HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2000MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, July 10, 2000
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 00-14
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 Cardinal.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
C. ROLL CALL:
Robert Cazdinal, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
~. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Wasiluk moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Workshop (June 26. 2000
as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 00-13 (June 26, 2000) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
Ml. Events Update -Summer
M2. Council Meeting Agendas
M3. City Web Site
Nl. Policy for Disaster Debris Removal
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
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F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
None
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councihnember Allenspach moved to arororove the Consent Agenda as amended:
Remove Item G. 2., Community Development Staffing Request, from the Consent Agenda and place it
under K. 1. for discussion.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk
1. Approval of Claims
Approved the claims.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$2,948.64
$166,822.98
$2,746,296.30
$37,411.00
$435,015.54
$6,042,913.86
Ayes -all
Checks #8320 thru #8321 dated 6-16-00
Checks #50302 thnr #50402 dated 6-27-00
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 6-20 thru 6-26-00
Checks #8322 thnx #8330 dated 6-26 thru 6-29-00
Checks #50405 thru #50487 dated 7-3-00
Disbursements via debits to checking account
dated 6-27 thru 7-3-00
$9,431,408.32 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$315,321.86 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 6-23-00
$23.305.82 Payroll Deduction check #79056 thru #79061 dated 6-23-00
$338.627.68 Total Payroll
' $9,770,036.00 GRAND TOTAL
2. Community Development Staffing Request
This item was moved to New Business, K.1., for discussion.
3. HRC Resignation
Councilmember Allenspach moved to adopt the joint resolution of aronreciation for Barbara
Skoglund who has been a member of the Human Relations Commission Board since Apri16
1999:
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RESOLUTION 00-07-072
JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, Barbara Skoglund has been a member of the Maplewood Human Relations Commission
Board since Apri16, 1999 and has served faithfully in that capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Human Relations Commission Board has appreciated her experience, insights and good
judgement; and
WHEREAS, Barbara has freely given of her time and energy, without compensation, for the betterment
of the City of Maplewood; and
WHEREAS, Barbara has shown dedicafion to her duties and has consistently contributed her leadership
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 Barbara Skoglund is hereby extended our gratitude and appreciation for
her dedicated service and we wish her continued success in the future.
Seconded by Councihnember Wasiluk Ayes -all
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 7:00 P.M. Goodrich Golf Course Clubhouse (1820 Van Dyke Street)
A. Conditional Use Permit
B. Design Approval
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Dale Trippler presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person was heard:
Kevin Finley, Director of Operations, Ramsey County Parks & Recreation
f. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
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A. Conditional Use Permit
Councihnember Wasiluk introduced the following Conditional Use Permit Resolution for
the Goodrich Golf Course and clubhouse expansion at 1820 Van Dyke Street and moved F'
its adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-07-073
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ramsey County applied for a conditional use permit for the Goodrich Golf
Course and to add onto the clubhouse.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property located at 1820 Van Dyke Street. The
legal description is:
SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 22, SUBJECT TO STREETS AND
AVES AND EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EXCEPT PART OF
N''/z OF SW 1/4 SOUTHEASTERLY OF NORTH ST. PAUL ROAD AND
SOUTHWESTERLY OF HAZEL STREET AND EXCEPT THE WEST 810
FEET OF NORTH''/z OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 AND EXCEPT THE WEST 810
FEET OF THE SOUTH 235 8/10 FEET OF SOUTH''/z OF NORTHWEST 1/4
AND EXCEPT THE WEST 870 FEET OF THE SOUTH''h OF THE
NORTHWEST 1/4 LYING NORTH OF SAID SOUTH 235 8/10 FEET THE
NORTH %z OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 AND SOUTH''/z OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4
ALL IN SECTION 14, TOWNSHII' 29, RANGE 22.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On June 19, 2000, the planning commission recommended that the city council
approve this permit.
2. On July 10, 2000, the city council held a public hearing. 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 from the
city staff and planning commission. ~
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-
described conditional use permit, because:
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.
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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 properly, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke,
dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water runoff, 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.
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 applicant must begin construction within one year after the council approves
this permit or the pernut shall end. The city council may extend this deadline for
one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
4. The applicant shall plant 24 trees along North St. Paul Road. The tree plan is
subject to staff approval.
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Seconded by Councihnember Koppen Ayes -all
B. Design Approval
Councihnember Wasiluk moved to approve the architectural and site plans date-stamped
May 26.2000 and the landscape plan dated June 13.2000 for the Goodrich Golf Course
Clubhouse addition, subject to the findings required by the city code. The developer shall
do the followine:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
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2. Submit a grading, drainage and erosion control plan to the city engineer for
approval prior to getting a building permit.
3. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community
development may approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councihnember Koppen Ayes -all
2. 7:10 P.M. Amusement City Conditional Use Permit Revision (1870 Rice Street)
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Dale Trippler presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Boardmember Tim Johnson presented the Community Design Review Board report.
f. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Damn Johnson, Splat Tag, Inc., representing Amusement City
Milo Thompson, 1794 Onacrest Curve, Maplewood
Carolyn Peterson, 1999 Jackson Street, Maplewood
Chief Winger read the firearrns section of the city code.
Patrick Kelly, City Attorney, gave a court opinion on the interpretation of "paint ball" as
a firearm.
Bob Jancoski, 870 Westwind Drive, Little Canada
Dave Jancoski, 870 Westwind Drive, Little Canada
Lesley Johnson, 2070 11th Avenue East, North St. Paul
Paul Paulos, 1873 Beaumont Street, Maplewood
Tom McDonough, 660 Eldridge Avenue East, Maplewood
Darrin Johnson, second appearance
Dan Betts, owner, Amusement City
Darrin Johnson, third appearance
g. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councihnember Koppen introduced the following revised Conditional Use Pernut Resolution for
Amusement City at 1870 Rice Street and moved for its adoption:
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RESOLUTION 00-07-074
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the city council approved a conditional use permit for an amusement facility at
1870 Rice Street on November 17, 1977 and amended it several times since.
WHEREAS, the property owner is requesting approval of a conditional use permit amendment to
expand his amusement facility to the south onto vacant properly and to convert an existing
building into a pizza restaurant.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the following described property:
EISENMENGER AND ZASPEL'S LAKE PARK, RAMSEY CO., MINN., SUBJECT TO ST
AND AVE AND VAC STS AND ALLEYS ACCRUING, THE FOL A TRACT LYING NWLY
OF SOO LINE RY R/W OF THE FOL; LOTS 4 THRU 10 BLK 1, LOT 7 BLK 2, LOTS 5
THRU 32 BLK 4, LOTS 12 THRU 25 BLK 6 AND ALL OF BLK 3.
AND
EISENMENGER AND ZASPEL'S LAKE PARK, RAMSEY CO., MINN., SUBJECT TO
HWY THE FOL VAC ALLEY ACCRUING AND LOTS 33 THRU LOT 39 BLK 4.
AND
EISENMENGER AND ZASPEL'S LAKE PARK, RAMSEY CO., MINN. VAC. ST AND
ALLEY ACCRUING AND LOTS I THRU 4 BLK 4.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit revision is as follows:
1. On June 19, 2000, the planning commission recommended that the city council deny this
permit.
2. The city council held a public hearing on July 10, 2000. City staff published a notice in
the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. 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 revise the above-described
conditional use permit revision, based on the following reasons:
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 nm-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.
The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services.
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:
The suspension of the driving range shall be in effect until a public hearing has been held and the
suspension by the city council ended. The conditional use permit for the remainder of the facility
is still in effect. The property owner shall comply with the following revised conditions of
approval:
Comply with the approved site plan dated May 16, 2000, with the exception that the
paint-ball course shall not be allowed since the discharge of firearms within city limits is
not permitted by ordinance.
2. Maintain the following site improvements:
a. A reflectorized stop sign at the Rice Street driveway.
b. A striped parking lot with at least 94 parking spaces as shown on the November
30, 1993 site plan. The applicant shall have four handicap parking stalls and
handicap-parking signs for each stall. There shall be at least one van-accessible
space. (Americans with Disabilities Act requirement)
c. A trash dumpster enclosure for any outside trash dumpsters subject to staff
approval.
d. Direct or shield the lights so the bulbs are not directly visible from any public
street. (code requirement) -
3. Future revisions to the approved site plan must come before the city council for their
review and approval, except that minor changes maybe approved by the director of
community development.
4. The applicant must not encroach into the wetland with this expansion.
5. The 45 "new" parking spaces shown on the May 16, 2000 site plan must be paved,
striped, meet code on size, and have continuous concrete curbing around the entire
parking lot, unless breaks are required by the city engineer for drainage reasons. The
applicant shall also eliminate the furthest southeast parking space since access to this
space is limited.
6. The hours of operation for the amusements and games shall be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The
restaurant maybe open until 11 p.m.
7. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
8. The owner shall remove all signs advertising the paint ball park.
9. The owner shall immediately remove the trailer sign on the property and make sure the
women's bathroom is operational.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
3. 7:20 P.M. Highpoint Ridge (County Road D and Highway 61)
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report.
o, Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Dale Trippler presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
JeffFlorizak, 1233 Duluth Court, Maplewood
Jeff Bradt, 1236 Summit Court, Maplewood
Brent Jorgenson, 1235 Summit Court, Maplewood
Terry Schroeder, 3007 Frank Street, Maplewood
Jean Doyle, 1801Gervais Avenue, Maplewood
Mary Dean, 1233 East County Road D, Vadnais Heights
Joe Prokosch, 1272 East County Road D, Maplewood
Doug Huntley, 3020 Edward Street, Maplewood
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Yvonne Barrett, 1176 East County Road D, Maplewood
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Jeff Bradt, second appeazance
Frank Frattalone, 3205 Centerville Road, Developer of the Project
Bruce Mogren, 10116 - 67th Lane North, Grant
Gordy Howe, Consultant to F. M. Frattalone
Gary Morgan, 3220 Fremont Avenue, Minneapolis
Tushaz Desai, 2973 Edwazd Street, Maplewood
Doug Huntley, second appeazance
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councihnember Collins moved to table this item until the July 24, 2000 Council Meetinng to give
staff time to study the traffic report that was received on July 17.2000.
Seconded by Councihnember Koppers Ayes -all
I.
AWARD OF BIDS
Bituminous Seal Coating, Project 00-07
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
Councihnember Allenspach introduced the Resolution for Award of Bid for Bituminous Seal
Coating, Project 00-07, to Allied Blacktop Company in the amount of $89,650 and moved for its
adoption:
RESOLUTION 00-07-075
RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid
of Allied Blacktop Company in the amount of $89,650 is the lowest responsible bid for
Bituminous Seal Coating, City Project 00-07, and the mayor and clerk aze 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 Ayes -all
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J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. LBC Zoning District Regulations Code Amendment (Second Reading)
a. Acting City Manager Haider introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
Councihnember Allenspach moved to adopt the following ordinance amending the permitted
uses in the Limited Business Commercial District requirements:
ORDINANCE N0.802
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERMITTED USES IN THE
LIMITED BUSINESS COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
The Maplewood City Council approves the following changes to the Maplewood Code of
Ordinances:
Section 1. This section changes Sections 36-154 as follows (additions are underlined and
deletions are crossed out):
Section 36-154(a) Permitted Uses. Offices, medical orhealth-related clinics and day care
centers. The city will allow uses similar to the above if they would not create a nuisance and if
they are not noxious or hazardous. The city council shall review uses that are not clearly similar
for a determination of compatibilitx.
Section 36-154(b) Reserved.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after the city publishes it in the official newspaper.
Seconded by Councihnember/Mayor Ayes -all
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Community Development Staffing Request
a. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
Mayor Cardinal moved to grant the temporary part-time position needed in the Community
Development Department.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councihnembers
Allenspach, Collins, Wasiluk
Abstain -Councilmember Koppen
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L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Events Update - Councihnember Allenspach commented that the city's July 4th Celebration
turned out very well and commended the Parks & Recreation Deparhnent and the Police
Department for a job well done. Councihnember Allenspach also reminded everyone that the
Midsummer Nights are still going strong.
2. Council Meeting Agendas - Councihnember Collins said he had requests from residents to have
the agenda posted on the cable network.
3. City Web Site -Mayor Cardinal asked about the city's website and having more information on
it as time goes on.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Policy for Disaster Debris Removal -Acting Mayor Haider explained the city's policy for
disaster debris removal. Mr. Haider asked the Council if they would like to include the whole
city in debris removal from the latest storm as opposed to just the area already designated. The
Council indicated their approval of a city-wide debris removal plan.
2. Mayor Cardinal informed the councilmembers that City Attorney Patrick Kelly has been asked to
be the incoming 2002 President of the Ramsey County Bar Association and wanted to
congratulate Mr. Kelly.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Koppen moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 P.M.
Seconded by Councihnember Collins Ayes -all
Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk
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