HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-1996 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, April 22, 1996
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 96-08
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
Allenspach.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Absent*
Sherry Allenspach, Acting Mayor Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
* Mayor Bastian was absent from the meeting due to his participation in the
selection process fora School District 623 Superintendent.
D., APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Minutes of Council/Manager Workshop of April 1, 1996
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager
Meeting of April 1. 1996 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
2. Minutes of Meeting 96-07, (April 8, 1996)
Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 96-07
April 8. 1996) as corrected:
Page 11,J,1,c: Denny Schutz
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1 Keller Parkway
L2 Public Health Merger
L3 Government Access - Cable Channel 16
L4 Highway 36 & White Bear Avenue
M2 Reschedule 2nd Council Meeting in May
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation - Presentation Church 50th Anniversary
a. Acting Mayor Allenspach read the Proclamation for Church of the
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is
celebrating its 50th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, its presence has benefited the Maplewood community as thousands
of Maplewood residents have attended Presentation over a half-century for
worship, education, and spiritual enrichment; and
WHEREAS, Presentation Parish is representative of a strong tradition of
community service in the City of Maplewood and the State of Minnesota: and
WHEREAS, Parish members are rededicating their efforts to serve the
needs of the Maplewood community for the next 50 years;
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Gary Bastian, as Mayor and on
behalf of the Maplewood City Council, do hereby proclaim:
APRIL 26 - 28. 1996
as
CELEBRATION OF THE
CHURCH OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
in
THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA
and urge all residents to applaud the parish for its members' commitment to
serve the Maplewood community through the end of its first century of
existence.
PROCLAIMED, this 22nd day of April, 1996.
b. Peter Kagel, representing the Presentation Church, accepted the
certificate of proclamation with thanks to the City.
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved. seconded by Councilmember Koppen: ayes - all.
to approve the Consent Agenda. Items F-1 thru F-12. as recommended.
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1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 69,269.82 Checks #6250 #6259 Dated 4-1.96 thru 4-3-96
$ 318,964.16 Checks #24877 - #25009 Dated 4-96
$ 249,763.81 Checks #6260 - #6282 Dated 4.4-96 thru 4-10-96
$ 86.981.43 Checks #25018 - #25143 Dated 4-16-96
$ 724,979.22 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 275,125.05 Payroll Checks Dated 4-5-96
$ 48.551.58 Payroll Deduction Checks Dated 4.5-96
$ 323,676.63 Total Payroll
$1.048,655.85 GRAND TOTAL
2. Acceptance of Donation From Cub Foods
Accepted with thanks a donation of $1,000 from Cub Foods for the Fire
Department Training Fund (Account 101-404-000-4390).
3. Southwind Third Addition Final Plat (Beebe Road)
Approved the Southwinds Third Addition final plat subject to the developer
recording the deed transferring Outlot A to School District 622.
4. Wetland Protection Ordinance
Reviewed and approved first reading of an Ordinance, replacing Ordinance
#734 which was approved April 24, 1995 with a sunset clause ending it on May
1, 1996:
5. Conditional Use Permit Review - 2194 Van Dyke Street (Launderville)
Reviewed and renewed the Conditional Use Permit allowing Ronald and Connie
Launderville to keep a one-ton tow truck on their property at 2194 VanDyke
Street.
6. Gambling License - Pioneer Booster Club at Bleachers
Approved Eleanor M. Farrington as the new gambling manager for Pioneer
Booster Club, Inc. at Bleacher's, 2220 White Bear Avenue, and adopted the
following Resolution to allow them to obtain their 1996 State license.
96-04-54
APPROVING CHARITABLE GAMBLING - PIONEER BOOSTER CLUB
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the
premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for Pioneer Booster Club to operate
at Bleachers, 2220 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota.
FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the
timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minn. Stat. §349.213.
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_ FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control
_ Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as
being in compliance with Minn. Stat. §349.213.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council
- of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their
approval.
7. Modification of Park and Recreation Budget
Authorized the Finance Director to modify the 1996 Budget to reflect a
reduction of personnel expenditures of b60,000 in the Maplewood Community
- Center 602 Account, and increase the Recreation Enterprise Fund 206 Account
by $40,000 in projected revenue and E20,000 in reduced expenditures.
8. Disposal of Old Financial Records
Adopted the following Resolution:
96-04-55
AUTHORIZATION FOR DESTRUCTION OF CITY RECORDS
WHEREAS, M.S.A. 138.17 governs the destruction of City records; and
WHEREAS, a list of records has been presented to the Council with a
request in writing that destruction be approved by the Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA;
1. That the Finance Director i s hereby directed to apply to the
Minnesota State Historical Society for an order authorizing
destruction of the records as described in the attached list.
2. That upon approval by the State of the attached application, the
Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to destroy
the records listed.
- 9. Application for Cancellation of Ambulance Bill - Huna
Authorized cancellation of the E266.76 balance remaining after Medicare
payment for an ambulance bill for Isabel M. Huna.
10. Application for Cancellation of Ambulance Bill - Wright
Authorized cancellation of the E239.40 balance remaining after insurance
payment for an ambulance bill for Erin Wright.
11. Renewal of LMCIT Insurance
Authorized the City Manager to annually renew City property, liability and
worker's compensation insurance with the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust (LMCIT) and to designate the Corporate 4 Insurance Agency to
obtain LMCIT renewal quotes on City property and casualty insurance in 1996
- 1998.
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12. Establishment of Police Services Fund
Authorized the establishment of a Police Services Fund to account for money
that is legally restricted for police services.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:05 P.M.): R-1 Code Change - Prohibited Uses.
a. Acting Mayor Allenspach convened the meeting for a public hearing
regarding a proposed change to the R-1 Zoning Code relating to
prohibited uses.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Acting Mayor Allenspach opened the public hearing, calling for
proponents or opponents. No one appeared.
e. Acting Mayor Allenspach closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Koppen moved approval of first reading of an Ordinance
amending the zoning code about prohibited uses in single dwelling zoning
districts.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
H. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Lawn Irrigation Ordinance - Second Reading
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Acting Mayor Allenspach asked if anyone wished to speak before the
Council regarding this matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Ordinance for second
reading and moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE N0. 752
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MAPLEWOOD CITY CODE SEC. 36-28, SUBD. C, ARTICLE 9.
PERTAINING TO LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE MAPLEWOOD
CODE OF ORDINANCES:
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SECTION 1. This section amends Sec. 36-28, Subd. C, Article 9 as follows:
(9) Install and maintain an underground lawn irrigation system. The
system shal 1 not be directed to spray on public streets or
sidewalks. If such irrigation system is automatic or in capable
of operating automatically, the system shall be equipped with a
rain sensor/detection device to prevent operation when it is
raining so as to conserve water. If installation of such system
is prohibitively difficult due to terrain or other factors, or
is unnecessary due to alternative irrigation provisions or
xeriscape arrangements which do not require irrigation.
Exemption may be granted by the City Council on a case-by-case
basis, provided suitable alternative irrigation arrangements
have been secured by the developer.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect after the City Council approves
it and the official newspaper publishes it.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Allenspach Ayes - all
2. Kohlman Lake Overlook Land Acquisition - Neighborhood Park
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Parks & Recreation Anderson presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to authorize entering into a Purchase
Agreement for the 4.3 acres described, with the monies to be allocated
from P.A.C. Funds. and assuming the assessments for Lot 9. Block 2.
placing them on the general property taxes. rather than utilizing P:A.C.
funds: and directed staff to pursue the feasibility of creating a five-
lot subdivision on the north end of Frank Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Truth-in-Housing Evaluators License - Steve Dellwo
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Acting Mayor Allenspach asked if anyone wished to speak before the
Council regarding this matter. The following was heard:
Steve Dellwo, the license applicant
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve a Maplewood Truth-in-Housing
license for Mr. Stephen Dellwo because of the following. and to direct
staff to review the differences between the Minneapolis and St. Paul
licensing requirements.
1) Strict enforcement of the City Code would cause Mr. Dellwo
hardship because of circumstances unique to him.
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2) Losing his St. Paul license because of being a St. Paul City
_ employee is a problem unique to him that he did not cause.
3) This license would not alter the character of the Maplewood
Truth-in-Housing program.
- 4) Approving this license would be in keeping with the spirit and
intent of the Ordinance.
This license shall be subject to Mr. Dellwo meeting the following
conditions:
1) Keeping his Minneapolis Truth-in-Housing license in good
standing. If Minneapolis suspends or ends his license,
Maplewood shall suspend or end his Maplewood Truth-in-Housing
license.
2) Providing Maplewood City staff proof of continuing education for
Truth-in-Housing and a copy of his Minneapolis Truth-in-Housing
license by January 31 of each year.
3) Meeting all other applicable Maplewood requirements for a Truth-
in-Housing license.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
2. Walgreens Sign Plan Change
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Acting Mayor Allenspach asked if anyone wished to speak before the
Council regarding this matter. No one appeared.
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to deny the request for the proposed "24-
Hour Pharmacv" si4n on the south exterior wall of Walgreens at 2515
White Bear Avenue. because:
1) Walgreens already has two signs more than the Code allows. The
sign areas and densities for Walgreens,. therefore, would not
- conform with the intent of the Code.
2) The additional sign would not improve the relationship between
the various parts of the shopping center's sign plan as required
by the Code.
3) Approval of an additional sign for Walgreens would set a
- precedent for other tenants to request additional signs.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Allenspach Ayes all
3. Maplewood City Dtmip
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to authorize staff to direct ATEC, the
consultant to perform the Phase II investigation accordin4 to the work
program aporoved by the MPCA.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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4. TH 61 Watermain Improvements, Project 95-17
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to authorize the contractor
to construct the portion of water main from Beam Avenue to the north
property line of the proaosed Lexus dealersh7P and use the development
_ a4reement to guarantee the financing for this portion of the protect
In addition the Citv would continue to aursue approval of the
assessment roll at the Mav 13 assessment hearing.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Acting Mayor Allenspach,
Councilmembers Carlson, Koppen
Nays - Councilmember Rossbach
5. Land Purchase for Gladstone Fire Station
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Fire Chief Hewitt presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to authorize the purchase of the CP Rail
Systems property for the funding source being the unappropriated monies
from the General Fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
6. Massage Ordinance
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Dawson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Allenspach asked if anyone wished to speak before the
Council regarding this matter. The following were heard:
Joyce Harris, Woodbury
Ida Unser, Stillwater
d. Councilmember Koppen moved to direct staff to proceed with updating the
Massage Ordinance including gender-neutral language. allowing gender-
neutral services and reviewing educational requirements.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
7. Community Center Financial Report
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the financial details of the report.
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c. Director of Parks & Recreation Anderson presented the operational
details of the report.
c. Council accepted with thanks the report and the candid responses to
additional questions.
NO ACTION REQUIRED
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. North High Senior Parents
a. Anita Olson, representing the North High Seniors Parents, requested the
Council reconsider the groups request for Charitable Gambling Funds to
help support the all-night graduation party.
b. Acting Mayor Allenspach and Councilmembers Carlson and Rossbach
commented on other programs the City has contributed to and questioned
the cost of the party and the advisability of having casino games.
c. Mary Kay Skoge, representing the North High Seniors Parents, addressed
the issue of safety for the students,. keeping them off the streets and
away from dangerous activities.
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to reconsider the North High request for
Charitable Gambling Funds at the Mav 13 Council Meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Councilmembers Rossbach, Koppen
Nays - Acting Mayor Allenspach,
Councilmember Carlson
MOTION FAILED
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Keller Parkway
a. Councilmember Carlson inquired about the status of the Keller Parkway
project and when it will be completed.
b. Council directed staff to investigate the status and report back.
2. Public Health Merger
a. Councilmember Carlson commented on information received from Ramsey
County regarding the merger of St. Paul and Ramsey County public health
services, and the fact it would create an increase in suburban taxes,
from which the suburbs would derive very little or no benefit.
b. City Manager McGuire reported on discussion he had with Ramsey County
Administrator Schutten regarding the merger.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to write to Ramsey County.
commending their efforts at reducing expenses through consolidation but
exaressing concern at the added cost to the suburban residents.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Allenspach Ayes all
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3. Government Access - Cable Channel 16
a. Acting Mayor Allenspach commented that Cable Channel 16 is not
cablecasting some City information it should be.
b. Council directed staff to investigate.
4. 36th & White Bear Avenue
a. Councilmember Allenspach commented on the frequency with which various
intersections in the White Bear & Highway 36 area are flashing red and
the traffic congestion it causes.
b. Council directed staff to contact Ramsey County regarding traffic signal
maintenance.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. First Monthly Progress Report - Organized Collection
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Dawson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Acting Mayor Allenspach asked if anyone wished to speak before the
Council regarding this matter. The following was heard:
Michael Hinz, Gopher Disposal
NO ACTION REQUIRED
2. Second May Council Meeting
' a. City Manager McGuire stated the 4th Monday in May is a holiday and the
Council Meeting will need to be rescheduled.
" b. Councilmember Carlson moved to set the second Mav Council Meetin4 on Mav
20. 1996.
Seconded by Acting Mayor Allenspach Ayes - all
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
8:56 P.M.
Lois N. Behm
Acting City Clerk
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