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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-10-1994 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, October 10, 1994 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 94-20 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 D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Minutes of Meeting 94-19, (September 26. 1994) Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 94-19 (September 26. 1994) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended: L1 Future Topics - Council/Manager Meeting. L2 Park & Ride L3 Maplewood Future L4 Airplanes L5 Mayor's Update Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Cities Week Poster and Essay Contests a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian presented proclamations to the following students for their posters: Erica Whalen, Woodbury; lst Grade, Carver School Nehal DeSai, Maplewood; 2nd Grade, Weaver School Bradley Walker, Maplewood; 5th Grade, Weaver School 1 10-10-94 2. Recycling Update by Mike Hinz a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mr. Hinz, Gopher Recycling, updated the Council regarding recycling. He also presented his plans for the recycling poster contest. 3. Planning Commission Appointment a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to appoint Milo Thompson to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all: 4. Ramsey County Charter Commission - Proposed Charter Amendments a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian moved to table until after H-1. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all F. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Carlson moved seconded by Councilmember Allenspach: ayes - all to approve the Consent Agenda Items Fl thru F8 as recommended. 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 482,339.26 Checks #3117 - #3185 Dated 9-15-94 thru 9-29-94 $ 256,916.37 Checks #14996 - #15156 Dated 10-10-94 $ 739,255.63 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $ 236,480.93 Payroll Checks #42648 thru #42888 Dated 9-23-94 $ 48.928.41 Payroll Deduction Checks #42893 thru #42910 dated 9-23-94 $ 285,409.34 Total Payroll $1 024.664.97 GRAND TOTAL p 10-10-94 2. Resolution of Appreciation for Mike Holder 94 - 10 - 113 JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Mike Holder has been a member of the Maplewood Community Design Review Board since January, 1989 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and WHEREAS, the Community Design Review Board has appreciated his experience, insights and good judgement; and WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without compensation, ~cr the betterment of the City of Maplewood: and WHEREAS, he has shown dedication to his duties and has consistently contributed his leadership 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 Mike is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service and we wish him continued success in the future. 3. Final Plat: Maplewood Estates Second Addition Approved the Maplewood Estates Second Addition final plat creating nineteen lots for houses south of Ripley Avenue on Lakewood Drive. Approval is subject to the County recording the vacation resolutions, deed restrictions, covenants and deeds required by the City. 4. Final Plat: Phalen Lake Addition Approved the Phalen Lake Addition final plat, creating lots for fourteen houses west of English Street on the north side of frisbee Avenue. 5. Final Plat: Oak Ridge Estates South Approved the Oakridge Estates South final plat, creating twenty-one lots for houses on Lakewood Drive, north of Maryland Avenue. approval is subJect to the County recording the deed restrictions, covenants and deeds required by the City. The City shall not release the final plat until the City approves these documents. 6. Park and Recreation Commission Job Description - Revision Approved 'a modification to the Park and Recreation Commission Job Description which was approved on August 26, 1994. This modification reflects the Commission's review role in Open Space Management and land _ acquisition, as well as includes the City Manager as a Reporting Division for the Park and Recreation Commission. 7. Intern Program Authorized establishment of an internship program, allowing hiring of three grades of interns for temporary non-union positions, working up to 40 hours per week, for a maximum of one year, unless there is an exceptional situation. The classes and wages would be: Intern I Up to $ 9.00/hr. Intern II Up to $11.00/hr. Intern III Up to $14.00/hr. 3 10-10-94 8. Uniform Settlement Document - Sergeant's Contract Approved the Uniform Settlement Document covering the Sergeant's contract, which is required by the Bureau of Mediation Services. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 1. 7:00 P.M. (7:29 P.M.): Assessment Hearing - Searle St. Storm Sewer, Project 93-14 a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the assessment roll for Project 93-14. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. d. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings. e. Mayor Bastian opened the. public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following was heard: _ Dave Nelson, Trinity Baptist Church, written f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its adootion: 94 - 10 - 114 ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT 93-14 WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has met and heard and passed on all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of Searle Street Storm Sewer as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 93-14, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 20 years, the first of the installments to be payabl a on or after the first Monday i n January, 1996, and shall bear interest at the rate of 7.5 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this - resolution until December. 31, .1995. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 4 10-10-94 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to - reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on the - improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to such properties made such assessment feasible. 4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extension or improvements. 5. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended down the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Council member Carlson Ayes all 2. 7:15 P.M. p:36 P.M.): Assessment Hearing - East Shore Drive Storm Sewer, Project 94- 06 a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the assessment roll for Project 94-06. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. d. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings. e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Written objection from Gunhilde Koreen, 1455 Almond Ave - Vacant lot, not homesteaded. Gary Meyer, 1069 Gordon Paul Koreen, 1866 East Shore Drive Nancy Evans, 1852 Adele f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 5 10-10-94 94 - 10 - 115 , - ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT 94-06 WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has met and heard and passed on all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of East Shore Drive Storm Sewer as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 94-06, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such proposed assessment, as` amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 20 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in _ January, 1996, and shall bear interest at the rate of 7.5 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1995. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself in the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to such properties made such assessment feasible. 4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments .levied for any of such later extension or improvements. 5. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended down the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all g. Appeals will be heard on October 24, 1994. 6 10-10-94 3. 7:30 P.M. :Lakeview Lutheran Church, 1194 County Road C a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request from Lakeview Lutheran Church to expand the church building and increase the size of their parking lot. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. d. Commission Chair Axdahl presented the Planning Commission report. e. Boardmember Anitzberger presented the Community Design Review Board report. f. Mayor Bastian opened the public .hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following was heard:.. Al Kruse, 1379 East County Road C g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. Conditional Use Permit h. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 94 - 10 - 116 CONDITIONAL USE PERNIT RESOLUTION - LAKEVIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH AND PARKING LOT WHEREAS, Lakeview Lutheran Church applied for a conditional use permit to expand their church and parking lot. WHEREAS, this permit allows increasing the impervious surface area of the site from 3BX to 40X. WHEREAS, this permit applies to 1194 East County Road C. The legal description is: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 11 of Block 1 of Speisers Arbolada Addition WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1, On September 19, 1994, the Planning .Commission recommended that the City Council approve this permit. 2. On October 10, 19094, 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: 7 10-10-94 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. 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 runoff, 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 maximize 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. The City Council shall review this permit in one year. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all Design Plans i. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the desian~lans stamped June 23 1994 for Lakeview Lutheran Church subiect to the findin4s reouired by the Code The groaerty owner shall do the followrn4: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a building permit for this project. 8 10-10-94 2. Complete the following before occupying the building: a. Screen all roof-mounted equipment on the proposed addition that would be visible from streets or adjacent property. (code requirement) b. Provide security lighting as approved by the Director of Public Safety. c. Provide at least one foot-candle of light over the. entire parking lot. d. All shrubs shall be below window level and away from the building to avoid any hiding places. 3. 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. b. The City. receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 150X of the cost of the unfinished work. c. The City receives an agreement that will allow the City to complete any unfinished work. 4. All work shall follow the approved plans. The Director of Community Development may approve minor changes. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes all 4. 7:50 P.M. (8:05 P.M.): Duluth Street. South of County Road C a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request for a change in the zoning map from M-1 (light manufacturing) to R-2 (single and double dwellings). b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the report. d. Commission Chair Axdahl presented the Planning Commission report. e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Bruce Mogren, the applicant - f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. Zoning Map Change g. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 9 10-10-94 94 - 10 - 117 ZONING MAP CHANGE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Bruce Mogren applied for a change in the zoning map from M-1 (light manufacturing) to R-2 (single and double dwellings). WHEREAS, this change applies to the undeveloped property that is east of Duluth Street and south of County Road C. The legal description is: That part of the East 101.5 feet of the West 134.5 feet of Lot 11, W.H. Howard's Garden Lots, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Ramsey County Recorder, which lies Southerly of a line 30 feet Southerly of and parallel to the following described line: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 9, Township 29, Range 22; thence West, assumed bearing, along the North line of said Section 9 a distance for 498.57 feet; thence South a distance of 43 feet to the beginning of said line; thence South 83 feet; thence Southwesterly along a tangential curve, concave to the Northwest, the central angle being 90 degrees, radius 300 feet, a distance of 471.24 feet to a point; thence Southwesterly along a tangential curve, concave to the Southeast, the central angle being 89 degrees, 13 minutes, 15 seconds, radius 283.60 feet, a distance of 441.62 feet and there terminating, subject to easements of record. WHEREAS, the history of this change is as follows: 1. On September 19, 1994, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the change. 2. On October 10, 1994, the City Council held a public hearing. The City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The Council gave everyone at the hearing an opportunity 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 approve the above- described change in the zoning map for the following reasons 1. The.. proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning code. 2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded. 3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. 10 10-10-94 5. The City zoned the property to the East R-2. 6. The zoning is consistent with the land use plan. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all Lot Division h. Councilmember Koppers moved to approve the requested lot division. creating two lots on the East side of Duluth Street. South of County Road C sub.iect to completion of the following conditions: 1. Give the City a wetland easement. This easement shall cover the wetland and the land within twenty feet surrounding the wetland. The Watershed District must approve the wetland boundaries. This easement shall prohibit any building or structures within twenty feet of the wetland or an mowi n cutti n fi 11 i n , Y 9 9 9 grading or dumping within ten feet of the wetland or in the wetland itself. The purpose of this easement is to protect the water quality of the wetlands from fertilizer and to protect the = wetland habitat from residential encroachment. The City staff must approve this deed before it is given to the County for recording. 2. Give the City a drainage easement. This easement shall cover the land within the wetland boundaries. The City engineer must approve this deed before it is given to the County for recording. 3. Install permanent signs around the edge of the wetland buffer easements. These signs shall mark the edge of the easements and shall state there shall be no mowing, vegetation cutting, filling or dumping. 4. Install survey monuments along the wetland boundary. 5. Record the new deeds within one year. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all H. AWARD OF BIDS NONE EA. PRESENTATIONS 4. Ramsey County Charter Commission - Proposed Charter Amendments a. Mayor Bastian moved to table until October 24. 1994. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 11 10-10-94 I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Assessment Objections - County Road C Improvements, Project 89-04 a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Councilmember Carlson moved to accept staff recommendation regarding the assessment ob.iections as follows: PIN 10-29.22-21-0002 (Philip F. Oswald) Reduction from 15 to 14 units for Street and Storm Sewer, reducing total assessment from $31,625.00 to $30,000. PIN 09-29-22-11.0011 (James A. Scott, Linda A. Scott) No change - assessment to remain at $1,625.00. PIN 10-29-22-22-0001 (George F. Rossbach) No change - assessment to remain at $4,400.00. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Allenspach, Carlson, Koppen Nays - None Abstain - Councilmember Rossbach J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Pull Tab Gambling Permit - Hill Murray Mother's Club 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: Barb Peterson, Gambling Manager c. Councilmember Allenspach introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 94 - 10 - 118 APPROVING CHARITABLE GAMBLING BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota: that the premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for the Hill Murray Mother's Club to be located at the Red Rooster Lounge, 2029 Woodlynn Avenue. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in compliance with Minn. Statutes No. 349.213. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all 12 10-10-94 2. Recreational Fire Burning Permit a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Shelly Mahre presented the specifics of the report. c. Councilmember Koppen moved first reading of arr ordinance to repeal chapters 12-26. 12-28. 12-29 and 12-30 of the Municipal Code. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 3. Community Center Contingency Request No. 4 a. Manager Mc6uire presented the staff report. b. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report. c. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 94 - 10 - 119 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the construction of a City-owned community center, Community Center Project. and has let a contract with Adolfson & Peterson for general construction; and WHEREAS, changes to a variety of structural features in the building required additional carpentry ;and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Community Center Project A&P Change Order 5 to allow the recommended changes in design. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing sai d Change Order 5 i n an amount of $73,710.78. The contract is amended per the following detaiT`. Current Contract 55,491,338.00 Proposed Change Order #5 73.710.78 Amended Contract 55,565,048.78 Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 13 10-10-94 d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its adoption: 94 - 10 - 120 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the construction of a City-owned community center, Community Center Project, ~ and has let a contract with Doody Mechanical, Inc; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Community Center Project Doody Mechanical Change Order 4 to allow the recommended changes in design. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD. MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed _ to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order 4 in an amount of $6,147. The contract is amended per the following detail: Current Contract 52,126,916.18 Proposed Change Order #4 6.147.00 Amended Contract $2,133,063.18 Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all e. Councilmember Carlson introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its adoption:. 94 - 10 - 121 DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered the construction of a City-owned community center, Community Center Project, and has let a contract with Hunt Electric; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Community Center Project Hunt Electric Change Order 4 to allow the recommended changes in design. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing sai d Change Order 4 i n an amount of 542,627.07. The contract is amended per the following detail: Current Contract $ 979,706.00 Proposed Change Order #4 42.627.07 Amended Contract $1,022,333.07 Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 14 10-10-94 K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS NONE M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Future Topics - Council Manager Meeting a. Councilmember Carlson requested Adult Movie Theater's be placed on the Agenda for the next Council/Manager Meeting. 2. Park & Ride a. Councilmember Rossbach commented on the placement of handicap stalls at the Park & Ride locations being too far away. b. Staff will investigate. 3. Maplewood Future a. Mayor Bastian inquired whether there would be any interest in - establishing a committee of Maplewood residents interested in planning for Maplewood's future. 4, Airplanes a. Mayor Bastian asked if there is a place in Maplewood for flying model airplanes - some communities have such locations. b. Councilmember Rossbach commented there might also be a need for a place to fly kites - for kite flying organizations. c. Staff will research. 5. Mayor's Update a. Parkside Fire Department's Fire Prevention Open House is set for October 11 at 5:00 P.M. b. Maplewood has earned a Pedestrian Safety Citation Award in the 55th Annual AAA Pedestrian Protection Program as a community that has been without a pedestrian death for 6 years. c. Mounds Park Academy has set a meeting date of 7:00 on 11-2-94 at the Mounds Park Gallery to discuss the facility and neighborhood issues. d. At the second meeting in August, The Partnership requested funding for a survey in the School District. The survey has been postponed until after the week of October 10, we will be getting feedback on those questions soon after that. e. A 24 minute tape, called "The Aftermath" is available (will be in the Council Office) depicting the effects of the car crash when Olympic diver Bruce Kimball drove through a crowd of teenagers while intoxicated. The purpose of the film is to educate and promote safe and sober driving. 15 10-10-94 f. The Ramsey County League of Local Governments will meet October 16 at Moundsview City Hall to discuss city/municipality taxes. g. Letter has been received from Governor Carlson and the Department of Transportation regarding looking into intergovernmental partnershipp opportunities and ways to share equipment, maintenance resources, modal planning and technical services. The letter is being passed on to staff. h. Many comments and compliments regarding the Community Center and staff. i. We need to look into means of monitoring and controlling behavior of some of the younger people at the Community Center - possible look at suspension of membership as a deterrent. j. The feasibility of paying Community Center memberships by Visa or Mastercharge is being studied. M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS NONE N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 8:45 P.M. Lucille E. Aurelius City Clerk 16 10-10-94