HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-23-1995 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, January. 23. 1995
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 95-02
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 95-01, (January 9, 1995)
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meetin4 No. 95-01
(January 9. 1995) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1 Signs
- L2 Metro East Update
L3 Permits
L4 Reaney Drive
L5 Mayor's Update
M2 Oakdale Meeting - Joint Meeting
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Human Relations Commission Appointment
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Lynne Croes, 2330 Dorland Court, the applicant, answered questions from
the Council.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to appoint Lynne Croes to' the Human
Relations Commission. with her term to expire on December 31. 1997.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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F. CONSENT AGENDA: ,
Council member Carlson moved. seconded by Councilmember Kopaen: a.yes - all.
to approve the Consent Agenda. Items Fl thru F9 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 557,070.32 Checks #3666 - #3720
Dated 1-3-95 thru 1-11.95
$ 162.089.13 Checks #16381 - #16566
Dated 1-23-95
$ 719.159.45 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 265,936.89 Payroll Checks #45355 thru #45612
Dated 1-13-95
$ 51.022.79 Payroll Deduction Checks #45617 thru
#45634 dated 1-13-95
$ 316,959.68 Total Payroll
$1.036.119.13 GRAND TOTAL
2. Transfers from Tax Increment Fund
Approved the appropriate 1994 budget adjustments and transfers totaling
$3,168,338 from the Tax Increment Fund to the Debt Service Funds, Community
Center Project Fund and Park Development Fund to finance the following
expenditures:
a) Debt service costs on tax increment bonds totaling $534,200
b) Community Center construction costs totaling $2,628.000
c) Nature Center addition costs totaling $6,138
3. Liquor License: Olive Garden; New Manager - David Sincebaugh
Approved the application of David Sincebaugh for an intoxicating liquor
license for 1749 Beam Avenue (Olive Garden).
4. Contingency Request - Data Processing
Authorized a transfer of $4,200 from the Data Processing Retained Earnings
account to Wages - Part-Time to cover the additional costs of the two part-
time MIS Coordinators working full time to install the network and train the
employees.
5. Landfall Contract
Approved the 1995 Police Services contract between the City of Maplewood and
Landfall.
6. North St. Paul Dispatching Contract
Approved the 1995 Dispatching Agreement between the City of Maplewood and
the City of North St. Paul. -
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7. East County Line Dispatching Contract
Approved the 1995 Dispatching Contract between the City of Maplewood and the
East County Line Fire Department/Oakdale Ambulance
8. Pawnbroker License
Approved the application of Bertram Alexander for a license to operate a
pawnbrokerage under the name of Capstone Auto Pawnbrokers, Inc. which will
be located at the Plaza 3000 shopping center at 3000 White Bear Avenue.
9. Revision - Temporary Employee Pay Rate
Authorized a revision of Resolution 94 - 12 - 163, approved on December 19,
1994, to correct the Recreation Leader/Official pay rate from $5.00 to
$20.00 per hour to $5.00 to $20.00 per game.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Gypsy Moth.
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Dwight Robinson, Pest Management Program Supervisor of the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture, presented information regarding the Gypsy
Moth infestation in Maplewood.
d. Jean Ciborowski, Exotic Insect Program Coordinator of the Minnesota
Department of Agriculture, presented additional information regarding
the Gypsy Moth.
e. Councilmember Rossbach moved to support the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture program.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Trail Ordinance (1st Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Commissioner Dave Kopeske presented the Planning Commission report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved first reading of the proposed ordinance with
direction to staff to research fora minimum setback.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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3. MSAS Off-System Resolution, Project 93-02, TH61 Frontage Roads
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its
adoption:
95 - O1 - 10
APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET. FUNDS
S.A.P. N0. 138-010-08
WHEREAS, it has been deemed advisable and necessary for the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota, to participate in the cost of a construction project
located at two .segments of frontage road on Trunk Highway 61 within the
limits of said municipality, and,
WHEREAS, said construction project has been approved by the Commission
- of Transportation and identified in his records as S.A.P. No. 138-010-OB.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; That we do hereby appropriate from our
Municipal State Aid Street Funds the sum of E531,000.00 (estimated) to apply
toward the construction of said project and request the Commissioner of
Transportation to approve this authorization.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
4. Tax-Forfeited Land
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Associate Planner Roberts presented the specifics of the report.
c. Commissioner Kopeski presented the Planning Commission Report.'
d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
95-01-11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF A TAX-FORFEITED PARCEL
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has decided that the City needs the
following-described tax-forfeited land for wetland preservation and open
space:
The South 1/2 of vacated avenue adjacent and vacated alley
adjacent and following, the East i/2 of Lots 26 and 5 and
all of Lots 27 and Lot 4, Block 10, Dearborn Park Addition
(PIN 11-29-22-31-0027)
WHEREAS, the wetland on the property makes development of the site
difficult.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the
Director of Community Development to apply for muse deed for said tax-
forfeited land for wetland preservation and open space.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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e. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
95 - O1 - 12
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF A TAX-FORFEITED PARCEL
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has decided that the City needs the
following-described tax-forfeited land for parks and open space:
Subject to vacated alley and avenue and subject to
" easements; Lots 18 through 22, Block 6, Lots 9 through 13
and 18 through Lot 22, Block 11, Dearborn Park Addition (PIN
i1-29-22-31-0034)
WHEREAS, Maplewood needs a park and more open space in this part of this
city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the
Director of Community Development to apply for a use deed for said tax-
forfeited land for parks and open space.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
5. Accident Insurance for Council and Commissions
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust 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 continue the oast ~olicv and provide
only workers compensation insurance for Councilmembers.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
6. Approval: Lease of HAZMAT 1 and Mutual Aid Agreement with Cottage Grove
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Emergency Management Cude presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Director of Public Safety Dennis Cusick, Cottage Grove, spoke on behalf
of the proposal.
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement and
Lease Agreement for HAZMAT I.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
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7. Charitable Gambling Request - Fourth Quarter. 1994
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c. Director of Emergency Management Cude spoke on behalf of their request.
d. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve 819,450 for replacing the Mobile
Light Plant Generator for Emergency Management.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
8. Establish Council Retreat Date and Topics
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. James Denno
a. Mr. Denno stated the Telephone Company may enter into the Cable TV
Industry. Proposed legislative bill will allow cities to demand
franchise fee for use of right-of-way. He is looking for support and
distributed copies of the proposed bill.
b. Mayor Bastian stated the Cable Commission is donating $10,000.00.
2. Mark Krueger, Maplewood Retail Center
- a. Mr. Krueger requested a time extension to commence development of the
Maplewood Retail Center.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to su~end the Rules of Procedure to act on
this request.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to amend the previous Resolution approving
the Maplewood Retail Center to extend the restriction to require a
building permit within 365 days from Citv Council approval of the zoning
change.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
L. COUNCIL .PRESENTATIONS
1. Signs
a. Councilmember Rossbach commented on trouble advertising events at the
Community Center (other organizations have signs) and asked what can be
done.
b. Manager McGuire stated there are funds available for permanent signs.
c. Staff will research signing for all events at the Community Center.
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2. Metro East Update
a. Councilmember Koppen reported on the annual meeting of Metro East and
presented the plaque given to Maplewood for joining.
3. Permits
a. Mayor Bastian stated he had received complaints regarding the increase
for food permits.
b. Staff will research permit fees for food establishments.
4. Reaney Drive
a. Mayor Bastian commented that on Reaney brive there is no parking on the
north side and a bus stop on the south side, and cars have a difficult
- time getting through.
b. Staff will investigate.
5. Mayor's Update
a. Mayor Bastian requested a moment of silence for Former Mayor Greavu.
Mayor Greavu passed away on Sunday, January l5, 1995.
-j b. Mayor Bastian informed the Council of the passing of William Howard, a
former Planning Commission member.
c. Mayor Bastian commented the resignation of Geoff Olson, Director of
Community Development, who is leaving February 3 to go to the City of
Minnetonka.
d. Mayor Bastian announced the following meetings:
1) Elected Officials will meet at City Hall at 4:30 P.M. February
15, 1995. There will be reports on the Ice Arena Task Force,
Polar Arena, Washington County Joint Venture, Carver Project and
Maplewood. School Update.
2) An informational meeting to be held January 30, 1995 at 7:00
P.M. at Little Canada City Hall about road improvement on Keller
Parkway.
3) Annual Minnesota League of Cities meeting on February 8 at 6:30
P.M., with dinner at 7:30 at the Decathlon Club.
4) National League of Cities meeting in Washington March 11 thru
14.
5) Watershed Board January 25, 1995, 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. at 1902 E.
County Road B.
6) At Guardian Angels Parish in Lake Elmo February 16 at 6:45 P.M.
to discuss why Twin Cities rank so poorly with regard to
economic, social and racial disparities; how zoning laws prevent
certain people from living in certain communities.
7) Volunteers of America is celebrating the anniversary of their
founding from March 5 - 12.
w od Estates will have their ribbon cuttin at 1:00 P.M. and
8) Rose o g
Grand Opening from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on February 12.
9) On January 27, 1995, 9:00-11:30 A.M., Bandanna Square Resource
Partnership.
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10) Forum: April 1. 1995 - a special meeting dealing with elderly
and handicapped people and what their needs are.
il) State of Minnesota Celebrating Diversity activities on February
15, 1995, 10:00-11:30 A.M. in the Governor's Reception Room.
This is mainly focused at State units.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space Progress
a. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented an update on the status of
Open Space properties and asked for Council direction regarding
appraised values vs asking prices.
b. Council should contact individually contact Gretchen and tel pher their
opinions.
2. Joint Oakdale Meeting
a. Manager McGuire meeting with Oakdale and inviting .Landfall
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to meet on February 15, 1995 at 6:00 P.M..
after the Elected Officials Meeting.
.Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:04 P.M.
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Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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