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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-2001MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, January 8, 2001 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. Ol-Ol 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 Cardinal, Mayor Present Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present Marvin C. Koppen, Councihnember Present Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 00-26 (December 11, 20001 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Council/Manager Workshop (December 11, 2000, as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Special Closed Meeting No. 00-27 (December 19.20001 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the Agenda as amended: Ml. NEST M5. Police Cars M2. Maplewood In Motion M6. Parks M3. Data Privacy M7. Welcome Signs M4. Police Station in South Maplewood 01-08-O1 1 City Manager Fursman asked that Items G-4 and G-6 under the Consent Agenda be moved to Appointments/Presentations, Items 4 and 5. F Councilmember Collins asked that Item G-5 under the Consent Agenda be moved to New Business, Item 5. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Senator Elect Mady (Madelyn) Reiter came forward to introduce herself to the Council. 2. Human Relations Commission Appointment Councilmember Collins moved to appoint Carol Cude, Joan Wurdeman, and Tammy Nadzieja to the Human Relations Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Resolution of Appreciation -Milo Thompson Councilmember Allenspach moved to adopt the following resolution of appreciation for Milo Thompson who has served on the Plannine Commission since October 10, 1994: RESOLUTION Ol-O1-001 JOINT RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION WHEREAS, Milo Thompson has been a member of the Maplewood Planning Commission since October 10, 1994 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 Milo Thompson is hereby extended our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service, and we wish him continued success in the future. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all 4. Donation to Fire Department Accepted a $10,000 donation from Mr. Richard Newman, founder of Newman Mechanical, Inc., to be deposited into the Fire Department Equipment Fund. 01-08-O1 2 ~. Donation to Police Department Accepted a $10,000 donation from Mr. Richard Newman, founder of Newman Mechanical, Inc., to be deposited into the Police Deparhnent Equipment Fund. G. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Councihnember Wasiluk Ayes -all 1. Approval of Claims Approved claims. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: $15.98 $147,205.90 $353,540.39 $614,718.47 $79,554.78 $80.07 $220,557.67 $53,388.30 $12.32 $353,978.18 $130,941.59 $1,953,993.65 PAYROLL: $316,819.11 $27,645.28 $327,738.12 $24,364.30 $696,566.81 $2,650,560.46 2. Financial Tran Checks #52454 dated 12/6/00 Checks #52455 thru #52553 dated 12/12/00 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 12/05 thru 12/11/00 Checks #52554 thru #52671 dated 12/19/00 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 12/12 thru 12/18/00 Checks #52672 thru #52673 dated 12/20/00 Checks #52674 thru #52733 dated 12/26/00 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 12/19 thru 12/22/00 Checks #52734 thru #52735 dated 12/28/00 Checks #52736 thru #52788 dated''/2/Ol Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 1.2/26 thru 12/29/00 Total Accounts Payable Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/8/00 Payroll Deduction check #81765 thru #81772 dated 12/8/00 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 12/22/00 Payroll Deduction check #81947 thru #81952 dated 12/22/00 Total Payroll GRAND TOTAL >fer to Close Fund for Project 98-10, Harvester Area Street Improvements Authorized the closure of the Fund for Project 98-10 by a transfer of $132,510.46 from the Street Construction State Aid Fund, effective 12-31-00 and authorized the appropriate budget adjustments. 01-08-O1 3 Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board Reappointments Approved the reappointments of Dale Trippler, Jack Frost, and Paul Mueller to the Planning Commission for terms that would end on December 31, 2003. Approved the reappointments of Tim Johnson and Matt Ledvina to the Community Design Review Board for terms that would end on January 1, 2003. 4. Donation to Fire Department This item was moved to Appointments/Presentations, Item 4. Disposal of Computer Equipment This item was moved to New Business, Item 5 6. Donation to Police Department This item was moved to Appointments/Presentations, Item 5. 7. Change of Manager, Intoxicating Liquor License: Dorothy Piotrowski - Applebee's; Pat Dalton - Bennigan's; and Michael Miranowski -The Rock Approved liquor license applications for Dorothy Piotrowski at Applebee's, Pat Dalton at Bennigan's, and Michael Miranowski at The Rock. 8. Personal Service License -Angela Rosenwald -Specific Family Chiropractic Approved an individual personal service license for Angela Rosenwald to be used at Specific Family Chiropractic located at 1285 Cope Avenue. 9. Intoxicating Liquor License Annual Renewals - On Sale Adopted the following resolution approving the on-sale intoxicating liquor license renewals for 2001: RESOLUTION Ol-O1-002 APPROVING ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS FOR 2001 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the following On-Sale Liquor Licenses, having been previously duly issued by this Council, are hereby approved for renewal for one year, effective January 2001, with approval granted herein subject to satisfactory results of required Police, Fire and Health Inspections: Robert James Selander AMF Maplewood Lanes ~ 955 English Street **Dorothy Helen Piotrowski Applebee's 2112 Maplewood Mall *Eugene A. Beaulieu Beau's Food & Spirits 2289 E. Minnehaha 01-08-O1 4 **Pat Datton Paul J. Mateyka, Jr. Suzanne Schilling Bennigan's Deans, Inc. Suzanne's Cuisine 1749 Beani Avenue. 1986 Rice Street 2100 White Bear Avenue ``;phen Yantes Raymond R. Emerfoll Brian Meyer Bleechers Garrity's The Bird 2220 White Bear Avenue 1696 White Bear Avenue 3035 White Bear Avenue Ronald Ringting Michael Gengler Thomas Hecker Best Western-Maplewood Inn Gulden's The Olive Garden 1730 E. County Road D 2999 N. Highway 61 1749 Beam Avenue Tom McDonough Patricia Belde **Michael Paul Miranowski Chalet Lounge Keller Clubhouse The Rock 1820 Rice Street 2166 Maplewood Drive 2029 Woodlyn Avenue Judith Landreville Stephen Parr Club On-Sale Chanipp's Outback Steakhouse Harlan Johnson 1734 Adolphus 1770 Beam Avenue Loyal Order of Moose 963 1946 English Street Cheryl Wentland Gerry Walton Chi-Chi's Restaurants Red Lobster Wine On-Sale 3069 White Bear Ave 2925 White Bear Avenue Balbir Singh Taste of India Steve Shirvinski Gregory Kuhns 1745 Cope Avenue Chili's Restaurants Smiley's D.G. Burger Southlawn & Beam 2425 Highway 61 Kin Phing Lee Singapore Chinese Cuisine peen Danford Cheri Ottem 1715-A Beam Avenue Liatti's Italian Restaurant Stargate Bar & Danceclub 1900 E. County Road D 1700 Rice Street 10. Intoxicating Liquor License Annual Renewals -Off Sale Councilmember Allenspach moved to adopt the following resolution approvine the off-sale intoxicating liquor license renewals for 2001: RESOLUTION Ol-O1-003 APPROVING THE OFF-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS FOR 2001 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the following Off-Sale Liquor Licenses, having been previously duly issued by this Council, are hereby approved for renewal for one year, effective January 1, 2001, with approvals granted herein subject to satisfactory results of required Police, Fire and health inspections: Todd Norman A-1 Liquor, Inc. 19 North Century Avenue Wendy Lauber Maplewood Wine Cellar 1281 Frost Avenue Marvin C. Koppen Party Time Liquor 1835 E. Larpenteur Ave. Arthur Mark Stein Labor's Liquor 1700 D Rice Street Joseph Hurdy M.G.M. Liquors Warehouse 2950 White Bear Avenue Christopher Sarrack Sarrack's International Wine & Spirits 2305 Stillwater Road Oi-08-O1 5 Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Collins, Wasiluk Abstain -Koppen 11. Continuation of Historical Commission Approved the continuation of the Maplewood Historical Commission as an advisory commission to the city in implementing the preservation goals and policies. City Manager Fursman asked the following liquor license applicants to come up to the podium and introduce themselves: Dorothy Piotrowski, of Applebee's, Pat Dalton, of Bennigan's, and Michael Miranowski, of The Rock. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. 7:00 P.M. (7:28 P.M.) APT Monopole (English Street and Gervais Avenue) Conditional Use Permit Design Approval a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Jack Frost presented the Planning Commission report. e. Boardmember Ananth Shankar presented the Community Design Review Board report. f. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following person was heard: Peter Coyle, of Larkin, Hoffinan, Daly & Lindgren, Inc., representing the Applicant g. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approvi~ a conditional use Hermit to allow a 175-foot-tall telecommunications monopole and related equipment for properly on the southwest corner ofEnglish Street and Gervais Avenue (1300 Gervais Avenuel: RESOLUTION Ol-O1-004 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mr. Steve Katkov, representing American Portable Telecom (APT), Inc. applied for a conditional use permit to install a 175-foot-tall telecommunications monopole and related equipment. 01-08-01 6 \TJIIEREAS, this permit applies to the property on the southwest corner of English Street and Gervais Avenue. The legal description is: Subject to streets; except the South 100 feet; the East 353 feet of Block 24, Clifton Addition in Section 9, Township 29, Range 22 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. (PIN 09-29-22-41- .. 0019) WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: On December 6, 2000, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit. The city council held a public hearing on January 8, 2001. 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. At this meeting, the council tabled action on this request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described conditional use 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 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. O1-08-O1 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 of the new monopole 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. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. The applicant or owner shall allow the collocation of other providers' telecommunications equipment on the proposed tower with reasonable lease conditions. The applicant shall remove the existing monopole and antennas within 30 days of the completion of the new monopole and antennas. 6. The applicant shall prepare and follow a landscape and screening plan that would help to hide the base area of the proposed facility. Any antenna that is not used for a year shall be deemed abandoned and the city may require that it be removed. 8. The applicant or APT shall post a bond or other guarantee with the city to ensure proper removal of the antenna and monopole and the restoration of the site. The applicant/developer may provide a copy of the lease indicating a guarantee of the removal of the monopole and related equipment with the end of the lease as a substitute for the financial guarantee. Seconded by Councilmernber Allenspach Ayes - atl Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the design plans date-stamped November 16, 2000 for a 175-foot-tall communications monopole and equipment on the pronerty on the southwest corner of Enelish Street and Gervais Avenue (1300 Gervais Avenue). Approval is based on the findmes required by code and subject to the applicant doine the following Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued permits for this project. 2. Before the city issues a building permit, city staff must approve the following: (a) A certificate of survey for the project area that shows the proposed new construction, the location of the property lines and existing site features around the proposed lease area. The proposed driveway shall have a bituminous surface and shall be at least five feet away from the side property line. (b) A landscape and screening plan that: (1) Helps to hide the base area of the proposed facility. 01-08-01 -_ (2) Shows the preservation of as much of the existing vegetation as possible. (3) Includes the planting of 8-foot-tall coniferous trees between the south side of the lease site and the existing parking lot. (4) Shows the clean-up and the restoration of all turf areas with sod. This shall include the boulevard along Gervais Avenue and the area between the south side of the lease area and the existing parking lot to the south. (c) A driveway, grading, drainage and erosion control plan for the project site. (d) The plans for the equipment buildings that show exteriors with designs, colors and materials that are compatible with the existing buildings in the area. 3. The monopole shall be light gray. 4. Before getting a certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall remove and dispose of any debris and ensure that the site is cleaned up. 5. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if: a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. b. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 150% of the cost of the unfinished work. 6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all 2. 7:15 P.M. (7:43 P.M.) Independent Estates Preliminary Plat (Lakewood Drive, North of Maryland Avenue) a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Jack Frost presented the Planning Commission report. e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: 01-08-O1 9 John Fallon, President, Feed Products & Service Company, 1300 North McKnight Road, Maplewood Vernon Potter, 1262 North McKnight Road, Maplewood Gary Salkowicz, 2299 East Maryland Avenue, Maplewood Michael Kolodjski, representing the Developer, Independent Realty, Inc. £ Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Independent Estates preliminartiplat (received by the city on December 8.20001. The developer shall complete the followine before the city council annroves the final plat: 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. Have NSP install Group V rate street lights in two locations -primarily at street intersections and street curves. The exact style and location shall be subject to the city engineer's approval. d. Pay the city for the cost oftraffic-control, street identification and no parking signs. e. Provide all required and necessary easements. f. Demolish or remove the existing pole barn from the east side of the 1262 McKnight Road, and remove all other buildings, fencing, trailers, scrap metal, debris and junk from the site. g. Cap and seal all wells on site that the owners are not using; remove septic systems or drain fields, subject to Minnesota rules and guidelines. h. Complete all the curb and gutter on Lakewood Drive on the east side of the site. This is to replace the existing driveways on Lakewood Drive, repair the trail pavement and restore and sod the boulevards. 2.* Have the city engineer approve final construction and engineering plans. These plans shall be revised to follow the site plan and preliminary plat dated December 8, 2000, and shall include the grading, utility, drainage, erosion control, tree, trail, sidewallc 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 show: 01-08-O1 10 (1) The proposed building pad elevation and contour information for each home site. The lot lines on this plan shall follow the approved preliminary plat. (2) Contour information for all the land that the construction will disturb. (3) House pads that reduce the grading on sites where the developer can save large trees. (4) The proposed street and trail grades as allowed by the city engineer. (5) All proposed slopes on the construction plans. The city engineer shall approve the plans, specifications and management practices for any slopes steeper than 3:1. On slopes steeper than 3:1, the developer shall prepare and implement a stabilization and planting plan. At a minimum, the slopes shall be protected with wood fiber blanket, be seeded with a no maintenance vegetation and be stabilized before the city approves the final plat. (6) All retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls taller than 4 feet require a building permit from the city. (7) Sedimentation basins or ponds as required by the watershed board or by the city engineer. (8) No grading beyond the plat boundary without temporary grading easements from the affected property owner(s). (9) A minimum of a 10-foot-wide, 10:1 bench below the normal water elevation (NWL) of any pond designed to be a wet pond. The depth of the pond below the NWL shall not exceed four feet. (10) Additional information for the property north of the project site. This shall include elevations of the existing ditch, culverts and catch basins and enough information about the storm water flow path from the proposed pond. (11) Emergency overflows between Lots 2 and 3 (into and out of the pond). The overflow swales shall be protected with permanent soil stabilization blankets. c. The street, trail and utility plans shall show: (1) The public streets shall be a 9-ton design with a maximum street grade of eight percent and the maximum street grade within 75 feet of all intersections at two percent. (2) All the streets with continuous concrete curb and gutter. (3) All public street right-of--ways shall be at least 60-feet-wide. 01-08-O1 11 (4) The removal of the unused driveways and the completion of the curb and gutter on the east side of Lakewood Drive, the repair or replacement of the trail pavement and the restoration and sodding of the boulevards. (5) The coordination of the water main alignments and sizing with the standards and requirements of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS). (6) All utility excavations located within the proposed right-of--ways or within easements. The developer shall acquire easements for all utilities that would be outside the project area. (7) The plan and profiles of the proposed utilities. (8) A detail of the pond and the pond outlet. The outlet shall be protected to prevent erosion. d. The drainage plan shall ensure that there is no increase in the rate of storm water run- offleaving the site above the current (predevelopment) levels. The developer's engineer shall: (1) Verify inlet and pipe capacities. (2) Submit drainage design calculations. 3. Change the plat as follows: a. Add drainage and utility easements as required by the city engineer. These shall include: (1) A 20-foot-wide easement (10 feet on each lot) for the storm sewer between Lots 2 and 3. (2) A drainage easement over all the area below the overflow elevation of the storm sewer. 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. c. Show the public street right-of--way at 60 feet wide. 4. Secure and provide all required easements for the development including any off-site drainage and utility easements. These shall include, but not be limited to, an easement for the culvert draining the pond at the northwest corner of the plat. 5. 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. 01-08-O1 12 6. Record a covenant or deed restriction with the fmal plat that prohibits the driveways on Lots 1 and 7, Block 1 from going onto Lakewood Drive. The applicant shall submit the language for these covenants or restrictions to the city for approval before recording. Obtain a permit from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for grading. If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the director of community development may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final plat. *The developer must complete these conditions before the city issues a grading permit or approves the final plat. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all Councihnember Koppen moved to approve the continuation of the operation of the nonconforming trucking business from the property at 1262 McKnight Road North. This approval shall be subject to the following conditions: The owner or operator shall have no more than two semi-tractors and one 53-foot-long trailer on the property. 2. There shall be no parking or storage of trucks or trailers on a public street. There shall be no outside storage of commercial equipment, parts, junk or debris on the property. 4. The owner or operator shall not run or idle the trucks in such. a way that they disturb the neighbors. The council recommended that Mr. Vernon Potter be allowed to continue his business for 10 years (1-8-2011) and that in two and a half years they will bring it back up for discussion to see if there are any issues that have come up as a result of the seven people who now have homes next to his business. It is the council's understanding that if Mr. Potter were to sell his home at anytime from the time of approval, that the nonconforming status would go away and it would have to be a residential use. Mr. Potter said he was agreeable to this. Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all 3. 7:30 P.M. (8:38 P.M.) Mounds Park Academy (2051 Larpenteur Avenue and 1801 Beebe Road) Conditional Use Permit Design Approval a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing. b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. 01-08-O1 13 c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Commissioner Jack Frost presented the Planning Commission report. e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Myron Carlson, Business Manager for Mounds Park Academy, the Applicant Don Palony, 1758 Ruth Street, Maplewood Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing. Councihnember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approving the conditional use Hermit revision for Mounds Park Academv: RESOLUTION Ol-O1-005 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mounds Park Academy requested a revision of their conditional use permit. WHEREAS, this permit applies to 2051 Larpenteur Avenue East and 1801 Beebe Road. The legal description is: Tracts A, D, E, F, G and H of Registered Land Survey No. 396, Ramsey County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit revision is as follows: 1. The planning commission discussed the conditional use permit revision on December 18, 2000. They recommended that the city council approve the revision. 2. The city council held a public hearing on January 8, 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 approve the above-described conditional use permit revision for the following reasons: 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. 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 01-08-01 14 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. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the developmentdesign. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction must comply with the site plan, date-stamped November 17, 2000. The city council may approve major changes. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The city council shall review this permit revision one year from the date of approval, based on the procedure in the city code. 3. The school shall turn the tennis court lights off by 9:00 p.m. Only the school shall use the tennis court lights. 4. The school shall only use the area between the tennis courts and pond and the west lot line as a track or route for running during fall and spring cross-country meets. 5. The city council may reconsider the need for the school to open the driveway to Beebe Road from time to time. 6. The city council requires that the school keep the westerly access at Price Avenue barricaded, except for emergency-vehicle access. The wooden screening fence shall be kept in good repair. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the design plans date-stamped November 17. 2000 for the proposed addition to Mounds Park Academy based on the findings required by the code The property owner shall do the followine: Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. 2. Before obtaining a building permit for the addition, the property owner shall: 01-08-O1 15 a. Provide staff with evidence that their two properties have been combined into one legally-described lot. b. Review with staff the need for additional screening on the east side of the northerly building and of the proposed addition. The applicant shall provide screening as may be required by staff. 3. Complete the following before occupying the building addition: a. Repair or replace any broken or missing parts of the wooden screening fence. b. Restore all ground that is disturbed by the proposed construction. c. Comply with previous landscaping-plan requirements. d. Provide screening on the east side of the site if required by staff. 4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. b. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 1 %2 times the cost of the unfinished work. Any unfinished landscaping shall be completed by June 1 if the building is occupied in the fall or winter or within six weeks if the building is occupied in the spring or summer. 5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all L AWARD OF BIDS None J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Deer Management Program a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Collins moved to approve an agreement with the City of St. Paul to manage the trap and shoot method for the city's deer mana eg ment plan and establish a budget. from contingency. not to exceed $2500.00 to support this effort for the current season. Janu tart brooch April. 2001. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all 01-08-O1 16 K. NEW BUSINESS 1. Liquor Violations a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Police Chief Winger presented the specifics of the report. Councihnember Collins moved to approve finin tg he liquor license holder $500 for a first time offense and for a second offense, a one day suspension from selling alcohol at their establishment. The money from these fines would be used for a chemical awareness program for first time youthfixl offenders and trainin og f the proprietors of liquor establishments and their employees. Seconded by Councihnember Wasiluk Ayes -all 2. 2001 Annual Appointments a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report. Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the following_aproointments: Aauointment 2000 2001 Recommended City Attorney Prosecuting Attorney Official Newspaper Municipal Legislative Commission (quarterly, Wed - p.m.) Ramsey County League of Local Governments Ramsey/Wasbington Suburban Cable Commission Patrick J. Kelly Kelly & Fawcett Current Rates: $80/hr -civil $95/hr -litigation Patrick J. Kelly Kelly & Fawcett To be negotiated Patrick J. Kelly Patrick J. Kelly Kelly & Fawcett Kelly & Fawcett Current Rates: To be negotiated $4,750/monthly retainer $ 500/month cap on expenses Maplewood Review Maplewood Review Sherry Allenspach City Manager Sherry Allenspach Kenneth Collins Marvin Koppen Robert Cardinal (alt) 01-08-O1 17 It.E.S.T (first Thursday @ 7:30 p.m.) Suburban Rate Authority (first month of quarter) St. Paul Water Utility Board of Commissioners (second Monday @ 5:00 p.m.) Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce The Partnership (Tuesday a.m.) t Metro East Development Partnership Joint Ice Arena Board Acting Mayor* Marvin Koppen Julie Wasiluk Marvin Koppen Melinda Coleman Robert Cardinal Kenneth Collins Melinda Coleman (alt) Julie Wasiluk Don Winger Marvin Koppen Melinda Coleman (alt) Sherry Allenspach Kenneth Collins Marvin Koppen *Rotation of acting mayors: 1995-Carlson, 1996-Allenspach, 1997-Koppen, 1998-Rossbach, 1999- Carlson, 2000-Allenspach Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all 3. Council Policy & Procedure Manual a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the report. Mayor Cardinal moved to approve the updated Council Policy and Procedure Manual with the following change: Section 4 -Minutes - A: The City Clerk or ~~~tir~; Citq~lerie designee shall keep a record of all regular Council meetings. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all 4. Ramsey County Golf Course a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report. b. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report. 01-08-O1 18 Mayor Cardinal moved to adopt the followin¢ resolution which supports anine-hole regulation golf course and practice range on the Ramsey County property south of Lower Afton Road and west of Century Avenue: RESOLUTION Ol-O1-006 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is interested in the development of the Ramsey County property located south of Lower Afton Road and west of Century Avenue and is concerned about the use of this land; and, WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood has designated this land for Open Space in it's Comprehensive Land Use Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood supports activities on open space that maintain or protect natural landscape features such as wetlands and lands with scenic or conservation value. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood supports anine- hole regulation golf course and practice range on the Ramsey County property south of Lower Afton Road and west of Century Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all 5. Disposal of Computer Equipment Councihnember Collins asked staff when the Stratus R-5 computer was purchased, when it was taken out of service, and how much the city purchased it for. Police Chief Winger said that the Stratus R-5 computer was delivered on June 4, 1998. It was used to run the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), for the records management system, and for the mobile digital terminals. It was purchased for $68,722.00. It was taken out of service at the same time that the city was fully operational with the Ramsey County Dispatch which was on May 4, 1999. Councilmember Koppen moved to authorize the sale of the Stratus R-5 computer to Regal Computer Solutions for $1 000 and that the proceeds be deposited in the General Fund L. M. Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach VISITOR PRESENTATIONS None COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers Allenspach, Koppen, Wasiluk Nays - Councihnember Collins NEST - Councihnember Koppen suggested that an advertisement be put in the Maplewood In Motion on a regular basis letting residents know about the service NEST provides. 01-08-O1 19 2. Maplewood In Motion -Councilmember Koppen said that the Maplewood In Motion should be used to inform residents of the positive things happening in the city and that the city should refrain from making any negative personal comments on issues. 3. Data Privacy -Councilmember Koppen said he was concerned that information covered under the Data Privacy Act ended up on a cable television show and that the city should be more cautious. 4. Police Station in South Maplewood -Mayor Cardinal said a city resident asked if there was a possibility of having a police station in South Maplewood. Police Chief Winger said that the police department would evaluate this as time goes on but at the present time he didn't feel there was a need or the finances available. 5. Police Cars -Mayor Cardinal said it has been brought to his attention that people have noticed police cars on I94 for police runs. He said the public should be made aware that in order to get to and from the southern part of Maplewood the police have to use the I94 and 35E freeways. 6. Parks -Mayor Cardinal said that Parks & Recreation Director Bruce Anderson was elected President of his state organization and said it was quite an honor and wanted the public to be aware of it. 7. Welcome Signs -Mayor Cardinal asked staff to look into having some Welcome to Maplewood signs put up as they do in other cities if funds would be available to do so. N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None O. ADJOURNMENT Councihnember Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:39 P.M. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk 01-08-O1 20