published and
mailed notice as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Maplewood as follows:
1. Modified Development Program. The Modified Development Program
for Development District No. 1, a copy of which is on file in
the office of the City Clerk, is adopted as the Modified
Development Program for Development District No. 1.
2. Housing District Nos. 1-4 and 1-5. There is established in the
City of Maplewood within Development District No. 1 Housing
District Nos. 1-4 and 1-5, the initial boundaries of which are
fixed and determined as described in the Tax Increment Financing
Plans.
3. Tax Increment Financing Plan. The Tax Increment Financing Plans
are adopted as the tax increment financing plan for Housing
District Nos. 1-4 and 1-5, and the City Council makes the
following findings:
(a) Housing District Nos. 1-4 and 1-5 are housing districts
as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174, subd.
11, the specific basis for such determination being that
the multifamily rental housing development to be
undertaken by Care Free Cottages of Maplewood Limited
Partnership consists of a project, or a portion of a
project, intended for occupancy, in part, by persons or
families of low and moderate income, as defined in
chapter 462A, Title II of the National Housing Act of
1934, the National Housing Act of 1959, the United
States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, Title V of the
Housing Act of 1949, as amended, any other similar
present or future federal, state, or municipal
legislation, or the regulations promulgated under any of
those acts.
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(b) The proposed redevelopment in the opinion of the City..
Council, would not occur solely through private
investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and
therefore the use of tax increment financing is deemed
necessary.
The reasons supporting this finding are that:
Carefree Cottages of Maplewood Limited Partnership
has represented to the City that they would not
undertake the project in Maplewood without the
City's use of tax increment financing. Private
investment will not finance these development.
activities because of prohibitive costs. It is
necessary to finance these development activities
through the use of tax increment financing so that
other development by private enterprise will occur
within Development District No. I.
(c) The Tax Increment Financing Plans for Housing District
Nos. I-4 and I-5 conform to the general plan for
development or redevelopment of the City of Maplewood as
a whole.
The reasons supporting this finding are that:
i) Housing District Nos. I-4 and I-5 are properly
zoned; and
ii) The Tax Increment Financing Plans will
generally compliment and serve to implement
policies adopted in the City's comprehensive
plan.
(d) The Tax Increment Financing Plans will afford maximum
opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City
of Maplewood as a whole, for the development or
redevelopment of Development District No. I by private
enterprise.
The reasons supporting this finding are that:
The development activities are necessary so that
` development and redevelopment, by private enterprise
can occur within Development District No. I.
4. Public Puroose. The Modified Development Program for
Development District No. I, and the adoption of the Tax
Increment Financing Plans for Housing District Nos. I-4 and 1-5
conforms in all respects to the requirements of the Act and will
help fulfill a need to develop an area of the City which is
already built up to provide employment opportunities to improve
the tax base, and to improve the general economy of the State
and thereby serves a public purpose.
5. Filing. The City Clerk is further authorized and directed to
file a copy of the Modified Development Program and Tax
Increment Financing Plans for Housing District Nos. I-4 and I-5
with the Commissioner of Revenue.
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6. Administration. The administration of Development District No.
1 is assigned to the City Clerk who shall from time to time be
granted such powers and duties pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.130 and 469.131 as the City Council may deem
appropriate.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
2. 7:10 P.M. (7:43 P.M.): T.H.61 Frontage Road - Project 93-02
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
TH61 Frontage Roads, Project 93-02.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. City Attorney Kelly explained the .procedures for the public hearing.
d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
e. Terry Maurer, of Meyer, Stuart & Associates, the consultant preparing
the feasibility study, presented details of the proposed construction.
f. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Lawrence Durand, 2946 Chippewa, representing D & R Development, owners
of 2688 Maplewood Drive, used by Graystone Landscaping
Richard Atzmiller, owner of Angus Meats, 2700 North Highway 61
Dave Roderick, General Manager of Abra Auto Body, 2806 North Highway 61
Steve Ruth, 966 Fremont, St. Waul, representing Johnson Auto House
Lorraine Palmer, Office Manager, Standard Electric, 2672 Maplewood Drive
Gwen LaFond, 782 East Roselawn
Lawrence Durand, 2946 Chippewa, (D & S Development, owners of 2688
Maplewood Drive - Graystone Landscaping
Betty Kieffer, 1863 Arcade
Jerry Heringer, Maple Leaf Drive-In, 2457 Maplewood Drive
Rose and Bud Van Alsberg, Northernaire Motel, 2441 North Highway 61
Jack Ambler, Twin City Vending, 1065 E. Highway 36
Corrine Pinc, 1041 Gervais
Andy Zuercher, Zuercher Well Drilling, 2483 North Highway 61
Gene Lund, 2411 Maplewood Drive
Greg Cooks, Smiley's Restaurant, 2441 North Highway 61
Bill Bedell, 1055 Gervais
Lynn Hilger, 774 Roselawn Avenue E.
Lawrence Durand, 2946 Chippewa, (D & S Development, owners of 2688
Maplewood Drive - Graystone Landscaping
g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
h. Mayor Bastian moved to divide the oro.iect into four sections for votino
- Northeast Portion Northwest Portion Southeast Portion Southwest
Portion• aye votes would be to approve that portion of the oro.iect:
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
i. VOTE ON THE NORTHEAST PORTION OF THE PROJECT:
Ayes - all
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j. VOTE ON THE NORTHWEST PORTION OF THE PROJECT:
Ayes - Councilmember Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juker, Rossbach
MOTION FAILED
k. VOTE ON THE SOUTHEAST PORTION OF THE PROJECT:
Ayes - all
1. VOTE ON THE SOUTHWEST PORTION OF THE PROJECT:
Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
MOTION FAILED
m. Councilmember Zappa introduced the`followina Resolution and moved its
adoption:
93-05-70
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING - PROJECT 93-02
TRUNK HIGHWAY 61 FRONTAGE ROADS
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of
bituminous street, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, and miscellaneous
improvements on Trunk Highway 61 Frontage Roads, City Project 93-02, a
hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was
- held on Monday, May 24, 1993, and the Council has heard all persons desiring
to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of
Maplewood construct bituminous street, concrete curb and gutter,
storm sewer, and miscellaneous improvements on Trunk Highway 61
Frontage Roads, City Project 93-02, as described in the notice of
hearing thereof, and orders the same to be made.
2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is
hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the
making of said improvement.
3. The project budget is amended to 5800,000. The project financing
shall be as follows:
Mn/DOT cooperative agreements/state aid 5599,000
Special assessments 101,000
Sewer fund 80.000
S800,000
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes -all
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n. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoation•
93-05-71
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - TH61 FRONTAGE ROADS
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has presented
Routine Maintenance Agreement No. 70625; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed mutually beneficial for the jurisdiction of Trunk
Highway 61 frontage roads to be transferred to the City; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City perform routine maintenance as
set forth in proposed Agreement 70625 during the interim until these roads
- can be reconstructed and transferred to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Manager are directed to execute proposed
Routine Maintenance Agreement No. 70625.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
Mayor Bastian called a recess at 9:21 P.M.
Mayor Bastian reconvened the meeting at 9:30 P.N.
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Reconsideration - Change Orders: Beam Avenue - Project 88-12
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Juker introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adootion•
93-05-72
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 Statues, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be
modified and designated as Improvement Project 88-12, Change Order 5R.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLYED 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 5R in the
amount of $13,447.13.
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_ Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juker, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
c. Councilmember Juker introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adootion•
93-05-73
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 Statues, Chapter 429, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be
modified and designated as Improvement Project 88-12, Change Order 6R.
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 6R in the
amount of -32,900.
The project budget is amended to 31,315,000. The project financing is
amended as follows:
Municipal state aid S 896,100.
Assessments 561.000
3 1,457,100
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juker, .Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
d. Councilmember Juker introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
93-05-74
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
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 BY 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 8R of
319,278.61 is hereby authorized.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Juker, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
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2. Changes in Community Development Department License/Permit Fees and Service Charges
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the following chances to the
schedule of License/Permit fee and service charge schedule to be
effective Julv 1. 1993:
LICENSES DUE JANUARY is
Motels:
1 - 15 Units S 72
16 - 35 Units 115
35 - 100 Units ' 174
Over 100 Units' 216
Restaurant and/or Bakery:
Food Establishment 192
Itinerant Food Establishment:
(Limit 7 days) 13
Special Food Handling Establishment 70
Swimming Pool License:
Outdoor 19'
Indoor 19
Combined 20
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE CHARGES
Woodlot Alteration Permit 12
Building Relocation 260
Moving Permit 42
Community Design Review Board:
Single and Double Dwellings 138
Other 213
Demolition Permit 49
Mobile Home Permit 31
On-Site Sewage Systems 24
PUBLICATIONS
Zoning Code 5
Platting Code 2
Sign Code 2
Comprehensive Plan 12
Zoning Map 2
City Map 2
_ Section Map 2
Planning Commission or
Community Design Review Board:.
Minutes - Per Year 13
Agenda Packet - Per Year 88
Property Owner List 50
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
• Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
d. Councilmember Zappa moved approval of first reading of an Ordinance
setting Plannino Fees.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
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3. Stop Signs Along Ripley
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved approval of a 4-way stop sign at the
intersection of Place and Rinlev Avenue
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson,
Juker, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian
d. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to determine appropriate locations
and place "Slow - Children" signs along Rinlev Avenue
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
e. Mary Geisenhoff, 1101 Ripley Avenue, approached the Council with a
request for a guardrail or arrows to direct traffic away from her house.
f. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to determine the best locations and
install arrow signs to front of the Geisenhoff home
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
4. Referendum for Open Space
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of F;nance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to accept the report.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian- Ayes - all
5. Sterling Street Feasibility Study-
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to authorize preparation of a Sterling Street
feasibility study by Comstock and Davis Inc according to their April
30. 1993 proposal. and further that Maplewood oav 75% of the cost of the
study and North St. Paul pay 25% of the cost of the study
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Maplewood Town Center Expansion
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Commissioner Marie Robinson presented the Community Design Review Board
report.
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d. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
Norman Broady, Development Manager for Maplewood Town Center
Marie Robinson, Community Design Review Board
e. Councilmember Zappa moved to deny the request for expansion
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
MOTION FAILED - EXPANSION IS APPROVED:
2. Community Center:
General, Mechanical and Electrical Plan Approval
Advertise for Bids
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian introduced the followina Resolution and moved its
adootion•
93 - 05 - 75
APPROVING PLANS, ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution passed by the City Council on May 24,
1993, plans and specifications for the general, mechanical and electrical
construction of the Maplewood Community Center Project have been prepared by
the architectural firm of Ankeny, Ke11, Richter and Walsh on behalf of the
City of Maplewood, who has presented such plans and specifications to the
City Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
i. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached
hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the
Maplewood Review and in the Construction Bulletin and
advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under
the approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall
be published twice, at least ten days before date set for bid
opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that
bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,
July 1, 1993 at City Hall, City Council Chambers, and that no
bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the City
Clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable
to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota for 5% of the amount of such
bid.
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3. The Assistant City Manager and the. City Clerk are hereby
authorized and instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids
received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the
bids received. The Council will consider the bids and the award
of a contract at the regular City Council meeting of July 12,
1993.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
3. HAZMAT - Temporary Agreement
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the temporary agreement with the
City of St. Paul Fire Department to provide HazMat coverage for the Citv
of Maplewood for the balance of 1993 at a cost of 55.675.78.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Rossbach, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. David Vang, 1254 Ripley Avenue
a. Mr. Vang commented on the speed of traffic on Ripley Avenue near
Atlantic.
2. Lisa Vang, 1254 Ripley Avenue
a. Ms. Vang thanked the Council for the "Slow - Children" signs and
commented that she felt with the speed of traffic on the streets in the
area, it might not be enough.
b. Ms. Vang commented that there are also concerns among the residents
about a couple of corners where trees are blocking the view and asked if
there was any way the trees could be trimmed or cut down to clear the
view.
c. Council directed staff to work with residents to eliminate blind corners
at Ripley and Atlantic and at Ripley and Frank.
Councilmember Zappa moved to extend the meeting to 11:00 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Councilmembers Juker, Rossbach,
Zappa
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember
Carlson
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3. George Rettner, 1280 Ripley ,Avenue
a. Mr. Rettner stated he supported the Vang's comments and stated that
despite. having lived there for 30 years, he has never seen traffic speed
and noise like there is now, probably due to the much heavier use of
Phalen Park. He stated further that he feels more will need to be done
to correct the situation.
4. Ann Dexter, 1175 Ripley
a. Ms. Dexter stated she would not like to see any more stop signs along
Ripley, and that she feels the only time it is really bad is late at
night - after dark - and that it could be controlled by additional
patrolling.
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Motor Vehicle Repair Ordinance
a. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct staff to review and revise
the Motor Vehicle Repair ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
2. Garbage Cleanup
a. Councilmember Zappa inquired about who is responsible for
cleaning up the materials spilled by rubbish haulers.
b. City Manager McGuire stated he would look into the matter.
3. Letter from Maplewood Athletic Association
a. Councilmember Zappa commented on the letter from MAA requesting
a donation from the charitable gambling fund, and stated that
City Manager McGuire was responding to the Association and
informing Mr. Hansen regarding the Council's past practices and
policies with regard to athletic organizations.
4. Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing Ordinance
a. Councilmember Juker stated she had heard of two recent
violations of the Truth-In-Sale-of-Housing Ordinance; one in
which an inspection had not been prepared and another in which
the homeowner had prepared his own report.
b. Councilmember Juker moved to direct staff to review the current
ordinance with a view to includino penalties for non-compliance
and report back to Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
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5. MnDOT McMenemy Truck Station
a. Mayor. Bastian stated four options had been suggested to resolve
the situation with MnDOT.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to place this item on the Agenda for
the next Council/Manager meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
6. Street Lights
- a. Mayor Bastian stated he had received a letter from some
residents in the northwest portion of Maplewood requesting
street lights.
b. Council directed staff to place a letter in Maplewood-in-Motion
explaining the policies governing street lights.
7. Mosquito Control Update
a. Mayor Bastian stated he had received many positive comments from
residents about the Council's- action relative to the
Metropolitan Mosquito Control.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
i. ISTEA Grant (Intermodal Surface Transportation Enhancement Act)
a. City Manager McGuire stated the City would be receiving a grant.
2. Special Council Meeting with District 622 - June 22, 1993
Manager McGuire stated a meeting has been scheduled at 4:30 P.M. on
June 3, 1993 with School District 622 and the officials of the other
cities in the district.
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:56 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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