HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-1995 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD City COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, June 26, 1995
Council Chambers, Municipal Building..
Meeting No. 95-12
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 Council/Manager Meeting of June 5, 1995
Councilmember Carlson moved to aaorove the minutes of Council/Manager
Meeting of June 5. 1995 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
2. Minutes of Meeting 95-11. (June 12. 1995)
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 95-11
(June 12. 1995) as presented.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended/submitted.
L1 Cable TV Update.
L2 Public Safety Crime Watch Program
L3 County Park Transfer
L4 Mayor's Update
J9 3.2 Beer Permit
M2 Drainage Problem
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach. Ayes - all
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EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Legislative Representatives'
a. State Senator John Marty updated the Council on the latest legislation.
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Rossbach moved. seconded by Councilmember Carlson: ayes = all. to
aQprove the Consent Agenda. items F-1 thru F-8. as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: E 727,774.17 Checks #5036 - #5104
Dated 6-1-95 thru 6-14-95
E 133.259.50 Checks #24018 - #24259
Dated 6-26.95
- E 861,033.67 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: E 256,088.77 Payroll Checks #81859 thru #82128
Dated 6.16-95
E 30.131.05 Payroll Deduction Checks #82133 thru
#82151 dated 6-16-95
E 286,219.82 Total Payroll
E1,147.253.49 GRAND TOTAL
2. Resolution of Appreciation - Roger Anitzberger
Approved the following Resolution:
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JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Roger Anitzberger has been a member of the Maplewood Community
Design Review Board since April 12, 1993 and has served faithfully in that
capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Community Design Review Board has appreciated his
experience, insights and good judgement; and
_ WHEREAS, Roger has freely given of his time and energy, without
compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, Roger 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 Roger Anitzberger is hereby
extended our gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service and we
wish him continued success in the future.
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3. Land Use Plan Change Reconsideration - Maplewood Town Houses
Reviewed and renewed for six months the Land Use Plan Change granted to
Shelter Corporation. This will be subject to review in six months if the
applicant has not obtained a building permit by that time.
4. Aquatics Program Assistant
Authorized elimination of the two permanent temporary Recreation Program
Assistants and creation of a third full-time position at a pay rate of E9.00
per hour with full-time benefits.
5. Donations - Park & Recreation
Authorized acceptance of donations from Trinity Catholic School. in the
amount of E25.00, and from Thomas Naughton in the amount of b5.00, and
- crediting the money to the Park Development Fund (403.814-316-4720).
6. Ambulance Bill - Application for Cancellation
Authorized cancellation of the remaining balances (totaling E529.20) on
three ambulance bills for Ardis Bibeau, Ms. Bibeau passed away February 23,
1995, and this is the amount remaining after insurance and Medicare
- payments.
7. Dedication of Open Space Site #103C
Approved a dedication ceremony for Open Space Site #103C, to occur on the
north part of the site off of County Road D at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, July 10,
1995. Members of the Conklin/Howlett family and the Trust For Public Land
will also be present.
8. Proposed Settlement - Metro Supervisory Association
Approved the proposed 1-year contract agreement with the Metro Supervisory
Association for a 3.5X increase, retroactive to 1-1-95, and various contract
language changes.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:14 P.M.): Grandview Addition (Carver Avenue)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
proposal to develop lots for 42 homes on an 18.6•acre site on the north
side of Carver Avenue between Sterling Street and Dorland Road, formerly
known as the Waterford Addition and Mark's Nature. Haven, and including
the property at 2405 Carver Avenue.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Kopesky presented the Planning Commission report.
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e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Louie Hoffman, 2398 Schadt Drive
Joan Singer, 1250 Dorland Road South
Mrs. Dahl in, 1234 Dorland Road South
Scott Richards, 1162 Marnie Court
Arnold Kaiser, 2406 Schadt Drive
Ceil Hoffman, 2398 Schadt Drive
Steve Gravem, 2414 Schadt Drive
Ron Sokolik, 2371 Carver Avenue
Lawrence Grand, 2405 Carver Avenue
Rick Packer, Arcon Development, the applicant
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Carlson moved to table until the July 24. 1995 meeting for
the purpose of reviewing the grading plan and a tree plan.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
H. AWARD OF BIDS
1. 1995 Sealcoat Program
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:
95-06-80-
AWARD OF BID - SEALCOATING - PROJECT 95-O1
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid
of Allied Blacktop Company in the amount of E34,080.00 is the lowest
responsible bid for the construction of Bituminous Seal Coating, City
Project 95-10, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City.
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
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Minnesota Youth Baseball
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mr. Marty Lopez, representing the Minnesota Youth Baseball Association.
addressed the Council.
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
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J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Sign Approval.- Dayton's, Maplewood Mall....
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman 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:
Robert Zimmerman, Bentz, Thompson, Rietow, Inc.`spoke on
behalf of the proposal.
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the signs for Davton's as shown
on the tans date-stam ed June 1 1995 and the tans date-stam ed June
1. 1995. for the Davton's store addition to the Maplewood Mall ased on
the findings required by the code. This approval is sub.iect to the
following conditions:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a
_ building permit for this project.
2. Install in-ground lawn irrigation for landscaped areas.
3. If the landscaping or any other required work is not done by
occupancy, 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
2. Sign Approval - Mervyn's, Maplewood Mall
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the signs for Mervvn's as shown on
the plans date-stamped June 1. 1995 and the plans date-stamped June 1.
1995. for the Mervvn's store addition to the Maplewood Mall, based on
the findings required by the code. This approval is sub.iect to the
following conditions:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a
building permit for this project.
2. Install in-ground lawn irrigation for landscaped areas.
3. If the landscaping or any other required work is not done by
occupancy, the City may allow temporary occupancy if:
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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
150 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. The applicant
shall also:
a. Submit a full sample board of colors for staff review.
b. Use four-inch, modular rough-face concrete block as
presented at the board meeting.
5. The corner area around the dock shall be screened.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. Public Works Building Lease
- a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the amendment to the lease with
the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District which adds 414 square
feet for E3.312 for the year and adds an inflationar.v factor for future
years' increases.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
4. 1995 Roadway Rejurisdiction Resolutions.'.
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
adoption:
95-06-81
ROADWAY REJURISDICTIONS
WHEREAS, the 1991 Minnesota Legislature established a Ramsey County
Local Government Services Study Commission to "report on the advantages and
disadvantages of sharing, cooperating, restructuring, or consolidating .
activities in areas of pubic service including public works; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation plan provides for reclassification of
roadways and corresponding changes in jurisdiction including the transfer
of local and state aid roadways between the County and municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood authorizes Ramsey County to redesignate
County state aid highway designation to County road designation on all
proposed turn-back routes located within the City of Maplewood; and
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WHEREAS, Arcade Street (County State Aid Highway 60) from Trunk Highway
36 to Keller Parkway, and from Keller Parkway to the Maplewood/Little Canada
border; and Keller Parkway (County State Aid Highway 22) from Arcade Street
to County Road C; and Helen Street (County state Aid Highway 70) from Beam
Avenue to Lydia Avenue, located in the City of Maplewood, are presently
under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County as County state aid highways; and
WHEREAS, Keller Parkway (County Road 112) from Arcade Street to .28
miles east, located in the City of Maplewood, is presently under the
jurisdiction of Ramsey County as a County road; and
WHEREAS, these roadway segments have been determined to serve a local
function only; and
WHEREAS, revocation of County state aid highway status may be
accomplished by resolution of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §162.02; and
WHEREAS, revocation of County road status may be accomplished by
resolution of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners pursuant to Minnesota
Statues §163.11; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has concurred that jurisdiction should be
- changed from Ramsey County to the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, the consolidation plan stipulates that Ramsey County shall
improve the roadways to acceptable levels prior to transferring jurisdiction
over roadway segments from Ramsey County to municipalities, and the Ramsey
County Capital Improvement Program provides funding for these improvements:
and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires Ramsey County to recycle and
overlay the segments of Arcade Street from Trunk Highway 36 to Keller
Parkway, and Keller Parkway from Arcade Street to County Road C; for an
estimated cost of $160,000 from the 1993 Capital Improvement Plan, Ramsey
County Roadway Consolidation Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires to reconstruct the segment of
Arcade Street from Keller Parkway to the Maplewood/Little Canada border for
an estimated cost of 560,000 and fund the reconstruction project with
Municipal State Aid Street sources, and an estimated 510,000 from the Ramsey
County Roadway Consolidation Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Public Works Department performed a recycle
overlay on the segment of Keller Parkway from Arcade Street to .28 miles
east in 1992; and
WHEREAS, this segment of Keller Parkway has been improved by Ramsey
County to an acceptable level prior to the transfer of roadway jurisdiction
as calculated from the Pavement Management System ([{90-condition
rating}/condition rating] 1993 Condition Rating), therefore exempting Ramsey
County from providing any compensation from the County Roadway Consolidation
Fund to the City of Maplewood for the jurisdictional transfer of this
segment of Keller Parkway;
WHEREAS, Maryland Avenue (MBAs 118) from Lakewood Drive to Century
Avenue is currently under the jurisdiction of the City of Maplewood and has
been determined to serve a County function; Now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, the City of Maplewood does hereby authorize Ramsey County to
redesignate County state aid highway designation to County road designation
on all proposed turn-back routes located within the City of Maplewood; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the revocation of Arcade Street, Helen Street, and Keller
Parkway will be effective the first day of the second month following the
date the County is in receipt of an adopted resolution from the City of
Maplewood concurring with the County revoking the County state aid highway
status of Arcade Street (County State Aid Highway 60) from Trunk Highway 36
to Keller Parkway, and from Keller Parkway to the Maplewood/Little Canada
border; and Keller Parkway (County State Aid Highway 22) from Arcade Street
to County Road C; and Helen Street (County State Aid Highway 70) from Beam
Avenue to Lydia Avenue; and transferring jurisdiction over the roadways to
the City of Maplewood; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the revocation of Keller Parkway will be effective the
first day of the second month following the date the County is in receipt of
an adopted resolution from the City of Maplewood concurring with the County
revoking the County road status of Keller Parkway from Arcade Street to .28
miles east; and transferring jurisdiction over the roadway to the City of
Maplewood; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County will recycle and overlay Arcade Street from
Trunk Highway 36 to Keller Parkway, and Keller Parkway from Arcade Street to
County Road C: for an estimated cost of 5160,000 from the 1993 Capital
Improvement Plan, Ramsey County Roadway Consolidation Fund as just
compensation for this jurisdiction transfer; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County will pay to the City as just compensation for
the jurisdiction transfer of Arcade Street from Keller Parkway to the
Maplewood/Little Canada border and Helen Street from Beam Avenue to Lydia
Avenue, an estimated 530,000 (the total compensation is calculated from the
County road reconstruction Cost Participation Policy, Resolution 9-1272, and
adjusted by Pavement Management System [{90-condition rating}/condition
rating] 1993 Condition Rating) upon presentation of billings from the
construction contractor for reconstruction of these segments of Arcade
Street and Helen Street, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the County has improved the segment of Keller Parkway
from Arcade Street to .28 miles east to an acceptable level as calculated
from the Pavement Management System ([490-condition rating}/condition
rating] 1993 Condition Rating) and will make no payment to the City from the
County Roadway Consolidation Fund as just compensation for this jurisdiction
transfer; and be it further
RESOLVED, the City of Maplewood does hereby request the Ramsey County
Engineer to take the actions necessary to remove and redesignate the CSAH
mileage currently assigned to Arcade Street (County State Aid Highway 60)
from Trunk Highway 36 to Keller Parkway, and from Keller Parkway to the
Maplewood/Little Canada border: and Keller Parkway (County State Aid
Highway 22) from Arcade Street to County Road C; and Helen Street (County
State Aid Highway 70) from Beam Avenue to Lydia Avenue, and be it further
RESOLVED, that Maryland Avenue (MBAs 118) from Lakewood Drive to Century
Avenue will be transferred from City of Maplewood jurisdiction to Ramsey
County jurisdiction currently with the roadways to be transferred to City
jurisdiction; and be it further
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RESOLVED, the Maplewood Engineer is authorized within the limits of this
resolution to take actions necessary to have the identified jurisdiction
- changes executed.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes all
5. Renewal of Insurance Policies
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve (1) the renewal of our present
pro~rty and liability insurance coverage with the LMCIT. (2) the
renewal of our present workers' compensation with the LMCIT under a
retrospective rating plan with a maximum annual premium of $207.693. (3)
the transfer to the-LMCIT of boiler and machinery coverage presently
with Hartford Insurance Company and the emp1ovee blanket bond presently
with United Fire & Casualty.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
6. Community Center Financial Report
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report.
NO ACTION REQUIRED
7. Maplewood's Use of TIF Compared to Other Cities
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Council accepted the report.
8. Water Contract
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b: Councilmember Carlson moved to adoot the interim contract with
recommendations as follows:
1) Direct staff to continue negotiating with the St. Paul Water
Utility and the City of St. Paul to become a partner in the
' Water Utility.
2) Temporarily halt the conversion to a wholesale contract pending
the outcome of the new negotiations.
3) Adopt the interim retail contract presented to Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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9. On-Sale 3.2 Beer Permit for Aldrich Arena
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. The applicant, Allison Ann Young, answered questions from the Council.
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve a 3.2 Beer License for Allison Ann
Youn4 at Aldrich Arena.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Kevin Berglund
a. Mr. Berglund questioned the change in elections, and especially the
change in the dates for filing of candidacy.
b. Mr. Berglund stated he hopes the Council will be careful about awarding
Gambling Funds.
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Cable T.V. Update
a. Councilmember Carlson questioned the status of public access channels
available to residents free of cost.
b. Mayor Bastian stated this should happen this summer.
2. Public Safety Crime Watch
a. Councilmember Carlson requested an update regarding the Crime Watch
Program.
b. Discussion of this will be included in the next Council/Manager meeting.
3. County Park Transfers
a. Councilmember Carlson questioned the status of the County Park
transfers.
b. Manager McGuire stated there is a meeting scheduled on July 6, 1995.
4. Mayor's Update
a. Meeting was held with Hazel Ridge residents. They requested:
1) the area grass be cut by the City
2) benches on the trails by the Hazel Ridge complex
3) answer on whether Hazelwood is a street or avenue. (Council
directed staff to contact County and determine the reason for
the change.
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M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space .Progress
a. City Manager McGuire reported that Assistant Manager Maglich will be
closing on several properties within the next two weeks.
2. Schaller Drive
a. City Manager McGuire stated the City has responded to emergencies in the
Schaller Drive area which have occurred because of the heavy rains and
drainage from the recent development.
b. The following people presented information to the Council.
JoAnn Funk, 880 Lakewood Drive South
Wendy Gardner, 2311 Valley View
Allen Eldridge, 2316 Valley View Court
Dan Prosche, 920 Lakewood Drive South
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
11:03 P.M.
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uc' le E. Aurelius, City Clerk
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