HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-10-1996 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, June 10, 1996
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 96-11
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 96-10, (May 20, 1996)
Councilmember Allenspach moved to ~arove the minutes of Meeting No. 96-10
(Mav 20. 1996) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
- 2. Minutes of June 3, 1996 Council/Manager Workshop
- Councilmember Carlson moved to aagrove the minutes of Council/Manager
Meeting of June 3 1996 ashresented
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Carlson, Koppen
Nays - None
Abstain - Councilmember Rossbach
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
F2 Delete
F6 -Amend recommendation per memo distributed.
L1 High School name
L2 North Suburban Tobacco Compliance
L3 Mayor's forum
M1 Closed Session - Fire Contract Negotiations
Seconded by Carlson Ayes all
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EA. PRESENTATIONS
NONE
F. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Rossbach moved seconded by Councilmember Koppen: aves all.
to approve the Consent Agenda Items F1 and F3 thru f15 as recommended.
(Item F-3 was deleted from Agenda).
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 86,047.11 Checks #fi366-#fi375 Dated 5-9-96 thru 5-14-96
$ 111,249.52 Checks #25669-#25784 Dated 5.21-96
$ 180,639.80 Checks #6376-#fi395 Dated 5-15-96 thru 5-22-96
$ 148,547.85 Checks #25719-#25896 Dated 5-28-96
$ 53,655.39 Checks #6396-#6407 Dated 5.23-96 thru 5-29-96
$ 45.582.12 Checks #25905-#25990 Dated 6-4-96
$ 625,721.97 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 322,377.03 Payroll Checks Dated 5-17.96
$ 268,560.31 Payroll Checks Dated 5.31-96
$ 48,970.45 Payroll Deduction Checks #52275-#52287 Dated 5.17.96:
$ 17.142.37 Payroll Deduction Checks #52616-#52622 Dated 5-31-96
$ 657,050.16 Total Payroll
$1.282,771.95 GRAND TOTAL
2. Maple Woods Estates Third Addition Final Plat (Ripley Avenue and Myrtle Street)
DELETED
3. Conditional Use Permit Review - Crestview Forest Townhouses
(Mailand Road and Sterling Street)
Reviewed and approved a one-year renewal of the Conditional Use Permit for
the Crestview Forest Townhomes.
4. Conditional Use Permit Review - ISD #622 Service Center (1801 Beebe Road)
Reviewed and approved renewal of the Conditional Use Permit at 1801 Beebe
Road, to be reviewed again only if a problem arises or the owner requests a
major change.
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5. Conditional Use Permit Review - City and County Credit Union (1661 Cope Avenue)
Reviewed and approved renewal of the Conditional Use Permit at 1661 Cope
Avenue, to be reviewed again only if a problem arises or the owner requests
a major change in the permit.
6. Conditional Use Permit Review - Corner Kick Soccer Center (1357 Cope Avenue)
Reviewed and approved renewal of the Conditional Use Permit for the Corner
Kick Soccer Center, to be reviewed again only if a problem arises or the
owner requests a change to the permit.
7. Conditional Use Permit Review.- Holy Redeemer Church (2555 Hazelwood)
Reviewed and approved until November 11, 1996, renewal of the Conditional
Use Permit for Holy Redeemer Church
8. Approve Lot Split: Lots 8 & 9, Block 1, Kohlman Lake Overlook
Authorized staff to complete an administrative lot split, granting the
southern 15 feet of Lot 9 to Lot 8 on Walter Street, creating a 90-foot and
_ a 186-foot lot, with the understanding that Frattalone/Mogren will create,
at their expense, a landscape berm to be approved by the City's Park and
Recreation Director..
9. Therapeutic Massage License: Personal Touch Massage Center, 705 North Century
Approved a license for Ida Unser and Joyce Harris to operate a therapeutic
massage center under the name of Personal Touch Massage Center, at 705 N.
Century Avenue.
10. 1995-1996 HRA Annual Report
Accepted with thanks the 1995-1996 Annual Report of the Maplewood Housing
and Redevelopment Authority.
11. MCES Loan/Grant Application
Adopted the following Resolution:
96-06-63
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR MCES LOAN/GRANT
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services has established
a program to offer loans to communities serviced by them to sponsor projects
to reduce inflow and infiltration from entering the metropolitan disposal
system.
WHEREAS, the MCES also has available grant monies for studies to provide
for development of an action plan to eliminate excessive inflow and
infiltration from entering the system.
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WHEREAS, both programs require matching funds from the participating
communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Maplewood City Council hereby
directs staff to forward applications to the MCES for both programs.
12. Surplus Property Disposal
Authorized declaring as surplus property and disposal at State auction:
1990 Ford Model 6610 tractor/mower SN BC64208
1993 Trackless Model MT-511 with mower decks, snow blower and sander
13. Park Development Plans for Maplecrest Park
Authorized improvement of Maplecrest Park as recommended by the Park
Commission at a total budget request of $75,000, with the additional $25,000
being allocated from the Parkside neighborhood P.A.C. account.
14. Contingency Request: Additional Copies of Maplewood-in-Motion for Community Center
Authorized a transfer of $4,000 from the Contingency Fund into the Public
Relations publishing budget (101-111-000-4360), to provide additional copies
of the Spring, Summer and Winter issues of Maplewood-in-Motion for
distribution at the Community Center.
15. Request for Full-Time Custodian
Authorized combining two permanent part-time building maintenance positions
into one full-time position.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M.: (7:08 P.M.) Saint Paul Water Utility Conditional Use Permit and Design
Review (1900 Rice Street)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
proposal to expand the water treatment plant by building a 6,000 square-
foot, two-story brick addition to the solids dewatering facility at 1900
Rice Street.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
e. Commissioner Barbara Ericson presented the Planning Commission report.
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
Bradley Eilts, St. Paul Water Utility
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g. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96-06-64
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - ST. PAUL WATER UTILITY BUILDING EXPANSION
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Water Utility has requested a Conditional Use Permit to
expand the solids dewatering facility at the water treatment plant.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 1900 Rice Street North. The legal description
is:
SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 22 IN THE VILLAGE OF MAPLEWOOD REVISED
DESCRIPTION NUMBER 175 A SPECIFIC PART OF SEC 18, TN 29, R 22.
WHEREAS, the history of this Conditional Use Permit is as follows:
1. On June 3, 1996, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve this permit.
2. On June 10, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing. The City
staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the
surrounding property owners. The Council gave everyone at the hearing
a chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also
considered reports and recommendations of the City staff and Planning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described
Conditional Use Permit based on the building and site plans. The City approves this
permit because:
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated
to be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code of
Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the
surrounding area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or
methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental,
disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of
excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air
pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness,
electrical interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets
and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing
or proposed streets.
6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services,
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures,
water and sewer systems, schools and parks.
7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public
facilities or services.
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8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's
natural and scenic features into the development design.
9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the City. The
Director of Community Development may approve minor changes.
2. The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year
of Council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The
Council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes all
h. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the plans stamped May 17. 1996.
for the orooosed addition to St. Paul Water Utility's solids dewaterinc
facility. The Director of Community Development may approve minor
chances to the plans.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
2. 7:15 P.M.: (7:18 P.M.) North Glen Fourth Addition Revised Preliminary Plat (Castle
Avenue)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
proposal by Mario Cocchiarella, representing Maplewood Development,
- Inc., to develop lots for four homes on a 2.22 acre site south of Castle
Avenue, east of White Bear Avenue, to be known as North Glen Fourth
Addition.
b. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Assistant City Engineer Matthys presented additional information.
e. Commissioner Ericson presented the Planning Commission report.
f. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
Mario Cocchiarella, the applicant
Steven Swanson, 2296 Ariel Court
Tammy Korum, 2295 Ariel Court
Gary Korum. 2295 Ariel Court
LeAnn Kaup. 2289 Ariel Court
Pam Kiffe, 2290 Ariel Court
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g. Housing & Redevelopment Authority Commissioner Lorraine Fischer
responded to questions from the Council regarding .Truth-in-Housing
regulations.
h. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the North Glen Fourth Addition
preliminary plat (received by the Citv on April 22. 1996). Before the
City Council approves the final slat a developer shall complete the
followin4 conditions:
1. Sign an agreement with the City that guarantees that the
developer or contractor will:
a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete
all public improvements and meet all City requirements.
b.* Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the
grading limits.
c. Pay the City for the cost of any traffic-control and
street-identification signs.
d. Provide all necessary easements.
2. The developer shall complete all grading for public improvements
and overall site drainage. The City Engineer shall include in
the developer's agreement any grading that the developer or
contractor has not completed before final plat approval.
3.* Have the City Engineer approve final construction and
Engineering plans. These plans shall include: grading, utility,
drainage, erosion control, tree, and street plans. The plans
shall meet the following conditions:
a. The erosion control plans shall be consistent with the
City Code.
b. The grading plan shall:
(1) Include proposed building pad elevation and
contour information for each home.
(2) Show sedimentation basins as required by the
watershed board.
(3) Show housing styles that reduce the grading on
sites where the developer can save large trees.
c. Provide a tree plan for the City Engineer's approval
before grading or final plat approval. This plan shall
show where the developer will remove, save or replace
large trees. This plan also must show the size, species
and location of any trees that the developer will plant
as replacement trees. All trees that the developer will
plant shall be at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter. There
shall be no tree removal beyond the approved grading and
tree limits.
d. The City Engineer shall not approve the utility plans
until after the North Saint Paul Engineer approves the
plans.
4. Change the plat as follows:
a. Add drainage and utility easements as required by the City Engineer.
b. Show drainage and utility easements along all property lines on the
final plat. These easements shall be ten feet wide along the front and
rear property lines and five feet wide along the side property lines.
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5.* Provide all easements required by the City Engineer. These shall
include any drainage easements for the off-site drainage areas
that this project would affect.
_ If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, '
the City may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final
plat.
e eve oper must complete these conditions before the City issues a
grading permit or approves the final plat.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all.
h. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve front setbacks of 50 feet for
lots 1-4 North Glen Fourth Addition.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
H. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Maplewood Innovative Storm Management, Project 95-12
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Matthys 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 introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its
adoption:
95-06-65
AWARD OF BID - PROJECT 95-12
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid
of Ashbach Construction Company in the amount of E203,004.80 is the lowest
responsible bid for the construction of Birmingham Innovative Storm Sewer,
City Project 95-12, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the
City.
The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the' financial
transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
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J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Cash Connection Charge Objection, 2471 Forest Street
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Matthys 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:
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Kathy and David property owners
Lee Bisel, Lee Bisel Homes, builder
Bill Sievers, owner of lot at end of Forest
d. Mayor Bastian moved to table this. item until June 24. 1996 to allow time
for additional information regarding the circumstances and research
possible options.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach ayes - all
2. Proposal From licensed Refuse Collectors Regarding Organized Collection
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City 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 were heard:
Michael Hinz, Gopher Disposal
Kim Carlson, Woodlake Sanitary Service
Chris Reinhart,Evergreen Environmental Services
Kathy Juenemann, 721 Mt. Vernon Avenue
William Robbins. 2277 Stillwater Avenue
Kevin Berglund, 1978 Ripley
d. Mayor Bastian moved to hold a special Council Meeting on August 5. 1996
at 5.00 P M for the purpose of further discussion of collection systems
and to extend to that date the close of the olamm~g chase of the
statutory process.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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3. Cope Avenue Overlay, Project 96-11: Approve Plans and Authorize Bids
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Matthys 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 introduced the followin4 Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96-06-66
APPROVING PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - PROJECT 96-11
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on June 10,
1996, plans and specifications for Cope Avenue Bituminous Overlay, Project
96-11, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer,
who has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which are attached hereto
and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the
official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for
bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans
and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice, at
least ten days before the date set for bid opening, shall specify
the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened
and considered by the Council at 10 A.M., on the 11th day of July,
1996, at the City Hall and that no bids shall be considered unless
sealed and filed with the Acting Clerk and accompanied by a
certified check or bid. bond, payable to the City of Maplewood.
Minnesota for five percent of the amount of such bid.
3. The Acting City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and
instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the
time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The
Council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the
regular City Council meeting of July 22, 1996.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
4. Jurisdiction Transfer - Joy Road and Hazelwood Street
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Matthys presented the specifics of the report.
c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
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d. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96 - 06 - 67
RECLASSIFICATION OF ROADWAYS - JOY ROAD AND HAZELWOOD STREET
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, Hazelwood Avenue (County Road 145) from Ripley Street to Frost
Avenue, and Joy Road (County Road 109) from the Maplewood/North St. Paul
border to Lydia Avenue, located in the City of Maplewood, are presently
under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County as County Roads; and
WHEREAS, these roadways have 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
WHEREAS, The City of Maplewood desires Ramsey County to recycle and
overlay Hazelwood Avenue from Ripley Street to Frost Avenue for an estimated
cost of $20,000 from Capital Improvement Funds for Ramsey County Roadway
Consolidation; and
WHEREAS, The Ramsey County Public Works Department performed a recycle
and overlay on Joy Road in 1991; and
WHEREAS, Joy Road has been improved to an acceptable level prior to the
transfer of roadway jurisdiction as calculated from the Pavement Management
System [(90-Condition Rating) = Condition Rating] X 1993 Condition Rating),
therefore exempting Ramsey County from providing any compensation from the
- County Roadway Consolidation Fund to the City of Maplewood for the
jurisdictional transfer of Joy Road;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood does hereby
concur with Ramsey County revoking the "County Road" status of Hazelwood
Avenue between Ripley Street and Frost Avenue, and Joy Road from the
Maplewood/North St. Paul border to Lydia Avenue and transferring
Jurisdiction over the roadways to the City of Maplewood, effective the first
day of the second month following the completion of the recycle and overlay
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of Hazelwood Avenue and after the Ramsey County Office of Budgeting and
Accounting has encumbered the funds necessary to fund the recycle and
overlay project, and after the County is in receipt of an adopted resolution
from the City of Maplewood concurring with the County revoking the "County
Road" status of Hazelwood Avenue from Ripley Street to Frost Avenue, and Joy
- Road from the Maplewood/North St. Paul border to Lydia Avenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County will recycle and overlay
Hazelwood Avenue from Ripley Street to Frost Avenue; for an estimated cost
of $20.000 from Capital Improvement Funds for Ramsey County Roadway and
Capital Improvements Funds for Ramsey County Roadway Consolidation as just
compensation for this jurisdiction transfer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Maplewood Engineer is authorized within
the limits of this resolution to take actions necessary to have the
identified jurisdiction changes executed.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
5. Mall Area Traffic Improvements, Project 89-21 - Design Fee Increase Request
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Matthys 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:
iZ approve an increase in the consultant's fee for design work of $20.000:
ZZ authorize execution of Agreements 95030 and 95003:
authorize revision of the budget for Proiect 89.12 to $646.444.40:
approve the financing plan for the proiect to be:
Ramsev County $215.000.00
Maplewood Municipal State Aid $431.444.40
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
6. Metropolitan Livable Communities Act - Housing Action Plan
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Commissioner Ericson presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Commissioner Fischer presented the Housing & Redevelopment Commission
report.
e. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
f. Councilmember Rossbach moved to adopt the 1996 Maplewood Housing Action
Plan as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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7. Tax-Forfeited Properties
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman 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 introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96-06-68
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF A TAX-FORFEITED PARCEL
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has decided that the City needs
the following-described tax-forfeited land for drainage and ponding
purposes:
N 150 FT OF S 1198 92/100 FT OF E 137 FT MOL OF W
417 FT MEASURED DUE E AND W OF PART OF SW 1/4 OF NW
1/4 E OF KELLER PKWY IN SEC 9 TN 29 RN 22 (PIN #
09.29-22-23-0011-9).
WHEREAS, the wetland on the property makes development of the
site difficult.
WHEREAS, the lot is land-locked, further limiting development
potential.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes
the Director of Community Development to apply for a use deed for
said tax-forfeited land far drainage and ponding.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
e. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96 - 06 - 69
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF A TAX-FORFEITED PARCEL
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has decided that the City needs
the following-described tax-forfeited land for drainage and ponding
purposes:
LOT 4 OF AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION N0. 77 ST. PAUL, MINN. EX W
256 FT; SUBJ TO ROAD & ESMTS (PIN # 25-29-22-33-0072-3).
WHEREAS, Maplewood needs more open space in this part of this
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes
the Director of Community Development to apply for a use deed for
said tax-forfeited land for drainage, ponding and open space.
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
e. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96 - 06 - 70
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR CONVEYANCE OF A TAX-FORFEITED PARCEL
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has decided that the City needs
the following-described tax-forfeited land for drainage and ponding
purposes:
LOTS 1 THRU 3. BLOCK 1 OF MINTY ACRES, SUBJ TO ESMTS
(PIN # 36-29-22-12-0002-5; PIN # 36-29-22.12-0003.8;
PIN # 36-29-22-12-0004-i).
WHEREAS, the wetland on these properties makes development of
the site difficult.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes
the Director of Community Development to apply for a use deed for
said tax-forfeited land for drainage, ponding and open space.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
8. Authorize Advertising for Bids: Edgerton Park School Playground Equipment
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Director of Parks & Recreation 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 authorize allocation of 1997 P.A.C. money
for improvements in 1996 and for Citv staff to continue to work with the
school district to determine funding and phasing for the proposed
Edgerton School Master Plan pro.iect.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
9. Schedule Re-assessment Hearing for Proj. 93-08, Sterling/Schaller Improvements
a. Manager McGuire presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Engineer Matthys 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 Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its
ado~ti on
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96-06-71
ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING - PROJECT 93-08
WHEREAS, the Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the
Council, prepared an assessment roll for the construction of
Sterling/Schaller Improvements City Project 93.08, and the said assessment
is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 8th day of July, 1996, at the
City Hall at 7:00 p. m. to pass upon such proposed assessment
and at such time and place all persons owning property affected
by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard
with reference to such assessment.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the
hearing on the proposed assessment to be published in the
official newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and
to mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said
assessment.
3. The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of
hearing, the general nature of the improvement the area to be
assessed, that the proposed assessment roll is on file with the
Clerk and that written or oral objections will be considered.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
K. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. High School Name.
a, Councilmember Carlson commented on the letter Council received regarding
the process for choosing a school name, and suggested that a letter be
written outlining the City's concerns.
b. Council will submit their concerns to City Manager McGuire and he will
prepare a letter for delivery to the meeting on June 19, 7:00 P.M. at
the District offices.
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2. Tobacco Compliance
a. Councilmember Carlson stated he had received a call from North Suburban
Tobacco Compliance and asked if the City should become a member.
b. Director of Public Safety Collins reported that Maplewood is already a
member and that he and Captain Ryan have been attending the meetings.
c. Staff will prepare a report on what is being done in Maplewood.
3. Mayor's Forum
a. Mayor Bastian commented on several items:
1) variations in speed limit on different parts of County Road C;
2) when will Ramsey County be doing the rest of County Road C;
_ 3) status of access to trail from County Road C;
4) questions from residents about limiting the number of outdoor
entertainment opportunities in a neighborhood;
- 5) Metropolitan Council report that Maplewood has an estimated 1995
population of 33,533 with 12,827 households, up from the 1990
figures of 30,954 and 12,120;
6) complaints received about the music playing. late at the
Midsummer Night Celebration at the Community Center on June 9;
7) White Bear Avenue Summerfest will be July 10
8) next Mayor's Forum will be a neighborhood open house at the
Metro Funeral Home from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M., then to his house on
Ide Court at 7:00 P.M.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Closed Session - Fire Contract Negotiations
a. Mayor Bastian moved to go into closed session- for discussion of
negotiations with the fire departments.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
COUNCIL ADJOURNED AT 10:25 FOR CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION CONVENED AT 10:29 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Gary W. Bastian. Mayor
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember
Michael McGuire, City Manager
Patrick Kelly. City Attorney
Craig Dawson, Assistant City Manager
Kenneth Collins, Director of Public Safety
Joel Hewitt. Fire Chief
MAYOR BASTIAN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE CLOSED SESSION AT 10:52 P.M.
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSSBACH AYES - ALL
COUNCIL MEETING RE-CONVENED AT 10:55 P.M.
a. City Manager McGuire presented the report on the outcome of
negotiations, addressing specific points.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to aaarove the contract with East County
Line Fire Department.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor Bastian moved, seconded by Councilmember Allenspach, ayes - all, to adjourn the
meeting at 11:00 P.M.
Lois N. Behm. Acting City Clerk
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