HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-1994 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
- 7:00 P.M., Monday, April 11, 1994
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 94-08
<A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bastian.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL::'
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present
Sherry All~nspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Meeting 94-07 (March 28, 1994)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to aaorove the minutes. of Meeting No. 94-07
jMarch 28. 1994) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1 fire Department Dinner
L2 Mayor's Update
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes = all
EA. PRESENTATIONS
1. Volunteer Recognition Week Proclamation
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Proclamation and moved
its adoption:
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK
April 17-23, 1994
WHEREAS, volunteers have enriched the life of our communities through
their concern, commitment and generosity of spirit; an
WHEREAS, volunteers are an essential component of that quality of life
as they serve the health, education, recreation, social service,
environmental and cultural needs of our communities; and
WHEREAS, volunteers of all` ages and from a1T backgrounds are stepping
forward to meet and to solve the increasingly complex problems that have
confronted our communities; and
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WHEREAS, individuals and groups serving as volunteers at the local,
state, national and international levels have impacted our communities and
world through service to others; and
WHEREAS, volunteers serve the community of Maplewood in many. ways
including City commissions, boards and committees; police cadets and
reserves; parks programs; fire fighters; and many individuals who help all
of the City departments maintain a high quality level of service for our
residents; and
WHEREAS, recognition should be given to those special people who serve:
their fellow citizens and communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Gary W. Bastian, Mayor of the
City of Maplewood, do hereby proclaim the week of April 17-23, 1994 to be
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK
in Maplewood.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the City of Maplewood to be affixed this 11th day of April in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
2. Recycling Poster Contest
a. Michael Hinz, Gopher Recycling, spoke on behalf of the recycling program
and updated the Council regarding recycling.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report regarding the Poster Contest.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to award the Recvcling Poster Award to John
Robideau. a 5th grade student at Castle Elementary.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
3. Proclamation: DARE
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Proclamation and moved
its adoption:
NATIONAL D.A.R. E. DAY
April 21, 1994
WHEREAS, D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a semester-long
program that teaches young people ways of resisting peer pressure to
experiment with drugs and alcohol; and
WHEREAS, D.A.R.E. targets young people when they are most vulnerable to
peer pressure and teaches the skills to make positive decisions, as well as
resist the pressure to engage in negative behaviors;. and
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WHEREAS, over 25 million students worldwide and over 100,000 Minnesota
students in more than 150 communities, including over 1,000 students in
Maplewood, have been reached through D.A.R.E.; and
WHEREAS, the D.A.R.E. curriculum helps students understand self-image,
recognize and manage stress without taking drugs, evaluate risk-taking
behavior,. resist gang pressure, apply decision-making skills and evaluate
the consequences of the choices available to them; and
WHEREAS, the D.A.R.E. program has achieved outstanding success, teaching
positive and effective approaches to one of the most difficult problems
facing our young people today--drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, April 21, 1994, has been proclaimed National D.A.R.E. Day by
the President and United States Congress;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary Bastian, Mayor of the City of Maplewood, do
hereby proclaim Thursday, April 21, 1994, to be
NATIONAL D.A.R. E. DAY
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Carlson moved seconded by Councilmember Koppen: ayes - all.
to approve the consent agenda items F-1 thru f-7 as recommended
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 540,418.73 Checks #2229 = #2303
Dated 3-I6-94 thru 3-31-94
$ 135,542.24 Checks #13166 - #13272
Dated 4-11-94
$ 675,960.97 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 212,377.04 Payroll Checks #39750 thru #39930
Dated 3-25-94
$ 47,004.87 Payroll Deduction Checks #39935 thru
#39953 dated 3-25-94
$ 259,381.91 Total Payroll
$ 935,342.88 GRAND TOTAL
2. Donation to Nature Center
Accepted a $50.00 donation from Bob and Carolyn Odegard in memory of former
Park and Recreation Commissioner John Chegwyn, to be credited to 101-604-
- 000-4630 (Office Equipment).
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3. Conditional Use Permit Termination: Atlantic St. (Monette Construction) ,
Approved the following Resolution:
94-04-40
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TERMINATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council granted a conditional use permit on
March 8, 1993 for an outside storage yard.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the lot at the southwest corner of
Atlantic Street and the Gateway Trail. The legal description is:
VACATED ALLEY ACCRUING AND FOLLOWING: EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10
FEET; THE EAST 8.57 FEET OF LOT 14 ALSO THE EAST 8:57 FEET
OF LOTS 11 THRU 13 ALSO EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF PART
WEST OF THE EAST 103.57 FEET; LOT 6 AND ALL OF LOTS 7 THRU
LOT 10 BLOCK 3 LINCOLN PARK.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mr. Tom Monette, no longer plans to use the
permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council ends the above-
described Conditional Use Permit.
4. Conditional Use Permit Review: 2720 Maplewood Drive (Yankovic)
Reviewed and approved for five (5) more years, the Conditional Use Permit at
2720 Maplewood Drive allowing Joseph Yankovic (A-Gem Auto) to sell used cars
by appointment.
5o Conditional Use Permit Review: 2194 Van Dyke Street (Launderville)
Reviewed and approved for one (1) year the Conditional Use Permit issued for
2194 Van Dyke Street, allowing Ronald and Connie Launderville to keep a one-
ton tow truck on the property.
6. Preliminary Plat Time Extension: Maplewood Estates Second Addition
Granted a one-year time extension to North Suburban Development, Inc. (Jack
Menkveld, President) for a 45-lot preliminary plat for the Maple Woods
Estates Second Addition to in the area south of Ripley Avenue between
MdKnight Road and Sterling Street.
7. Final Plat: Pedro Addition
Approved the Pedro Addition final plat for four-lots for single dwellings
east of Payne Avenue on the south side of Viking Drive.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
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I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Sign Variance:' Leaps and Bounds'(Birch Run Station)
a. Manager McGuire stated he had received a letter from leaps and Bounds
requesting this item be tabled indefinitely.
b. Councilmember Koppen moved to table Item I-1 indefinitely as requested.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Building Relocation Ordinance (2nd Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Ordinance for second
readino and moved its adoation:
ORDINANCE N0. 723
AN ORDINANCE ABOUT HOUSE RELOCATIONS
The Maplewood City Council approves the following Ordinance:
Section 1. This section changes Subsection 9-64(b). There are no changes to
subsections -2-4-1~.' 3 DRS{
(b) The following conditions shall apply to all building relocations in the
City. The City may waive any of these requirements that do not apply to
a specific situation. The City may add additional conditions.
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(,1') An irrevocable letter of credit or cash escrow shall be
submitted to the City. This surety shalt be for one and one-half
(1 1/2) times the estimated cost of all yard work or exterior
remodeling required by the City. The City shall not release this
surety until this work is completed. This work shall be
_ completed within ninety (90) days of the permit date. The
Director of Community Development may extend this deadline for
60 days if there has been a reasonable construction delay. The
City Council may approve additional time extensions.
Section 2. This section adds new Subsections 9-64(b)(5)-(7)
(5) The property owner shall sign an agreement to convey title. If
the required work is not completed within the City's deadline,
this agreement shall allow the City to take possession of the
house and property. The City may complete the construction or
- demolish and remove the structure.
(6) A grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted
to the City Engineer. The City shall not issue a moving permit
until the Engineer approves these plans. All construction shall
follow these plans. The erosion control plan shall be consistent
with the Ramsey/Washington Soil and Water Conservation Erosion
Control Handbook.
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(7) The mover shall move the house between 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
The mover shall leave the house in the street until at least
7:00 a.m., but no later than 10:00 a.m. There shall be no
excessive noise or work on the house until after 7:00 a.m.
(noise ordinance requirement).
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect after the City approves it and
the official newspaper publishes it.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
I. Ramsey County Trail Access Agreement
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the access agreement between
Ramsev County and Maplewood as presented. introduced the following
Resolution and moved its adoption.
94-04-41
APPROVING PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution passed by the City Council on April 11,
1994, plans and specifications for BN Regional Trail, SP 62-590-05 have been
prepared under the direction of the County Engineer, who has presented such
plans and specifications to the Council for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
- MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
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.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all.
2. Charitable Gambling Requests
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
Chorat Department of North High School ($1,000)
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to take no action on this request.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Carlson, Koppen
Nays - Councilmember Rossbach
Tartan Fast Pitch Booster Association ($1,500)
c. Councilmember Allenspach moved to take no'acton on this request.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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Human Relations Commission ($300)
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the reouest for 5300 to purchase
kev chains for distribution at the City Hall Open House on Mav 19th.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
Maplewood Police Cadets ($7,000)
e. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the reouest for 57.000 to allow
~lewood Police Cadets to attend two conferences.
- Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian,- Councilmembers
Allenspach, Koppen, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Carlse
1994 Tartan Senior Graduation Party ($1,000)
f. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the request for a $1.000
donation for sifts for attendees at the Tartan Senior graduation warty.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
Maplewood Parks & Recreation ($13,800).
g. Commissioner Jeff Carver explained why the Parks and Recreation brochure
was proposed.
Summer Youth Events Transportation
h. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve $2,000 for transportation costs.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
Youth Safety Program
i. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve up to 54,200 for the Youth
- Safety Program.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
Adopt-A-Garden
j. Councilmember Rossbach moved to aaarove 5600 to the Adopt-A-Garden
program.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
Parks fl Recreation Brochure
k. Councilmember Carlson moved to table the reouest for 57,000 for the
Parks & Recreation brochure.
Seconded by Councilmember Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Koppen,
Rossbach
Nays - Mayor Bastian, Councilmember
Allenspach
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1994 North Senior Graduation Party ($1,000)
1. Councilmember Rossbach moved to anarove a donation of 81.000 for the
1994 North Senior graduation party.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
3. Community Center/City Ha11 Trail Extension
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report..
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the contract with AKRW in an
amount not to exceed 812 000 for completion of the trail design and
construction documents with approval to use Commercial PAC funds for the
contract.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
4. DNR Agreement: Connection to DNR Trail
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to the access agreement between the Citv and DNR for
the completion of the ISTEA trail pro.iect.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
5. Maplewood Inn Assessments
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report..
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to table this item in order to contact
~lewood Inn for more information.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
i. John Scully and Jim Pogreba
a. Mr. Scully and Mr. Pogreba, owners of property on Maplewood's westerly
boundary with Little Canada, discussed a drainage problem on this
property caused by new development on Walter Street.
b. Council referred the matter to staff far a report back within 30 days.
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Fire Department Dinner
a. Councilmember Rossbach questioned whether the full Council could attend
the Parkside Fire Department dinner.
b. City Attorney Kelly cautioned the Council that since they are in
negotiations with the Parkside Fii°e Department, he advises the Council
not to attend the dinner.
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2. Mayor's Update
a. Mayor Bastian commented on:
1) An informational meeting regarding the compost site on Beam Avenue to be
held April 19, 1994 at City Hall.
2) A letter from the Mayor of Woodbury regarding the 494
Interchange.
3) The AMM Innovation Award program has been announced.
Applications are to be accepted until May 5, 1994.
4) The AMM Annual Meeting will be May 25, 1994 at Brooklyn
Park.
5) League Conference will be in St. Paul June 7 - 10, 1994.
6) A request from a resident that an ordinance be enacted
stating trees, brushes, etc. must be planted 10 feet
from the property line (Referred to staff.), also, that
the only cars which can be parked on property are those
owned by the owner of that property.
" 7) April 25 - 29, 1994 - Conference week "Prevent Kids From
Killing Kids".
8) Community Clothing Collection Program.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space Progress
a. City Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Maglich .provided an update on the Open Space
Program. It was the consensus of the City Council that the open space
properties would not be re-rated by the Open Space Committee, a staff
recommendation would be included in the process, and care should be
taken to distribute the acquired properties throughout the City.
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:54 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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