HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-1998 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, January 26, 1998
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 98-02
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 Rossbach.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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George F. Rossbach, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale N. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Kevin Kittridge, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
- D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Special Council Meeting of December 15, 1997
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of Special Co m it
M ing of December 15. 1997 as corrected:
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Allenspach,
Carlson, Koppen
Nays - None
Abstain - Councilmember Kittridge
2. Special Council Meeting of December 17, 1997
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minutes of pecial Council
Meeting of December 15 1997 as presented
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Allenspach.
Carlson, Koppen
Nays - None
Abstain - Councilmember Kittridge
3. Special Council Meeting of December 18, 1997
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the minut s of pecial Council
M ing of D mb r 15 1 7 a prey n d.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Allenspach,
Carlson, Koppen
Nays - None
Abstain - Councilmember Kittridge
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4. Minutes of Council/Manager Workshop of January 5, 1998
Councilmember Carlson moved to aporove the minutes of Council/Manager
Workshop of Januar~5 ]997 as presented
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Rossbach,
Councilmembers Allenspach.
Carlson, Koppen
Nays - None
Abstain - Councilmember Kittridge
5. Minutes of Council Meeting 98-01 (January 12, 1998)
Councilmember Kopppen moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 98-01
( an iar,~1 - 1 8) as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - alh
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson mood _to approve the Agenda as amended•
L1 Mayor's Mailbox
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
EA APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
NONE
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Carlson moved, seconded by Councilmember Kopp~1; aver - all, to approve
the Consent Agenda Items F-T thri F- a r omm nd d
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $ 62,953..93 Checks #7352-#7365 Dated 1-2-98 thru 1-9-98
$ 126,047.58 Checks #35699-#35811 Dated 1-13-98
$ 796.53 Checks #7366-#7368 Dated 1-12-98 thru 1-13-98
~ TO .740 3 Checks #35815-#35937 Dated 1-20-98
$ 299,538.77 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL• $ 292,208.30 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 1-9-98
~ 48 071 61 Payroll Deduction Checks #63054-#63068 Dated 1-9-98
$ 340,279.91 Total Payroll
S 639 818 68 GRAND TOTAL
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2. Resolution of Appreciation - Kevin Kittridge
Adopted the following Resolution:
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JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Kevin Kittridge has been a member of the Maplewood Planning
Commission since October 12, 1992 and has served faithfully in that capacity
to the present time; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has appreciated his experience,
insights and good judgment and
WHEREAS, he has freely given of his time and energy, without
compensation, for the betterment of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, he has shown sincere dedication to his duties and has
consistently contributed his leadership, time and effort for the benefit of
the City.
NOW,. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED for and on behalf of the City of
Maplewood, Minnesota and its citizens, that Kevin Kittridge is hereby
extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service,
and we wish him continued success in the future.
3. 1997 Planning Commission Annual Report
Accepted with thanks the 1997 Planning Commission Annual Report.
4. Renewal of North St. Paul Dispatching Contract
- Authorized renewal of a two-year dispatching agreement between the City of
North St. Paul and the City of Maplewood.
5. Donation to Maplewood Nature Center (Robert & Caroline Odegard)
Accepted with thanks a donation of 5225 from Robert and Caroline Odegard for
Nature Center use and authorized the appropriate budget changes.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 1. 7:00 P.M. (7:07 P.M.): MnDOT Property, 1779 McMenemy Street
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
proposed rezoning and a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the MnDOT
property at 1779 McMenemy Street.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the
report.
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d. Commissioner Will Rossbach presented the Planning Commission report.
e. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings.
f. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
F. P. Kaufenberg, 1885 N. Sloan
Tom Alexander, Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren,
Attorney representing Areal Communications
(formerly A.P.T. Communications)
g. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Land Use Plan Change
Zoning Map Change
h. Councilmember Koppen moved to change the zoning o R3
MOTION WITHDRAWN DUE TO POINT OF ORDER
i. Councilmember Koppen moved to change the Land Use Plan to R-3M (MPdium
Residential
MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
j. Councilmember Koppen moved to change the zoning to R3M
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
k. Councilmember Carlson moved to take no action.
MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN
1. Councilmember Allenspach moved to change the zoning to Commercial
Office.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
MOTION WITHDRAWN DUE TO POINT OF ORDER
m. Councilmember Allenspach moved
to
chanae h and Plan o 0
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach,
Koppen
Nays - Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers
Carlson, Kittredge
MOTION FAILED
n. Council indicated they would take no action on this item at this time.
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H• AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
l:._ UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
J. NEW BUSINESS
1. Roselawn Traffic Signal Agreement
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to execute the agreement and
establish a bustget for this eject of 54.050 fob f and d by the State Aid
r t on r~ i on a .o m.
_ Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
2. Harvester Stop Sign Petition
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to place the netifion rents ing two additional four-
: way stops at Harvester and Ferndale and at Harvesf rand F rndal as well as
establishing a school zone near Transfiguration Schnnl nn tha frninril Agenda fnr
February 9
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - all
3. Budget Adjustment for Mall Storefront Office
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Police Chief Ryan presented the specifics of the report.
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to authori h appropriate budg~~jus m n o
cover construction costs for the Maplewood Mall Stor fron Offi
Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all
K. VISLTOR PRESENTATIONS
NONE
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L COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Mailbox
a. Reminder Mayor's Forum February 7th at City Hall, 10:00 to Noon.
M. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
NONE
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbach moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - all
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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