HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-1994 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, May 23, 1994
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting Nc. 94-11
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 (Left at 7:42 P.M.)
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
_ Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Special Meeting of May 9, 1994
Mayor Bastian moved to table the minutes of Special Meeting (Mav 9. 19941 to
the June 13, 1994 Council Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Minutes of Meeting 94-10, (May 9, 1994)
Mayor Bastian moved to table the minutes of Meeting No. 94-10 (Mav 9. 1994)
to the June 13. 1994 Council. Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
EA. PRESENTATIONS ,
NONE
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F. CONSENT AGENDA '
Councilmember Carlson moved seconded by Mavor Bastian: ayes - all. to aaorove the
Consent Agenda items F-1 thru F-3. as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 461,990.30 Checks # 2432 - # 2488
Dated 5-02-94 thru 5-11-94
$ 736.433.88 Checks #13540- #13694
Dated 5-23-94
$1,198,424.18 Total per attached voucher/check
register
PAYROLL: $ 213,578.71 Payroll Checks #40410 thru #40575
Dated 5-06-94
$ 47.671.87 Payroll Deduction Checks # 40580 thru
# 40596 dated 5-06-94
- $ 261,250.58 Total Payroll
$1.459.674.76 GRAND TOTAL
2. HRA Annual Report
Accepted, with thanks, the March 1993 - February 1994 Annual Report from the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority.
3. Tax Exempt Financing Change: Pondview Apartments (Beaver Creek)
94-05-51
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS,
SERVES 1994 (BEAVER CREEK APARTMENTS PROJECT - FHA INSURED MORTGAGE LOAN) AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTYON OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota as follows:
1. On August 17, 1988 the City issued its $5,615,000 Multifamily Mortgage Revenue
Refunding Bonds (Beaver Creek Apartments Project-FHA-Insured Mortgage Loan),
Series 1988 (the "Prior Bonds") to provide a loan (the "Loan") to Beaver Creek
Apartments Limited Partnership (the "Company"), to refund the $8,500,000 Variable
Rate Demand Purchase Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1985 (Beaver Creek
Apartments Limited Partnership Project) to finance the acquisition, construction
and equipping of a 120-unit multifamily rental apartment building located at 2565
and 2585 East Ivy Avenue in the City (the "Project").
2. The City has received a proposal from the Company that the City refund the Prior
Bonds pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act") by issuance by the
City of its $5,515,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1994
(Beaver Creek Apartments Project - FHA Insured Mortgage Loan) (the "Bonds") in
accordance with a Bond Purchase Agreement (the "Bond Purchase Agreement") between
the City, the Company, and Piper Jaffray Inc. (the "Bond Purchaser"). The Bond
Purchaser will offer the Bonds for resale pursuant to a Preliminary Official
Statement (the "Preliminary Official Statement") and a Final Official Statement
to be prepared prior to closing of purchase of the Bonds.
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3. It is proposed that, pursuant to a loan Agreement to be dated as of June 1, 1994,
between the City and the Company (the "Loan Agreement"), the City provide for
repayment of the Loan by the Company. The Basic Payments to be made by the
Company under the Logan Agreement are fixed so as to produce revenue sufficient
to pay the principal of, premium, if any and interest on, the Bonds when due.
it is further proposed that the City assign its rights to the Basic Payments and
certain other rights under the Loan Agreement to First Trust National
Association, a national banking association located in St. Paul, Minnesota (the
"Trustee") as security for payment of the Bonds under an Indenture of Trust dated
as of June 1, 1994 between the City and the Trustee (the "Indenture").
4. In connection with the issuance of the Prior Bonds the Company has executed a
Regulatory Agreement, as amended August 1, 1988 and June 1, 1994 (the "Regulatory
Agreement") and a Declaration of Restricted Covenants as amended August 1, 1988
and June 1, 1994 (the "Declaration").
5. The proceeds of the Prior Bonds were used to fund the mortgage Loan made to the
Company to refinance the Project which mortgage loan has been insured by the
Federal Housing Administration ("FHA") of the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development ("HUD") as further described in the Preliminary Official
Statement and to fund a reserve fund.
6. Forms of the following documents relating to the Bonds have been submitted for
review to the City Attorney and to the City Council for approval:
(a) the Loan Agreement;
(b) the Indenture;
(c) the Bond Purchase Agreement;
(d) the Preliminary Official Statement (not executed by the City);
(e) the Regulatory Agreement; and
(f) the Declaration.
7. It is hereby found, determined and declared that:
(a) the issuance and sale of the Bonds, the execution and delivery by the City
of the Loan Agreement, the Indenture and the Bond Purchase Agreement
(collectively, the "Agreements"), and the performance of all covenants and
agreements of the City contained in the Agreements, and of all other acts
and things required under the constitution and laws of the State of
Minnesota to make the Agreements and the Bonds valid and binding obligations
of the City in accordance with their terms, are authorized by the Act;
(b) it is desirable that the Bonds be issued by the City upon the terms set
forth int the Indenture;
(c) the Basic Payments under the Loan Agreement are fixed to produce revenues
sufficient to provide for the prompt payment of principal of, premium, if
any, interest on, and the purchase price of, the Bonds issued under the
Indenture when due, and the Loan Agreement, documents relating to FHA
insurance on the Loan and the Indenture also provide that the Company is
required to pay all expenses of the operation and maintenance of the
Project, including, but without limitation, adequate insurance thereon and
insurance against all liability for injury to persons or property arising
from the operation thereof, and all taxes and special assessments levied
upon or with respect to the Project Premises (as defined in the Indenture)
and payable during the term of the Loan Agreement and Indenture; and
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(d) under the"provisions of the Act, and as provided in the Loan Agreement and
Indenture, the Bonds are not to be payable from or charged upon any funds
other than the revenues pledged to the payment thereof; the City is not
subject to any liability thereon; no holder of any Bonds shall ever have the
right to compel any exercise by the City of its taxing powers to pay any of
the Bonds or the interest or premium thereon, or to enforce payment thereof
against any property of the City except the interests of the City in the
Loan Agreement which have been assigned to the Trustee under the Indenture;
the Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or
equitable, upon any property of the City except the interests of the City in
the Loan Agreement which have been assigned to the Trustee under the
Indenture; the Bonds shall recite that the Bonds are issued without moral
obligation on the part of the state or its political subdivisions, and that
the Bonds, including interest thereon, are payable solely from the revenues
pledged to the payment thereof; and the Bonds shall not constitute a debt of
the City or its political subdivision within the meaning of any
constitutional or statutory limitation.
8. Subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the provisions of paragraph 12
hereof, the forms of the Agreements and exhibits thereto and all other documents
described in paragraph 6 hereof are approved substantially in the form submitted
with such subsequent changes as may be approved by the City and the City
Attorney. The Agreements, in substantially the form submitted, are directed to
be executed in the name and on behalf of the City by the Mayor and the City
Manager. Any other documents and certificates necessary to the transaction
herein described shall be delivered, filed and recorded as provided herein and
in the Loan Agreement and Indenture.
9. The City hereby authorizes the use and circulation by the Bond Purchaser of the
Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the offer and sale of the
Bonds. The City has not prepared nor made any independent investigation of the
information contained in the Preliminary Official Statement (other than the
section therein captioned "the Issuer") and takes no responsibility for such
information.
10. The City shall proceed forthwith to issue its Bonds, in the form and upon the
terms set forth in the Indenture. The Bonds shall mature on the dates as set
forth in the Indenture. The offer of the Bond Purchaser to purchase the Bonds
at a price set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement, plus accrued interest
to the date of delivery in consideration of an underwriting fee to be paid by the
Company is hereby accepted. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized and
directed to prepare and execute the Bonds as prescribed in the Indenture and to
deliver them to the Trustee for authentication and delivery to the Bond
Purchaser.
11. The Mayor and City Manager and other appropriate officers of the City are
authorized and directed to prepare and furnish to the Bond Purchaser certified
copies of all proceedings and records of the City relating to the Bonds, and such
other affidavits and certificates as may be required to show the facts relating
to the legality of the Bonds as such facts appear from the books and records in
the officers' custody and control or as otherwise known to them; and all such
certified copies, certificates and affidavits, including any heretofore
furnished, shall constitute representations of the City as to the truth of all
statements contained therein.
12. The approval hereby given to the Agreements and the various other documents
referred to in paragraphs 6 and 8 above includes approval of (a) such additional
details therein as may be necessary and appropriate and such modifications
thereof, deletions therefrom and additions thereto as may be necessary and
appropriate and approved by Bond Counsel, the City Attorney and the City
officials authorized herein to execute said documents prior to their execution
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and (b) such additional documents, agreements or certificates as may be necessary
_ and appropriate in connection with the Agreements and with the issuance and sale
of the Bonds and approved by Bond Counsel, the City Attorney and City officials
- authorized herein to execute said documents prior to their execution; and .said
City Attorney and City officials are hereby authorized to approve said changes
or additional documents, agreements or certificates on behalf of the City. The
execution of any instrument by the appropriate officer or officers of the City
herein authorized shall be conclusive evidence of the approval of such documents
in accordance with the terms thereof and hereof. In the absence (or inability)
of the Mayor or City Clerk or City Manager, any of the documents authorized by
this resolution to be executed by them may be executed by the Acting Mayor or the
Acting City Manager, respectively.
13. It is understood and agreed that the Company shall indemnify the City against all
liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees and
expenses incurred by the City) arising with respect to the Project or the Bonds,
as provided for and agreed to by and between the Company and the City in the Loan
Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement.
G. PUBLYC HEARINGS
I. 7:00 P.M.: Tax-Increment Financing: Carefree Cottages of Maplewood - Phase III
_ a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding an
application from Bruce Mogren regarding tax-increment financing.
b. Manager McGuire stated the applicant wants to withdraw their application
- for tax-increment financing and should be removed from the agenda.
c. Mayor Bastian moved to accent withdrawal of the aoolication.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2. 7:10 P.M.: 2830 Keller Parkway (Regnier)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
request from Mr. Gilbert Regnier for two code variations and a driveway
agreement in order to enable a division of 2830 Keller Parkway.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Lorraine Fischer presented the Planning Commission Report.
e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
_ Mrs. Regnier, 2830 Keller Parkway
Bill Richie, owner of adjacent property to the east
K. Benker, 2786 Keller Parkway
Keith Hillestad, 2840 Arcade
Ed Berglund, 2800 Keller Parkway
Bill Rethke, 2828 Keller Parkway
Gil Regnier, 2830 Keller Parkway
AAYOR BASTIAN LEFT THE MEETING AT 7:42 P.M.
f. Acting Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
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Code Variation
g. Councilmember Koppen moved to authorize staff to reconvev Outlot B to
the State. sub.iect to the following conditions:
1. The County deeding this outlot to Mr. Regnier and combining it
with Mr. Regneir's lot to the east for tax purposes.
2. The Regneirs shall pay all costs, such as back taxes or
assessments.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all (4)
Driveway Agreement
g. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
94 - 05 - 52
DRIVEWAY AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mr. Gilbert Regnier is asking that the City approve a Code variation to
divide 2830 Keller Parkway into two lots;
WHEREAS, the legal description of the property is:
Lake Gervais View Addition except the part beginning at the most northerly
corner of Lot 3, Block 2, thence southeasterly to the most easterly corner
of said Lot 3, thence southeasterly on northeasterly lines of Lots 4 and 5,
Block 2 to most easterly corner of Lot 5, Block 2, thence north 24 degrees,
16 minutes east 220.15 feet, thence south 65 degrees, 20 minutes, 32 seconds
west to point of beginning and subject to easement, Lot 1, Block 3.
WHEREAS, Section 30-8(f)(4) of the City Code requires all lots to abut on a
publicly dedicated and maintained street.
WHEREAS, the proposed lot with the house would not front on apublicly-maintained
street.
WHEREAS, the history of this request is as follows:
1. The Planning Commission discussed this request on May 2, 1994. They
recommended that the City Council approve the request.
2. The City Council discussed this request on May 23, 1994. The Council
gave everyone at the meeting a chance 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 allow the lot division for
the existing house on the above-described property with he following conditions:
1. The legal description for the lot division shall follow the staff site
plan shown on page 14 of the May 10, 1994 staff report. The Director of -
Community Development may approve minor changes.
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2. Record with the County a permanent 60-foot-wide street and utility.
easement to Maplewood for an east/west street. The alignment shall be
as shown on the staff site plan on page 14 of the May 10, 1994 staff
report. The easement shall have a 30-foot setback from the existing
house. The Director of Community Development may approve minor
alignment changes.
3. The property owner shall sign and record an agreement against the
property that:
a. Holds the City harmless from any liability for using the private
driveway or any delay in emergency vehicles finding the house.
b. States that the property owners shall maintain, plow and sand
this driveway to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Safety.
c. States that the City may change this agreement if the City
approves another house on this driveway or a plat with a public
street.
d. States that each owner that uses this driveway shall pay for a
proportionate share of the costs to widen or improve the drive.
In case of a disagreement, the Director of Community Development
_ shall determine the amount based on the length of the drive that
each owner uses.
The City Attorney shall prepare these agreements. The property
owner shall pay for the Attorney's costs.
4. The City must receive a public use deed for Outlot B of the Frattalone
Addition.
5. Give the City a drainage easement over the ponding area. The City
Engineer must approve the location. The property owner must prepare the
deed, including the legal description.
6. Record an agreement that transfers the development rights for the vacant lot
to the City until the City approves a final plat for this property. The
City Attorney shall prepare this agreement. The property owner shall pay
for the Attorney's costs.
7. Install a sign at Arcade Street and the driveway that states the address
of the house.
8. The Building Inspector must approve a final inspection for the house.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all (4)
House Orientation
g. Councilmember Koppen moved to take no action on the front-vard setback.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all (4)
ri. AWARD OF BIDS
None
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I, UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I. Searle Street Storm Sewer, Project 94-14, Feasibility Study
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of P~:blic Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adootion•
94-05-53
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 Searle Street Storm
Sewer, City Project 93-14, by construction of storm sewer, 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 Searle Street Storm Sewer, City Project 93-14, by
construction of storm sewer 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 $49,000.
3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at
1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 13th day of June, 1994, at 7:15
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 Koppen Ayes - all (4)
2. Sterling Street/Schaller Drive, Project 93-08, Feasibility Study
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 introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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94-05-54
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 Sterling Street and
Schaller Drive Improvements, City Project 93-08, by construction of street, sanitary
sewer, water main, storm sewer, and appurtenances, 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 Sterling Street and Schaller Drive Improvement, City
Project 93-08, by construction of street, sanitary sewer, water main,
storm sewer, and appurtenances 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 $1,273,170.
3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall
at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 13th day of June, 1994, at
7:30 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 Allenspach Ayes - all (4)
3. Beam Avenue/Walter Street Drainage
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Allenspach moved to take no action at this time.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all (4)
4. No Parking, Beam Avenue - Maplewood Heights Park
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone: wished. to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following was heard:
Mike Murphy, 2830 Beam Avenue
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d. Councilmember Carlson moved to spend money for streetlight in parking
lot of Dark.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Rossbach Ayes - all (4)
5. Cable Franchise Renewal-
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to table item to the June 13. 1994 Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all (4)
6. City Council Policies and Procedures
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
- c. Councilmember Carlson moved to adopt the Rules of Procedure and Citv
Council Policies as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all (4)
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Drainage: East Shore Drive
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
Doug Holmberg, 1858 East Shore Drive
Paul Koreen, 1866 East Shore Drive
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to prepare a feasibility
study by the June 27. 1994 Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all (4)
2. Budget Transfer to Ctose Project 93-06, Vista Vale
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
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c. Councilmember Carlson moved to close Pro.iect 93-06 and transfer funds
from the General Fund to finance the pro.iect-to-date expenditures of
aooroximately E565.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all (4)
3. 1995-1999 Capital Improvement Plan (4 Votes)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.'
b. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
c. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
94-05-55
APPROVING 1995 - 1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, THE 1995-1999 Capital Improvement Plan coordinates the timing and
financing of major equipment purchases and construction projects, and
WHEREAS, the 1995-1999 C.I.P. is a planning tool for City staff and elected
officials, and
WHEREAS, it is important to follow the construction and financing schedule for
the 1995 public works projects on pages 1-8 and 1-9 in the C.I.P. in order to fully
utilize the City's engineering staff and minimize the need for consultant engineers,
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1995-1999 C.I.P. is hereby adopted as
a planning document, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the construction and financing schedule for the 1995
public works projects on pages 1-8 and 1-9 in the C.I.P. will be followed to the
greatest extent possible.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all (4)
4. Prepayment of 1989 Taxable Tax Increment Bonds
a, Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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94 - 05 - 56
CALL FOR REDEMPTION OF
OUTSTANDING TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS OF 1989
A, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"),
issued on behalf of the City, $350,000 Taxable General Obligation Tax
Increment Bonds of 1989, dated November 1, 1989 (the "Bonds"), of which
Bonds $290,000 still remain outstanding; and
Be WHEREAS, all of said Bonds maturing in the years 1996 to 2003, both
inclusive, are subject to redemption and prepayment at the option of the
City in inverse order, on February 1, 1995 and on any interest payment date
thereafter at par and accrued interest, all as provided in the resolution of
the City Council dated October 19, 1989 authorizing the issuance of said
Bonds (the "Resolution"); and
C. WHEREAS, the City Council deems it desirable and in the best interests of
= the City to call all of said Bonds maturing in the years 1996 to 2003, both
inclusive, on February 1, 1995 in accordance with said Resolution; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Bonds to be Redeemed. All of the Bonds maturing in the years 1996 to 2003,
both inclusive, shall be redeemed and prepaid on February 1, 1995 at par and
accrued interest for each such Bond called.
2. Mailed Notice of Call. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
give mailed notice of call prior to February 1, 1995, the date for call, to
the bank where said Bonds are payable and to all holders of the Bonds. Said
notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF CALL FOR REDEMPTION
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT BONDS OF 1989
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
RAMSEY COUNTY
MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by order of the City Council of the City of
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, there have been called for redemption and
prepayment on
February 1, 1995
those outstanding bonds of the City designated as Taxable General Obligation Tax
Increment Bonds of 1989, dated November 1, 1989 having stated maturity dates in
the years 1996 through 2003, and totaling $265,000 in principal amount. The
bonds are being called at a price of par plus accrued interest to February 1,
1995, on which date interest on said bonds will cease to accrue. Holders of the
bonds hereby called for redemption are requested to present their bonds for
payment at Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association (as successor to,
Marquette Bank Minneapolis,
National Association), if by mail to: Corporate Trust Operations, 6th and
Marquette Avenue; or if in person to: Corporate Trust Bond Window, 608 Second
Avenue South, 4th Floor, Suite 460, in Minneapolis, Minnesota 55479-0113, on or
before February 1, 1995.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all (4)
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5. Authorization to Hire Computer Network Design Consultant
ao Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter, No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve a not-to-exceed $13.000 contract
with AmeriData Advanced Solution Group to assist the Citv with an
analysis of the City's current computer needs and the design and
development of a new computer system in Citv Hall and the Community
Center and that the funds for 80% of the study ($10.400) be transferred
from the Data Processing Fund Retained Earnings, and 20% of the study
($2,600) be funded through the Community Center's Furniture. Fixture and
Equipment (FF&E~ budget.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all (4)
6. Litigation (Closed Session)
a. Councilmember Rossbach moved to amend the Agenda, moving Item J-6 to be
heard as Item M-3.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all (4)
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. tinny Yingling, 673 Dorland Road
a, Ms. Yingling, representing the Sierra Club, Public Lands Task Force for.
Minnesota, requested information on the status of Witch's Woods, the
Priory property and the Foundation Park area with regard to the Open
Space program and expressed the opinion of the Task Force encouraging
the Council to pursue purchasing and developing those areas as Open
Space.
b. Councilmembers Carlson and Rossbach commented on the cost concerns and
the commitment of the Open Space Commission to have open spaces
throughout the City and not all in just one area.
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
Acting Mayor Rossbach read a note from Mayor Bastian regarding the following items
of concern:
1. Council Minutes
a. Are the Council Minutes sent to Ramsey County Library?
b. Manager McGuire will investigate and respond.
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2. Rainbow.Appeal
a. What happened to the Rainbow appeal regarding the redesign of their
exit?
b. Staff reported that Rainbow dropped their request to redesign the exit
and the appeal regarding the same was consequently dropped.
3. Country Buffet Trash Pick-up.
a. A copy was received by the Mayor of a letter from a resident to Old
Country Buffet questioning why their trash pickup was being done between
2:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m.
b. Staff will monitor whether this recurs.
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4. Two turtle sites on McKnight
a. Manager McGuire stated the DNR has reviewed and handled the situation.
5o Road Improvements
a. There was a suggestion to impose sales tax on road improvements.
b. Manager McGuire said there couldn't be a sales tax, but that another
type of tax could be considered.
6. Schroeder Milk Property
a. What is the status of restoration of the Schroeder Milk Company property
on Rice Street?
b. Director of Public Works Haider stated this is being pursued with the
Company in relation to an application they now have for some additional
development on the property.
7. June Mayor's Forum
a. The June Mayor's forum has been changed to Tuesday, June 7, 1994, from
6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., at the Mayor's home, 2220 Ide Court.
M. ADMYNYSTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space Progress
a. Manager McGuire reported on the current status of Open Space Commission
activities regarding properties, specifically the Gonyea and Priory
_ properties, and asked for Council direction and information on legal
exposure.
b. Attorney Quarnstrom commented on the legal ramifications with regard to
the Gonyea property.
c. Assistant Manager Maglich reported that appraisals are being done on the
Priory property, Lower Afton & McKnight, Frost & English, County Road D i
& Ariel, Property 116 by Spoon Lake and an area where the two railroad
lines meet north of Frost. Those figures should be available in 4 - 6
weeks.
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de Councilmember Carlson moved to make the Priorv property. rated by the
Commission as No. 1. the to~priority for acquisition for oven space.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all (4)
20 Fire Department Update
a, City Manager McGuire reported there has been progress toward agreement
and it will be discussed at the June 6, 1994 Council/Manager Workshop.
3. Litigation (Moved from J-6)
a. Manager McGuire stated there was no reason to discuss this item as no
_ agreement was reached and a court date has been set.
N. ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:40 P.M.
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