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Home My WebLink About10-09-1995 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, October 9, 1995 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 95-21 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 95-20, (September 25, 1995) Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 95-20 (September 25. 1995) as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended: L1 Planning Commission L2 Commercial Comprehensive Plan L3 Mayor's Update _ Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS. 1. Donation - D.A.R.E. a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Kevin Shields, General Manager of Sam's Club, presented a check from Sam's Club and the Wal-Mart Foundation totaling $4,500. c. Council accepted the donation with appreciation and stated that the donation would be placed in the DARE Account. G 1 10-9-9E F. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Carlson moved seconded by Councilmember Koppen; ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items F-1 thru F-5. as recommended. 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 856.166.09 Checks #5624 - #5725 Dated 9-14-95 thru 9-29-95 $ 117.862.38 Checks #21808 - #21944 Dated 10-9-95 $ 974,028.47 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $ 253,506.16 Payroll Checks Dated 9-22-95 $ 48.282.21 Payroll Deduction Checks #47650 thru #47660 dated 9-22-95 $ 301,788.37 Total Payroll $1.275.816.84 GRAND TOTAL 2. Final Plat - Beth Heights Second Addition Approved the Beth Heights Second Addition final plat subject to the County recording the deed restrictions and covenants required by the City. 3. Final Plat - Budd Kolby Fourth Addition Approved the Budd Kolby Fourth Addition final plat subject to the developer recording the required documents with the final plat. including the wetland easements, deed transferring Outlot A and Deed restrictions or covenants about the ownership and maintenance of Outlot B. 4. Final Plat - Mapleleaf Estates Approved the Mapleleaf Estates final plat, subject to the County recording the deed restrictions and covenants required by the City. 5. Change of Managers: Applebee's, 3001 N. White Bear Avenue Mr. Flesner appeared before the Council and answered questions. Council approved the application of Christopher Flesner for an intoxicating liquor license for Applebee's at 3001 White Bear Avenue North. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE H. AWARD OF BIDS NONE 2 10-9-95 I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Planning Commission Appointment a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Alexandra Brueggeman answered questions Prom the Council... c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to appoint Alexandra Brueggeman to fill the existing vacancv on the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all 2. Lydia Pedestrian Crossing - Concordia Arms 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: Don Sales, Traffic Engineer, Ramsey County. Ceil Starezny, Concordia Arms d. Councilmember Koppen moved to aQprove the installation of pedestrian flashers calling attention to the ~edestrial crosswalk. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND e. Councilmember Carlson moved to use option 4-.accept the Ramsev Countv offer to use their equipment and install a pedestrian traffic signal: staff is to make the necessarv budget transfers and submit a report on funding. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Plaza 3000 Sign Plan Change & Landscape Plan Appeal (3000 White Bear Aenue) a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report. c. Boardmember Robinson presented the Community Design Review Board report. d. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following were heard: Matt Maleskey, Azure Properties' Richard Schreier, 2125 Desoto and Gerald Mogren, 2859 Frederick, owners of Maplewood Plaza 3 10-9-95 e. Councilmember Koppen moved to amend the como~ehensive sign plan for the Plaza 3000 and Plaza 3000 North Annex to be as follows: The original Plaza 3000 pedestal sign and the 6- by 12-foot pylon sign shall be removed. The proposed 11- by 20-foot pylon, as shown on the plan date-stamped August 18, 1995, is approved, subject to meeting City Code requirements. .The existing Plaza 3000 North Annex pylon sign may remain. If the shopping center owner does not install the proposed pylon sign there shall be no pylon sign changes, except removal, without City approval. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all f. Councilmember Koppen moved to compromise and remove u~ to 14 trees. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson g. Mayor Bastian moved to amend the previous motion to approve the removal " of 5 more trees (15 16 17 18 and 19) and submit a plan for perennial planting for review by the Community Design Review Board. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: AYES - ALL 2. Cleanup of Problem Properties a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Councilmember Carlson moved proceed with the clean-up. with the costs to be assessed to property taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all d. Council directed staff to have the weed inspector look over the properties. 3. Sterling/Schaller Improvements - Project 93-08 a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. 4 10-9-9c c. Mayor Bastian introduced the following Resolution, authorizing a change to the contract documents for Citv Pro.iect 93-08, and moved its adoption: 95 - 10 - 107A DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - PROJECT 93-08 WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made improvement Project 93.08, Sterling Street and Schaller Drive, Utility and Street Improvements, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient .that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 93-08 Change Order 1. 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 1 in the amount of $2,464.31 as follows: DESCRI PTION UNIT qTY UNIT PRICE TOTAL Hydrant Relocation @ Marnie Ct. LS 1 $ 887.57 $ 887.57 Hydrant Relocation @ Sterling St. LS 1 1,326.74 1,326.74 Foundation (sewer rock) for 12" RCP LS 1 250.00 250.00 The revised contract amount is $752,823.40. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project. The project budget is increased by $3,080.00.. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all 4. Charitable Gambling Requests - Third Quarter a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report with three requests for Charitable Gambling Funds. b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following were heard: Steve Lukin and his daughter, 1661 East County Road C spoke on behalf of the request from Weaver Elementary Staff/Parent Group/Environmental Camp Committee. Environmental Camp Committee c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve a donation of $3.380 for the 5th grade students from Weaver Elementary to attend Environmental Camp at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center near hackensack. Minnesota October 16-18. 1995. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all 5 10-9-95 Parks & Recreation Department - Community Center Birthday Celebration d. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve a donation of $4,200 to cover exaenses for the Maplewood Communitv Center Birthdav Celebration on October 15 1995 for Maplewood Communitv Center members and Maplewood residents. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all Parks & Recreation Department - Nature Center e. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve a donation of $630 to the Nature Center - $180 for the annual Halloween Event and $450 for the annual Building Birdfeeders event. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all Police Toy and Food Drive f. Mayor Bastian moved to approve a donation of $4,000 to the Police Toy and Food Drive. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all 5. Fantasia - Beer & Wine Application a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report. b. Director of Public Safety Collins presented the specifics of the report. NO ACTION TAKEN ON THIS ITEM K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS 1. Linda Rademacher a. .Linda Rademacher, 1910 Radatz Avenue, presented a petition for a street light between White Bear Avenue and Southlawn Drive. b. Council accepted the petition and stated it will be a future Agenda item. L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Planning Commission a. There is another vacancy on the Planning Commission. Two people applied for the previous vacancy and one was appointed; perhaps the second applicant could be appointed for this vacancy. b. Councilmember Rossbach moved to place this item on a future Council Meeting Agenda. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all 6 10-9-9~ 2. Commercial Comprehensive Plan a. Councilmember Rossbach questioned what has ahppened to the Commercial Comprehensive Plan. b. Mayor Bastian moved to refer this item to staff. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all 3. Mayor's Update a. Cable installation at no cost b. October 30, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. - The White Bear Lake School Board has invited a Council representative to attend the meeting to discuss how school districts finance their needs. c. October 15 is the date for the Maplewood Community Center Birthday Party - from 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. d. Red Ribbon Campaign There will be a parade on October 28 at 9:30 A.M., starting at John Glenn and proceeding to the Maplewood Community Center. e. At the Mayor's Forum on Saturday, October 7, discussions were about: 1) Metropolitan Council. 2) Police reports - similar to St. Paul, by grids. a) Staff stated it is a slow process and has commenced. 3) Kohlman Lake Overlook Park - if Council can speed up the process, cost options, land available, etc. 4) Discussion of a home being built too close to the pipeline. M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Open Space Progress a. Manager McGuire stated two people have contacted him regarding selling their property for open space. N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 9:27 P.M. r~~~Gv ~ • G~~-~tb Luc le E. Aurelius, City Clerk 7 10-9-95