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7:00 P.M., Monday, June 14, 1993
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 93-13
e1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipa] 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 Absent
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Public Safety Forum, May 17, 1993
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of the Publie Safety Forum.
Mav 17. 1993 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Minutes of Audit Meeting, May 24, 1993
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of the Audit Meeting (Mav
24. 1993 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. Minutes of Meeting 93-12 (May 24, 1993)
Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 93- 12 (Mav
24. 1993) as presented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1 Grass Cuttings
L2 Report City Plans: Operation Rescue
L3 East Side Business Men's Luncheon
L4 History Advisory Committee
L5 Land Trust
L6 Left Turn Signs: Rainbow
M1 Green vs Maplewood
M2 July 5 Workshop
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Legislative Update
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Representatives Mindy Greiling, Betty McCollum and Walt Perlt presented
an update of recent legislative activity.
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved, seconded by Councilmember Zappa: ayes - all. to aoorove
the consent aoenda items 1. 2. 4 - 11 as recommended. (Item 3 voted on
separately.)
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 267,104.05 Checks #28104 - #28176
Dated 5-14-93 thru 5-28-93
$ 259.734.74 Checks #10031 - #10176
Dated 6-14-93
$ 526,838.79 Total per attached voucher/check
register
PAYROLL: $ 208,193.90 Payroll Checks #32408 thru #32579
Dated 5-21-93
S 45,070.63 Payroll Deduction Checks #32584 thru
#32598 dated 5-21-93
$ 208,830.99 Payroll Checks #35007 thru #35181
Dated 6-4-93
5 45.231.01 Payroll Deduction Checks #35186 thru
#35201 dated 6-4-93
$ 507,326.53 Total Payrolls
1,034,165.32 GRAND TOTAL
2. Budget Transfer - 1993 Wage Increases
Authorized the transfer of $159,070 from the contingency accounts to the
appropriate wage accounts to finance the annual wage increases granted to
each bargaining unit as follows:
General Fund $153,550
Hydrant Fund 280
Vehicle/Equipment Fund 1,810
Data Processing Fund 3,430
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4. Adoption of City's Pay Equity Plan Update
Approved the updated Pay Equity Implementation Report.
5. Planning Commission Resignation
93-06-79
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Roger Anitzberger has been a member of the Maplewood Planning
commission since April 23, 1990 and has served faithfully in that capacity
to the present time; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has appreciated his experience,
insights and good judgment; and
WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without
compensation for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, he has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has
consistently contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota and its citizens, that Roger Anitzberger is hereby
extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service,
and we wish him continued success in the future.
6. 934 Evar Street
Accepted the report on conditions at 934 Evar Street indicating there were
no Code violations at the time of the most recent inspection and that the
young ducks or geese which had been reported as being kept on the property
had been removed.
7. Final Plat: Holloway Pond
Approved the Holloway Pond final plat: 24 lots for town houses along
Holloway Avenue, between Furness Street and Beebe Road.
8. Ramsey County Shoulder Paving Agreement: County Road C
Authorized execution of Agreement 93004 (with Ramsey County) for shoulder
paving on County Road C.
9. Removal of Geese From Regional Park
Approved the request from the Ramsey County Parks and Recreation for
permission to remove Canada Geese from Keller Regional Park, Keller Golf
Course and Battle Creek Regional Park due to health and safety concerns.
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10. Sale of Vehicles
Accepted three bids in excess of x1,000 for the sale of used City vehicles
that were advertised in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Sunday, May 23, 1993.
11. Hazelwood parks fireworks Agreement
Approved the agreement between the City and Richard Schreier for the use of
his property at the southwest quadrant of Beam Avenue and Kennard Streets
for the purpose of producing the July 4, 1993 fireworks display and show.
3. Amended Resolution of 1993 Day Rates for Temporary and Part-Time Employees
a. Mayor Bastian moved introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
93 - 06 - 78
AMENDING 1993 PAY RATES fOR TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations
Act, part-time employees who do not work more than 14 hours per week and
temporary employees who do not work in excess of 67 days in a calendar year
- are not covered by union contract wage rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay rate maximums are
hereby established for temporary and part-time employees effective March 1,
1993.
Specialized Recreation Worker 512.32 per hour
Recreation Worker 8.25 per hour
Recreation Official 18.52 per game
Puppeteers 30.85 per show
Accountant 15.52 per hour
Administrative Assistant 13.68 per hour
Secretary 11.34 per hour
Accounting Clerk 11.73 per hour
Clerk-Typist 10.48 per hour
Video Coordinator 10.50 per hour
Video Technician 9.50 per hour
Election Judge 6.10 per hour
Election Precinct Chairman 6.35 per hour
Laborer 6.61 per hour
Engineering Aide 7.24 per hour
Janitor 5.55 per hour
Receptionist 9.96 per hour
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minimum pay rates for each of the above
be (1) the amount specified by Federal and/or State law for those positions
covered and (2) 52.75 per hour for those positions not covered by Federal or
State law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority
to set the pay rate within the above ranges.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:15 P.M.: 2425 White Bear Avenue (Calvary Assembly'of God Church)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
request from Calvary Assembly of God Church for a land use plan change
and a conditional use permit to use the building at 2425 White Bear
Avenue as a church.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Associate Planner Roberts presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Frost presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Edward Berglund
Mark Smith, Member of Church Board
Ruth Gontarek
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
_ Land Use Plan Change (4 Votes)
Conditional Use Permit
g. Councilmember Zappa moved to take no action on this item.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
h. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item for 2 weeks to be heard before a
full Council on June 28. 1993.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
2. 7:35 P.M. (8:15 P.M.): Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
_ request to change. Condition 3 of the Conditional Use Permit approved on
December 30, 1991.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Associate Planner Roberts presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Frost presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Justin Mallmann, 2400 Flandrau
Glenn Wilke, 1733 Gervais
Barb Fenton, 1725 Gervais
Bruce Mogren, the applicant
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
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Gervais Avenue Restriping
g. Councilmember Zappa moved to direct the Public Works Department to
restripe Gervais Avenue between the Maple Ridge Shopping Center and
Kennard Street, drooping one west-bound vehicle traffic lane and adding
a bicycle lane along the north edge of the pavement.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
Conditional Use Permit
h. Mayor Bastian moved to review the need for the~roposed sidewalk to the
west when the Conditional Use Permit is reviewed for renewal.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor ,Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
i. Councilmember Zappa introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
93-06-79
CAREFREE COTTAGES OF MAPLEWOOD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, Bruce and Gerald Mogren applied for a change to Condition 3 of
the Conditional Use Permit for the Carefree Cottages of Maplewood Planned
Unit Development;
WHEREAS, this change would drop the required sidewalk from the project
- to Four Seasons Park;
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the undeveloped property on the North
side of Gervais Avenue, East of Flandreau Street. The legal description is:
The North 689.64 feet of the South 989.64 feet of Lot 2, the
North 284.67 feet of the South 989.64 feet of the West 15.0.
feet of Lot 1, and the South 704.97 feet of Lot 1, all in E.
G. Rogers Garden lots, Ramsey County, subject to Gervais
Avenue road easement.
WHEREAS, the history of this change in the permit is as follows:
1. The Planning Commission discussed this change on June 7, 1993.
They recommended that the City Council approve the change.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on June 14, 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 change condition 3
of the conditional use permit for this property for the following reasons:
1. The use would not change the existing or planned character of
the surrounding area.
2. The change would not depreciate property values.
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3. The change would avoid creating a nuisance to adjacent property
owners.
4. The use would preserve the neighbors' trees and landscaping.
Condition 3 shall now read as follows:
3. The developer shall install and maintain a 5-foot-wide concrete
sidewalk along the North side of Gervais Avenue. This sidewalk
shall run from the existing trail that is next to the Maple
Ridge Shopping Center to the Cottage's West property line. The
sidewalk shall be subject to:
a. The City Engineer approving the plans and
specifications.
b. The Council ordering the restriping of Gervais Avenue
between the Maple Ridge Shopping Center and Kennard
Street to include a bicycle lane.
c. Review for the part to the West to Four Seasons Park
will be done when the Council reviews the Conditional
Use Permit which was approved December 30, 1991.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
3. 7:50 P.M. (9:00 P.M.): Special Hearing: Liquor License - Champps
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting. for a public hearing regarding
continuation of the liquor license.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Alan Demmers, Attorney representing Champps
Wayne Belisle, part owner of Champps
d. Mayor Bastian moved to table the public hearing until June 28. 1993, and
all documents to be presented by Champps are to be submitted to the Citv
Attornev by Noon on June 15. 1993.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
.Councilmember Juker left the meeting at 9:35 P.M.
H. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Maplewood Nature Center Addition
a. Manager McGuire presented ,the staff report.
b. Director of Parks & Recreation Odegard presented the specifics of the
report.
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c. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adootion•
93-06-80
AWARD OF BID fOR NATURE CENTER ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the bid
- of Nordling Construction Company of North St. Paul, in the total amount
(including Option #1) of $136,718 is the lowest responsible bid for
constructing the addition and a sidewalk and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on
behalf of the City, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council approves the additional
expenditure of an estimated .$15,950 for a Honeywell Detection System,
Sprinkler Protection, Computer Network Wiring, Screening, NAI Architects
contract and contingency, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for this addition and related
expenditures is to be from Tax Increment Financing in the amount of $62,750
and from the PAC Commercial Fund for the balance of approximately $89,918.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Council members
Carlson, Juker
Nays - Councilmember Zappa
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 1993 Fire Department Contracts
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to pav the fire departments based on the
1992 Contracts.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
Councilmember Juker returned to the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ruth Street Stop Sign
- a. Manager McGuire presented the `staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
David Moeckel, 1722 Ruth
Keith Anderson, 1772 Ruth
Don Harlan, 1980 Price
Representative of Mounds Park Academy
c. Councilmember Zappa moved to restrict the drivewav at Price and Ruth
with a tvae of blocking that can be used by emergency vehicles and the
block be placed far enough from the intersection so residents can gain
entrance to their garages.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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2. Oswald Gardens Street Nidth Request
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following was heard:
Philip Oswald, owner of property
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to aporove constructing Curve Street at 28-
- feet wide with parking restricted on the West side of the street.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
3. City Street Overlay Program
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following was heard:
_ Don Spadino, 2668 Midvale Place, requested his street be
resurfaced and the drainage be improved.
c. Councilmember Juker moved to authorize staff to oreoare bid documents
and advertise for bids to overlay the following streets:
Ide Street Frost to Sophia
Sophia Avenue Clarence to Birmingham
Clarence Street DNR Trail to Skillman
Bartelmy Lane Minnehaha to Stillwater
Sterling Street Mary to Seventh
Flandrau Street Sandhurst to Lark
Prosperity Road 100' South of Laurie to North of puddle
Laurie Road Birmingham to Hazelwood
Sandhurst Avenue Birmingham to 100' West of Hazelwood Street
Barclay Street County Road B to Laurie
Hazelwood Street 1200' South of Co. Rd. D to North
Laurie Road Kennard to Flandrau
Birmingham Street Laurie to County Road B
Midvale Place
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
4. Authorization to Hire Park Maintenance Person I
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to authorize hiring a Park Maintenance Person I.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember
Carlson
Nays - Councilmembers Juker, Zappa
MOTION FAILED
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5. Project 89-04, Easement Agreement
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Zappa moved to approve the easement agreement.
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Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Carlson, Zappa
Nays - Councilmember Juker
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Grass Cutting - Ramsey County
a. Councilmember Juker questioned why Ramsey County has not cut the grass
on the boulevards.
b. Councilmember Juker moved to direct staff to send a letter to Ramsey
County requesting them to cut the grass and clean up the area (clippings
and debris).
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Operation Rescue
a. Councilmember Zappa questioned whether staff is ready for Operation.
Rescue.
b. Director of Public Safety Collins stated the City is meeting with other
communities and updating action plans to handle any problems.
3. East Side Business Luncheon
a. Councilmember Zappa stated there will be a luncheon presented by the
East Side Businessmen's organization.
4. History Advisory Committee
a. Mayor Bastian requested Council to submit their ideas and opinions of
what they foresee as the History Advisory Committee's goals.
5. Land Trust
a. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to prepare alternatives to ensure
- that property acquired for open space remain open space.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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6. Left Turn Signs - Rainbow
a. Mayor Bastian commented that there were stop signs down and asked when
they will be replaced.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to ensure replacement of stop signs
and investigate the arocedure for changing the configuration of the
drivewavs.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Green vs Maplewood
a. Mayor Bastian moved to accept the Citv Attorney's recommendation and
settle this matter.
b. Seconded by Councilmember Juker Ayes - all
2. July 5 Meeting
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a. City Manager McGuire stated the Council/Manager meeting regularly
scheduled for the first Monday of July will need to be rescheduled
because of the July 4th Holiday.
b. Council agreed to hold the Council/Manager meeting on July 8 from 4:30
to 5:00 P.M., followed by the Council Workshop from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
`~7 Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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