HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-08-1996 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, July 8, 1996
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 96-13
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 96-12, (June 24, 1996)
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 96-12 (June 24,
1996) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
2. Minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of July 1, 1996,
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Meeting of
Julv 1. 1996 as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Koppen, Rossbach
Nays - none
Abstain - Councilmember Carlson
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
L1 Date of Fireworks for Ramsey County Fair
J13 City Car Purchase and Disposal
I2 Maplewood v. Valiukas: move to follow Administrative Presentations
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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EA. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation: Mervyn's of California in Maplewood
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Bastian introduced the following proclamation and moved its
adoption:
PROCLAMATION
MERVYN'S CALIFORNIA IN MAPLEWOOD
July 18. 1996
WHEREAS. Mervyn's California has a 45-year history as a community-minded
retailer; and
WHEREAS. as a division of the Dayton Hudson Corporation, Mervyn's
California is strongly committed to supporting its communities by annually
returning five percent of its federally taxable profit to the communities it
serves; and
WHEREAS. Mervyn's California plans to become an active member of this
Maplewood Community through school partnerships, local non-profit agency
sponsorships and long-lasting business relationships; and
WHEREAS. Mervyn's California is opening its newest store in Maplewood on
July 18, 1996, which will add more than 150 new jobs to the area;
NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED, that in celebration of the grand opening
of Mervyn's California's new Maplewood store, I, Gary Bastian, as Mayor of
the City of Maplewood and on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim
July 18, 1996 as:
MERVYN'S CALIFORNIA DAY IN MAPLEWOOD
and send congratulations and best wishes to store team leader Jeanette
McClendon and all team members, and look forward to fostering our ongoing
partnership with Mervyn's California.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
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F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Rossbach moved seconded by Council member Allens~ach: ayes - all, to
aaarove the Consent Agenda Items F- thru F-11 as recommended.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 163,876.66 Checks #6447 - #6462 Dated 6-13-96 thru 6-19.96
$ 86,981.17 Checks #26254.- #26377 Dated 6.25-96
$ 67,243.53 Checks #6449 - #6475 Dated 6.14.96 thru 6-26-96
$ 155.626.34 Checks #26386 - #26503 Dated 7- 2-96
$ 473,727.71 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL: $ 278,848.97 Payroll Checks Dated 6.28-96
- $ 46.692.41 Payroll Deduction Checks # thru # Dated - -96
- $ 325,541.38 Total Payroll
$ 799.269.09 GRAND TOTAL
2. Woodlynn Heights No. 7 and 8 Preliminary Plat Time Extension (Woodlynn Avenue)
Approved a one-year time extension for the Woodlynn Heights Numbers 7 and 8
preliminary plat with this extension being subject to the November 25, 1991
conditions.
3. Private Use Permit - 2144 Arcade Street
Approved a private use agreement formally allowing the owners of 2144 Arcade
to use the driveway leading to the City's Lift Station 18.
4. Application for Cancellation of Ambulance Bill
Authorized cancellation due to financial hardship of a $552.20 ambulance
bill for Nancy Lekson, 11101 National Street, Blaine, MN.
5. D.A.R.E. Bike-a-Thon Contribution
Accepted with thanks a $4,000 donation to the Maplewood Police Department
D.A.R.E. program from the North St. Paul-Maplewood Rotary Club: Maplewood's
share of the proceeds from a D.A.R.E. Bike-A-Thon through Maplewood, North
St. Paul and Oakdale.
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6. Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Grant
Authorized acceptance of a $5,000 MRPA Lawful Gaming Grant (#142) for the
Mid-Summer Night Celebration events, and directed staff to credit it to the
appropriate budget account.
7. Mid Summer Night Celebrations
Approved waiver of the $39.00 Temporary Food Permit Fees for the Coffee Loft
when providing food service at the Mid•Summer Night Celebration events as
the City will be receiving 15% of the gross sales.
8. NSP Locating Services Contract
Authorized execution of a contract between Northern States Power and the
City for provision of locating, mapping and marking of street lights owned
by the City of Maplewood.
9. Employee Suggestion/Award Program
Endorsed the proposed Employee Suggestion and Award Program and authorized
a donation of $500.00 from the Lawful Gambling receipts to fund the awards.
10. Budget Modification for Recreation Program Account
Authorized the following 1996 Budget adjustments needed because of the
higher-than-budgeted income and expenses for the City sponsored Day Camps:
206-603-293-4020 From $2,100 to $12,500
206-603-293-4120 From $ 300 to $ 600
206-603-293-3641 From $3,600 to $25,000
11. Air Conditioning Replacement
Authorized a 1996 Budget Transfer of $19,025 to the Building Maintenance
Account 101-115.000-4410 to cover the costs associated with replacing the
air conditioner compressor and obtaining a five-year warranty on the unit.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:05 P.M.): Re-Assessment Hearing, Project 93-08, Request to Reschedule
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
rescheduling the re-assessment roll hearing for Project 93.08,
Construction of Sterling Street, Valley View to Schaller.
b. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report and specific
information.
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c. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. No one appeared.
d. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
e. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96-07-83
ORDERING REASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING
WHEREAS, the Acting Clerk and the Engineer have, at the direction of the Council,
prepared an assessment roll for the construction of Sterling Street, Valley View to
Schaller, City Project 93-08, and the said assessment is on file in the office of the
Acting City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the day of July 22, 1996, at the City Hall at
7:30 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 Acting 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 Acting Clerk, and that
written or oral objections will be considered.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
BEING ONLY 7:08 P.M., COUNCIL INITIATED DISCUSSION OF ITEM I-1:
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Lower Afton Road Traffic Study
a. Acting Manager Haider presehted the staff report and specific
information regarding the study.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. The following residents of Connemara were heard
in favor of traffic control:
Emil Sturzenegger, 2455 Londin Lane
Chris Kuhle. 2455 Londin Lane
Jerry Hickey, 2455 Londin Lane
Ron Emery. 2455 Londin Lane
Richard Peterson, 2455 Londin Lahe
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IT BEING 7:43 P.M., COUNCIL RETURNED TO PUBLIC HEARINGS, ITEM G-2
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 7:15 P.M. (7:43 P.M.): Kennard Street Vacation (Cope Avenue to Lark Avenue)
a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a
request for vacation of the unused Kennard Street right-of-way between
Lark and Cope Avenues.
b. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Commissioner Fischer presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following person was heard:
Kevin Denis, the applicant
f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
ado~i on
96-07-84
STREET VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Kevin Denis applied for the vacation of the following-described
street right-of-way:
That part of Kennard Street between the north right-of-way line of
Lark Avenue and the south right-of-way line of Cope Avenue in
Section 10, Township 29, Range 22
WHEREAS, the history of this vacation is as follows:
1. On June 17, 1996, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council approve this vacation.
2. On July 8, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing. The City staff
published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent a notice to the
abutting property owners. The Council gave everyone. at the hearing a
chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also
considered reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning
Commission.
WHEREAS, after the City approves this vacation, public interest in the property
will go to the following abutting properties:
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Outlot A, Maple Park Shores: the south 1/2 of the vacated alley
adjacent and the west 75 feet of Lot 2, Block 6 of Smith and
Taylor's Addition to North Saint Paul; and the north i/2 of the
vacated alley adjacent and the west 75 feet of Lot 1, Block 6 of
Smith and Taylor's Addition to North Saint Paul.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above-described
vacations for the following reasons:
1. It is in the public interest.
2. The City and the applicant have no plans to bui 1 d a street i n thi s
location.
3. The adjacent properties have street access.
This vacation is subject to the City keeping a drainage and utility easement
over the entire right-of-way.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Bastian. Councilmembers
= Allenspach, Carlson, Koppen
Nays - Councilmember Rossbach
H. AWARD OF BIDS.
NONE
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Lower Afton Road Traffic Study (Continued)
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct staff to contact Ramsey Count.v.
requesting a lower speed limit on Lower Afton. and creating a left-turn
lane at Lower Afton and Londin Lane.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all...
d. Councilmember Rossbach moved to direct staff to contact Ramsey County.
requesting a traffic study to determine the need for a 4-way stop sign
at McKnight Road and Londin Lane.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
2. Matter of Maplewood v. Valiukas
MOVED TO BE HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION AFTER ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
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J. NEW BUSINESS ,
1. 1997 - 2001 Capital Improvement Plan (4 Votes)
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report.
b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report and a
video presentation of the 1997 - 2001 Capital Improvement Plan.
c. Commissioner Fischer presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Director of Parks & Recreation Anderson responded to questions regarding
the portion of the Plan relating to Parks.
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
adoption:
96 - 07 - 85
ADOPTION OF 1997-2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the 1997-2001 Capital Improvement Plan coordinates the timing
and financing of major equipment purchases and construction projects, and
WHEREAS, the 1997-2001 C.I.P. is a planning tool for City staff and
elected officials, and
WHEREAS, it is important to follow the construction and financing
schedule on pages 1-8 and i•9 in the C.I.P. in order to fully utilize the
City's engineering staff and minimize the need for consultant engineers, and
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1997-2001 C.I.P. is hereby
adopted as a planning document, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the construction and financing schedule on pages
1.8 and 1-9 in the C.I.P. will be followed to the greatest extent possible.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all.
2. Plat Condition Change Request: Parkview Addition (Lower Afton Road and Londin Lane)
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
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c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. The following were heard:
- John Peterson, President of Good Value Homes
John Picha. Attorney representing Arne Johnson
Arne Johnson, 89 North Century, the developer
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to table this item until July 22 and direct
staff to present a legal opinion regarding liability issues for the
paved walkway between Lots 6 and 7. Block 1 from Parkview Lane to Lower
Afton Road.
Seconded by Mayor Bastion Ayes - all
3. Lot Split Condition Removal - John Gregerson (2622 Linwood Avenue)
a. Acting Manager Haider 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:
96-07-86
RESOLUTION TO REMOVE DEED RESTRICTION
WHEREAS, Mr. John Gregerson has requested that the City Council remove a deed
restriction regarding the use of his lot at 2622 E. Linwood Avenue. This lot is
legally described as follows:
SECTION 13 TOWN 28 RANGE 22
W 130 FT OF N 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4
(SUBJ TO RD 8 ESMTS) IN SEC 13 TN 28 RN 22
WHEREAS, Paragraph 4B of the document entitled Declaration of Covenants and
Restrictions requires that the building setback from the west property line be 60
feet.
WHEREAS, this document is filed and referenced with Ramsey County as certificate
number 317836 and document number 700999.
WHEREAS, on July 8, 1996, the City Council reviewed this request and made a
'?i motion to remove this deed restriction.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Maplewood City Council requests that
Ramsey County remove the above mentioned deed restriction for the following reasons:
1. The lot grade is too steep. The maximum street grade allowed by the
City is 8%. The grade along the west edge of Mr. Gregerson's lot is
22%.
2. The City recently purchased 23.89 acres of land adjacent to Mr.
Gregerson's lot for open space. In 1980, a roadway from Linwood Avenue
on the west side of Mr. Gregerson's property was a possibility to
provide access to this land. This roadway is no longer needed since the
City will not be developing this open space land.
3. Construction of a roadway along Mr. Gregerson's west line would require
excavation of part of the City's open space land. Bruce Anderson, the
Director of Parks and Recreation, said that such a ground disturbance
would be contrary to the purpose of the open space acquisition and would
not be allowed.
4. Access is not needed from Linwood Avenue for development of the 4.99
acre tract south of Mr. Gregerson's lot. Access to this site can be
gained from Schaller Drive and Tim Avenue to the south.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
4. Therapeutic Massage License for Community Center
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Safety Collins 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 Rossbach moved to approve the aRplication of Jacqueline
Thompson and William Dunn to operate a therapeutic massa4e center and
the Maplewood Community Center. 2100 White Bear Avenue.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
5. Cash Connection Charge Cancellation Request - Kuslich
a. Acting Manager Haider 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 was heard:
Eric Olsen representing the applicant, Bonnie Kuslich. 2400 Keller Parkway..
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d. Councilmember Carlson moved to deny the request to waive the cash
connection charge.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Councilmembers Carlson, Koppen
Nays Mayor Bastian. Councilmembers
Allenspach, Rossbach
MOTION FAILED
e. Councilmember Rossbach moved to waive the cash connection charge for
Parcel B on Forest Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Rossbach
Nays - Councilmembers Carlson, Koppen
6. Cash Connection Charge Cancellation Request - Sievers
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff reporto
b. Councilmember Allenspach moved to waive the cash connection fee for 2451
Forest Street (Parcel C).
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
7. East Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Resolutions
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report and specific
information regarding the organization.
b. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council
regarding this matter. No one appeared.
c. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96-07-87
RESOLUTION FOR CREATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED DISTRICT
WHEREAS, in 1984, the City entered into a joint powers agreement for the creation
of the East Mississippi Watershed Management Organization; and
WHEREAS, said watershed management organization has not proven to be a successful
organizational structure for storm water management planning; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the joint powers agreement, the City desires to
withdraw from the watershed management organization; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to petition the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil
Resources for the creation of the East Mississippi Watershed District; and
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WHEREAS, the City wishes to solicit volunteers for nomination as board members
- to said watershed district.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood.
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
i. The City of Maplewood hereby withdraws from the East Mississippi Watershed
Management Organization.
2. The City Council hereby authorizes the execution and submittal of a petition to
the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources for the creation of the East
Mississippi Watershed District.
_ 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the solicitation of volunteers for nomination
to the East Mississippi Watershed District Board of Managers.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
8. Van Dyke Mill & Bituminous Overlay. Project 96-13 - Approve Plans/Authorize Bids
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
96-07-88
APPROVING PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, Municipal State Aid Funds are available for the, construction of
street improvements, and
WHEREAS, VanDyke Street is a designated MSA route in need of
improvements, and
WHEREAS, bituminous mill and overlay may be fully financed with MSA
funds, and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications for VanDyke Street Bituminous Mill and
Overlay, Project 96-13, 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 Acting City Clerk.
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2. The Acting 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 shalt
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
10:00 A.M., on the ist day of August, 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 August 12,
1996.
4. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to make the financial
transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the
project. The financing plan shall be as follows:
State Aid $105,000
Total $105,000
Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach Ayes - all
9. Charitable Gambling - 1996 Third Quarter Requests
a. Acting Manager Haider 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. No one appeared.
City of Maplewood Human Relations Commission
d. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve a donation of $700 to assist with
the cost of sponsoring a Mixed Blood Theater plan on diversity.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
City of Maplewood Community Center Ticketing System
e. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve a donation of $4,500 to allow
purchase of software and hardware for a ticketing system which would
meet the needs of the City and the Maplewood Heritage Theater Company
and address the concerns of the City's auditors.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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City of Maplewood - Carver/Edgerton/Community Center Software.
f. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve a donation of $9.250 to purchase
software to allow integration of the Carver and Edgerton community
centers in the RecWare program used for facility use, membership and
registration.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
City of Maplewood Nature Center Supplies
g. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve a donation of $850 to the Nature
Center for supplies for programs scheduled this fall
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
Dispute Resolution Center
h. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve a donation of 52.000 to the
Diseute Resolution Center. based on the Citv's population.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
10. Liquor Ordinance Revisions (First Reading)
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report.
b. Director of Public Safety Collins presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve first reading of the revised
Alcoholic Beverage Ordinances.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
11. Administrative Hearing Ordinance (First Reading)
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report.
b. Assistant City Manager Dawson presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to approve first reading of an ordinance to
establish a procedure for enforcing administrative offenses.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
d. Mayor Bastian requested that the second reading of the proposed
ordinance not be considered before August 12. 1996.
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12. Contract with St. Paul Fire Prevention Services
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report..
b. Fire Chief Joel Hewitt presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Rossbach moved to approve the contract between the Citv of
M~lewood and the City of St Paul for interim fire prevention services.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
13. Purchase and Sale of City Vehicles
a. Acting Manager Haider presented the staff report with specific
information regarding choice and cost of replacement vehicles.
b. Councilmember Carlson moved to authorize the purchase of 3 used low-
mileage Corsica's for a total price of $34 766 and sale of the existing
vehicles.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Peter Fischer, 2443 Standridge and
Carolyn Peterson, 1999 Jackson Street, speaking as private citizens
a. Ms. Peterson reported that an inspection of the recently purchased
Priory open space property had been done. The inspection revealed the
presence of a fern bog and ephemeral ponds as wel 1 as an original -
condition wetland (as opposed to most wetlands which are overgrown with
cattails and other non-native plants) on the Priory site and the oak
woods on the adjacent property.
- b. They asked the Council about the possibility of purchasing the oak woods
on the adjoining property with the money remaining in the open space
fund or, if that could not be done, if there was any means by which that
property could be protected.
c. Mayor Bastian moved to direct staff to clarify ownership and investigate
the possibility of purchase or what recourse the Citv might have to
protect the property.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
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L. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1, Fireworks at Ramsey County Fair
a. Mayor Bastian asked when the City will be having the fireworks display
for the County Fair.
b. Director of Parks & Recreation Anderson stated they would be held on
Thursday, July 18, after the parade.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
AT 10:30 P.M. MAYOR BASTIAN MOVED TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LITIGATION IN
THE MATTER OF MAPLEWOOD V. VALIUKAS
SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ROSSBACH AYES - ALL
I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
2. Matter of Maplewood v. Valiukas
The Council discussed the summary judgement of the case and subsequent
Council action.
COUNCIL RECONVENED THE MEETING AT 10:30 P.M.
N. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
10:31 P.M.
Lois N. Behm, Acting City Clerk
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