HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-1994 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, August 8, 1994
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 94-16
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 M1. Bastian, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Absent
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Meeting 94-15, (July 25, 1994)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 94-15
(July 25. 1994) as aresented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
'E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1 Nuisance Ordinance - Article 1
L2 Bittersweet Estates.
L3 Mayor's Update
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
EA. PRESENTATIONS
1. Planning Commission Appointments
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Applicants Todd Sandell, 1123 Lakewood Drive South, and David Kopesky,
1041 County Road C East, appeared before the Council.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to appoint Todd Sandell to fill the
Planning Commission term which expires on 12.31-96 and David Kopesky to
fill the term that expires on 12-31-95.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
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2. Community Design Review Board Appointment ,
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Applicant Ananth Vidyashankar, 2460 King Avenue East, appeared before
the Council.
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to appoint Ananth Vidyashankar to fill the
Community Design Review Board term which exoires on 12-31-95.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rossbach moved, seconded by Councilmember Koppen: ayes - all.
to aoarove the consent a4enda items F-1 and F-2 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 557,063.27 Checks #2812 - #2897
Dated 7-14.94 thru 7-29-94
$ 179.478.06 Checks #14408 - #14540
Dated 8-08-94
$ 736,541.33 Total per attached voucher/check
register
PAYROLL: $ 232,707.43 Payroll Checks #41494 thru #41902
Dated 7.29.94
$ 14.817.42 Payroll Deduction Checks #41907 thru
#41917 dated 7-29-94
$ 247.524.85 Total Payroll
. $ 984.066.18 GRAND TOTAL
2. Conditional Use Permit Review: 1770 Gervais Avenue (Schwan's Delicious Ice Cream)
Approved renewal of the CUP for Schwan's Delicious Ice Cream warehouse /
office at 1770 Gervais Avenue. The CUP will not be reviewed again unless
there is a problem.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Project 94-06: East Shore Drive Storm Sewer Improvement:
(Continue Public Hearing)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
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b. Director of Public Works Haider 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:
Paul Koreen, 1866 East Shore Drive
d. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
e. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
94-08-90
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of a
ponding area, storm sewer and all appropriate appurtenances on East Shore
Drive Storm Sewer, City Project 94.06, a hearing on said improvement in
accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on Monday, July il,
1994, 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 a ponding area, storm sewer, and all
appropriate appurtenances on ~:ast Shore Drive Storm Sewer, City
Project 94-06, as described 'n the notice of hearing thereof,
and orders the same to be made.
2. The City Engineer is designated Engineer for this improvement
and is her,M.y directed to prepare final plans and specifications
for the making of said improvement.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial
transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the
project.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
2. Project 93-14: Searle Street Storm Sewer Improvement:
Approve Plans/Advertise for Bids
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider 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 Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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94-08-91
APPROVING PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution passed by the City Council on August 8,
1994, plans and specifications for Searle Street Storm Sewer Improvements,
City Project 9-14, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the
City 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:
1. 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
official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement
for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved
plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published
twice, at least ten days before the date set for bid opening,
shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be
publicly opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 A.M., on
the 6th day of September, 1994, at the City Hall and that no
bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk
and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the
City of Maplewood, Minnesota for five percent of the amount of
such bid.
3. The City Clerk and City Engineer 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 September 12, 1994.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
3. User Fee Study on Recreation Fees
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.
Jeanne Ewald, Park and Recreation Commission
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve a User Fee Study on Recreation
Fees and to authorize the appropriate budget changes and transfer of
- excess funds from the Recreation Program Fund to the General Fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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4. Open Space Site Purchase
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report..
b. Assistant Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
Jim Simpson, 1770 Atlantic
Don Ramacier, 865 Lakewood Drive
Car•1 Thompson, 1280 Frisbie
RcL Peterson, 1574 Lakewood. Drive
Susan Broin, 1221 Ripley
Al Singer, 49 O'Day
Nancy Evans, 1852 Adele
Craig Verde, 1800 East Shore Drive.
d. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the purchase of the entire
property at the Southwest corner of Frost and En4lish Streets for Open
S ace.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
5. Phalen Lake Townhomes Preliminary Plat
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:
Ken Nordling, the applicant
c. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item until September 22. 1994.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Western Hills Neighborhood Park
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Parks & Recreation Commissioner Susan Krammer 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 Rossbach moved to approve the contract with Brauer and
Associates to desi4n Western Hills Park and the appropriate budget
transfers.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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2. Maplewood Yard Waste Site Report
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:
Zach Hansen, Ramsey County
d. Mayor Bastian moved to accept the report and indicate to the County that
then continue researching conditions and techniques.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Koppen
Nays - Councilmember Rossbach
3. Utility (Sewer) Bill - Steve Stenzel
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. City Clerk Aurelius 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:
Steve Stenzel, 1225 Ferndale
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM
4. City Hall Computer System
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Manager Maglich 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:
Todd Rawlings, AmeriData
d. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the expenditure of $115.204.19 to
AmeriData for the purchase of the network and replacement personal
computers: and to direct staff to place this item on the next Council
Agenda for action regarding the financial software upgrade and the
r~lacement cable in City Hall.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
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5. Community Center Telephone System
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report:..
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the expenditure of $27.272.28
for the purchase of the Community Center's telephone system from
Executone.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
6. Closed Session - Gervais Avenue Assessment
a. Mayor Bastian moved to table Item J-6 to the end of the Agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
- K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Nuisance Ordinance - Article 1
a. Councilmember Allenspach stated she had received a call from a resident
concerning yard lights shining in neighbors windows and that there is
apparently not an ordinance concerning this.
2. Bittersweet Estates
a. Councilmember Rossbach expressed his concerns with the width of trails,
such as Bittersweet Estates which has been approved with 8-foot trails.
He questioned whether 8-foot trails are necessary.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to place this question on the Agenda for
the Seotember 12. 1994 meeting.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes all
3. Mayor's Update
a. Mayor Bastian:
1) commented on law changes which have just become effective.
2) commented on a sound barrier on Highway 494.
3) announced dates for upcoming meetings and events.
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M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Northwood Village Storm Sewer Update
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report and stated the drainage
problems which have been discussed should be resolved by mid-week.
2. Open Space Progress
a. Manager McGuire asked whether this item should continue to be included
on each Agenda.
b. Council stated it should remain on the Agenda but not be discussed if it
had already appeared elsewhere on the Agenda.
MAYOR BASTIAN MOVED TO RECESS THE COUNCIL MEETING. TO RECONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION.
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KOPPEN AYES -ALL
MAYOR BASTIAN ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION AT 9:48 P.M.
MAYOR BASTIAN RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 9:49 P.M.
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:50 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City C1erK
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