HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-1996 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M.. Monday, January 8, 1996
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 96-1
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 621 PROVIDED A COLOR GUARD
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. Bastiah, 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 95-28 (December 18, 1995)
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 95-28
(December 18. 1995) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
CITY CLERK LUCILLE AURELIUS ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE TO COUNCILMEMBERS DALE CARLSON
AND GEORGE ROSSBACH.
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Aoenda as amended:
L-1 White Bear Avenue Improvements
L-2 Mayor's Update
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
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F. CONSENT AGENDA:
_ Councilmember Carlson moved, seconded by Councilmember Koppen: ayes - all, to aparove
the Consent Agenda. Items F-1 thru F-13 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: E 88,169.98 Checks #5976 #5990
Dated 12-7-95 thru 12-13-95
$ 80,034.61 Checks #23012 - #23132
Dated 12.19-95
$ 142,539.47 Checks #5991 - #6005
Dated 12-14-95 thru 12-19-95
$ 181,599.66 Checks #23141 - #23246
_ Dated 12-26-95
$ 152,035.65 Checks #6006 - #6028
Dated 12.21.95 thru 12.29-95
$ 61,713.33 Checks #23253 #23343
Dated 1.2-96 for period 12 (Dec. 1995)
$ 89.825.52 Checks #23262 - #23345
Dated 1-2-96 for period 14 (Jan. 1996)
$ 795,918.22 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 11,725.84 Sergeants Union Merit Payroll Checks
Dated 12-14.95
$ 17,672.45 Metro Supervisors Union Merit Payroll
Checks - Dated 12-14-95
$ 27,354.15 Non-Union Merit Payroll Checks
Dated 12-14-95
$ 260,641.32 Payroll Checks Dated 12-15-95
$ 47,549.46 Payroll Deduction Checks #49578 thru
#49590 - Dated 12-15-95
$ 260,798.84 Payroll Checks Dated 12-29-95
$ 15.758.71 Payroll Deduction Checks #49820 thru
#49826 - Dated 12.29-95
$ 641,500.77 Total Payroll
$1.437.418.99 GRAND TOTAL
2. Budget Changes - Finance Department
Authorized revision of the Finance Department 1995 and 1996 Budgets as
follows:
a) 1995 Budget increased by a $1,000 transfer from the Contingency
Account to finance an increase in annual audit costs.
b) 1996 Budget decreased ,by a $1,000 transfer to the Contingence
Account to finance a decrease in annual audit costs.
c) 1996 Budget increased by $2,815 transfer from the Contingency
Account to finance payroll software modifications.
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3. Tax Forfeit Land Transfer Program (3085 Highway 61)
Authorized staff to complete the sale of land the City obtained through tax
-forfeiture to Marv Bohnen of Sparkle Auto, the adjacent property owner,
subject to Ramsey County combining it to the property located at 3085
Highway 61 North.
4. Conditional Use Permit Review - Lakeview Lutheran Church (1194 County Road C)
Reviewed and approved for renewal the Conditional Use Permit for Lakeview
Lutheran Church at 1194 County Road C. The CUP will be reviewed again June
1, 1996.
5. Amber-Hills Third Addition Final Plat
Approved the Amber Hills Third Addition final plat, subject to the developer
recording the deed restrictions about the pipeline setback and the wetland
buffer easements with the final plat.
6. Contract for Police Services - Landfall .
Reviewed and approved the 1996 Contract for Police Services between the City
of Maplewood and Landfall.
7. Park and Recreation Commission Vacancy and Appointment
Accepted with regret the resignation of Cathy Tollefson from the Park and
Recreation Commission and directed staff to advertise for applicants.
Re-appointed Peter Fischer, Carolyn Peterson and Craig Brannon, whose terms
expired December 31, 1995, to new three-year terms on the Maplewood Park and
Recreation Commission.
8. Nature Center Donation
Accepted with thanks a donation of $225 from Robert and Carolyn Odegard to
be used for Nature Center Capital Improvements, and directed staff to credit
it to Account 403-814-316.4720.
9. Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board Reappointments
Re-appointed Dave Kopesky, Lorraine Fischer and .Les Axdahl to new three-year
terms on the Maplewood Planning Commission.
Re-appointed Marie Robinson and Ananth Vidyashankar to new two-year terms
on the Maplewood Community Design Review Board.
10. Human Relations Commission Reappointments
Re-appointed Gordon Heininger and Regina Laroche-Theune to new three-year
terms on the Maplewood Human Relations Commission.
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11. Police Civil Service Commission Reappointments
Re appointed Steven Gunn to a new three-year term on the Maplewood Police
Civil Service Commission.
12. Ambulance Bill Cancellation
Authorized cancelling the remaining ambulance bill balance of $256.66 for
Louis E. Lorenzi.
13. Manager' Evaluation
Accepted the City Manager's 1995 performance evaluation as presented by
Councilmembers Allenspach and Koppen, and approved the award of $3,900 in
merit pay.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:11 P.M.): TH61 North of Beam - Water Main, Project 95-17
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
proposal to install a 12-inch water main and appurtenances along the
east side of Highway 61 from Beam Avenue to County Road D.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Mr. John Dittrich
Tom Mogren, representing Countryview Golf Course
(Golf Shop, Golf Course and adjoining house against.)
Howard Lactorin spoke for himself and his brother Ray (in favor)
Keith Venburg, Venburg Tire (in favor)
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing,
g. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96 - 1 - 1
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AFTER PUBLIC HEARING - PROJECT 95-17
WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of TH61
North of Beam Avenue Water Main, a hearing on said improvement in accordance
with the notice duly given was duly held on January 8, 1996 and the Council
has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully
considered the same;
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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 TH61 North of Beam Avenue Water Main, City
Project 95-ll, as described in the notice of hearing thereof,
and orders the same to be made.
2. The City Engineer is designated Engineer for this improvement
and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications
- for the making of said improvement.
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial
transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the
project..
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
_ Alienspach, Carlson, Koppen
Nays - Councilmember Rossbach
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Holiday Station Store (Lower Afton and Md(night Roads)
Land Use Plan Change (CO to BC)
Zoning Map Change (CO to BC)
Code Change (Minor Motor Fuel Stations
Conditional Use Permit
a. Manager McGuire stated the applicant requested this item be rescheduled
to the January 22, 1996 Council Meeting.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to reschedule Holida.v Station Store's request to
January 22. 1996.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
2. Contract for EMS Medical Director
a. Manager McGuire stated staff requested this item be tabled.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item until further information is
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ice Arena Task Force Report
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
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b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following were heard:
Craig Waldron, City Manager, City of Oakdale
Rich McNamara, Assistant City Manager, City of Oakdale
Denny Schutz, 790 Dorland
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to authorize execution of a .ioint powers
agreement with the City of Oakdale and Independent School District 622
for construction and operation of indoor ice facilities at Tartan High
School.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
2. Organized Collection of Refuse
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:
Craig Waldron, City Manager, City of Oakdale
c. Mayor Bastian moved to table this item to the February 12. 1996 meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
3. Charitable Gambling Requests - First Quarter 1996
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Manager Dawson 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:
Mary Moen, Presentation Church
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to place the Charitable Gambling Policies on
a future Council/Manager meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
e. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the request of Lutheran Social
Service of Minnesota ($3.300) for Charitable Gambling Funds to assist
with the Share-A-Home program.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
f. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the request of ISD 622 ($700) for
Charitable Gambling Funds for the North High School's Multicultural
Group Shades of Youth to present a play. "According to Coyote".
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
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g. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the request of Presentation of
Marv School ($5 000) for Charitable Gambling Funds for the aurchase of
two additional Macintosh computers with CD-ROM drives to expand the
school's access to the Internet.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach,
Carlson, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmember Koppen
Abstain - Mayor Bastian
h. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the request of Citv of Maplewood-
-Emergency Management (51.600) for Charitable Gambling Funds for the
~rchase of six conference tables for the public meeting area in the
Public Works Building.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
i. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the request of City of Maplewood-
-Recreation Division ($3.700) for Charitable Gambling Funds for portable
electronic scoreboards for youth basketball. youth volleyball and
special events 36 chest protectors for youth softball and 40 pairs of
safety glasses for youth floor hockey.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
4. Food and Food Handlers Code Amendment:.
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 (as amended) first reading of an
ordinance amending the current regulations for food establishments.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes all
5. Request to Use Open Space
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:
Don Fratto, representing the Lions Club
Clarence Haider, Plant Sale Chairperson
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the request of the North Maplewood
Lions and Lioness Clubs to use the 0 en S ace at Frost and En lish for
their annual plant sale from Mav 8 throug Mav 12. 1996.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
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6. 1996 Council Appointments
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Patrick Kelly of Bannigan & Kelly as City
Attornev at 880/hr for civil matters and $40/hr for litigation.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to appoint Martin Costello of Hughes &
Costello as Prosecuting Attornev with a monthly expenses cap of 8500.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
d. Mayor Bastian moved to a oint Councilmember Sherr Allens ach and Cit
Manager Mike McGuire to represent Maplewood at the Municipa Legislative
Commission.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
_ e. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember George Rossbach to
r~resent Maplewood at the Ramsey County League of Local Government
with Councilmember Dale Carlson as Alternate.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
f. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Mayor Garv Bastian to represent Maplewood
on the Cable Commission with Councilmember Dale Carlson as Alternate.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
g. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Councilmembers George Rossbach and Sherry
Allenspach to represent Maplewood at N.E.S.T.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
h. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember Marv Koppen and Assistant
City Manager Craig Dawson to represent Maplewood at the Suburban Rate
Authority.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
_ i. Mayor Bastian moved to designate the Maplewood Review as the official
newspaper for Maplewood.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
j. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember Sherrv Allensaach as Acting
Mavor•
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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k. Mayor Bastian moved to a oint Councilmembers Geor a Rossbach and Dale
Carlson to represent Map ewood at the St. Paul Water Treatment Plan
Advisory Board.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
1. Councilmember Rossbach moved to appoint Councilmember Marv Koppen as
_ M~lewood's re~esentative to the Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce
with Community Development Director Melinda Coleman as Alternate.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
m. Councilmember Rossbach moved to appoint Mayor Gary Bastian and Public
Safety Director Ken Collins to represent Maplewood at The Partnership.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
n. Mayor Bastian moved to appoint Councilmember Marv Koppen to represent
Maplewood at the Metro East Development Partnership .with Community
Development Director Melinda Coleman as Alternate.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
7. CDBG/Home Priorities
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman and Assistant Manager Dawson
presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96 - O1 - 02
A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING PRIORITIES
IN A COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SURVEY
REQUESTED BY RAMSEY COUNTY
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has requested response to a community and
economic development survey for purposes of planning activities to be funded
in the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment
Partnership Act (HOME) programs during the next fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has requested that a resolution be adopted if the
Maplewood City Council were involved in identification of local or County
priorities for these programs; and
WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council did consider priorities that City
staff had suggested, _
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council
determines that,
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The following items are priorities within Maplewood that the City
should pursue:
1. Rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing
2. Rehabilitation of rental housing
3. Removal of dilapidated structures
4. HOME program services
5. Establishment of a special assessment loan fund..
In order of priority. Ramsey County should address the following
items of County-wide importance:
1. Neighborhood revitalization
2. Infrastructure improvements
3. Provision of new/expanded social services
4. Rehabilitation of rental property
_ 5. Employment opportunities support
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
8. Request from North St. Paul - Highway 36 Pedestrian Bridge
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant Manager Dawson 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 Carlson moved to send a letter of support for the North
St. Paul application for ISTEA fundin4 to build a pedestrian brid4e over
Hi4hwav 36 near Mar4aret Street. and directed that this support be
communicated to the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) of the
Metropolitan Council.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. White Bear Avenue Improvements
a. Councilmember Carlson suggested an effort be made to improve the
aesthetics in the Maplewood Mall area when White Bear Avenue is
improved.
b. Councilmember Carlson suggested contact with St. Paul regarding their
proposed plans for White Bear Avenue.
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c. Councilmember Koppen moved to refer this matter to the Communit.v Design
Review Board and to contact St. Paul as to their plans for landscaoina
White Bear Avenue south of Larpenteur, with discussion to include street
lighting. landscaoina and other amenities.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. Mayor's Update
a. Mayor Bastian stated he had received calls regarding school district
boundary changes, especially the elementary schools. There will be a
district meeting January 9, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. at the Maplewood Middle
School.
b. The Partnership received a grant to provide community services within
the area; also a juvenile grant to help juvenile offenders.
c. Recommendation - Partnership parade be in Maplewood. It is still
valued.
d. Congressional City Conferences will be in March.
e. Brochures and tapes for the National League of Cities Conference are
available if anyone would like to hear them.
f. Director of Public Safety has forwarded a letter of support for tobacco
compliance.
g. There was a question of whether Maplewood residents can join St. Paul
Parks and Recreation events - they cannot.
h. A letter has been received from the Chain of Lakes Water Project.
i. An invitation has been received for two people (530..) to attend the
Gladstone Installation dinner on January 19, 1996.
j. The Mayor's Forum on Saturday, January 6, 1996 - "Where TIF can be used,
regarding playground equipment."
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
9:24 P.M.
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Luci e E. Aurelius
City Clerk
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