HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-11-1994 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, July 11, 1994
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 94-14
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 Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Meeting 94-13, (June 27, 1994)
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 94-13 (June 27.
1994) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L - 1 RCLLG Picnic
L - 2 County Road C
L - 3 Mayor's Update
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
EA. PRESENTATYONS
NONE
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F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Carlson moved. seconded by Councilmember Koooen: ayes - all.
to approve the Consent Agenda, items F-1 and F-2 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 513,535.50 Checks # 2654 - # 2756
Dated 6-16-94 thru 6-30-94
$ 176,356.25 Checks #14073- #14193
Dated 7-11-94
$ 689,891.75 Total per attached.. voucher/check
register
PAYROLL: $ 244,862.19 Payroll Checks #41421 thru #41624
Dated 7-01-94
S 48.840.72 Payroll Deduction Checks # 41629 thru
#41645 dated 7-01-94
$ 273,702.91 Total Payroll
$ 963,594.66 GRAND TOTAL
2. Balloon Sign: 2550 White Bear Avenue (Pet Clips)
Approved a ten-day sign permit for Pet Clips to have an advertising balloon
sign on the roof of 2950 White Bear Avenue subject to the following
conditions:
1. The sign shall be no taller than eighteen feet above the top of the
parapet.
2. The sign shall meet the City's requirements for temporary signs.
G. PUBLYC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:05 P.M.): Truck Utilities (2370 English Street)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
conditional use permit and design review for Truck Utilities &
Manufacturing at 2370 English Street North.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Kittridge presented the Planning Commission Report,
e. Boardmember Robinson presented the Community Design Review Board Report.
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f. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following person was heard:
Leo Capeder, Truck Utilities
g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
Conditional Use Permit
h. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adootion•
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, Mr. Leo Capeder of Truck Utilities and Manufacturing, Inc.
applied for a conditional use permit to expand a motor vehicle paint shop.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2370 English Street. The legal
description is:
Except the North 204.7 feet, the following: Except the West 433
feet, that part lying North of Highway 36, of the West 19 acres of
the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 10, Township 29,
Range 22, subject to road and easements.
AND
The South 200 feet of the North 404.7 feet of the West 433 feet of
the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, Section 10, Township 29,
Range 22, subject to road.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On June 20, 1994, the Planning Commission recommended that the
City Council approve this permit.
2. On July 11, 1994, the City Council held a public hearing. The
City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to
the surrounding property owners. 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 approve the above-
described conditional use permit, because:
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and
operated to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan
and Code of Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of
the surrounding area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
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4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials,
equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous,
hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any
person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke,
dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run-
. off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference
or other nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local
streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access
on existing or proposed streets.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and
services, including streets, police and fire protection,
drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public
facilities or services.
8. The use would maximiie the preservation of and incorporate the
site's natural and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the
City. The Director of Community Development may approve minor
changes.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within
one year of Council approval or the permit shall end. The
Council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. Truck Utilities shall require that their employees not park on
the lot across the street unless on a paved parking lot. The
City must approve any plans for paving a parking lot.
4. On-site parking shall be kept free for employee and customer
parking.
5. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
Site Plan and Building Elevations
i. Councilmember Koppen moved to aaarove the site plan and building
elevations (stamped April 7 1994) for Truck Utilities based on the
findings required by the Code The applicant shall do the following:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a
building permit for this project.
2. Before the City issues a building permit, submit a revised site
plan for staff approval. This plan shall show at least 15 more
paved and striped parking spaces.
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3. Complete the following before occupying the building:.
a. Screen any new roof-mounted equipment visible from
streets or adjacent property (code requirement).
b. Stripe the existing parking spaces.
c. Add 15 more paved and striped parking spaces on site.
The applicant shall add additional on-site parking
spaces if it becomes necessary.
d. Install site lighting around the proposed addition,
subject to the approval of the Director of Public
Safety.
4. If any required work is not done, the City may allow temporary
occupancy if:
a. The City determines that the work is not essential to
the public health, safety or welfare. j
b. The City receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter
of credit for the required work. The amount shall be
150% of the cost of the unfinished work.
c. The City receives an agreement that will allow the City
to complete any unfinished work.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The Director of
Community Development may approve minor changes.
6. Remove the old equipment on the east side of the site and clean
the grounds.
7. The west-elevation design submitted at the Community Design
Review Board meeting on June 28, 1994 is approved. This is the
sketch labelled Elevation B.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
H. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Bids For Used City Vehicles
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to accept the bids as presented in the
Agenda Report dated Julv 1. 1994.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Nome Occupation License: Shannon Kimball (1652 Lakewood Drive)
a. Manager McGuire stated that Shannon Kimball, 1652 Lakewood. Drive, has
withdrawn his request.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
Noella Buchmayer, 1616 Lakewood Drive (Staff recommended she
call PCA.)
Deb Brown, 1617 Lakewood Drive
Kevin Kittridge, Planning Commissioner
c. The Maplewood Ordinance states that if no clients come to the person's
(Mr. Kimball) home then a permit is not necessary.
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff review the Nome Occupation
Ordinance. Chapter 17.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
2. 7:20 P.M. (7:34 P.M.): East Shgre'Drive Storm Sewer, Project 94-06 (4 Votes)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
East Shore Drive Storm Sewer, Project 94-06.
b, Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for the public hearing.
d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Bob Evans, 1852 Adele Avenue
Doug Holmberg, 1858 East Shore Drive
Paul Koreen, 1866 East Shore Drive
Jan Steiner, 1876 East Shore Drive
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item and direct staff to meet with the
neighbors and report back at the August 8. 1994 Meeting .
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
H. AWARD OF BIDS (Heard after G-1)
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I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued)
1. Home Occupation License: Shannon Kimball (1652. Lakewood Drive). - Heard after G-1
2. Northwood Village Drainage
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item until the July 25. 1994 Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1994 Overlay Program, Project 9!1-09
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Overlay Program. Pro.iect
94-09 as outlined in the Agenda Report dated July 1. 1994.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Backhoe Replacement
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to aparove acquisition of a replacement unit
as requested in the 1995 budget proposal.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
3. Recycling Center Cost
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. The following was heard:
Sue Stanich, Bellaire Sanitation
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to revise the contract for the remainder of
1994 with Bellaire Sanitation to pay them S50 Der ton of material they
haul, and pay J R's Appliance Disposal. Inc. S7 per appliance and
authorize the Director of Finance to pay the costs for removing
materials from the recycling centers. The money shall come from the
unappropriated fund. balance in the recycling-fund. The operation will
be reviewed at the end of the contract period.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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4. Proposed Settlement - LELS Local 173, Sergeants
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Human Resources Director Le presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the proposed settlement. LELS
Local 173. Sergeants. as set forth in the Agenda Report dated July 1.
1994.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
5. Charitable Gambling Request
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.'
b. Don Weigert, President of Heritage Theatre Company, Inc., explained the
request.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the request from the Heritage
Theatre Companv for charitable gambling aroceeds in the amount of $7.500
for equipment.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
6. open Space Site
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report,:
b. Assistant Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to direct the Parks & Recreation Commission
and the Planning Commission to review the oronosed acquisition as
separate parcels as soon as possible: and direct staff to return on the
August 8. 1994 meeting with the Commissions' recommendations for Council
formal consideration of the purchase.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS.
1. RCLLG Picnic
a. Councilmember Rossbach reminded the Council of the Picnic to be held on
July 20, 1994.
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2. County Road C
a. Councilmember Rossbach moved that County Road C speed limit be
established as 30 miles per hour.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
3. Mayor's Update
Mayor Bastian stated that:
a. An Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Breakfast will be held on
July 14, 1994 at 7:30 A.M. for the Council discuss various issues.
b. There will be a Workshop of the Tri City Environmental Group on July 15,
1994 at the St. Paul Community Center from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon.
c. He had a discussion with Ramsey County regarding the indoor golf range.
- d. Councilmember Koppen will be the Grand Marshall of the 1994 White Bear
Avenue Parade. The Council will join him.
e. Mayor Bastian thanked Pauline Staples for the great job as Acting
Director of Parks and Recreation and also for the terrific job on the
Fourth of July celebration.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space Progress
a. Assistant Manager Maglich gave an update on the progress of Open Space
and asked the Council if staff should look beyond the 19 adopted sites
for more open space..
N. ADJOURNMENT
9:20 P.M.
Lucille E, Aurelius `
City Clerk
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