HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-1995 MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, November 27, 1995
Council Chambers. Municipal Building
Meeting No. 95-25
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 Acting Mayor
Carlson.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Absent
Dale H. Carlson. Acting Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach. Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Absent
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Meeting 95-23, (November 9, 1995)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 95-23
(November 9. 1995) as presented.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Carlson Ayes - Acting Mayor Carlson,
Councilmember Rossbach
Abstain - Councilmember Allenspach
2. Minutes of Meeting 95-24, (November 13, 1995)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 95-24
(November 13. 1995) as corrected:
Page 19, Item L-la: "Councilmember Rossbach stated
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Acting Mayor Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
L-1 Open Space
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - all
EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
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F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Rossbach moved seconded by Councilmember Allenspach: ayes - all. to
aaprove the Consent Agenda Items F-1 thru F-4 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
_ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 218,485.29. Checks #5894 - #5914
Dated 11- 2-95 thru 11- 7-95
$ 79,757.04 Checks #5915 - #5926
Dated 11- 9-95 thru 11-15.95
$ 72,491.75 Checks #22503 - #22615
Dated 11-14-95
$ 106.788.59 Checks #22624 - #22709
Dated 11-21-95
$ 477.522.67 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 264,528.97 Payroll Checks Dated 11-17-95
$ 48.118.46 Payroll Deduction Checks #49080 thru
#49091 dated 11-17-95
$ 312,647.43 Total Payroll
$ 790.170.10 GRAND TOTAL
2. Land Use Plan Change Reconsideration - Maplewood Town Houses (Shelter Corporation,
11th Avenue)
Reconsider the land use plan classification for the northwest corner of
Eleventh Avenue and Ariel Street in six months if the applicant has not
gotten a building permit.
3. Transfer To Close Debt Service Fund For 1973 Bonds
Authorized closing the Debt Service Fund for the 1973 Improvement Bonds by
a transfer of the remaining balance to the Capital Improvement Projects
(C.I.P.) Fund effective November 30, 1995 and making the appropriate budget
adjustments.
4. 1995-96 Pay Rates for Temporary and Part-Time Employees (Non-Union)
Adopted the following Resolution:
95 - 11 - 127
SETTING 1995-96 PAY RATES FOR TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES (NON-UNION)
WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations
Act, part-time employees who do not work more than 14 hours per week and
temporary/seasonal employees who work in positions that do not exceed 67
days in a calendar year are not public employees and are therefore not
eligible for membership in a public employee union.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following pay ranges and job
classifications are hereby established for temporary/seasonal and part-time
(14 hours or less) employees effective November 27, 1995, upon Council
approval:
Accountant $ 8.00-14.00 per hour
Accounting Technician $ 6.50-12.00 per hour
Administrative Assistant $ 9.00.20.00 per hour
Building Maintenance
Assistant/Attendant $ 5.50- 8.50 per hour
Clerk-Typist $ 7.50-10.50 per hour
Custodian Maintenance Worker $ 8.00-10.50 per hour
Customer Service Assistant $ 6.00- 8.00 per hour
Election Judge $ 6.00- 6.50 per hour
Election Precinct Chair $ 6.25- 6.75 per hour
Engineering Aide $ 7.00-10.00 per hour
Engineering Technician $10.00-16.00 per hour
Inspector $14.00-19.00 per hour
Intern $ 6.00-14.00 per hour
Laborer $ 6.50- 9.00 per hour
Lifeguard $ 6.00-10.00 per hour
= Park Maintenance Assistant $ 6.00- 9.00 per hour
Receptionist $ 7.50-10.50 per hour
Recreation Instructor/Leader $ 5.00-30.00 per hour
Recreation Official $ 5.00-20.00 per game
Rink Attendant $ 5.00- 7.00 per hour
Secretary $ 8.50-15.50 per hour
Video Coordinator $ 9.00-13.00 per hour
Video Technician $ 8.50-12.00 per hour
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) $ 6.00- 8.00 per hour
WSI & Head Lifeguard Differential $1.00 per hour
(Lifeguards or WSIs working as Head
Lifeguards; Lifeguards working as WSIs)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager shall have the authority to set the
pay rate within the above ranges.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:05 P.M.): Conditional Use Permit, AT&T, 1890 English Street
a. Acting Mayor Carlson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
a request fora conditional use permit to erect a 150-foot-tall cellular
telephone tower at 1840 English Street.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Dave Kopesky presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Boardmember Vidyashankar presented the Community Design Review Board report.
f. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
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g. Acting Mayor Carlson opened the public hearing, calling for proponents
or opponents. The following persons were heard:
Peter Beck, representing AT&T
Ted Olson. Property Manager, AT&T
- Radio Frequency Engineer (Tim), AT&T
David Bartol, 1249 Frisbie, owner of English Manor Apartments
Tom Mathison, 1843 Clarence Street
Joseph Born, 1830 English Street
Mike Braderich, 1257 Frisbie
Carl Grill, 1280 Frisbie
Peter Beck, AT&T
David Bartol. 1249 Frisbie
h. Acting Mayor Carlson closed the public hearing.
i. Councilmember Allenspach moved to table this item until the meeting of
December 11. 1995 to hold discussion with a full Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes all
2. 7:15 P.M. (8:45 P,M.): Antenna Tower Moratorium
a. Acting Mayor Carlson convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
a proposed temporary moratorium on antennas, towers or any other
transmitting/receiving equipment.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Acting Mayor Carlson opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following person was heard:
Chris Miles, 1280 Frisbie, in favor of moratorium
e. Acting Mayor Carlson closed the public hearing.
f. Acting Mayor Carlson moved to table this item until the December 11,
1995 meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE -
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
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J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Temporary Beer and Food Licenses for Non-Profit Organizations
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Manager Dawson 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:
Ted Bearth, Maplewood Oakdale Lions
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to combine this item with the liquor study.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
e. Councilmember Allenspach moved to reduce the fee for non-profit
organizations to $10.00 for each item per event.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
f. Council will take under advisement.
NO ACTION TAKEN
2. Feasibility Study - TH61 North of Beam Avenue, Watermain Project 95-17
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:
John Dittrich, RLK Associates, Ltd.
d. Acting Mayor Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
95 - 11 - 128
ACCEPTING REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has been authorized
and directed to prepare a report with reference to the improvement of TH 61
North of Beam Avenue Water Main, City Project 95-17, by construction of
water main and appurtenances, and
WHEREAS, the said City Engineer has prepared the aforesaid report for
the improvement herein described:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, as follows:
1. The report of the City Engineer advising this Council that the
proposed improvement on TH 61 North of Beam Avenue Water Main, City
Project 95-17, by construction of water main and appurtenances is
feasible and should best be made as proposed, is hereby received.
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2. The Council will consider the aforesaid improvement irr accordance
with the reports and the assessment of benefited property for all or
a portion of the cost of the improvement according to MSA Chapter
429, at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $134,019.60
3. A public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall at 1830 East County Road B on Monday, the 8th day of January,
1996, at 7 p.m. to consider said improvement. The City Clerk shall
give mailed and published notice of said hearing and improvement as
required by law.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
3. Road Jurisdiction Transfer, Linwood Avenue
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Acting Manager Carlson introduced the following Resolution and-moved its
adoption:
95 - 11 - 129
ROAD JURISDICTION TRANSFER RESOLUTION - LINWOOD AVENUE
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 public 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, Linwood Avenue (County Road 123) from McKnight Road to Century
Avenue, located in the City of Maplewood, is presently under the
jurisdiction of Ramsey County as a County Road; and
WHEREAS, this roadway has been determined to serve a local function
only; and
WHEREAS, revocation of "County Road" status may be accomplished by
resolution of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes §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
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood desires Ramsey County to recycle and
overlay Linwood Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue for an estimated
cost of $150,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Maplewood does concur with
Ramsey County revoking the "County Road" status of Linwood Avenue between
McKnight Road and Century Avenue and transferring jurisdiction over the
roadway to the City of Maplewood, effective the first day of the first month
after the following conditions are met:
• the recycle and overlay of Linwood Avenue has been completed.
• the Ramsey County Office of Budgeting and Accounting has encumbered the
funds necessary to fund the recycle and overlay project, and
• the County is in receipt of an adopted resolution from the City of
Maplewood concurring with the County revoking the "County Road" status
of Linwood Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Maplewood Engineer is authorized
within the limits of this Resolution to take actions necessary to have the
identified jurisdiction changes executed.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
4. MdCnight Road Trail Snow Removal Petition
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Cindy Hofineister, the applicant, presented the petition requesting snow
removal.
d. Acting Mayor Carlson moved to remove snow from the Maplewood portion of
the McKnight Road Trail on a trial basis for one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
5. Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance (1st Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Safety presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve first reading of an Ordinance
amending the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
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6. Gambling Ordinance (1st Reading)
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Safety Collins presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve first reading of an Ordinance
amending the Gambling and Bingo Ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
7. Master Plans - Edgerton and Carver Community Center Properties
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Parks & Recreation 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:
Peter Fischer, Parks & Recreation Commission
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to develop a request for proposal to retain
a landscape architect firm to developmaster plans for Edgerton and
Carver community center eroperties.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space
a. Councilmember Rossbach stated he was wondering about how the City should
proceed with the acquisition of Open Space.
b. Staff stated that after the acquisition that will appear before the
Council in December, there will be very little open space funds left.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:45 P.M.
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`~uci~le E. Aurelius, City Clerk
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