HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-1995 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, February 13, 1995
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 95-03
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 95-02, (January 23, 1995)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meetin4 No. 95-02
(January 23. 1995) as presented.
Seconded by Allenspach Ayes - all
E: APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
- Mayor Bastian moved to ~orove the Agenda as amended:
L1 Central Hauling
L2 Maplewood Burgers
L3 Keller Parkway
L4 Wetland Set Back Ordinance Update
L5 Community Center Update
M2 Council Meeting With Oakdale
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
+A. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
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F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved. seconded by Councilmember Koppen: ayes - all, to approve
the Consent Agenda, Items F1 thru F16 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 619,521.73 Checks #3721 - #3840
Dated 1-12-95 thru 1-31-95
$ 334.254.37 Checks #16617 - #16823
Dated 2-13-95
_ $ 953,776.10 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 21,431.39 Payroll Checks #45645 thru #45664
Dated 1.20.95
$ 20,494.60 Payroll Deduction Checks #45667 thru
#45668 dated 1-20-95
$ 259,948.21 Payroll Checks #45676 thru #45948
Dated 1-27-95
• $ 50.325.08 Payroll Deductioh Checks #45953 thru
#45970 dated 1-27-95
$ 352,199.28 Total Payroll
$1.305,975.38 GRAND TOTAL
2. Carryover of 1994 Appropriations to 1995
Approved the following carryovers from the 1994 Budget to the 1995 Budget:
Department Amount Account Number For
City Manager's $ 400 101-101-4630 Funds for purchase of office equipment
Office for Council office. (Should be placed
in Acct. 4290).
285 101-105-4480 Testing for police officer and police
captain will be handled in 1995, and
these additional funds will be needed.
_ 5,000 101.119-4640 Artwork for common areas - $4,000.
(Funds have been carried over for 3
years.) $1,000 is designated for
replacement of appliances in employee
lunchroom.
1,100 101-102-4630 Lateral file and a replacement office
chair for City Manager not purchased in
1994.
4,000 101-119-4490 $2,000 is designated for required
training for all regular employees that
could not be scheduled until March,
1995. $2,000 will be designated for a
potential fire consultant.
54,765 101-119-4910 Contingency account balance which will
be used to partly finance purchase of
new phone system.
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Finance 500 101-201-4630 Computer software for project
management.
2,080 101.202-4630 Annual financial report software
12,000 101-201-4480 Fire Department audits
Public Works 4,155 101-501-4490 To pay environmental consultant fees
for Phase I investigation of former
Maplewood dump site.
fi50 101-502.4640 To pay for replacement of desktop
copier.
16,000 101-502.4759 To pay for Ramsey County joint
shouldering projects not completed in
1994, but .rescheduled for 1995
construction season.
8,290 101-506.4759 To pay for required repairs of Conway
Street lights.
Parks and
Recreation 500 101-106-4390 Team building training
520 101-110.4390 Team building training
120 101.504-4390 Team building training
1,590 101-601.4390 Team building training
165 101-602-4390 Team building training
390 101-604.4390 Team building training
$112,510 General Fund Total
Other Funds Amount Account Number For
Parks and
Recreation $ 1,435 206-603-4390 Team building training
Hazardous
Materials 57,195 204-112-xxxx Development of HazMat response team
Hydrant Charge/
Water 31,515 201.510-4490/ Balance due consultant for water system
603-510-4490 modeling to be finished in 1995.
- Data Processing 1,085 703.000-4390 This money would be used for training
of MIS Coordinators in 1995 on various
new software packages now utilized by
employees. Due to the network
installation, there was minimal time
for training in 1994.
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Community Center
Construction 177,190 All accounts This is the total amount of Community
in 409 Center construction money remaining in
the fund. These funds will be used for
additional furniture and equipment
purchases, construction-related item'
delayed until spring, and structura
changes to the building that are being
recommended by the users and operations
personnel.
Open Space Land
Acquisition 33,190 All accounts This is the total amount of the Open
in 410 Space funding that remains in the 1994
Budget. The process of acquiring
properties will continue over the next
- several years. Funds that remain at
year-end will be used in the following
year for acquisition of open space
until all funds have been expended.
5301,610 Total For Other Funds
3. Resolutions of Appreciation - Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Committee
Approved the following Resolutions:
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JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Carolyn Peterson has been a member of the Maplewood Seniors and
Persons with Disabilities Committee since November 13, 1989 and has served
faithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has appreciated Carolyn's experience, insights
and good judgement; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn has freely given her time and energy; without
compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn has shown dedication to her duties and has consistently
contributed her 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 Carolyn Peterson is hereby
extended our gratitude and appreciation for her dedicated service and we
wish her continued success in the future.
95-02-14
JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Scott Rostron has been a member of the Maplewood Seniors and
Persons with Disabilities Committee since November 13, 1989 and has served
faithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has appreciated Scott's experience, insights and
good judgement; and
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WHEREAS, Scott has freely given his time and energy; without
compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, Scott 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 Scott Rostron is hereby
extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service and we
wish him continued success in the future.
4. Resolution of Appreciation - Former Parks & Recreation Commissioner Jeff Carver
Approved the following Resolution:
95-02-15
JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Jeff Carver has been a member of the Maplewood Park and
Recreation Commission since April 22, 1991 and has served faithfully in that
capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commission has appreciated his
experience, insights and good judgement; and
WHEREAS, he has freely given bf his time and energy; without
compensation, for 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 Jeff Carver is hereby extended
our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service and we wish him
continued success in the future.
5. Purchase of Marked Patrol Vehicles
Authorized the purchase of three patrol vehicles (two for the Patrol
Division and one for the Paramedic Division) under the State of Minnesota
Contract #D1-9523 at a cost of 516,940 each.
6. Liquor License - Lawrence V. Valdez; Ciatti's Change of Manager
a. Mr. Valdez appeared before the Council.
b. Council approved the application of Lawrence V. Valdez for a liquor
license, operating as manager of Ciatti's, 1900 East County Road D.
7. Liquor License - Michael Peter Brenny; Chi Chi's Change of Manager
a. Mr. Brenny appeared before the Council.
b. Council approved the application of Michael P. Brenny fora liquor
license, operating as manager of Chi•Chi's, 2069 White Bear Avenue.
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8. Nature Center Donation
Accepted with thanks a donation of $225 to the Nature Center from Carolyn
and Bob Odegard, to be credited to the Park Development Fund (403.814.316-
4720).
9. 1994 Community Design Review Board Annual Report
Accepted and approved the 1994 Annual Report of the Maplewood Community
Design Review Board.
10. 1994 Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Report
Accepted and approved the 1994 Annual Report of the Maplewood Park .and
Recreation Commission.
11. Budget Adjustment - Recycling Fund
Authorized payment from the recycling fund balance of $24,995 to pay for the
balance of the 1994 recycling costs.
12. Registered Land Survey - Eastern Heights State Bank
Approved the Registered Land Survey (RLS) for Landmark Surveying for the
southeast corner of Minnehaha Avenue and McKnight Road, subject to 3M
completing the following conditions:
a) The County recording cross easements or agreements for ingress,
egress and maintenance of the shared driveways. These. documents
shall be subject to staff approval.
b) The staff shall not release the RLS for recording until 3M or
_ the surveyor submits the final copies of the required easements
or agreements to City staff for approval before taking them to
the County with the RLS.
13. Dispatching Contract - Oakdale
Approved the 1995 Dispatching Contract between the City of Maplewood and the
Oakdale Fire Department.
14. City Manager's 1994 Review
Accepted the City Manager's 1994 performance review' as .presented by
Councilmembers Rossbach and Allenspach and authorized a lump sum payment of
$3,800 as 1994 merit pay.
15. Gladstone Fire Department Additional Payment
Authorized the payment of $34,002 to Gladstone Fire Department, from the
contingency account, for the 147 runs beyond the 1,127 runs specified in the
Contract.
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16. Deputy Registrars DNR Fee Increase
Approved the following Resolution in support of an increase in the Deputy
Registrar's DNR fee increase.
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SUPPORTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE INCREASE FOR DEPUTY REGISTRARS
WHEREAS, the 50 cent administrative fee for processing Department of
Natural Resources licenses such as boats and snowmobiles has not been
increase since 1971; and.
WHEREAS, the cost of living index (CPI) has increased more than 250X
during the past 24 years: and,
WHEREAS, public and private deputy registrars which provide DNR license
services to the. public lose money on each transaction because the
administrative fee has failed to keep pace with inflation; and,
WHEREAS, the administrative deputy registrars fee charge for handling
motor vehicle transactions has increased from $.75 to $3.50 during the same
24 year time period; and,
WHEREAS, the membership of the Minnesota Deputy Registrars Association
has passed a resolution at their annual meeting requesting the
administrative fees for boats, snowmobiles and ATVs be increased to $3.50
for all services provided by Deputy Registrars in Minnesota.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood supports legislation which
will increase the administrative fees collected by Deputy Registrars on DNR
transactions from $.50 to $3.50.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of Maplewood encourage the
League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) to adopt a similar policy as part of their
legislative program for 1995.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
H. ..AWARD OF BIDS
1. Four One-Ton Trucks
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Koppen introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its
adoption:
95-02-17
AWARD OF BID - FOUR ONE-TON TRUCKS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIT COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that Hennepin
County bid, Contract 3268A4 in the amount of $71,884 is the lowest
responsible bid for the purchase of four one-ton cab/chassis, and the
authorized representative of the City shall enter into a contract with said
bidder for and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
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2. One Single-Axle Cab/Chassis Snow Plow Truck
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
95-02-18
AWARD OF BID - SINGLE-AXLE CAB/CHASSIS SNOW PLOW TRUCK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that State
of Minnesota bid, Contract C-79094-02733A in the amount of $48,138.40 is the
lowest responsible bid for the purchase of single axle, cab/chassis,
replacement plow truck, and the authorized representative of the City shall
enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
3. Staff Cars - Budget Adjustment and Authorization to Purchase
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson .introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adootion:
95-02-19
AWARD OF BID - PURCHASE OF TWO STAFF CARS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that State
of Minnesota bid, Contract A-175 in the amount of $25,376 is the lowest
responsible bid for the purchase of two replacement staff vehicles, and the
authorized representative of the City shall enter into a contract with said.
bidder for and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Preliminary Plat Time Extension: Mapleleaf Estates
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to table this matter until June 12. 1995.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
2. Trail Ordinance (2nd Reading)
a. Manager Mc6uire presented the staff report.
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b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following Ordinance and moved its
adoption:
ORDINANCE N0. 731
AN ORDINANCE ABOUT TRAILS
The Maplewood City Council approves the following Ordinance:
Section 1. This section changes Section 30-8(d)(1) as follows:
Section 30-8(d) Trails and pedestrian ways:
(1) Trails.. Trails shall be a minimum of eight feet wide. Trails between
property lines shall be centered within a right-of-way that is at least
ten (10) feet wider than the trail pavement. If the trail is in an
easement, the trail shall be centered in an easement that is at least
thirty (30) feet wider than the trail pavement.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect after its approval and
publication.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. Update on Digital Marquee Signs for Maplewood Community Center
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to seek formal bids for the installation of
a digitized sign for the front of the Maplewood Community Center. with
the monies to come out of the Furnishings. Fixtures and Equipment budget
of the Maplewood Communit. Center.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Temporary Sign Request - Maplewood Community Center (Heritage Theatre Company)
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:
Mr. Donald Weigert. Heritage Theater
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve a special sign permit for a
portable reader board as requested.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to authorize an extension of the temporary
sign ordinance until Mav 15. 1995 due to the unique circumstances and
the facts as presented by Mr. Weigert:
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
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2. Lot Division Appeal: 593 N. Century Avenue
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. The following were heard:
Mr. Paul Fahning, Attorney
Donna Maki, 593 Century Avenue
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the lot division with the
original staff recommendations except the cash connection charge is
.reduced to 57.000.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
3. Electrical Fees
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
Gunnar Petterson, Metropolitan Inspection Services
James Manteufel, Summit Inspection Service
Marge Ostrom, Maplewood Building Official
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to enter into a contract for electrical
inspections with Summit Inspection Services.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
4. Conditional Use Permit Review: 2696 Hazelwood Avenue
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Planner Ekstrand 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 review this Conditional Use Permit on
Julv 10, 1995.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
5. Conditional Use Permit Review: Crestview Forest Townhouses
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Planner Ekstrand presented the specifics of the report.,
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c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
- regarding this matter. The following was heard:
Water Sawicke
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to table this permit review for six months
and direct the Director of Parks and Recreation to negotiate with the
town house association to exchange the trail easement for an easement at
the south end of the town house property.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
6. No Parking Resolution - TH61 Frontage Road
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
- b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
95-02-20
NO PARKING RESTRICTION, PROJECT 93-02
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has approved the construction of TH61
frontage road from County Road B (CSAH 25) to Atlantic Street and from
County Road C (CSAH 23) to 2050 feet north; and
WHEREAS, the City will be expending municipal state aid (MSA Project
138-010-08) and cooperative construction agreement (SP 6222-129) funds on
the improvement of said street; and
WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum width
standard with unrestricted parking; and
WHEREAS, release of MSA funds is dependent on specified parking
restrictions.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that .the City of Maplewood
prohibits the parking of motor vehicles on TH61 frontage road from County
Road 6 (CSAH 25) to Atlantic Street and from County Road C (CSAH 23) to 2050
feet north at its terminus, except where on-street parking stalls shall be
constructed.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
7. Open Space Site #116
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian moved to forward this item to the Planning commission to
consider its comeatibility with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and to
the Parks & Recreation Commission for its recommendation. -
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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8. Flusher Truck - Approval of Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to approve specifications for the flusher truck and
authorize staff to advertise for bids. -
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1, Bill Knutson. 2424 Keller Parkway
2. Steve Laumer, 2764 Keller Parkway
a. Mr. Knutson and Mr. Laumer expressed their concerns regarding the
upgrading of Keller Parkway.
b. There will be a meeting at Little Canada Government Center regarding
widening and upgrading Keller Parkway on March 8.
c. There will be a hearing at Maplewood on March 13.
d. Mr. Knutson and Mr. Laumer presented a video of how they would
prefer to see the construction.
Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to report on this at the next meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
L. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Central Hauling
a. Councilmember Rossbach stated it-was discussed at the 'Council/Manager
meeting to consider and investigate Central Hauling. This is scheduled
for the next meeting.
2. Maplewood Burger
a. Councilmember Rossbach stated that at his son's place of employment they
have a sandwich machine in which they have "Maplewood Burgers".
b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct staff to send a communication to
Twin City Vendin4 thanking them for the "Maplewood Burger".
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
3. Keller Parkway
Already discussed under "Visitor Presentations".
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4. Wetland Ordinance Update
a. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to prepare an update to the Wetland
Ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
5. Community Center Update
a. Mayor Bastian requested an update regarding custodial vacancies.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space Progress
Already discussed as J-7
2. Meeting With Oakdale
a. There will be a meeting with the Oakdale Council on Wednesday, February
15, 1995 at 6:00 P.M. following the Elected Officials Meeting.
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:58 P.M.
Lucille E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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