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Home My WebLink About07-10-1995 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, July 10, 1995 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 95-13 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, Acting Mayor Present Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Minutes of Meeting 95-12, (June 26, 1995) Acting Mayor Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Meetin4 No. 95-12 (June 26. 1995) as .presented. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Acting Mayor Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1 Handicapped Parking 2 Angle Parking 3 Update on Construction Projects 4 Remove F3 From the Agenda 5 Add J•5: V.F.W. Gambling Permit Application Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes -'all EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS NONE F. CONSENT AGENDA:. Councilmember Koppen moved seconded by Councilmember Rossbachc ayes - all. to approve the Consent Agenda items F-1. F-2 and F-4 as recommended. (Item F-3 removed from Agenda). 1 7-10-9~ 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $1,150,321.58 Checks #5105 - #5205 Dated 6-15.95 thru 6-29-95 $ 135.165.15 Checks #26074 #26252 Dated 7-10-95 $1,285,486.73 Total Accounts Payable. PAYROLL: $ 295,062.80 Payroll Checks #82163 thru #82444 Dated 6-30-95 $ 24.686.51 Payroll Deduction Checks #82449 thru #82457 dated 6-30-95 $ 319,749.31 Total Payroll $1.605.236.04 GRAND TOTAL 2. Conditional Use Permit Review - Used Vehicle Sales Lot (Highway 61) Reviewed and approved for a one-year time extension, a Conditional Use Permit for sale of used motor vehicles at a lot on the east side of Highway 61 south of County Road D, subject to the June 13, 1994 City Council conditions. The CUP will be reviewed again on July 10, 1996. 3. Conditional Use Permit Review - Compost Site (Beam Avenue). REMOVED FROM AGENDA , 4. Crime Prevention Presentations Accepted the progress report of the Police Department crime prevention program activities. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M. (7:07 P.M.): Cable Communications Franchise and Cooperative Agreement a. Acting Mayor Carlson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding _ a new joint and cooperative agreement creating the Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Commission and a franchise ordinance and agreement. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report. d. Acting Mayor Carlson opened the public hearing, calling for proponents opponents. The following persons were heard: Joe Mareno, 2272 Craig Place 2 7-10-9E e. Acting Mayor Carlson closed the public hearing. f. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 95 - 07 - 82 RESOLUTION APPROVING ADOPTING OF A JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AND APPROVING ENTRANCE BY THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD INTO THE RAMSEY/WASHINGTON COUNTIES SUBURBAN CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION II WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood (hereinafter "City") is currently a member of the Ramsey/Washington Suburban Cable Communications Commission ("Commission"); and WHEREAS, the Commission is a Joint Powers Commission organized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 238, as amended, which consists of the following municipalities: Birchwood Village, Dellwood, Lake Elmo, Mahtomedi, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Oakdale, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, Willernie, and the Townships of Grant and White Bear (Hereinafter "Member Municipalities"); and _ WHEREAS, the Commission in 1983 granted a Franchise authorizing the construction, operation and maintenance of a cable communications system which Franchise is now held by Group W Cable of the Ramsey/Washington, Inc. _ d/b/a/ Meredith Cable Company ("Meredith"); and WHEREAS, the Commission has actively administered and enforced the Franchise on behalf of the Member Municipalities, and WHEREAS, the City desires to dissolve the original Commission and create a successor Commission ("Commission II") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 471, by adoption of a revised Joint and Cooperative Agreement for the Administration of a Cable Communications Franchise. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood hereby adopts and enters into a Joint and Cooperative Agreement for the Administration of a Cable Communications Franchise creating the Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Communications Commission II. FURTHER, the City of Maplewood appoints as its director Mayor Gary Bastian and as its alternate director Councilmember Dale Carlson. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all g. Councilmember Koppen moved to aQprove first readinca of a franchise ordinance to operate a cable communications system in the Citv. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 3 7-10-9F 2. 7:15 P.M. (7:19 P.M.): First Evangelical Free Church (Hazelwood Street) a. Acting Mayor Carlson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposal to change a Conditional Use Permit in order to add 133 more parking. spaces and landscaping to the south side of the parking lot at 2696 Hazelwood Street. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the Planning Commission report. e. Acting Mayor Carlson opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: William McCombs, representing Dennis Batty Associates Terry Hjelmgren, 2682 Germain Court - John Gregerson, representing the Church Mrs. Hawkins, 2681 Germain Court Raji Vidyashankar, 2460 E. King Avenue (Community Design Review Board) Ed Hawkins, 2681 Germain Court f. Acting Mayor Carlson closed the public hearing, g. Councilmember Koppen moved to table this item for two weeks (July 24. 1995) to allow the Church and the neighbors to have discussions. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes alT 3. 7:30 P.M. (8:05 P.M.): Parkview Townhouses (Londin Lahe) a. Acting Mayor Carlson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposal to build a 116-unit, owner-occupied, townhome development between Lower Afton Road and Londin Lane, west of Connemara Condominiums. b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report. _ d. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the Planning Commission report. e. Acting Mayor Carlson opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Al Black, Manager of Town and Country Townhomes Larry Petterman, representing the developer Bill Miller, 395 Crestview Drive Jody Nelson, 385 Crestview Drive Dennis Palmer, 338 McKnight Road Ron Hammery, Connemara 2 4 7-10-9E Neva Starke, Connemara 2 Doris Peterson, 346 McKnight Road David Brisebois, 384 Crestview Drive Ed Vakulskas, 374 Crestview Drive Gary Hiztman, 365 Crestview Drive Richard Peterson, 2445 Londin Lane Virginia Peterson, 2445 Londin Lane Emil Sturzenegger, Connemara 2 Julia Archer, 422 Dorland Road Kathleen Laska, 2332 Dorland Road Dick Ruedy, 2455 Londin Lane Warren Wasescha, 2581 Pond Avenue John Gozum, 2431 Pond Avenue Jerry Hicke, 2455 Londin Lane Ron Young, 439 Marnie Sundaravel Damodaran, 394 Highpoint Curve Bill Donovan, 2465 Connemara 1 Paul Neuheissen, 412 Highpoint Curve Ms. Kirscht, 376 Highpoint Curve Midell Crudo, Connemara 2 Charles Zellmer, 2284 Londin Lane Bill Miller, 395 Crestview Drive Dick Ruedy, 2455 Londin Lane f. Acting Mayor Carlson closed the public hearing. g. The developer requested a delay to August 14, 1995. Zoning Map Change (CO and F to R-3) Zoning Map Change (F to LBC) h. Mayor Bastian moved to table the zoning map changes to July 24. 1995 for finding of facts. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all. Preliminary Plat _ Site Plan Approval i. Mayor Bastian moved to table the preliminary plat and site flan to the July 24. 1995 meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all COUNCILMEMBER ROSSBACH MOVED TO WAIVE THE RULES OF PROCEDURE TO CONTINUE THE AGENDA PAST THE DEADLINE SECONDED BY MAYOR BASTIAN AYES - ALL 5 7-10-9F H. AWARD OF BIDS NONE I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Maple Lane Request a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Mayor Bastian moved to place this item on a Council/Manager Workshop agenda. Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes - all 2. Street Light Request a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.. - b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Acting Mayor Carlson asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following was heard: Jeanine Mareno, 2272 Craig Place, sent a petition signed by area residents. _ d. Mayor Bastian moved to approve the installation of a street light on Craig Place. Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson ayes - all 3. LCMR Project Resolution a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Acting Mayor Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its ado~i on 6 7-10-9~ 95 - 07- 83 INNOVATIVE STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood intends to construct an innovative storm water management system; WHEREAS, the City has applied for and has been approved to receive funding through the LCMR program; WHEREAS, the City has applied for and received approval to receive funding through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 319 Program; WHEREAS, the City has matching funds available in the City State Aid street construction funds; 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 the Innovative Storm Water Management Project in the Gladstone neighborhood. 2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare plans and specifications and other necessary documents for the making of said improvement. 3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project as follows: $165,000 State aid C~~~"~-~' E`" ~~'~''r~' 100,000 LCMR grant 79,400 MPCA 319 grant Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all 4. Charitable Gambling Requests a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Assistant City Manager Maglich presented the specifics of the report. c. Mayor Bastian moved to approve a donation of $100 to the Human Relations Commission to cover the cost of refreshments to be served after a discussion which will follow a performance of "To Kill A Mockingbird" at the Community Center on July 27. 1995. Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes - all 7 7-10-9E d. Don Weigert, representing the Heritage Theater, spoke to the Council regarding their request for funds to obtain office supplies, flashlights, production and sound equipment, and building materials. e. Mayor Bastian moved to approve a donation of $4 150 for the Heritage Theater The wireless headsets would be allocated to the Community Center. Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Acting Mayor. Carlson. Councilmembers Allenspach. Koppen Abstain - Councilmember Rossbach f. Karen Byerly, Children's Librarian, spoke to the Council about the needs for shelving bins, tables and chairs for the Children's Room. g. Acting Mayor Carlson moved to approve a donation of $9.408 to the Maplewood Library for the Children's Room. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all 5. V.F.W. Post 8901 Gambling Permit a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. John McNulty, representing V.F.W. Post 8901, explained the request. c. Councilmember K~aen moved to waive the 30-day requirement for a Charitable Gamblin4 Permit as requested by the V.F.W. Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes - all K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Orville Kemp, 1995 E. Laurie Road a. Mr. Kemp stated his neighbor is accumulating various buildings and vehicles, and the grass is very tall. b. Council directed staff to investigate the situation. c. Council directed staff to review relative Ordinances. 2. Kevin Berglund a. Mr. Berglund stated he watched the meeting on Cable and they did an excellent job. He also commented on the Charitable Gambling grants, especially the Maplewood Library grant. b. Mr. Berglund complimented the Mayor on his eloquent statements regarding the Parkview Townhouse project. 8 7-10-9F L COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS ACTING MAYOR CARLSON CONG<2ATULATED ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER MAGLICH ON HER NEW POSITION WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 11:49 P.M. _ UGC-C~~ G~~-~~' uc' le E. 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