HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-27-1998 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, July 27, 1998
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 98-15
A CAI TIER
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
~ ROLL CALL,
George F. Rossbach, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Kevin Kittridge, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
D APPROVAL OF MINUTES•
Councilmember Allenspach moved to a~nrove the mina of M ting No 98-14
(l~y~a~pr~nted
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all
F APPROVAL OF A~ENDA_
Councilmember Carlson moved to approve the Agenda as amended.
M1 - Mayor's Mailbox
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - all
F APPOINTMENTS/PRF
NHS
NONE
.ON NT A~ NDA:
Councilmember Carlson mo>~ seconded by Councilmember Kittridge ayes - all.
t_oal2prove the Cont~ni-
Agenda I m ,1 - ,10 a r omm nded.
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: 5101,349.85 Checks #7551-#7561 Dated 7-01-98 thru 7-06-98
5 67,048.62 Checks #38691- #38814 Dated 7-14-98
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$ 44,613.43 Checks #7562-#7570 Dated 7-10-98 thru 7-17-98
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84,_24
9~ Checks #38817-#38922 Dated 7-21-98
$397,336.85 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL• $297.250.70 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 7-10-98
~ 49 052.11 Payroll Deduction Checks #66388 thru #66402 Dated 7-10-98
5346,302.81 Total Payroll
X743 639 66 GRAND TOTAL
2. Conditional Use Permit Review - Outback Steakhouse
Moved to review the Conditional Use Permit for 1770 Beam Avenue only if a problem
arises or if the owner proposes major changes to the site.
3. Conditional Use Permit Review -Crestview Forest Townhomes
Moved to review the Conditional Use Permit for Crestview Forest Townhomes again in
one year.
4. Change in Plat Conditions and Final Plat Hailer's Woods
Approved changes to the conditions of approval for Hailer's Woods allowing the
drain fields for lots 7,8,9,11, and 12 in the conservation easement. For front and ,
rear yard setbacks, allow a maximum front-yard setback of 200 feet on lots 3, 4
and 7. Approval of the Hailer's Woods final plat is subject to the County
recording the deeds, deed restrictions, easements and covenants required by the
City.
5. Revision of Plat Conditions - Amber Hills Fourth Addition
Amended the condition requiring an eight foot wide paved walkway and fencing
between Lots 11 and 12 Block 1. Delete the fencing requirement and allow a six
foot bituminous trail.
6. Change in Financing Plans for Projects 95-11, 96-02, and 96-22
Approved the amended financing plans and authorized the Finance Director to make
the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plans for these
projects.
7. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Encroachment Agreement
_ Authorized the appropriate officials to execute the encroachment agreement with
the Metropolitan Council.
8. Change of Manager and Ownership Ciatti's Italian Restaurant
Approved an intoxicating liquor license for Colleen J. Danford at Ciatti's.
9. Change of Manager Champps of Maplewood
Approved an intoxicating liquor license far Judith A. Landreville
10. Extension of Cable Commission Franchise agreement.
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Approved the following resolution amending Ordinance No. 736, Article 4, Section
- 4.04, Franchise term.
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BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota that Section 1.
Ordinance No. 736, Article 4, Section 4.04, Franchise Term, is hereby amended to read:
Section 4.04 Franchise Term - This Franchise shall commence upon the date the
Ordinance becomes effective and shall expire on November 30, 1998 unless terminated
sooner as hereinafter provided.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective upon passage and official
publication.
H. P B I H ARIN~S•
1. 7:00 P.M. (7:08 P.M.) Harvester Avenue and Sterling Street Improvement, City
Project 97-16 - Assessment Hearing.
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting fora public hearing regarding
Harvester Avenue and Sterling Street Improvement City Project 97-
16 assessment hearing.
b. Manager McGuire introduced 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 Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents
or opponents. The following persons were heard:
Abdel Aziz, 980 Sterling Street
Bernard Kennedy, 2532 Stillwater Road
Peter Lobinsky, 2546 Stillwater Road
f. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Resolution and
moved its adoption with consideration of filed objections_
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RESOLUTION
ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL PROJECT 97-16
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has
met and heard and passed on all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction
of Harvester Avenue and Sterling Street as described in the files of the City Clerk as
~roject 97-16, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
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a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the
lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be
benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a
period of 20 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first
Monday in January, 1999, and shall bear interest at the rate of 6.1 percent per annum from
the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be
added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December
31 ,1998. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on
all unpaid installments.
3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the council to reimburse itself in
the future for the portion of the cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds
_ by levying additional assessments, on notice and hearing as provided for the assessments
herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any
.properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when
changed conditions relating to such properties make such assessment feasible.
4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which maybe
served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but
which are not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the
council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by
adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later
extension or improvements.
5. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the
county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county, and such
assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - All
I. AWARD OF BIDS
1. Harvester Avenue and Sterling Street, Project 97-16 Award of Bids
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report and the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Carlson -
Inc Tn the am~nt of 5565 706 59 and introduced the following reso ution:
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RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BID - PROJECT 97 - 16
BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the bid of
OptiCon, Inc. In the amount of $565,706.59 is the lowest responsible bid for the
construction of Harvester Avenue Improvements, City Project 97-16, 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
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NFTNI H D B SINESS
NONE
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Preliminary Approval of 1998 Improvement ahd Refunding Bonds
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Finance Director Faust presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Carlson moved to e h
dr~~l~a sp
RPSOlutions and moved there ado to ion•
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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF 51,065,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998A
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"),
has heretofore determined that ~t is necessary and expedient to issue its 51,065,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1998A (the "Bonds") to finance the
construction of various improvement projects withing the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its indeppendent financial advisor and is therefore
authorized to sell these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, Section 475.60, Subdivision 2 (9); and.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
Authorization - the City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit bids for
the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
Meeting: Bid Opening - This City Council shall meet at the time and place
specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of
considering sealed bids for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The Clerk or her
designees, shall open bids at the time and place specified in such Terms of Proposal.
Terms of Proposal - The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the negotiation
thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as Exhibit A
and hereby approved and made a part hereof.
Official Statement - In connection with said competitive negotiated sale, the
Clerk and other officers of employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate
with Springsted and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the
Bonds, and to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion.
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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATED SALE OF X1,295,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 19986
WHEREAS. the City Council of the City of Maplewood, Minnesota (the "City"),
has heretofore determined that it is necessary and expedient to issue its $1,295,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 1998B (the "Bonds") to refund in advance
of maturity, the 2001 through 2011 maturities of the City's General Obligation
Improvement Bonds. Series 1991A, dated November 1, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained Springsted Incorporated, in Saint Paul,
Minnesota ("Springsted"), as its indeppendent financial advisor and is therefore
authorized to sell these obligations by a competitive negotiated sale in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes. Section 475.60, Subdivision 2 (9); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Maplewood,
Minnesota, as follows:
Authorization -the City Council hereby authorizes Springsted to solicit bids for
the competitive negotiated sale of the Bonds.
Meeting; Bid Opening - This City Council shall meet at the time and place
specified in the Terms of Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A for the purpose of
considering sealed bids for, and awarding the sale of, the Bonds. The Clerk or her
designees, shall open bids at the time and place specified in such Terms of Proposal.
Terms of Proposal - The terms and conditions of the Bonds and the negotiation
thereof are fully set forth in the "Terms of Proposal" attached hereto as Exhibit A
and hereby approved and made a part hereof.
Official Statement - In connection with said competitive negotiated sale, the
Clerk and other officers of employees of the City are hereby authorized to cooperate
with Springsted and participate in the preparation of an official statement for the
Bonds, and to execute and deliver it on behalf of the City upon its completion.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - All
2. Stop Signs - Hazelwood Street at Cope Avenue and Hazelwood Street at County Road B
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents
or opponents. The following person was heard:
Josephine Meidlingh, 1448 Shearton
d. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved
t_o~quest Ramsey o m y to install all-way stop signs
a o m y_Road B and Hazelwood Street
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - All
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3. Private Street Acceptance Policy
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Kittridge moved to adopt th Priva S r A p an .
Po~y~_prPS n Pd by staff.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - All
4. Driveway Setback Variance - 1470 Price Avenue
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. The following persons were heard:
Tom Schaefer, 1470 Price Avenue
Bob Lumpkin, 1707 Barclay Avenue
Judy Lumpkin, 1707 Barclay Avenue
d. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Carlson moved to table the driveway setback variance request
for 1470 Price Av n~ to allow the Schaefer's and Li~kin's time to
arrange for disp~ r olution
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers
Carlson and Koppen
Nays - Councilmembers Allenspach and
Kittridge
5. Little Canada Request - Arcade/Keller Intersection
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Public Works Director Haider presented the specifics of the
report.
c. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding
this matter. The following persons were heard:
Joel Hanson, Little Canada City Administrator
Bill Hanson. 2836 Keller Parkway, Little Canada
Chris Drake, 801 Keller Parkway, Little Canada
Mike Fahey, Mayor Little Canada
Joel Hanson, second appearance
Artie Linder, 817 Keller Parkway, Little Canada
Corrine Solcasky, 830 Westwind Drive,Little Canada
Chris Drake, 801 Keller Parkway, Little Canada
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John Gores, 2870 Arcade, Maplewood
Corrine Solcasky, second appearance
Joel Hanson, third appearance
d. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing,
Councilmember Carlson moved to direct staff to explore the possibility of
~~aring off the southeast corner of the Arcade Keller Parkway
intersection and any other options that would remedy the situation. Anv
chanaP~ ontidered would also include that the street be 36 foot width
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes - All
6. Arcade Street Bridge Conceptual Design
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Public Works Director Haider presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to accept the recommendation of the advisorypanel to
pursue the prope~al by the t~llLOf Cliff Garten and Aaron Parker and introduced
the following resolution:
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Arcade Street Bridge
WHEREAS the Arcade Street Bridge will be replaced in 1999: and
WHEREAS Ramsey County invited proposals from three artists for the bridge's conceptual
design; and
WHEREAS Ramsey County Public Works established this Advisory Panel to define criteria
for the new bridge design, to review the bridge design proposals and to make a
recommendation to the County Board regarding a preferred design from among those
proposals;
WHEREAS the bridge sits in the midst of a postoral neighborhood environment, with two
lakes and many trees and the new bridge should enhance and integrate into this "gentle"
park and residential environment; and
WHEREAS THE bridge is on a local road and has an intimate character and should
emphasize a pedestrian function, while still accommodating traffic; and
WHEREAS the bride is the union of two communities (Little Canada and Maplewood) that
had once been Minnesota wood and farm land and the bridge's from and decorative elements
should accommodate and reflect the meeting of these two communities and evoke their
natural and human histories; and
WHEREAS the bridge will be seen by pedestrians and motorists as they cross, by boaters
as they pass beneath, and by residents and visitors as they view it from a distance across`''`
the lakes and the bridge should consider these multiple perspectives and experiences; and
WHEREAS the bride should be elegantly distinctive and memorable and should reveal
interesting perceptions of its details and form over time and experience; and
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WHEREAS three outstanding bridge proposals were developped and presented by the artists
Cliff Garten and Aaron Parker, Stanton Sears and Ardrea Mykelbust, and Marjorie Pitz; and
WHEREAS the models of the three proposed designs were displayed in the Little Canada
„ty Hall for public review and comment and an open meeting was held to present them to
the public; and
WHEREAS Ramsey County Public Works evaluated the bridge designs in terms of their
response to applicable codes and functional requirements and their potential to be cost
effectively constructed and concluded that all of the designs met those standards; and
WHEREAS the Advisory Panel interviewed the artists, carefully studied their proposals,
evaluated them in terms of the defined criteria for the bridge design, and considered the
public comment;
NOW THEREFORE, the Arcade Street Bridge Advisory Panel unanimously and
enthusiastically recommends that Ramsey County pursue implementation of the Arcade Street
Bridge proposed by the team of Cliff Garten and Aaron Parker. The panel adds its comment
that this bridge design not only meets all of the defined criteria, ~t does so in a
distinctive and extremely creative manner, promising a bridge that will be a treasured
amenity in the community for many many years to come.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach Ayes - All
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Cris Havens, reporter for Lillie Suburban Newspaper introduced himself as a temporary
replacement for Jason Wolfe who is no longer working for the paper.
M. COUNT
II PRE
ENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Mailbox - Mayor Rossbach encouraged attendance at National Night Out on
Tuesday, August 4 and Councilmember Allenspach announced upcoming neighborhood park
meetings.
N ADMINI TRATIVE PRESENTAJ=LQNS
NONE
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Councilmember Allenspach m~_d~o adjourn at 908 p.m.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen. Ayes - All
Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk
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